Anush Beeram, Plano. He was a Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science student and the president of the TAMS Medical Society with dreams of becoming a surgeon. He also was an undergraduate researcher in a plant biology lab and a math tutor. He enjoyed playing basketball, talking about politics and was an Eagle Scout. He was involved in the Docked Bhangra and Boy Scouts organizations. The Anush Reddy Beeram Memorial Scholarship Endowment has been set up in his name.

Shawn Lawrence, Azle. He was a senior studying mechanical engineering technology in the College of Engineering. He loved aviation and space and had earned a scholarship to UNT. He also was an active member of Pi Kappa Alpha.

Helen O. Etuk, Dallas. She was a senior in the College of Education and Honors College pursuing a degree in kinesiology. She loved children and had plans to be a pediatrician. She sang in her church choir and was part of her high school’s color guard. She loved reading, asking her mother for books instead of dolls as child.

Brian Dale Balch, Aledo, was a graduate student in the College of Health and Public Service. He was described as a kindhearted individual who loved children, cooking, fishing and NASCAR.

Elijah Cortes, Denton. He was enrolled as a freshman and studying construction engineering in the College of Engineering.

Khamey W. Liby, Houston. He was a finance major in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. He had hoped to pursue a career in the financial industry.

Trisharan Khatri, Fort Worth. He was a biology major in the College of Science who wanted to become a doctor. He was a soccer player known for his optimism and hard work.

Drew Crow, Nocona. He was a junior journalism major in the Mayborn School of Journalism. He was studying to be a political writer.

Henry Setton, Denton. He was a violin performance major in the College of Music. He previously attended the University of Kansas. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, he played the violin since the age of 10 after seeing himself play the instrument in a dream. He was studying with Julia Bushkova.

Jack Scherer, Denton. He was a doctoral student in chemistry in the College of Science, where he also worked as a teaching assistant and a tutor in the Chemistry Resource Center. He received his bachelor’s degree from La Roche University. He enjoyed sports, being outdoors and spending time with his family.