Eustis High School recently honored graduate Quan Nguyen, owner of Duct-Man A/C and Heating, as an honorary captain before a football game. Nguyen was recognized for his ongoing commitment to community service and his efforts to give back to local schools and the broader community.
“It was awesome to be honored like that,” said Quan. “We had the mayor come with some city commissioners, police officers, Principal Clark, the Eustis High athletic director Matthew Burgess—it was just cool to know that they appreciated me and my donations towards the school and community.”
A Journey of Resilience and Success
Quan’s story is one of perseverance and generosity. Born to parents who fled Vietnam by boat, his family was part of the group known as the “boat people.” After arriving in the United States, his parents followed friends to New York, where they opened a restaurant and started a family, raising Quan and his brother Minh…