For teenager, buds of life bloom without boundaries

By Michael Tsai

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 31, 2012

~~<p>It's generally not a problem when the IT manager/webmaster/telecommunications adviser for Oakes Management needs an afternoon off to attend to a personal project — provided, of course, the office systems are running smoothly and he's done all of his homework.</p>
<p>Not to worry. At 15 years old, Hawi resident Tiger Oakes has already learned to make the most of his time. In addition to working at his parents' resort residence construction and management business and attending online classes at Myron B. Thompson Academy, Oakes is a budding high-tech entrepreneur.</p>
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It's generally not a problem when the IT manager/webmaster/telecommunications adviser for Oakes Management needs an afternoon off to attend to a personal project — provided, of course, the office systems are running smoothly and he's done all of his homework.

Not to worry. At 15 years old, Hawi resident Tiger Oakes has already learned to make the most of his time. In addition to working at his parents' resort residence construction and management business and attending online classes at Myron B. Thompson Academy, Oakes is a budding high-tech entrepreneur. Login for more...