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Challenge time arrives at PHS

"Make a telescope with your hands like me," I said. "Let's focus on a single spot." Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, August 24, 2012 8:01 am

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Adjustments come with a new year

“If it helps school start in the new addition, aren’t you willing to park far away?” my 13-year-old asked. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, August 17, 2012 4:54 pm

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Memories of scholarship seeking

"Here's a scholarship contest. You'll win enough money for your first year of college," said Fran Taylor, my teacher and cheer sponsor. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, August 10, 2012 8:00 am

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Representing PHS in Junior Miss

“Shelby County Junior Miss is a scholarship competition for rising senior girls. They’re having an informational tea Sunday at North Shelby Library. If you’re interested, ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, August 3, 2012 9:14 am

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Wilkes celebrates a decade in Pelham

Pelham Racquet Club’s USPTA instructor and Rusty’s Tennis Academy Founder Rusty Wilkes asked, “Who gets certified to teach tennis when he doesn’t teach tennis for ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Sunday, July 29, 2012 3:35 pm

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Panther theatre takes the train

“We didn’t have the money to fly to Lincoln, Nebraska-the site of this year’s International Thespian Festival,” said PHS Theatre teacher Jamie Stephenson, “but taking ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, July 20, 2012 10:08 am

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Collum is a working writer

“If you want to be published, you’ve got to be committed to editing and putting in the hard work,” Karen Collum said. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, July 13, 2012 9:29 am

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Slane succeeds on the links

Rising PHS senior Connor Slane is celebrating his recent success at the Future Masters Golf Tournament in Dothan. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, July 6, 2012 9:35 am

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Camp teaches more than basketball

PHS Head Basketball Coach Joel Floyd blew the whistle. Campers, ranging from second to sixth graders, who had been shooting and running around excitedly, suddenly ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, June 29, 2012 8:53 am

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Sharing passions helps honor life

After two family funerals in nine days, bidding farewell to my maternal grandmother and my great aunt, I left home to attend Alabama Scholastic Press ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, June 22, 2012 2:20 pm

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Reaching the ‘iY’ generation

“My office is close to your school,” said Bryan Belknap after his screenwriting session at the Southern Christian Writers’ Conference. “I’d be happy to come ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, June 15, 2012 9:34 am

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Neel sews service to others

“My mom would hear my sewing machine running late at night-and she would know I’d had a tough day,” said 20-year-old Hannah Neel. “Sewing is ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, June 8, 2012 10:23 am

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Legislature brings a long summer

With the Alabama Legislature setting August 20 as our school start date, many teachers will spend summer tweaking lesson plans to accommodate the change. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Monday, June 4, 2012 1:26 pm

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A meaningful graduation

“I’m not feelin’ it,” Sydney Days said, as our PHS graduates assembled for their graduation ceremony last week. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, May 25, 2012 9:01 am

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End of the year is write on time

“I am not sure these children’s books are going to happen this year,” I whined. “With competitive writing meeting during study time and not getting ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Monday, May 21, 2012 4:40 pm

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