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The Craig and Galen Brown Foundation

13333 Westland E. Blvd., Suite 203
Houston, TX. 77041
281-890-2378

Dear Craig and Galen Brown Scholars, Parents and Friends,

The Craig and Galen Brown Scholar program at Texas A&M University has grown significantly
since its inception in 1992. The first year scholar class included 4 students and we currently have
120 Brown Foundation Scholars.

The Brown Scholars have fulfilled and exceeded the dreams of Craig and Galen Brown, founders
of the Brown Foundation. They wanted to provide financial assistance to those students with
outstanding moral character, work ethic, and exceptional scholastic and leadership abilities. These
students recognize the importance and value of being personally involved in the world through
their community, school, charity, and other public and private organizations. Their goal was to
enable such students to maximize their potential to touch people in a positive, constructive, and
everlasting way.

Brown Foundation Scholars have a passion to develop both their people skills and academic
abilities to the highest degree possible. Their goal in life is to “make a difference” in the lives of
others. Brown Scholars understand the Brown Foundation’s definition of a successful life, “It’s not
what you take with you, but what you leave behind that counts.”

We are very proud of all of the Brown Foundation Scholars are sincerely appreciative of their
efforts to make a difference in our world.

Regards,
Craig C. Brown ‘75

*Funding for the Brown Foundation brochure was generously provided by
Dolphin Graphics, Inc. in Houston, Texas.



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Cameron Adkins

Cameron graduated in 2017 from Dripping Springs High School in Dripping Springs,
TX. Cameron is a National Merit Finalist, an Eagle Scout, President of Venture Crew
101, Vice President of the Thespian Society, and the leading actor in Romeo and Juliet
at his school.

Brady Allen

Brady graduated in 2017 from Warren T. White High School in Dallas, TX. Brady is
Valedictorian of his class, a National Merit Finalist, an Eagle Scout, Captain of the swim
team, and on the Coppell High School Varsity Hockey Team. He is Sergeant at Arms
in the Longhorn Peanut Gallery Spirit Group and a Student Council Philanthropist.
He volunteers at the Dallas Zoo, the Dallas Children’s Aquarium, and the Dallas Stars
Youth Hockey League.

Megan Babowicz

Megan graduated in 2017 from Temple High School in Temple, TX. Megan is a National
Merit Finalist, Secretary of the Engineering Club, member of Mu Alpha Theta, National
Honor Society, and the German Honor Society. She is a talented singer and has been
an award-winning member of the elite school and community choir groups throughout
high school. Megan prepares food for the homeless through the 1st United Methodist
Church Youth Group and also serves with the Churches Touching Lives helping them to
provide food, clothing, and personal care items to those in need.

Elena Bacon

Ellie graduated in 2017 from Clear Falls High School in League City, TX. Ellie
is a National Merit Finalist, President of the International Thespian Troupe, and
Parliamentarian & Cultural Chair of the National Charity League. She has participated
in the United Methodist Army Reach-Out Mission by Youth each summer doing repairs
in low-income neighborhoods throughout Texas and went on a mission trip to Costa
Rica.

Andrew Balog

Andrew graduated in 2017 from Canon-McMillan High School in Canonsburg, PA.
Andrew is Valedictorian of his class, a National Merit Finalist, on the Varsity Lacrosse
and Soccer teams, and Treasurer of the National Honor Society. He is a member of
the Chemistry Club, Southwest Pennsylvania Academic League, Math Competitive
League, and the Southwestern Science Bowl. He has volunteered at the Washington
County Food Bank and taught soccer to grade school children in his district.

Ryan Blanchard

Ryan graduated in 2017 from Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, AZ. Ryan
is a National Merit Finalist, Captain of the Varsity Swim Team, a Club Member of the
National Honor Society, and plays the oboe in the regional band and orchestra. He plays
the clarinet in the marching band. He has volunteered with the Shyann Kindness Project
giving out books and snacks to underprivileged children.

Ross Burgett

Ross graduated in 2017 from Klein Collins High School in Spring, TX. Ross is a
National Merit Finalist, an Eagle Scout, and President of the Student Council. He is a
member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Science Honor Society,
Mu Alpha Theta, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Ross is in charge of campus
beautification services and led around 25 projects that helped beautify his school, clean
the community, and help the environment.

Rebecca Carlson

Rebecca graduated in 2017 from St. Agnes Academy in Houston, TX. Rebecca is a
National Merit Finalist, a member of the National Honor Society, Science National
Honor Society, and the Spanish National Honor Society. She is a Girl Scout and a
member of the Pink Club and Diversity Club. Rebecca tutors other students in Chemistry,
Geometry, Pre-Calculus, English, and Algebra II.

Sarah Corley

Sarah graduated in 2017 from Regents School of Austin in Austin, TX. Sarah is
Valedictorian of her class, a National Merit Finalist, Captain of the Varsity Soccer
Team, raises dairy goats, trains horses, and plays the violin in the school orchestra. She
won the Harvard Book Award as a junior for displaying excellence in scholarship and
high character, combined with achievement in other fields and won three departmental
awards for being the best scholar in that subject in the entire high school: Science,
Bible, and Latin. Sarah’s dream is to become a large animal veterinarian.

Jack Dalberg

Jack graduated in 2017 from Live Oaks High School in Livingston, LA. Jack is a
National Merit Finalist, Treasurer of the Student Body, runs Cross Country, plays soccer,
and is a member of the Key Club. He is involved with the Ambassadors Club that helps
the transition from middle school to high school and Mu Alpha Theta. Jack was selected
as the Junior Student of the year and was awarded the All State Academic Scholarship
in both cross country and soccer his senior year. He is involved with the Share Club and
tutors students at his high school and in middle school.

Shreya Dasari

Shreya graduated in 2017 from Westwood High School in Austin, TX. Shreya is a
National Merit Finalist, Editor in Chief of the student press, Girl Scout Silver Award
Recipient, Officer of the Warrior Pride dance team, DECA two time international
qualifier, and a member of the National Honor Society. She has volunteered over 200
hours throughout Austin helping support children of all ages.

Chelsea Ebert

Chelsea graduated in 2017 from Clear Springs High School in League City, TX. Chelsea
is Vice President of the National Honor Society and the Science National Honor Society.
She is President of Mu Alpha Theta and a member of the debate team, DECA Distributive
Education Club America, the National Technical Honor Society, HOSA member and
competitor, and the English National Honor Society. Chelsea is on the swim and water
polo team and enjoys playing the piano. She volunteers at Houston Food Bank, United
Way, Relay for Life, and various churches.

Marc Elizondo

Marc graduated in 2017 from Antonian College Preparatory High School in San Antonio,
TX. Marc is a National Merit Finalist, Captain of the Varsity Tennis team, Co-President
of the Latin Club, and the Assistant Chair of the Student Body Executive Board. He
received the Champ designation the last three years from the U.S. Tennis Association
based on performance in USTA tournaments. Marc provided coaching and guidance to
children at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Charles Fortenberry

Charlie graduated in 2017 from Wakeland High School in Frisco, TX. Charlie is a
National Merit Finalist, an Eagle Scout, Section Leader/Vice President in the marching
band, runs cross country and track, and Treasurer of the Aviation Club. He volunteers
at the North Texas Food Bank sorting and packing food for distribution to smaller food
banks.

Wahibah Hannan

Wahibah graduated in 2017 from Mayde Creek High School in Houston, TX. Wahibah
is a National Merit Finalist, President of the Computer Science Club, Science Olympiad,
and SAT Club. She is Vice President of the National Honor Society, a member of
the Health Occupation students of America and the Key Club. She volunteers at the
Houston Peace and Justice Center cooking and serving food to the homeless, works in
outpatient imaging at the hospital, and packed boxes of food for needy families at the
Houston Food Bank.

Adel Hassan

Adel graduated in 2017 from Central High School in Keller, TX. Adel is Valedictorian
of his class, a National Merit Finalist, President of HOSA, Vice President of Mu Alpha
Theta, Secretary of the National Honor Society, and a member of the Spanish Honor
Society. He helped Librarians run the summer reading club, distribute prizes, and set
up events.

Maxwell Huffman

Max graduated in 2017 from Bolton High School in Alexandria, LA. Max is Captain of
the First Robotics Team, Executive Council Secretary of the Student Council, Treasurer
of the National Art Honor Society, Leadership role in Mu Alpha Theta serving as District
Governor, and a member of the National English Honor Society and the National Honor
Society. He tutors students in Math, Social Studies, and Science and does local mission
work, including the food bank and battered women’s shelter.

