The Tolleson
President’s Scholar
2007-2008

Shawna Leigh Burns

Shawna is a senior from El Paso, Texas majoring, in biomedical engineering, math, and business.  She hopes to  run her own engineering firm or medical practice. She also wants to own her own sandwich shop.  Shawna enjoys playing her guitar and violin, reading, swimming, watching movies, and hanging out with her friends.  After graduation she will work for Frito-Lay and possibly work toward a graduate degree in mathematics or engineering.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• All Region Orchestra
• Academic All-District Swimming
• Varsity Swimming, captain
• Varsity Orchestra
• National Honor Society
• Academic Decathlon
• NASDAQ Nerds Investment Group
• Excellent Solo and Ensemble
• Academic All-American in Swimming
• Regional Finalist in Swimming

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Wesley Foundation
• HIS Sorority, 2004
• Golden Key Top 15 Sophomore
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Contact: slburns@smu.edu