Oak Mountain Middle School won first place in the State Middle School Scholars’ Bowl Tournament held by the Alabama Scholastic Challenge Association at Hoover High School Feb. 26.Members of the district/state team are seventh graders Alex Dobson and Hugh McEldery and eighth graders Emily Harrington, Kevin Hubbard, Alexa Pappanastos and Matthew Tindal.The team was … [Read more...]
MBHS Debate Team Receives Top Honors at Tourney
Evan McCarty and Lee Quinn of the Mountain Brook High School Policy Debate Team won top honors at Emory University's 56th annual Barkley Forum the weekend of Jan. 29. Predating the National Competition, the Barkley Forum is one of the most prestigious forensic tournaments in the U.S. and attracts the biggest names in high school debate. The team boasts a strong record of wins … [Read more...]
Gwin Remembers Student, Teacher
Gwin Elementary students planted a tree in memory of second grade teacher Bob Thomas, who died Nov. 7, 2010, and third grader Stardust Mullins, who lost her battle with cancer Dec. 31, 2010.The school’s annual tree-planting ceremony was held Feb. 14.The Hoover Beautification Board presented the school with a redbud tree for planting. Principal Linda Joseph read the poem … [Read more...]
Ramsay Plans 50th Reunion
Ramsay High School Class of 1961 will celebrate its 50th reunion April 8 and 9.The event includes a Friday night social at Olexa’s in Mountain Brook Village and a Saturday evening dinner and dance at Birmingham Country Club.For more information about the reunion weekend and how to register, visit www.1961ramsayreunion.com. … [Read more...]
‘Hot Biz’ Event Aids Junior Achievement
The Junior Achievement Leadership Council’s annual fundraiser, "Hot Biz in the City," will be April 7 at Woodrow Hall.The council is a volunteer team of Birmingham young professionals.Junior Achievement helps young people toward future economic success. Through a network of classroom mentors from the business community, the organization inspires students in grades K-12 … [Read more...]