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Lucas Lu
Director American Scholar Chinese American Advisory Council
Sheryl Lanning Director Academic Affairs
Goldie Huang
Managing Director International Enrollment & Global Engagement
Robert Stanger
Dean Academic Affairs & Global Engagement
David Ho
Executive Chairman & Group Chief Executive
Lisa Ng
Group Executive Director & Financial Controller
Michaelene Harris Managing Director Corporate Affairs
Benedict Ho
Managing Director Student Affairs & Operations
Jim Chapin
Dean American Scholar Leadership Institute
Miles Karson
General Counsel American Scholar Group
AmericAn ScholAr Group Serena Ham
Nguyen Thu Dung
Regional Manager Regional Manager Global Engagement - Asia Pacific Global Engagement - IndoChina
Vickie Beckman
Sam Lee
Manager Corporate Communications
General Manager Global Engagement - East Asia
Ed Derr
Director Education Outreach
David Johns
Director American Scholar University Press
2013 - 2014 Megan Brundage Program Manager Global Engagement
Robert Litz
Advocate Academic Affairs & Student Experience
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Peter Johns
Assistant Manager Online Education
Mary Alice Housemaster
Sandra Cheng
Regional Manager Global Engagement - ASEAN
Manager Transportation & Housing
Assistant Manager Corporate Communications
Shana Traylor Dorm Master
Alice Smith
Job Lim
Corky Smith Transportation
Joann Titus Transportation
Marty Wingard Maintenance Crew
Nicholas Taylor Housemaster
Missie Osborne
Accountant Administration & Finances
Diane Stanger Tutor
Kirk Lohrenz
Manager Property Management
Emily Skebo Tutor
Carol Lee
Supervisor Food Services
Richard Miller Supervisor Maintenance
The American Scholar Pledge Because I put students first, I pledge to: Treat all students with dignity and respect. Be attentive and responsive. Be patient. Focus on exceeding student expectations. Remember that every interaction matters!
I am proud to be part of the American Scholar Group.
American Scholar Group
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Anna Yuqin He
Kevin Shiming Fan
Kai Chen
Max Xiaomeng Ma
Gary Bingzheng Teng
Wisdom Jiajun Zhong
Jason Zehui Mao
Gim Gangzheng Zhu
Mark Minxiang Zheng
Andy Haoran Ma
Allen Yufan Lu
William Wei Wang
Henry Yuliang Shi
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Amy Huizhen Li
Sunny Sangying Mou
Shirley Yinxue Gu
Zoe Zhuoyi Lao
Freda Xin Fang
Eris Zhi Chai
Cindy Shiyi Wang
Amy Shutong Chen
Julie Yuer Zhu
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Joe Jiho Lee
Carl Xizhi Tang
Tyler Zhentian Chen
Icey Qingling Zhong
Diane Dain Lee
Jerry Tinshun Chan
Ella Yosie Rafaella
Warren Hao Wang
Vincent Zean Wen
Bryan Gwang Jin Lee
Jack Chao Zhou
Ben Zhebin Hu
So Jeong Park
Helen Yuchen Han
Bowen Guo
Abudula Abulaiti
Cici Xixi Du
Stephen Zijian An
Robin Jawon Song
Mark Jiayu Lu
Andy Qi Yu
Andy Yunlong Zhu
Johyun Won
Gina Yeni Ding
Ivan Sixiong Li
Alex Yang Yu
Fred Feng Xie
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Steve Yibo Jiang
Frank Zhenming Ye
Ray Farras Batubara
Tom Yu Sun
Vincent Kehao Mao
Ted Guotai Feng
HONOR OATH As a member of the American Scholar Group, and a global citizen, I promise: I will represent American Scholar positively in all my daily endeavors, I will strive to act with honesty and integrity, I will respect the rights and dignity of all people, I will oppose all forms of corruption and exploitation, and I will take responsibility for my actions. As I hold true to these principles, it is my hope that I may enjoy an honorable reputation and peace of conscience. I make this oath freely and upon my honor.
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FEATURED ASG SCHOLARS
Zoe Zhuoyi Lao
Kennedy Catholic High School From: Shanghai, China Achievements: Summa Cum Laude, 2014 ASG Valedictorian Future Plans: Attending Pennsylvania State University, Abington Campus and accepted to Michigan State University
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Ella Yosie Rafaella
Living Word Christian School From: Singapore, Indonesia Achievements: Magna cum Laude, 2014 Salutatorian Future Plans: Attending University of Massachusetts (Boston) and accepted to University of Pittsburgh.