Nicholas Johnson

Nick graduated in 2017 from Tom C. Clark High School in San Antonio, TX. Nick is
Valedictorian of his class, a National Merit Finalist, President of the Latin Club, member
of the Varsity Orchestra, Student Council, Interact Club, World Club, National Honor
Society, and Latin National Honor Society. He also participated in UIL Science and the
Quiz Bowl. He mentors younger students at Locke Hill Elementary, volunteers during
the summer to lead Vacation Bible School, and conducted eye screenings with the local
Lions Club unit.

Tyler Johnson

Tyler graduated in 2017 from Stephen F. Austin High School in Sugar Land, TX. Tyler
is a National Merit Finalist, President of the National Honor Society, Co-Captain of the
Varsity Baseball Team, and a member of Mu Alpha Theta and Link Crew which is a
freshman mentoring program. He bakes and decorates treats to be distributed to people
who reside at Sugar Land Healthcare Center.

Allyson King

Allyson graduated in 2017 from Plano East Senior High School in Plano, TX. Allyson
is a National Merit Finalist, Historian and Committee Chair of the Plano East Student
Senate, and a member of the Superintendents Student Advisory Board, French Club, and
Fellowship of Student Athletes. Allyson has participated in student service organizations
through the National Honor Society.

Davis Kirchhofer

Davis graduated in 2017 from Memorial High School in Houston, TX. Davis is
Valedictorian of his class, a National Merit Finalist, an Eagle Scout, and the Low Brass
Captain in the marching and concert bands. He is a member of the High School jazz
band, Mu Alpha Theta, and the National Honor Society Mary Hall Chapter. He provided
bookshelves for the Kids’ Reading Room assisted 3 other boys with their Eagle Scout
projects.

Joshua Korb

Joshua was home schooled and graduated in 2017. Joshua is a National Merit Finalist
and participates and excels in soccer, cross country running, fencing, JCSA Varsity
football, and swimming. Joshua plays the piano and has competed in many venues. He
has been a surrogate brother to foster children who live with his family and works on
his family ranch.

Kelly Krenek

Kelly graduated in 2017 from A&M Consolidated High School in College Station, TX.
Kelly is a National Merit Finalist, President of Interact, Marketing Leader of Tiger
Robotics, and Parliamentarian of the Student Council. Kelly was elected SkillsUSA
Texas President and coordinated SkillsUSA training, leadership, and contest events
for students both in District 7 and throughout the state of Texas. She assisted with
the functioning of the children’s department at the Larry J. Ringer Library and tutored
students in Physics and Chemistry.

Grace Long

Grace graduated in 2017 from Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, VA. Grace
is a National Merit Finalist, Vice President of the National Honor Society, runs Cross
Country, and dances competitively with The Red Shoes Dance Academy.

Amanda McDowell

Amanda graduated in 2017 from Trinity High School in Euless, TX. Amanda is a
National Merit Finalist, Team Captain of the Volleyball team, on the fundraising
committee of the National Honor Society, and a member of Mu Alpha Theta and the
National Spanish Honor Society. She is the Treasurer of the Rotary Club and has
received numerous awards; the Superintendent’s Scholar Award, President’s Education
Award for Academic Excellence, Academic All-District in Volleyball, and voted Class
Council every year. Amanda has mentored children at her church and tutored students
and assisted the Special Education Class students during lunch breaks at school.

Ethan McPeek

Ethan graduated in 2017 from Frisco High School in Frisco, TX. Ethan is a National
Merit Finalist, an Eagle Scout, President and Secretary of the Student Council, Treasurer
of the Frisco High School Varsity Club, and a member of the National Honor Society,
Mu Alpha Theta, and the UIL Academic Team. He is on the high school swim team and
is a member of the Student Climate Committee and the Unicef Club.

Hannah McQueen

Hannah graduated in 2017 from Cedar Park High School in Cedar Park, TX. Hannah
is a National Merit Commended Scholar, Captain of the Celebrities Dance Team, Club
Member of HOSA, and a Chapter Member of the National Honor Society, Spanish
Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and English Honor Society. She is a member of the
Life Teen Youth Group and tutors peers weekly in all subjects.

Kathryn Morris

Katie graduated in 2017 from Ronal Reagan High School in San Antonio, TX. Katie is
a National Merit Finalist, a National AP Scholar, active member of the Peer Assistance
Leadership and Service Program, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, and the National
Honor Society. She placed 4th in Oratory at the Harvard National Invitational, 1st place
at the Texas Forensic Association State Championships, and was awarded the National
Spanish Exam Gold Award. She serves as the Communications Officer of the National
Charity League, is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and has organized
monthly fundraisers and donation drives for the Reagan community.

Michelle Myers

Michelle graduated in 2017 from Houston High School in Germantown, TN. Michelle
is a National Merit Finalist, Captain of the Cross Country and Track Team, President and
Event/Tutoring Coordinator of the National Spanish Honor Society, and a member of the
National Honor Society, HOSA, Houston Honors Academy, and the 2016 Battle of the
Brains, a Science competition. She volunteers in the emergency room at Germantown
Methodist Hospital and is a foster kitten program coordinator at the Collierville Animal
Shelter. Michelle will be on the track team at Texas A&M.

Sarah Neidhardt

Sarah graduated in 2017 from Jersey Village High School in Houston, TX. Sarah is a
National Merit Finalist, Drum Major in the Band, 1st chair clarinet in the High School
Wind Ensemble Band, and on the Club Soccer Team. She received the Girl Scout Silver
Award and is a member of the National Honor Society and Science National Honor
Society. Sarah does volunteer work at her Catholic Church.

Rutvi Patel

Rutvi graduated in 2017 from Longview High School in Longview, TX. Rutvi is a
National Merit Finalist, Vice President of the Student Council, plays Violin in the
Longview/Kilgore Orchestra, and is a member of the STEM/Technology Student
Association, Texas Bank and Trust Student Board, and the Longview World of Wonders
Youth Advisory. She is the Academic Council Vice President for Math UIL. Rutvi
volunteers at the Longview Public Library and the Longview Regional Medical Center.

Jared Pauletti

Jared graduated in 2017 from Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, TX. Jared
is a National Merit Finalist, an Eagle Scout, Saxophone Section Leader in the Marching
Band, President of Cyberpatriot, Social Studies Team Leader in UIL Academics, and a
member of the National Honor Society. Jared built benches and did landscaping at a
Baptist Church and has worked part time at RBCS, Inc. as a Junior Systems Engineer.

Marta Pulfer

Marta graduated in 2017 from Wayne High School in Wayne, NE. Marta is Valedictorian
of her class, a National Merit Finalist, on the Cross Country Team, and President of the
Art Club. She is a member of the Speech team and participates on the Mock Trial Team,
and is a member of the 4-H Club, Spanish Club, and FBLA. Marta rides and trains
horses. Marta participates in many 4-H educational projects as well as contests such as
speech and presentation and being a camp counselor.

Michael Sporkin

Michael graduated in 2017 from Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, TX. Michael is
a National Merit Finalist, Head Drum Major in the band, on the Varsity Golf Team,
President of the National Honor Society, and a member of the Student Council and the
Spanish Honor Society. Michael is a private tutor and mentors incoming freshmen on
campus tours.

Mark Stephens

Mark graduated in 2017 from Sharyland High School in Mission, TX. Mark is a National
Merit Finalist, on the Varsity Soccer Team, and a member of Business Professionals
of America and the National Honor Society. He is an Officer of the Leo Club, an
organization that specializes in performing charitable work in the Rio Grande Valley.

Mark Sterling

Mark graduated in 2017 from Mansfield High School in Mansfield, TX. Mark is a
National Merit Finalist, an Eagle Scout, Team Captain of the cross country team and on
the track team, Class Treasurer of the Student Council, and a member of the Key Club
and National Honor Society. He gives of his time at his church where he serves as an
usher and acolyte, volunteers in the summer at Feed the Kids, and works on Deck the
Homes, an annual service project which provides holiday cheer for needy families in
his community.

Edward Swart

Edward graduated in 2017 from M. B. Lamar High School in Houston, TX. Edward is
Salutatorian of his class, a National Merit Finalist, Drum Major in the band, Trombone
section leader in the concert band, Webmaster in the National Honor Society, and a
volunteer with the Key Club. He is a representative of the Computer Science Club and
a member of the Young Republican Club. Edward is in the youth choir, handbell choir,
and the brass ensemble at his church.

