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.