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The Hilight T H E FALL E D I T I O N
The Newspaper of Cullman High School
issue 02 October 31, 2024
Giving Thanks CHS’s Twirling Talent What Cullman High School Students are thankful for
Cole Harrison, Staff Writer
The students at Cullman High School are thankful for multiple things. When asked, what are you thankful for either at CHS or in your personal life, the students at CHS noted the following: The students at CHS are thankful for their families - 31% The students at CHS are thankful for their friends - 23% The students at CHS are thankful for their teachers - 15% There are various other things that CHS students listed, but these three were the main ones that students gave as answers. Whether it’s the “more laughs and endless joys,” or the “loyal and uplifting friends,” we hope there is something that each and every one of CHS students can be thankful for.
Pie Chart Key Families are shown as pumpkin pie (top right.) Friends are shown as lemon pie (bottom left.) Teachers are shown as strawberry pie (top left.) Every other category is shown as chocolate pie (bottom right.)
Cullman Charities How to continue being thankful
Cole Harrison, Staff Writer
Who is the Bearcat Band’s Feature Twirler? Elianna Hollis, Staff Writer
As band manager, I am privileged to be able to know and work with Nevaeh Green, our Bearcat Marching Band Feature Twirler. She is one of the kindest, most spiritually-minded people I have ever met, and certainly the most talented majorette I have ever witnessed. I was able to conduct an insightful interview with her, where she explained her rigorous sport and her achievements both on and off the halftime field. I first asked Nevaeh how she got started twirling, and she said that while she started off with gymnastics, she soon found her home with baton lessons from Southern Starlets, founded by the late Shirley Beshears, who became her longtime coach. Mrs. Beshears’ daughter, Candy Byrd Miller, now choreographs Nevaeh’s routines for halftime shows. This marching season, though, is different in that Nevaeh choreographed the first portion of the halftime show herself, demonstrating her versatility as a majorette. When asked what motivates her, Nevaeh replied that it is “what Christ has done for me and what He has given me the ability to do.” She uses this motivation to drive her, often practicing her routine and skills until exhausted in order to ensure her performances are as good as possible. She remarked that when she first started twirling, she did it for
fun, but now that she has realized her potential, she is able to work toward her goals in the sport while still enjoying herself. As far as pre-performance rituals go, Nevaeh has a special one that I have had the privilege to witness before every halftime show this year. She prays before every performance, specifically over her batons. It is difficult to explain how moving it is to watch
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such an intimate spiritual moment and display of faith, but I always find it indescribably touching. Her two most difficult tricks are her toss roundoff back handspring and her five baton move, both of which she performs in the halftime show. In addition to her personal victories, she has also won national acclaim, competing in the Summer 2023 Amateur Athletic Union National Junior Olympics and
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Jacob Larker, Staff Writer
Fall is here and with it comes an Anna Beth Burleson, Co-Editor This year, Cullman High School abundance of flavors and foods that Get in losers we are going hauntstudents can continue to show their define the season. Autumn has some ing. Accompany me as I take you on a thankful spirit by donating to the various journey highlighting the sinister cities of of the most diverse food palates of all charities across Cullman. Some of these the United States. Remember to keep the seasons and has some of the most charities include Cullman Caring for your hands and feet inside the vehicle at iconic food. Ranging from the seasonal Kids, United Way of Cullman, St. Vin- all times... menus at a few of our favorite places... cent de Paul, and The Link of Cullman.
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winning in Advanced Two Baton and Beginner Three Baton. This past summer, she competed in the National Baton Twirling Association Championships, receiving second place in Intermediate Two Baton and seventh in Intermediate X-Strut, which is a complicated subcategory of baton that requires a routine structured around an x-formation. Her next major goal is to win Miss Majorette of Alabama, which would qualify her to compete in Miss Majorette of America. As far as college plans, Nevaeh said she is striving for a feature twirler position, likely at the University of South Alabama or Mississippi State. Once she secures this position, she would like to expand the feature twirler role she has filled in high school, expanding her activities to twirling not only during marching season, but also at basketball games and rigorous competitions. The best advice Nevaeh would give young athletes is in her words to “work hard and have fun.” She also cites Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” While she admits her sport can be both “physically and mentally taxing” as she has to keep in mind placement of her body, how high to toss her batons, and coordinate movements, it is clear that she is extremely passionate about twirling. Outside of her twirling achievements, she is most proud of her walk with Christ. Nevaeh is one of the most genuine and talented athletes at Cullman High School, and it is well worth it to get to know her.
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Blyss Murphree, Staff Writer Everyone has heard of the blood sucking monsters who supposedly originate from Transylvania. Some of these creatures have the power to compel their prey, transform into bats, and even immortality.
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