Paying it forward: Roger Gremminger helps students attend high school and college

(From left) Principal Amy Kendziorski stands with Waimea Middle School eighth graders Farah Marini, Makena Hurney, Kyana Brucelas and Malia Camero as they hold up their College Pathway Scholarships at the end-of-year Exit Ceremony at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel May 31. Dr. Roger Gremminger (right) generously awarded them each the $1,000 scholarships. (COURTESY PHOTO/WMS)

WAIMEA — It’s said that education is the most powerful tool to change the world.