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U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of the best high schools in the country. Once again, Montgomery’s magnet high schools are listed as some of the nation’s best.
The report shows that LAMP (Loveless Academic Magnet Program) is ranked the top high school in Alabama. It is the 14th ranked school in the country.
The report notes that LAMP offers Advanced Placement courses and exams, which 99% of students take. It says 99% of students graduate.
Elsewhere within Montgomery Public Schools, Booker T. Washington Magnet School is ranked 7th in Alabama and 800th in the nation. It has a graduation rate of 100%. Brewbaker Tech Magnet School is ranked 19th in the state and 1,610th in the country. It also has a 100% graduation rate.
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
Beauregard hires Justin Jones as new head coach
Jones spent one season as the defensive coordinator at Prattville high school, and brings 16 years of coaching experience.
Beauregard introduces Justin Jones as new head coach By Hailey Sutton | April 15, 2021 at 10:02 AM CDT - Updated April 15 at 2:06 PM
BEAUREGARD, Ala. (WSFA) - The Beauregard Hornets have a new head coach!
Former Prattville High defensive coordinator Justin Jones was introduced as the new head football coach at Beauregard Wednesday.
“I think it’s the history of the place,” said Jones about his new position. “They’ve had so much success over the past 15-20 years, and for us, it was the community, the family atmosphere that my family needed to come here, and I’m just excited to get started.”