The STAR Student Advisory program is in its first year at Sherman High School and is definitely making a difference with the SHS freshmen and senior students. STAR Student Advisors are a select group of senior students who are helping freshmen in their transition to the high school environment. Student Advisors direct activities aimed towards advising freshmen about topics including school rules, club participation, study tips, social skills, and school spirit. They work to assist the freshman class to have a positive, proactive outlook on their high school careers. The program not only benefits the freshmen, but the Student Advisors are learning leadership skills in the process. The STAR motto is “Giving and sharing knowledge, friendship, and experience.”

This year’s Student Advisors are Britni Williams, Jose Aguilar, Toni Arias, Gabe Ayala, Stephanie Calhoun, Alex Clark, Audrey Cormier, Tara Ganji, Abigail Glary, Morgan Guptill, Sarah Hilz, Annie Kluesner, Basia Kwiecinska, Samantha Lawrence, Kristen Lefebvre, Matthew McGahee, Sama’J Nelson, Justin Pullium, Alisa Roberts, Adani Sanchez, Nancy Sanchez, Anissa Sartini, Larry Schores, DeRon Scott, Melanie Shumate, Camille Spears, Marek Szczygiel, Amanda Witherspoon, Jordan Hatch, and Julie Rulla. Freshman English teacher Jan Wilson is the sponsor of the STAR program.

Shown here are STAR Student Advisors, Matt McGahee and Jordan Hatch, speaking to one of Mrs. Wilson's freshmen classes about their transition from junior high to high school.