Celebrating Our Senior Athletes: A Future Built on Talent, Heart, and Determination

As the school year draws to a close, we pause to celebrate a remarkable group of seniors who have not only excelled on the field, in the pool, and on the track, but have also earned the opportunity to take their athletic talents to the collegiate level.

With great pride and admiration, we congratulate the following student-athletes for officially committing to continue their academic and athletic journeys at the next level:

• Sylas Alaimalo – Football,
  United States Air Force Academy

• Kameron Ka‘anapu – Football/Track & Field,
  Whitworth University

• AJ Kanae – Football,
  Pacific Lutheran University

• Aaron Rapoza – Baseball,
  University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

• Dayton Savea – Football/Track & Field,
  Pacific Lutheran University

• Kaliko Wilson – Football,
  George Fox University

• Cadee Yamashita – Swimming,
  Pacific University

Each of these student-athletes has demonstrated incredible discipline, perseverance, and passion throughout their high school careers. Behind every early morning practice, every late-night study session, and every moment of adversity, was a fierce commitment to their goals—and today, that commitment is being rewarded.

Their journeys remind us that success is not simply defined by wins or trophies, but by the courage to chase your dreams and the resilience to rise above every challenge. These seniors have been role models both in competition and in the classroom, and their legacy will inspire younger students for years to come.

As they prepare to represent our community at colleges and universities across the country, we send them off with our heartfelt congratulations and unwavering support. May their next chapters be filled with growth, achievement, and continued pursuit of excellence.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, student-athletes—your future is bright, and we are so proud of you.