Calhoun Community College is excited to announce Bart Stephenson as the new head coach of its first-ever women’s flag football team, set to kick off in Fall 2025. To jumpstart this historic program, Calhoun will host open tryouts on Sunday, March 9 for students interested in joining the team.

“We are extremely proud to announce the appointment of our very own Bart Stephenson as the head coach of Calhoun’s new women’s flag football team,” said Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Calhoun President. “Coach Stephenson’s passion for athletics, extensive coaching experience across multiple sports, and dedication to student-athlete development make him the perfect leader to launch this groundbreaking program. We are confident he will build a strong, competitive team while promoting both academic and personal growth,” Hodges adds.

Stephenson, who is entering his sixth coaching season at Calhoun, also serves as the head softball and intramural sports coach. He brings over 17 years of coaching experience in football, baseball, basketball, and softball at the high school level. A graduate of Mt. Hope High School, Stephenson was a standout three-sport athlete, earning All-State honors in football and excelling in baseball with an impressive .497 batting average and 14 home runs. His collegiate career at Northwest Community College was equally remarkable, where he earned MVP honors with batting averages of .398 as a freshman and .397 as a sophomore. In 2008, Stephenson earned a Bachelor of Education in Physical Education from Athens State University. His achievements on and off the field earned him induction into the Lawrence County Sports Hall of Fame alongside his father, Elwyn, and brother, Stan Stephenson. Recognized for his outstanding coaching abilities, he was named Coach of the Year by the Decatur Daily in 2014.

“I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have been selected,” said Stephenson. “The trust that my director and the college’s administration have placed in me to develop and lead this program is deeply humbling. My aim is not only to recruit a talented and competitive team, but also to create scholarship opportunities for young women striving to earn their college degrees,” added Stephenson.

This Flag Football Showcase/Combine will offer athletes an opportunity to display their skills and compete for full-tuition scholarships to Calhoun.

The tryout details are as follows:

• Date: Sunday, March 9
• Location: Calhoun Community College (Building TBD)
• Check-In: 1:30 PM
• Combine: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Eligibility: Open to 2025 – 2027 high school graduates
• Cost: $50 per player

 “Women’s flag football is not just about competition; it’s about teamwork, discipline, and providing life-changing opportunities,” said Kassie Mathis, Calhoun’s Vice President of Student Services. “Offering this program reflects our commitment to student success and community engagement,” Mathis adds.

Calhoun will compete in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) alongside institutions like Shelton State, Snead State, and others. The regular season will feature up to 16 games, promising an action-packed year of competition.

“Coach Stephenson brings an infectious excitement and passion for the sport that I am certain will be felt by his student-athletes. This is a wonderful opportunity for female athletes and, as always, Calhoun Athletics is committed to providing a first-class experience,” commented AJ Daugherty, Calhoun’s Athletics Director.

For more information about tryouts, please contact Coach Bart Stephenson at 256-306-2983 or via email at bart.stephenson@593c18ac56.nxcli.net.

Decatur, AL – Calhoun Community College’s Career Services team is excited to announce its Annual Spring Job Fair, taking place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) on the Decatur campus. The event will be held during two convenient sessions: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. No registration is required, and the event is free and open to Calhoun students, alumni, and the general public.

One of North Alabama’s largest hiring events, the Spring Job Fair will feature over 40 employers actively recruiting for full-time and part-time positions across various industries, including engineering, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, education, and more.

Attendees Can Expect:

• Networking opportunities with employers
• On-the-spot interviews with hiring managers
• FREE professional headshots from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Resume critique services and access to Calhoun’s Career Closet, where students and alumni can find professional business attire at no cost

What to Bring:

• Multiple copies of your resume
• A professional outfit (or stop by Calhoun’s Career Closet for free business attire beforehand)
• A positive attitude and readiness to connect with potential employers

“With so many open positions in North Alabama, this job fair presents a great opportunity for job seekers to connect with employers actively looking to hire as the demand for skilled workers continues to grow,” said Kelli Morris, Calhoun’s Director of Career Services & Cooperative Learning. “By engaging with employers at our job fair, attendees can discover new career opportunities, learn what skills are in demand, and even land a job on the spot. We encourage everyone to bring multiple copies of their resume and dress professionally as it could be the day that drastically changes their career path!” Morris adds.

Here is a complete list of employers currently registered to attend:

• Adept Plus Inc.
• Alabama Credit Union
• Alabama Department of Corrections
• Amentum Space Exploration Division
• Applied Chemical Technology
• ASRI
• AtWork Personnel
• Bank Independent
• BASF-ECMS
• Blue Origin
• Brasfield & Gorrie
• Cast Products, Inc.
• Cintas Corporation
• City of Decatur, AL – Fire Department
• City of Decatur, AL – Police Department
• Construction Services Inc.
• Contractor Service & Fabrication
• Cumulus Media Inc.
• Daikin America, Inc.
• DCH Health System
• Decatur Utilities
• Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Ardmore
• Excel Interior Door LLC
• Express Employment Professionals
• GE Appliances, a Haier Company
• Gregory Industries
• Hargrove Engineers and Constructors
• Home Instead
• Huntsville Hospital
• Huntsville City Schools
• Huntsville Utilities
• Hyosung USA
• Job Impulse
• KBR
• Kelly Services
• Kohler
• L3Harris
• Leidos/Dynetics
• Limestone County Schools
• Lockheed Martin
• Nucor
• Onin Group
• Quantum Research Intl & Quantum Technologies
• Redstone Federal Credit Union
• Right at Home
• SABIC Innovative Plastics
• Schwarze Industries
• SEA Wire & Cable
• Sonoco Reels and Plugs
• The Goldton At Athens
• U.S. Space and Rocket Center
• WAFF-48
• Wayne Sanderson Farms
• Wiregrass Construction Company
• Yedla Hotels
• Y-Tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama (YKTA)

Students and alumni interested in resume critiques or free shopping in the Career Closet should schedule an appointment at www.593c18ac56.nxcli.net/jobfair. For general questions, contact the Career Services team at careerservices@593c18ac56.nxcli.net.

Revolutionizing Career Paths in Systems Engineering Technology

Calhoun Community College is excited to announce its innovative Systems Engineering Technician (SET+) pilot program. This program provides individuals with the opportunity to earn a degree in just two years while gaining hands-on experience with a leading engineering company and earning a salary. Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2025 cohort, and the deadline to apply is March 15, 2025, at 12 p.m. CST.

