Volleyball OIA Championship Tees

The Girls volleyball championship OIA tees will be in by next Friday, December 12th. We will have a limited supply so stop by kahuku.org and we will take your order. We will be open on Saturdays in December from 10:00 am-2:00 PM for Christmas shopping. Stop by and pick up some Red Raider Christmas deals. MAHALO AND MELE KALIKIMAKA KAHUKU.ORG - A. Esche

Poetry Contest "Ola i Ka Wai" - Water Gives Life

Students interested in entering this poetry contest see Mrs. M in P8 for info. Teachers interested in having their students participate may also find out more by seeing Mrs. M in P8. The Board of Water supply in their efforts to promote water conservation is sponsoring this contest. Great prizes!
- V. Mariteragi

Intermediate Brown Bags Talent Show

Any 7th or 8th grader who would like to participate in our 8th Annual Intermediate Brown Bags Talent Show can pick up an application form in Mr. Leonardi’s room A305 or in the intermediate office, A102. Applications will be available until December 17th and must be turned in by the December 18th to Mr. Leonardi. All participants will receive awards however; the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive cash awards. So, if you can sing, dance, play an instrument or have atalent besides singing, dancing or playing an instrument, come join the fun and pick up and application today.
- J. Leonardi

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 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

Kahuku is alive with the Sound of Music

By Caryn Kunz

The Kahuku High and Intermediate Drama crew will perform Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music this week on campus.

I was able to catch up with them during a busy dress rehearsal last week in the cafeteria, as students ironed out pre-performance kinks such as crackling portable mics, falling props, and a missing Captain von Trapp (backstage trying to change into his military suit for the ball).

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Scholarships for Juniors

The Honolulu Chapter of Executive Women International offer a scholarship for juniors who plan to pursue a college degree in any business of professional field. The award for first place is $5,000, second place - $3,000 and third place - $2,000. Come to Q-2 to pick up the application.

The Discover Scholarship Program offers ten $30,000 scholarships to juniors who have a 2.75 GPA, demonstrate accomplishments in community service and leadership and have faced a significant roadblock or challenge in their lives. For more information go to www.discoverfinancial.com click on Community Affairs then look for the Scholarship Program icon.

Also, if there are any juniors who have participated in lots of community service activities there is a Violet Richardson Award that is open to all young women between the ages of 14-18. See Mr. Mumma in Q-2 for the application.
- M. Mumma

Scholarships for Seniors

A scholarship called the Charles Kendall Scholarship is available. Applicants must attend college, community college or technical school next year and be dependents of an Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) member. Come to Q-2 for the application. Any senior who has a bank account at Hawaii USA FCU is eligible to apply for their scholarship. Go to www.hawaiiusafcu.com/scholarship.html for the application.

Any senior who is going to pursue a career or major in fine arts is encouraged to apply for the Golden Callus Award. This is a $1,000 scholarship for promising art students. Come to Q-2 for the application. There are also scholarships for seniors who are Filipino or part-Filipino, The Filipino Women's League Community Scholarship Program and for students who are Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian, The Prince Kuhi'o Hawaiian Civic Club Scholarship. Come to Q-2 for the applications.
- M. Mumma

Chaminade and Hawaii Pacific University on campus

A representative from Chaminade University will be on campus Thursday, December 4 during period 3. The representative from HPU will be on campus Wednesday, Dec 10 during period three. Both meetings will be held in Y202.

- M. Mumma

Seniors Mandatory Meeting

There will be a mandatory senior parent meeting on Monday, December 8 for all seniors and at least one parent. You may attend either one of two sessions, at 5 or 7 PM in the cafeteria. Attendance will be taken, and you and your parent will need to sign in. Important information about graduation, project grad, credits, scholarships, and college-entrance exams will be discussed, as well as the Senior Contract. If a parent CANNOT attend either session, an appointment must be made to meet with Mrs. Macadangdang in the two weeks following these sessions to set up a meeting to discuss these items. See Myra in Q2 if you have questions.
- P. Macadangdang