Senator Clyde Chambliss Named Chairman of Senate Confirmations Committee
Montgomery, February 2, 2021 – The Alabama Senate’s Committee on Assignments announced today that Senator Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) will serve as Chairman of the Senate Confirmations Committee.
“It is an honor to be selected to chair the Senate Confirmations Committee, and I appreciate the confidence my colleagues have placed in me to take the reins of this important committee,” Chambliss said. “This committee carries with it the responsibility of examining the qualifications of nominees selected by the governor to serve in important roles across our state’s government. I will work hard to ensure Alabamians have confidence in those who are chosen to lead and serve in our state.”
Blaikney Frazier Named to Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Georgia State University
ATLANTA, GA (02/02/2021)– Blaikney Frazier of Prattville (36066) was named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Georgia State University.
Frazier is studying/majoring in Psychology.
To be eligible for the Dean’s List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.
Caleb Wutzke Named to Cast of A Tale of Two Cities: The Musical
GREENVILLE, SC – Caleb Wutzke has been named to the cast of Bob Jones University’s upcoming production of A Tale of Two Cities: The Musical March 9, 12 – 13, 2021.
Wutzke is a resident of Montgomery and will be featured as Aristocratic Prisoner, Male Ensemble and Sailor in the production, which will be mounted in BJU’s 2600-seat Rodeheaver Auditorium.
Based on Charles Dickens’ masterpiece, A Tale of Two Cities is a classic story about love, revolution, and redemption. Composer and lyricist Jill Santoriello created the musical version of this important work which appeared on Broadway in 2008.
For over 90 years, Bob Jones University has produced national award-winning productions. Dr. Darren Lawson, dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication and stage director for this production said, “We are thrilled that Caleb is part of the 65-member cast for this amazing musical.”
For more information, individuals can contact BJU Programs and Productions at 864-241-1634 (M – F from noon until 5 p.m.).
Ashley Patino Graduates from Berry College
ROME, GA – Berry College recently announced its newest fall class of graduates for 2020. Ashley Patino of Montgomery, AL., earned a BS degree in Animal Science.
Nationally recognized for academic excellence and as an outstanding educational value, Berry is an independent, coeducational, comprehensive liberal arts college of approximately 2,100 students. For more than a century, the college has offered an exceptional education that balances intellectual exploration, practical learning, and character development. Its 27,000-acre campus is the world’s largest. Visit www.berry.edu.
Graham Esdale Named President of the Alabama Chapter of National Organization
MONTGOMERY, ALA. (January 29, 2021) – Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C. lawyer Graham Esdale was recently named President of the Alabama Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Esdale was elected at the Virtual Board Meeting in October.
ABOTA is a national association of seasoned trial lawyers and judges. Members are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ABOTA membership consists of more than 7,600 lawyers – equally balanced between plaintiff and defense – and judges spread among 96 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For information on the work members of ABOTA visit abota.org.
“Over the years the work we have done with ABOTA has made a difference in the lives of American citizens because of the continuous fight for protection of the right to trial by jury,” said Esdale. “I am proud to serve as President this year and look forward to working with members and our leadership to provide justice for all who seek it.” Esdale said the Alabama chapter also is working on some in-state initiatives focused on civics education for local schools as well as “Civility Matters” presentations for attorneys and judges.
Karen Cousins Named to Dean’s List at Wallace State Community College
Karen Cousins Named to Dean’s List at Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE, AL (02/03/2021)– Karen Cousins of Montgomery, AL, has been named to Wallace State Community College’s Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester.
To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.
Wheaton College (IL) Fall 2020 Dean’s List
WHEATON, IL (02/03/2021)– The following Wheaton College (Ill.) students in your coverage area were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester:
Richard Michael of Montgomery (36106)
Christiana Hannam of Montgomery (36116)
To earn Dean’s List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.
Wheaton College (Wheaton, Ill.) is a coeducational Christian liberal arts college noted for its rigorous academics, integration of faith and learning, and consistent ranking among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. For more information, visit wheaton.edu.
