It wasn’t hard to find Alina Tran at Tallassee High School.

The Class of 2025 valedictorian was always in one of her favorite places, the band room or the greenhouse. It just so happened both were managed by Tran’s favorite teachers at THS, Dr. Robby Glasscock and Dr. Daniel Free, respectively.

“Dr. Glasscock always made sure I had everything I needed,” Tran said. “He cares about his students and is really passionate about band.

Free got Tran involved in FFA, especially the competitions around floriculture, horticulture and forestry.

“He also cares a lot about his students,” Tran said. “I just love plants and flowers, just everything that he teaches. He goes above and beyond all his students.”

Tran developed relationships with many students through trips with the band. She especially

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