Top Grads Program 2021 REVISED

TOP GRADUATES Beaumont United High School Early College High School West Brook High School



2021 Top Graduates Luncheon April 23, 2021 Greetings & Acknowledgement of Special Guests Debbie Bridgeman Community Relations Specialist Invocation Derwin Samuels, Jr. Executive Director of Human Resources Lunch Introduction of Guest Speaker Adam Thibodeaux Assistant Director of Community & Media Relations Guest Speaker Nakisha Myles-Burns ExxonMobil Beaumont Area Public & Government Affairs Manager 2021 Top Graduates Presentation Dr. Charisma Popillion, Principal, Beaumont United High School Melanie Pharis, Principal, Early College High School Nicholas Phillips, Principal, West Brook High School Closing Remarks Dr. Shannon Allen Superintendent of Schools Special Thanks/Recognition Denise McLean Director of Community & Media Relations

Beaumont United High School Dr. Charisma Popillion – Principal Chantel Douglas – Student Activities Director Dr. Lori Rochelle – Senior Assistant Principal Carolyn Clack – Senior Counselor

2021 Top Graduates Luncheon Jule Nguyen Class Rank: 1 Honors: Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, Health Occupations Students of America President, National Honor Society Vice-President, Carson’s Scholar, Student Council, Key Club Scholarships: SETX Legends (Full-Ride), Cardinal Elite ($40,000) Future Plans: Attend Lamar University to major in biochemistry and become a physician’s assistant Byanca Cabrera Class Rank: 2 Honors: Salutatorian, Summa Cum Laude, Hispanic Alliance Secretary, Jobs for America’s Graduates Treasurer and Social Awareness Officer, Art Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, Health Science Academy, A-Honor Roll Scholarships: Nancy Evans Memorial Scholarship (Full-Ride), Cardinal Elite ($40,000) Future Plans: Attend Lamar University to obtain a bachelor’s in nursing, become a registered neonatal nurse and eventually a neonatal nurse practitioner Crystal Capetillo Class Rank: 3 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Commanding Officer, National Honor Society Secretary, A-Honor Roll Scholarships: Regents Scholarship ($6,000), Federal Pell Grant ($3,240), Texas Grant ($2,500) Future Plans: Attend Texas A&M University to major in microbiology and become an epidemiologist

Beaumont Independent School District Perla Mercado Class Rank: 4 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, National Hispanic Recognized Scholar, Questbridge Finalist, Key Club President, Gates Scholarship Semi-Finalist, American Sign Language Club, Early College High School Student Body President, A/B and A-Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Jobs for America’s Graduates, Faith Formation Teacher Assistant, Beaumont United Pack Theatre Scholarships: Notre Dame University ($60,400/year), Provost’s Scholarship ($7,500/year) Future Plans: Attend Emory University, University of Notre Dame or the University of Pennsylvania to obtain a bachelor’s degree in either nursing or biology on the pre-med track, obtain a master’s degree in graduate school and become an FBI nurse or nurse practitioner Adriana Rodriguez Class Rank: 5 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Lamar University and Lamar Institute of Technology Dual-Enrolled, A-Honor Roll, Key Club Editor, National Honor Society, Art Club, Hispanic Alliance Scholarship: Cardinal Elite ($40,000) Future Plans: Attend Lamar University and receive a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a minor in construction management Ana Arguello Class Rank: 6 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Executive Officer, National Beta Club President, College Board National Hispanic Scholar Scholarship: Regent Half-Tuition Scholarship (covers 50 percent of tuition costs per year for four years) Future Plans: Attend The University of Texas at Austin to become a doctor specializing in emergency medicine

