WELLS KENNY, 1st
Q: What is your GPA?
A: 5.828
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: University of Texas.
Q: Why did you choose that school?
A: I chose UT because of the unique opportunity to study in both the McCombs School of Business and the Plan II Honors Program, combining rigorous business training with a broad, interdisciplinary education. Being in Austin—just minutes from the Texas Capitol—also means direct access to the heart of state government, offering unmatched opportunities for civic engagement, internships, and leadership development.
Q: What do you plan to major in?
A: Finance and Plan II Honors.
Q: What career do you wish to pursue in the future? What has inspired you to chase that?
A: Law sits at the intersection of justice, leadership, and public service—fields I’m deeply drawn to. Whether it’s shaping policy, defending rights or creating lasting change, a legal career gives me the tools to make a tangible impact on my community and beyond.
Q: Have you been in the Top 10 all four years of high school?
A: Yes.
Q: How did your rank look throughout school and how did it change?
A: I ranked second in my class after my first semester of freshman year and have consistently held the number one position ever since.
Q: What did your schedule look like this year?
A: I took On-Ramps Statistics, AP European History, Dual-Credit Literature, AP Biology, Student Council, AP Psychology and Early Release.
Q: What are your extracurricular activities?
A: I’ve served as class president, played tenor saxophone at my church and worked as the Student Council publicist.
Q: What do you do outside of school?
A: Outside of school, I intern with Congressman Crenshaw’s district office, stay active through walks and workouts, spend quality time with friends and family, serve as a saxophone player at Second Baptist Church and maintain a balanced schedule.
Q: What is your favorite class you took in high school and why?
A: My favorite class in high school was AP Human Geography, as it transformed my perspective on the human experience and significantly influenced my path toward law and civic engagement.
Q: What was the hardest class you took in high school and why?
A: The hardest class I took in high school was AP Spanish 4, as it represented a significant leap in both difficulty and immersion into the Spanish language and culture. However, completing and experiencing the class was one of the most gratifying achievements of the past four years.
Q: What teacher had the biggest impact on you and why?
A: Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Workman have both had an incredibly profound impact on me. Their guidance, coupled with the trust they’ve placed in me, has empowered me to effectively serve as class president. Their support has been invaluable in helping me grow as a leader and navigate the challenges of student government.
Q: What would you say was your biggest accomplishment in high school and why?
A: My greatest accomplishment throughout high school has been being elected and serving as the Class of 2025 president. This role has given me the incredible opportunity to serve and represent an amazing community. Together, we’ve set new standards, launched meaningful traditions, and made a lasting impact on our campus, shaping its culture for years to come.
Q: What’s a moment in high school that stuck out to you and why?
A: One moment that truly stands out to me is our first pep rally freshman year. The theme was Hawaiian, and we, the Class of 2025, made history as the first-ever freshman class to win the spirit stick. That moment was a game-changer—it was when I truly realized just how incredible the community was that I was stepping into at KPark. The energy, the spirit, the unity—it was clear that this class was destined to do amazing things, and from that moment on, I knew we were something special.
Q: If you could give freshmen one piece of advice, what would it be?
A: My piece of advice to freshmen is to focus on the community around you, as strong relationships are the foundation of success both on campus and in your personal life.
DAVID GONZALEZ, 2nd
Q: What is your GPA?
A: 5.761
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: I will be attending either Harvard University or Duke University.
Q: Why did you choose that school?
A: I am split between attending Harvard on a full ride and Duke on a full ride as a University Scholar at the moment. I love both schools.
Q: What do you plan to major in?
A: If I go to Harvard, I hope to double major in Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology and Global Health and Health Policy. If I go to Duke, I plan to double major in Biology and Global Health.
Q: What career do you wish to pursue in the future? What has inspired you to chase that?
A: I aim to become an M.D. & MPH and work as an Emergency Medical Physician and Public Health Analyst. I hope to one day become the U.S. Surgeon General. I am deeply inspired by my experiences working in local communities as a student EMT, and running my nonprofit, as I have seen the impact of quality healthcare and public health on the lives of others. I want to be a force for change by personalizing healthcare, advocating to create equitable solutions for my patients and the communities I serve.
Q: Have you been in the top 10 all four years of high school?
A: Yes.
Q: How did your rank look throughout school and how did it change?
