Age: 18

Grade: 12

Event: Current Events

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

What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: The most challenging thing is remembering all of the people's names.

First thing you'll do when you win: I will be in shock and then celebrate

Past honors in the event: 3rd in district in 2007, 6th in regionals in 2007, 1st place team at state in 2007, 8th place individual at state in 2007, 1st place in district in 2008, 1st place at regionals in 2008

Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Varsity Softball, Student Council, NHS, Youth Group

College plans: I plan on going to Texas A&M and majoring in education and then being a speech pathologist.

Birthplace: Abilene, TX

One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: My favorite thing to eat is anything chocolate.