Over the Mountain Journal Aug. 23, 2012 by Over the Mountain Journal

The Suburban Newspaper for Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Hoover and North Shelby County

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VOL. 21 #16 Rotary, Rotaract kick off the season with Boiling Nʼ Bragging

STILL A TEAM

ABOUT TOWN PAGE 4

Mountain Brook Class of 1972 Athletes Stay in Touch

Samford announces new chair honoring Shades Mountain pastor

PEOPLE PAGE 10

Chefs for a Cure raises funds for Susan G. Komen

SOCIAL PAGE 22 With fall approaching and another football season about to begin, we celebrate friendships and traditions formed on the playing field. As OTM teams are poised to take the field, former football players everywhere will be reminded of their glory days. Getting together recently to share stories from their “record-setting” playing days at Mountain Brook High 40 years ago are from left: Fred Owen, Billy Wood, Tommy Mayfield, Richard E. Simmons III, Tom Luckie, Billy Blair and Billy Pritchard.

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2012 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Team Profiles, Schedules, Team Photos and Rosters, Key Players to Watch and More!

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the Mountain teams are ready to shine. Check out our season previews in the OTMJʼs annual football 24-page pull-out section.

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Story by Laura McAlister • Journal editor

oday they are anything from business owners to insurance agents and authors, but a common thread has kept these men together now for nearly half a century. It started on the fields of Mountain Brook elementary schools and carried on through junior high and high school. Now the friendships of some of Mountain Brook High’s Class of 1972’s top athletes continue. If you ask Billy Blair with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc., it’s those relationships formed on the field and in the locker rooms that keep this group of men still close today. Whether they participated in football, track, basketball or golf, these athletes were known to hang together in the See TEAM, page 12

Cool weather, cool looks: Discover whatʼs trendy at OTM boutiques this fall

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SUE MURPHY ON DORMING DOWN P. 2 • MEET IRON CITY CHEF WINNER P. 16 • POP CULTURE IN HOMEWOOD P. 32 • HANNA KATE LINE SEWS UP AWARDS P. 33

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MURPHY’S LAW

HOME ADVANTAGE

An aunt and niece in Homewood have teamed up to show their love for their city. Paula Smalley and Kelly Dorough are the owners of HomeTees, which create Homewood-themed T-shirts that are sold at Edgewood Creamery. Page 33.

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Publisher: Maury Wald Editor: Laura McAlister Features Writer: Donna Cornelius Office Manager: Christy Wald Editorial Assistant: Stacie Galbraith Sports: Lee Davis Contributors: Susan Murphy, Bones Long, Cary Estes, June Mathews, Emil Wald, Marvin Gentry Advertising Sales: Suzanne Wald, Julie Trammell Edwards, Tommy Wald Vol. 21, No. 16

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Desperately Dorming Down

As the actual student in the picture, ugust is a mixed bag. You can you may be feeling growly about the still wear your sandals, but the whole situation. You’re a college freshthrill of summer is over and man, for heaven sakes, ready for adveneveryone is looking wistfully towards ture, something different, someplace fall. For some kids that means heading new. back to school, filling that mixed bag But I’d hold off on having that with pencils and three-ring binders. meltdown, because I’m telling you right Others are making the big off-tonow, within the first 24 hours of your school leap with bags too numerous to college career, you’re going to stumble mention ... and so are their moms. into a situational glitch and find that Outfitting a child for dorm living is somewhere in all those clearly labeled a huge undertaking, involving multiple tubs, your mom has packed exactly what lists, multiple shopping soirees. Savvy you need. Only a mom would remember retailers tap into this frenzy with aisleto pack a refrigerator deodorizer, Scotch end displays of shower buckets and tape, and a wash day roll of quarters. bed risers, laundry bags and pint-sized Sue Murphy Only a mom would have Band-Aids and refrigerators. The Tiki torches and a flashlight at the top of her shopping barbecue tongs of summer give way The dorm room list. to twin-sized comforters and matching So, when you pack up your posters pillow shams, coordinated sheets and challenge is and your personal playlist, add Mom’s littowels. And Mom has bought one of to somehow tle unicorn placard that says, “I believe in everything. Because she does. She always has. The dorm room challenge is to squeeze a bed- you.” By mid-semester, you’re going to somehow squeeze a bedroom and office, kitchen and medicine chest into an 8 x room and office, discover that some kids are not so lucky. Some kids have moms who can’t wait for 8 foot box. College students need gym kitchen and their daughters to clear the driveway so shoes and formal wear, a computer and a printer, shampoo and body wash and medicine chest they can turn their old bedroom into an exercise studio. When you come home a pile of late night snacks, and everything, everything must be stored in clean into an 8 x 8 foot for Thanksgiving (you will be home for Thanksgiving, right?), I’m betting that plastic containers, clearly labeled and box. your room will be just the way you left it. easily slipped under the hem of a colorOnly cleaner. coordinated bed skirt. Let Mom do her thing, because all this Let’s face it: This is a mom-umental flutter and fuss, the Looney Tunes alarm clock and the task. No one else could do it. cute little packages of peanut butter, are just a cover-up Still, some kids see this fuss as an intrusion, one last for what she cannot tell you, that deep down she knows ditch effort to control their lives ... which, of course, it that you’re never really coming back. Oh sure, you’ll step is. But that’s the mom job description. She’s spent 18 back over the homestead threshold, but you’ll be differyears taking care of every detail of your care and feedent. Grown. These are the last few moments she has with ing, making sure your soccer uniform was clean, trying your childhood, and it’s very, very hard to let go. to sneak vegetables in along with your chicken fingers, So, incoming freshman, hang in there. Soon, you’ll doubling back into your train wreck of a bedroom to have all the independence you can handle, but in the make sure mold and mildew did not make it their home. meantime, be patient, be kind. And say yes to the matchNow you’re headed off to college, and it’s her intention ing bed lamp. Your mom needs it. ❖ to establish a satellite colony at Whatsamatta U.

OVER THE MOUNTAIN VIEWS

What are you most looking forward to about football season?

“Going to Alabama games.” Katie Smith Mountain Brook

“I’m excited about football weather and tailgating.” Elisabeth Branch Mountain Brook

“What’s not to be excited about? It’s football season in the South. It’s just like one of the four seasons down here.” Mike Morrison Mountain Brook

“I’m not from here, so I just enjoy watching everybody go crazy about their team.” Debbie Feist Jefferson County

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“It can be a bit of a thankless job. But it’s nice when you get that pat on the back. We’re transporting the sickest of the sick, the most critically ill.” – Jason Peterson, Critical Care Transport director

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Stepping into the elevator at the new Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children on a recent afternoon, a stranger takes one look at Jason Peterson’s uniform and says, “Thank you.” As director of Children’s of Alabama’s Critical Care Transport, Jason isn’t often greeted that way. But when he is, he’s reminded just how important his and his team’s work is. “It can be a bit of a thankless job,” he said. “But it’s nice when you get that pat on the back. We’re transporting the sickest of the sick, the most critically ill.” Critical Care Transport is available 24 hours a day to provide specialized, state-of-the-art care to newborns, infants and children. The team is called to rural hospitals throughout the region to transport these patients to Children’s of Alabama, where they can get the care they need. Staffed with a registered nurse and respiratory therapist, ambulances, a jet and helicopter are used to transport the patients. The team makes about 1,000 transports a year. To help them in their efforts to care for critically ill children,

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the Rotary Club District 6860 and Rotaract Club of Shelby County are teaming up for the fourth year in a row to host Boiling N’ Bragging. All proceeds from the event, set for 6 p.m. Aug. 25 at Otey’s Tavern in Mountain Brook, will benefit Critical Care Transport. While football in the South doesn’t always bring people together, Ted Burns, a member of the Boiling N’ Bragging steering committee, said Critical Care Transport is something all fans can rally around. “It’s important to us to support our community, and it’s a good way to kick off the football season,” he

said. “Ten collegiate schools will be represented, and we can all get together and support a wonderful cause and save some lives.” Since it was created in 1983, the team has been able to expand its services from ground pickup to adding the jet and helicopter. “We’re almost like the cavalry,” Jason said. “We’re going to a lot of rural places that to no fault of their own can’t care for them on the level we can. A lot of the places we go, the emergency room is just that. It’s one room.” Insurance covers the cost of transport for patients, but Jason said it doesn’t really cover the full cost of specialized equipment. That’s why, he said, fundraisers like Boiling N’ Bragging are so important to the program. Boiling N’ Bragging includes an all-you-can-eat cookout and Low Country boil. Live music will be provided by Sean “Rockstar” Heninger, and there will be $1 beer specials as well as sports trivia, kids’ activities and a special appearance by WJOX’s Lance Taylor. Attendees are encouraged to wear team colors. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Children 10 or younger enter free. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.childrensal.org. ❖

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Hope Gala Aug. 25, 6 p.m. The American Cancer Society’s 32nd annual Hope Gala will honor former Gov. Bob Riley and wife Pasty. Bob and Patsy are ardent advocates for cancer awareness and cancer research since losing their daughter, Jenice, to cervical cancer when she was only 33 years old. The event begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction. Dinner follows at 7:45 p.m. Funds raised at the Hope Gala enable lifesaving research in Alabama as well as the United States. In addition to research, the Hope Gala also allows the American Cancer Society to offer local patient support programs to cancer patients and their families. Tickets to the Hope Gala are $250 per person and can be purchased by calling 930-8883. ❖

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Taste of Birmingham Aug. 23, 6 p.m. The Club, Grand Ballroom This Birmingham Boys Choir benefit includes tastings from The View, Satterfield’s, DoDiYos, Jinsei, Silvertron, Pinkberry and more. The choir, Charlie Giambrone and Shaun Pezant will provide music. The event also includes a fireworks display choreographed to BBC songs and voting for the 2012 Taster’s Choice winner. Visit www. thetasteofbirmingham.com for more information. Vestavia Hills

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Bell Center Tailgate Challenge Aug. 25, 11 a.m. Sloss Furnaces College football fans can celebrate the upcoming season while supporting the Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs. The event includes tailgating food at team tents, barbecue provided by Jim ’N Nick’s, music, kid-friendly events and team rivalry. Celebrity judges will judge each team on most team spirit, best-tasting food and best all-around. For information on sponsoring opportunities or hosting a booster tent, call Kelly Peoples at 879-3417. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for ages 4-10 and free for ages 3 and younger. Birmingham

Sidewalk Film Festival Aug. 24-26 Various venues in downtown Birmingham Filmmakers from across the country and around the world come to Birmingham to screen their work at this 14th annual celebration of new independent cinema. Screening venues and hot spots, all within walking distance from each other, include the Alabama Theatre, Carver Theatre, Hills Arts Center, Red Mountain Theatre Company Cabaret Theatre and the McWane Science Center Rushton Theatre. For show times and ticket information, visit sidewalkfest.com. Birmingham

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Progress & Promise 2012: Common Questions, Uncommon Answers Questions due Aug. 24; Event Oct. 8, 6 p.m. UAB Alys Stephens Center Do you have a question about cancer? If so, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center wants to answer it. Submit questions to www.uab.edu/ progressandpromise. On Oct.

8, come hear an expert panel of physicians, scientists and survivors address these questions at the Progress & Promise event. The question and answer session will be from 6-7 p.m.; a reception will follow. Not every question submitted can be addressed during the program, but guests can meet the experts and ask additional questions afterward. For more information, call 934-0034 or email info@ccc.uab.edu. North Central Alabama

Worship in Pink Aug. 25-26 Participating churches The North Central Alabama Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is encouraging people to participate in this education program that inspires breast cancer advocacy and honors those affected by the disease. The program encourages and empowers places of worship to spread the message of early detection and honor survivors in their communities. Participants are encouraged to wear pink to make the day fun and educational. After registering at komenncalabama. org, groups will receive a free participation kit with ideas and promotional materials for Worship in Pink Weekend. Groups host their own events and incorporate breast cancer education into their weekly services. For more information, visit komenncalabama.org. Indian Springs

Special Equestrians Training Sessions Aug. 28, 5 p.m.; Aug. 30, 4 p.m. Indian Springs School Special Equestrians is a therapeutic horseback riding program for people with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. No experience with horses is necessary. Volunteers must be 14 or older and attend one of the upcoming training sessions at Special Equestrians’ facility at Indian Springs School. To reserve a spot at the training session or for more information, email volunteer@specialequest.org, call 987-9462 or visit www.specialequest. org.

