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Briana Yamamoto

* Maui High School / Grade 12* GPA: 4.04 (AP literature, calculus)* SPORTS: Cross country, soccer, track and field* FAMILY: Flo and Clarence Yamamoto of Kihei* ACTIVITIES: Key Club, National Honor Society, hula and Tahitian, volunteering at St. Theresa's Life Teen Program and Maui United Soccer Club* FUTURE PLANS: Studying cyber security and engineering in college*SPORTS LESSONS: "Being an athlete has taught me how to persevere through adversities. What I enjoy most about being an athlete is all the friendship I've gained throughout my high school career."

Ashley Ganer

* Lahainaluna High School / Grade 11* GPA: 3.5* SPORT: Volleyball* FAMILY: Alfred and Charmaine Ganer of Lahaina* ACTIVITIES: Aloha Club, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Young Women Program* FUTURE PLANS: Studying graphic designs at the University of Arizona* SPORTS LESSONS: "What I enjoy most about being an athlete is being able to play with others who love the sport as much as I do. Being an athlete has taught me to push past my physical limitations and reach for my dreams by staying focused on what matters most."

Tyler Cooper

* Baldwin High School / Grade 12* GPA: 3.76 (AP calculus, European history, biology, English)* SPORT: Cross country* FAMILY: Jim and Shauna Cooper of Kahului* ACTIVITIES: Volunteer at Puukukui* FUTURE PLANS: Studying sports science and physical therapy in college* SPORTS LESSONS: "Being an athlete has taught me the power of teammates who work hard for each other. What I enjoy most about being an athlete is the feeling of pushing myself and encouraging and pushing others to be their best."

Feleti Afemui

* Maui High School / Grade 12* GPA: 4.0 (AP calculus, physics)* SPORTS: Football, basketball* FAMILY: Amelia and Penisoni Afemui of Kihei* ACTIVITIES: Interact Club, hanging out with friends and family* FUTURE PLANS: Studying secondary education in college* SPORTS LESSONS: "What I enjoy most about being an athlete is being a team leader and getting the chance to play the sport I love. I try to be a good role model, especially to the younger kids. Most of all, I enjoy playing for my family and community."

Emi Abe

* King Kekaulike High School / Grade 12* GPA: 4.1 (AP English language and composition, calculus, British literature, psychology)* SPORTS: Tennis, volleyball* FAMILY: Eric and Dominga Abe of Pukalani* ACTIVITIES: STEM Club, HOSA, Interact Club, National Honor Society, Church Youth Leadership* FUTURE PLANS: Studying industrial design at a Washington college* SPORTS LESSONS: "Being an athlete, I have learned to keep pushing myself to improve even when it gets tough; I've also learned to keep trying, work harder, and not get discouraged if I wasn't the best."

Katie Yoshioka

* Baldwin High School / Grade 12* GPA: 4.089 (AP English, chemistry)* SPORTS: Water polo, bowling, swimming* FAMILY: Harry and Melissa Yoshioka of Wailuku* ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society, Key Club, graduation committee* FUTURE PLANS: Studying chemistry at a West Coast university* SPORTS LESSONS: "My favorite part about being an athlete is the pride I feel to represent my school and team. The satisfaction felt after completing a difficult swim practice or after bowling a strike is a feeling that can't be replicated. Win or lose, being an athlete is an accomplishment and a feat to be ...