Education
Evening Courses Offer Flexibility to Go Deeper in Faith & Study at Beeson Divinity School
Education Extra Beeson Divinity School of Samford University will begin offering evening courses this fall for those who want to work towards a degree but desire greater flexibility in the pursuit of their studies. Students can work toward a masters-level theological degree in the evenings without interrupting their daytime commitments. …
Students Recognized for Artistic Talent
Education Extra Our Lady of Sorrows (OLS) eighth-grade student Houston Alford’s artwork was recently chosen by the Birmingham Museum of Art to be displayed at the museum. His picture entitled “Man cave” is graphite on paper, drawn in one-point perspective. In the Homewood Library’s Student Juried Art Contest, two OLS students were also recognized for …
Heritage Christian Academy Learns what it is to “Be the Hands and Feet” of Jesus
Education Extra Heritage Christian Academy (HCA), an interdenominational 3K-12th grade private Christian school in Hoover, Alabama knows that the Greater Birmingham Area does not lack for excellent schools. Year after year public and private educational institutions around town are recognized for accomplishments and distinction in academics, athletics and arts. It can be difficult for local …
“Remembering the Last Hours”
Photo Fun Eighth grade students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School(OLS) reenact the passion and death of Jesus Christ, as they presented a live version of the Stations of the Cross in a school assembly. Fifth-grade students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School reenacted the Passover Meal or Last Supper that took …
Kingwood Christian Students Score!
Education Extra Anna Davis, an 8th grader at Kingwood Christian School in Alabaster, won first place (tie) on vault and second place (tie) on floor events at the recent Alabama State Gymnastics Championship, Level 7, in Mobile, Ala. To qualify for the state championship competition, Anna had to compete and achieve minimum scores in Level …
Rise Against Hunger
The Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church middle school youth group takes part in the Rise Against Hunger service project. 40,000 plus meals were assembled during the day long parish event.
OLS Spelling Bee
The Word Is… Fourth-grader Violetta Rohr recently won the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School(OLS) spelling Bee. Second-grader Deezil Lukima placed second. The contest was broadcast on WOLS, the school-wide internal television network. Rohr represented OLS in the Homewood District Spelling Bee where she placed 3rd.
Photo Fun with Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
Giving to Others Kindergarten students Robert Self and Corbin Agricola helped collect donations during Our Lady of Sorrows School’s Catholic Schools Week’s festivities to help a mission community in Ecuador. Students raised more than $5,000 during the week!
Local Third Graders on the Oregon Trail
Education Extra Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School(OLS) third graders recently traveled the Oregon Trail – without ever leaving school! In a fun and educational day, the youngsters took a trip back in time to study the life of a pioneer and the hardships endured on the historic trail. The eventful day was incorporated as …
“School is in Session!”
Education Extra Marion Sides rings original bell from Thompson High School, 1921, at the recent opening of the new Thompson High School. The bell was gifted to Sides in 1958 and she donated it to Alabaster City Schools at the High School grand opening. Sides taught at Thompson Elementary for 30 plus year and volunteered …
“West Side Story” Presented by Briarwood Christian School
Education Extra Students from Briarwood Christian School recently took to the stage to perform the classic musical, “West Side Story,” under the direction of Mrs. Lee Eady. “It’s a rather large and difficult production but the kids like to be challenged,” says Eady. “I also like that there is a great lesson the kids and …
Vestavia Sr. Named Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama
Brooke Tarrant of Vestavia Hills was one of 47 high school senior girls from Alabama who recently competed to represent the state as the Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama for 2018. Participants were evaluated in the categories of Scholastics (25%), Interview (25%), Talent (20%), Fitness (15%), and Self-Expression (15%). Tarrant will compete for the opportunity …
Live to Serve: Birmingham Christian Family Scholarship Winner, Lacy Pierce
Education Extra From among 55 applicants, Evangel Classical Christian School Senior Lacy Pierce has been chosen as the 2018 Birmingham Christian Family Scholarship Recipient. Pierce will be able to use the $500 Scholarship at the college of her choice. An independent panel of judges, including clergy and education professionals, chose Pierce’s essay answer to the …
