The Vestavia Hills High School Rebelettes competitive dance team delivered a national championship-winning performance March 8 at the National High School Dance Association's competition. The team has placed in the top ten in the nation for sixteen consecutive years, but this is the first National Championship in school history. “The VHHS Rebelette program has a culture of … [Read more...]
Athletic, Competitive White Becomes Two-Sport Standout for Homewood
By Rubin E. GrantHomewood senior Maggie White might be a three-time individual state champion in track and field throwing events, but her first love is the sport where love is part of the scoring system.“I’m definitely a tennis player,” said White, who is going to play tennis in college at UAB. “I started playing tennis when I was 7 or 8 and I played competitively until … [Read more...]
On the Run: Hoover Teacher to Run London Marathon 2020, Raise Funds for Autism Research
By Emily Williams Running through the streets of London isn't something that Hoover resident Jason Zajac dreamed about in his youth. It wasn't until he ran his first marathon in 2018 that the goal began to take shape. Running is not only a hobby for Zajac, it's become a way to give back. While training for the London Marathon 2020 in April, he joined the Organization for … [Read more...]
Charm Makes for Popular OTM Neighborhoods: Tanglewood
Tanglewood is one of Vestavia Hills’ most popular neighborhoods, thanks in large part to its strong family appeal. The highly walkable neighborhood features plenty of large backyards and low-traffic streets. Its houses are affordable, usually ranging from $400,000 to $800,000. “Most of them fall in the $500,000s, so it meets a lot of people’s budgets who are in Vestavia,” … [Read more...]
Charm Makes for Popular OTM Neighborhoods: Riverchase
The 1,800-home community of Riverchase is situated in a prime Birmingham metro-area location – near I-65 and I-459, close to the Riverchase Galleria and Patton Creek, in the heart of Hoover. The community bills itself as the “oldest planned community” in the state, highlighting its gorgeous landscape and family-friendly atmosphere. Riverchase is often billed as a haven from … [Read more...]