Monica Saine: Doubt Often Empowers Determination

Monica Saine: Doubt Often Empowers Determination

THE STING of being called the “weakest” player on the team still lights Monica Saine’s fire today. In seventh grade, after making the cut for Westwood Junior High’s basketball team, she found herself standing in a circle with her teammates during final introductions....
Caitlin Roberts: Small Town, Big Dreams

Caitlin Roberts: Small Town, Big Dreams

The showroom floor gleamed under fluorescent lights, and the smell of new car interiors hung heavy in the air. Fifteen-year-old Caitlin Roberts restocked the vending machine at the Toyota dealership owned by her father, John Roberts’ dealerships. It was her second...
Christie Conlee: Patriotism and Purpose

Christie Conlee: Patriotism and Purpose

ONE THING that sticks out in Christie Conlee’s memory of growing up in Houston, Texas, is her respect for the American flag. Her inner patriotism led to countless days of daydreaming of one day wearing the uniform and engraving her name in the legacy of those who...