By Emily Williams When Mountain Brook Elementary School first opened its doors in 1929, it served 143 students in grades kindergarten through junior high. Now 90 years old, the building serves about 530 students in grades kindergarten through sixth. “While transformations of the physical plant and curriculums may have changed over the last 90 years, what remains the same is … [Read more...]
Fall is Upon Us: Grace House Plans Annual Pumpkin Festival in Homewood
By Emily Williams It may not feel as if fall has arrived, but that isn’t delaying the season of the pumpkin. The huge orange vegetable is the star of the show at the Grace House Ministries Junior Board’s sixth annual Pumpkin Festival, set for Oct. 19. “We love the Pumpkin Festival because it’s a fun, family-friendly event that also raises awareness of Grace House’s programs … [Read more...]
Splish, Splash: LJCC Finishes Pool Season With Fourth Annual Pooch Plunge
• Journal photos by Jordan Wald. • The Levite Jewish Community Center capped off the summer season with its Fourth annual Pooch Plunge on Sept. 22. About 250 dogs jumped, swam, dove and fetched in the pool during the event, which supports The Animal League of Birmingham. In addition, local pet-friendly vendors took part in the festivities, including Vet Express, Hollywood … [Read more...]
‘Super Talented’: Competition Brings out the Best in Rebels’ Strand
By Rubin E. Grant Something happens to Vestavia Hills junior distance runner Ethan Strand on race days. He becomes transcendent, almost otherworldly. “He really responds well to competition,” said Brett Huber, Vestavia Hills’ track and cross-country coach. “He becomes a different athlete when he’s competing rather than training. That’s what separates him from other … [Read more...]
Paris Morris Flourishing Just as Spain Park Volleyball Coach Predicted
By Rubin E. Grant Paris Morris couldn’t believe what she was hearing, and her facial expression depicted her disbelief. When she was a freshman on Spain Park’s junior varsity volleyball team, Jaguars varsity coach Kellye Bowen told Morris she was going to be “a very big part of the program.” “She just looked at me,” Bowen said, recalling the conversation. “I was shocked,” … [Read more...]