Scholarship Recipient
Ruby Kim
High School: Coronado High School
Scholarship: Carly M. Laverde Memorial Scholarship
University: Southern Methodist University
Major: English
Ruby wants to help people deal with problems in life both physically and mentally, because of this she is inspired to become a doctor to relieve patients of their pain. Ruby has worked extremely hard over the past four years to ensure her success in high school and open the doors of opportunity for college. With dedication and hard work, Ruby will be successful in anything that she chooses to do. Awards and Honors include: • Texas Distinguished Achievement Program • Top 10% of class • QuestBridge finalist • Whitlock Theory Award by the Texas Music Teachers Association for Completion of 10th grade and 11th grade theory • Junior Varsity Track team : Bronze Medal 200 dash meter run (2008) Extracurricular activities: • Freshman string orchestra pianist • Advanced string orchestra senior pianist • National Honor Society Active member (2007-2010) • Senior executive member (2009-2010)