Lahainaluna High School / Grade 12
GPA: 3.5 (AP world history, U.S. government and politics, biology)
SPORTS: Swimming
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Joshua Gaastra
FAMILY: Freddie and Ericka Gaastra of Napili
ACTIVITIES: Japanese Club, Science Club, Maui district student council representative
FUTURE PLANS: Studying molecular biology in college
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Sports Spotlight students are selected by athletic officials from Maui County high schools and these profiles are compiled by the sports department of The Maui News. The Alexander & Baldwin Foundation makes a $200 donation in honor of each student athlete to their high school's athletic fund.
SPORTS LESSONS: "Being an athlete has taught me many things that are important in all areas of my life. Commitment is the biggest thing that I have learned while being an athlete. Once you commit yourself to something, hard work and perseverance come naturally."