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Kai Chen
Kennedy Catholic High School From: Zhejiang, China Achievements: 2014 Spirit of American Scholar Award Future Plans: Attending Pennsylvania State University and accepted to Loyola University, Temple University, Seton Hill University
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Warren Hao Wang
Ursuline High School From: Shanghai, China Achievements: Golden Key Portfolio Award Future Plans: Attending the Academic of Art University, San Francisco
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FEATURED ASG SCHOLARS Achievements
Scholarship Awards 1. School of Art Institute of Chicago Merit Scholarship 2. Savannah College of Art and Design Achievement Honors Scholarship 3. Rochester Institute of Technology International Scholarship 4. California College of the Arts Creative Achievement Award
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William Wang
Kennedy Catholic High School From: Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China Future Plans: Attending School of Art Institute of Chicago
Allen Yufan Lu
Kennedy Catholic High School From: Yongkang City, Zhejiang, China Future Plans: Attending Penn State University, Behrend Campus
Fred Feng Xie
Cardinal Mooney High School From: Shanghai, China Future Plans: Heading home to China
Gim Gangzheng Zhu
Kennedy Catholic High School From: Ningbo, Zhejiang,, China Future Plans: Attending Miami University of Ohio
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Henry Yuliang Shi
Kennedy Catholic High School From: Shanghai, China Future Plans: Attending Penn State University , Abington Campus
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Icey Qingling Zhong
Jamestown High School From: Shanghai, China Future Plans: Attending University of Delaware
Jack Chao Zhou
Kevin Shiming Fan
Mark Jiayu Lu
Ray Farras Batubara
Ursuline High School From: Shanghai, China Future Plans: Attending Penn State University, Abington Campus
Ursuline High School From: Shanghai, China Future Plans: Attending Northeastern University, Boston
Kennedy Catholic High School From: Yuyao City, Zhejiang, China Future Plans: Attending Penn State University, Abington Campus
Sharpsville High School From: Jakarta, Indonesia Future Plans: Attending Edinboro University
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Shirley Yinxue Gu
Kennedy Catholic High School From: Shanghai, China Future Plans: Attending University of Washington
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Sunny Sangying Mou
Kennedy Catholic High School From: Shanghai, China Future Plans: Attending Penn State University
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Jamestown High School From: Futian, Shenzhen, China Future Plans: Continuing another year with ASG to strengthen his college application
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Cardinal Mooney High School From: Shanghai, China Future Plans: Attending Michigan State University
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American Scholar Group is proud to announce the following universities our students have been accepted into for this academic year:
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IN THE NEWS FORMER CONVENT IN STRUTHERS NOW RESIDENCE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS by Emmalee C. Torisk , The Vindicator
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t took a few months, and about $150,000 in renovations, but the 60-year-old, 25-bedroom former convent at 795 Fifth St. now houses seven international high school students — and likely will welcome more by early next year, just in time for the spring semester. Those students, who moved mostly into the building’s first floor last week, attend Cardinal Mooney and Ursuline high schools through the American Scholar Group, an organization that helps international students seek education in the U.S, said Leslie Hite, president of ASG. “Most people’s first comment is, ‘Why are they coming here for an education?’” Hite said. “But they have a totally different view. They look to America as the place for the best education and for the best moral upbringing.” Hite added that ASG boasts about 50 students, with most housed at its Greenville, Pa., facilities. The almost daily drive for students attending
the two participating high schools in Youngstown was quite lengthy, she said, which is why the program began to seek out an additional — and closer — location earlier this year. From the start, the approximately 10,000-square-foot building in Struthers was “the perfect setup,” Hite said. She added that it required some major updating — including the installation of new plumbing, and heating and cooling systems — before students and their housemother, Shanna Traylor, could move in.
“We like to think that we’re molding and shaping the future leaders of the world.”
- Leslie Hite
“Everything is basically new,” Hite said, adding that ASG also made cosmetic improvements to the building’s interior and exterior, and outfitted the rooms with high-quality furnishings.
“We are a job creator,” Hite said. “This building will fill up, and we want to employ locally.” Right now, the facility’s residents are all boys between the ages of 15 and 18. They’re all from countries in Southeast Asia — and from families that are both incredibly powerful and wealthy. “We want to influence them in a positive way, and send them back with an American education and American values,” Hite said. “We like to think that we’re molding and shaping the future leaders of the world.”
