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The following high school graduates received scholarships to attend Snead State Community College for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Albertville High School

• Caroline Thomas received an athletic scholarship to play with the Snead State Tennis Team. The daughter of Jason and Jennifer Thomas, she plans to major in Early Childhood Education. While in high school, she played basketball, tennis, and volleyball and was a member of the National Honor Society. She also received the Family Security Credit Union Essay Scholarship.

• Sarah Rutledge received a scholarship to serve as a Snead State Ambassador. The daughter of Josh and Lindsey Rutledge, she plans to major in nursing. While in high school, she played volleyball and basketball, and she was a member of National Honor Society and a leader in FCA. She was selected to the All County Team for volleyball and basketball, and she was named FCA Athlete of the Month, Offensive MVP for volleyball, and County Offensive MVP for basketball. She made the A Honor Roll and was in the Top Ten Percent of her graduating class.

• Zoey Hawkins, the daughter of Joann Hawkins, received a General Scholarship and plans to major in nursing. She was a member of the band and the National Honor Society.

• Talia Kay, the daughter of Karen and Misael Cortes, received a General Scholarship and plans to major in Business.

• AnnaMarie Mann received an Athletic Scholarship to be a part of the Snead State Cheerleading Squad. The daughter of Jill Mann and the late Chris Mann, she plans to major in nursing. While in high school, she cheered and was a member of the Aggie Pals and National Honor Society.

Arab High School

• Kaitlyn Salinas, the daughter of Nicole Lampkin, received an Academic Achievement Scholarship and plans to major in Criminology. While in high school, she played varsity softball and was a member of the Beta Club, Spirit Club and FCCLA. She was also a first place FCCLA State Winner for Interpersonal Communications.

• Jordan Clark, the daughter of Alan and Tassy Clark, received a General Scholarship and plans to major in General Studies. While in high school, she ran cross country and track. She also volunteered with the children’s ministry at Gillam Springs.

Asbury High School

• Yaritsa Ramos, the daughter of Jesus Ramos and Julieta Juarez, received a full tuition scholarship and plans to major in Elementary Education. She was a member of FBLA and National Honor Society. She was recognized for being in the Top Ten of her class.

• Kayla Lindsay received a scholarship to cheer at Snead State. The daughter of Felicia Lindsay and Chris Lindsay, she plans to major in Nursing. While in high school, she played volleyball and softball and cheered. She was also a member of the National Honor Society.

• Sophia Andres, the daughter of Lorenza Andres and Miguel Gaspar, received a General Scholarship and plans to major in Business and Performing Arts. While in high school, she was a member of the cross country team, FBLA, the yearbook committee, the Good News Club, and the softball team. She was also a cheerleader and a peer helper. She placed 12th in a cross country race.

• Julianna Tidmore received a career and technical scholarship and plans to major in Industrial Systems Technology. She is the daughter of Randall Tidmore and Judy Tidmore.

Boaz High School

• Evan Bailey, the son of Chris and Amy Bailey, received an Academic Achievement Scholarship and plans to major in Soil Sciences. While in high school, he played football and baseball. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, FFA, FBLA and Interact Club. He was recognized for being in the Top Ten Percent of his class and for being in the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta.

• Delaney Smith received a scholarship to serve as a Snead State Ambassador. The daughter of Ricky and Shelley Smith, she plans to major in General Education. She served as Dance Captain of the Show Choir and received the Outstanding Senior in Show Choir award. She was also a member of the Culinary competition team, of the National Honor Society, for which she served as secretary, of Mu Alpha Theta, and of FCCLA, for which she served as president. Her team placed second at the Alabama Prostart Culinary Competition, and she was recognized for being in the Top Ten Percent of her class.

• Laura Whitmire, the daughter of Kasey Whitmire and West Whitmire, received an Art Scholarship and plans to major in Art. While in high school, she was a member of the Marching and Concert Band, the Variety Swim Team, the Art Club and the National Honor Society.

