Ken Yamashiro
A Close-up look at Maui County's High School Athletes presented by Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
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• H.P. Baldwin High School
• Grade: 12 / GPA: 4.75
AP: Biology, Computer Science, English Literature
• Sports: Swimming, Golf
• Future Plans: I would like to study Mechanical Engineering at UC San Diego.
• Sports Lessons: I enjoy the bonds and friendships that you create while being an athlete. Being a part of a team/club has allowed me to meet so many amazing people that I wouldn't have met anywhere else.
Being an athlete has taught me to always move forward even if something doesn't go your way. Even if you fail at something or achieving your goal(s), I've learned that it's important to not dwell on your failures for too long. Instead, you should focus on the future and how to better prepare yourself for the next time. There will always be another chance for everything, you shouldn't be held down by one failure.
* Sports Spotlight students are selected by school administrators and athletic officials from Maui County high schools and these profiles are compiled by the advertising department of The Maui News. Alexander & Baldwin makes a $200 donation in honor of each student athlete to their high school's athletic programs.