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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.

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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.

JAMES PRATT is the son of Sam and Robin Pratt of Lihu‘e. James is a legacy student as his mother, Robin, is an alumna. His entire academic career was done at Island School starting as a preschooler. James participated in cross country, swimming, track, and golf during his high school experience. He competed at states for cross country and golf. James also helped lead his class to work on the Senior gift, painting the new building for the Island School campus. James will be attending Santa Clara University in California where he will pursue a major in finance.

JANEY VALENTE is the daughter of Jody and Erika Valente of Kalāheo. She has attended Island school for 8 and a half years. Janey played volleyball her freshman year, air riflery her sophomore year, and participated in swim her senior year. Janey plans on attending Seattle University to study biology. KA‘OHU (Christian) RANIS is the son of Elias Ranis and Jennifer Pomroy of Kalāheo and Lihu‘e. He has attended Island School since pre-K. Ka‘ohu shot air riflery all 4 years of high school and was named captain his senior year alongside his best buddy Kaikea Kaui. He played volleyball all 4 years, and threw discus for 1 year. Ka‘ohu received the Margo Latif Award his freshman year and had an honorable mention in the Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Ka‘ohu is planning on going to Ellensburg, Washington to attend Central Washington University to pursue aviation.

MATTHEW VICKERS is the son of David Vickers and Animata Vickers of Koloa and Honolulu. Matthew Vickers has participated in air riflery, Mock Trial, cross country, and track and field, being team captain of the last two activities. At the Hawai‘i Mock Trial State Competition, he was recognized as an Excellent Witness and received special words from the trial’s judge for his performance in his role. He has also received awards in cross country, once Most Improved, twice MVP, and is the two-time KIF Cross Country Champion. He has competed in state-level competitions in cross country and track and field. Matthew Vickers will be living in Los Angeles attending Occidental College, where, while being a college athlete, he will be pursuing a political science degree along with another major in a related field.

LILY REYNOLDS is the daughter of Daniel and Joey-el Reynolds of Kilauea. Lily has attended Island School for the past 7 years. Her older brother, Luke, also graduated from Island School. Her favorite memories at Island School are traveling to Nevada for the Mock Trial National Championship, overnight camping in Koke‘e for retreats, and being the 4th grade teacher’s aid this year. Lily has valued being part of tennis, Mock Trial Team, Model UN, Interact Club, National Honors Society, Student Government, and the 4th grade support system. She has participated in tennis all 4 years of high school, and was co-captain her senior year. She was the executive vice president for Student Government her senior year, as well as being the co-captain of the Mock Trial Team. Lily will be moving to Seattle, Washington to attend University of Washington to pursue business and law.

STEPHANIE WASHBURN is the daughter of Greg and Mercedes Washburn. She has attended Island School for 2 years. Stephanie has played on the school tennis team for 2 years and participated in cross country for 1 year. She was a member of Model UN for 2 years and was co-secretary of the Interact Club her junior year. At her previous school, Satelite Highschool, Stephanie played in the orchestra for 2 years. She hopes to join the orchestra at the university-level. Stephanie has enjoyed being in chorus for 2 years. She will be moving to Orlando, Florida, to attend the University of Central Florida to pursue psychology and neuroscience.

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