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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Gatsby feels new again

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

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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."

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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