AAWC 2011 Scholars
Ting Ting Lu
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Cecilia Moy Yep Scholar: Ting Ting LuBalancing mostly honors and advanced courses at Collingswood High School, volunteering, helping with family obligations and working part-time would present itself with many challenges. However, Ting Ting consistently exceeded in her academic achievements and graduated in the
top 10% of her class. Her community service included volunteering at Camp FCC (Families with Children from China), Collingswood Youth Theatre and Garden State Equality, which she considers her most influential experience. She feels her community service has contributed to her leadership skills, taught her the value of teamwork and has encouraged her to pursue a career in the legal field. Ting Ting credits her parents for their encouragement and support to attend her dream school - New York University. |
Si Li
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Peco Scholar: Si LiParticipating in many diverse school activities, community service and working part-time, Si
was still able to maintain high grades in mostly advanced courses at Central High School. She held several leadership positions including President of the Math Club, Captain of the National Academic League and President of the Origami Club which she founded. The Club recently made 6,000 origami cranes to aid the disaster relief for the earthquake victims in Japan. As one of two student researchers, Si assisted on the project - "The Optimization of Cocaine Extraction from US Currency" which placed 1st at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Competition. Her motivation to grow and challenge herself was evident in the special programs she participated in: Future Doctors Program at Jefferson University Medical College, Explorer Post Program at the District Attorney's Office and the University of Pennsylvania's Nano-technology Program. Si regards community service as her most meaningful extracurricular activity and has been recognized for her dedication. The first in her family to attend college, she will be attending the University of the Sciences. |
Pear Mok
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Citibank Scholar: Pear MokPear ranked second and consistently maintained high grades in mostly Advanced Placement
Courses at Academy at Palumbo. Extremely active within and outside of her school community, this student-athlete was Vice President of the National Honor Society, a White Williams Scholar, and a member of the Badminton and Volleyball Varsity Teams. Besides volunteering at school in the Dean of Student's Office, Pear also volunteered at the Free Library of Philadelphia. She regarded this community service as an opportunity to give back for the educational guidance and support she received. Pear was also an integral part of the school's "Toys for Tots" Drive and "Crazy Hat Day" which helped raised funds for children with cancer. She will enter Temple University to pursue her studies toward becoming a family nurse practitioner. |
Kelly Tran
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The Powell Family Foundation Scholar: Kelly Tran"This dedicated student has managed to balance both academics and extracurricular activities,
as well as, serve as a school leader and in the community." These words by one of her teachers sum up our 2011 Powell Family Foundation Scholar. Kelly's various activities included: President of the Aspara Khmer Association, Co-Founder of Students Against Unjust Deportation (SAUD), member of the National Honor Society, Varsity Tennis Team and principal flutist in Central High School's Chamber Orchestra and flutist in the All City High School Band. She was enrolled in honors and advanced classes and ranked in the top 10% of her class of over 500 students at Central High School. Having lived through and escaping the regime of genocide of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, Kelly’s family has emphasized the importance of education. She acknowledges this and dedicates all of her accomplishments to her mother. She will be the first in her family to attend college and will be pursuing her academic life at Temple University. |
Jennie Li
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Alma Belardo Arts Award: Jennie LiJennie is the first recipient to receive this AAWC scholarship that recognizes achievement in
the arts. A graduate of Philadelphia High School for Girls, she aspires to pursue a career in the visual arts. Jennie has received numerous awards that include the Philadelphia Sketch Club Graphite Award and the International Baccalaureate for Visual Arts. She plans to attend Community College of Philadelphia for a semester and transfer to Tyler School of Art. Jennie will be the second member of her family to attend college, but the first to pursue a four-year degree. |
AAWC Scholar: Tiffany Lee Tiffany Lee
Tiffany's participation in extracurricular activities at Egg harbor
Township High School are all too numerous to list, but to name just a
few - National Honor Society, National Latin Honor Society, Class
Council, Future Business Leaders of America and New Jersey Biology
League. Her community service is equally as impressive - Salvation Army
tutoring, Pickens Plans Group New Jersey, Relay for Life, American Red
Cross, Atlantic County Food Bank and after school tutoring. As a member
of the Pickens Plan Group and along with her sister, Sarah, she worked
to get congress involved in a long-range plan to cut the usage of
foreign oil. This effort was recognized when Tiffany was invited to
attend a luncheon hosted by T. Boone Pickens in Washington, D.C. This
honor is most notable as she was the only high school student chosen.
Tiffany graduated in the top 7% of her class of over 600 students and
will be fulfilling her desire to be doing something she loves. She has
been accepted in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at Rutgers University.
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AAWC Scholar: Felly Velicia Felly Velicia
Felly emigrated from Indonesia and although faced with many personal and
cultural challenges, she has persevered through the adversities and has
been very successful in her pursuit of higher education. At Furness
High School, she ranked #1 and participated in many activities which
were indicative of her leadership and academic skills - President of the
National Honor Society, Secretary of the Class Committee, and Editor of
the school newspaper. Felly received many awards for academic
excellence and community service: Superintendent's Award for Excellence,
Mayor's Very Impressive Performance, Certificates of Recognition for
the highest average in courses such as Pre-Calculus, Algebra, Advanced
Chemistry and English Literature, and The Congressional Award for
self-commitment and service to the community. Her dream is to pursue a
career as a high school English teacher and looks forward to attending
Eastern University.
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Sabrina Soong Memorial Award: Xiufen Wang Xiufen Wang
Her impressive list of academic achievements and extracurricular
activities at Furness High School and in the community speaks to
Xiufen's dedication, persistent hard work and excellence in everything
she undertakes. Her varied activities range from National Honor Society,
Debating Club, Homework Zone, Badminton Club and volunteering at the
Free Library of Philadelpha and Manna. Xiufen's accomplishments are
truly remarkable in light of her immigrating to the United States just
two years ago. She considered the linguistic and cultural barriers she
initially faced as an opportunity. This straight A student, one of four
children, will be the first to attend college. Xiufen aspires to a
career in Math Education and will be pursuing her studies at Temple
University.
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The Tran Family Award: Kelly Ca Kelly Ca
This outstanding student leader at Masterman High School, cited by U. S.
News and World Report as the top ranked public high school in
Pennsylvania, has served her school in many student government
capacities since the 9th grade. As a senior, she was elected President
of the Class of 2011 and of the Student Government Association. In this
position, Kelly was chosen to make a brief speech and introduce
President Obama when he visited the school on September 14 for his Back
to School speech. She interfaced with the White House and handled this
responsibility with confidence and eloquence. A straight “A” student,
Kelly strives for excellence in all her endeavors, whether it be
academics, community service or her many diverse extracurricular
activities which ran the gamut of participating in athletics, managing
the Swim Team or singing in the choir. She graduated near the top of her
class. Although community service is not a requirement at Masterman
High School, Kelly was greatly influenced by her involvement,
particularly with Greater Philadelphia Cares. Kelly will begin her
journey towards helping people by becoming a doctor. She will attend the
University of Pennsylvania.
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