North Shore NewsAs part of its commitment to the local community, Kahuku Medical Center awarded its annual Hawaii Emergency Physicians Associated (HEPA) scholarship to a deserving Kahuku High School (KHS) student earlier this month.
KHS senior Janae Niutupuivaha was named this year’s HEPA scholarship recipient during a May 8 awards assembly at the high school and was awarded a$3,000scholarshipbyKMC.Niutupuivaha,whowill attend Taft College in California in the fall, plans to major in nursing.
KHS senior Tilera-Mei Adolpho, named runner-up in the HEPA scholarship selection process, was given a new laptop computer by KMC for her college stud- ies. Following graduation, Adolpho plans to attend Brigham Young University-Hawaii this fall and also wants to enter the medical field.
Both KHS students Niutupuivaha and Adolpho graduated last week with the high school’s Class of 2019.
Since 1989, the HEPA Education Foundation has been granting scholarships to high school seniors wanting to become productive citizens by furthering their education. Currently, the education foundation grants $3,000 for the first year to full-time college students.
“Kahuku Medical Center is proud to be part of this annual scholarship program in furthering the education of students, particularly those interested in a career in the medical or health care field,” said KMC CEO Alan MacPhee. “These students are dedicated in bettering their lives, so in turn, they can better the lives of others in the community.”
Congratulations to all of Kahuku High School’s graduating Class of 2019!