A: Freshman Year – 9th, Sophomore Year – 7th, Junior Year- 5th and 2nd. Senior Year- 2nd.
Q: What did your schedule look like this year?
A: 1st and 2nd: Dual Credit Emergency Medical Technician Practicum Course. 3rd Period: AP Gov/AP Econ. 4th Period: Anatomy Honors. 5th Period: AP Biology. 6th Period: Dual Credit Literature. 7th Period: OnRamps Statistics.
Q: What are your extracurricular activities?
A: 2024-2025 Texas HOSA State President and Greater Houston Area President, preside over all 40,000+ members of Texas HOSA, planning fundraisers for initiatives, developing 8 conference program of works, and communicating with the larger HOSA community (300,000+ members). Kingwood Park HOSA President, National Technical Honor Society President, National Science Honor Society Member, National Honor Society Publicist 23-24 and Member 24-25. National Spanish Honor Society Member. Serve as student representative for the Humble ISD Career and Technical Education Board. Involved in EMT and PCT clinical courses. Student Council Hype Crew representative.
Q: What do you do outside of school?
A: National Marrow Donor Program Ambassador, paid work as an Estimating Coordinator at Sword Construction LLC, a general contractor. Paid tutor for 2 freshman students in 4 academic areas. Founded and currently serve as the CEO for the non-profit, Atlas-Health Equity Group, where I work to combat the opioid crisis through education and grassroots efforts such as narcan distribution and advocacy for policy change, having reached over 5 countries and distributed over 100,000 units of narcan to underserved communities.
Q: What is your favorite class you took in high school and why?
A: Mrs. Leanna Rockwell’s Health Science Theory/Clinical class has been my favorite course in high school. As a student pursuing my Patient Care Technician certification, I was able to rotate in a variety of clinical areas at HCA-Kingwood. This experience reinforced my passion for healthcare and areas of interest. The class environment was fun and exciting, and I appreciate the friendships I developed through that course.
Q: What was the hardest class you took in high school and why?
A: The hardest class I’ve taken has been my Dual Credit Emergency and Medical Technician course. However, it has also been one of my favorites. This class is uniquely demanding as it requires me to complete multiple 12-24 hour rotations at locations like Harris County Emergency Corps, Humble Fire Rescue and Atascocita Fire Department. In these rotations, I have responded to multiple emergency scenarios and provided life saving treatment to patients suffering from anything from car crashes, gunshot wounds or respiratory distress. Coupled with a difficult course load, this class has been a new challenge that I have loved taking on.
Q: What teacher had the biggest impact on you and why?
A: Ms. Leanna Rockwell and Dr. Kevin Caizley have impacted me the most throughout my high school career. Ms. Rockwell has been a mentor and leader that has pushed me to surpass my limits and accomplish my goals throughout my high school experience. Dr. Caizley saw and developed a capability in me at a young age my freshman year that I did not see in myself. I wouldn’t be where I am without Ms. Rockwell and Dr. Caizley.
Q: What would you say was your biggest accomplishment in high school and why?
A: Receiving full-ride merit scholarships to universities like UT Austin, Harvard, Duke, Brown, and UNC have been life-changing accomplishments. These opportunities are the culmination of my hard work outside of the classroom, and have shown me that I will be able to give back to my first-generation immigrant family and create the upward mobility I have always wanted to create for them.
Q: What’s a moment in high school that stuck out to you and why?
A: Serving as Texas HOSA State President during my high school years has taught me the value of time management, hard work, and that it is not what you learn in a classroom that creates impact, but the efforts you put outside of the classroom. Leading conferences with my teams and meeting leaders from across the world has been a unique and amazing experience I could not be more grateful for.
Q: If you could give freshman you one piece of advice, what would it be?
A: Put relentless effort into everything you do, and the results will pay off.
ABBEY PAPADIMITRIOU, 3rd
Q: What is your GPA?
A: 5.76
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: After high school, I plan to play collegiate softball at Sam Houston State University while majoring in Criminal Justice. Following that, I hope to attend UT Law School or Texas A&M Law School.
Q: Why did you choose that school?
A: I am going to Sam Houston State University because I was recruited to play softball there. The university has a family-oriented atmosphere, and it offers an excellent education with one of the top Criminal Justice programs in the nation. I’m excited to pursue my academic and athletic goals in such a supportive environment.
