High School:

Sparkman High School

Hometown:

Harvest, AL

Career Goals

My career objective is to get all the classes that I can at Calhoun in Elementary Education with a concentration in Foreign Language.  I then plan to transfer to Athens State to obtain my degree.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

FCCLA, SADD, SGA, First Priority, Band, Yearbook, Cheerleading, Track, & Basketball

Community and/or Other Activities

College and Career Classes at Lindsay Lane Baptist Church.

Hobbies/Interests:

Reading, Communicating with friends on the computer and phone.

High School:

River City Christian Academy

Hometown:

Decatur, AL

Career Goals

Graphic and Design

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

4-H Achievers

Community and/or Other Activities

Upwards Basketball Volunteer; Volunteer for the Jeremy Ripley Memorial Golf tournament; Senior Cup, Senior Cup 5K race; Spirit of America Festival; Alabama Jubilee; Relay for Life

Hobbies/Interests:

Spending time with Family and Friends, reading my Bible, playing guitar, watching movies

High School:

Buckhorn High School

Hometown:

Huntsville, AL

Career Goals

I would either like to become a Radiologist or a Psychologist. Either way, I want to work in a hospital where I can help people.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

All-star cheerleading, E club

Community and/or Other Activities

My senior year of high school I did numerous volunteer activities with my class. These activities included: Santa's workshop, a spring clean up in the park, and a 20 hour community service project for my American Government class.

Hobbies/Interests:

I am very interested in attending the University of Alabama next year, and I like going to the football games.

High School:

West Morgan High School

Hometown:

Trinity

Career Goals

Transfer to the University of North Alabama to obtain 4 yr. degree, travel, and possibly do mission work. 

Status:

Sophomore

School Activities:

PTK, Warhawks

Community and/or Other Activities

Youth Sunday School Teacher

High School:

Madison County High School

Hometown:

Huntsville, AL

Career Goals

My main goal is to finish my two-year degrees in Pre-Law and General Education from Calhoun.  Then, I will transfer to the University of Alabama where I hope to finish out my second two-year stint by graduating and eventually attending Alabama's Law School.  I hope to run for some sort of political office someday, somewhere, and sometime down the road.

Status:

Sophomore

School Activities:

I am a part of Baptist Campus Ministry when I can make it, and I also sometimes help the SGA out if they need it.  I am also a Work-Study here at Calhoun in the Physical Education department.

Community and/or Other Activities

I am highly involved in my youth group at Brownsboro Baptist Church in Brownsboro, AL.  I am a part of a community outreach program at Brownsboro that buses kids from less fortunate families to Brownsboro to attend church services on Sunday and Wednesday nights.  I am also part of a Mentoring program at my old middle school, Central Middle School.  This program helps to encourage the child in life, academics, and whatever else they need to be supported in.

Hobbies/Interests:

I love the University of Alabama, I love the athletics, the pageantry of the University, and the rich history and future for the University of Alabama.  I am a sports fanatic: football, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, hunting, and fishing.  I really like to spend time with God and read my Bible when I have the opportunity to.  I just am really an all-around type person that likes almost everything.

High School:

Zion Chapel

Hometown:

Huntsville, AL

Career Goals

I plan to receive my bachelor's degree in secondary education with a major in English. As soon as I receive my bachelor's degree, I plan to continue to study and receive my master's degree. I plan to work at a local middle/high school with the hope of one day teaching at Calhoun in the English department.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

SKD

Community and/or Other Activities

I served five years as my church's women's ministry director planning Bible studies, conferences, and retreats.  I resigned my position at the church to go back to college and fulfill a lifelong dream and goal.  I continue to serve as needed in my church.  I serve as the team manager on my son's club soccer team.  I volunteer at my children's schools as needed.

Hobbies/Interests:

I love to read!!!  My favorite place to spend time is at the beach with my family and friends. 

High School:

Neu-Ulm High School, FRG

Hometown:

Decatur, Alabama

Career Goals

To go into the Navy and go into EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) or Search and Rescue while also working at getting my masters degree in physical therapy and as a personal trainer. I enjoy helping people reach their goals and pushing them beyond their limits. I plan on graduating with a degree in General Education, Law/Pre-Law, and Physical and Health Education, then return to finish my degrees in English and Business.

Status:

Sophomore

School Activities:

I have been a member of Phi Theta Kappa since 2005, and in 2006 I served the chapter as Vice President, and I look forward to serving PTK in 2007 as the President for the Decatur Campus. This is my second year serving as a Warhawk. I am also involved with SGA (Student Government Association-the student body), last year I served as a Club Rep for PTK and this year I am serving as a Senator. I am also a participant of many other student activities that deal with student services.

