Sonja Anderson This is Me

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1. 1. SCHOOL SPONSORS

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   Published on: 1/1/2008   Last Visited: 1/1/2008

   Sonja Anderson

2. 2. The Beaumont Enterprise - News - 03/12/2005 - A natural desire drives Sells to give unselfishly

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   Published on: 3/12/2005   Last Visited: 3/12/2005

   "Students look up to her," said Sonja Anderson, senior counselor at Central High School. "She's an independent thinker and encouraging to both peers and adults."
   
   Sells said her recent participation in a church-related project called Paint-A-Thon, which focused on painting houses for area elderly residents in need, especially touched her life and encouraged her to keep volunteering.
   
   "I remember the smile from the homeowner's face after the house was painted. I knew that I was blessed," she said.
   
   Sells also credits her parents' community involvement in the NAACP to her interest in equality and justice. She currently serves on the NAACP Youth Council, and said she feels closer to her roots and history.
   
   "Once you realize what others in the past have done before you, it's easier to give back because you understand that it's the least that you can do," she said.
   
   Sells doesn't mind juggling athletic practice with volunteer and leadership positions because sometimes "what we consider little can mean so much more for others."
   
   Anderson said Sells could have graduated from high school a year earlier because of her advanced credits, but chose otherwise.
   
   "You are only in high school once, and Janai' is certainly making her time here count," Anderson said.
   
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3. 3. www.pitexasdistrict.org

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   Published on: 4/24/2006   Last Visited: 4/24/2006

   Sonja Anderson 5855 Avie Lane Beaumont, TX 77708 (409) 835-6233
   
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