Saturday, November 8, 2008

Essay Contest

Students in grades 8, 9, and 10 can enter this contest by writing an essay about Ayn Rand's novel 'Anthem'. Students in grade 11 and 12 can enter the contest by writing an essay about Ayn Rand's novel 'The Fountainhead'. Win cash prizes ranging from $30 to $10,000. Go to www.aynrand.org for more information.
- M. Mumma

Scholarships for seniors

The AXA Achievement Scholarship is available. To qualify you must demonstrate: ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self and family, and the ability to succeed in college. Deadline is December 15, go to www.axa-achievement.com to get more information.

The Toyota Community Scholars scholarship is available. To qualify you must: plan to enroll in a four year college, have a strong academic record, be an effective leader and have a well-documented record of service both within and outside the school setting. Deadline is Nov. 21, see Mr. Mumma in Q-2 for the application.

The Rotary Youth Foundation scholarship is available. To qualify you must plan to enroll in a four year college. Scholarships range from $2,000 to $5,000. Deadline is Jan. 31, see Mr. Mumma in Q-2 for the application. The Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation is available. To qualify you must plan to enroll in a four year college and pursue studies in preparation for a business career (major in Business or Economics). The scholarship amount is $4,000 for four years...for a total of $16,000. Deadline is March 1, see Mr. Mumma in Q-2 for the application.

The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund is available for students who have at least a 2.5 GPA and who have participated in community service, extra-curricular and other activities. Deadline is March 31, see Mr. Mumma in Q-2 for the application.

The American Association of University Women, Windward Branch has a scholarship for seniors. Applicants must be legal, women residents of Windward O'ahu and plan to go to college in Hawaii. Deadline is March 1, see Mr. Mumma in Q-2 for an application.
- M. Mumma

Guest Speaker from Boeing - Robert Laird

BOEING COMPANY is the heart of modern aviation and space travel. All high school students who are interested in going into the field of aviation are invited to attend. If you are interested in commercial airplanes, military aircraft, defense missile systems, space and communications and travel, as well as customer and commercial financing....what ever your interest... Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, software or systems engineering, or computer science, pilots, crew members ....etc. The best of the best will be trained here. This is your opportunity to ask questions and explore the companies culture...find out what they do...learn about opportunities for interns and new grads or jump straight into job training. This will be on Wednesday November 12th, in the Cafeteria, at 9:50 during 3rd period, right through to the end of 4th period 11:15. Please come and pick up your inter-class release forms. To be considerate to our guest please get excused and plan to be there for both periods. Questions call me # 226 or stop in T3
- B. Smith

Grant opportunity for students

Does your athletic team need money? Do you have an idea for a volunteer project? Are you
interested in traveling somewhere? The Castle Foundation is funding student projects/groups up to $5,000! Visit their website (castlefoundation.com) for more information.
- D. Lindsey

Kahuku triumphs in 2 OTs

In an ironic and thrilling end, St. John Lessary III's 26-yard field goal in double overtime lifted No. 3 Kahuku over No. 4 Farrington, 22-19, for a historic O'ahu Interscholastic Association Red title last night at Aloha Stadium.

Lessary, who had missed two PATs earlier in the game after nailing the first, powered his kick to lift the Red Raiders to their first OIA title since 2006 and 14th since 1970.

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Kahuku, Punahou advance in DI play

The Kahuku girls volleyball team's quick offense made quick work of Mililani in the quarterfinals of the state tournament last night.

Second seed and O'ahu Interscholastic Association champion Kahuku defeated OIA counterpart Mililani, 25-18, 25-13, 25-22, in the New City Nissan/HHSAA Girls Volleyball Division I State Championships at McKinley High School gym.

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Sunday, November 2, 2008

Kahuku reaches OIA Red final

Kahuku's defense had a part in nearly all of the scoring in the No. 4 Red Raiders' 12-7 win over No. 8 Wai'anae in the O'ahu Interscholastic Association Red semifinals last night at Aloha Stadium.

Kahuku will face No. 5 Farrington (8-2) for the Red title at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Aloha Stadium.

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