Scholarship and Award Recipients

November 2008

Stories:
Accomplishment of 2008 Legislature
Scholarship and Award Recipients
2008 Survey Results
Procurement Investigation
Sen. Hydrogen Investigation Final Report
Photos: Active and Involved

Congratulations!!!
2008 Donna Mercado Kim Scholarship and Aloha Spirit Awardees

In 1983, then Representative Kim established the Donna Mercado Kim Scholarship as a way to give back to our island community and youth. For 25 years Senator Kim has contributed over a $100,000 in support of District 14 graduates. Scholarships were instrumental in helping Senator Kim with her college cost and it is also helping to defray college expenses for her son Micah. She knows and understands the growing expenses many parents have to face to furnish their children with a higher education, especially in these very trying economic times. It provides her with great pleasure knowing that these scholarships will make it a little bit easier to afford a college degree for three worthy families and students from Farrington, Moanalua and Aiea High School by awarding them the 2008 Donna Mercado Kim Scholarships.

These three scholarships are awarded annually to students who have a financial need and who distinguish themselves in their academic classes as well as in their extracurricular activities. Senator Kim is exceptionally proud of these three students and knows that they will be a credit to their families and community when they head off to college in the fall.

Besides the college scholarships, Senator Kim also recognizes three middle school students from Dole, Aiea and Moanalua Middle School with an Aloha Spirit Award each year. Each middle school picks one student who through their actions and deeds best exemplify the principles of the Aloha Spirit. Award winners are added to the Aloha Spirit perpetual plaque that is displayed in the school's offices and are given individual plaques along with a monetary prize and savings bond.

Scholarships

Aaron Isaac Mailona Bright
Moanalua High School

Aaron is the son of Mark Bright and Melannie Guyton. Aaron has distinguished himself as a born leader both in school and on the athletic field. He is an active member of the student government and the team captain for the many school sports he participates in. He has a (GPA) of 4.06 and has the choice to attend the University of Southern California or University of Hawaii Manoa, where he plans to major in education.

Sarah G. Mizokawa
Aiea High School

Sarah is the daughter of John and Deborah Mizokawa. Sarah has distinguished herself as an outstanding student athlete. She has represented the school's judo team 3 times in the State Championships and is an active member of the band and various other school social clubs. She has a (GPA) of 3.83 and hopes to study biology in college.

Erika Joyce P. Agpalza
Farrington High School

Erika is the daughter of Eric and Elena Agpalza. Erika has distinguished herself as tireless community volunteer specifically in the field of early childhood education. She has a (GPA) of 3.91 and will be attending Kapiolani Community College majoring in psychology and minoring in early childhood education.

Aloha Spirit Winners

Marc Lawrence Borcena
Dole Middle School

Marc the son of Susan Borcena has distinguished himself as an active member of the student body and an outstanding positive and hardworking student. He is described by his teachers as hard working, positive and extremely helpful to everyone. He has a (GPA) of 3.8 and plans to be a doctor or chef in the future.

Hollyann Loui
Moanalua Middle School

Hollyann has distinguished herself as an active member of her school's book club, robotics club and symphonic band. She is the daughter of Derek and Jennifer Loui. Hollyann was recognized as Mustang of Month and has been described by her teachers as a student that is respectful, thoughtful and positive. Hollyann has a (GPA) of 3.9 and plans to be a doctor or engineer in the future.

Kaleikoa Kaleoaloha
Aiea Intermediate School

Kalei is the son of Kaeo and Brandy Kaleoaloha. Dylan has distinguished himself as an active member of the student body and as an outstanding athlete in various sports. His teachers describe him as an asset to his school because of his work ethic and positive attitude. He hopes to attend college in the future and hopes to pursue a professional sports career.