Q: What do you plan to major in?
A: Criminal Justice/Law.
Q: What career do you wish to pursue in the future? What has inspired you to chase that?
A: I wish to be a lawyer, eventually open my firm, and even possibly pursue a career in the federal government. My passion for justice and deep-rooted desire to help others have inspired me to chase this career path. After my uncle passed away, there was no investigation, and I felt that things could have been handled differently. That eye-opening experience strengthened my desire to pursue a career where I can help others and make a positive impact on society.
Q: Have you been in the top 10 all four years of high school?
A: Yes.
Q: How did your rank look throughout school and how did it change?
A: Throughout high school, my rank fluctuated between 2nd and 4th place, from freshman year through the first semester of my junior year. After that, I remained at 3rd place for the rest of my time in school.
Q: What did your schedule look like this year?
A: Over the summer, I took 2 classes while traveling to play softball. This year, I was in 6 AP classes during the fall semester and 5 AP classes in the Spring semester.
Q: What are your extracurricular activities?
A: I am in National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Rho Kappa Honor Society (Social Studies), Kappa Rho Honor Society (English), and Art Honor Society. I am the Co Vice-President of the Class of 2025 and Vice-President of Morgan’s Message Organization. I am a 4- year letter winner in softball and a captain.
Q: What do you do outside of school?
A: Outside of school, I play select softball year-round, and I’ve been playing for 14 years. My softball travels take me to various states, including Colorado, California and Kansas. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering, spending time with family and friends, painting, hanging out with my dog and working out.
Q: What is your favorite class you took in high school and why?
A: My favorite class in high school has been Art. I have been in Art for the past four years, and it has provided me with an outlet to be creative and explore new techniques. Last year, while working on my portfolio, I lost my dog, and it was incredibly difficult to continue. However, creating art during that time helped me cope with the loss, and I will always remember it as a way to honor my dog’s memory. Mr. Alvarez has been my teacher every year, and he is one of the best I’ve had. His class environment is welcoming and enjoyable, offering a consistent and positive experience throughout these past four years.
Q: What was the hardest class you took in high school and why?
A: The hardest class I took in high school was AP Biology. Mrs. Lynam holds us to a high standard, and I strive to do my best because of the effort she puts into helping her students succeed. The material can be challenging, but she’s an excellent teacher—one of the best there is. It’s tough because some of the concepts are difficult to grasp, so I’ve had to put in extra work, like watching additional lectures, reading the textbook and studying longer. The class feels similar to a college course. However, it has undoubtedly prepared me for the rigor of college. Overall, while it may be the hardest class I’ve taken, it is one of the most rewarding.
Q: What teacher had the biggest impact on you and why?
A: I would say that many teachers have had a substantial impact on me, but the ones who stand out the most are Mrs. Lynam, Coach Coovert and Mr. Alvarez. Mrs. Lynam has helped me become a more independent and stronger learner. Coach Coovert has taught me to appreciate the ‘good things’ in everyday life and to understand that it is okay to laugh a little. Mr. Alvarez has been a constant presence throughout these past four years, offering support and guidance.
Q: What would you say was your biggest accomplishment in high school?
A: Aside from graduating, I would say my biggest accomplishment in high school is the number of meaningful friendships I’ve made over the past four years. KPark is known for being family-oriented, and it truly is a special place. I’ve formed some of my closest friendships here, and I consider these people my family. I believe many of them will continue to be important figures in my life long after high school.
Q: What’s a moment in high school that stuck out to you and why?
A: A moment in high school that really stuck out to me was having my mom work at the school. Being able to experience these past four years with her and see her every day was something I didn’t take for granted, especially knowing I’d be leaving for college soon. It was a special bond that not many get to have, and it made my high school experience even more meaningful. I love my parents!
Q: If you could give freshman you one piece of advice, what would it be?
A: If I could give freshman me one piece of advice, it would be to not rely solely on my own understanding and to trust that God will work everything out in the end. Over the past four years, I’ve learned that not everything is within my control. Although this was a difficult lesson, it ultimately shaped me into who I am today.
CECE SULLIVAN, 4th 
Q: What is your GPA?
A: 5.708
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: I plan to attend Southwestern University, pursuing a double major in biochemistry and mathematics, and possibly a minor in music.