Community and/or Other Activities

I attend Decatur Baptist Church, and I participate in the Red Cross Blood Drives.

Hobbies/Interests:

I enjoy helping people and playing sports. I am in the process of finishing up my certifications as a personal trainer. I enjoy hanging out with friends, listening to music, working out at the gym and taking life one day at a time.

High School:

Hazel Green High School

Hometown:

Huntsville, Alabama

Career Goals

My career objective is to become the best nurse or veterinary technician I can be.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

Drama club

Community and/or Other Activities

HOSA, American Red Cross Volunteer, Wynham Park for the Assisted Living.

Hobbies/Interests:

My hobbies are watching movies, watching the television show, Reba, shopping, and playing with my 11-year old sister.

High School:

Austin High School

Hometown:

Decatur, Alabama

Career Goals

After I graduate from Calhoun, I plan to transfer to the University of Alabama in Birmingham where I will pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

As a student at Austin High School, I was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Junior Civitan, and Yearbook staff.

Community and/or Other Activities

Student Ministry Planning Team (2 years), Vacation Bible School Assistant (4 years), Children's Choir Camp Assistant (3 years).  Other organizations I have volunteered for include: Pregnancy Resource Center, Austin High School, Central Park Baptist Church (including two summer mission trips).  I received the President's Volunteer Service Award through the Morgan County Volunteer Center for the past two years.

Hobbies/Interests:

In my free time, I enjoy being with my friends, listening to music, playing tennis, doing mission work, being a part of a girl's weekly Bible study group, and shopping.

High School:

Austin High School

Hometown:

Decatur, AL

Career Goals

Once I graduate from Athens State, I plan to teach elementary school.

Status:

Sophomore

School Activities:

Warhawk (co-head) and Jazz Band. I play saxaphone.

Hobbies/Interests:

Shopping, sleeping, watching T.V., playing with children, and going on vacation.

High School:

Austin High School

Hometown:

Decatur, Alabama

Career Goals

To teach History or English on a high school or college level.  I'd also like to be a computer programmer, yet I'm undecided between degrees in English, History, and Computer Science.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

I participated in Austin High School's marching band for one year, and in their JROTC program for one year.

Community and/or Other Activities

I'm an active member in Central Park Baptist church, and participated in several of their local and foreign mission programs.

Hobbies/Interests:

I listen to a lot of music and watch the History channel occasionally. I have a very strong interest in the ancient world.  I'd also like to study German again.

High School:

Priceville High

Hometown:

Decatur, Alabama

Career Goals

I would like to become a high school History teacher for the Deaf community, and perhaps a History professor at Gallaudet University.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

In high school I was part of the Jr. Civitan organization, secretary of the National Honor Society, a member of the Senior Girls Society, and a member of the Yearbook staff for 2 years. I was on the Robotics team for Priceville for 5 years. I also played in the Concert Band for 8 years and was on the Color Guard team for 3 years during the marching band season.

Community and/or Other Activities

I was an active member in my youth group, until I turned 18, and was a volunteer with the Morgan County Volunteer Center. I am a volunteer in the Big Brother and Big Sister organization of Morgan County.

Hobbies/Interests:

I love to read. I do a little bit of scrap-booking. I also enjoy spending time with my "Little Sister" in the Big Brother and Big Sisters Program.

High School:

Madison County High School

Hometown:

Huntsville, AL

Career Goals

I'm planning on majoring in engineering. I am at Calhoun to find what specific field of engineering I want to major in. I'm going to get my basics and then transfer to either UA or UAH.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

SGA, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball.

Community and/or Other Activities

I'm really involved with my church Memorial Parkway. We do a lot of work around the community like help the elderly with cutting their yards, raking leaves, etc. I have also been on mission trips to Colorado, Nevis, and Georgia.

Hobbies/Interests:

I like to play pretty much any kind of sport, but mainly baseball, basketball, and golf.

