#20 Jailyn Smith
Undecided
Theatre and Biology
What high school activity, class, or teacher most impacted who you are today?
Theatre has definitely had the most impact on who I am today. It has brought me so many great memories, friends, and experiences. I have learned so much, especially through acting as different characters, that have made me a better person today.
What is your most cherished memory in high school?
Throughout high school I’ve made so many memories that it’s almost too hard to pick one cherished memory. However, one of the first things that came to mind was all of the pep rallies. I always had a great time hanging out with friends, being silly, and having a great camaraderie in the school.
Share a time when you overcame a challenge and the lessons learned from it.
One of my biggest challenges has been senior year. There is a lot of stress that goes into the year with graduation and also planning for the future. However, I have been able to overcome the stress by taking it all one step at a time. Also, when I needed help, I would ask! This has been super important because people aren’t supposed to do everything by themselves. Although I don’t have everything figured out just yet, I know that everything will fall into place and be okay in the end.
What advice would you give to under classmen about making the most out of their high school experience?
My biggest advice to the underclassmen would be to stay on top of school yet find a balance between school and your life. During my freshman year, I spent too much time focusing on school that I didn’t have time to be myself and make good connections with friends. During my junior year, however, I made sure to find time for both and it was the best decision I’ve made.
Who or what gives you inspiration?
My sister gives me the most inspiration. She has always been someone I look up to, and she was the only older sibling that I had who has gone to college. She has shown me that life isn’t all that bad (or scary), and that if you apply yourself, you can accomplish great things. Her first year in college she was on the Dean’s list, and started a good job that helped her to buy her first car on her own. Not a day goes by that I’m not grateful that I have her in my life.
What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?
One accomplishment that I’m most proud of is being a regional qualifier my junior and senior year for One-Act Play. All of the relationships I was able to make along the way have helped me so much. We would always lift each other up and worked so hard to accomplish this feat together.
What is something most people don’t know about you?
Most people don’t know that I was a military brat for my whole childhood until I was 16, and that I’ve lived in Texas for the longest amount of time, which is four years total.
Is there anyone you would like to thank for helping you reach this achievement?
I would like to thank my parents for all that they have done. I truly believe that I could not make it to where I am today without them. They have always been my biggest supporters and people who I have looked up to all my life.