Connie Nolen, Author at Shelby County Reporter - Page 12 of 17

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Celebrating artistry at PHS

“What I love about photography,” said Pelham High School senior Shannon Lavender, “is that it doesn’t have to be perfect. A simple blade of grass ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, January 27, 2012 2:55 pm

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Unity is right on time

“Mrs. Nolen, I need a favor,” Scarlett Reynoso said. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, January 20, 2012 4:32 pm

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Wisdom for a new year

My literary magazine staff left Minneapolis in November after being snowed in for seven hours. Our exhausted flight crew had been on duty much longer. ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, January 13, 2012 3:53 pm

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The Nolens’ post-Christmas craziness

Having small children in your home at Christmas is magical, but one element of those Christmases that I don’t miss is the toy packaging. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, January 6, 2012 2:17 pm

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A reluctant recognition

Pelham High School Literary Magazine staffers bring children’s books to their Christmas staff party to donate each year. This year, the books were being added ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 11:47 am

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Schrupp excited about education

“Mrs. Nolen, tomorrow we’re trying to surprise Coach Schrupp with a party since he won Teacher of the Year. Since I’m ahead in competitive writing, ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Thursday, December 22, 2011 4:30 pm

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Missing Jane Bishop

Speaking at the Pelham High School football banquet before the presentation of an award in his late wife’s honor, James Bishop said, “Jane was a ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, December 16, 2011 4:39 pm

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Staging greatness in Pelham

“People should see ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ on stage because it opens your eyes to how people should treat each other,” Pelham High School sophomore ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, December 9, 2011 4:57 pm

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Christmas treasures abound

Pelham Beautification Board members greeted 1,000 tree lighting attendees as they entered the Pelham Civic Complex with a treasure – the city’s traditional gift of ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, December 2, 2011 1:59 pm

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An unexpected trip

When my students and I saw that this year’s National Scholastic Press Association’s Convention was in Minneapolis, we never dreamed we could attend. An email ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:58 am

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Wearing their colors proudly

Last Thursday night, three boys accustomed to casual clothes and baseball uniforms spent some time in shirts and ties. Each boy had chosen his tie ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, November 18, 2011 5:19 pm

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Jo Flo’s basketball jungle

Jo Flo’s Jungle is coming to Pelham. The citizens of Pelham may wonder where they might find Jo Flo’s Jungle, which sounds like a cool ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, November 11, 2011 4:31 pm

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Giving thanks from the heart

PHS students had a chance on Nov. 1 to participate in a drive that might be even newer to them than driving a car. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, November 4, 2011 4:07 pm

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Tim Hill sets sail

When Pelham High School art teacher Kim Harrison invited my Literary Magazine class to watch Tim Hill’s presentation, I knew we were in luck. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, October 28, 2011 12:41 pm

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Men with a message

“These are my rules,” Pelham High School math teacher Jean Coker said. Placing her rules before the boys who were asking her to be the ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, October 21, 2011 1:57 pm

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