Taking a swing in spring

Lokelani Intermediate School 6th-grader Alaina Valdez, 11, takes a swing at a softball on a tee during physical education class Thursday in Kihei. Alaina connected for a single to start off a big inning for her team. The students were playing softball under the direction of physical education teacher Vanessa Weiss.
The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo