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Catoctin-Ettes Host Twirling Extravaganza The Catoctin-Ettes, Inc., recently hosted their annual year-end twirling extravaganza. Members of the organization performed dance-twirl style routines on stage for an audience of family and friends. Highlights of the show included an awe-inspiring competitive pom pom number by the group’s Jr. Pom Team, who captured the 2014 Regional and State Pom Team Championship titles. Members of this group include Abby Adams, Rachel Bechler, Alexis Bond, Kiara George, Shyanne George, Caitlyn Purdum, and Paula Jean Sharrer. The group was coached by Angela Ridenour. Tiny Tots, Adelaide Flanary, Hannah Gonzales-Diaz, Emily and Lauren Holtzople, and Bethany Study performed a specialty group number to the fun song, “Simon Says.” In an exciting number combining many different levels of baton twirling with a ribbon stick performance, the group’s juveniles and complimentary units brought enthusiasm to the evenings’ activities. The girls in this number were Abby Adams, Rachel Bechler, Alexis Bond, Gracie Flanary, Kiara and Shyanne George, Tamour-Lin Nanan, Erika Oland, Greta Smith, and Amanda Study. Their musical selection was “Shake It Off.” The organization’s most advanced twirlers exhibited a stunning performance with their routine to the music, “Rock and Roll All Night.” Members of this group were Caitlyn Purdum, Kelly Reed, Angela Ridenour, Amber Rothhaupt, and Paula Jean Sharrer. In addition to the group performances, several of the organization’s twirlers performed amazing feats of baton twirling and juggling in individual and duet show-twirling numbers. Following the entertainment portion of the show, the marching corps also presented awards for exceptional performance and attendance throughout the 2014 year. The Catoctin-Ettes, Inc. is hosting its annual free baton-twirling course for beginner twirlers, ages five and up. The course began on February 17, and will be held on four consecutive Tuesday evenings at the Emmitsburg Elementary School. Classes run for 45 minutes in length; class time will vary according to age. The course is absolutely free, with batons on loan for class time at no charge. During this course, basic twirling skills and marching are presented by experienced staff coaches of the marching organization. This introductory course is an excellent way to determine a child’s interest in twirling with no financial outlay whatsoever. For more information or registration, please contact the group’s director, Donna Landsperger, at 301-271-4326 or email [email protected]. CHS Softball to Hold Crab Cake Dinner The Catoctin High School (CHS) Softball Team will hold a Crab Cake Dinner Fundraiser on Friday, March 13, 2015, at the fire hall in Emmitsburg (25 West Main Street), from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner includes two crab cakes (a Vigilant Hose Company specialty), baked potato, green beans, roll, drink, and your choice of a dessert. The cost is $15.00 per dinner (eat in or carryout). Purchase tickets from any softball player or call Coach Jess at 301-788-0976 or email at [email protected] to hold your tickets at the door. All remaining tickets will be sold at the door until dinners are sold out.