Athlete Profile: Jayme Lawrence

Ever since she was little, senior Jayme Lawrence has had the dream of being a cheerleader. She is now the captain of the Berkeley High School cheerleading team, and has grown more and more dedicated to the sport throughout her four years in high school. Lawrence described cheer as something that has helped her grow both socially and personally. She said it has allowed her to “learn more about myself and how I work with others.” As team captain, she embraces her leadership role, noting that it has helped her mature through working with different personalities and guiding her team. Another way being cheer captain has helped Lawrence develop as a person is making deeper social connections. She said, “Cheer’s a very social thing, (it) kind of gets you out of your comfort zone.” For Lawrence, cheerleading proves to be a great outlet. “(It) helps me get my mind off things, especially when it comes to school.” Working with a variety of personalities has been challenging at times in Lawrence’s leadership position, but it has taught her how to collaborate and adjust, learning how to support each person’s expectations on the team.