[Taken from the Honolulu Advertiser.]
Congratulations to Jennifer Lam of Aiea High School and Marnelli Joy Basilio of Pearl City High School for being 2006 finalists for the Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Awards, better known as the founders of Hawaiian Host.
Both students will receive a $1000 scholarship to further their academic pursuits!
"In its desire to give back to the local community, the Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation's scholarship program for high school seniors recognizes students who embody hard work, innovation, and commitment to excellence and assists winners through financial contribution toward furthering their higher education.
Founded in 1993, the Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation has provided more than $700,000 in scholarships to students from virtually every accredited, eligible high school in the State of Hawai'i. The Foundation offers individual scholarships of $1,000 to an outstanding graduating senior nominated by each qualifying high school in the State. Ten finalists chosen by the Foundation's Scholarship committee will receive an additional $1,000 scholarship. From this group, three of the ten scholarship finalists will receive the Foundation's top scholarship awards, two (2) $10,000 awards (total amount), and one (1) $5,000 award (total amount). Criteria used in the selection process includes consideration of financial need, academic and extra-curricular achievement, personal essay, and an individual's unique circumstances. Applications are available ONLY through the Counselors' Office at respective high schools and must be received by the stated deadline for consideration."
Visit the Takitani Foundation website for more information!