From The Tribune staff reports
Birmingham— The Alabama School of Fine Arts has announced that five Trussville-area students and three Pinson students have been added to its enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year.
Trussville’s Kadence Cochran, Jordyn Donner, Haley Moore, Lauren Townsend, Zoey Hepburn and Aurora Setzer, as well as Pinson’s Katrin Gordon and Ambar Santiago Aponte and are among 100 new students from across the state that were accepted into the state’s only intensive specialty-focused school in the arts, mathematics and science.
“After spending each morning on robust academic coursework that exceeds state high school diploma standards, students in grades 7-12 devote sustained hours every day to honing their craft, flexing their creativity, and developing their unique voices within their chosen discipline of either creative writing, dance, music, theatre arts, visual arts or advanced mathematics and science,” ASFA Admissions Officer Jaronda Little said. “ASFA currently has about 350 students, and its graduates build on the creative habits of mind they develop at ASFA to establish successful careers in a wide array of fields, serving as innovative leaders, cultural champions, and role models for future generations.
“From our campus in the heart of downtown Birmingham, ASFA serves as a boundary-pushing cultural convener. At the state-funded, public school, students are embraced and supported by faculty and fellow students alike within an environment that’s inclusive and accepting of every individual.”
Dormitory rooms and meals are available for students who live beyond commuting distance.
To learn more about ASFA, the admissions process, and its Open House for Prospective Students on Nov. 4, visit the school’s website at www.asfaschool.org