Gabriella Webster

Gabriella graduated in 2017 from the Texas Academy of Math & Science High School
in Denton, TX. Gabriella is a National Merit Finalist, President of the McConnell Hall
Association, Founder and President of the TAMSFem Social Justice Organization. She
was a member of the National Honor Society and was named the Outstanding Leader
for the Class of 2017. Gabriella volunteered at the Denton Animal Shelter and Lake
Dallas Boys and Girls Club. She is a member of the inaugural freshman class of the
Texas A&M Science2Medicine Program and looks forward to attending Texas A&M
Medical School after graduation.

Gabriel Zolton

Gabriel graduated in 2017 from Kingwood Park High School in Kingwood, TX. Gabriel
is Valedictorian of his class, an Eagle Scout, a National Merit Finalist, and President of
the Kingwood 4-H Club. He is President of the National English Honor Society, Vice-
President of the Key Club, and an Orchestra Officer in the KPHS String Orchestra. He
organized a construction system for a convent in New Caney, worked with the National
Honor Society to build an outdoor classroom, and ran a booth to raise money for Multiple
Sclerosis through the Key Club.

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Samuel Alders

Sam graduated in 2014 from Regents Academy of Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches,
TX. Sam has volunteered as both a Fish Aide and as an assistant to the Administrative
Executive Vice President in student government. He attended the MSC Abbott Family
Leadership Conference as a delegate to Houston, during which he got to interact
with individuals and businesses that live and operate with strong moral, ethical, and
community values. He will be returning next year as a director on the team for San
Antonio. Sam is a team member of the all-male practice squad and practices with
the NCAA Division 1 women’s basketball team. He will be going on a mission trip
this summer to Peru and then do a study abroad to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Sam will
graduate from A&M in 2018 with a degree in Business.

Tate Banks

Tate graduated in 2016 from Duncan High School in Duncan, Oklahoma. Tate is the
President of the Lechner-McFadden Community Council. Tate will graduate from
A&M in 2020 with a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Jerald Barbe

Jerald graduated in 2015 from St. John’s School in Houston, Texas. Jerald is a National
Merit Finalist, an Eagle Scout, Varsity Wrestler, Captain of St. John’s Drum Corp, and a
Boy Scout Crew Leader. He sings, played various roles in musicals, and attends weekly
youth fellowship at St. Luke’s UMC. Jerald will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a
degree in Petroleum Engineering.

Jeremy Bartlett

Jeremy graduated in 2016 from Lawrence D. Bell High School in Hurst, TX. Jeremy
is an Eagle Scout, National Merit Finalist, Vice President of the Chess Club, member
of the National Honor Society, Science Club, and the Order of the Arrow which is the
Honor Society for Boy Scouts. He will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree in
Chemical Engineering.

Rachel Bennett

Rachel graduated in 2015 from Newman Smith High School in Carrollton, Texas.
Rachel obtained her EMT certification through a community college in Dallas and was
hired by Texas A&M EMS as a standby EMT last fall. She was recently selected as
a Co-Chair for Impact Retreat 2017. Rachel will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a
degree in Nutrition.

Kristen Blanke

Kristen graduated in 2015 from Orangefield High School in Orangefield, Texas. Kristen
will be travelling to Helsinki, Finland for a study abroad this summer. In the fall, she
will be acting as the Vice Chair for MSC Hospitality and will apply for the Profession
Program in Accounting. She will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Business.

Robert Caraway

Robert graduated in 2016 from Grissom High School in Huntsville, AL. He is
Valedictorian of his class, a National Merit Finalist, and received four-year awards as
the most outstanding mathematics, history, and science student. He will graduate from
A&M in 2020 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Willie Caraway IV

Bill graduated in 2014 from Grissom High School in Huntsville,AL. Bill will be a Sophomore
Advisor this year in the Honors Housing Community’s Living-Learning Community
Program. During his second semester, he was accepted into the Mechanical Engineering
Program and his Professor selected his team to represent the class at the Engineering Design
Showcase. Bill applied and was accepted to become a University Scholar. He resumed
his summer work as an Apprentice in the Department of Defense College Qualified Leader
(CQL) Program at the Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering
Center. Bill was accepted into the Zachry Leadership Program. He is also working in
Professor Shamberger’s lab to mitigate undercooling in a potential phase change material
called erythritol by introducing a nucleation catalyst. Bill was selected to receive the
William F. Mount Turbomachinery Award for the 2017-18 academic year in the amount of
$1,000. Bill will graduate from A&M in 2018 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Grace Ann Carnegie

Annie graduated in 2014 from St. Michael’s Catholic Academy in Austin, Texas. Annie
will be the Campus and Community Executive at MSC Hospitality for 2015-16 and
will be serving at St. Mary’s as a Eucharistic Minister and the Director of Freshmen
Connection. Her favorite project in the fall was participating in the Angel Tree Project
which provides Christmas presents to children in need. She will graduate from A&M in
2018 with a degree in Psychology.

Ethan Chan

Ethan graduated in 2016 from Cy-Falls High School in Houston, TX. Ethan is an Eagle
Scout and a National Merit Finalist. He has joined the American Medical Student
Association, the Biomedical Engineering Society, and the Asian American InterVarsity,
which is a Christian campus ministry organization. He would like to get involved in
doing research in BMEN and is planning on minoring in Spanish. Ethan will graduate
in 2020 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering.

Grant Cook

Grant graduated in 2014 from Cypress Creek High School in Houston, TX. Grant
applied for and was accepted into the 5 week Global Distribution program taking place
in China this summer. He is a counselor for Fish Camp, has joined the Institute of
Industrial Engineers, and joined MSC Lead. Grant will graduate from A&M in 2018
with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Trevin Cooper

Trevin graduated in 2014 from Bellville High School in Bellville, TX. Trevin was
the Technical Services Intern at San Bernard Electric Cooperative over the summer.
He is involved with TURTLE, a club dedicated to designing robots for a wide range
of applications, and he remains active in his church, Central Baptist Church. He will
graduate in 2018 with a double major in Electrical Engineering andApplied Mathematics.

Eleanor Crowley

Eleanor graduated in 2014 from Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts High School in Ft.
Worth, TX. Eleanor is Valedictorian of her class, a National Merit Finalist, President of
the National Honor Society, and Secretary of the Science National Honor Society. At
A&M, she was selected for the Cornerstone Program which gave her the opportunity
to travel to Austria. She was part of Aggies Selflessly Serving in Shaping Tomorrow as
a freshman member and continues to serve as a staff mentor. She is also a member of
the Texas A&M chapter of the Texas State Teachers Association. Eleanor will graduate
from A&M in 2018 with a degree in Special Education.

Megan Culler

Megan graduated in 2015 from Albuquerque Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Megan is a National Merit Finalist, Captain of the Team/Dance Troupe, and Club Leader
of the Bible Club and Future Billionaires at school. She takes, jazz, ballet, pointe, and
modern dance at a studio. She is involved with CONNECT, a community service club,
takes piano classes, and went on church sponsored service trips to San Francisco and
New Orleans. Megan will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Electrical
Engineering.

Christopher Curry

Christopher graduated in 2016 from Midway High School in Waco, TX. Christopher
won the $100,000 scholarship during the Dr. Pepper Tuition giveaway in December of
2016. He will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Janie Davis

Janie graduated in 2015 from Hardin-Jefferson High School in Sour Lake, Texas. Janie
is a National Merit Finalist, President of the National Honor Society, Chaplain and
Squad Leader in the band, and Secretary/Treasurer of the Spanish Club. She plays the
piano, marimba, and violin and tutors children in Spanish and Geometry. Janie will
graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Spanish.

Mason DeCock

Mason graduated in 2014 from Medina Valley High School in Castroville, TX. Mason
is Valedictorian of his class, a National Merit Finalist, Local President of the Business
Professionals of America, President of the FFA and 4H, Competitor of the University
Interscholastic League, and President of Mu Alpha Theta. He is a member of the
National Honor Society, State Competitor of Future Problem Solvers, and the Lead
Tutor for Peers for Positive Change. He received 1st place in Advanced Accounting at
the National Business Professionals of America, 1st place at the Regional Accounting
UIL, and 4th place at the State Accounting UIL. Mason is the Robotics summer camp
facilitator at Lacoste Elementary School and tutors at his high school. He will graduate
from A&M in 2018 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering.

Carlo DeGuzman

Carlo graduated in 2014 from St. John’s School in Houston, TX. Carlo is a National
Merit Finalist, Team Captain of the Quiz Bowl Club, Viola Section Leader, and a
member of Teams, which stands for Tests in Engineering Aptitude, Math, and Science.
Carlo was the top Quiz Bowl player in the state of Texas. He served as a counselor and
curriculum coordinator at Texas Quiz Bowl Camp, performs in his church orchestra,
and volunteered at the Houston Food Bank sorting food and other products to be sent to
the needy. Carlo will graduate from A&M in 2018 with a degree in Computer Science.

