The Waimea Arts Council celebrated National Youth Art Month with the 35th Na Opio Youth Art Show and Competition during the month of March at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea. Students from grades 6 through 12 in the North and South Kohala and Hamakua districts were invited to participate.
Kona artist Kathleen Jaeger, also a retired art teacher and art therapist, judged the show. A reception was held March 10 at the Firehouse Gallery to support and celebrate the young at art. It was a festive event with many students, family, friends, art teachers and art supporters in attendance.
The winners are as follows:
Grade 6
First: Matty Inaba, HPA Middle School
Second: Arabella Ascuncion, HPA Middle School
Third: Sophia Jordan, HPA Middle School
Grade 7
First: Kahlil Adams, HPA Middle School
Second: Mendie Chau HPA Middle School
Third: Zachery Lieberman, HPA Middle School
Grade 8
First: Chase Zucher, HPA Middle School
Second: Derrick Quaimus, Honokaa Intermediate
Third: Kahea Gaglione, Parker Middle School
Grade 9
First: Godfrey (Ekolu) Kainoa III, HPA
Second: Noelani Mitchell, Parker School
Third: Mallory West, Parker School
Grade 10
First: Shiloh Perez, Kohola High School
Second: Merieke Renz, HPA
Third: Sara Kimura, HPA
Grade 11
First: Keilani Melton, HPA
Second: Gracelyn Jardine, Parker School
Third: Hannah Walker, Honokaa High School
Grade 12
First: Falyn Sebastian, Honokaa High School
Second: Angscopt Chasoensri, Honokaa High School
Third: Shalimar Rose Dagnio, Honokaa High School
