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