Halle Wilson is one busy student-athlete. The varsity cheerleader is involved in many activities in and out of school. Being a part of the cheer team at East High has taught her many lessons.

“Being a part of a team means everything. Whether it’s my cheer team, a team project we’re working on, or a volunteer group, my teammates and I can do much more together than I ever could by myself. Being a part of a team has taught me leadership, compromise, delegation and other lessons that I know will be great for me later in life,” said Wilson. “One other activity I am involved with is pottery. I love being creative and working on a project that takes time and patience. Outside of school I am involved with Wichita Festivals and have been selected as the East High representative for the Prairie Schooner Mates for this summer’s Riverfest. We will serve as community ambassadors for the festival and have already begun preparations. I am really looking forward to it. I was also a 2020 candidate for Student of the Year for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I coordinated a campaign to raise money for cancer research to help find a cure.”

Academics are always a priority for Wilson. 

“Academics are very important. I do plan on going to college and I want to get the best grades I can to give me more opportunities,” said Wilson. 

Wilson finds inspiration from many sources.

“On the mat, I have really been inspired by all of the teammates I have had over the past 10 years of cheerleading. Seeing them push to be their best and support each other is what it’s all about. Off the mat, a big influence in my life has been my parents. They have always been supportive of my decisions, my academics, and my athletics. They have literally been to every game and competition I have ever been in. I am so grateful for everything they do,” said Wilson.