In the Class 6A championship game, Briarwood Christian outlasted Mountain Brook to deny the Spartans their second straight title.The Lions (15-7-0) beat Mountain Brook 2-1, battling through two overtimes to finally take the win with a 4-1 margin in the shots-on-the-mark shootout.Briarwood claimed its 10th state championship while avenging a 2-0 loss to Mountain Brook in … [Read more...]
OVER THE MOUNTAIN SUPER SENIORS
By Barry Wise Smith Photos by Jordan WaldThe Altamont SchoolHannah LebensburgerHow has playing tennis shaped your high school experience?I was honored when our coach named me one of our team captains. Playing doubles allowed me to get to know my partner and learn how to read each other on the court. As a singles player, I learned to believe in … [Read more...]
Why I Love Homewood
Homewood fifth graders write about why they love Homewood. These are the three winners, chosen by the Homewood Chamber of Commerce staff.By Mary Katherine Boney Edgewood Elementary SchoolHave you ever thought about how nice your community is, or how much you love your town? Well, I love Homewood so much, and so should you! Homewood has amazing … [Read more...]
Eagle Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 97, based at Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood, held an Eagle Court of Honor on Feb. 23 to recognize its five newest Eagle Scouts. The new Eagle Scouts and their Eagle Service projects are:Garner JohnsonGarner, the son of Brandon and Laura Johnson, and Christie Gilder Johnson, worked with Erin Meacham of the Homewood Middle School … [Read more...]
Rick Hedrick’s Legacy: A Lifetime of Transforming Children, One Zipline at a Time
By Nausicaa ChuJamie Blattman’s son had looked forward to this moment since kindergarten: the annual fifth grade campout. The campout was a legend among the students of Cherokee Bend Elementary, a weekend spent living in tents and conquering action-packed outdoor activities.But this time, there was an unexpected hitch. “I’ll never forget when my first son went through … [Read more...]