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After the world shut down in 2020, our lives changed dramatically, and student achievement was social- ly distanced using remote learning. But learning and student achievement does not — and should not — ex- ist in a vacuum. While we celebrate the achievement of our newest class of grad- uates (congratulations, class of 2022!), I would like to in- stead shine the Second City Spotlight on Kapolei Middle School’s Po‘okela awardees.
STATE REP. SHARON HAR
Po‘okela Awards: The West’s Best Of The Best
The Po‘okela Awards were founded by former KMS principal Bruce Naguwa and funded by a grant from James Campbell Co. Since its inception, the Po‘okela Awards have been an annual event. The pandemic, how-
Twelve students excelled in science, technology, en- gineering and mathematics. Mr. Linguit’s VEXIQ team succeeded in the Hawai‘i State Championships and
Seven of Mr. Villanueva’s students placed in four Skill- sUSA events at the Hawai‘i State Leadership conference and will continue to the Na- tional Leadership Confer-
of our students placed in district, state and national competitions for art. In a new category, achievements in literature were recognized for writing about acts of kindness.
I was humbled to once again be able to be part of this event and excited that it can safely return. Congrat- ulations to the students for
ever, dimmed the lights on the Po‘okela Awards while the incredible achievements of our KMS students contin- ued — uncelebrated.
Final recognition was giv- en to Darric Abe, Asa Parks, Caitylyn Amber Roldan, Apollo Ronsen Sunga, Blake Tesoro and Shayna Watarida as Kulia I Ka Nu‘u winners for maintaining a 4.0 GPA all three years at KMS. Ms. Wilson and Ms. Young also deserve recognition as they played a major role in our students’ achievements while celebrating in-person that evening.
their hard work and dedica- tion — and to the parents for their relentless support. But my biggest thanks and con- gratulations are to our KMS teachers, administrators and staff, not only for their tire- less and thankless dedica- tion, but for bringing back the tradition of the Po‘okela Awards so that we can right- ly and safely recognize the outstanding work of our stu- dents.
Contact state Rep. Sharon Har (D-42: Kapolei, Maka- kilo) at 808-586-8500 or rephar@capitol.hawaii.gov.
On May 18, I had the privilege of welcoming back the proud tradition of KMS’ Po‘okela Award ceremo- ny, during which we hon- ored 183 students for being po‘okela — the best of the best. While most students were recognized for their academic achievements, additional recognition for achievements in STEM, art and literature were also on the menu.
State Rep. Sharon Har attended Kapolei Middle School’s Po‘okela Awards.
PHOTO COURTESY THE OFFICE OF STATE REP. SHARON HAR
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