1. Lakeland University Scholarship Honors Hmong Leader
Colonel Yong Chue Yang

2. Colonel Yong Chue Yang Born Sep 5, 1930 Long line of leadership family
Served in the Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) in Laos
Family came to Sheboygan in 1976 – Political Refugee
Became US citizen in 1982, first in Sheboygan
Sponsored many families to Sheboygan
Community/Family Leader – City, State, National
Education Leader – Adult Classes, LTC/Lakeland
Established Sheboygan Hmong New Year, HMAA,
Yang Vang Meng Family, Lao-Hmong, American Coalition,
and LHAVM
Died 1997
Special Dedications

3. Lakeland University Scholarship Honors Col. Yong Chue Yang
Who and Why?
Established (Sep 2017) by Dr. David Black – President of Lakeland
Honor the legacy and contribution of Col Yong Chue Yang
Ensure Colonel Yong Chue Yang’s legacy is not forgotten
Col Yong Chue Yang mirror image of the German Settlers in 1800s
Touched/amazed/thankful of Col Yong Chue Yang’s caring life
and service to the community
Help and give young men/women the opportunity to continue and
pursue their dreams through higher education

4. Lakeland University Scholarship Honors Col Yong Chue Yang
$15,000 annually
Once awarded need to maintain a good standing
Descendants of families displaced by the Vietnam War
Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Khmu
New Students, Full time Freshman, and Transfer Students
word personal
Family background
Community Service – how it impact your personal and professional life
More information at
Sam Poullette at , ext (Lakeland University)
Shua Yang at ,
Xia Vue Yang at , Union Market Manager

5. Questions?

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