Ashley & Ricky Zorn, LHHS
As the 'Cats starting quarterback, Ricky led LHHS to play-off appearances in the last two seasons, winning District MVP both years.
As a member of the varsity cheer squad, Ashley is a first-class example of that great Wildcat spirit, both on and off the field.
LH Today recently sat down with the 2010 LHHS seniors, who are also twins, to visit with them about what the next year holds.
LHT: What about Lake Highlands will you miss the most when you leave for college?
Ashley: I will miss my family and friends the most when I go off to college.
Ricky: Besides my friends and family, I think I will miss the community and all of the amazing people and things that make Lake Highlands so incredible. I have loved getting to grow up in Lake Highlands, and that will make leaving it even tougher.
LHT: What colleges are you currently considering?
Ashley: I'm deciding between Baylor, OU, and Ole Miss. Both my parents are Baylor alum. OU is a good option that's close to home, and Ole Miss appeals to me because it represents an opportunity to spread my wings a bit further.
Ricky: Of the colleges I have a possibility to play football at, the schools I am most interested in are Yale, Harvard and the Air Force Academy. I am going on official visits to see them in that order. Yale and Air Force have indicated that they would like for me to compete at quarterback, while Harvard is recruiting me as an athlete. Although playing quarterback has a greater appeal to me, I love playing football in general and will evaluate the schools based on which one I think will be the best fit for me.
LHT: Any idea on majors or fields of study?
Ashley: Communications or Education.
Ricky: I think I will take a broad array of classes my freshman year, but then lean towards studying a major that will prepare me for either a business or law career.
LHT: With a good chance you'll be attending different schools, are either of you worried about being separated from each other for the first time in your life?
Ashley: Yes. I will be very sad, and it will be hard to leave my twin brother Ricky because he really is my best friend.
Ricky: I think it will definitely be difficult for me, going to a different school than my sister and not being able to see the rest of my family, as well. But I am not too worried about it and am looking forward to the opportunities that college will present.
LHT: If you could freeze a moment in time from your days in Lake Highlands, what moment would that be?
Ashley: Cheering down on the field at our last home football game!!
Ricky: One of my favorite memories was when I walked off of the field at the Boneyard after my final football game at Lake Highlands. One of my great friends, Wil Matthews, was waiting for me to hand over the Wildcat Flag that we carried around before the games.
LHT: Is there anything your brother/sister does that gets on your nerves or bugs you?
Ashley: Yes. Whenever Ricky changes the channel on the TV to a sports program when I am watching Gossip Girls!
Ricky: I really get embarrassed when she yells “Bubba!!” at the top of her lungs in front of other people when she sees me.
LHT: What do you value most in your relationship with your sibling?
Ashley: I value his ability to always be there for me when I need him the most.
Ricky: I most value all of the great memories we've been able to form over the years by growing up together and going to the same schools our entire life. I will miss not being able to share as many experiences with her at a different college.
LHT: What about your sibling are you most proud of?
Ashley: I am so proud of my brother and how hard he works to meet his goals. He has accomplished so much.
Ricky: I’m really proud of her outgoing spirit and how friendly she is towards everyone she meets.
LH Today wishes both Ashley & Ricky the best in their upcoming college endeavors!
Our thanks to Amy Twomey for the lead picture of the Zorn twins and to David Werther for the photos of Ashley with her father Jody; and Ricky with Coach Scott Smith.
