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Jasmine Cabajar

* Maui High School / Grade 12* GPA: 3.5 (AP world history, literature)* SPORTS: Golf, basketball* FAMILY: Jovie and Joseph Cabajar of Wailuku* ACTIVITIES: Maui High Interact Club, AVID Program, volunteering for Maui Marathon, Maui Oceanfront Marathon and Hyundai Tournament of Champions* FUTURE PLANS: Studying physical therapy at Portland State University* SPORTS LESSONS: "What I enjoy most about being an athlete is competing with others, meeting new people and creating friendships that will last a lifetime. Being an athlete has taught me that hard work, perseverance, determination and ...

Olivia Carbajal

* St. Anthony High School / Grade 12* GPA: 3.8 (AP literature and composition)* SPORTS: Soccer, softball, swimming* FAMILY: Jason and Lesley Carbajal of Wailuku* ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society, band, L.I.F.E. Team, student government, Action Team Music Ministry* FUTURE PLANS: Attending either UC Irvine or the University of Portland* SPORTS LESSONS: "What I enjoy most about being an athlete is the camaraderie and support that comes with being on a team. Whether we win or lose, we do it together. To know you've got 15 girls behind you, pushing you to do your best, makes playing the ...

Keola Teruya DiMaggio

* Maui High School / Grade 12* GPA: 3.5 (AP European history)* SPORTS: Judo, wrestling* FAMILY: Christina Teruya of Kahului* ACTIVITIES: AVID, Kamehameha Scholars Program* FUTURE PLANS: Studying engineering at Oregon State University* SPORTS LESSONS: "What I enjoy most about being an athlete is being able to set goals and working hard to achieve them. I really enjoyed the journey and life lessons that sports have to offer. Being an athlete has taught me that nothing comes quick and easy. In order to be successful, it takes long hours of dedication and training."

Noah Miller

* St. Anthony High School / Grade 11* GPA: 3.9* SPORT: Golf* FAMILY: Suzi and Paul Miller* ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society, volunteering at Hale Kau Kau and the Surfrider Foundation* FUTURE PLANS: Attending college, with a major to be decided* SPORTS LESSONS: "Being an athlete has really taught me how to budget my time and ensure I complete all my responsibilities. In order to compete at a high level, you have to dedicate an incredible amount of time, but you can't let that interfere with school, work or anything else you have to do."

Genesis Gil

* 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

* 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."