from left to right: Andrew Yamamoto, Kawika Roman, Al Garces (KHS Foundation President), Russell Cabral, Alicia Higa

The Foundation loves to bring good news to parents, students and alumni of Kapa`a High School. As part of the commitment of the Kapa`a High School Foundation, four $1000 grants were recently awarded to deserving seniors.

Congratulations to Andrew Yamamoto, Kawika Roman, Russell Cabral and Alicia Higa, each of whom demonstrated a true commitment to volunteerism and community service activities. These students will be looing forward to continuing their education in various schools and universities across the country. We look forward to seeing great things from them.

L-R: Al Garces (Foundation President), Kula Brede, Erin Millard

The 2008 Outstanding Educator Award was presented to math teacher Erin Millard for her extraordinary efforts in teaching, motivating and inspiring her students to learn. Mrs. Millard, a Kapa`a High School graduate herself (class of 2000), was nominated by student Kula Brede in an essay contest that went on to earn Kula a $200 prize. Kula, who was a student in Mrs. Millard’s class, described Mrs. Millard as a “friend, a shoulder to lean on, a role model and most of all a giver.” For her excellence in teaching, Mrs. Millard was awarded $1,000.

Congratulations Mrs. Millard and thank you for helping to shape and prepare our youth for the challenges of tomorrow.