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Tenth annual Marbury Technology Innovation Award finalists announced

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 3:40pm

Tenth annual Marbury Technology Innovation Award finalists announced

Montgomery, Ala. — A group of K-12 educators, administrators and support personnel are among the finalists for the 2013 Marbury Technology Innovation Award.

The award, sponsored by the Alabama State Department of Education, honors Chiquita Marbury's invaluable years of service as a technology innovator in Alabama by recognizing educators who are exemplary models of technology teachers and leaders.

Transforming learning one child at a time was Marbury’s daily pursuit. After 10 years, this passion is continued through the Marbury Technology Award program. Finalists who reflect the Marbury standard of excellence in six award categories are:

Elementary Teacher

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Troy University Alumni Association launches membership campaign

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 2:45pm

The Troy University Alumni Association has launched its annual “Membership in May” campaign, an effort to keep more alumni engaged with University as a part of the Association, according to Alumni Affairs Director Faith Ward.

The Association currently serves alumni through 52 chapters in the United States and two international chapters located in China and Russia, Ward said.

“In 2012, Troy University celebrated 125 years of service to students in Alabama, the United States and around the world, and we look forward with anticipation to reaching even greater heights this year,” Ward said. “This is the perfect time for our alumni to celebrate our treasured past while looking forward to a bright future.”

The cost of an Alumni Association membership is: $25 per person annually or $500 for lifetime single membership and $750 lifetime couple membership. Payment plans are available for lifetime memberships.

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Huntingdon baseball earns 30th win of the season

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 10:23am

Huntingdon baseball earns 30th win of the season

The Huntingdon baseball team scored four runs in the first three innings and got by LaGrange 4-3 on Saturday.

The win was the 30th of the season for the Hawks (30-9), marking the second straight 30-win season for Huntingdon. It was the second win over LaGrange (22-23) in a three-game series. Huntingdon won the first game 6-5 in 10 innings on Friday night. The two teams will wrap up their series on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Keegan Lambeth, Grant Brown and Trey Smith combined for seven of the Hawks’ 10 hits on Saturday. Lambeth was 3-for-4 with a run scored, Smith was 2-for-4 with two RBIs, a run and two stolen bases and Brown was 2-for-4 with a run.

Joseph Odom singled to drive in Brown for the first run of the game and Smith drew a bases-loaded walk to score Caleb Astin and give the Hawks a 2-0 lead in the first inning.

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Hawks rally in bottom of 10th for win over Point University

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 10:07am

Hawks rally in bottom of 10th for win over Point University

The Huntingdon baseball team rallied to beat Point University 8-7 in 10 innings on Wednesday night.

It was the Hawks’ 14th straight win at Posey Field. With three road games remaining this weekend, Huntingdon (28-9) closes the regular season with an 18-1 record at home this season.

In Wednesday’s win, Trammell DeJarnett scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning to tie the game 7-7 and Caleb Astin drew a bases-loaded walk to score Grant Brown in the bottom of the 10th for the win.

The Hawks, who played a total of 20 players in the game, built a 5-0 lead early before falling behind 7-6 in the eighth inning. In the bottom of the ninth, Cameron Lewis singled with one out and DeJarnett came in to run for Lewis.

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Sonanstine named Faculty of the Year at Wallace Honors Day

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 10:53am

Sonanstine named Faculty of the Year at Wallace Honors Day

Kim Sonanstine, a biology instructor at Wallace Community College, was presented with the first inaugural Faculty of the Year award at the recent Honors Day on April 16. The award was presented by Anne Marie Joly, Phi Theta Kappa honor society president, and John Daniels, PTK vice president. The faculty member is selected by Wallace PTK membership.

Ms. Sonanstine, who previously taught at Carroll High School in Ozark, began teaching biology at WCC in 2011. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Troy University.

Source: Wallace Community College Director of Public Relations and Marketing

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Troy honors outstanding students at the Dothan Campus

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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 2:27pm

Troy honors outstanding students at the Dothan Campus

Troy University recognized outstanding student academic achievements during the annual Dothan Campus Honors Convocation on Friday, April 19.

The ceremony was held at 6 p.m.

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Three honored as recipients of Sullivan Awards at Troy Univeresity

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Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 1:43pm

Three honored as recipients of Sullivan Awards at Troy Univeresity

Troy University has honored two students and a member of the University’s faculty with the 2013 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards.

Kash Forrester, who graduated in December with a bachelor’s degree in education, Wes Tindell, a senior biology/biomedical sciences major, and Theresa Johnson, TROY English instructor were presented the awards during a luncheon on the Troy Campus on Monday. The recipients were also honored during the University’s annual Honors Convocation on Monday night.

The Sullivan Award, which is presented at select colleges and universities throughout the United States, recognizes recipients for their excellence of character, humanitarian service and spiritual qualities. The award has been presented annually to a male student, a female student and one non-student at TROY since 1981. Students, faculty and staff nominate candidates for the award.

“It’s appropriate we give the Sullivan Awards at Troy University,” said Dr.

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