VYPE: What grade are you in, and what E-sports games do you play?
Reese: I am in my junior year at Catoosa High School, and I compete in Pokémon Unite, Super Smash Bros., and Mario Kart 8.
VYPE: Who are some of your biggest influences or role models?
Reese: I’d say my current biggest influencers would have to be Markiplier, Jacksepticeye, and The Boys on YouTube.
VYPE: What teacher has had the biggest impact on your life?
Reese: I have had a lot of teachers who have been very influential to me, one of them being Ms. Rehak. She has taught me many ways to be more open, more extroverted. She’s very down to earth and has taught me a lot of life lessons.
VYPE: Who is your favorite person you follow on social media?
Reese: I’d say The Boys on YouTube because they are funny, they often do videos collaboratively, which promotes friendship.
VYPE: What has it taken to be successful in E-sports?
Reese: Time, practice, and consideration.
VYPE: What has been the highlight moment of your career?
Reese: The highlight of my career was when I became the E-sports President. I get to teach others while helping, guiding. I hope this can unlock a sponsorship with a college with their E-sports program, or I can use this opportunity to advance into video game testing.
VYPE: What motivates you?
Reese: At the end of the day, what motivates me is that I know I can chase my dreams, which are leading the life I desire. My future is to use my gaming knowledge to score a career in video game testing.
VYPE: What does it mean to you to represent your school and community when you play?
Reese: It means that when my E-sports team wins a tournament, the whole school wins. When we do win, it feels like I have done something good, and I really like that.
VYPE: What clubs and campus activities are you involved with?
Reese: I am involved in E-sports, choir, and drama. E-sports is where I can release stress after a long day, doing what I love. Choir and Drama are where I can express myself and be my crazy self.