John Larry Dial III

Larry graduated in 2015 from Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, Texas. Larry is a
National Merit Finalist, Co-Captain of the Varsity soccer team, and is the head coach of
a youth soccer team. He has been on mission trips to Beaumont, Lufkin, and in Katy.
Larry will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Carter Dickson

Carter graduated in 2016 from Robert L. Paschal High School in Fort Worth, TX. Carter
is a National Merit Finalist and an Eagle Scout. He interned this summer with Freese
and Nichols in Fort Worth. Carter will graduate in 2020 with a degree in Chemical
Engineering.

Kevin Duan

Kevin graduated in 2016 from Bob Jones High School in Madison, AL. Kevin is currently
involved with Freshman Leadership International dedicated to raising awareness of
international issues and cultural barriers. He is also a member of Asian-American
Intervarsity for Christian Asian-Americans. Kevin is a member of both the University
and Engineering Honors Programs and has applied to be an Academic Peer mentor next
semester. He will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree in Electrical Engineering
with minors in Math and Business.

Clare Elizondo

Clare graduated in 2014 from Antonian College Prep High School in San Antonio, TX.
At A&M, Clare participated in National Aggie Scholar Ambassadors, the Big Event, and
signed up for intramural tennis. This summer, she will participate in the Undergraduate
Clinical Research Internship Program for nine weeks at Vanderbilt University. Clare
created and implemented the Brown Mentorship Program pairing incoming freshmen
with other Brown Scholars. It has been a huge success!! She will graduate from A&M
in 2018 with a degree in Biomedical Science.

Michael Fennema

Mike graduated in 2015 from John Paul II Catholic High School in Tallahassee, Florida.
Mike is the Manager of MSC OPAS publicity and advertising subcommittee at A&M
and will move up as Operations Director for the MSC Wiley Lecture Series next fall.
Mike will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Mitchell Fly

Mitchell graduated in 2015 from Jersey Village High School in Houston, Texas. Mitchell
is the Program Director for the Gilbert Leadership Conference and will be a Fish Camp
Counselor this summer. He received the MSC First Year Involvement Award along with
several other freshmen. Over Spring break, he went on the Costa Rica trip and had an
incredible experience. He came up with the idea to reinstate the 5K run through Kyle
Field and they just put on the Run-the-Ramps event last week. He will graduate from
A&M in 2019 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering.

Lexie Ford

Lexie graduated in 2015 from Garland High School in Garland, TX. Lexie is a tutor
and teaches two classes in the Developmental Math Lab at A&M. She joined WHOOP
(Women Helping out Other People) and has applied for a six-week summer internship
in Chile. Lexie will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Economics.

Ryan Alexandria Garmeson

Ryan graduated in 2015 from T. R. Miller High School in Brewton, AL. Ryan is a
National Merit Finalist, Drum Major in the marching band, plays Trombone and is 1st
chair in the concert band, Captain and MVP A Team of Scholars’ Bowl, and Captain
and MVP of EnviroBowl. She was named the Escambia County Distinguished Young
Woman of the Year. Ryan volunteers for Operation Santa Claus, the Legacy Football
game sponsored by the Yancey Jernigan Foundation to help raise funds for area cancer
patients, and the music library. Ryan will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in
Mechanical Engineering.

Mark Garwood

Mark graduated in 2016 from Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, TX. Mark is
Valedictorian of his class, an Eagle Scout, a National Merit Finalist, member and tutor
of Mu Alpha Theta, and a member of the National Honor Society. Mark will graduate
from A&M in 2020 with a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Jonah Haefner

Jonah graduated in 2014 from Robert H. Goddard High School in Roswell, NM. Jonah
is a Fire Team Leader in Company G-2. He is also a member of the Corps Marathon
Team and Corps Triathlon Team. Jonah spent the first two weeks this summer in South
Africa on a Corps of Cadets Cultural Excursion followed by two weeks on a US Naval
Submarine for his Naval ROTC summer training. He will be interviewed in July with
the Admiral of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program for his formal acceptance to
the submarine force. He will graduate from A&M in 2018 with a degree in Nuclear
Engineering.

Ross Hardin

Ross graduated in 2016 from Klein Oak High School in Spring, TX. Ross is a National
Merit Finalist, Drum Captain of the Marching Band, President of the National Honor
Society, a member of Mu Alpha Theta and the Math Honor Society, and a Lector and
Youth Minister of the Word at his Church. Ross will graduate from A&M in 2020 with
a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Jacob Hartzer

Jacob graduated in 2015 from Stephen F. Austin High School in Austin, TX. Jacob is
Salutatorian of his class, a National Merit Scholar, an Eagle Scout, Head Drum Major,
President of the Math Club, and Treasurer of the Student Council and National Honor
Society. He is President of Mu Alpha Theta, an AP Scholar with Distinction, and a
member of the Mountain Biking Team. Jacob volunteers with the Boy Scout Troop,
helps coach his local summer swim team, and tutors fellow students in Math. He will
graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Mary Harvey

Mary graduated in 2015 from St. John’s School in Houston, Texas. Mary is in the Kappa
Alpha Theta Sorority, Freshmen Leadership International, the International Business
Association, and the University and Business Honors communities at A&M. Mary will
graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Business.

Laura Homiller

Laura graduated in 2016 from Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, TX. Laura
is a National Merit Finalist, Front Ensemble Section Leader in the Marching Band,
percussionist in the Concert Band, and a Club Member in the National Honor Society.
She volunteers in Vacation Bible School and Destination Imagination leading activities.
Laura will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree in Aerospace Engineering.

Perry Coleman Inhofe

Cole graduated in 2015 from Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Cole is a National Merit Finalist, a 2013 OSSAA State 5A Tennis Champion, selected
to be on the 2014 Tulsa Undergraduate Research Challenge Junior Scholars Program,
and 2015 Co-Captain of the Varsity Boys Tennis Team. He is the Generation tXt Co-
Chair of Original Research and Publication and Co-Chair of the Educational Program
Development and Speakers Bureau. He is a student pilot, member of the Booker T.
Washington Teen Advisory Board, and Co-Founder and Treasurer of the Booker T.
Washington Economics Society. Cole will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree
in Petroleum Engineering.

Jonathan Innis

Jonathan graduated in 2016 from Hill Country Christian School in Austin, TX. Jonathan
is Valedictorian of his class, a National Merit Finalist, Editor of the Yearbook, and the
Captain of the Varsity Basketball Team. He will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a
degree in Computer Science.

Brett Jackson

Brett graduated in 2014 from Clear Brook High School. Brett is a National Merit Finalist,
Eagle Scout, member of the National Honor Society and the Latin Club, Texas 5A All
State Trombone player, and a Superintendent’s Scholar. He is in the top band at A&M.
Brett will graduate from A&M in 2018 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Travis Johnson

Travis graduated in 2015 from Cypress Creek High School in Houston, Texas. Travis
has joined MSC ALOT, a Freshman Leadership Organization at A&M. Travis interned
with Anadarko Petroleum in 2016. He will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree
in Chemical Engineering.

Kaylee Kaigler

Kaylee graduated in 2014 from Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, TX. Kaylee is a
National Merit Finalist, Varsity Captain of the Girl’s Basketball Team, Vice President of
the Student Government, Member of the National Honor Society and the Girl’s Service
League. She is a Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Mu Alpha Theta.
Kaylee has been on mission trips to Haiti, volunteered at her church for childcare, and
volunteered at Young Life for grades, 7, 8, and 9. She will graduate from A&M in 2018
with a degree in Petroleum Engineering.

Grant Kirchhofer

Grant graduated in 2014 from Memorial High School in Houston, TX. Grant joined the
Aggie Swim Club and practices 2-3 times per week. He will graduate from A&M in
2018 with a degree in Computer Science.

Hannah Lam

Hannah graduated in 2016 from Kingwood High School in Kingwood, TX. Hannah
is a National Merit Finalist, Colonel of the Kingwood Fillie Dance Team, President of
the National Charity League, Member of the National Honor Society and Kingwood
United Methodist Church. Hannah will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree in
Biomedical Science. Her dream is to become a Veterinarian.

Stephen Michael Leung

Michael graduated in 2015 from Bob Jones Academy in Greenville, SC. Michael has
been assigned to Squadron 17 in the Corps of Cadets at A&M in the fall. He will
graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Zachary Lewis

Zachary graduated in 2014 from Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, TX. Zachary
is a National Merit Finalist, on the Varsity Football team, Member of the National Honor
Society, and Captain on the Leadership Counsel with PALS. He has been on mission
trips to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and New Orleans with his church. Zachary will
graduate from A&M in 2018 with a degree in Business.

