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Scholarship & Awards Banquet May 19, 2014 THE ASIAN REPORTER n Page 11 Asian Reporter Foundation Scholars Continued from page 10 volunteering at Sunnyside Library. Ayush participates in National Honor Society, Link Crew, and Key Club and is a member of the Oregon City High School Young Aspiring Authors Club and Physicians for Social Responsibility. He plans to study pre-medicine and biology at Concordia University. w Tan Dai $1,000 sponsored by the Northwest Health Foundation Tan Dai, a senior at Madison High School, is the son of Ha To Dai and Mylinh Nguyen. His extracurricular activi- ties include serving as president of the Madison Viet Group, teaching at Lavang Language School, and per- forming at and organizing his school’s Lunar New Year event. Linh also volunteers at Gregory Heights Library and at Vietnamese community events, and serves as a National Honor Society math tutor. In the fall, he plans to pursue a degree in education at Portland State Univer- sity. w Emily Nguyen $1,000 sponsored by Oregon Health & Science University Emily Nguyen, the daughter of Thanh Nguyen and Thy Vo, is a senior at Tigard High School. She plays on her school’s varsity lacrosse team as well as for her club team, and has worked as an official in both lacrosse and volleyball. In addition, she has volunteered with Project Philippines and Link Crew, and has served as a counsellor at outdoor school and as an assistant for Tigard Girls Youth Lacrosse. Emily plans to study nursing at Linfield College. w Kevin Wu $1,000 sponsored by the Asian-Pacific Cultures Business Resource Group at PGE Franklin High School senior Kevin Wu is the son of Jian Hua Wu and Yan Ke Chen. He works at Chopsticks Restaurant and Lounge and volunteers for the Red Cross Club and other organizations. Kevin’s extracurricular activities include serving as a leader and participant in the Portland State University College Innovation Challenge Competition as well as the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Mentor Program; playing basketball; and participating in the Vietnamese Club. Kevin plans to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering at Oregon State University. w Jessica Maung $1,000 sponsored by the Asian-Pacific 2014 Asian Reporter Foundation Scholars (left to right): Kevin Wu, Jessica Maung, Nikki Wong, Thomas Hoang, Simon Chau, Melisa Hua, Teresa Nguyen, and Nhu Nguyen. (AR Photos) Cultures Business Resource Group at PGE Jessica Maung, the daughter of Min Maung and Meritje Maung, is a senior at Beaverton High School. She works at Old Navy and volunteers for the Rebels, an anti-tobacco education group. She is a member of the tennis team and performs for the Indonesian Performing Arts of Oregon organization. In addition, she is a member of the Science Research Club and was elected the Oregon Girls State treasurer. Jessica plans to major in environmental studies and pre-medicine. w Nikki Wong $1,000 sponsored by Port of Portland Nikki Wong, a senior at Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Chon Wong and Mika Obara. She serves as the co-chair of her school’s Diversity Committee and is a member of the Japan Club and Asian/Pacific Islander Club. Nikki, who volunteers at Loaves & Fishes as a summer kitchen worker, also participates on her school’s cross country, lacrosse, and U.S. Constitution teams. She plans to pursue a degree in advertising. w Thomas Hoang $1,000 sponsored by Providence Health & Services Thomas Hoang, the son of Minh Ngoc Hoang and Nga Bach Vu, is a senior at Central Catholic High School. He is founder and captain of the Central Catholic Robotics Club and the captain of his school’s Science Bowl team. A musician, Thomas plays violin for Our Lady of Lavang youth choir and violin and viola for the Metropolitan Youth Symphony, as well as working as a pianist. He also volunteers at Oregon Health & Science University and the Multnomah County Library. Thomas plans to study biochemistry at Reed College. w Simon Chau $1,000 sponsored by Slayden Sundt JV Simon Chau, the son of Frank and Thanh Chau, is a senior at Benson Polytechnic High School. He has worked as a machinist intern for Boeing and a youth millwright for Blount International, and has volunteered for the Oregon Food Bank, Sunday Parkways, and the Asian Buddhist Community Congregation. Simon’s extracurric- ular activities include working as a kung fu mentor and teacher and as a lion dance instructor and helper. He plans to focus on manufacturing at Portland State University. w Melisa Hua $1,000 sponsored by Slayden Sundt JV Melisa Hua, a senior at Roosevelt High School, is the daughter of Hoa Hua and Mai Huynh. She serves as senior class secretary in her school’s student government, is the senior class director for Key Club, has been a Gear Up peer mentor, and is a member of the AVID program. She plans to pursue a pharmacy degree at Oregon State University in the fall. w Teresa Nguyen There’s only one college in Portland that will help you repay your student or Parent PLUS loans. Introducing warnerpacific.edu/freedomtoflourish $1,000 sponsored by Travel Portland Teresa Nguyen, a senior at Madison High School, is the daughter of Cong Minh Nguyen and Quynh Trang Thuy Pham. She has worked as an intern at Upward Bound and volunteers at the Providence Center for Medically Fragile Children, the Red Cross, and Our Lady of Lavang parish, where she is a Sunday school teacher and choir leader. In addition, Teresa is the secretary for the Madison Viet Group. Her chosen field of study at Portland State University is biology. w Nhu Nguyen $1,000 sponsored by United Way of the Columbia-Willamette Nhu Nguyen, the daughter of Chien Nguyen and Hanh Pham, is a senior at Beaverton High School. She volunteers at Beaverton City Library and with Hands On Greater Portland. Nhu has been a member of the cross country team, Key Club, National Honor Society, and the Health Profession Club. She also participates in the Cancer CURE program. In the fall, she plans to major in biochemistry at Oregon State University. An online version of this scholarship & awards banquet issue is available at <www.asianreporter.com>.