Despite attending the same elementary and middle schools, Madison Wissing and Connor Fulbright, had never met one another. It wasn’t until the 9th grade when they were introduced through friends that they finally connected. “We started hanging out and talking to each other. One day, she invited me to join this western dance program, Lil’ Wranglers, with her. Long drives to College Station and to dance practice every week, slowly but surely brought us together.” recalls Connor. “We got closer through three years of dancing together. Little did I know that I would end up dating this great dancer of a guy,” adds Madison. Now a couple, 18-year-olds Maddie and Connor are the featured profiles for our January/February edition of PinPointe Magazine.
Cypress Ranch High School senior and Blackhorse Ranch resident, Madison Nicole Wissing, can best be described as a diminutive dynamo. “Whatever she is passionate about, singing, dancing, cheering, tumbling, jitterbugging, football, working out, or studying, she is ALL IN, full throttle, 110% committed to doing that thing perfectly.” states her proud dad, Paul.
In addition to her school schedule, Maddie’s calendar is teeming with Lil’ Wranglers events, varsity cheerleading, and service with the National Charity League Cypress Belles. Her favorite causes are Meals on Wheels and Boys and Girls Country. Madison’s commitment and dedication to each aspect of her young life are mirrored in the awards she has received:
- Honor Roll Distinction throughout four years of high school
- Wrangler of the Year Award 2019-2020
- Best Tumbler of the Year Award for Cheer 2019
- Universal Cheerleader Association
All-American Cheerleader, 2020
- National Charity League Ticktocker Award 2017-2020
- National Charity League Cypress Belles Award 2017-2020
“This pandemic has taken away a lot of the senior memories that I had been looking forward to. However, I am still trying to make the most of the rest of the school year and soak it all in. I want to go into 2021 with high spirits.” Always supportive, Barrie, her mom, says, “Madison continues to make us proud in everything she does. She has a positive outlook, even with these crazy times.”
“I would like to attend A&M; I’m majoring in business, with a desire to study medicine. Eventually, I want to become an orthodontist or physician’s assistant,” states the senior.
Madison’s free time is “Mostly spent being around Connor. He is my closest friend, and is so fun to be around. Otherwise, I usually sing along while playing my guitar in my room late at night, searching Pinterest ideas, and baking.”
Connor Wesley Fulbright, Cypress Christian School senior and Towne Lake resident, is a well-disciplined young man. His parents, Jay and Jennifer, are understandably proud. “Connor has a unique and charismatic personality. He has high expectations for himself and is willing to work hard to achieve his goals. Connor also has a love for God and his family,” shares his mom.
For Connor, attending a service academy has been a life-long goal. “I believe that an academy will challenge me in every way, but if I make it through, I will be a stronger, more prepared person for life,” reflects Connor. A student athlete, the senior carries a 3.7 GPA. “I am a pitcher, and I also play outfield. I am most proud of my high school batting average, around .400. I played outside linebacker and special teams in football, do Taekwondo, and dance with the Elite Wranglers. I support the Wounded Warrior Project, and Camp Hope.”
Awards/Recognitions:
- Captain of Elite Wranglers
- Congressional Nomination to Air Force Academy
- Full Appointment to Coast Guard Academy
- Earned position on Coast Guard Baseball Team
- Second Degree Black Belt, National Gold Medalist, Texas
- Boys State Representative
“Hoping to be recruited by one of the service academies, I trained and prepared for my baseball season. Covid not only cancelled baseball, but also multiple service academy events,” states Connor. “I was confident in my academy application before the pandemic; all of the cancellations and changes in my plans made it much harder to add to my resume.”
Connor has lofty future goals. “I plan on studying and playing baseball at a service academy. I will be graduating with a computer science degree with a minor in cyber security. I will either commission as an Air Force pilot, or a cyber security officer in the Coast Guard.”
“Me and my family are almost always at some sort of sporting or dance event. It is very rare for me to have any free time. However, when I do, I usually spend time with Maddie, or work on a project like improving my old truck.”
