MISS HMONG CALIFORNIA CONTESTANTS

2008-2009 PAGEANT CONTESTANTS

1

Ntxhais Vaj

20 years old
Sacramento, CA

MoonSun Memorial Service

Platform: Lub peev xwm thiab lub zog ntawm ib tug ntxhais Hmoob.

2

Rose Vue

19 years old
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento State University of CA

Western Southern Life Insurance

Platform: "Los hais txog diabetes uas yog ntshav qab zib."

3

My Tzer Lao

20 years old
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento City College

State Farm Insurance


Platform: "Niam txiv txog kev hlub."

4

Vab Vwj

18 years old
Sacramento, CA
University of California, Davis

Sacramento Community Clinic

Platform: "My platform is about uniting all the hmong people to live together in harmony."

5

Cathy Thao

25 years old
Sacramento, CA
University of California, Davis - BA 2005
Lincoln Law School of Sacramento-present

Hmoob Koom Tes Xov Tooj Cua, Vue and Thao Deli, Lawfirm of Dreyer, Babich, Buccola & Callaham, Nha Thai Youa Lee Property & Investment

Platform: "My platform will be about promoting higher education among the Hmong community."

6

Pahoua Chue

21 years old
Orocille, CA
Chico State University, 3rd yr

Koom Haum Tub Qub Rog

Platform: "Represent Hmoob"
1. Higher Education
2. Preserve Hmong Values
"Kuv xav txhawb ib tsoom tub ntxhais hluas hais txoj kev kawm ntaub kawm ntawd, thiab kom peb nco qab ntsoov tias peb yog "HMOOB"."

7

Teng Thao

20 years old
Merced, CA
Merced College, Law Enforcement

Platform: "Tus thiab ntxhais hluas tsis mloog niam thiab txiv lus. Teenagers disrespecting their parents and being a bad influence."

8

Elise Vue

20 years old
Lincoln, CA
Sierra College

D&B Meat Market/Market Basket

Platform:
Kev noj qab hauv hu rau yus lub ces.
Eating nutritious food for your body.

2007-2008 PAGEANT CONTESTANTS

1

Ia Thao

20 years old
VP Production
Moua Vang
3987 Deer Rune Way
(916) 307-3406

2

Heidi Yang

19 years old
Performance Chiropratic
Pob Tsuas Hawj
7171 Bowling Drive, Suite 210
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 428-4958

3

Mai Chor Vue

21 years old
Western Southern Life Ins.
Shue Moua
2389 W. March Lane, #102
Stockton, CA 95207
(916) 802-6583

4

Mary Vang

19 years old
Her Carpet Cleaning
Saelafen Her
179 Pinedale Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 991-5213

5

Nakia Xiong

21 years old
Bingo Grocery
2143 E. Belmont Avenue
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 498-0857

6

See Lor

22 years old
Her Carpet Cleaning
Saelafen Her
179 Pinedale Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 991-5213

7

Jacqueline Moua

20 years old
Advance Chiropratic Care
Dr Lee X. Yang, D.C.
6685 Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 427-0118

8

Bao Xiiong

23 years old
Rich Photo Portrait Studio
Yang Her
217 Carro Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55103
(651) 497-7062

9

Maiyang Moua

23 years old
Cher Cha Foundation

10

Nkauj Seev Hauj

20 years old
Chang Auto Repair
Txooj Cawv Tsaab
8595 Weyand Avenue # B
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 381-6455

11

Martha Her

20 years old
Performance Chiropratic
Pob Tsuas Hawj
7171 Bowling Drive, Suite 210
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 428-4958