by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2012 | Education
Special to the Opelika Observer The Lee County Young Leaders board and the Opelika Chamber of Commerce recently presented the 2012-2013 class. The Opelika Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of developing future leaders. With that in mind, the Chamber...
by The Observer Staff | May 18, 2012 | Education
by Niah Lilly Opelika Observer Dr. Burks is a former teacher at Opelika High School and author of the online book, Tawanda’s Quest. She is currently the assistant professor of foundations and secondary education at the University of Auburn in Montgomery. The...
by The Observer Staff | May 17, 2012 | Education
by Noori Mallaji Student Reporter “I have always wanted to be a teacher, and I knew Lee-Scott Academy was where I wanted to teach because of its environment, academics, faculty and administration,” said Lee-Scott alumna Brittany Spillman, who has almost...
by The Observer Staff | May 11, 2012 | Sports
by D. Mark Mitchell Sports Editor Opelika Athletic Director Brian Blackmon has announced the hiring of John Wadsworth as the new head basketball coach at OHS. That’s right! John Wadsworth, the former coach who resigned last year before the season started. There is...
by The Observer Staff | May 11, 2012 | Sports
by D. Mark Mitchell Sports Editor Track The Opelika girls and boys track teams participated in the sectional track meet last weekend, both earning trips to the state meet in Gulf Shores. The OHS girls team finished second with 133 points. Sophomore Emma Garner won...