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Albany: Sky Balliew
Age: 16
Grade: 10th
Event: Spelling and Vocabulary Team
How long you've been competing in UIL: 1 year
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 25, 2008 4:44 PM · Comments (0)
Albany: Emily Raymond
Age: 16
Grade: 11th
Event: UIL Spelling and Vocabulary
How long you've been competing in UIL: 9 years (since 3rd grade)
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Waiting for the results, definitely.
First thing you'll do when you win: Go straight to the Cheesecake Factory and eat!!!
Past honors in the event: I have placed first in District every year since 3rd grade. As a freshman I placed 5th at State, and as a sophomore I tied for 1st.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: I am part of the National Honor Society, volunteer at the local Resource Center after school, attend youth group and sing in the church choir. I enjoy reading, writing and working crossword puzzles in my spare time.
College plans: I hope to attend either Hardin-Simmons University or Texas Tech, an I am planning to enter the medical field.
Birthplace: Tyler, Texas USA
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might no know about you: When I am too old to work anymore, I want to open a bookstore so I can do nothing but pore over books all day and get paid for it.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 11:22 AM · Comments (0)
Albany: Larissa Davis
Age: 15
Grade: 9th
Event: UIL Spelling and Vocabulary
How long you've been competing in UIL: I've competed in UIL since the 4th
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: I think the most nerve-wracking thing about Spelling and Vocabulary is waiting for the results because it takes a long time to grade!
First thing you'll do when you win: The first thing I'll do is call my family.
Past honors in the event: I have no previous honors because this is my first year to compete in Spelling and Vocabulary.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: I am in the high school band, drill team, and track team. I also competed in UIL Calculator and Number Sense.
College plans: I hope to attend Hardin-Simmons University or Baylor University and major in medicine.
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might no know about you: I hope to one day travel around the world and learn the cultures and lifestyles of others.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 11:37 AM · Comments (0)
Albany: Blake Perez
Age: 15
Grade: 9th
Event: Spelling and Vocabulary
How long you've been competing in UIL: I've been competing since the 7th grade
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Wating for the results of the test. I'm always nervous about the outcome!
First thing you'll do when you win: Call my parents while jumping up and down and running around!
Past honors in the event: I have no previous honors because I have not done this well ever. I was in Spelling and Vocabulary in Jr. High, but never advanced this far!
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: For my extracurricular activity, I'm in Boy Scouts and just received the rank of Eagle Scout in late 2007. I'm in no other UIL events.
College plans: To go to Cisco Jr. College in Abilene for my basics and the rest is undecided.
Birthplace: McAllen, Texas
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might no know about
you: I LOVE to read mystery and fictional books. I don't know why, but I love a good mystery and love fictional stories.
Personal Web page link: I have a myspace page.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 11:40 AM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Chelsea Skinner
Age: 17
Grade: 11
Event: One Act Play
How long you've been competing in UIL: 2 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Waiting for the awards
Past honors in the event: 2 Honorable mention all star cast and 2 all star cast golf
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Cheerleading, national honors society, Fall production, Golf
College plans: Hardin-Simmons University and pursue a medical career
Birthplace: Grapevine, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 11:49 AM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Dane Dallas
Age: 16
Grade: 10
Event: One Act
How long you've been competing in UIL: Two years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Waiting to find out if you win
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Baseball and One Act Play
College plans: Lawyer
Birthplace: Washington
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 11:51 AM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Allison O'Banion
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Event: One Act Play
How long you've been competing in UIL: 2 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Waiting to perform/ Set up/ Timing
Past honors in the event: Tech Award
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Journalism, Band, Choir
College plans: McMurry University
Birthplace: Odessa, TX
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I sing in the shower ...
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 11:52 AM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Ashley Newberg
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Event: State One Act Play
How long you've been competing in UIL: 6 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Waiting for the results
Past honors in the event: Honorable mention in zone, district, area, and regional
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Softball, and UIL Science
College plans: Major in biology and hopefully get into medical school
Birthplace: Round Rock, TX
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 11:54 AM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Brandon Fry
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Event: Calculator and Mathematics
How long you've been competing in UIL: 4 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Being fast and accurate
First thing you'll do when you win: Smile
Past honors in the event: 4th year state qualifier
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Football, basketball, Lion's Club
College plans: Attend Abilene Christian University
Birthplace: San Angelo, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 11:55 AM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Brittany Nicole Escobar
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Event: One Act Play
How long you've been competing in UIL: 3 years, since my soph. year
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Sitting and waiting for the announcement.
