My name is Walt Shandley, I live in Holland , Texas and have attended Holland ISD since day care.  I am strongly considering becoming a pilot.  People tell me I am good at science, math and English (reading and writing).  School is pretty easy for me, working for my Pawpa, not so much ,but he has taught me things I can't learn in school such as work ethic, operating heavy equipment safely and accepting extremely constructive criticism.  I have competed in UIL since second grade and received many medals in various events (chess, writing, math and science).  I am a member of the FFA, NJHS  and now National Honor Society , and  athletics (since 7th).   It is important to me to make my school proud and contribute in any way that I can.  I was honored in 9th  and in 10th grade when my principal , Mr. Edwards, asked me to raise the flag each morning.  In 10th grade I made regionals in cross country and was able to go to xc meet in Corpus Christi.  I showed a table I made  at the Bell County Youth Fair and placed 4th.  Later in my 10th grade year, I competed in science UIL, placed 4th and was able to compete at regionals in La Vernia.  In 11th grade,  I began taking college courses at Temple College, I joined the tunnel crew , FCCLA and was invited  to join the National Honor Society.  During spring break of my junior year I got to take my first flying lesson.  The summer of 2023, I was selected to attend  Texas Boys State and had an amazing time, I even won my election.  I feel like I have accomplished a lot in my life but look forward to new challenges.  I figure, if I can climb a mountain, I can do anything if I work hard.