Senior Spotlight

Each week we will be featuring a new set of senior choir members.

Callie Painter

Hello, My name is Callie Michelle Painter! My loving parents are Ashley and Michael Painter and my younger sister is Ryllie Painter. I have been in choir since my freshman year, first being the Accents, and I have been in CG Sound System for 3 years and CG Singers for 2. My junior year I served as one of the Tech Crew Leaders, and I now serve as one of the Company Managers alongside the amazing Heath Wingler!

My favorite choir memory was my sophomore year winning at Wheaton Warrenville. Even though we were up until about 3 in the morning, everyone had such good energy and that competition was one I will never forget! That win was something that our group had worked for so long and we poured our heart and souls into. Especially going into that competition when a lot of people on the outside did not think we would win, the way we all came together and gave it our all in the finals performance and getting that win was a moment that I won’t ever live down.

Outside of choir, I am on the leadership teams for Fellowship of Christian Athletes and CYBC Bible Club at CGHS. I have been doing this since my sophomore year, and I love being able to serve and share Christ with others at my school! I am also the leader of the Bible Study for Sound System! Outside of school, I also am very involved in my home church, Stones Crossing Church. I co-lead a small group in our middle school ministry of now 7th grade girls. I have been one of their leaders since they were upcoming 5th graders. I am also on our worship team and I part-time intern with my youth pastor. After high school, I plan on attending Indiana Wesleyan University and majoring in Youth Ministry Studies and also being involved in the choir program there. No matter where I end up for college, I am excited to see God’s plan work out in my life and how I can continue to serve others!

First, I would like to thank God for continuously blessing me with the opportunity to be a part of the choir program. Over these past 4 years in choir, the Lord has just shown me how He can change my plans and put me on track with what He has for me. God has blessed me with so many friends and connections through Sound System, and I could not be more grateful. I would also like to thank my parents for always supporting me in everything I do. Moving out of softball was one of the hardest decisions I had to make, and they supported me through all of the crazy choir things. My mom has always been my number one fan, on a softball field or on a stage. She always lifts me up and she puts her all into being there for me and my sister. My dad is the most caring and gentle soul I know. He was the best coach I ever had, and he has always pushed me to be my best and stride for the Lord in all my endeavors. I would also like to thank Mr. Sanders and Mr. Norman for always putting a smile on my face and being amazing teachers. Lastly, I would like to thank Mrs. Dice. Mrs. Dice has taught me so many life lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. She taught me new ways to push myself and that I am beyond capable of things that I never thought I could be in a million years.

Heath Wingler

Hello my name is Heath Wingler. I am the son of Amy and Jamie Wingler. I have an older sister, Shelby, and a younger brother, Luke. I have been involved in choir for all 4 of my years at the high school. My freshman year, I was in Surround Sound. During my Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years I have been a part of CG Singers and Sound System. I served as the Tech Crew Leader my Junior year for Sound System and I am now one of the Company Managers alongside Callie Painter.

My favorite choir memory was Show Choir Nationals my sophomore year. We were given the opportunity to perform our show inside of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. That venue was truly amazing and I loved getting to perform up there with my closest friends. We also got the chance to go to the waterpark which was so much fun after performing. After high school, I plan to attend an undecided college to major in Music Education.

I would like to give a huge thank you to Mrs. Dice, Mr. Norman, and Mr. Sanders for always encouraging me and pushing me to be my best. They have not only taught me how to be a performer and musician, but also amazing life skills. I would also like to thank Mrs. Webb and her entire costume team for all of the work they put in behind the scenes. I started volunteering at the costume closet my junior year and I quickly began to realize all of the things they do for us. I can always rely on Mrs. Webb and her costume team to brighten my mood, whether it’s through the many jokes or amazing stories. Finally I would like to thank my family. Thank you for all of the support you have shown me throughout my whole childhood and high school. Thank you for coming to all of my shows and competitions, even when they are super far away, dropping me off or picking me up from super late competitions, and for always helping me manage my blood sugar through the night after a big competition. None of this would have been possible without you. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me.