Sonya started Ashburton College in 1980 and was a member of Red House.

She had a giggle regarding her most memorable moment. It involved Helen McCusker, Mrs Thomson and the wearing of slave sandels, which weren't part of the school dress code!!

Mrs Wall her Family Form teacher had a huge impact on her time at secondary school.

After leaving school, Sonya worked at the legendary Malibu Steak House and then ventured to Australia. Now back in Ashburton and proud Mum of Sarah, she said she wouldn't change a thing about her time at AshColl.