Jalen Kalama

• Molokai High School / Grade 12

• GPA: 4.0 (AP biology, computer science; HIST 152)

• SPORTS: Swimming, tennis, cross country

• FAMILY: Keanu Kapuni and Ekolu Kalama of Kawela

• ACTIVITIES: LEO Club, FFA, PAAC, MEPO Club, Multicultural Club, singing, debating

• FUTURE PLANS: Studying political science at Santa Clara University

• SPORTS LESSONS: “Being an athlete has taught me that through hard work and dedication, anything is possible. When we put effort and passion into our dreams, we can achieve them.”

* 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.