"On campus, I've been an active member in the Philippine Society of BC and other culture clubs," added Quizon. "I'm also on the Executive Board of SEASA. In the greater Boston area, I've volunteered in the St. Francis House and at service programs through PSBC."
Two alumni who were scholarship recipients in the past also spoke, including Annie Le, LSOE '07, last year's recipient who discussed her experience and what the scholarship means to her.
A topic of discussion and debate on Monday evening centered around the fact that the Asian- American Scholarship is one of the few scholarships on campus yet to be named after an influential individual.
One of the names that came up as a possible candidate was Yuri Kochiyama, a civil rights activist who worked closely with Malcolm X. Other names included Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Carlos Bullosa. After a dinner consisting of dumplings, Curry chicken, and chocolate cake, everyone involved left in high spirits.
"For me personally, being made a finalist is an honor and it's so encouraging. The award itself sets a bar of excellence for people in the Asian Pacific American community to strive for," said Lee.
"This year, everybody deserved to win. Definitely felt good to be nominated; I've wanted to do this since my sophomore year," said Cordona. n
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