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We are proud to share that more than a dozen JEFCOED students were named to the University of Alabama’s Early College director’s list.

This list recognizes students who are enrolled in the UA Early College program and have an academic record of 3.6 or higher. 

The following JEFCOED students made the summer 2025 director’s list:

Clay-Chalkville High School

  • Kenzie Hudson

  • Leea Mathews

Gardendale High School

  • Giselle Adame

  • Mady Arnold

  • Blakeley Bruce

  • Vivian Garvich

  • Tripp Green

  • Jackson Hanner

  • Brier Hight

  • Lawson Jones

  • Connor Ma

  • Kolee McDonald

Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

  • Wendell Williams

McAdory High School

  • Gerren Daniel

  • Kayla Nelson

  • Emma Walls

  • Aijalon Williams

  • Sydney Witherspoon

  • Kayleigh Wren

Through the UA Early College program, sophomores, juniors and seniors can begin college courses while they’re still in high school, choosing from more than 80 courses and earning up to 30 hours in college credit. To learn more about UA Early College and other dual enrollment opportunities available to students, click here.