Ho said, too, that the program will likely expand, and that the Greenville and Struthers facilities will become regarded as gateways of sorts through which the international community will enter the U.S. “These students are the movers and the shakers. When they graduate, they’ll go back and change things at home,” he said. “We hope the community will welcome what we do.”
David Ho, founder of ASG, echoed Hite’s words, noting that though the program began about three years ago, it has really taken off in the past 18 months, as the demand for international students to attend high school in the U.S. has also grown.
Minor renovations are still ongoing, Hite said, explaining that they’re mostly concentrated on the second floor. But several students already have applied to the program and are waiting to come to the U.S. Hite anticipates that overall enrollment could jump by more than a dozen students by January, which would then likely require the closing of a wing in the Fifth Street facility to separate the male students from the female students. It would also require hiring more staff, particularly part-time tutors, cooks and custodians.
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n an effort to break misconceptions about different cultures, David Ho and agents of the American Scholar Group have hosted a number of delegates from China, showing that the American culture isn’t necessarily what is portrayed in the media. Bob Stanger, academic dean of American Scholar University School a division of the American Scholar Group, said that the delegates – including Yue Wang, who operates a number of educational campuses; a large catering business feeding more than 50,000 meals per day; and is involved with an amusement park in ShanDong province of China – were invited to the Greenville area to see the types of manufacturing and other business opportunities. Through an interpreter, Wang said he is very interested in investing in American manufacturing, as are most Chinese businessmen, because it is less risky than investing in Chinese manufacturing.
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“I will return to China and share the information and the hospitality of the American culture with my colleagues,” he said about his first visit to the United States. Another delegate was Goldie Huang, considered a country manager for the American Scholar Group based in China, who was accompanied by her assistant Catherine Jhou and Emilie Li, an agent who introduced Wang to the prospect of becoming involved with the American Scholar Group. We want to educate our colleagues of the value of an education and opportunities in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio,” Stanger said. “Once parents find out how safe our neighborhoods are, they are extremely interested in having their children educated here.” Lu Bai, another delegate, represents the ShanDong province, who is getting a better understanding of America’s educational opportunities.
Stanger said in September, delegates plan to host the education director of the ShanDong province – or the equivalent of the state’s secretary of the department of education – to share educational opportunities of American students here with those in Chinese schools. “Additionally, places like Greenville are prime locations because we are located within a short distance, an hour or so, to Pittsburgh and Cleveland, four hours from Toronto, five hours to Washington, D.C., and about eight hours to New York City. Because of that, we can offer all of the amenities of a modern life, with safety and security that comes from living in a smaller community,” Stanger said.
Between the St. Paul’s tour and the group visiting Ilsco, a lunch was served at “East Indies,” a multi-cultural restaurant located in the American Scholar Group building at 10 Penn Ave. “It is about forging interest from investors and educators, those who want to see businesses and their children succeed,” Ho said.
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... places like Greenville are prime locations because we are located within a short distance, an hour or so, to Pittsburgh and Cleveland, four hours from Toronto, five hours to Washington, D.C., and about eight hours to New York City. Because of that, we can offer all of the amenities of a modern life, with safety and security that comes from living in a smaller community,
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After touring several Main Street businesses Thursday morning, the group – including David Ho, executive chairman and group chief executive of the American Scholar Group – toured different businesses and industries in the area, including St. Paul’s, Ilsco Extrusions, PennTEQ and the Greenville-Reynolds Development.
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• WELCOME BACK COOKOUT • Friday August 30, 2013 • Starting at 5:00 pm • • Chapel Hill Campus • For: ASG Students, Housemasters, Homestay Families, ASG Staff •
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2013 Activities & Events
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Friday Formal Dinner October 25, 2013 5 pm Chapel Hill Campus
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Cardinal Mooney Homecoming Dance Saturday, October 26, 2013
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merican Scholar Group (ASG) joyfully rang in the Chinese New Year on Friday January 31st, 2014 at Straits Settlement. The second annual reception was sponsored by the organization’s founders David and Lisa Ho. ASG celebrated its good fortune, success, and growth over the past year with ASG students, staff, and community of friends. The company is looking forward to another prosperous year as we enter the year of the horse. Just what is Chinese New Year? There’s actually a lot more to it than lion dances and firecrackers, Although these two pieces of tradition are integral and more visible, Chinese New Year to China is like Christmas to the West. In essence, Chinese New Year is spending time with family, gift giving and, the all important, food-fest.
