Class of 2027

  • Joy Adeyemo

    Hometown: McKinney, Texas
    High School Name: Founder's Classical Academy Frisco
    Major(s): Biochemistry
    Minor(s): Latin

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Founder and President of Life Skills Club
    • National Honors Society Secretary

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    I love the fact that I’m part of a community of like-minded and driven leaders whom I can both encourage and be encouraged by.

  • Megan Appel

    Hometown: Plano, Texas
    High School Name: Plano West Senior High School
    Major(s): Electrical Engineering
    Minor(s): Mathematics and Physics

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Varsity Swim Captain
    • Girls in STEM Chapter President
    • Academic All-State Elite Team with Summa Cum Laude

    èßäÊÓƵapp Accomplishments:

    • Lyle Engineering Scholar

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    I’m looking forward to interacting and building friendships with this community of outstanding student leaders. The Hunt community will provide a place to connect with others that share my values but will also expand my horizons. As a Hunt Scholar, I am so excited to learn ways that we can all give back to our communities utilizing the vast resources available at èßäÊÓƵapp.

  • Valeria Carrera Avalos

    Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
    High School Name: Hebron High School
    Major(s): Biomedical Engineering major Pre-Med Track

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Bilingual Student Mentor
    • Dean’s List
    • Academic Honor Roll

    èßäÊÓƵapp Accomplishments:

    • Hilltop Scholar
    • Thrive Scholar at Lyle School of Engineering
    • Best Buddies Event Coordinator

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    I love how all Hunts always support and are there for each other at all times. 

  • Annika Chapman

    Hometown: Austin, Texas
    High School Name: Thomas Sprigg Wootton High School
    Major(s): Business major

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Yearbook Editor-in-Chief
    • Shift Leader
  • Cate Cumbie

    Hometown: Springtown, Texas
    High School Name: Lake Country Christian School
    Major(s): Biology

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Certified Nutrition Coach 
    • Salutatorian
    • Student Council President

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    The people! 

  • William DeJean

    Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    High School Name: Catholic High School
    Major(s): Finance and Data Analytics

    High School Accomplishments:

    • High School Swim Team Captain
    • Founder YourKindAct Charitable Organization
    • Louisiana Swimming’s Organization

    èßäÊÓƵapp Accomplishments:

    • èßäÊÓƵapp Swimming Team
    • BBA Scholar
    • Hilltop Scholar

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    Being a Hunt Scholar provides an amazing opportunity to connect like-minded and passionate individuals, as well as provide the resources for each member of this program to reach outstanding success in their respective fields. This diverse group pushes each other to be the very best they can be, all while going to an outstanding university and creating lifelong relationships. 

  • Aditya Goel

    Hometown: Dallas, Texas
    High School Name: Saint Mark's School of Texas
    Major(s): Computer Science and Business

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Eagle Scout
    • ASDFW Youth Club President
    • Transportation as a Service Club

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    The connectivity!

  • Daniel Gonzalez

    Hometown: Allen, Texas
    High School Name: Imagine International Academy of North Texas
    Major(s): Political Science and Finance

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Texas Youth Governor
    • Vice President Kosovo Campaign Fundraiser

    èßäÊÓƵapp Accomplishments: 

    • Pre-Law Scholar 
    • Hilltop Scholar

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    The people! 

  • Adare Haas

    Hometown: Carmel, Indiana
    High School Name: Carmel High School
    Major(s): Dance and Business

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Indiana State DECA Business Competition Winner 2X
    • Council Member of Student Government
    • State Qualifier in National History Day Competition

    èßäÊÓƵapp Accomplishments:

    • BBA Scholar 
    • Meadows Scholar

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    A community of like-minded people!

  • Lauren Lazar

    Hometown: Frisco, Texas
    High School Name: Independence High School
    Major(s): Business and Journalism
    Minor(s): Political Science

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Vice President of Best Buddies
    • Theatre Lead Actress in Shattered Dreams
    • Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

    èßäÊÓƵapp Accomplishments:

    • President of Best Buddies
    • Hilltop Scholars Program 
    • Meadows Scholar

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    I love the community! I have met so many lifelong friends through the program that make me feel welcomed and valued. Combining my passion to lead while actively pursuing my education has been amazing. 

