The
Robert F. and Jeanette K. O’Meara
Endowed President’s Scholar
2012-2013

Rahfin Faruk
Rahfin is a
sophomore from Richardson, Texas, majoring in
public policy, economics and international relations. He enjoys speech
and debate, sports trivia, environmental activism, water security,
cricket, journalism, mock trial and advocacy for tolerance. After
graduation Rahfin plans to attend law school with an interest in
energy.
HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
- National AP Scholar
- Top One Percent of Class
- Rotary Youth Leadership Award
- Optimist Club Texan of the Month
- National Forensic League All-American
- District Student of the Year
- National Forensic League Qualifier in Extemporaneous Speaking
and Public Forum
- Debate Team, captain
- Senior Class, vice president
- Academic Decathlon, co-captain
SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
- Speech and Debate Team
- Daily Campus, staff writer
- Tower Center for Political Studies, research associate
- Middle Eastern History, undergraduate research associate
- University Honors Program
- Emerging Leaders
- Engineers Without Borders
- Energy Club
Contact: rfaruk@smu.edu