Dr. Michael and Mrs. Elaine Morrisey of Vestavia Hills announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Ann Morrisey, to Anthony Joseph Bencomo, son of Ms. Cathleen Bencomo of Lomita, Calif.Miss Morrisey is the granddaughter of Mrs. Eleanor Morrisey of St. Cloud, Minn., and the late Mr. Charles Morrisey Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mardian of Aberdeen, S.D.She is a … [Read more...]
Despite Disappointing Finishes, Vestavia and Hoover Had Memorable Seasons
The Vestavia Hills boys’ and Hoover girls’ basketball teams took vastly different routes to the state Final Four last week, but both sadly ended the week in Disappointment Alley. Once again Rebel coach George Hatchett proved he is the best post-season coach anywhere by taking a Vestavia team with only 11 regular season victories to within one quarter of playing for the state … [Read more...]
Cavalettes Dance Teams Place in National Competition
The John Carroll Cavalettes’ junior varsity and varsity teams took honors at the 2011 National Dance Team Championship the weekend of Feb. 5 in Orlando, Fla.Both teams competed in jazz and hip-hop after winning both of these categories at the state competition.The varsity team placed third in hip hop against about 60 other teams, and the JV team placed second in hip hop … [Read more...]
MBJH’s Art Forms Holds Showcase
Mountain Brook Junior High Art Forms winners were highlighted in the annual showcase Jan. 31 at the school’s Fine Arts Facility.Students competed in three major categories: visual arts, literary arts and performance arts.In the visual arts divisions, students were awarded first through third place trophies by grade, judged by independent artists from the community, and … [Read more...]
Bronner Is Honoree of James Bond Gala
ROAR Fundraising Committee and Southeast Cancer Foundation will honor Dr. David Bronner, CEO of the Retirement Systems of Alabama, April 16 at its first James Bond Gala.Bronner’s accomplishments include Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, a collection of 26 championship golf courses at 11 sites. The trail has helped increase tourism in the state from a $1.8 billion to … [Read more...]