Past honors in the event: Best Actress, 3 All Star Cast
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Poetry, Cheerleading, D.E.C.A., National Honor Society, and Kau Production
College plans: Attend Texas Tech University School of Mass Communications
Birthplace: Winters, TX
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 11:56 AM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Chad Kelley
Age: 17
Grade: 11
Event: One Act Play
How long you've been competing in UIL: 3 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Movements -- Remembering the movements
Past honors in the event: All star cast, Honorable Mention Cast
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Lincoln Douglas Debate, Persuasive Speaking
College plans: Attend Abilene Christian University majoring in theater
Birthplace: Abilene, TX
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 11:57 AM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Lindsey Bosma
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Event: OAP
How long you've been competing in UIL: 3 yrs.
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Waiting for the end
Past honors in the event: 3 Tech awards
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Fall Production, National Honors Society
College plans: University of Manitoba or Angelo State University
Birthplace: Powell River, B.C., Canada
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 11:58 AM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Maritza Aguirre
Age: 16
Grade: 10
Event: State UIL OAP
How long you've been competing in UIL: 2 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Tryouts
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Prose, Softball, Track, Yearbook
College plans: Business school; ASU
Birthplace: Abilene, TX
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you:
Personal Web page link:
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 11:59 AM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Nathan Kalina
Age: Nathan Kalina
Grade: 11
Event: Calculator Applications
How long you've been competing in UIL: 2 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Number crunchers
First thing you'll do when you win: Call my parents
Past honors in the event: Former state participant
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Football, basketball
College plans: 4 year college
Birthplace: San Angelo, Texas
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I don't know
Personal Web page link: What is this Web?
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:00 PM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Paige Sanders
Age: 16
Grade: 10
Event: State One-Act Play
How long you've been competing in UIL: 2 years of High School UIL
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Rehearsals - waiting for awards
Past honors in the event: Area Qualifier (alternate for regional)
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Journalism, Track
College plans: Unsure
Birthplace: San Angelo, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:01 PM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Stephen Workman
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Event: Mathematics, Science
How long you've been competing in UIL: About 3 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: The time limit on mathematics
First thing you'll do when you win: Go home
Past honors in the event: State-qualifier in science the past 2 years
College plans: Go to Angelo State University
Birthplace: Odessa, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:01 PM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Evan J. Wilson
Age: 16
Grade: 9
Event: One Act Play
How long you've been competing in UIL: 4 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Waiting for results
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Football, band, track, AG
College plans: Architecture/engineering
Birthplace: Colorado City, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:02 PM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Greg Geistmann
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Event: Poetry and One Act Play
How long you've been competing in UIL: Four years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Rehearsals and waiting on awards
Past honors in the event: All-Star Cast--Zone, Best Actor (District, Area, Region) and District Champion--Poetry
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Persuasive Speaking, DECA
College plans: UT Business--Major in Marketing
Birthplace: San Angelo
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:03 PM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Jacob Mota
Age: 16
Grade: 11
Event: State One Act Play
How long you've been competing in UIL: 3 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Having to perform in front of an auditorium full of people
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Band, UIL Speaking, UIL Computer Apps., Football
College plans: To become a fire fighter/paramedic
Birthplace: Ballinger, Texas
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you:
Personal Web page link:
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:03 PM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Jacob Arp
Age: 16
Grade: 10
Event: One Act Play
How long you've been competing in UIL: 2 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Keeping my Accent
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: BFC, Rotary Interact, One Act Play, Football, and Track
College plans: 4 years at the least
Birthplace: Austin, TX
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:05 PM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Jared Fournier
Age: 15
Grade: 9
Event: One Act Play
How long you've been competing in UIL: One year
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Pressure from directors
College plans: Video game designing or Beta tester
Birthplace: San Angelo
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:05 PM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Jayton Buxkemper
Age: 19
Grade: 12
Event: Calculator and Mathematics
How long you've been competing in UIL: 4 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Pressing the wrong button
First thing you'll do when you win: Hug Mrs. Bowman
Past honors in the event: 3 year state qualifier
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Basketball, cross country, number sense, calculator, mathematics
College plans: Attend Texas Tech
Birthplace: Forth Worth, Texas
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I don't know
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:07 PM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Jeremy Brookshire
Age: 18
Grade: 12th
Event: One Act Play
How long you've been competing in UIL: One Act Play
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: The fact that failure for an individual means failure for the entire team.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Choir, Science UIL
College plans: Electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering
Birthplace: Odessa, TX
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:14 PM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Joanna Baird
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Event: One Act Play
How long you've been competing in UIL: 4 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Possibility that anything can go wrong at anytime during a performance
Past honors in the event: All Star Cast
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Persuasive Speaking, LD Debate, Band, Choir
College plans: Angelo State University
Birthplace: Winters, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:14 PM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: John Lasley
Age: 16
Grade: 10th
Event: Mathematics
How long you've been competing in UIL: 4 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Being pressed for time
First thing you'll do when you win: Call Collin Brown
Past honors in the event: Regional Qualifier
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country
College plans: Engineering
Birthplace: Germany
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: Nothing
Personal Web page link: www.nobody.com
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:15 PM · Comments (0)
Ballinger: Kaci Hite
Age: 16
Grade: 16
Event: Calculator
How long you've been competing in UIL: Calculator
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Try to remember formulas
First thing you'll do when you win: Call my mom
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Basketball, golf
College plans: Texas A&M University
Birthplace: San Angelo, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:16 PM · Comments (0)
Bangs: Megan Cooper
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Event: Feature Writing
How long you've been competing in UIL: 4 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: The time limit is defiantly the most nerve racking part. You only have an hour to come up with a catchy lead, spell everything right, be grammatically correct, and make the story flow. I hate the 5 minute call.
