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Emma Stearns (Week of 12/4/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Basketball and Softball (9th-12th)
Academic Highlights: Emma has a 3.5 GPA and is Vice President of the Civitan Club.
Athletic Highlights: Basketball: shooting guard, 9th-11th all OTM team, 9th-11th All Area team, 1000 points. Softball: first base.
Where do you see your academic future? Undecided
Where do you see your athletic future? I hope to play in college.
Favorite Subject: My favorite subject is business because it is useful and fun.
What music do you listen to most? Country

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Frederic Maldia (Week of 11/27/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Boys Varsity Bowling Team (9th-12th grade)
Academic Highlights: Frederic has a 4.5 GPA and a 34 on the ACT. He is a member of Spartan 2 News, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, the chess club, the physics club, and is a senator for SGA. Frederic was voted Homecoming King in 2023.
Athletic Highlights: Captain of the Varsity Bowling Team, MBHS Most Valuable Bowler, AHSAA Honorable Mention for 6A Bowling.
Where do you see your academic future? After I graduate from high school, I plan on majoring in Media and Journalism or Film Production. During my time in college, I hope to study abroad.
Where do you see your athletic future? Bowling is a great way to socialize and have fun! While I don't know what college I'll attend, I hope to be part of the bowling community wherever I go.
Favorite Subject: My favorite subject in school is Chemistry! Not only are Mrs. Aust and Mr. Rosenstiel great teachers, but I can always "Gibb them a Holla on the H-FON". Chemistry is challenging, but rewarding.
What music do you listen to most? I love a wide variety of music. Ranging from Warren G's "This DJ" to Pitbull's "Time of our Lives", I listen to many genres.
Other information you want us to know: Being a part of Spartan 2 News for the last three years, I've had the opportunity to meet countless people in our community and school. I've come to realize that everyone plays a role in making Mountain Brook High School special. No matter what college I attend, I will carry the Spartan Spirit with me!

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Alice Garzon (Week of 11/20/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): JV Volleyball (9th), Varsity Volleyball (10th-12th)
Academic Highlights: Alice has a 4.0 GPA and a 29 on the ACT. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and Spanish Honor Society.
Athletic Highlights: Alice plays the position of Middle Hitter. Highlights include 1st team all-state, 1st team all metro, 1st team AL.com Super All-State, Prep Volleyball 2024.
Where do you see your academic future? I am going to college but I do not know where yet.
Where do you see your athletic future? I am not playing volleyball in college.
Favorite Subject: Math because there is not a lot of memorization besides formulas.
What music do you listen to most? Country

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Ty Davis (Week of 11/13/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Basketball (7th-12th)
Academic Highlights: Ty has a 4.2 GPA. He is also the Childhood Cancer Awareness Club President and a First Priority Officer.
Athletic Highlights: Ty plays the position of Point Guard. He was a 6A Player of the Year finalist, 1st team All State, All Area Team/MVP, a member of the Northeast Regional All tournament team and of the Final 4 All Tournament Team.
Where do you see your academic future? I am going to attend Creighton University. Planning on becoming a business major and then attending law school.
Where do you see your athletic future? Going to play at Creighton University next year.
Favorite Subject: My favorite subject is science, because it is very interesting and I like doing labs.
What music do you listen to most? I listen to a lot of different music. Rap, Country, and Christian the most though.

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Mimi Dorough (Week of 11/6/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Cheerleading (9th grade squad, Junior Varsity squad 10th grade, Varsity football and basketball squad in 11th/12th grade).
Academic Highlights: Mimi has a 4.086 GPA. She is an Ambassador for MBHS (11th & 12th) and is a member and Vice President of the Future Business Leaders of America. She is also a member of the Circle of Friends Club, the Interact Service Club, the National Honor Society, the National Spanish Honor Society and First Priority. She is a coach for cheerleading privates, Mountain Brook and Vestaiva little league cheerleading and a Miss Olympian Pageant staff member. Mimi was crownded Homecoming Queen for 2023.
Athletic Highlights: Mimi was awarded best all around cheerleader (10th and 11th grade), best attitude for cheer (11th grade), and UCA all American cheerleader (12th grade) and Captain Junior Varsity basketball cheer (10th grade).
Where do you see your academic future? Auburn University
Where do you see your athletic future? I am considering trying out for cheer in college.
Favorite Subject: My favorite subject is anatomy with Mrs. Elias because I am very interested in the human body, and I am interested in going into exercise science or nutrition.
What music do you listen to most? I love all types of music. Recently I have enjoyed Mt. Joy and Chris Stapelton.

