Carol Newinn

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Carol Newinn (Vietnamese: Nguyen) is the first Vietnamese-American cheerleader for the Houston Texans. She is a graduate of the McCombs School of Business [1] with honors at the University of Texas and a member of the Alpha Sigma Rho sorority.[2] She is also the first spokesmodel for Envy Magazine, a Houston & Dallas publication. [3] In addition to being a talented dancer and model, Carol is currently the frontwoman of a progressive/experimental rock band.[4]

Her family left Saigon, South Vietnam, on April 30, 1975, in the fall of Saigon. Her father, Henry Newinn, was an office manager for the U.S. State Department and his family were allowed to immigrate to the United States.[5] Her mother is half Chinese and half Vietnamese, while her father is full Vietnamese. She has one older brother, Johnny, known for his talent as an internationally recognized Elvis tribute artist.[6]

[edit] Quotes

• "I grew up in a very musical family, and my parents have been very supportive,"[7]
• "Football is a very American sport, [and] the industry is very image-driven,"[8]

[edit] External Links

• Cheerleader Carol Newinn: Raising the Spirits of the Houston Texans
• BN Magazine Up-close
• First Vietnamese American Cheerleader
• Carol's brother "Elvis" John Newinn Vietnamese Elvis impersonator got an early education in rock 'n' roll
• McCombs School of Business Distinguished Scholars