WHEN IT COMES TO THE VIBE AT WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, IT’S HARD TO MISS THE ICONIC SWEETHEARTS DANCE GROUP.

The flashy silver and purple uniforms moving in unison can make it difficult for any, one dancer, to stand out.

However, the team’s captain, senior Eleanor McDonald, has found ways to do just that.

“I first started dancing when I was three years old, and I’ve been at the same studio (Backstage Dance) ever since,” said McDonald. “My mom put me in dance because my younger sister was born, and she wanted me to feel special.

“I’ve stuck with it since, because I really love it. I like to show my feelings through dance, and I have a real passion for it.”

McDonald had the rare opportunity to be a part of the Sweethearts’ 50th anniversary celebration before she was named captain this season.