Hawaii Island public school students, charter school students, private school students and a homeschooler displayed their water conservation knowledge and artistic creativity in the 6th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest held by the Hawaii County Department of Water Supply.
Open to K-6 students, the contest drew more than 200 entries.
“Water is Life” was the contest theme to emphasize the importance of conserving drinking water to protect and preserve the island’s most precious resource now and for future generations.
The department’s mission is to provide customers with an adequate and continuous supply of safe drinking water in a financially responsible manner.
Poster entries were judged, and a winner and runner-up from each grade level were awarded prizes and recognition.
DWS extends its appreciation to all the students and their teachers for taking the time to participate. Please visit www.hawaiidws.org/dws-water-conservation-poster-contest-2024/ to view all the poster entries.
Congratulations to the following keiki for sharing their artwork.
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KINDERGARTEN
Winner: Apollo Van Brunt, Innovations Public Charter School
Teacher: Catherine Hawkins
Runner-Up: Peyton Botelho, Christian Liberty Academy
Teacher: Ann Lorenzo
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FIRST GRADE
Winner: Everest Aragon, Hawaii Preparatory Academy
Teacher: Alexandra Hustace
Runner-Up: Ezra Hernandez, Christian Liberty Academy
Teacher: Ann Lorenzo
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SECOND GRADE
Winner: Kota Bonk, Waimea Elementary
Teacher: Georgianne Lawson
Runner-Up: Jack Olson, homeschooler
Parent: Patricia Olson
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THIRD GRADE
Winner: Ava Rose, Hawaii Preparatory Academy
Teacher: Julia Noe, Alexandra Hustace
Runner-Up: Thaddeus Peralta, Christian Liberty Academy
Teacher: Ann Lorenzo
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FOURTH GRADE
Winner: India Aragon, Hawaii Preparatory Academy
Teacher: Alexandra Hustace
Runner-Up: Maddison Rose Rasse, Waiakeawaena Elementary
Teacher: Myongshin Bolema
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FIFTH GRADE
Winner: Auri Taise, Waiakeawaena Elementary
Teacher: Lane Matsuura
Runner-Up: Ayano Noguchi, Waiakeawaena Elementary
Teacher: Lane Matsuura
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SIXTH GRADE
Winner: MJ Nacorda, Keaau Middle
Teacher: Andrea Medrano
Runner-Up: Michaela-Rose Marsh, Keaau Middle
Teacher: Andrea Medrano
