This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is Sara Bell from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/RC-fX-Wg-14
Sara is a senior soccer player for the Lady Bulldogs. She plays midfield, and she has had an outstanding career, earning Player of the Year and First Team All-District in 2025. She was also selected as Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player in 2024.
In the classroom, Sara takes AP World History, AP Language, and AP Calculus, and she currently maintains a 3.8 GPA. She has earned Academic All-District.
Sara is a member PALS and Student Council, and she participates in Spanish Club and youth group. She also works as a childcare assistant for local churches, and she volunteers with Special Olympics.
After graduation, Sara plans to study Business Finance at the University of Arkansas.
Congratulations to Sara Bell from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/RC-fX-Wg-14
Sara is a senior soccer player for the Lady Bulldogs. She plays midfield, and she has had an outstanding career, earning Player of the Year and First Team All-District in 2025. She was also selected as Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player in 2024.
In the classroom, Sara takes AP World History, AP Language, and AP Calculus, and she currently maintains a 3.8 GPA. She has earned Academic All-District.
Sara is a member PALS and Student Council, and she participates in Spanish Club and youth group. She also works as a childcare assistant for local churches, and she volunteers with Special Olympics.
After graduation, Sara plans to study Business Finance at the University of Arkansas.
Congratulations to Sara Bell from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is Kevin Monday from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/aHTAWp2JITA
Kevin is a freshman, and he is a member of the Bulldog varsity soccer team. Kevin has already made a big impact on the team as he earned the “Player of the Game” award in the matchup against Denison High School.
In the classroom, Kevin takes AP Human Geography, and he is an A Honor Roll student.
Outside of school, Kevin volunteers at One Community Church, and he helps care for his younger brothers at home.
He also plays soccer for the FC Dallas Elite Clubs National League.
Congratulations to Kevin Monday from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/aHTAWp2JITA
Kevin is a freshman, and he is a member of the Bulldog varsity soccer team. Kevin has already made a big impact on the team as he earned the “Player of the Game” award in the matchup against Denison High School.
In the classroom, Kevin takes AP Human Geography, and he is an A Honor Roll student.
Outside of school, Kevin volunteers at One Community Church, and he helps care for his younger brothers at home.
He also plays soccer for the FC Dallas Elite Clubs National League.
Congratulations to Kevin Monday from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is Gage Edwards from McKinney North High School where he plays violin in the orchestra.
See video: https://youtu.be/_Lu2SC6jYXc
Gage is a 4-year member of the orchestra, and he serves as Head of Logistics. He received 3 superior ratings on solos and 2 superior ratings on ensembles, and he qualified for All-Region in 2023 and 2024.
Gage currently ranks 26th in his class with a 4.54 GPA, and he has taken 8 AP classes where he scored 5 on four of those class exams. Gage is an AP Scholar and AP Scholar with Distinction, and he has achieved Academic All-District 3 times.
Gage serves as team captain for the McKinney North boys swim team, and he volunteers with Special Olympic events, the FAC classroom at McClure Elementary and the orchestra programs at Cockrill, Faubion and Scott Johnson Middle Schools.
After graduation, Gage plans to attend either Texas Tech, OU or UT Austin for an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Music Education.
He plans to earn a doctorate in Biochemistry and work in a lab setting while teaching violin in his free time.
That’s Gage Edwards, from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/_Lu2SC6jYXc
Gage is a 4-year member of the orchestra, and he serves as Head of Logistics. He received 3 superior ratings on solos and 2 superior ratings on ensembles, and he qualified for All-Region in 2023 and 2024.
Gage currently ranks 26th in his class with a 4.54 GPA, and he has taken 8 AP classes where he scored 5 on four of those class exams. Gage is an AP Scholar and AP Scholar with Distinction, and he has achieved Academic All-District 3 times.
Gage serves as team captain for the McKinney North boys swim team, and he volunteers with Special Olympic events, the FAC classroom at McClure Elementary and the orchestra programs at Cockrill, Faubion and Scott Johnson Middle Schools.
