Age: 17

Grade: 12

Event: Social Studies and Current Issues & Events

How long you've been competing in UIL: 4 years

What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Not knowing what to study for the essay question.

First thing you'll do when you win: Hug my coach, Mrs. Rasberry!

Past honors in the event: District Champion in both events for 2 consecutive years. Advancing to Regionals 3 times in both events.

Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Band, One Act Play, National Honor Society

College plans: Attend Hardin-Simmons University and major in History.
Birthplace: Abilene

One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I nearly hit a pole while reading the newspaper when I was driving home.

Personal Web page link: www.myspace.com/garrettdowell