Focus Hawaii Kajiyama Twins

Focus Hawaii Kajiyama Twins

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Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this episode of Focus Hawaii welcomes back Jennifer and Nicole Kajiyama, accomplished twin seniors from Kahuku High School, for an update on their remarkable academic and leadership achievements since their previous appearance. The twins discuss their success at the National History Day competition, where their dramatic performance on Walter Murray Gibson placed ninth in the nation, marking a historic achievement for Hawai‘i in the performance category. Jennifer reflects on her participation in the Summer Honors Institute at Ricks College, earning college credit while still in high school, while Nicole shares her experiences serving as a page in the U.S. House of Representatives, working firsthand in the legislative process and meeting national leaders. Throughout the conversation, the sisters reflect on public education in Hawai‘i, leadership opportunities, cultural identity, civic engagement, and future aspirations, offering a compelling portrait of motivated young leaders shaped by scholarship, service, and community support.

Length of Video

00:29:18

File Size

240.2MB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

9-24-1997

Keywords

Lance Chase, Focus Hawaii, Jennifer Kajiyama, Nicole Kajiyama, Kajiyama twins, Kahuku High School, National History Day Hawaii, Walter Murray Gibson, U.S. House of Representatives page, student leadership Hawaii, academic achievement, public education Hawaii, civic engagement youth, honors education, Laie Hawaii students.

Disciplines

Education

Focus Hawaii Kajiyama Twins

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