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Sylvia Hurlburt, the feistiest one of them all. (John Fisken photo)

Sylvia Hurlburt, the feistiest one of them all. (John Fisken photo)

Hurlburt and Jovanah Foote -- cheer buddies for life. (Photos courtesy Kristin Hurlburt)

   Sylvia and Jovanah Foote — cheer buddies for life. (Photos courtesy Kristin Hurlburt)

"I'll get off the freakin' Ferris Wheel when I feel like it, buddy, and not before!!"

   “I heard you the first time, woman! I’ll get off the freakin’ Ferris Wheel when I feel like it, and not before!!”

He's not heavy, he's my brother. Sylvia and big bro' Larry.

The dynamic duo — Sylvia and big bro’ Larry.

Workin' as the paparazzi. (John Fisken photo)

Workin’ as a paparazzi. (John Fisken photo)

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The track superstar at rest. (Kristin Hurlburt photos)

Miss Hurlburt, friend to animals.

Miss Hurlburt, friend to animals.

Awwwwwwww...

Awwwwwwww…

Today, if you haven’t heard, is national Sylvia Hurlburt day.

The Coupeville High School senior, a whirlwind of positivity and wonderment (and athletic skill and sunny snarkiness, too!), is celebrating her cake day, having hit the big 1-8 on her journey towards graduation.

As she celebrates her latest milestone, we present a few hundred photos to mark the occasion.

OK, 23 photos, if you’re counting, but that’s still the most I’ve run for anyone’s birthday. So, that’s something.

I also got one of Sylvia’s closest friends, fellow CHS cheer captain Jovanah Foote, to say a few words about Miss Hurlburt.

So, let’s turn the stage over to her.

Sylvia is one of my oldest friends and she is spectacular.

She cheers, she dances, and she’s a crazy athlete.

She is a bundle of joy and love mixed with a little sass and I absolutely love it.

I’ve known her since I was very little and it’s insane that we’re both already 18 and graduating.

I have so many great memories with her, starting from preschool all the way up to our final year of high school, and I absolutely cherish all of them.

Cheering with her all these years has been so fun and great!

I have enjoyed being by her side, her partner in crime.

I can’t wait for many more memories in our lives because we will forever be best friends.

I love you and I hope your 18th birthday is insanely FABULOUS!

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Katherine Morales (John Fisken photo)

   Katherine Morales enjoys a frozen treat while watching a recent CHS track practice. (John Fisken photo)

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   Morales (top, left), hangs out with Kalia Littlejohn (top, right) and Tomi Herrera. (Photos courtesy Littlejohn)

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The trio prepare for a dance.

(Photos courtesy Kalia Littlejohn)

Friends forever.

Katherine Morales is a bright, shining light in Coupeville.

The Wolf freshman, who celebrates a birthday today, was a vital part of the CHS cheer squad this year, and her sunny personality has won her fans near and far.

As she enjoys her cake day, we have two guest columnists, fellow Wolf athletes Kalia Littlejohn and Tomi Herrera, who swung by to weigh in on their friend.

First up is Kalia:

Katherine and I became friends in the fifth grade when Katherine, Tomi, and I all started to hang out after school at my mom’s office across the road from the elementary school.

Then our friendship grew through middle school and now high school.

She’s one of my best friends, she’s very reliable and fun to be around.

Katherine is always up to have a good time.

She makes everyone around her smile.

And then we have Tomi:

Katherine is a nice and caring person; she loves adventure and having fun; she’s always up for new things; she’s a great friend; she finds the best in everything and everyone; she’s a really funny person and always makes you laugh.

She’s always there for you no matter what and is the best partner in crime you could ask for.

She’ll always be there no matter what; she’s a free spirit who loves doing her own thing but takes other people into consideration all the time.

She’s good at whatever she tries to do and sets a goal for herself.

She’s brave and enthusiastic.

Happy birthday, Miss Morales. From all of us.

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Claire Mietus (John Fisken photo)

   Claire Mietus combines football and basketball during her time as a Wolf cheerleader. (John Fisken photo)

Claire Mietus spends a lot of her time helping others, but now she’s asking for a bit of help back.

The Coupeville High School sophomore is headed to cheer camp with her team this summer, and has started a GoFundMe page to help with expenses.

She’s trying to raise $400 before June.

When she’s not working the sidelines for the Wolves, Mietus is the president of Coupeville’s Leo Club, a high school community service organization affiliated with the Lion’s.

She also plays in the CHS jazz band and is a part of the school’s Science Olympiad team.

Mietus is working towards her goal of becoming a cardiovascular surgeon, and would love to one day join the service organization Doctors Without Borders.

To see Claire’s GoFundMe page and possibly help out this hard-working, cheerful young superstar, pop over to:

https://www.gofundme.com/cheerforclaire

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Jovanah Foote (Sylvia Hurlburt photo)

   Wolf senior Jovanah Foote received three awards at her final cheer banquet Saturday night. (Sylvia Hurlburt photo)

Heather Nastali was one of 10 letter winners.

Heather Nastali was one of 10 letter winners. (John Fisken photo)

They came to bowl, take photos and, maybe, hand out a few awards.

Capping another successful season, the winter edition of the Coupeville High School cheer squad held its awards banquet in style Saturday night.

Jovanah Foote and Robin Cedillo shared Captain honors, while Foote also took home 4-Year and Wolf Awards from coach Cheridan Eck.

Cedillo doubled up, nabbing the Coaches Award.

Most Spirited went to Kaela Hollrigel, while Natasha Estes was honored as Most Improved.

Letter winners for fall cheer were:

Julia Borges
Julie Bucio
Robin Cedillo
Natasha Estes
Jovanah Foote
Gaby Halpin
Kaela Hollrigel
Mckenzie Meyer
Claire Mietus
Heather Nastali

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Jovanah Foote

Jovanah Foote

Jovanah Foote seems to have no fear.

The Coupeville High School senior, who celebrates a birthday today, has spent her final year at CHS taking full advantage of every opportunity.

She’s always been front and center in the world of Wolf cheer, and was a captain in two different seasons this year.

But Jovanah has also jumped at the chance to try new things in her final go-round, playing soccer and running track to keep her senior year a busy one.

On the pitch she became a fan favorite, working as hard as anyone on the team and building a cheering section one game at a time.

When Foote came super-close to scoring this season, Dawn Hesselgrave, mom to Wolf booters Mia and Kalia Littlejohn, about fell off the top row of the bleachers, she was so excited.

And while Jovanah didn’t bring the same years of experience to the field that many of her new teammates did, she more than matched them in enthusiasm and the joy she displayed every time she entered a game.

If you could, you’d like to take every person as they enter their last year of high school and point to Foote and say, “Follow her example.”

Take new chances, try new sports and activities, expand your repertoire.

That way, when you’re a few years down the road, you’ll look back and have more memories, and more positive memories, than if you just lock down and focus solely on grades.

But don’t get me wrong there. I’m sure her grades are impeccable.

Jovanah, like her older brother Nathaniel, comes across as highly intelligent, well-spoken and someone who is going to continue to dazzle folks long after high school.

As she celebrates her cake day, we want to wish her the best.

You have been a bright, shining superstar, Miss Foote, and I have no doubt the best is still yet to come for you.

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