During the Fort Payne Board of Education’s regular meeting on Thursday, they awarded the contract for constructing the new BEAT (Building, Electric, Aviation Technology) Center to Nearen Construction in Cullman
Each year, the Fort Payne Board of Education presents its Employees of the Year awards to teachers, transportation and CNP workers and classroom aides for their âabove and beyondâ actions for students. Each award recipient was nominated by their peers in the school system and plaques were presented on Tuesday by Fort Payne Superintendent Jim Cunningham.
The following award recipients were present Tuesday to receive their plaques:
⢠Steve Black, Fort Payne High School Teacher of the Year
⢠Lisa Powell, Wills Valley Teacher of the Year
⢠Peyton Richey, Williams Avenue Elementary School Teacher of the Year
⢠Mandora Payton, Bus Driver â Employee of the Year
The Bryant-Jordan Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Program recently recognized Fort Payne High School senior Arturo Rodriguez s outstanding academic and athletic achievements.
Rodriguez was chosen for the Bryant-Jordan Scholar-Athlete Class 6A, Area 15 Achievement and the 6A, Region 8A Achievement.
The Bryant-Jordan Program, named in honor of legendary coaches Paul âBearâ Bryant and Ralph âShugâ Jordan, annually recognizes 52 seniors student-athletes from 52 regions in Alabama, awarding college scholarships to students who are exceptional academically and superior athletes.
âI was surprised to find out that my application made it through the first two roads, and I am looking forward to seeing if I make it any further,â said Rodriguez. âI am very thankful for my school administration, which presented me with the opportunity to apply for this scholarship.â