05/23/2025
Carterville Junior High School students took the stage Thursday, May 22, at Carterville High School for the 2025 CJHS Variety Show, themed “Shine Like Stars.”
The show featured a wide range of student talent, including vocal and instrumental performances, dance numbers, comedy skits and even a trained caterpillar act. The CJHS Band opened the night with “Just Like Fire” and “Centuries.”
Other audience favorites included Sophie White’s piano and vocal piece “Wondering,” Xavi Valdes’ marimba performance of music from “Mother3,” and the comedic skit “Floyd, the Trained Caterpillar.”
The CJHS Choir closed the evening with a performance inspired by Holst’s “The Planets.” Hosts Skylah Fourez and Claire Samples kept the crowd engaged, while stage crew members ensured smooth transitions behind the scenes.
The event was sponsored by CJHS language arts teacher Gabe Herbst, CIS band director Dannyel Norrington and choir director Carlyn Zimmerman.