After graduation, Gage plans to attend either Texas Tech, OU or UT Austin for an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Music Education.
He plans to earn a doctorate in Biochemistry and work in a lab setting while teaching violin in his free time.
That’s Gage Edwards, from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
This week's Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is junior Malia Sanders from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/7S-M3Ba9iig
Malia is a varsity basketball player for the Lady Bulldogs, and she also plays club basketball.
Malia is a member of the Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership, and she currently ranks 73rd in her class with a 4.0 GPA. Malia tackles a heavy load of AP and Dual Credit courses, and she is a multi-year Academic Award winner.
She serves as a CTE Ambassador for Fashion Marketing and Sports Entertainment, and she stays active in the One Community Church of McKinney.
That’s Malia Sanders from McKinney North High School our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/7S-M3Ba9iig
Malia is a varsity basketball player for the Lady Bulldogs, and she also plays club basketball.
Malia is a member of the Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership, and she currently ranks 73rd in her class with a 4.0 GPA. Malia tackles a heavy load of AP and Dual Credit courses, and she is a multi-year Academic Award winner.
She serves as a CTE Ambassador for Fashion Marketing and Sports Entertainment, and she stays active in the One Community Church of McKinney.
That’s Malia Sanders from McKinney North High School our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is Christopher Fleites Rodriguez from McKinney North High School where he plays violin in the orchestra.
See video: https://youtu.be/nECAqsZv6FQ
Christopher was selected for the All-Region String Orchestra in 2024 and 2025. He is a TMEA Texas Music Scholar, and he received 1’s on all Solo Competitions.
Christopher currently maintains a 4.81 GPA with 9 AP credits, and he ranks 10th in his class. He is an AP Scholar with Distinction, and he has earned an Academic All-District Award in District 9-5a Wrestling.
Christopher serves as an orchestra officer, and in his free time, he is a member of the wrestling team and works part-time at Rosa’s Cafe.
After graduation, Christopher plans to study Mechanical Aerospace Engineering. His college choices include Texas A&M, UT Austin, Colorado Boulder, School of Mines, Embry-Riddle, MIT or the University of Michigan.
That’s Christopher Fleites Rodriguez from McKinney North High School this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/nECAqsZv6FQ
Christopher was selected for the All-Region String Orchestra in 2024 and 2025. He is a TMEA Texas Music Scholar, and he received 1’s on all Solo Competitions.
Christopher currently maintains a 4.81 GPA with 9 AP credits, and he ranks 10th in his class. He is an AP Scholar with Distinction, and he has earned an Academic All-District Award in District 9-5a Wrestling.
Christopher serves as an orchestra officer, and in his free time, he is a member of the wrestling team and works part-time at Rosa’s Cafe.
After graduation, Christopher plans to study Mechanical Aerospace Engineering. His college choices include Texas A&M, UT Austin, Colorado Boulder, School of Mines, Embry-Riddle, MIT or the University of Michigan.
That’s Christopher Fleites Rodriguez from McKinney North High School this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is Kaeler Impelman from McKinney North High School, a junior who excels both on and off the court.
See video: https://youtu.be/EQ8AEjOdAM4
Kaeler serves as team captain this season, and last year he was selected 2nd Team All-District and he earned Academic All-District as well.
Kaeler currently maintains a 3.5 GPA while taking AP English and AP World History, and he has earned an Academic Excellence award twice.
Kaeler gives back to his community by volunteering at Creekwood United Methodist Church’s “Open Door” respite programs for adults with specials needs, and he helps youth as a basketball trainer. He also participates in the Young Men’s Service League, Partners PE class and the Hope Fellowship Youth Group.
With aspirations to play basketball in college, Kaeler truly embodies the scholar-athlete ideal.
Congratulations to Kaeler Impelman from McKinney North High School our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/EQ8AEjOdAM4
Kaeler serves as team captain this season, and last year he was selected 2nd Team All-District and he earned Academic All-District as well.
Kaeler currently maintains a 3.5 GPA while taking AP English and AP World History, and he has earned an Academic Excellence award twice.
