By Chloe Edmonds – Staff Reporter

This year, Law Cheer is being led by four captains, including senior Mikayla Capobianco.

Capobianco has tried to step up to the plate with her improved sense of leadership and teamwork. 

“I have learned how to foster a sense of teamwork and unity among the team while keeping my promises as captain,” Capobianco said. “I have worked hard to create an environment of mutual respect and encouragement.”

Selecting captains was done through a team vote with coaches input as well. 

“When picking captains, we look at who motivated their teammates, had good time management, and who was responsible,” head coach Morgan Colombo said. “Mikayla displayed all of these things and more.” 

Even at the beginning of the season, it was a team consensus that Capobianco should be picked as captain. 

“She was one of our picks early on in the season,” Colombo said. “We then has the team vote and their votes solidified our decision.”

Capobianco has been described by many as passionate, caring, understanding, kind, sweet, responsible and respectful. 

Capobianco has been great at introducing the freshmen on the team to life at Jonathan Law. She has actively tried to include them and has been a role model to everyone on the team, especially freshmen. 

“From the start, she has always tried to include us in everything,” freshman Courtney Russo said. “She is always making sure we look good during games.” 

Colombo said that Capobianco has grown tremendously as captain this 2023-2024 football season.

“Her confidence and skills have continued to grow,” Colombo said. “She has become a great leader and cheerleader.”

One common thing people have said about Capobianco is that she is a strong leader. 

“I would say Mikayla is a good leader,’ co-captain Abby Liscinsky said. “She cares for all the girls on the team and takes responsibility.” 

People have said Capobianco is not only skilled with her basing abilities, but with her mindset. 

“One of Mikayla’s strengths is definitely how much she cares for all the girls on the team.” Co-Captain Alexa Rosati said.

This season, Colombo said Capobianco has proven herself as captain, displaying excellent leadership and dedication to the team.

“She continuously is proud of her teammates’ success and motivates everyone to be the best they can be,” Colombo said. “She also does a great job with keeping her teammates and myself informed throughout the day.”