Snead State’s College Bowl
Excels in National Competition

The Snead State Community College Bowl Team finished in third place at the National Academic Quiz Tournament held at Chipola College in Marianna, Fla., recently. Team members are, left to right, front row, Justin Decker of Union Grove, Amanda Hardin of Arab, Mark Morris of Union Grove, Victoria Wilks of Albertville; back row, Coach Vann Scott, Anthony Wildman of Grant, and Leah Reever of Guntersville. Photo special to Arab Today

The Snead State Community College Bowl Team finished in third place at the National Academic Quiz Tournament held at Chipola College in Marianna, Fla., recently.

The College Bowl Team finished undefeated to take the crown at the National Academic Quiz Tournaments, Inc., Sectional Tournament, held Jan. 23 at the Northwest Shoals Phil Campbell Campus. The win qualified them for the national tournament.

“College Bowl is an academic competition similar to high school scholar’s bowl. It is a team competition where members attempt to answer questions concerning a wide variety of subjects ranging from math, science and other academic fields to current events, sports, and pop culture,” said Business Instructor and College Bowl Sponsor Vann Scott.

Snead State compiled a record of 10 wins and two losses in the 24-team field. They completed preliminary rounds with an undefeated record but lost in the championship rounds to Lakes Charles Community College of Missouri and Northeast Alabama which finished in first and second place, respectively. Mark Morris of Brindlee Mountain finished in fifth place among individual scorers and was named to the All-Tournament team.

“The students competed well and represented the College in an exemplary manner,” said Mr. Scott.

The Parsons’ season will continue into April as they travel to the State Championship Tournament, held at the University of Montevallo.

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Ready to Work Graduates
Celebrate Accomplishments

Graduates of the Ready to Work Program and Office Administration Program at Snead State Community College were honored during a special ceremony hosted by the Workforce Development Division. Photo special to Arab Today

BOAZ – April 15, 2010
Fifty-one people celebrated an important milestone during a special ceremony on Tuesday, March 30, at Snead State Community College.

Graduates of the Ready to Work Program and the Office Administration Program received their completion certificates through the Workforce Development Division.

In the 10 months of operating the Ready to Work Program, Snead State ranks No. 2 among 19 colleges in the success rate. The success of the program lies within the hard work and dedication of the program participates.