Connie Nolen, Author at Shelby County Reporter - Page 7 of 17

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Youthful connections for the next generation

Adults are almost outnumbered. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, June 21, 2013 10:56 am

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Pelham kids are family

At my daughter’s wedding, I realized that much of the dance floor consisted of my daughter’s PHS buddies. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, June 14, 2013 8:54 am

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Remember the kids this summer

Summer has finally arrived. It’s time for a deep breath and a cool drink. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, June 7, 2013 11:59 am

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Setting a theme for the rest of their lives

The longer I teach, the more I realize that with each graduating class a truly magical experience transpires. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, May 31, 2013 9:04 am

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Ending on a high note

By the time this column hits the papers, the Class of 2014 will officially be seniors at Pelham High School and the Class of 2013 ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, May 24, 2013 11:39 am

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Two generations of Pelham Panthers

Wendy Adams is a bundle of sophomore energy in my memory, the younger sister of my PHS classmate Jeff Adams. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, May 17, 2013 8:52 am

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An awesome literary anniversary

This year marks the 10th anniversary of our Children’s Book Project, which allows PHS writers to read about Pelham first graders, choose children to write ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, May 10, 2013 10:00 am

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PHS excitement at fever pitch

Pelham High School has a jam-packed week every spring when our students experience their prom, senior luncheon, cap and gown photos and PHS Awards’ Night. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, May 3, 2013 11:20 am

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Taking the literary victory

“I don’t know if we’re prepared. We’ve worked hard, but this year has gone so quickly,” PHS Battle of the Books Coach Rebecca Burnett said. ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Monday, April 29, 2013 6:21 pm

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Life’s joys are worth the risks

When “Steel Magnolias” premiered in 1989, I was a young bride. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, April 19, 2013 9:30 am

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Pelham’s artistic champion

“This could be the year,” Pelham High School’s Fine Arts Department Chair Kim Harrison said as she gathered art to submit to the Congressional Art ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, April 12, 2013 9:18 am

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Planning for the Pelhambration

“The Pelham Beautification Board is making plans for Pelhambration Day in July 2013. Please give me a call.” When Beautification Board Member Mosley Johnson left ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, April 5, 2013 9:34 am

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Changing for the better

Closing our meeting for students planning to take Advanced Placement courses in the fall, I opened the floor for questions. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, March 29, 2013 11:30 am

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Designing the future

"I didn't want to sponsor a contest. I knew how much work a contest would be. Anita Garner insisted we recognize Alabama's student authors. She ... Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, March 22, 2013 11:00 am

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Visualizing the win

“Seriously, a scientific study of Olympic athletes proved that those who visualized the win, who saw themselves win in their mind’s eye were more successful. Read more

by Connie Nolen, Friday, March 15, 2013 10:29 am

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