Ken Lugo, No. 3
What college will you be attending next year?
Texas A&M University to major in mechanical engineering.
What campuses in Round Rock ISD did you attend?
Union Hill Elementary School and Hernandez Middle School.
Who has been your most influential teacher in Round Rock ISD?
John Peterson’s energetic way of teaching demonstrated to me that you must do what you love in life.
Matthew Nguyen, No. 4
What college will you be attending next year?
University of Texas at Austin to major in biochemistry
What Round Rock ISD schools have you attended?
Double File Trail Elementary School and Hernandez Middle School.
Who has been your most influential teacher in Round Rock ISD?
Mr. Larkin. I only had him for a year, but he was undoubtedly the best art teacher I ever had. He demonstrated as well as he taught, and it helped me gain a grasp on perspective when drawing.
Matthew Greb, No. 5
What college will you be attending next year?
Texas A&M University to major in mechanical engineering.
What Round Rock ISD schools have you attended?
Caldwell Heights Elementary School and Hopewell Middle School.
Who has been your most influential teacher in Round Rock ISD?
Mr. Peterson has been my most influential teacher as his teaching ability and general attitude made certain I would go into the engineering field.
Dax Emerson, No.6
What college will you be attending next year?
University of Rochester to major in international relations.
What Round Rock ISD schools have you attended?
Robertson Elementary School and Hernandez Middle School.
Who has been your most influential teacher in Round Rock ISD?
My eighth grade U.S. history teacher, Samuel Jones. Mr. Jones is a very down to earth person and was always willing to help me out and talk to me when I was having a difficult day. He made the curriculum extremely fun and was selfless in his actions toward his students. He made a lasting impression on me throughout high school.
Jack Youngblood, No. 7
What college will you be attending next year?
University of Texas at Austin to major in biology and natural sciences.
What Round Rock ISD schools have you attended?
Union Hill Elementary School and Hernandez Middle School
Who has been your most influential teacher in Round Rock ISD?
Mr. Mankovsky (Mr. Man) is enthusiastic in his teaching and made it enjoyable to learn. He made us focus on the importance of learning rather than always focusing on grades which changed my way of thinking after only be trained to think of success as a number from 1-100.
Alejandra Lopez Martinez, No. 8
What college will you be attending next year?
University of Texas at Austin to major in biology.
What Round Rock ISD schools have you attended?
Union Hill and Cactus Ranch elementary schools and Walsh Middle School
Who has been your most influential teacher in Round Rock ISD?
Mrs. Gomez, my fifth-grade teacher, has been one of the most influential. She helped me gain self-confidence and encouraged me to work hard at a young age. She is also one of the reasons for which I really began to enjoy learning and going to school because she was a very entertaining and friendly teacher. I admire and respect her.
Bryan Coleman, No. 9
What college will you be attending next year?
Texas A&M to major in mechanical engineering.
What Round Rock ISD schools have you attended?
Teravista Elementary School and Hopewell Middle School.
Who has been your most influential teacher in Round Rock ISD?
My calculus teacher because math is important to my major and my teacher is a great teacher.
Malcolm McGregor, No. 10
What college will you be attending next year?
University of Texas at Austin to major business/marketing.
What Round Rock ISD schools have you attended?
Hopewell Middle School
Who has been your most influential teacher in Round Rock ISD?
Ms. Diane Wedig because she helped to build a foundation in business that helped me to realize my interest. Ms. Wedig encouraged me and promoted my success and has done all she can to ensure my success after graduation. She helped me to realize what I wanted to major in and realize that I had real talent for it.
