Age: 18

Grade: 12

Event: Social Studies

How long you've been competing in UIL: 4 years

What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Staying motivated to study

First thing you'll do when you win: After I scream and jump up and down, I'll probably go celebrate with my team in Austin!

Past honors in the event: We won state last year. (yes, we screamed and jumped up and down)

Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: FCCLA, FFA, Student Council, National Honor Society, and News Writing.

College plans: I intend to attend Angelo State University and be in the
Honors College where I will Major in journalism

Birthplace: Abilene, Texas

One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: No one knows: "Everything secret degenerates, even the administration
of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity." -Lord (John Emerich Edward Dalberg) Acton,