Alan R. Ayers, Florence, received an academic scholarship from the University of North Alabama. A senior at Central High School, he is a member of National Honor Society, Top 10 and several honor bands. He received top average award in Spanish I and IPS, superior ratings and best-in-class marching band and was a Boys State and Congressional Youth Leadership Council nominee. He is a member of Scholar Bowl team, Key and science clubs and Students Against Destructive Decisions and is marching band captain and concert band section leader. He is the son of Lawrence and Shani Ayers.

Jeffrey Hunter Putman, Lexington, received an academic scholarship from the University of North Alabama. A senior at Lexington High School, he is a member of National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, President’s Education Awards Program and homecoming court. He is a National Young Leaders Conference and People to People Ambassador nominee and a member of Future Business Leaders of America, First Priority, student council and Mu Alpha Theta. He is the son of Jeff and Anna Putman.

Maggie Kathryn Coan, Russellville, received a leadership scholarship from the University of North Alabama. A senior at Russellville High School, she was 2013 Franklin County Distinguished Young Woman, 2012 Girls State delegate and homecoming court representative. She was president of the student council and Mu Alpha Theta math honor society and secretary of the student booster club. She was a member of National Honor Society, annual and newspaper staffs, Future Business Leaders of America, chemistry club and the Marching 100. She is the daughter of Cindy Smith Coan.

Lauren Brooke Craig, Killen, received a leadership, R. Isbell, Chemistry and Industrial Hygiene, Southeastern Credit Union Foundation and Pride scholarships from the University of North Alabama. A senior at Brooks High School, she ranked fifth in class, was elected senior class parliamentarian and to the homecoming and prom courts and was named Most Considerate. She is a member of Who’s Who and National Spanish and National honor societies and the National Society of High School Scholars. She received numerous awards including American history, Florence Rotary Club Award, top five in job interview with Future Business Leaders of America state competition, President’s Education and Outstanding Academic Excellence. She was a member of drama, foreign language, sicence and Key clubs, Future Business Leaders of America and yearbook staff. She was an Early Scholar at UNA, attended International Key Club convention, paged for the House of Representatives and was active in community organizations. She is the daughter of Melinda Williams and Rickey Craig.

Hannah Marie Putnam, Florence, received a leadership scholarship from the University of North Alabama. She is the daughter of Greg and Christy Putnam.

Local students named to the fall semester president’s list at Calhoun Community College for earning a 4.0 grade-point average include:

Anderson — Allison Micheala Clark.

Lexington — Samantha R. Jones, Emily Alissa Dale Michael.

Moulton — Kesley E. Ashley, Carolyn M. Bevis, Krystal Gayle Cole, Kayla Michelle Fuller, Meagan Lee-Ann Kilgo, Marcus Steven Staehling.

Rogersville — Kirsta May Brown, Jessica Caroline Cosby, Jacob R. Newton.

n Local students named to the fall semester dean’s list at Calhoun Community College for earning at least a 3.5 grade-point average include:

Courtland — Barbara Louise Coleman, Sequiorya Jamille Horton, Anderson Devontae Young.

Killen — Zachery Keeton.

Lexington — Logan Lee Thompson.

Moulton — Adam J. Fagan, Abby Heflin, Jessica Laine Hunter, Sarah Elizabeth Johnson, Heath Conan Parker.

Rogersville — William Clint Gatlin, Elisha Nicole Romine.

Sheffield — Matthew Danial Cabler.

Town Creek — Brandon Wesley Missbach, Audra Smith, Jessica Leighann Speake.

Tuscumbia — Melinda Leigh Burcham.

Walker D. Reeves, Florence, received an academic scholarship from the University of North Alabama. A senior at Shoals Christian in Florence, he is a member of National Honor Society. He is the son of Joey and Joanne Reeves.

Alex Gregory Woodard, Killen, received an academic scholarship from the University of North Alabama. He is the son of Gregg and Brenda Woodard.

Haley Nikole Arnold, Florence, received an academic scholarship from the University of North Alabama. A senior at Mars Hill Bible School in Florence, she was a member of National Honor Society, deans and head master’s lists, and received the National Mathematics Award. She was a member of Junior Civitan, Students Against Drunk Driving, senior beta Spanish club, show choir and senior high chorus. She is the daughter of John and Sharon Arnold.

Madison Victoria Floyd, Florence, received a leadership scholarship from the University of North Alabama. A senior at Central High School, she is a member of National Honor Society, Who’s Who’s Leadership Book, Health Occupcation Students of American, science club and Future Business Leaders of America. She is the daughter of Julia Floyd.

Amber Nicole Forester, Rogersville, received a leadership scholarship from the University of North Alabama. A senior at Brooks High School in Killen, she is a member of several honor societies, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Teachers of America, Future Career and Community Leaders of America, Health Occupations Students of America and foreign language and Leo clubs. She is Key Club president and Skills USA secretary. She is the daughter of Cynthia Forester.

Andrew Pyle, Rogersville, competed with Harding’s Academy Quiz Bowl Team at the National Academic Quiz Tournament on Feb. 9 at Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo., where they placed third. The team will advance in the Academic Competition Federation sectionals at Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. He is a sophomore majoring in chemistry.

n Fred Abernathy, a native of Tuscumbia, received a doctor of education degree with a concentration in executive leadership from Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tenn., on Dec. 15. He is employed by Decatur school system and Athens State University.

Academic Achievers include achievements earned in school-sponsored activities that are based on grades and academic performances. Information comes from universities, colleges and local schools. It is published as space permits. For details, call Valerie Sherer at 256-740-5755 or email her at valerie.sherer@TimesDaily.com.