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Alumni include several notable and celebrated writers such as Pulitzer Prize winner [[Diane McWhorter]], whose book ''[[Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama, the Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution]]'' chronicled the [[Civil Rights Movement]] in Birmingham. Others include [[Daniel Wallace]], who wrote the novel that was the basis for the movie of the same name: ''[[Big Fish]],'' and ''[[New York Times]]'' reporter [[Warren St John]] who authored the book ''[[Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer]]'' about [[University of Alabama football]] fandom. Perhaps the most famous is National Book Award winner [[Walker Percy]], who attended Birmingham University School in primary school before moving to Greenville, Mississippi to be raised by his uncle, poet William Alexander Percy. Further, other notable alumni include Ambassadors [[William J. Cabaniss]] and [[Margaret Tutwiler]]. | Alumni include several notable and celebrated writers such as Pulitzer Prize winner [[Diane McWhorter]], whose book ''[[Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama, the Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution]]'' chronicled the [[Civil Rights Movement]] in Birmingham. Others include [[Daniel Wallace]], who wrote the novel that was the basis for the movie of the same name: ''[[Big Fish]],'' and ''[[New York Times]]'' reporter [[Warren St John]] who authored the book ''[[Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer]]'' about [[University of Alabama football]] fandom. Perhaps the most famous is National Book Award winner [[Walker Percy]], who attended Birmingham University School in primary school before moving to Greenville, Mississippi to be raised by his uncle, poet William Alexander Percy. Further, other notable alumni include Ambassadors [[William J. Cabaniss]] and [[Margaret Tutwiler]]. | ||
Head of school [[Tom Wheelock]], who came to the school in [[2003]], announced in April [[2007]] that he would resign at the end of the school year. Assistant head [[Sarah Whiteside]] served as interim head, and, following a national search, was chosen to succeed him as head of school. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* "Altamont School." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 11 Nov 2006, 07:36 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 11 Nov 2006 [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Altamont_School&oldid=87107121]. | * "Altamont School." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 11 Nov 2006, 07:36 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 11 Nov 2006 [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Altamont_School&oldid=87107121]. | ||
* Wolfson, Hannah (April 23, 2007) "Headmaster leaving Altamont after this school year." ''Birmingham News''. | * Wolfson, Hannah (April 23, 2007) "Headmaster leaving Altamont after this school year." ''Birmingham News''. | ||
* Wolfson, Hannah (November 14, 2007) "Sarah Wart Whiteside named head of school at Altamont." ''Birmingham News''. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.altamontschool.org/home/ | *[http://www.altamontschool.org/home/ Altamont School] website | ||
[[Category:Private high schools]] | [[Category:Private high schools]] | ||
[[Category:Altamont Road]] | |||
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Revision as of 10:47, 14 November 2007
| The Altamont School | |
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| Established | 1975 |
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| School type | Private |
| District | N/A |
| Grades | 5-12 |
| Headmaster | Sarah Whiteside |
| Enrollment | 425 (2005) |
| Colors | Gold and white |
| Mascot | Knights |
| Location | 4801 Altamont Road Birmingham |
| Website | altamontschool.org |
The Altamont School, located at 4801 Altamont Road in the Redmont neighborhood of Birmingham is a private, college-prep day school with coeducational enrollment of 425 in grades 5 through 12.
The school was established in 1975 as a merger between the Brooke Hill School (a college preparatory school for girls founded in 1940), and its counterpart, the Birmingham University School (founded in 1922). Much of Altamont's success is due to its former headmaster Martin Hames who emphasized academic excellence and urged students to look beyond the boundaries of Alabama to further their education.
Alumni include several notable and celebrated writers such as Pulitzer Prize winner Diane McWhorter, whose book Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama, the Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution chronicled the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham. Others include Daniel Wallace, who wrote the novel that was the basis for the movie of the same name: Big Fish, and New York Times reporter Warren St John who authored the book Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer about University of Alabama football fandom. Perhaps the most famous is National Book Award winner Walker Percy, who attended Birmingham University School in primary school before moving to Greenville, Mississippi to be raised by his uncle, poet William Alexander Percy. Further, other notable alumni include Ambassadors William J. Cabaniss and Margaret Tutwiler.
Head of school Tom Wheelock, who came to the school in 2003, announced in April 2007 that he would resign at the end of the school year. Assistant head Sarah Whiteside served as interim head, and, following a national search, was chosen to succeed him as head of school.
References
- "Altamont School." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 11 Nov 2006, 07:36 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 11 Nov 2006 [1].
- Wolfson, Hannah (April 23, 2007) "Headmaster leaving Altamont after this school year." Birmingham News.
- Wolfson, Hannah (November 14, 2007) "Sarah Wart Whiteside named head of school at Altamont." Birmingham News.
External links
- Altamont School website
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