Yesenia Ramírez Class: Junior Hometown: Laredo, Texas High School: Nixon High School

Personal:

Daughter of Gonzalo and Maria D. Ramirez... Started golfing freshman year of high school... Has two brothers and two sisters... Majoring in special education and hopes to one day open a facility for children with special needs... Favorite Athletes are Josh Hamilton and Ian Kinsler... Favorite pro sports team is the Texas Rangers... Most admired historical figure is President John F. Kennedy.... Favorite vacation spot is Orlando, Florida... Favorite book is "The Mammoth Book of Cover Ups and Conspiracy Theories... Favorite quote is, "Miracles happen to those who believe."

Before TAMIU:

Nixon High School: Lettered in golf and cross-country... Qualified for the regional tournament all four years of high school... Won first place at the Zapata Invitational shooting a 78... Second place finisher in the 29-5A District Tournament her junior year... Third place finisher in the 29-5A District Tournament her senior year