Congratulations to Lois Owolabi who has received the UIL
TILF (Texas Interscholastic League Foundation) Scholarship. Thousands of senior UIL competitors across
the state apply for this very prestigious scholarship. Lois is the 2017 Salutatorian of her graduating
class. “Lois was definitely an integral
part of our UIL academic program. She
certainly deserves this honor,” said Ruben Escamilla, UIL Director. During her time in the UIL program, Lois was
involved in Poetry Interpretation, CX Debate, Extemporaneous Speaking, and
Math. She received many awards and
accolades: She was CX District Debate
Champion twice and was Top Speaker in 2016.
She was Poetry District Champion three times and advanced to regionals
all four of her high school years in several events. She competed at the state level in Poetry
Interpretation and ended up 4th in the state of Texas. “Ms. Owolabi certainly exemplifies what is
best about the UIL program and has obviously brought honor and pride to her
school and community,” said a UIL spokesman.
During a typical academic year, TILF will disburse more than
$1 million to more than 600 students UIL academic/one-act play and music
students attending colleges and universities throughout Texas. TILF awarded 351
new and 217 renewed scholarships in 2017.
The TILF has over $11 million in endowed funds and receives
direct scholarship grants each year of more than $800,000 from foundations,
individuals and corporate sponsors throughout the state. TILF anticipates
disbursing over $1.1 million during the 2017-18 academic year.
The University Interscholastic League Academic Program is
designed to promote the kind of intellectual environment and critical thinking
that prepares students for college, the workforce and a changing and complex
future. Each year, more than a half million students participate in UIL
academic events. These activities help students develop a strong foundation of
knowledge and scholastic skills, including intellectual agility and
adaptability.
We encourage students to join the UIL program and the
tradition of Wildcat UIL academic excellence that Lois Owolabi and countless
past and present students continue to keep alive. Awesome Wildcat Brain Power!
