Monday, July 7, 2008

$60,000 given to scholars, teachers

The Maui News
July 6, 2008
Lahaina Restoration Foundation funds go to west siders

LAHAINA - The Lahaina Restoration Foundation gave out $60,000 in scholarships, ranging from $10,000 to $2,000, to Lahainaluna High School graduating seniors and alumni and teachers from west side schools.

The awards were presented at the Lahainaluna High School Scholarship Program, held at The Royal Lahaina Resort in May. Scholarships and grants were presented in four categories: Lahainaluna graduating seniors applying to four-year colleges and universities; Lahainaluna graduating seniors to two-year postsecondary schools, Lahainaluna alumni currently enrolled in school or planning to continue their education; and West Maui teachers who wish to continue their education.

In keeping with the mission of the foundation, each applicant was required to write an essay relating to the importance of preserving the history and culture of West Maui.

Mariah Gill, a graduating senior, received the top award, ...

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