Nancy Cooper
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"Four years ago, when I began volunteering at Sacred Heart High School for Catholic girls in Lincoln Heights, I had no idea what to expect. I just knew I had the gift of work experience and a love of teenage girls. I wanted to share those, along with my spirituality, with them. I hoped to guide them in building their confidence and reaching their goals during their high school years.
"This past week, as I sat at their graduation award ceremony at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral, I witnessed many achievements of the seniors, two of whom I had become very close to over the last two years of mentoring.
"One young lady, Brianna, received a special award called The Dominican Charism Award. It was given to the senior who best demonstrated the values of the Dominican Sisters as the founding order of Sacred Heart. Brianna will be attending LMU, her dream school, for college.
"Another young lady I mentored, Amberly, always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. Amberly will be attending Pierce College on a full scholarship. Pierce is a two-year Veterinary preparatory college with a 90% transfer success rate to UC Davis, helping its students secure financial aid to complete their veterinary education at Davis. 
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"I have learned from these bright and passionate young women to be more courageous myself. They have opened my eyes to my ability to maintain joy during struggles. I have learned about new music, pastimes, foods and I have become a more faith-filled person as I share my own experience of my life and of my Catholic faith."