Drummond, McLeroy Named to All-Alabama Academic Team

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates two outstanding students who were recognized by the Alabama Community College System at its 31st annual All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program on Friday, April 10 at the Embassy Suites in Birmingham-Hoover. 

Brooke Drummond of Eva and Matthew McLeroy of Double Springs each earned $1,000 scholarships from the Paths for Success Foundation that can be used at any public or private college of their choice. 

“The students recognized today are the cream of the crop, epitomizing excellence and strong leadership,” said ACCS Chancellor Jimmy Baker. “These students expect and deliver the high standards the ACCS is known for.” 

Sponsored by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the American Association of Community Colleges, the All-Alabama Academic Team recognizes students selected for their academic excellence and intellectual rigor, leadership and service, and a commitment to extending their education beyond the classroom to benefit society.

Both Drummond and McLeroy plan to continue their education at four-year universities. Drummond plans to transfer to Athens State, while McLeroy will transfer to the University of Alabama at Huntsville. 

Registration for the summer and fall semesters is underway. Summer classes begin May 26 and fall classes begin Aug. 17. Visit www.wallacestate.edu for more information or call 256.352.8236 or email lioncentral@wallacestate.edu. 

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About Wallace State

Wallace State Community College (Ala.), a member of the Alabama Community College System, is a comprehensive community college in north central Alabama offering more than 200 options in academic, health and technical programs of study leading to an associate degree, certificate or transfer, as well as workforce-credit training and adult education. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a Rising Star for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranked by Southern Business and Development among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and the National Security Administration, rated the Top Online Community College in Alabama, a Military Friendly Institution and an All-Steinway School, Wallace State is an outstanding place for students to pursue their education and career goals. Classes are offered online and on campus, day, evening and on weekends, with numerous start dates each year. Visit Wallace State’s beautiful main campus located on 300-acres in Hanceville, Ala., our satellite location in downtown Oneonta, Ala., find us online at www.wallacestate.edu, or call 256.352.8000.

Wallace State student Brooke Drummond, center, is recognized at the Alabama Community College System All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program, with Deputy Chancellor Chris Cox, left, and Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics. 

Wallace State student Matthew McLeroy, center, is recognized at the Alabama Community College System All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program, with Deputy Chancellor Chris Cox, left, and Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics.