Male Athlete of the issue: Trey McIntyre
October 16, 2015
Do you believe in doing your own thing? Do you believe in going your own way, despite what the crowd may think? Trey McIntyre is being recognized for the sense of excitement and spirit he brings to the West High Cheer Team. In a school activity dominated by females, McIntyre stands out. McIntyre stands out because he is good at what he does, not because of his gender. His main goal in cheerleading is showing his support to his fellow cheerleaders and his school.
Name: Trey McIntyre
Grade: 12
Birth date: January 10, 1998
Height: 6’ 2 ½
Hair: Black
Eye color: Brown
Favorite color: Blue
Sports played: Water polo, Track and Field, MMA
Years played: Water polo, 2 years; Track and Field, his time at West High; MMA, 3 years
Plans after graduation: Go to a 4 year college or if not, get a G1 in the military
Career goals: Become an engineer and get a bachelors degree in Marine Biology
Favorite thing about playing: The physical challenge and developing a lot of patience
Least favorite thing about playing: Having to remember all of the cheers
Most interesting thing about playing: How much more he gest hit in cheerleading than any other sport
How has playing a sport helped you in everyday life: Helps him be more self-confident and to not care what others think
How does it feel to be the only guy on the cheerleading team: It’s cool, it can open doors for other guys who would like to do it in later years
Favorite teacher: Mr. Myers