Knights to host Mini Relay for Life

By Alec Heffner

With surrounding schools beginning their summer break, many Crestview students are eagerly yearning to start theirs.  Seniors, especially, have been hard at work to finish up all of their remaining projects and assignments. Exams are approaching the seniors quickly as their last day of school is May 29.  Senior Leigha Taylor said, “As we struggle to tie up loose ends, each one of us fights procrastination, ongoing sporting events, and the beautiful spring weather.  I have a thousand things running through my mind and my excitement increases each day that I draw closer to graduating.  The biggest step in my life is about to come; although I’m excited, I’m nervous to see what my future holds.”

On May 25, Crestview student council will host its third annual Mini Relay for Life. The Mini Relay for Life is a fundraiser to help and support cancer victims.  To help raise funds, student council had a hat day and a holey jeans day for the students earlier in the week. Students paid $1 each day to participate.  Students will also participate by creating teams and walking laps around the track.  Students each paid $5 for the event.  There will be contests for the most laps walked and most creative team outfits.  Walking begins at 1:30 p.m. and community members are encouraged to come out and walk.  Donations will be gratefully accepted.  Our goal this year is to raise $4,000 to help those in need.  Everyone is invited to come out and support the great cause!

Last Friday afternoon the students of Crestview enjoyed their second annual talent show. Interested students auditioned for Mrs. Hancock prior to the event.  Acts included Jasmine Coleman, Kali Coleman & Elaina Whinover; Shelby Minnich; Layne & Grace Callow; Julia Harner; Christine Errett; Kevin Cook, Alex Brown & Quintin Bouillon; Dani & Kirstin Hicks; Bella Chorvas; and The Jones Band.   Junior Kevin Cook said, “It was a lot of fun being able to perform in front of our peers. Everyone who participated did a great job and it was all very entertaining to watch.  I’m excited to get to perform in next year’s show.”

Although the year is quickly coming to a close, the Crestview girls’ softball team is still going strong. With a reputation of making long tournament runs throughout the past, the girls hope to continue their streak.  With a 3-2 win against Parkway to seize their eighth consecutive district title, the girls will travel to Findlay tonight to take on Ayersville in the regional semi-final game.  Their record now stands at 24-4 overall. Good luck to the Lady Knights!

Also continuing on the post-season trail are a number of track athletes. Layne Callow, Erika Frey, Mycah Grandstaff, Nick Cunningham, Trevor Roop, Malcolm Oliver, Avery Jones, Trevor Saylor and Zach Jellison all participated in the regional meet yesterday afternoon in Troy.