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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 ...

Mau Loa Pacheco

* King Kekaulike High School / Grade 12* GPA: 3.0* SPORTS: Football, wrestling* FAMILY: Charlie and Ronda Pacheco of Kula* ACTIVITIES: Culinary Club, being outdoors* FUTURE PLANS: Studying fire science at Northern Arizona University* SPORTS LESSONS: "What I enjoy most about being an athlete is meeting new people and always having others push me when I want to give up. Being an athlete has taught me to never quit on myself no matter how hard things may be."

Kaelon Wainui

* Baldwin High School / Grade 12* GPA: 3.2* SPORTS: Volleyball, football, canoe paddling* FAMILY: Taiva and Denise Wainui of Kahului* FUTURE PLANS: Studying marine science at the University of Hawaii-Hilo* SPORTS LESSONS: "What I enjoy most about being an athlete is meeting new friends. Being an athlete has taught me how to develop leadership skills on and off the field and to never give up, no matter what."