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Sammie Kate Eason Sammie Kate Eason is a senior. She is heavily involved in the school community. Sammie Kate is a varsity volleyball and tennis player. She is a member of Student Government, National Honors Society, Anchor Club, and the Raider Newspaper. Sammie Kate also served as the 2016 Girls State Representative in Nashville this past summer. She attends Hopewell Church of God and is an active member of the youth group and drama team. Sammie Kate also volunteers as a tennis instructor with the annual Kay McDaniel Tennis Camp. She plans to attend Lee University and major in Early Childhood Education. Sammie Kate stated, “I love Cleveland High School because there is truly something for everybody. From the variety of athletic, academic, and extracurricular opportunities, every student in the school has the chance to be a part of our community. There is a sense of unity and school spirit within the faculty and student body. I am so proud to call myself a Cleveland High Blue Raider!”

Raquan Dodd Raquan Dodd is a senior. He plays on the varsity football team as cornerback. Raquan is involved in The CHS Recycle Club as well as the Hiking Club. After graduation, he plans to join the US Army. Raquan stated, “Honestly, I believe, I am prepared. Cleveland has prepared me for the world. It is such a diverse place with so many chances and opportunities. I’m grateful to have walked the halls. Thank you for the award.”

Skyler Davis

Skyler Davis is a senior. He is a member of the varsity football team. He is actively involved in the Leadership program at CHS. Skyler works at Cleveland Community Center. He stated, “I love the atmosphere here at Cleveland High School. It has great programs and great people to be around.” Skyler is hopeful to acquire a full college scholarship to play football. He plans to major in education and become a coach one day. A quote by Tim Notke is lives by is “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

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CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL September | Highlights | 2016

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Olivia Calfee Olivia Calfee is a junior. She has been a member of the varsity cheer squad all three years and is currently a captain. Melissa Barnette, cheer coach, said “Even though our season has just begun, Olivia has been an incredible help to her coaches and her team. She has volunteered to help with our elementary school spirit days and has been willing to help wherever needed. Aside from being available, she has pushed herself in practice to gain new skills in tumbling, been a core part of her stunt group, and consistently encourages her teammates. Her skills are top notch in athleticism and in leadership.” Aside from cheer, Olivia is involved all throughout the school. She is a member of Student Government, producer on CHSLive, and on the Leadership team of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Olivia was chosen for Mrs. O’Bryan’s Student Advisory Club last year and also serves as a member of the Anchor Club and Beta Club. Her involvement doesn’t stop with school, Olivia’s community involvement includes the Bradley Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership program and she is an active member of the youth group at First Baptist. Through church, she has been privileged to travel to Haiti and Panama to serve on mission teams. What Olivia loves most about being a student and athlete at CHS is the school allows her to be involved in so many different activities, get to know lots of people who also love CHS, and of course, Friday night lights at Benny Monroe Stadium.

Miranda Whittington Miranda Whittington has been selected as the September Staff Member of the Month.  Ms. Whittington is starting her fifth year with Cleveland City Schools as a School Counselor.  She has a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Lee University and currently working on her Ed. S degree in Instructional Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University.   Ms. Whittington’s philosophy is to change the world by positively impacting the individuals within her community.  Her heart is to help students and families in need and to insure successful transitions from middle school to high school.  Ms. Whittington is a member of the American School Counseling Association, Junior Auxiliary of Cleveland, Westmore Church of God, Varsity Basketball Cheer Coach, and mother to her furchild, Bella Sue. 

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