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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently provided an update on the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL), announcing that the program continues to grow steadily, providing free, high-quality books to children across the state of Alabama. Since Governor Ivey kicked off the statewide expansion in August, the program has grown to serving more than 49,000 children. “I am excited to see the rapid growth and response from communities across the state that are now serving children and families by providing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Alabama,” said Governor Kay Ivey. “The enrollment numbers are encouraging, but our work isn’t done. We still have thirteen counties where the program is not available, and it is my goal for all children age five and younger in our state to be provided coverage.” Governor Ivey’s number one priority is ensuring that every child is a successful reader by the 3rd grade. By providing opportunities for every child in our state to interact with books we are preparing infants and young children across Alabama for future success. Ivey noted that preparing children starts in the home with parents as their child’s first teacher, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library makes it possible for parents and families to open a book and read to their children laying that critical foundation. "We have seen not only steady enrollment growth (almost 10,000 more children enrolled in Alabama since August), but a rapid growth of awareness and interest from local organizations across the state looking to get involved,” said Dollywood Foundation Director Kahla Williams. “We thank all the local communities and partners who have stepped forward to help pursue DPIL's mission, and Governor Ivey for the personal approach her administration has taken to grow the program across the state." Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting free books each month to children from birth to age five. The program works with local program partners to help fund and sustain the program. The state’s investment in the Imagination Library is allowing local partners to quickly launch book deliveries to as many children as possible across the state. The books delivered monthly are free to all children and families who sign up for the program. “We are continuing to collaborate with communities across the state to provide full coverage in the partially covered counties and to find local community partners in counties where the program is not available,” said Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education Acting Secretary Jan Hume. “To help bring these final counties on board, funding has been made available to cover the local cost for the first two years of the program that will allow the opportunity for the local community partner to fundraise and kickstart enrollment.” “Several years ago, one of my constituents, Debbie Barclay, approached me asking for the resources necessary to start the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. When Governor Ivey announced she was introducing the Imagination Library statewide, all of Jackson County, especially Debbie, was excited,” said state Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro). “For our students to have a lifetime of success, we must put books in their hands during their formative years, and Governor Ivey understands that. I thank her for her continued leadership to champion programs that will make a difference for our children.” First declaring Alabama’s intent to participate in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library during her 2023 Inaugural Address and following through on her promise with Executive Order 729, Governor Ivey continues to encourage parents to register their children and take advantage of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Alabama. “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a grass roots, community-based program. Our goal of serving nearly 200,000 children is within reach and bringing these final counties on board will require strong partnerships and support on the local level,” said Governor Ivey. “We can’t miss this opportunity to inspire a love for reading and learning in our next generation of Alabamians.” Imagination Library Serving More Than 49,000 Children
Gadsden State Summer Honor Students
The Summer Semester 2023 President’s List at Gadsden State Community College is for students who earn a semester grade point average of 4.0 (with all A’s) and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level work. The students making the President’s List include: Albertville: Jericho Butts, William Morton, Freddy Ortiz Alexandria: Alan Hartman, Jessica Lammonds Altoona: Victoria Garrard, William Jenkins Anniston: Damian Arevalo, Dorothy Boswell, Charlee Briggs, Clayton Cantrell, Laura Diamond, John Escareno, Alexander Gibson Kristin Hambrick, Sara Harmon, Ashantsys Hester, Amanda Hildreth, Tatyana Mathews, Logan Ross, Titus Thurman, Eric Tolson, Zaybien Willis Ashville: Crystal Looney Attalla: Sadie Carver, Sarah Faucette, Landon Maroney, Jaylyn Minshew, Taylor Vaughn Birmingham: Kquintessa Hurst Boaz: Makinley Glassco, William Roberts Cedar Bluff: Chelsey Cagle, Jacob Kindsfater, Shelby Weeks Centre: Timothy Guice Childersburg: Isha Dates Collinsville: Samantha Carr, Hugh Moore, Samuel