Class of 2028
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Katherine Adams
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Major(s): Biology, Creative Writing
Minor(s): SpanishHigh School Accomplishments:
- Recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
- Published One Piece of Paper at a Time
- Placed in Top 20 at Rowing Youth
- Nationals for 3 Consecutive Years
SMU Accomplishments:
- SMU Discovery Scholar
- University Honors Program
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Adefaramoluwa (Fara) Adesanoye
Hometown: Colleyville, Texas
Major(s): Health and Society
Minor(s): BusinessHigh School Accomplishments:
- All School Girls Vice President
- Leukemia Lymphoma Student Visionary of the Year
- Community Outreach Specialist of the Community Service Club
SMU Accomplishments:
- Hilltop Scholar
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Jillian Axton
Hometown: Parker, Colorado
Major(s): Management Science, Dance Performance
Minor(s): n/aHigh School Accomplishments:
- Make-A-Wish Colorado Lead Project Coordinator for Wish Week
- Summit Dance Academy Studio Captain
- Class Public Relations Officer
SMU Accomplishments:
- Hilltop Scholar
- Discovery Scholar
- Member of Alpha Chi Omega
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Nicole Chang
Hometown: Fullerton, California
Major(s): Finance and Data Science
Minor(s): n/aHigh School Accomplishments:
- Student Body President
- Built a School in Marafa, Kenya for Underprivileged Children
- Founder of Bible Study Club, Kairos
SMU Accomplishments:
- Hilltop Scholar
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Ryland Davis
Hometown: Mont Belvieu, Texas
Major(s): Finance, History
Minor(s): International Studies, PhilosophyHigh School Accomplishments:
- American Legion Auxiliary Texas Bluebonnet Girls State Citizen: Outstanding Citizen
- Elected Federalist primary Elect for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
- Head of Robotics Outreach Program
- Founder and President of Philosophy and Critical Thinking Club
SMU Accomplishments:
- BBA Scholar
- Hilltop Scholar
- Member of Chi Omega
- First Year Student Senator
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Evan Dickerson
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Major(s): Finance
Minor(s): n/aHigh School Accomplishments:
- Founder of Feeding Fort Worth Hunger Awareness Campaign and Fundraiser
- Leadership and Philanthropy Chair for Young Men’s Service League
- Salutatorian
SMU Accomplishments:
- BBA Scholar
- University Honors Program
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Andrew Fiser
Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas
Major(s): Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management
Minor(s): Statistical ScienceHigh School Accomplishments:
- Class President
- Honor Council Chairman
- 3X Football State Champion
- Arkansas State Mathematics Champion
SMU Accomplishments:
- BBA Scholar
- Hilltop Scholar
- First Year Student Senator
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Sophia Graham
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Major(s): Business Management, Political Science
Minor(s): HistoryHigh School Accomplishments:
- Founder of the OneSmallChange Program
- Editor-in-Chief of the Woodward Post
- National Moot Court Finalist
SMU Accomplishments:
- BBA Scholar
- Hilltop Scholar
- Pre-Law Scholar
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Rian Henderson
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
Major(s): Marketing and Sports Management
Minor(s): n/aHigh School Accomplishments:
- Founder and President of the Childhelp Teen Advisory Board and Wings Club
- Vice President and Social Media Coordinator of Envision Arizona Tomorrow
- President of National Honor Society
SMU Accomplishments:
- Member of Chi Omega
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Thaddeus (Max) Keating
Hometown: Southlake, Texas
Major(s): Finance and Public Policy
Minor(s): HistoryHigh School Accomplishments:
- Southlake Youth of the Year
- Student Council Historian
- Carroll ISD Carter Blood Care Event Coordinator
SMU Accomplishments:
- University Honors Program
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Morgan Lee
Hometown: Cedar Hill, Texas
Major(s): CCPA and BA in Double Bass Performance
Minor(s): BusinessHigh School Accomplishments:
- NAACP President
- National Honor Society President
- Empowerment 101 President
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Matthew (Walker) McLelland
Hometown: Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
Major(s): Biological Sciences
Minor(s): n/aHigh School Accomplishments:
- Captain of Two-Time Tennessee State Championship crew team
- Senior Representative of the Senate
- Vice President of Student Council
SMU Accomplishments:
- University Honors Program
- Dedman College Discovery Scholarship Recipient
- First Year Student Senator
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James O'Leary
Hometown: Saint Louis, Missouri
Major(s): Political Science
Minor(s): BusinessHigh School Accomplishments:
- Head of a Local Non-profit Organization
- Captain of the Football Team
- Captain of the Mock Trial Team
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Oluwafeyikemi (Feyi) Oni
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Major(s): Environmental Engineering
Minor(s): n/aHigh School Accomplishments:
- Austin Youth Climate Equity Council District Representative
- No Place for Hate Student Equity Officer
- RBM10 Mutation Student Researcher
SMU Accomplishments:
- Hilltop Scholar
- SMU Discovery Scholar
- Lyle Undergraduate Engineering Scholar
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Dean Ralsky
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Major(s): Journalism, Sports Management, World Languages
Minor(s): n/aHigh School Accomplishments:
- Four-time Elected Class Speaker
- Pre-Game Show Creator and Host
- Sportscaster: Ensworth Live Broadcast
SMU Accomplishments:
- Hilltop Scholar
- SMU Football Student Assistant
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Ava Ronck
Hometown: Rogers, Arkansas
Major(s): Biological Sciences
Minor(s): n/aHigh School Accomplishments:
- President of DECA Chapter & DECA Make-A-Wish Ceremony
- Varsity Cheer Captain
- Sweetheart for the American Heart Association
SMU Accomplishments:
- Member of Chi Omega
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Melissa Sadri
Hometown: Plano. Texas
Major(s): Computer Science
Minor(s): n/aHigh School Accomplishments:
- Student Congress President
- Student Based Improvement Committee Lead
- Academic Honor Roll
SMU Accomplishments:
- Hilltop Scholar
- Member of Chi Omega