Freshman Erika Jenkins first found her passion for writing in early elementary school through UIL. She entered a few creative writing competitions and then stopped writing until eighth grade, when she enrolled in the middle school newspaper class. Since then, she has been writing non-stop, whether for the newspaper or just for fun. Along with newspaper, Erika enjoys playing lacrosse and plays for an elite team in Dallas. She has tried many sports over the years, including basketball, soccer, cross country, and dance, but only lacrosse has held her interest. When she isn’t playing lacrosse or writing, Erika enjoys spending time at the Lovejoy fieldhouse as a student athletic trainer.