High School:

New Hope High School, Columbus, MS

Hometown:

Decatur, AL

Career Goals

I am currently enrolled in the Nursing program here at Calhoun.  My goal is to graduate nursing school at the top of my class, work at a local hospital while going back to school to obtain my BSN in Nursing, and eventually graduate from medical school with a degree and to specialize in pediatrics.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

Varsity Cheerleader, Take One Varsity Show Choir, Varsity Tennis Team, Student Council Representative, Student Council Chaplain, Senior Beta Club Member, Senior Beta Club Secretary, Newspaper Staff Co-Editor

Community and/or Other Activities

Lowndes County Teenage Republicans, Vice-President; Teenage Republicans Mississippi State, Convention Executive Committee; Mt. Zion Baptist Church Youth; Leadership Team; Mt. Zion Baptist Church Hand bells; Mt. Zion Baptist Church Youth Choir; Mt. Zion Baptist Church Drama Team; Mt. Zion Baptist Church Interpretive Movement Team; Mt. Zion Baptist Church Youth Ensemble; Mt. Zion Baptist Church Acteens, Mt. Zion Baptist Church Bible Drilling, CIT at Camp Garawya in Clinton, MS, Volunteer for Salvation Army; Volunteered at the Samaritan's Purse Distribution Center in Atlanta, GA; Volunteered for Rebuild Northwest Florida to help Hurricane Ivan evacuees; Vacation Bible School volunteer at various churches in Mississippi; Volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Jackson, MS, and Memphis, TN; Volunteered at the Mark Mitchell Center

Hobbies/Interests:

Some of my favorite activities include dancing, singing, and acting. I love my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and am very involved in my church. I also love to spend time with my family, especially my two little brothers, and my friends. They mean the world to me and are always there when I need them. I love being in the outdoors as well as going to the mall or just having a night in.

High School:

Austin High School

Hometown:

Decatur, AL

Career Goals

I am planning on getting my basics for 2 semesters. Then,  I plan on entering Nursing School next summer and earning my Associate's Degree in Nursing.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

I was an Austin Ambassador for my school my senior year in high school. I was also in a Medical Care Career club called HOSA.

Community and/or Other Activities

I participate in community service with my church.

High School:

Pricevile High School 

Hometown:

Decatur, Alabama

Career Goals

I am currently focusing on my basics because I am uncertain on what path to take. However, every day I feel like the nursing career is where my heart is falling along with foreign languages and missionary field.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

Fellowship of Christian Athletes 9-12th, Publicity 11th & Co-captain 12th; Family Career and Community Leaders of America 9th-11th; Colorguard/dance team 10-12th, Varsity soccer 10th-12th, Varsity track 11th; Junior Civitan 10th-12th, Chaplain 12th; Senior Girl Society 12th; Dead Poets' Society 12th

Community and/or Other Activities

Donated boxes for Operation Christmas child; helped with Vacation Bible school for the past four years; A member of soulfire drama team (evangelism, face painting, skits based upon teens experiences, and music services); Donated 14 inches of hair to Locks of Love in 2007; Made a trip to a retirement home and visited for a few hours;  Made goodie bags for students with disabilities; Delivered Thanksgiving Dinners; Worked Blood Drive

Hobbies/Interests:

An active member in First Independent Methodist Church Youth Group; Playing soccer; spending time with family & friends; writing poetry; watching movies; being outdoors

High School:

Bob Jones

Hometown:

Madison, AL

Career Goals

I want to finish my pre-engineering degree at Calhoun and then transfer to Auburn to become a civil engineer or an architect.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

Captain of Bob Jones Football; Captain of Bob Jones Track and Field; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; FCCLA; First Priority

Community and/or Other Activities

Venture Crew; Cracked Pots; 72 Students; Church Lawn Care Maintenance; Simple Acts of Kindness; Church Child Care; Special Olympics Volunteer

Hobbies/Interests:

I'm very interested in sports and I would have to say my favorite one is football. I've played that since I was 6. I'm also interested in building. I've helped make different pieces of furniture for my parents and my church. That's how I became interested in getting into architecture or civil engineering. I would find great satisfaction that when a project is done we've made a building or a bridge.

High School:

River City Christian Academy

Hometown:

Trinity, Alabama

Career Goals

Become a partner at a law firm before I reach age thirty.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

Criminal Justice Club treasurer, Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta

Community and/or Other Activities

Decatur Public Library volunteer, 4-H

Hobbies/Interests:

Reading, writing, critiquing movies and novels

High School:

Austin High School

Hometown:

Decatur, Alabama

Career Goals

I want to be a middle or high school art teacher. Witnessing and watching young men and women grow and advance in their art.

Status:

Freshman

School Activities:

I was in JROTC for my last 2 years at AHS and my freshman and junior year I was in creative writing class and part of the editors and authors in the schools literature magazine, The Impression.

Community and/or Other Activities

JROTC; The Impression

Hobbies/Interests:

I am deeply involved in art whether it be writing, reading, drawing, or learning the history of art.