Local student makes University of Chicago Dean’s List
The College at the University of Chicago has announced its Dean’s List for the 2017-2018 academic year, and Alexandra “Ally” Nisenoff was among those receiving this distinction. Ally just completed her freshman year, and is working toward a double major in astrophysics and computer science. She is 2017 graduate of the West Hawaii Explorations Academy where she was a co-valedictorian.
August Bridge Club results
First place finishers of the American Contract Bridge Club for the month of August are listed below. There are four players at each table, north and south are partners competing against the east and west partners for each bridge contract and are scored as such. On Monday there are two sections competing separately (novice and advanced). For more information about the Kona Bridge Club and schedule of games visit the website at KonaBridge.org. Visitors are welcome.
8/1
N-S — Shelly Hershberger and Richard Gittelman
E-W— Beth Reid and Rose White
8/2
Penny Kallaus and Jim Cheney
8/6
N-S — Shirley Decker and Sara Ito
E-W — Patrick Kallaus and Penny Kallaus
8/8
N-S — Shelly Hershberger and Richard Gittelman
E-W — Ellie Ramsey and Polly Beynon
8/9
Jim Cheney and Penny Kallaus
8/13
Section A — Beth Reid and Alice Goo
Section B — Sara Ito and Rexanne Ring
8/15
N-S — Dean Jenkins and Kelly Sandulli
E-W — Stuart Vance and Peter Golitzen
8/16
Mike Folkert and Marlene Sabo
8/18
Beth Reid and Craig Thorsen
8/20
Section A — Harry Messenheimer and Robin Messenheimer
Section B — Sharon Weber and Roma Johnson
8/26
Penny Kallaus and Patrick Kallaus
8/27
Section A — Penny Kallaus and Patrick Kallaus
Section B — Ellie Ramsey and Polly Beynon
Third annual Hawaii Youth Sustainability Challenge
Hawaii Island students who want to help their schools or communities go green now have a chance to earn funding to back their big ideas. Conservation and education nonprofit Kupu, in partnership with Kokua Hawaii Foundation, is launching its third annual Hawaii Youth Sustainability Challenge mini-grant program, which supports student-led environmental initiatives.
Applications are now open and due Oct. 19. Students in grades 6-12 from public, private, and charter schools statewide are encouraged to apply.
“Not only is this a great experience for Hawaii’s next generation of eco-preneurs and eco-engineers,” said Kupu CEO John Leong, “it’s also a win for the community at large. We have seen so many students generate innovative and effective projects that address pressing environmental issues. We can’t wait to see what our future leaders come up with this year.”
Info: kupuhawaii.org/hysc.
Kanikapila Jam and Hoolaulea Festival
WHEA middle school (West Hawaii Explorations Academy) presents its annual Kanikapila Jam and Hoolaulea Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 29 on the WHEA campus.
This community event includes live entertainment from E Kolu Mea Nui, Ali’i Keainaaina, Aunty Darlene Ahuna w/Aunty Tani Waipa &Hokupaa, Kainani Kahaunaele, Keola Grace, and Hula Halau Hula Ka Ua Kini Maka Lehua O Hawaii! Your ticket also includes a chance at amazing door prizes, silent auctions, many vendors and food options, and free fun cultural activities!
Tickets are $10 per person; kids 10 and younger are FREE! Get your tickets from WHEA students or at the door.
Info: www.whea.net.
