The following was posted by Jacob Davis in the Westwood IB News: "Way to go IB Warriors!
"A Huge congratulations to IB Seniors, Sonia Deveraj and Hannah Mason (pictured left to right) for being selected as 2020 Mesa Student Citizens of the Year! They were awarded $1000 as they were recognized for completing over 200 hours of outstanding community service during their years in high school. Way to go Sonia and Hannah!"
Mesa West Rotarians should remember Hannah fairly well. She has visited our club several times in the last few years as an officer of the Westwood HS Interact Club. She is their President this year. Hannah serves on the Interact District Council and was an Ambassador on the district-wide Crutches For Africa Mission to Kenya last summer. Hannah was the drum major for the Westwood HS Marching Band this year and as their leader, led them to earn the state competition in the marching band competition!
Interact Sponsor Andrea Murphy shared information about Sonia that Mesa West members were not as likely to be aware of. Sonia is currently serving as Secretary of the Westwood HS Interact Club. She worked to start United Sound, a club to encourage the inclusion of students with neurodiversity in band. Additionally, Sonia dedicated time in Northern Arizona at Camp Civitan, a camp for people with special needs. She has a passion for wanting to share her love of music with those who have cognitive limitations. For several years, Sonia has been a dedicated volunteer in the Cancer Association's annual Relay for Life event. She has also served as a volunteer at a local hospital. She is an excellent student with outstanding time-management skills, making it very likely she will meet her personal goal of becoming a physician. Andrea expects Sonia will likely continue finding time to help her community as an active volunteer throughout her life..