The Hilight: Senior Edition 2022

The Senior Edition

The Hilight

Volume LXXXVII Issue VI May 12, 2022 THE NEWSPAPER OF CULLMAN HIGH SCHOOL 510 13th St. Cullman,AL Seniors: 11 School Days til Graduation!

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2c a m p u s Table of Contents Farewell Mrs. Hall 3 Autism Awareness Month/Alex Chambers 4 Awareness Months/Pedistrian Dignity 5 No College? No Problem!/So You Want to be a Doctor 6 What is Going On? 7 YikYak: Campus Chaos/Yukino All State Finalist 8 Spring Fling Recap/Strawberry Festival 9 Earth Has a Fever/Is College Overrated?

10 The Batman vs.The Dark Knight 11 Catwalking/Kiss, Marry, Kill 12 Summer Playlist/Olivia Rodrigo 13 Carson’s College Dorm Checklist/Guide to Basically Free Money 14 Athletes on Scholarships/Most Popoular Majors 15 Who’s Going Where?

16-17 Senior Submissions 18-21 Coach’s Perspective 22-24 Senior SGA Officers Wish You Adieu 25 Farewell From Hilight Seniors 26 Soccer/Baseball/Softball 27 Track/Tennis/Archery/Golf 28 Ads 29-31 Most Likely To/Hilight Signing Off 32

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School Calendar

Staff List

May 18-19 Senior Exams

Editor in Chief: Christen Sorrow

May 23-May 26 9-11 Spring Semester Exams

Advertising Editor:

May 26 Last Day for Students

Staff Writers:

May 27

Class of 2022 Senior Graduation

Areli Leon

Abbie Allison Emily Gable Angelina Hughes Jordan Nash Samantha Johnson Carson Kalloff Olivia Britton Anna Beth Mauldin Alecia Scott Drew Williamson Elley Atchison Advisor: Jennifer Calahan

Scan this QR code for the ‘22 front cover image!

Contact: Phone 256-734-2923 Address: 510 13th Street NE Cullman, AL 35055 Member of Alabama Scholastic Press Association Newspaper Printed by Alabama Web Press

FEATURES Leaving a Legacy

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Stunning service to students Christen Sorrow, Editor in Chief

“Sometimes in life you just have to find your natural gift, and you just have to be patient.”- Mrs. Hall “...her impact on our lives will never fade.”Christen Sorrow From being the first kindergarten class in the Cullman City School System to becoming principal of Cullman High School, Mrs. Kim Hall has impacted the Cullman City School System in so many different ways. Mrs. Hall is a Cullman native and has served this community’s children her whole life. When I sat down to do an interview with her, she mentioned how her father worked at West Point after serving in the Air Force, and said how “Education has been in their blood” from the beginning.

After being a part of the first kindergarten class in the school system, she soon went on to East Elementary, where she found many people like Irene Hardiman and Joyce Brown who influenced her to become an educator. Following her high school graduation, she attended the University of Alabama for two years. After her first year of college, she met her future husband Mark Hall. After getting married, she attended Athens State to complete her degree in elementary education. She never thought in a million years she would ever come back to Cullman, Alabama, much less become the principal of Cullman High School.

While attending college at Athens she started substitute teaching, she proceeded to tell me that “Sometimes in life you just have to find your natural gift, and you

just have to be patient.” Soon after finishing her Bachelors in Elementary Education, she was hired as an instructional assistant. Mrs.Hall would work half her time at Cullman Middle and the other half at West Elementary, and this is where she was a Title One Aide.

She stated that after working at the middle and elementary schools where she helped students with learning English and math, she received a teaching position at the middle school. After teaching at the Cullman Middle School, she moved to West Elementary where she taught 6th grade.

Mrs.Hall soon then attended the University of Alabama where she got her Masters Degree in Educational Leadership Administration in the year of 1999. After obtaining her degree, she went back to teaching 5th grade, in which she taught all subjects; reading is one of her favorite subjects although teaching reading always made her nervous because she “didn’t want to ruin a students life” if she taught them wrong.

While being at West Elementary she served as the Curriculum and Instructional coach for seven years, as well as being one of the Assistant Principles. Her story at Cullman High School began when a position as an Assistant Principal at the high school came open.

Mrs. Hall stated that she’s always loved working with teenagers because “you can talk to teenagers as adults.” She was the assistant principal of acedmic affairs for five years when Dr. Susan Patterson (the superintendent at that time) recommended her for the Pricipal position following Dr.Bouldin’s retirement.

She never envisioned or thought she’d ever be the principal of Cullman High School, but because she graduated as a CHS Bearcat here, she just felt like it was right.

She went back to school at West Alabama to get her Ed.S. and thought about getting her Doctorate; however, she decided that being in Cullman and with her family were the most important things to her.

Mrs. Hall’s goal while in the school system was to impact the lives of students positively by giving them every opportunity she could possibly give. She expressed that when she got here 11 years ago, all she wanted to do was help students. Mrs. Kim Hall has been instrumental in incorporatng progams such as Health Science, AP Computer Science, the Career Center, AP oppurtunities as well as the Fast Track program at Wallace State Community College and the Sensory room for all students. She stated that “there’s been a lot of accomplishments,” and after witness-

ing our CHS boys winning the 6A Basketaball State Championship, she knows that she has seen CHS accomplish so much.

She said “ I just felt like it was time.” She knew it was time when she attended church one morning and the preacher was telling the crowd “I just feel like someone really needs to hear this”, after going home and thinking about it she immediatley texted her pastor and told him she knew it was time to settle down and be with her family and grandson.

While asking Mrs.Hall things she’s admired about the students that have been here previously/ now, she told me that she admires every class because everyone is so unique and different. I asked her if she had a favorite class and she said “No, because all of the classes have overcome so many obstacles, and they all have so many personalities so it’s hard to have one favorite class.” She did state that the Class of 2020 inspired her, due to the many obstacles they faced their senior year.

Mrs. Kim Hall has impacted the lives of Cullman Students for over 30 years, although her administrative career is coming to an end, her impact on our lives will never fade. The students of Cullman High School love and appreciate everything she has done for our school, our community, and our lives.

4Features Autism Awareness Month

Celebrating last month’s awareness month Emily Gable, Staff Writer

There is a “disorder” that affects 1 in 44 children (CDC), and we’ve brought awareness to it every April since 1970. But, although it’s full name includes the word “disorder,” it isn’t really a disorder at all. It’s a single diagnosis that describes an entire variety of personalities and abilities. This diagnosis is known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD. Autism is caused by differences in the brain. It sometimes impairs the ability of a person to communicate, or it can cause them to communicate extremely well. Some people with autism are dependent on others to help them with their daily lives, whereas others are very independent. People with autism may have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention.

These may be some symptoms that cause doctors to diagnose children with ASD. Most children are diagnosed before the age of three.

You may know some people that are on the autism spectrum, or you may know people that are on the spectrum without you ever knowing it. The thing is, there is no

physical appearance indication of a person with autism. Oftentimes, they are just like you and me. That said, it’s important to remind you here to be kind to everyone you meet because you never know what they deal with in their lives or their health.

As you can see, while Autism or ASD is a single diagnosis, you can not fit all people on the spectrum in a single diagnosis box. Their abilities vary from person to person. They all have had different life experiences and were all raised in different families. You cannot assume anything about any one person on the Autism spectrum.

When researching Autism, you may find several graphics of puzzle pieces of all different colors. In April you will likely see an awareness ribbon covered in colorful puzzle pieces. You may wonder what this symbol means and why it is so

Striving for Excellence

How Alex Chambers overcomes his challenges Samantha Johnson, Staff Writer In honor of Autism Awareness month, we want to share the story of a very special person named Alex Chambers.

Alex shoots on the archery team.

He was diagnosed with autism from a young age, but he doesn’t let that stop him. Alex’s mom, Christy Boyles, once said to me, “We’ve always let Alex do normal kid things, from archery, to soccer, to taking guitar lessons, we’ve just always let Alex do normal kid things.” This is very important because it shows that while Alex may not be just like everyone else, it doesn’t mean he can’t do what other kids his age are doing.

Alex is an inspiration to his peers and his team in the way he perseveres and doesn’t let his challenges stop him. Alex always has a smile on his face, and is quick to greet his friends with a hug. He regularly comes to archery practice to push himself to be his best. He and I once played guitar together after a practice, and it’s clear he works just as hard at that as he does archery.

Just this season, Alex has had two news sources do a story on him (Rick Karle with WVTM 13 and Mike Dubberly with WBRC Fox 6), and he went to state the first time. Along

with this, he shot his personal best score in a tournament, 245/300, and received a trophy for outstanding achievement.

With two seasons left in his highschool archery career, keep an eye out for Alex, because this sweet, outstanding student is only going to continue to work hard and grow as an archer.

commonly used for this. The different colored puzzle pieces demonstrate the complexity and variety in the autism spectrum.

Why is it important we bring awareness to such a diagnosis?

You see, as with many awareness months, it is important we bring awareness to these conditions because of how many differences are involved in every diagnosis. These people are not cases, they are real people. Society tends to be judgemental of such people, especially if they are unaware of when someone has a diagnosis, or when they don’t understand the complexity and/ or severity of a certain diagnosis.

When we bring awareness, we share stories in hopes that society will understand more fully what a diagnosis means. We hope that society will be more accepting and understanding of those with ASD. So, what can you do to contribute to Autism Awareness, even after

April has passed. First of all, be more kind and understanding of all people, because even if they aren’t on the spectrum, everyone has their own unique abilities that may differ from yours. It doesn’t have to be weird. If you know some-

one with autism, be patient with them. They may struggle with communicating what they deal with, so you may not understand how harmful or beneficial your words can be. Take the time to understand them if they want you to, and don’t make a big deal about their condition unless they want you to.

While Autism is sometimes viewed as a disability, you can see here that sometimes, it is a world of diverse ability. Don’t put autism in a box. Just like the colors of the rainbow, every single person on the spectrum is different, and it’s time we recognize the beauty of their lives and their incredibly unique minds.

Awareness Encyclopedia

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National Awareness Months and how to support them Abbie Allison, Staff Writer

Every year humans in the world lean on not only the holidays of the year but the special awareness events that support millions across the world. Awareness appreciation is a gigantic part of life that hits many families close to home with many heart-wrenching stories.

For most, awareness means one of many things.Typically people think awareness is the will to support a great cause that communities go through like different types of cancer, mental health, or family trauma, however, it is so much more. With a closer in depth look at the world today not all awareness days are due to wellness. There are several that have a perspective on animal cruelty, robotics, and stress.

Heritage is an extremely other important factor that is appreciated as each heritage has its own special month where it belongs. Many awareness months were created to begin with due to so many survivors wanting to help those that have gone through the same thing.

Support in times of weakness are a great way to start off celebrating these brilliant survivors. All it takes is to reach out and adventure outside of common comfort. Aware-

ness days and observances are a lovely time to fundraise, support, and spread the word on how to help those in communities who are facing the issues. Several organizations are available for donations, volunteer work, and welcome newcomers to come join the cause.

From World Braille Day to Sucide Prevention month, there are and always will be plenty to send love to. Friends, family, and even strangers are all going through their own battle and something different that most could use even the slightest bit of support on. Remember to always love those around and look out for them, even when just strangers.

Pedestrians Matter The pressing issue of pedestrian safety Drew Williamson, Staff Writer It seems that with every passing year, we lean further and further into a car-based society. This has negative implications for both the environment and pedestrians. Carbon emissions are higher than ever, and America has the second largest carbon footprint in the world. Plenty of people who rely on walking or cannot drive depend entirely on pedestrian infrastructure for transportation. The least we can do as a society is carefully maintain these paths so they remain safe for the people who depend on them.

In 2019, pedestrian traffic fatalities were the highest in 30 years, and more and more keep happening. Several of these incidents are caused due to roads not having safe sidewalks, or no sidewalks at all. Investing in safer walkways for pedestrians can save many lives.

There are several movements that work to make pedestrians safer, with the most notable being the Pedestrian Dignity movement.

The movement describes itself as “A human-centered, body-based, and holistic educational and awareness-building approach to what

pedestrians experience and face in a time of increasing speed, devastating isolation, and car-centric practices”. That’s a lot of really big words, so to sum it up the movement wants to renormalize pedestrian movement. These days, you rarely see many people actively using sidewalks. That’s what the movement wants to bring back, as well as making it safer to walk. The movement was formed after its creator, Jonathon Stalls, spent 242 days walking across the entire country.