2021 Top Graduates Luncheon Justyce Redeau Class Rank: 7 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Coca-Cola Scholar Semi- Finalist, Varsity Volleyball All-Academic, A-Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Algebra I Highest Yearly Average, High Honor Award Scholarships: Zeta Phi Beta Inc. ($500), Beaumont Area Alliance of Black School Educators Laptop Scholarship Future Plans: Attend Prairie View A&M University to major in biology, enroll in the Undergraduate Medical Academy and attend The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston to become an anesthesiologist Baylei Fontenot Class Rank: 8 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Student Council Senior, Junior and Sophomore Vice-President, Cheerleading, Rotary Interact, National Honor Society, Medical Magnet Student Scholarships: Lamar University Academic Excellence ($32,000) Future plans: Attend Lamar University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing, enroll in a nurse practitioner program and become an oncology nurse practitioner Karla Castillo Class Rank: 9 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, A/B-Honor Roll, Key Club Vice-President, Tennis Team Co-Captain, National Honor Society, Hispanic Alliance, UIL Computer Science Scholarship: Cardinal Elite ($40,000) Future Plans: Attend Lamar University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing and continue education to pursue a career as a neonatal nurse practitioner

Beaumont Independent School District Meghan Pelican Class Rank: 10 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Student Council, National Honor Society, Rotary Interact, Health Science Academy Scholarship: Regents Scholarship ($24,000) Future Plans: Attend Texas A&M University and become a physician assistant specialized in gynecology Phu Duong Class Rank: 11 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Outstanding Performance in English and Biology, A/B-Honor Roll Future Plans: Attend Lamar University to study electrical engineering Ashlynn Williams Class Rank: 12 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Honor Roll, AP Scholar Scholarships: Cardinal Elite Room ($2,500), Cardinal Elite ($40,000) Future Plans: Attend Lamar University to major in computer science and minor in accounting, then become a software engineer and an accounting auditor Geralynn Jones Class Rank: 13 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Student Athletic Trainer, Business Owner, All-State Academic Honors Future Plans: Attend Florida A&M University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in health sciences, attend a physician’s assistant school and receive a license to become a physician’s assistant

2021 Top Graduates Luncheon Ashlon Bowles Class Rank: 14 Honors: Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Antioch Youth Council, Student Council Senior Representative, Honor Roll, AP Student, Beaumont United Pack Theatre, National Honor Society of the Week Scholarship: Zeta Phi Beta ($500) Future Plans: Study screenwriting at the Academy of Art University and start an entertainment business to share stories and cultures through films Aylin Herrarte Class Rank: 15 Honors: Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Honor Roll, Key Club Secretary, Student Leadership Award Scholarships: Academic Excellence Room ($2,500), Academic Excellence ($32,000) Future Plans: Pursue a graduate degree at Lamar University, become a traveling chemist, and develop an eco- friendly, low-cost solution to dealing with textile waste Kaitlyn James Class Rank: 16 Honors: Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Honor Roll Future Plans: Attend Lamar University and become a chemical engineer Rebecca Molina Class Rank: 17 Honors: Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society President, Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Admin Officer, Student Council, Split-Ops Soldier Future Plans: Continue in the Army, attend college, obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing, become a pre- physician’s assistant and continue in the Army becoming a commissioned officer

Beaumont Independent School District Ashley Ramos Ramirez Class Rank: 18 Honors: Magna Cum Laude Scholarship: Cardinal Elite ($40,000) Future Plans: Attend the nursing program at Lamar University and become an ER nurse Dianna Frank Class Rank: 19 Honors: Magna Cum Laude Future Plans: Attend Lamar University and major in psychology to pursue a career as a psychiatrist to help others Karen Zuniga Class Rank: 20 Honors: Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Tennis Team Captain, Honor Roll, Key Club Scholarships: Academic Excellence Room ($2,500 per year), Academic Excellence ($32,000) Future Plans: Attend Lamar University to receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing, pursue a doctor of nursing practice to become a nurse practitioner Kevin Marks Class Rank: 21 Honors: Magna Cum Laude Scholarship: Regents Merit Scholarship ($76,800) Future Plans: Attend Prairie View A&M and become a videogame designer or computer programmer