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Paige Parant (Week of 10/30/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Volleyball (9th-12th grade)
Academic Highlights: Paige has a 4.3 GPA. She is a member of FBLA, Circle of Friends, National Honor Society, Beta Club, National Spanish Honor Society and National Math Honor Society. She is the co-editor of Sword and Shield.
Athletic Highlights: Paige is an outside hitter/defensive specialist. 2021 State Championship, 2022/2023 JVA watchlist, 2023 AVCA phenom list, 2022 AllSouth Metro Second Team, 2023 AVCA All American watchlist.
Where do you see your academic future? I plan to go to college for an undergraduate degree, then med school or grad school.
Where do you see your athletic future? I hope to play volleyball collegiately, or if not, I plan to play intramural.
Favorite Subject: AP Psych because I want to major in psychology.
What music do you listen to most? I like all genres. My favorite band is Coldplay.

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Mary Katherine Malone (Week of 10/23/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Cross Country and Track (9th-12th grade)
Academic Highlights: Mary Katherine has a 4.5 GPA and serves as Social Chair of the Physics Club.
Athletic Highlights: All-State in cross country 10th, 11th grade. 4th in State for the open 800m run.
Where do you see your academic future? I see myself at Vanderbilt or Auburn, studying to become a veterinarian.
Where do you see your athletic future? I see myself running for Vanderbilt or playing intramural pickle ball.
Favorite Subject: History. Dr. Lamar really made me enjoy it.
What music do you listen to most? I love Taylor Swift, Mt. Joy or Caamp.

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Watts Alexander (Week of 10/16/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Football (10th-12th), Basketball (10th)
Academic Highlights: Watts has a 3.87 GPA and is a First Priority Officer.
Athletic Highlights: Watts plays on the offensive line for the Mountain Brook Varsity Football Team.
Where do you see your academic future? Undecided
Where do you see your athletic future? Going and playing college football somewhere.
Favorite Subject: Physics because it's in our everyday life.
What music do you listen to most? Polo G

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Ava Gillis (Week of 10/9/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Mountain Brook Volleyball (Grades 9-12) and has also played club volleyball for Alabama Juniors and NASA for 6 years.
Academic Highlights: Ava has a 4.088 weighted GPA. She is a member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Interact Service Club Member, FBLA, Circle of Friends.
Athletic Highlights: Position: Libero/Defensive Specialist. Awards: JVA Watch List (Club Volleyball); AVCA Phenom Watch List (Club Volleyball)
Where do you see your academic future? I have not decided where I will attend college.
Where do you see your athletic future? If I do not play volleyball at the college level, I will definitely play at the club or intramural level.
Favorite Subject: Science and math because I am interested in going into the medical field.

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William Courtenay (Week of 10/2/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Football (9th-12th), Wrestling (9th-12th)
Academic Highlights: William has a 3.6 GPA and has achieved Eagle Scout.
Athletic Highlights: Football-Guard, 3 year starter, 2022 Second Team All Region. Wrestling-4 year starter, Freshman State qualifier, Sophomore State Placer, Junior State tournament 3rd place and part of the Mountain Brook state champion dual team.
Where do you see your academic future? Auburn University Engineering
Where do you see your athletic future? N/A
Favorite Subject: Physics because you can directly relate it to the world we live in.
What music do you listen to most? 70's Rock

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Mackenzie Bass (Week of 9/25/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Cheerleading (10th-12th)
Academic Highlights: Mackenzie has a 4.476 GPA and a 33 on the ACT. She is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, National Beta Club, Chemistry Club-current public relations officer, READ Club and is an All In Mountain Brook Representative.
Athletic Highlights: All American Cheerleader, Pin-It-Forward Recipient, Cheer Co-Captain
Where do you see your academic future? After I graduate Mountain Brook, I hope to major in Aerospace Engineering! I have a love for all things STEM and plan to pursue a career along that path. If time permits, I plan to minor in gender studies as well.
Where do you see your athletic future? Cheerleading is such a rewarding sport that is centered around community and excellence. If I am accepted, I would love to cheer for Duke University. Duke's cheerleading team is not only focused on their skills and cheers, they take extensive initiative to serve the community around them and uphold the mission of the school as ambassadors. If I do not attend Duke, I will most likely not cheer in college.
Favorite Subject: My favorite subject in school is math because I love learning about the implications of it in further studies and in the real world! Also, the math department at MBHS and its faculty members are phenomenal!
What music do you listen to most? I love many genres of music. Some of my favorite artists include Billie Eilish, Zach Bryant, Tyler Childers, Rhianna, PTX, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Phoebe Bridgers.
Other information you want us to know: As a Mountain Brook student, I strive to engage in my community as much as possible. While searching for a new city and college to call home, I hope to find a community which is filled with opportunity and involvement from its members. No matter where I land, green & gold will always hold a special place in my heart!

