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APT Announces Young Heroes for 2025

Thank you to all who entered nominations.

Our 2025 APT Young Heroes

Bailey Cox

Hoover
Hoover High School

Bailey Cox, a senior at Hoover High School, is a remarkable young woman who has transformed personal struggles into a…

Kounte Hampton Threadgill

Auburn
Auburn High School

Kounte Hampton Threadgill, a senior at Auburn High School in Auburn, is a remarkable young man whose character is defined…

Jaedyn R. Johnson

Decatur
Austin High School

Jaedyn R. Johnson, a senior at Austin High School in Decatur, is an exceptional young man who exemplifies the qualities…

Jamyracle Williams

Browntown
Marbury High School

Jamyracle Williams, a senior at Marbury High School in Browntown, is an exceptional young woman whose life story is a…

Benjamin Wortham

Madison
James Clemens High School

Benjamin Wortham, a sophomore at James Clemens High School in Madison, is a remarkable young man who embodies resilience, talent,…

Gallery of APT Young Heroes

Gallery of APT Young Heroes

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What is APT Young Heroes?

Since 2001, Alabama Public Television has honored those young heroes who have made their schools and communities better places. Visit our Young Heroes Gallery and search by year to find the Young Heroes of that class. View videos, biographies and more!

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