2010-2011

2010-2011 Recipient- Rachel Miyata (Konawaena High School) $3,000

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Rachel Miyata graduated from Konawaena High School in 2011 with Magna Cum Laude and a BOE Diploma and will attend Chapman University in Orange, California in the fall of 2011.  She will be majoring in Pre-Law, with a minor in Political Science.  Throughout High School, she managed her time volunteering for community service, participating in sports, and being actively involved in her school’s clubs.  During her High School Career, she held class officer and club officer positions for all four years.  She participated in three sports, Varsity Swim, Cross Country and Tennis, and went to states in the year 2009 for HHSAA Tennis.  She was a member of the National Honors Society, Interact Club, Japanese Club, Leo Club, Hiking Club, and Science Club.  She has volunteered over 120 hours at Kona Adult Day Center and 75 hours as a Algebra 1 tutor in her senior year.  Rachel would like to thank her parents, Bruce and Grace for all of their support and love throughout her life, and the Kona California Scholarship organization for their generous scholarship.

2010-2011 Recipient- Megan Kurohara (Hilo High School) $2,000

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Megan Kurohara was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii. She graduated from Hilo High School as Valedictorian, will be attending Stanford University in the fall, and plans to major in bioengineering. In high school Megan was heavily involved with science research, community service, and school activities. During her sophomore and junior year, after conducting independent original research, she qualified for and competed in Intel’s International Science and Engineering Fair. In 2010, she and her partner won a 2nd Place Grand Team Award at the fair for their work with the photobiological production of hydrogen. In 2010, she was also named a Prudential Spirit of Community Distinguished Finalist for the State of Hawaii for her work in revitalizing downtown Hilo. Megan would like to extend a heartfelt mahalo to her parents, teachers, advisors, and especially her science fair mentor, Dr. Jonathan Awaya, for their continuous guidance and support, without which none of her successes would have been possible.

2010-2011 Recipient- Micah Tanoai (Hawaii Preparatory Academy) $1,000

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