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Montgomery County Schools

Trinity Track Team Makes School History

The Trinity Track team had the best state meet in school history! Chappell Hill, Matthew Blake, JT Mathison and Paul Renner placed 1st place in the 4x800. Matthew Blake won 1st place in the 400 and 800 and the boys also placed 2nd in the 4x4.

Saint James Freshman Headed To IEA Nationals

Saint James School freshman

Josephine

Foshee won first place at Zones to earn her spot at the IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) Nationals this year. The Zones competition was held on March 18, 2023. A part of the Saint James School Equestrian Team, Josephine will travel to North Carolina for Nationals at the end of April.

In order to compete in Nationals, Josephine had to accrue enough points in the regular season and Zones.

Saint James is the only school in the state of Alabama to offer an Equestrian Team.

Mr. Rick Solar and Mr. Howard Todd took thirty-one of the ACA family on a seven-day tour of Europe. Sixteen of those thirty-one were 10th-12th grade students. They toured London, including Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Parliament Square, then traveled by Eurostar Train to Paris. There they had a guided tour of Paris that included, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triumph, Les Invalides, and the Eiffel Tower. The next day they were able to visit the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Palace of Versailles, Seine River Cruise, and then flew to Milan, Italy. There they had a walking tour of Milan castles and churches. They then traveled to Florence, and they visited the San Miniato al Monte Basilica, Guided tour of Florence, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Chiesa di Santa Croce, and the Gates of Paradise. The last stop on the trip was Rome. There they visited the Vatican, expert guide for the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and so much more. Each day was met with local and amazing FOODS! From London to Paris to Milan, Florence, and Rome, the foods were amazing. This trip was such an amazing trip for these students to go on and visit these cultures of these amazing cities.

MA Arts and Choral Director Nominated for Award

Montgomery Academy’s Director of the Arts and Choral Director, Dr. Damion Womack, has been named a quarterfinalist for the Music Educator Award by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum. Dr. Womack is one of a total of 212 music teachers who were named quarterfinalists for the 2024 Award, which recognizes current educators — kindergarten through college across public and private schools — who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. The quarterfinalists, who hail from 197 cities, were selected from more than 2,000 initial submitted nominations. Semifinalists for the 2024 Music Educator Award will be announced this September. The ultimate recipient will be recognized during GRAMMY Week 2024.

Additionally, Dr. Womack was recently elected as President-Elect of Southern Region American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA). His term will begin July 1, 2024. As an active member of the American Choral Director’s Association, Dr. Womack has spent the past 17 years serving ACDA in various leadership capacities at the regional and national levels. He is currently serving as the ACDA National Youth Choirs Coordinator.

Montgomery County Schools

Success Unlimited Academy Celebrates 2023 Graduates

Success Unlimited Academy was pleased to hold graduation for its Class of 2023. Thirty-eight seniors received their diplomas at commencement on May 17, 2023. The ceremony, held at Church of the Highlands, recognized the achievements of the Class of 2023. Seniors received over $1.2 million in college granted scholarships. The Honorable JC Love III, Probate Judge of Montgomery County, was the featured speaker. Two SUA students received recognition as the 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Both of these young men earned this distinction by commitment they have demonstrated in and out of the classroom. The Valedictorian must have the highest grade point average and have been a student at SUA for at least two years. The Salutatorian must have the second highest grade point average and have been a student at SUA for at least one year.

SUA’s Headmaster, Mrs. Susan Alred, and Mrs. Lauren Morgan, Lead Principal recognized the 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Matthew Kyle Armont (left), the 2023 Valedictorian, has been an SUA student since ninth grade and plans to attend Troy University in the fall to pursue a major in cyber security. Matthew was a member of the National Honor Society and was voted as “Mr. Success,” a high honor on campus. His fellow classmates voted him as “Friendliest,” and he has served as Senior Class President. His school involvement also included yearbook staff, media team and was on the varsity basketball team. He was actively involved with Montgomery Kappa League program and accumulated 200 hours of community service. He is respectful, kind, out-going and responsible, and has been actively involved in his church. SUA’s 2023 Salutatorian, Norman Elec Yelder, Jr. (right), came to SUA in the seventh grade and plans to attend Auburn University in the fall to major in computer engineering. He has been a member of the National Honor Society and was voted “Most Likely to Succeed,” by his classmates. Throughout middle and high school, Norman has been involved with the drama club, and has played on the baseball, basketball and football teams. He has been active in his church, and has been a member of the Distinguished Gentlemen Organization. He has volunteered with the 365 Jamz Radio, “The Talk,” by assisting with tech support, and owns a mobile detailing business “Saints Mobile Detailing,” while also working another part-time job. Norman has earned over $70,000 in scholarship monies from various colleges and universities for his academic achievement. He is kind, thoughtful and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Congratulations, SUA Class of 2023!