According to Cynthia Buchheit, Calhoun’s Dean of Business & CIS, the Systems Engineering Technician+ (SET+) Program is designed to fast-track students into the workforce as highly skilled Systems Engineering Technicians, addressing a critical industry need. Unlike traditional four-year engineering programs, SET+ students earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Systems Engineering Technology in just two years while working for a sponsor company and earning a competitive salary.

The SET+ Program blends cutting-edge coursework with hands-on industry experience. Students attend classes two days a week at Calhoun and work three days a week with their assigned sponsor employer, gaining real-world on-the-job experience. In addition to core coursework in computer programming and database management, students also receive advanced training toward CompTIA Security+® and CompTIA Project+® industry certifications, enhancing their chances of being hired by future employers.

“Our goal with SET+ is to provide individuals with an innovative, accelerated pathway into engineering careers while equipping employers with skilled, workforce-ready technicians trained to meet their specific needs,” said Angela Humphrey, Business & CIS Program Coordinator at Calhoun. “Students will not only enhance their systems engineering technician skill set, but they will also be thoroughly prepared to enter this critical career field in a fraction of the time, meeting the growing demand for their expertise,” Humphrey added.

The SET+ Program is currently offering up to 15 full-tuition scholarships for students accepted into the program, funded through the Institute of Digital Enterprise Advancement (IDEA). Additionally, students will earn a minimum of $22 per hour for their work through sponsored employers, with salary augmentation incentives from IDEA.

“With SET+, we are breaking the mold of traditional education and employment pathways,” says Buchheit. “This program is a game-changer for individuals who want to enter the engineering workforce quickly and debt-free, without having to sacrifice their ability to earn a living,” she adds.

The SET+ Program is also actively seeking new employer partners to sponsor students, providing them with valuable on-the-job training that aligns with their company’s needs. Participating businesses gain direct access to a pool of highly skilled, career-ready graduates while helping to shape the development of future industry professionals.

Employers who are interested in joining the program will:

• Host students for three days a week in a paid internship role.
• Work directly with Calhoun faculty to align curriculum with industry needs.
• Gain the opportunity to hire trained graduates already integrated into their company’s culture.

“The response from industry partners has been overwhelmingly positive. Businesses see this as an investment in their future workforce, and students see it as a fast track towards the engineering careers of their dreams. It’s a win-win for everyone involved,” Humphrey says.

The deadline to apply for the 2025-26 SET+ Program is March 15, 2025, at 12 PM CST. Students and employers can learn more and apply at www.593c18ac56.nxcli.net/SETPLUS.

For employer partnerships or program inquiries, contact: Angela Humphrey at angela.humphrey@593c18ac56.nxcli.net or 256-713-4817.

Decatur, AL — Calhoun Community College isn’t just shaping futures, it’s helping drive Alabama’s economy with a remarkable $802.8 million economic impact, according to a comprehensive study conducted by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics. This substantial contribution represents nearly 1.8% of the total gross regional product (GRP) of the college’s service area, which includes Madison, Morgan, Limestone, and Lawrence counties, supporting an impressive 10,627 jobs across diverse industries.

“Calhoun Community College is more than an educational institution; we are an economic engine for North Alabama,” said Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Calhoun Community College President. “We are incredibly proud to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our region. Whether students prefer in-person, online, or hybrid learning, Calhoun is here to meet them where they are, offering flexible options for those with demanding schedules,” Hodges adds.

Economic Growth at Every Level

Calhoun’s impact is multifaceted, reflecting the college’s role as an educator, employer, and community partner:

• Alumni Impact: The college’s alumni generated an astounding $723.3 million in added income for the regional economy in FY 2023-24, supporting 9,274 jobs.
• Operations Spending: With 915 full-time and part-time faculty and staff, 88% residing within the service area, Calhoun’s payroll of $46.4 million and additional expenditures contributed $58.5 million to the local economy, supporting 1,017 jobs.
• Construction Impact: Investments in campus infrastructure added $9.9 million, supporting 130 jobs.
• Student Spending: The spending habits of relocated and retained students contributed $11.1 million to the economy, supporting 206 jobs.

A Strong Return on Investment

For every dollar invested by students, Calhoun delivers $4.60 in higher future earnings. Graduates with an associate degree from Calhoun can expect annual earnings $10,800 higher than those with only a high school diploma, amounting to $421,200 in additional lifetime income.

Statewide Influence with Local Roots

This local success mirrors the broader economic influence of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), which contributes $8.1 billion annually to Alabama’s economy, supporting 114,043 jobs, or one in every 26 jobs statewide.

“Our students and graduates are working, earning, and reinvesting in Alabama’s communities,” said ACCS Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker. “Businesses across the state rely on them to keep operations strong. No other entity has a greater reach in education and workforce training, and we are committed to ensuring every student leaves our colleges prepared to contribute to their communities, their industries, and Alabama’s economic growth,” Baker adds.

Calhoun Community College remains steadfast in its mission to fuel economic prosperity, foster innovation, and empower individuals to achieve their potential. This report underscores Calhoun’s pivotal role in shaping not just careers, but the very fabric of North Alabama’s thriving economy.

Check out this video to learn more!

Calhoun Community College has announced the names of those students qualifying for the President’s and Dean’s List for the 2024 Fall semester. Students are listed by hometowns.

President’s List

President’s List Requirements: 12 or more semester hours at 4.0 GPA

Albertville, AL

• John A Francisco

Ardmore, AL

• Emily Nicole Ball
• Kadance A Blackwell
• Elijah Jackson Byrd
• Timothy Brian Campbell
• Sheily Salazar-Palacios
• Diego Adolfo Santillano
• Chase Garrett Sowers
• Lyssa Dawn Whitten

