Haverford School Student Wins Race Relations Prize From Princeton

HAVERFORD, PA — A junior at the Haverford School was recently named the recipient of a race relations prize from Princeton University.

Quinn Luong, a junior at The Haverford School, won the 2021 Princeton Prize in Race Relations for the Pennsylvania-Delaware region. The prize is awarded to students around the country who have invested time and energy toward advancing racial equity in their schools.

Luong serves as the Co-Chair of The Haverford School’s Diversity Alliance and is the president of the School’s Pan-Asian Alliance.

"I’ve let myself be fully vulnerable in telling my experiences of oppression and calling for change," said Luong. "Winning the Princeton Prize is not just a victory for me – it is a victory for all, as it shows that students like me can be leaders, our work is important, and deserving of respect."

Luong received the prize in recognition for his work with the Diversity Alliance and also for founding the National Diversity Coalition, an organization of more than 80 student-leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion in 20 states.

"Even as we have navigated the complexity of this pandemic, Quinn has tirelessly worked on building the Diversity Alliance leadership team into a transformational student organization," said Brendon Jobs, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Haverford School. "He has inspired so many to work to advance the School and increase the programming that engages his peers in creating a community that elevates belonging practices."

The Princeton Prize, which is run by more than 400 Princeton alumni volunteers, includes a $1,000 award and an invitation to attend the two-day virtual Symposium on Race at Princeton University.