Community Service Award

Congratulations to Idalia Vega-Pintor!

Idalia, a graduate of the Class of 2015, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.

This award recognizes individuals who have volunteered significant amounts of time to serve their communities and their country. The award was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program, on behalf of President Barack Obama.

Idalia has been a volunteer since 2012 with the Multnomah County Library system. She has worked during the summer at the library for the summer lunch program, as well as regular volunteer hours during the school year. Last summer she served as an Intern Library Assistant at Rockwood, including training new volunteers and assisting the children's camp. She is also member of the Teen Council of the Rockwood Branch and is a regular volunteer at SnowCap, and at Santa Ana Church. While volunteering, Idalia managed to continue to excel in school and graduated with has a 3.7 GPA, and as a member of the National Honor Society.

Idalia will be attending Western Oregon University in the fall where we expect her to do great things. Teresa Osborne, her AVID 12 teacher describes Idalia as “an outstanding young lady. She works hard, and believes in helping others. She is generous with her time, is kind and takes her responsibilities seriously. She is one of the most dedicated and determined students I have.”

We are proud of all of Idalia’s accomplishments and wish her the very best in all her future endeavors!