SJR107 Summary

• Recognizes and celebrates the Alabama School of Fine Arts on its 50th anniversary of service to Alabama, established in 1972 after beginning as an after-school program in 1967-1968.

• Highlights that ASFA is Alabama's only state public middle and high school blending fine arts with math and science education, serving students in grades 7-12 from across the state in six disciplines: Creative Writing, Dance, Mathematics, Science, Music, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts.

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

• Documents that ASFA students have achieved recognition as Presidential Scholars, National Merit Scholars, YoungArts winners, and Scholastic Art and Writing Awards gold medalists, with accomplishments including performances with the National Youth Orchestra and competitive success in various national competitions.

• Acknowledges ASFA alumni have received global recognition including Emmy Awards, authored major published works including The Hunger Games trilogy, and pursued careers as NASA engineers, music artists, dance company founders, and nonprofit leaders.