Fifth-grader honored as national Carson Scholar
For the fifth year in a row, Oscar Adams Elementary School is the only school in the district that has had a student recognized as a Carson Scholar in Alabama. For four of those years — including this year — that student has been selected for national recognition. Fifth-grader Xylia Scott has been chosen for the honor for the 2020-2021 academic year. She was one of just three students in Alabama recognized for the accomplishment. “I was really excited and also surprised,” said Xylia about receiving the award, “but I was really happy.” Carson Scholars is a nonprofit organization ...