A three-sport athlete at Wichita Trinity Academy, Claire Hewlett is one of many students in the Wichita area who currently has a parent serving in the United State Armed Forces.

Hewlett, a soccer, volleyball, and basketball player for the Knights just finished her sophomore year and loves being part of the Trinity family.

“What I love about Trinity is the encouragement and the environment,” said Hewlett.

Hewlett is not only thriving at Trinity, but she is also making the most of every opportunity she gets to be part of the culture of her school. Thanks to her father serving in the United State Air Force, Hewlett has traveled to many places around the U.S.

“The “brats” have to learn to adapt to many new situations whether that’s new places, not having a parent around, or having to make new friends and it’s not easy,” said Hewlett.

Being an Air Force family can be difficult at times, not only for the serving member, but for the family as well.

“It has meant that not just the person serving in uniform sacrifices, but so does their family. I have lived in Kansas, Maryland, Florida, Alabama, and Texas,” said Hewlett.

Her father has been a big influence in her life.

“My dad is probably my biggest influence. He is brave, selfless, Godly and has great wisdom to share,” said Hewlett.

The future can be uncertain for military families, but for Hewlett, she is planning on attending college and pursuing a degree in a familiar place.

“My future plans are to go to the University of Georgia or the University of Alabama and get my Business and Marketing degree,” said Hewlett.