Kaeler gives back to his community by volunteering at Creekwood United Methodist Church’s “Open Door” respite programs for adults with specials needs, and he helps youth as a basketball trainer. He also participates in the Young Men’s Service League, Partners PE class and the Hope Fellowship Youth Group.
With aspirations to play basketball in college, Kaeler truly embodies the scholar-athlete ideal.
Congratulations to Kaeler Impelman from McKinney North High School our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is Katelyn Todd from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/D4qX6QhrjTA
Katelyn is a 2-year varsity choir member and a 1-year True North Choir member. Katelyn also excels in the art program. She is in AP Drawing and has received the highest score of 4 on two of her pieces at the region 10 VASE Competitions.
Katelyn is an AP Scholar, and she currently maintains a 4.33 GPA with 7 AP credits and ranks in the top 10% of her class. She is CPR certified and participates in the Sports Medicine Program and works as a Student Athletic Trainer.
In her free time, Katelyn enjoys attending Bible Study every week where she sometimes leads the study. She is the music coordinator for her church’s harvest festival, and she enjoys helping her family by shopping and preparing dinner each night.
After graduation, Katelyn plans to attend college to earn her Bachelors Degree. She is currently undecided on a major, but she is considering the HR field.
That’s Katelyn Todd, from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/D4qX6QhrjTA
Katelyn is a 2-year varsity choir member and a 1-year True North Choir member. Katelyn also excels in the art program. She is in AP Drawing and has received the highest score of 4 on two of her pieces at the region 10 VASE Competitions.
Katelyn is an AP Scholar, and she currently maintains a 4.33 GPA with 7 AP credits and ranks in the top 10% of her class. She is CPR certified and participates in the Sports Medicine Program and works as a Student Athletic Trainer.
In her free time, Katelyn enjoys attending Bible Study every week where she sometimes leads the study. She is the music coordinator for her church’s harvest festival, and she enjoys helping her family by shopping and preparing dinner each night.
After graduation, Katelyn plans to attend college to earn her Bachelors Degree. She is currently undecided on a major, but she is considering the HR field.
That’s Katelyn Todd, from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is Aarushi Gunavante from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/LNT-bxGFVGE
Aarushi is a member of the varsity Bulldawg swim team, and she has been a dedicated athlete throughout her four years of high school.
Aarushi ranks in the top 6% of her class with 4.38 GPA, and she is a member of the National Honor Society. Aarushi has taken a challenging course load of AP courses, and she is an AP Scholar.
Beyond academics and athletics, Aarushi is the founder and president of McKinney North’s first Bollywood-style dance club called Desi Dance Beats.
She is also active in Girl Scouts, where she’s earned both the Bronze and Silver Awards.
After graduation, Aarushi plans to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering.
Congratulations to Aarushi Gunavante from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/LNT-bxGFVGE
Aarushi is a member of the varsity Bulldawg swim team, and she has been a dedicated athlete throughout her four years of high school.
Aarushi ranks in the top 6% of her class with 4.38 GPA, and she is a member of the National Honor Society. Aarushi has taken a challenging course load of AP courses, and she is an AP Scholar.
Beyond academics and athletics, Aarushi is the founder and president of McKinney North’s first Bollywood-style dance club called Desi Dance Beats.
She is also active in Girl Scouts, where she’s earned both the Bronze and Silver Awards.
After graduation, Aarushi plans to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering.
Congratulations to Aarushi Gunavante from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is Camilla Gonzalez from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/E_lg60zXN1s
Camilla is a 4-year member and current Captain of the NorthStar Drill Team. She was voted “Miss Congeniality”, “Most Dedicated” NorthStar Member, NorthStar of the Week, Spirit Star of the Week, Rookie of the Year and NorthStar of the Year.
Camilla currently has taken 7 AP classes, and she is a member of the National Honor Society. She has earned the green cord and an Academic Excellence Award.
In her free time, Camilla participates in the National Charity League and Maker Dawgs Engineering Club, and she works at Paciugo Gelato Caffe.
After graduation, Camilla plans to study Architecture at either Texas A&M or the University of Arkansas.
