JSU student, 17, killed in car wreck over weekend
Leslie Gober
Issue date: 12/30/06 Section: News
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Graeff's friends said she was driving on Highway 9 when she made a wrong turn. Officials at the scene said that Graeff died upon impact from head injuries. She was pronounced dead at 1 a.m. Sunday.
Graeff was very active within the Walters Department of Music. She was a member of the JSU A Capella Choir, Chamber Singers, and opera workshop. Graeff was active in several productions with Jacksonville Opera Theatre.
Graeff began her musical roots in high school where she was active in the choir. She sang first soprano, received superior ratings at the Alabama Vocal Association for her solos.
She also performed in drama club productions, and she helped manage the school's soccer team.
She was also a very talented actress, performing in the opera The Gondoliers this past May. She had a role in the upcoming madrigal dinner and was scheduled to perform in the chorus of the upcoming production of Hansel and Gretel in January with Jacksonville Opera Theater.
She attended Parker Memorial Baptist Church in Anniston where she was active in the youth group.
Funeral Services for Caitlin will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30 ate 11:00 a.m. at Parker. The A Capella Choir of JSU will be performing there.
From those who knew her
"Caitlin was like a ray of sunshine. When things seemes tough she always brightened my day with her smile and the twinkle in her eyes."
-- Elizabeth Pinkard
"Catlin was the kind of person that it was always a pleasure to be around. She made you want to try to be better becuase you saw how happy she was and you wanted to be that happy, too. I considered myself incredibly lucky to have been able to spend the time I have spent with her on this earth. I know for a fact that she is smiling down on all of us right now."
-- Matt Moore
"She exuded purity and innocence, the type that we lose when we get older. What a wonderful human being. The images of Catlin walking around Mason Hall keep playing in my mind. She was a beautiful person inside and outside. I feel like I was starting to get close to her. Our time was cut short, but we all learned so much from her. She is going to be greatly missed."
-- Estefania Cuevas
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Frank Graeff
posted 12/16/06 @ 7:24 AM CST
My heartfelt condolences to Caitlin's family and all who miss her.
I came across her name about 6 weeks ago when searching the web for people who share our daughter's name - Caitlin Louise Graeff was born on October 21st this year. (Continued…)
Rachel Robertson
posted 2/13/07 @ 5:09 PM CST
"Ria" was one of my good friends. We graduated from highschool together. I must express my disappointment in this article. It does her no justice. She was a sweetest, most kind hearted person I have ever known, and a short, hurried article is troubling. (Continued…)
Glenna Grimes
posted 3/15/07 @ 10:46 AM CST
Many of the particulars in this article are incorrect. Caitlin had turned 18 on September 11th of this year. She was a music major. She had been in our church choir in Phoenix since she was 4 years old. (Continued…)
Kimberly Hinton
posted 11/16/07 @ 11:59 AM CST
Caitlin was such a beautiful young lady. No words could ever express how much she meant to me. She used to watch my daughter Aaliyah and she took such great care of her. (Continued…)
Deema Zayed
Deema
posted 11/17/07 @ 8:43 AM CST
Even though, I barely knew Caitlin. I have always felt that I loved her. I was so shocked and sad when I ran into this article. Mrs.Grimes, I hope you remember me. (Continued…)
Deema Zayed
posted 11/29/07 @ 10:32 AM CST
Even though, I have seen this article about more than 4 times, I still feel the same way. I cannot express how sorry I feel. Mrs Grimes if u remember who I am, plz contact me at deema_curlyswirly@hotmail. (Continued…)
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