Kathryn Gurwitz
2021 Scholarship Recipient
High School: McAllen High School
College to Attend: The University of Texas at Austin
Kathryn was a member of the the Lady Bulldogs’ soccer team for three years and won its district title each year. She was co-captain during her senior year.
She is ranked No. 3 in a class of 493 students at McHi. She was a National Merit Scholar finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Certificate and IB Diploma Candidate.
Kathryn was a member of the IB at Lamar Academy Mock Trial for two years, the Best Witness Award Nomination at the State Mock Trial Tournament in 2020. She volunteered for two years as a tutor of a class of eighth-grade students in the Hebrew language, and taught Jewish traditions and history to middle school students. Kathryn has also been a member of the Melba’s School of Dance troupe for 17 years.
She plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin and major in biochemistry.