Age: 15

Grade: 9

Event: Spelling & Vocabulary

How long you've been competing in UIL: 6 years

What's the most challenging/nerve-wracking thing about your event: Deciding which word to pick between two choices.

First thing you'll do when you win: Either I'll ask "really?" or jump for joy. Either way I'll be happy.

Past honors in the event: 1st place team, lots of 3rd and 4th places

Extracurricular activities/other UIL events: Track, Band, UIL Ready Writing

College plans: Junior college first, then go to Texas Tech

Birthplace: Manila, Philippines

One thing your parents, a sibling or even a best friend might not know about you: ...I think my handwriting looks different everyday... nevermind.