The Luverne chapter of Future Teachers of Alabama recently received a check in the amount of $1,400 from Growing Our Own Future Teachers of Alabama Grant written by sponsor Rachel Watts.

The grant is funded through the Alabama State Department of Education and The Alabama Education Association and was written by Mrs. Watts for scholarship money to be awarded to the senior members.

The first chapter of FTA at Luverne School was in 2005 with eight members. Now the club has grown to 34 members.

FTA is open to all students interested in any aspect of the educational field. Activities like teacher job shadowing provide members with insightful information in what is involved in becoming an educator. Members learn the importance of participation and commitment to the responsibilities of being a member of a working community. It is the objective of FTA to develop interested members into individuals committed to the further development of a quality educational system through increased self-confidence and determination.

Members have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership and responsibility to achieve a common goal.