Q: Why did you choose that school?
A: I chose Southwestern University because of its small size and liberal arts curriculum, which would allow me to get a well rounded education. In addition to this, because it is a Division III school, I can continue to competitively swim and be a part of the music program.
Q: What do you plan to major in?
A: I plan to double major in biochemistry and mathematics.
Q: What career do you wish to pursue in the future? What has inspired you to chase that?
A: I hope to pursue a career in scientific research, although I am still determining which specific scientific field I will focus on. I have always considered myself a science person, and love learning about the world around me, as well as how things work. I hope that through exploring new discoveries in science, I can continue to embrace my passion for both learning and science, as well as helping those around me.
Q: Have you been in the top 10 all four years of high school?
A: Yes.
Q: How did your rank look throughout school and how did it change?
A: The first semester of my freshman year, I was first, then I dropped down to second during the second semester of my freshman year. The next year I dropped to fourth, and that’s where I’ve stayed since then.
Q: What did your schedule look like this year?
A: I start out my day with swim practice, then I have AP Psychology, OnRamps Statistics, Orchestra, Dual Credit English, OnRamps Chemistry, and then end the day off with AP BC Calculus.
Q: What are your extracurricular activities?
A: My two major extracurriculars are varsity swimming and orchestra, where I play the viola.
Q: What do you do outside of school?
A: Outside of swim practices and orchestra rehearsals and practicing, I love to read, bake, take care of my plants and spend time with my family and friends.
Q: What is your favorite class you took in high school and why?
A: It has to be a tie between AP Biology and OnRamps Physics. I have always been interested in the sciences, but these two classes were the first that really challenged me. In biology, we learned such a wide variety of concepts that were truly fascinating, and made you really think about what was going on in the world around you. In physics, I was really challenged to think about how things worked, which helped me to gain an appreciation of seemingly mundane things in everyday life that involved physics. In both of these classes, I had amazing teachers, Ms. Lynam for biology and Mr. Taylor for physics, which made these classes even more memorable, as they worked so hard to share their passion for science with all of their students.
Q: What was the hardest class you took in high school and why?
A: The hardest class I have taken would either be OnRamps Physics or BC Calculus. They both involved concepts that can be somewhat hard to grasp, and are really rigorous, even if you enjoy the subject. They both challenged me to think about things from points of view that differed from how I was used to thinking about things, but I enjoyed and embraced this challenge wholeheartedly, and these came to be two classes that I really looked forward to.
Q: What teacher had the biggest impact on you and why?
A: I think the teacher that has had the biggest impact on me has been Mr. Taylor, my physics teacher. Even though I went into the class thinking I would hate it, Mr. Taylor made the class a lot of fun, despite its challenging course material. He taught us the importance of critical thinking, not only in solving physics problems, but also in life, always telling us that “Life is about choices.” He worked incredibly hard to make sure that students were understanding the concepts he was teaching, not only knowing the answers to questions, but also the reasoning behind these answers. His class gave me a great appreciation for physics as a whole, and if I had the chance to take his class again, I would in a heartbeat.
Q: What would you say was your biggest accomplishment in high school?
A: I would say that one of my biggest accomplishments in high school was balancing all of my extracurriculars and my academics. This was especially challenging due to the fact that swimming championship season coincides directly with musical season for orchestra, which makes for a long of very early mornings and late nights, on top of schoolwork as well.
Q: What’s a moment in high school that stuck out to you?
A: The moments that stuck out to me during high school were the times when I realized that as a senior, it would be my last time. One of the most monumental moments was my last state swim meet, which was also the last swim meet of my high school career. It was my last time swimming with that team, and we had some great swims, which made it even better. In addition to this, I was also in my last musical this year, after being in the pit orchestra for the past couple of years. At our last performance, it dawned on me that it was the last one that I would be a part of with our orchestra, which was a very emotional moment, as I was blessed to be surrounded by people who were both talented musicians and wonderful human beings.
Q: If you could give freshman you one piece of advice, what would it be?
A: If I could give only one piece of advice, it would be to challenge yourself. It can be really easy to run away from things that are hard, but these are the things that help you grow, both academically and as a person. No matter where you are in your academic journey or what you think you’re capable of, venture outside your comfort zone. Believe in yourself. Even one small step can make a lasting difference.
