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Jarred Kaipo Paranada

* Baldwin High School / Grade 12* GPA: 3.2* SPORTS: Football, track and field, basketball* FAMILY: Lynelle Paranada of Kahului* FUTURE PLANS: Studying athletic training* SPORTS LESSONS: "I enjoy working with my team to reach a common goal and pushing myself to become better every day. Being an athlete taught me discipline, responsibility, perseverance, leadership skills and the concept of teamwork."

Andrew Amaral

* Kamehameha Schools Maui / Grade 12* GPA: 2.84* SPORT: Cross country, track and field* FAMILY: Darryl and Faye Amaral of Makawao* ACTIVITIES: Japanese Club, volunteering for Feed My Sheep* FUTURE PLANS: Studying computer science in college* SPORTS LESSONS: "Even though I do individual sports, your team means a lot. The main reason I started to run was because of the classes of 2014 and 2015. They got me into running. I never tried running before high school. Being an athlete has taught me to run for your team, not for yourself."

Precious Rawlins

* Molokai High School / Grade 12* GPA: 3.8 (honors English and math)* SPORTS: Basketball, volleyball, softball* FAMILY: Sean and Princess Kekahuna of Hoolehua* ACTIVITIES: Student council, Early College High School Program, Ka Hikina O Ka La, volunteering at Punana Leo Preschool, Ka Honua Momona Fishpond and Kalaupapa Historical Restoration, Moana's Hula Halau* FUTURE PLANS: Studying marine biology in college* SPORTS LESSONS: "Being an athlete has taught me about teamwork, communication skills, bonding and to never give up."

Sadie Ansai

* Baldwin High School / Grade 12* GPA: 3.8* SPORT: Cheerleading* FAMILY: Tracy and Nathan Pellazar Jr. of Wailuku, Scott and Kristie Ansai of Hawaii Kai* ACTIVITIES: Bear Power Club president, senior class representative, singing, spending time with family, watching sunsets* FUTURE PLANS: Studying criminal justice at Portland State University, attending FBI Academy* SPORTS LESSONS: "Being an athlete has taught me to live with integrity and to always stay positive no matter what the situation is. Believe it or not, being an athlete has made me love my school."

Jershon Kaalekahi

* Molokai High School / Grade 12* GPA: 4.1 (AP English literature)* SPORTS: Air riflery, golf, basketball, football* FAMILY: John and Kristin Kaalekahi Jr.* ACTIVITIES: Diving, hunting, fishing, reading, playing music, playing video games* FUTURE PLANS: Studying electrical engineering at Brigham Young University, Provo* SPORTS LESSONS: "What I enjoy most about being an athlete is playing sports that I like with my friends. It keeps me in relatively good shape and it is another reason to keep my grades up. Being an athlete has taught me time management, teamwork and dedication."

Bailey Honda

* Lahainaluna High School / Grade 11* GPA: 4.0* SPORTS: Football, track and field* FAMILY: Vance and Catherine Honda of Lahaina* ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society, Eagle Scout, flying lessons, going to the beach, being with family* FUTURE PLANS: Studying mechanical engineering at BYU-Provo* SPORTS LESSONS: "What I enjoy most about being an athlete is the hard work, commitment and sacrifice that is required to help you go through the challenges and trials of being part of a team and to learn from experienced leaders and role models."