This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is senior Hannah Epperson from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtube.com/shorts/3iczQN-b7do?feature=share
Hannah plays the flute and serves as a drum major for the band. She has received Superior ratings on all Solo and Ensemble performances, and she was named Freshmen of the Week as a freshmen and Leadership Member of the Week as a sophomore and junior.
Hannah currently maintains a 4.79 GPA and ranks 70th in her class. She has taken 5 AP classes, and she was honored by the College Board of National Recognition Program.
Hannah participates in the PALS mentorship program, and she is a member of the National Honor Society.
Hannah is a volunteer for several community events, including Special Olympics, and she babysits.
After graduation, Hannah plans to attend Oklahoma State and major in Economics with a focus on pre-law as she hopes to become a lawyer.
That’s Hannah Epperson from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtube.com/shorts/3iczQN-b7do?feature=share
Hannah plays the flute and serves as a drum major for the band. She has received Superior ratings on all Solo and Ensemble performances, and she was named Freshmen of the Week as a freshmen and Leadership Member of the Week as a sophomore and junior.
Hannah currently maintains a 4.79 GPA and ranks 70th in her class. She has taken 5 AP classes, and she was honored by the College Board of National Recognition Program.
Hannah participates in the PALS mentorship program, and she is a member of the National Honor Society.
Hannah is a volunteer for several community events, including Special Olympics, and she babysits.
After graduation, Hannah plans to attend Oklahoma State and major in Economics with a focus on pre-law as she hopes to become a lawyer.
That’s Hannah Epperson 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 Jenna Chatigny from McKinney North High School.
See reel: https://youtube.com/shorts/rCRowgEVVxQ?feature=share
Jenna is a junior on the varsity Lady Bulldog volleyball team. She served as team captain for the junior varsity team for 2 years, and she was selected as the Athlete of the Month.
Jenna currently maintains a 4.7 GPA. She has earned an academic excellence chord, and she is a member of the National Honor Society.
Jenna is a leader on her campus; she participates on the Student Council and as a mentor for the PALS program.
She serves her community as a youth group co-leader for middle schoolers, and she worked as a camp counselor and as a volunteer for VBS.
Jenna has completed 2 mission trips to New Orleans, and she is an employee of Bahama Bucks.
Congratulations to Jenna Chatigny from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See reel: https://youtube.com/shorts/rCRowgEVVxQ?feature=share
Jenna is a junior on the varsity Lady Bulldog volleyball team. She served as team captain for the junior varsity team for 2 years, and she was selected as the Athlete of the Month.
Jenna currently maintains a 4.7 GPA. She has earned an academic excellence chord, and she is a member of the National Honor Society.
Jenna is a leader on her campus; she participates on the Student Council and as a mentor for the PALS program.
She serves her community as a youth group co-leader for middle schoolers, and she worked as a camp counselor and as a volunteer for VBS.
Jenna has completed 2 mission trips to New Orleans, and she is an employee of Bahama Bucks.
Congratulations to Jenna Chatigny 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 senior Gabi Varney from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/ksoCweO5hjk
Gabi is a 4-year member of the varsity NorthStars Drill Team, and she serves as Senior Lieutenant this year. She is a 3-year member of the Elite Team, and she has been recognized as NorthStar of the Week, Spirit Star of the Week and Veteran of the Week.
Gabi currently has an impressive 5.08 GPA, which places her in the Top 5.1 percent of her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and she has taken 6 AP classes. She has received the Academic Excellence Award.
Gabi has been involved with Key Club on her campus for the past 4 years, and in her free time she volunteers with several organizations. She has participated in studio dance for 15 years, and she works at Café Zupas.
Following graduation, Gabi plans to attend college and major in Speech Pathology.
That’s Gabi Varney from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/ksoCweO5hjk
Gabi is a 4-year member of the varsity NorthStars Drill Team, and she serves as Senior Lieutenant this year. She is a 3-year member of the Elite Team, and she has been recognized as NorthStar of the Week, Spirit Star of the Week and Veteran of the Week.
Gabi currently has an impressive 5.08 GPA, which places her in the Top 5.1 percent of her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and she has taken 6 AP classes. She has received the Academic Excellence Award.
Gabi has been involved with Key Club on her campus for the past 4 years, and in her free time she volunteers with several organizations. She has participated in studio dance for 15 years, and she works at Café Zupas.
Following graduation, Gabi plans to attend college and major in Speech Pathology.
That’s Gabi Varney from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
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This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is senior Zaylon Carter from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/p53lKNHJ-_s
Zaylon is two-time All-District selection for the McKinney North football team, and he is a recent regional qualifier in track and field.
