AAUW Kona announces scholarships
The American Association of University Women Kona Branch will award two scholarships of $2000 each this spring to female high school seniors in West Hawaii who will be attending a two- or four-year college or university.
The criteria for choosing scholarship recipients are academic achievement; involvement in extracurricular high school activities, community organizations, and employment experience; educational and career goals; and financial need. Application packets must be postmarked by April 18 and are available from high school counselors or at aauwkona.org. These scholarships are unique in that the funds may be used for anything that enables the student to achieve her academic goals.
Founded in 1881, the American Association of University Women is the oldest and largest women’s organization in the country. AAUW promotes equity for women, education and self-development over the life span, and positive societal change. For more information, contact Toni Rimer, AAUW Kona Branch scholarship chair, at tonirimer@yahoo.com.
Montessori school open house Wednesday
Families of current and prospective students between the ages of 15 months and 6 years old are invited to attend an open house from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at 74-978 Manawalea Street, Kailua-Kona. Families may visit classrooms, meet current families, learn about the school and its programs, including financial aid opportunities, and meet faculty members and administration.
Part of the West Hawaii community since 1980, the school provides quality education using the principles and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori. The classroom environments allow children to develop at their own speed, according to each child’s own capacities in a noncompetitive atmosphere. Learning takes place through the child’s own discovery and experience. Hawaii Montessori Schools has been recognized on the state and federal levels as being an excellent provider of early childhood education.
For more information, contact Angeline Geldhof, executive director, or Maya Wheaton, campus director, at 329-0700 or email kona@hawaiimontessori.org. For more about Hawaii Montessori Schools’ programs, visit hawaiimontessori.org.
Kealakehe Elementary seeks council nominations
Kealakehe Elementary School Community Council is accepting nominations for the community and parent components for the 2012-2013 school year. Representatives are asked to serve for two years. The council’s primary roles are to review the school’s academic and financial plans to ensure students’ needs are met, provide opportunity for discussions on school improvement, participate in evaluation of the principal, and submit requests for waivers. The council meets monthly in the conference room. Deadline for nominations is 4:30 pm April 27. To submit names for nomination or for more information, call Nancy Matsukawa at 327-4308.
Parker hosts Big Island debate tournament
Competitors from Parker School, Christian Liberty Academy and Kealakehe High School all participated in the District IV Big Island Qualifying Tournament on March 5 at Parker School.
Representing Parker School, Jesse Tarnas took first in championship Lincoln-Douglas; Lysha Matsunobu took first in novice Lincoln-Douglas; Maia Tarnas and Victoria Andrade-McKeehan took first in varsity policy; Thomas Baldwin and Tyler Saito took first in advanced public forum; and Emilie Skladzien and Elliott Jacobson took first in beginning public forum.
In its first year with a debate team, a large squad from Kealakehe, coached by Matthew Buongiorno, took part in the tournament. Victoria Andrade-McKeehan, Maia Tarnas, Nohili Thompson, Keala Prietto, Charlie Charbonneau, Gian DeAntonio, Evan Kasberg, Anastasiya Polishchuk, Kieran Najita and Tyler McCullough from Parker School and Kaylee Deponte from Kealakehe High School all qualified to participate in the Hawaii State Debate Tournament, to be held on Oahu in April. They join one Christian Liberty and 10 Parker debaters who have qualified in previous tournaments.
For more information, please visit parkerschool.net.
Lions Club of Kona scholarships reminder
The Lions Club of Kona reminds graduating Konawaena High School seniors of the April 20 application deadline for the club’s 4 $1000 scholarships. The club is awarding two general scholarships, one financial need scholarship and one Jonney Pha Hodges Trust scholarship which is awarded to a senior who will be majoring in a medical related field. Submit applications to Mr. Hashimoto at the school for consideration.
To learn more about the Lions Club, and how to get involved, visit hawaiilions.org.
College fair in Waimea Monday
The Waimea College Fair, sponsored by the Hawaii Association for College Admission Counseling, will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 16 at Parker School. Colleges from Hawaii, the mainland and overseas will be featured, and advisers will be available to answer specific questions regarding the college admission process and financial aid.
The fair is free of charge and designed for all Waimea-area students interested in pursuing higher education. For more information, visit hawaiiacac.org or email college@mauihigh.org.
Scholarship for Puerto Rican students offered
Applications for the Kohala Puerto Rican Social Club Scholarship are now available. Graduating high school seniors whose biological parents are paid up members in good standing must apply by April 30. Applications postmarked after April 30 will not be accepted. Contact Margaret Kawai, scholarship chairperson, at 889-5314 for scholarship requirements and an application.