Celebrate Autauga, Greenville, Calhoun and more 2020 seniors with this virtual yearbook

After Alabama confirmed its first case of COVID-19, seniors throughout the state were unaware that their year, at least in the traditional sense, was over. Seniors missed out on their proms, their senior picnics, their senior trips, and those final months to build more classroom memories with their friends. 

These seniors waited patiently to see if they'd be able to walk across the stage amid the coronavirus pandemic, hoping to celebrate their graduation with their families, friends and teachers. They've waited to see how their college plans might be altered. They simultaneously adjusted to a new reality full of face masks and six-feet-apart signs like the rest of society. 

The Class of 2020 entered this world at a turbulent time in history as the United States was coming to grips with the world-changing horror of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001.  Now, these graduates are preparing to enter a new stage in in life during another society changing event: COVID-19. These are young adults who have been forced to show resilience. 

The Montgomery Advertiser would like to congratulate the Class of 2020 for this achievement. The world awaits to see the many contributions you are bound to provide. 

Editor's Note: Seniors and families were responsible for submitting the following information. 

Abeka Academy                            

Karlee Stoup     

Access Homeschool                     

Jayla Elyssia Clark

• Quote:  “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Adullam House Christian Academy                        

Hannah Shippey

• Quote: "We must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy." -Albus Dumbledore        
• Teacher: I can't choose just one, they all played a valuable role in my life and I appreciate them all.
• Song: "Good Riddance" by Green Day

D'Angelo Spackman

• Quote: "Strive for greatness." -Lebron James
• Teacher: Mrs. Alissabeth Taylor, Biology
• Song: "I'm Gonna See a Victory"

Alabama Connections Academy 

Lucas James Vinyard 

• Quote: "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all." -Oscar Wilde
• Teacher: Millie Rice, History
• Song: "Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel 

Alabama School of Mathematics and Science

Chandler Allen Tyler

• Quote: “I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it.” -Voltaire        
• Teacher: Sallie Pendergast, Wetumpka Middle School 5th grade 
• Song: "It's the End of the World as We Know It" by REM

Alabama Virtual Academy

Isobel Segrest

• Quote: "No matter where the wind of change takes us, remember that we are all leaves on the tree of life."
• Teacher: Mrs. McCoy
• Song: "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles

Anniston High School

Tamm'ra Hardiman

• Quote: "The best revenge is massive success." -Frank Sinatra         

Auburn High School       

Constance Felton

• Quote: "If you have a dream, don't let anyone take it away and always believe that the impossible is possible." – Selena
• Quote: Eron Smith, Musical Education
• Song: "Better Days" by Le'Andria Johnson

Autauga Academy

Madelyn Swanson

• Quote: "The two things you are in total control over are your attitude and your effort." -Billy Cox
• Teacher: Mrs. Wallace, English
• Song: "I'll Always Remember You" by Hannah Montana

Kameryn Daniel

• Quote:  “May he grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans.” -Psalms 20:4
• Teacher: Mr. Canavan, Math and Science
• Song: "Don't Blink" by Kenny Chesney

Austin James Robbins

• Quote: "There are two rules to success: 1. Never reveal all that you know."
• Teacher: Coach Turner, History 

Billingsley High

Lena Wilson

• Quote: "Great things come in small packages."
• Teacher: Ashley Brock, Science  
• Song: "You're Gonna Miss" This by Trace Adkins

Lexie Rice

• Quote: ”You will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory”. - Dr. Seuss
• Teacher: Lauren Veazey, Math and Coach Shunn Bailey
• Song: "Baby Got Back" by Sir-Mix-A-Lot

BTW - Tuskegee 

Brandon Nicholas Clay

• Quote:  "You are what you do, not what you say you'll do."
• Teacher: Ms. Hill, Band
• Song: "End of the Road" by Boyz II Men

Bullock County High

Taniya Cope

• Quote: "Think positive, be positive."          
• Song: "Grace" by Lil Baby

Central High, Hayneville

DeShaun Ellis

• Quote:  "With God all things are possible."
• Teacher: Mrs. Cosby, Math
• Song: "I Believe I Can Fly" by Yolanda Adams

Shara Janae' Nelson

• Quote: "You can't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."
• Teacher: Ms. Dominque Gibson, Economics
• Song: "Grown-ish" by Chole, Halle

Jaterrious White

Quote: "Impressing people isn't that important. I like who I am."

Teacher: Mr. Kimbrough, Welding

Chapman Christian Academy

Chloe E. Forrest

• Quote:  "Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
• Song: "Try" by Colbie Caillat

First Assembly Christian School

Daonta Duncan

• Quote: "Do or do not, there is not try." -Yoda
• Teacher: Mrs. Hill, English
• Song: "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts

Greenville High

Dakota Barker  

• Teacher: Angel Senn, Math            

Highland Home

Michael Jamond Clayton

• Quote:  "Who tryna go hoop?"      
• Teacher: Adrian Daniels, Biology
• Song: "Five More Minutes" by Scotty McCreery

Linden High

Kiunta Bonner  

• Quote: "Today is only a bad day, not a bad life."
• Teacher: Mrs. Aydelott, Math
• Song: "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus

Lowndes Academy

Madelyn Faye Taylor

• Quote: “And so the adventure begins” 
• Teacher: Coach Art Sullivan,  Anatomy and Physiology    
• Song: "I Lived" by OneRepublic 

Success Unlimited Academy

Aaron Taylor 

Quote: "I'm going outside, if anyone's looking for me tell them 'I'm outstanding'."

Teacher: Benita Edwards, Music Production

Song: "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green

Tyler H. Wood  

• Quote: "My mama always told me that miracles happen every day. Some people don’t think so, but they do."
• Teacher: Rodney Cummings
• Song: "Humble and Kind" by Tim McGraw

Stephen Lane

• Quote: "Life is never completely without challenges." -Stan Lee     
• Teacher: Ms. Shanna Culpepper

Sylvan Learning Center

JaVari Foy

• Quote: "What's up Doc?" 
• Teacher: Mrs. Meghan, Biology 
• Song: "Painful" by G-Money

The Calhoun School

Tyler McCall

• Quote: "Tell me something good.”
• Teacher: Kimberly Simms, Science / Ronald Smith, History
• Song: "God's Country" by Blake Shelton

Arderria Allen

• Quote: "If you follow your dreams, you're capable of anything."
• Teacher: Ms. Collins, English
• Song: "Project Baby" by Kodak Black

Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Krista Johnson at kjohnson3@gannett.com.