Hall of Honor nominations sought

Applications for the Hawai‘i High School Hall of Honor are now available at the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Web site.

Students in the State of Hawai‘i who are participating in any sport, or sports approved by the HHSAA and who are completing their senior year of high school are eligible for consideration, states the nomination guidelines.

Athletic achievement is given primary consideration for the HHSAA Hall of Honor. Other factors considered include contributions to the team, versatility in sports, sportsmanship and dedication, character and behavior on and off the playing field, academic achievement, role in school activities outside of sports, and involvement in the community.

Deadline for submitting the Scholarship Nomination Forms is 5 p.m. May 1.

The Hawai‘i High School Hall of Honor was established in 1982 by Nissan Motor Corp. in Hawai‘i to recognize athletic excellence and accomplishments of Hawai‘i’s high school athletes.

Twelve student athletes are selected annually for induction into the Hall of Honor by an independent selection committee.

Along with the induction into the Hall of Honor, each student athlete receives a $2,000 college scholarship which can be used to offset college education expenses including tuition, books and room and board expenses.

Nissan Hawai‘i turned over the prestigious high school scholarship program over to the HHSAA Foundation to maintain the 22-year-old tradition.

Selection Committee members include Chairman Clyde Mizumoto, William Arakaki, Jackie Brown, Hugh Clark, Steve Coleflesh, Bobby Command, Agenhart Ellis, Kurt Ginoza, Paul Honda, Alex Kane, Beth McLachlin, Ann Miller, Wes Nakama, Barbara “Bobbie” Perry, Fran Villarmia-Kahawai and Adam Wong.

For more information, call the HHSAA office at (808) 587-4495, or visit its Web site at www.sportshigh.com.