By Margaret Frymire Journal InternTen schools in Hoover and Chelsea had the opportunity to host author-illustrator Michelle Nelson-Schmidt thanks to community sponsorship and Usborne Books,.The Atlanta-based writer and artist visited the schools to read her new book, "Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster," share her artwork and encourage the students to follow … [Read more...]
Edgewood Teacher Surprised with National Award
By Keysha Drexel Journal EditorPam Smith said she was speechless when what was supposed to be a school event on Halloween became an event to award the Edgewood Elementary School teacher one of the most prestigious honors in the academic world."It was a complete surprise. I had no idea what was going on," she said.Pam was one of only 32 educators across the … [Read more...]
OTM Students Honored by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
More students from Over the Mountain schools have been named 2013 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists.National Merit Scholars are determined by students' test scores on the Preliminary SAT. Students usually take the test during their junior year of high school.The students named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists represent less than 1 percent of all U.S. high school … [Read more...]
Who Needs a Region?
By Lee DavisJournal Sports WriterTo understand why Over the Mountain football rivalries are so intense, look no further than Hoover vs. Vestavia Hills. They have a history.It really began in the early 1970s, when the City of Vestavia Hills launched its own school system. Previously, students from Vestavia, Hoover and nearby unincorporated areas of Jefferson … [Read more...]
Like a Rock Star
By Ben Johnson Journal Intern Some kids spend their summers making crafts at summer camp. Harrison Jones spent his learning how to be a rock star.Harrison Jones, a junior at Mountain Brook High School, has been playing the drums since he was in the fourth grade. Last July, he spent 10 days in Los Angeles at Grammy Camp, a summer camp designed to teach upcoming … [Read more...]