Shining stars
These students and teachers received $100 to $1,250 in the "Inspired in Hawaii" competition sponsored by the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation, announced Jan. 19:
» Posters: Isabella Chung and teacher Jinny Aki, Nuuanu Elementary, "Giving Hope to the Homeless"; Mekaren Enita and teacher Stephanie Pierobello, Dole Middle, "Support Hawaii’s Farmers"; Summer Corry and teacher Sarah Corry, Myron B. Thompson Academy, "Learning to Grow Food for Sustainability"; and Sarah Yiu and teacher Erika Molyneux, Sacred Hearts, "Teen Pregnancy in Hawaii."
» Essays: Skylar Lotomau and teacher Nick Scacco, St. Francis School, "Bullying"; Lea Adams and teacher Britton Blackwood, La Pietra – Hawaii School for Girls, "Hope for the Homeless."
» Video: Peyton Coronas, Kelsea Gines, Kelcee Santos, Tiffany Trantham and teacher Karly McClain, St. Francis School, "Kids and Drugs."