For the past four years, Vanessa has excelled at being one of the best students and leaders at La Puente High School. She has been a tremendous help and role model to all her peers. Her leadership includes being President for the Renaissance Leadership program, cabinet member for CSF  and team captain on the Volleyball, Track and Basketball teams, as well as being awarded several recognitions such as: the Most Creative Award, Most Committed Award, Best Artist Award, Trailblazer Award, Most Helpful Award, Most Inspirational Student, Most Participation Award, Rookie of the Award and finally MVP and Leader of the Year of the Renaissance Program.  She is the most awarded student in the Renaissance Program ever at La Puente High School. What makes these recognitions more special is that every one of these awards were voted on by Vanessa’s classmates. She has managed to volunteer her time as a tutor, reading to kids with the “Read Across America” program as well as assisting football athletes with their homework. She has also found time to volunteer with events around the city, setting up and cleaning up, such as the 9/11 Memorial events, La Puente Marathon, and running the scoreboard at youth games.  The last two years, she also took the lead in creating ideas for the “Start with Hello Week” initiative, the Sandy Hook Promise, to promote positivity on campus and eliminate bullying and social isolation. More so, she volunteered time as a manager and statistician for the boys’ basketball and football programs for two years.  She has completed over 200 hours of community service. She has excelled in promoting a positive environment, instilling encouragement in her fellow classmates, and creating awards and recognition initiatives for all the accomplishments of students, athletes and staff on campus. She is the epitome of a true Renaissance Leader.