BCHS Honors Senior Basketball Players & Cheerleaders

Sat, 02/20/2016 - 12:33pm — Diane Dyer

Callie Cardwell and parents Donald and Tina Cardwell.

Butler County High School honored the senior basketball players and cheerleaders during Friday night games.

The lone senior for the Lady Bears is Miss Callie Cardwell. She has played basketball for 5 years, beginning in the 8th grade. She has also played softball for 5 years and is an active member of FCA and the Pep Club. She was escorted by her parents, Tina & Donald Cardwell of Jetson. After graduation, she plans on attending college at Western Kentucky University and pursuing a degree in education. Callie said her favorite memory is the Christmas tournament with her team, winning every game and Chloe’s special gift she got from her. She’s going to miss her team, getting to play on the floor and being a part of a second family.

The lone senior for the Bears is Mr. Austin Nave. He has played basketball for 3 years. Austin was escorted by Julie Meador of Morgantown. He would like to thank Julie for taking him in and treating him like her own. After graduation, Austin plans to attend Somerset community and technical college to become a lineman. He’s going to miss everything about high school, but most of all he’s going to miss all of his friends on and off the court.

The Butler County High School Cheerleaders honored their two seniors. First to be recognized was Miss Hanna Gruber. Hanna has cheered for 4 years. She is also an active member of the Spanish club, Pep Club, Science Club, Beta Club, FCA, and Band. She was escorted by her parents, Mike and Lynn Gruber of Morgantown. After graduation, Hanna plans on attending College in the fall and pursuing a degree in elementary education. Hanna said her favorite memory is just all the laughs and jokes with the squad. She’s going to miss stunting the most.

Next to be recognized was Miss Caitlin Coleman. Caitlin has cheered for 4 years. She is also an active member of FCCLA, Pep Club, Art Club and Club 14:23. She was escorted by her parents, Shawn and Sandy Coleman, of Morgantown. After graduation, Caitlin plans on attending College in the fall and is undecided as to her major at this time. Caitlin said her favorite memory is having a cheer bonding night at Coach K’s house. She’s going to miss going and competing in cheer competitions.