“With the help of STAR, I have come a very long way and I have set myself up for a bright future. I have set my goals high and I have challenged myself more. STAR has definitely taught me self-perseverance. During my years of being a STAR student I have learned responsibility. I have learned to take my work seriously and choose which things were more important.”

Sonie graduated from Richland High School in 2015. She is currently a sophomore at Texas A&M Commerce where she plans on studying Public Health with a minor in Biology. Sonie was invited to join Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society and Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, an honor society which recognizes students with superior academic achievement. Sonie’s future shines brightly because of her hard work and dedication to her education.