This journey made him realize how badly walkers are treated, and he has since organized many events to help the cause.

In today’s age, it is vastly important to preserve pedestrian safety. In a 2021 report released by Smart Growth America, Alabama was ranked as the second most dangerous state to live in for pedestrians, next to Florida. Roughly 15.9% of Americans cannot drive and have to rely on walking. The least we can do is accommodate walkers by keeping sidewalks in decent shape and being more careful as drivers.

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6FEATURES No College? No Problem!

Jobs that do not need a college degree

Jordan Nash, Staff Writer

With the end of the school year fast approaching, many seniors at our school and across the nation are having to make important decisions about what they want to do with their life. About 67% of graduating seniors will start pursuing a degree at a college or university in the fall. While college degrees can be useful for many people, for others they may be too costly and time-consuming or school just may not be a good fit for what they want to do for the rest of their life. Many people will be looking for a job after high school but may be unsure of what they can go into without a degree. For that reason, here is a list of jobs that do not require a college degree.

Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers Median Salary: $75,660 Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers typically only need a high school diploma or equivalent; however, if you choose to work in this position, you will undergo rigorous on-the-job training and technical instruction.

Railroad Workers Median Salary: $55,180 Railroad workers typically undergo several months of training, but no degree is required. Railroad workers do all kinds of different tasks to ensure that passenger and freight trains operate safely.

Emergency Medical Technician Median Salary: $33,380 Emergency Medical Technicians stabilize patients in emergency situations before taking them to the hospital. To become an EMT, you don’t have to have a degree, but you will need a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, to complete an EMT program, and to pass the cognitive examination and psychomotor exam.

Firefighters Median Salary: $50,850 The requirements for becoming a firefighter vary, but in most jurisdictions you only need a high school diploma or GED, some basic training, a physical exam, a driver’s license, and to pass a background check. Firefighters respond to fires, execute rescues, help with chemical

spills, and many other things to ensure the safety of the community.

Hairstylist Median Salary: $29,680 While you may be required to go to cosmetology school and become certified to be a hairstylist, you do not have to have a college degree.

Hairstylists cut, color, and style hair.

Landscaper and Groundskeeper Median Salary: $31,730 People in this field work for individuals or businesses to keep their yards looking nice, which would be a good option for anyone wanting to work outdoors. While some experience in landscaping and knowledge of the equipment may be useful, there are no educational requirements past having a high school diploma or GED. Delivery Truck Driver Median Salary: $27,760 Delivery truck drivers deliver many different types of goods across the country. The only educational requirement for this job is a high school diploma or GED. Computer Support Specialist

Median Salary: $52,690 These workers help solve any technical issues that could potentially arrive. Many people may think that you need a degree for these types of positions, but that is a myth.

Electrician Median Salary: $56,900 To work as an electrician, you will need to complete training as an apprentice; after that, licensed electricians install and maintain electrical systems in residences and businesses.

Insurance Sales Agent Median Salary: $52,180 You may need to be licensed by your state for this position, but a college degree is not required. As an insurance sales agent, you may either sell a variety of insurance products or specialize in a certain area.

As you can see, there is a wide variety of job opportunities available that do not require a college degree. So, if more school isn’t for you, you can still find ways to make a decent living out in the world.

The social aspect during medical school is an exceedingly difficult thing to uphold; however, it is crucial for mental health. Because so much time is spent studying, there is very little time for much else.

The hours in the day simply do not seem like enough. In regards to social life, Dr.Lunsford says, “You just have to make time” when you are able- sometimes “after exams or on an easy rotation.” The lack of social interactions can be damaging to many people. That is why one must invest greatly in their relationships during this time, even though it is challenging. During medical school, the support for social life is exceedingly significant.

Medical school is a burdensome education every person must go through to become a doctor. The years required are difficult and extensive. Studying consumes an immense amount of someone’s time and emotional energy. The social life of someone is hard to get used to and challenging to uphold. This time in someone’s life validates their characteristics of endurance

and tenacity.

So You Want To Be A Doctor?

All that it takes to attain a medical degree Elley Atchison, Staff Writer

Doctors are some of the most respected people in our nation. It is no question why because the path to receiving a medical degree is a long, strenuous process. Many do not have the mental or emotional stamina to complete all the necessities required to attain a medical degree. There are multiple facets to achieving this title, including the most dreaded: medical school.

Having perseverance is crucial to becoming a doctor. The years of training required to attain a medical degree are extensive. Firstly, one must have four years of an undergraduate degree, usually going through a pre-medical program.

Then, once out of college, one must pass the MCAT, a multiple-choice examination, to get into medical school. Next, there are four years of medical school, which many claim are the most demanding years.

Finally, there are three to seven years of residency training before someone can receive their medical license. The years of education and training are expansive and arduous.

Medical school is one of the

particularly challenging aspects of becoming a doctor. Time spent dedicated to the material is essentially a full-time job. Doctor Mike Lunsford says he spent around “forty to sixty hours” studying in one week. For a frame of reference, the average person spends roughly 34 hours a week working. So, in medical school, a person dedicates the greater part of his or her week to studying and does it without pay.

Not only is someone giving up the majority of his or her personal time, but he or she is also adjusting to the new education. Dr.Lunsford says that one of the most difficult aspects of this time was “being in classes with a bunch of really smart people and learning that it is sometimes okay to make a B.” He recalls that many students were “overachievers” and medical school was “competitive.” Having to adapt quickly to a new way of life is something one must consider before starting down this path. Medical school requires tenacity for someone to surpass all of the unfamiliar challenges.

What Is Going On?

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Russia-Ukraine crisis timeline Alecia Scott, Staff Writer

November 2021: Ukraine discussed joining the North Atlantic Treaty Ossociation (November 2021)

February 25: A tactical ballistic missile hit the tarmac at a Russian air base in Millerovo

Febuary 21: Speech given by putin saying, ““Ukraine never had a tradition of genuine statehood,” declaring that Ukraine was still apart of the Soviet Union

March 3: Biggest Nuclear Power Plant in Europe Set on fire by Russians

Invasion of Kyiv and Kharkiv continued until April 7

Since early this year, Ukraine and Russia have been fighting after Russia had invaded Ukraine. Many people have sided with Ukraine.

Several countries have stopped supplying arms and money they had been in the past.

Since then, Russia has bombed multiple unarmed cities. Ukraine has retaliated by forming militias and setting up GoFundMe pages for support.

Ukraine is significantly younger than Russia; the whole fight began when Ukraine tried to join NATO. Russia, though Ukraine had left the Soviet many years prior, acted as though they still owned Ukraine.

Ukraine fought against this and tried to join anyway. In return, Rus-

sia invaded the Ukrainian border.

They have been fighting ever since.

Many in America have fought with each other to decide if they should join in the fight as a country. Some have gone to Ukraine by themselves and have tried to join the fight. This is ill advised due to many of them not being trained to fight in a war. People who support Ukraine have said that America should join the fight. Others have stated that it would likely start up the next world war. A lot of countries have deals with other countries so that if one goes to war, the others will come to aid in the fight.

This is what scares the people.

Febuary 24: Official invasion of Ukraine

by Russia.

March 4: Bombing

April 25: Bombing of major oil plant on Ukraine border

Fighting has slowed, but still continues

How to Help Ukraine: • • • •

Donate to the Ukrainian Red Cross.

Donate to World Central Kitchen.

Donate directly to GlobalGiving’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.

Credit card payments are accepted through Libereco, a Vostok SOS partner.

• Donate to Voices of Children.

• Donate to the media support GoFundMe

8 CAMPUS

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Yikyak: Campus Choas

Making CHS History

The impact Yikyak has had at Cullman High

Yukino Shichinohe & All-State Solo Festival

Olivia Britton, Staff Writer

Jordan Nash, Staff Writer

Yik Yak. What is the infamous app that has caused the administration to ban all phones on campus?

Yik Yak was created as an alternative to traditional social media networks such as Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. The thing that made Yik Yak different however, was its ability to post completely anonymously. This idea was originally conceived for college campuses as a way for students to connect with one another in their area. Yik Yak allows its users to post “yaks,” or short, gossipy messages for other users within a 1.5-to-5-mile radius of their current location to see. The app was orginally shut down in April 2017 after a growing criticism around the use of its platform for unrestrained cyberbullying and threats of bombs and shootings, which led to school evacuations and lockdowns all over the country.

The app returned to the app store on August 16, 2021, but became popular in Cullman around the end of January 2022. According to Yik Yak’s website, the platform has been under new management since February of 2021, but that doesn’t mean the social network has fixed the problems that led to their prior controversies. Over 100 “yaks’’ have been written regarding Cullman High School. Majority of these messages include derogatory terms toward administration or students. Although Cullman High School has always claimed to have strict phone reinforcement, many teachers have allowed this rule to dissolve. Because of this leniency, students began to start “yik yaking” throughout the school day.

Much like everything else Cullman High school students do, they took cyberbullying to the extreme.

On Yik Yak Cullman students weren’t only attacking one another, they were attacking their teachers and administration as well; some say this was also the main reason the app was banned in 2014. Rumors were posted that many teachers were having affairs with one another, or comments were made comparing administrators to dictators. Students were mainly being directly targeted based on their appearance. And many rumors were started about certain people dating or “talking.” Some people’s relationships were tarnished or almost destroyed thanks to this anonymous app. This is a school paper, so unfortunately I cannot share what some of these yaks said.

I’m sure all of you can just use your imagination to the extreme that angry, jealous high school students would go to split up couples if they did not like the idea of two people together. One thing to keep in mind is the fact that Yikyak is a constant live feed, meaning as soon as one user posts a yak anyone within a 5 mile radius can see the post. It may seem interesting, but this feature is what caused untrue rumors to spread like wildfire. Before students could meet or text one another about a personal problem, the whole school instantly had access to their private inconvenience. This started a vicious cycle that could only be stopped by punishing everyone, even though only around 25% of Cullman High School had the app downloaded, or even knew what it was.

Most of you are probably thinking, sure some people were getting bullied online, but banning phones doesn’t stop that! And sure, you are right, banning phones on campus is not going to be the solution to stop cyberbullying. At the end of the day, some people are just mean and they will continue to find a way to bully the ones they feel superior to. So why punish everyone just because a few people messed up?

Honestly, there was no other realistic way it could have been handled.

But when you look at the facts, this was the only way that our little small-town city school could have stopped the use of an app that’s available nationwide. Unless the app gets banned once again, the administration has no other choice than to keep the phone ban in place.

As awful and boring as school may seem now, try and keep in mind that our faculty is just doing what they think is best. If you’re going to blame anyone, blame the app developers that thought an anonymous gossip app wouldn’t cause controversy.

Recently, Yukino Shichinohe was selected as a finalist for the All-State Solo Festival in Alabama. Many students from all over the state auditioned and competed to be one of the nine finalists selected for this honor. This is the first time in the history of the Cullman Band program that a student was selected as

one of the finalists. Yukino performed at the Solo Festival Concert in Mobile on April 6th and placed eighth in the group. The competition is extremely difficult, so we are very proud of Yukino for receiving this honor. Congratulations Yukino!

Cullman Chaos Rank

National basketball student section of the year Angelina Hughes, Staff Writer

Recently, students across the country competed for the title of National Basketball Student Section of the Year for a championship banner. The competition was based on how well each student section promoted their school spirit and on the results of voting polls.

There were multiple rounds of voting for each state. Cullman Chaos placed second in the top four, right behind St. Augustine Saints Pit of California. However, Cullman was voted number one student section in the state eight years in a row by the AHSAA.

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Spring Fling Recap

The last dress up week for the year Anna Beth Mauldin, Staff Writer This past April, CHS’s SGA successfully executed another year of our Spring version of Homecoming: Spring Fling. Monday (Apr. 25), the fun commenced beginning with a beach themed dress-up day and ended with a movie night in the CHS auditorium. Featuring the Disney classic Teen Beach Movie, students brought blankets and snacks and laid back to enjoy the show.

Tuesday (Apr. 26), students had the chance to roll out of bed and arrive to school dressed for Pajama day.

