Izzy Hemmens

Volunteering at Kaiser Permanente Hospital is where I had the opportunity to interact with and support patients and families with a warm and comforting demeanor. A quote that I live by is “People will not remember what you said or did, but they will remember how you made them feel”. I saw this quote hanging on the wall when I walked in for my first day of volunteering at the hospital, and it inspired me. Every day I went to volunteer; the sign was a little reminder of who I am and what I stand for.

Link Crew Leader:

I guide incoming freshmen with adjusting to high school. Reach out to them monthly about orientation, football games, dances, and special events.

Basketball:

I’ve been playing basketball since I was five years old. I played two years on the Varsity team at my high school. I’ve been awarded the Women of Faith award my freshman year on the team based on team bonding/building community and the Women of Courage award my junior year and senior year. I’ve also been a scholar athlete all four years of competition.

Flag Football Team (Linebacker):

Joined the team last year which was the 1st time flag football was an official sport. It was great to be able to play as a female. I was also a scholar athlete for the two years I played.

Pep Band/Concert Band:

I participate in a different high school’s pep and concert band because my school doesn’t offer it. I go every morning before school. I play the bass drum and an assortment of percussion instruments.

Theater/Drama Sets and Construction/Run Crew:

I build and move sets for musicals and plays. I assist with set changes and backstage scenery during production.

Piano:

Studied piano privately for 11 years. Enjoyed playing various genres of music. Received the American College of Musicians/National Guild Award three times.

Vacation Bible School Leader at St. Therese and St. Lukes:

I volunteered at Vacation Bible School at two local parishes in San Diego. I was a counselor for elementary school aged youth and helped them enhance their relationship with God. I led games and activities and read verses from the Bible. This experience was very fulfilling because I was able to connect with them through my relationship with God.

Rady Children's Hospital Medical Academy:

I participated in the Rady's Children Medical Academy for nursing. I toured the hospital, used the same simulations that nursing students work on and participated in panel presentations from professionals in the medical field. This experience furthered my interest in becoming a nurse.

National Honor Society:

In order to be considered for the award I was required to complete over 75 hours of community service, have good grades, serve in a leadership position, display exemplary character, be recommended by several teachers and complete an application. I completed 158 hours of community service, excelled in the classroom, served as a leader for an eating disorder student organization, received a letter of recommendation from three teachers and submitted an application.

Head of School's Honor Roll:

Award recipients are chosen based on performance in the classroom. Student's need to receive a minimum 4.0 weighted GPA in order to receive the award. I was dedicated to my rigorous coursework and excelled in the classroom, which enabled me to receive a minimum 4.0 weighted GPA each semester.

Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society:

Had to complete an essay, have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00, have participated in activities that demonstrate civic engagement in my school or community, provide a letter of recommendation, and have a desire to be a member of Rho Kappa. I completed an essay about racial equality, demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and community service and received letters of recommendation from my teachers.

OLP Scholar Athlete for Basketball, Flag Football, and Swim:

Individual scholar-athletes must attain at least a 3.5 weighted GPA during the sports season. I was physically and intellectually committed to high-level achievement in my academic and sport activities. I also developed a cohesive set of skills that included teamwork, a strong work ethic, commitment, leadership, and time management.

Mother Generosa Service Award:

The award was given to one outstanding Junior for exceptional achievements in service that displayed an ability to live out the spirit of selfless and generous giving. I was one of three Junior's to receive this yearly award out of 180 classmates. I was selected by the faculty for displaying an ability to live out the spirit of selfless and generous giving in school and my community and treating my teachers and fellow students with respect and kindness.