Erin has been a member of the Emmetsburg Dance Team and Football Cheer Team for the past 3 years, earning a Division 1 rating at state all 3 years for dance and being named to the All- Iowa Honor Squad for cheer.  She has also participated in Show Choir where they have made it to finals each year at state.  The past 2 years Erin was given the opportunity to choreograph for the Emmetsburg Middle School Show Choir earning a "Best Choreography" award at state. 

Erin is the daughter of Mike and Mandy Poeppe of Graettinger, Iowa.