By Hayden Swope
Dameion Beaver, a track athlete at Wichita South, was chosen as the Shelter Insurance Athlete of the Month for May. Beaver qualified for state this year by placing second in the 400-meter at regionals. Beaver then placed 15th at the state meet in the 400.

“To be chosen as one of the athletes out of many means a lot to me and my family,” Beaver said. “Nothing but hard work and perseverance has carried me to the position I am in today. Just blessed nonetheless.”

Beaver’s biggest priority this season was to make it to state in any of his events, while also cutting down times throughout the season.

“Goals I focused on this season was to make it to state solo this year after winning the four by four last year,” Beaver said. “Whether that was for the 100-meter, 200-meter, or 400-meter, I wanted to make it somehow.”

Beaver is also involved in football and the National Honors Society at South, and plans on continuing his athletic and academic career at Friends University.

“My future plans are to attend Friends University to further my educational and athletic careers in football,” Beaver said. “Communication and journalism are degrees I want to pursue. Broadcasting and reporting are the main careers I find my interest in the most.”