August Tonsungwon is a Sophomore at Oak Hills High School who is looking forward to her first year on the Tartan. When not working at Green Papaya, a local Thai restaurant, she enjoys spending time with her seven pets, including her gecko, named Pizza Crust. Tonsungwon’s favorite subject is English, and her favorite teacher is Mrs. Tuchfarber due to her supportive and understanding environment. She is very strong-willed, having learned English as her second language at a young age, and this has shaped her commitment to helping others.

Tonsungwon is extremely passionate about supporting others and aspires to be a Pediatrician. She plans on taking AP science classes and attending college to pursue this dream. Tonsungwon believes strongly in doing the right thing, and one of her core values is that everyone deserves access to healthcare. Tonsungwon credits her grandma as one of the most influential people in her life, someone who’s been there for her when no one else was. One of the biggest challenges Tonsungwon has faced is branching out and meeting new people, which she hopes to continue to overcome in Tartan this year, along with learning how to drive. Tonsungwon is excited for Gilmore Girls’ season this fall and a great upcoming year in Tartan!