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The Dallas Wilcox Alabama Club is getting ready to host its 2025 scholarship banquet next week.

The event is set for Tuesday, May 6 at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church’s social hall, located at 301 Broad Street in Selma.

Our featured speaker will be Jeff Allen, senior associate athletic director of health and performance.

“Hear how Jeff and his staff, through technology and medicine, keep our athletes healthy and safe,” said Ronnie Leet, president of the Dallas-Wilcox Bama Club.

During the event, they will also celebrate the Alabama men’s basketball team, which advanced to the Elite Eight before falling to top seed Duke.

“Making the Elite 8 was a huge accomplishment, and I think we all can feel proud of our team,” Leet said in the event flier. “Now, we look forward to football season with a great lineup of major opponents. Coach (Kalen) DeBoer will continue to bring a lot of excitement to Alabama football.”

Reservations are required for the event, and the deadline is Wednesday, April 30. For more information on reservations, call Leet at 334-875-2672.

Last year, the club awarded 17 scholarships to Anna Brech (Morgan Academy), Mariah Flennory (Southside), Shamia Foster (Southside), Kadasia Hall (Dallas County), Milton Hand (Morgan Academy), Chryshaun Hatcher (Selma), Markus Jackson (Keith), Claire Johnson (Morgan Academy), Amira McCants (Wilcox Central),  Margaret Minter (Morgan Academy), Camaya Moore (Dallas County), Anne Frances Pearce (Morgan Academy), Alexis Perry (Selma), Demetria Tabb (Dallas County), Anne Hayes Utsey (Morgan Academy) and Frank York (Selma).