By Lee DavisTucker Wilson has achieved a lot in his four years at Homewood, but perhaps he never expected to be where he was on April 11. Wilson, a cross-country and track star for the Patriots, was named as an overall winner at the 31st annual Bryant-Jordan Student Athlete Awards Banquet. He was chosen as the recipient of the Larry D. Striplin Jr. Scholar-Athlete of … [Read more...]
The Young and the Relay: Over the Mountain Teens Working to Raise Money and Awareness
By Sarah Kuper According to the American Cancer Society, there are more than 100 types of cancer diagnosed every year. Most common are breast, prostate, colon and gynecologic, but cancer can affect many parts of the body. Whether through personal or secondhand experience, it seems everyone is affected by cancer in some way. Over the Mountain teens are no different. That is … [Read more...]
Homewood High School: Ann Chandler Hassett
By Sarah Kuper Ann Chandler Hassett began her involvement with Relay for Life as a freshman at Homewood High School. Since then she has worked to secure sponsorships, line up entertainment and manage the logistics of three relays. Now in her senior year, Hassett is spending the last weeks before the April 22 event confirming details and organizing volunteers. She and her … [Read more...]
Bean Bags for a Cause: The Bell Center Junior Board Hosts Cornhole Classic
By Sarah Kuper The junior board of the Bell Center is hosting the 4th annual Bell Center Cornhole Classic on April 16 at Good People Brewing Company. Teams will toss bean bags to compete for the $300 first prize. One hundred percent of the money raised from registrations will go to support the Bell Center. Junior board President Lindsay Luketic said she expects this year's … [Read more...]
All Shook Up: Creative Montessori Hosts Annual Elvis Ball
Birmingham got its groove on March 19 at the 2nd Annual Elvis Ball: Viva Las Vegas. Guests arrived at Old Car Heaven for a fun-filled event benefitting Creative Montessori School, a private school in Homewood that serves children ages 18 months to sixth grade using Montessori education techniques. Dressed in ‘70s bell bottoms and jumpsuits, guests enjoyed casino gaming, a … [Read more...]