Age: 17

Grade: 11th

Event: One-Act Play – “The Cripple of Inishmaan” as Kate

How long you’ve been competing: 3 years

What’s the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: The most nerve-wracking thing is standing behind the curtain as the music starts playing knowing that I have to deliver the first line with the Irish accent, and having a conversation with a stone.

First thing you’ll do when you win: Once I remember to breathe again, I will have to ask the person next to me if I was hearing things or we really just won!

Past honors in the event: Zone - All-Star Cast (2007), District - Honorable Mention All-Star Cast (2006, 2007), Regional - Honorable Mention All-Star Cast (2007)

Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Cross-X Debate, golf, tennis, UIL Academics (Spelling and Vocabulary, Editorial Writing, Calculator, and Prose), CLIC Reporter, Student Council, and FFA

College plans: I am going to attend Midwestern State University to pursue a degree in Business and International Relations.

Birthplace: Wichita Falls, Texas

One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: If I told, then they would know!