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Sylvia Hurlburt: Queen of the Universe

Sylvia Hurlburt: Queen of the Universe

Sylvia Hurlburt is better than you and me, but she probably won’t admit it.

The Coupeville High School junior, who celebrates a birthday today, can pretty much do just about everything there is to do in this world, and do it all extremely well.

Dancer, tap and ballet and everything in between.

Speed demon track star.

Energizer Rabbit cheerleader with more pep than is humanly possible.

Intrepid photographer with an uncanny eye for detail.

The list goes on and on, and we’d be here all week (and maybe beyond) if we listed all her talents and accomplishments.

Not that she herself would take that time, because her greatest talent is this — Sylvia remains as easy-going, approachable, super-friendly and modest-about-her-own-awesomeness as any young woman you are likely to encounter.

If there’s an out of control ego raging away in there, she hides it really, really well.

So, it is up to us to frequently remind the world of how amazing Miss Hurlburt is on a daily basis.

To honor her for the way she dotes on her older brother, Larry, her parents, Kristin and Troy, and the trillions of friends she holds dear.

The way she brightens the world every time she steps out into it, a walkin’, talkin’ burst of happy radiance.

There is no artifice to Sylvia.

She is the real deal, a genuinely sweet, caring, smart as all get out superstar blazing a bright, burning trail across the universe on a daily basis.

She is going places, on her way to doing great things.

That we get to share a slice of her life, to witness her growth, is a treat.

May this day, and every day, be full of joy for her. Perfect karmic payback for a life lived well.

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Ally (John Fisken photo)

Ally Roberts gets dynamic. (John Fisken photo)

A younger version of Ally (left) with big sis Madeline. (Lisa Edlin photo)

A younger version of Ally (left) with big sis Madeline. (Lisa Edlin photo)

Ally with cousin Lindsey Roberts. (Fisken photo)

Ally with cousin Lindsey Roberts. (Fisken photo)

There is irrepressible. And then there is Ally Roberts.

The Coupeville High School sophomore, a fun-lovin’ ball of fire who bounces merrily from cheer to volleyball to horse competitions, has big footsteps to follow.

Almost every single member of her extended family was a standout athlete or an influential coach during their time as a Wolf.

I mean, Ally has a family reunion every time she goes in the CHS gym and looks up at the wall where the Athlete of the Year photos are hung up.

But you know what? The kid is blazin’ her own brightly-lit trail.

And she’s doing it her way, with a kind heart, a mega-watt smile and just a hint of feisty pluck.

Miss Roberts works hard and earns the ribbons and awards people hand her on a regular basis, but shows no signs of letting her growing stardom go to her head.

Today, as she hits the big 1-6, her future is as bright as anyone in the town she calls home.

Happy birthday, Ally!

May your day shine as brightly as you do every time I see you.

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Ashlyn Miller

Ashlyn Miller (John Fisken photos)

Miller unleashes the javelin during her junior track season.

Miller unleashes the javelin during her junior track season.

Hanging out with lil' sis Mattea.

Hanging out with lil’ sis Mattea.

All cheerleaders smile.

Few radiate the warmth that Coupeville High School senior Ashlyn Miller does, however.

Through rain, wind or fog on the football sideline, her spirit never flagged.

Her voice never wavered, her spirit never broke, and, most of all, she sent a genuine sense of happiness out to everyone who surrounded her.

That’s a personality trait that carries over in her non-cheer life, as well.

As part of a dynamic duo with younger sister Mattea, Ashlyn is one of the best and brightest the Wolves have to offer the world.

Alaska’s loss is Coupeville’s gain.

As she celebrates her 18th birthday today, a week away from what I anticipate will be the start of her final high school track season (she was a sprinter/thrower/relay whiz as a junior), here’s best wishes to a truly talented, radiant young woman.

Happy birthday, Miss Miller! Never stop being awesome.

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Ciera St Onge (John Fisken photos)

Ciera St Onge (John Fisken photos)

Aiden

   Aiden Crimmins (right, in glasses and robe) hangs out with his fellow sophomores, who are bringing back the student cheering section.

They are twin titans of school spirit.

Coupeville High School senior Ciera St Onge and sophomore Aiden Crimmins share a birthday and a willingness to put themselves out in front of the crowd.

St Onge has been at the forefront of the Wolf cheer team for several years, bringing a sparkle in her eye and a skip in her step to her work on the sidelines.

Vivacious and full of life, she is a ball of fire, whether it’s football or basketball season.

Crimmins, who is looking a little like Clark Kent these days, turns into Superman when it’s time to help lead the student cheering section.

He and his fellow sophomores, guys like Jimmy Myers, Uriel Liquidano and Jonathan Thurston, have revived the art of wearing costumes and verbally harassing rival free-throw shooters.

After a bit of a down period, as a once-proud, jam-packed CHS student section dwindled down to one guy looking at his phone, it’s nice to see the thrill back.

Both St Onge and Crimmins have bought in, completely, to supporting their classmates and their school.

That both are also highly intelligent, super friendly people who succeed at everything they do, is a given.

On this, their joint birthday, let’s all take a moment to cheer for THEM and for all they do.

Can I get a C-I-E-R-A and an A-I-D-E-N?

What does that spell?

Awesome! Yep, that’s what it spells.

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Wolf senior cheerleaders (l to r) Elizabeth Bishop, Ciera St Onge, Camilla Rische and Cassidy Rydell. (ohn Fisken photos)

   Wolf senior cheerleaders (l to r) Elizabeth Bishop, Ciera St Onge, Camilla Rische and Cassidy Rydell. (John Fisken photos)

Rydell

Rydell

Bishop

Bishop

St Onge

St Onge

Rische

Rische

One final bit of team unity.

One final bit of team unity.

They were small in numbers, but big in spirit.

When Coupeville High School sports went inside for the winter, the number of Wolf cheerleaders crashed from 25-30 girls down to 5-7.

That didn’t make them any less loud or proud, however, as they filled the CHS gym with their vocal work during basketball season.

Monday night’s boys’ hoops game against Klahowya brought an end to their work days in their home gym, but, before the cheerleaders wrapped up the season, they stopped to honor their four seniors.

Popping up at mid-court to document the moment was travelin’ photo man John Fisken, who provides us with the pics that reside above.

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