Students, officers honored at leadership breakfast
Hoover students celebrated city police officers and firefighters at the annual City Leaders Breakfast at Discovery United Methodist Church on Jan. 29.
The program was organized by Deanna Bamman and the Hoover Parent Teacher Council. City officials included Interim Superintendent Dr. Jim Reese, councilman John Lyda and school board member Craig Kelley.
"I can't tell you how impressed I am with the schools and students and what they are doing," Reese said.
Several elementary school students were presented with awards for poems, essays and art that focused on firefighters and school resource officers.
Third grade poetry contest winners:
- First place: Abby Gobbels, Gwin Elementary
- Second place: Anna Kizzire, South Shades Crest Elementary
- Third place: Emily Blakemore, Deer Valley Elementary
Fifth grade essay contest winners:
- First place: Mary Beth Storm, Riverchase Elementary
- Second place: Allie Ford, Green Valley Elementary
- Third place: Hugo Parrot, Rocky Ridge Elementary
Fire Prevention Art Contest Winner: Bella Farrow, Bluff Park Elementary
The Hoover High School Chamber Choir performed "The Star Spangled Banner", "Somewhere over the Rainbow" and "Reach Out and Touch."
For more information, visit hoovercityschools.net.