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Crestline Tent Sale Aug. 25, 8 a.m. Crestline Village For the first time Crestline merchants are coming together to promote a great day of shopping in the village. The event will take place Aug. 25 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Most if not all shops will have backto-school sale items and an opportunity to support the retailers in our community. For more information go to www. welcometomoutnain brook.com. ❖

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Turn the Towns Teal September The Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation wants to “Turn the Towns Teal” in September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Foundation volunteers, working with chambers of commerce in Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia and Mountain Brook, will post signs in store windows and symptom decals in restrooms and dressing

rooms. Families can support the cause by displaying teal bows on their mailboxes during September. For more information, email Cindi Routman at cindi@nlovca.org. Visit www.nlovca.org or follow the group on Facebook and Twitter. Birmingham

Red Solo Cup Party Sept. 6, 6 p.m. Good People Brewery There’s no admission fee for this official kickoff party for the 2013 BellRunners program. Come learn about the program for runners and walkers of all abilities who want to walk or run the Mercedes Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay or the 5K in honor of a child at the Bell Center. For more information, email Kelly Peoples at kpeoples@ thebellcenter.org or call 879-3417. Homewood/Mountain Brook

Fashion’s Night Out Sept. 6, 7 p.m. Colonial Brookwood Village This event includes a runway presentation showcasing fall styles, fashion and beauty exhibits from area retailers, live music on the street and other special events. FNO, created in 2009 in a partnership between American Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company and the City of New York, was designed to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy and put the fun back in shopping. The event benefits the Junior League of Birmingham. For more information, visit http://www.fashionsnightout. com. Homewood

Virginia Samford Theatre 10th Anniversary Sept. 6-7 Virginia Samford Theatre The historic theatre celebrates its 10th anniversary since its 2002 restoration with the best musical theatre from the past decade. See favorite VST performers in selections from “Always,” “Patsy Cline,” “The Buddy Holly Story,” “South

Pacific,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Les Miserables” and more. The Sept. 6 performance at 7:30 p.m. will honor past VST directors and board of managers, including Garland Smith, Betty McMahon, Charles McCrary, Lyndra Daniel, Fox Defuniak, Michael Harbin, Alan Watson, Alton Parker, Patty McDonald, Don Thornburgh, Betsy Henle, Jan Elliott, Libby Suttle, Judy Bewley, Lisa Gaines, Ann McMillan, Leslie Wampol and Laura Lee Samford. For more information, visit www. virginiasamfordtheatre.org. Homewood

Lil’ Lambs Consignment Sale Sept. 7-8, 9 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church Hours for this consignment sale in the church’s gym are 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 and 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 8. Most items are half-priced on Saturday. Lil’ Lambs is a sale of gently used infants’ and children’s clothing, accessories, toys and nursery items. Sellers receive 70 percent of their proceeds; the remaining 30 percent supports Trinity’s children’s ministries. For information, visit trinitybirmingham. com. Birmingham

Giggles & Grace Fall Consignment Sale Sept. 7-8, 8 a.m. Asbury United Methodist Church The Giggles & Grace sale will be from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 7 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 8. Select items will be 50 percent off Sept. 8. Find clothing in sizes infantjunior, baby items, furniture, toys, books and more. Visit www. asburygigglesandgrace.com for more information. Homewood

Monkey C Monkey Run Sept. 8, 8 a.m. Homewood Park The Camp Smile-A-Mile Junior Board has organized the Monkey C Monkey Run 5K and 1 mile fun run for kids. The 5K, a USATF Certified Course, will begin at 8 a.m. with the fun run starting at 9 a.m.

Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. Preregister at www.imathlete. com. The event includes Mayfield’s Ice Cream, Crestline Bagel, Jim ’N Nick’s barbecue, inflatables, corn hole game, bubbles and sidewalk chalk activities for kids. Camp SAM provides year-round programs and activities for Alabama children who have or have had cancer. For more information, email Judy McKenzie@ campsam.org Hoover

National Grandparents Day Celebration and Fashion Show Sept. 9, 2 p.m.

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Aveda Institute The Seasoned Performers, Alabama’s only senior adult theatre company, is celebrating grandparents. On National Grandparents Day, grandparents, parents, children and grandchildren will take part in a fashion show featuring clothing by Belk. The program will be emceed by Rosemary Lucas and other special guests. Niva Dorough, Ms. Senior Alabama 2012, will sing. Tickets, $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12, include the fashion show, entertainment, refreshments and door prizes. For more information,

call 978-5095 or email mail@ seasonedperformers.org. Homewood

OLS Feast Day Celebration Sept. 14, 6 p.m. Our Lady of Sorrows The third annual Our Lady of Sorrows Day will be celebrated at the Homewood church in honor of the feast day of the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Sorrows. The parishwide event will begin in the church at 6 p.m. with a prayer service. A light dinner will be served after the service in the parish hall. Everyone is invited to attend.

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Head Over Teal 5K/Family Fun Day Sept. 15, 8 a.m. The Preserve This third annual Brookwood Medical Center event will include a 5K race, 1-mile walk/ run and activities for the whole family. Children’s activities include inflatables, games, face painting and crafts. Also scheduled are acoustic folk, rock and blues performances and arts and crafts exhibits and displays until 4 p.m. For more information or to register, visit www.thinkoflaura.com. ❖

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Maestro’s Ball Sept. 7, 6 p.m. UAB Alys Stephens Center The Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents the 2012 Maestro’s Ball, hosted by Kelly and Lee Styslinger. The ball is the ASO’s largest fundraising event; proceeds support the ASO’s artistic, educational and outreach programs. This year’s event, led by ASO Resident Conductor Christopher Confessore, takes a look at composer George Gershwin’s show tunes and orchestral music. The evening begins with a champagne reception in the Stephens Center lobby at 6 p.m. with chamber music provided by members of the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra followed by a 7 p.m. concert in the Jemison Concert Hall. At 8 p.m., patrons will have dinner on the ASC grounds catered by Idie and Chris Hastings of Hot and Hot Fish Club with decorations by Sybil Sylvester of Wildflower Designs. For more information, call Ashley Blomeyer at 314-6917. ❖

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Samford Announces New Chair Honoring Baptist Pastor By Betsy Childs

of the Alabama Baptist State Convention in 1988 and 1989 and nine years on the SBC International Mission Board. amford University’s board of He received an honorary doctortrustees has approved the forate from Samford in 1976. Carter mation of an endowed chair in has been a member of the Samford its Beeson Divinity School to honor University board of trustees for longtime trustee and Baptist pastor 20 years and in 1999 was named Charles T. Carter. the James H. Chapman Fellow “We are honoring Charles Carter of Pastoral Ministry at Samford’s because he is the most respected Beeson Divinity School. Alabama Baptist leader of our generCarter was chairman of the resoation, a great preacher and pastor for lutions committee of the Southern many years and a faithful professor at Baptist Convention in 1995 when Beeson Divinity School,” said Dean it adopted the Resolution on Racial Timothy George. Reconciliation, which apologized for The purpose of the new chair is the role that slavery played in the to ensure the faithful teaching of the founding of the SBC and repudiated rising generation of ministers. The Charles T. Carter racism. chair will be filled after the funds to “Charles Carter’s positive influence endow it have been raised. at Samford University through the Beeson Divinity School Carter is a native of Birmingham. When he was 6 is seen across the world in the meaningful work of our years old, his 14-year-old neighbor took him to Calvary graduates,” said Samford president Andrew Westmoreland. Baptist Church, where he heard and believed the Gospel. “We are grateful that he has invested so much of his Carter became the pastor of West End Baptist Church in life and ministry here. “It is entirely fitting that students Birmingham when he was only 16 years old. for decades in the future will know his name as they see He graduated from Samford University, then Howard it associated with those who will hold this treasured posiCollege, in 1956. tion.” Carter was pastor of Whitesburg Baptist Church in The Charles T. Carter Baptist Chair of Divinity will be Huntsville from 1966-72 and then served as pastor of a permanent commemoration of God’s work through his Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Vestavia Hills for 26 faithful servant Charles Carter, George added. years, retiring in 1998. Church membership grew from “Dr. Carter honors us by allowing us to name the chair 2,000 to almost 6,900 under his leadership. for him,” George said. Since his retirement from Shades Mountain Baptist, he Contributions to the Carter Chair endowment can be has served as an interim pastor in numerous churches in made at https://www2.samford.edu/giving/. Alabama and Mississippi. Betsy Childs is web and publications editor for Beeson Carter has held several leadership roles in the Southern Divinity School. ❖ Baptist Convention. He served two terms as president

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Cousins Raise Money for Warrior Foundation Megan Cobb and Kaitlyn Cox of Hoover recently hosted a bake sale to raise money for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Megan’s father is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. The family has lived all over the world. Megan, 13, approached her cousin Kaitlyn, 5, about hosting a bake sale June 30 at the Cox family’s Hoover home. The cousins worked to make order forms and wrote letters to invite friends,

family members and neighbors to place pre-orders. They sold cookies, cupcakes and brownies. After expenses, the girls raised about $200 for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides full scholarship grants and educational and family counseling to the surviving children of special operations personnel who die in operational or training missions. It also provides immediate financial assistance to severely-wounded special operations personnel and their families.

Nathan Norden, a Spain Park High School student, participated in the 2012 U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar program June 16-21. The academy invited a select group of some 2,250 young men and women from around the nation and abroad to attend the program. Summer Seminar is a fast-paced leadership experience for rising high school seniors. The program Nathan Norden helps educate, motivate and prepare students who are considering applying for admission to USNA. Summer Seminar teaches prospective applicants about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training are key elements in developing future leaders. Norden and other participants attended a six-day session and experienced USNA life. ❖

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Vestavia Hills Attorney Is Alabama Bar President

hillip W. McCallum, a founding shareholder and senior partner in Birmingham law firm McCallum Methvin & Terrell PC, has become president of the 17,000-member Alabama State Bar. McCallum received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He earned his law Phillip W. McCallum degree from Cumberland School of Law. His firm concentrates its practice in complex litigation, class actions, insurance fraud and consumer protection.

The firm supports the community through extensive voluntary pro bono work, civic participation and charitable contributions. It received the state bar’s 2010 Pro Bono Award for providing free legal services to the poor. McCallum was state bar vice president in 2009-10. He also served three terms on the Board of Bar Commissioners, the group’s decision and policymaking body, and was a member of a state bar Disciplinary Panel. He was president of the Birmingham Bar Association Young Lawyers Section and was a member of that bar’s Executive and Grievance committees. In 2010, he was a recipient of the state bar’s President’s Award for meritorious service to the legal profession. He also was a member of Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb’s Commission on Professionalism

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and was chairman of the state bar’s Celebrate the Profession Committee and Judicial Liaison Committee. McCallum is a Fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the Alabama Law Foundation, the only nonprofit statewide organization that supports programs providing civil legal aid to the poor. He is a charter member of the law founda-

tion’s Atticus Finch Society, whose goal is to make access to justice a reality for all Alabama citizens. A lifelong resident of Vestavia Hills, McCallum serves on the Vestavia Hills Park and Recreation Foundation Board and is past chairman of the city’s Substance and Abuse Committee. He donates his time as wrestling coach for the

Vestavia Hills Wrestling Club. He and his wife Kelley, also an attorney, have three children. ❖

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From left: Billy Wood, Billy Blair and W. Thomas Mayfield take the field while playing for Mountain Brook High School in the early ‘70s. The three graduated from Mountain Brook Photo special to the Journal High in 1972 and are still close today.