2021 Top Graduates Luncheon Heriberto Guzman Morales Class Rank: 22 Honors: Magna Cum Laude Carlos Zuniga Herrera Class Rank: 23 Honors: Magna Cum Laude Rubyleane Johnson Class Rank: 24 Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Honors Classes, Honor Roll, Health Science Academy, Student Council Class Representative, National Honor Society, Key Club, Health Occupations Students of America, Tennis, Superior Rating in UIL Choir Solo and Ensemble Future Plans: Attend Prairie View A&M University and major in biology to pursue a career as a veterinarian Karina Castillo-Rodriguez Class Rank: 25 Honors: Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Key Club, Hispanic Alliance, A-Honor Roll Scholarships: National Math and Science Initiative ($500) Future Plans: Pursue a career in business entrepreneurship

Early College High School Melanie Pharis – Principal Ashley Smith – Principal’s Secretary Jennifer Feather – Counselor Kayleigh Romero – Path College Career IV

2021 Top Graduates Luncheon Jaimie Lopez-Alvarez Class Rank: 1 Honors: Valedictorian, Student Council President, National Honor Society Vice President, Faculty Appreciation Committee Chair, Beaumont Rotary Youth Leadership, UIL Science Overall First Place, UIL Top Biology Score, UIL First Place Science Team, UIL Calculator Applications Overall Second Place Scholarship: 2020 QuestBridge National College Match (Full-Ride to the University of Notre Dame) Future Plans: Attend the University of Notre Dame to major in science pre- professional studies and become a successful pediatrician Brianna Magdaleno Class Rank: 2 Honors: Salutatorian, National Honor Society Treasurer, Student Council Community Service Committee Member, UIL Science Scholarships: Texas Tech University Presidential Merit ($5,000), Baptist University President’s Scholarship ($80,000) Future Plans: Attend The University of Texas at Austin to obtain a bachelor’s and master’s to pursue a career as a physician’s assistant Bryan Romero Class Rank: 3 Honors: Student Council, Youth Leadership of Southeast Texas Scholarships: Lamar University Academic Excellence ($32,000/4 years), Texas Tech University Presidential Merit Scholarship ($3,000/year) Future Plans: Pursue a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at a four-year university, possibly Texas A&M

Beaumont Independent School District Lizbeth Trujillo Class Rank: 4 Honors: Reaud Honors College Student of the Year, Art Club, Chess Club, Robotics Club Scholarship: Cardinal Elite ($40,000) Future Plans: Attend Lamar University and double major in cybersecurity and computer game development Elizabeth Ponce Meza Class Rank: 5 Honors: National Honor Society, Student Council Event Committee, UIL Science Overall Team First Place, UIL Chemistry Second Place, Associates Degree of Biological Sciences Scholarships: Loyola University Chicago Presidential Scholarship ($100,000), Villanova Federal Pell Grant ($3,545), Villanova Grant ($57,380), University of Pittsburgh Federal Pell Grant ($2,945), Pitt Success Pell Match ($2,945), Pitt Success Grant ($9,378), Panther Pride Award ($7,500), Houston Baptist University (HBU) Institutional Grant ($693), HBU Presidential Academic Scholarship ($80,000), HBU TEG Grant ($3,420), HBU Pell Grant ($2,945), University of Houston (UH) Pell Grant ($2,945), UH Texas Grant ($8,923), UH Academic Excellence Scholarship Year One ($4,000), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Federal Pell Grant ($2,945), UIC Merit Tuition Waiver ($8,408), University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Undergraduate Academic Scholarship ($15,000), UIW Federal Pell Grant ($2,945), UIW State Tuition Equalization Grant ($3,000), UIW Book and tuition Award ($1,000), UIW Grant ($3,000) Future Plans: Attend college, most likely Villanova University, to obtain a bachelor’s in business or biology and go on to earn a master’s to become a physician’s assistant Fatima Loza Class Rank: 6 Honors: National Honor Society Historian and Secretary, Student Council, UIL Biology First Place Science Team and Second Place Overall Science Score, UIL Physics Second Place Scholarships: Cardinal Elite ($40,000) Future Plans: Obtain a bachelor’s degree at Lamar University, attend dental school and pursue a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery

2021 Top Graduates Luncheon Erin Walker Class Rank: 7 Honors: Art Club, Rotary Interact Club, Senior Class Officer Future Plans: Attend Lamar University to pursue a career as a registered nurse Brianna Carrierre Class Rank: 8 Honors: Perfect Attendance Scholarships: Lamar University Distinguished Scholar ($20,000/4 years), University of Houston Academic Excellence ($2,000/semester) Future Plans: Possibly pursue a career as a registered nurse Erianna Smith Class Rank: 9 Honors: Senior Class President, National Honor Society Vice President, Phi Theta Kappa, School Ambassador Scholarship: Louisiana State University ($15,000/year) Future Plans: Attend Louisiana State University to major in biochemistry and minor in anthropology, then attend medical school to pursue a career as a forensic pathologist Nestor Rubio Class Rank: 10 Honors: Robotics Club, Gaming and Coding Club, UIL Science Future Plans: Attend Lamar University to study biochemistry and receive a master’s in biochemistry, then pursue a career as a pharmacologist and working in a research laboratory

West Brook High School Nicholas Phillips – Principal Tisha Smith – Student Activities Director James Wood – Senior Class Assistant Principal Cherry Woodsmall – Senior Counselor

2021 Top Graduates Luncheon Kent Liu Class Rank: 1 Honors: Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, Key Club President, Varsity Tennis Captain, Texas Math and Science Coaches Association President, 2020 Welch Summer Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, United States Tennis Association Texas Super Champ, State Violin Solo Silver Medalist, Regional Violin Solo and Ensemble Gold Medalist, National Chemistry Olympiad Qualifier, Breakthrough Junior Challenge Top Five Percent, Two-Time UIL Number Sense District Champion, UIL Mathematics District Champion, 33 First Place Medals at Local UIL Meets, District Third Place Varsity Tennis Singles, Golden Triangle Violin Soloist Outstanding Performer, Symphony of Southeast Texas Second Place Concerto Duet Competition, Columbia University and Rice University Acceptance, Ivy League Admit Scholarships: Lamar University Presidential Scholarship ($80,000), National Sports Medicine Institute ($500), Southeast Texas Tennis Association ($500), Key Club T-O Foundation ($1000) Future Plans: Attend Columbia University and become an anesthesiologist Emma Shoemaker Class Rank: 2 Honors: Salutatorian, Summa Cum Laude, 2019-20 and 2020-21 National American High School Poet Winner, Published Poet in JUST POETRY National Poetry Quarterly Fall Issue, AP Scholar with Honors, UIL Literary Criticism Regional Winner and Second Place Team Overall, UIL Ready Writing Regional Winner and First Place Team Overall, West Brook Marching Band, First Place Division Rating Solo and Ensemble, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, Future Problem Solving Program State Competitor, PTA Reflections Award of Excellence in Regional High School Literature Category and State Honorable Mention, Thomas Jefferson AP United States History Award, A-Honor Roll, Tulane University Honors Program Acceptance Scholarships: Teagle Foundation (Amount TBA), Rotary Club of Beaumont ($8,000), Tulane University ($16,400/year), Tulane Merit Award ($18,000/year), Baylor University Academic Scholarship ($80,000), Baylor Distinguished Scholars Day Scholarship ($3000 renewable), Baylor One-Time Scholarship Reward ($1000), National Math and Science Initiative West Brook AP Student Scholarship ($500) Future Plans: Attend the Honors Program at Tulane University to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering, then enter medical school to eventually become a physician or surgeon with a focus in pediatrics