Zaylon currently maintains a 4.0 GPA, and he has taken two AP courses throughout his high school journey.
Zaylon also serves as a Student Superintendent Board Member, and he works as a swim instructor part time.
After high school Zaylon plans to continue his football career and pursue a major in business.
That’s Zaylon Carter from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/p53lKNHJ-_s
Zaylon is two-time All-District selection for the McKinney North football team, and he is a recent regional qualifier in track and field.
Zaylon currently maintains a 4.0 GPA, and he has taken two AP courses throughout his high school journey.
Zaylon also serves as a Student Superintendent Board Member, and he works as a swim instructor part time.
After high school Zaylon plans to continue his football career and pursue a major in business.
That’s Zaylon Carter from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
The McKinney North High School Class of 2026 graduation ceremony was held on May 22nd at the CUTX Event Center.
See video: https://youtu.be/3RSplQJnnl8
See video: https://youtu.be/3RSplQJnnl8
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athletes of the Week are seniors Krystyna Piatek and Monika Piatek from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/MUaVBFabqkY
Krystyna placed 2nd in shot put and 3rd in discus at District, and she qualified for Area in both events. Krystyna is also a 2-time powerlifting state qualifier, and she placed 3rd at state last year
Krystyna ranks 31st in her class with a 4.5 GPA, and she has earned her Academic Excellence cord for 3 years.
She is involved in PALS and AVID, and she has volunteered at Hugs Café and the McKinney Parks Foundation.
Next year, Krystyna will attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to major in Civil Engineering and minor in Fitness and Nutrition.
Monika placed 1st in discus at District and 2nd in discus at Area. She is a first-time Regional qualifier in discus and a 2-time Regional qualifier in powerlifting.
Monika ranks 32nd in her class with a 4.5 GPA, and she has earned her Academic Excellence cord for 3 years.
She has volunteered at Hugs Café and the McKinney Parks Foundation, and she has participated in PALS and AVID.
Next year, Monika will attend Wichita State University to major in Health Sciences and to pursue a pre-physical therapy track.
Congratulations to Krystyna Piatek and Monika Piatek from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athletes of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/MUaVBFabqkY
Krystyna placed 2nd in shot put and 3rd in discus at District, and she qualified for Area in both events. Krystyna is also a 2-time powerlifting state qualifier, and she placed 3rd at state last year
Krystyna ranks 31st in her class with a 4.5 GPA, and she has earned her Academic Excellence cord for 3 years.
She is involved in PALS and AVID, and she has volunteered at Hugs Café and the McKinney Parks Foundation.
Next year, Krystyna will attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to major in Civil Engineering and minor in Fitness and Nutrition.
Monika placed 1st in discus at District and 2nd in discus at Area. She is a first-time Regional qualifier in discus and a 2-time Regional qualifier in powerlifting.
Monika ranks 32nd in her class with a 4.5 GPA, and she has earned her Academic Excellence cord for 3 years.
She has volunteered at Hugs Café and the McKinney Parks Foundation, and she has participated in PALS and AVID.
Next year, Monika will attend Wichita State University to major in Health Sciences and to pursue a pre-physical therapy track.
Congratulations to Krystyna Piatek and Monika Piatek from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athletes of the Week.
McKinney North Jazz Band at Essentially Ellington
See video: https://youtu.be/ZpVwYCpZS28
Here are a few highlights from the McKinney North High School Jazz Band and their performance at the prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, hosted by Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City this past April 30 – May 2, 2026.
See video: https://youtu.be/ZpVwYCpZS28
Here are a few highlights from the McKinney North High School Jazz Band and their performance at the prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, hosted by Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City this past April 30 – May 2, 2026.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is senior Andres Pinerua-Mata from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/zxs5-CQjUWg
Andres was the District Runner Up in the 100 meters for the Bulldawg Track and Field team. He was an Area Qualifier in the 100 meters and a Regional Qualifier in the 4x100 and 4x200 Relays.
Andres maintains a weighted GPA of 4.22, and he has taken 11 AP courses. He is ranked 72nd in his class of 562 students.
Andres participates in the PALS Mentorship program, and he has volunteered at his church. He has worked at a local restaurant and as a referee for a youth league.
After high school Andres is going to continue his track and field career and major in Biology at the University of Texas at Dallas.
That’s Andres Pinerua-Mata from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/zxs5-CQjUWg
Andres was the District Runner Up in the 100 meters for the Bulldawg Track and Field team. He was an Area Qualifier in the 100 meters and a Regional Qualifier in the 4x100 and 4x200 Relays.
Andres maintains a weighted GPA of 4.22, and he has taken 11 AP courses. He is ranked 72nd in his class of 562 students.