LUCY FOLTZ, 5th 
Q: What is your GPA?
A: 5.665
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: I’m headed to the University of Houston in the Honors College. I plan to major in business administration. I will also be joining the triathlon club.
Q: Why did you choose that school?
A: I chose the University of Houston because it has a great business school. Also being a part of the Honors College gives me that big school experience but I’m surrounded with people who have similar goals as I do. I also just love the campus and all the amenities it has to offer.
Q: What do you plan to major in?
A: Business Administration.
Q: What career do you wish to pursue in the future? What has inspired you to chase that?
A: I’m not quite sure exactly what I want to do but I’m thinking of pursuing supply chain management in the future.
Q: Have you been in the top 10 all four years of high school?
A: Yes.
Q: How did your rank look throughout school and how did it change?
A: I was 5th for almost the whole time except for junior year I jumped to 2nd, and the first semester of freshman year I was 6th.
Q: What did your schedule look like this year?
A: I was in 5 advanced classes: Dual-Credit English, AP Economics/Government, College Algebra, On-Ramps Chemistry, and On-Ramps Statistics, and athletics and orchestra.
Q: What are your extracurricular activities?
A: Orchestra, swim and cross country.
Q: What do you do outside of school?
A: I am very involved in church and I competitively swim outside of school.
Q: What is your favorite class you took in high school and why?
A: Probably physics because I had a really good class and we got to build a boat.
Q: What was the hardest class you took in high school and why?
A: Physics because you had to really think about problems. It wasn’t straightforward and you had to understand concepts well to apply it to certain scenarios.
Q: What teacher had the biggest impact on you and why?
A: Coach Dissinger’s has had the biggest impact on me. He isn’t my teacher but he’s been a great coach. He’s known me since before I was born and has been my swim coach since I was a little kid. He’s taught me important life skills like being on time, putting in your best effort, how to show respect, how to work with a team and much more.
Q: What would you say was your biggest accomplishment in high school?
A: I’m super proud of the dedication and hard work I put in to be in the Top 10.
Q: What’s a moment in high school that stuck out to you and why?
A: What stuck out to me was my four trips to state from cross country and swim. These moments were super special and something I’ll never forget.
Q: If you could give freshman you one piece of advice, what would it be?
A: Start off strong and go in with goals. Everything matters, and never give up.
HOLDEN SPEARS, 6th 
Q: What is your GPA?
A: 5.633
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: Attend the University of Texas at Austin.
Q: Why did you choose that school?
A: They have one of the best engineering programs in the country and they aren’t too far from home.
Q: What do you plan to major in?
A: Mechanical Engineering.
Q: What career do you wish to pursue in the future? What has inspired you to chase that?
A: Ideally something aerospace-related, like NASA. I’ve always loved space and I’m good at math and science so combining the two would be my goal.
Q: Have you been in the top 10 all four years of high school?
A: Yes.
Q: How did your rank look throughout school and how did it change?
A: My freshman year I was 3rd, then sophomore year I moved to 7th. I’ve been 6th since my junior year.
Q: What did your schedule look like this year?
A: AP Calculus BC, OnRamps Chemistry, OnRamps Statistics, Dual Credit English 4, AP Macroeconomics/AP US Government, Band 4, and I would’ve taken Aeroscience 2 but there was a scheduling conflict so I took office aide.
Q: What are your extracurricular activities?
A: Band is my main activity, but I’m also in a few honor societies and clubs.
Q: What do you do outside of school?
A: I like to hangout with my friends and family, but schoolwork takes up a good bit of time also.
Q: What is your favorite class you took in high school and why?
A: Without a doubt Aeroscience. Mr. Taylor was such a fun teacher to have and the class was exactly the kind of work I like. Having friends there was really great too, I just wish I could’ve taken the second level also.
Q: What was the hardest class you took in high school and why?
A: OnRamps Physics with Mr. Taylor. The math side of the class was never too hard, they usually gave you the formulas you needed for any problem, but figuring out which ones to use could get really tricky at times. We learned something new every day and most lessons built on the last ones. It was difficult but also enjoyable. Mr. Taylor did a fantastic job at making lessons understandable and always made room for fun too!
Q: What teacher had the biggest impact on you?