Arley, AL

• Mckinli Kate Sandlin

Athens, AL

• Mackenzie Marie Alexander
• Holland Marie Brooks
• Avery Mason Bruette
• Destiny Elizabeth Burns
• Cori Beth Campbell
• Austin Duane Craig
• Robert Moreland Crider
• Alisha Michelle Culp
• Kimberly Faye Davis
• Shannon Lee Dison
• Jackson Richard Foss
• Katie Jane Frederick
• Daniel Callahan Gibbs
• Emily Mckenna Gilliam
• Ian Christopher Gillman
• Tommy Kristopher Gooch
• Nehemiah Groder
• Tatiana Quyon Haney
• Robert James Hickman
• Brody Cameron Davee Hogan
• Austin Lance Dylan Holt
• Claire Ann Holt
• Jace Tyler Hopper
• Ellie Grayce Huffman
• Christian David Jerome
• Alyssa Victoria Jones
• Avery Brooke Jones
• Jeremey King
• Samuel James Lynn
• Brayden Ryan Maldonado
• Lara Martina Masso
• Kyra Elizabeth Nuss
• Ryan Michael O’Connor
• Maritza Yasmin Olayo
• Thomas Jerome Price
• Randy Thomas Rackleff
• Ava Rahmatipour
• Emma L Reece
• Cade Wiles Reynolds
• Chandler Cordai Rice
• Coley William Richardson
• Charli Renee Robbins
• Kelsey Michelle Rose
• Eli Thomas Russell
• David Brian Salinas Suarez
• Joshua Tyler Sims
• Rebecca Kayleen Sims
• Abigail Jordyn Reyes Slinkard
• Macy Grant Smith
• Aubrey Grace Smith
• Jacqueline Alexis Terrell
• Abigail Charlene Tucker
• Devin Michael Vidalier
• Danielle Leigh West

Brownsboro, AL

• Emma Faith Hindman
• John Mark Weaver

Camp Lejuene, NC

• Dustin Tyler Black

Cornersville, TN

• Jonathan Grant Zuniga

Courtland, AL

• Aubrey Lagrace Jones

Cullman, AL

• Reese Elizabeth Patterson

Danville, AL

• Zander Scott Cartee
• Tommy Allen Allred
• Gary Edward Davis
• Austin Tyler Graham
• Zane Alan Kenum
• Chloe Marie McLain
• Ellie Mae Muse
• Dustin Charaia Riddle
• Dathern Wade Weatherby
• Samuel Cleveland Weatherwax

Decatur, AL

• Tarek Tarek Alasri
• Carlos Manuel Becerro
• Haley Marie Blankenship
• Grayson Andrew Bogue
• John Grant Bosworth
• Sonimarie Ortiz Cartagena
• Lacey Marie Clark
• Stephanie Cordero
• Olivia Jackson Counts
• Carl M Cowart
• Allyson Kate Densmore
• Noah Edmonds
• Anjel Gonzalez
• Elizabeth Addison Griffin
• Skylar Olivia Jackson
• Jett Lucas Johnson
• Vo Diem Quynh Le
• Ethan Neal Lowrey
• Julia Faith Miller
• Asianae Lashaye Morris
• Collin Drew Pedings
• Gracin Eve Prater
• Ryan Heath Renner
• Audrey Anna Sifuentes
• Larson Joel Speegle
• Seth Christopher Stidham
• Collin Michael Sullivan
• Minh Quan Truong
• William Beau Turner
• Yessenia Valdez Tomas
• Jonathan Valdez Vera
• Caroline Grace Vinson
• Silvia Vizcarra
• Lada Volkova
• Sofia Zimina
• Dominic M Zito

Double Springs, AL

• Bella Laine Wakefield

Elkmont, AL

• Ryan Nicholas Fleming
• Brendan Samuel McClain
• Jared Evan Smith
• Emily Makynna Vinson
• Josey Daniel Wales
• Kaylee Nicole Wallace

Elora, TN

• Benjamin Farris Davis

Eva, AL

• Lauren Green

Falkville, AL

• Corey Heath Blagburn
• Terra Lillie Bragwell
• Selena Fe Vance

Fayetteville, TN

• Madelyn Michelle Goedde

Florence, AL

• Gavin Bryce Gray
• Steven David Houser
• James Kevin Swann

Greenacres, FL

• Yorky Milquiades Perez

Guin, AL

• Gracious Maelynne Webb

Gurley, AL

• Joshua Malachi Corker
• Zachary Aaron Cowart
• Vyctoria Lyn Hall
• Laneisha Nachelle Franks Navarro

Hampton Cove, AL

• Abigail L Dewitt

Hartselle, AL

• Jenifer Olivia Abercrombie
• Easton Monroe Agee
• Annet Z Arroyo
• Guadalupe Arroyo-Dominguez
• Jaegon Reese Barnett
• Benjamin William Carnes
• Bryley Autumn Eversoll
• Aubrey Kate Garrison
• John Stephen Griffith
• Ashley Brooke Holshouser
• Joy Blessing Huynh
• Jeremy Ryan Johnson
• Crawford Jackson Lang
• Jakob Edward Lawrence
• Isaac Martin
• Gabrielle R Martin
• Dawson Lee Seal
• Ivadell Brooke Slaten
• Olivia Christine Vest
• Kennamer Ann Mcclain Warner
• Elizabeth Grace Weeks

Harvest, AL

• Lily Elizabeth Bradshaw
• Daniel Patrick Bush
• Madison Bailey Caquelin
• Natalie Christine Deiter
• Jonas Lawson Dugger
• Bryson Gentry
• Anneliese Melody Golden
• Adin Isaac Grajeda
• Adam J Heath
• Eddie Dajuan Jackson
• Matthew Riley Johnson
• Emily Caitlin Joiner
• Kara Rheannan Jones
• Keanna Lashon Loftin
• Mason Andrew Maddox
• Madeline Eileen McClure
• Kylah Parker
• Chaney Race Turner
• Mckenzie Rene Mathis

Hazel Green, AL

• Casey Sharp Campbell
• Carley Grace Chamberlain
• Lawson Brown Collier
• Matthew Frederick Jones
• Hannah Elizabeth Ritter
• Haleigh Tumminello

