Kahanamoku award winners named Kahanamoku award winners named ADVERTISING The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation created the Duke Kahanamoku Ambassador of Aloha Scholarship to reward exceptional college-bound Hawaii high school seniors who embody the aloha spirit and character that made “the
Kahanamoku award winners named
The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation created the Duke Kahanamoku Ambassador of Aloha Scholarship to reward exceptional college-bound Hawaii high school seniors who embody the aloha spirit and character that made “the Duke” a beloved figure worldwide.
The following West Hawaii students are recipients of this year’s ODKF scholarships.
Paul-Devin Candieta, a Kohala High School graduate, will study culinary arts at Kapiolani Community College. He is a paddler and volleyball player.
Terianui Kekuaokalani, a Kealakehe High School graduate, will attend Brigham Young University-Hawaii. She plays volleyball.
Renny Richmond, of Kailua-Kona, will attend the University of Arizona. Richmond is a swimmer.
Van Cleave graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology
Stewart Van Cleave of Kurtistown has graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in applied networking and system administration from RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
RIT is recognized for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts. RIT enrolls nearly 18,000 full- and part-time students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs.
Hagerman named to Lawrence University’s dean’s list
Haley Hagerman, daughter of Gary and Kari Hagerman, of Waimea, has been named to the 2013 Lawrence University dean’s list for maintaining a 3.4 grade point average or higher for the full past academic year. Hagerman is a 2010 graduate of Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
Founded in 1847, Lawrence University integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a nationally recognized conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. Lawrence draws its 1,500 students from nearly every state and more than 50 countries.
Cameli earns doctorate
Middle school teacher Sandy Cameli received her doctoral degree in instructional leadership from Argosy University – Hawaii Campus. The ceremony was held June 15 at the Hawaii Convention Center.
Cameli was one of three student speakers selected to address more than 800 audience members, as a representative of all doctoral candidates. She shared lessons learned through the research experience and highlights from her work at Konawaena Middle School, where she taught for the last 15 years. Cameli will leave the classroom this fall for a district-level position working with new teachers and mentors in West Hawaii classrooms.
Area students graduate from Taylor University
Two Kailua-Kona residents were among nearly 500 students who received degrees during Taylor University’s commencement exercises held May 18.
Matthew Hamilton received a bachelor of arts degree in political science, and Matthew Orvis received a bachelor of science degree in physics.
Taylor University was founded in 1846. It is an interdenominational liberal arts university of evangelical faith located in Upland, Ind. The 2013 U.S. News and World Report survey “America’s Best Colleges” ranked Taylor the No.1 Baccalaureate College in the Midwest. It marked Taylor’s sixth-straight top ranking following 10 straight years of being ranked in the region’s top three.
Taylor University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
