LBW Students Earn All-Alabama Academic Team Honors 2026

Emma Helms and Chloe Yates recognized for academic success, leadership, and service

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:35pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph showing the blurred silhouettes of college students studying together in a campus library, with books, laptops, and coffee cups visible in the foreground, conveying a sense of focused academic pursuit and community.The academic achievements of LBW Community College students Emma Helms and Chloe Yates exemplify the transformative power of community college education.Mobile Today

Two students from LBW Community College, Emma Helms and Chloe Yates, have been selected to the 2026 All-Alabama Academic Team by the Alabama Community College System. The pair will be honored during a program in Birmingham on Friday, April 10 for their dedication to academics, leadership, and service.

Why it matters

The All-Alabama Academic Team program highlights top students across the state's community college system, recognizing their achievements and potential to make a positive impact in their communities.

The details

Emma Helms, a former LBW volleyball player and fall 2025 graduate, is now attending Auburn University after earning her associate in arts degree. She is working toward a bachelor's degree in marketing with plans to become a pharmaceutical sales representative. Chloe Yates is a sophomore studying psychology and plans to transfer to the University of South Alabama. She is a member of the Saints softball team and has earned NJCAA All-Academic first team honors. She is also active in Phi Theta Kappa and Mu Alpha Theta honor societies.

  • The All-Alabama Academic Team program will honor Emma Helms and Chloe Yates on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • Emma Helms graduated from LBW Community College in the fall of 2025.

The players

Emma Helms

A former LBW volleyball player and fall 2025 graduate, she is now attending Auburn University and working toward a bachelor's degree in marketing with plans to become a pharmaceutical sales representative.

Chloe Yates

A sophomore studying psychology at LBW Community College, she plans to transfer to the University of South Alabama. She is a member of the Saints softball team, has earned NJCAA All-Academic first team honors, and is active in Phi Theta Kappa and Mu Alpha Theta honor societies.

Jason Jessie

The Dean of Student Affairs at LBW Community College, he congratulated Emma Helms and Chloe Yates on their well-deserved recognition.

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What they’re saying

“I am proud to say that I have accomplished many athletic and academic goals and honors in my short 19 years of life, and I am excited to see what goals I can reach and exceed in the future. I know that LBW athletics and education has given me the tools I need to finish my degree at Auburn and stay successful.”

— Emma Helms

“My major is psychology, and I intend to become a sports psychologist. I chose this field because I have seen firsthand how the mental side of a sport can impact performance. Many athletes never reach their full potential not because of lack of effort or skill, but due to losing the mental battle. I want to help athletes overcome these struggles and truly love their sport.”

— Chloe Yates

What’s next

The All-Alabama Academic Team program will honor Emma Helms and Chloe Yates during a ceremony in Birmingham on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The takeaway

The recognition of Emma Helms and Chloe Yates on the All-Alabama Academic Team highlights the academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement of students at LBW Community College. Their achievements demonstrate the value of community college education and the opportunities it can provide for students to reach their full potential.