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.