ROCKINGHAM — After one of the loudest football games in recent memory, a member of the Richmond Senior High School cheerleading team finds herself in the spotlight this week.
Senior cheerleader Trinity Lockhart has been named the Official Richmond County Female Student-Athlete of the Week presented by Rockingham NC Self Storage.
In a battle of two undefeated teams, Lockhart and the cheerleading team supported the Richmond Raiders during their big 27-8 homecoming victory over Union Pines High School Friday.
A four-year cheerleader at Richmond, and also a three-year varsity member, Lockhart earned her first career Student-Athlete of the Week recognition.
Athletic Profile: Trinity Lockhart
Year: Senior
Fall Sport: Cheerleading
Position: Flyer
Years on Varsity: 3 Years
Other Sports: Softball
“CLASSROOM CREDITS” WITH TRINITY LOCKHART Although she’s a member of the Richmond cheerleading team, Lockhart attends Richmond Early College High School on the campus of Richmond Community College. Nearing the end of the first nine-week period of her senior year, Lockhart is taking five courses this semester. Among them is a senior seminar class. Hoping to pursue a career as an attorney, Lockhart is enrolled in Criminal Justice 111 (Intro to Criminal Justice) and Criminal Justice 113 (Juvenile Justice). She’s also taking Communications 231 (Public Speaking) and English 232 (American Literature II). Come spring, Lockhart is set to take Biology 110, Philosophy 240 and Psychology 241 ahead of graduation. Currently, Lockhart has a 4.24 weighted grade point average. “My favorite class this semester is Juvenile Justice,” Lockhart explained. “I want to go to North Carolina Central University and become a juvenile lawyer. “I’ve always been interested in helping people, especially kids. So I think this would be a career that suits me and my passions well.” At REaCH, Lockhart is a core member of the senior senate. She also sits on the student advisory board, which meets with Superintendent Dr. Joe Ferrell to discuss the school’s needs. During the spring sports season, Lockhart plays outfield for the Lady Raider softball team. RAPID RESPONSE VIDEO WITH TRINITY LOCKHART The Richmond Observer will publish its Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week soon.
