Student of the Week – Sofia Saavedra

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Sofia Saavedra – East High School

Photo courtesy: Sofia Saavedra

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Sofia Saavedra is a high school senior at East High School who currently holds a 3.98 GPA.  Saavedra’s academic achievements include Scholastic Gold Key in Poetry, Principal’s Honor Roll, Hispanic National Recognition Scholar, and Seal of Biliteracy. Saavedra is involved in Latino Students United, DPS Student Board of Education, East Equity Forum Committee, Poms Varsity Dance. Saavedra volunteers for Link Crew, and Latino Students United. Saavedra is committed to advocating for her culture and is dedicated to fostering inclusivity and celebrating diversity demonstrated through her work at community events and spreading awareness of Latino communities within East.

Favorite Book:  Everything I never told you – by Celeste Ng

Favorite Movie:  Before Sunrise

Favorite Subject:  English and History

Favorite Music:  Peso Pluma

Future Career: “Criminal Justice Lawyer”

Hero: “Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez”

Favorite Hobby:  “Dance”

Favorite Social Media Follow: TikTok

Words to live by: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” 

Community Involvement:  Latino Students United.

Why is Community Involvement important?  Saavedra adds, “For me, connecting with people who have shared experiences or passions brings me hope. Coming together to achieve a common goal, yields change.”

If I could improve the world I would…

“….work to fix the achievement gap.”

College of choice: Saavedra has been accepted at the University of California at Berkley.

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