Freda Ruiz and Nicholas Alexander were selected as the March Scholar-Athletes of the Month at Pickens High School. Ruiz is a member of the track team and was nominated by Lisa Furr. She is the daughter of Nazario and Rosario Ruiz. Alexander is a member of the tennis team and was nominated by coach Chad Seaborn and Lisa Hiott. He is the son of Billy and Lori Alexander. Scholar-athletes are nominated by their teachers for academic excellence and outstanding leadership inside and outside of the classroom.