LEVEL 2
CARING, WHOLE-PERSON SUPPORT Yovanka Class of 2020
Favorite subject: English
Career goal: Journalist
Pictured with mentor Joe McQuarrie, Religion Teacher
As a Latina, Yovanka Lopez always knew she was facing an uphill battle because of her ethnicity and gender. Before coming to Cristo Rey New York High School, these characteristics diminished her confidence in herself and her abilities, but thanks to the overwhelming support from CRNYHS faculty, staff, and peers, she has been able to confront and
overcome those negative feelings. Throughout her time here, Yovanka has been an active member of Student Council, and now as a senior, she has earned herself the role of President of the club. In this leadership role, she hopes to help other students find their confidence and realize their full potential in the same way the CRNYHS community has helped her.
at Cristo Rey wants to see you grow and become a better “ Everyone person, so they’re always motivating you in a variety of ways.
That motivation and ‘hyping up’ has really helped to build my confidence.”
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Cristo Rey New York High School
