Local news reporter, Sonia Gutierrez from WLTX came to speak to all 67 of the Ridge View AVID students on September 26th. She discussed her family upbringing, college and how AVID helped develop the essentials that she needed for success in a career in Broadcast Journalism. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination and is a global program dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other post-secondary opportunities. For more information about AVID at The View, please contact Mr. Jeffrey McMicken at jmcmicken@richland2.org.