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...]
Braasch Statement: Long-Time Rebel Assistant Enters Hall of Fame
By Lee Davis Peter Braasch coached multiple sports at Vestavia Hills for 37 years and doesn’t have a single win on his official record. That’s because Braasch never served as a head coach. But as the ultimate assistant coach, he literally changed lives. Braasch was inducted into the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame on March 20, and anyone familiar with his record … [Read more...]
In the Home Stretch: Novice Runner Feeling Ready as V2V Day Approaches, (Except for That Strained Knee)
By Annie Howard Dana Travis is nearing the finish line. On Village 2 Village day, March 11, she’ll put her hard work to the test. Now that she’s in the home stretch, Travis sees just how far she’s come since she started preparing for the race in January, a journey documented by the Over the Mountain Journal. It was “tough to run just 30 seconds” back then, she said, or at … [Read more...]
Beauchaine-Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. David Ironside Beauchaine of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Caroline, to Ryan Lee Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Ray Wilson of Vestavia Hills. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Brock of Camden and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perry Beauchaine of Bloomington, Minnesota. Miss Beauchaine is a 2012 graduate of … [Read more...]
Humility, Clarity, Courage: aTeam Ministries to Receive Leadership Vestavia Hills’ Community Leadership Award
By Emily Williams Andy and Jan Thrower received news on Jan. 6, 2009, that no parent wants to hear. Their son Anderson had been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Their struggles seeing their son through cancer treatment, along with raising their daughter, led the Throwers to an opportunity to help other families navigate the maze of pediatric cancer. As a result, … [Read more...]