Kelli Frager
ARTS ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Pacific Symphony orchestra summer Arts X Press program
"I love that you're incredibly intentional in everything that you do. You really see people and you make time for them. Your maturity in that is something amazing, and I honestly think that this world would be a better place if we had more people like you around."
Wendy Tobiska
Director, Arts X Press
Theatre Instructor, Orange County School of Arts
"She really cares about people. Really cares. She wants to know where you come from and who you are- she's real, honest, and true. She cared about the campers and their interests and make camp life-changing for the kids. She's passionate about people. She is the real deal. It's not just about being bright or a great student- she cares about people and wants to know about and learn about them and make them feel important."
Tara Campbell
CITY COUNCILWOMAN
Yorba Linda
"[May is] extremely confident and a go-getter. She took initiative to get an internship in politics while in high school. She took initiative to get involved in our community with important issues and I know any university would be lucky to have someone like May."
Jyoti Sarolia
Chairwoman
CHOICE HOTELS OWNERS COUNCIL
"At our Women's Hotelier Conference, I shared the story of your Linens N Love. You were so imaginative and thought about places we could deliver our blankets to, and I didn't even think about shelters. It wasn't so much that you were delivering blankets; it was more that you were gaining an experience about what that life's about and how it impacts them. You are caring. You are genuine. You are ready to keep learning."
JIM Householter
AP US HISTORY TEACHER
Valencia High School
"Your attitude is always positive. I've never seen you down. Your positivity is definitely contagious. The Fridays, the treats, the things you'd bring in on your own to brighten everybody's day was wonderful. I actually got kind of spoiled and we would be like, 'Aw, man, you don't have one this week?' I've just never had a student do that before."
Marissa Garcia
Counselor, Arts X Press
"You said, 'Marissa, I just realized that your name means 'of the sea' because 'mar.' Is that in any way related to you wanting to do marine biology?' That was such a profound way you said that. Your name follows you everywhere. My name represents such a personal thing...yet you derived it yourself. For the first time, I didn't have to mention it. That really touched me. Thank you for caring so much about my passions to remember it a year later, and for taking the initiative to decipher it yourself."
and I dream of being a White House Intern.
Danielle Connor
AP European History Teacher
Linensnlove.org Adviser
"You were the only student to mention contrapposto, referring to how Renaissance artists positioned their statues. You are enthusiastic bright, and intelligent. But more than that, you are a leader passionate about changing the world. You are a coordinator, facilitator, and inspiration to our club on campus, Linens N Love."
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Emily Morgan
Classmate/Partner in crime
IB SL MATH
"I had a long week at one point, and you brought cookies to school and you were like, 'hey, have a Fabulous Friday' and it made my week a lot better. To you, it's a small thing for you to bake these and bring them to school but you have no idea how much you've changed somebody's week. Your kindness and caring about people are your greatest strengths."
Ethan MoY
VICE PRESIDENT
LinensNLove.org
"I first met you as the girl that sat at the front of the Algebra II Math Class. You're positive, happy, and bright. You go beyond academics to use your time and help the community. You know how to motivate people in the best possible way. Your willingness to work and help others helps people grow along with you."
One of my first memories involving my dream of working in the White House was when I was eight years old. During the 2008 elections, I asked my dad, "Who do you want to win? Hillary or Obama?"
He replied, "Either way, we'll have a historical election. If it's Hillary, the United States will have its first female President. If Obama, we'll have our first African American President."
He then asked me who I wanted to win. "Obama," I replied. Surprised, he asked me why Obama. I replied, "Because if Hillary wins, I can't be the first female President."
With time, my dream of making an impact in our country grew to possess more tangible qualities. I realized that I wanted to do something meaningful with my life to give back to my family, community, and support system that have guided me. The people in our lives are an essential part of who we are. It was with that philosophy that I first started Fabulous Fridays ("What are Fabulous Fridays?") and other people-centered endeavors including Linens N Love. With that in mind, I assembled this project to give you insight into the people in my life to help give a better picture of who I am.
If you'd also like to know more, please feel free to visit www.MayWang.com. Thank you for your time, your consideration, and for the opportunity this project has given me to revisit the pieces of my past to build the foundations of my future.
All my best,
May
Joy Millam
"May Wang...oh, boy. You know, it's not every day that kids really stand out in a school like ours. When it comes to schools like Valencia High School, we have students like May who really stand out above 2,700 kids. She's one of these very special students who has stood out since day one."
Foreword: The WHIP Project
Coach Mahoney
PE COACH
Valencia High School
"The thing I liked most was the effect you had on other students in my class. Your example and your positive attitude helped elevate the rest of the class and made it a very enjoyable classroom environment."
Jackie Sanchez
THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE CLASSMATE
VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL
"I was having trouble getting into college and doing college research. You've been by my side helping me prepare my scholarships and applications. Now I'm doing applications to seven universities! You're always smiling. Your positive energy is contagious- like chicken pox, for example. You're like the sun- you light up our world. That's your best strength."
Dioni Kwan
Senior Officer - SECRETARY
linensnlove.org
"You're adaptable to situations. For the club that you do, you've always got these questions to prepared beforehand. You're dedicated, organized, joyful, and resourceful."
Peggy Huang
Mayor, City of Yorba Linda
Deputy Attorney General, Orange County
"I know that you will be a white rose in a sea of crimson. I was very impressed by you two years ago when we first met. You have a good understanding of the complex issues of residential development. You did the necessary research and asked probative questions. I was shook by your questions, because they were very challenging questions. You asked such deep questions where it's difficult as a policymaker to answer. I've never been challenged by a 15 year old about complex issues."