By Ally MorrisonSamford University announced May 12 that it had received a $100 million gift, the largest single gift ever made to a higher education institution in Alabama.The contribution came from the estate of Marvin Mann, a Samford alumni who passed away March 19. Per Mann’s wishes, $95 million will be allocated to endowed student scholarships, and $5 … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Car Karaoke
By Sue MurphyAfter a long hiatus, I once again drove down to Florida to see my grandchildren. The trip requires nine hours of solid driving, but it beats a similar number of hours spent dealing with airport crowds. I enjoy the drive, really. I could take the multi-lane highway route through Atlanta, which would get me there a bit quicker, but I always choose the … [Read more...]
Cool Sweep: Rebels Claim Boys and Girls Class 7A Tennis State Championships
By Rubin E. GrantWhen Timarie Fisk took over for her second stint as Vestavia Hills’ girls tennis coach this spring, she approached first-year boys coach Oliver Aaron about the teams providing support for each other.“We wanted the boys and girls to just be ‘one’ Rebel,” Fisk said. “We wanted to rely on each other and be there to support each other.”The team’s … [Read more...]
Strike Out: Rebels Sole Survivors Among OTM Schools in State Baseball Playoffs
By Rubin E. GrantThe second week of the Alabama High School Athletic Association state baseball playoffs wasn’t kind to Over the Mountain teams.Only the Vestavia Hills Rebels are still alive after sweeping eighth-ranked Tuscaloosa County 19-2 and 5-2 in the Class 7A first round last week.“We played really well,” Vestavia Hills coach Jamie Harris said. “Tuscaloosa … [Read more...]
Gri Cashio Awarded Eagle Scout Rank
Gri Cashio in March earned the highest rank awarded by the Boy Scouts and now is an Eagle Scout. Cashio comes from a strong scouting family. His grandfather, three uncles and two cousins are all Eagle Scouts. Gri is a member of Troop 320 from Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church. Since joining Troop 320, Gri has held several leadership positions. He … [Read more...]