ASHLEY MECHAM is the daughter of Joshua and Ana Mecham of Kekaha. She has attended Island School all 4 years of high school. She has played girls varsity volleyball since freshman year. Ashley is a coach and a player at the ‘Ike Loa Volleyball Club. Ashley will be playing volleyball in college. She has received an athletic scholarship for $15,000 in her freshman year of college, then a full ride the next 3 years. She is attending The Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. She wants to major in interior design.
KIERAN MITCHELL is the son of Michael and Hasina Mitchell of Princeville. He has attended Island School for 6 years and has participated in soccer, volleyball, and cross country, being a senior captain for both soccer and volleyball. Kieran has also participated in Student Government and was vice president his freshman year. Kieran has made the head of school list and high honor roll for all four years. He has received awards in both academics and athletics. Being a passionate surfer, diver, and waterman, Kieran will be moving to San Luis Obisbo, California, to attend California Polytechnic State University to pursue his passion for marine science, receiving the Green and Gold Award.
PRESTON PATTERSON is the son of John Patterson and Katalin Terdik of Kapa‘a. He has attended Island School for 5 years. Preston participated in the Science Olympiad for 3 years and attended states every year. He threw shot put and discus in track his senior year. Preston participated in junior varsity basketball and air riflery his freshman year and tennis in his sophomore year. Preston will be moving to San Luis Obispo to attend California Polytechnic State Institute this fall, he will be pursuing a degree in business administration.
MAX ROVINSKY is the son of David Rovinsky and Amy Hutson of Kapahi. He has attended Island School for 6 years. Max shot air riflery sophomore year, and played golf freshman, sophomore, and junior year. During his junior year, Max competed for the Island School swim team and advanced to compete in states. Max will be moving to San Luis Obispo, California to attend California Polytechnic State Institute to pursue a degree in architecture.
MORIAH SHAFTER is the daughter of Andrew and Renate McMullen of Kapa‘a. She has attended Island School for 3 and a half years. Moriah has spent much of her high school career training in classical ballet, jazz, lyrical, hula, and Tahitian dance. She has danced competitively, winning Double Platinum, and People’s Choice Awards at regionals, and 2nd Place Small Group at nationals. In addition to this, she swam, participated in track, was a member of the school’s halau, participated in Science Olympiad, and attended the Na Leo Hou All State Choral Festival. Moriah plans to attend Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this Fall. She will be pursuing a BFA degree in dance in hopes of becoming a professional dancer and eventually, a physical therapist for dancers.
EMMA THAIN is the daughter of Justin and Malia Thain of Poʻipū. She has attended Island School for 4 years. Emma ran cross country and played tennis during her high school career. She participated in Mock Trial all 4 years of high school. Emma was a member of Student Government for 3 years, and served as class president her sophomore year, class vice president her junior year, and class vice president her senior year. Emma was a member of Interact Club for all 4 years of high school, and Model UN during her junior and senior years. Emma will be moving to California to attend Stanford University and pursue an education in the humanities.
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