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halls of Mountain Brook High School. Today, Blair, Billy Pritchard, Billy Wood, Tommy Luckie, W. Thomas Mayfield, Richard Simmons III, Fred Owen, Kim Ratliff and Steven D. Shaw are still tight. In fact, most of them still live in or around Mountain Brook with their children going through the same schools they did, with the exception of Shaw, who lives in Dothan, and Simmons in Homewood. “We’ve been friends for 50-plus years,” Blair said. “We all went here, through the system. Some of us still have records on the board, which is really a sin. Somebody should have come along and broke those.” Blair is referring to his record shot put and discus throws, and his buddy Mayfield’s 4X100 relay mark. Though their records are in track, what they – as well as Owen, Woods and Simmons – are most remembered for is their prowess on the football field. Their senior team was one of the first to beat Shades Valley, their biggest rival next to Berry High School. “We never beat them,” said Mayfield, president of M3 Resources. That stung particularly Mayfield, whose cousin, Clyde Baumgartner, was quarterback at Berry. Although those days are long ago, this group of friends still remembers clearly their school and game days at Mountain Brook. When they get together now, which is pretty frequently, Owen said, “We don’t miss a beat.” Just like in the old days, they prefer to call each other by their last names only; with as many Billys as they have in their crowd, that’s understandable. They’re also quick to reminisce even further back than high school. “Remember when we were the mighty Unicorns?” Blair asked when the crew recently gathered at Mountain Brook High School. “We whipped everybody.” Blair is referring to Mountain Brook Junior High football. Back then, the mascot was a unicorn. “Ann Mason Chambliss, she was our unicorn,” Mayfield recalled of his former classmate who served as the school’s mascot. “I wonder if she still has that uniform.” While many of the men took part in different sports when they headed to the high school their freshmen year – they were the only freshman class at Mountain Brook High – the group could still be seen together in the halls between classes. Back then there were hippies and jocks. “We were the jocks, I guess,” Wood, an associate/ principal with M Financial Group, said. “They had a hippie bench on one end of the school, and up here was the

senior bench.” Whether it was called the cool bench, senior bench or frat bench, some of the group members aren’t sure. Some of them hung out there during their senior year, but mostly they were looking forward to Friday and game days. “Every Friday during football season during second and third period, we’d have a pep rally,” Blair said. “The football team would line up out there (in what is now the school’s old gym), and coach would have us say a few words and get everybody pumped up.” As team captains, Blair and Owen both helped rev up the crowds for their Friday night games. Afterwards, win or lose, the team would head to fellow players’ houses where parents and athletes would wind down together. While the group doesn’t really know if the rituals are the same today, they know for sure the school and athletics there have changed. Mayfield recalls the smoking patio in the back of the school, and Wood said he’s amazed at the number of fields the school has now. “Back then we had one rocky field for everything,” he said. “Now there’s a field for everything.” There also was only one gym. What was the weight room is now a custodian closet, and gone are the days when a salt tablet could cure almost any aliment during a hard practice. “It was always salt tablets,” Mayfield said. “We only got one water break, and it was with a hose.” Owen recalls collecting the water in his helmet, acknowledging now how filthy it must have been. “At the time, though, it was the best water you ever had,” he said. After graduation, the crew all went separate ways. Some stayed in sports, others didn’t. Blair went on to play football at Vanderbilt University, and Owen traded football for lacrosse while at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. A few others went to Auburn University. They never lost touch, though, while they were away. Later, they were in each other’s weddings, and the majority of them returned to Mountain Brook and still live within miles of each other. Their kids are going through or have gone through the system. Blair said they’re looking forward to checking out Luckie’s son, a starter for the Spartans this year. “We’ll go to a few games to see him,” Blair said. They’ll also meet for lunch frequently throughout the year, as they have been for decades. Each Christmas they gather for a holiday dinner, and they also plan to start traveling more together. “We’ve just all stayed in touch,” Owen said. “I think it’s really rare and really special.” ❖

Public Radio WBHM 90.3 FM has formed a new junior board. Through the new WBHM Junior Advisors, the station will offer service, learning, cultural and social opportunities for supporters in the 21-40 age range. The Junior Advisors will serve under the guidance of the station’s senior Friends of WBHM community advisory board. WBHM’s programming also is aired on WSGN 91.5 FM. Inaugural members of the junior board are Pascal Caputo, chief of staff to Jefferson County Commission president David Carrington; Brannon Dawkins, writing, editing and public relations consultant; Bebe Goodrich, owner, Cantata Coffee, LLC; Deon Gordon, partner/director, Corvus Consultants; Jennifer Hatchett, director of marketing, Junior Achievement of Greater Birmingham; Katie Suttle Weinert, associate, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLC; and John A. Williamson III, securities trader, FNBB Capital Markets. Ex-officio members are Kristi Lamont Ellis, WBHM interim general manager and UAB assistant vice president of public relations and marketing; Mary Hendley, WBHM director of development; and Audrey Atkins, WBHM marketing manager.

Perry Wins St. George Award Joan Perry, vice president of PHP Communications Inc., is a recipient of the St. George National Award. The award is given by the National Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society to volunteers who have made significant contributions to the organization’s strategic goals. Only three volunteers from the MidSouth division were honored this year. Perry was nominated for her role in expanding the community presence of the American Cancer

Society and for demonstrating a continuing willingness to serve. She has worked in all capacities as a volunteer, fulfilling responsibilities in income development, outreach and patient support, communications and marketing, and leadership and governance. Perry received the award at the July 26 meeting of The Women’s Network, where ACS staff members and volunteers gathered to honor her. Perry is a longtime member of The Women’s Network, a group of professional business women in the Birmingham area.

Whitacre Wins Boys State Honors Alex Whitacre, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School, received the $12,000 Charles B. Hayes Leadership Scholarship to the University of Alabama at the 75th annual American Legion Alabama Boys State June 9-16. Whitacre also was elected president of his city council for the city of Jeffrey, named for past Vestavia school board administrator Jim Jeffrey and selected Outstanding Band Member for the Boys State Band. As president of the Jeffrey City Council, he helped develop a plan to restructure his city in the event of a bankruptcy. The project placed first among the eight Boys State cities. The city of Jeffrey also won first place as Best City. Whitacre is the son of Ron and Millie Whitacre. Alabama Boys State is a leadership program for young men who have completed their junior year of high school and are expected to be campus leaders during their senior year. It provides delegates with a working knowledge of how government functions on the city, county and state levels. Delegates are selected by their school faculty and community leaders. This year, 534 young men were invited to participate in Boys State, hosted by the University of Alabama. ❖

At an awards presentation honoring St. George Award recipient Joan Perry, fourth from left, were, from left: Scott Dillard, vice president of development for the American Cancer Society Mid-South Division; Mark Midyette, past president and current board member, Jefferson/Shelby County Board, ACS; Terry Chapman, chairman, ACS Jefferson/Shelby County board of directors; Dr. Edward Partridge, immediate past president of the ACS national board of directors and director of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center; and Melinda Craft, executive director of the ACS Jefferson/Shelby Division. Photo special to the Journal

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Hoover Rotary Awards Scholarships

At a Hoover Rotary Club scholarship presentation are, from left, front: Osborn Nakayama, Kalyn Lee, Ashley Burton, club president John Jamison. Back: Tracy Prater, Nicholas James, Dr. Ken Jarnigan, Spain Park High Photo special to the Journal School principal, and Lynn Gurganus.

Hoover Rotary Club scholarship winners, with club president John Jamison, include, from left: Cindy Bond, Charli Gaston, Danielle Clinton, Andrea Castrillo, Taylor Yates and Kay Kolb.

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A 27-year tradition continued when the Hoover Rotary Club awarded scholarships to high school seniors in the Hoover school system. The awards are based on financial need, academics, character and community involvement. This year the club awarded $12,000 to eight seniors from Spain Park High School and Hoover High School. Four of the scholarships are named in the memory of charter members, and one is named in honor of an active charter member. Spain Park High winners include Osborn Nakayama, who won the Dan Burton Memorial Scholarship; Kalyn Lee, the Ray Hurlbert Memorial Scholarship; and Nicholas James, the Robert Schaffhausen Memorial Scholarship. Hoover winners were Danielle Clinton, who won the Lee Nelson Memorial Scholarship, and Charli Gaston, who won the Ken Hubbard Honorary Scholarship. Leadership Scholarships were awarded to Ashley Burton of Spain Park and Taylor Yates and Andrea Castrillo of Hoover High. Hoover Rotary has now awarded more than $162,000 in student scholarships. The club sponsors projects throughout the year to fund the scholarships and other programs that benefit and support Hoover public and private schools.

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he Girl Scouts Young Professionals Society hosted the third annual Soiree@SoHo, formerly Soiree@Saks, July 26 at Rosewood Hall in SoHo Square. The event brought back the Role Model Runway for the second year. The fashion show featured professional community leaders wearing the latest fashions from Belk and Brookwood Mall. The event featured catering by Jim ’N Nick’s, music by Ryan Kinder and a silent auction. Desserts were donated by Ashley Mac’s and Bruster’s Ice Cream. Coca-Cola Bottling Company donated beverages. Silent auction items included hotel packages, golf packages, event photos at tickets, dinner dates, fitness packages, jewelry, a green Regions bike and more. Guests also received swag bags provided by Belk. Models in the Role Model Runway were Amy Bailey of MyScoop Media; Elizabeth Boldin of Luckie & Co.; Jim Cavale of Iron Tribe Fitness; Trey Cummings of Bentley Realty Group Inc.; Carlin Everts of The Simblist Group LLC; Wendy Garner of Alabama’s 13; Alan Gurganus of Alabama Environmental; Crystal Holmes of Sirote & Permutt, PC; Jamika Kirk of UAB College of Arts and Sciences; Jon Macklem of Christian & Small; Andre Natta of The Terminal/Urban Convo; and Natasha Rogers of Railroad Park. Mary Cummings of Frost Cummings Tidwell Group was event chairman. Committee members included Casi Ferguson, Ben Goldman, Wynona Raby, Kimberly Rudolph, Morgan Sport, Tiffany Story, J.W. Swift and Ali Wilburn. Event sponsors included Hand Arendall, LLC, Sirote & Permutt and Regions Bank. All proceeds benefitted the initiatives of the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama. ❖

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os Angeles-based designer Lourdes Chavez will present her fall/winter 2012 collection at the 54th annual Linly Heflin Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel ballroom Sept. 27. Chavez is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, specializing in couture design. Her career began with two prestigious houses in Los Angeles. She opened her own house in December 1997. The award-winning designer plans to present cocktail suits, evening dresses and special occasion gowns at the Linly Heflin show. Chavez is introduced through Gus Mayer, a longtime sponsor and partner of the Linly Heflin Unit. The event begins at noon. Tickets are $50 and available by calling the Linly Heflin office at 871-8171. Fashion show producer is Megan LaRussa. Miss Alabama 1994 Amie Beth Shaver will be emcee for the event. The long-running scholarship luncheon and fashion show continues to be the primary fundraiser for the group’s scholarship program, which benefits women seek-

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ing higher education in Alabama. In recent years, more than 3,000 four-year scholarships totaling more than $2 million have been awarded to deserving women attending state colleges and universities. The Linly Heflin Unit is a group of 125 volunteers headed by Dalton Blankenship, president. Co-chairmen of this year’s event are Fran Goodrich and Libba Williams. Other key members involved in the event are Susan Alison, Happy Anthony, Patti Badham, Gina Boyd, Suzanne Chenoweth, Laura Colebeck, Deane Cook, Beth Corey, Kate Cotten, Martha DeBuys, Eugenia Greer, Kay Grisham, Leigh Hancock, Penney Hartline, Elizabeth Hubbard, Beff King, Kate Millhouse, Margaret Moor, Pam Prichard, Babs Quinn, Cynnie Sproull, Helen Terry, Caroline Thomas, Jane Wade and Grace Whatley. ❖

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eremy Downey, executive chef of Vestavia’s popular Bistro V, was the winner at Vestavia Hills Rotary’s fourth annual Iron City Chef Cook-off at the Jefferson State Culinary Institute. Downey’s initial menu of beef tenderloin, crab-stuffed shrimp, scalloped potatoes and double fudge brownie with peach ice cream won rave reviews from the sell-out crowd and placed him in a cook-off final with runner-up Chef Brittany Garrigus. Within 30 minutes, each chef created an entrée more photos at and dessert from surprise ingredients, and Downey was selected the winner by a panel of four judges. Downey’s sous chef, Christina El Murr, won a $1,000 scholarship for her assistance. Garrigus, a Jefferson State Culinary Institute graduate, is executive pastry chef at The Club. Guests enjoyed gourmet dishes prepared by the four competing chefs and student assistants, an extensive wine-tasting presented by Western Supermarkets and live Dixieland and jazz music by Sweet Licks. A silent auction and raffle offered fine art, fine jewelry, a luxury vacation, a scholarship to the Viking Cooking School and other prizes. Leading planners for the event were Rotarians Kent Howard, Josh Watkins, Scott Huner, Ted Strong and Joseph Mitchell, director of the Culinary Institute. Among the more than 300 guests were: Ray and Martha Hester, Larry and Alice Lee, Joe and Nell Staab, Joe Perez, Iraj Sooudi, Mona Fisher and Greg Ruff,

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Howard, Scott and Sherry Huner, Becky and Bob Bradley, Nancy Selman, Scott Selman and Patti and Steve Lynch. Proceeds from the charity event will support the Vestavia schools’ math and debate teams, local disaster relief and Rotary International’s “End Polio Now!” campaign. ❖