Later in the day, all four grades had the opportunity to express their artistic talents by competing in a Spring themed sidewalk chalk competition. After a lot of hard work, placing first was the Seniors, then Juniors (2nd), Sophomores (3rd), and finally the Freshmen (4th). This week was filled with many fun activities, but a student favorite seemed to be the cookout on Wednesday (Apr. 27). During lunch, games like cornhole were played on the quad by tons of students dressed in their “Grout” at-

tire. Thursday (Apr. 28) was jersey themed, and the long awaited talent show took place. Placing first was Will Bradberry and Madison Smith with an outstanding duet of “Shallow” by Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Placing second was Neveah Green with an impressive twirling routine, and third was Victoria Sims with an amazing rendition of Dolly Parton’s hit song, “Jolene”. The day ended with volleyball matches between grades.

Friday (Apr. 29) arrived and Class t-shirt/black and gold day took place. Throughout the week, students had the opportunity to donate money for the “Pie a Teacher” fundraiser. Teachers including Ms. Calahan, Mrs. Pylant, Mr. Wilhite, and Mrs. Burroughs were assigned a bucket, and students placed money in the bucket of which teacher they most wanted to see get pied in the face. After an amusing game of “To Tell the Truth”, it was announced that over $1,000 was raised from the “Pie a Teacher” fundraiser (which went towards

the Will Fowler scholarship), and Mr. Wilhite was bound to get pied.

However, this took a turn when Mr. Wilhite flipped the pie back on Mrs. Barnett.

Filled with fun games and themes, Spring Fling ended on a high note thanks to the efforts of our school’s SGA. Next up: Homecoming!

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Cullman’s Strawberry Festival A sweet springtime spectacle

Jordan Nash, Staff Writer

If you’ve lived in Cullman for any amount of time, then you’ve probably heard of the Strawberry Festival. Featuring music, vendors, pageants, games, live music, and, of course, strawberries, the festival is something that no one wants to miss.

While most people have probably heard mention of the strawberry festival, many people may not be aware of how it began.

Strawberries have had an impact on the people of Cullman since 1898, with records showing spring celebrations centering around strawberries as far back as 1905.

The first Strawberry Festival similar to the one we have now began in 1939 and featured many strawberry-themed events, live music, and even a grand ball. In the early 19050s, the strawberry market lost some of its popularity and the strawberry festival went on a short hiatus, but in recent years it

has come back with an even bigger and better celebration.

This year’s Strawberry Festival featured performances from many local bands such as the Cullman Community Band, CMS Jazz Band, and the CHS Jazz Band.

The festival will also feature The Georgia Thunderbolts, the Gin Blossoms, and Chayce Beckham, a former American Idol winner.

Starting at 10 am, there was a craft show, food vendors, and a kid’s area; other events during the day included a baking competition at 12, a “doggy pawgeant” at 1, and the performances throughout from all the different musicians throughout the day.

The strawberry festival is always something to enjoy, so go ahead and make plans to be at next year’s. You won’t be disappointed!

Talent show winners fro m left: Victoria Sim s (3rd), Ma dison Smith (1st), Neveah Gre en (2nd).

Even the dogs loved the strawberries!

CHS Jazz Band performing at the festival.

10 e d i t o r i a l s Earth Has a Fever and Humankind is the Virus Why climate action is required in this decade Anna Beth Mauldin, Staff Writer

The effects of climate change tremendously impact the different sectors of society and are interrelated all around us. Droughts are becoming longer and tropical storms are becoming more severe due to the warmer ocean water temperatures. Along with melting ice sheets and glaciers, rising global temperatures could cause rainforests to die and widespread species extinction.

With all of these event occurrences, the climate crisis threatens to transform every aspect of our lives.

However, what forms this transformation takes greatly depends on how countries and individuals respond today.

Countries have the opportunities to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through renewable energy, fuel switching, and the more efficient use and recycling of materials. These solutions have the ability to hold temperature increases below catastrophic levels, while also investing in adaptation measures that would assist communities in combating environmental disturbances.

With that said, the next ten years are crucial in initiating this type of action. The World Wildlife Fund

has been calling on countries and governments to achieve goals set by the Paris climate agreement, which was adopted in 2015. This agreement strives to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to limit the global temperature increase in this century to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels while pursuing the means to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees. This pact between countries provides a pathway for developed nations to assist growing nations in their climate reduction efforts. So, what will climate action look like in the years ahead?

In order to limit global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees celsius, we need an urgent systematic change in numerous areas to halve emissions by 2030. A switch from fossil fuels-the biggest contributor to global warming-to renewable energy would play a substantial role in utilizing energy more efficiently.

Governments around the world need to commit to climate action plans that change transportation, food production, land use, and how they support nature and the vital functions it provides.

Furthermore, global emissions

fell almost 6% in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic. As we tiptoe into a lower number of Covid-19 cases, the way countries and governments respond needs to be built back greener. Not directly funding actions that might impact our future could play a substantial role in our long-term future. Financial institutions need to utilize their business leverage and lessen support for carbon emission-heavy activities and expand their support to businesses that are developing solutions to climate change. Public policy needs to plainly signal the demand for a decarbonization shift and support for a just transition to guarantee that people are not left behind. Consumers are increasingly expressing their desire for change as well. There is action on all fronts, but science tells us we need to move quicker.

Everyone can contribute to the cause by looking for opportunities to strike global warming, but we must understand more than ever that something more than individual action is not enough. Efforts on a larger scale will be better rewarded for a safer, cleaner, world for future generations.

Ways you can help: Consider your travel. When you can, meet virtually, take a train, or bike.

Walking or riding a bike instead of driving will reduce greenhouse gas emissions — and help your health and fitness.

Throw away less food. So use what you buy and compost any leftovers.

Use less energy by lowering your heating and cooling, switching to LED light bulbs and energy-efficient electric appliances.

To protect our climate, buy fewer things, shop second-hand, repair what you can, and recycle.

Eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, and less meat and dairy, can significantly lower your environmental impact

Is College Overrated?

Is all this talk about college too much?

Emily Gable, Staff Writer

“I’m not going to college.” The dreaded words you have to tell your extended family at Christmas dinner. It’s not that you want to go to college, but you still dread the words coming out of your mouth, and you expect disappointment from them. Why is that?

From the moment we walk into 8th grade, the words “college” and “career” are consistently impressed into our brains and echoed in our ears until it’s been years since we graduated. It’s not that the teachers mean bad, but our society is built around furthering our education, and for some reason going to college has become a seemingly more superior option. I believe that the Hilight staff has already written an article about these pressures, but I will say this: Isn’t a little much that we took a test in 8th grade that decided what career we fit best?

I mean, our whole world revolves around college. College t-shirts, college football, college quizzes, and having young people decide their major way before they are ready. And again, these

are not bad things, and some of these are really fun, but what kind of pressure are we putting on our children.

As a (mostly-ish) straight-A student who’s best friends with the valedictorian, my college and career search has been a bit stressful. I’ve known since I was 10 years old that I wanted to go to hair school and open a hair salon of my own. But college and hair school are not viewed in the same way.

Even though it’s my dream and my passion, I worry that people will think I’m settling because I’m the “smart girl” going off to beauty school. People don’t always view beauty school in the best way. So naturally, I feel a bit of insecurity about telling people what I plan to do even if I get good feedback from them. It’s put pressure on me to think about doing at least some college even though I don’t really need it in my field.

Maybe this is you. You don’t really need college for your career, and you want to go to a trade school or jump straight into doing

what you love (or feel the need to do) in the workforce. Maybe you worry that people will think less of you because of this. Don’t be ashamed of your passion, embrace it! If people hate on you, don’t listen to them. They can’t decide your future, you can.

There are many fields that don’t require a college degree and require just as much grit, talent, and hard work as any other career. But many parents and fellow humans seem to think that if you don’t go to college, you’re throwing your life away. This is just another example of the ways that society has given college such a high place in life. But other fields are just important. Who’s gonna cut all the doctors’ hair, or fix the physicists’ cars, or provide the accountant a meal for his lunch break? Who will plan their parties? Who will build a mega-business without ever stepping foot on a college campus?

People without a college degree are so very essential to the functioning of our society, and we need to stop pressuring people to go away from

these outstanding fields.

So, the question is: Is college overrated? The short answer is yes.

But this doesn’t mean that those of you going to college are overrated.

This means that you chose a path that will aid you in reaching your full potential. And props to you for putting effort into that form of your education! But for those of us who don’t attend college, we’re still out here reaching our full potential, too.

EDITORIALS

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Staff writers debate on the superior batman movie: The Batman or The Dark Knight

Vengance For The Victory

Anna Beth Mauldin and Elley Atchison, Staff Writer To preface this article, we would like to say that neither of us is a big DC comic or DC movie fan.

However, we are great fans of the delightful Robert Pattinson. Who isn’t? We watched The Batman because of him and then watched The Dark Knight, to see which movie we liked better. We decided that The Batman was a better movie than The Dark Knight. You may deem our thoughts completely invalid because we are not original DC fans; that is okay. You can have your opinion, and we will have ours: the correct opinion.

To begin, we must address the incredible performance given by Heath Ledger. We understand we are rooting for The Batman in this article, but there is no facing the marvel that is Heath Ledger as the joker. How he interacts with the other characters on screen and licks his scars while communicating with them is startlingly realistic. Every second Heath Ledger had on screen

was a second of pure awe. We were blown away by his performance, and Heath Ledger deserves all of the praise he has ever received.

Robert Pattinson’s transformation into the Batman is as perfect as many imagined and by far our favorite on-screen interpretation of Batman. This is for sure the most grounded Batman, one that delivers a beating but also takes his own fair share of physical and mental punishment. Speaking of which, we are confident to say this film has the best action sequences out of any previous Batman film and rivals the action of films outside the comic book genre.

Furthermore, the interpretation Pattinson gave to Batman was superior to that of Christian Bale.

Pattinson’s Batman was gothic and dark. He wore dark eyeliner and had his hair falling over and covering his eyes; he was eating his breakfast with black sunglasses, and he carried himself in a mysteri-

ous way. Pattinson’s Batman projected the personality that fits this character the most: eerie. Also, we must discuss the voice. When you hear Pattinson talk as the Batman, he sounds normal, just toned down a few notches. Bale sounds like an eight-year-old girl if you asked her to voice an interpretation of her father. To put it lightly, it is not good.

The ensemble cast, from Zoë Kravitz to Paul Dano, Colin Farrell and John Turturro, is uniformly excellent, with the stand-out supporting role being Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon. Seeing him and Pattinson working together is so good. It helps that to tie everything together, and the movie is as gorgeous as can be. DP Greig Fraser continues to be a major show-off, and basically every frame here is rich and detailed, shrouded in orange and red hues, lingering in inky shadows that are just the right level of under-lit. The Batman is a beautifully photographed movie,

Dark Knight For The Fight

and made with a unique vision.

Greig Fraser made the movie truly stand out with his work. The way he was able to incorporate the red and black tones all throughout the film was exceptional. He captured the chilling essence of Gotham perfectly. Every second of this movie had a beautiful image. Visually this feels the closest a movie has gotten to representing the look and feel of the Gotham, which was a delight to see. This movie is so confident in its story and world that it even throws in welcome dashes of the kind of comic-book silliness someone like Nolan would never dare to touch.

And that’s perfect. Batman stories deserve to be both serious and silly, and this is the first one we’ve seen that truly nails the tone of the Batman character.

The three hour run time flew by and left us wanting more, and we have to say that this movie will cement itself as one of the best movies of 2022.

Alecia Scott, Staff Writer

Batman is one of the biggest DC Comics of all time. He has been around since 1939. Every kid at one point has wanted to be Batman, Batgirl, or a villain from Batman.

Everyone has a different opinion on which movie has been the best. No one, however, has ever said “Robert Patinson was the best Batman ever.” You know what they have said? “Christian Bale is the best Batman.”

The Dark Knight is definitely better than The Batman. Side point, what a boring name. The Batman; real original. The best way to describe the greatness of this masterpiece is to divide it into three sections: acting, cinematography, and plot.

First, we must talk about the acting in the movie. Bale is known for getting deeply into his roles. He is known for his seriousness in his movies. American Psycho, for example, is remembered by making an awful script into an iconic movie because of his seriousness. Robert Pattinson is known for two things: Twilight and being utterly awkward. I mean look at the two. One is beautiful, and looks like a batman. The other looks like Edward,

an awkward vampire from Twilight.

Who would you rather have saved your life as a vigilante?

