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By Amber (Momi) Afelin and Moriah Jenkins
Two Molokai students participated in this year’s State Science Fair, where both girls won more than $1,000 in prize money and awards for their innovative projects.
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By Amber (Momi) Afelin and Moriah Jenkins
Two Molokai students participated in this year’s State Science Fair, where both girls won more than $1,000 in prize money and awards for their innovative projects.
Electronic Communication
My project involved using NXT LEGO Mindstorms robots to question if my robot was capable of distinguishing a black ink line from various colors, called Walk the Line. I built my own robot, attached a sensor to it and programmed it to follow a black line. The questions that the judges asked us were much more complicated and intense at the state level of competition. There were many outstanding projects there and a lot of people competing for the various awards that were to be given out the next night.
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Shaquille Rapanot-McGuire: 3.67
Mikayla Tengan: 3.65
Danielle Mersberg: 3.55
Honorable Mention
Jayvelin Dudoit-Tabilangan: 3.33
Rashel Ka?aikala: 3.3
Kylee Dudoit-English: 3.2
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After becoming the first Molokai High School swimmer to qualify for states in nearly a decade, junior Lawaia Aalona was named to the Maui News Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) All-Star number two swim team.
The Maui News compiled a number one and two team for its All-Stars list, and an honorable mention list for MIL swimmers this year.
“I feel pretty good,” Aalona said of his recent honor. “I’m aiming for team one next year.”
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By Ric Ornellas
The Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) recognized Penny Martin’s 25-plus years of volunteer teaching to Molokai students by awarding her with the Friend of Youth Award 2011 at their yearly convention on April 2 at the Sheraton Waikiki. This prestigious award, given annually since the 1980s from teachers state-wide, acknowledges a non-teacher who demonstrates excellence to teaching and learning within their local community. In her acceptance speech before 411 teacher delegates, Penny said, “I am surrounded by wonderful teachers on Molokai and I receive so much support from our community. If your teachers here are a reflection of our teachers on Molokai, then the children of Hawaii are very lucky.” She is the first Molokai community leader to receive this award.
Jenifer Tsugi, Award Committee chairwoman, presented Penny with a kamani bowl and engraved plaque. Prior to Penny’s award, she gave Gov. Abercrombie a lei on behalf of Molokai before his keynote speech to HSTA delegates. Penny’s two sons, Kealiiaukai “Magic” and Conrad Martin also attended the award ceremony honoring their mother.
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Rose Yamada not only brings her educational experience to Molokai, but she also brings her love for Hawaiian values and culture. These passions helped earn Yamada the Educator of the Year award from the Native Hawaiian Education Association (NHEA) after an accomplished thirty years in the Hawaii education system.
Yamada was presented with the award alongside two other recipients, Calvin and Charlene Hoe, on March 17 at Windward Community College on Oahu.
“She deserves a round of applause [and] a thank you from all of us,” said Janice Espiritu, principal of Kaunakakai Elementary. “She’s really deserving of the award.” (2).jpg)
And at 69 years old, Yamada’s ultimate success story has yet to begin. She was asked by a panel at the NHEA award ceremony, “What has been your greatest accomplishment?”
“I don’t have any. I’m not done, yet,” Yamada responded.
Calvin and Charlene Hoe did not return calls for comment.
Community Contributed
Submitted by Vicki Newberry
About a dozen Aka`ula School students visited Japan March 4-12, staying an extra two days when the country was struck by the March 10 earthquake. We want to thank our families and friends for their thoughts and prayers while we were in Japan, especially after the earthquake. While we were not in any danger, we appreciate the outpouring of love and support.
Flea Market at Toji Temple
By Alex Gilliland
“Wow!” I thought, glancing around the temple grounds, which were full of people, merchandise, and food. It was our first day in Japan and we had already been thrown into their culture. We were completely immersed in a language and culture we didn’t understand. It was so exciting! I was in Japan on the grounds of a temple! It was also overwhelming because of so many beautiful items from which to choose. It was like a giant yard sale, but better because what they were selling was exotic and foreign to us. It was amazing. I didn’t purchase any items from the flea market, but some of the boys bought replica samurai swords, or katana. I had a great time at the flea market. Maybe one day I can go again.
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The Farmers’ volleyball team pulled wins against the Lanai Pine Lads last Friday and Saturday in Lanai City. The two wins put the Farmers at 2-2 on the season.
Senior David Gomes had ten kills on Friday night, and had help from his teammate, Paka Adolpho, who racked up 12 kills against the Pine Lads. The Farmers won 25-13, 23-25, 25-10, 20-25, 15-13.
“To me, it went good,” Gomes said. “I think we played more as a team and we were more aware of our mistakes.”
“They are looking good. They just have to work on their chemistry,” said coach Bill Dudoit.
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Homeruns, grand slams and mercy rules were prevalent this past weekend at Duke Maliu Regional Park. The Lady Farmers softball team continues its path for an undefeated season with two wins against St. Anthony last weekend, 11-1 on Friday and 25-5 on Saturday.
Jasmine Borden pitched a full game on Friday.
“My goal was to get 10 strikeouts and I got eight,” Borden said.
Molokai was able to hold St. Anthony to one point with a core of 11-1 in the fourth inning with the mercy-rule, and saw hit after hit from Molokai.
“We started off slow in the first and second inning, but we came back stronger,” said Tootie Rawlins.
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The Farmers’ baseball team started off their regular season 1-1 this past weekend against Seabury Hall. Molokai took a win on Friday 12-6 with pitching from Kaoli Place, who had 12 strikeouts and one walk.
“All of the hitters in our lineup scored a run. In baseball, that’s a pretty awesome accomplishment,” said coach Mike McCutcheon.
The Farmers were up 5-3 in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game, but Seabury Hall came back with a four-run rally in the seventh inning to win the game 7-8.
Their coach cites costly base-running mistakes and pitching errors.
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