Team Members
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Marie Bryant,Project Coordinator Hobbies: Favorite Color: Favorite Things: Admired Public Figure: |
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Eleanor Ryder, UP-BEAT Project Coordinator Hobbies: travel, reading, kickboxing, cross stitch, ikebana Favorite Color: Red Favorite Things: my family, my faith, turtles, and sunrises Admired Public Figure: Colin Powell & Abraham Lincoln |
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Dr.Corliss Outley,Project Director Hobbies: Favorite Color: Favorite Things: Admired Public Figure: |
Youth Members
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Sarah Budzisz Background: I was born in College Station, Texas. I live in the country. It is quiet and peaceful. Hobbies: swimming, shopping, sleeping, playing with friends and my 2 fluffy kitties, watching T.V., playing on Ipod, drawing, playing on Wii Console, playing on computer Favorite Color: Blue, Neon Pink, Hot Pink Favorite Things: Kitties, Wii Console, annoying my brothers, collecting stuffed animals Dream Job: Fashion Designer |
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Mickayla Burns Background:I was born in Bryan, Texas. I live in the country. I have fun out there. Hobbies: I love to go shopping. I love to watch t.v. Favorite Color: Red, Hot Pink Favorite Things: To hang out with my friends, to have a good time, to try new things Admired Public Figure: Obama Dream Job: Police Officer |
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Olivia Castaneda Background: I grew up in Bryan. I have 2 younger sisters and 1 younger brother. I love meeting new people and helping others in need. Hobbies: Hang out with family and friends. Favorite Color: Neon Green Favorite Things: Roses, Swings, Scary Movies Admired Public Figure: John Smith Dream Job: Counselor |
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Brianna Crowson Background: I was born here in Bryan, Texas. My family has moved a lot in the past. I think once you get to know me, I am very outgoing and silly. Hobbies: I like to play tennis, spend time out in the country and play with my dog Maggie. Favorite Color: Purple and Black Favorite Things: I like to play with my friends, go to the mall and swim in my pool. Admired Public Figure: Harriet Tubman Dream Job: Vet or Fashion Designer |
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Trisha Daily Background: I have 6 half sisters, 2 full sisters. My daddy died when I was 6. I’m in the 7th grade. I attend A&M Consolidated Middle School. Growing up I’ve lived in Normangee, Texas and Bryan/ College Station, Texas. Hobbies: Sports–Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Singing Favorite Color: Blue, Purple, Pink, Lime Green Favorite Things: My family, my friends, my computer, television Admired Public Figure: Beyonce’ Dream Job: Lawyer or WMBA player |
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Michelle Darnell Background: As I grew up and as I grow up, my mom has always told me that I can do anything I put my mind to. Hobbies: Play, talk, sing, dance, hang with family and friends, help my mom and little sisters Favorite Color: Blue, Burnt Orange and Pink Favorite Things: Eating Admired Public Figure: Beyonce’ Dream Job: Pediatrician |
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Autumn Foust Background: I was born in Grapevine, Texas. Our family moved a lot and visited different places. I was taught to love animals, be open to new things, and believe in God. Hobbies: Collecting snow globes, playing sports, learning French Favorite Color: Orange, Blue Favorite Things: Playing volleyball, and softball. Having fun, partying, making and meeting ne Admired Public Figure: Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Job: Volleyball Coach or Vet |
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Kyndall Foust Background: I was born in Grapevine, Texas. Our family moved a lot and visited different places. I was taught to love animals, be open to new things, and believe in God. Hobbies: Playing every sport, scrap booking, designing, and having fun. Favorite Color: Hot Pink, Purple Favorite Things: Purses, Shoes, Stickers, Ribbon Admired Public Figure: Taylor Swift and my Dad Dream Job: Softball Coach |
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Benjamin Lamb Background: I have been raised in College Station. Hobbies: Reading and fishing Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Things: Books Admired Public Figure: Abraham Lincoln Dream Job: Archeologist |
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Mason Jones Background: I was born in Dallas, Tx and I have two brothers Myles, Magnus, and two sisters Mariah, and Morgan. Hobbies: Art Favorite Color: Light Blue Favorite Things: Sports: Basketball, Skateboard. Art. Admired Public Figure: Lincoln Dream Job: Join Japans Military |
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Brooke Marburger Background: I was born in Houston. My dad died on my birthday in 2002. Hobbies: Art, designing clothes. Favorite Color: Purple and Blue Favorite Things: Stuffed animals and my dogSports: Basketball, Skateboard. Art. Admired Public Figure: Abraham Lincoln Dream Job: Nurse |
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Shlok Mohanty Background: I am in 6th grade at Oakwood Intermediate. I was born on October 14, 1998 in Riverside, California. I am a pro swimmer and basketball player. I am very intelligent also. Hobbies: I like playing on the computer and doing sports. I like to build things out of scratch items. Favorite Color: Yellow Favorite Things: I like presents, technology and sports. Admired Public Figure: Albert Einstein Dream Job: Olympic Swimmer, Famous Lawyer or Mad Scientist |
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Wil Pippin Background: I’m awesome. I believe that the Longhorns should be Presidents. Hobbies: Gymnastics and football Favorite Color: Gold Favorite Things: Gymnastics Admired Public Figure: Vince Young Dream Job: Football Player |
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Jasmine Rodriguez Background: I live in Bryan, Tx. I am choir president, I play three instruments, and I play tennis. I am an 8th grader in middle school. Hobbies: I enjoy reading and playing tennis. I also really like listening and playing music. Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Things: Books, animals, musicSports: Basketball, Skateboard. Art. Admired Public Figure: Abraham Lincoln Dream Job: Doctor/surgeon |
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Diedra Terrel Background: I have 2 brothers. My mom and dad had me at kinda a old age. I have a favorite baby cousin in whole wide world. Hobbies: Drawing, Coloring, Writing, Fishing, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Football. Favorite Color: Favorite Color: Lime green, Hot pink, Dark green, Dark pink Favorite Things: My family, Aliana Nykon Blackshear, Mom, Dad, Papa, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, Friends, Best friends, my laptop, my cell phone and my clothes. Sports: Basketball, Skateboard. Art. Admired Public Figure: Justin Drew, Biener, Cross, Charlie Boy, Souija Boy, Ciaria Dream Job:Hip-hop Dancer, Artist, Volleyball Player, WNBA player |
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Amy Thompson Background: I was born in Bryan and raised in Texas. Hobbies: Drawing, Running, Designing Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Things: Sunsets, Small animals, Modern Decorations, Zebra print, Sports.Sports: Basketball, Skateboard. Art. Admired Public Figure: Taylor Swift Dream Job: Artist, Designing, Photographer |
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Briana Walker Background: I grew up in Bryan, Texas. My family has always been in my life and they taught me to always do the right thing. Hobbies: Rudder, Sing, Cheerleader Favorite Color: Baby Blue Favorite Things: Favorite Things: Shopping, Hanging out with friends, Travel, FamilySports: Basketball, Skateboard. Art. Admired Public Figure: Barack Obama Dream Job: Lawyer |
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Kelsie Warren Background: I have lived in College Station all my life. I am an active member in my youth group. Also, I am the president of NJHS. Hobbies: Shopping, Cross Country, Track, Spending time with my family and friends. Favorite Color: Pink!! Favorite Things: My phone, Facebook, T.V., Hanging out with friends.Sports: Basketball, Skateboard. Art. Admired Public Figure: Martin Luther King Jr Dream Job: Teacher/ Coach / Fashion Designer |