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Tuscaloosa students share cultural exchange and math competition wins at board meeting
Summary
Board honored two students who participated in a 2025 Sister Cities exchange to Shondorf and recognized dozens of Perennial Math competition winners and teams across the district, with administrators praising 100% K–12 participation in the event.
The Tuscaloosa City Schools board recognized student achievements at its March 3 meeting, honoring two Sister Cities ambassadors who traveled abroad and celebrating individual and team placements in the Perennial Math competition.
Shelley Dorland, executive director of Tuscaloosa Sister Cities, introduced students Zeke Fowler White and Victoria Krooty and thanked the board and district leadership for supporting the exchange. The students gave a short illustrated presentation on the history of Shondorf tied to pretzel-related stories across centuries and described how the delegation broadened their cultural perspectives and friendships.
A parent group asked the student ambassadors what they would tell younger peers about the benefits of participation. The students said the trip builds cultural understanding, friendships and confidence to try new experiences.
The board also heard from Dr. Pope, who celebrated district success at the Perennial Math competition. Dr. Pope said elementary, middle and high school students had strong showings, noting 100% participation across grades K–12. The board called individual winners and team captains from multiple schools and applauded students; administrators and coaches stood to be recognized.
Board members thanked the students and invited them to be photographed with the board after the meeting.