Hillsboro, AL

• Alexandria Fredricka Jackson
• William Reuben Turner

Horton, AL

• Emma Jean Cornelius

Hoschton, GA

• John Caleb Pierce

Huntsville, AL

• Darby Jean Adams
• Rylan Adams
• Zainab Omotola Adedo-Lockett
• Nicholas Mark Agnew
• Maryana Grace Aldridge
• Caroline Rose Alexander
• Albara Alrobiai
• Heather Lilah Anderson
• Aeryn R Anderson
• Amber Mary Antonopoulos
• Wesley David Bixby
• Brazil Bliss
• Cara Joan Boland
• Miles Christopher Brumley
• Victoria Elizabeth Capps
• Kendall Carloss
• Catherine Elizabeth Carpenter
• Landen Thomas Carrizal
• Jacob Abisai Catalan
• Raina Chou
• Latesha S Cooper
• Cristhian Imanol Corona
• Owen Richardson Cowart
• Patrice Stanley Craan
• Emily Elizabeth Craig
• Nicholas Andrew Dial
• Savannah R Dolberry
• Evelyn Grace Dyer
• Meredith Rose Dyer
• Imari Nicole Eberhardt
• Adam Clay Edwards
• Caleb Davis Elmore
• Gavin Porter Elmore
• Robert F Estes
• Autumn Skye Estridge
• Rozanne Reese Farrell
• Kira Alexis Frye
• Jeffrey Tyler Gardner
• Favian Gonzalez
• Jacob A Gosnell
• William Gunnar Grapperhaus
• Valerie Grace Green
• Jana Sophie Greer
• Samuel Burleson Hall
• Journey Cade Hall
• Brinleigh Elizabeth Hall
• Loralee Grace Hanson
• Jamie Michelle Harbin
• Kelly Jean Haynes
• Breanna Louise Henson
• Logan Higgins
• Lisa Hinds
• Alexander Jacob Hoch
• Robert Tyler Jackson
• Aaliyah Olivia Jackson
• Brandon K James
• Amilia Rose Johnson
• Emily Rose Keeney
• Philip Christian Kerr
• Matai Fuzhu King
• Kylie Emma Krones
• Blake Turner Labathe
• Vincent Alexander Landreth
• Vu Van Linh Le
• Ian Lee
• John Tyler Mccain Ligon
• Carson Anthony Lopez
• Taytum E Lowe
• Yannies Ivy Marie Malinao
• Mariama Moriba Mansaray
• David Martinez
• Happiness William Masaba
• Matthew Stephen Mathias
• Justin R Maynor
• Ja’Mya I’Ayanna McClam
• Monib Malek Metanes
• Cody D Mills
• Rebekah Anne Monroe
• Tre Deshawn Morris
• BreAnne Marie Nesbit
• Ba Tri Nguyen
• Isabella Marie Nichols
• Kylie Shea O’Brien
• Ian Malcolm Oney
• Jermaine Noah Perry
• Austin Lane Pruett
• Siobhan Caitlin Quinn
• Aaron Rivera-Juarez
• Braden Seth Roberson
• Jaquline Megan Roberts
• Jude A Roberts
• Damien Rodriguez
• Madeline Grace Roha
• Joseph Matthew Romero
• Madison Elizabeth Rowden
• Jayah Eleesia Sales
• Luke Michael Salvail
• Seamus Stonewall Samson
• Ricardo Sanchez
• Saul Sanchez
• Samuel Franklin Sarkisian
• Sean Michael Schafer
• Matthew Patrick Schafer
• Jennifer S Self
• Jordan Clarice Snider
• Reagan Veronica Sobczak
• John Louis Villafranca Solis
• Nicholas Kyle Stanford
• Sydney Day Stevens
• Alice Lynn Stinson
• Nathaniel Mark Stofer
• Jada Simone Terry
• Taylor Renita Tipoti
• Elizabeth Brooke Trampas
• Sarah Faith Triplett
• Malachy John Tygielski
• Amir Parsa Vard
• Mason Grey Vickery
• Phuong Uyen Vu
• Phuong Nhi Vu
• Dylan Lee Warren
• Christopher David Watson
• Bryson Gage Weismiller
• Nevaeh Areyona-Marte Williams
• Ambur Rene Wilson
• Orrin Blake Withrow
• Liberty Wei Wright
• Charlene Roberta Yancey
• Kaitlyn Grace Yeager
• Kadence Brooke Young

Killen, AL

• Natalie Caroline Gifford
• Hailey Brianna Knerr

Lacey’s Spring, AL

• Jacob Spragins Kent
• Cade Austin McElroy
• Madison Marie Nay
• Jacob Tyler Veatch
• Katelyn Nicole Dawn Whited

Lawrenceburg, TN

• Lukas Ryan Mattox

Lester, AL

• Emma Rose Ford

Lewisburg, TN

• Jyovanny Garcia
• Brandon Michael Tucker

Lexington, AL

• Lucas Cain Phillips

Madison, AL

• Gabriel Olufikayo Adeoye
• Ethan Gwamba Atakoussok
• Adriana Valentina Bautista Scovino
• Elizabeth Claire Bell
• Brecia Lynae Bell
• Nathaniel James Benedict
• Maysa Giavana Benvenuti
• Brianna Kathleen Bratier
• Kyle Robert Brodeur
• German Samuel Carbajal
• Seth Jacob Carter
• Arden Collins
• Ava Catherine Coulter
• Jenna Brooke Davis
• Brennan James Davis
• Robert Adam Davis
• Erick Emiliano De La Cruz Alejo
• Ella Grace Dickerson
• Adam Derringer Edmonds
• Bryson Carter Evanko
• Sarah Elizabeth Ewing
• Luis Orlando Fernandez
• Caden Jonas Chandler Gabriel
• Elliott Andrew Gagliano
• Zamyra Alye Goode
• James Gray
• Carla Louise Green
• Daniel Thomas Henderlong
• Nancy Hicks
• Victoria Hope Hicks
• Ava Elena Ingram
• Brandon Scott Johnson
• David Christopher Lee Joiner
• Matthew James Logue
• Carson Lee Loosier
• Tyler Nicholas Manuel
• Fredranekia McDougal
• Loren Paige Meshensky
• Hailey Ernestine Moore
• Keyunta LaKindra Morris
• Elijah J Norris
• Marissa Rose Parkes
• Cora Noel Phillips
• Harrison David Pickering
• Lindsey Anne Pierce
• Erica Elise Porter
• Nayeli Ramos-Serrano
• Matthew Elias Riddell
• Portia Yelizabeta Rierson
• Sherlyn Ashari Sanchez
• Olivia Renee Sartor
• Lucy Cooper Scarborough
• Aubrey Anne Schwede
• Jacob John David Shaunce
• Glynnis Grace Stout
• Ellie Kae Tucker
• Trey Alec Unruh
• Tran Todd Vu
• Deanna Carol Waddle
• Tyler Elizabeth Weber
• Parker Michael Wight
• Carl Vinson Wikle
• Jonathan Everett Willett
• Destan Turney Williams
• Kourtney O’Neil Wilson
• Bradley Edward Yarbrough
• Blake Steven York

Meridianville, AL

• Madelynn Faye Beckerdite
• Sean P Bromley
• Arwyn Rose Chavosky
• Ashlyn Nicole Delongchamp
• Paul Ryan Gentle
• Camryn Alice Harry
• Jennifer Denae Lutz
• Emily Grace Reagh
• Mario Sarria
• Hunter Lewis Shoop
• Quinn Logan Vanhorn

