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