Colby Lorenz

Colby graduated in 2016 from Clark High School in San Antonio, TX. Colby is a
National Merit Finalist, Captain of the Quiz Bowl, Captain of Academic Decathlon,
Goalkeeper in Soccer, Kicker in Football, and a Journalist in the Latin Club. He is
a member of the National Honor Society and National Latin Honor Society, and the
Captain of the Competitive Latin team. He will graduate in 2020 from A&M with a
degree in Economics.

Justin Lovelace

Justin graduated in 2016 from Cedar Park High School in Cedar Park, TX. Justin is a
National Merit Finalist, Varsity Captain of the Wrestling team, competitor on the UIL
Science team, and a member of the National Honor Society. He will graduate from
A&M in 2020 with a degree in Computer Science.

Samantha Lowrey

Samantha graduated in 2015 from Allen High School in Allen, Texas. Samantha is a
National Merit Finalist, plays the clarinet in the marching and concert band, is in the Vet
Tech Program, and competes on the Veterinary Medicine team for the FFA. Samantha
loves riding horses and will be a Veterinarian for large animals one day. Samantha will
graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Biomedical Science.

Louisa Martin

Louisa graduated in 2016 from Hyde Park High School in Austin, TX. Louisa is a
National Merit Finalist, Center Field Starter on the Softball Team, horse-back rider,
is fluent in sign language, and is a member of the National Honor Society. She will
graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree in Biomedical Science.

Samuel McDonald

Samuel graduated in 2014 from Whitewater High School in Fayetteville, GA. Samuel
is in the Corps of Cadets. He is our first Joe E. Ramirez Sr. Scholar. This recognition
is given to a student in the Corps of Cadets that best reflects the principles that Joe E.
Ramirez Sr. based his life upon – God, Country, & Integrity. He will graduate from
A&M in 2018 with a degree in Aerospace Engineering.

Christina Morrison

Christina graduated in 2016 from Clear Creek High School in League City, TX. Christina
is a National Merit Finalist, President of the Speech/Debate Team, a Competitor/
Instructor/Student of Martial Arts, Vice President/Peer Buddy of Best Buddies, and
Treasurer of the Science Honor Society. She will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a
degree in Political Science.

Mustafa Muhammad

Aden graduated in 2016 from KIPP Sunnyside High School in Houston, TX. Aden is Co-
Captain of the Robotics Team, Captain and Principal Investigator on the Lemelson-MIT
InvenTeams, and served as Orchestrator in developing content, presenting to investors,
and communicating with STEM coordinators to raise over $25,000 in a year. Aden will
graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree in Computer Engineering.

Grayson Norris

Grayson graduated in 2015 from the Liberal Arts & Science Academy High School
in Austin, Texas. Grayson is a National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction,
member of the National Honor Society, and was an All-District Academic player in
baseball all 4 years. He sang in the Journey Youth Choir at the Covenant Presbyterian
Church. Grayson will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Nuclear Engineering.

Brighid Nugent

Brighid graduated in 2016 from Bryan High School in Bryan, TX. Brighid is
Valedictorian of her class, a National Merit Finalist, Percussion Officer in the marching
band, a member of Keysis, and the Publicist and Treasurer of the National Honor Society.
She will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree in Business.

Luke Oaks

Luke graduated in 2015 from Troy High School in Troy, Ohio. He is a Research
Assistant for the Grunlan Innovation Biomaterials Lab and is currently contributing
to the development of a thermoresponsive glucose biosensor for diabetic patients that
demonstrate a novel solution to membrane biofouling. Luke has participated in two
Aggie Invent events and mentored a participant for the third. He is a National Aggie
Scholar Ambassador and is a member of Club Tennis and helped the team qualify
for national competition and will be representing Texas A&M at Nationals in North
Carolina. He is the former director and present advisor of Serve it Up Tennis and will
be helping with POSSE Stem Emmerson this summer with Dr. Tim Scott. Luke will
graduate in 2019 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering.

Angela Olinger

Angela graduated in 2014 from Allen High School in Allen, TX. Angela is Valedictorian
of her class, a National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, Art Appreciation
Club Co-Founder and Vice President, and a Member of the National Honor Society. She
is a Physics Club member and a dancer and soloist with the Allen Civic Ballet. Angela
taught at a ballet workshop and was a substitute dance teacher in the summer. Angela
will graduate from A&M in 2018 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Ryan Otto

Ryan graduated in 2015 from Vista Ridge High School. Ryan was accepted into the
Freshmen Leadership Organization MSC A LOT and will assist at the Big Event. He
will also be a Fish Camp Counselor this summer. Ryan will graduate in 2019 with a
degree in Biochemistry.

Sabrina Pickert

Sabrina graduated in 2016 from The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, TX.
Sabrina will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Eliza Price

Eliza graduated in 2015 from John H. Guyer High School in Denton, TX. Eliza is
involved at A&M in the University Orchestra, Cru, the National Aggie Scholar
Ambassadors, and Engineers Without Borders. She will graduate from A&M in 2019
with a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Derek Richards

Derek graduated in 2014 from Crossings Christian School in Oklahoma City, OK.
Derek is Salutatorian of his class, a National Merit Scholar, Study Body President, AP
Scholar with Honor, on the Edmond Soccer Club, and on the Varsity Academic Math
Team. He is a Math tutor and volunteers at Crossings Community Church and the
Oklahoma City Food bank. Derek will graduate from A&M in 2018 with a degree in
Electrical Engineering.

Zachary Richards

Zac graduated in 2015 from Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas. He will
graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering.

Paige Rigsby

Paige graduated in 2016 from Garland High School in Garland, TX. Paige is a member
of the Philadelphia Sisters, a small Christian sorority whose emphasis is service
specifically with at risk children in the Bryan/College Station area. She is the Director
of Administration of the Election Commission through the SGA which runs the fall and
spring elections for Student Body President, Yell Leaders, Senators, Class Officers, and
other leadership positions around campus. Last semester, Paige conducted research on
the lymphatic system through the Aggie Research Scholars Program and did a study
abroad in China. Paige will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree in Chemical
Engineering.

Kristen Rosenthal

Kristen graduated in 2015 from Kingwood Park High School. Kristen is Valedictorian
of her class, a National Merit Finalist, Co-Founder of the Science National Honor
Society, and Treasurer of both the Key Club and Mu Alpha Theta. She is the Captain of
the Cross Country team and volunteers at her church. Kristen will graduate from A&M
in 2019 with a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Paul Rutherford

Paul graduated in 2016 from Plano West High School in Plano, TX. Paul is an Eagle
Scout and a National Merit Finalist. He will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree
in Computer Science.

Varada Salimath

Varada graduated in 2015 from Texas Academy Math & Science in Denton, TX. Varada
is involved in the American Medical Students Association, National Aggie Scholar
Ambassadors, On to Medicine, and the Aspire Mentorship Program. She was also
selected to serve as a member of the University Disciplinary Appeals Council. Varada
will graduate from A&M in 2017 with a degree in Biomedical Science.

Helen Sanchez

Helen graduated in 2015 from Cy-Fair High School in Houston, Texas. Helen joined
the Student Counseling Help Line, an after-hours program of the Student Counseling
Service. She is also a research assistant in the Texas A&M Existential Counseling
and Assessment Clinic. Helen will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in
Psychology.

Tyler Sarna

Tyler was home schooled with Venture Academy and graduated in 2014. Tyler is a
National Merit Finalist, President of the Student Council, Varsity Captain on the football
team, Participant in the Chess Club, Extemporaneous Speaker in the Speech Club, and a
Volunteer on the Debate Club. He is a Chess Teacher at the Boys and Girls Club of East
Texas, fed the homeless at Mission Tyler, and is on the work crew at Pine Cove. Tyler
will graduate from A&M in 2018 with a degree in Business.

William Grant Schroeder

Grant graduated in 2016 from Lawrence D. Bell High School in Hurst, TX. Grant is a
National Merit Finalist. He is a finance executive for Student Leaders of Tomorrow and
a member of the Aggie Investment Club. Grant will graduate from A&M in 2020 with
a degree in Business.

Andrew Seghers

Andrew graduated in 2015 from Westlake High School in Austin, TX. Andrew is a
National Merit Finalist, President of his Senior Class, and a Member of the National
Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is a member of HOSA (Health
Occupation Student of America), the Comp Sci Club, and Mu Alpha Theta. Andrew has
been very involved with Mobile Loaves and Fishes, not only going out and delivering
food to the homeless, but also cooked and donated food to the organization, and helped
raise $10,000 to build a local community for the homeless just outside of Austin. Andrew
will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Business.

