Crewmates

The USS ALABAMA Crewmate Program was founded in 1967 as an ambassador effort for the then newly created USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park.  The Crewmates volunteer their time at events promoting Battleship Memorial Park, the City of Mobile and State of Alabama.

The program, now in its 59th year, has offered more than 300 young ladies an opportunity to represent Battleship Memorial Park and our community.  The USS ALABAMA Crewmates have dedicated thousands of community service hours not only to Battleship Memorial Park, but also to Mobile County, Baldwin County, and the State of Alabama.

The contest, held yearly, is based upon an application and interview process.  Outside judges select the USS ALABAMA Crewmates based on poise, personality, intellect, community involvement and interest in Battleship Memorial Park.  Each year, $13,500.00 in scholarship money is awarded to the young women selected as USS ALABAMA Crewmates.

To qualify, young ladies must be between the ages of 19-21, reside in Mobile or Baldwin County, and, if selected, remain residents for the duration of their term

2026-2027 CREWMATES

Now Hear This! USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park is pleased to announce the selection of the 2026-2027 USS ALABAMA Crewmates. These young women will serve as ambassadors for Battleship Memorial Park for the coming year.

The USS ALABAMA Crewmates will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice. At the end of their year of service, Miss USS ALABAMA and Miss USS DRUM will be named. These two young women will receive an additional $1,000 and $500 scholarship respectively.

MEET OUR 2026-2027 CREWMATES

Elizabeth Catranis is the daughter of Dr. Theodore and Connie Catranis. She is a sophomore at Spring Hill College with a major in Pre-Med Biology and Business Administration.

Lallie Hays is the daughter of Adam and Julie Hays. She is a freshman at the University of South Alabama studying Marine Science.

Morgan Rowe is the daughter of Michael and Jennifer Rowe. She is a freshman studying Speech & Hearing Sciences at the University of South Alabama.

 

Katie Shanks is the daughter of Olivia and the late Brian Shanks. She is a sophomore studying Elementary Education at the University of South Alabama.

Haley Sigler is the daughter of John and Dana Sigler. She is a freshman at the University of South Alabama majoring in Professional Health Sciences.

Carleigh Wilson is the daughter of Chad and Candi Wilson. She is a sophomore at the University of South Alabama studying Secondary Education in Mathematics.

USS Alabama Battleship 50 year celebration of Crewmates

Now Hear This!

USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park is searching for our USS ALABAMA Crewmates.  If you are a former Crewmate, we want to hear from you.  Please submit your most current contact information for our directory to our Crewmate coordinator Lynne Price at 251-433-2703 or by email to lprice@ussalabama.com.

The USS ALABAMA Crewmates has a closed Facebook group page.  If you are a former Crewmate, please go to USS ALABAMA Crewmates and ask to join.  This is a great way to keep up with the Crewmates and reconnect with your friends.