Katelyn Lopez, a spirited cheerleader for Stetson University, has always been a natural athlete.
Her journey to Stetson was filled with various sports, from ballet to soccer and gymnastics.
But it was cheerleading that ultimately captured her heart and set her on a path to success.
Lopez's love for stunting, building teamwork skills, and forming lifelong friendships through cheerleading is what fuels her passion for the sport.
Lopez's dedication to cheerleading has been unwavering since she first joined the sport at the age of nine.
From Pop Warner to Top Gun All Stars and high school cheer, she’s been involved in different levels of competition, and it’s a big part of who she is today.
"I have been involved with cheerleading since I was nine," Lopez said. "I enjoy stunting, building teamwork skills, and forming lifelong friendships in this sport."
When it came time to choose a college, Stetson was an easy choice for Lopez.
The welcoming community, reasonable size, and proximity to her hometown of Winter Garden, Florida, made Stetson the perfect fit for her.
As a first-year student, Lopez is majoring in biology with the goal of becoming a Physician Assistant in Dermatology in the future.
"I chose to attend Stetson University because of its welcoming community, size, and distance to home," she said.
Throughout her journey, Lopez has been greatly influenced by her mother and her coaches.
Her mother taught her to be loving, caring, and to never give up, while her coaches instilled confidence and encouraged her to never underestimate her abilities.
Because of them, Lopez has become a strong and confident individual, ready to take on any challenge that comes her way.
"The biggest influences in my life have always been my mother and my coaches," she said. "My mother taught me to be loving, caring, never give up, and always try my hardest. My coaches taught me to be confident and never underestimate my abilities. Because of them, I am the strong and confident person I am today."
In addition to cheerleading, Lopez has another hidden talent that few people know about – singing.
As a child, she always loved music, and in kindergarten, she was given a solo part, showcasing her confidence, independence, and determination.
This love for music has continued to be a part of her life, providing her with an outlet for self-expression and creativity.
"As a child, I always loved music," she said. "In kindergarten, I was given a solo part, and I was confident, independent, and determined."
As she continues her journey at Stetson, Lopez hopes to be remembered as someone who was kind, helpful, passionate, and optimistic.
She wants to make a positive impact on those around her, both on and off the cheerleading mat.
"I would like to be remembered as someone who was kind, helpful, passionate, and optimistic," she said.
With her determination, passion, and the support of her loved ones, Lopez is sure to leave a lasting legacy at Stetson University.
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