I thought I was finished being impressed by Alexandra Atalis. I was wrong.
I’ve written about Alex before: 2009 LHHS Valedictorian, Highlandette, Homecoming Queen. Officer in her UT sorority, winner of a Texas Exes Forty Acres scholarship – basically a full ride.
This time, the biomedical engineering major has been working on a cure for cancer and studying abroad at Cambridge in England. She says the complexity of working in a lab and the challenges of rigorous academic studies help her cope with pain in her personal life. Her mom, Elaine, was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
You can read the inspiring story of Alex’s remarkable achievements here. And, if you think she’s completely bowled you over, join me in waiting for her next triumph.
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Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.
I thought I was finished being impressed by Alexandra Atalis. I was wrong.
