Age: 18

Grade: 12th grade

Event: Headline Writing

How long you’ve been competing: 3 years

What’s the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: It was challenging at regionals because I had taken the ACT in the morning and then at 2:00 had my UIL competition. This added a lot of pressure and stress.

First thing you’ll do when you win: Go to Disneyland

Past honors in the event: 2006 – 6th place at district and 2007 – 1st at district and 2nd at regionals

Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Football, basketball, golf, tennis, OAP site crew

College plans: Attend Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA

Birthplace: Olney, Texas

One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: When I was younger, I was scared of dogs.