Sparkman High celebrates student achievements across sports, arts, and academics

The Madison County Schools held a meeting on May 20, 2025, to celebrate the achievements of its students across various disciplines, highlighting a year filled with remarkable accomplishments in athletics, arts, and academics.

The meeting showcased the success of the girls' tennis team, which secured back-to-back county championships, while the senior baseball players reached the state playoffs every year of their high school careers. The softball team also had an impressive season, becoming area and regional champions and finishing third in the Class 7A state championships. In wrestling, the women's team finished as section runner-up, and the men's team qualified 12 wrestlers for the state tournament, with five placing in the top six.

In a historic first, three senior girls signed scholarships to play flag football at Alabama colleges. Additionally, JD Wine set a new school record in boys' cross country and participated in the state meet alongside his teammates. The boys' track and field team made headlines by setting a new outdoor state meet record in the 4x400 meter relay, with Joe Quez Keith winning first place in both the 300 meter hurdles and the 400 meter dash.

The esports program also thrived, with the Mario Kart team winning first and second place at the Thompson Invitational and the Fortnite team placing third in the South Central Region. The dance team achieved a top 10 finish at nationals, while the choir received superior ratings from all judges at the state choral performance.

The band had a historic year, placing third at a Bands of America regional competition and winning the 7A state championship. Notably, Patrick Eagly was recognized as the top bassoon player in the state. The indoor percussion team maintained an undefeated streak leading up to the WGI championships, and 15 graduating seniors will join college marching bands next year.

In academics, the National Honor Society members completed over 10,650 hours of community service, and several students received national recognition in the Spanish Honor Society. The Sparkman Studio students excelled in visual arts competitions, with many achieving Adobe certification and professional photography credentials.

The meeting concluded with a light-hearted mention of the senior class's defeat in the faculty versus senior basketball game, marking a memorable end to a successful year for Madison County Schools.