Meet Our Seniors!

Abby Jackson, Captain

Abby has been on SME Cheer all four years. She’s been on both varsity and the competition team for three years.... serving as captain her senior year. In her time at East, Abby has been a member of the National Honor Society and the National Charity League (NCL), where she has volunteered many hours with her mom serving local charities and growing
as a leader. Abby loves cheering, bringing energy to the game and competitions while learning discipline and teamwork. In the fall, Abby plans to attend the University of
Oklahoma where she will study business.

Abby’s favorite cheer memory was this year when the team found out they made finals at State.

LJ Morrissey, Captain

LJ has been on cheer and the competition team all four years. LJ has been on the varsity squad for three, serving as captain both Freshman and Senior year. In addition to cheering, LJ has been involved in Lacrosse, DECA, Student store, student council, Link Crew, National Honor Society (NHS) and serves as a Pep Executive. LJ is also a member of the National Charity League (NCL). LJ plans on attending college in the Fall where she will study business.

LJ’s favorite cheer memories were trauma bonding with the team at NCA camp and getting In-N-Out burgers after performing at nationals.

Lydia Parisi, Captain

Lydia has been on cheer and the competition team all four years. Lydia has been on varsity for three...serving as captain her senior year. During her years at East, Lydia has been
involved with the Student Store, DECA, Link Crew, SHARE, NHS and in leadership for the special education program. In the fall, Lydia will attend the University of Arkansas to study Health Sciences.

Lydia’s favorite cheer memory is when the team made it to the finals at state this year. She also loved hanging out with her teammates inside and outside of practice.

Ava Perez, Captain

Ava has been on cheer and the competition team all four years. Ava has been on varsity for two years, serving as captain her senior year. In her time at East, she has been involved with tennis as well as SHARE. This fall Ava will attend college to study business.

Ava’s favorite cheer memories are making state finals her senior year and hanging out with her teammates before and after their many cheer events.

Andi Prendiville, Captain

Andi has been on SME Cheer as well as the Competition team all four years. Andi has been on varsity for three...serving as captain her senior year. In her time at East, Andi has been on the Gymnastics team for four years, captain her senior year, Link Crew, National Honor Society, East Ambassador, PTSA representative, DECA, dive, Lacrosse and a SHARE chair. Andi is a member of National Charity League (NCL), volunteering at non-profits throughout the city. Andi is excited to attend the University of Kansas where she will study marketing and advertising in the school of Journalism.

Andi’s favorite cheer memory would be every single Lancer Day Parade...especially getting ready with her friends. It made for the best kick off to every cheer season!

Cate Conrad

Cate has been cheering and part of the competition team all four years at East, cheering on Varsity for two years. During her time at East, Cate has also been involved in Pole Vaulting with the Track team, DECA, Student Store, Link Crew and a special education cadet. This fall, Cate will attend college and major in finance.

Cate’s favorite cheer memories are the team bus rides to state and nationals and all the bonding with her teammates.

Millie Craven

Millie has been on cheer for four years, participating on Varsity for one year. In addition to cheering, Millie has been involved with yearbook, DECA and National Honor Society. This fall Millie will continue her academic career in Columbia at the University of Missouri. She will major in Health Sciences.

Millie’s favorite cheer memory was her senior year - riding the bus to State and feeling how excited everyone was to compete.

Mirabelle Heinen

Mirabelle has been on cheer all four years at East, participating on the competition team for two years and on varsity for one. Mirabelle has also been involved with National Honor Society, DECA and has been a SHARE chair. This fall Mirabelle plans to attend college to study business.

Mirabelle’s favorite memory is going to state for the first time, along with early morning practices. Especially, being placed next to Isabella on the mat and basing with her.

Isabella Penke

Isabella has been on cheer and the competition team all four years, cheering on Varsity for one. In addition to cheering, Isabella has been involved with the Student Store, DECA, Dive, and Link Crew. After graduation, Isabella will continue her education at the University of Oklahoma, where she will major in nursing.
Isabella’s favorite cheer memory was her junior year and the split squad. She was captain of the blue squad with Mirabelle and loved all the good times.

Emma Price

Emma has been on cheer and competition team for four years, including Varsity for two years. In addition to cheering, Emma has also been involved in Link Crew, East Fund, National Honor Society, The CNA program and National Charity League. This fall Emma plans on attending college to pursue a nursing degree.

Emma’s favorite memory was Nationals her junior year. Hanging out with her roommates and watching Too Hot To Handle together after practicing.

Nithmi Walpitage

Nithmi has been on cheer for three years, including Varsity for two years. In addition to cheering, Nithmi has been involved in gymnastics, serving as captain her senior year, Pole Vault, National Honor Society, Link Crew and Orchestra. She is also part of the Medical Science Clinical Investigations Program at the Center for Academic achievement. In the fall she will attend college on the pre-med track.

Nithmi’s favorite memory is making TikTok's with her friends after football and basketball games.

Thank you for the love and support!

Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my years on cheer. Coaches, teammates, family and friends. Your encouragement has meant the world and helped me grow both on and off the mat. I’m grateful for all the memories and lessons along the way. -Abby

Thank you so much to my cheer coaches...past and present for pushing me to be my best. To my best friends and the best teammates for being my biggest cheerleaders. Most importantly to my family, my brothers Luc & Banks and especially to my parents. Thank you for constantly showing up and supporting me all these years. -Andi

I would like to thank my teammates and my stunt group for making this year the best and holding me accountable to do my best everyday. I would also like to thank my coaches for pushing us to do our best and believing in all of us. Lastly, I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me all of these years. -Ava

I would like to thank my family for getting me to try so many new things like cheer and my teammates and coaches for always pushing me and making me smile. -Cate

Thank you to my parents, coaches, teammates, friends, and the rest of my family for supporting me and watching me grow throughout all these years. -Emma

Thank you, mom and dad, for everything you do for me and for always supporting me! A big thanks to my coaches for believing in me and always pushing me to do my best!!! And a big thank you to my team, these past four years could not have been the same with out each and every one of you! -Isabella

I would like to thank my teammates and stunt group for supporting me and always making me laugh, and to my coaches for pushing me to be my best. I would also like to thank my family for being my biggest cheerleaders and especially my sister for introducing me to cheer and encouraging me to try out for the team. -LJ

Thank you to my parents for always encouraging me and coming to every event, my coaches for pushing me to do my best, my teammates for always working so hard and my best friends for the endless love and support! -Lydia

Thank you, mom and dad, for always supporting me no matter what and being there for me through early mornings and late nights. I wouldn’t be where I am today without your constant love and belief in me. -Millie

Thank you to my family, friends, teachers and coaches for always supporting me and making these last four years unforgettable. -Mirabelle

Thank you to my mom, dad and sister for always supporting me. Thank you to my coaches and teammates. Thank you to all my friends who always come to cheer me on. -Nithmi