By Sarah Kuper Headed into spring break of her senior year, Carlton Cooper had one thing on her mind – Mountain Brook's Relay for Life. On April 8, students, faculty and community members will gather on the high school field to celebrate survivors, honor victims and support caregivers. As the event's director for the high school, Cooper said she still has many details to … [Read more...]
John Carroll Catholic High School: Nick Weldon
By Sarah KuperAs a high school senior with a golf scholarship to St. Mary's University, it would seem Nick Weldon could rest on his laurels until graduation. But instead, Weldon is hard at work making calls, delivering fliers, organizing entertainment and spreading awareness about John Carroll High School's Relay for Life on April 15. Weldon is a leader in school in … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills High School: Ellie Barrentine
By Sarah Kuper A Vestavia Hills High School senior headed to Auburn University in the fall, Ellie Barrentine is busy with dance team, youth leadership and a cause close to her family's heart – Relay for Life. Barrentine is the granddaughter of Birmingham businessman and philanthropist Joe Lee Griffin. Griffin was a lifelong volunteer for the American Cancer Society and sat on … [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...]
‘Blessed and Grateful’: Crestline Elementary School Custodian Nominated for Award
By Sarah KuperTo those who know and love him, Jerome Lewis, or "Mr. Jerome," is more than the man keeping the classrooms and hallways clean. For nine years, Lewis has dedicated himself to investing in children by paying attention to their triumphs and their tragedies. Now, staff and students at Crestline Elementary School as well as the community have mobilized to … [Read more...]