Andres participates in the PALS Mentorship program, and he has volunteered at his church. He has worked at a local restaurant and as a referee for a youth league.
After high school Andres is going to continue his track and field career and major in Biology at the University of Texas at Dallas.
That’s Andres Pinerua-Mata 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 Grace Carroll from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/IIHOsYgGNjE
Grace participates in the art program, and she received the highest score of 4 on the artwork that she submitted for the Visual Arts Scholastic Event.
Grace currently has a GPA of 3.4, and she has taken 2 AP classes.
In addition to art, Grace is a member of the Improv Club, and she continues to help the Drama Dawgs Theatre with their annual haunted house.
In her free time, Grace volunteers at Cathy’s Critters as a junior counselor, and she currently works at IPIC Theatres in Fairview.
After graduation, Grace plans to attend the University of Texas in Dallas and major in Animation.
That’s Grace Carroll from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/IIHOsYgGNjE
Grace participates in the art program, and she received the highest score of 4 on the artwork that she submitted for the Visual Arts Scholastic Event.
Grace currently has a GPA of 3.4, and she has taken 2 AP classes.
In addition to art, Grace is a member of the Improv Club, and she continues to help the Drama Dawgs Theatre with their annual haunted house.
In her free time, Grace volunteers at Cathy’s Critters as a junior counselor, and she currently works at IPIC Theatres in Fairview.
After graduation, Grace plans to attend the University of Texas in Dallas and major in Animation.
That’s Grace Carroll 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 Artist of the Week is Claire Green from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/kv1C2kLjx_c
Claire is a 4-year varsity theatre member of the Drama Dawgs, and she has received Superior ranking at both the State and National level. Claire was a mainstage performer with “Suite Surrender” at the State and National level, winning Best Ensemble at the State level. She is also a 4-year State Qualifier and 3-year National Qualifier.
Claire currently has a 4.6 GPA with 10 AP classes, and she is a 2-year member of the National Honor Society. She also participates in Finance Club, Chess Club, Debate and Musical Theatre.
In her free time, Claire volunteers at the McKinney Performing Arts Center and community theatre.
After graduation, Claire plans to major in Astronomy and continue with theatre as a minor or extracurricular.
That’s Claire Green from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/kv1C2kLjx_c
Claire is a 4-year varsity theatre member of the Drama Dawgs, and she has received Superior ranking at both the State and National level. Claire was a mainstage performer with “Suite Surrender” at the State and National level, winning Best Ensemble at the State level. She is also a 4-year State Qualifier and 3-year National Qualifier.
Claire currently has a 4.6 GPA with 10 AP classes, and she is a 2-year member of the National Honor Society. She also participates in Finance Club, Chess Club, Debate and Musical Theatre.
In her free time, Claire volunteers at the McKinney Performing Arts Center and community theatre.
After graduation, Claire plans to major in Astronomy and continue with theatre as a minor or extracurricular.
That’s Claire Green from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
“I want to be able to develop myself as a father. If I can learn how to talk to you and if I can learn how to influence you as a person, I can take that back to my house.”
See video: https://youtu.be/jSe_9aN7ZH8
Jacob Mannis is 2nd Runner Up Secondary Teacher of the Year for McKinney ISD, as well as the 2026 Teacher of the Year for McKinney North High School. He is a 9th – 12th grade health science teacher, and he has worked as an educator for 16 years.
See video: https://youtu.be/jSe_9aN7ZH8
Jacob Mannis is 2nd Runner Up Secondary Teacher of the Year for McKinney ISD, as well as the 2026 Teacher of the Year for McKinney North High School. He is a 9th – 12th grade health science teacher, and he has worked as an educator for 16 years.
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week is Camila Reyna from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/7HEykMmwtbM
Camila is a 4-year varsity theatre member of the Drama Dawgs, and she is also a 3-year member of the varsity chamber orchestra. She sings in musical theatre, and she has performed as a jazz band vocalist.
In theatre, Camila is a 4-year National Qualifier with Superior ranking in individual events, and she is a 4-year State Qualifier with Superior ranking.
Camila was selected as a 2024 State Mainstage Thespy Finalist and Performer, as well as a Mainstage Performer with “Suite Surrender” at the State and National level. She has been recognized as a Superior Performer at State, and she received a UIL One Act Play All-Star cast award in 2025.
Camila currently has a 3.98 GPA with 5 AP classes, and she is a member of the National Honor Society.
In her free time, Camila works at Summer Moon Coffee, and she participates in Musical Theatre.
After graduation, Camila plans to pursue a degree in Musical Theatre.
