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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)