First thing you'll do when you win: I think I'll have to go into a corner and jump up and down and run around in circles for a minute before I can think straight again. Then I'll get out my phone and call my parents, my grandparents, and my boyfriend so i won't be the only excited person.
Past honors in the event: I've medaled in many practice meets over the years. I got 2nd at district and regionals this year. I went to Regionals last year, but this is my first trip to state though.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: One Act Play, Band, Tennis, News Writing, Headline Writing, and Editor of The Scorcher(our high school paper.)
College plans: I am planning on attending West Texas A&M to be a Theater Major. I will probably minor in journalism or education.
Birthplace: Amarillo, Texas
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: That is for me to know and no one else, sorry for the inconvenience.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:17 PM · Comments (0)
Bangs: Jacklyn McKee
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Event: Informative Speaking
How long you've been competing in UIL: 9 years (counting Jr. High and elementary)
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Staying on top of all the news. So much happens all the time and I have to know about all of it.
First thing you'll do when you win: Jump up, smiling from ear to ear.
Past honors in the event: I've been speaking since I was a freshman and have medaled in many meets. My sophomore year I was the District Champ, and I went to finals at Regional. My junior year I got third at district and advanced to Regional. This year I went to numerous practice meets and managed to metal first in all but two. I finished third at District and third at Regional.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Volleyball, Track, Powerlifting, Yearbook, One Act Play, Current Events, NHS, Class Officers, Fall Production, and FFA
College plans: I am going to University of Texas at Austin and plan on majoring in business marketing and getting a minor in international management
Birthplace: Brownwood, TX
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I still get nervous, especially when I start to draw a topic. My heart pounds every time I start to pick up the envelope.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:18 PM · Comments (0)
Winters: Addie Bergman
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Event: News Writing
How long you've been competing in UIL: 4 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Writing a good lead for Mrs. Davis
First thing you'll do when you win: Tell Mom, and be shocked.
College plans: Attend Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in biomedical science.
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 12:23 PM · Comments (0)
Blackwell: Samantha Morrow
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Event: Informative Speaking
How long you've been competing in UIL: Since Elementary School; Since Sophomore year in this event
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Picking your speech topic
First thing you'll do when you win: Hug my Mom
Past honors in the event: Regional Qualifier (3 years); 3rd at District (10, 11), 2nd at District (12)
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Basketball, Golf, One Act Play, UIL-Current Issues and Events, UIL-Prose Interpretation, Twirling, 4-H, FFA, FCCLA
College plans: Attend University of Texas in Austin and major in Communications in order to pursue a career in criminal law
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I sing Guns and Roses' song, "Sweet Child of Mine" as I prepare my speech.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 1:03 PM · Comments (0)
Coahoma: Logan Stone
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Event: Editorial Writing
How long you've been competing in UIL: Four years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: The most nerve-wracking thing is probably the last five or six minutes of the contest, when I still have two major points to make, so my pencil is burning a hole through the paper and my handwriting is degenerating into incomprehensible slashes as I race to beat the clock.
First thing you'll do when you win: I'll do a back flip in stunned ecstasy because that would surely mean a lot of money for college.
Past honors in the event: First place at district in 2005, third place at district in 2006 and 2007, second place at district this year, regional qualifier all four years, and third place at region this year.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: In UIL academics: Science and Headline Writing. Outside of academics: basketball and multimedia.
College plans: I plan to attend the University of Texas at Austin and major in journalism.
