Nicole Lanz of Valencia, a senior at Valencia High School, is being honored for starting an organization that has provided backpacks filled with school supplies to more than 600 children in third-world countries.
Nicole will be presented with an engraved bronze medallion to signify her selection as a Distinguished Finalist in The 2006 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, which honors outstanding youth volunteers. The presentation will take place on Monday, May 22, 2006, at 7:00pm during an awards ceremony at Valencia High School.