Beaumont Independent School District Lily Norman Class Rank: 3 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Rotary Youth Leadership Awardee, AP Scholar with Honors, American Legion Award Bluebonnet Girls State Delegate, Texas Music Educators Association All-Area Choir Soprano 1 Scholarships: Baylor University ($96,000+), Texas Christian University ($93,000+) Future Plans: Attend Baylor University to double major in geophysics and communication to pursue a career with the National Weather Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Jerron-Michael Arline Class Rank: 4 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Coca Cola Scholar, Horatio Alger State Scholar, Piper Scholar (Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation), Carson Scholar, National Chemistry Olympiad, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, College Prep Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, AP United States History Student of the Year, National Honor Society Vice President, Keep Texas Beautiful Young Texan Ambassador Scholarships: Coca Cola Scholarship ($20,000), Horatio Alger State Scholar ($10,000), Dell Scholarship at UT Austin ($20,000), Texas Excellence Scholarship at UT Austin ($20,000), 2020 Carson Scholar ($1000), Quest for Excellence STEM Award ($1000), Top Teens of America Willie Lee Glass Scholarship Future Plans: Attend Rice University to study neuroscience and public policy in preparation for a master’s degree in public health, medical school and a life of advocacy for under-resourced populations as a pediatric rehabilitation physician

2021 Top Graduates Luncheon Lauren Eaves Class Rank: 5 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award Recipient and First Place Essay Contest Winner, A-Honor Roll, Future Problem Solving Award Winner, UIL Academic Competitor, National Honor Society, Allegheny College Honors Program Acceptance, Southern Methodist University Rotunda Scholars Program and University Honors Program Acceptance, Tulane University Honors Program Acceptance, George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs Acceptance Scholarships: Allegheny College Trustee ($152,000), Southern Methodist University Scholar Award ($120,000), George Washington University Presidential Academic Scholarship ($85,000), Tulane University Academic Recognition Award ($72,000), American University Dean’s Scholarship ($40,000), Daughters of the American Revolution First Place Essay Contest ($300) Future Plans: Attend Tulane University to major in environmental biology in order to study conservation biology, environmental preservation, human health, education and public policy, then pursue a career with environmental agencies and the field of environmental law Anna Bonnin Class Rank: 6 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Top One Percent of Class, National Honor Society Future Plans: Study elementary education at The University of Texas at Austin to become a teacher Vincent Samonte Class Rank: 7 Honors: Summa Cum Laude Future Plans: Attend Texas A&M University to pursue a biology major and experience the branches to pick a field of study

Beaumont Independent School District Anna Shoemaker Class Rank: 8 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Yearbook Editor in Chief, National Honor Society Secretary, Student Council Executive Board, Future Problem Solving International Presentation of Action Plan Competition Fifth Place, Represented Beaumont in the Tyler County Dogwood Festival, Symphony League of Beaumont Debutante Scholarships: National Math and Science Initiative ($500), Baylor University ($80,000) Future Plans: Attend Texas A&M University and major in civil engineering Clayton Brewer Class Rank: 9 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society Sergeant at Arms, West Brook Varsity Basketball, Eagle Scout Scholarships: Fordham University Jogues Scholarship ($10,000), Fordham University Tuition Award ($12,000), University of North Texas President’s Honors Excellence Scholarship ($10,000) Future Plans: Attend The University of Texas at Austin to major in biology, attend medical school and become an anesthesiologist Britni Ward Class Rank: 10 Honors: Summa Cum Laude Scholarships: Howard University ($76,000), University of Houston ($16,000), Oakwood University ($111,000), Houston Baptist ($92,000), Texas State University ($16,000), University of San Francisco ($100,000), Jacksonville University ($110,000), Texas State University ($16,000), Prairie View A&M University ($36,800) Future Plans: Attend college to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing, then attend a physician assistant graduate program

