Kaela Hollrigel, the serene star of the cheer world. (John Fisken photos)
She’s a bright, shining star on a rocket ride to Amazing Land.
Kaela Hollrigel, who has lived on Whidbey Island for a little less than two years, has used her time here wisely.
The Coupeville High School senior, who celebrates a birthday today, jumped right in and made an impact on multiple fronts.
She came out swinging for the fences as a first-time Wolf cheerleader last year, taking home the Wolf Award for football season and Most Spirited while rooting for Coupeville’s hoop squads.
Now Hollrigel is set to be a team leader in her final go-around in the red and black, just as little sis Natalie joins the squad as a freshman.
While Kaela fits perfectly as a cheerleader — she was just born super-cheerful, I bet — her time spent working the sidelines is just a small part of her busy life.
Go down her list of accomplishments and it’s one high point after another.
An ASB leader.
Proud member of the National Honor Society.
A key contributor to Big Brothers, Big Sisters.
The brains behind a super-successful community blood drive.
Hollrigel is one of our best and brightest, a kind, genuinely sweet and friendly young woman who mixes academics and sports and emerges as a strong, committed leader with boundless upside.
She is going places, and while it’s her remarkable brain which is driving the car, it’s her serene, welcoming nature which makes others cheer for her along the way.
You can’t help but like Kaela, whether you’re part of her inner circle or just a fan in the stands.
Happy birthday, Miss Hollrigel.
May your senior year, and all the years to come, be as awesome as you are.
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