I’m short, maybe 5’3” when standing up straight. I used to be 5’4½” (half inches count when you are short of stature), but time and gravity have lowered my profile. I’ve heard a lot of short jokes in my life. Perhaps you recognize them.• I just played miniature golf with a short person. He just called it golf.• Is it harder for a short person to reach his goals?• I … [Read more...]
‘Everybody Put in the Work’: Vestavia Hills Finishes Runner-Up in Class 6A-7A Girls Flag Football
By Josh Bean Vestavia Hills flag football coach Doug Rogers recalled the season’s first practice when he realized how few experienced players returned from the 2022 squad that had advanced to the state semifinals. Two players with starting experience on offense returned and only one on defense. “I was like, ‘All right we’ve got some work to … [Read more...]
‘Game Wrecker’ Rebels’ Ross Lands OTM Defensive Player of the Year Honor
By Rubin E. GrantJordan Ross is always looking for ways to improve.Even though Vestavia Hills’ dynamic 6-foot-5, 220-pound senior defensive end had a dominating 2023 high school football season, he wasn’t satisfied.“I didn’t play my best,” Ross said. “I think I could have played a lot better. I was hoping to be dominant every game.”Rebels head coach Robert Evans … [Read more...]
Workhorse: Vestavia Hills’ Head Earns 2023 OTM Offensive Player of the Year Honor
By Rubin E. GrantVestavia Hills football coach Robert Evans figured the only way for the Rebels’ offense to move the ball consistently during the 2023 season was to turn senior quarterback John Paul Head into a workhorse.Head embraced the role, displaying remarkable durability.“It was tough on my body, but I didn’t mind at all,” Head said. “Some guys throw it a lot … [Read more...]
IPC Holiday House Tour Returns to In-person Format
The 74th Annual Independent Presbyterian Church Holiday House Tour and Tea is set to take place Dec. 9. Tours of three homes and the church’s sanctuary are available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and an afternoon tea at the church will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is the first year since 2019 that the tour is taking place in a traditional in-person format after multiple … [Read more...]