The May student of the month is Allison Williams. She is the Valedictorian, an NHS member, 1st Division Concert Band member, 1st Division UIL Brass Ensemble member, and an honor roll student.
“The qualities I possess that have made it possible for me to
be chosen all came down to my steadfast, hardworking, and helpful personality,” Williams said.
Williams is most proud of her time in the band.
“The band and all its accomplishments make me the most proud,” Williams said. “Without it, I would not be who I am today.”
Band is her favorite class as well as the class she will miss the most.
“It gives me a sense of purpose and creativity that I wouldn’t have without it,” Williams said. “There are so many amazing and wonderful people that I will never see again.
I hope they will remember me fondly.”
Band is a class that she has learned from.
“The class that has taught me the most has been, and always will be, band,” Williams said. “I have learned how to lead, how to
celebrate, and how to cry all from that one class.”
Winning District tennis her junior year is her most memorable moment from her high school experience.
“At the time, it seemed unexpected; however, I will forever be grateful,” Williams said.
Williams’s favorite activity outside of school is teaching her church’s 4-7 Sunday school class.
“I love being able to make an impact on those who will follow,” Williams said. “It makes me feel like I can make a difference.”
Her biggest challenge in high school has to do with balancing her time.
“My biggest challenge in high school was learning how to balance quality work with quality time,” Williams said. “It was hard to figure out, but it helped me to continue to love learning.”
The most influential person in Williams’s life is her dad.
“He has raised me to be kind, but firm; proud but humble; and smart, but modest,” Williams said. “I love him deeply, and I wouldn’t ask for anyone better.”
Her best friend is senior Mari
Camposano.
“She is the most amazing
person I know,” Williams said. “She is beyond measure, and I couldn’t make it without her.”
A healthy fear of the future keeps Williams on track in her daily
life.
“I fear failing after graduation,”
Williams said. “I have done so many things during high school, but what if, one day, I just give up?”
If Williams could talk to anyone, dead or alive, it would be her great grandmother.
“I didn’t get to see her before she passed due to Covid, and I would just want to tell her I love her,” Williams said.
Williams plans to attend Baylor University after high school due to its science and medical programs.
“I plan to major in Biochemistry because of my love of science,” Williams said. “This also allows me to have options out of college.