Douglas High School

• Riley Sims, the daughter of Steven and Heather Sims, received a Dual Enrollment to First Time Freshman Scholarship. She plans to major in Education. While in high school, she was a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and the Math Team. She was an Honor Graduate and was recognized for being in the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and in the Top 10 Percent of her graduating class.

• Kiran Norton, the daughter of Tracy and Alana Norton, received a scholarship to serve as an Ambassador and plans to major in Nursing or be a Physician’s Assistant. While in high school, she was a member of the tennis team, for which she served as captain, band, for which she served as Drum Major, Assistant Drum Major and Clarinet Section Leader, Interact Club, History Club and Math Team. She was recognized as Miss DHS 2022, Best in Class Drum Major at the Trussville Marching Invitational, A Honor Roll, Rotary Youth Leadership Award of Participation, and Marshall County Athletic Award. She was the Homecoming representative for the senior class and a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Student Government Association, for which she served as a representative, and FCA Leadership Team. She is ServSafe certified and has certifications in Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft and Excel. She was also a Junior Honor Marshall.

DAR High School

• Sy Stanfield, the son of Keith and Angie Stanfield, received an Academic Achievement Scholarship and plans to major in Mathematics. While in high school, he was a member of the football, basketball, baseball and track teams. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Student Government Association, for which he served as secretary, the Leo Club, FBLA, and National Historical Society. He was a volunteer for the 2021 Special Olympics.

• Mason Walker, the son of Jamie and April Walker, received a scholarship to cheer for Snead State and plans to major in Industrial Systems Technology. While in high school, he played football and was a member of the Varsity Competition Cheer Squad. He was a member of the Leo Club and the FCA.

• Carline Largen received a scholarship to cheer for Snead State. The daughter of Brian and Amy Largen, she plans to major in Business and Marketing. She was captain of the Competition Cheer Squad and was a member of the Leo Club, the National Honor Society, the Student Government Association and the Historical Society. She was secretary of the senior class. She was the Homecoming Queen, and she was recognized for the A Honor Roll and the Wendy’s Heisman.

Fyffe High School

• Lauren Webb received a General Scholarship. The daughter of Randy and Regina Webb, she plans to earn an Associate in Science degree. While in high school, she was a member of the basketball and softball teams, the Senior Beta Club, the FCCLA, the FCA and the YANA club.

Guntersville High School

• Abigail Parmer, the daughter of Haley Weatherman and Donny Parmer, received an Academic Achievement Scholarship. She plans to major in Secondary Education.

• Alexyss Chambers, the daughter of Stephanie Taylor and Scott Chambers, received a General Scholarship and plans to major in Nursing.

• Gabe Marsh received a scholarship and plans to major in Business. He is the son of Ann Marsh and Edward Marsh.

• John Kirkland received a scholarship to serve as an Ambassador. The son of Jackie and Lori Kirkland, he plans to major in Civil Engineering. He was a member of FFA, for which he served as president, 4-H, HOSA, for which he competed at the state level and placed first in State Pharmacy Science, and the Archery Team, for which he competed in the state championship. He was selected as Mr. GHS and Junior and Senior Class Favorite. He received first place in the FFA Marshall County Land Judging for 2020 and 2021 and the Marshall County FFA Tractor Driving Champion title in 2021.

• Ryan Oswalt received a General Scholarship and plans to major in Industrial Systems Technology. The son of Donny and Marsha Oswalt, he was a member of the soccer team.

• Brett Barwick received an athletic scholarship to play with the Golf Team and plans to major in Aviation Mechanics. The son of Tim Barwick and Amy Barwick, he was a member of the golf team.

• Lola Walk, the daughter of James and Emily Walk, received a scholarship to serve as an Ambassador. She plans to major in Nursing. While in high school, she was a member of Junior Civitans, for which she was president, soccer team, Spanish Club, FCA, ODK, Leo Club, National Honor Society, and National Spanish Honor Society.

• Kylie Niederbrach, the daughter of Ken Niederbrach and Nicole Niederbrach, received a General Scholarship and plans to major in Business Marketing.