A: Definitely Ms. Lynam from my freshman year biology class and AP Biology class in junior year. I’ve never had a teacher that was so truly passionate about what they taught until I had Ms. Lynam. I always felt like I was learning in her classes, never just memorizing for a test or cramming. This might sound a little cheesy but she really showed us that learning can be fun and her ties to the real world and current events made the class feel connected to my life not only literally since it was biology but also in terms of the values I learned.
Q: What would you say was your biggest accomplishment in high school and why?
A: My biggest accomplishment in high school was probably making 2nd in the state for Euphonium, my instrument in band. I put a lot of time and effort into my musical abilities and seeing it pay off was really rewarding.
Q: What’s a moment in high school that stuck out to you and why?
A: My junior year when me and my best friend David [Luna] had the exact same classes, 1st through 7th period just by chance. It made the hardest year in high school a lot more enjoyable by far.
Q: If you could give freshmen one piece of advice, what would it be?
A: The best piece of advice is one that I really didn’t follow, and it’s to not stress so much over grades and other people. It’s not worth it to sacrifice the things you want for the things that other people want. Spend time with friends and family and enjoy every bit of it.
AZUL GONZALEZ, 7th 
Q: What is your GPA?
A: 5.607
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: After high school, I plan to attend Texas A&M University and pursue a degree in computer science. My goal is to immerse myself in learning and developing the technical skills needed to excel in the field.
Q: Why did you choose that school?
A: I chose Texas A&M University because of its unparalleled sense of community and deep-rooted traditions, which foster a welcoming and supportive environment for students.
Q: What do you plan to major in?
A: I plan to major in Computer Science.
Q: What career do you wish to pursue in the future? What has inspired you to chase that?
A: I aspire to pursue a career as a software engineer because it aligns with my passion for creating and developing innovative solutions. My inspiration comes from seeing how technology continues to evolve and shape the world around us. I want to be part of that transformative process, contributing my skills to design and build meaningful software that addresses real-world problems.
Q: Have you been in the top 10 all four years of high school?
A: No.
Q: How did your rank look throughout school and how did it change?
A: My academic rank in high school changed drastically throughout the last four years, and I never imagined I would end up in the top 10. When ranks were first released during my freshman year, I was ranked number 33. However, my rank consistently improved each semester, and by the end of my senior year’s first semester, I had climbed to number 14. From there, I continued progressing until I eventually secured a spot in the top 10.
Q: What did your schedule look like this year?
A: This year, my schedule was unlike the typical one you’d expect for a senior. I completed English, Government, and Economics during the summer, which allowed me to replace them with two double block classes—Computer Maintenance during the first and second periods, and Cybersecurity during the sixth and seventh periods. In the middle of my day, I focused on my core subjects, which include Chemistry, Calculus, and Statistics. This arrangement not only made efficient use of my time but also helped me build valuable skills and knowledge for the future.
Q: What are your extracurricular activities?
A: My extracurricular activities include serving as a class officer, being a member of various national honor societies, serving as president of Future Business Leaders of America, and vice president of fundraising for the Gardening Club.
Q: What do you do outside of school?
A: Outside of school, I actively volunteer to make a positive impact in my community, dedicating my time to helping others. Additionally, I take programming courses that are helping me develop technical skills and prepare for a future career in software engineering.
Q: What is your favorite class you took in high school and why?
A: My favorite class in high school was tennis because it challenged me beyond the physical aspects of the game. It gave me the opportunity to develop my mental toughness and learn how to stay focused under pressure.
Q: What was the hardest class you took in high school and why?
A: OnRamps Physics was the most challenging class I took in high school. It pushed me to truly discover my learning style and helped me significantly improve my time management skills.
Q: What teacher had the biggest impact on you and why?
A: Coach Macapaz had the most significant impact on me during high school. He consistently encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone, allowing me to discover my strengths and capabilities. Additionally, he taught me to face challenges head-on, instilling in me the resilience and determination needed to overcome obstacles with confidence.
Q: What would you say was your biggest accomplishment in high school and why?
A: My biggest accomplishment in high school was achieving a strong academic standing, which is a reflection of the hard work and dedication I’ve put into my studies over the past four years. This achievement symbolizes my persistence and commitment to reaching my academic goals, setting a strong foundation for future success.
Q: What’s a moment in high school that stuck out to you and why?
