After injury, student adapts, stays in game

“My positive outlook on life makes it possible for me to succeed at everything I put my mind to,” says Klein Oak senior Ryan Schofield. “Participating in clubs, going to football games, and hanging out with friends has made my high school experience more than I could have ever asked for.” After his basketball career ended due to an injury, Schofield stayed involved in the program by becoming the team manager. “I have learned a lot behind the scenes in this role,” he said.

Ryan Schofield AGE: 17 GRADE: 12 SCHOOL: Klein Oak High School, Klein ISD ACCOMPLISHMENTS: National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Baylor’s Innovate Scholars Engineering Program; People to People Ambassador CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES: Basketball, Business Professionals of America, Klein Oak Leadership Conference, Fish Camp counselor FAVORITE CLASS: Calculus. “It makes sense to me and is something I will use in the future.” FAVORITE AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY: Working out. “It helps me relax.” FAVORITE MUSICAL GENRE: Country. “It’s easy to listen to and relaxing.” FAVORITE MOVIE: “ ‘Mortals’ because I like Greek mythology and it was action-packed.” FAVORITE BOOK: “Hunger Games” LIFE LESSON: “There is more than one way to stay involved in a sport that you love. Sometimes you have to make decisions that are hard on you personally to help the team.” AMBITION: “(I want to) run my own company. I plan to major in engineering and finance at Baylor University.”