Next is more pertinent to the movie: the cinematography. They both look very pretty, don’t get me wrong, but they are over 15 years apart. One is likely going to look better than the other. They both are very stylish for their time. I do not think it is fair to compare the two. I will try, however. The Batman is beautiful; it is dark and looks very somber, as it should. The Dark Knight is also beautiful. It has a more energetic light. It isn’t as dark and not as somber, but it does fit its energy. They are both true to their times. In 2005, it was frowned upon to have “emo” or dark themes in

a superhero movie. As times have changed, it paved the way for The Batman to have more dark themes to a superhero movie. To be honest, some of the scenes in The Batman were just way too long though. A scene of Batman walking onto the scene has no reason to be a 5 minute long ordeal. The timing was off. The timing in The Dark Knight, however, was perfect. Transitions to other scenes weren’t really a thing during this time, so there are jump cuts, but none of the scenes were too long or did not explain the scenario enough.

Lastly is plot. No debate is necessary. The Dark Knight has the best plot and the coolest characters. The Dark Knight is the coolest Batman movie out. The characters are the coolest, like the joker, Heath Ledger, come on he is so cool. Not to mention how hot he is. This also has to be taken into consideration. I know that a lot of people watched the new The Batman movie not because they love the comic, but because Robert Pattinson is attractive. Hear me out though, Christian Bale and Heath Ledger are in the Dark Knight. Heath Ledger, god rest his soul, is very attractive, and I mean

Christian Bale, just look at him.

Anyways, back on point. The two movies have two very different plots. One is a prequel and the other is a story plot of its own. The prequel, The Batman doesn’t have very many fight scenes in it, which wouldn’t be a problem if it wasn’t a superhero film. The Dark Knight is full of fire and action: exactly what a superhero movie should be.

I am not saying The Batman is a bad movie. I think it is a great movie; it is definitely worth the three hour watch. I know for a fact, however, that The Dark Knight is superior in every single way. But I can’t tell you what to think, watch both and you decide. The Batman is now on HBOMax, and The Dark Knight is on Netflix. Both are worth the watch, but The Dark Knight will entertain you more.

12 E N T E R T A I N M E N T Seniors Spotted

A quick interview with some senoirs caught walking the halls Olivia Britton, Staff Writer

Roy Grimmet The Hollywood film industry is associated with which state of the U.S? California How long is a fortnight?

100 players What Is The Heimlich Maneuver?

When your choking What is the smallest type of tree in the world?

Birch tree How many Prongs are on a fork? four How long is a human tongue?

Like an inch or two Queen Elizabeth II has how many children? two Who was the first President of the United States?

George Washington When was Cullman High School first established?

1922 Coprastastaphobia is the fear of what?

Being compressed What was Hugh Hefner’s jet plane named?

Hefners What is the first fruit eaten on the moon Banana

Abby Sosa The Hollywood film industry is associated with which state of the U.S? California How long is a fortnight? four to fourteen days What Is The Heimlich Maneuver?

A way to save someone from choking What is the smallest type of tree in the world?

Bonsai How many Prongs are on a fork?

four How long is a human tongue? six-eight inches Queen Elizabeth II has how many children? six Who was the first President of the United States?

George Washington When was Cullman High School first established?

1932 Coprastastaphobia is the fear of what? bruh-What was Hugh Hefner’s jet plane named?

Sexy What is the first fruit eaten on the moon An apple

Lillian Willoughby The Hollywood film industry is associated with which state of the U.S?

California How long is a fortnight?

20 minutes What Is The Heimlich Maneuver?

Whenever someone’s like choking…

What is the smallest type of tree in the world?

A bush How many Prongs are on a fork? five How long is a human tongue? three inches Queen Elizabeth II has how many children? two Who was the first President of the United States?

George Washington When was Cullman High School first established?

1915 Coprastastaphobia is the fear of what? holes What was Hugh Hefner’s jet plane named?

The playhouse What is the first fruit eaten on the moon An apple Correct answers to catwalking can be found on page 15.

Kiss, Marry, Kill: Summer Edition

Summer things you should give a try, you must try, and you should never try Elley Atchison, Staff Writer

Iced matcha with coconut at Karma’s Coffee House: Trust me on this one. They put in the perfect amount of coconut to where you can still taste it, but it is not overbearing.

If you want a new cold drink for the summer, this is definitely the one to try. .

The sticky fly ribbons on amazon: These are a Godsend! One thing about summer that is always a letdown is the black flies. These things are sent down from heaven to catch all of the annoying, pesky bugs.

Thor: Love and Thunder (Comes out July 8th): I really do think you should give this a try. If this movie is anything like Thor: Ragnarok, it will definitely be worth your time. What makes me skeptical is Chris Pratt being in this movie; everyone should have the same unpleasant feelings regarding this man. Regardless of Chris Pratt being in the cast, though, I trust Taika Waititi, the director of the movie, greatly. I would give this movie a watch!

Harry Style’s new album(Comes out May 20th): There is no question about whether or not this will be good. This album will be amazing, objectively so. We received a sneak peek of this album with his single “As It Was,” which was fabulous. Give this a listen, and you will not be disappointed.

The new Elvis Movie(Comes out June 24): If you have not seen the trailer for this movie, then go watch it this instant. Austin Butler who plays Elvis embodies this character. This movie will surely be a delight to everyone, not just Elvis fans.

Lightyear- The movie about Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story (Comes out June 17): Chris Evans will be voicing Buzz Lightyear in this movie. That statement alone should be enough for you to want to watch it. Chris Evans is a joy to watch on screen, so, obviously, he will be a joy to listen to as well.

Going barefoot places: If you walk around bare feet in a public place, including places around the beach, then you are a menace to society. Do not flatter yourself into thinking your feet are clean enough to walk around in public with them out!

Nobody’s feet are that clean!

A Little Life: Many people on Tik Tok have recommended this book. I am here to tell you no. For the love of everything holy, no. This will not be a fun beach read whatsoever. The author of this book decided she would put every traumatic thing that could ever happen to a person into this book. Run from anyone who says you should read this book this summer.

Not wearing sunscreen: Please do not do this. I beg of you. Did you know skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States? Did you know you can reduce your chances of getting skin cancer by fifty percent if you just apply sunscreen? Not wearing susncreen is idiotic.

Apply your SPF, people.

ENTERTAINMENT A Summer Playlist

Jordan Nash and Emily Gable, Staff Writers Side A: Throw it Back Side B: Play it Modern 1. Here comes the sun (The Beatles) 2. Walking on Sunshine (Katrina and The Waves) 3. Soak Up the Sun (Sheryl Crow) 4. Mr. Blue Sky (Electric Light Orchestra) 5. Surfin U.S.A. (The Beach Boys) 6. I Get Around (The Beach Boys) 7. Sunshine of Your Love (Cream) 8. Hooked on a Feeling (Blue Swede) 9 .Come and Get Your Love (Redbone) 10. Hello, Goodbye (The Beatles) 11. Mrs. Robinson (Simon and Garfunkel) 12. In My Life (The Beatles) 13. No Rain (Blind Melon) 14. Stuck in the Middle with You (Stealers) 15. Wouldn’t It Be Nice (The Beach Boys) 16. Independence Day (Martina McBride) 17. Build Me Up Buttercup (The Foundations) 18. Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison) 19. Ramble On (Led Zeppelin) 20. Ain’t no Mountain Enough (Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell)

1. This is what falling in love feels like (Jvke) 2. On Top of the World (Imagine Dragons) 3. Best Day of My Life (American Authors) 4. Beggin’ (Måneskin) 5. Ophelia (The Lumineers) 6. Story of My Life (One Direction) 7. Classic (MKTO) 8. Dandelions (Ruth B.) 9. Without You (Riders feat. Circuit Riders) 10. Hey Ya! (Outkast) 11. Ooh Ahh (Grits) 12. Love Grows (Edison Lighthouse) 13. Kiss Me (Sixpence None The Richer) 14. The Way I Am (Ingrid Michaelson) 15. Why Georgia (John Mayer) 16. Hey Soul Sister (Train) 17. Sunflower (Post Malone and Swae Lee) 18. Sunday Best (Surfaces) 19. Put Your Records On (Corrine Bailey Rae) 20. High Hopes (Panic! At the Disco)

Olivia Rodrigo’s Breakthrough Her first grammy awards

Angelina Hughes, Staff Writer Nineteen year-old singer, Olivia Rodrigo, attended her first-ever Grammy Awards. She stunned everyone with her custom black Vivienne Westwood gown with a pink silhouette along with long black gloves.

Olivia had a breakout year, featuring her first album Sour and a sold-out tour. She also had just premiered her concert film on Disney Plus, Olivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 u. As a result, she was nominated for 7 nominations, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year.

Some memorable nominations included her first hit, “Drivers License” as it was up for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Her song “Good for You” was nominated for Best Music Video.

Before the Grammys were tele-

vised that Sunday evening, Olivia had already received a Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance with her song “Drivers License.” She later performed the hit track during the show before taking the stage to accept the award for Best New Artist.

Olivia Rodrigo stated,”This is my biggest dream come true” during her acceptance speech. Olivia Rodrigo also received a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album.

Olivia Rodrigo had difficulty balancing her three Grammy Awards while she posed for pictures and ended up accidentally dropping one, breaking it. Thankfully, an assistant came to the rescue and placed the broken gramophone back together in time for her to continue taking photos with her awards.

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College Basics

Carson’s crazy college dorm checklist Carson Kallhoff, Staff Writer You finally made it. Sweet, sweet freedom. Now you can finally escape the tyranny of your parents and go experience your own life.

Freedom comes with responsibilities. Now you won’t have anyone to take care of you, no roof over your head or food that just sort of appears in your fridge. So what are you going to do? Well lucky for you, your friendly and lovable Hilight staff writer Carson (that’s me) has composed a checklist to prepare you for your new college home!

Room Needs There are a few things that I have deemed vital for your new life in your college dorm. Even though some of these room needs are optional, the list is centered around the basics of college: living in your dorm, going to work, and going to class. So without further ado, here are the necessities: • Desk Lamp • Alarm Clock • Large Trash Cans (Kitchen) • Two Small Trash Cans (Bathroom and Personal) • Storage Bins

• Fan • Calendar • Dry Erase Board • Mini Toolkit • Broom and Dustpan Linen Needs Momma isn’t going to be doing your laundry anymore. That’s your problem now. There are a few cloth items that you should have to live a comfortable life. These include: • Two sets of Sheets and Pillow Cases • Three or more Towels • At least one Pillow • One or more blanket • Comforter or Bedspread • Clothes Hangers • Laundry Basket • Clothes • Underwear • Socks • Pants/Jeans • Shirts/blouses • Sweats • Pajamas • Slippers and/or flip-flops • Sweaters • Hoodies • Light/heavy jackets • Gloves/scarves/hats (and other bad weather gear as needed) • 2 pairs of sneakers or comfortable walking shoes • 1 set of business-casual clothes • 1 pair of dress shoes • 1 swimsuit • Shower shoes/flip flops Other Needs These are some things that you

technically don’t need, but they make life a whole lot easier. This includes: • Umbrella • Backpack • Laptop Replenishable Items There are some items that you are going to have to buy more of as time goes on. This includes food and toiletries. Below, some examples are listed: • Toiletries • Antacid • Pain relievers • Vitamins • Antidiarrheal medicine • Adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment • Cough drops • Shower caddy • Shower shoes (flip-flops) • Shampoo and conditioner • Hairstyling products • Bath and face soap • Travel soap container(s) • Toothpaste and toothbrush • Dental floss • Comb/brush • Tweezers • Nail clippers • Hair dryer/straightener/curling iron • Razor and shaving cream • Lotion and/or facial moisturizer • Cotton swabs Household and Kitchen Items • Paper towels • Trash bags

• Lightbulbs • All-purpose cleaner • Plastic storage bags • Food-storage containers • Dish soap • Wet wipes • Tissues • Bowl, plate and cup • Coffee mug • Water bottle • Forks, knives, and spoons • Can/bottle opener Optional So you’re almost ready. There are still a few extra things that you might not necessarily need, but will make your college life a heck a lot more enjoyable. Presenting: • TV • Gaming Console • Board Games • Books • Mini Fridge • Posters • Pictures • Microwave • Area Rug

College is approaching, and so is free money. I’m not talking about scholarships. I’m talking about discounts. For some reason, stores and businesses have decided that because you are over 18 years old and still going to school, then you should get stuff that everyone else gets, but cheaper. Having discovered this, I decided that I must spread the news so we could take down corporate America. And also get cool stuff for cheap. I present to you, Carson’s Official College Discount List.

