Sera Wheeler

Sera is the daughter of Charlene and Bob. Joe is her twin brother. She is a gymnast and one of the few who might make American gymnastics team for the 2016 Olympics. Sera and Lucy are best friends for several years. Sera, like all the gymnasts on her level, is expected to perform perfectly. She and the others are to wear their “gym face” even in the heat of anger or despair. She is constantly evaluated and critiqued. This sometimes becomes overwhelming, but Sera continues to travel toward her goal of being an Olympian through every problem. The fact that she does persevere indicates that she is incredibly dedicated to reaching that goal. Sera shows that she is also aware of the cost of this goal to herself and her entire family. She often thinks about the sacrifices her family has made but seldom focuses on her own...