Age: 18

Grade: 12

Event: Persuasive Speaking

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

What's the most challenging/nerve-sracking thing about your event: getting started/trying to find information on my topic

First thing you'll do when you win: Thank God!!

Past honors in the event: State qualifier last year 2007

Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: One act play

College plans: Attend Texas Tech and pursue a medical degree

Birthplace: Abilene, Texas.

One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: They wouldn't know that I like knowing what's going on in the world