Tam Nguyen, a senior at Cypress Ridge High School, is very involved in extracurricular activities. As captain of the Lady Rams basketball team and an active member of the Girl Scouts of America, this National Honor Society (NHS) member proves that you can work hard and play hard to achieve your dreams.

Name: Tam Nguyen

Grade:   12th

Favorite color: Purple

Favorite band: Jonas Brothers

Favorite song: Jonas Brothers- Lovebug

Favorite book: Paper Towns by John Green

Favorite movie: The Blind Side

Favorite TV show: The Fosters

Favorite subject in school: Science

Clubs or extracurricular activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Key Club, NHS, and Girl Scouts.

What are your plans past high school? “I plan to major in Kinesiology at University of Texas or Texas A&M.”

What topics/things are you passionate about? “Being a leader or someone that people look up to.”

What inspires you? “My basketball coach, coach Anderson.”

What are your greatest accomplishments so far? “Getting my gold award in Girl Scouts.”

What three things can’t you live without? Family, friends, and food.

What are you most looking forward to this semester? Graduation and prom.

If you had to throw out everything from your closet, but could only keep one item, what would it be? “My Nike Jacket.”