Dripping Springs High School Senior Brooke Thompson poses with John Lopez after being named the recipient of the Special Forces Association Excellence Award. This award is given to students around the nation for scholastic excellence and military proficiency, in keeping with the traditions and ideals of the US Army Special Forces. Thompson is considered to be an exceptional student-athlete and leader who earned this award because of her outstanding leadership and commitment to service; she has contributed 21 hours of community service to local veterans and military organizations this year. She has also served as a co-captain of the DSHS swim team and president of the DSHS JROTC. Thompson plans to attend West Point after graduation.
