Mikayla Fortin

As a senior, Mikayla Fortin is one of the captains this season of the Lake Region varsity cheerleading squad, and she sets the example for the team both in and out of practice.

“I can count on her to be at practice with a positive attitude. She is a silent leader, not necessarily the loudest on the team, but someone the other cheerleaders look up to and can turn to if they need help,” LR coach Samantha Scarf said. “She works hard and pushes through to be there for her team. “

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Mikayla is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

The Fortin File

Name: Mikayla Fortin

Year in School: Senior

Town: Naples

Parents: Denise Theriault and Eric Theriault

Sports you play: Cheerleading

Q. Best piece of advice you have received? MF. Everything happens for a reason, so make the best of it. Live with no regrets — my mom.

Q. I know I have had a good sports day when… MF. I accomplish something new and leave practice with a smile.

Q. What is your favorite sport? MF. My favorite sport to play is cheerleading. We work hard in competition season for those three minutes of a routine. I love the hard work and perfecting a routine.

Q. If I could change one thing about myself as an athlete, I would change… MF. I would change when I started cheering so I could have a lot more experience and a higher skill level.

Q. What qualities make for a good teammate and who do you consider a good teammate? MF. Strong leadership, good communication and perseverance. I consider Frances Kimball and Jackie Laurent having great qualities for being good teammates.

Q. What do you believe you bring to your team?  MF. I believe I bring smiles to my team because I always want my team to be happy, even through the hardest of practices.

Q. What characteristics do you feel make for a good coach? MF. Great leadership, confident in the team they are coaching, and love for the team/sport.