Perhaps most noticeable is her effortless effort to sing, perform, and energize a crowd. “Nobody believes that now,” she told the students, encouraging them to applaud when they liked what she and her trio of musicians were doing.īeing timid in front of an audience is a distant memory for Howell, who owns the stage and commands attention. Howell admits that she was too shy in high school to stand on a stage and sing alone. Last December, she had a role in “A Christmas Love Story” on the Hallmark Channel. She made her film debut in 1985 in “The Color Purple” and has appeared in dozens of other films and television programs. Spending time as a student in the Hunter Huss chorus was a first step on her professional journey that has led to a successful career in music and entertainment. When she began her performance with a personable rendition of “I Love Being Here With You,” it was like she was right at home - back in Gastonia, back at Hunter Huss, and back among family and friends. Howell’s appearance on the Hunter Huss auditorium stage was a homecoming of sorts. The 1979 graduate of Hunter Huss High School shared her talent, charisma, and warm personality with students during visits to Hunter Huss, Grier, and York Chester to celebrate Black History Month. ![]() Maria Howell is an internationally-known singer, actress, speaker, artist - and one of Gaston County Schools’ very own. Maria Howell comes home to share music and her story of success with students Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences.Bessemer City Central Elementary School.
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