Willow Stenglein – Valedictorian
What campuses in Round Rock ISD did you attend?
Canyon Creek Elementary School, Grisham Middle School and Westwood High School.
What’s the best memory you have of your time in Round Rock ISD? Why?
My favorite experiences come from after school hours in Grisham’s art room. I spent late afternoons there with art projects, friends, and cookies.
Who has been your most influential teacher in Round Rock ISD? Why?
So many teachers have had a great impact on me. Thank you Madame Macharia for fortifying my French education and for your genuine care for us! Thank you Mr. Mickel and Mrs. Patterson for your well-crafted computer science lessons and your support! Thank you Mr. Ziebell for your kindness and making math fun. Thank you Mrs. Scazzero, Mrs. Matthews, and Mr. Blaine for being enthusiastic and incredible teachers! I have such a deep appreciation for social studies, thanks to y’all. Thank you Mrs. Goodman for creating a home for us at school. Finally, thank you to Mr. Chalk for demanding the unique and unusual!
What college will you be attending next year? What will you be studying?
I’ll be attending the University of Texas at Austin, where I will study computer science as part of the Turing Scholars Honors Program.
What do you hope to pursue after college?
I would like to pursue an advanced degree in Computer Science. I believe deeply understanding this field will enable me to create technologies to better people’s lives.
