WIAA LEAP COMMITTEE CLASS OF 2028 ANNOUNCED
RENTON, WA (JULY 6, 2026) – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) is thrilled to welcome the following eight incoming juniors from WIAA member schools who have been selected to join the LEAP (Leadership through Education Activities and Personal Development) Committee as the Class of 2028:
MAKAYLA CHAPPELLE
MEADOWDALE
SOREN CLAUSEN
WARDEN
BRILEY FAY
NAPAVINE
LILY PARKER
KITTITAS
ANTON PATEL
SKYVIEW
JOHN POTTER
MEDICAL LAKE
VIVIAN TRAN
LINDBERGH
EMERSON WOODS
MERCER ISLAND
Now entering its 20th year, the LEAP Committee is comprised of 16 juniors and seniors (eight juniors and eight seniors) representing the WIAA’s member schools and serving as the voice of the Association’s 225,000+ student participants. These juniors will serve a two-year term, joining the eight seniors who recently completed their first term during the 2025-26 school year.Â
Senior LEAP Committee members returning to serve their second term are: Bella Adaszewski (Cheney), Sophia Chun (Central Kitsap), Ava Edgar (Shadle Park), Mabel Egan (Hazen), Mia Huynh (Chief Sealth), Derin Muhittinoglu (Bothell), Michael Priest (Ocosta) and Owen Yee (Fife).
All applicants completed an extensive application process, which included an online application, short essays, and a video personal statement about why they should be selected.
The LEAP Committee will meet five times throughout the school year to discuss and provide feedback on WIAA-related topics and initiatives. The group will also have the opportunity to be involved with WIAA State Tournaments and participate in WIAA Executive Board meetings.
In the summer prior to the start of their senior year, LEAP Committee members will participate in a summer retreat that combines team-building exercises, while also evaluating the previous year and setting goals for the upcoming year.
If you would like to learn more about the LEAP Committee, please contact Andy Knapp.
