Khoa Dao
2008 Valedictorian

Khoa has a 4.68 grade point average and is ranked 1 st in class of 2008. He is captain of the Academic Decathlon team which has placed first again in Orange County . He has been a member of the decathlon team for two years and has earned a scholarship for his individual achievement. Khoa has taken eight advance placement classes with grades of “A” each time. He has competed in varsity boy's tennis for three years. He is a 1 st degree black belt in taekwondo and has played the piano for eight years. Khoa belongs to the AP, Peacemakers, and Spanish clubs. Also, he has been a member of MERITS, CSF, and the National Honor Society.

He has been honored as an AP Scholar of Distinction, National Merit to UC Berkley and major in astrophysics. He has the admiration of both teachers and fellow students. He has found a way to be successful in all areas of student life. He truly represents the “Very Best of Westminster High School”. Congratulations Khoa.

Michele Nguyen
2008 Salutatorian

Driven yet unfailing polite, Michelle is the force of a quiet hurricane. In class, her essays are articulate and insightful. She understands the meaning, although sometimes abstract, behind the words. She comprehends on a literal as well as metamorphic and figurative level. This understanding does not come naturally; it is the result of reading and reflecting, looking for depth. Her powers of analysis extend beyond the English classroom; she has been nominated for Leos in science, math and MERITS. She has received the AP Scholar award. She is one of two students at Westminster High School to be recognized as a Gates Millennium Scholar. Her participation in clubs such as the AP Club, where she is vice-president, attests to her ability to manage her time well. In addition, she has clocked more than 150 hours of community service and is presently holding down a job.