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ore than 45 teams and hole sponsors participated in Teamed Up Fore Autism, Glenwood’s 20th annual Katharine R. Ireland Memorial Golf Tournament May 7 at Old Overton Club. The tournament raised more than $100,000 for Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center. The funds support educational and therapeutic services offered to adults and families affected by autism spectrum disorders. Golf committee members were board members Patrick Drummond, Robin Savage and Philip Young and golfers Murray Priester, Tom Bazemore, Tris Swindle, Billy Wood and Steve Hudson. Winners were Jerrell Packaging/ Kirkpatrick Concrete’s team of Wayne Silva, Rick Passey, John Lyon and Lester Hamiter, first gross; Farris, Riley & Pitt’s team of Kirby Farris, Ken Riley, Brett Turnbull and Cory Phillips, first net; McNeil Financial Advisors’ team of Steve Fant, Ken Jenkins, Deborah Rouse and Norman McNeil, second net; Nelson Brothers’ team of Jake Dishman, Greg Metcalf, Steve Dishman and Philip Hudson, third net; Frank McGough, Steve Fant, Steve Hudson and McGowin Miller, closest to the pin; and Deborah Rouse, Berk Ledyard, Brad Bullock and Jake Dishman, longest drive. ❖

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Rallying for a Good Cause Event Raises Funds for Literacy Council, Reading

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he Literacy Council Junior Board’s Rally for Reading grew in its second year moving to a larger space at B&A Warehouse. Growth in the event also meant more funds raised for The Literacy Council to help support its work teaching adults to read. Those attending enjoyed a fun, festive evening more photos at that contributed to work serving those in need. Patrons enjoyed the culinary cuisine of B&A, danced to tunes from On the Real Side and engaged in a bidding war for Auburn and Alabama tickets. In addition to a live auction for the football tickets, silent auction bidders walked away with some items including original works of art, jewelry and a Regions green bicycle. Building on the second successful year, the junior board has begun plans for its third annual Rally for Reading next summer. ❖

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KD Alums Honor Members

ountain Brook Kappa Delta Alumnae Association members met for a spring luncheon May 2 at the home of Ashley McMahon. Camie Pritchard Griffin and Elberta Gibbs Reid were honored for giving of themselves to the group and to their community. Camie is this year’s recipient of the Elizabeth Nesbitt Simpson Service Award for giving the gift of her time and talents to the sorority. Elberta received the Garnett McAdams Deramus Community Service Award for her lifelong commitment to the community and the environment. The investiture of new officers for 2012-13 followed. The new board includes Francie Deaton, president; Anna Carson, Lucie Haynes and Amy Knight, first vice presidents; Betsy Harmon, second vice president; Hallie Rawls, treasurer; Ann Lee, membership; Cynthia Shearer, editor/publicity; Leslie McLeod and Wendy Morris, philanthropy; Leigh Bromberg and Katie Patrick, Shamrock Committee; Cindy Crowther, Alabama liaison; Emory Richardson and Marye Beasley Seymour, Auburn liaisons; Megan LaRussa, Birmingham-Southern liaison; and Michele Knowles, University of Mississippi liaison. Members at the luncheon included: Jane Brakefield, Mary Ruth Caldwell, Crispin Cantrell, Warren Cain, Mary Carolyn Boothby Cleveland, Brooke Coleman, Cindy Crowther, Francie Deaton, Martha DeBuys, Bede Donnell, Emily Dunn, Fran Fields, Lisa Flake, Rachel Fowler, Irene Gardner, Camie Griffin; Louise Griffin, Kathryn Jeffers, Beff King, Michele Knowles, Marye Beasley Kohn, Lauren Ledbetter, Ann Lee, Barbara Lummis, Nancy McCollum, Leslie McLeod, Ashley McMahon, Libby O’Donnell, Teresa Pullium, Carolyn Ralph, Hallie Rawls, Lori Reich;

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elvedere Study Club will begin its 65th year with a luncheon and meeting Sept. 5 at the home of Butch Smith. Guest speaker Leslie Webster will discuss Simon Wiesenthal’s book, “The Sunflower.” The club will meet Oct. 3 at the home of Janis Zeanah with Barbara Randle as co-hostess. The guest speaker will be Vulcan Center Education director Philip Ratliff, speaking on “Birmingham: A Cultural Patchwork.” Jim Reed, proprietor of Reed Books in downtown Birmingham, will discuss “How to be Your Own Book” at the Nov. 7 meeting hosted by Dale Miller. On Dec. 8, the club will meet at the home of Ginger Brown, with Margie Curry as cohostess. Guest speaker and author Rosalie Turner will present the program. Programs planned for 2013 include a book report by guest speaker Bea Costner at the home of

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Reception Celebrates Alabama Governor’s School 40th Anniversary

labama Governor’s School alumni from four decades attended a June 23 reception hosted by Protective Life Corp. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the honors program for rising high school seniors. The school is held at Samford University. The alumni, representing sessions from 1988-2011, met the 82 AGS participants who attended this year’s program June 17-29. The event saluted more than 200 donors who have responded to the AGS endowment effort initiated in 2000 by the late Bill Ireland Sr. The contributors’ generosity has helped the Alabama program for outstanding high school students succeed into its 25th year at Samford. Ireland family members at the reception included Patti and Bill Ireland Jr., Judy and John Ireland and Fay Ireland. Bill Jr. serves on

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embers of the Lily of the Cahaba Chapter in Birmingham recently attended the 121st Continental Congress, the annual convention of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, in Washington, D.C. National, state and chapter leaders as well as other DAR members from around the world gathered to report on the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, honor award recipients, plan future initiatives and reconnect with friends. Guest speakers for the opening night ceremonies were renowned Abraham Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer, who received the DAR History Award Medal, and Dr. Nido Qubein, president of High Point University, who received the DAR Americanism Award given to distinguished naturalized citizens. On National Defense Night, an evening that honored U.S. military personnel and veterans, Gen. David Petraeus, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, gave the keynote address. Holly Petraeus was also honored during the ceremony with the firstever President Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medallion for her lifelong commitment to supporting military families. Hoover delegates attended business sessions, evening awards ceremonies and nightly galas. Kaye Sutley, Susan Moore, and Marla McCully were hostesses for the Alabama Tea and voting delegates for the Lily of the Cahaba Chapter. Marla McCully also served as assistant chief page of the public relations committee. â?&#x2013;

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Leadership Program Honors Graduates

OMENTUM, a women’s leadership program, was hosted by Alabama Power Co. May 23 to honor the accomplishments and graduation of its ninth class of executive-level women leaders. The graduation marks the completion of a rigorous nine-month program, which this year included sessions on negotiation, finance and communication as well as attending MOMENTUM’s first statewide women’s leadership conference in March. The conference featured keynote speakers Carly Fiorina, former chairman and CEO of Hewlett Packard, and Dr. Regina Benjamin, U.S. surgeon general. Commencement speaker Robin Henderson, associate director for management at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, spoke on “Leadership That Lasts.” Graduating class member Anne Powers of Energen presented an inspiring poem. A highlight was the presentation of the 2011-12 MOMENTUM Legacy Project, a collaborative art project by the graduating class, directed by graphic designer Lawanda Baker. The 2011-12 MOMENTUM graduates are: Jennifer Bailey of ACIPCO; Christine Baker of Alabama Power Co.; Amy Beard of Brookwood Medical Center; Teresa Bragg of

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Mathis of Dexter, Mo. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cowley of Vestavia Hills and Mrs. Carolyn Bergquist and the late Mr. Stanley Bergquist of Valdosta, Ga. Miss Bergquist is a graduate of Samford University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration - accounting. She received a master of taxation degree from the University of Alabama. Miss Bergquist was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Alpha Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma honor societies. She is a licensed certified public accountant and a member of AICPA and is employed with Energen Corporation. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coffey and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Mathis, all of Dexter. ter of Mrs. Robert William Black and the late Mr. Black of Birmingham and the late Dr. and Mrs. Howard Stephen Cowley of Mobile. Miss Cowley is a graduate of Mountain Brook High School and Birmingham-Southern College, where she received a bachelor’s degree in biology. She received a master’s degree from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Miss Cowley is an alumna of Chi Omega sorority and was presented at the Ball of Roses. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. P.L. Elliott and the late Mr. Elliott of Talladega and Mr. Milton Ford and the late Mrs. Ford of Anniston. Mr. Elliott graduated from Jacksonville High School and Birmingham-Southern College, where he received a bachelor’s degree in biology. He is an alumnus of Sigma Chi fraternity. Mr. Elliott is employed with CDG Engineers and Associates. The wedding is planned for Oct. 6 at Canterbury United Methodist Church. in communication disorders. She was philanthropy chairman of Delta Delta Delta sorority, and served as president of the National Student Speech and Hearing Association. She was also a member of Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa and Lambda Sigma honor societies. She received her master’s degree from the University of Memphis in speech pathology in 2009. She is currently a speech language pathologist with the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Norfolk. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Earl Thomas Gresham Jr. and the late Mr. Earl Thomas Gresham Jr. of Norfolk and Mrs. Oscar Ellis Forbes and the late Mr. Oscar Ellis Forbes of Norfolk. Mr. Gresham is a graduate of Norfolk Academy and received his bachelor’s degree in economics, with a minor in rhetoric, from HampdenSydney College in 2008. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, the Hampden-Sydney Student Government, Club Lacrosse, and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Virginia program. He is currently a special projects administrator at E.T. Gresham Company in Norfolk. The wedding will be held on Oct. 20, at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood.

Mr. Mathis is a graduate of Wheaton College in Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in music in piano performance with a minor in organ. He received a master of music degree in church music from Baylor University and a master of divinity degree from George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He is a Ph.D. candidate in theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. Mr. Mathis was a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, a national music honor society, and of multiple professional organizations in the areas of music, liturgy and preaching, including the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada, where he serves on the editorial board. He is employed at Samford University and Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. The wedding is planned for Dec. 29.

McGarity-Oberneder

Mrs. Celia McGarity Cox of Birmingham announces the engagement of her daughter, Lauren Blakely McGarity, to Matthew Ryan Oberneder, son of Reverend and Mrs. Alexander Oberneder of Birmingham. Miss McGarity is the daughter of the late Mr. Marshall Edmund McGarity of Birmingham. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Ms. Lenora Thaggard McGarity of Birmingham and the late Mr. Edmund Cody McGarity of Gadsden and the late Mr. and Mrs. RC Britt of Birmingham. Miss McGarity is a 2005 graduate of Homewood High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Montevallo, where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority, the student chapter of ASID and a member of Sigma Alpha Pi Society of Leadership and Success. She is employed in Birmingham. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vernon Naves of Athens, the late Mr. Karl Heinz Oberneder of

Davis-Bierwirth

Jennifer Elizabeth Davis and Dr. Eike Bierwirth were married Oct. 16, 2011 at Aldridge Gardens. Rev. Jayne Pool officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. James C. and Dr. Jennifer D. Davis of Vestavia Hills. She is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Roy G. Davidson Jr. of Vestavia Hills and the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Davis of Birmingham. She is the goddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Gamble of Mountain Brook. Mrs. Bierwirth is a 1999 graduate of Vestavia Hills High School and a 2003 cum laude graduate of Wellesley College. She received a certificate in book publishing from the University of Denver in 2004 and worked as an academic book editor for six years. The groom is the son of Dr. Joachim and Ilona Bierwirth of Frankfurt, Germany. He is the grandson of Erika and Helmut Bierwirth of Hanover, Germany, and the late Walter and Lieselotte Stucke of Hanover. Mr. Bierwirth received a master’s degree in physics from Leipzig University in 2004. He graduated magna cum laude from Johannes Gutenberg University in 2008, obtaining a doctor of science degree in atmospheric physics. He is employed in Leipzig, Germany. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The maid of honor was Katherine Rebecca Davis, sister of the bride. The best man was Dr. Oliver Witzel of Boston. After a honeymoon trip to Charleston, S.C., the couple live in Leipzig.

Kraselsky-Cohen

Mr. and Mrs. David Gary Kraselsky of Mountain Brook announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Renee, to Gregory Phillip Cohen, son of Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Hagedorn Cohen of St. Louis. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Henrietta Kraselsky of Birmingham and Dothan and the late Mr. Nathan Kraselsky of Dothan, Mrs. Nell Mehaffey of Birmingham, the late Mrs. Elizabeth Murray Mehaffey and Mr. Charles Brooke Mehaffey

Munich, Germany and the late Mrs. Margaret Aspacia Haywood of Kona, Hawaii. Mr. Oberneder is a 2005 graduate of Homewood High School and a 2009 graduate of BirminghamSouthern College, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He is employed in Birmingham. The wedding is planned for Oct. 27, 2012. of Birmingham. Miss Kraselsky graduated from Mountain Brook High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre and dance from the University of Texas, where she was a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority. She is employed as a recruiter with Turner Broadcasting System/CNN in Atlanta. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Phyllis Fineshriber and the late Dr. Maynard Cohen and Mr. Howard Fineshriber of Chevy Chase, Md., and Mrs. Susan Marcus and the late Mr. Irving Heller Jr. and Mr. Jerome Marcus of St. Louis. Mr. Cohen graduated from Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School and earned a dual bachelor’s degree in mathematics and history from Emory University, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He is employed as a senior strategy associate with Sparks Grove, a North Highland Company, in Atlanta. The couple met while serving on the Junior Executive Board of Camp Twin Lakes and live in Atlanta. The wedding is planned for Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at The Foundry at Puritan Mill in Atlanta.

