Age: 16

Grade: 11

Event: Literary Criticism

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

What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Waiting for the test to start.

First thing you'll do when you win: Smile and hug Mrs. Davis!!!

Past honors in the event: Two time District Champion, three time Regional Qualifier

Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track, Editorial Writing, NHS, One Act Play, yearbook, student council officer.

College plans: Texas Tech, ACU or A&M to major in a biomedical or genetics field.

Birthplace: Abilene, Texas.