Leeds Moody Messenger

Published 4:14 pm Thursday, September 20, 2018

The Advanced Placement Program has earned Leeds High School recognition as one of two schools statewide to be named Schools of Distinction.  Four school years ago, LHS initiated teaching the Advanced Placement college level courses in six subjects.  This program provided the ability for a student to take an AP course, earn a “qualifying score” and be eligible to receive college credit for their efforts.  Each school in Alabama was required to set goals for qualifying scores.  LHS set their goal at 20.  In 2016, there were 38 qualifying scores.  In 2017 there were 48 qualifying scores and in 2018 there were 62 qualifying scores which far exceeded their goal.  In addition to this incredible success, the LHS calculus teacher led 100% of her students to receive a qualifying score for 2017 and 2018.  For the Class of 2018, LHS is one of two high schools in the state to be named a School of Distinction.  We are very proud of you, Leeds High School.  Great job! 

Congratulations to Rashad Clark, a Moody High School football player, for being the WBRC Player of the Week.  Clark ran a total of 341 yards and four touchdowns in a win over St. Clair County High School.  Clark and Coach Wallace were recognized and spoke briefly at the Moody Area Chamber of Commerce meeting last week.

Congratulations also to Hanna Kirkpatrick on your ribbon cutting for Prime Cut 2 in Leeds on Courson Street.  Hanna has been in the hair business for over 10 years.  Her work has been seen nationally from magazine covers to prime time television shows.  Hanna has traveled many places to learn the business, the trade and is continuing to learn something new every day.  Two other girls, Julie and Olivia, also work in the salon.  Julie has been in the hair business for 14 years and Olivia has been in the business for 12 years.  All three worked in the Hoover area until Hanna and her husband, David, moved back to the Leeds.  Hanna knew she wanted to get involved with the community and be a part of Leeds so she decided to open a salon where people could feel at home and welcome.  The Prime Cut 2 is a family friendly salon that takes walk-ins and works late for those who can’t get off work early.  They also offer active and retired military as well as police and firefighters discounts.  Be sure to visit their Facebook page.  You can reach Prime Cut 2 at 205-702-6560 or theprimecuttwo@gmail.com.

The Moody Miracle League First Responders Baseball Game is scheduled for 9 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 22 at Moody Miracle League ballpark.  The Leeds and Moody police and fire departments will play each other and find out just how it feels to play a special game of baseball with a handicap, then the Miracle League players will play.  This event will be loads of fun so be sure to come out to support our first responders and the Moody Miracle League.  Rain date:  Sept. 29.  For more information, please call 205-225-9444.

PRAY 18 is proving to be one of the most important events in the life of St. Clair County.  What began as an opportunity to pray over Pell City area leaders has grown to include 12 different cities participating.  This special event will be hosted by Eden Westside Baptist Church in Pell City at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23 and everyone is invited to attend.  Plan to join in this exclusive time to pray over our judges, mayors, first responders, school superintendents and more.  Several area churches leaders will participate in the scheduled agenda.  For more information, please call 205-338-7711.

Moody City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24 at Moody City Hall.

The 27^th Annual Whistle Stop Festival will be held this year at The Outlet Shops of Grand River on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Admission is free.  This event was previously held in Irondale and we are very excited to host this year’s festival in Leeds.  There will be plenty of activities for the entire family so don’t miss it!

Do you have your tickets for the Fourth Annual Celebrity Roast Fundraiser to benefit Shepherd Supply scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 at Moody Civic Center?  Plan to attend for a night of laughs with the roast of the New Sheriff in Town, Billy Murray.  This event will offer an unforgettable evening to support a great cause.  Master of Ceremonies, Dennis Russell, will be your guide and includes dinner, silent auction, Christmas Angel Tree and an update on Shepherd Supply Ministry.  Tickets are $50 per plate or sponsor a table of seven for $350 and are available online at www.shepherdsupplymission.com or call Dawn Ellard at 205-441-2340. 

Join Leeds Police Department from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2 for National Night Out at Leeds Memorial Park for a great night out with FREE food, face painting, balloon animals, inflatables, giveaways and more!  Meet your local law enforcement and firefighters with fun for the entire family!  For more information, please visit www.leedsalabama.gov.

Are you looking for an academic tutor?  Leeds High School students are at the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library on Mondays and Wednesday afternoons from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. to tutor preschool to high school aged students for free.  These free tutors are acquiring volunteer hours for the LHS Key Club.  For more information, please call 205-699-5962.

Thought for the Week:  Some Leaders say:  “Don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions.”  God says, “Bring me your problems, I AM your solution!” 

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