By Emily WilliamsCrestline Elementary principal Laurie King was recognized as the 2015 National Distinguished Principal for the state of Alabama."It's humbling," said King. "I've been in this business for over 30 years and it's rare that we get recognized in this capacity."This acknowledgment recognizes principals who “set high standards for instruction, student … [Read more...]
Barber’s Court: Youthful Patriots Lead 2014-15 All-OTM Girls’ Team
By Lee DavisMaybe there was a method in Homewood girls’ basketball coach JoVanka Ward’s apparent madness in starting four freshmen and a sophomore against some of the toughest competition in Alabama.Maybe Ward’s team was so young it didn’t know teams that start five girls not old enough to have driver’s licenses couldn’t possibly win a state championship.If that was … [Read more...]
Golden State: Great Area Season Reflected by All-Over the Mountain Team
By Lee Davis It’s always risky to use superlatives when describing anything, but it’s also easy to make the case that 2014-15 was the greatest season in the history of Over the Mountain boys’ basketball.Hoover won the Class 7A state championship by defeating a Mountain Brook team that was going for its third consecutive title. In Class 6A, Homewood reached the Final Four … [Read more...]
Corbin-Askins
Dr. and Mrs. Finlay Corbin of Blountstown, Fla. announce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Corbin, to Hank Askins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Askins of Vestavia Hills.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Reverend David Hertzler of New Holland, Penn. and the late Mrs. Ruth Hertzler as well as the late Mr. and Mrs. Percy Corbin of Blountstown.Miss Corbin is … [Read more...]
Bates-Farlow
Allison Casey Bates and Sam Nance Farlow Jr. were married January 31 at Mountain Brook Baptist Church. The 6:00 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Dr. James Donald Moebes. A reception followed at the Country Club of Birmingham.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter William Bates of Birmingham. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett David Bates III and the … [Read more...]