Willis ISD Fall 2023

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T H E 411 \\ Matthew Ogle

WEDDINGTON A TRUE STUDENT-ATHLETE

outside of diving? What are your other interests? WEDDINGTON: “I do high school cheerleading. It’s really not super different, given all the flips we have to do.” VYPE: What do you see yourself doing in the future? WEDDINGTON: “I hope to dive in college one day. My dream school would be an academy, such as the Naval

chance.” VYPE: What’s something about you that makes you unique?

Academy. I want a school that challenges me and allows me to grow. Plus, I would have the opportunity to serve my country, which is another appeal.” VYPE: What are you watching these days? WEDDINGTON: “Right now, I’m watching ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ on Netflix. The new season was just released, so I’ve been getting into that when I have the

SENIOR KELSEY WEDDINGTON IS “THAT GIRL” AT WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL. SHE’S EVERYWHERE. Not only is she in the top two percent of her graduating class, she also happens to be a premier diver for the Willis swim and dive program. She didn’t always know that diving would be in her future, but she’s ascended to the point of reaching the UIL 6A State Meet a year ago. To top it off, Weddington patrols the sidelines as a Willis cheerleader as well. Given her exceptional standing, we had to figure out what makes her tick. This is the 411 with Willis High’s Kelsey Weddington. VYPE: How did you get into diving? Why that sport? WEDDINGTON: “I was originally in gymnastics, but I kept getting hurt. It was too much of a strain on my body, so I got into diving. It really appealed to me. I’ve been diving since the summer of my eighth-grade year. I’ve done club diving, so I’ve gone to Nationals and have found success in the sport.” VYPE: How did your experience in gymnastics help you in diving? WEDDINGTON: “It has helped with my technique, like being able to flip. It took me some time to get the hang of it because going from a gymnastics floor to a diving board was a different experience.” VYPE: What do you do

WEDDINGTON: “I have a twin brother, Christian

Weddington. He’s a wrestler here at Willis. We’re kind of close, and it’s pretty cool that we both go here. For example, during STAAR testing we’ll always sit next to each other. I like it.”

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