Known for her servant’s heart, diligent study habits, and passion, Pamela graduated this spring with a cumulative GPA of 4.3262. During her high school career, Pamela was recognized as a 2011 AP Scholar, was a member of the National Honor Society, participated in all four high school mission trips, and logged over 400 community service hours. Gifted in the fine arts, Pamela was a pivotal member of both the band and choir, as well as the chief editor for the yearbook and an actress in the annual spring Broadway musical. In athletics, Pamela contributed to the volleyball and basketball teams.
Pamela has been awarded over $196,000 in scholarships and grants, including the Steve Ross Memorial Christian Worldview Scholarship, and has qualified for the Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholars Award. She plans to attend Johns Hopkins University in the fall. Inspired by her own interactions with a young cancer patient at St. Jude’s Hospital, Pamela plans to pursue her dream of eventually becoming a pediatric oncologist. Pamela, who has attended Boca Christian since kindergarten, is the daughter of Carmen Rivera of Delray Beach and Rafael Saavedra of Lantana.