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MAY 2023
Snead State Holds Commencement Ceremonies for Softball and Baseball
Snead State Community College hosted a pair of special Commencement Ceremonies on Tuesday, May 2, to celebrate its graduating members of the Baseball and Softball teams. Ceremonies were held for nine members of the softball team at Lady Parsons Softball Field, and at Emmett Plunkett Field for 13 members of the baseball team. During the event Carter Frederick was presented the Civitan Award, which is given annually to the “Best All-Around Student” of the graduating class at Snead State. The 2023 graduates include: SOFTBALL Janiah Lenae Anderson, of Athens, Associate in Science, Chemical Engineering Rylee Brooke Bartlett, of Gardendale, Associate in Science, General Education Reagan Leigh Cornelius, of Springville, Associate in Applied Science, Applied Business Adelyn Ellis, of Boaz Associate in Science, General Education Ashlyn McKenzie Hallman, of Coaling, Associate in Science, Elementary Education Julia Faith Hurley, of Southside, Associate in Science, Pre-Nursing Katherine “Katie” Johnson, of Cottondale, Associate in Science, Animal Sciences Zoe Lee Payne, of Oneonta, Associate in Science, General Education Kaci Nicole Sharp, of Athens, Associate in Science, General Education BASEBALL Joshua Eli Bartle, of Cullman, Associate in Science, General Education Brody Bradshaw (Team Manager), of Arab, Associate in Science, Agri-Business Mason Edward Cooper, of Jefferson, GA, Associate in Science, Business Cason Paul Firth, of LaGrange, GA, Associate in Science, Business Carter James Frederick, of Chelsea Associate in Science, General Education Brooks Hardie, of Bremen, GA, Associate in Science, General Education Revy “Trey” Higgins, III, of Oxford, Associate in Science, General Education Brock Hill, of Chelsea, Associate in Science, General Education Noah Riley Lam, of Huntsville, Associate in Science, Computer Science Evan Steckmesser, of Madison, Associate in Science, Computer Science William Hardy Tarpley, of Pinson, Associate in Science, Social Studies Education Coby Dyllan Wilkerson, of Monroe, GA, Associate in Science, General Education Nicholas Cody Williams, of Rockmart, GA, Associate in Science, General Education
Snead State's Carter Frederick was presented with the 2023 Civitan Award during a recent special commencement ceremony. Civitan Award Recipient Photos Courtesy of Snead State
Snead State's Baseball Graduates pose for a picture with their diploma's following a special commencement ceremony.
Alabama is known for fast cars and a NASCAR superspeedway, but the southern state has also developed a name for fast boats on a liquid track. Lake Guntersville’s extreme summer event where the fastest boats today race on an oval course at speeds of 200 mph is set to return in June and a street party at Guntersville’s newest addition, City Harbor, has been added to this year’s festivities. Tthe annual Guntersville Lake HydroFest will take place June 24-25, 2023, offering two days of competitive racing as drivers volley to take home the Southern Cup title. H1 Unlimited hydroplanes are the fastest, reaching speeds of up to 200 mph, and most powerful, closed-course racing boats in the world. Racing takes place along scenic Sunset Drive in Guntersville. The action-packed event offers three classes of racing: H1 Unlimited, Grand Prix America and Pro-lite series. The state-of-the-art hydroplanes race on a 2 ½-mile oval course and maintain speeds of 130 mph to upwards of 200 mph on the straightaways. Festival organizers have added a new activity for 2023, the Rooster Tail Party Tent. It will be in Zone 3 of the venue and offers great views of turns 3 and 4, as well as the rest of the course. Tickets are $60 per person, and grants access both days along with lunch and non-alcoholic beverages. The tent will have a DJ, cornhole and a giant beer pong. In addition to experiencing the action on the water, there will be entertainment on land including a kid’s area with water slides, sponsors giveaways and food vendors. On Thursday, June 22 beginning at 6 p.m. at City Harbor, located at 301 Scott Street, the public is invited to see the boats and meet the drivers before race weekend gets underway. Boats will be lined up and there will be food, drinks and music. This is free to the public. Also open and free to the public is on the water testing on Friday, June 23 from 2-5 p.m. Stay tuned to http://www.guntersvillelakehydrofest.com/ for a schedule of events. A weekend pass is $20/adult/pre-sale and $10/kids 6 to 12 years old/pre-sale and $30/adult/at gate and $15/kids 6 to 12 years old/at gate. A one-day pass is $15/adult/pre- sale and $5/kids 6 to 12 years old/pre-sale and $20/adult at gate and $10/ages 6 to 12 years old/at gate. Admission is free for children five years old and under and for active- duty military with valid military ID. The Ultimate Weekend Pass is $30/pre-sale and $40/at gate and includes admission into the event, transportation to see the boats at any time throughout the two days of racing and a commemorative program. Club Level is $120/ticket and includes access into a large, private tented area for on-the-water viewing at the start/finish line, transportation to see the boats throughout the two days of racing, lunch and nonalcoholic beverages. Gates open at 8 a.m. both days with activities taking place at 1500 Sunset Drive on Lake Guntersville unless otherwise noted. Parking is $10 per day. All parking for spectators will be offsite with bus transportation running daily from 7:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.guntersvillelakehydrofest.com/. 2023 HydroFest
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Alabamians and out-of- state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters including both freshwater and saltwater. Free Fishing Day allows residents and non- residents to enjoy the fishing Alabama has to offer without purchasing a fishing license. The event is part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs June 3-11. “This is the perfect opportunity for non-anglers to test the fishing waters and to remind former anglers of all the fun they’ve been missing,” said Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). “It’s also a day for kids to learn how fun and exciting fishing is, while giving families a chance to do something together outdoors.” Free Fishing Day also takes place during Alabama’s red snapper season. While fishing license requirements are waived for Free Fishing Day, those fishing for red snapper will still need a $10 Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement. For more information, visit www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/ saltwater-recreational-size-creel-limits. In addition, State Public Fishing Lakes still require a fishing permit on Free Fishing Day, and fishing in a private pond requires the pond owner’s permission. Some piers may also require fees and permits. Anglers looking for a new public fishing spot are encouraged to explore the fishing section of www.outdooralabama.com. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Parks, State Lands, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit the website www.outdooralabama.com. Free Fishing Day
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Cindy Liliana Guerrero, of Boaz, received the James B. Allen Award during the Spring Commencement Ceremony at Snead State Community College on May 4. The award was presented by Snead State Vice President for Student Services Jason Cannon. The event was the pinnacle of Snead State's 125th Anniversary Celebration, in which 179 out of 201 graduates participated in the ceremony. Snead State Holds Spring Commencement
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