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Seniors Win Stride Rite Fellowships

Lipman will work with a new division of the GBIO that pressures politicians to improve the local housing situation.

Garland, Lipman's roommate, has worked extensively with middle-school youth.

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He wrote in his award application that he feels a special connection with children from war-torn regions because of his family background. Garland's mother grew up on the Thai border during the conflicts in Southeast Asia.

"I have a deep interest in refugee teenagers, and I understand the feeling of growing up not looking and feeling like many of those around me," he wrote.

Close ties to the Chinese immigrant population motivated Leung to work within the immigrant community.

This year, Leung helped CPA establish a computer lab for Chinatown residents. Next year, she will work with the group to improve financial and educational opportunities for youths.

"We will primarily be working on empowering high school students to be active in their communities," Leung said.

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