Students recognized for support of the American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society leaders Kelly Doss and Samantha Taylor attended the October rivalry football game between Mountain Brook and Vestavia high schools to present awards to student leaders, advisors and principals of each school. The awards recognized the schools’ service and dedication to help end the fight against cancer through their successful Relay For Life fundraising events held earlier this year. 

Both schools participate in Relay For Life every year and have consistently exceeded their goals. In 2013, the schools contributed almost $500,000 to the fight for less cancer and more birthdays. 

“For several years in a row, Mountain Brook and Vestavia have been recognized nationally for their successful events and have set a standard that we are trying to replicate across the country,” said Kelly Doss, executive vice president for the American Cancer Society.

 The Mountain Brook and Vestavia Relay For Life events were both named a Top-5 Youth Event in the country this year, raising a collective $468,000 for the American Cancer Society. 

The Mountain Brook event is ranked second nationally and is the No. 1 per capita youth event in the country. 

Mountain Brook High School Principal Amanda Hood and Vestavia High School Principal Wes Gordon were recognized for their support along with student leaders Anne Peyton Baker, Catherine Kinney, Mary Fran Wright, Paul Roth and Katie Reiss from Mountain Brook and Chandler Cahoon, Joe Peterson, Brooke Westhoven and John David Walker from Vestavia. 

Also recognized were faculty advisors from each school, Angie Richardson from Vestavia High School and William Kornegay, former advisor, and current advisors Katrina McGuire and Jackie Hayes from Mountain Brook High School.