Chairman's Award
Aisha Shaikh
Lanier High School, Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Pharmacy

“I find it amazing that a pharmacist can help recover people's health through his or her knowledge to create medicine”

Charisse Banawis
Akins High School, Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Nursing

"My passion for helping my community and wanting to receive that good feeling that you get from helping someone has encouraged me to pursue my interest in nursing."

Melissa Corbett
Jack C. Hays High School, Buda
University of the Incarnate Word
Nursing

"Helping people gives me the motivation to continue and do my best to assist and help as many people as I can."

Caroline Cox
Georgetown High School, Georgetown
Texas Tech University
Nursing and Communication Disorders

"The benefit of also having a degree in nursing is that no matter where life takes me, I will always have the valuable skills that can be put to use in a variety of settings. It seems that nursing professionals are always greatly needed."

Jessie Foore
McCallum High School, Austin
Texas A&M University
Physician's Assistant

"I want to be part of an industry that devotes itself to helping others."

“Seeing nurses help their patients become stronger really encouraged me. It provoked in me the desire to help people do the things that we may take for granted.”

“I want to help people, especially those in need, and believe this combined with my love of science will encourage me to pursue my career in the nursing field."

"I grew an interest in the dental field over that week in Nicaragua, an interest that I can see myself enjoying over the course of my life."

"I have always wanted to work with children, but I have also been interested in the human anatomy and taking things apart and fixing them. I seriously don't know what other job would fulfill my interest."

"I am going to take advantage of everything that I have accomplished and learned and use that in order to help me succeed in college."

“Growing up, my dad always taught me to never give up. Even if you fail many times, there will be that one time you do succeed. That is now how I live my life."

“I believe that everyone deserves adequate dental care, and I hope that my education will give me the chance to help others.”

“Though my choice of pharmacy is only a small portion of the scientific spectrum, all positions have one focus: improving life on earth.”

“I want to become a doctor because I feel that there's a great need for doctors, nurses, and healers to help those in places where health professionals are very scarce.”

“A strong vision will ensure that I stay steadfast to my future goal of becoming a doctor and build a good career in healthcare.”

“The thought of twelve years of education after high school is quite daunting, but I feel that I am dedicated enough to begin the process and stick with it full strength until the end.”

Jenna Rozacky
Cedar Park High School, Cedar Park
St. Edwards University
Biomedical Sciences

“I wish to broaden my horizons, reach my highest potential, and to eventually go to medical school to fulfill my dream of helping other people by specializing in radiology or oncology.”

Christopher Saenz
Stony Point High School, Round Rock
University of Texas at San Antonio
Physician's Assistant

“With my drive, determination, and my ability to be a strong leader, I am more than confident in knowing that I will complete my education and pursue my career as a physician's assistant.”

“As a biomedical engineer, I would like to undertake research in making imaging technology more affordable, portable, effective, and automated through the use of computers and improved detection algorithms.”

“I believe that patient care is not defined locally, that it is not just a responsibility, but an ideal to uphold throughout life”

“Becoming a doctor is a career that deals with a lot of positive interaction, such as the doctor and the patient being close enough to have trust in eachother.”