That’s Camilla Gonzalez, from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/E_lg60zXN1s
Camilla is a 4-year member and current Captain of the NorthStar Drill Team. She was voted “Miss Congeniality”, “Most Dedicated” NorthStar Member, NorthStar of the Week, Spirit Star of the Week, Rookie of the Year and NorthStar of the Year.
Camilla currently has taken 7 AP classes, and she is a member of the National Honor Society. She has earned the green cord and an Academic Excellence Award.
In her free time, Camilla participates in the National Charity League and Maker Dawgs Engineering Club, and she works at Paciugo Gelato Caffe.
After graduation, Camilla plans to study Architecture at either Texas A&M or the University of Arkansas.
That’s Camilla Gonzalez, from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is Reagan Lorenson from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/bVYaRdWEvjQ
Reagan is a senior, and she is a member of the Bulldog golf team. She has earned MVP honors three times, and she won the “lowest scorer” award twice. Reagan was named Newcomer of the Year in both varsity golf and cheer.
Reagan has taken 7 AP classes, and she currently maintains a 4.0 GPA.
She is a member of the National Honor Society, and she has earned 2 Green Cord awards with more than 160 hours of volunteering.
After graduation, Reagan plans to play collegiate golf and study engineering.
Congratulations to Reagan Lorenson from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week!
See video: https://youtu.be/bVYaRdWEvjQ
Reagan is a senior, and she is a member of the Bulldog golf team. She has earned MVP honors three times, and she won the “lowest scorer” award twice. Reagan was named Newcomer of the Year in both varsity golf and cheer.
Reagan has taken 7 AP classes, and she currently maintains a 4.0 GPA.
She is a member of the National Honor Society, and she has earned 2 Green Cord awards with more than 160 hours of volunteering.
After graduation, Reagan plans to play collegiate golf and study engineering.
Congratulations to Reagan Lorenson from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week!
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is McKinney North senior, Ellery Langsdale.
See video: https://youtu.be/jIuBTSC5NL0
On the court, Ellery helped lead the Bulldogs to a 2024 Class 5A Division 1 State Runner-Up finish, and she earned Academic All-District honors in volleyball.
Off the court, Ellery shines just as bright. She is a National Honor Society member, taking six AP classes, and carrying an incredible 4.56 GPA, ranking her in the top 25 of her class.
Ellery gives back to campus and her community as a PALS mentor and a member of her church youth group.
After graduation, Ellery plans to attend a four-year university and major in healthcare.
Congratulations to Ellery Langsdale from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/jIuBTSC5NL0
On the court, Ellery helped lead the Bulldogs to a 2024 Class 5A Division 1 State Runner-Up finish, and she earned Academic All-District honors in volleyball.
Off the court, Ellery shines just as bright. She is a National Honor Society member, taking six AP classes, and carrying an incredible 4.56 GPA, ranking her in the top 25 of her class.
Ellery gives back to campus and her community as a PALS mentor and a member of her church youth group.
After graduation, Ellery plans to attend a four-year university and major in healthcare.
Congratulations to Ellery Langsdale from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is Allie Critchfield from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/FrX7EFKgCnc
Allie serves as First Lieutenant of the NorthStar Varsity Drill Team, and she is a 4-year member of the Elite Team. She is a 2-time Diamond Award-winner at Crowd Pleasers Officer Camp, and she was voted “Most Friendly” and “Best Technique” for the NorthStars.
Allie currently maintains a 3.7 GPA with AP and Dual Credit classes, and she participates in the PALS Mentorship program.
In her free time, Allie works as a certified swim instructor and as a crew member at Pickleman’s Gourmet Café. She volunteers with several organizations including Streetside Showers, McKinney Food Pantry, Samaritan Inn, and Special Olympics.
Allie is on track for LDS Seminary graduation with four years of daily scripture study classes, and she is currently serving as president of the Young Women’s youth group at church.
After graduation, Allie plans to attend Brigham Young University to major in Biology and pursue a career as a medical sonographer.
