Namoch Sokhom (3rd from left) receiving a certificate from Optimist International in St. Paul, MN, 1984. From left: unnamed; Jeanette Olson who became a close family friend; Namoch; Mrs. Veislav, ESL counselor; Namoch’s mother, Thach In; Cambodia friend that the family stayed with when they arrived in Minnesota, Sam Ol Kahm and her husband, Kim Ean Seng; Namouch’s father, Luy Sokhom, can be seen smiling in the back. Namoch was nominated for the award by his chemistry teacher who was impressed by his positive and trusting outlook, and his hard work.