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Hoover High School Launches eBook Library

This will help us reach students who’ve been using eReaders for years and who’ve fallen in love with their devices.” – Sonya Jordan, HHS librarian

tudents at Hoover High School will have a powerful new resource at their disposal this school year. The school has partnered with OverDrive, the leading distributor of eBooks and audiobooks to libraries and schools around the world, to launch a digital library for students and teachers. Hoover High School’s digital library supplements its existing print collection with a selection of popular and educational eBooks and audiobooks accessible on all major eReading devices, including Kindle, Nook, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Mac. Hoover High School librarian Sonya

Jordan has high hopes for the school’s OverDrive service. “This will help us reach students who’ve been using eReaders for years and who’ve fallen in love with their devices,” she said. “As it is, we’ll have teachers assign a book in class, and the students will say, ‘I’ll just buy that on my Kindle.’ Now, we’ll be able to engage those types of students with the school library.” Jordan expects that the digital collection will be a hit with students and cause circulation to rise. “So far, the students who have caught

wind that we’ll be offering eBooks have been really excited,” she said. “We feel we’ll see a boost in circulation when students start using OverDrive. Our students are so involved in extracurriculars and volunteer work, a lot of them don’t have time to stop in the library. This allows students to benefit from library resources without actually coming in to the facility – though, when they do come in, we’re here to help them.” OverDrive representatives Adam Sockel and Beau Livengood visited Hoover High School to train staff in advance of the launch of the digital collection. ❖

School Notes concert by children’s musician Roger Day and the Mosquito Burrito Band. This summer’s “Dream Big” reading program featured reading incentives, book giveaways, visiting performers and programs, including puppet shows, live theater and animal exhibitions. This year, the library also debuted XTreme Summer Reading, its online program for upper elementary students. The program featured weekly gift card giveaways and ended with a library lockin and a grand prize drawing. More than 2,400 students signed up for summer reading this year, including nearly 500 in XTreme Summer Reading.

Bice Visits Crestline Elementary Teachers

Hoover Rotary Supports Interact Club

Roger Day encourages summer readers to dream big at an Emmet O’Neal Library concert. Photo special to the Journal

Library Concert Celebrates Summer Readers The Emmet O’Neal Library children’s department threw a party for its summer readers July 24, with pizza and a

The Hoover Rotary Club is continuing to help the Hoover High School Interact Club by donating $500 to the HHS club’s support of the international Rays of Hope program. The program provides school supplies for an orphan school in Uganda. The Interact Club will donate $1,200 to the program this year. The Hoover Rotary Club first sponsored an Interact Club at Hoover High School five years ago. The club began with seven students; today, it has more than 80 members.

BFE Students Are Art show winners

The Hoover Rotary Club and Hoover High Rotaract Club members working together to donated to needy students in Uganda were from left: Walt Hughes; Dr. Mary Jean Sandspree, former district governor; Peyton Williams of HHS Interact; Taylor Yates of HHS Interact; John Jamison, president of Photo special to the Journal Rotary Club; and Brandon Horton. The club conducts two service projects each year, one centered on community service and the other on an international project. Interact activities in addition to Rays of Hope include feeding the homeless, taking on projects at the high school and collecting books for the underprivileged. Walt Hughes of the Hoover Rotary Club was the initial member mentor. He has been joined by Rotarians Brandon Horton and Trey Dowdey.

Troop 31 Earns Bronze Award

Several Brookwood Forest Elementary students were winners in the Expressions Art Show, held at each Mountain Brook Elementary school in the spring semester. Students may submit work using any art media, including visual art, photography, video, literature and music. BFE winners were, from left, front: Joseph Armstrong, Olivia Worthen, Caitlin Speake, J. Wesley Everette, Ella Rosenthal, Kathryn Taylor, Adi Schroer, Jack Armstrong. Middle row: Louise Knight, Mary Margaret Freeland, Mary Douglas Turner, Tommy Butrus, Remy Cron, Claire Tucker, Lillie Young, John Butrus, Wilson Tynes, Strother Gibbs, Caroline Carwie. Back: Emily Fickling, Louisa Windsor, Rachel Estreicher, James Pitard, Kathryn Davis, Sarah Long, Helen Tynes and Simona Photo special to the Journal Shirley.

Junior Girl Scout Troop 31 helped the Greater Birmingham Humane Society as they worked to earn the Bronze Award, the highest honor a Junior Girl Scout can achieve. Troop members toured the humane society, crafted frames to advertise each animal in the shelter, made 100 newspaper rolls for the shelter to use when cleaning cages and held a pet food drive for the humane society’s Pet Pantry. The girls advertised the weeklong drive at Brookwood Forest Elementary School and collected several buckets of dog and cat food. They also gathered at a local Piggly Wiggly grocery store and collected $600 worth of pet food. The troop accepted monetary donations, too. These donations, along with several of the scouts’ arts and crafts projects and profits made from selling Girl Scout Cookies, allowed the troop to

purchase two permanent small mammal habitats for the humane society. These living quarters are already being used to house rabbits at the shelter. Troop 31 members include Anna Balzli, Olivia Bell, Holly Brown, Holly Chapman, Harper Cook, Sara Cook, Rachel Estreicher, Grace Flynn, Mary Margaret Freeland, Emily Grant, Amelia Jane Joehl, Greer Kelly, Louise Knight, Alison Levine, Tess Levine, Hannah McCabe, Katelyn McInerney, Kathleen Odum, Kate Perry, Anna Lisa Pflaum, Ella Pyron, Sophie Saab, Kyndall Scott, Annika Siddall, Maddie Stern, Sarah Taylor, Grace Turner, Maddie Usdan, Martha Louise Waters and Luisa Windsor.

Crestline teachers were welcomed back for the 2012-2013 school year with a “super” guest. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tommy Bice made a special appearance at the teachers’ first faculty meeting Aug. 7 at the Mountain Brook Board of Education’s Charles Mason Building. During Dr. Bice’s visit he spoke with Crestline teachers about the state of the Alabama education system, positive changes at the State Department of Education and his vision for the future of Alabama’s schools. While Crestline teachers were impressed that Dr. Bice would make time in his busy schedule to meet with them, they were more impressed by Dr. Bice’s vision for the future of Alabama schools. ❖

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tommy Bice was the featured speaker at Crestline Elementary’s first teacher meeting this school year. Photo special to the Journal

Members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 31 recently earned their Bronze Award after collecting materials for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society’s Pet Photo special to the Journal Pantry.

Primrose preschoolers recently helped donate items to the Jefferson County Photo special to the Journal Animal Shelter.

Makes” service program at A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club June 4. Rice was in Birmingham for the Regions Tradition golf tournament, for which she is honorary chairman. She also has served as a senior advisor to the board of directors of the Regions Financial Corp., title sponsor of the Regions Tradition, since 2009 and is a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Board of Governors. The “What a Difference a Day Makes” service program includes Regions associates participating in refurbishment projects at the club’s facilities. Rice toured the club and talked with club members and others associated with the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club. ❖

Preschoolers Support Animal Shelter Preschoolers from Primrose School at Liberty Park donated more than 500 canned and dried pet food items and supplies to the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. The project was part of the school’s Precious Pets study. The children and school staff members presented Richard Burgess from the shelter with the donated items. Precious Pets and other character-building programs are part of Primrose Schools’ Balanced Learning curriculum, which blends character development, academics and play for Liberty Park and Vestavia area children.

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Bruce Bright Jr., left, and Damien Stephens, students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, recently participated in the Page Program for the Alabama House of Representatives. As pages, the boys assisted legislators on the floor of the House during the legislative session. Bright and Stephens were sponPhoto special to the Journal sored by Rep. Paul DeMarco.

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NEW IN TOWN Belle Foods

Belle Foods celebrated its official grand opening Aug. 11 for its Hoover store at 3780 Riverchase Village. The Hoover location will be the first grocery store in the South to feature a childcare center. Belle Jr. will be a place where children ages 3-10 years of age will be able to enjoy educational games, toys, and crafts all while their parents are shopping within the store.

Chris’ BBQ and Grill

Jim Watkins, with son Levi, is owner of Homewood’s new Steel City Pops. The popsicle shop opened its doors in May, and Journal photo by Laura McAlister people have been lining up to taste Jim’s grown-up spin on a childhood treat.

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Homewood Shop Puts Gourmet Twist on Popsicles By Laura McAlister

Journal Editor

im Watkins is giving a childhood favorite a new, grown-up taste. In his Homewood popsicle shop, Steel City Pops, you won’t find the dull flavors of the past. Instead of grape and orange, this shop has hibiscus, strawberry balsamic and pineapple jalapeno. If it’s something creamy you crave, there’s always avocado or chocolate chile. The shop opened in May, and since then, people have been lining up out the door waiting to taste one of Jim’s frozen treats. “We open at noon, and after that there’s kind of a line out the door until we close,” he said. “I’m super thankful. I couldn’t have written a better story. It couldn’t have been better.” The story actually starts when Jim turned 40. He was working at a local church when that milestone birthday arrived, and he asked himself, “Is this really what I want to do?” The answer, he determined, was simply no, it wasn’t. Making his next move would be a little more complicated. He consulted with his pastor and decided to leave his job. The husband and father of four had some money in savings, so he decided to take some time off and figure out what he really wanted to do with his career. The more he thought about it, the more he returned to his longtime dream: owning a restaurant. He just didn’t know if it was really feasible. “I don’t have a background in food,” he said. “I have a degree in music from Baylor (University). I didn’t think I could do a fullscale restaurant, but I thought maybe I could handle just dessert.” That’s what reminded Jim of a family trip to Nashville, Tenn., where they treated themselves to dessert at a popsicle shop. He had his idea; now he just needed a little real-life experience. That’s where longtime friend and owner of Dreamcakes Bakery Jan Moon came in to help. “I asked her if I could kind of shadow her

Steel City Pops  Where: 2821 Central Ave. (Check Facebook and Twitter for vending cart locations)  Hours: Noon-9 p.m. TuesdayThursday and Sunday; noon-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Monday

Information: www.steelcitypops.com

and learn the business side,” Jim said. “She was so gracious and a great mentor. I worked with her for about six months.” In addition to learning the restaurant business, Jim also had to learn how to create a popsicle that would keep customers returning for more. He said he and his mother, Sandra Watkins, worked together to create the unique flavors that are now sold at Steel City Pops. “We got together and would play with flavors and consistencies,” he said. “The first month was really hard. We didn’t have the consistency, but after about two and a half months, we felt we got it, so we held a tasting party with our friends to get their feedback.” The response was positive. Friends loved the unique flavor combinations that used fresh, local ingredients. Jim said all his pops are made with either 100 percent natural or organic ingredients. When available, they also utilize local ingredients. For example, the coffee popsicle uses coffee from Primavera Coffee Roasters, a Cahaba Heights company. With a tasty collection of pops ready, Jim now needed a spot for his shop. He wanted it to be near Birmingham, a city he’s grown to love since moving here after he graduated from college. The name, Steel City Pops, after all is a nod to the city’s steel industry. When Jim happened to pass by the small storefront on Homewood’s Central Avenue near the new Little Donkey restaurant, he thought it was perfect for several reasons. It was close to downtown. It would attract lots of foot traffic from Homewood’s nearby

Central Park as well as Little Donkey. Also, Central Avenue is just a special place for Jim and wife Amy. “My wife and I got engaged in Central Park,” he said. “Then, our first apartment was on Central Avenue. When we saw Little Donkey was now here, we thought, this is perfect. It’s not really been too developed here until recently.” The shop is small with only about 1,200 square feet but has proven to be ideal for the popsicle shop. He wanted the shop, like its name, to pay homage to Birmingham. Local artist Lydia Poore painted a mural of the Birmingham skyline and Vulcan on one wall, and the decor has an industrial feel with steel accents. Reclaimed wood came from local Evolutia. Most customers eat their frozen treats outside the shop or in nearby Central Park, Jim said. He also has a couple of vending carts so people in other parts of Birmingham can enjoy the popsicles. He posts the locations daily on Facebook and Twitter. While Steel City Pops is still in its first few months of business, Jim already has plans for growth. He’s working to add a location in Tuscaloosa – which, yes, will still be called Steel City Pops – and during the winter, when he suspects business to slow some, he’ll be working on some new, exotic flavors. “I really want to continue to create new flavors,” he said. “We’ll have some staples, but I really want our menu to be a reflection of what is fresh and current in culinary trends. I want to play with some herbs, maybe something savory. “I’d also like to offer sugar-free or maybe some for folks working out and doing the juice cleansing. We want to help people accomplish their goals with their diet.” When it comes to helping people, Steel City Pops is also doing its part, but not through its frozen treats. The shop sells Provide bottled water, which gives 100 percent of its profits to NeverThirst. “I think that’s the most important product we sell,” Jim said. “For every pallet of water we sell, they build a clean-water well in India.” ❖

Chris’ BBQ and Grill recently opened in the former Richard’s BBQ & Grill. The grill is a family owned and operated by the father-son team of Don and Chris Koenig. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, catering and private parties with a Southern style of cooking. The lunch menu includes a “meet and three” option that offers a variety of meat, vegetables and desserts that are rotated daily. Chris’ BBQ & Grill is located on 2409 Acton Road in Suite 153. Restaurant hours are Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday and and Sunday 10:30 a.m.-3: p.m. For more information, visit www.chrisbbqandgrill. com.

