By John Wong
The CCA celebrated the Year of the Dog on Feb. 5 at the Chinese Community Center. Over 240 members attended. Thanks to our volunteers for making it a wonderful event! Thanks to : Wayne and Margie Leung, May Lee, David Moy, Betty Kue, Lillian Barbo, #4, Mrs. Sun Tat, Mrs. Choi Lee, Ken Wong, Jimmy Moy, David Wong, Melissa Wong, So Ng and Scott Dillingham, Melanie Li, Alice Tow and Patsy Wong.
Our entertainment was led off by Kevin Liu who played several selections on the Erhu a traditional Chinese string instrument. He is the son of Liu Jen. He was followed by the Lion Dance. They received over $224 in Hong Boa (red envelope) money!
A delightful raffle was moderated by Bobby Lee and Jerry Ng. Over $600 was collected in ticket sales!
The 28th edition of the Lion Dance was performed at the Portsmouth Children’s Museum, China Garden, Golden Palace, Cara Barton Elementary School, Boardwok, Imperial Palace, Grace Foods, Port Arthur, Ling Nam, HoHo Restaurant and the Chinese Community Center. Their efforts netted the CCA $3,808. The 28 year total is now up to $113,346.99! Many thanks to these very generous patrons!
In 28 years there have been only 114 Lion Dancers. Welcome to Tanner Wong and Joyce Chow as the newest members of this select group.
We want to recognize So Ng, Scott Dillingham, John Wong, Ann Wong and Perry Lee for guiding the Lion Dance team safely around Hampton Roads this year. Our hungry Lions were fed by China Garden Portsmouth, Ling Nam, Wayne Leung , May Lee & David Moy. We thank them for their kindness and concern.
Our Lion Dancers were led by seniors Oscar Wong and Melissa Wong. They were both awarded a Lion Dance Scholarship of $100!
This wonderful tradition will be carried on by Emily Chen, Karl Li , Kevin Dillingham, Howard & Patrick Din, Ricky Maldonado, Steven, Allison, Bryant , Eric, Kara, Nicky, Katelyn, and Michael Wong. Lion Dance Patches went to Allen Wong & Kelly Dillingham for 5 years of participation.
By George Wong
The CCA Scholars this year are Shelley Wong and Melanie Li.
Shelley Wong attends Norfolk Academy. She plays the Piano, speaks fluent German, and has been named Player of the Year in Field Hockey and Soccer in the TCIS. She is a Peer Counselor at N.A. and has enjoyed teaching soccer skills in the Special Olympics. She is a member of the Monogram Club, Red Cross Club and German Club. She has enjoyed being a Neptune Princess this past year in the Neptune Festival and has recently been named a High School All American in Soccer and the Wong’s Scholar.
She has been accepted to Rice University and will be studying Language and International Studies. She will also be playing varsity soccer on scholarship.
Melanie Li is a student at Hickory High in Chesapeake. She enjoys playing the Violin and volunteers at the Food Bank and nursing homes.
Melanie speaks three languages Chinese, English & Spanish. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Science Club, Anchor Club and the Chamber Orchestra. At this time she has not committed to any university. She is interested in being a Pharmacist.
Shelley’s parents are George and Luanne Wong. Melanie’s parents are Edward and Bonnie Li. Congratulations to these gifted students.