A: A moment in high school that stood out to me the most was constructing my lab group’s boats for the physics race day. It was the first time I truly saw how a concept I had learned in the classroom could be applied to a real-world scenario. The project pushed us to think critically, collaborate effectively, and bring our creative ideas to life.
Q: If you could give freshmen one piece of advice, what would it be?
A: I’d tell freshmen to embrace challenges and not shy away from difficult subjects or experiences. High school is a time to grow and learn, both academically and personally, so take advantage of opportunities to step out of your comfort zone.
ALEXANDRA MARTINEZ, 8th 
Q: What is your GPA?
A: 5.606
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: I plan to attend Trinity University.
Q: Why did you choose that school?
A: I chose Trinity because I like that it’s a smaller school, yet has big school resources. I believe that a smaller school environment will work best for me. Additionally, it’s a lovely campus in San Antonio, a city I love.
Q: What do you plan to major in?
A: Biochemistry.
Q: What career do you wish to pursue in the future? What has inspired you to chase that?
A: I’d like to go into the medical field and become a doctor. As of now, I’m thinking of either a pathologist or dermatologist.
Q: Have you been in the top 10 all four years of high school?
A: No.
Q: How did your rank look throughout school and how did it change?
A: I started my freshman year 19th, ended my sophomore year 11th, and entered the top 10 my junior year.
Q: What did your schedule look like this year?
A: Late Arrival, AP Psychology, OnRamps Statistics, Orchestra, Dual English, OnRamps Chemistry, AP Calculus BC.
Q: What are your extracurricular activities?
A: Orchestra, NHS, Math NHS Vice President, Science NHS Historian, English NHS, Orchestra Librarian.
Q: What do you do outside of school?
A: Besides doing schoolwork on the weekends, I usually spend time with family and friends.
Q: What is your favorite class you took in high school and why?
A: AP Biology. I loved the content and the teacher (of course). Plus, doing the labs and writing the lab reports were fun for me, and I had a great lab group.
Q: What was the hardest class you took in high school and why?
A: AP Calculus BC. The first test in that class was a big slap in the face for me to get my act together, which I sort of have. I try my best and I’ve appreciated the challenge, because math is not my forte.
Q: What teacher had the biggest impact on you and why?
A: Ms. Lynam. I enjoyed having her in AP Bio last year because she is always willing to answer every question asked and knows a lot about the subject. Having a conversation with her, whether it’s about biology or not, is lovely! She has given some great advice regarding the future that I have appreciated.
Q: What would you say was your biggest accomplishment in high school and why?
A: My biggest accomplishment in high school for me has been finding a nice balance between taking the classes I’ve wanted to take, learning to challenge myself in subjects like Physics and Calculus, and maintaining good enough grades to be in the spot that I am.
Q: What’s a moment in high school that stuck out to you and why?
A: I’d say participating in the physics boat races my junior year. It was a ton of fun, our boat did well, and we even coordinated outfits for a Little Mermaid theme.
Q: If you could give freshman you one piece of advice, what would it be?
A: To take a deep breath and know that it will all work out.
BAILEY FOVARGUE, 9th 
Q: What is your GPA?
A: 5.6
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: I plan to attend the University of Texas.
Q: Why did you choose that school?
A: I chose to go to Texas because of my love for the school. My dad went there and I have always longed to be a longhorn and follow in his footsteps.
Q: What do you plan to major in?
A: I plan to major in corporate communications.
Q: What career do you wish to pursue in the future? What has inspired you to chase that?
A: I wish to pursue either finance or become a lawyer.
Q: Have you been in the top 10 all four years of high school?
A: No.
Q: How did your rank look throughout school and how did it change?
A: My rank has constantly changed throughout highschool, as I went up every semester except for the last.
Q: What did your schedule look like this year?
A: This year, I had five advanced classes, as well as late arrival and soccer. My schedule was very demanding with all my time spent at soccer or at school.
Q: What are your extracurricular activities?
A: I am involved in student council, class officers, NHS, club soccer, highschool soccer, and my church.
Q: What do you do outside of school?
A: Outside of school I play soccer and serve at my church.
Q: What is your favorite class you took in high school and why?
A: My favorite class I took was AP US History. Coach Boehm made me realize how much I love US history and helped me learn more about the country I am a part of and how it became that way.
Q: What was the hardest class you took in high school and why?