That’s Allie Critchfield, from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/FrX7EFKgCnc
Allie serves as First Lieutenant of the NorthStar Varsity Drill Team, and she is a 4-year member of the Elite Team. She is a 2-time Diamond Award-winner at Crowd Pleasers Officer Camp, and she was voted “Most Friendly” and “Best Technique” for the NorthStars.
Allie currently maintains a 3.7 GPA with AP and Dual Credit classes, and she participates in the PALS Mentorship program.
In her free time, Allie works as a certified swim instructor and as a crew member at Pickleman’s Gourmet Café. She volunteers with several organizations including Streetside Showers, McKinney Food Pantry, Samaritan Inn, and Special Olympics.
Allie is on track for LDS Seminary graduation with four years of daily scripture study classes, and she is currently serving as president of the Young Women’s youth group at church.
After graduation, Allie plans to attend Brigham Young University to major in Biology and pursue a career as a medical sonographer.
That’s Allie Critchfield, from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is Jonathan Ullrich from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/5nlWUD6UmC0
Jonathan is a junior on the Bulldawg tennis team, and he has earned All-District honors in both singles and doubles.
Jonathan is a 2-time Academic All-District honoree, and he ranks 17th in his class. He carries an impressive 5.21 GPA, and he challenges himself with multiple AP courses.
Beyond sports and academics, Jonathan shines in the honors band as an award-winning saxophonist, and he gives back to the community by volunteering with the Young Men’s Service League, refereeing soccer and coaching tennis.
That’s Jonathan Ullrich from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week!
See video: https://youtu.be/5nlWUD6UmC0
Jonathan is a junior on the Bulldawg tennis team, and he has earned All-District honors in both singles and doubles.
Jonathan is a 2-time Academic All-District honoree, and he ranks 17th in his class. He carries an impressive 5.21 GPA, and he challenges himself with multiple AP courses.
Beyond sports and academics, Jonathan shines in the honors band as an award-winning saxophonist, and he gives back to the community by volunteering with the Young Men’s Service League, refereeing soccer and coaching tennis.
That’s Jonathan Ullrich from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week!
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is William Ruthardt from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/1GiDEqOlBu4
William plays trumpet in the Bulldawg marching band, concert band, jazz band, symphony orchestra and pit orchestra. He is a TMEA All-State Jazz 1 Member, a TMEA All-Area member and a McKinney ISD Concerto Competition Participant. William earned the Louis Armstrong National Jazz Award, the Outstanding Honors Band Member and the Outstanding Soloist Award.
William currently maintains a 3.74 GPA with 7 AP credits. He is a member of the Finance Club and the McKinney North Jazz Combo 1.
In his free time, William works at the El Dorado Country Club, and he performs with the Dallas Jazz Orchestra.
After graduation, William plans to attend Texas Tech or the University of North Texas to study Jazz Performance.
That’s William Ruthardt, from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/1GiDEqOlBu4
William plays trumpet in the Bulldawg marching band, concert band, jazz band, symphony orchestra and pit orchestra. He is a TMEA All-State Jazz 1 Member, a TMEA All-Area member and a McKinney ISD Concerto Competition Participant. William earned the Louis Armstrong National Jazz Award, the Outstanding Honors Band Member and the Outstanding Soloist Award.
William currently maintains a 3.74 GPA with 7 AP credits. He is a member of the Finance Club and the McKinney North Jazz Combo 1.
In his free time, William works at the El Dorado Country Club, and he performs with the Dallas Jazz Orchestra.
After graduation, William plans to attend Texas Tech or the University of North Texas to study Jazz Performance.
That’s William Ruthardt, from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
No Cell Phones / No Problem
See video: https://youtu.be/wXMTArru-qs
Texas House Bill 1481 requires all school systems in Texas to adopt and implement a policy that prohibits the use of personal communication devices by students on school property during the school day. This bill passed during the last legislative session and went into effect this school year in McKinney ISD. Reactions to the policy varied, with teachers and staff applauding the reductions in distractions, while students were left feeling unconnected from their former way of a wireless life at school. All in all, though, the transition has gone well.