Birthplace: Midland, TX
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I believe in the existence of alien life in the universe.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 1:11 PM · Comments (0)
Dublin: Bethany Sievers
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Event: Social Studies
How long you have been competing in UIL: 3 years in highschool for various events, 2 years for Social Studies
What's the most challenging/ nerve wracking thing about your event: The memorization and finding the information
First thing you'll do when you win: Thank my parents for their continuous guidance over the years and God for giving me the opportunity
Past Honors in the Event: 1st place Social Studies at District (2 years in a row) 1st place team at district (2 years in a row), 2nd place at Regionals in 2008
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Student Council, Ready Writing UIL, One Act Play UIL Stage Manager, Persuasive Speaking UIL
College plans: I plan to go to Apostolic Bible Institute in St Paul Minnesota, then afterwards pursue a bachelors in Social Studies at a University
Birthplace: Birmingham Alabama
One thing your parents, a sibling, or even a best friend might not know about you: I like to play Trivia Quizzes on the internet
Personal Web Link: frenchrevolution1789.z
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Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 1:37 PM · Comments (0)
Dublin: Yuchen Liu
Age: 17
Grade: 11
Event: Mathematics
How long you've been competing in UIL: First time this year
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Vocabulary and speed
First thing you'll do when you win: Give a hug to everyone around me
Past honors in the event: District First Place, Regional Alternate (fourth place)
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: National Honor Society, Exchange Student of Academic Year in America Program
College plans: Go to a 4 year university and then get a master's degree
Birthplace: Suzlou, Jimgsu P.R China
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I am really "picky" on making friends even though I am nice and easy to people.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 1:38 PM · Comments (0)
Comanche: Ashley Parske
Age: 17
Grade: 12th
Event: Headline Writing - Journalism
How long you've been competing in UIL: 2 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: It is very nerve-wracking when you are not able to create a headline and knowing you have a time limit to write 6 headlines in.
First thing you'll do when you win: Thank my teachers for allowing me to have the opportunity to go to State.
Past honors in the event: I competed at the district level my sophomore year and didn't place.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: One Act Play, Cheerleading, DECA.
College plans: I plan to attend Sam Houston State University and get my Pre-Med degree.
Birthplace: Brownwood Hospital.
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I am very outgoing.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 1:40 PM · Comments (0)
De Leon: Josh Kelly
Age: 16
Grade: 11
Event: Number Sense
How long you've been competing in UIL: Six years.
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: The 10 minute time limit and the fact that you can't erase.
First thing you'll do when you win: Eat.
Past honors in the event: 9th Grade -- 3rd at District, Regional qualifier; 10th Grade -- 1st at District, 7th at Regional; 11th Grade -- 1st at District, 2nd at Regional, State bound.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Mathematics, Science, Calculator Applications, Basketball, Football, Baseball.
College plans: Undecided.
Birthplace: McKinney, TX
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I don't like ketchup.
Personal Web page link: e-mail: jtk4545@yahoo.com
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 1:41 PM · Comments (0)
Early: Cameron King
Age: 17
Grade: 11
Event: Ready Writing
How long you've been competing in UIL: 3 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: I hate when I'm trying to think of a certain word to use, but I can't remember what it is. Then after I've just used a different word and gone on about three lines I'll remember what the word is that I really wanted to use. Thankfully, we write in pen, so there is no chance of going back to erase and replace. Unfortunate.
Past honors in the event: 2007: 1st at District; 6th at Regionals
2008: 1st at District; 3rd at Regionals
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Football, basketball, track, FCA, NHS, UIL Science and Math
College plans: Premed at Texas A&M
Birthplace: Brownwood, TX
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 1:43 PM · Comments (0)
Eastland: Crista Hinson
Age: 18
Grade: 12th
Event: Literary Criticism
How long you've been competing in UIL: For three years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Waiting for results.
First thing you'll do when you win: Cry.
Past honors in the event: Fourth place District, Third place District, First place District.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: One-Act Play, Ready Writing, FCCLA Officer, Beta Club Officer, Drama Club Officer, Youth Group.
College plans: Major in English at Harding University.
Birthplace: Kalamazoo Michigan.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 1:45 PM · Comments (0)
Eastland: Kateland Simmons
Age: 17
Grade: 11th
Event: Literary Criticism
How long you've been competing in UIL: 8 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Memorizing the vast amount of information we must learn and waiting for results.
First thing you'll do when you win: call everyone I know!
Past honors in the event: third place at the District U.I.L. meet
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: U.I.L. Theatrical Design, Editorial Writing, Ready Writing, All-State Band, U.I.L. Solo and Ensemble competitions, and Beta Club.
College plans: I plan to major in pharmaceutical science at a college in Texas.
Birthplace: Dallas, TX.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 1:47 PM · Comments (0)
Eastland: Lindsey Reagan
Age: 16
Grade: 11th
Event: Theatrical Design
How long you've been competing in UIL: Since the 4th grade
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: I can't change my design to make it better before the judging.
