The University of Texas at Austin
Accounting
Your Inspiration
What inspires me are my parents and brother, who have all overcome so many things in their lives. My brother was born with Down Syndrome and encountered more hardship in his first week than I have in my whole life, but he is still the happiest and most positive person I have ever seen. My mother faced many ordeals due to her status as a first-generation immigrant, but she persevered and was able to go to school and become a teacher. My father has worked basically every day since he was 15 and he is still going strong; they all push me to be the best that I can in their own ways.
Overcoming Challenge & Lesson Learned
I had to quit basketball my freshman year due to injury, so I had to find things to fill up my time. It eventually led me to many of my current favorite hobbies. It taught me that there was always something to be gained when you lose another thing.
Advice for Underclassmen
Just try and have fun, it won’t always be sunshine and roses, but there’s always a lesson to be learned or a good time to be had.
School Activity, Class or Teacher Impact
UIL and Mrs. Martinez
Most Cherished High School Memory
State UIL in 2023
A Proud Moment
The 2023 UIL Calculator title is most important to me because it was the first time I could see my accomplishments and skills displayed on a larger scale than just my school or region. It gave me the motivation to apply myself more in both UIL and my general school activities. It is one of the biggest reasons I have been able to be so successful in my later years of high school.
Who Knew?
I am really into horror movies/games.
Gratitude Check
Thank you to Mrs. Martinez, Mr. Dowell, Mrs. Evenden, Mrs. Kirby and Sal Khan