Shanice Astwood, age 17
“No matter what problem you may have or what you may go through, trust and believe that someone is always by your side.”
–Shanice Astwood
Shanice will be entering the 12th grade at Dillard High school in the fall of 2010. Shanice has been with the STARS Academy since she was in the 9th grade. The STARS Academy has taught Shanice how to understand her negative emotions and how to respond appropriately to unpleasant situations. Shanice’s “cantankerous” attitude is slowly dissipating. Shanice’s vocabulary has greatly improved since starting with the STARS Academy. However, she concedes that building her vocabulary is always a work in progress.
Shanice is a recent recipient of a scholarship from the Broward College Foundation for her community services and volunteer efforts. Shanice reports, “At one time I was unsure if I would ever go to college; it is expensive and I didn’t know if my mother could afford it.” The STARS Academy not only helps Shanice academically but also emotionally. Shanice enjoys spending Saturdays with her STARS Academy family. She has been most inspired by touring Nova Southeastern Broad Sheppard Law Library and participating in the STARS Academy Annual Mock Trial.
