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April GSCC Events Gadsden State Community College will celebrate Community College Month throughout April with a full calendar of events highlighting student success, campus life and the college’s impact on the region. From university transfer pathways to workforce development and health sciences, Gadsden State’s programs are designed to meet the needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s employers. Every day, the college is helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to build better futures. Community members, students, alumni and partners are invited to take part in events across all campuses throughout the month. April 2026 Community College Month Highlights April 1 • Don’t Drop It On Alabama Campus Clean-Up Day April 2 • Softball Games 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. April 4 • Baseball Games 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. April 6 • Don’t Drop It On Alabama Campus Clean-Up Day • Valley Street Campus Clean-Up Day (DMS), 10 a.m. April 7 • G-Day Gadsden April 8 • Choir at Piedmont April 9 • Preview Day, Ayers Campus • Softball Games 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. April 11 • Baseball Games 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. April 14 • Honors Day, Ayers Campus, 2 p.m. April 15 • Honors Day, Wallace Drive Campus, 2 p.m. • Phi Theta Kappa Induction, 5 p.m. April 16 • NC3 Signing Day, Ayers and Gadsden, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. • Baseball Games 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. • Evening of Fine Arts, 6 p.m. • Valley Street Campus Clean-Up Day (Construction Tech), 10 a.m. April 17 • Health Sciences Mass Casualty Simulation • Welding Contest, 9 a.m. • Pop-Up Poetry Workshop April 18 • Women’s Self Defense Class (GSPD), 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Softball Games 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. April 20 • SkillsUSA Competition Week begins April 21 • Athletic Spirit Day with Game Day Live (all day) • Ayers G-Day • Choir Tour Begins • Valley Street Campus Clean-Up Day (LPN), 10 a.m. April 22 • Preview Day, Valley Street Campus • Administrative Professionals Day • Cardinal Arts Journal Workshop, 4 p.m. April 23 • Baseball Games 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. • GSCC Film Festival April 25 • Softball Games 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. April 26 • Baseball (TBA) April 27 • Valley Street Campus Clean-Up Day (Dental Assisting), 10 a.m. • Surgical Technology Ribbon Cutting and Open House (Ayers), 5 p.m. • State of the College (Ayers), 6 p.m. April 28 • Preview Day, Wallace Drive and East Broad Campuses • CoMeT Signing Day, 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 30 • Gadsden Sports Park Ribbon Cutting, 11:30 a.m. • Athletic Alumni Recognition, 12 p.m. • Baseball Games 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. • Softball Games 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. • FAME Signing Day, 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Showband Blueprint Ball Performance, 7 p.m. • Cardinal Arts Journal Annual Poetry Reading The 2026 Race to Remember is set for Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m. This years event will be held at the Old Mill Park in Boaz and it will be on a USATF Certified 5K Trial. The Race to Remember benefits Shepherd's Cove Hospice. 2026 Race To Remember Volunteer Opportunities The Marshall County Homeless Ministries is looking for transportation volunteers who can drive neighbors to work and other appointments. If you are able to help, contact Director Rachael McCollum at 256-505-2780 or info@theinncrowdmarshall.com. Marshall County 4-H Clubs need volunteer judges for their 4-H Roundup event on April 29, 8 a.m. to noon, at Guntersville Recreation Center. To volunteer or for more info email Carol Vinzant at ckv0002@auburn.edu.
