View the 2011 My Hawaiʻi Story Anthology
The Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance Foundation, Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance, and the Pacific Writers’ Connection announced the names of the 25 student authors whose submissions were selected for publication in the 2011 “My Hawai‘i Story Project” Anthology. Students in grades six through eight across the state were invited to write a story, poem, or essay to reflect their thoughts and feelings about what makes Hawai‘i’s environment special to them. Now in its fifth year, this inspiring statewide outreach program touches the lives of students who are budding writers and want to share their stories and passion for the environment.
This year 532 students from 19 schools shared with us their thoughts and impressions about our state’s natural splendors and the challenges we face in conserving them. The students’ stories were compiled into an anthology that were distributed to all elementary and middle school libraries in the state.
The 25 students whose writings were selected for publication were invited to attend an Awards Ceremony at the Hawai‘i Conservation Conference on August 4, 2011, where they were presented with certificates of achievement and prizes.
| School | Student – Story or Poem Title |
|---|---|
| Highlands Intermediate School | Teacher: Mrs. Kathy Lin Phillip Cyr (Gr. 7) – The Hawaiian Rain Forest Cailla Fabro (Gr. 7) – Tears on the Mountain |
| Hualalai Academy | Teacher: Mr. Scott Sveiven Collin Maynard (Gr. 8) – The Dream Tree, if only, if Only Cody Lambrecht (Gr. 8) – What Could Be Molly Jacoby (Gr. 8) – The Hike of the Heavens |
| Kamehameha Schools – Kapālama Middle School | Teacher: Mrs. Noe Chun Sierra Hirayama (Gr. 8) – They SpeakTeacher: Mrs. Christy Mishina Amanda Kushima (Gr. 7) – Pride Casey Anuhea Robins (Gr. 7) – The Heart of a Child Kalau Tanaka-Pesamino (Gr. 7) – A Place of Learning Nike-Michelle Momi Tolentino (Gr. 7) – Deep WithinTeacher: Mrs. Renade Kaneakua Samantha Hussey (Gr. 7) – My Hawaii Kahealani Arakaki-Castillo (Gr. 7) – Little Critters Kelia Kameenui-Becker (Gr. 7) – The Gems of the Isle Tia Williams (Gr. 7) – The Last ‘O‘o Teacher: Ms. Gay Murakami |
| Le Jardin Academy | Teacher: Mrs. Marcia Huber Michelle Takenaka (Gr. 8) – Song of the ‘āina Lili Maero (Gr. 8) – Through The Eyes… Leah Ford (Gr. 8) – My Moku Alexander Lee (Gr. 8) – Nahele |
| Na‘au | Teacher: Mr. Melvin Spencer III Noah Hirashima (Gr. 7) – Sacred Carlee Matsunaga (Gr. 6) – Lavender and Vermilion Evening |
| St. Andrew’s Priory | Teacher: Mrs. Ka‘ipo Walsh Sreelakshmi Kutty (Gr. 7) – Not Lost |
| University Laboratory School | Teacher: Mrs. Marybeth Baldwin Erin Tatsuno (Gr. 7) – Ho‘opuka e ka lā (Journey – awareness of light and appreciation) |
This writing contest is sponsored by the Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance
and the Pacific Writers’ Connection.
VIDEO
Watch VideoWatch Governor Abercrombie talk about the 2011 My Hawai’i Story Project!
Mahalo to all participating Schools!
Connections Public Charter School
Gus Webling Elementary School
Hakipu‘u Learning Center
Halau Lokahi Public Charter School
Highlands Intermediate School
Hualalai Academy
Kailua Intermediate School
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Middle School
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Campus Middle School
Kapolei Middle School
Keone‘ula Elementary School
Le Jardin Academy
Na‘au: A Place for Learning
St. Andrew’s Priory School
St. Anthony Junior–Senior High School
St. Theresa School
University Laboratory School
Waipahu Intermediate School
Waolani Judd Nazarene School
