PROFILE

Frances Vega is a high school senior at East High School who currently holds a 3.87 GPA. Vega is also an AP scholar, Honors student, College Prep-scholar and a National College Math finalist. Vega is part of the Writing Club.

FAVORITE BOOK

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close - Jonathan Safran Foer

FAVORITE MOVIE

American Beauty

FAVORITE SUBJECT

Social Sciences (psychology and sociology)

FAVORITE MUSIC

R&B or Jazz

FUTURE CAREER

Something in the field of psychology

HERO

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

FAVORITE HOBBY

Knitting or sewing

FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOW

Pintrest

WORDS TO LIVE BY

“Whatever is, is right” - Alexander Pope

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Vega has donated her time by volunteering her time at food banks, homeless shelters, and Arts for the Nation.

WHY IS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IMPORTANT?

“Because community involement acts as a vessel through which all members of the community can intermingle. This level of interaction produces a culture of understanding and our acts of giving and gratitude which enriches and stablizes a community.”

IF I COULD IMPROVE THE WORLD I WOULD...

“I would improve a system that encourages all members of the community to engage in meaningful human connection. Aspiring to understand our counter points perspective will lead to a compassionate and united world.”

COLLEGE OF CHOICE

Vega would like to attend Pomona College, Fort Lewis College, Metro University of Arizona, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Occidental College, and Stanford University.