Henry Chau

In 1988, Dr. Henry Chau applied for an opening position in the Alhambra Unified School District as a biology teacher. At a young age, Chau had a natural curiosity in biology and even majored in the subject as an undergraduate student at Hong Kong Baptist University. Subsequent to those four years, Chau received his master’s along with a Doctorate in Zoology at Oklahoma State University.

Throughout his years of instruction, Chau has grown closer to AHS and has learned a lot from its students.

One of his most memorable moments was when a former student came back to AHS and told him that his advice—“always be like a fighter”—was the one thing that truly got him through college.

Now, after 25 years of teaching at AHS, the self-proclaimed “rookie” plans to retire. Following retirement, he wants to relax, to go hiking and kayaking and, most importantly, to relish life with his family.

To the graduating seniors, he says, “Enjoy the learning experience and try to find the best ways to improve your [education]. Always be like a fighter.”

By Features Editor Cynthia Luong