PREVIEW DAYS - Gadsden State Community College will host its annual Preview Days this April, offering prospective students and their families an opportunity to experience campus life, explore academic programs and connect with faculty and staff. Preview Days will take place at multiple Gadsden State campuses: • April 9 — Ayers Campus • April 22 — Valley Street Campus • April 28 — Wallace Drive/East Broad Campus Each event is designed to give attendees a firsthand look at what it means to be a Gadsden State Cardinal. Participants will tour campus facilities, learn about hands- on programs, meet instructors and staff, and engage with current students. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of programs, including academic transfer pathways, career technical education and workforce development offerings, and health science education. Representatives from admissions, financial aid, and student services will be available to answer questions and assist with the enrollment process. Preview Days are free to attend, but registration is encouraged. STATE ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIP - The largest youth archery competition in Alabama, the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State Championship, will be held on April 9-10, 2026, at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. This year’s event will feature nearly 2,000 student archers in Grades 4-12 from schools across the state who earned an opportunity to compete in the state championship after advancing in one of eight regional qualifying tournaments. These students will compete for the title of state champion and the opportunity to advance to the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Eastern National Championship on May 7-9, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. The first flight of arrows begins at noon on Thursday, April 9. An awards ceremony will take place after the last flight on Friday, April 10. The public is encouraged to attend and enjoy the many fun activities planned for the event. During the awards ceremony, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will be awarding up to $16,000 in scholarships to select archers. The University of Montevallo will be awarding additional scholarships to the top high school male and female archers. There is no entry fee to attend. From first aid to personal finance tips, the senior class from Crossville High School benefited from the first Adulting Day led by Snead State Community College. Adulting Day is a specialized event designed to bridge the gap between school and real-world independence. Snead State arranged a day of practical, hands-on lessons on essential life skills. The event began as an idea by Crossville High School Career Coach Valerie Arnold, who reached out to Snead State in early February about hosting the event on the Boaz campus. “My principal asked me if we could find an activity for our seniors to do on March 10 because we were giving the ACT test to the juniors. I had kind of been wanting to do an adulting day. I had seen it done at other schools, and it was a really good day. I casually mentioned it to (Snead State Dual Enrollment Coordinator) Jamie Rowland and (Success Coach) Alexis Parker, and that was all I had to do. Within the next day it was already in the works,” said Arnold. “Our Student Services Team modeled the day after the highly successful Adulting 101 Day at Etowah High School. We coordinated with other college departments to make this happen,” said Snead State Director of Admissions/Records/Recruiting Tristin Callahan. The day consisted of six sessions led by Snead State representatives to engage and inform students
BOAZ CHAMBER BANQUET - The Boaz Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Rockledge Terrace. The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Awards will follow, starting at 6:30 p.m. NURSING SCHOLARSHIP - The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation has announced the creation of the Laura Tutor Memorial Nursing Scholarship to honor the life, legacy, and compassionate service of Laura Tutor, who is a 2011 magna cum laude graduate of the nursing program. As a certified registered nurse practitioner, Laura dedicated many years to caring for patients across Etowah County. Known for her compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to her patients, she became a trusted and beloved figure in the community. In tribute to her life and legacy, her husband, Phillip Tutor, established the Laura Tutor Memorial Nursing Scholarship to support future generations of nursing students. The scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in the nursing program at Gadsden State, with a special emphasis on individuals who are pursuing nursing as a second career or embarking on a new professional pathway. For more information about the Laura Tutor Memorial Nursing Scholarship or to contribute, contact the Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation at 256-549-8377. SNEAD STATE THEATRE - The Snead State Community College Theatre Department will hold upcoming performances for its spring production. The Theatre Department, directed by Snead State Fine Arts Division Director Kyle Steffen, will present an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”. The performance schedule includes two in-school performances for local high school students: Friday, April 3, at Albertville High School and Wednesday, April 8, at Guntersville High School. On-campus performances will be held on Thursday, April 9, at 11 a.m. and on Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m. The performances will be held at the Commons in the Story Administration Building, 220 North Walnut, on the Boaz campus. Admission is free to the performances. The community is invited to attend the on-campus performances. For more information, contact Kyle Steffen at kyle.steffen@snead.edu. of basic skills of adulthood. Snead State President Dr. Joe Whitmore gave a presentation on effective communication and social skills. Aviation students demonstrated basic automotive maintenance. Nursing students taught basic first aid skills. Snead State Career Coach Chandler Tarvin reviewed interview skills, resume writing, and dressing for success. Citizens Bank and Trust Vice President and Marketing Office Kasey Culbert provided a fun presentation on personal finance. Snead State Events Coordinator Lindsey Hubbard instructed students on etiquette during lunch, provided by the Snead State cafeteria. Arnold said she hoped her students gained knowledge about “what to expect after graduation. Real world things. Also, about going on job interviews, building a resume, etiquette, all those things you just don’t think about. I loved the session on communication, about how important it is not only to talk but to listen. It has been perfect.” The sessions were designed with Crossville students in mind, but Snead State hopes other schools reach out with requests for similar events for their students. “We’re excited to host additional Adulting Day events for high schools and homeschool groups,” said Callahan. Any school groups interested in working with Snead State Community College to hold an Adulting Day can contact recruiting@snead.edu for more information.
SSCC Holds Adulting Day for Crossville Students
Submitted Photo Snead State Community College Career Coach Chandler Tarvin led a presentation for Crossville High School students providing practical knowledge of interview skills and resume building during the first Adulting Day event.
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