  • Elise Lindquist

    Hometown: Huntington Beach, California
    High School Name: Huntington Beach High School
    Major(s): Computer Science

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Model United Nations Senior Teacher
    • Summa Cum Laude
    • Investing Club President and Founder

    èßäÊÓƵapp Accomplishments:

    • Hilltop Scholar

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    I was immediately surrounded by like-minded, driven, fun individuals who were easy to connect with and provided a great community. I am eager to take advantage of all the opportunities ahead as it was immediately apparent that the Hunt Program is a catalyst to expand upon and fine-tune leadership skills. I am confident that this program will help continue to shape me into the strong leader I strive to be and will help propel me to be successful in my chosen career.

  • Trey Mainz

    Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
    High School Name: Alamo Heights High School
    Major(s): Finance major

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Eagle Scout 
    • Founder of Chess Club for Cambridge Elementary
    • Construction of 2 Park benches at Cambridge Elementary

    èßäÊÓƵapp Accomplishments:

    • BBA Scholar 
    • Hilltop Scholar

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    I am looking forward to joining the èßäÊÓƵapp community with a group of like-minded individuals. I’m excited to share leadership experiences and ideals. 

  • Heidi Marsh

    Hometown: Fort Smith, Arkansas
    High School Name: Southside High School
    Minor(s): Finance
    Minor(s): Law

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Senior and Junior Council President
    • National Honor Society
    • Founder of the Whitney Marsh Foundation

    èßäÊÓƵapp Accomplishments:

    • BBA Scholar 
    • Hilltop Scholar

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    To me, it is way more than an academic opportunity. It is a way for me to become more engaged around èßäÊÓƵapp alongside like-minded students who have the same passion for success and progress. I am so excited for all of the relationships, lessons, and experiences that the Hunt Scholarship will provide me.

  • Tatum Morris

    Hometown: Tampa, Florida
    High School Name: H B Plant High School 
    Major(s): Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Founder of National Drug Take-Back Initiative 12.3MyHomeIsDrugFree
    • National Officer of SADD
    • Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient

    èßäÊÓƵapp Accomplishments:

    • Hilltop Scholar 
    • BBA Scholar

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    It excites me be a part of a group of passionate leaders on èßäÊÓƵapp who are eager to make positive change. I look forward to the unique opportunities within this program that will make it an experience of a lifetime.

  • Travis Pryor

    Hometown: Saint Louis, Missouri
    High School Name: Chaminade College Preparatory School
    Major(s): Computer Science and Film
    Minor(s): Graphic Design and Chinese

    High School Accomplishments:

    • 500+ hours of service during high school tenure
    • National Society of Black Engineers Junior President of the St. Louis Chapter
    • Jack and Jill Mid-Western Regional Teen Officer

    èßäÊÓƵapp Accomplishments:

    • Lyle School of Engineering Acceptance

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    The thing I like most is being able to continue serving the community and engaging with other leaders.

  • Mehreen Syed

    Hometown: Murphy, Texas
    High School Name: Brighter Horizons Academy
    Major(s): Biophysical Sciences

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Student Council Community Service Head
    • NASA High School Aerospace Scholar
    • Charity Week Ambassador

    èßäÊÓƵapp Accomplishments:

    • Hilltop Scholar

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    I’m so excited to participate in the Hunt program’s unique opportunities and be surrounded by this amazing community of leaders. 

  • Tyler Welch

    Hometown: Katy, Texas
    High School Name: Seven Lakes High School
    Minor(s): Sports Management and Journalism
    Minor(s): Statistical Science

    High School Accomplishments:

    • Editor and Chief of School Newspaper
    • Principal Leadership Council
    • Superintendent Student Leadership Circle

    What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
    As a Hunt Scholar, I love the countless opportunities that the program provides to not only learn about leadership, but also to apply that leadership on èßäÊÓƵapp and become involved in the wonderful èßäÊÓƵapp community. I also love getting to know my fellow Hunts and build relationships with them.