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Vi Nguyen, an honors student and senior at Ayala High School in Chino Hills, is one of 16 students in the state to have a perfect composite score on the ACT exam for college entrance, and one of 91 to score perfect in the entire country.
In an essay she wrote, Nguyen explained her parents wanted her to be successful in school and life.
"It didn't take long for me to make a habit of keeping my grades up in school and trying my hardest in swimming, but I didn't do it just because my parents drilled this dual mantra into my head; I came to want to excel myself," she wrote. "My whole life has been, for the most part, shaped in my own self-interests and self-preservation."
Proud father Long Nguyen said his daughter a very driven and self-reliant.
"She's very good at taking care of herself, and she has a high level of responsibility," Nguyen said. "Whatever is there she just puts her effort."
Nguyen has applied to Georgetown, Yale, Harvard, Brown, Stanford universities, UCLA, and USC.
Students at Ayala High School in Chino Hills organized groups of volunteers to plan and carry out fundraisers ranging from toy drives and car washes to bakes sales in order to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Kids for Wish Kids program.
This year alone, a total of 21 wishes were granted by local high school students to children facing life-threatening medical conditions.
Along with learning the importance of philanthropy, organizers say program participation provides an opportunity for students to build leadership skills and develop a strong community connection.
During the 2007-2008 school year, local high school K4WK Clubs, including the one at Ayala, raised enough money to grant a total of 21 wishes to children facing life-threatening medical conditions.
Ayala High School Choir's 10th annual Madrigal Feaste performances will be held nightly at 7 p.m. from Thursday, Dec. 11 through Saturday, Dec.13, with a Saturday Matinee performance at noon. Tickets are still available for Thursday, Friday and the Matinee. Adults are $30, Students are $25 and children are $20. Tickets can be purchased on-line at ayalachoirs.com.
The performances will be held at Ayala High School, 14255 Peyton Drive.
The performances will be held at Ayala High School, 14255 Peyton Drive.
A book fair to support the Ayala High School band and color guard will be held Dec. 13 at Barnes & Noble in Chino Hills. The music program will receive a percentage of purchases by customers who mention the band and color guard or present a flier available at www.ayalabac.org.
At the store, at 3625 Grand Ave., a band ensemble will perform from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Gift-wrapping will be provided by color guard students and boosters, with donations welcomed.
The Ayala High School Band and Color Guard will be hosting a free electronic waste disposal event on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ayala High School, 14255 Peyton Road, Chino Hills.
All residents and businesses are welcome. Electronic items accepted include televisions, monitors, computers, fax machines, printers, videp game consoles, laptops, internet devices, VCRS and cell phones.
For more information, call (310) 734-6700 or e-mail: info@neuwaste,com.
A city-sponsored teen dance for 7th and 8th graders will be held at the Ayala High School Multi-Purpose Room, 14255 Peyton Drive, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10.
Tickets are $3 pre-sale at the city Recreation Division, and $5 at the door.
For more information, call (909) 364-2700.
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