Wichita Southeast Leela Jones spoke to VYPE in a recent interview.

VYPE: What are your personal goals for the year?

 To go to a good college, start my real estate process & just to be successful.

VYPE: What is your favorite athletic memory?

Going to sub- state with last years team (2022-23) & just over all playing at southeast with the girls I grew up with.

VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why?

All my teammates made a big impression on me & shaped me to be become who I am, in different ways. So I’ll say they all had an impact in my life. 

VYPE: What is your favorite part of being on this team?

Getting to play with the girls and having fun. Just the memories we make with each other. 

VYPE: Do you participate in any community service projects?

Not at the moment, but I did join a club that allows us to go out in the community & service or just spread positivity around.

VYPE: What Clubs or Campus groups are you involved with and why?

I’m in sisterhood, Her Voyage, Educators Rising Club – just to try new things & hopefully show other kids that they should come out to join clubs & that’s its fun, you get to explore new things. 

VYPE: What has your sport taught you that you use in your daily life?

Basketball has taught me to cherish the moments & memories because it can all be taken away, just by injury’s or for example covid & everything was on a hold. Also to take care of your body eat healthy, exercise, & stay active. 

VYPE: What is the best advice that anyone has given you?

To keep going & to not listen to what others say. Stay true to yourself & what you believe, or feel that is right for you. Your time will come be patient.

VYPE: Who inspires you and why?

My parents, they keep me on my toes and show me that there is so much to the world & that I just have to go for it, for what I want. 

VYPE: Here is your chance to give a shoutout or say thank you to anyone you wish.

I’m just thankful for people that helped to guide me and who have cared enough to look out for me. Shoutout to my coaches for pushing me to get better and not giving up on me. Shoutout to my parents and sister for always rooting for me & being my biggest supporters!