Siddharth Shah

Siddharth graduated in 2016 from Klein High School in Klein, TX. Siddharth is a
National Merit Finalist. He will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree in Chemical
Engineering.

Alexander Skwarczynski

Alex graduated in 2015 from Bearden High School in Knoxville, TN. Alex is a
National Merit Finalist, Treasurer of the National Honor Society, and President of
Science Olympiad. Alex will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Aerospace
Engineering.

Jamie Smith

Jamie graduated in 2016 from St. Agnes Academy in Houston, TX. Jamie is Valedictorian
of her class and a National Merit Finalist. She will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a
degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Reilly Smith Smitherman

Reilly graduated in 2014 from Saint Agnes Academy in Houston, TX. Reilly is on the
development subcommittee in the Wiley Lecture Series and joined the Aggie Experience
Council and the LT Jordan Institute. Reilly will intern with the Visitors Center this
fall. She will be working this summer in Wyandotte, Michigan for BASF as a Project
Management PDP intern. She will graduate from A&M in 2018 with a degree in
Chemical Engineering and plans on pursuing a Master’s of Science in Business.

Whitney Souery

Whitney graduated in 2016 from Lake Travis High School in Austin, TX. Whitney is
Valedictorian of her class and National Merit Finalist. She will graduate from A&M in
2020 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering.

Meredith Spradlin

Meredith graduated in 2015 from Dawson High School in Pearland, Texas. Meredith
works as an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Richard Gomer’s lab in the Department
of Biology and stated this was the best part of her college experience so far. She will
graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Chemistry/Pre-Med.

Benjamin Stanish

Ben graduated in 2016 from South Hardin High School in Eldora, IA. Ben is in the
Corps of Cadets at A&M. He will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree in Civil
Engineering.

Alex Strasser

Alex graduated in 2015 from Dobyns Bennett High School in Kingsport, TN. Alex is
an Eagle Scout and a National Merit Finalist. This semester, Alex will be interning at
Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Alex will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree
in Chemical Engineering.

Sarah Swift

Sarah graduated in 2016 from Magnolia High School in Magnolia, TX. Sarah is
Valedictorian of her class, a National Merit Finalist, Vice-President of Mu Alpha Theta,
Vice President of the National Honor Society, and the Lieutenant Colonel of the Texas
Star Dance Team. She is the Historian of the National Charity League, member of the
UIL Academic Team and Business Professionals of America. She will graduate from
A&M in 2020 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering.

Luke Szrama

Luke graduated in 2016 from Salesianum School in Wilmington, DE. Luke is an Eagle
Scout, a National Merit Finalist, Upper Classman Team Captain of the Math League,
Varsity runner and a thrower on the Track Team. He will graduate from A&M in 2020
with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Jennifer Tran

Jennifer graduated in 2014 from Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX. Jennifer is
a National Merit Scholar, Front Ensemble Section Leader in the marching band, Vice
President of the Latin Club and the Health Occupations Students of America, and
Secretary of the Science National Honor Society. She is the Spelling Bee Chair of North
Texas Youth Honor Society, Member of the National Honor Society, and a Member of
the National Honor Society. Jennifer is the Counselor, Newsletter Editor, and Teacher
at the Sunray Chinese School in Carrollton. She will graduate from A&M in 2018 with
a double major in Biochemistry and Genetics.

Alison Vicary

Alison graduated from Clear Lake High School in 2016. Alison is National Merit
Finalist. She is working on research in a Biochemistry lab and is involved in Project
Reach Ministries through her church. She will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a
degree in Biochemistry.

Taylor Welch

Taylor graduated in 2015 from St. John’s High School in Houston, TX. Taylor is a
National Merit Finalist, member of the Mays Business Honors Program, and a University
Scholar for the University Honors Program. She served as a member of MSC Freshmen
in Service and Hosting and the MSC Wiley Lecture Series, receiving the MSC First Year
Involvement Award and the MSC Diversity of Involvement Award. She continues as a
member of MSC Business Associates and Texas A&M National Scholar Ambassadors.
Taylor is part of the MSC L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness, where she
serves as the Internship and Living Abroad Programs Director this year. Additionally,
she sits on the University Disciplinary Appeals Panel. Taylor was selected as a peer
leader for the MSC Champe Fitzhugh Honors International Leadership Seminar in Italy.
She will graduate from A&M in 2019 with a degree in Business.

Jon Williamson

Jon graduated in 2016 from Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village, CO.
Jon is a National Merit Finalist, Flight Commander in the Civil Air Patrol, President of
Future Soldiers of America, Bassist in the Orchestra, and an Instructor in Tae Kwon Do.
He will graduate from A&M in 2020 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Jakob Wolberg

Jakob graduated in 2014 from Our Lady of the Hills Catholic High School in Kerrville,
TX. Jakob is a National Merit Finalist, Eagle Scout, Captain of the Debate Team,
Member of the soccer and cross country team and the National Honor Society. Jakob
will graduate from A&M in 2017 with a degree in Economics.

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Nicholas Kyle Alexander

Graduated from A&M in 2017 with a degree in Environmental Geoscience. Kyle was a Craig
C. Brown ’75 Presidential Endowed Scholar. He was the Scholastics Officer for B-Battery in
the Corps, a section officer for the Aggie Band, and the President of Environmental Programs
Involvement Committee. Kyle stated that to him, A&M has been an opportunity to explore
possibilities, develop his leadership, and serve others. His initial goals as a fish were shaped
and molded throughout his time at A&M, and his current aspirations reach far beyond what he
expected back then thanks to all the Aggies that have pushed him to seek greatness in everything
he does.

Katie Gajdica Barnhill

Graduated with a 4.0 GPA from A&M in 2010 with a double major in Psychology and English.
She received University and Foundation Honors, and was a member of the Cornerstone Liberal
Arts Honors Program. She graduated summa cum laude in May 2013 from the University of
Houston Law Center and is working as a lawyer at Latham & Watkins in Houston. She stated
that her years at Texas A&M provided her with numerous educational challenges, unforgettable
memories, lifelong friendships, valuable leadership opportunities, and a sense of confidence that
she knows will benefit her for years to come. She says there is nothing quite like the experience
of being part of the Aggie family, and she will always feel blessed to have graduated from such
an amazing university. Katie and her husband Jeff live in Humble, Texas.

John Barth

Graduated from A&M in 2014 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. John did biofuels
research under Dr. Mark Holtzapple. He specifically worked on researching the use of shock
waves to break down biomass. He was a counselor at fish camp and the National Scholars
Invitational recruiting high achieving students going into their senior year. He was a member of
the Honors Student Council, Phi Eta Sigma, and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

Ryan Bartling

Graduated from A&M in 2016 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Ryan was an active member
in the Anime Club and was a senior technical fellow for the A&M IEEE Microcontroller Committee.
He did research under Dr. Sanchez in the Analog & Mixed Signal area for all three years. He had four
internships at TI, one at Freescale, and one at NASA. Ryan received the Freescale First Place MCU
Intern Presentation and received a $2,000 prize, 1st place Texas Instruments Coop and Intern Design
Competition 2012 and received an $850.00 price, 1st place Electrical Engineering Senior Design Project
out of 30 teams at A&M 2015 for Project WheelART, most commercially viable Electrical Engineering
Senior Design Project at A&M Engineering Expo 2015, and TI Rewards and Recognition Performance
Bonus Recipient for 2013. He stated that going to A&M has allowed him to develop himself as a
person and meet many unique and amazing people. Not only are the academics amazing, but the
campus culture is without peer. He was truly blessed to be able to attend.

Bridget Bauman

Graduated in 2018 from A&M with a double major in Business and Accounting. Bridget was
named a Joe H. Reynolds Scholar. This recognition is given to a student that best reflects the
principles that Joe H. Reynolds based his life upon – God, Country, and Integrity.

Bryan Beene

Graduated summa cum laude from A&M in 2004 with a degree in American Studies and
Economics. He received a Master’s degree in Political Economy from the University of North
Texas. Bryan received Foundation and University Honors. He teaches AP Economics and
Government at Argyle High School. He, his wife Amber, daughter Micah, and son Jake live
in Fort Worth, Texas. He stated that “Eye Opening” would best describe what his education at
A&M meant to him.

Mary Ellen Thomas Belik

Graduated from A&M in 1997 with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. She was a Gathright
Scholar in 1994. She was a recipient of the National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship
Awards and chose to go to graduate school in Berkeley, California to study bio-mechanical
engineering. Mary Ellen received her Ph.D. at UCSD in mechanics. She and her husband and
daughter live in Simi Valley, California.