First thing you'll do when you win: call everyone I know
Past honors in the event: none it's my first year to compete in this event
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Volleyball, Golf, UIL Mathematics, and Calculator Applications
College plans: I can't decide between Southwestern University and Baylor University for a medical degree.
Birthplace: Abilene, TX
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 1:48 PM · Comments (0)
Eastland: Stephanie McNabb
Age: 17
Grade: 11th
Event: Literary Criticism
How long you've been competing in UIL: 5 Years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Memorizing information and waiting for results
First thing you'll do when you win: scream and jump
Past honors in the event: 1st at District last year, 1st District team twice, 2nd at District this year, and we are the wild card team for state this year.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Volleyball, Tennis, Beta Club, Key Club President and Sweetheart, I also participate in Headline and Editorial.
College plans: I plan to attend Hardin-Simmons to major in Physical Therapy.
Birthplace: Abilene, TX
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 1:49 PM · Comments (0)
Eastland: Cody Edwards
Age: 15
Grade: 10th
Event: Literary Criticism
How long you've been competing in UIL: 7 years; Since 3rd grade.
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Waiting for results
First thing you'll do when you win: Take a nap.
Past honors in the event: 1st at District last year, 1st District team twice, 2nd at District this year, 4th at Region this year
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Ready Writing, Headline Writing, One-Act Play, BETA Club
College plans: I'd like to major in English, but I haven't decided on colleges yet.
Birthplace: Eastland, TX
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 1:50 PM · Comments (0)
Hamlin: Toni Cowan
Age: 17
Grade: 11
Event: Lincoln-Douglas Debate
How long you've been competing in UIL: 3 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: being prepared to argue both the affirmative and negative side of the resolution
First thing you'll do when you win: call my family to tell them how I did
Past honors in the event: 3rd in district-freshman year
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: persuasive speaking, one-act play, cross country, basketball, track, softball, golf, student council, NHS, yearbook/journalism
College plans: attend Texas Tech to get my basics and either stay there and study forensic science or transfer to University of South Carolina to major in marine sciences and minor in marine biology
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I'm not telling!
Personal Web page link: www.myspace.com/priceless_me
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 1:51 PM · Comments (0)
Jayton: Bonnie-Claire Duren
Age: 15
Grade: 9
Event: Feature Writing and Ready Writing
How long you've been competing in UIL: I've competed in junior high but this is my first year in high school UIL events.
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: The events are objective so it's all up to the judges ... there's nothing to study!
First thing you'll do when you win: Party like it's 1999!!
Past honors in the event: 6th place Feature Writing at Haskell Practice Meet, 1st Place Feature & Ready Writing at District Meet, 1st Place Feature Writing at Regional Meet, 3rd Place Ready Writing at Regional Meet
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Cross X Debate, Current Events, Social Studies, Number Sense, Persuasive Speaking, band, cross country, basketball, track, 4-H, FFA, local church youth group
College plans: Not sure yet, but I plan on attending law school after receiving my undergraduate degree.
Birthplace: Georgetown, TX
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: My favorite thing to do when I little was writing stories for fun!
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:09 PM · Comments (0)
Jayton: Jordan Urich
Age: 15
Grade: 9
Event: Feature Writing and News Writing Alternate
How long you've been competing in UIL: This is my first year in high school UIL
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Creating and organizing my thoughts and putting them to paper in such a short amount of time
First thing you'll do when you win: Probably Scream
Past honors in the event: 3rd at District and 2nd at Regional
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Basketball, Rodeo, Cheerleading, Track, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Persuasive Speaking, Prose
College plans: Pursue a degree in the medical field
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:10 PM · Comments (0)
Jayton: Kelsea Urich
Age: 15
Grade: 9th
Event: News Writing
How long you've been competing in UIL: Since I was in elementary, but since I'm a freshman, this is my first year in News writing.
First thing you'll do when you win: cry haha
Past honors in the event: 1st place-Haskell Invitational Meet, 4th place Idolou Invitational, 1st place at District, 3rd place Regional
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Basketball, Track, Cross Country, Tennis, Golf. Other UIL events- Poetry, persuasive speaking, headline writing
College plans: To major in Exercise and Sports Studies/Kinesiology at Tech to hopefully become a basketball coach.
Birthplace: Lubbock
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: not sure
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:12 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Jada Yarbrough
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Event: Accounting
How long you've been competing in UIL: 7 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Being the team captain this year. As the only returning Senior, I know more is expected of me than from any of my other team mates. It does make me nervous, but it pushes me to study more and make sure that I can hold my own as captain.
First thing you'll do when you win: Laugh and hug Mrs. Whitton, my Accounting Coach.
