Class of 2025

Joshua is a sophomore from Carrollton, Texas, and is majoring in Physics and English and minoring in Mathematics and Computer Science. He enjoys drawing, rock climbing, and ice skating. After graduation Joshua plans to pursue Physics in graduate school and obtain a Ph.D.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Valedictorian
• Two-Year Student Body President
• Two-Year NASA Hunch National Finalist

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• CMB Recombination Constraints Research, Research Assistant
• Hamilton Undergraduate Research Fellow
• Dark Matter Background Research, Research Assistant
• SuperCDMS SNOLAB international collaboration
• 2022-2023 Summer Research Fellow
• SRI Three-Minute Thesis Competition (3rd)
• UHP Student Advisory Council
• University Honors Program

Kshounish is a sophomore from Dallas, Texas, and is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. They enjoy playing guitar, reading, and playing video games. After graduation Kshounish plans to attend graduate school.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Lead Guitarist for School Rock Band
• Robotics Team Captain
• Founder of School LGBT+ Affinity Group and Safe Space

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program

Camila is a sophomore from Greenville, South Carolina, and is majoring in Theatre (Acting). She enjoys acting, lifting weights, singing, shopping, traveling, and trying new restaurants and coffee shops with friends. After graduation, Camila plans to live and work in a big city to pursue acting and another career.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• National History Day State Winner
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar
• National Honor Society

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• CHAS
• Hegi Career Leader

Alex is a sophomore from Houston, Texas, and is majoring in Finance and French with minors in History and Psychology. He enjoys fencing, exploring nature, and reading. After graduation, Alex plans to become an Equity Investor or Professor.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• First Team All Academic/First Team All-American USA Fencing
• Bellaire chapter for Houston Youth Council, Vice President
• Best Buddies, Chapter Officer

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• Career Accelerated Program, member or mentor
• Alpha Kappa Psi, member
• Studied abroad with the Center for Presidential History

Brianna is a sophomore from Grandview, Texas, and is majoring in Sociology and Anthropology. She enjoys reading classic books, exploring nature, and listening to music. After graduation, Brianna hopes to attend graduate school and pursue applied sociological research.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Valedictorian
• Candy for Ronald McDonald Founder
• Two-Year All-State Saxophonist

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• McNair Scholar
• Cooper-McElvaney Fellow
• First-Generation Association, Freshman Liaison

Morgan is a sophomore from Desoto, Texas, and is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Ethics. She enjoys listening to music and watching Marvel movies and new TV shows. After graduation, Morgan plans to pursue a career in software development.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Rangel Robotics - Vice President
• NHS - Homelessness Assistance Committee Co-Chair
• AP Scholar with Distinction

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• Connect Mentorship Program Protégé

Dylan is a sophomore from Florence, South Carolina, and is majoring in Theatre (Acting Track) and Business. He enjoys acting, community service, and reading. After graduation, Dylan plans to pursue an acting career while working with the Dallas-Fort Worth Arts District in community engagement and development.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Tri-M Music Honors Society Vice President
• Student Ambassador
• Honors Council
• Graduated with Pre-Professional Specialization in Drama Diploma

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• Rotunda Scholar, Peer Counselor
• Meadows Scholar
• Cox Business Direct
• Teaching Artist and Administrator at the Playground Acting Program (a SMU Business Incubator Startup)

Princess is a sophomore from Dallas, Texas, and is majoring in Political Science, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Human Rights, and Philosophy and minoring in Women & Gender Studies, Public Policy & International Affairs, Law & Legal Reasoning, and International Studies. She enjoys reading books, listening to music and journaling. Princess plans to attend law school in hopes of working in the White House as an advisor or as an Ambassador to the U.N.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Big Tex Scholar
• Irma Lerma Rangel "Carmen Neely Scholar"
• Door of Opportunity Scholar

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Rotunda Scholar
• Pre-Law Scholar
• McNair Scholar
• Towers Scholar
• University Honors Program
• Vice President's Student Advisory Board (VPSA), board member
• Meadows Ambassador Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
• SMU School of Lyle Engineering, Intern
• Voices of SMU (VOSMU) Engaged Learning Starter Fellowship, Research Assistant 

Abigail is a sophomore from Dallas, Texas, and is majoring in Accounting and minoring in Spanish. She enjoys going on walks and spending time outdoors. After graduation, Abigail plans to either attend law school or pursue a graduate degree in Accounting.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Debate Team
• Top 10 of Class
• National Honor Society

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• BBA Scholar
• Rotunda Scholar
• WLL Tech Center, student worker

