Class of 2024

Aisha is a junior from Lewisville, Texas, majoring in Economics with Financial Applications and Mathematics and minoring in International Studies and Business. She enjoys baking, reading, and working out. After graduation Aisha will work in the field of finance, economics, and consulting or attend graduate school. 

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Make-A-Wish, President
• Lewisville Youth Action Council

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• Muslim Student Association, member
• Orientation Leader
• Program Council, Vice President of Programming
• Boaz Commons Council, Director of Service and Compassion
• Student Senate, First-Year Senator
• SMU-in-Mediterranean
• George W. Bush Institute, Research and Evaluation Intern

Razan is a junior from Euless, Texas, majoring in Human Rights and History and minoring in Arabic, African/Middle Eastern Studies, and Mathematics. She enjoys knitting, skateboarding, and reading about history. After graduation Razan will pursue a career in academia.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Student Council, President
• Director of the short film "The Difference Between Us"
• National Honor Society

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honor Program
• Muslim Student Association, Education Chair
• Cooper-McElvaney Peace and Justice Fellow, 2021
• Human Rights Fellow, 2022-23 
• Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life, Student Office Coordinator

Kaytlyn is a junior from Shallowater, Texas, majoring in Film and Media Art and minoring in Business. She enjoys writing, baking, and watching musicals. After graduation Kaytlyn plans to pursue a career in film producing.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• TETA, wrote play to be performed
• UIL Theatrical Design-Marketing, fourth place
• Salutatorian 

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• SMU Summer Film Program 2022, Producer
• Student Film Association, Programming Chair
• Cru’s SMU Campus Ministry, Leader
• Meadows Scholar
• SMU-in-Tuscany

Ying-Chu is a junior from Taichung, Taiwan majoring in Mechanical Engineering on a Dynamics and Controls track with a minor in Mathematics. She enjoys reading, cooking, and working out. After graduation Ying-Chu plans on pursuing a PhD in a related field prior to entering the engineering industry.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Valedictorian
• Jerry McCampbell Memorial Science Award
• National Honors Society, Treasurer

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Undergraduate Research Assistant in Microfluids Lab
• Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Student Ambassador
• Honor Council, Vice President of Internal Affairs (2021-2022)
• Morrison-McGinnis Commons Council, Chief-of-Staff (2021-2022)
• Astrus Consulting, member/consultant
• Society of Women Engineers, member
• University Honors Program
• Honor Roll with High Distinction
• Stampede Guide 2021
• Meadows Scholar

Jesse is a junior from Hammond, Louisiana, majoring in Biology and minoring in Business, Chemistry, and Neuroscience. He enjoys running, swimming, and working out. After graduation, Jesse plans to attend medical school. 

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• 100 Freestyle School Record
• HOSA, Secretary
• DeBose National Piano Competition, First Place

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Alpha Epsilon Delta
• MAPS
• Beta Theta Pi, Vice President of Scholarship and Academic Affairs
• SMU-in-Italy
• Registrar Office, worker
• Academic Success, Coach
• Hand of Hope Food Bank

Eileen is a junior from North Hollywood, California, majoring in Computer Science with a specialization in Cyber Security and minoring in Creative Computing on the Graphics and Gaming track. She enjoys playing PC and Nintendo switch games, ultimate frisbee, and finding new sushi spots.  After graduation Eileen plans to enter the workforce as a software or security engineer.  

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Orchestra, composer and arranger
• 2020 Google Computer Science Summer Institute, selected attendee
• MIT Online Science, Technology, and Engineering Community, selected participant

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• Rotunda Scholars Program
• Connect Mentorship Program (2020)
• Kathy Crow Commons Council, Issues Chair & Director of Service (2020-2022)
• Emerging Leaders, member (2022)
• Software Development Engineer Intern at Amazon and Ring, Summer 2022

Blake is a junior from Valencia, California, majoring in Computer Science and International Studies and minoring in Russian Area Studies and History. He enjoys swimming, watching the Buffalo Bills, and traveling abroad. After graduation Blake plans to work for a federal law enforcement agency as a special agent or work as a software engineer.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• BSA Eagle Scout Troop 499
• American Legion California Boys State Public Defender
• Valencia Viking Vision Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• SMU Theta Tau, member
• Virginia-Snider Commons, Vice President of Operations
• Office of Undergraduate Admission, Student Ambassador
• Philip H. Solomon Award in World Languages and Literatures: Russian
• SMU Russian Club, President
• Shuler Museum of Paleontology, Research Assistant
• Mustang Rugby FC, #17
• University Honors Program

Celia is a junior from Austin, Texas, majoring in Dance Performance and Psychology and minoring in Statistics. She enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors with friends, and water coloring. After graduation Celia plans to join a professional concert dance company or pursue a graduate degree in movement or dance therapy.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• National Merit Scholarship Program, finalist
• National AP Scholar
• National Honor Society, member

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Meadows Scholar
• Social and Clinical Neuroscience Lab, Research Assistant
• SMU-in-Bali 
• Meadows School of the Arts Dean's Office, student worker

Anne is a junior from Painted Post, New York, majoring in Dance Performance and Statistical Science with a minor in Mathematics. She enjoys playing the flute and piano, reading, and traveling. After graduation Anne plans to pursue a professional dance career. 

