[Taken from the Aiea High School news bulletin, "AHS News", May 2006 edition.]
Congratulations to Aiea High School senior, Melanie Minami for receiving the prestigious National Scholastic Arts and Writing Silver Award for her portfolio and "Kokeshi" drawing. (Click here to view her award winning "Kokeshi" drawing in our online gallery!)
Melanie and her instructor, Ms. Wendy Larrow attended the award ceremony held on May 16th.
Melanie has also been a 2-year contributor to the Capitol Artist Program, an annual program to exhibit artwork from students in our district. Her beautiful and inspiring artwork has graced our halls and walls during session and impressed our staff and visitors alike. We all wish Melanie the best in her collegiate years and hope she will continue her artistic endeavors.