Featured Athlete: Hallie Winterbauer
Grade: 12 | Sport: Drill Team
Senior Hallie Winterbauer smiles at a football game as part of Red Rhythm. For Winterbauer, the relationships and people in drill team are her favorite part of Red Rhythm.
Wingspan: What inspired you to join Red Rhythm?
Winterbauer: “I have always loved to dance, so once I got the opportunity i took it!”
Wingspan: What keeps you motivated to stay in dance?
Winterbauer: “All of the people I get to see everyday and knowing that it will make me a stronger dancer and person at the end.”
Wingspan: What is the most difficult thing about RR?
Winterbauer: “Probably getting up so early in the morning.”
Wingspan: What is the biggest benefit of being in the RR?
“The relationships you make! I have met some of my best friends in RR.”
Wingspan: What’s it’s like being on the team?
Winterbauer: “It’s like a party with your friends half the time and the other half is total focus dancing which can also be really fun.”
Wingspan: What pumps you up or motivates you before competitions?
Winterbauer: “Knowing that we have worked so so hard to get to that moment and also the fact that I absolutely love competing.”
Wingspan: What is your pre-game ritual?
Winterbauer: “I always take 5 minutes or so to stretch and go over anything I feel I might make a mistake on and then listen to some chill music to get rid of the butterflies.”
Katharina Santos is a senior and staff reporter for Wingspan. She is a member of NHS and president of 3:16 Bible Study. You can often find her sipping...