LAHAINA — The Lahainaluna High School Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its various scholarship awards from Lahainaluna High School’s Class of 2022, along with previous graduates receiving their renewable awards.

The scholarship awards presentation was done virtually via the school’s College and Career Center directed by Kristy Arakawa. Fifty-five scholarships totaling $80,500 in awards were presented to graduates of the Class of 2022, while an additional 14 renewable scholarships totaling $72,500 in awards were presented to previous alumni for a total of $153,000 through the foundation.

The list of recipients in alphabetical order by the donor, with the amount in parentheses along with the student’s name and campus choice in parentheses, are listed below:

5A Rent-A-Space ($1,000): Nephi Hong (Hawaii Pacific University);

Bank of Hawaii ($1,000): Ma. Eugene Pineda (Grand Canyon University);

Boss Frog’s Dive & Surf ($1,000): Almarie Idnay (University of Hawaii at Manoa);

Bruno Ariyoshi Memorial ($1,000): Tricia Pascua (University of Nevada Las Vegas);

Henry & Maureen Ariyoshi Memorial ($1,000): Maverick Villanueva (University of Hawaii Maui College);

Vaughn and Luly Baker ($1,000): Ryunosuke Hattori (University of Utah);

Central Pacific Bank ($1,000): Julianna Cruz (University of Nevada Las Vegas);

Mark & Judy Ellman ($500): Clayton Lagazo (University of Nevada Las Vegas);

Ebrahim Alber Gabbay, MD Memorial ($1,000): Lorraine Aguilar (College of Southern Nevada);

Blackie Gadarian Memorial ($1,000): Samuel Godt (University of Hawaii Maui College);

Shigeru & Toyoko Ichiki ($15,000 renewable-four years): Kailani Medeiros-Sodetani (Rogue Community College);

Kaanapali Land Management ($1,000): Joseph Winkie (University of Hawaii at Hilo);

Sammy Kadotani Service ($1,000): Alexis Nordblom (University of Hawaii at Manoa);

Kapalua Maui Charities ($1,000): Cruz Cosner (Grand Canyon University);

Andrew Kutsunai Future Teacher Scholarship ($1,000): Julie-Anne Limon (University of Nevada Las Vegas);

Lahaina Hawaiian Civic Club ($500): Kathryn Hussey (Colorado State University);

LHS Class of 2021 ($1,000): Piper Pascua (San Diego State University);

LHS Foundation ($1,000 each): Gabrielle Huliganga (University of Hawaii at Manoa); Jasmyne Imamoto (Oregon Institute of Technology); Mark Marine (University of Nevada Las Vegas); Piper Pascua (San Diego State University);

Makana Aloha Foundation ($5,000 renewable four years): Kamele Detweiler (University of Notre Dame);

Masters at Kaanapali Hillside/Blaze Kalilikane Memorial ($1,000): Maile Cacal (Arizona State University);

Maui County Federal Credit Union ($1,000 each): Cruz Cosner (Grand Canyon University), Nephi Hong (Hawaii Pacific University), Kathryn Hussey (Colorado State University), Almarie Idnay (University of Hawaii at Manoa), Maverick Villanueva (University of Hawaii Maui College);

Michael M. Nakano Leadership Award ($1,000): Alexis Nordblom (University of Hawaii at Manoa);

Red Phoenix ($1,000 each): Maile Cacal (Arizona State University), Maxx Cherry (Northern Arizona University), Nephi Hong (Hawaii Pacific University), Gabrielle Huliganga (University of Hawaii at Manoa), Alexis Nordblom (University of Hawaii at Manoa);

Roy & Betty Sakamoto ($1,500 renewable four years): Angelina Lai (University of California at Irvine);

Alfred Fred Sarian Memorial ($1,000): Nephi Hong (Hawaii Pacific University);

Shelton ‘Ohana ($1,000 renewable four years): Amy Khoang (Bellevue College);

Steven Strong, MD Memorial ($2,500): Piper Pascua (San Diego State University);

Eugene and Phoebe Takenaga ($3,000): Dawson Doan (University of California at Irvine);

H & K Takenaga Legacy ($1,500): Alexis Nordblom (University of Hawaii at Manoa);

Phoebe Toshikiyo Takenaga ($1,500): Julie-Anne Limon (University of Nevada Las Vegas);

Ted Toshikiyo Memorial ($3,000): Maxx Cherry (Northern Arizona University);

Territorial Savings Bank ($1,000): Amy Khoang (Bellevue College);

TS Restaurants: Duke’s ($1,000): Kamele Detweiler (University of Notre Dame); Hula Grill ($1,000): James Johnson (Colorado State University); Kimo’s ($1,000): Julie-Anne Limon (University of Nevada Las Vegas); Leilani’s ($1,000): Maverick Villanueva (University of Hawaii Maui College);

UFO Parasail ($1,000 each): Cruz Cosner (Grand Canyon University); Tricia Pascua (University of Nevada Las Vegas); Allison Rante (San Diego State University);

Valley Isle Federal Credit Union ($500): Jacqueline Nguyen (University of Hawaii Maui College;

West Maui Community Task Force ($1,000): Allison Rante (San Diego State University);

Wo Hing Society ($1,250 each): Nephi Hong (Hawaii Pacific University); Kathryn Hussey (Colorado State University); Jasmyne Imamoto (Oregon Institute of Technology); and Kailani Medeiros-Sodetani (Rogue Community College).

Also being awarded their renewable scholarships are the following alumni, with their graduation year and their campus in parentheses:

Shigeru & Toyoko Ichiki ($15,000 renewable): Stacia Eng (2019, University of Oregon); Challys Pascua (2020, University of Hawaii at Manoa); and Kokoro Yamazaki (2021, University of Hawaii at Manoa); Makana Aloha Foundation ($5,000 renewable): Hannah Brock (2019, Colorado State University); Rory Delaney (2020, University of Massachusetts-Boston); Cael Yasutake (2021, Columbia University). Na Hoaloha Ekolu (renewable): $2,000: Ryli Cherri (2019, Northern Arizona University); $3,000: Kyle Killett (2019, Northern Arizona University);

Roy & Betty Sakamoto ($1,500 renewable four years): Jumar Dela Cruz (2021, University of Hawaii Maui College); Shanel Mangaoang (2020, Washington State University); and Reece Pascua (2019, Holy Names University);

Shelton ‘Ohana ($1,000 renewable): Alexa Acosta (2021, University of California at Irvine); Briana Brandy (2019, Arizona State University); and Rory Delaney (2020 University of Massachusetts-Boston).

This is the foundation’s 21st year of awarding scholarships. It sets as its mission: E kako’o I ko Lahainaluna ma o na mea e ho’olako pono ai (to provide resources and opportunities to the Lahainaluna school community); E kokua I ka malama ‘ana a me ho’omau ana I ko Lahainaluna mo’aukala, kona mo’omeheu, a me kona maui loina (to assist in preserving and perpetuating Lahainaluna’s unique culture, history and traditions).

Current Foundation Executive Director Art Fillazar remarked: “We are grateful for the tremendous and generous support of the donors who have given so much towards the educational future of the Lahainaluna haumana.”

He furthered offered directions for alumni, classes, businesses or other groups wishing to offer scholarships to contact him via e-mail at lhsf08@yahoo.com, or leave a message for a call back at (808) 661-5332 or check the foundation webpage at www.lahainalunahighschoolfoundation.net.