By Emily Williams When it came time to prepare for her class’ 10-year reunion, Alden Blackwell wanted to create something special in Rosewood Hall. What began as a photo display of the 2007 Homewood High School class’ past has become Patriots of the Past, a gallery displaying more than 50 photos from Homewood High School yearbooks between 1973 and 2007. According to … [Read more...]
Powers That Be: Samford Assistant Takes Homewood Job
By Lee DavisJazmine Powers didn’t have a hard time finding her new office when she accepted the job of coaching the Homewood girls basketball team.She basically moved across the street.Powers, previously an assistant at Samford University, took over as leader of the Lady Patriots last week after previous coach Kevin Tubbs resigned to enter private business in … [Read more...]
The Choice is Yours: College Choice Foundation Emerges From Grassroots Beginnings
By Emily Williams The College Choice Foundation, the brainchild of Homewood parents, provides a road map to help low-income students find colleges that fit not only their financial needs, but also their personalities. When her oldest daughter, Savannah, who had done well in school, started searching for colleges, Josephine Lowery hired Dr. Mark Bateman, an associate professor … [Read more...]
Final Four-Men: Spartans and Rebels Lead All-OTM Boys Team
By Lee Davis The 2016-17 boys basketball season will likely be remembered as “The Year of the Spartans,” as Mountain Brook earned its third state championship since 2013. While the Spartans’ epic championship run was undoubtedly a highlight, it wasn’t the only big story of the season. Another was the rise of the unheralded Vestavia Hills Rebels, who hit their stride just in … [Read more...]
Talent Load: Williams and Holt Lead All-OTM Basketball Team
By Lee Davis A strong case could be made that the 2016-17 season was the best in the history of Over the Mountain girls basketball. Hoover and Homewood won state championships in their respective classifications, and Spain Park came within a hair of upending its cross- town rival for the Class 7A title. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that the Lady Bucs, Patriots and … [Read more...]