Past honors in the event: Senior year: Regional Champion, Regional Championship Team, District Championship Team. Junior year: 7th in State, State Championship Team, Regional Runner-up Team, 2nd in District, District Championship Team. Sophomore year: 8th in State, State Runner-up Team, Regional Championship Team, 3rd in District, District Championship Team.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: National Honor Society, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL), Band, Drumline, Varsity Tennis, Spanish Club, Science Club, Yellow Ribbon Club, Math Club
College plans: I plan to attend ACU and major in Business Finance and Accounting.
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I don't like being so busy.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:13 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Lane Quinney
Age: 16
Grade: 11
Event: Accounting
How long you've been competing in UIL: 2 Years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Always having to learn something new at every level of competition
First thing you'll do when you win: Text my parents and friends
Past honors in the event: 3rd Place Individual and 1st Place Team at District, 2nd Place Individual and 1st Place Team at Regional, 2007 Team State Champion
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Varsity Football, Mathematics Team, Number Sense Team, FBLA, Math Club, Science Club, FCA, Spanish Club
College plans: Not sure yet
Birthplace: Tyler, Texas
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: How much I actually study
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:16 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Amanda Burley
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Event: Calculator Applications
How long you've been competing in UIL: 4 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Staying calm, because when you're typing in all those numbers, it's easy to think that you're doing it all wrong
First thing you'll do when you win: call my mom
Past honors in the event: 2nd Team District '06; 1st District '07; 1st Team District '07; 1st Regional '07; 2nd State '07; 2nd Team District '08; 2nd District '08; 1st Regional '08
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: UIL Math, Literary Criticism, and Computer Science, Varsity Tennis and Varsity Girls Basketball Manager, Stu Co, NHS, FBLA, FCA, Science Club, Math Club, Yellow Ribbon Club, and others
College plans: Howard Payne University; Accounting or Math major
Birthplace: Fairbanks, Alaska
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: My blonde streak is natural.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:18 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Jessica Callahan
Age: 15
Grade: 10
Event: Current Issues & Events
How long you've been competing in UIL: Two years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Fear of not doing well or letting down the team
First thing you'll do when you win: Exhale
Past honors in the event: I got first in District and at Regional in Current Events and Issues
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Math Club, Spanish Club, Headline Writing, and Literary Criticism
College plans: I want to go to St. Edward's or Trinity University to study psychology
Birthplace: Alamogordo, New Mexico
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I don't ever wear matching socks
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:19 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Clint Frazier
Age: 16
Grade: 11
Event: Current Issues & Events
How long you've been competing in UIL: One Year
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: The coach
First thing you'll do when you win: Call friends
Past honors in the event: 2nd place in regional's
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Computer Science, Speech and Drama
College plans: University of California in Berkeley
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:21 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Elisabeth Michaels
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Event: Mathematics
How long you've been competing in UIL: This is my first year to compete in math.
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Waiting for it to actually start because you're so anxious to begin the competition and also looking around the room at the other competitors.
First thing you'll do when you win: Call my house and text my friends.
Past honors in the event: 2nd place at practice meet, 5th place at District, and 3rd place at Regionals.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Ready writing, work, youth group, and a bunch of school clubs.
College plans: I am going to Texas A&M at College Station next year to study veterinary medicine.
Birthplace: Travis AFB, California
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I drink a Dr Pepper almost every day.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:22 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Payden Johnson
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Event: Social Studies
How long you've been competing in UIL: 4 yrs.
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Endless deep thought and annoying questions that have no logical meaning
First thing you'll do when you win: Gotta get there first
Past honors in the event: 1st Ind. Regionals (12), 2nd Team Regionals (12), 1st Ind. District (12), 1st Team District (12), 4th Ind. State (11), 1st Ind. Regionals (11), 2nd Ind. District (11), 11th State (10), 3rd Team State (10), 5th Ind. Regionals (10),
1st Team Regionals (10), 2nd Ind. District (10), 1st Team District (10)
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Football, powerlifting
College plans: St. Edward's University, Political Science Major
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:24 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Lauren Krivanek
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Event: Spelling and Vocabulary
How long you've been competing in UIL: 6 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: memorizing 1500 words, and still knowing the outside words they throw on the District, Regional, and State tests
First thing you'll do when you win: be in complete shock and then proudly receive my medal
Past honors in the event UIL: Freshman year - 2nd individually and 1st place team in District. 1st place team at Regionals. 2nd place team in State. Sophomore year -- 4th individually and 1st place team in District. 5th individually and 1st place team at Regionals. 4th place team in State. Junior year -- 1st individually and 1st place team in District. 7th individually and 1st place team at Regionals. Senior year- 1st individually and 1st place team in District. 1st individually and 1st place team at Regionals, and now on to State!
