#Emily Hegrenes

The Lahainaluna High School Foundation marked its 25th year of awarding scholarships on April 30, presenting $167,000 in awards to students and alumni despite a year that brought both the lingering aftermath of the August 2023 wildfires and flooding from the February 2026 Kona low storm.

After everything she has been through, Lahaina-native Cheira Cappal can rest assured her first year of college is penned in black ink, with only opportunity lying ahead.

A total of 10 Hawaiʻi students have received the 2024 Bayer Hawaiʻi Life Sciences Scholarship.  Recipients are: Alyssa Pong (Mililani High School), Anica Ancheta (H.P. Baldwin High School), Emily Hegrenes (Lahainaluna High School), Kielyn Guzman (Maui High School), Kylie Lucas (Pearl City High School), Madison Strand (King Kekaulike High School), Maia Payne (Kalaheo High School), Mailani Higa (Aiea High School), Tara Zamani (Kīhei Charter High School), and Stephanie Lee (Kalani High School).

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation recently awarded $10,000 in scholarships to Lahainaluna High School seniors and alumni for the 2024-2025 academic year. The scholarships for $1000 each were awarded based on eligibility criteria such as acceptance into accredited two- or four-year colleges and universities, as well as essay submissions.