This week’s Cordell Blue Devil Student Spotlight is none other than Jadyn Kautz. Jadyn grew up attending Cordell Schools and is now a senior who plans to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University. It’s impossible to miss her bright and contagious smile cheering on the Blue Devils during the football and basketball games. With mixed emotions about graduation and closing this chapter, she is excited to see what the future has in store. Read ahead to see what Jadyn is excited about for the second and final half of her senior year.
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
My name is Jadyn Kautz, I am currently a Senior at Cordell High School. I enjoy cheering on the Cordell Blue Devils, playing softball, and hanging out with my friends. I enjoy all things fashion and Mexican food!
How has your senior year been so far?
My Senior year has been amazing. I’ve made so many new memories with all my friends and I am trying to stay involved in as many activities as possible. This year has gone by so quickly, but I am looking forward to what the future has for me after senior year.
What are some of your favorite moments from this year?
I had the best time during Football homecoming week! I really enjoyed getting together with my classmates and working on our floats. What has been your favorite and least favorite part of school and why? My favorite part of high school is getting to see my teachers daily. Especially, attending sixth hour with Mrs. Griffith! My least favorite has been getting up early to attend classes, I enjoy my sleep!
Are you in any sports, clubs, or other extracurricular activities?
Softball, Cheer (Football & Basketball)
Is there anything you are looking forward to for the second half of the school year?
During my second semester I am looking forward to Prom and Graduation. I am probably most excited to experience my last high school prom and dancing all night with my friends. Graduation is bittersweet, I look forward to my future and graduating with friends, but I will miss the under class-men.
Who are your parents?
Damon Kautz and Misty Gossen both of Cordell
What motivates you to be the best student/athlete you can be?
My parents and teachers are a big part of what motivates me, whether it be in academics or sports. My parents have always pushed me to be the best version of myself in everything I do. My teachers and coaches have made me the student I am today, always believing in me by providing encouragement along the way.
When you’re not in school, what do you like to do? How do you enjoy spending your free time?
When I am not in school, I enjoy hanging out with my friends; we go get nails done, out to eat, and hang out at the old Puckett’s parking lot.
What are your plans for after you graduate? What type of career are you interested in pursuing?
After graduation, I plan on attending SWOSU. As of now, my career choice is radiology.