2021 Top Graduates Luncheon Matthew Portner Class Rank: 11 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, AP Scholar, A-Honor Roll Scholarship: University of Houston Academic Excellence ($2,000/semester/4 years) Future Plans: Attend the University of Houston Honors College, obtain a degree and practice law Donald Ener Class Rank: 12 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, A-Honor Roll Scholarships: Cardinal Elite ($40,000), Cardinal Elite Room ($10,000) Future plans: Attend Lamar University and study chemical engineering Allene Winford-Robinson Class Rank: 13 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, West Brook Band Scholarships: Houston Baptist University President’s Scholarship ($80,000), University of New Mexico ($24,000) Future Plans: Attend the University of Houston to pursue a career in the psychology field possibly as a mental health therapist or psychiatrist

Beaumont Independent School District Gavin Puckett Class Rank: 14 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, PSAT Commended Scholar, All-Region Band Scholarship: 2019 Mock Trial Best Witness ($300) Future Plans: Attend Duke University to major in electrical engineering/computer science and possibly attain a master’s degree Rafay Aziz Class Rank: 15 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society Future Plans: Attend The University of Texas at Austin and become a mechanical engineer in the automotive field Trevor Doss Class Rank: 16 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Spikeball Club Co-President, A-Honor Roll, AP Scholar, Junior Varsity District Singles Tennis First Place, Certificate of Academic Excellence in Engineering Design from the Taylor Career Center, Certified Food- Handler and Trainer Scholarship: Cardinal Elite ($40,000) Future Plans: Attend Lamar University to major in computer science and minor in graphic design to pursue a career as a software engineer

2021 Top Graduates Luncheon Aleena Huda Class Rank: 17 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Key Club, Bollywood Bruins Future Plans: Attend Lamar University and study to become an orthodontist Juliana Strickland Class Rank: 18 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, A-Honor Roll, Marching and Concert Band Varsity Letter Scholarship: Louisiana State University ($98,200) Future Plans: Attend The University of Texas at Austin to major in biochemistry and perform biological research on human health Sherlyn Rabago Class Rank: 19 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Student Council, Drum Major, Flute Section Leader, Texas Music Educators Association All-Region Band and Area, Texas State Solo & Ensemble, Varsity Girls Powerlifting, Youth Leadership of Southeast Texas Scholarships: SMU Scholar Provost ($120,000/4 years), Baylor University Provost ($80,000/8 semesters), University of Houston Academic Excellence ($24,000/4 years), Southern Methodist University RaiseMe ($6,687) Future Plans: Study biology on the pre-dental track at either Baylor University or The University of Texas at Austin, continue to be a part of the marching band, attend a prestigious dental school to earn a doctorate degree in dental medicine and become a successful orthodontist to spread smiles

Beaumont Independent School District Andrew Kalathra Class Rank: 20 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, UIL Piano Superior Rating, UIL Violin Superior Rating, AP Classes Scholarship: Cardinal Elite ($40,000) Future Plans: Attend Lamar University and major in computer science, focusing on pre-medicine Princess Parcon Class Rank: 21 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, 2018 West Brook STARS Dancer of the Year, A-Honor Roll Future Plans: Attend Lamar University to study nursing and become a nurse practitioner or pediatric nurse Taylor Reed Class Rank: 22 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, A/B Honor Roll Scholarship: Dell Scholars at The University of Texas at Austin ($20,000) Future Plans: Attend The University of Texas at Austin and earn a bachelor’s degree in a computer science

2021 Top Graduates Luncheon Frida Sandoval Class Rank: 23 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Swim Team Captain, Yearbook Business Editor Scholarships: Texas A&M University Tuition Support ($750), Texas Public Education Grant ($1250), Federal Pell Grant ($1,273) Future Plans: Attend Texas A&M University to obtain a bachelor’s in either mechanical or chemical engineering, then find a job that includes travel and exploration of the world Jesus Rodriguez Class Rank: 24 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, AP Scholar Award Scholarship: Cardinal Elite ($40,000) Future Plans: Attend Lamar University to pursue a career in civil engineering Taylor Smith Class Rank: 25 Honors: Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, West Brook STARS Officer Scholarship: National Math and Science Initiative ($500) Future Plans: Attend The University of Texas at Austin to major in advertising with a minor in dance, then pursue a career in social media management, as well as dance

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