Age: 18 years of age

Grade: Senior - 12th

Event: Headline Writing

How long you've been competing in UIL: I've been competing in a variety of UIL academic events since I was in Elementary School at Munday.

What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: The most challenging thing about Headline Writing is the fact that it is a timed event and there are also various requirements to the event - for instance, number of characters you can use and also number of line.

First thing you'll do when you win: If I should win the first thing I would do would be to call my family.

Past honors in the event: I've competed before in Headline Writing but never made it past the Regional event.

Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: At MHS I have been active in football for four years, including the State Championship team from this year. I have also been in track for 4 years, FFA for 1 year, band 2 years, and a variety of church leadership roles.

College plans: I have been accepted to Baylor University and plan to attend there in the fall.

Birthplace: I was born in Easton, Maryland

One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: One thing that many people may not know about me is that one of my favorite actvities is deep sea diving.