Thang Nguyen graduated from Highline High School in 2009 as a member of the school's first AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class. AVID is a college preparatory class for those who will be the first in their family to attend college.

Thang is completing his junior year at the University of Puget Sound where he has a double major in Math and Business.

On April 20th he was awarded two scholarships at UPS for his achievements in Business and Leadership.