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America
College plans: Graphic Design at Rogers State University in Claremore, OK for the 1st year then transfer to Oklahoma State University to get my Bachelor's Degree
Birthplace: Tulsa, OK
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I have a darker skin tone birthmark up and down my right arm
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:26 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Jessica Loving
Age: 16
Grade: 10
Event: Spelling and Vocabulary
How long you've been competing in UIL: this is my first year
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: trying to prepare for outside words
First thing you'll do when you win: scream
Past honors in the event: 3rd district- 3rd regional
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: math club, Spanish club, Editorial Writing, Computer Applications
College plans: Pre-Med
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:28 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Sarah Moore
Age: 16
Grade: 10
Event: Accounting
How long you've been competing in UIL: Two Years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Trying to remember everything
First thing you'll do when you win: Call my parents
Past honors in the event: Received first place at District
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Editorial Writing, FCA, FBLA, Spanish Club, Math Club, and Basketball
College plans: I am undecided on where, but I would like to be a teacher
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:29 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Jordan Gibbs
Age: 16
Grade: 10
Event: Accounting
How long you've been competing in UIL: 2 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Missing an easy question
First thing you'll do when you win: Laugh, smile, yell, jump, and do a flip I guess.
Past honors in the event: Member of the District and Regional 1st place team; 6th place individual at District and 12th place individual at Regionals
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Calculator Applications, Student Council, and FBLA.
College plans: Consider my options and major in engineering
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:31 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: James George
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Event: Accounting
How long you've been competing in UIL: 1st year
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Finishing in time
First thing you'll do when you win: Call my girlfriend
Past honors in the event: 1st place team at district and Regionals
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Basketball, Cross Country
College plans: Angelo State University
Birthplace: Abilene, TX
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: That I enjoy being in U.I.L.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:33 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Thomas Stewart
Age: 17
Grade: 11
Event: Current Issues & Events
How long you've been competing in UIL: 1 year
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Nothing. My nerves are composed of a titanium-steel alloy.
First thing you'll do when you win: Kiss a random person
Past honors in the event: 2nd at district
College plans: Still deciding where
Birthplace: Richmond, TX
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: Well, nothing I could say right here.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:34 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Laura Perez
Age: 17
Grade: 11th
Event: Current Issues & Events
How long you've been competing in UIL: 3 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Not knowing the essay topic.
First thing you'll do when you win: Smile!
Past honors in the event: 2nd place team at state, 12th place individual at state, 1st place team at Regionals 2007, 2008, 1st place team at District 2007, 2008, 3rd place individual at District 2008, 5th place individual in News Writing 2008
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: cheerleading, tennis, news writing, FBLA, Student Council, Spanish Club, Science Club, Yellow Ribbon Club
College plans: I don't know
Birthplace: Irving, TX
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I love to sing!
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:36 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Garrett Johnson
Age: 15
Grade: 9
Event: Social Studies
How long you've been competing in UIL: 1st year
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Putting up with my brother
First thing you'll do when you win: Gotta get there first
Past honors in the event: District: 2nd Place Ind. 1st Place team; Regional: 2nd place team
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Football, Baseball, Powerlifting
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:37 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Andi Payne
Age: 15
Grade: 9
Event: Social Studies
How long you've been competing in UIL: 1 year
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: P.J. (Payden)
First thing you'll do when you win: Scream and jump up and down
Past honors in the event: District: 1st Place team; Regional: 2nd place team
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Chapter Conducting Team, Poultry Team, Basketball, and Cross Country
College plans: Attend Texas A&M
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:49 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Kelsey Marsh
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Event: Social Studies
How long you've been competing in UIL: 2 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: PJ and the material
First thing you'll do when you win: Hug the team
Past honors in the event: District Competitor 2007, District: 4th Place individual, 1st Place team; Regional: 2nd place team
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: FFA Big Country District Officer, State Qualifying FFA Meats Judging Team 2006-2008, Student Council, and Academic All-Star
College plans: To go Texas A&M and become a vet
Birthplace: Norman, Oklahoma
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I like to go to cemeteries and look at the headstones.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:50 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Brandon Jones
Age: 15
Grade: 9
Event: Social Studies
How long you've been competing in UIL: 1 Year
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: The most nerve-wracking thing about competing is looking around the room and seeing people that you know have been to state before.
First thing you'll do when you win: Call everyone on my call list.
Past honors in the event: District: 6th Place Ind., 1st Place team; Regional: 2nd place team
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Football, Basketball, Track, Band.
