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Tuscaloosa proclaims National Social Work Month; honors Central High student Parker J. Evans
Summary
The council proclaimed March as National Social Work Month in a presentation by University of Alabama School of Social Work representatives and presented a separate proclamation honoring Central High student Parker J. Evans for academic and leadership achievements, including acceptance into Tuskegee University's aviation science program and a $50,000 scholarship.
The Tuscaloosa City Council on March 10 presented a proclamation recognizing National Social Work Month and invited representatives from the University of Alabama School of Social Work to the podium.
"It's an honor to stand here before you representing the University of Alabama School of Social Work," Chenavia Hatcher said after the council read the proclamation, which highlighted the school's partnerships with 160 agencies across 17 Alabama counties and more than 80,000 student practicum hours. Hatcher introduced colleagues who described degree programs (BSW, MSW, PhD and a new DSW) and practicum placements in city offices intended to address workforce gaps.
In a separate recognition, the council read a proclamation honoring Parker J. Evans, a Central High School student leader. The proclamation cited Evans's leadership as captain of the wrestling team, pursuit of certified welder credentials, recognition in FBLA and acceptance into Tuskegee University's aviation science program. It also said Evans received a $50,000 achievement scholarship and that the Tuskegee program provides extensive flight training support.
"I'm very, very honored and very humbled to receive this," Evans said after the council presented the honor. Central High principal Dr. Jones and family members thanked the council and emphasized the role of Tuscaloosa City Schools's IB program in supporting student achievement.
Council members and staff also announced the city's upcoming Sakura Festival, a 40th-anniversary sister-city event featuring student artwork and a joint student/adult delegation to Narino, and noted collaborations with the Capstone International Center.
What happens next: The council's proclamations are ceremonial recognitions; the University of Alabama School of Social Work indicated ongoing partnership and placement of students in city offices to support services and workforce development.
