You are TRIO. Not just a participant, not just a name on a roster, but living proof of what opportunity, support, and determination can build. You are the recipient of one of the most gratifying programs in the world, and the person you have become carries the fingerprints of that journey. Because of your involvement in TRIO, doors opened, confidence grew, and possibility stretched wider than you ever imagined. Even now, you are creating the same impact, having a positive influence on the next generation of TRIO students who are learning from you. Your story did not end at graduation, because TRIO continues to mold you. It continues with commitment. It continues with presence. It continues when you show up, stand up, speak up, and invest up so the next generation can rise just as you did.