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2024 Award of Excellence: Michael Kong, North High School

Award of Excellence Characteristic: Achievement, Community, Courage, Imagination, Integrity and Resilience

Mentor: Haylee Fingalsen

Nominated By: Pather Zong Lao

Parent/Guardian: Va Vang (mom), Bla Kong (dad)

Schools Attended: Nokomis Montessori North Elementary School, Maplewood Middle School, North High School

High School Experience: It has been an honor to be part of the North Community for these past four years. Many of my teachers and advisors have pushed me out of my comfort zone to experience many activities, and I will be using these skills in the future.

Future Plans: I plan to go to the University of Minnesota Rochester and will be majoring in nursing.