From service trips to creating unique service organizations, bobcats of all grade levels spent their summer helping out many different communities in need. Some students used their three months of summer in order to explore their passions and even get a head start on their service hours.

Many students found ways to research and explore future career options in a way that benefits them and their community. For example, some students volunteered in offices or nonprofit organizations that have to do with the career path they are interested in. 

“This past summer, I volunteered at an animal shelter because I have a love for animals and all nature,” junior Antonella Rojo said. “Now because of all the hours I’ve put in, helping animals, I am seriously considering this as a career choice.”

Some even incorporated their spirituality and lessons that they’ve learned here at school, in order to pass knowledge onto a new generation.

“This summer, I was a volunteer camp counselor at a camp for kids, where I taught them all about God and religion in a fun way,” junior Layla Chin-See said. “I was only a counselor for two weeks, but I really loved working with kids, sharing all that I know about my faith, and even learning a few new things myself. I don’t think that I would’ve enjoyed being a counselor that much, if it wasn’t for my religious education here at school. I’m so excited to continue to be a counselor next summer!”

A few very dedicated students took their passions and started their very own service organizations, in order to help a specific cause that is important to them. While they said this takes a lot of hard work and planning, they agreed that with the right mindset and a desire for change, it is definitely worth it.

“My friend and I, Patricia Nunez, decided to start a service organization this summer, called Notes of Hope,” junior Natalie Pando said. “Our goal with this service project is to bring joy to different age groups through the arts. It took a lot of time to think of an idea that we both were passionate about and activities that we could do during the school year but once we worked through all of the kinks, we had a lot of fun and are really hopeful for the future of this project.”

Overall, Lourdes girls were very busy over the summer, using the skills that they’ve learned in and out of the classroom in order to help and encourage communities that are less fortunate.