By Lee Davis Current events in our nation and around the world make some people wonder if there are any heroes remaining. Maybe they don’t know where to look. The alumni rolls of John Carroll Catholic might be a good place to start. One of its heroes is Pat Sullivan, class of 1968. Sullivan was saluted Oct. 7 at the halftime of John Carroll’s 40-7 win over Springville, as … [Read more...]
Naming Right: Carroll Field to be Named for Heisman Trophy Winner
By Lee DavisJohn Carroll Catholic football has been on a roll lately. On Sept. 23, the Cavaliers defeated Moody 13-7 to end a 14-game losing streak. And now one of the great names of the school’s fine football tradition is soon to receive an unprecedented honor. Former Cav quarterback Pat Sullivan, who went on to fame at Auburn University as an All-American and Heisman … [Read more...]
In Harmony: A Blend of Architecture and Acoustics Makes Beautiful Music
By June Mathews Neil Davis is proud to be a part of a Samford University series that since 2008 has brought world-renowned artists to Birmingham audiences. But his firm also having designed the building that hosts the series, well, that’s pretty special, too. The 2016-17 Davis Architects Guest Artist Series opens Sept. 27 in the university’s Jane Hollock Brock Recital … [Read more...]
Auxiliary Efforts: Amy Grant Concert Will Benefit Big Oak Ranch
By Sarah KuperFor most children, a drugstore birthday card is not much to get excited about unless it includes cash or a check. But for a child living at Big Oak Ranch in Springville, receiving a birthday card could be the first time they’ve gotten a piece of mail with their name on it. “These children are not bad kids or kids that have gotten into trouble. They are … [Read more...]
Bronze Mettle: Men’s Hall of Fame at Samford Honors Great Alabamians
By Lee Davis A vice president of the United States, a rocket scientist, a Supreme Court justice and a world-renowned botanist are all hanging out at Samford University. So are dozens of other prominent men with Alabama connections who contributed to the state, the nation and the world. They are members of the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame, where they are honored with a special … [Read more...]