“I don’t believe in luck, I believe in blessings,” Sanchez said. “I remember that as I wrote my speech I asked God to help me write from my heart, and that’s what I did.”
Sanchez, a Merced native, majored in sociology with a minor in political science and plans to attend law school.
“I want to help those who cannot stand up for themselves,” she said. “I don’t just want to be a lawyer — I need to be a lawyer, because I want to help bring justice and support to people who need it.”
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