Makena Dougherty
A Close-up look at Maui County's High School Athletes presented by Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
Trending
• Seabury Hall / Grade 12
• GPA: 3.6 (AP statistics, environmental science)
• SPORTS: Soccer, basketball
• FAMILY: Allison and Robert Dougherty of Makawao
• ACTIVITIES: Debate Club, Lettermans Club, Rotary Club, Maui United Soccer Club
• SPORTS LESSONS: "What I enjoy most about being an athlete is the team bonding and the rush of adrenaline I get every time I play a soccer or basketball game, or even at practice. It's because I am doing something I love. ... Being an athlete has taught me how to be a leader ... and also good time management skills, which will help me when I play soccer in college."
* 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.