Photo by Scott Butler.
Homewood Grown Table 2014
Homewood Grown attendees enjoyed a farm-to-table-style dinner catered by Cafe Dupont at the event.
The Homewood City Schools Foundation celebrated its 20th year anniversary at a first-ever Homewood Grown event on the Terrace at SOHO square on Thursday, April 3. The 475 guests in attendance included local corporate sponsors, Homewood city officials, school administrators and teachers, as well as Homewood families who chose to support the Foundation and its mission.
Trust Building Services was the title sponsor, while Brasfield and Gorrie was the sponsor of two custom videos. These videos shared what the Foundation does for the school system and the stories of students who are "Homewood Grown," including track and field sensation Aaron Ernest. The dinner was catered by Café Dupont with assistance from Melt Food Truck. The event also feautred soft drinks by Buffalo Rock, coffee by Royal Cup Coffee and dessert by Dreamcakes. Music was provided by Homewood residents Danny Whitsett and Ben Ridlehoover.
The Foundation recognized five outstanding teachers with the first-annual Teacher Impact Awards. The teacher trophies and gift certificates were sponsored by the Samford University’s Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education. Kim Virciglio received the award for Edgewood Elementary, Lisa Littlejohn for Hall-Kent Elementary, Lisa Lorino for Shades Cahaba Elementary, Chris Cooper for Homewood Middle School and Nivada Spurlock for Homewood High School.
There was also a presentation of the Dr. Jodi Newton Scholarship to Homewood High School senior Madison Collins for her leadership and character.
-Submitted by Trent Ponder