Kaliyah Pa Zong Lee
Parents: Zong Her and Koua Lee
College, major: University of Minnesota-Rochester, nursing
Quote: “Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” — Napoleon Hill
Fantasia More
Parent: Mall More
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, biology or human physiology
Quote: “As rice ripens, the lower it bows its head. Never lose your willingness to learn.”
Chaturporn Taw
Parents: Chit Sae Vang and Neil Sao Vang
College, major: Bethel University, nursing
Quote: “Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you will land among the stars.” – Norman Vincent Peale
Avina Nkaujzoo Vang
Parent: Tou Tong Vang
College, major: Bethel University, nursing
Quote: “We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here now with the power to shape your day and your future.” — Steve Maraboli
Helena Vang
Parent: Wa Yee Vang
College, major: Century College, radiology technology
Quote: “Stop thinking you can’t, start thinking you can. Failing is part of success, so don’t ever stop trying.”
Ia Vang
Parent: Xee Thao
College, major: St. Catherine University, nursing
Isabella Shang Vang
Parent: Youa Vang
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; chemistry, pre-med
Quote: “Remember who we are. The most earnest wish lies in front of our eyes. It’s not frightening to begin again. If you keep your dream, it’s bound to come true.”
Mai Chee Xiong
Parent: Khoua Lor
College, major: St. Catherine’s University, sonography
Quote: “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” — Milton Berle
Hlee Jennie Yang
Parents: Soua Vang and Thai Yang
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, social work
Quote: “Work hard, play hard.”
Kenny Yang
Parents: Anita Vang and Eli Yang
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, computer science
Quote: “If you can’t change yourself, how is someone else going to?”