Coupeville Sports

Kylie Marie, never without her smile.

Kylie Marie has always wanted to be like her mom.

The irrepressible Coupeville High School cheerleader is the daughter of a cheer vet, and it’s a sport which has a proud tradition in her family.

“My mom was a cheerleader when she was in high school, so I guess it started there,” Kylie Marie said. “When we came to Whidbey and I started kindergarten, she signed me up for junior cheer. Ever since then I have aspired to be a high school varsity cheerleader.”

One of the dedicated Wolves who stay with the cheer squad through both fall and winter seasons, she can currently be seen on the sidelines during home basketball games. Simply look for the young woman with the biggest grin on her face.

“My favorite parts about cheer are stunting — it’s fun for me because there is always a new challenge and that moment when I feel pure joy as we are all dancing together as a team and having a great time!,” Kylie Marie said. “I just smile because of how much fun I am having!”

Making it seem effortless requires a lot of hard work behind the scenes, a commitment she takes seriously.

“Like other athletes in other sports, we put a lot of mental and physical energy as well as time into our activity, but in the end it’s all about the pride we have in supporting the athletes of our school,” Kylie Marie said.

Apart from her cheer duties, she is a well-rounded student/athlete, participating in ASB as well as being the co-organizer of the Constitutionalists Club. She’s also planning to start rec soccer with her little sister in the spring.

In the classroom, she excels in multiple fields, as well.

“One class that I would say is my favorite is music productions with Mr. Jenkins because of my love of music,” Kyle Marie said. “I also enjoy Pre-Calculus with Mr. Nelson. Call me crazy but I have always kind of enjoyed math.”

A large part of her enjoyment of life stems from a close family and their deep belief in their Mormon faith, she said.

“My parents and family teachers, like my grandparents and siblings, along with the teachings and standards of my church, have had the most influence in shaping who I am today,” Kylie Marie said. “I am very blessed to have such a great church family. They are like a big extended family, watching out for me and setting an example for me.

“I love my music, spending time with my family, my church and just being happy,” she added. “I love to sing and dance for fun. My family is the best in the whole world!”