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June 2, 2010
Amanda Nava
Hnin Ookhin was announced as the LAM scholarship winner during the Senior Awards night, May 20.
Ookhin didn’t expect the scholarship because the organization chooses only one person from WHS.
Along with her transcript, general information and teacher recommendations Ookhin had to write an essay to apply for the scholarship. In the essay she wrote about obstacles regarding her move to America from Burma in the eighth grade. She wrote about how she needed to adapt to a new environment, as well as her experiences in Speech and Debate and Key Club.
The scholarship grants Ookhin $4,000 for college funds. Each year she receives $1,000 for maintaining a 3.0 GPA throughout her four years of college.