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AG Strange gives TROY commencement, urges grads to fulfill duties of citizenship

AG Strange gives TROY commencement, urges grads to fulfill duties of citizenship

TROY, AL - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange urged Troy University graduates Friday to put their educations to work as good citizens of their communities, state and nation. Strange served as keynote speaker for the summer commencement ceremonies at Sartain Hall on the Troy Campus.

Approximately 250 students received diplomas from Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor. 

Strange, who was elected attorney general in 2010, urged the graduates to fulfill the duties of citizenship by being informed voters, by supporting candidates they believe in and by offering themselves for service in public office. 

“The right to vote is fundamental,” he said. “Over the last 200-plus years over 1 million Americans have died at home and abroad defending this most sacred right.

Troy University to hold open house at Montgomery campus

Troy University's new and prospective students can visit Troy's Montgomery campus Thursday, July 21 for an open house.

The open house will be inside the Gold Room on the second floor of Whitley Hall from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Participants will take a tour of the campus, learn more about programs that are available at the Montgomery campus, and learn how to become a Troy University student.

There will be door prizes and refreshments. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the Office of Enrollment at M01admissions@troy.edu or call 334-241-9506 or 1-800-355-8786.

 

Cell phones now allowed for students in Pike Co. School system

Cell phones now allowed for students in Pike Co. School system

TROY, AL (WSFA) - Students in the Pike County School system are now allowed to carry cell phones following a policy change by the school board, but there are a lot of strings attached. The phones will have to be turned off and put away, according to the superintendent's office.

"We believe that this policy will be a positive thing," said Superintendent Dr. Mark Bazzell. "Today's world is full of cell phones. Kids ages 12 and up have them and almost all adults. So, it's difficult to manage situations where kids are in possession of cell phones."

Allowing students to have phones in their possession doesn't mean they'll be able to dial out on a whim. Consequences for not using the devices responsibly and during permitted times will be the same as when the phones weren't allowed.

TROY student earns leadership award at Army ROTC's Leadership course

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – A Troy University student has been presented the Association of the United States Army Leadership Excellence Award at the U.S. Army’s Leader Development and Assessment Course here.

John Burris of Montgomery, Ala. was ranked #1 among 463 Army Cadets for the 3rd Regiment at the 29-day Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as Operation Warrior Forge, the capstone training and assessment exercise for the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.

Cadets at Warrior Forge are tested on their physical stamina, endurance, ability to navigate over difficult terrain, and their team-building and leadership skills. An Army saber to signify the award was presented to Burris at a graduation ceremony July 15.

Thousands of college students from around the globe converge at JBLM each summer to attend the course. Successful completion of this rigorous training is a prerequisite for becoming commissioned as a U.S.

Summer Spotlight shines on youth

Summer Spotlight shines on youth

Troy University focused its Summer Spotlight Creative Drama Camp on 84 children ages 4 – 13, culminating with a live performance Thursday night in the Trojan Center Theater.

An outreach of the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the Department of Theatre and Dance’s Summer Spotlight program is designed to both spread arts education and help prepare theater education majors for jobs.

“Summer Spotlight is really an important component for serving the arts, children and youth, the community and our students,” said Adena Moree, Director of Theatre and Dance, which offers a major in P-12 theatre education in concert with the College of Education.

“These children have a wonderful time, and our students really have a chance to hone their instructional delivery to these age groups,” she said.

For 4- and 5-year olds, the Mini-Spotlighters program teaches creative movement, dance, storytelling and arts and crafts.

Punishment announced for fraternity at center of raided party

Punishment announced for fraternity at center of raided party

TROY, AL (WSFA) - Troy University says it has laid out the punishment for a fraternity that hosted a party the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board ultimately raided. Some 55 people were arrested on charges of underage drinking at the June 22 party.

The fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, was immediately suspended. The party was approved by the university, but was raided after someone called authorities to say they'd seen underage drinking at the event held at The Pines restaurant.

For the fraternity's involvement in this incident, the following sanctions were placed on the organization: 

1. A formal letter of apology addressed to Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor of Troy University for the inappropriate actions by the fraternity at The Pines and for the language in the social media.

Hicks signs contract to be new Troy City School supt.

Hicks signs contract to be new Troy City School supt.

TROY, AL (WSFA) - The Troy City School System officially has a new leader after getting a signed contract with a former principal.

Lee Hicks, who was most recently the principal at Prattville High School, signed a contract Monday and started the same day.

Hicks takes over the position from Dr. Linda Felton-Smith who announced in January she was stepping down to become a consultant for the system. Her contract was to expire in June of 2012.

Hicks was approved by the school board in June. He'll now oversee a district with three schools: Troy Elementary, Charles Henderson Middle and Charles Henderson High.

The Autauga County School system named a replacement for Hicks Friday.