Loft by Ann Taylor

Loft by Ann Taylor recently opened a new location at The Summit. The women’s clothing store is a division of Ann Inc. The new store at The Summit is located next to Lime near Sak’s Fifth Avenue.

Dominick Feld Hyde P.C.

Dominick Feld Hyde P.C. recently announced the relocation of its offices to 1130 22nd Street South, Ridge Park, Suite 4000 in Birmingham. The law firm specializes in health care law, business transactions, estate planning, estate and trust administration, probate litigation, tax law and family law. For more information visit www.dfhlaw.com or call 536-8888.

Vineyard Vines

Vineyard Vines recently opened a new location at The Summit The upscale clothing store is located near the Apple Store and Williams-Sonoma. The store sells both men and women’s apparel, but is most well known for its men’s ties. Vineyard Vines’s Summit store is its first in Alabama. For more information visit www.vineyardvines.com.

Celebrating the grand opening of Vineyard Vines’ new Summit location are from left: Will Levy, Ian Murray, Paul Kauerz and Shep Murray. Brothers Ian and Shep are founders of Vineyard Vines. Journal photo by Tommy Wald

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cool for school ... (and everything else) We headed back to school to preview some of the fantastic fall looks our OTM merchants are offering this season. Check out these great looks that are perfect for the classroom and beyond.

✯ It’s been a big year for Vestavia Hills’ Andrea Brown and her fashion line for infants and children, Hannah Kate. First, her business was recognized by political analyst Glenn Beck. Then she was one of 15 winners of Belk’s Southern Design Challenge. Her line will be sold in select Belk stores in the spring, including The Summit and Galleria locations.

Designing Woman

Andrea Brown’s Hannah Kate Line Sews Up Awards

Photo & Story By Laura McAlister

ndrea Brown may not know how to sew one stitch, but if you take one look at the mother of three, it’s obvious she does know fashion. Seeing her dressed in skinny jeans paired with a long, sleeveless cardigan and platform sandals recently, it’s not surprising her clothing line and business is gaining national attention. The Vestavia Hills mom is owner and founder of the children’s clothing line Hannah Kate. Out of her Homewood warehouse, she sifts through vintage fabrics designing fun and unique looks for babies and children. The clothing is mainly sold online and through trunk shows, but soon it will be found in flagship Belk department stores, including the ones at The Summit and the Riverchase Galleria.

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Andrea was one of 15 winners of Belk’s Southern Designer Showcase. As part of winning the contest, she will be creating a new line of children’s clothing for Belk. “We’ll be making about 14,000 different pieces for Belk,” Andrea said. “I’m just about finished with the design, and then we’ll fly back to Charlotte (to Belk headquarters).” The Belk order is no small task, but Andrea and her team of about 15 are excited about the challenge. The line is set to hit select Belk stores in spring 2013. While the Belk award was definitely a compliment to Andrea’s designs and style, business manager Emily Neel, who is also a seamstress with the company, said the company was also recognized for its busiSee HANNAH KATE, page 37

A Tee-rrific Idea City-Themed Shirts Are a Hit in Homewood

By Laura McAlister

Journal Editor

HomeTee owners Paula Smalley, far left, and Kelly Dorough, far right, both have three children and work part-time. They said their T-shirt making is a Journal photo by Laura McAlister hobby that’s gained popularity quickly.

hen Kelly Dorough and Paula Smalley decided to design a few T-shirts paying homage to their community, they didn’t think it would amount to much more than that. They found a simple design, printed up a few and then packed the Homewood T-shirts in a red wagon to sell them at “We Love Homewood Day.” “We got a license to sell them, and we didn’t really think much more about it,” said Paula, Kelly’s aunt. “We sold out the wagon,” Kelly said. Two years later, they are still selling the shirts. They’ve also added to their designs and formed a company, HomeTees. All their See HOMETEES, page 37

Stepping into fall in style are mother and son Jamie and Grayden Robinson of Hoover. Jamie, right, is wearing Flare Denim Trousers, $34.99, an animal print ruffled blouse, $54.99, a cream blazer, $99.99 and a chain strap quilted purse, $49.99. She has finished her look with layered necklaces, a bracelet and ring, $14.99 each, from Banana Republic Factory Store and yellow ankle strap heels – Nine West Outlet, $29.99. Grayden, a kindergarten student at Bluff Park Elementary, looks so handsome and ready for that first cool day of school in an Argyle Sweater, $19.95, plaid button down shirt, $7.99, straight leg jeans, $9.99, Rockstar lace-up tennies, $16.06, and a soccer backpack, $13.26. The Children’s Place Outlet – The Outlet Shops of Grand River.

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Darla Osborne, left, of Mountain Brook is looking smart in this drop waist maxi dress in a cranberry paisley print, $124, fresh water stick pearl necklace, $110, and earrings, $28, by Darla Osborne Designs. Demi ShamsiBasha a seventh grader at Homewood Middle School is looking so cute gearing up for a new school year in this hooded poncho by Twisted Tiara, $55, and cross earrings by Majestees, $24. AKA Girlstuff, 802-7755

Abbey Wade, a first grader from Homewood, is ready to make her dancing debut. She is wearing a splatter paint bra top and hot pink sparkle hot pant with python Footundeez all by Capezio. All three pieces are available in children and adult sizing. The top is priced at $22, the hot pant is priced at $20 and the footundeez are at $24. Applause Dancewear, 871-7837

Looking so smart for fall Stephanie Keller Womack, left, owner of Chloe’s, is wearing a dress from Basically Me, $89, and a bubble necklace in one of the many colors available. Stephanie’s goddaughter, Anita Klasing, a junior at Mountain Brook High School, is starting the school year in style wearing a Nick and Mo flower embellished dress, $82, jean jacket from Level 99, $123, and a hand-dyed silk wrap bracelet by Grace George,$53. Chloe’s, 874-6430

Carmen Smith, 14, of John Carroll Catholic High School looks so sophisticated in this chiffon one shoulder dress from Analili, $196. Her eggplant ankle strap shoes by Sacha London, $106, are the perfect color for fall and are sure to dress up many outfits. Her copper cross earrings, $ 36, and bracelet, $56, are the perfect accessories. Chic Boutique, 980-2272

Lily and Lauren Barksdale of Cherokee Bend are going back to school in style this year. Lily, 8, is so cute in a white tank top with a ruffle sleeve by Thanks Tank, $42, and a Skoot around skirt – white with pink and orange flowers, $42, available in a dress as well at Be (tween). Lauren, 6, is precious in the Bib tee with Madison fabric and wooden button embellishments, $34, and Bella Skirt in Madison fabric, $39, available at Favorite Laundry. Favorite Laundry - Be (tween) 533-7861

Vests are so in this fall and Mandy Welman of Mountain Brook looks sharp wearing a Renuar saffron silky tunic blouse, $84, faux fur reversible vest, $168 and black denim jegging, $92. She has completed the look with a Laurel Bassett multi-pearl necklace, $58, Blossom Footwear black and tan wedge, $58, and Baggallini garnet hobo, $138. Town & Country Clothes, 871-7909

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Thursday, August 23, 2012 • 35 Popular clogs and of course boots are back this fall. Try Toscanella Clogs - hand made in Italy Bordeaux Suede, $77.99, Via Pinky Collection Diva Boot, $32.99, and Via Pinky Collection patent ballet flats, $24.99, will complete any fall ensemble. Available in misty rose, ivory and black, $24.99. Flip Flops and What Nots, 967-7429

These girls are hitting the books in style. University of Alabama freshman, Hadley Algren is wearing a textured stripe shorts-jumper with 3/4 sleeves in beautiful fall tones, $75. Her necklace is a gold tone chain with a tiered layer of high acrylic teardrops in a rusty orange color, $36. She added a stretch belt at the waist, $22. The jumper comes with its own narrow belt (not shown). Kathleen Wesley, a senior at Oak Mountain High School is wearing a light weight rust colored sweater knit dress with a hi-low hemline and a thin brown belt, $45. Layered over the dress is a faux fur vest that has a sweater knit back and hood in brown, $62. The necklace is a bib statement necklace with round dangle disks in green, $42. The Pink Tulip, 870-7258, Homewood, 637-5390, Cahaba Village, Mountain Brook.

Laura Lovett and Lauren Stewart are sporting smart fall looks. Laura, left, of Leeds looks stylish with a “Camilla” Hobo International crossover purse in brown, $128, a hand-cast gold cuff with an amber stone in the center by Susan Shaw, $58, a large red crystal and chain intertwined hoop, $30, and Red Engine “Firebrand” curvy bootcut jeans, $172, in jewel dark wash. The jacket and top are both made by Greylin. The sheer chiffon feather top is perfect for fall with its navy and rust colors, $92. The brown rust jacket with crossover waist buttons is the perfect mix between boyfriend jacket and its feminine touches, $126. Lauren of Birmingham is wearing a Phoebe Couture color block dress in fall hues of rust, taupe, teal and orange and an adjustable black belt that comes with the dress, $315. Her outfit is finished with a wallet clutch by Hobo International fall collection in ginger, $110, linear cylinder teal earrings, $10, a brick colored bauble necklace, $20, and a leather cuff by Dennis Rush, $45. Lulie’s on Cahaba, 871-9696

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These kids are ready for some after school fun and will look as good as they perform. Baylee Edwards, 16, of Mountain Brook, left, looks great in this Nike hot pink tank top, $58, Nike pleated Skirt, $58, and hot pink Maggie Tote $98. Her outfit is finished off with women’s Air Breathe Free 11 tennis shoes, $110. Elizabeth Standifer, 9, of Vestavia Hills is ready to play in these Babolat Propulse shoes, $109, Maria Sharapova by Nike Anthracite/Volt shirt, $40, skirt, $40, and Babolat tennis racquet cover, $120. Her outfit is topped off with a Nike visor, $20. Madison Standifer, 5, of Vestavia Hills will be at the top of her game in this hot pink Adidas tank top, $35,Gadizero skort, $32, Signature floral backpack, $65. Her shoes are Barricade by Adidas. Player’s Choice, 985-4989

Wether off to a party, out on the town, or on the way to work Christa Harding of Birmingham looks super stylish wearing this green Michael Stars turtleneck shirt, $56, and Robin Kaplan skirt, $495. Her ensemble is finished off with a necklace by Roxy, $175, Calleen Cordero belt, $231, Cordani grey wedges, $378, and if the fall nights get a little cool a taupe Zelda leather jacket, $649. Betsy Prince, 871-1965

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Mary Katherine Leos and Morgan Stockard are game day ready in these GameDay dresses by Mud Pie. Mary Katherine, left, is in the red and blue dress which is perfect for Samford University, Homewood High School and Vestavia Hills High. Morgan is ready to cheer for Auburn in her orange and blue, $49 each. The totes are both by Mud Pie. The cloth one is $19.99 and the cooler tote is $24.99. The cups with straws range from $9.99$14.99, available in all school colors. Smith’s Variety, 871-0841