College plans: I plan to go to college and minor in sports medicine, and major in history. I might even become a teacher. College of interest: undecided
Birthplace: Anchorage, AK
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I haven't had any carbonated beverage (coke) in one year and two months.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:52 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Jessica Tauer
Age: 18
Grade: 12th
Event: Spelling and Vocabulary
How long you've been competing in UIL: 2 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: memorizing all the words and vocabulary
First thing you'll do when you win: hug my teammates
Past honors in the event: regional champs 2007 and 2008 and district champs '07 and '08
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: LD debate FBLA, FCCLA, FCA, Science club, Math Club, and more
College plans: Marine Biology at Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Birthplace: Abilene
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I like to relax.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:53 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Tara Warren
Age: 15
Grade: 9
Event: Spelling and Vocabulary
How long you've been competing in UIL: since third grade (spelling every year)
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: competing against people older than you
First thing you'll do when you win: relax knowing that its over
Past honors in the event: This year is my first year to go to state
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: band, art
College plans: Don't know yet, but am definitely going to college
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: Besides spelling, I also enjoy writing.
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:55 PM · Comments (0)
Jim Ned: Joey Lavallee
Age: 15
Grade: 9
Event: Spelling and Vocabulary
How long you've been competing in UIL: 3rd grade until now
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Knowing the Vocabulary
First thing you'll do when you win: sleep
Past honors in the event: First year at State
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: athletics, UIL Calculator, and some clubs
College plans: Play baseball for the University of Oregon
Birthplace: Pecos, Texas
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I'm a procrastinator
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 2:57 PM · Comments (0)
Merkel: Meagan Hays
Age: 18
Grade: senior
Event: Headline Writing
How Long you've been competing in UIL: since 6th grade
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: I wasn't really sure what to expect at first, but it's really not so hard except for remembering not to use big words.
First thing you'll do when you win: Go to Disneyland! :)
Past honors in the event: 5th in district, 1st in regionals
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: FCA, NHS, Student
Council, Varsity Softball, UIL Spelling, UIL Current Events
College plans: I plan on attending ACU or Texas Tech to study journalism and pre-law.
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I wish my best friend would come with me instead of going camping!
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 3:35 PM · Comments (0)
Miles: Hunter Granzin
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Event: Current Issues and Events
How long you've been competing in UIL: 4 years
Past honors in the event: 2nd place at District in 2007
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events:
Cross Country
UIL: 2008 - Social Studies: 4th place individual at Regional
Member of 2nd place team at Regional
2007 - Social Studies: 2nd place individual at District
Member of 1st place team at District
2006 - Social Studies: 4th place individual at Regional
College plans: Marine Reserves and Texas State University in San Marcos majoring in International Relations
Birthplace: San Angelo, Texas
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 3:37 PM · Comments (0)
Panther Creek: Cheyenne LaShae Elkin
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Event: Computer Applications
How long you've been competing in UIL: 11 years, since 2nd grade.
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Trying to get everything accomplished in a 30 minute time period. I am terrible with time management!
First thing you'll do when you win: Thank my coach, Mr. Romine, for all of his help. I couldn't have done it without him! Then call my parents.
Past honors in the event: I have placed 1st, 1st, 4th, and 5th at district. At Regionals I have placed 2nd.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: I was a cheerleader for 4 years. I have been involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, GT, and Yearbook Staff. In UIL I have also competed in Editorial Writing. At district I have placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 1st. At Regional I placed 4th and was an alternate to state. In Accounting I placed 5th at District and was a part of the 2nd place Team.
College plans: Nursing at Tarleton State University
Birthplace: Andrews, Tx
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I can't stand to be away from home for more than 5 days at a time and living in the country all my life, I am scared to death to live in a town.
Personal Web page link: www.myspace.com/chey24lashae
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 3:39 PM · Comments (0)
Roby: Garrett Dowell
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Event: Social Studies and Current Issues & Events
How long you've been competing in UIL: 4 years
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Not knowing what to study for the essay question.
First thing you'll do when you win: Hug my coach, Mrs. Rasberry!
Past honors in the event: District Champion in both events for 2 consecutive years. Advancing to Regionals 3 times in both events.
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Band, One Act Play, National Honor Society
College plans: Attend Hardin-Simmons University and major in History.
Birthplace: Abilene
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I nearly hit a pole while reading the newspaper when I was driving home.
Personal Web page link: www.myspace.com/garrettdowell
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 3:40 PM · Comments (0)
Snyder: Jonathan Kerr
Age: 16
Grade: 10th
Event: Accounting
How long you've been competing in UIL: 2 yrs
What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: the 60 min time limit
First thing you'll do when you win: smile!
Past honors in the event: Regional qualifier Accounting team, Regional qualifier for Current Events
Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Football, basketball, track, and UIL Current Events
College plans: Texas Tech
Birthplace: Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada
One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I had a tetanus shot on Nov. 4
Posted by Nathaniel Ellsworth · April 29, 2008 3:42 PM · Comments (0)
