Age: 17

Grade: Junior

Event: Ready Writing

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

What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Trying to figure out what to write about.

First thing you'll do when you win: Breathe.

Past honors in the event: 5th in District in 2007. 3rd in District and 2nd in Regional in 2008.

Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Yearbook, FCCLA, FCA.

College plans: I want to attend Angelo State University and major in psychology.

Birthplace: Boston, Mass.

One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: That I hate the Dallas Cowboys.