Brooke Lopez: Class of 2014
Former Raider Brooke Lopez hopes to be the voice of the next generation. She is currently attending law school to become a civil rights lawyer, focusing on the protection of women and people of color. Meanwhile, she co-leads the Lone Star Parity Project, a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to sharing the research and stories behind women in Texas politics.
What five words describe you in high school?
Adventurous. Ambitious. Outspoken. Passionate. Stubborn.
What activities were you involved in in high school?
Leo Club, Interact Club, Lady Raiders soccer team, Students of Change, Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society, Teen Court, Collin County Mock Trial Competition team
What do you wish you would have done differently in high school?
I wish I was woke. I’ve learned that it is always okay to say something when you see something that upsets you.
Ever get in trouble in high school?
When I was a sophomore, I was pressured into writing a paper for someone else. I was so worried about being accepted that I did not realize the gravity of the situation. My English teacher knew, after reading the paper, that I had written it. Instead of punishing me, she encouraged me to value myself and my work–not allowing others to take advantage of me.
What’s your favorite high school memory?
My favorite high school memory was attending the homecoming football game my freshman year. My mom had surprised me with a mum!
What did you do after high school?
I graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs, with a minor in Geography. Now I am pursuing my Juris Doctor at the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law.
Lesson you learned in college you wish you knew in high school?
My mom always used to say, “you go to college with people who are like you, you go to high school with people who are near you.” College is where you find your place in this world.
Advice for current high school students?
Always check your email.
If you could do something over again? What would it be and why?
Nothing stays with you after high school but your brain. If I could redo my time in high school, I would focus more on my studies.
What’s next for you?
Dedicating my career to protecting the legal rights of others.
What will you be doing 10 years from now?
Taking a day off from being a lawyer to take my “gato” Albus for a walk around the block in my posh Dallas apartment.
What reaction would your high school self have if you could tell her what you are up to now?
“HS Brooke” would be proud.
Just for the fun of it questions:
Last Netflix show you binged?
The Boulet Brother’s Dragula (a MUST see!!!)
Pineapple on pizza?
Sure
A song you know every single word to:
Honky Cat by Elton John
Fave song in high school:
Make Me Proud by Drake.