The competition was open to all schools in the Pittsburgh
region. Emily and Hao will each receive a merit scholarship to attend
the I
Want to be an Ambassador!, a seven-day camp to master the skills of
everyday diplomacy this summer. The scholarship has a value of over $1200.
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Meet Hao “Brock” Nguyen
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| Brock, with his little bro, believes the I Want to be an Ambassador! camp will be a stepping stone to “meet new people and prepare for college.” |
Seventeen year-old HAO
NGUYEN was nominated by his teacher Jan Pressman to receive the Luminari Award for
English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Hao and his family
immigrated to the United States from Vietnam. While a student and athlete in
Kansas, Hao got the nickname “Brock” from his wrestling coach and it just stuck “all
my friends call me Brock,” he said. Sports are a passion because he loves to be
active and outdoors, this year he started playing football for his new school
Sto-Rox adding, “next year I will try hard to make the varsity team.”
What are your
expectations for the 2016 “I Want to be an Ambassador! Camp?
My expectation for the 2016 “I want
to be an Ambassador Camp” is that it will be fun and that I will learn a lot of
skills that I can apply to my own life. I am really looking forward to meeting
all these amazing people at camp.
What does “diplomacy”
mean to you?
Diplomacy to me is when someone always
tries to help people, compromises and strives to bring peace. Also, a person
must be very brave and smart to follow the rules and choose to do what is
right. One who leads the people beside him/her to success.
What does 2016 have
in store for you (your future plans or career goals?)
I think 2016 has something
really special for me, but I have to work hard to get to it. My plan for next
year is to graduate high school, do well on the SAT, and get accepted to Penn
State. I want to study computer programming, but I will need a scholarship.
What/who inspires you
and why?
My parents are an inspiration to
me. They got me where I am today. They sacrifice way too much for my brother
and me. I promised myself that I would work really hard so I can pay them back.
Tell us something
others may not know about you?
I am a pretty quiet guy so people
don’t know much about me. I can be really funny once I feel confident around
you. I really love wrestling. I wrestled in 9th grade, and I’m
in love with the game.
What are you
currently reading?
I’m reading “The Samurai Never Fear
Death”
What is your favorite
movie?
My Favorite movie is “Dead Pool”
2016
What is your favorite
hobby?
My hobby is hiking and being
outdoors.
What are your top 3
food picks in Pittsburgh?
Top three foods in Pittsburgh that
I like are The Northern Hamburger, Pho, and last but not least is Blowfish BBQ.
What are you looking
forward to this summer?
I’m looking forward to summer
because I love the hot weather so I can be outside more. This year I will
attend the “I want to be Ambassador!” camp, which I am really looking forward
to.
What is one thing you
can’t live without?
The thing I cannot live without is
my car. The car is like my best friend. It is also my transportation that takes
me to my destination.
What is the quality
you most value in a friend?
The quality I most value in a
friend is loyalty.
What is the quality
you most value in yourself?
The qualities I most value in
myself is kindness and hard work.
Do you have a
favorite quote?
The quote I live by is “Never give
up on something that makes you who you are today” –Me.
What is your biggest
pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve is when I talk
to someone and they don’t respond.
What is the most
significant lesson you’ve learned?
The most significant lesson I learned
is never take a short cut. Do what is right to be successful.
What project are you
energized by?
I’m energized by wrestling.
My 6-word
autobiography is:
Kind, Careful, Calm, Motivate, Hard-Worker, and last but not
least Active
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Meet Emily Smith
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| Emily hopes the I Want to be an Ambassador! camp will help her “to become a role model for other young women.” |
EMILY SMITH was nominated by educators Erik Bard, Americorp
Member, and Amy Burrows, Assistant Director of Afterschool Programs, Propel
McKeesport because she “is constantly demonstrating the ‘Life Habits
Towards Greatness’ that represent our school’s culture. She models what a star
student should look like each and every day. She is a well read student
who enjoys literature,” said Mr. Bard.
“In fact, she always has a book on her to read during down
time. We feel that Emily cares about her education and doing her best. We
know that she will learn many important life skills at the Luminari I Want to
be an Ambassador Camp. We believe that she will utilize those skills in her
daily routines and grow as a role model for others,” added Ms. Burrows.
Fourteen year old, Emily is involved in her local youth
group and STEM program. Her favorite subjects are History and Science, and
she is currently participating in a grade-wide business plan competition.
After high school, Emily plans to major in human services in college.
What are your
expectations for the 2016 I Want to be an Ambassador! Camp?
I would like to meet new people and
have new and exciting experiences.
What are you
currently reading?
I am reading “Half Bad” by Sally
Green
What is your favorite
movie?
It is the original “Ring” made in
Japan
What is your favorite
hobby?
I enjoy reading, and I participated
in the Battle of the Books competition.
My 6-word
autobiography is:
Energetic, Lovable, Sensitive,
Mature, Kind, and Expressive.
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