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MENU Steamboat Fried Rice Fried Noodles Kung Po Chicken Siu Yok (Roasted Pork Belly) Chap Chye (Mixed Vegetables)
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Lobster Bisque Soup Chicken & Steak Kabobs over Rice Chop Salad Fresh Fruit Cup Mango Ice Cream
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February 14th, 2014 5:30 p.m. @ East Indies Cafe
Won’t you be my Valentine? The East Indies Café was alive with activity and excitement as American Scholar celebrated Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14, 2014. Students, staff, and guests were treated to a sumptuous feast at the casual dinner, which included a specialty ice cream and chocolate dessert providing a sweet ending for a delightful evening. Love was in the air at American Scholar!
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On Friday, February 28, 2014, American Scholar hosted “Italian Night” with a delicious formal dinner featuring some of Italy’s finest cuisine. Students, staff, and special guests were captivated by the marvelous musical talent of one of our newest students, Carl Xuzhi Tang, as he serenaded everyone with his violin. He is a gifted violinist! Scholastic excellence awards were also presented to several students who have achieved high honors for the Second Quarter Grading period at their respective schools. Following dinner, five of our students celebrated their February birthdays with cake, candles, and song! A wonderful time was enjoyed by all, as the cuisine and music provided an evening get-away to “old Italy” without leaving the East Indies Café.
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On March 14th, American Scholar hosted a Korean Barbeque. Students were invited to take part in cooking the Bulgogi, Korean-style barbecue beef, with all of the trimmings on the table top hot plates placed at each table. Each student could customize their meal according to their own desires as they prepared their dinner Korean style! Good food and an enjoyable time were had by all in attendance!
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On March 22nd, 2014, the American Scholar Paintball Club kicked off its season at the Chapel Hill Campus in Adamsville, Pennsylvania. The Saturday afternoon event split students and friends into two 5 man divisions. In the opening game, the Red Team defeated the Blue Team, landing twice as many shots. But, the victory was short lived as the Blue Team struck back and took a win of their own. The final standings after the smoke cleared: Score:
Red Team - 1 Blue Team - 1
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Spring was in the air at American Scholar on Friday evening, March 28th. 2014 at the ASG Spring Fling Formal Dinner. Colorful spring blooms graced each dinner table providing the hope of spring’s arrival. Even the forecast of continued snowy weather could not dampen everyone’s spirits as we dined on a sumptuous meal of Prime Rib with all of the accoutrements. Over 80 students, staff members, and guests enjoyed the gourmet meal prepared and served under the watchful eye of Nick Taylor, our Head of Food Services. Eight students and 2 staff members (including our beloved Lisa Ng, Group Executive Director) celebrated March birthdays with song, birthday cake, and candles. Carl Tang, an ASG student at Jamestown High School provided wonderful music for the occasion on his violin to everyone’s delight. A wonderful evening of excellent cuisine, music, and congenial company provided for a memorable ending to March 2014.
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On Saturday, April 19th 2014, David Ho was a guest speaker at the Carnegie Mellon University Summit on US-China innovation and entrepreneurship. With nearly 200 in attendance, David spoke about how American Scholar Group help students immigrate to the US through investment and Optional Practical Training opportunities.
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The staff and students of American Scholar gathered at the East Indies CafĂŠ to celebrate an early Easter Dinner on Friday, April 11th, 2014. A sumptuous meal of Glazed Ham, Baked Potatoes, Garlic Carrot, Pasta Fagiolo Soup, Strawberry Spinach Salad, and tantalizing dessert bar which featured Coconut Cake, Lemon Cream Cheese Squares, Banana Pudding, and ASG Birthday Cake delighted all in attendance! Spring blossoms graced each table which featured dishes of Easter jelly beans, and Jelly Bean Prayer cards. ASG students celebrating April birthdays included: Shirley Gu, Max Ma, Diane Lee, Ben Hu, and Eris Chai. Carl Tang graciously entertained the group with sweet melodies on his violin. Wonderful food, family friendships, and beautiful music made for a very special evening at American Scholar! Happy Easter!
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Happy Birthday ASG students celebrating April birthdays included: Shirley Gu, Max Ma, Diane Lee, Ben Hu, and Eris Chai.
