DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — A Carver High School ninth-grade student has earned a top statewide finish in a national technology competition.
Dothan City Schools officials say Faith Kelly placed seventh in Alabama during the Fall Qualifier of the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship. Kelly competed in the Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2019) category.
The Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship is an academic competition that measures students’ skills in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students complete timed, performance-based exams designed to reflect real-world technology use.
Kelly’s result places her among the top student competitors in the state for her category. School officials say the achievement highlights her technical skills and preparation at the ninth-grade level.
Kelly and her instructor, Itaya White, will receive recognition certificates from the Microsoft Office Specialist program for the top-10 finish.
Dothan City Schools officials said they are proud of Kelly’s accomplishment and her dedication to academic excellence.
