By Blake Chadwick
Milly Caro-Wadley is finishing her high school career as a senior at Wichita Collegiate, and her dedication to cheer has been evident throughout the season.
“I started cheering when I was in second grade,” Caro-Wadley said. “I’ve had the opportunity to experience both competitive cheer and school cheer.” Over the years, she has developed into a strong leader for her team. One of my biggest strengths is helping lead the team, whether that’s during practice, games, or through team bonding,” she said. “Since this year is very young, I think our biggest strength is the growth we’ve shown throughout the season.”
Caro-Wadley’s leadership extends beyond guidance; she helps organize events, keeps energy high, calls cheers during games, and teaches counts, cheers, and skills during practice.
Her mindset is all about focus and positivity.
“My mindset during cheerleading and practice is to stay focused, positive, and hardworking. I come into practice ready to push not only myself but the team as a whole while also creating a fun and positive atmosphere,” Caro-Wadley said.
Caro-Wadley’s personal goals reflect her dedication to both herself and her teammates.
“My personal goals for the year are to push myself to 110% in everything I do and help the underclassmen grow and love cheer as much as I do,” Caro-Wadley said. “With a team that includes many younger athletes, my goals for the team are for everyone to give their best effort and continue gaining new skills. The rest of the year I hope we continue to challenge ourselves and grow through basketball season, Rally in the Valley, and school performances.”
While the senior hasn’t finalized plans for college, she hopes to continue cheering if the opportunity arises. For now, Caro-Wadley is focused on leading by example.
