Monday, May 14 2012 8:55 AM EDT2012-05-14 12:55:45 GMT
Avery Williams loves to learn, so much so that it is sometimes hard for this 11-year-old to decide which class she enjoys most. "I love all of them, but science is really fascinating," said Williams. TheMore >>
No matter what Avery Williams does, she does it well. Whether it is singing in chorus, playing the guitar, or being a part of her school's math team. However, she hopes all of the success she has had so far carries over into her future career.More >>
Monday, May 7 2012 8:52 AM EDT2012-05-07 12:52:51 GMT
"Gloriannah" is a name you don't hear often, and Arab Elementary 5th grader Gloriannah Phillips likes it that way. "My dad told me when they were trying to name me, they said they wanted to name me anMore >>
Gloriannah Phillips has big plans for the summer. She is heading to our nation's capitol for a week to participate in the National Junior Young Leaders Conference. It is a pretty big deal for a 10-year-old. However, for those who know Gloriannah, her acceptance into the program is certainly not surprising.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 8:37 AM EDT2012-04-30 12:37:51 GMT
Olivia Reynolds has straight A's on her report card. "I think my lowest was a 97," said Reynolds. The 13-year-old loves to play sports. "I guess I'm just kind of competitive. I don't know," said Reynolds. However,More >>
April 27th is a day many of us will never forget- especially Olivia Reynolds. In the days following the storm a year ago, she met people who had lost everything. However, during that time, she gained an important lesson in volunteerism, and it didn't stop there.More >>
Monday, April 23 2012 7:00 AM EDT2012-04-23 11:00:31 GMT
We headed into the Matrix Gym in Huntsville to find a WAFF 48 Star Student. That is where 8-year-old Garrett George trains everyday in hopes of one day becoming an Olympic gold medalist.More >>
Monday, April 16 2012 11:55 AM EDT2012-04-16 15:55:13 GMT
WAFF Star Student: New Hope Elem. Kaylee Battles.
Kaylee Battles is what you would call a "smart cookie". The 11-year-old has been in the gifted program since third grade, and she recently ranked in the 96th percentile in the nation on her SAT scores. However, she has other talents as well, and they all make her a "Star Student".More >>
Monday, April 9 2012 8:58 AM EDT2012-04-09 12:58:25 GMT
This week, there is not just one star student- but five! They are all pretty good in their school courses. However, these young men really shine on one course in particular - the golf course.More >>
Monday, April 2 2012 9:08 AM EDT2012-04-02 13:08:27 GMT
Emily Fleming is always on the go, and that's the way the 14-year-old likes it. She says if she sits too long, she will get bored. Because of this non-stop "drive," this high school freshman already has quite a resume.More >>
Monday, March 26 2012 9:02 AM EDT2012-03-26 13:02:56 GMT
Quirky, upbeat, dependable. Those are just a few adjectives used to describe this week's Star Student - Xander Voigt. However, you can tack on a few nouns to this sixth grader's resume, including speller, reader, and soon, author.More >>
Monday, March 19 2012 7:00 AM EDT2012-03-19 11:00:49 GMT
Samantha Fortenberry says if you would have met her three years ago, you would have found a teen that had no idea what she wanted to do with her life. She didn't have any direction. However, that all changed when she enrolled into a photography class.More >>
Monday, March 12 2012 6:31 AM EDT2012-03-12 10:31:00 GMT
Gabrielle Jones is a senior at Bob Jones High School. She said she wants to be a radiologist, run a non-profit organization for young girls, meet Oprah, and own a Chick-fil-A.More >>
Monday, March 5 2012 9:27 AM EST2012-03-05 14:27:27 GMT
Sarah O'Neal has a lot on her plate. She is a high school senior with great grades. She is very active in many school activities, and she has a job on top of that. However, if you want to see Sarah really shine, just give her a baton.More >>
Monday, February 27 2012 10:56 AM EST2012-02-27 15:56:41 GMT
Aly Hargrave's teacher simply describes her as "excellent", and looking at her grades, we can see why. However, the fifth grader is not only excellent in the classroom. She is excellent outside of it, especially when it comes to our four-legged friends.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 8:32 AM EST2012-02-20 13:32:12 GMT
Angel Sims loves to keep up with the latest style and fashion; especially when it comes to her hair. However, it was the hair being "whipped" by a young star that gave the Williams Middle School 6th grader a bright idea.More >>
Monday, February 13 2012 8:57 AM EST2012-02-13 13:57:34 GMT
Crystyl Perry sticks out among the crowd, even though she's only 4 feet 11 inches tall. The 17-year-old is already making her mark in a male dominated profession, and she refuses to let anyone or anything stop her from going all the way to the top.More >>
Monday, February 6 2012 7:00 AM EST2012-02-06 12:00:37 GMT
Brody Dean is already planning for his future, and he is only in third grade. The F.E. Burleson Elementary School student is building up quite a resume, inside the classroom and out.More >>
Monday, January 23 2012 6:00 AM EST2012-01-23 11:00:56 GMT
Have you ever heard of Stephen Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"? If so, you know some of the habits include "being proactive" and "beginning with the end in mind". Well, Sarah Mason is described by her teachers as a seven habits girl, and we see why.More >>
Monday, January 16 2012 7:01 AM EST2012-01-16 12:01:22 GMT
Like many of our Star Students, Jacob Hagewood is multi-talented. He is described as great role model in the classroom, but he is also known for cracking a few jokes as well. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg.More >>
Monday, January 9 2012 3:29 PM EST2012-01-09 20:29:18 GMT
