Age: 15

Grade: 9

Event: Spelling and Vocabulary

How long you've been competing in UIL: since third grade (spelling every year)

What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: competing against people older than you

First thing you'll do when you win: relax knowing that its over

Past honors in the event: This year is my first year to go to state

Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: band, art

College plans: Don't know yet, but am definitely going to college

Birthplace: Abilene, Texas

One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: Besides spelling, I also enjoy writing.