Several University of Hawaii at Hilo students and a pair of student organizations were awarded 2014 Ka Lama Ku Certificates of Leadership for their contributions to the university and the community.
Several University of Hawaii at Hilo students and a pair of student organizations were awarded 2014 Ka Lama Ku Certificates of Leadership for their contributions to the university and the community.
Awardees are:
• Alaka‘i Certificate of Leadership: Kamalani Johnson.
• Kuleana Certificate of Leadership — Being Responsible and Accountable: Kealaka‘i Matsumoto, Keani K Santa-Isabel, Marcy Martinez.
• Malama Certificate of Leadership — Taking Care of Others: Tracy Ng, Mary Ann Kalei Baricuatro.
• Laulima Certificate of Leadership — No Task is Too Big When Done by All: Kapuaonaona Roback.
• Certificate of Appreciation: Koa Rodrigues.
Two student organizations were also honored for their leadership contributions.
• Malama Certificate of Leadership: Hawaii Island Pre-Vet Club. Students presented with the Malama Certificate were Alexandra Doi, Carrie Nakagawa, Diana Kitiona, Gema Cobian, Kealaka`i Matsumoto, Kerstyn Au, Krystal Yamamoto, Meilani Jose, Santana Soria and Suluama Faaiuaso.
• Laulima Certificate of Leadership: The Minority Access &Achievement Program Peer Assistant Linkages and Support (MAAP — PALS) Program with Peer Assistant Students. Student members receiving the Laulima Certificate were Amy Horn, Ashley Kennedy, Austin Awana, Katrease Torres, Kellie Miyazu, Lashauna Wilson, Lindsey Muranaka, Mariah Potts, Mark Bigler, Rose Ann Navalta, Saengthong Douangdara, Sarah Amber Wakana, Shaylyn Fujii, Sheryl Visitacion, Zachary Tman and Zion Apau.