LIHU‘E — “Seeds of Service,” a unique collection of photographs and anecdotes done up as packets of seeds on a revolving rack, finished with top honors for the sixth straight year. “The students did some creative writing,” said Charlene Navarro,
LIHU‘E — “Seeds of Service,” a unique collection of photographs and anecdotes done up as packets of seeds on a revolving rack, finished with top honors for the sixth straight year.
“The students did some creative writing,” said Charlene Navarro, one of the Kaua‘i High School Key Club’s advisors, flipping over a “seed” packet and showing how the students described the project similar to planting instructions found on the backs of seeds.
That was just one of several awards garnered by the 37 members and three advisors that participated in the Key Club State Convention at the Hilton Kaua‘i Beach Resort, Feb. 13-15.
Navarro said “Seeds of Service” took first place in the Non-Traditional Scrapbook competition for the sixth straight year and the project along with three members will be heading to Anaheim, Calif., to participate in the California-Nevada-Hawai‘i District convention April 3-5.
Kelan Adachi and Sheila Baysa created the sturdy platform on which four sides of “seeds” are displayed on a revolving stand similar to seed racks found in garden shops.
Krystal Naumu, Tyler Navarro and Shaun Koide were the members in charge of the award-winning display. Micah Mizukami, BJ Kai and Peter Nguyen will be accompanying the project to Anaheim.
During the convention, the club also undertook the preparation of 20,000 Kaua‘i Food Bank envelopes and packages in preparation for the food bank’s spring food and fund drive and participated in the National Tropical Botanical Garden’s Maha‘ulepu restoration project that involved students weeding and planting.
The bags and envelopes worked on by the Key Club members were included in The Garden Island’s Wednesday edition.
Molly Hasegawa took top honors in the Impromptu Essay competition for the second straight year, the club earned first place in the Talent Show, and advisor Scot Nonaka was awarded the Outstanding Kiwanis advisor.
Additionally, the Kaua‘i High School Key Club was named the Outstanding Large Club for the third consecutive year, Navarro said.
In addition to Nonaka, other Kiwanis attending and assisting with the convention include Florence Teshima, president, Patrick Cooney, Dr. David Haas and Derek Kawakami.
