Braedyn Zurga (center), a graduate of Henry County High School, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Summer Orientation And Registration (SOAR) event July 11 with his parents, Steven Zurga and Candace Steele, both of Paris. SOAR is a one-day orientation experience designed to introduce first-year students and transfer students to the university and ease the transition into college life. Students register for their fall 2025 classes and attend a variety of informational sessions. SOAR sessions also provide information for parents whose students are coming to the university for the first time. For more information about UT Martin’s SOAR program, visit www.utm.edu/SOAR. For more information about UT Martin, visit www.utm.edu or call 1-800-829-UTM1 (-8861).