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Branum Lloyd (Week of 9/18/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track (9th-12th)
Academic Highlights: Branum has a 4.5 GPA and a 35 on the ACT. He is the vice president of SGA and a member of the Spanish Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club and Boy Scouts.
Athletic Highlights: Voted MVP JV 2021, 100% Award 2022, Team State Champions-Cross Country 2022.
Where do you see your academic future? I am unsure as to which college I wish to attend, but I am interested in studying Engineering or Architecture.
Where do you see your athletic future? I hope to get involved in some club level sports.
Favorite Subject: Chemistry-It is really cool to study the concepts and understand how so much of our world works and then to see it happen in real time.
What music do you listen to most? Favorite band - Fleetwood Mac.

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Hannah Parant (Week of 9/11/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Varsity Volleyball (9th-12th)
Academic Highlights: Hannah has a 94.6 GPA. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Beta Club, Peer Helpers, FBLA and the Alabama Performance Volleyball Club.
Athletic Highlights: Hannah has played setter on Varsity all four years. Awards: 2021&2022 MBHS MVP Varsity Volleyball, 2023 Alabama North All Star Team, 2020-2022 6A All State Team, 2022 AL.com Birmingham Region Player of the Year, 2023 selected to Alabama North All Star team to compete July 2023, 2021-2022 AL.com Super All State Volleyball Team, 2020 AVCA Player of the Week for the State of Alabama, 3000 career assists for Varsity.
Where do you see your academic future? I want to major in Sports Management and Psychology.
Where do you see your athletic future? I am committed to play Volleyball at the University of Alabama.
Favorite Subject: My favorite subject is math because you can always get better at it and it's about understanding concepts rather than memorizing.
What music do you listen to most? I like Taylor Swift.
Other information you want us to know: I am excited to play volleyball at the University of Alabama. I have played since I was 9 and love the team aspect of it along with the challenges. I also enjoy coaching. The last few years I have helped at my club with the youth program.

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Carter Colvin (Week of 9/4/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Football (10th-12th), Wrestling (10th-12th)
Academic Highlights: Carter has a 4.35 GPA and a 35 on the ACT. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Chemistry Club, Math Team, SGA Senator (10th) and Beta Club.
Athletic Highlights: I've played on the offensive line throughout high school and currently wrestle in the 190 lb weight class.
Where do you see your academic future? I'm undecided on where I want to attend college but I want to stay on the East Coast. I would like to major in Business or Pre Law.
Where do you see your athletic future? I don't plan on playing for any college athletic teams but would like to be involved in intramural or club sports.
Favorite Subject: My favorite subject is History because I like learning about how past decisions by countries and leaders influence the state of the world today.
What music do you listen to most? Classic rock and Jam Bands--Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Grateful Dead.

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Lucy Benton (Week of 8/28/2023)
Year: Senior
Sport(s): I run cross country and track, and have ran on varsity for both since my freshman year. Eighth grade I got pulled up for cross country state champs.
Academic Highlights: GPA 4.36, ACT 30. Clubs--Physics Club, Chess Club.
Athletic Highlights: I run the 400, 800m, and 1600m in track and hold the school record in the 800m and 4x800m relay. I won state in the 800m. I'm all-state and I'm a 3-time All American.
Where do you see your academic future? Baylor
Where do you see your athletic future? Running at Baylor
Favorite Subject: Physics-combination of math and science, hands on, real-world application; everything learned connects back to everyday life, so it feels natural.
What music do you listen to most? Rock; Widespread Panic, J.J. Cale, Grateful Dead
Other information you want us to know: Interested in hiking & anything in the outdoors; love cooking healthy food.