Moulton, AL

• Ada Grace Calhoun
• Hank Augustus Dutton
• Ashley Blake Lott
• Arin Julie LouAllen
• Jessie Wayne Mitchell
• Kobe Kent Strange
• Cooper Jordan Wilkerson
• Matthew Jacob Woodruff

New Hope, AL

• Hayden Wilson Hill
• Madeline N Hinshaw
• Caitlyn G Tripp

New Market, AL

• Rinoa Danae Angell
• Iryna Chentsova
• Katie Marie Duvall
• John Michael Hill
• Gabrielle Hogg
• Rachel Ann Jordan
• Elizabeth Rose Locklear
• Madison Makenzie Reeves
• Maegan Savannah Sims
• Stephanie Elizabeth Smith
• Iris Sage Stiefel
• Nathan Robert Towery
• Anna Michelle Wynn

Northport, AL

• Maci Humber

Owens Cross Roads, AL

• Madison Brenea Allen
• Angad Aujla
• Alyssa Nicole Bain
• Joshua Andrew Crowe
• Lori Elizabeth Desrochers
• Keeley Anne Dunscombe
• Natalee Brooke Glover
• Mia Katelyn Kessinger
• Ethan Bryant Lane
• Camryn Grace Larsen
• Jacob R Marks
• Patrick Kelly Morgan
• Hyun Jae Mullins
• Diem Huong Thi Phan
• Luke Isaiah Tardy
• Phan Thi Diem Quynh

Priceville, AL

• Tyler Jackson Burns
• Daniel E Dickenson

Red Level, AL

• Javen Alexander Poindexter

Rogersville, AL

• Jacob Ryan Bumpus
• Justin Malachi Newton
• Isaac Rome Springer
• Savanna Brooke Springer

Somerville, AL

• Dakota Anne Beard
• Emaleigh Grace-Anne Brown
• Austin Myles Burch

Toney, AL

• Dalton Wayne Campbell
• Jarrett B Christy
• Jessica Lauren Heinzen
• Victoria Lee Langley
• Abigail Lashay Ndema
• Robert V Parlato
• Matthew Scott Vandiver
• Matthew F Wallace

Town Creek, AL

• Ivy Rose Smith
• Julie Dianne Tweet Carney

Trinity, AL

• William Arnett
• Jordan Thomas Biffle
• Hannah Claire Davis
• Coleman Baine Garner
• Carmen Romero Garcia
• Caleb Martin Smith

Union Grove, AL

• Tiana Lynn Bailey
• Richard James Hyche

Vinemont, AL

• Hannah Renae Crider-Stansell
• Araianna Dhanielle Poland

Dean’s List

Dean’s List Requirements: 12 or more semester hours at 3.50 – 3.99 with no grades below “C”

Albertville, AL

• Macie Louise Cagle

Anderson, AL

• Dally Clay Allen

Arab, AL

• Isabelle Alexandra Cox
• Tyler James Flack
• Laney Marie Kelley
• Madyson Jade Rickman

Ardmore, TN

• Jude Patrick Baruzzini
• Timothy Gerald Baruzzini

Ardmore, AL

• Emma Mae Carlton
• Sabrina Nicole Moss
• Kara Breanne Wong

Athens, AL

• Andrew Chad Abernathy
• Brandon Trevor Atkins
• Madelyn Mckenzie Atkins
• Caiden Drew Autry
• Heather Marie Baker
• Ashton J Bassham
• Hudson Cameron Bennett
• Kendall Leigh Boyett
• Clark Holland Brand
• Christian Thomas Brannon
• Andrea Justine Bray
• Jackson Alexander Brooks
• John Ross Brown
• Jacob Dillon Coats
• Brynn Dakota Cronin
• Wilhelmina Cunningham
• Jose Ivan Davila
• Alivia Lavine Davis
• Johnathan Andrew Drake
• Katelyn Marie Dudley
• Kylie Beth Farmer
• Aleia Kree Ferguson
• Brenna Lynne Fielder
• Hannah Jean Frasier
• Randell Timothy Fudge
• Jayla Cierra Garrett
• Garrett Wayne Griffin
• Case Barrett Hagood
• Luke Makanamaikeakua Harding
• Samuel Thomas Hogue
• Bo Gabriel Hoover
• Jacob Ryan Hoyt
• Samuel Vanon Hubbard
• Story Grace Hull
• Shelby Jane Hutcheson
• Johnny B Keel
• Fernanda Lagunas-Gomez
• Mallory Brooke Mann
• Winston Whitt Marks
• Andrew Garrison Mcreath
• Ronald Lee Merritt
• Maxwell Benjamin Morrison
• Telaya Nichole Murrah
• Rhonda Charlene Newby
• Phillip Chad Norton
• Merideth Grace Oliver
• Aimy Lynn Owens
• Ashley Lynn Parnell
• Karlie Patterson
• Arianna Jontae Peoples
• Anh Truong Lan Pham
• Raiden Connor Pressnell
• William Russell Pyburn
• Adam Lee Rich
• Leonardo Rosas Perez
• Candace Faith Self
• Alissa Chevelle Sharpston
• Camryn Danielle Smith
• Madison Nichole Smith
• Christian Anthony Spencer
• Zachary William Stenske
• Kody Delong Taylor
• Jayla Gwynn Teston
• Ryan Walker Thomas
• Felicity Renee Thompson
• Cody Ryan Tiemann
• Cayden Turner
• Ethan Christopher Tynes
• Poppy Anita Vanderhoef
• Colton Chad Vining
• Erika Mae Walton
• Mellissa Ann Wilson

Belfast, TN

• Juan Carlos Mejia

Brownsboro, AL

• Abigail Faith Vernon
• Jake Wiggins

Chapel Hill, TN

• Michael Dale Gregg
• Kasey Lee Jones

Columbiana, AL

• Andrew Wayne Foster

Crane Hill, AL

• Brandon Timothy Martin

Cullman, AL

• Kadence Nicole Pace
• Maria Geraldine Wilkins

Dacula, GA

• Javonte Lamare Nickles

Danville, AL

• Alexander Jerome Archer
• Ricardo Barrientos Esteban
• Matthew Ray Floerkey
• Emma Lou Muse
• Conner Roth Owens
• Preston McArthur Shelton
• Thomas Taylor