A: The hardest class I took was AP Biology and AP Economics. Both classes caused me lots of stress because of how hard the classes were. I would have to study hours to do well on the test.
Q: What teacher had the biggest impact on you and why?
A: The teacher that had had the biggest impact on me is Coach White. I have had Coach White as my soccer coach for four years and as my teacher my senior year. Coach White has made me grow as a student and as a leader and an athlete. I will forever be grateful that I got to play for him and be a student in his class.
Q: What would you say was your biggest accomplishment in high school?
A: My biggest accomplishment in high school was serving as soccer captain for two years. This role allowed me to grow in a leadership position and made me realize this is something I would like to be involved in the future.
Q: What’s a moment in high school that stuck out to you?
A: A moment that stuck out to me in high school was going to Minute Maid with the class officers. It was extremely cool to be part of a group that makes a decision that affects the whole grade. Being part of something like that made me realize I want to join organizations like it in college.
Q: If you could give freshman you one piece of advice, what would it be?
A: One piece of advice I would give is to get as involved as you can. The school has the best organizations with the best people. Getting involved is super beneficial not only for college but also for meeting new people.
DAVID LUNA, 10th 
Q: What is your GPA?
A: 5.586
Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: I am going to Texas A&M.
Q: Why did you choose that school?
A: I chose Texas A&M because they have a great engineering program and it is not in Houston. I also got rejected from UT Austin’s engineering program.
Q: What do you plan to major in?
A: Mechanical Engineering.
Q: What career do you wish to pursue in the future? What has inspired you to chase that?
A: Hopefully I can work in a well known firm like Exon, I’m pretty good at math and science and they make good money. One of my older brothers is a chemical engineer and it has inspired me to chase the engineering field.
Q: Have you been in the top 10 all four years of high school?
A: No.
Q: How did your rank look throughout school and how did it change?
A: I started 27 my freshman year and went up until I was 9 at the start of this year and finished 10. It has been the climb.
Q: What did your schedule look like this year?
A: OnRamps Statistics, Dual English 4, AP Gov/Aeroscience II, AP Calc AB/Office Aide, OnRamps Economics, OnRamps Chemistry, Early Release. I ended up swapping AP Calc for Aeroscience my second semester.
Q: What are your extracurricular activities?
A: Aeroscience, NHS, Math NHS, Science NHS.
Q: What do you do outside of school?
A: I play Alto Saxophone at Second Baptist Church on Sunday’s. I also work at Kids in Action on weekends.
Q: What is your favorite class you took in high school and why?
A: Aeroscience I- It was a class where we got to do mostly all hands-on learning and always had opportunities to fix mistakes. Launching the rocket in may my junior year was one of the coolest things ever.
Q: What was the hardest class you took in high school and why?
A: OnRamps Physics- I think the math is easy, sometimes you can multiply random stuff and get the answer. The concepts are really hard but it’s awesome once you get it and is easier to apply in real life than in a test setting. Even though it was hard, Mr. Taylor made sure that the class was enjoyable and I don’t regret taking it at all.
Q: What teacher had the biggest impact on you and why?
A: Mr. Taylor. Not only is he a great teacher, but an incredible mentor. I remember my junior year every Monday morning sitting at the tall tables before his class and telling him like every life update and he would be there to give his take. He is super energetic but in a way that isn’t annoying at all and lifts up the mood of the hardest days. That guy is awesome and is an inspiration to pursue engineering.
Q: What would you say was your biggest accomplishment in high school and why?
A: Getting through junior year. That was my hardest year, I had 5 AP’s/Dual Credit classes (OnRamps Physics and AP Bio at the same time), band and aeroscience. I was constantly pressed for time because of the amount of homework and practices after school and finishing with high grades and getting to relax that summer was the best. I also had all seven classes with my best friend Holden so that made life a little easier.
Q: What’s a moment in high school that stuck out to you and why?
A: Any AP Bio lab, specifically the lab where we made our own fertilizer and observed the growth of pea plants. My group had my two best friends in it, Holden Spears and Ava Sayre, and we honestly scrambled to try to get our data in our lab notebooks and struggled even more on late nights until like 3 a.m. doing lab reports. The whole class was awesome and Ms. Lynam is genuinely the best and made biology fun.
Q: If you could give freshman you one piece of advice, what would it be?
A: God is bigger than all of your challenges.
