Alabama Crimson Tide signing day isn’t just for football stars
Al.com – March 26
Cameron Robinson will never forget the day he pulled that crimson-and-white ball cap down on his head on signing day, as the cameras clicked and proud eyes looked on.And while the sophomore center on Murphy High School’s football team may not yet be headed for Nick Saban’s office, on Thursday he did ink his commitment to the University of Alabama, based on his academic prowess, not his three-point stance. Robinson is one of nearly 50 Murphy students participating in a unique program fostered by a partnership between the two schools, and organizers thought it was high time the classroom stars got the same treatment the football standouts enjoy when they commit to a school. “A lot of people think that if you’re going to be smart, you stick to books; if you’re going to be athletic, you stick to sports,” Robinson said. “But I’m here to prove to the world that you can have the best of both worlds.” That “best” includes the opportunity to graduate from Murphy in 2018 with a full year’s worth of core-class credits to step onto campus in Tuscaloosa, or most other schools. Thanks to Alabama’s Early College Program, starting in April, the 46 students honored on Thursday will meet in the high school’s new Murphy University Center to begin taking classes both online and through a new video-conferencing tool.
Lagniappe Weekly – March 26
Pancake Day slated Saturday at Tuscaloosa’s Central High School
Tuscaloosa News – March 25
One 20-gallon mixing bowl will produce thousands of pancakes Saturday at the Kiwanis Club of Tuscaloosa’s 38th annual Pancake Day. With help from University of Alabama students and other community organization members, Kiwanis Club members will brew coffee, mix batter and serve an expected 1,500 guests at an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in the Central High School cafeteria from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday. … All money raised goes to help fund the organization’s community-service efforts, with a focus on the local Reading is Fundamental program, said Kiwanis Club Vice President John Burroughs.
Gadsden Times – March 25
Blue Angels fly over UA
CBS 42 (Birmingham) – March 26
All ears and eyes will be on the skies this weekend in Tuscaloosa. If you were outside earlier today you might have already heard them. Yea, hard to miss the Blue Angels above you. They touched down this morning for Tuscaloosa’s Regional Air Show this weekend. They soared by The University of Alabama for a photo opp.