Blake Birkenfeld

Graduated from A&M in 2006 with a degree in Computer Science. He received the Thomas
S. Gathright Scholar Academic Excellence Award in 2004 and 2005. He was the top student
in the College of Engineering. Since graduating, he has started his own business named Shift
Administrators. He lives in Keller, Texas with his wife Robyn and sons Braxton and Britton.
He stated that his time at A&M allowed him to obtain knowledge and skills that have been
invaluable for both his career and personal life. In addition, the entire Aggie student experience
was unforgettable.

Stephanie Bowman

Graduated from A&M in 2010 with a degree in Chemistry. At Texas A&M, she was in
CARPOOL for three years serving as a Team Leader her junior year and the Director of Member
Relations her senior year. She was also a Fish Camp counselor in 2008. Stephanie is currently
going to the University of Houston pharmacy school and lives in Houston, Texas. Stephanie
stated that Texas A&M served as the perfect environment for her to grow as a person, make
lifelong friends, serve her community and get a great education. It prepared her for pharmacy
school and her professional life to come. She said that she would always remember her four
years at A&M as some of the best years of her life and she is looking forward to visiting there
as much as possible.

Sean Brocklehurst

Graduated from A&M in 2015 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. He was on the Lechner
bonfire crew, in Percussion Studio, and on the A&M Pistol Team.

Jonathan Brown

Graduated with University Honors from A&M in 2003 with a degree in Biology. While at
A&M, he was a member of MSC Hospitality and participated in a 6 month reciprocal exchange
program to Lancaster University, UK, where he performed microbiology research. After
A&M, he attended UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas where he was the Vice
President of his medical school class. Jonathan currently lives in Riverside, California where
he is finishing up the last 6 months of his residency in Emergency Medicine at Loma Linda
University Medical Center. He will be getting married in April of 2011 and moving back home
to Lindale, Texas where he will be taking his first attending physician position at Trinity Mother
of Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas.

Angela Camille

Graduated from A&M in 2017 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Angela played the flute
in the Wind Symphony Band at Texas A&M. She was a member of the American Institute of
Chemical Engineers and Society of Women Engineers. Angela joined NASA and did a study
abroad in Argentina last summer.

Leighton Carl

Graduated from A&M in 2002 with a degree in Biomedical Science. Leighton is a Physician at
Hillcrest Hospital. He and his wife live in McGregor, TX.

Austin Carlson

Graduated from A&M in 2009 with a degree in Accounting and a Masters in Accounting. He
was recognized with several scholarships including the Southerland Leader Scholarship, the
University Scholar Scholarship and the Tax Executive Institute Scholarship. Austin received his
law degree from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. He stated that in addition to providing
a world class education, Texas A&M taught him how to pursue excellence with humility. He
learned the priceless value of giving back to his community and always lending a helping hand
to those in need. Austin is an Associate Attorney at Looper Reed & McGraw and lives in
Houston, TX.

Thomas Casserly

Graduated magna cum laude from A&M in 1999 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He
earned University and Foundation Honors, was named a Lindsay Scholar in 1997-1999 and
was named to the Dean’s List. While enrolled at A&M, he completed a co-op term at Intel
Corporation in Santa Clara, CA. and spent two summers as an undergraduate researcher in
Professor Karen Gleason’s lab at MIT. After graduating from A&M, he continued his education
earning his Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from MIT in 2005 as an SRC Graduate Research
Fellow. He lives in San Ramon, California and works for Sub-One Technology as the Director
of Applications. He has authored and co-authored numerous papers and patents critical to their
technology. He is married to Holley and has two daughters, Catherine and Clara, and one son,
Thomas. He stated that his education at A&M opened a world of opportunities. The faculty,
staff, and fellow students encouraged and challenged each other to be the best that they could
be and to strive to learn and achieve more than they believed was possible. He has carried this
spirit of camaraderie, achievement, and the spirit of Aggieland, with him in his life and career
since leaving A&M.

Qingzheng Chen

Graduated from A&M in 2016 with a degree in Biology. At A&M, Qingzheng was involved
with Fish Camp, the Dean’s Student Advisory Panel, Freshmen Leaders Advancing Service
and Honor, National Aggie Scholar Ambassadors, and the Institute for the Development and
Education of Asian American Leaders. He is applying to several different medical schools in
Texas.

Rachel Robeson Cheyne

Graduated from A&M in 2013 with a degree in Mathematics. Rachel is a Math teacher at
Scarborough High School. She got married in June, 2013 and she and her husband live in
Houston, TX. She stated that her degree from Texas A&M means that she is part of an enormous
network of individuals who strive to live with common values. We join across professions and
nations to serve and lead in the global community. Together, we are ambassadors for integrity,
tolerating nothing less than everyone’s best. As an educator, her degree from A&M means she
sets an example of these values in her classroom and tries to teach them to her students. A&M
required her to step outside her comfort zone and as a result, she pushes herself to do things she
never thought were possible.

John Choate

Graduated from A&M in 2015 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. John was involved with
Project Sunshine and was a companion at a nursing home this semester. John said, “In my time
here at Texas A&M, I have consistently heard many words that are key to the Aggie experience,
Tradition, Honor, Loyalty, Integrity, Courage - all are fundamentally part of what it means to be
an Aggie. Most importantly though, I have seen these words in action among my peers, among
the people who teach us daily, and among those who came before me. I came to this university
knowing that being an Aggie is a privilege that few can call their own and am grateful for that
opportunity. Now that I have graduated, I carry forward into the future the lessons I have
learned, the sacrifices I have made, and the people whose lives I have impacted and who have
impacted me so that all can see my ring and recognize that I am, and always will be, a Fightin’
Texas Aggie.”

Danielle Svehla Christianson

Graduated from A&M in 2000 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She was a President’s
Endowed Scholar, received the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics “Spirit of
Apollo” Award, and was a recipient of the Craig C. Brown Outstanding Senior Engineering
Award in 1999. Danielle is currently starting her 4th year of the Ph.D. program in the Energy and
Resources Group at UC Berkeley. While at UC Berkeley, Danielle received the NSF Graduate
Fellowship (2005-2010), the Berkeley Atmospheric Science Center Graduate Grant in 2008,
and the UC Berkeley Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award in 2009. She received
the National Park Service George Melendez Wright Climate Change Fellowship in 2010 and
the Energy and Resources Group Spherical Cow Award in 2011. Her primary area of study
is the interactions of vegetation and climate for which she is conducting research in Sequoia
National Park on conifer tree seedlings and their microclimate. She is a student in the Berkeley
Center for New Media Designated Emphasis program, where she is investigating new ways to
communicate natural history and science. Danielle and her husband live in Richmond, California.
She stated that she loved her time at A&M. It not only gave her a practical education, but a
great group of friends and experiences. The sense of community at different levels stands out in
her memory: her close group of friends, the mechanical engineering students, the campus-wide
community that is so evident at Silver Taps, midnight yell, the football games, and the extended
Aggie network that she has experienced once leaving College Station via Muster gatherings.

Kathryn Lineberger Clarke

Graduated summa cum laude from A&M in 2000 with a degree in Journalism. At A&M, she
received the Gathright Award for the highest GPR for a junior in the College of Liberal Arts.
She was Captain of the Diamond Darlings, the support group for A&M’s baseball team, was
chosen to serve in MSC Hospitality and was a Fish Camp counselor. She won the top Scholar
Award from the Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Honor Society, the Department of Journalism
Excellence in Academics Award and the Outstanding Junior Initiate Award from the Golden
Key National Honor Society. She lives in The Woodlands, Texas with her husband Paul and
two sons, Ryan and Will. She stated that she is sincerely grateful for the myriad ways of her
years at A&M and the Brown Foundation’s most generous support thereof. Aggieland held for
her unique opportunities for academic exploration, leadership development, and countless life
lessons along the way which have built the framework for her successes.

Lorianne Janszen Classen

Graduated from A&M in 2004 with a degree in Health. She was the Distinguished Honor Graduate for
the College of Education and Human Development for August 2004. After graduation, she attended the
University OF Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health and obtained her Master of Public
Health in Health Promotion/Health Education. Lorianne received the Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Houston Affiliate Volunteer of the year award for 2010. She currently works at MD Anderson Cancer
Center in the Patient Education Office, where she develops, implements, and evaluates patient education
programs. She and her husband live in Pearland, Texas and had their first child in September 2011. She
stated that she never regretted her decision to attend Texas A&M. The education she received, both
inside and outside of the classroom, has shaped her into the person she is today. She learned valuable
lessons in independence, leadership, and perseverance. She also met some of the most amazing people
and forged friendships for life. The Aggie network is invaluable.