Spotify, Hulu, and SHOWTIME This deal is my personal favorite. About a month ago, my mom stopped paying for the family Apple Music deal, so I lost all of my playlists. I was livid, and developed a personal vendetta against Apple Music. I swapped over to Spotify.

When I went to sign up for the premium subscription, I noticed a plan I hadn’t seen before. Right next to the Family Plan, I saw the Premium Student Discount. This discount blew my mind. Regularly,

Spotify costs $9.99 a month, Hulu with ads costs $6.99 a month, and SHOWTIME costs $10.99 a month.

Total, that adds up to $27.97 a month. That is quite a bit. However, with the Premium Student Discount, you can get all three for only $5.99 a month. That is a crazy cheap amount, for a lot of return.

Apple Music Okay, so lets say unlike me, you absolutely love Apple Music. Well college students, they have a discount for you. Instead of the regular $9.99 a month, you can get this service for the outstandingly cheaper $4.99 a month. That’s pretty cheap.

Amazon Prime Up until now, you have probably been using your parent’s Amazon Prime account for that sweet free shipping. Now that you live on your own, your momma and pop are probably going to want you to get your own account. As compared to the original price of $14.99 a month, The student discount gives you this deal for only $6.49 a month. You also get the first 6

months free. That is a significantly lower price, and if you are a big online shopper, the exact deal for you.

Cell Phone Service Your parents might cut you off from their phone plan. Now you have to pay for your own service.

That sucks. Lucky for you, there are a few discounts out there for you. Both Sprint and AT&T provide varying discounts for your technological communication needs.

Office 365 Most colleges provide you with the Microsoft Office Suite through your college email, but on the off chance that they don’t, you can still get it for free. This can be accessed on the Microsoft website. The Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365 plan provide you with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Microsoft Teams.

Sporting Events, Concerts, Performances, and Arts Events At most colleges and universities, you will receive discounted prices for different school hosted events. These discounts can

range from 10% off to absolutely free. These events include football games, baseball games, basketball games, band concerts, theater plays, and so much more.

Carson’s Guide to Basically Free Money

So now, according to the credentials that I gave myself, you are officially ready to live your new life.

You’re all set to go and live free and make decisions for yourself. You now have the ability to go out and choose how you spend your life, to find out who you are. You also now are eligible for adult prison, so watch it. We wish you luck with your new college experience!

*To get most of these discounts, you are required to sign up through your school provided email address. This email should end in .edu. For example, if you’re going to College University, then your sign up email address must be yourname@college.edu.

Now you are ready to go into college saving a little bit of money, but still have all of the services that you love. Good luck!

SENIOR SECTION The Best Is Yet to Come

Senior students going forward on athletic scholarships

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Abbie Allison, Staff Writer The senior class of 2022 has been through thick and thin, to say the least. Between the COVID pandemic and a gap in schooling, it has been a tough adjustment. These challenges, however, have made the senior class come out stronger and better than ever. In this year's class, many received special athletic scholarships to go all over and continue their talents. Their tremendous ability to outperform and be amazing athletes is just what makes them unique and deserving.

Between the wide range of colleges they will be attending, the possibilities are endless. With many traveling to all completely different colleges, each senior has a new and fulfilling experience awaiting them.

Not only did several seniors receive athletic scholarships but a few special ones received fine art scholarships as well. The 2022 senior athletic and extracurricular scholarship recipients are as follows:

Kaleb Heatherly- University of North Alabama Football Athletic Scholarship Gracie Barksdale- Wallace State Community College Volleyball Athletic Scholarship Drew Ball- Huntingdon College Football Athletic Scholarship Hayden Stancil- Snead State Community College Baseball Athletic Scholarship Savanna Davis- Trevecca Nazarene University Softball Athletic Scholarship Carlie Burnham- Bevill State Community College Softball Athletic Scholarship Krislyn Scroggins- Wallace State Community College Cheerleading Athletic Scholarship

Popular Majors What are most seniors planning on doing after highschool?

Samantha Johnson, Staff Writer With the thousands of majors out there to choose from, it’s no wonder seniors get overwhelmed trying to pick just one. But with all these available majors, have you ever stopped to ask yourself what the most popular picks among seniors are? Here is a list of the top 5 majors and what they are according to Bold.org.

Business: With a degree in business you will learn about marketing, management, accounting, and business

Answers To Catwalking: -California -Two Weeks -A way to stop people from choking -Bonsai -Four -Four inches -Four -George Washington -1908 -Constipation -Big bunny -A peach

administration. There are many opportunities with a business degree, the most desirable of which being the ability to start and manage your own business, or become a business manager for a company.

Nursing: A nursing degree will prepare you for working in nursing administration, nursing research, and clinical nursing. This prepares you to work with patients and assess clinical scenarios.

Psychology:

A psychology degree studies the science of the human mind and behaviors. With a psychology degree you can work as a counselor, psychiatrist, in education, in the criminal justice system as a forensic psychologist, human resources, and social worker, among other things.

Computer Science: With a computer science degree you would be analyzing design and algorithms. You could also work in operating systems or data analysis. With a degree like this you will

mostly be working in a controlled environment such as an office or computer science lab.

Medicine: In a medicine major you will study human anatomy and systems, along with diseases and viral and bacterial illnesses. Possible careers within the medical field are doctors, surgeons, registered nurse, or dietitian, along with many other careers.

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Who’s Going Where?

Final destinations of the class of 2022 Anna Beth Mauldin & Elley Atchison, Staff Writers

Wallace State Community College

Auburn University Avery Johnson Sasha Peterson Faith Borden Mercy VanDyke Drew Conway Jordan Nash Zac Edwards Lou Ayers Mary Barker Adam Mangum Tripp Gudger Cole Robertson

The University of North Alabama Brynn Hilliar Olivia Smith Loren Tielking

The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Briann Payne Kristin Chau Le Carlie Fuller Diya Patel

The University of South Alabama Bailey Edmondson

The University of Mississippi Anna Grace Hulsey

Troy University Landon Evans Carson Kallhoff

Salon Professional Academy Bailey Schuman

Paul Mitchell the School in Huntsville Emily Gable

Keesler Air Force Base Warren Kelley

Olivia Cluxton Samantha Johnson Claude Thomas Ben Kelly Autumn Selman Skye Mcrea Emylee Matlock Helana Orosz Christen Sorrow Kinsey McBrayer KunThea Murillo Hailie New Nick Wood Haley Copeland Emma Dees Nohemi Trujillo Benjamin Tamburello Matthew Scott Stella Smith Layne Dial Krislyn Scroggins

Katie Emond Gabrielle Allred Jake Dueland Abbie Allison

The University of Montevallo Madison Smith

The University of Southern Mississippi Aldon Laney

Birmingham School of Massage Sara Campbell

Harding University Addie Echols

Entering the Workforce Cheyanne Ball Mackenzie Davis Ryan Lambert

18 s e n i o r Last Wills and Testaments As the Seniors of the Class of 2022 leave Cullman High School, they have recorded what they will be leaving to those that they are leaving behind.

“I, ___________, being in ____________ mind and ________________ body, do herby bequeath the following to __________________” Please keep in mind that the following submissions were written through online submissions made by the individuals of the Class of 2022. These do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of The Hilight staff, Cullman High School, or Cullman City Schools.

I, Sara Campbell, being in sound mind and body, do hereby bequeath the following to the next generation of students: to fight the wrongs and push forward more good into not only Cullman High, but the world.

I, Christen Sorrow, being in an ambitious mind and energetic body, do hereby bequeath the following to Olivia Britton: my 6th period talks with Mrs. Cook.

I, Faith Borden, being in sound mind and steady body, do hereby bequeath the following to Ella Kate Green: my corner Mac in the Southerner room and the title of Senior Editor; Sidone Desnoes: the Southerner fish “Lil’ Big Daddy Kane Wayne”; Madison Clements: the responsibility of changing the phrase on the light up box in the Southerner room; Rhett Tucker: the lead on picture days; and Maddie Files: the responsibility of delivering the much needed comedic relief during the month of April in the Southerner room.

I, Emily Gable, being in cheerful mind and fearless body, do hereby bequeath the following to Aliya Timmons: my ability to run late no matter what time it is; Ilana Shadrick: my always-messy car;

my Hilight friends: my heart stands up for the right thing; my First Priority friends: my thoughts and prayers and strength to keep on going.

I, Hailie New, being in intellectual mind and sound body, do hereby bequeath the following memories to my friends of the class of 2022 and class of 2023: Always playing around in the gym and almost getting stuck inside the mats, escaping everyone and hiding on top of the mats, and even rolling each other inside the mats.

Using gym class to sleep or catch up on our work that we

section either forgot about completely or did not even know we had any, or maybe the time where the vending machine gave me an empty bag of chips, not once but twice. When we were freshmen we booed ourselves during the lip-sync battle because we knew we sucked, but eventually won as seniors, finally. The fun times in biology dissecting frogs, and getting carried away (M) and even sticking candy to our face and throwing it to see who could get it to stick.

Or maybe that time when the upper class were hitting each other with a ruler wrapped in electrical tape and when one fell to the ground in pain, and when the sub asked what happened they said they had a leg cramp and we all started laughing. All of the memories are mostly from 9th thanks to COVID but we made it last, we have come so far and we do not even realize it. Maybe we did not get all of the high school experience that we could have, and maybe it feels like only yesterday we were freshmen. The main memories from my senior year include health science class

joking around about anything and everything with my 9th grade friends making it one of my favorite classes this year.

Having to act out scenes in English even though none of us knew what we were doing and we always would get distracted and mess up. Our last high school memory will be us walking across the stage, in front of hundreds of people, and having our diploma in our hands, all the hard work paying off. Now till the day where we throw our caps in the air, for future classes and teachers, goodbye from me and the class of 2022.

I, Angelina Hughes, being in the peace of mind and able bodied, do hereby bequeath the following to Betzy: I’ll need someone to keep my seat warm while I’m gone so I bestow upon you the privilege to have my place at the senior lunch table; Angel: I give you the endurance to face foes with a smile on your face and the peace of mind to remember you are loved and always will be loved; Haylee: I give you back all the hugs you gave me, so if you feel

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I, Drew Conway, being in intellectual mind and able body, hereby bequeath the following: to my younger brother and underclassman Ben Conway, the right to be called “Conway”.

down, just remember you got hugs in stock but, I also give you happiness to fully enjoy the high school moments that are fun because you deserve the best, love you crazy gurl.

For the rest of you underclassmen, I wish you all the best to pursue that diploma. School’s not too bad, you’re almost at the finish line. Don’t give up and don’t procrastinate. Do however enjoy your free time and live life to the best. Good luck.

I, Avery Drake, being in unhinged mind and deteriorating body, do hereby bequeath the following: to Lauren Chapin, my unfinished collage of Sal from the Impractical Jokers’ face; Holli Rowan, my seat at the round table and 500 Robux; to Lily West, my theater locker and any “borrowed” theater memorabilia I have acquired over the years; to Lydia Wells, the entire portion of the snack fund and all of my anime girl stickers; and to Ava Fales, every embarrassing photo of the theater department I’ve ever taken.

I, Emma Dees, being an intellectual mind and interesting body, hereby bequeath the following: to Katie H, the ability to not let anyone’s word affect you and to keep an open mind about new things.

I, Skye McRea, being in loving mind and beautiful body, do hereby bequeath the following to Andy, Angel McRea, and Lauren Smith: my knowledge, bravery, kindness, and dedication to work hard everyday. Always lend with an open hand and open mind to everyone you meet. Make memories, have fun, take risks and love everyone.

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players, I leave my shoes in the community locker that is always used by the JV. I, Gyver Clifton, being in questionable mind and out of shape body, do hereby bequeath the following: to Brandon Rodriguez, my ability to make bomb ramen; to that one freshman named Jay or J my wackiness; and to Whitley Lawson, my ability to make absurdly cursed artwork.

