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Hawaii 24/7 Staff Two Big Island high school seniors have been named 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Zoe Sims, 17, of Hawaii Preparatory Academy, and Paul Gregg, 17, of Parker School, were the only two students included in the list from Hawaii. They were among the 141 students recognized for their accomplishments in academics or the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Zoe Sims, a senior at Hawaii Preparatory Academy, has been named one of about 550 semifinalists in the 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from more than 3,900 candidates on the basis of superior achievements, leadership qualities, personal character, and involvement in community and school activities. Sims is the school’s […]

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff The Hawaii High School Athletic Association state cross country championships are Oct. 26 at Hawaii Preparatory Academy. BIIF cross country championships Oct. 19 at Hawaii Preparatory Academy Girls Team Results 1. Hawaii Prep, 22 2. Kamehameha, 76 3. Hilo, 76 4. Makua Lani, 120 5. Parker, 138 6. Waiakea, 166 7. Kealakehe, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Zoe Sims, a senior at Hawaii Preparatory Academy (HPA), has been named a semifinalist in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Martin Ferrell, HPA’s dean of academics, made the announcement. Sims will continue in the competition for 8,300 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Zoe Sims, a junior at Hawaii Preparatory Academy, is one of the five grand prize winners of the APEC 2011 High School Essay Contest, sponsored by the APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee, in partnership with the Hawaii Department of Education and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools. Students composed an essay answering the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Two Big Island high school students are among five winners of an essay contest sponsored by APEC. They will be attending a function with President Obama and other world leaders during APEC week. They also received an Apple iPad and will have their essays placed on the APEC Hawaii Host Committee website at […]

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