March 6, 2023—Jersey Village High School senior Nico Weinhauer excels both inside and outside of the classroom, as she is a member of the National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society, and also serves as a mentor on campus.

School: Jersey Village High School

Age: 17

Grade: 12

Accomplishments: Weinhauer made the cross country team’s lineup as a freshman and was the varsity cheer squad’s lone sophomore a year later. She’s a member of both the National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society, and also serves in the mentor program.

Favorite class: “My favorite class is college algebra. It feels like a break from pre-calculus.”

Favorite things to do after class: “Talk and laugh with my friend, Gia, go see live music and hang out with my boyfriend.”

­Favorite song: “Time by Pink Floyd.”

Favorite website/app: “Instagram is my favorite.”

Favorite TV show: “Shameless is what I am watching now. It makes me feel better to know my problems could be worse.”

Favorite movie: “La La Land opened the doors to musicals for me. It’s a door with a long-winding path.”

Ambition: “To get into college—hopefully Texas A&M University. To become an orthodontist. I would like to be comfortable in my adult life.”

What topics/things are you passionate about?: “Gymnastics as I was competitive at a very young age. It shaped a part of who I am. I am going to work to keep it in my life in some way, either through coaching or recreationally.”

What inspires you?: “Simone Biles inspires me.”

What three things can’t you live without?: “My mom, fast food and clothes shopping.”

What are you most looking forward to this semester?: “I am looking forward to graduating.”