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Dance builds connection to community

Reanna Grissom Swinford has been a dancer since the age of 4. Today, Reanna and her husband, Julian Swinford, own Johnny Ray's BBQ on Huntley ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, December 7, 2012 10:46 am

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Connecting with the community

"Be-te-le-he-mu-everyone say this with me," said Pelham Mayor Gary Waters at the Pelham tree-lighting ceremony. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, November 30, 2012 11:40 am

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Bringing stories to life

"I've heard that actors are liars, magicians, impersonators, social activists and entertainers," PHS theatre teacher Jamie Stephenson said. "The truth is . . . we ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 9:22 am

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Constant change in the classroom

Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, "Nothing endures but change." Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, November 16, 2012 9:20 am

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Pelham is a house united

Wise words have been bountiful this fall. Monday’s Pelham City Council meeting featured the swearing in of our new city government — and the first ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, November 9, 2012 12:05 pm

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Rocking a new PHS tradition

"Let's have a musical showcase," said PHS Theatre teacher Jamie Stephenson, "a chance for kids with small bands to perform. Will lit mag co-host with ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, November 2, 2012 8:46 am

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Running to win the race against breast cancer

Truth be told, Rebecca Burnett pushes me. She has an incredible energy that I admire. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, October 26, 2012 8:41 am

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Rising above the influence

I asked, "Above the influence of what?" The students, who were loading up their signs in the Pelham Police Department's parking lot, looked up at ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, October 19, 2012 9:12 am

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Excellence in the classroom

“I was driving to Andalusia to visit my family when the text came, so my daughter read it to me,” said PHS math teacher Alisa ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, October 12, 2012 4:56 pm

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Gatsby feels new again

A routine fire drill put the Pelham High School student population outside today. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, October 5, 2012 9:48 am

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Lit Mag is raising the bar

"I have good news and bad news," I told my first literary magazine staff in 2004. "The good news is-we have magazine money. The bad ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, September 28, 2012 10:07 am

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Seeking value at Second Hand Rose

"Everybody loves a bargain. It's a triumph to find an excellent label for a reasonable price," The owner of Pelham's Second Hand Rose, Gina Saab, ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, September 21, 2012 9:06 am

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Pep rallies finally return

A fierce Pelham Panther anchored in a concrete floor inspires students entering the school's new wing. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, September 14, 2012 8:03 am

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A positive spin on rain guarantees

My husband believes in rain guarantees. When scorching summer sun threatens our grass, he'll say, "The grass is dying. I'm going to wash the cars." Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, September 7, 2012 8:03 am

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Working to better the city

When a new school year begins, students in my literary magazine class must come together as a creative team. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, August 31, 2012 3:11 pm

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