Twenty-four students had their names engraved into IPA history Friday night. The Secondary Awards Ceremony, an end-of-the-year tradition, celebrates and commemorates seniors and other secondary students who exemplify the spirit and mission of ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY.
Awardees were nominated and selected by faculty and the criteria vary for each award. “Faculty members spend a lot of time going through the merits of each candidate for the award,” explains Nydia Santiago-Cordero, Student Activities Coordinator. “It is an arduous process that is taken very seriously.” Once the awardees are identified, they are mailed an invitation to attend the event.
IPA was honored to have Senator Mike Gabbard present the top three awards to our seniors. IPA’s highest award, the Navigator Award, was given to Cara Pangelinan. The Navigator Award recognizes strength of character, commitment to excellence, and involvement as a citizen of the campus and wider communities. This year’s Valedictorian is Michael Lee. Marc Delucchi is the Salutatorian.
Congratulations to the following seniors who were also honored with an award:
Marcey Deiner Kupono Award
Andy Labaczewski Leadership Award
Kasey Nunies Hana Pono Award
Jackson Button Head of School Award
Toni Oyama Outstanding Contribution to IPA Culture and Arts
Erica Brenner Outstanding Female Athlete
Casey Nakamura Outstanding Male Athlete
Congratulations to all recipients of Secondary awards. For a complete list of all Secondary awards and recipients, click here.
Marc Delucchi, Michael Lee and Cara Pangelinan stand proudly along side Senator Mike Gabbard and Head of School Gerald Teramae.