2022 Mater Dei High School Acts of Kindness Scholarship Award
LAUREN LEE
ZACH QUATTROCCHI
We're thrilled to announce that The Anthony Michael Barajas Foundation has recently awarded its first scholarship to two deserving high school students, Lauren Lee & Zach Quattrocchi. This marks the beginning of our annual initiative to support both high school and college students who embody the same spirit of kindness and generosity that Anthony himself exemplified.
About Lauren: Lauren loves the theatre, choir, piano and golf. Lauren has always been a helpful person and it comes naturally to her, whether working with fellow actors, choir members, fellow students, or her golf coach, Lauren is always there to give a helping hand, rehearse lines, practice songs, or help her coach with physical chores. These actions all embody Anthony’s spiritAt the heart of our foundation is the belief that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. We're dedicated to honoring Anthony's memory by uplifting students who, like him, go above and beyond to create positive change in their communities.
About Zach: Like Anthony, Zach has a passion for both sports and the arts. As president of the Mater Dei choral program, Zach has taken the leadership position to create a positive environment to help the group get to know each other and allow friendships to grow. Likewise, in the soccer program, as one of the older players, he made sure to reach out to the younger players and include them to help them feel welcomed.
Our inaugural scholarship was awarded to a student from Mater Dei High School, a place Anthony cherished dearly. As he often expressed, his time at Mater Dei was the highlight of his life, filled with cherished memories and lifelong friendships.
Looking ahead, we're excited to continue spreading Anthony's legacy of generosity to others in need. Future missions of the foundation will include supporting families at CHOC hospital and various other charitable causes close to Anthony's heart.
With each scholarship awarded and every act of kindness inspired, we move closer to realizing our vision of a world where compassion and generosity thrive. Together, let's make Anthony's dreams as big as our donations. Join us in celebrating kindness and making a difference, one scholarship at a time.Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
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