Nabeela is a sophomore from Frisco, Texas, and is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Arabic. She enjoys working out, baking, and spending time with her friends and family. After graduation, Nabeela plans to pursue a master's degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• UNICEF President
• Business Professionals of America Co-President
• Finalist at Nationals for DECA

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• Program Council, programming chair
• Hegi Career Leader
• Women in STEM and Engineering
• Muslim Student Association

Eric is a sophomore from Frisco, Texas, and is majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Statistics. He enjoys playing tennis, ping pong, and the guitar. After graduation, Eric plans to pursue a career in data science and artificial intelligence.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Advantage Tennis Academy Co-Founder
• AP Scholar with Distinction

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• Club Tennis Member
• Asian Council
• Boaz Commons Council

Elizabeth is a sophomore from Marion, Iowa, and is majoring in Finance and minoring in Computer Science. She enjoys baking, playing the violin, and spending time with her dog. After graduation, Elizabeth plans to pursue a career in finance.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award
• President of Red Cross Club and National Honor Society
• Co-Concertmaster of Varsity Orchestra

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• BBA Scholar
• Career Accelerator Program
• Women in Investing

Jack is a sophomore from New Braunfels, Texas, majoring in Mechanical Engineering (Premedical Biomedical Specialization) with minors in Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry. He enjoys discovering new things, swimming, appreciating art, playing video games, and socializing with friends. After graduation, Jack hopes to pursue a job that is both personally and financially fulfilling, and one that makes the world a little better for others each day.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Top Ten of Graduating Class, Graduation Speaker
• National Honor Society President
• Varsity Swim Team Captain

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Morrison-McGinnis Commons Council, President (2022-23)
• SMU-in-Oxford 2022
• Honor Roll with Distinction
• University Honors Program

Sana is a sophomore from Dallas, Texas, and is majoring in Data Science and minoring in Arabic. She enjoys arts, crafts, and volunteering. After graduation, Sana hopes to give back to her community.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Student Council President
• National Honor Society

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program

Andrew is a sophomore from Farmington Hills, Michigan, and is majoring in Finance with a minor in Data Science. He enjoys swimming, ping-pong and watching the Detroit Lions Football. After graduation, Andrew plans to pursue a career in technology consulting. 

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• HOSA International Champion, Forensic Science
• NISCA All-American Swimming, 400 Freestyle Relay
• National Merit Finalist

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• Chinese Student Association, President
• Boaz Commons Council
• Cox Career Management Center Employer Relations, Student Team Member
• SMU Rome-Paris Honors Study Abroad Program

Mathieu is a sophomore from Fort Worth, Texas, and is majoring in Accounting and German. He enjoys guitar, basketball, volleyball, and hanging out with friends. After graduation, Mathieu's goal is to earn a master's degree in accounting and help children in the Philippines, the country where he was born, attend college.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Nolan Catholic High School Chaminade Award
• TAPPS One Act Play State Champion and Best Actor
• National Merit Scholar Commended

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program
• BBA Scholar
• Cox MSA Direct
• BBA Mentor Alliance Program

Ellen is a sophomore from New Orleans, Louisiana, and is majoring in Journalism. She enjoys running, reading, trying new restaurants, and hammocking. After graduation, Ellen plans to work for a magazine.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• Scholastic Art and Writing Awards National Gold Medalist (Poetry)
• Cross Country and Track Captain
• National Merit Finalist

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• University Honors Program

Taylor is a sophomore from San Diego, California, and is majoring in Chemistry and Biology. She enjoys running, hiking, and cooking. After graduation, Taylor plans to attend medical school and become a dermatologist.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition 2020, Dry Lab Co-Leader, Gold Medal Award and Inclusivity Award recipient
• First author in The Breast Journal and listed author in Nature: Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy
• President of Female Athlete Volunteers

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• AKPsi
• SMU-in-Bali
• Mental Health Equity Lab, Research Assistant
• Chinese Student Association
• VP Honors Mentor

Carter is a sophomore from St. Louis, Missouri, and is majoring in Finance and Philosophy. He enjoys watching college football and basketball, listening to music, and participating in recreational sports with friends. After graduation, Carter plans to pursue a career in the field of finance.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• School Newspaper Web Editor
• Volunteer Basketball Coach
• Missouri Youth & Government, Committee Chair & Legislative Mentor

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• BBA Scholar
• University Honors Program
• Intramural Sports
• Cox Career Accelerator Program
• Student Foundation
• Consult Your Community