By Matt Browning

Katie Scheer, a senior cheerleader at Maize, was chosen as the Shelter Insurance Athlete of the Month for March. Scheer has been on the Eagles’ cheer squad all four years of high school.

“I feel very lucky to be chosen and I feel honored to be the one out of so many talented athletes,” Scheer said.

With Maize’s football team advancing to the 5A championship, Scheer said this year has been the most enjoyable as a cheerleader.

“Going to the state football championship felt pretty special because even though we lost, the school was still making history after previously never making it this far,” Scheer said. “The environment was very exciting because it was the first time most of us were cheering in a large stadium and everyone was just happy to be there.” 

Scheer said she feels a responsibility to help get the crowd excited for either football or basketball.

“I think the cheer team is important to help hype-up the game when the score is close and make sure that the crowd is getting excited,”

Besides being a cheerleader, Scheer is also involved in National Honor Society, Red Rage, Chem Club and Peer Helpers. Scheer plans to attend the University of Kansas next year and study to become a pediatric nurse.