That’s Camila Reyna from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/7HEykMmwtbM
Camila is a 4-year varsity theatre member of the Drama Dawgs, and she is also a 3-year member of the varsity chamber orchestra. She sings in musical theatre, and she has performed as a jazz band vocalist.
In theatre, Camila is a 4-year National Qualifier with Superior ranking in individual events, and she is a 4-year State Qualifier with Superior ranking.
Camila was selected as a 2024 State Mainstage Thespy Finalist and Performer, as well as a Mainstage Performer with “Suite Surrender” at the State and National level. She has been recognized as a Superior Performer at State, and she received a UIL One Act Play All-Star cast award in 2025.
Camila currently has a 3.98 GPA with 5 AP classes, and she is a member of the National Honor Society.
In her free time, Camila works at Summer Moon Coffee, and she participates in Musical Theatre.
After graduation, Camila plans to pursue a degree in Musical Theatre.
That’s Camila Reyna 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 Artist of the Week is Katelyn Beckner from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/SqkSzJ8f7mw
Katelyn is an artist in the AP 2D Art & Design class. She participated in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event for the last three years, and she received the highest score of 4 on all of her submitted artworks.
Katelyn currently maintains a GPA of 3.7 with 2 AP classes, and she has earned her Red Cord. She serves as Historian for the Environmental Club where she plans events for the club and takes photos for their social media presence.
In her free time, Katelyn volunteers at Kids Against Hunger, packaging meals to send to other countries to combat hunger. She also participates in Adopt-A-Spot which keeps McKinney beautiful.
After graduation, Katelyn plans to study Interior Design and Business so that one day she can manage her own photography business while also designing residential interiors. Her school choices are currently Texas State University, the University of Colorado Boulder, UT Austin or the University of North Texas.
That’s Katelyn Beckner from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/SqkSzJ8f7mw
Katelyn is an artist in the AP 2D Art & Design class. She participated in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event for the last three years, and she received the highest score of 4 on all of her submitted artworks.
Katelyn currently maintains a GPA of 3.7 with 2 AP classes, and she has earned her Red Cord. She serves as Historian for the Environmental Club where she plans events for the club and takes photos for their social media presence.
In her free time, Katelyn volunteers at Kids Against Hunger, packaging meals to send to other countries to combat hunger. She also participates in Adopt-A-Spot which keeps McKinney beautiful.
After graduation, Katelyn plans to study Interior Design and Business so that one day she can manage her own photography business while also designing residential interiors. Her school choices are currently Texas State University, the University of Colorado Boulder, UT Austin or the University of North Texas.
That’s Katelyn Beckner 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 Johnny Hagan from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/1ZqrqQ5GQs8
Johnny is a senior soccer player for the Bulldogs, and he serves as captain for the varsity team. In 2025 he was awarded the Newcomer of the Year award, and he was selected First Team Midfielder.
Johnny has earned Academic All-District, and he is a member of the National Honor Society. He has taken several AP Classes, including AP Micro Economics.
Johnny is a student athletic trainer, and outside of school he enjoys coaching kids. He also volunteers at his church, and he helps at home with his siblings.
After graduation, Johnny plans to study Kinesiology, and he hopes to continue playing soccer.
That’s Johnny Hagan from McKinney North High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/1ZqrqQ5GQs8
Johnny is a senior soccer player for the Bulldogs, and he serves as captain for the varsity team. In 2025 he was awarded the Newcomer of the Year award, and he was selected First Team Midfielder.
Johnny has earned Academic All-District, and he is a member of the National Honor Society. He has taken several AP Classes, including AP Micro Economics.
Johnny is a student athletic trainer, and outside of school he enjoys coaching kids. He also volunteers at his church, and he helps at home with his siblings.
After graduation, Johnny plans to study Kinesiology, and he hopes to continue playing soccer.
That’s Johnny Hagan 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 Zoe Alsup from McKinney North High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/Bq-MoDUreKo
Zoe is a 3-year varsity choir member.
Zoe has a 4.36 GPA, and she ranks 40th in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society. She participates in the PALS mentorship program, and she plays volleyball.
In her free time, Zoe works at 11/17.
After graduation, Zoe plans on attending Texas Tech University.
That’s Zoe Alsup, from McKinney North High School, this week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Artist of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/Bq-MoDUreKo
Zoe is a 3-year varsity choir member.
Zoe has a 4.36 GPA, and she ranks 40th in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society. She participates in the PALS mentorship program, and she plays volleyball.
In her free time, Zoe works at 11/17.
After graduation, Zoe plans on attending Texas Tech University.
That’s Zoe Alsup, 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 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.