Decatur, AL

• Abubaker Mousa Saleh Ali
• Samantha Arroyo
• Wrozlie Hannah Barnett
• Jessica L Bazemore
• Alejandro Becerra-Sandoval
• Joseph Alexander Bentley
• Mackenzie Lorraine Bogle
• Elisabeth Mae Ann Britnell
• Caroline Elizabeth Canuteson
• Kennedy Marie Castillo
• Sarah Katherine Chambers
• Ferrell Drew Clemons
• William Aidan Crisler
• Haley Lynn Fitzgerald
• Andrea Garcia
• Jonathan Andrew Garrison
• Isaiah Gee
• Patrick Scott Hames
• Ryan Hanks
• William S Hooper
• Brandon Tyler Huie
• Samarah Marie Kincaid
• Gracie Malyn Kirchmar
• Jacob Watson Little
• Reagan Alyse Massey
• Lola Emaleigh May
• Jada Anya McClendon
• Abdullkarim A Muzayad
• Carly Jo Nelson
• Hunter Cole Nichols
• Zerriq Alexander Ortiz
• Jorey Amer M Salameh
• Jaxon I Stutts
• Ryan Danielle Turner
• Margaret Ann Vick
• Ronalynn Grace Whitworth
• Mason Yaudes

Double Springs, AL

• Abigail Lauren Blevins

Elkmont, AL

• Madison Michelle Anderson
• Seth Bryant Frame
• Megan Danielle Gilbert
• Erica Roman Green
• James David Malone
• Nathan Lee Posey
• Kayla Paige Smith
• Lexi Nicole West

Eva, AL

• William Ryan Clemons
• Taylor Nicole Deese

Falkville, AL

• Hallie Shea Holloway
• Mary Kathrine Mcmillan
• Taylor Shayne Surratt
• Brieanna Leigh Mitchell

Florence, AL

• Hunter Scott Freeman

Guntersville, AL

• Henry Wyatt Howe
• Ruby Caroline Tielking

Gurley, AL

• Isabella Grace Butler
• Jacob Tarpley Ciccolella
• Dena Mahdi
• Ashlynn Neely
• Darcy Grace Robinson

Hanceville, AL

• Evan Ross Mahaffey

Hartselle, AL

• Michael A Boyer
• Carley Virginia Bunn
• Austin Michael Canup
• Dylan Jeffrey Davis
• Zackery Scott Dollar
• Ashton Cade Evans
• Hannah Grace Fletcher
• Elvis Guzman
• Grant Preston Hembree
• Amber Nichole Holshouser
• Elena Grace Johnston
• Jonathan Lee McCormick
• Zeke Tankersley McHan
• Addison Leigh Mote
• Gavin Drake Posey
• Marshall Allen Sellars
• Camden Wright Smith
• Tucker Douglas Stewart
• Keith Donovan Stidham
• Sara Machelle Turrentine
• Natashia B Vaughn
• Daniel Parker Westberg
• Matthew Phillip Whisman
• Scotty Ray Woodard
• Gavin Cain Zanda

Harvest, AL

• Ashley Avila
• Joseph Hunter Brooks
• Alyson Nicole Brown
• Jared Conejo-Arreola
• Brandi Sheree Connell
• Deja Rene Cooper
• William Alexander Hampton
• Allyson Nicole Heatherly
• Tucker Edison Honeycutt
• Robert Hadley Howard
• Ka’marion Jamauri Lanier
• Jennifer Lynn Limbaugh
• Logan William Martin
• John Clark McKee
• Abbie-Grace Elaine Meisner
• Xzavier Victor Montepeque
• Hailey Neumann
• Justin Keith Parker
• Ariana Myisha Phillips
• Lilly K Smith
• Haley Elizabeth Summerford
• Julian De’Marco Turner
• Hannah R Virgo

Hazel Green, AL

• Johan Espino Padilla
• Corie Renee Galloway
• Jakovia K’mari Garner
• Joseph Dale Mitchell
• Andrew Cole Noblit
• Austin Douglas Phillips
• Harper Leigh Quick
• Kristi Marie Rayburn
• Rachel Elaine Sealey
• Elaina Kimberly Terrill
• Jonathan Cade Towery
• Raul Gregory Poncho Zanitsch

Helena, AL

• Sydney Leigh Hutcheson

Huntland, TN

• Sydney Mahala Pogue

Huntsville, AL

• James Griffin Adams
• Austin G Allen
• Heither Bailey
• Vivi Banh
• Hannah Marie Barnes
• Miranda Leigh Beauchamp
• Chloe Mackenzie Beavers
• Macie Danielle Beavers
• Mary Bell
• Tyler Austin Bingham
• Abigail L Bozeman
• Michael Hosea Brandes
• Lucianne Grace Broderick
• Samuel Blake Brown
• Brenden Wes Brunhoeber
• Calvin Daniel Burton
• Mia Eliana Busk
• Remey Claire Button
• Chary Belquis Canelo Duarte
• Ryan Logan Caudle
• Eva Karoline Chase
• Dustin Michael James Christman
• Jaina Renee Clardy
• Michael Lan Cook
• Gregory Lamart Crawford
• Nicole Jeanee’ Curry
• Tyler Anthony Curtis
• Elizabeth C Donnelly
• Michael Keith Dowdy
• Noah J Eason
• Myra Erica Elum
• Anna Clardy Everett
• Jaylon Alexander Fields
• Brianna Dashawn Finley
• Decova Amauri Fletcher
• Tiana Emoni White Fontaine
• Danny Lane Franks
• Rachel Elizabeth Glenn
• Audrey Goode
• Brittany Cheyenne Hall
• Macy Claire Hancock
• Kaleb Curtis Hankerson
• Margaret Harmon
• Kaleb Alexander Havner
• Leah Elizabeth Haynes
• Nicholas Eric Haynes
• Cameron Lee Hearn
• Sierra Keanna Heck
• Landon Scott Freeman
• Hannah Barbara Fryer
• Johnathan Tyler Holbrook
• Azrael Michael Hozian
• Aleah Renae Johnson
• Noell Aaliyah Jones
• Tiffany Jones
• Joey Michael Kingsbury
• Johnathan Nathaniel Kintz
• Brienna J Kopetski
• Kaitlyn Akiyah Lane
• Elijah Garrett Lawler
• Brenton Jamar Lollar
• Sophia Mercedes Lucio
• Spencer Kenneth Machen
• Hayden Matthew Mai
• Landon C Mccary
• Payton Ann McNairy
• Billy Dalton Medley
• Jane Holt Miniclier
• Dewa Mohamed
• Harrison Hayes Morris
• Madison Alexis Mundy
• Lilly Angelea Murib
• Thanh Thien Nguyen
• Javon Otey
• Jessica N Park
• Samantha Maree Parker
• Prachi Jayesh Patel
• Owen Joshua Pell
• Ethan James Philpott
• Emma Jewell Pruett
• Vivian Elizabeth Ramsey
• Daniel Rand Reed
• David Michael Rich
• Kameron Eugene Riley
• Nicholas Clayton Roberts
• Hannah Grace Roets
• Jordan Elijah Schmitt
• Anna Grace Scott
• Hannah Kate Shafer
• Luke Thomas Sherwood
• Aidan Jack Smith
• Matthew Timothy Snoddy
• Skylar William Solly
• Wesley Helson Stanley
• Quinton Stevenson Stearn
• Dauntae Tyree Stewart
• Darcy Lynn Sweeten
• Quentin Cortez Tate
• Brayden Joel Tatum
• Bryce Steven Tatum
• Mackenzie Adele Thorington-Hines
• Kayla Marie Trapp
• Melissa C Trp
• Makayla Latrice Underhill
• Khuc Khang Thinh Vu
• Shantel Monique Robinson Walker
• Deanna Cathrine Waters
• Elizabeth Ruth West
• Asiah Saabira Williams
• Ryan Tyler Wilson
• Rachel Kelly Woods
• Denise Ann Woods-Hampton
• Samantha Shantel Young
• Sophia Marie Zajac
• James Wesley Rupert

