VYPE: What grade are you in this school year and how long have you been in Ping Ping?
Evie Soares: I am a senior and this is my fourth year as a Ping Ping.
VYPE: Who has been a big influence in your life and why?
ES: My biggest influencers have been my family, my best friends, and my coaches. The constant support around me from my parents and best friends have kept me going and helped me through everything. My biggest influences in dance have been my dance teachers at Ovations that started my love for dance and my Ping coaches who have shaped me into the person I am today.
VYPE: What is your favorite subject in school and who is your favorite teacher?
ES: My favorite school subject is math and psychology. My favorite teacher has been Mrs. Zimmerman.
VYPE: What do you love most about your teammates?
ES: What I love the most about my teammates is the family aspect of our team. We always find a way to have fun while also continuing to work hard in practice and performances. We continue to grow and go through challenges, and it brings us even closer every day.
VYPE: What are your plans after you graduate?
ES: After I graduate, I hope to continue my education at OU. I’m not 100% on my major yet but I would like to do something involved in Sports Medicine.
VYPE: Who on the team keeps everyone laughing, is the most serious and who has the best impression of your coach?
ES: It’s hard to choose one but I would say Laney really keeps everyone laughing during practice. I’d say us seniors are the most serious on the team and I think we all have a pretty good impression of our coach.
VYPE: What is your favorite pregame and postgame meal?
ES: My favorite pregame snack is a Celsius and white cheddar popcorn. My favorite post game meal would be some Whataburger with my friends.
VYPE: What clubs or groups are you involved in at school?
ES: I’m involved in Ping, StuCo, NHS, and Athletic Leadership Council at Sapulpa.
VYPE: What makes being a student athlete at Sapulpa special for you?ES: Being a student athlete at Sapulpa helps you get involved at your school. Especially being a part of a spirit squad, it’s amazing to help out other people in our school and support other teams.
