FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
TUSCALOOSA, AL (05/01/2023)– The University of Alabama honored the achievement of numerous students, faculty and staff during the annual Tapping on the Mound ceremony April 7.
The following students were recognized during the ceremony.
Outstanding Freshmen: Shemai’ya Peak and Luke Turner.
Outstanding Sophomore: Kenneth Kelly II.
Outstanding Junior: Abilene Morthland.
Outstanding Seniors: Marcella Martinez and Kaila Pouncy.
Outstanding Transfer Students: Maddy Devin and Maria Peterson.
Outstanding Graduate Students: Alexandra Avera and Dr. A. Jackson Harris.
The Tapping on the Mound ceremony has been a UA tradition since the early 1900s.
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus. A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.