Killen, AL

• Seth Parker Walton

Lacey’s Spring, AL

• Jacey Lee Atkinson
• Elijah Lee Butler
• Margaret Renee Matkin
• Daniel Lee Siniard

Lake Worth, FL

• Jaden Joel Malave

Lawton, OK

• Joseph David Lee Peoples

Lester, AL

• Nicole Renee Cline
• Steven Cooper Phillips
• Krysten Dawn Timms

Lewisburg, TN

• Dawson Alexander Collier
• Haley D Hopwood
• Hudson Reid Pate

Madison, AL

• Anthonia Olaide Akagwu
• Sawyer James Alexander
• Shahd Basel Altobih
• Mohamed Motya Alzokari
• Dylan Lekane Atakoussok
• Rylee Arlene Ayvazian
• Vanessa K Bailey
• Aidan Bryce Baxter
• Sydney Paige Brady
• Campbell W Brashier
• Zada Elizabeth Brooks
• Xiena Kassandra Cardenas
• Nathaniel Bowes Channell
• Charles Henry Chaplin
• Heidi Lynn Chatelain
• Jonathan Erik Christensen
• James Lee Clark
• Phillip Christian Comer
• Emma Marie Davis
• Alexus Nevaeh DeHeve
• Derrick Julian Deleon
• Joseph Charles Dobbs
• Graham B Dreading
• Alexia Rose Elitzer
• Brady Garth Garris
• Gianaley Gomez
• Evan Michael Gray
• Marie L Gremillion
• Julia Karin Grundevik
• Wyatt Jay Haddock
• Amor Waneeda Hangue
• Kelly Elise Hawkins
• Gabrielle Olivia Hayslip
• Chloe Hannah Hines
• Clark David Hoell
• Kelsey Danielle Holder
• Kaitlyn Elaine Hollis
• Chase Alexander Hornbuckle
• Jacob Hovis
• Katherine Grace Jones
• Anna Clare Kelly
• Jarrett Chase Kidder
• Nora Mae King
• Kimberley Rochelle Lacey
• Alexander T Lauderdale
• Maria Cole Laughlin
• Tre’Vaun Marcel Lett
• Sonay Luke Loney
• Logan Andrew Marcus
• Nathan David Martinez
• Haven Anne McKay
• Kaitlyn Danielle Meeker
• Maria Mitchell
• Beatriz Santos Moll
• Sarah Evelyn Mollineaux
• Benjamin Morgan
• Emma Grace Mullinax
• Samara Aimp Murdock
• Kirsten Emily Murphy
• Diana Faith Omar
• Jennie Ortiz
• Ahalya Anurag Patel
• Connery Kumar Patel
• Domoniq Sean Paul
• Sophie Anne Plummer
• William Baker Pugh
• Jacob G Ramirez
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• Rylin Joy Reed
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• Ella Grace Steele
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• Brett Taylor Stram
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• Mei-Ling Alexa Tarbox
• Lexie Denise Taylor
• Daniel Nmn Torres
• Valeria Vizcarra
• Samantha Ellen Walker
• Rachel Elizabeth Waters
• Allison Danielle Wiegert
• Nicholas Neal Williams
• Iyanna Brion Wilson
• Jacob Yelverton

Meridianville, AL

• Emily Jean Adams
• Jackson Cole Baeder
• Kelley S Campau
• Griffin Fowler
• Laneki M Hubbard
• Jacqueline Kelsey
• Nkemdirim Dayshaun Oti
• Landin Scott Rich
• Johnston Michael Romine
• Tyler Kade Sims
• Deon Vleet Thornton
• Alexa Joelle Turner

Moody, AL

• Colin Chase Marshall

Moulton, AL

• Kimberly Faith Bradford
• Grant Albert Chandler
• Noah Dutton
• Kimberly Fonseca Ramos
• Jase Frost
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• Sadie Leann Long
• Diana Marcial-Romero
• Eduardo Melchor-Rueda
• Katie Morgan Reed
• Jennifer Moody Riddle
• Keira Elaine Wright
• Mallie Caroline Yarbrough

Moundville, AL

• Farrah Skye Buckner
• Eboni B Nichols

Mount Hope, AL

• Carson Keith Flanagan
• Carsen Sutton Reed

New Hope, AL

• Brianna L Dearmon
• Annaston Brinlee Ellett
• Thomas Christopher Murray
• Kailey Savannah Tew

New Market, AL

• Jasmine Michelle Barron
• Dennis Dominick Daversa
• Callie Marina Fedorick
• Eric Edward Houk
• Tessa Jacobs
• Arilyn Delandria Jamrog
• Roger Wayne Lyons
• Brody Keith Moon
• Joseph Darnell Neither
• Jeslie Jaimes Olivo
• Kayla Peck
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• Maeson William Sims
• Emma Marie Skinner
• Hailey Williamson
• Isabelle Jean Youngren

