ROCHELLE — Rochelle Township High School student Laila Vazquez recently received the Rochelle Rotary Service Above Self Award for September.  

Laila, a junior, has already recorded 434 community service volunteer hours during her three years at RTHS. She has been a HUB project volunteer, worked concessions at the REC Center, participated in Make a Difference Day, helped at the Two-Ton Holiday Food Drive Box distribution and served at the CAN dinner in addition to helping at St. Patrick's Fish fry and Religious Education program.  This summer she spent dozens of hours helping out at the Little League concession stand.

Laila is also a member of the Student Council and Band. She is a great leader and helps out friends and neighbors whenever she is needed. Her counselor, Mr. Pointer, mentioned that she is a very respectful and positive person who likes to challenge herself in and out of the classroom.