Nāmelemanukukalaao Kapono

Plans after high school:

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

Intended interest area of study?

Hawaiian Studies; Hawaiian Language

Favorite moment from high school?

Traveling to Scotland for Hōʻike 2019 Battle of Kuamoʻo. In those two weeks, I feel I had transformed completely. The experience rooted me and the people helped me grow. It was then that I discovered what it truly means to be happy.

Most influential adult throughout my K-12 journey:

I have always been surrounded by influential adults and I can't give "most influential" to just one, but I feel this person deserves acknowledgement. Kumu Kealiʻi Akina. I owe a lot of thanks to him and his ʻohana, and I wish them all nothing but the best.

What are you most looking forward to?
Spending time with my loved ones again!