The Acta Diurna
Tom Bendel: "It'd Be Good to Have a Few More Years"
In a video interview, Altamont Interim Head of School Tom Bendel shares his educational philosophy, his lessons from the military, his hopes for the future, and more with The Acta Diurna’s Maya Davis.
Read More →Award-Winner Ryan Vance: "We All Want Equality"
The Acta Diurna's Frasier Horton sat down with award-winning photographer Ryan Vance '24 to discuss the inspiration and process behind his work.
Read More →The Former Pro You Might Not Know: Altamont's Richard Ford Went "from Homeless to Overseas"
The Acta Diurna's Richard Terrell sits down with Coach and Assistant Athletic Director Richard Ford for an exclusive storytelling session. Before joining the staff, Ford played basketball at the professional level for 11 years in Mexico, Bolivia, El Salvador, Japan, and Venezuela. And he's got some stories...
Read More →VIDEO: The Acta Diurna Interviews New Altamont Headmaster Cecil Stodghill
Get to know new Head Of School Cecil Stodghill as he sits down with the Acta Diurna's Frasier Horton.
Read More →Altamont Teachers "Bone Salad" and "Jukes of Hazard" Lay Out Their Roller Derby Stories
Acta Diurna sports reporter George Benson gets the lowdown on two school staffers who skate with Birmingham's Tragic City Rollers roller derby team.
Read More →Altamont Students Earn "Seal of Biliteracy," a Sign Fluency and Hard Work
The Acta Diurna's John-Nathan Rosborough interviews Allison Ramey, head of Altamont's World Languages Department, about the Seal of Biliteracy and what students had to do to earn it.
Read More →Interview: Nursing Leader on Causes, Effects of Dire Shortage
The Acta Diurna's David Borasino interviews a veteran nurse at Children's Hospital about the dire state of nursing in our area and beyond.
Read More →A Graduating Senior Reflects on His Life at Altamont
Tha Acta Diurna's Campbell Hughey interviews Jaison Perkins on his time at Altamont.
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