Getting involved with school activities is second nature for Wellington High School’s Mikayla Elmore. She is a member of the SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) program, SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) and the dance team.

“I have been active in the SAFE program for two years,” said Elmore. “This was something that Officer Wylie needed help with, so I stepped up junior year to be involved.”

Elmore said she has always felt it was important to spread the safe driving message to her peers at Wellington.

“It’s important to me because I want to be a good role model for my younger brothers and cousins. I want them to know that it’s always important to help other people because someday they may be in their boat,” said Elmore.

Elmore has been a member of the dance team at Wellington for several years.

“I have been on the Wellington High School dance team since my freshman year. Since the dance team came back my freshman year, I will be the first dancer in many years to go all four years on the team,” said Elmore. “As a senior, I like that I’ve got to watch the girls join after me “grow up.” We are all like sisters, and it’s a bond that I’m going to miss so much.”

Being a student at Wellington is something special for Elmore.

“The fact that everyone supports everyone. You won’t ever see an empty student section at a sporting event,” said Elmore. “Grades have always been very important to me. Like I said earlier, I want my younger family members to know that straight A’s are possible with hard work.”

Her plans after graduation include college and pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. One day Elmore said she would like to become a school principal. The future educator offers some friendly advice for other students who are interested in the SAFE program.

“Stick with it, because you will do amazing things with this group. You will become a leader in your school, your community, and younger kids as you enter DARE.”