Amanda Couch

Graduated from A&M in 2014 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Amanda participated
as a member of Student Engineers Council at A&M and worked on a research project through
Multidisciplinary Experiences for Undergraduates on the Multifunctional Antenna Team
with Dr. Huff. She was awarded a scholarship by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
This organization selects students with exceptional performance in science, technology, and
engineering fields.

Arianne Couch

Graduated from A&M in 2017 with a degree in Business. Arianne served in the MSC’s Freshman
Leadership Organization, FISH, on the Finance and Development Committee, and worked on
collecting donations from local businesses for their one-day service event, Kyle Field Day. She
also volunteered at the Brazos Valley Food Bank and the Boys and Girls Club of Brazos County.
She remained involved in her sorority, Tri Delta, whose members actively support St. Jude’s
Children’s Research Hospital.

Zachary Coventry

Graduated from A&M in 2002 with a degree in Agricultural Development. At A&M, Zac was a
member of the Ross Volunteer Company and served as the Corps of Cadets Chaplain. He served
as Student Body President from 2002-2003. Zac and his wife live in Denver, Colorado where he
is studying for his Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering at the University of Colorado.
He also continues to work for the Coventry Financial Group via telecommute. He stated that
his experience at Texas A&M taught him the distinctions between leadership versus popularity
and comfort versus success.

Curt Covington

Graduated from A&M in 2004 with a degree in History and Political Science. After graduation,
he went to law school and is a business-litigation attorney in Dallas. He and his wife live in
Rockwall, Texas with their young son. He stated that A&M means a great deal to him. During
those years, he discovered that he truly loved learning and being a part of the community of
Aggieland. He also met and developed relationships with “real” people that continue today.

Rachel Wilkins Davis

Graduated from A&M in 2009 with a BA degree in History, a BS in Psychology, and a minor
in Neurosurgery and went on to complete an MD from Baylor College of Medicine. After
medical school, she was matched to Baylor College of Medicine for general surgery residency
and is currently working to complete seven years of post-graduate medical education. During
her training, she was accepted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and the Gold Humanism
Society, both of which are high honors within the medical community. She presented an idea to the
departmental education committee about adding a two year research fellowship in addition to the
classic five years of general surgery residency. She is currently in her first of two Global Surgery
fellowships. She has operated in Malawi, Guatemala, and Tanzania and is working with the Baylor
Center for Global Initiatives to develop a high-tech but low-cost mobile surgical unit that is entirely
self- contained and readily deployable to areas in need of surgical care.

Carolyn Day

Graduated from A&M in 2016 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She was on the
Equestrian Team and in FCA at A&M. She stated that A&M has meant more to her than she
will ever be able to express. She has grown so much as an engineer, rider, and person because
of A&M. The common goals and dreams she shared with fellow Aggies, whether it was to win a
football game, do well in a class, or win a meet, created a sense of family. This feeling is shared
among all Aggies, even when they meet for the first time. A&M will always feel like home to
her, no matter where she goes.

Leonard Decker

Graduated magna cum laude from A&M in 2006 with a degree in Political Science. After
graduation, he attended Georgetown Law School in Washington D. C. on a full academic
scholarship. He was a “Dean’s Scholar” and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 2009. Leonard
was admitted to the Texas bar in November of 2009. He and his wife Kristen live in Houston,
Texas and he is a first-year associate at Brown Sims, P.C. He stated that his education at Texas
A&M University prepared him for life in the “real” world. The things that he learned during his
time in College Station both inside and outside of the classroom helped him to achieve the goals
he set for himself and have allowed him to become a well rounded individual and successful
attorney.

Sarah M. Dunlap Ph.D.

Graduated from A&M in 2003 with a degree in Genetics. She finished her Ph.D. in Cancer
Biology, with a focus in Neuro-Oncology in November 2007, and then worked as a Post-Doctoral
Fellow for her former Ph.D. mentor, Dr. Wei Zhang. She continued to study glioma with him
in the Department of Pathology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center until
May 2008. She moved to Austin and completed her second Post-Doctoral Fellowship in 2013
at the University of Texas in the Department of Nutritional Sciences under department chair
Dr. Stephen Hursting. She has been invited to present her research to over 30 local, national,
and international conferences and has over 15 peer-reviewed journal publications. She is
currently working at Luminex Corporation in Austin as a Senior Manager in charge of their
Biosample Operations Unit. She runs a lab, interacts with R&D, and many of their customers
and collaborators world-wide.

Patrick Eberle

Graduated magna cum laude from A&M in 2006 with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He
lives in Frisco, Texas with his wife Darah and is a Senior Business Analyst with Capital One.
He uses his engineering background to statistically analyze business problems. Patrick also
continues to captain the World Ultimate Club Frisbee team called Doublewide based out of
Austin. They recently placed 9th in the World Ultimate Club Championships held this past July
in Prague. He stated that his education and involvement in student organizations at A&M has
provided him with a strong problem-solving skill set along with leadership and communication
skills. He said he found that Aggies tend to be more comfortable and useful in all types of work
situations. He considers his time at A&M as something he will always cherish and that helped
develop him into who he is today.

Elizabeth Ylitalo Eckert

Graduated from A&M in 2003 with a degree in Journalism. She currently lives in Brentwood,
TN.

Victoria Ehlinger

Graduated from A&M in 2014 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Victoria was a member
of the Society of Women Engineers and the Student Engineers’ Council. At A&M, she conducted
a research project which resulted in publishing an undergraduate thesis and traveling to China
to present at an academic conference. She served as an Undergraduate Research Ambassador
to share her experience and encourage other students to participate in undergraduate research.

Ali El-Halwagi

Graduated from A&M in 2013 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Ali maintained a 4.0 GPR
in Chemical Engineering and was honored as the top academic student for the entire Class of
2013. He received the Craig C. Brown Outstanding Senior Engineering Award in 2013. He has
conducted undergraduate research all four years and has published three peer-reviewed papers,
presented at four different conferences, and been awarded a research grant. Ali was President for
the University wide sophomore Learning community, C.L.U.E.S. He stated that simply being a
student at A&M has positively impacted his professional plans. Being on a campus that upholds
selfless service as a primary pillar has motivated him to base his career around that ideal. In the
last few years, he has changed his life track, wanting now to use the leadership and academic skills
that have been developed at A&M to assist those suffering from medical ailments as a physician.
He just completed his first year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in
2015.

Jon Paul Elizondo

Graduated from A&M in 2016 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jon Paul played on
an intramural basketball team and helped with the Big Event at A&M. He stated that A&M has
given him the opportunity to spend four years with the greatest people he has ever known. In
all of his experiences at A&M, he is struck by the kindness and generosity of the people he is
with. He believes this is what truly sets A&M apart. Other universities have the resources and
prestige of A&M, but none have such a wonderful group of individuals to call it home.

Gemma Espejo

Graduated from A&M in 2010 with a degree in Biomedical Science. At A&M, she served
as President of the Philippine Student Association and Co-Director of the Institute for the
Development and Education of Asian American Leaders. Gemma is going to the University of
Texas Medical School in San Antonio, Texas. Now that she has graduated, she says that people
always ask her about her experience as an Aggie. She said that she knows now the experience
of being an Aggie never ends and that the only words that come close to describing it are well
known. “From the outside looking in, you can’t understand it and from the inside looking out,
you can’t explain it.” She said that without a doubt, her years at A&M were the most profound
years of her life and she has the Brown Foundation to thank for that.

Andrew Evans

Graduated from A&M in 2014 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Andrew worked in
Dr. Holtzapple’s research lab, where he enjoyed the hands-on participation in his biofuels
development.

Marie Evans

Graduated from A&M in 2017 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Marie participated
in Reformed University Fellowship, the MSC Visual Arts Committee, National Aggie Scholar
Ambassadors, and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers at A&M last year.

Chris Fain

Graduated from A&M in 2010 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a leader in
two organizations, Upstream and Honors Invitational Program, had two internships with Hess
and did research with Dr. Carl Laird. He lives in Beaumont, Texas and works as a Chemical
Engineer at the ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery. He stated that his education at A&M equipped
him with all of the skills and experience he needed to start his career in Chemical Engineering.
He has also joined the Aggie Network and will be a member for the rest of his life.

Leigh Ann Jedlicka Falcon

Graduated from A&M in 2002 with a degree in Psychology. She graduated from Baylor College
of Medicine on June 30, 2009 and has a private practice in Port Lavaca, Texas.