Hello, my name is Abby Cates and I am a junior at Corsicana High School. I just turned 16 years old and I will turn 17 next year in June. All my life I have lived in Corsicana, Texas. I have 3 siblings, 2 sisters and 1 brother. My sister's names are Carly and Jessica, and my brother's name is Josh. My sister attended CHS and graduated 2 years ago. She was heavily involved and mainly cared about sports. We are the total opposite. I myself mainly care about my grades, making straight A's, and staying involved with my school and community.

My freshman and sophomore year, I played volleyball and was very serious about the sport. But this year, I chose to stop playing volleyball and focus on my grades and what I really wanted to do when I get older. I am a very hard worker inside and outside of school, and I don’t like to give up. My future is very important to me, and I will do anything to make it the best as possible for myself.

My family is a huge part of me and without them I don’t know where or what I would be today. I have an amazing family and great friends that would support me in whatever I do and I highly look up to them. I like to surround myself with uplifting and positive people.

I am looking forward to this school year and what it has to bring.