See video: https://youtu.be/wXMTArru-qs
Texas House Bill 1481 requires all school systems in Texas to adopt and implement a policy that prohibits the use of personal communication devices by students on school property during the school day. This bill passed during the last legislative session and went into effect this school year in McKinney ISD. Reactions to the policy varied, with teachers and staff applauding the reductions in distractions, while students were left feeling unconnected from their former way of a wireless life at school. All in all, though, the transition has gone well.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is senior William Cody Seidel from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/-1yC2MuO5kY
William competed at the State 5A cross country meet last fall, and he was selected as the Most Improved Male Runner for his team last year. William is a 4-year member of the cross-country team, and he received the Academic All-District Award in 2023 and 2024.
William is currently ranked 56th in his class with a 4.28 GPA, and he has completed several AP classes.
William participated in the PALS mentorship program during his junior and senior years.
William is an Eagle Scout, and he works at Pickleman’s Gourmet Café.
Next year William plans on going to college to major in Biology and Pre-Med. He would like to serve in the military, then go to med-school and study to be a surgeon in either the neuro division or trauma division.
That’s William Cody Seidel from McKinney North HS, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is senior Tristan Goo from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/h8BjnGk6zMM
Tristan plays saxophone in the Bulldawg marching band, concert band, jazz band and pit orchestra. He is a TMEA All-Area Participant and a Houston Underground Participant. Tristan has earned the status of Outstanding Jazz Member, Outstanding Honors Band Member, Outstanding Soloist, and he placed 2nd in the McKinney ISD Concerto Competition.
Tristan ranks in the top 5% of his class with a 4.64 GPA and 13 AP credits.
He is a member of the National Honor Society, PALS, MUN, Student Council, Finance Club and MUCSO.
In his free time, Tristan volunteers with Minnie’s Food Pantry, Wilkinson Center Food Pantry, Dallas Arboretum, and he works for Goo Lawn Service.
After graduation, Tristan plans to attend UT Austin to major in Biology and become a dentist.
That’s Tristan Goo, from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/h8BjnGk6zMM
Tristan plays saxophone in the Bulldawg marching band, concert band, jazz band and pit orchestra. He is a TMEA All-Area Participant and a Houston Underground Participant. Tristan has earned the status of Outstanding Jazz Member, Outstanding Honors Band Member, Outstanding Soloist, and he placed 2nd in the McKinney ISD Concerto Competition.
Tristan ranks in the top 5% of his class with a 4.64 GPA and 13 AP credits.
He is a member of the National Honor Society, PALS, MUN, Student Council, Finance Club and MUCSO.
In his free time, Tristan volunteers with Minnie’s Food Pantry, Wilkinson Center Food Pantry, Dallas Arboretum, and he works for Goo Lawn Service.
After graduation, Tristan plans to attend UT Austin to major in Biology and become a dentist.
That’s Tristan Goo, from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
National College Week is Sept. 15 - 19.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is senior Danny Forrester from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/_P31_NGr5z8
Danny is a 3-year varsity letterman, and he serves as a captain for the Bulldawg football team. In 2024 Danny was named to the All-District 5A team.
Danny has taken several AP classes, and he currently has GPA of 3.7. He was awarded Academic All-District 3 times.
Danny participates in the PALS Mentorship program at McKinney North.
Next year Danny plans on pursuing a Business and Finance degree.
That’s Danny Forrester from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/_P31_NGr5z8
Danny is a 3-year varsity letterman, and he serves as a captain for the Bulldawg football team. In 2024 Danny was named to the All-District 5A team.
Danny has taken several AP classes, and he currently has GPA of 3.7. He was awarded Academic All-District 3 times.
Danny participates in the PALS Mentorship program at McKinney North.
Next year Danny plans on pursuing a Business and Finance degree.
That’s Danny Forrester from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
Here is a link to some informal/candid photos taken at graduation this morning. Download/screenshot what you want. This album will be deleted on June 30th. Happy Graduation Day! https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y6ptmc1yyEgAeEA57
