Monday, May 6 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-05-06 18:50:30 GMT
When Emily Woodruff, a junior at Albertville High School, is in class she's focused on doing her best, but her motivation to excel has to do with competition. "You have to tell yourself that you haveMore >>
This Star Student says her dad was a big part of introducing her to soft ball, in fact he's her coach, and when you have a coach for a parent you better believe you'll do well on the field and in the classroom.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-04-29 14:32:32 GMT
12 year old Erin Chambliss works hard in the classroom so she can play hard on the playing field. "I play in NASA volleyball I play on the Power Team 121's and we travel around and go to like BirminghamMore >>
You'll always find this weeks Star Student paying close attention in class, and while she knows education is key to one day going to college and getting a good job, there's something else that drives her to get good grades.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:34 AM EDT2013-04-23 14:34:49 GMT
You can often find Star Student Sarah Haygood in the Yearbook office at Boaz High School, after all she's the editor and ultimately responsible for crafting a years worth of her classmates memories. TheMore >>
WAFF's Star Student hasn't even graduated high school yet, but she's already received an Associates Degree from Sneed State Community College.More >>
Monday, February 18 2013 10:44 AM EST2013-02-18 15:44:40 GMT
This week's Star Student is a baseball player who maintains a 4.1 GPA, stays involved in school clubs, and even offers a helping hand to neighbors in need.More >>
This week's Star Student is a baseball player who maintains a 4.1 GPA, stays involved in school clubs, and even offers a helping hand to neighbors in need.More >>
Monday, February 11 2013 10:41 AM EST2013-02-11 15:41:04 GMT
You immediately know that 11 year old Nathan Silas is a top student because when asked his favorite subject and why he responds, "I'd have to say it's math because it's a little easy." While Nathan isMore >>
11-year-old Nathan Silas says home schooling allows him to learn at his own pace.More >>
Monday, February 4 2013 10:53 AM EST2013-02-04 15:53:03 GMT
Brian Austin is a student teachers pay attention to. It's not because he's a trouble maker but because seems wise beyond his years. "His Attitude is always positive, it's never negative. He never hasMore >>
Jake Herrera, a first year teacher, said he feels lucky to have a student like Brian Austin, especially knowing Brian's struggles.More >>
Wednesday, December 26 2012 4:06 PM EST2012-12-26 21:06:55 GMT
Remember the movie "Mean Girls" well if there were ever one called "Nice Girls" 7th grader Kate Mann from Muscle Shoals Middle School would be the star. "I think about the good things in life and I justMore >>
Muscle Shoals 7th grader says it's important to be nice to everyone.More >>
Monday, December 3 2012 11:40 AM EST2012-12-03 16:40:09 GMT
Reggie Battles, 16, loves his jazz. The Saxophone player is member of his Athens High School Jazz band and says his mother is the one who encouraged him to play.More >>
Reggie Battles, 16, loves his jazz. The Saxophone player is member of his Athens High School Jazz band and says his mother is the one who encouraged him to play.More >>
Monday, November 26 2012 9:43 AM EST2012-11-26 14:43:47 GMT
"I love to read," proclaims 6th grader AJ Revera. They are words teachers love to hear. The Horizon Elementary student may know the right words to say, but, he's not all talk. The straight A student wasMore >>
Horizon Elementary student manages to keep his grades on top in spite of going through a bone marrow transplant.More >>
Monday, November 19 2012 10:16 AM EST2012-11-19 15:16:53 GMT
It doesn't seem too extraordinary of a scene, a little boy in class playing a learning game with a friend, but once you hear eight year old Justin Newby's story, you understand why it's a miracle. OneMore >>
He was out of school for a year after suffering a brain aneurysm, but has bounced back and keeping an A average at school.More >>
Thursday, November 15 2012 11:04 AM EST2012-11-15 16:04:41 GMT
The ambitions are big for fourth grader Bella Taylor. "I want to go to college. I really want to go to Harvard and if I don't make it to Harvard then I want to go to Alabama," she says. Bella isMore >>
The ambitions are big for fourth grader Bella Taylor. More >>
Tuesday, November 13 2012 9:50 AM EST2012-11-13 14:50:30 GMT
Teachers at Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School had no problem when it came to nominating a Star Student from their school. Javier Nishikawa was one of the first students that came to mind. They tellMore >>
Javier Nishikawa not only excels in school, but at 13, he's already fluent in Spanish and learning Japanese.More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 11:02 AM EST2012-11-05 16:02:02 GMT
"As Americans, we have the potential to just sit here in our bubble," says Decatur Senior Hattie O'Hara. She's determined to make sure she's not one of those people. "We lived in the amazon for threeMore >>
A Decatur high school student is determined to travel the world helping those in need.More >>
Monday, October 15 2012 10:22 AM EDT2012-10-15 14:22:20 GMT
When you think of a homeschooler, a lot of things come to mind. "People just think that we're the people with the sweater vest and everything," laughs Kolby Penton. But Kolby says, the stereotypes,More >>
A homeschooler says stereotypes of students who take classes at home, mostly wrong.More >>
Monday, October 8 2012 10:10 AM EDT2012-10-08 14:10:03 GMT
Madison Shelby is an 8th grader that stays busy. The Meridianville Middle School student rides horses, plays in band, dances, and maintains A's in all of her classes. Her academics and activities are enoughMore >>
An eighth grade Meridianville student volunteers with special needs students and acts as an example to her classmates.More >>
Monday, October 1 2012 9:50 AM EDT2012-10-01 13:50:34 GMT
Travion Ragland's day isn't over when the bell rings and school is out. Four days of the week, Ragland heads straight to a roller staking rink where he works part time. His extra-curricular activitiesMore >>
Travion Ragland's is a senior at Lee-New Century High, an Eagle scout, president of the Key Club, and more. He is this week's WAFF 48 Star Student.More >>
Monday, September 17 2012 10:01 AM EDT2012-09-17 14:01:29 GMT
Sparkman High School senior Patrick Fitzgerald hopes to one day go into politics. For now, he's busy leading his community service organization, writing for the campus newspaper, and tapping into hisMore >>
Sparkman High School senior Patrick Fitzgerald hopes to one day go into politics. More >>
Monday, September 10 2012 9:36 AM EDT2012-09-10 13:36:34 GMT
It's a busy life for Austin High School student Sarah Nekoufar, but she handles it well. The 17-year-old senior plays clarinet for the high school band and practices piano on the side. "I love beingMore >>
It's a busy life for Austin High School student Sarah Nekoufar, but she handles it well. The 17-year-old senior plays clarinet for the high school band and practices piano on the side.More >>
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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