Rank: Salutatorian

Parents: Drs. Dennis and Janelle O’Connell

Grade average: 100.87

Future plans: Major in biology and minor in Spanish and gerontology at St. Bonaventure University in New York.

School activities/honors: Texas Junior Miss, Taylor County Junior Miss, 2005 TAAF summer state track 3200m champion, NASA High School Aerospace Scholar and Mentor, soccer team captain, cross country, track, National Honor Society secretary, Student Council co-chair.

What will you remember best about high school: 6:15 a.m. cross country and soccer practices! Getting up early everyday helped me develop determination and perseverance as I worked toward improving myself and my athletic abilities.

What advice do you have for underclassmen: Author Ursula K. Le Guin once said, “It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.” Make the most of every opportunity in high school, whether that means studying for a test, serving others by volunteering in the community, or giving 100 percent at an athletic competition. Remember to enjoy every moment. High school will be over before you know it.