Youths recognized in YMCA-FCA scholarship program
PRATTVILLE Jenna Stilling was surprised to hear her name called out Monday night as the winner of the Willis Bradford Christian Leadership Award.
The Prattville Christian Academy senior was among six qualifiers from high schools serving Autauga County for the YMCA-Fellowship of Christian Athletes program. Jenna, a self-described introvert, said the presentation by Mike Lamar, a member of the Y s board, could have applied to any of the qualifiers. I read through the social media posts that the YMCA put out about a week ago and I knew that all those statements described every single one of the individuals out here so I really didn t expect it, she said. Being put into all the leadership positions has really challenged me to grow. I remember a quote from Carrie Fisher, she said Stay afraid, but do it anyway. I definitely apply that everyday where I m asked to speak in front of people or stand up and lead my club or
PRATTVILLE The Prattville City Council heard education funding pitches during a work session.
Autauga Schools Superintendent Timothy Tidmore on Tuesday night gave the board an update on the systems future needs. Afterward, Bradley Neave gave a presentation for Ivy Classical Academy, a startup charter school that plans on building in Prattville. Neave is chairman of Ivy Classical s board of directors. Both men spoke about 30 minutes.
The council was not set to vote on any funding during the follow up business meeting.
Tidmore said the schools are one of the least funded in Alabama. Our teachers do a really good job with what they have, but more revenue would improve what they are able to do, he said