Aubrianna Hernandez is a sophomore at Altus High School. She participates in cheerleading and NHS. Hernandez began her career with cheerleading in the seventh grade after being encouraged to try out by her social studies teacher in the six grade.

Her favorite part about cheerleading is getting to be a role model for younger girls. The highest moment in Hernandez’s cheerleading career so far, was being accepted to cheerleading after trying out and making the mat for competition. She’s previously been awarded the All-American award and the sportsmanship award.

Hernandez’s biggest positive impacts have been her best friends,

Melynn Bush and Layla Rubio. They have impacted her life greatly because they were always there to encourage her to keep her head held high and never settle. Her biggest role models have been her parents.

“They show me that even when things are tough, to get back up again, because the job isn’t finished and you still have so much to live for,” Hernandez said.

In her free time, Hernandez likes to binge watch movies with her mom, color, hang out with her best friends, build Legos, spend time with family, and listen to music while driving around. Her favorite subject in school is Art Production Lab. She’s been enjoying learning how to make buttons and designs for clothes and accessories. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Tovar, because he always knows how to make her laugh even when she’s having a tough day. After high school, she plans to go to college in Oklahoma or Texas to pursue a career in radiology.

To Hernandez, being a great athlete means having a great attitude. Sports have taught her to be easier on herself and not to let one bad day determine the type of athlete that she is. When times get tough, she reminds herself of Philippians 4:13 from the Holy Bible. Her advice to her fellow athletes it to always put God first, remember that you are enough, and always give your sport your all.

By Ariel Casida