Rafael Orozco

Knowledgeable Student talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication and teamwork to complete tasks. Solid academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and integrity.

Volunteer and leadership work through Salesian Hearts and SALTT programs, focused on community development and support for local causes.

Ambassadors Club
Selected after a comprehensive application process to serve as ILS representatives during special events.

• Gained knowledge of the school, the ILS mission statement, the Salesian sisters, and other relevant topics.
• Led school tours for prospective students from Saint Kevin Catholic School, splitting students into smaller groups, assigning ILS leaders, and answering questions.
• Assisted during entrance examinations, placement tests, and open houses.
• Welcomed and guided parents from the Bay Parking Lot to the school cafeteria, helped students find classrooms, distributed supplies, and assisted with breaks and dismissal.

Treats No Tricks 

• Selected to the finance committee to lead this ILS yearly tradition.
• Organized trick-or-treating activities for students from St. James, Holy Family, and St. Mary Cathedral schools, including games like coloring, dancing, and movie watching.
• Collaborated with three other students to raise funds and allocate the budget for buses, supplies, decorations, food, and candy.

Service Learning
After a competitive process involving over a hundred students, selected as one of 26 students to focus on impactful community projects.

• Organized and hosted events to support and raise awareness on various issues, including racism, homelessness, drug abuse, veterans' support, poverty, hunger, immigration, mental health, children, the elderly, the disabled, and the Salesian sisters.
• Hosted events like Kids Day and Treats No Tricks.