Students Honored at 2022-2023 Academic Awards Assembly
May 16th, 2023
Students, parents, and faculty and staff gathered on the Great Lawn this May to recognize the exemplary work of students during the 2022-2023 Academic Awards Assembly. One by one, faculty members proudly announced the students selected for their achievement in each respective subject, presenting them with a certificate and special gift.
Students who were recognized at this year's the Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards were also acknowledged during the award ceremony. Senior Morgan S. earned the Silver Key Award for their oil pastel painting entitled, "Mom," and sophomore Olivia Butterfly R. received an Honorable Mention for her painting, "Pond of Dancing Lilies."
CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS
2022-2023 ACADEMIC AWARD WINNERS
English Dept.
Achievement in English - Mehana B.
The Nicole Howe Award - Abby M.
Fine Arts Dept.
Achievement in Visual Arts - Morgan S.
Achievement in Drama - Georgia S.
Achievement in Music - Melody H.
Achievement in Art & Design - Mehana B.
Yearbook MVP - Megu K.
World Language
Achievement in Chinese - Remy K.
Achievement in French - Abby M.
Achievement in Spanish - Sabrina C.
Mathematics Dept.
Achievement in Mathematics - Sabrina C.
Physical Education Dept.
Achievement in Physical Education - Olivia B.
Athlete of the Year - Nina Jade B.
Excellence in Dance: Heart & Spirit Award - Prapti P.
Excellence in Dance: Dancer of the Year - Sabrina C.
Science Education Dept.
Achievement in Science - Sabrina C.
Social Studies Dept.
Achievement in Social Studies - Jenna N.
Middle School Awards
Grade 6 - Alana A.
Grade 7 - Mia D.
Grade 8 - Maila S.
alice guild KAHIAU AWARD
Sabrina C.
Artist Michael Powell and Head of School Josh Watson with Sabrina C. as the winner of the Alice Guild Kahiau Award.
Head of School Josh Watson closed the ceremony by announcing the winner of the Alice Guild Kahiau Award, senior Sabrina C. The award recognizes a student who exemplifies the spirit of kahiau – the Hawaiian concept of generosity of spirit and selfless giving, a willingness to help and give service without expectation of receiving anything in return.
This key value has been a part of La Pietra's school makeup since its earliest days, and Kahiau Award recipients are nominated by their peers. “She is an amazing role model. She has always been kind and open when talking to her, and she truly loves and cares about her community,” wrote one student. "She is who I would say perfectly exemplifies all the qualities that we cherish at La Pietra,” said another.
As part of the recognition for this award, artist Michael Powell donates an original painting to the winner, in honor of his long association with the school, and to honor his friend and former La Pietra Board Chair Mrs. Alice Guild. We were thrilled to have Mr. Powell at this year's awards ceremony.
Congratulations to Sabrina for representing our school so well by upholding its spirit of kahiau, and a job well done to all of the students who were honored for their hard work at this year's awards ceremony!
