VYPE: Ava, what do you love most about your team and teammates at Blanchard and what grade are you in this year?
Ava Smalley: The thing I love most about my team and teammates is how close we all are. We are all pretty bonded this year, and we’ve built a sisterhood feel this year that I love! I am a junior this year!
VYPE: Who inspires you? Explain.
AS: My mom inspires me the most because she always is helping me to be the best version of myself I can, and always pushes me not only in cheer but life also. My mom is my best friend, and I am so extremely grateful for everything she has done and is doing for me!
VYPE: When did you first get involved with the spirit team?
AS: I first started in cheer in 7th grade.
VYPE: Favorite subject in school and favorite teacher from any grade?
AS: My favorite subjects in school are English and Math. My favorite teacher is Ms. Wright, because I had her in 3rd grade, and I have her again this year. I have grown such a special bond with her and know that she is always there for me when I need her to be. She is true definition of always going above and beyond for her students and I will always be appreciative for her!
VYPE: Favorite moment in your career as a student-athlete at BHS?
AS: My favorite moments of being a student-athlete is definitely during homecoming getting to be involved in the parade and pep rallies at our school!
VYPE: What other clubs or groups do you belong to at school?
AS: At school I am also apart of NHS and Students Against Destructive Decisions.
VYPE: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
AS: In my free time I love to hang out with my friends and family. One of my favorite things to do is hangout with my mom and go shopping!
VYPE: Which teammate is the most vocal and which teammate keeps everyone laughing?
AS: The teammate that definitely keeps everyone laughing is always Nevaeh! She is seriously one of the funniest people in practice and always lifts the mood!
VYPE: What’s the strength of your abilities and what are you working on to improve?
AS: The strength of my abilities is my work ethic. I would say I am very hard worker, and I am always trying to better myself for my team. I am always working to improve my tumbling and basing skills.
