At 5-foot-11 and 149 pounds, Kashmere High School senior Clymond Hill doesn’t stand out as the tallest wide receiver or the flashiest basketball player on the court. Yet, he’s carving a unique path by planning for life after sports.
“Clymond is a very intellectual, diverse and reliable student-athlete,” said Kashmere head football coach Joshua Harris.
For Hill, being a student-athlete means prioritizing the “student” part of the equation. While sports have been a part of his high school experience, with the boys’ basketball team currently ranked 6th in 4A Region III District 20 and the football team finishing their fall season in 8th place in 4A-1 Region III District 11, Hill has always focused on his future outside athletics.
“I’ve thought about what’s next,” said Hill. “Sports won’t last forever, but education and preparation will.”
Hill’s vision is clear as he plans to attend Lamar University to study software engineering, a field he sees as increasingly vital in a tech-driven world.
“With the growth of AI and technology, software engineering will be in high demand for future jobs,” said Hill. “I chose Lamar University because it’s a great school and their computer science programs have classes small enough to equate to a good student-teacher ratio.”
Hill’s ambitions extend beyond that. He has outlined a clear plan to reach his objectives, starting with earning a master’s degree in software engineering at Lamar University. After completing his studies, Hill plans to work for two years to save for law school, where he aims to specialize in patent law.
“Financially my family doesn’t have the funds to just send me to law school. My mother is a single parent and I’ll have to do all I can to help her out,” said Hill.
As a child, Hill dreamed of becoming a criminal defense attorney but decided the field might present moral conflicts he wasn’t comfortable navigating.
“Specifically, any case dealing with rape victims, I would feel uneasy about hearing, so I decided to shift my focus,” said Hill.
Patent law, however, offers an exciting opportunity to merge his passion for technology with his legal ambitions.
“I am part of the Miles Ahead Scholars program at my school. This program is where I learned about an internship opportunity at the Harris County Summer Legal Academy,” Hill said. “Through that experience, I discovered the role of a patent attorney, which aligns perfectly with my major. It showed me how I could combine computer engineering with the study of law.”
I’ve thought about what’s next. Sports won’t last forever, but education and preparation will.
Clymond Hill
The Miles Ahead Scholars program empowers young men of color to ignite positive change in their lives, schools, and communities by preparing them to attend and graduate from top universities.
Upon graduating high school, Hill will achieve the milestone of becoming a first-generation college student. He encourages others considering college but concerned about the cost to remain motivated, determined, and focused on their goals.
“There are plenty of opportunities to pay for college. You just have to put your mind to it and work hard,” he said, encouraging others to seek scholarships, grants, and other financial aid options.
Hill knows the challenges ahead, from academic demands to financial pressures, but he’s ready to meet them head-on with faith, dedication, and hard work.
“I’ll lean on my faith in God and stay focused on what’s important,” said Hill.
Hill’s story is one of perseverance and preparation, proving that the lessons learned on the field and court can lead to success far beyond the game.
About Clymond Hill:
Class: 2025
IG: @Clymondhilljr
Basketball Position: Small forward
Football Position: Wide receiver, safety
Height & weight: 5-feet-11, 149 pounds
Favorite artist: Rylo Rodriguez
Status: Uncommitted
Favorite subject: AP pre-calculus
Shout-outs: Mom, Coach Johnson, Coach Harris, Mr. Beeks, Mr. Williams
