Gianina Kala‘i
Manuel-Cortez

Plans after high school:

Hawaiʻi Community College

Intended interest area of study?

Marine Biology and Zoology

Favorite moment from high school?

My favorite memory from high school took place during our last hōʻike showing. We were taking our final bow on stage and I looked back at my classmates and around at the seniors on stage I realized how far we came as individuals and as a class.

Most influential adult throughout my K-12 journey:

My tutu and papa.

What are you most looking forward to?

Meeting new people.