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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."

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."