Valley Center High School senior Cheyanne Blackwood is a member of the volleyball, softball, and wrestling teams while also participating in the Friendship Club. To say she has a lot on her plate is an understatement.  

“I have many teams that I get to play with along with many things I enjoy. I love spending time together outside of the game. A family aspect is very important to me and all my teams have this,” said Blackwood. 

Blackwood also attended the Wichita Driving School in the summer of 2018. 

“I enjoyed having a big class of people to attend the school with. Knowing that other people were in the same situation as me helped get rid of the nerves. I also liked how well the information was given. It made it easy to pass the test at the end of the day,” said Blackwood.  

Next fall Blackwood plans to attend college and pursue a degree in Biology then later become licensed in dentistry. Blackwood said her success comes from her family’s support. 

“A lot of people have shaped me into the person that I am today, but there has been one person who has been there for me through it all. That is my father,” she said. “He has taught me how to be kind, fearless, and humble. He strives to make me the best person I can be every day. He is always there to give me advice even when I don’t want to hear it. Without him I wouldn’t have accomplished everything that I have. His biggest goal for me is to be successful while still being kind to others.”