By Lee Davis The third time was a charm for Mountain Brook in 2016, as the Lady Spartans won the state 7A volleyball championship. Of course, the first and second times were charms as well, as Mountain Brook also claimed the crown in 2014 and 2015. Three titles in a row? Some people might call that a dynasty. Whatever you call the winning streak, it’s an incredible run of … [Read more...]
A Focus on Prevention: Mountain Brook Couple Promote Heart Health as 30th Anniversary Heart Ball Honorees
By Sarah Kuper When Dr. Derrill Crowe was approached to be the 2017 Heart Ball honoree, he said he would do it, but only if his wife was an honoree as well. For the 30th anniversary of the event, which benefits the American Heart Association, organizers thought it was fitting to have Derrill and his wife, Cameron, as hosts and honorees. “So many people have poured into this … [Read more...]
Advanced Placement: Homewood’s Cooley Named Secondary Teacher of the Year
By Emily Williams Homewood City Schools recently named its Teachers of the Year, selecting Homewood High School’s Michele Cooley as the top among secondary teachers. “To be able to teach and teach well, one must acquire over time a variety of characteristics and traits that afford the educator the opportunity to be successful,” HHS Principal Dr. Zack Barnes said. “Mrs. Cooley … [Read more...]
Success is Green: Mountain Brook Snags 23rd Tree City USA Designation
By Annie Howard Mountain Brook’s done it again. For the 23rd year in a row, the community has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. Mountain Brook also accepted its 15th Growth Award from the Foundation. Both of the foundation’s awards recognize a strong commitment to tree care. As a Tree City USA, Mountain Brook met four core standards. It had: an Arbor … [Read more...]
40 Years Later: Head of the The Altamont School to Retire in 2018
By Sarah Kuper A lot can change in 40 years. But at The Altamont School, there has been one constant: Sarah Whiteside. Whiteside has served as head of the private school for 10 years, but she was first hired in 1978 as a part-time Latin teacher. She then taught Latin full-time for more than 20 years. Whiteside announced her plans to retire after the 2018 school year. The … [Read more...]