While I finish my Senior year of high school, I look forward with both high aspirations and expectations of the four years ahead. For the first time, my accomplishments belong only to me, and people will not always know me as "little Bella" or the "youngest of five kids!" It will truly be my opportunity to show what I've got -- to make a name for myself and not be the "kid" behind everyone else's accomplishments! Who is Bella? I'm the one you didn't see coming -- because I've invested my whole life preparing for the opportunities ahead. I have been a cheerleader since I was seven, and I look forward to college cheer with the same anticipation of becoming part of an exceptional cheer team. As a student, I'm a high achiever who has consistently, and quietly risen to high academic expectations. Combining these two aspirations -- cheer and academics -- allows me to not only plan for my amazing future, pursue every opportunity, but to envision and expect my own successes!