THS Class of 2023 Earns $1.3Million in Scholarships
Felicia Jackson, THS Counselor
Tallassee High School held their annual Senior Awards program on May 15th at First Baptist Church of Tallassee. Principal, Mr. Drew Glass, welcomed the well-attended congregation and the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer was led by graduating Student Body President, Harper Davis.
Mrs. Brooke Barron, Assistant Principal, announced the names of the seniors that were recognized for their academic accomplishments, their dedication and services provided to the various clubs and organizations as Mr. Glass presented advanced and honor students with a solid gold tassel and/or gold stole. Faculty members that served as club sponsors also presented cords, medals, and certificates.
The love, appreciation and respect for a former classmate was acknowledged by presenting to the Walters Family an Honorary Associates Degree from Southern Union State Community College.
Representatives from colleges/universities and community businesses and organizations presented scholarships to the recipients. Military enlistees received a heart-warming standing ovation for their future service of commitment to serve and protect our country.
In the past, the Tiger Tracks Yearbook for THS has been dedicated to one individual. But this year, the Yearbook was dedicated to The Class of 2023 because of their perseverance and determination to maintain their focus on academics while experiencing a viral epidemic and being taught in modular learning spaces(trailers) for two years during the construction of the new high school. Their hard work and determination was revealed by the overall monetary amount of 1.3 million dollars awarded in scholarships to the Class of 2023!
The administration, faculty and staff wish only the best for this graduating class as they venture into a world of opportunities!
2023 Senior Awards Program
Departmental Awards
History: Abbie Davis
Mathematics: Harper Davis
English: Alex Hughey
Science: Jake Sharpe
Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals Leadership Award
Jacob Sharpe
Mason Stewart
Marlee Stewart
Spirit Crawford
Tyler Ellis
Austin Gray
Joshua Cobb
Chesney Russell
Priscilla Avila
Abbie Davis
Principal’s Award
Micah Cole
Brooke Royster
Assistant Principal Award
Stephanie Foster
Bryant Jordan Nominees
Mason Stewart: Academics
Autumn Varden: Achievement
Global Seal of Biliteracy Recognition
Priscilla Avila
Mia Valdes
Honorary Associates Degree (Southern Union State Community College)
Bethany Walters
College Scholarships
Alabama A&M
Marqueta Jackson: Academic Based: $16,000
Alabama State University
Caden Griffith: Academic Incentive: $33,312 and Books: $2,000
Auburn University
Spirit Crawford: Ever to Conquer: $20,000 and AU Board of Trustees Endowed Scholarship: $1,500
Jacob Sharpe: Ever to Conquer: $20,000, Macon County Greyhound Park: Victoryland Endowed: $ 1,400, Charlie Foy Barefield Memorial: $ 2,000, and Spirit of Auburn Founders: $36,000
David Hughey: Spirit of Auburn Founders: $5,000
Harley Langley: Comer Foundation Annual: Agriculture: $6,000, Hilmer Jones Fund for Excellence: $1,000, and Jack and Lieselotte Conniff Endowed: $ 3,000
Auburn University Montgomery
Lily Chavedo: Opportunity Scholarship: $4,000
Lacey Carter: Opportunity Scholarship: $4,000
Chesney Russell: Opportunity Scholarship: $4,000
Berry College
Alexandra Arnold: Academic: $68,000
Butler Community College
Tyler Ellis: Athletic: Football $28,272
Central Alabama Community College
Brooke Royster: Athletic: Softball: $9,720, and Counselors Choice: $2,430
Mason Stewart: Trojan Excellence: $3,800
Marlee Stewart: Trojan Excellence: $3,800
Coastal Alabama Community College South
Abbie Davis: Athletic: Softball: $9,720
Jacksonville State University
