Education
Samford Students Create Tool to Distinguish Rumor from Fact
Education Extra Rumors, gossip, misinformation and disinformation are constantly clogging our ever-following stream of news. Heard A Rumor is here to help. No, we are not a gossip site. Quite the opposite. Heard A Rumor is an educational initiative created by Samford University public relations students Anna Baldwin, Bailey Baldwin, …
Glen Iris Students Honored
Education Extra From excellence in academics to excellence in the arts and Bible teaching, Glen Iris Baptist School (GIBS) students are being recognized for their efforts. Junior Sara Young’s design and construction of an heirloom garment recently won her a first-place ribbon at the Alabama Christian Education Association (ACEA) Fine Arts competition which includes students …
The Deep Things of God: Beeson Lay Academy
Special Feature The Lay Academy of Theology at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School helps believers live a deep life in God amidst the troubles that swirl around us. This semester the Academy offers many excellent opportunities to study under the leadership of Divinity School professors in both afternoon and evening classes. Dr. Doug Webster’s course, …
Working Together to Help Others: Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
Education Extra Helping others in the community and around the world is a vital part of the lives of the students and faculty at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS). Each school year, the entire school works in a variety of ways to live their Christian faith by reaching out to those in need. …
New $1.1 Million Grant to Help Support Samford’s Center for Worship and the Arts
Education Extra Samford University has received an additional $1.1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to further the work of the Center for Worship and the Arts. Housed in Samford’s School of the Arts, the center is advancing the conversation about teenage worshippers and teenage worship leaders. The founding director of the Center for Worship and the Arts, …
College Choice: Essential Questions for Christians
Education Extra The intense competition for recruiting university students has masked the reality of ever-worsening diluted and polluted values in higher education. The unfortunate result of not knowing the real story is that far too many smart Christians have been duped into making dumb college decisions. Students and families are fooled by name-brand marketing campaigns, …
Prince of Peace Receives Excellence Award
Education Extra For the second consecutive year, Hoover’s Prince of Peace Catholic School received the prestigious Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence Award. Only seven other southeastern United States schools have received back-to-back Blue Ribbon awards. Criteria for the award included a survey of the school’s stakeholders (parents, students, faculty, staff and administrators) which showed …
Young Aviator Calendar Supports Scholarship
Cool Stuff Enjoy keeping up with your engagements in 2018 while supporting The Southern Museum of Flight’s Mary Alice Beatty $5000 scholarship for women pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace technology. This year’s recipient will be chosen January 2018. The Southern Museum of Flight Young Aviator’s Bombshell Calendar features young children as early aviation legends …
Visit from Big AL
Photo Fun The University of Alabama mascot, Big Al, made a special appearance at Our Lady of Sorrows School (OLS) on “Claim Your Colors” spirit day. Big Al roamed the halls and visited with students. The “Claim Your Colors Spirit Day” is offered each year as an auction item at the OLS PTO Benefit Night. …
A ‘Grand Day’ for OLS Students & Guests
Education Extra Students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS) recently enjoyed Grandpals Day with their special guests. The PTO hosted the event inviting the grandparents or grand-pals of the children. Students and visitors participated in a beautiful Mass prepared by the fourth grade and celebrated by OLS Pastor Monsignor Muller. A small reception …
Peer Helpers
These eight graders at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School Students have been chosen as Peer Helpers for this school year. The students were selected based on grade point average, teacher recommendations, answers to questionnaires and individual interviews. They will act as ambassadors for the school by helping to host special school events and assisting …
Paws-itively Training & Puppy Kindergarten!
Two by 2 Well-socialized and well-trained pets are happy pets and happy pets mean happy owners! Helping your pet learn proper behaviors and reactions to certain events helps them become a successful member of your family. Spending time training, exercising and socializing your dog or cat is one of the most important gifts you can …
Serving at OLS
Education Extra Class officers for the new school year have been elected by the eighth-grade class at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS). The responsibilities for these students include bringing new and creative ideas to school leaders, helping with Catholic Schools Week, leading school prayer at special events, and other class leaderships opportunities throughout …