Class 2007-01

My son Thomas "Paul" Clunan just graduated from the first Alabama class. We are so proud of all his accomplishments. This program changed his way of thinking and his life. He is so confident about what he can achieve now. Before enrolling in the academy, he was beginning to make some bad choices and he was getting frustrated with school. He graduated from the academy with the highest Academic Excellence Award and many other accomplishments. I commend the academic teachers at the academy. Whatever method they used to help the kids prepare for the GED really works. Paul had the highest score at the academy and the 4th highest in the state of Alabama. He has always had a goal of entering the Army but the academy gave him the boost to go forward. Yesterday he enlisted in the Alabama National Guard. He now has visions and plans for his future military career and of attending college. I highly recommend this program to any teenager who needs help with focus, discipline, and confidence.

PFC Clunan's mom
Lisa Tucker

CLASS 2007-01

Followup to PFC Paul Clunan

Graduate Paul Clunan joined the Alabama Army National Guard right after he graduated from YCA. He received $ 47,000.00 in educational benefits and a $ 20,000.00 bonus for enlisting. He shipped to basic training at Ft Sill, Oklahoma in July and will graduate October 5^th. He entered the National Guard as an E-3 (Private First Class) and he joined the Special Forces unit in Huntsville. The unit will be moving to Haleyville. Once he graduates basic training, he will go to Ft. Gordon, GA for AIT. From there, he will

go to Airborne School at Ft. Benning, GA. For 4 weeks.

JONATHAN TERRY

Graduate Jonathan Terry joined the Alabama Army National Guard in July and will ship out to Ft. Jackson, SC Sept. 19^th for basic training. He should graduate in December. After basic training, he will go to Ft. Gordon, Ga. for AIT. His Military Occupational Skill is Wire Specialist.

LUTHER HARDY

Graduate Luther Hardy is currently working with a garbage company, but in April he is hoping to move to Louisana and work on an oil rig. He recently wrote to us to thank us for "putting up with him". He said that he would not have been able to change his life if it hadn't been for his education and discipline that was provided at YCA.

CLASS 2007-02

MEGAN BILLINGS

Graduate Megan Billings is currently enrolled and attending classes at Chattahoochee Valley Community College. Megan was awarded a $2000.00 Merrill Lynch Scholarship to help with some of the tuition costs.

GOOD LUCK MEGAN!!!!

RAMON HOOKS

Graduate Ramon Hooks enlisted in the U.S. Army on January 11, 2008. He is currently at Ft. Jackson, S.C. for basic training. Once he finishes basic, he will leave for Ft. Lee, Virginia for AIT training. His MOS is Unit Supply Specialist.

CHRISTOPHER MACDONALD

After graduation, Graduate Chris MacDonald starting working two jobs. Detailing cars in the morning and working at a movie theater in the evening. On March 10, 2008, Chris started classes at ITT Technical Institute to study Digital Enterainment and Drafting Design. Chris was awarded a $2000.00 Merrill Lynch Scholarship that will help him with some of the tuition costs. GOOD LUCK CHRIS!!!!

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