Owens Cross Roads, AL

• Campbell Vivian Berger
• Emma Kathryn Hollingsworth
• Robert Casey Owens
• Bianca Naomi Randall
• Andrew Rizzardi
• John Arthur Rottenborn
• Kathryn Grace Runyans
• Grant Skillin
• Nikolaus Lee Stinson
• Lillian Joy Teer

Parsons, TN

• Baylee Marieda Mills

Pinson, AL

• Aiden Christopher Curran

Prospect, TN

• Colby Alexandra Ruf

Rainbow City, AL

• Allison Rebecca Leder

Rogersville, AL

• Caleb Andrew Bumpus
• Sara Elizabeth Childress
• Ava Grace Stell

Scottsboro, AL

• Laura Beth Wages

Somerville, AL

• Kaitlyn D Hopper
• Carson Grant Lemmond

Taft, TN

• Noelan Robert Alcorn

Russellville, AL

• Drake Gregory Taylor

Tanner, AL

• Josue Rubio Gutierrez

Toney, AL

• Katherine Ann Barrett
• John David Casteel
• Adan Diaz Calvo
• Alexis Grace Faulkenberry
• Teniyah Sherie Hughes-Taylor
• Noor Kausar Khan
• Cadance Elizabeth Marcolini
• Stephany S Mccaskill
• Kathryn Alice McShea
• Katelyn Amelia Meeks
• Dayanna Itzel Pacheco
• Rylee Campbell Patterson
• Benjamin Lee Pearl
• Landon Douglas Pope
• Brandon Sena
• Deandra Sharee Walden

Town Creek, AL

• Connor Collin Greene
• Parker Ryan Huff
• Candy Ross Owens
• William Chadwick Steadman
• Isaac Riley Weeks

Trinity, AL

• Elijah David Bice
• Steven Dallas Draper
• Matthew Allan Jones
• Aiden Davis Kirby
• Lucas Paul Lorance
• Amber Harvest Parson
• Carson Hunter Posey
• Lane Marshall Smith
• Tristan Lee Terry
• Jonie Janette Weems

Union Grove, AL

• Trevan Paul Bailey

Valhermoso Springs, AL

• Jeffrey Heath Gibson
• Michael Scott Gibson

Vinemont, AL

• Michael Paul McLeskey
• Alexis Ortiz Perez
• Mariana Rojas
• Brien Avery-Davis Turbyfill

Calhoun Community College will expand its athletics program with the addition of men’s and women’s soccer and women’s flag football, beginning in the Fall of 2025. This exciting announcement follows the ACCC’s (Alabama Community College Conference) decision to add women’s flag football to its lineup, making history as the largest NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) state athletic member conference to offer the sport.

The addition of these sports reflects Calhoun’s commitment to fostering student success and engagement both on and off the field. According to Calhoun President Dr. Jimmy Hodges, “This is a transformative moment for Calhoun and our student-athletes. By adding soccer and women’s flag football, we’re creating new opportunities for our students to develop their talents, compete at a higher level, and become leaders in their communities. Athletics have always been a vital part of the Calhoun experience, and we’re excited to see these programs grow.”

The soccer program will include both men’s and women’s teams, offering up to 24 scholarships per team, with additional opportunities for walk-on players. Women’s flag football, which has exploded in popularity in recent years, will offer up to 15 scholarships and provide a pathway for female athletes to continue competing after high school.

“We are proud to offer these exciting new programs to our community and our students,” said Kassie Mathis, Calhoun’s Vice President of Student Services. “Soccer and women’s flag football are not just about competition, but they’re about teamwork, discipline, and providing access to life-changing opportunities. Offering these programs at no cost to the community underscores our commitment to inclusion and engagement, Mathis adds.”

The games will be played primarily at Decatur’s Jack Allen Park through a partnership with Decatur Parks and Recreation. AJ Daugherty, Calhoun’s Athletics Director, added, “Under the leadership of Dr. Hodges, our athletics department has flourished. We are eager to build on that success and bring these programs to life, providing even more opportunities for students in our immediate communities and beyond.”

The Alabama Community College Conference will feature several institutions participating in these sports. Flag football teams will include Calhoun, Shelton State, Snead State, and others, while soccer teams will include Calhoun, Wallace State-Hanceville, and Southern Union, among others. Soccer will feature up to 22 matches during the regular season, and women’s flag football will have up to 16 games, making for an action-packed year of competition.

Calhoun will begin the hiring process for soccer coaches immediately, with plans to name a women’s flag football coach by the end of January. Tryout details will be announced as coaches are selected.

To learn more about Calhoun’s athletics programs, visit CalhounAthletics.com.

Calhoun Community College is proud to announce its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Program, hosted by the U.N.I.T.Y. (Uplifting, Nurturing, Inspiring Togetherness in Youth) Club, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. The event will take place in the Grand Foyer of the Sparkman Building at the College’s Huntsville campus. This program, which is free and open to the public, celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through powerful speeches, music, and community engagement.

“We are incredibly proud to host this program each year, as it provides an opportunity for our college and the community to unite around Dr. King’s message of peace, justice, and equality,” commented Kassie Mathis, Vice President of Student Services at Calhoun. “By offering this event free of charge, we hope to bring his message of unity and service to as many people as possible, and we look forward to celebrating his life with everyone in attendance, Mathis adds.”

The guest speaker for this event will be Dr. Elizabeth Bowden, Director of Teacher Education Services and Certification at Athens State University. With over 25 years of experience in higher education and community leadership, Dr. Bowden brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the stage. She is also an active member of the Huntsville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she has organized programs focused on education and the arts. Dr. Bowden holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, a master’s in Adult Education and Distance Learning, and a Bachelor of Arts in History.

The event will also feature musical performances from the Columbia High School Choir, Miss Calhoun Community College, and Miss Tennessee River’s Teen. Their performances will add to the celebratory atmosphere of the program, which highlights the importance of unity and service.

Ayrian Fletcher, Sponsor of the U.N.I.T.Y. Club and Administrative Assistant for Admissions and Records at Calhoun, expressed the significance of the event, saying, “This event is an opportunity for us to reflect on the profound impact Dr. King had on the world and our community. It’s a chance for our students, staff, and the broader community to come together and honor his legacy through meaningful dialogue, music, and connection.”

This annual event is a key part of Calhoun Community College’s commitment to fostering a sense of unity, service, and community engagement among its students and the greater Huntsville area. Food will be provided while supplies last, and attendees are encouraged to join in the celebration of Dr. King’s legacy.

For more information about this event, visit www.593c18ac56.nxcli.net/MLK.