#17 Tara Carson  University of Texas, Austin  Biology/pre-med or psychiatry  What high school activity, class, or teacher most impacted who you are today?  I had Ms. Blair for three years in high school and each year allowed me to develop my creative side. I love how she makes each of her students feel seen and […]

#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 […]

#15 Selah Appuglies  Hardin-Simmons University  Strategic Communications  What high school activity, class, or teacher most impacted who you are today?  The school activity that had the most profound impact on me was PALs. PALs provided me with a community of precious, caring people from all different social groups. It also grew my ability to counsel […]

#14 Garrett Jones  Texas A&M University  Honors Society, Ethics, and Law  What high school activity, class, or teacher most impacted who you are today?  Debate and powerlifting  What is your most cherished memory in high school?  Mrs. G’s class sophomore year and AP chem. I made some great memories in those classes and got closer […]

#13 Rachael Sorensen  University of Texas, Austin  What high school activity, class, or teacher most impacted who you are today?  Participating in the Lady Bulldogs Track and Field program has been transformative for me because of the grit I gained and the friends I made.   What is your most cherished memory in high school?  My […]