Trinity Jones: Gamecock Success: $16,000
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Hannah Hatchett: LBW Foundation Vermelle E. Donaldson Memorial: $2,430
Morehouse College
Micah Cole: Academic: $126,900
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Kent Jordan: Academic: $22,720, and Books: $2,000
Southern Union State Community College
Autumn Varden: Counselors Leadership: $ 2,430
Desiree Cox: Excellence Achievement in Music: $9,720
Hunter Floyd: Excellence Achievement in Music: $9,720
Mason Stewart: Outstanding Technical Ability: $9,720
Joshua Boatwright: Academic Excellence and Leadership: $9,720
Abbygail Bridgman: Academic Excellence and Leadership: $9,720
Austin Gray: Academic Excellence and Leadership: $9,720
Ethan Martin: Academic Excellence and Leadership: $9,720
Marlee Stewart: Academic Excellence and Leadership: $9,720
Trenholm State Community College
Tyler Autrey: Career Technical: $5,508
Troy University
David Hughey: Scholars Plus Award: $82, 608
Tuskegee University
Johnathan Wright: University Merit Scholarship: $88,000
University of Alabama
Harper Davis: Boys and Girls State: $1,000, Alumni: $1,000, and Foundation of Excellence: $36,000
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Spirit Crawford: Blazer: $12,000, and One-Year: $5,000
University of Mobile
William Blocker: Deans Merit: $44,000
Jenna Manning: Athletic: Softball: $20,000
University of Montevallo
Clara Dean: Academic Recognition: $18,000
Audrie Turner: Academic Recognition: $18,000
Community Scholarships
Alabama AG Credit:
Taylor Holley $1,000
Arnold and Joanne Dopson Charitable Foundation
Harper Davis $10,000
Mary Atherton Scholarship
Jenna Manning $10,000
Benton McGarr Entrepreneur
Tyler Autrey $2,000
Mildred W. Blount Charitable Foundation
Harper Davis $12,000
Chesney Russell $12,000
Central Alabama Community Foundation: Jody Marie Sanford
Chesney Russell $1,000
Chamber Ambassadors
Micah Cole $750
Abbie Davis $750
Harper Davis $750
Jaden Lopez $750
Mason Stewart $750
Marlee Stewart $750
Johnathan Wright $750
Elmore County Farmers Federation
Taylor Holley $500
Elmore County Republican Executive Committee
Harper Davis $500
William E. Goss Memorial Scholarship
Tyler Ellis $500
HDD Incorporate/Broadband
Bradley Rhodes: $5,000
Lindsey Morris: $5,000
Joe and Mary Johnson Charitable Foundation
Harper Davis $8,000
Chesney Russell $8,000
Taylor Holley $8,000
Kiwanis Club
Abbie Davis $500
Harper Davis $500
Lacey Brewer Class of 1985
Chesney Russell $1,000
Lacey Brewer Memorial (Neptune)
Harper Davis $2,000
Lions Club
Harper Davis $1,000
Taylor Holley $1,000
Mason Stewart $1,000
MANRRS
Micah Cole $5,000
Neptune Technology Scholarship
Marlee Stewart $8,000
Mason Stewart $8,000
NOAA
Micah Cole $10,000
Johnny and Evelyn Potts Academic Scholarship
Johnathan Wright $3,000
Rotary Club of Tallassee
Marlee Stewart $1,000
Tallassee Education Association
Tyler Hill $1,000
Tallassee High School Alumni Association
Abbie Davis $500
Taylor Holley $1,000
Austin and Nell Venable
Harper Davis $4,000
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Haley Sanford $2,500
Harper Davis $500
Military Service Enlistment
United States Air Force
William Tally: Tuition Assistance: $18,000, Educational Benefits GI Bill: $83,000
William Tally Total: $101,000
Alabama National Guard
Audrie Turner: Education Assistance Program for $67,200, The Federal Tuition Assistance: $16,000, and Montgomery GI Bill for$24,000
Audrie Turner Total: 107, 200
Robert Towery: Education Assistance Program for $67,200, The Federal Tuition Assistance: $16,000, and Montgomery GI Bill for$24,000
Robert Towery Total: 107, 200
GRAND TOTAL for the Class of 2023: $1,324,460.00
These students have the potential to earn more scholarships and grants in the coming weeks!
Congratulations, Class of 2023!