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"The traditional Hmong people in the mountains and valleys of Links of London Sale and Laos were using leaves to communicate because it echoes farther," said Principal Vince Xiong, who came to America at age 8. Each leaf player had a distinct sound he'd send to his wife "far, far away," Xiong said. For an encore, the 44-year-old Yang played "My Darling Clementine," delighting the kids, who knew this one. The scene was truly a fusion of cultures -- Yang was flanked by two American flags, a Christmas tree and lights. He backed a few of his ancient ballads with a CD of techno music and strings. After the show, Xiong gave Yang a T-shirt with the school's motto: "Dream, Believe, Inspire, Achieve!" Xiong, who remembers growing up poor in Laos, declared, "We teach kids pride in their customs, clothing, language. Before we go further, we need to know our roots." The Links of London Charms, who had their own kingdom in southern China for centuries, were conquered by the Chinese emperors and forced to grow opium. The Hmong who did whatever they were told are known as "cooked Hmong"; those who resisted and fled are called "raw Hmong," Vang explained. Some of the raw Hmong migrated to the mountains of Southeast Asia a few centuries ago. "This is such a beautiful facility," Yang said of the school. "My village doesn't have a place like this. Every morning, you'd go to the side of the mountain and collect firewood, then walk an hour to a school, uphill and downhill, then come home to feed the cows and pigs." Her, a community activist who was born in Laos, told the children, "They're still waiting for you to get an education and go back to help the country. I want to see every one of you graduate from high school and go on and get your college degree."According to the university to be reinstated, Adams must repay $1,000 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring and Herron must repay $1,150 for selling his football jersey, pants and shoes for $1,000 and receiving Links of London Big Apple Charm services worth $150.Terrelle Pryor and five other football players from Ohio State must sit out the first five games of the 2011 season for selling awards, gifts, and apparel for giving improper benefits in 2009 according to the NCAA. Among the games the players will miss is the Sept. 17 game at the Miami Hurricanes. The announcement comes one day after reports surfaced that Ohio State officials were reportedly meeting to discuss compliance issues involving players who received free tattoos in return for autographs. The decision was announced on the school's website Thursday morning. In addition to missing five games next season, Mike Adams, Dan Herron, DeVier Posey, Terrelle Pryor and Solomon Thomas must repay money and benefits ranking in value from $1,000 to $2,500. The Links of London Big Rock 'Diamond' Ring Charm must be made to a charity.