Ready for game day or a night on the town, Brooke Stisher and Michael Brooks found the perfect look. Brooke of Mountain Brook is wearing a Chevron Maxi dress, $295, in the Vineyard navy. Michael of Alexandria is wearing club pants in Rhubarb, $79.50, a slim fit Murray button down, $98.50, in Marine and a cotton whale sweater crew neck, $98.50, in the Vineyard navy. He has topped the look off with the Vineyard whale green bowtie, $45. Vineyard Vines by Oakhill, 970-9758

Caitlin Owens and Savannah White are ready to hit the town in outfits ready for fall. Caitlin, left, of Oak Mountain is wearing Miss Me Skinny Jeans, $89.50, and a green open front blazer, $29.50. She has finished her outfit with chandelier stone drop earrings, $18.50, Jessica Simpson “Audriana” booties, $129, and a Hobo “Rockler” bag, $268. For those Autumn Indian Summer nights Savannah, a student at Samford University, is sporting a red Maxi dress, $46.50, a summer scarf, $12.80, gold filigree earrings, $18.50, and a Hobo “Mara” crossbody bag, $138. Private Gallery, 969-1559

Snap Crestline is bursting with color from head to toe this fall. New colors in apparel, jeans and even neon shoelaces. Your one stop shop for girls apparel. Sporting the newest fall fashions from Snap Kids, the models are from the newest Snap in Vinings Jubilee, Atlanta. Such cute girls ready for fall, from left, wearing a Splendid Striped Silk Blouse, $76, and at right a Long Sleeve Dress by Ella Moss, $78. Necklaces are the Jane necklace from Chewbeads, $29. Snap Kids, 834-8038

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T-shirts show the pair’s love for their city, Homewood. Kelly is a native of the city and graduated from Homewood High School. Though Paula is originally from Atlanta, she said Homewood is home. Both have three children in Homewood City schools or Homewood day cares. After their debut at “We Love Homewood Day” in 2010, they realized they weren’t the only ones who HomeTees had a sense of pride in their Where to find community. them: Edgewood Not only Creamery did they sell out Cost: $12-$18 their little red For more wagon full of Information or tees, they also to special order: had orders for hometees@ more. gmail.com Their venor visit their ture started with Facebook page only one design – a T-shirt that simply said “Homewood” across the front, with a row of cottages sketched on the back and “A great place to live,” printed underneath. Since then they’ve added to that, and instead of a little red wagon, they are selling their products out of Edgewood Creamery. At the store now are about four different designs. They still have the original in both white and navy. Then they have a new one with popular Homewood street names on the back

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and “Homewood Est. 1926” on the front. They’ve also added a few more products. They have baseball hats and cups as well as onesies for infants with a tricycle and of course “Homewood” on the front. While they remain dedicated to Homewood, a few designs are broader in scope. A “You Are Beautiful” T-shirt was inspired by the message seen scrawled in various Birmingham and Over the Mountain locations. For a limited time, they also sold T-shirts bearing the state flag with the words “Strong, Hopeful Alabama.” Proceeds went to help the state’s tornado victims. “Those were really popular,” Paula said. “With the proceeds, we were able to help a man in Dadeville who had lost his home purchase a new trailer.” When it comes to their business plan, Kelly said jokingly, “There is no plan.” “We like keeping it small,” she added. “We both work part time at a preschool, and we both have three kids.” Paula does the designs. She said she likes them to be simple and clean. One of the most rewarding parts of their small business is seeing strangers wearing their products. “That’s really exciting when you see someone you don’t know wearing one,” she said. “It’s really just fun. It’s just an idea we didn’t really think about. We just did it and have fun with it.” They have done designs for other communities, like Crestline and Ross Bridge. But they said in the future, they’ll probably stick with what they know – Homewood. ❖

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ness practices earlier this year. All the products produced by Hannah Kate are made in the U.S., and all the appliques are handstitched by Hannah Kate employees. Those facts got the company recognized by another big name – not so much for fashion, though. Hannah Kate was one in the set of the first 50 small businesses featured in political analyst Glenn Beck’s The Marketplace, a website promoting unique small businesses and their owners who are “living their version of the American dream,” the site reads. The Belk award “was really a compliment to our style,” Emily said. “This was all about small business. Everything we make is made in the USA.” In addition to having her company featured on the site, Andrea was one of only a handful of business owners invited to Dallas to appear on Beck’s online show, “GBTV.” When they applied to be featured on Glenn Beck’s Marketplace, Emily said, they had to share Andrea’s story and how Hannah Kate got started. They wanted something compelling, and though Andrea had never really thought so, she said now she sees what a blessing the company has been for her and her family as well as her employees.

She started her business in 2000 in the basement of her home. When it came to choosing a company name, she was inspired by her two daughters, Hannah and Kathryn. She told her husband Pat about the idea for the clothing line, and then she began preparing for her first trunk show. “My first show, I sold about $5,000,” she said. “Then it just started to grow through word of mouth. Now we have about 120 shows a season each year nationwide.” A year after Andrea started the company, her sister Carolyn Bradford connected her with Emily. Carolyn is owner of Mountain Brook’s Mulberry Heights, and all three women attended Briarwood Christian School. Emily had a skill that Andrea is quick to admit she lacks: Emily can sew. “I was actually approaching Andrea’s sister to see if she might need any sewing at her shop,” Emily said. “She told me to call Andrea. Now I’m manager by day and sewing at night. It’s just been a great ride. It’s never been boring.” Andrea and Emily travel to Los Angeles twice a year in search of vintage, organic fabrics. Back in her Homewood office, she creates the designs. The line is for girls ages 6 months-14 years old and boys ages 6 months-8 years old. Andrea describes her creations

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as “fun and nostalgic.” Girls’ pieces include ruffle-bottom pants paired with T-shirts with custom appliques as well as dresses and tunics paired with leggings. For boys, she offers the T-shirts with appliques more suited to boys paired with classic pants and jumpers for the younger ones. “I think my inspiration comes from just about everywhere,” she said. “I notice design in everything. Women’s fashion, too, just really inspires me.” While her son Will, 19, was never too interested in fashion, her daughters and the company’s namesakes still love checking out their mom’s line – though now, at 16 and 14, they’ve pretty much grown out of it. “The whole family really has been so sweet and supportive,” Andrea said. “And the girls, they just love it. They love looking at things and putting things together.” Andrea said she’s not sure what’s in store for the future, but she and Emily hope their relationship with Belk will be a lasting one. In addition to their line being featured at select stores, Hannah Kate also will be featured in Belk’s 125th anniversary promotions. Andrea said she also hopes to grow their new wholesale line of Hannah Kate, Nain and Joe, named after her grandparents. For more information on Hannah Kate, visit www.hannahkateonline.com. ❖

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Prell Wins Black Belt National Karate Championship Oakley Prell, right, an eighth grade student at Shades Mountain Christian School, won the gold medal at the recent United States National Karate Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Prell, a 1st Degree Black Belt, was named to the United States Junior Olympic Team, and he is now the #1 seed in the upcoming Pan American Games Aug. 30 - Sept. 1 in Cancun, Mexico. Prell is trained by Keith MacConkey, Head Instructor of USA Martial Arts in Bluff Park.

Colonel Irons Distance Trophy Awarded at Mountain Brook

Two of Mountain Brook High School’s outstanding long distance track athletes have won the 2012 Colonel George V. Irons Distance Trophy awarded at the Mountain Brook High School Assembly last May. This award is presented in memory of Dr. George V. Irons Sr. Irons broke records throughout the south as captain of the University of Alabama Distance Team in the 1920’s. The Colonel George V. Irons Distance Trophy is awarded to the top

Team members are, from left, front: Robbie Lively (Helena), John Trousdale(Lauderdale County), Carson Griffis (Homewood), Wheeler Eastman (Cullman), Ethan Thomas (James Clemons) and Gates Ely (Altamont), Back: Luke Hartman (Altamont), Daniel Wright (Huntsville), Tanner Graham (Brooks ), Saige Benson (Southside), Whitt Davis (Huntsville), Seth Richardson (Austin) and Payton Young (Piedmont.)

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long distance track athlete who has excelled in scholarship, character and citizenship. William L. Irons, Dr. Irons’ son, presented this year’s trophies to Andrew Fix and Nina Brown and at Mountain Brook High School’s Awards Day ceremonies in May above.

The CBA Cyclones 14 Major travel baseball team represented Alabama in the prestigious USSSA Elite 32 World Series baseball tournament this July. The event is held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. “It was a lot of fun to play in the Atlanta Braves spring training stadium under the lights.” said Robbie Lively, of Helena. Many of the teams competing in the Elite 32 are true “tryout teams” who carry up to 18 players and play year-round for an established baseball facility, often coached by ex-pro players. “Most of our 13 players compete in other sports, so we weren’t able to practice as much as the other teams

or roster “pitcher-only” players. Every player pitched and played multiple positions. We were proud to place 9th among the top thirty-two teams in the country” said Carson Griffis, of Homewood. This is the Cyclones third year to play in the Elite 32. They also competed in the Inaugural Travel Ball Select National Championship at East Cobb. Other Birmingham area teams who made the Elite 32 this year are the 11U Outlaws, Alabaster and the 9U Alabama Elite, McCalla. The Cyclones head coach is Brenen Ely and his assisstant coaches are: Tom Davis, Michael Eastman and Jack Griffis. Team manager is Burt Lively.

Vestavia Hlls 7U American East Red Team is Metro Area Champions White Team is Metro Area Runner Up Red team members are, from left, front: Andrew Cespedes, Gaines Johnson, Grayson King, John William Cathey, Will Hunton and Jack Lockhard. Middle: Chandler Long, Jable Ramey, Whitten McCulley, Samuel Hansen, Luke Haynie and Thomas Sheumaker. Back: Coaches Mark Lockhart, Chad Long, John Hansen and Kirk McCulley. White team members are, from left, front: Ben Wade, Joshua Heald, Bo Shea, Hudson Holland and Troup Clayton. Middle: Dillan Wade, Nicholas Gustin, Harris Mitchell, James OʼNeill, Graham Uldrich, Jackson Glasgow and Jack Richardson. Back: coaches Chris Richardson, Hal Holland and Jarrod Glasgow. Heath Wade (not pictured)

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ties I’ve had, but I have decided to forego my senior season,” Trotter said in a statement at the time. “I’m truly blessed to have been part of winning seasons and championships during my time at Auburn.” Trotter may have left Auburn, but he didn’t completely leave football. He has been working this summer as a part-time assistant at his high school alma mater as quarterback coach. “It’s been a lot of fun,” said Trotter of his new assignment, when contacted last week. “It’s definitely

different to be on the coaching side as opposed to the playing side of things. I haven’t been around here long enough yet to see how much the game at the high school level has changed since I was playing. I’ll probably have an opinion as time goes on.” Trotter’s move into coaching at Briarwood reunites him with his former head coach, Fred Yancey, one of Alabama’s most successful coaches in Class 5A. “I looked up to Coach Yancey as a player, and now I have the opportunity to look up to him as one of his assistants,” Trotter said. “It’s an opportunity to repay him to some

extent for all the help he was to me in my own career.” He also looks forward to mentoring Briarwood’s young quarterbacks. “Hopefully I can call upon my experiences both in high school and in playing at the SEC level in college to give them some insight and help them on Friday night,” he explained. “It’s great to work with guys that are trying to carry on the great success we’ve had at Briarwood.” Trotter is also looking for a fulltime job in addition to his responsibilities with the Lions. He’s pursuing business, insurance and other fields and does not rule out a full-time

career in coaching. “It’s definitely something I would consider,’ he said. “Working here at Briarwood will give me a good taste of it. As far as whether I would want to coach at this (high school) or the college level, that’s something to be determined.” In the meantime, Trotter is enjoying his work with Yancey and the other members of the Briarwood staff. One of his fellow coaches is longtime Lion assistant David Hannah, who played on a pair of national championship teams for Coach Paul Bryant at the University of Alabama in 197879. Tiger and Crimson Tide fans can

argue about who played on the better team, but there’s no doubt who’s got the more imposing championship ring. “I don’t usually wear my ring, but I had it on a few days ago, and David mentioned it,” Trotter said, chuckling. “David said he had two rings, and neither one was nearly as big as mine. I guess they make those rings bigger nowadays than they did when David was playing.” Now Trotter will have a chance to add another ring to his collection as a coach for the championship-contending Lions.