I, Carlie Burnham, being in sound mind and body, do hereby bequeath the following: a big spot to fill. I was very strong academically and I, Benjamin Tamburello, bevery successful athletically, ing in questionable mind and not trying to brag. To whoirresistable body, do hereby ever fills this spot I want you bequeath the following: to to know that this spot takes Caden Dasher, with my awemore than just smarts or some intellect and humor; and athletic ability. This spot reMrs. Morgan Johnston, with quired failure and long nights my best wishes. of working hard and getting better. This spot requires deI, Matthew Scott, being in I, Tucker Gambrill, being in termination and perseverance. a stable mind and healthy So whoever may take my spot body, do hereby bequeath the a crazy mind and sexy body, do hereby bequeath the foljust know to not give up when following: to everybody that lowing: to Coach Stu’s singing your mind or body is telling I have met through my short you too because you’re going time at Cullman High School, ability, my ability to sleep in to get through it I promise. thank you all. To Mrs. Graves, Coach Romines class, and Coach Barnetts slide shows. we never saw eye to eye on To my younger basketball our colleges when football season was in.

You were a Crimson Tide fan and I am a Tiger fan.

I, Claude Thomas, being an intellectual mind and strong in body, do hereby bequeath the following: to Kaden G, my rollie chair at the Sound Booth; to Conner Y, my lockers in the Band room; to the following Tech Crews, good luck and have

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Final Thank Yous Along their journey through thirteen years of school, the Seniors have met many men and women-teachers, friends, family-that have helped them become the people they are today. In the following section, the class of 2022 were given the opportunity to let those people know what an impact they have made on their lives.

The class of 2022 would like to thank the following people for their support...

Please keep in mind that the following submissions were written through online submissions made by the individuals of the Class of 2022. These do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of The Hilight staff, Cullman High School, or Cullman City Schools.

I, Sara Campbell, would like to thank my parents for always loving me and supporting my decisions of my path through life, my friends for always keeping me true to my word, and my teachers who pushed me when they knew I could go farther.

I, Emylee Teachers,would like to thank foster care, for helping me get this far!

I, Christen Sorrow, would like to thank all of my teachers for everything they’ve done. KB you’re a real one, Ms.Calahan for teaching me all my life lessons, Mrs.Cook for all she has to listen to in 6th, and all of my peers.

I, Faith Borden, would like to thank Mrs. Burroughs for being my rock the past 3 years and always supporting me, Ella Kate Green for showing me how to be constantly kind, Mrs. Cook for making me laugh on bad days, Maria Olsen for coming to Cullman, the student section and sports for giving me the chance to take photographs and illustrate what Cullman High really is, and the Southerner staff for giving me the chance to capture memories my peers will hold dear for always.

I, Emily Gable, would like to thank Mrs. Hall for the years she’s been committed to this school and helping First Priority to get started. I’d like to

thank Mrs. Carter for helping my dreams to come true and encouraging me throughout it. I’d like to thank Ilana Shadrick for helping me stay encouraged and stand up for what’s right. I’d like to thank Mrs. Calahan for believing in me and creating a family through the Hilight staff. I’d like to thank all of my teachers for working hard and seeing things in me I don’t always see. I’d like to thank Jordan Nash, my best friend, for sticking with me through thick and thin and always encouraging me and making me laugh!

I, Hailie New, would like to thank all of the teachers at CHS for helping all of us and never giving up on us.

I would like to thank all my friends who have never left my side since day one, who have helped me in the good and the bad. I would like to thank my dad, who may rest in peace, for teaching me to never give up when the times get hard, being my motivation to graduate high school, although you might not be with me in person, I will always feel you in my heart. Thank you to my grandfather, who also may rest in peace, for teaching me how to work hard, teaching me how to draw and write, you were my first teacher and I know you would be proud to see me graduate

and start my life in the real world.

I, Angelina Hughes, would like to thank many of my teachers for making my high school experience worthwhile, especially Coach Goble, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Greenlee, Coach Morris, Coach Pitzing, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Calahan, Mrs. Lunsford, Coach Drake, Mrs. Skinner, and Mr. Cook. Being in your classes has given me opportunities to experience and learn new things in a way that was fun and memorable. Each of you has been there for me at one moment or another, going above and beyond what it means to be a teacher. I have nothing but respect and appreciation for all you have done and I will take the kindness shown to me and share it wherever I go, remembering how you all had my back. I would go more into detail of each teacher but to keep things short… I love you all and am grateful to have been taught by some of the most amazing teachers a student could ask for and for that I am truly blessed.

I, Avery Drake, would like to thank all my friends in fourth period theater for being my second family, and making my senior year truly wonderful! I would also like to thank Mrs. Miller for always pushing me, helping me, and for

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being the best teacher ever!

I, Emma Dees, would like to thank Katie Heaton for being the absolute best for sticking with me and never not believing in me. I would also like to thank Mrs. Putman, for being one of the kindest people I’ve met, and never looking at someone with a judgemental eye.

I, Benjamin Tamburello, would like to thank everybody I have met in the last four years of my life, who have made it so much better, for absolutely nothing.

I, Matthew Scott, would like to thank my teacher Mrs. Graves for being such an amazing teacher. I have had a fun time getting to know you throughout the year.

I, Claude Thomas, would like to thank Mr. Smith for being an amazing band director. Thank you Mr. Cook and Mrs. Skinner for welcoming me into the technical side of theater.

I, Drew Conway, would like to thank my teachers for working with me and guiding me along my high school career. I would also like to thank my football coaches for pushing me and allowing me to reach my full potential.

I would like to thank Coach Saint in particular for giving me the honor to run the ball for my fellow teammates and my school even though I only had one good knee. Thank you coach for giving me some of the best memories and the most memorable sayings that I will never forget, “death by a thousand cuts” and “death march to China.”

I, Skye McRea, would like to thank God, myself, and my mom for getting me up in the morning to get to school so I can learn and get an education and meet these wonderful teachers. I would like to thank all my teachers for all the encouragement and helping me to get to where I am now. I would like to thank Mrs. Gleaton for teaching me how to be a teacher and getting me prepared to be a teacher.

I would like to thank Mrs. Cagle for helping me in math because I needed a lot of help. I would like to thank Mr. Morris for his field trips and making class really fun. I would like to thank Mrs. Cook because she has not

only encouraged me but also made fun assignments for students. She thinks about everyone else and puts that in the way she teaches and her assignments for students. She is a teacher who makes you want to achieve and graduate. I would like to thank both Barnett’s because they make their classes fun and you want to sit there and listen to everything they say and I have learned a lot from them. I would like to thank Mrs. Lunsford because she is a kind woman and she is very loving. She cares about the students and she has made a big impact on my life. I would like to thank Mrs. Rains for all she did for me, teaching me to cook, and all her encouragement she gave to me. I would like to thank the lunch staff because they work hard to prepare the food. I would like to thank all the staff that work here because they have done so much, so I could go to school here. I would like to thank my friends and my family for encouraging me and loving me and pushing me to go to school because I’m grateful that you did. Thank you everyone for all you have done.

I, Maria Olsen, would like to thank my Grandfather for always being there for me.

I would like to thank Rita,

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Gregory and Audrey Nicholas for welcoming me to their family. I would like to thank all my friends and teachers, and my mom and my dad for making this year happen.

I, Tucker Gambrill, would like to thank Cullman High School for making my life interesting.

I, Gyver Clifton, would like to thank Mrs.Miller for being a really cool art teacher.

I would also like to thank Mr.Hill for the smiles in the morning because he’s probably the coolest custodian I’ve ever met and we should appreciate him more. I dunno if this is gonna be in a powerpoint or not, but let’s get a round of applause for Mr.Hill.

I, Carlie Burnham, would like to thank my mom for making me work hard and for being a friend that I can go to for anything. Thank you to my brother for giving me a constant buddy to laugh with even though he can get on my nerves sometimes. And last but not least thank you to my friends and family for being there for me and helping mold me into the person that I am today. I thank you and I love all of you.

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Athletes Graduating from a Coach’s Perspective What goes through a coach’s head as their senior athletes move on?

Olivia Britton, Staff Writer

Many sports teams this year are losing some of their best athletes. This made me wonder, what is going through the heads of all the CHS Coaches? They watch as students come and go every four years or so. How does this make them feel and how does it leave an impact on their program? I interviewed them and asked all about what it means to lose an athlete and watch them graduate. Here’s what they said:

Coach Patterson- Baseball

How does it feel at the end of your season to lose your senior players?

We go through so much over the course of four and five years with our guys. By the time they are about to graduate, they are young men that make us proud. If they’ve stuck with the program that long, then they’ve sacrificed a lot for our team and each one leaves a mark on the program.

What goes through your head on Senior night?

So many times, I’m thinking back about their 8th and 9th grade years.

Most of the time, the guys we are shaking hands with on Senior Night are much different than when they entered the program. I feel like a proud dad or grandad, thinking about the growth and the accomplishments they’ve had.

What will you miss most about your 2022 Seniors?

The 2022 guys are so enjoyable to be around. They genuinely like each other and they also accept and include guys in other grades.

We laugh a lot. They make fun of me just as much as they do themselves. I can honestly say that I’d love hanging out with them away from the field. We’ve got fishermen, gamers, hunters, singers, and jokesters. They are really good students and more than anything, they’re hard workers. They set the tone in the program by putting the team first. Some play a lot, some play a little, and others rarely play; but they ALL show up every single day to work and do anything they can to make us better. It’s not a “me first” mentality. They may never know how thankful I am for the example they set. Young players don’t have to be told when your seniors LEAD BY EXAMPLE. I’ll miss their sense of humor a lot, their individual personalities, and their selflessness. They are SPECIAL guys who don’t really put on a mask around each other. They’re

honest and genuine and comfortable being themselves. Those types of people don’t usually wander around searching for an identity once they leave high school. They stand firm in their foundation of who they are and become a source of strength for the people around them. That’s 2022 baseball.

How difficult is it to lose those athletes you have had for four consecutive years?

The good thing is we aren’t actually “losing” them. They are moving on to the next chapters of their lives and we were just fortunate to have shared in their high school experience. We are gaining Baseball alumni. The family of guys who gave themselves to the program grows each year. There are more stories to be told, more people to pour into the next generation of Bearcat baseball, and more lives to influence.

I miss them when they move on, but it’s part of growing up. Seeing them is like seeing family that lives away. They’ll always be a part of our program and they’ll DEFINITELY always be a part of ME. I can’t put into words how much our players mean to me and our other coaches.

Coach Cagle- Volleyball

How does it feel at the end of your season to lose your senior players?

-Each year is tough for me because the majority of the time it is players that you have spent the most time with so you have a longer relationship with them, sometimes a deeper bond with them so it’s tough but also great watching them develop as an athlete and an adult as they get ready to graduate and move on to college and the real world.

What goes through your head on Senior night?

Senior night is tough because it’s normally the last home game of the season so it’s like the ending of a part of their career with the Cullman volleyball program. You hear about their plans for next year and we recap all their time and accomplishments through their time in the program and it is just very special to hear and see all that they have given to the program.

What will you miss most about your 2022 Seniors?

Each year the seniors bring something different to the table and each individual senior does as well.

Sarah Kate was the constant, the ear I needed to throw stuff at to get her

opinion or perspective. She would bring calm to the drama, she was positive and kind and I genuinely just loved being around her. Gracie was the fire, the voice, the grit that would push everyone, challenge everyone and spark everyone to do more, be better, work harder. Gracie has a smile that is infectious and you can’t help but smile when she is around. Kaina brought balance and leadership to the court. She had been with me since freshman year, so she became my right hand man and my go to person that could look at me and understand what needed to be done without even saying a word. Kaina is one that you never know what she is going to say or do because it’s most of the time crazy and hilarious. I love each one of the girls so much and I am so happy for their bright future but I will definitely miss them in my day to day life.

How difficult is it to lose those athletes you have had for four consecutive years?

That’s the tough part especially when you have a girl that has started for 3 and 4 years, their maturity level and experience and understanding of the game is far greater than a first year starter simply because they have been in the game more at that certain level. It’s also tough because when you are with a player for so long you know what to expect, you know what plays will be made, and their teammates around them know that as well.

When you start over with younger people in that position it just takes a little time for everyone, teammates and coaches, to adjust to the new person because a veteran player has been in that spot for so long.

Coach Morton- Softball

How does it feel at the end of your season to lose your senior players?

My 2022 seniors are near and dear to my heart! Losing this group will take some time to adjust after they graduate.

