Oct. 20, 2025—Swenke Elementary School first grade student Lillee Patterson is praised by her teachers for being an exceptional student.

School: Swenke Elementary School

Age: 6

Grade: 1

Accomplishments: Patterson’s teacher, Ms. Kirkpatrick, shares that she loves to learn, is always engaged and asks good questions. She helps her friends, is responsible and is a hard worker. Patterson is a great example of a Swenke Snow Leopard and CFISD student.

Favorite class: “Math, because I like counting the numbers.”

Favorite things to do after class: “I like to go roller skating.”

Favorite song: “Welcome to New York by Taylor Swift.”

Favorite website/app: “Google, because you can learn more stuff.”

Favorite TV show: “The Thundermans, because I like it.”

Favorite movie: “Hocus Pocus, because it’s for Halloween.”

Ambition: “I would like to be a vet so I can help dogs.”

What topics/things are you passionate about?: “I like to spend time with my family.”

What inspires you?: “Helping people.”

What three things can’t you live without?: “My family, food and water.”