Geraldine Student Illustrates Book

what the little chipmunk was told but he refused to give up! He keeps trying.- The Brave Little Chipmunk

Those probably are the words, Geraldine senior Christian Clontz said when he was asked to illustrate The Brave Little Chipmunk by DeAnna Skinner, in 2020, when he was only 15 years old.

Clontz’s mom, Ann, who is also an artist, was told about an ad looking for illustrators for a children’s book. At the time, she was contracted with another author but sent her son’s artwork to the author for review.

Christian was no stranger to the art world. He started drawing at the age of four.

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

CROSSVILLE, Ala.— On Friday night, the Crossville Lions celebrated their Homecoming against Southeastern.

What happened at Homecoming is a story of character and unselfishness at Crossville High School.

Senior Juleydi Franco Ramos, was crowned 2022 Homecoming Queen. After receiving the crown, Juleydi turned to her principal, Jon Peppers and asked if she could forfeit the crown and give to it to first alternate Lilliana Pahaumba Roque.

So what makes this so special? Lilliana was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and spends most of her time in her wheelchair. Lillliana always has a smile and has gained the respect of her peers.

The sight of this unselfish act was amazing. There was not a dry eye in the stadium.

announcement by A+ College Ready as a “School of Excellence” in Alabama. Crossville High School may not also compete in athletics like other schools but they are teaching their students how to be great citizens with great character and most importantly great role models for the next generation under them.

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

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Crossville’s academics are amazing as evidenced by their recent