Morton Cragford: Bethany Owens Crossville: Jennifer Lopez Delta: Christopher Milstead, Bailey Mitchell Fort Payne: Trevor Horne, Benson Mason, Blake Padgett, Jonah Padgett Fruithurst: Chelsey Smith Gadsden: Domingo Andres, Gregorio Antonio, Francis Barnard, Jacob Beck, Ronda Bennich, David Berry, Connie Bullock, Tabitha Collins, Angelia Couch, Alexis Davis, Lashea Davis, Griffin Deck, Jacie Divine, Andrea Fitzpatrick, Cameron Garmon, Halee Gibbs, Taylor Gilchrist, Ashley Hawk, Emileigh Hope, Kokou Hounkpati, Ashley Hunter, Sarah Johnson, Darryl Ledford, Jada Lindsey, Caleb McDaniel, Christopher McMahan, Summer Moore, Amya Murrell, Saloni Patel, Jalecia Perkins, Ashton Smith, Tori Smith, Tracie Stanford, Corrieanna Underwood, Anna Williams Glencoe: Sharday Barbour, Brady Long, Hannah Roberts, Guy Teel Guntersville: Marley Fleming Heflin: Joshua Fuller, Kekona Grigsby, Alana McCain, Alexa Mize, Jackson Roberts, Olsen Spurlin Henagar: Adison Goff Hokes Bluff: Layton Horne Houston: Jennifer Rhodes-Stahle Huntsville: August Callaway Jacksonville: Aniya Jefferson Leeds: Hannah Hambrick, Catherine Whitcomb Leesburg: John Swain Lincoln: Charles Connell, My-kiya Green, Bre'Shayla Hill, Blaire McDonald Lineville: Melanie Upchurch Munford: Selena Edwards, Briteon Husk Odenville: Riley Hull
The Summer Semester 2023 Dean’s List at Gadsden State is for full-time students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or above but below 4.0 (with all A’s and B’s) and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of college- level work. The students making the Dean’s List include: Albertville: Nestor Ramos-Garnica Alexandria: Alexander Cole, William Harris, Wendy Peters, Tarina Vannatta Anniston: Aaron Anderson, Daniel Brasher, Kenneth Collins, Christian Ford, James Hafley, Adiva Henderson, Alexzander Hightower, Allie Meadows, Emily Robinson, Anna Smith, Ajay Surrett, Macy Taylor Ashland: Tyshawn Kerley Ashville: Courtney Darnell Attalla: Morgan Black, Dalton Cox, Jubilee McClain, Elijah Molock, Joshua Owen, Jesus Valdez Birmingham: Cortlyn Clark, Brittney Montgomery Boaz: Jason Carbajal, Giovany Franco, Mitchell Hannan, Christopher Ramey, Isaiha Rios Cedar Bluff: Adam Hutchins, Madison Leonard Centre: Mylia Barnette, Bianca Catalan, Hannah Dale, Amanda Floyd, Ashley Parris Delta: Colton Pettus, Nathan Walker Eastaboga: Brennen Butler, Dustin Leonard Fort Payne: Eduardo Guerrero-Francisco, Denis Morales Sanchez, Brandon Robles Fruithurst: Angelia Williams Gadsden: Alondra Aguilar, Fredery Araujo, Denedria Baba, Justin Barkley, Abagail Champion, Tayler Fox, Mallory Frost, Braxton Garrard, Jackson Garrard, Madison Grant, Ashley Jaggers, Felipe Juarez, Michael Knight, Mason Lockridge, Joshua Maise, Clairalycia McFarlin, Noah Monday, Jessica Nelson, Angel Perry, Brittany Santos, Trina Scarber, Dylan Schoeller, Haddon Smith, Kimberly VonBartheld, Roderick Wiley, Abigail Wright Gaylesville: Cassidy Lee Glencoe: Colton Divine, Stephanie Green, Richard McKay, Brady Moman Guntersville: TyLeigha Reyes Heflin: Olivia Burke, Lucas Harcrow, Kaleb Harman, Caitlyn Lambert Hokes Bluff: Spencer Griffin; Hollywood: Aleegan Fenn Hoover: Gracie Wehby Jacksonville: Ian Bryant, Sydney Lackey, Cameron Russell, Kennedy Sparks, Mikayla Vanhatten Kellyton: Antonio Moon Leesburg: John Crane, Daylen Holcomb, Justin Jenkins Lincoln: Michael Jacobs, John Marable, Jarrod McBurnett, Carol Walker, Kinsley Wilson Madison: Abigayle Muller Montgomery: Keyerra Williams Munford: Gary Beckman, Dawson Irvin, Kade Keith, Haley Wright Newell: David Hernandez; Odenville: Cristian Sierra Oneonta: Lindsey Jennings Oxford: Geraldine Brown, Camaran Crowe, Nicolas Gutierrez, Ebony Kilpatrick, Caitlin Miller, Gavin Moseley, Gerardo Rios-Reyes, Samuel Robison, James Rogers, Marshall Smith Piedmont: Tanner Boyd, Richard Garrard, Michael Hinton, Demeika Mainor, Steven Raney, Caleb Steward, Cassius Thompson-Fairs Rainbow City: Shela Mitchell, Taneesha Underwood, Olivia Weathington Ranburne: Jaxon Langley, Caden Mitchell Sand Rock: Kelsey Ruiz Scottsboro: Braxton Thompson Southside: Gavin Baugh, Hunter Bellamy, Landon Boatwright, Marly Davenport, Riddic Dugger, Gracie Orr, Steven Robertson Springville: Alexandra Booker, Emma Smith Steele: Raegan McClendon, Brittany Moses Talladega: Jose Arroyo, Nollan Haywood, Hunter Johnson, Sara Stephenson Trussville: Sarah Peeples Vestavia Hills: Harrison Gentle
Ohatchee: Daniel Brown Oneonta: Shania Mostella
Oxford: Nathan Carr, Haven Cunningham, Trinity Dalrymple, Christopher Hicks, Brayden Kellum, Jacob
McCulley, Brian Rivas, Angel Plummer Pelham: Graham Beatty, Marco Torres Pell City: Tyler Emerich, Jasmine Smith
Piedmont: Jamie Brooks, Christina Kalif, Dakota McClellan, Cayla Parris, Huntley Pointer, Charles Watkins Ragland: Mary Engle Rainbow City: Salah Al-hakim, Destini Bradley, Makenzie Carroll, Canisha Collier, Komi Gbodzo, Vanessa Melendez, Savanna Richards, Alexander Robinson Southside: Mackinzy Bonds, Mark Campbell, Clifford Davenport, Lauren Hanvey, Keenum Patterson, Gerald Walker Springville: Hayden Greer Sylacauga: Tanner Harry Talladega: James Caldwell, Elizabeth Kiker, Oswaldo
Weaver: Madison Connell, Christopher Rice Wedowee: Braxton Daniel, Chloe Thackston Wellington: Joshua Horton Fredricksburg, Va . – Jennifer Heflin Mexico: Cristian Hernandez San Juan Nigeria: Oritsesemaye Henry-Oki
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