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AMERICAN SCHOLAR GROUP COMMENCEMENT LUNCHEON 2014 Eighty American Scholar students, staff, and special guests gathered at The Gallery Grille at The Greens of Greenville to celebrate the 2014 Senior Graduating Class of American Scholar. Senior graduates included: Allen Yufan Lu (KCHS), Andy Yulong Zhu (UHS), Ella Yosie Rafaella (LWCS), Fred Feng Xie (CMHS), Gim Gangzheng Zhu (KCHS), Henry Yuliang She (KCHS), Icey Qingling Zhong (JHS), Jack Chao Zhou (UHS), Jason Zehui Mao (KCHS), Kai Chen (KCHS), Kevin Shiming Fan (KCHS), Mark Jiayu Lu (UHS), Ray Farras Batubara (SHS), Shirley Yinxue Gu (KCHS), Sunny Sangying Mou (KCHS), Tyler Zhentian Chen (JHS), Vincent Kehao Mao (CMHS), Warren Hao Wang (UHS), William Wei Wang (KCHS), and Zoe Zhuoyi Lao (KCHS). Pastor Jim Chapin, ASG Chaplain, offered the Blessing. The gathering enjoyed a sumptuous Brunch of Baked Ham, Scrambled Egg Casserole, Bacon, Green Bean Medley, Veggie Salad w. Dressing, Fresh Fruit Salad, Muffins and Assorted Desserts, and Beverages. Sheryl Lanning, Director, Academic Affairs (Emcee) introduced and acknowledged the Graduating Senior class, highlighting their future college plans. The 2014 ASG Valedictorian was presented to Zoe Lao, while Ella Rafaella received the 2014 ASG Salutatorian Award, both awards being presented by Lisa Ng, Executive Director-Corporate, who also presented the Senior Academic Awards and Senior Attendance Awards. The top Junior, Sophomore, Freshman, and Junior High scholars were presented their awards, including the following: Top Junior Student –Gina Ding, Top Sophomore Student – Carl Tang, Top Freshman Student – Wisdom Zhong, and the Top Junior High Student, Diane Lee. The Most Improved ASG Student Award was presented to Wisdom Zhong. Best School Attendance Awards were presented to: Senior – Sunny Mou, Junior – Mark Zheng, Sophomore – Tom Sun, Freshman – Max Ma, and Junior High – Jerry Tinshun Chan. The 2014 Spirit of American Scholar Award was presented to Kai Chen. Certificates of Merit were presented to the students who had achieved Summa cum Laude, Magna cum Laude, and cum Laude status with their academic achievement. David Ho, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, offered closing remarks and provided a sincere send off for the Graduating Seniors and the ASG Underclassmen. A video of the 2013 ASG Seniors was presented as the closing to the event. A group photo of all in attendance captured the event for posterity
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Welcome
Sheryl Lanning Director, Student Experience & Alumni Affairs
Blessing
Pastor Jim Chapin
Luncheon Scrambled Eggs Ham / Bacon Home Fried Potatoes Vegie Salad w/ Dressing Fresh Fruit Muffins and Assorted Pastries Beverage Introduction of 2014 Senior Students Allen Yufan Lu - Kennedy Catholic High School Andy Yunlong Zhu – Ursuline High School Ella Yosie Rafaella – Living Word Christian School Fred Feng Xie – Cardinal Mooney High School Gim Ganzheng Zhu – Kennedy Catholic High School Henry Yuliang Shi – Kennedy Catholic High School Icey Qingling Zhong – Jamestown High School Jack Chao Zhou – Ursuline High School Jason Zehui Mao – Kennedy Catholic High School Kai Chen – Kennedy Catholic High School Kevin Shiming Fan – Kennedy Catholic High School Mark Jiayu Lu – Ursuline High School Ray Farras Batubara – Sharpsville High School
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Shirley Yinxue Gu – Kennedy Catholic High School Sunny Sangying Mou – Kennedy Catholic High School Tyler Zhentian Chen – Jamestown High School Vincent Kehao Mao – Cardinal Mooney High School Warren Hao Wang – Ursuline High School William Wei Wang – Kennedy Catholic High School Zoe Zhuoyi Lao – Kennedy Catholic High School
Presentation of Senior Awards
Lisa Ng
2014 Senior Valedictorian 2014 Senior Salutatorian Senior Achievement Awards Senior Attendance Awards Spirit of American Scholar Award
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Presentation of Underclassmen Scholarship Awards
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Top Junior Student Top Sophomore Student Top Freshman Student Top Junior High Student Most Improved Student Award Underclassmen Achievement Awards Underclassmen Attendance Awards
Closing Remarks and Send off
Director, Student Experience & Alumni Affairs
David Ho Group Chairman & Chief Executive
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2014 Graduating Seniors Allen Yufan Lu - Kennedy Catholic High School Andy Yunlong Zhu – Ursuline High School Ella Yosie Rafaella – Living Word Christian School Fred Feng Xie – Cardinal Mooney High School Gim Ganzheng Zhu – Kennedy Catholic High School
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2014 Graduating Seniors Henry Yuliang Shi – Kennedy Catholic High School Icey Qingling Zhong – Jamestown High School Jack Chao Zhou – Ursuline High School Jason Zehui Mao – Kennedy Catholic High School Kai Chen – Kennedy Catholic High School
