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Thanks to all the kids who submitted ornaments to trim our pages for the holidays. Winners were chosen in a drawing from the finalists.
First place, $100
Kailee Nekoba, age 9
Kipapa Elementary School
Second place, $50
Emi Gomes, age 5
Hokulani Elementary School
Third place, $25
Nate Odom, age 6
Lanikai Elementary School
List of finalists
Rustin Kauhane, age 8
Ka Waihona o ka Na’auao
Sarah Dawn Ashford Hangca, age 10
Lanikai Elementary School
Akiko Tajima, age 7
Pauoa Elementary School
Kaycee Hansberry, age 6
Salt Lake Elementary School
Bridget O’Connor, age 12
Mid Pacific Institute
Auli’i Ludington, age 8
Sacred Hearts Academy
Emma Fong, age 9
St. Andrew’s Priory School
Ariella Jackson, age 5
Maemae Elementary School
Aaron Kogasaka, age 4
Kama’aina Kids
Hailey Wong, age 10
‘Iolani School
Lana Raine Dorr, age 12
Kahuku Intermediate School
Haley Nakamura, age 10
Mililani Ike Elementary School
Tiari Abear, age 9
Mid-Pacific Institute
Seth T.K. Balgas, age 11
Pearl City Highlands Elementary School
Ethan Goo, age 7
Momilani Elementary School
Sydney Kim, age 8
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Hayley Johnson, age 9
Lanikai Elementary School
Chance Otsuka, age 8
Maryknoll School
William von Seggern, age 11
St. Ann’s Model School
Lucy Chung, age 7
Aikahi Elementary School
Kathryn Carlos, age 6
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Kelly Mukai, age 9
‘Iolani School
Kahiau Among, age 10
‘Iolani School
Chrizenn Gamayo, age 12
Waipahu Intermediate School
Olivia Lundell, age 6
Kamiloiki Elementary School
Kaison Kaneaiakala, age 10
Waiau Elementary School
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