#16 Jacob Wristen
Texas Tech University, Honors College
Business/Finance
What high school activity, class, or teacher most impacted who you are today?
I think the most impactful class on who I am today was Mrs. Speer’s Pre AP-Chemistry class my sophomore year of high school because it taught me that hard work and dedication pays off.
What is your most cherished memory in high school?
I think I really enjoyed all the band bus rides to and from the football games and competitions because of all the memories I created with my band friends.
Share a time when overcame a challenge and the lessons learned from it.
I remember juggling both band practice, schoolwork, and my job altogether at the same time and learning to manage my time, avoid procrastinating and get better at communicating with others.
What advice would you give to under classmen about making the most out of their high school experience?
You want to put work into your grades early on because it pays off later in high school when you’re competing with fellow students for rankings and scholarships.
Who or what gives you inspiration?
My mom gives me inspiration because of how loving and caring she is to both me and others.
What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?
I think I’m proudest of finishing 16th overall in the class because I feel like our class was really competitive and has a lot of smart kids with personal drive.
What is something most people don’t know about you?
I am a college sports fanatic, and I love college football, basketball, and baseball.
Is there anyone you would like to thank for helping you reach this achievement?
I would like to thank all my family for their love and support throughout the long many years.