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Escambia Academy’s Patrick Byrd was named to the University of Alabama’s Early College Summer 2023 Director’s List, according to a release.

Three-hundred-and-eighty-five students who enrolled in the summer semester were named to the director’s list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher.

The director’s list recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program. UA Early College allows high school students to get a head start on their college courses. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in UA Early College can choose from more than 80 different online and on-campus courses and earn up to 30 hours of college credit.