HJR 345 Summary

• Recognizes the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) on its 50th anniversary of serving Alabama and educating students in fine arts combined with core academics.

• ASFA originated from Governor Lurleen Wallace's 1967-1968 after-school arts programs and was established as a full-time school in 1972 through Representative J.T. "Jabo" Waggoner's sponsorship.

• ASFA serves grades 7-12 students in six specialties: Creative Writing, Dance, Mathematics, Science, Music, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts, blending fine arts with math and science education.

• The 2017 graduating class of 70 seniors achieved an average ACT score of 26.8, earned $13 million in merit scholarships averaging $200,000 each, and were accepted to 124 colleges, universities, and art schools.

• Alumni have achieved global recognition including Emmy Awards, authored bestselling books, worked as NASA engineers, and founded successful businesses and nonprofits.