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Invited to study full-time at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy of Moscow

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• Meadows Scholar
• Mortar Board National Honor Society
• Orthodox Christian Fellowship, President
• Mustang Ballroom Dance Club, President

Courtney is a junior from Dallas, Texas, majoring in English with a Creative Writing specialization and Fashion Media. She enjoys writing, thrifting, and art. After graduation Courtney plans to write and edit books. 

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Fashion Club, President

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• HillTopics

Sarah is a junior from Austin, Texas, majoring in History and Fashion Media with minors in Art History, History, and Classics. She enjoys running, creative writing, and fashion. After graduation Sarah plans to attend graduate school and become either a college professor, museum curator, or eccentric film director. 

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Literary magazine, Co-Editor in Chief
• Varsity Swim Team, Captain
• DAR museum textile curation, Intern

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• Wesley House
• Sigma Phi Lambda, President 
• SMU Debate Team

Caleb is a junior from Rogers, Arkansas, majoring in Computer Science. He enjoys kayaking, hiking, and building Legos.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Science Olympiad, President
• BETA Club, President
• DECA, President

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• Theme Park Design Club, member
• Lyle Ambassador

Ebunoluwa is a junior from Keller, Texas, majoring in Chemistry and Psychology and minoring in Biological Sciences. She enjoys exercising, watching the NBA and shopping. After graduation Ebun plans to attend medical school and pursue a career in pediatrics.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• National Honor Society, Secretary
• Perfect composite ACT score
• National AP Scholar

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Student Mobilization
• University Honors Program
• Alpha Epsilon Delta
• Family Research Center

Reyna is a junior from Mabank, Texas, majoring in International Studies and Marketing with minors in Spanish and Human Rights. She enjoys reading, bullet journaling and exploring coffee shops. After graduation Reyna plans to pursue a career in international marketing. 

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Valedictorian
• DECA, President
• Yearbook, Editor-in-Chief

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• CHAS, member
• Mustangs Hero, member
• Rotunda Scholar
• Cox Business Direct
• Program Council, Vice President of Programming (2022)
  •  Programming Chair (2021)
• Student Assistant for the President's Scholars Program
• SMU Service House, Social Relations Committee
• SMU Internships: London Business

Eduardo is a junior from Arlington, Texas, majoring in Computer Science and Music Composition. He enjoys listening to music, skateboarding, and playing board games and video games. After graduation Eduardo plans to pursue a career composing his own music and performing in his own music group. 

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Black History Month Jazz Band, musician
• Marching Band, member
• State Solo/Ensemble Competition, saxophone musician

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program

Guadalupe is a junior from Dallas, Texas, majoring in Human Rights, Spanish, and Educational Studies and pursuing teaching certifications in Spanish and Special Education. She enjoys learning languages and volunteering. After graduation Guadalupe plans to pursue a PhD or EdD in Education with a focus on Public Policy.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Young Women in Public Affairs International Award, Recipient
• Global Young Leaders 20 Under 20
• Safe Space Club, Co-Founder

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Legislative Intern
• Dedman College Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, Student Assistant
• Finance Director for the Human Rights Council
• Panelist at the UN Commission on the Status of Women: Girls Education

Angelica is a junior from Orlando, Florida, majoring in Biology and Earth Sciences and minoring in Music. She enjoys singing, reading, and painting. After graduation Angelica plans to attend medical school. 

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Local food pantry, Co-Founder
• Pirate Club, founder
• High school guitar program, Performer

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Meadows Chorale
• University Honors Program

Annie is a junior from Wichita Falls, Texas, majoring in finance. She enjoys singing, playing guitar and acting. After graduation Annie plans to work in corporate finance.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Valedictorian
• Applause and the Wichita Falls High School A Cappella Choir, President
• Texas All-State Mixed Choir, first chair alto two

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Belle Tones, President

Hannah is a junior from Newington, Connecticut, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Physics. She enjoys cheer coaching, baking, and working for Jewish on Campus. After graduation Hannah plans to attend a Ph.D. program. 

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Salutatorian
• National AP Scholar
• Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award, Recipient

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• TAMID at SMU, Project Manager
• Lyle Ambassadors, Vice President of Recruitment and Retention
• Hillel at SMU, Spring 2022 Engagement Intern
  •  Board Member
• Summer/Fall 2021 Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op
• Society of Women Engineers, Fundraising Chair
• Society of Physics Students, member
• Undergraduate Research Assistant

Tia is a junior from Dallas, Texas, majoring in Biological Sciences and Health and Society and minoring in Spanish. She enjoys exercising, watching Netflix, and volunteering. After graduation Tia plans to attend medical school. 

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Ursuline Academy of Dallas Ambassador
• Ursuline Education Network National Service Award, Recipient
• Cross Country State

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• SMU Ambassador
• ADAPT Research Lab Psychology
• Honor Council
• Alpha Epsilon Delta, member
• University Honors Program

Saifiyah is a junior from Plano, Texas, majoring in Marketing and Psychology and minoring in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science. She enjoys photography, graphic design, and biking. After graduation Saifiyah plans to pursue a graduate education in a neuroscience-related field. 

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Panther Prints (high school newspaper)
• Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Gold and Silver Crown
• QuestBridge National College Match Finalist

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Journal of Undergraduate Research, Editor-in-Chief
• Hamilton Undergraduate Research Scholar
• Social and Clinical Neuroscience Lab, Research Assistant 
• Division of Student Affairs, Marketing Intern 
• Daily Campus, Audience Engagement Editor
• CORE (The Women's Symposium Planning Committee), Community Outreach Coordinator
• Boaz Honors Mentor
• BBA Scholar