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2014 Graduating Seniors Kevin Shiming Fan – Kennedy Catholic High School Mark Jiayu Lu – Ursuline High School Ray Farras Batubara – Sharpsville High School Shirley Yinxue Gau – Kennedy Catholic High School Sunny Sangying Mou – Kennedy Catholic High School
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2014 Graduating Seniors Tyler Zhentian Chen – Jamestown High School Vincent Kehao Mao – Cardinal Mooney High School Warren Hao Wang – Ursuline High School William Wei Wang – Kennedy Catholic High School Zoe Zhuoyi Lao – Kennedy Catholic High School
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Zoe Zhuoyi Lao 2014 Senior Valedictorian
Ella Yosie Rafaella 2014 Senior Salutatorian
PRESENTATION OF SENIOR AWARDS Zoe Zhuoyi Lao Summa Cum Laude
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Magna Cum Laude Sunny Sangying Mou Best Attendance
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PRESENTATION OF UNDERCLASSMEN AWARDS Wisdom Jiajun Zhong
Most Improved & Top Freshman Student
Gina Yeni Ding Top Junior Student
Carl Xizhi Tang Top Sophomore Student
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Academic Honors
Summa Cum Laude
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Summa Cum Laude
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Wisdom Jaijun Zhong Vincent Zean Wen Bowen Guo Tom Yu Sun Joe Jiho Lee
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Attendance Awards Best Attendance – Junior: Mark Minxiang Zheng Best Attendance – Sophomore: Tom Yu Sun Best Attendance – Freshman: Max Xioameng Ma Best Attendance – Junior High: Jerry Tinshun Chan
Perfect Attendance Tom Yu Sun Jerry Tinshun Chan Carl Xuzhi Tang Mark Minxiang Zheng
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Spirit of American Scholar Award
American Scholar Scholastic Award
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merican Scholar celebrated the Third Annual Spring Pig Roast BBQ on Saturday, May 17th, 2014 at Chapel Hill Campus, beginning at 1:00 PM. Despite the cold and rainy weather, approximately 95 students, staff, and special guests enjoyed a wonderful meal of roasted BBQ pork (roasted to perfection by DiSalvo’s Barbecue), baked beans, corn-on-the-cob, fried chicken, Pasta a la Carol, deviled eggs, and a mouth-watering array of the finest desserts. Carol Lee, supervisor of ASG Food Services, provided her usual expertise in coordinating and preparing another outstanding meal to everyone’s delight. ASG student birthdays for the months of May and June were celebrated with a colorful picnic-themed birthday cake. Large tents were erected to provide protection from the relentless rain and cold; but even the inclement weather could not dampen the enthusiasm of all those in attendance. The only thing missing from this year’s event was the sunshine!
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Pennsylvania Winter 2013-2014 Temperature:
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"It's probably the coldest the Northeast has seen since 1993-94," Dave Dombek AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist
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BOOK RELEASE AMERICAN SCHOLAR TUTOR, AUTHOR OF NEW ESL BOOK, ELL SALLY LEARNS ENGLISH
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iane Stanger, an American Scholar tutor is the recent author of ELL Sally learns English. It is a specially designed book to assist ESL (English as a Second Language) students. She is currently attending Ashford University pursing a degree in Childhood Education with a specialization in English as a Second Language (ESL). Her education provides her with the knowledge to reach and teach English Language Learners(ELL) by utilizing specific techniques and strategies to instruct ESL students with learning new vocabulary words. Mrs. Stanger said, “My class is wonderful and very informative. I have learned how to differentiate and scaffold instruction according to the student’s learning style and level of English
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language proficiency” She recently completed this project for one of her education classes. The project required students to use an online multimedia program called StoryBird, which allows users to design and create e-books. Mrs. Stanger wanted to design a book to help teachers teach English to ELL students in a friendly and fun format. Diane Stanger
American Scholar tutor From: Greenville, PA Education: Thiel College, Buttler Community College, Ashford University Experience: 3 years tutoring, 1 year ESL teacher
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Tyler Zhentian Chen and Family
Anna Yuqin He and Aunt
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Bryan Gwang Jin Lee and Family
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