Sophie has been an outstanding student at Unionville High School maintaining a 4.20 gpa in one of Pennsylvania’s top-ranked academic secondary schools. She has attained Distinguished Honors all four years, and is a member of the National Honor Society
An outstanding tennis player, Sophie’s athletic achievements include being a four year varsity player, and attaining all Ches-Mont League recognition each year. She was the 2015 Ches-Mont singles champion, competed in District One tennis championships (four years), and competed at the state level (three years). She was captain of the tennis team.
Her leadership and community activities are quite impressive. She is the Vice-President of her senior class, and serves as the student representative on the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board. Sophie founded UThon at Unionville to raise money for pediatric cancer research, and in its first year the organization raised over $13,500. In addition she is a founding member of Young Friends of Christianna Care and assists students whose illnesses prevent them from attending school. She is a HOBY Ambassador (international student program) and visited the Dominican Republic to assist impoverished youth as an Edify Group Leader. Closer to home she volunteers as a tennis tutor for at-risk students through the Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring Program (Delaware).
Kerry Tomasetti
Kennett High School, class of 2017