History Quiz Things About OTM Football That You May Not Know By Lee Davis

Journal Sports Writer

f you’re like me, you are a real fan of Over the Mountain football. By “real fan,” I mean someone who can count the days, minutes and seconds until his or her favorite team’s opening kickoff. That’s the same person who has a bumper sticker featuring their school’s mascot displayed in a prominent place on the back of the family car. That person gets nervous before even freshman jamboree scrimmages and can sing their school’s alma mater and fight song from memory. This is also the kind of fan who tailgates in the school parking lot on Friday night – a week before the first game. He or she loves his team so much that they can recite the offensive and defensive starting lineup – from eight years ago. These types of fans are the backbone of high school football everywhere, so let’s hope that we always have folks who feel that level of devotion. Maybe you’re the biggest fan out there, but how well do you understand the history, traditions and rivalries that make Over the Mountain football the best in Alabama and among the best in the nation? Take this fun quiz and find out. 1. Which of the following Auburn or Alabama players did NOT play at old Berry High School? A. Mike Kolen B. Clyde Baumgartner C. Ricky Gilliland D. David Jordan 2. Who was the first head football coach at Homewood High School? A. Alvin Bresler B. Larry Blakeney

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to visit with coaches Chris Yeager, Chris Musso, Fred Yancey and Buddy Anderson, respectively. As always, my visits were enjoyable and informative in many ways. My mini-tour began at Mountain Brook, where I caught up with Yeager during the team’s picture day. As always, the coach was cordial and open as he offered me the best chair in his office while photographers took group pictures outside. Yeager admitted that this year’s version of the Spartans was something of a mystery, as he tries to replace the outstanding senior class which recently graduated. But I also got the idea that Yeager was looking forward to coaching this particular team. He’s a coach who doesn’t mind his team being a little overlooked by the pundits in pre-season speculation and likely uses the Rodney Dangerfield strategy to help motivate his players. One of the most impressive things

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C. Gerald Gann D. Bob Newton

C. Jeffrey Salchert D. Robert Sorrell

3. The late Bob Finley led the Berry Bucs to state championships in two seasons. Which two were they? A. 1968 and 1969 B. 1978 and 1987 C. 1977 and 1982 D. 1971 and 1992

10. Who immediately preceded Rush Propst as head coach at Hoover High School? A. Bob Finley B. Gerald Gann C. Larry Giangrosso D. None of the above

4. Which coach at Mountain Brook had the highest winning percentage in Spartan history? A. Robert Higginbotham B. Rick Rhoades C. Gene Ellison D. Joey Jones

11. Against what team did Mountain Brook win its second consecutive state championship in 1976? A. McGill-Toolen of Mobile B. Dothan C. Hayes of Birmingham D. Murphy of Mobile

5. Buddy Anderson’s first game as head coach at Vestavia Hills came against which school? A. Hewitt-Trussville B. Shades Valley C. Mountain Brook D. Minor 6. What was the last season that John Carroll Catholic won a state football championship? A. 1967 B. 1973 C. 1981 D. 1958 7. What former Hoover quarterback was the first player ever to be named Over the Mountain Journal Boy Athlete of the Year? A. John Parker Wilson B. Ross Wilson C. Jarod Bryant D. None of the above 8. Who was the first head football coach at Spain Park High School? A. Vince DeLorenzo B. John Grass C. Chip Lindsey D. None of the above 9. Who was Vestavia’s usual starting quarterback in the Rebels’ 1980 state championship season? A. John Murphy B. Danny Salchert about Yeager is his football intelligence and his ability to explain things in a way that young players – and sportswriters – can understand. He is one of the true teachers of the game. That attribute, along with his calm but firmly-incontrol persona, make him a perfect fit for the Mountain Brook program. My next stop was John Carroll, where Musso begins his fifth year at the Cavalier helm. Musso never had any illusions that turning John Carroll into a Class 5A power would be anything except a long-range proposition and has made steady progress in laying the right foundation. With typical straightforwardness, Musso took the blame for last year’s 2-8 mark despite the undisputable fact that the Cavs suffered enough injuries last season to fill a MASH unit. When I visited the coach, he talked with great pride and reverence about the team’s trip to the University of Notre Dame earlier this summer. Musso truly wanted the visit to what is perhaps America’s highest profile Catholic university to be a meaningful experience, both for its football tradition and,

12. Which rivalry is the oldest? A. Mountain Brook-Berry (Hoover) B. Vestavia Hills-Berry (Hoover) C. Vestavia Hills-Mountain Brook D. Vestavia Hills-Homewood 13. Prior to building an on-campus stadium, where did Briarwood once play its home games? A. Rickwood Field B. Berry’s Finley Stadium C. Gresham Junior High D. Vestavia’s Thompson Reynolds Stadium 14. When Buddy Anderson opened his first season at Vestavia in 1978, which man listed below was NOT a football head coach at an Over the Mountain school? A. Gerald Gann B. Gary Rutledge C. Gary Fleming D. Leo Wright 15. Former Homewood star Chris Gray went on to an outstanding professional career. With which NFL team did Gray set a record by starting 121 consecutive games? A. Miami Dolphins B. Chicago Bears C. Seattle Seahawks D. Green Bay Packers

much more importantly, for its spiritual significance. He guided me through the John Carroll locker room, where framed photos of famed Notre Dame landmarks are placed in prominent positions on the walls. I don’t know how many games the Cavaliers will win this fall, but I do know their coach is totally committed to his players’ physical, mental and spiritual well-being. My third visit was to Briarwood to visit with veteran Fred Yancey, who transferred the Lions from a perennial homecoming opponent to one of Alabama’s most consistent powers. As was the case with Yeager, I met with Yancey during the school’s picture day activities. Just like all the coaches with whom I work, Yancey is incredibly mediafriendly and accommodating. Yancey confessed to me several years ago that the reason he appreciated the coverage of high school football in metro Birmingham so much was because, in his opinion, the coverage wasn’t as good in other states where he had worked.

Here are the answers: 1. D – David Jordan played at Vestavia before moving on to Auburn. 2. A- Alvin Bresler. Bresler would lead the Patriots to a state title in 1974. 3. C -- Finley led the Bucs to a championship in 1977 and a co-championship with Enterprise in 1982. 4. B -- Rick Rhoades coached the Spartans in 1976, leading them to a perfect 14-0 record. 5. C -- Mountain Brook defeated Vestavia 3-0 in Anderson’s first game as a head coach. 6. B -- The Cavs won the Class 3A championship in 1973. 7. C -- Hoover quarterback Jarod Bryant won the first Over the Mountain Athlete of the Year Award in 2005. 8. A -- Vince DeLorenzo was the first coach of the Jaguars. 9. B -- Danny Salchert. His brother Jeffrey was also a Rebel. 10. B -- Gerald Gann, who also coached at Homewood and John Carroll, coached Hoover prior to Propst’s arrival in 1999. 11. D -- Major Ogilvie-led Mountain Brook crushed Murphy of Mobile 52-27 to win its second consecutive Class 4A title in 1976. 12. A -- Mountain Brook and Berry began playing in the late 1960s. 13. C -- Gresham Middle School was the home of Briarwood football prior to the construction of an oncampus field. 14. A -- Gerald Gann was an assistant at Berry in 1978. He would replace Rutledge at Homewood the next season. 15. C – Chris Gray played for the Dolphins and Bears before going to the Seahawks. He would set a team record for consecutive starts in 2006. How did you do? 13-15 correct: All-State 10-12 correct: First Stringer 8-9: Solid Second Stringer 0-7: Good luck next season Now that you’ve sharpened your mind, let’s get ready for high school football 2012. The coach is always candid about his team and its opponents and always impresses with his sheer personal decency. Just a short visit to a Briarwood practice session reveals the respect he commands from players, coaches and the entire school community. If ever a coach and a program were right for each other, it’s Fred Yancey and Briarwood. And don’t expect to read about his retirement any time soon. Yancey is 67 but looks years younger. Last and not least was my annual trek to Vestavia to chat with Anderson. It’s a testimony to longevity that I’ve had a pre-season meeting with the venerated Rebel coach more years than not since 1978. Anderson always meets me in his small office in the section of the football field house that hasn’t changed much in nearly four decades. A coach of Anderson’s stature and record success could certainly demand and receive more plush accommodations, but fancy perks have never been important to him. As the years have gone by,

OTM Touchdown Club Kicks Off Season The Over the Mountain Touchdown Club is set to kick off its 2012 season with a football-savvy lineup of speakers that includes Bobby Bowden and the offensive coordinators from both the University of Alabama and Auburn University. The club, which is beginning its fourth year, has gained national attention as host of the annual Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year Award. Through this award and its partnership with national sponsors, the club plans to continue to give back to local high school athletes and their schools. Joey Jones, University of South Alabama head coach, will be the featured speaker at the group’s first meeting Sept. 9. Meetings will be held on Sunday nights at the Hilton Hotel Perimeter Park South. A reception and cocktails begin at 5:30 with dinner and the night’s featured speaker following at 6 p.m. Other speakers this year include Lars Anderson, Sarah Patterson, Jimbo Fisher, Dennis Dodd and Mal Moore. Doug Nussmeir, University of Alabama offensive coordinator, will speak to the club Sept. 23 with a special Skype appearance by UA Head Coach Nick Saban. Scot Loeffler, Auburn University offensive coordinator, and former Auburn player Cole Cublic will speak Sept. 30. Bowden will return to Birmingham Nov. 11 to speak to the group. For information about joining the club, visit www.otmtouchdown. com or call 253-5214. Corporate and individual memberships are available. Membership is limited.

Anderson has gotten more open about his views on his team, its rivals and the general state of Alabama high school athletics. Occasionally the conversion will veer – mostly off the record – into serious matters such as national affairs, politics and his deep Christian faith. Anderson, 62, assured me he has no intention of retiring anytime soon. He admits he has no real hobbies outside of enjoying time with his family, which includes a small legion of grandchildren. In an era where coaches at all levels complain of “burn-out,” Anderson seems to love his job more every day. Here’s hoping he continues to do it for many more years. After completing the interviews, I raced to my computer to put the coaches’ thoughts on paper. Along the way, however, I paused to reflect on how fortunate we are to have these four men and their assistant coaches – and the coaches who work in the other Over the Mountain football programs as well – in our community. And I’m also proud to call them friends.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2012

BY LEE DAVIS

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arrett Trotter ended his college football career with a blaze of glory usually only seen in sports movies. After concluding an outstanding career as a quarterback at Briarwood four years ago, Trotter signed with Auburn University. For three years, including a redshirt season, he worked hard and paid his dues, climaxed by his role as backup to eventual Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton in the Tigers’ national championship run in 2010. So last fall, Trotter began his junior year as the heir apparent to replace Newton as Auburn’s signal caller. The dream season unfortunately took a disappointing turn. Trotter started the first seven games, but the Tigers’ offense often struggled. In the second half of the seventh game, he was replaced by Clint Moseley. Trotter wouldn’t see action in any of Auburn’s five remaining regular season games. As the Tigers prepared for their

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“I looked up to Coach Yancey as a player, and now I have the opportunity to look up to him as one of his assistants.” BARRETT TROTTER Chick-fil-A Bowl match with Virginia on New Year’s Eve, Trotter had fallen so low on the depth chart that he didn’t even take snaps with the regular quarterbacks in practice in the days leading up to the game. The story changed quickly, however, when Moseley was injured early in the bowl. Trotter came off the bench to complete 11 of 18 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown to lead Auburn to a 43-24 victory. The quarterback was so surprised to get into battle that he played the entire night without his knee brace, which he had worn in all previous games. Trotter had not put it on before the game because he didn’t expect to play. A few weeks after the win over Virginia, Trotter – who had already earned an undergraduate degree -- announced he would not return for his final season at Auburn. He wasn’t bitter about losing his starting job; it was simply a decision to move on with his life. “My four years at Auburn have been a great experience, and I’m thankful for the opportuni-

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SUDDEN CHANGE Former Briarwood and Auburn QB Barrett Trotter Makes Transition to Coaching

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lsewhere in this edition of the Over the Mountain Journal, you will find the 2012 High School Football Section. In it, fellow writer Cary Estes and I attempt to give you a preview of what to expect from area football teams this season. And although it is a lot of extra work, I don’t Test your mind saying that it is knowledge in some ways a labor of OTM high school of love. football. One reason I Take Leeʼs enjoy it so much is quiz on that it’s one of the page 39 and impress few opportunities your friends I have to sit down at the game for unrushed, qualFriday! ity, face-to-face time with some of metro Birmingham’s finest high school coaches. During the season, my contact with them will be primarily through quick interviews after games or short phone calls. But in the relative calm of early and mid-August, there’s the chance to sit down for a deep conversation, certainly about football – and often about things related to other aspects of life, including faith and occasionally even politics. This season, the teams in my beat were Mountain Brook, John Carroll Catholic, Briarwood and Vestavia Hills, which gave me the opportunity

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