Age: 17

Grade: 11th

Event: Current Issues & Events

How long you've been competing in UIL: 3 years

What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Not knowing the essay topic.

First thing you'll do when you win: Smile!

Past honors in the event: 2nd place team at state, 12th place individual at state, 1st place team at Regionals 2007, 2008, 1st place team at District 2007, 2008, 3rd place individual at District 2008, 5th place individual in News Writing 2008

Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: cheerleading, tennis, news writing, FBLA, Student Council, Spanish Club, Science Club, Yellow Ribbon Club

College plans: I don't know

Birthplace: Irving, TX

One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I love to sing!