• Chase Cornelius received a career and technical scholarship and plans to major in Industrial Systems Technology. The son of Phillip and Kim Cornelius, he played baseball and was a member of the Junior Civitans.

• Montana McWhorter, the daughter of Melody McWhorter and the last Marty McWhorter, received a General Scholarship and plans to major in Psychology. She was a member of the middle school choir and the church choir.

• Laura Claire Kirkland, the daughter of Lori and Jason Kirkland, received a scholarship to serve as an Ambassador. She plans to major in Exercise Science. While in high school, she was a member of the softball team, National Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Delta, FBLA, for which she served as secretary, Junior Civitans, FCA, and HOSA. She also received a Health Science internship.

Hoover High School

• Luke McNeill received an Academic Achievement Scholarship and plans to major in Business. He is the son of Charlene McNeill. He played baseball and was named Student Athlete of the Month in 2021.

J.B. Pennington High School

• Emma Kate Whitehead received a General Tuition Scholarship and plans to major in psychology. She is the daughter of Terry and Courtney Whitehead. While in High School, she played basketball and was a PHS Ambassador, Yearbook Editor and Girls State Representative. She was recognized as fourth in her class and was a member in National Honor Society.

Jefferson Christian Academy

• Hannah Hurst, the daughter of Gary and Tracie Hurst, received a scholarship for Business, which is her major. While in high school, she played softball and volleyball. She was the Media Department Leader at Leeds Worship Center, president of the Excel National Exchange Club, president of the senior class, member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club, and an Ambassador. She was the Excel Exchange Club Youth of the Year, was voted “Best Christian Attitude,” “Best All Around,” and “Most Studious” for Who’s Who, and was Valedictorian.

Marshall Christian Academy

• Kamdon Engle, the son of Heather Engle, received a General Scholarship and plans to major in Childhood Education. While in high school, he was part of the basketball, baseball and fishing teams. He plays guitar and is a Youth Worship Leader/Singer. He received the Best Batting Average award in baseball and the Best Offensive Player Award, All Tournament Team and All Star Team recognitions for basketball.

Pathways Academy

• Rylee Beth Smith, the daughter of Lee and Kristy Smith, received an Academic Achievement Scholarship and plans to major in Veterinary Services. While in high school, she was a member of the National Honor Society, a volunteer for the Humane Society, and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Sardis High School

• Zachary Nickerson received a scholarship to serve as an Ambassador. His guardians are Stephanie Nance and Jeremy Nance. He plans to major in Nursing. While in high school, he was a member of FBLA, for which he served as vice president, Junior Civitans, FCCLA, and Spanish Club.

St. Clair Virtual Prep Academy

• Jaci Cash, the daughter of Joey and Tracy Cash, received an Academic Scholarship and plans to major in Business.

Susan Moore High School

• Julianna Hutchens received a General Scholarship and plans to major in Rehabilitation/Disability Studies. The daughter of Jeremy and Jessica Hutchens, she was a cheerleader and a member of the Youth Leadership Development Program, FCCLA, and yearbook and prom committees. She was a youth cheerleading coach and was named an All-American cheerleader for three years.

• Ashlyn Collier, the daughter of Lisa and Brandon Collier, received a General Scholarship and plans to major in Business. She was a member of the Beta Club.

• Madeline Emery, the daughter of Randall and Angie Emery, received a Cheerleading Scholarship. In high school, she was a cheerleader, a member of the Track and Field Team and Senior Beta Club, and an Ambassador. She was a member of the local Winter Guard Team, Southern Roots. She was an All American Cheerleader and a Pin-It-Forward recipient. She attended Girls State and was voted Ambassador of the Year.

Wetumpka High School

• Trevor Lewis received a scholarship to be an Ambassador and plans to major in Cybersecurity. The son of Fawn Lewis and Allen Lewis, he was a member of the Deca Club, the Beta Club, and the Journalism Club.

_{Source: https://snead.edu/snead-state-congratulates-scholarship-recipientsfor-the-2022-2023-academic-year/}