#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 […]

#12 Danielle Galon  Abilene Christian University  Biology/Pre-med   What high school activity, class, or teacher most impacted who you are today?  Even though Dr. Hood has only been my teacher this year, she has been so uplifting and encouraging. She made me believe I am capable of doing anything I set my mind to. Dr. Hood […]

#11 Madelyn Kates  Texas A&M University   Business/Accounting   What high school activity, class, or teacher most impacted who you are today?  Playing multiple sports all throughout high school has made me who I am today. Being able to play sports has taught me how to work well with a team, put good effort into everything I […]