What goes through your head on Senior night?

I enjoy celebrating our seniors and I want our seniors to enjoy their

night. Each one of this year’s seniors have been in our program for 6 years. Their commitment to our program should be celebrated!

What will you miss most about your 2022 Seniors?

Their smiles, their love for their teammates, their level of maturity, their humility, how they look you in the eye when speaking, their leadership both on and off the field.

How difficult is it to lose those athletes you have had for four consecutive years?

Athletes come and go, but this year is going to be difficult because these seniors are great people! Each one of these girls’ foundations is centered around our heavenly Father.

This group of seniors were committed on day one of my arrival at CHS to change the culture of this program. With their leadership,we did this much quicker than I could have hoped for. I am extremely proud of each one of these girls. I love each one of them with my whole heart!

They will all move on after graduation and continue to grow the Kingdom and become successful in their professional career. I know they will continue to love deeper, serve greater, and care more! #LSCon3

Coach Dean- Cross Country/ Track

How does it feel at the end of your season to lose your senior players?

It’s a mixture of emotions. Typically, I’m very proud of them for how far they have come and all the growth and maturity that I have been blessed to witness and foster. They literally come to me as little boys and girls and leave as young men and women. I have a tremendous amount of pride and joy reflecting back on the journey together. The coach-athlete relationship is very special. They allow me to coach them, to mentor them, to educate them, to challenge them, to motivate them, to discipline them, to inspire them, to lead them and in turn I invest a lot into them and love them deeply. I look back fondly on many of my coaches during my time as an athlete and I pray I am worthy of (continued on pg 23)

Senior Section such a title as coach and that my athletes will look back on me fondly as well. That being said, the other strong emotion is a touch of sadness. It is sad to see them go and know that you won’t be able to interact with them on a daily basis and have the same relationship that you have had with them for so long. But we all recognize it’s best for them to move on and continue their journey. I sure do love when my athletes come back to visit though. It makes us coaches very happy to keep up with them as they continue to grow and move through the different phases of life.

What goes through your head on Senior night?

Typically, it is very specific to each athlete. Reflecting on the significant moments over the previous years and feeling joy about their growth and maturity and becoming better versions of themselves.

What will you miss most about your 2022 Seniors?

I will miss just being with them and working our process together.

There are very specific things we do throughout the entire year together and so when we roll into Summer and it’s time for Step Ahead Camp for example and they are not there that’s when you miss them. You think about things they did and said in years past and you smile and laugh and reminiscence, but you miss them. Fortunately, your younger athletes are there and they are hungry to work the process and so we continue the journey. It’s the circle of life.

How difficult is it to lose those athletes you have had for four consecutive years?

Some of my athletes I have for 6 years. From 7th grade to 12th grade. The bond is strong. I am working with the distance runners year round as well so we are a big part of each other’s life for those years. It’s family.

Coach Glasscock- Football

How does it feel at the end of your season to lose your senior players?

As a coach, you want so much for all your former players to look back and be proud that they were a part of the program; that it helped them become better people and that they were able to build great memories.

What goes through your head on Senior night?

The game that is about to start!

Senior night is tough to enjoy from a coach’s perspective because of the game that is about to kick off.

But it does cause you to reflect on the seniors’ career and hope that you’ve made a positive impact on their lives.

What will you miss most about

your 2022 Seniors?

The smiles and the joy of winning a big game, especially seeing their happiness when we celebrate in the weight room after home victories.

How difficult is it to lose those athletes you have had for four consecutive years?

It’s like life. You see these guys everyday and they become part of your lives; then one day it is over. But, you take the lessons you learned and the memories you built and you sorta keep it going into the next chapter of your life. And you’re grateful for the time you did have.

Coach Stu- Boys Basketball

How does it feel at the end of your season to lose your senior players?

It is always tough to see players go.

During a basketball season you put in so much time together that the seniors, as well as, all of the players become a part of your family. Family may come and go but they’re always a part of you and they are loved no differently just because they may not be with you all the time. Just because our seniors are no longer eligible to compete in games for us anymore doesn’t mean they are no longer family or no longer a part of the program.

All of our teams carry the memory and fighting spirit of our seniors with them as they compete.

What goes through your head on Senior night?

My main concern on Senior Night is to make sure that our seniors know they’re appreciated. I want to ensure we honor them appropriately for their service to our organization so that they can have an enjoyable night with their family and teammates.

What will you miss most about your 2022 Seniors?

I will miss how fun they are. They are fierce competitors, hard workers, good people, and great basketball players but what I enjoyed the most was the locker room and time away from the game with them.

They are just fun people to be around. They light up every room in their own unique way and make the day more enjoyable.

How difficult is it to lose those athletes you have had for four consecutive years?

It is very difficult. I did not have 4 years with this senior class obviously but throughout my career I have had many senior classes I’ve spent 4 years with. It is always a

pleasure watching them grow as people and figure out who they are as men. I have been very fortunate to be around a lot of good basketball players but more importantly I have been blessed with the opportunity to be around a lot of great people.

Coach Morris- Football/Fishing

How does it feel at the end of your season to lose your senior players?

Normally you see the end coming and make it a point to get seniors all they can get. This year was unique in that our season ended in overtime, and it was a really numbing feeling. You went from the absolute peak of battle to your season over, and for me particularly, losing 4 of your starting offensive linemen, your starting long snapper, and starting punter all at once. So many waves of frustration, sadness, and being proud of the young men they have become during their time in the program that you can only hope you helped somehow shape wash over for a few days.

What goes through your head on Senior night?

Senior night has been so different the last few years without it being the final home game. Normally you have that moment in the pre-game ritual (for me, I always go down with the captains, make sure the headsets are working, and then start preparing for the first special teams play by watching the coin toss, and discussing with our coordinators any last-minute adjustments) where you look out and see these parents, some smiling, some crying, and some fighting multiple emotions, and you get this sense of what has went into this moment.

From little league games, to middle school, to traveling across the state in JV and Freshman games on school nights, to a senior year that is normally culminating in an extremely important region game about to take place. It really helps you to value being able to be a part of these student-athletes’ lives.

What will you miss most about your 2022 Seniors?

There is so much, so many stories, but a few I’ll share Coaching Offensive Line this year was a big adjustment for me, but with a group of veterans it made my job so much easier. Carson Hill was the leader of the group, a 3 year starter at center, he was such a technician.

Carson wasn’t the biggest or the

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strongest, but had the innate leadership qualities you desire from any senior at any position. Evan Richards is another 3 year starter, and his size and strength speak for themselves. He made great strides this year and I’m proud to watch his career continue to grow at Auburn. Lane Parker transitioned from Defense to Offense with me, and he was instrumental in making our offensive line work. He brought an edge and a fight to the group that helped us achieve great things in the running game this year.

Layne Dial was coming back from a devastating elbow injury and was just as tough and consistent as he ever was. Layne was always going to give 100% and did not complain about the work. Offensive Line is often considered thankless work, but additionally, practice isn’t fun.

Everything we do is physical. It’s demanding, and it’s difficult. Playing interior line in football is most assuredly not for everyone. It takes a special player to thrive in that atmosphere and Layne did so.On Special Teams I’m losing two multiyear specialists. Jake Dueland has snapped for 3 years, and every year I’ve tried to replace him because he does so much for us, I wanted to give him a break. But it never failed that he begged to keep snapping and keep working, and that’s what I’ll remember most about Jake, that he never once asked off of something, and always begged to play.

Drew Ball was an all-state punter, and did so in a very old school way.

His punt’s never looked like he was a Ray Guy finalist, but he kept the ball away from returners, and had a knack for getting a roll. By the end of this season, he knew what I was going to call before I did, and often mirrored the call before I even gave it to him. Those two have had huge impacts on the growth we have had in the last few years on Special teams.

How difficult is it to lose those athletes you have had for four consecutive years?

It is difficult to let the guys go, and to not have the daily interaction like we have had, but at the same time I’m so excited to watch their lives unfold. The end of our time together in football isn’t the end of a relationship, it’s just the beginning of seeing where they go with the lessons we instilled in them.

Coach Goble- Swimming

How does it feel at the end of your season to lose your senior players?

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This means that these swimmers have grown to become leader figures on the team with a variety of responsibilities. Of course, losing them is bitter-sweet. While I hate to lose their talent and influence, I am happy with having been a part of their cumulative success and satisfied with the influence that they leave behind for upcoming groups.

What goes through your head on Senior night?

To maximize the audience, we usually recognize seniors during our annual Bearcat Invitational meet.

While most of my working memory is occupied with the challenges of facilitating a meet that often includes over 200 swimmers from over a dozen schools, I like to save some mental space for the special swimmers competing for the last time as a CHS athlete at our wonderful community pool. More than a small gift and awkward picture following the 50-yard freestyle event, it is always my hope that our seniors know that their contributions have been appreciated and they are valued.

What will you miss most about your 2022 Seniors?

As mentioned earlier, our seniors have often been a part of the program for more than half a decade.

This year’s seniors’ athletic growth has paralleled their development as leader figures to our younger groups. More than the loss of talent, the thing I will miss the most about our 2022 seniors is also losing the relational bonds that have developed throughout their time with the program.

How difficult is it to lose those athletes you have had for four consecutive years?

Losing seniors always fills me with anxiety. The niche occupied by a senior group is usually a difficult one to fill, and I know that there will always be a period of rebuilding and restructuring as younger athletes diversify to meet those team needs. In a small program, losing any athlete disproportionately impacts team dynamics, much more so when those lost are among our top performers and team leaders. However, I believe that our 2022 seniors will depart from the program having left a positive impact on those to follow through the establishment of high expectations both in and out of the water.

Coach Cook- Tennis

How does it feel at the end of your season to lose your senior players?

Like any good chocolate, losing senior players is bittersweet. I am sad, but I am happy. Some players are missed because of their skill; others are missed because their kindness and attitude hold the team together.

What goes through your head on Senior night?

When I think about Senior Night, I think, “I remember when . . . .”

Some players start with the tennis program when they are in the seventh grade. I remember their first match (videoing a match so a sick grandparent can watch), great victories, and excruciating defeats.

I think about ways we helped the athlete and ways we could have done better. At the same time, I am happy to celebrate the natural progression in the lives of young adults.

What will you miss most about your 2022 Seniors?

We have four seniors: 2 guys and 2 girls. I will miss Skyler Smith and Landon Evans’s willingness to try something new. They joined the team as juniors. I will miss Avery Heis’s willingness to work hard and to stay with it. I will miss Kate Krigbaum’s tenacity to stay number one on the team for three years.

How difficult is it to lose those athletes you have had for four consecutive years?

It can be hard. Some athletes have been with our program for six years. While I am sad the athletes are leaving, I am happy for them to go and embark on their futures.

I view the loss as temporary: the athletes may leave physically, but they stay in my heart. *Coaches of sports not represented were not available.

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Senior SGA Officers Wish You Adieu A few farewell words from the senior class officers Elley Atchison, Staff Writer

Class Officers President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Kaina Thomas: Dear Class of 2022, I am beyond thankful for each and every one of you. I am honored that you have given me the opportunity to lead you and that you trusted me these four years. Y’all are my best friends and have been the greatest group of people to grow up and experience life with. We have been through so many of the ups and downs together. All the wins and losses. I pray for each of you and where life will take you after this. I will forever be cheering you on in your future endeavors. There is no other group of people I would want to spend most of my time with. All of you are so special and talented, and you are going to do such big things in this world.

So to the Class of 2022, Thank you.

Sasha Peterson: To the class of 2022, teachers, and faculty thank you for the continuous support throughout the 4 wonderful years that I have been at Cullman High School. I could not have imagined a better group of people to go through all the homecomings, pep rallys, and Friday night lights with. We have all definitely had our fair share of hardships, but I believe that as a class we have become stronger, and we will do great things after we graduate. I will miss everybody and thank everyone for having such a positive impact on me. Goodbye Class of 2022 and thank you!

Marissa Brown: To the class of 2022. we did it!

We have finally made it to the end.

From freshman year until now, there is not another class I would have chosen to go through high school with. With high school coming to an end, I pray that you each remember the many days we spent at CHS together. remember all of the good times we had, even if in the moment it seemed miserable. I know that you are all going to do amazing things and I cannot wait to see where life takes you all. I love every one of you. Once a bearcat, always a bearcat!

-With love, your class secretary.

