Aaliyah Wallace is from Kress, Texas, located on Highway 87 in Swisher County, with a population of 596. Aaliyah graduated from Kress High School.
What did you like most about your hometown?
I love that my town is so small. It allowed me to know everyone—my class was like a family!
Why did you choose Texas Tech?
I attended Texas Tech Physicians as a little girl being treated for scoliosis! I fell in love with the hospital and the staff and found my love for the medical field and the school.
Major and/or Career Goals
My major is Pre-Med, and I would like to become an orthopedist when I get older.
What types of reading do you enjoy?
I am a big fan of books. I love to read non-fiction and fiction.
What hobbies or interests do you enjoy?
Basketball, reading, and hanging out with my family.
What things are you good at that nobody knows about?
I am really good at public speaking. Even though I am shy, that is a gift of mine that I love.