By June MathewsIf Todd Higey made any resolutions for the New Year, it’s doubtful that “get more exercise” was among them.That’s because staying fit is not something he doggedly pursues in January, occasionally thinks about in February and gives up altogether by March, as most resolutions go. It’s a way of life for him.A competitive cyclist who relishes the … [Read more...]
Transition Year: Championship and Coaching Changes Highlight 2010
If you wanted championship play and high drama on and off the field, Over the Mountain high school athletics had it all – and then some – in the 2010 calendar year.It all began last January, when the Hoover girls’ and Homewood boys’ basketball teams were on their way to the state 6A finals. In late February, Hoover crushed Bob Jones 39-19 in the state championship game, … [Read more...]
Petelos-Vakakes
Dr. and Mrs. John Petelos of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexis Irene, to Timothy James Vakakes, son of Mr. James Vakakes and Ms. Denise Vakakes of Birmingham.The bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Queen of Glasgow, Scotland, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Nick Petelos of Birmingham. She is a graduate of Capstone College of Nursing … [Read more...]
Graham-Polley
Mr. Ronald Douglas Graham and Mrs. Dale Evans Riley, both of Birmingham, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elaine Graham, to Jeremy Edward Polley, son of Mr. Edward Leroy Polley of Easton, Kan., and Ms. Sondra Gayle Hinson Polley of Mississippi.Miss Graham is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James M. Graham Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brownlie … [Read more...]
Connelly-Holley
Mr. Ronald Douglas Graham and Mrs. Dale Evans Riley, both of Birmingham, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elaine Graham, to Jeremy Edward Polley, son of Mr. Edward Leroy Polley of Easton, Kan., and Ms. Sondra Gayle Hinson Polley of Mississippi.Miss Graham is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James M. Graham Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brownlie … [Read more...]