Mary Elizabeth Barker: To the class of 2022, we have had so many great memories from Friday night football games to many late nights working on our pomping board. I will never forget all the laughs and smiling faces, but I wish every one of you the very best as we grow up and enter the next phase of our lives. I will forever be grateful for the class of 2022.

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A goodbye from the senior Hilight members Christen Sorrow, Editor Cullman High School, wow, what a journey it has been to get here where I am. Going to CHS has been such a good experience, I never would’ve thought I would learn so much from this school and the people here. I’m forever grateful for all of the opportunities I’ve been given, as well as all of the organizations that I’ve been apart of.

Thank you to all my teachers for always supporting me through these four years, even though we weren’t here for most of the year last year. Thank you to Ms. Calahan for bringing me into this wonderful group of people, I would be lost without your guidance. Lastly, I would like to wish the best of luck to the staff next year. I love you all and can’t wait to see how you guys do next year. P.S. I love you Olivia Britton, have a good senior year next year bestie!!

Areli Leon, Advertising Editor Hey CHS, I just want to say how grateful I am to have been a student here. I was definitely nervous to start highschool as a 15 year old, but with each year, I have grown to love this campus.

I have received various opportunities throughout these last 4 years that I am so thankful for.

I would like to say thank you to Mrs. Tankersley for leading and preparing me towards my future career, Ms. Calahan for allowing me to take part of this staff and expressing myself, Mrs. Hall for being so understanding and motivating, and last but not least, Coach Billy Barnett who was able to give such a positive impact in the short semester I was in his class. I wish the best of luck to next year’s Hilight staff, and hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did.

Emily Gable, Staff Writer Dear CHS, I’m not sure many people will remember me after I’m gone. I was a band kid, not involved with sports or the popular groups. But I do know one thing. This school has yet to see all God has in store. I worked with my church (and my amazing leadership friends) to get

First Priority up and running here so that this school would be set ablaze by Jesus.

I want to encourage those trying to make a difference. You may not see the fruits of your labor. People may only see you as another kind person, when all you want is for them to see your fire. Don’t give up. Keep being kind and standing for what’s right, even if you’re hated for it.

Do it afraid, but do it. Choose the right friends and don’t let people stop or scare you. Thanks to Mrs. Hall for assisting me in my stand for what’s right, she will be missed! I love you CHS, goodbye!

Angelina Hughes, Staff Writer I am leaving but I take with me the memories that were created here. All the late nights of play practice and those random times I joined the tech and makeup crew, all the Cullman Rumbles and those darn chocolate bars we had to sell in choir, all the victories celebrated and those fun moments being on swim team, all the events I broadcasted and those times I dodged footballs for livestreams, all the times I painted and it got everywhere, those Halloween costume parties in art, and last but not least, all the adventures we had in Hilight and the newspapers we created together. I’ll miss the Felicias and the pep rallies and hoco, but I’ll miss the friends I made the most. Remembering these experiences, I will expand my horizons to gain new knowledge, develop more skills, and create new memories to cherish. Well, it’s been real but that’s enough sappiness from me. Goodbye!

Abbie Allison, Staff Writer Oh Cullman High School, the memories I have made here will forever be ones I cherish. Never in a million years would I have thought I would experience such excitement and sadness. I am so thankful for every opportunity CHS has brought upon me and cannot believe that I will be graduating. To all my teachers, friends, and supporters who I will always cherish, thank you

so much for influencing me to be the high school student I am today. As I look forward to all the exciting new opportunties coming ahead in my life, I know that CHS brought me some of the times I will remember forever.

Although moving on and getting past these 4 years is something I am so ready for, these next goodbyes will hold a special place in my heart forever. Especially to you, CHS. Jordan Nash, Staff Writer Dear CHS, these past four years of my life have been filled with so many ups and downs, but I am forever grateful for the experiences and memories I have here. Going into freshman year I was terrified and would talk to almost nobody, but I have met so many amazing people and made friendships that I will cherish forever. I have had so much support from so many teachers and people at CHS and have fully been able to grow as a person in more ways than I could ever imagine. Thank you to all the teachers and people who encouraged me throughout the years and helped me grow into the person I am today. I will forever be gateful for you CHS. Carson Kallhoff, Staff Writer Hey guys, Carson here. I have only been a Cullmanite (Cullmaner? Culmimi?) for a little over a year now, but that year and a little have been great. I got to meet some pretty amazing people, and I feel that CHS was a big factor in the development of my character. I want to give a thank you to all my fans, and I wish the best for all those that are to come next. Goodbye.

Samantha Johnson, Staff Writer CHS has been an unforgettable experience that has no doubt prepared me for the next step in my life and education. Working on the Hilight staff has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life, and helped me grow as a person and a writer. I have made amazing friends that I will never forget, and Hilight has been like a family, through good and bad.

sports Spring Shots

A congratulations to the soccer teams Elley Atchison, Staff Writer

Baseball

Re-cap on the season

Christen Sorrow, Editor in Chief FreshmenWon 9 of their last 10 and finished the year at 15-11.

JVWrapped up the season at 14-14.

The Girls Team has had a successful, growing season. Everyone has come together on the field and off. This team made it to the playoffs with three area game wins! Go lady cats!

VarsityFinished the year at 19-17. After the 1st Round of the Playoffs, we are 21-17.

Good luck to all the seniors next year as they go off to college.

Congratulations to the boys’ team for making it to the playoffs! They are the 6A Area 14 Soccer Champions. This group of players has worked really hard this season. Go Bearcats!

Softball

Lady Bearcats circle the mound Olivia Britton, Staff Writer Much has been happening for the Cullman Softball team! Since our last edition, the Lady Bearcats have played 24 games making their record 21-18. The Bearcats now have a team batting average of .311.

On April 28, 2022 the Softball team honored their four seniors at their new turf field. On senior night, the Cats played the Holly pond Broncos and won 12-2 (game update below). Next, the ladies competed in the 2022 region 14 area tournament where they came 2nd, and qualified for the regional tournament. They traveled to Florence on Tuesday, where the cats are scheduled to play Jasper first, then depending on that game they will move on. The regional tournament was double elimination, meaning each team was guaranteed to play two games.

We are so proud of our Cullman Softball team and their 2022 season.

Senoir Night Game Recap: Olivia Britton drove in five on two hits to lead Cullman Bearcats Varsity past Holly Pond Varsity Broncos 12-2 on Thursday. Britton drove in runs on a grand slam in the first and a single in the fourth.

Cullman Bearcats Varsity fired

up the offense in the first inning.

Cullman Bearcats Varsity scored four runs when Britton homered.

Cullman Bearcats Varsity notched six runs in the fourth inning. The offensive onslaught by Cullman Bearcats Varsity was led by Kylie Stracener, Taylor Au, Savannah Davis, and Britton, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning. Haley Shannon pitched for Cullman Bearcats Varsity. The righty allowed three hits and two runs over six innings, striking out four. Cullman Bearcats Varsity socked one home run on the day.

Britton went for the long ball in the first inning. Cullman Bearcats Varsity racked up 13 hits. Carlie Burnham, Davis, Faith Guest, Britton, and Shannon all managed multiple hits for Cullman Bearcats Varsity.

Britton, Guest, Davis, and Burnham each managed two hits to lead Cullman Bearcats Varsity. Cullman Bearcats Varsity was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Davis had the most chances in the field with seven.

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On Track To Success

Taking on the Court

Drew Williamson, Staff Writer

Areli Leon, Advertising Editor

The road to state

The CHS Track season has been going very smoothly so far, with the most recent meets at the time of writing being the North Alabama Jr. High Gold Circuit Championship and the North Alabama Varsity Big-Cat Invitational on April 22 and 23. At the North Alabama Jr. High Gold Circuit Championship, the boys finished 5th and the girls finished 12th. At the North Alabama Varsity Big-Cat Invitational, the boys finished 5th and the girls

finished 13th. Troy Adkison got first on the 3200 meter run with a time of 9:33.11. Patrick Adcock also got first in the discus throw with a throw of 139-03. Coming up next for the CHS Track team is the state meet at Gulf Shores.

Shooting for Scholarships State archery wrap-up

Samantha Johnson, Staff Writer On April 8, 2022, the Cullman High School Archery Team went down to Montgomery, AL for the state championship. The team as a whole did very well placing 4th in the state for bullseye, scoring a personal best team score of 3332, and 3rd in the state for IBO 3D. Along with the amazing accomplishments as a team, there were a few outstanding individuals.

Forrest Calver, junior, scored a 296/300 earning him first place overall in the state and first place high school males. As a result of his outstanding shooting he won $2500 in scholarship money to the college of his choice, along with $4000 per year for 4 years to Montevallo.

Will Bolzle, sophomore, placed second in the state among high school males with a 294/300, winning him $750 to the college of his choice and $3000 per year for 4

years to Montevallo.

The last outstanding archer, with a 288/300 was Samantha Johnson, who ranked 5th in the state among High School Females and shot her personal best tournament score.

Carson Starnes won $500 in scholarship to the college of his choice in a random drawing for academic archers.

And last but certainly not least, Alex Chambers won his first ever trophy for outstanding achievement! (Check out the Autism Awareness month Article to learn a little more about Alex and why this was so special.)

These archers and the rest of the team did outstanding, and are practicing hard for nationals in Louisville, KY. Wish them luck before they head to Kentucky on May 12, 2022.

An overview of CHS Tennis The tennis team finished their season a couple of weeks ago.

The varsity girls team won 15 matches with 5 of those wins coming against Top 15 6A teams from around the state. The varsity boys finished with 10 wins (two 6A Top 15 wins). The varsity boys and varsity girls were both team champions in the Wilson Warrior Tournament.

The varsity girls also won the Arab High School Tournament, and the varsity boys finished 2nd. The varsity girls finished as team runner-up in the Hillcrest High School Doubles Tournament. The girls #1

doubles team (Kate Krigbaum and Katia Peterson) were the #1 doubles champions for all three of these tournaments.

The tennis program would like to thank all of our seniors for their contributions to our tennis team. Our seniors this year are Avery Heis, Kate Krigbaum, Landon Evans, and Skyler Smith. Avery and Kate played tennis all six years with Kate playing the number one singles spot for the past three seasons. Landon and Skyler played tennis for the past two years.

Golf Gains

This years golf stats

Areli Leon, Advertising Editor .This season the boys opened the season strong with a 2nd place finish in the Blue\Gray Invitational behind the defending 6A state champions Mt. Brook. Ben Shedd, Ian Willoughby, Will Drake and John Lunsford were the 4 counted scores with John Lunsford shooting a 2 over for the tournament placing him on the All Tournament Team.

John Lunsford, Will Drake, Ben Shedd, Ian Willoughby and Aaron Byrd followed with another 2nd place at the Northridge Invitational held at Ol’ Colony in Tuscaloosa.

Will Drake was 4th overall placing him on the All Tournament Team for a third time. They finished their regular season with a huge win at our own 2-day tournament, beating 16 other teams in the Bert McGriff Tournament. The boys then placed 2nd in the sectionals tournament qualifying them for the substate tournament held Tuesday May 3rd.

The girls began their season with the 2 day Hoover March Madness Invitational. Finishing in the top 10 in one of the most competitive tournaments of the season. Kate Cost and Mary Charles Davis both finished in the top 25, and followed with another 10th place at the Spain Park Invitational. On Monday of

Spring Break Mary Charles Davis, Kate Cost, Jazmin Conn and Lanie Cornelius went to Ol’ Colony for the North Ridge Panther Classic in Tuscaloosa and won it. Kate Cost 2nd overall with a 78 and Mary Charles Davis both making the All Tournament Team. Also closing our regular season In the Bert McGriff Tournament In a very competitive field, the CHS Girls finished 4th out of 17 teams. Kate Cost finished 5th while Mary Charles Davis finished 9th. The girls placed 2nd in sectionals, qualifying them for the substate tournament held Monday, April 2nd.

“On behalf of the girls team we’d like to say how grateful we are to Emma Kate Price and her contributions to our team. EK is the consummate teammate. Her sincerity and in support of her teammates is incredible. She truly wants to see her teammates do well. Emma Kate will be incredibly missed. We wish her the best of luck in this new chapter of her life and want her to know she is always welcomed back to play a round with any of the future Bearcat golfers.

Once a Bearcat always a Bearcat.

WE LOVE YOU EMMA KATE!!!

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