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LAHAINA, Hawaii — Thirteen Lahainaluna High School Class of 2024 graduates received scholarships from the Downtown Athletic Club of Hawaii last Wednesday thanks to a $325,000 grant through a partnership with Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund.
“DACH is pleased to partner with the Hawaii Community Foundation and its Maui Strong Fund to provide all Lahainaluna continent-bound graduates with critical financial resources,” said DACH President Keith Amemiya in a news release.
“From the COVID-19 pandemic that impacted their freshman year to the fires that impacted their senior year, the Luna Class of 2024 has endured a lot and we’re proud of their resilience, perseverance, and positive attitude under unimaginable circumstances,” said Amemiya.
The graduates will further their education this fall at UCLA, Washington State University, Oregon State University, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Grand Canyon University and Portland State University.
The scholarship will go toward tuition, housing, meals and various school-related needs.
“All of us at Hawaii Community Foundation are honored to support the 13 Lahainaluna High School graduates and ensure that they can continue forward in the next chapter of their education journey,” said HCF CEO and President Micah Kane. “Our Maui Strong Fund donors provided financial resources to uplift the Maui community and these scholarships offer hope and assurance to the students that we are all behind them, cheering them on.”
Lahainaluna Principal Richard Carosso expressed his gratitude for the generous support and added, “Coupled with the 168 Lahainaluna graduates who will be attending University of Hawaii campuses this fall, 85% of our graduates will be attending college, a record number in the 193-year history of the school.”
The nonprofit organization DACH supports youth and sports programs and initiatives throughout the state. Its current Luna Strong fundraising campaign is helping to support Lahainaluna High School student-athletes and coaches whose homes were destroyed by the August wildfires. To date, over $1,000,000 has been raised.
