Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Michaela Gard.

Michaela is on the Kickin Cats Dance Team and is a junior at the Dexter High School.

She is the daughter of Cammy Gard of Dexter, Missouri, and Paul Gard of Perryville, Missouri.

Her grandparents are Mary and Jerry McFall of Dexter, Missouri, and Donna and Dave Gard of Bloomfield, Missouri.

Gard has been active in Student Council for two years, FCCLA for three years, and Sr. Beta for one year. She is also in the Hub Youth Group at Liberty Hill Church.

She is in the Top Ten Percent.

Her future plans are to attend college and earn a degree in Elementary Education.

Gard has participated in varsity football cheerleading three years, track two years, and been on the Kickin Cats Dance Team two years.

She attends Liberty Hill Church and is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.