Age: 18

Grade: 12

Event: UIL Poetry

How long you've been competing in UIL: 6 years

What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Looking your judges in the eye.

First thing you'll do when you win: Cry and hug Mrs. Martin!

Past honors in the event: I was district champion and a regional qualifier last year. I also won district and regional this year.

Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Cheerleading, FFA, One Act Play, Student Council, National Honor Society

College plans: I am attending Texas Tech in the fall, and I plan to major in nursing

Birthplace: Wichita Falls, TX

One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: I will be really homesick when I go to college!