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Portrait of Sandy Riley III

Honor Society® member

Sandy Riley III

  • Class of 2026
  • Austin, Texas

Member since June 2025

About

My name is Sandy Riley, III, and I’m a 17-year-old student-athlete with a deep passion for faith, leadership, and excellence—both in the classroom and on the field. I’ve always believed that hard work, discipline, and a God-centered mindset can open doors to incredible opportunities. That belief has shaped who I am today.

I currently maintain a 4.0 GPA while taking a rigorous academic course load that includes AP and Honors classes. I’m a proud member of the National Honor Society and have been honored with African American Heritage Awards for my academic and community achievements. As an athlete, I bring intensity, focus, and coachability to every practice and game. But more than that, I strive to lead by example—on and off the field—because I know that true leadership is about service, integrity, and consistency.

My ultimate goal is to attend college and earn my bachelor’s degree so I can launch my own faith-based clothing line and a faith-centered athletic training program. I want to inspire others through fashion and fitness, showing young people—especially those who look like me—that you can chase your dreams while staying grounded in your faith. Everything I do is for God’s glory.

Honors and awards

  • Gifted and Talented Program (LL Campbell Elementary)

  • Valedictorian (LL Campbell Elementary)

  • National Honor Society (Kealing Middle School)

  • Principal’s Student of the Year Award (Kealing Middle School)

  • Austin Independent School District Trustee Award (LBJ Early College High School 2024)

  • Austin Independent School District All District 12 – 5A Highest GPA 4.078 (LBJ Early College High School 2024)

  • Austin Community College’s Chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success (2024)

  • African American Heritage Award (2025)

  • Austin Independent School District Trustee Award (LBJ Early College High School 2025)

  • Austin Independent School District All District 12 – 5A Highest GPA 4.0 (LBJ Early College High School 2025)

Goals and interests

Career goal

Launch my own faith-based clothing line and a faith-centered athletic training program.

Outside the classroom

Fishing
Studying/reading the Bible

Volunteering

  • Volunteer as a greeter at the yearly music festivals held by the Women in Jazz Association.

    Women in Jazz Association, Inc.

    Aug 2024 – Aug 2025

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced