Genesis Gil

May 18, 2016

* King Kekaulike High School / Grade 12* GPA: 4.0 (AP biology, literature, statistics, Spanish, psychology)* SPORTS: Track and field, cross country* FAMILY: Marta J. Gil and Joel Gil Coca of Kula* ACTIVITIES: HOSA Club, STEM Club, student government, Spanish Club, National Honor Society* FUTURE PLANS: Attending a Mainland college and pursuing a degree in biology* SPORTS LESSONS: "What I enjoy most about being an athlete is setting personal improvement goals that I strive to accomplish. I also enjoy interacting and socializing with the team. Being an athlete has taught me to manage my ...

Oriana Buika

May 11, 2016

* Baldwin High School / Grade 12* GPA: 3.92 (AP European history, 2D design, English language and literature)* SPORT: Volleyball* FAMILY: Sau and James Buika of Wailuku* ACTIVITIES: Japanese Club, Robotics, church, creating art* FUTURE PLANS: Attending either California College of the Arts or School of Visual Arts* SPORTS LESSONS: "It may sound cliche, but practice makes perfect. Not achieving something on the first try doesn't mean that you'll never be able to do it, you just need to try and try again. Persevere, and when your hard work pays off, success will only feel more satisfying."

Isaiah Payne

May 11, 2016

* Seabury Hall / Grade 10* GPA: 3.43* SPORTS: Basketball, track and field* FAMILY: Sherwyn and Rebecca Payne of Haiku* ACTIVITIES: Cloud Watching Club, pickup basketball, coaching at basketball camps* FUTURE PLANS: Studying business at an NCAA Division I school* SPORTS LESSONS: "The thing I enjoy the most about being an athlete is being around people I love and traveling with them, knowing that I have one of the best teams in the state along with me for the ride."

Shaka Kalalau

May 4, 2016

* Hana High School / Grade 12* GPA: 2.8* SPORTS: Eight-player football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling* FAMILY: Stanley and Sheri Kalalau of Hana* ACTIVITIES: School safety committee, working outdoors, carpentry* FUTURE PLANS: Studying administration of justice at the University of Hawaii at Hilo* SPORTS LESSONS: "Being an athlete has taught me discipline and respect to others and to be open to other opinions. It has taught me to be a leader and to make sure that when a player on the team is down, to support them and bring them back up. Before you win, you have to learn how to lose."

Ava Shipman

May 4, 2016

* Seabury Hall / Grade 11* GPA: 3.88 (AP U.S. history, English)* SPORTS: Track and field, cross country, swimming* FAMILY: Patrick and Nicole Shipman of Makawao* ACTIVITIES: Rotary Club, Art with Heart, Math Team, TEDx Youth co-organizer/director* FUTURE PLANS: Studying neuroscience in college* SPORTS LESSONS: "I enjoy the team and the energy I get from sports. I feel good when I run and being in a team makes me work harder and feel like I am a part of something greater than myself."

Lia Ikeda

April 27, 2016

* Kamehameha Schools Maui / Grade 12* GPA: 3.99* SPORTS: Swimming, water polo* FAMILY: Blaine and Kathie Ikeda of Kahului* ACTIVITIES: Senior class vice president, National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters* FUTURE PLANS: Studying business administration and pre-law at UC Irvine* SPORTS LESSONS: "Being an athlete has taught me to ho'omau, or persevere, through challenges. I have learned discipline and commitment through participating in sports, and these qualities have helped me in other aspects of my life."