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MEDIA RELEASE Lucy Frost Lewis has been named director of advancement at Hawaii Preparatory Academy. Headmaster Lindsay Barnes also announced the appointment is effective May 1. Lewis brings more than 20 years of experience leading advancement, development, alumni relations, and capital campaign programs. At Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Lewis will lead the financial development function at […]

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Hawaii Preparatory Academy will host the annual Waimea College Fair sponsored by the Hawaii Association for College Admission Counseling from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 7, in the schoolʻs Castle Gym. The event is free and is designed for all Waimea area students interested in pursuing higher education opportunities.

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MEDIA RELEASE The Energy Lab at Hawaii Preparatory Academy has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program for 2013–2015. The Apple Distinguished Program designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership and educational excellence, and demonstrate a clear vision of exemplary learning environments. “The Energy Lab is a creative crucible for innovative […]

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Miniature Christmas village took eight years to complete

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MEDIA RELEASE Richard Matsuda and Taffi U‘ilei Wise have been appointed to the board of trustees at Hawaii Preparatory Academy (HPA). Gregory R. Mooers, chairman, announced the appointments after the board’s recent meeting in Waimea. Matsuda, a current parent and Waimea resident, has extensive experience in engineering management in the astronomy and aerospace sectors. He […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Rep. Tulsi Gabbard visited with Big Island students and educators Monday to highlight educational opportunities. She congratulated Kealakehe High School’s Robotics Team for its recent successes at the 2013 MATE International ROV Competition. Then, she taught a history class at the high school as the first event in her “Undercover Congresswoman” series. Monday […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard will visit the Big Island next week, as well as making public appearances on Oahu and Kauai The visits are part of her continuing effort to meet with local organizations that are promoting educational and economic opportunities for Hawaii’s keiki and families. Hawaii Island Schedule: Noon: Deliver remarks and present […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Preparatory Academy hosts its Second Annual Earth Day Family Celebration and Environmental Science Symposium from 8 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at the school’s Ulu Malama Terrace Farm, located at the Upper Campus. The event, which is free and open to the public, is presented in partnership with The Kohala […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Parker Ranch Foundation Trust recently announced distributions for 2012 to its four beneficiaries totaling $2,000,000. This is the third consecutive annual distribution of $2,000,000. The Trust’s beneficiaries are appreciative of the support of the Parker Ranch Foundation Trust and the work of its Trustees. Saundra Gulley, chairwoman of the PRFT Distribution Committee said, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE “I think that luck plays a big part in everyone’s life,” said Irwin Federman, general partner at U.S. Venture Partners. “One’s life is really enhanced by the humility of being grateful. I was lucky. You are lucky to be born in America.” Federman recently addressed the senior class at Hawaii Preparatory Academy as […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Preparatory Academy presents the world-renowned and award-winning children’s eco-music group, the Banana Slug String Band in concert at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at the school’s Gates Performing Arts Center. The concert, which is free and open to the public, is the second in a series of Ohana Sustainability events being presented […]

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Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor Hawaii Preparatory Academy was the top Big Isle team at the boys basketball state tournament. HPA was unseeded in Division II, but trounced Seabury Hall, 76-52, to secure third place. Also in Division II, Pahoa stopped Waianae, 47-42, to take fifth place. No. 1 seed Saint Francis topped Kailua, […]

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Top eight finishes for Konawaena, Kealakehe, Makua Lani, Honokaa and Kamehameha Schools Hawaii

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Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor Hawaii Preparatory Academy girls soccer team is into the state championship game and will be looking to go one better than last year’s runner-up. Seeded No. 3 in Division II, HPA earned a re-match against last year’s champions Mid-Pacific, which is seeded No. 1. The championship game is 5 […]

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