This week's Star Student has a name you don't hear often - Japeth, and he was named after one of Noah's sons in the Bible. The biblical Japheth was known for helping his father in his time of need, and therefore, he was blessed with knowledge. Our Japeth has similar characteristics -he is helpful and intelligent.More >>
Monday, December 19 2011 8:45 AM EST2011-12-19 13:45:20 GMT
Shelbie Brooks says she has so many friends, it's hard for her to keep up with them all. After talking to her, we see why so many people are drawn to the 12 year old student.More >>
Monday, December 12 2011 7:00 AM EST2011-12-12 12:00:50 GMT
16-year-old Alex Worlund has always been independent, but this past summer, her independence grew just a little bit more, thanks to a rare opportunity. She got the chance to serve as a page in the United States Senate, and she was the only Alabamian in the group.More >>
Monday, October 31 2011 7:01 AM EDT2011-10-31 11:01:57 GMT
17-year old Seab Webster stands out among the crowd. Standing at 6'6", this basketball player is pretty hard to miss. College recruiters certainly have their eyes on him, but he not only excels on the basketball court. He excels in the classroom as well.More >>
Monday, October 24 2011 7:00 AM EDT2011-10-24 11:00:59 GMT
You could call Shayla Holman "multi-talented." She's a singer, dancer, certified babysitter, and that's not all. This 12-year old is also this week's WAFF 48 Star Student.More >>
Tuesday, October 18 2011 8:57 AM EDT2011-10-18 12:57:34 GMT
Do you know a person who pretty much excels at everything he or she does? We found one such person at Hazel Green High School, 16-year-old Lauren Powers. However, not only does she excel - she helps others to do the same.More >>
Monday, October 10 2011 8:37 AM EDT2011-10-10 12:37:23 GMT
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A doctor? A race car driver? Well, one valley sixth grader wants to be a video game developer, but he doesn't have to wait until he becomes an adult to fulfill his dream. He is doing it now!More >>
Monday, October 3 2011 8:30 AM EDT2011-10-03 12:30:57 GMT
School is back in session, and students all over the Tennessee Valley are working hard to make the grade. However, some do more than that. They are being positive role models not only for their classmates, but for the rest of the community. They are what we call "Star Students," and the first one for this school year is Emma Taylor.More >>
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Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:24 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:24:56 GMT
The Florence City Council will meet for a public hearing to discuss rezoning within the city limits. The council expects to have a decision at the end of the meeting as to whether or not the city councilMore >>
The Florence City Council voted to rezone land in Florence for during a meeting Tuesday evening.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:10 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:10:00 GMT
A commercial space company is celebrating a grand opening in the valley. Sierra Nevada Corporation now has an office in Huntsville. It's one of the many companies vying for funding to send astronautsMore >>
A commercial space company celebrated a grand opening in the valley Tuesday night. Sierra Nevada Corporation now has an office in Huntsville.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:38 AM EDT2012-05-16 12:38:11 GMT
Huntsville police arrested Antoine Jones after finding marijuana in his car. An officer pulled Jones over near University Dr. and Evandel Dr. around 11:30 Tuesday night because he had a light out. TheMore >>
Police arrested a man after they found marijuana in his car during a traffic stop.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:28 AM EDT2012-05-16 12:28:18 GMT
Huntsville Police responded to a business robbery. It happened at the Little Caesars on 2900 Triana Boulevard just before 10 Tuesday night. Authorities have not released many details in this case. LookMore >>
Huntsville Police responded to a business robbery. It happened at the Little Caesars on 2900 Triana Boulevard just before 10 Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:24 AM EDT2012-05-16 12:24:13 GMT
A mobile home on Shane Private Dr. in Morgan County caught fire around 4:30 Wednesday morning. No one was at home but firefighters say two pets may have been inside. The home owner's brother lives behindMore >>
The homeowners made it out safely, but firefighters believe two pets may have died in the fire.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:44 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:44:25 GMT
Huntsville Police are investigating a robbery at a gas station. At least one person entered the EZ Mart at 5990 Pulaski Pike around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and robbed the store. No one was injured in the incident.More >>
Huntsville Police are investigating a gas station robbery.More >>
A Guntersville student won the best of show in an art contest and is going to Washington, D.C. to visit Congressman Aderholt for winning the contest.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:39 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:39:10 GMT
LifeSouth, a company that provides blood to hospitals across North Alabama is at the center of a lawsuit after a man contracted HIV through a blood transfusion. A former employee contacted WAFF afterMore >>
A former LifeSouth employee shares what it was like to work for the company after a man is given HIV infected blood during a transfusion.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 9:42 PM EDT2012-05-16 01:42:03 GMT
Video supplied by a Decatur family shows a coyote attacking and killing their dog. The video shows the Coyote lurking in the distance, then charging the small dog on the porch, eventually catching itsMore >>
Decatur Animal Services office Miles Naylor said there have been a rise in coyote attacks and sightings primarily in the western part of the city.More >>
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