Auburn Riverside dance and drill team’s Yadwinski earns WIAA/Wendy’s Athlete of the Week honors

Auburn Riverside dance and drill performer Katie Yadwinski is a WIAA/Wendy’s Athlete of the Week winner for Nov. 24-30.

Yadwinski, a three-year member of the Auburn Riverside Dance team, serves as the captain of the competition team. She has received “Top Dancer” at Elite Dance Camp, Dancer of the Year, and the Dance Leadership Award.

The senior maintains a 3.9 GPA through hard work and serves as the president of the “Be Kind Club.”

Each week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association recognizes varsity athletes who exhibited an outstanding performance for the previous week (based off of nominations). All varsity level students in good academic standing at their schools are eligible to receive the WIAA/Wendy’s Athlete of the Week Award. Students may win the award once during any given academic year.

Nominations are open to athletic administrators, coaches, fans and members of the media, with a weekly deadline of noon Tuesday.

To view archives of previous winners, visit the WIAA website.