“SHOUT-OUTS” Congratulations to …

HAZEL GREEN HIGH SCHOOL
Darrell Long, Principal
Submitted by Kathleen Wetherholt
On Friday, January 11 th , 137 students were treated to pizza and drinks for their perfect attendance during
the second grading period.
Senior Cole Peyton received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy
based on his academic and athletic skills, maturity, and citizenship traits.
Congratulations to Mary Grace Paladino, Kristal Roberts, and Jovanna Rodriguez
and their teacher Tanya Andrews. They were selected to participate in the GEMS-U Expo in
Birmingham which is an educational experience designed to actively involve girls in Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Congratulations to the JV Scholars’ Bowl Team and Coach Eric Hunter for
remaining undefeated all season and becoming the Madison County
Champions. The winning team consisted of Katie Hyatt, Chase Hampton,
Thomas Paladino, Kelvin McCormick, Annie Richardson, Kourtney
Atwell, Travis Harbin, Ashlyn Putman, and Wendall Seals. Varsity
members Anna Hyatt and John Andrews made the All-County Team.
Congratulations to the HGHS Symphonic Band for earning all superior
ratings at this year’s Alabama State Music Performance Assessment. Also,
congratulations to River Skrenes, Katie Hyatt, Cody Morrison, Chase Hampton, and Matthew
Donovan for making the Alabama All-State Band. Dana Beck, Kourtney Atwell, Alicia Daniels, Katie
Hyatt, Alexandra Gentile, Tracie Goode, Annie Richardson and Alexander Delcore had the honor of
performing with various university honor bands.
Congratulations to Amelia Willett for being selected as Huntsville Hospital’s Athlete of the Week.
Amelia maintained a 3.58 GPA while participating in Dance, Track, Cross Country, Cheerleading, and
Golf.
Once again, the Varsity Cheerleaders had the opportunity to compete at Nationals.
Parker Cothren was named to the AL Sports Writers Association 2012 All-State Football Team, and
Austin Dempsey had Honorable Mention out of more than 1,100 nominations.
Congratulations to the Boys’ Basketball Team for making it to the Regional Championship game for the
second consecutive year. Austin Dempsey, Lewis Sullivan, and Cash Crutcher were named All Area