Salina Som
Class of MMXIV
Fine Prints
Photos capture a thousand words.
Senior Prom
For my last prom, I wanted nice photos of my friends and I. I contact my photgrapher friend, Scott Wu, who generously agreed to take the Class of 2014 Prom Photos. 60+ students showed up with their family and friends before prom at the Florida Botanical Gardens to get photos taken. This comprised of couple photos, group photos, as well as comedic ones. It was truely a great night to remember.
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Gates Millenium Scholar
Being selected as one of 1000 Gates Millenium Scholars, was truely an honor. This prestigious award no only funds my entire undergraduate and partially my graduate studies, but it is an leadership program. The Gates Millenium Scholars Leadership program is deisgned to provide funds and leadership skills necessary for minorities to make a positive impact and become America's future leaders.
I would personally like to thank St. Petersurg Collegiate High School for motiviating me to pursue my higher eduation, and also St. Petersburg College for providing moral support and setting up an amazing photoshoot.
http://spcphotos.smugmug.com/Students/Awards/Salina-Som-Gates-Millenium-Sch/
GRADUATION
Graduation was a bitter sweet memory. The night I walk across the stage at the Palladium to recieve my high school diploma, I also had to say goodbye to my aunt. Tha day I recieved my AA degree from SPC, I attended her funneral. But looking back, I was more than ever surrounded by indivuals who loved me, hugged, and told me everything was going to be all right. I am blessed to call them family and friends. Class of 2014, thank you.
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 Wat Dungneah: Temple in Battambang |
 Pond in Wat DungneahWat Dungneah: Temple in Battambang |
 Wat Dungneah in BattambangWat Dungneah: Temple in Battambang Local boys playing soccer in the rain. |
 Wat Dungneah: Temple in Battambang |
 Psar Nath Central Market: FruitsLocal Market in Battambong |
 Psar Nath Central MarketLocal market in Battambang |
 Psar Nath Cental Market: DurianLocal Market in Battabang |
 Wat Ek Phnom Buddha StatueBaby Gator Repping |
 Wat Ek Phnom Buddhist Statue |
 Wat Ek Phnom Statues |
 Wat Ek Phnom |
 Wat Ek Phnom Ruins |
 Wat Ek Phnom Ruins |
 Wat Ek Phnom Ruins |
 Wat Ek Phnom RuinsMy sister mediating |
 Wat Ek Phnom |
 Wat Ek Phnom |
 Wat Ek Phnom |
 Wat Ek PhnomMy sister holding a local flower with medicinal properties |
 White Rose RestaurantTourist enjoying local cuisine while taking in the local architecture infused with French colonial influences. |
 Battambang Winery Phnom Banon |
 Battambang Winery Phnom Banon |
 Battambang Winery Phnom Banon |
 Battambang Winery Phnom Banon |
 Battambang Winery Phnom Banon |
 Battambang Winery Phnom BanonGinger with honey. |
 History of Ms. Bun Roeung's Ancient |
 Abandoned Battambang Airport |
 Abandoned Battambang Airport |
 Sunset in Battambang |
 French Architecture |
 Fresh Dragon Fruit |
 Fresh FishMy uncle caught fresh fish from the pond in the backyard |
 Local CuisineDeep fried Beef tenderloin meatball on a stick with glazed peanut sauce |
 Blessed Lotus Water |
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 Stephanie Climbing a Rambutan TreePailin |
 Pailin |
 Pailin mountain temple |
 Local monkeys in the forest of Paili |
 Adult monkey enjoying a bananaPailin |
 MokeyPailin |
 Deep in Pailin forest |
 Deep inside Pailin forrest |
 Top view of Pailin |
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 Pailin view |
 My Dad ontop of Pailin mountain |
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 Pailin Buddha carving |
 Pailin Buddha carving closeup |
 View from top of Buddhist statueTourist taking in the sunset of Pailin. |
 Angkor Thom |
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 Bayon |
 Bayon Temple with Family |
 Angkor Wat |
 Angkor Wat |
 Mekong River |
 Mekong |
 Pool at Smiling Hotel |
 Mekong River |
 Siem Riep |
 Welcoming Apsara StatueCambodian Cultural Village, Siem Reap. |
 Cambodian Cultural Village |
 Cambodian Cultural Village |
 Phnom Kulen National Park |
 Phnom Kulen bananas |
 Phnom Kulen National Park Waterfall |
 Phnom Kulen National Park Waterfall |
 Phnom Kulen National Park Waterfall |
 Phnom Kulen National ParkRepresents fertility |
 Phnom Kulen National Park Waterfall |
 Phnom Kulen National Park Waterfall |
 Phnom Kulen National Park Waterfall |
 Phnom Kulen National Park Waterfall |
 Phnom Kulen National Park Waterfall |
 Phnom Kulen National ParkGrilled Bananas |
 Ancient Angkor read and coffee |
 Siemp Riep |
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CAMBODIA: Kingdom of Wonder
Left: Battabong
Middle: Pilan
Right: Siem Riep
SPC Board of Trustees
Upon my arrival in the States, I had the honor of recieveing an award from the St. Petersburg College Board of Trustees. Dr. william D. Law, President of SPC, personally handed me the award. I also had the pleasure of Mrs. Metz, Principal of SPCHS, intoducing me to the board. My father, Savonn Som, also accompanied me in reciving the award.
GMS Leadership Conferance
Late September, I attended the Virgina GMS Freshmen Leadership Conferance. Aound 500 of my peers from the East coast attended. This conferance was such a moving and unforgetable experience. I mingled, made conections, and meet friends for life. The people I here were truely inspiring individuals. I was hesitant of attending at first, but I am so glad and fortunate I did. I have made conections with countless people from around the country!
USDA ARS Volunteer
Officially a volunteer for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Research Serivce (ARS) in the Chemistry Department. I will be gaining equipment and technique experience in a professional laboratory under Dr. Hans Alborn. I personally love the hands on experience both in the lab as well as the green houses. It has only been a few weeks, yet I have gained so much valuable experience and knowledge. I have recieved my first official laboratory notebook to keep a record of the experiments..