Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki
Hawaiian Mission Academy Windward Campus
Hawaii Celebrates Eighth-Grade Graduations Hawaiian Mission Academy Windward Campus Hawaiian Mission Academy (HMA) Windward Campus graduated 10 students from eighth grade on Wednesday evening, June 2. Many hands worked together to make it an extra memorable event. The graduation ceremony was held at Central church in Honolulu, which was the perfect venue with plenty of seating and added space for social distancing between family groups. The seventh-grade families created the beautiful stage backdrop displaying the class colors: black, white, and gold. As the guest speaker, Melanie Ramirez shared wisdom with the graduates. She had met with the eighth-grade girls for weekly Bible studies throughout this school year, and the class was excited to invite her to speak at the graduation. The class motto is a quote by Tim McGraw, "Chase your dreams, but always remember the way back home again." The class scripture is Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths" (NKJV). At the end of the graduation ceremony, the graduates greeted their friends and families in the courtyard by their designated tables, which had been decorated and marked for each student. There was a photo booth set up outside to capture the memories of this event. Individually wrapped graduation cookies were given to the families in lieu of a potluck reception.
20 Pacific Union Recorder
Hawaii Conference
The graduates shared tear-filled goodbyes, thanking their teachers and classmates for a successful journey through their elementary school years and for the sweet memories made along the way. Congratulations, class of 2021! You are loved by all of us at HMA Windward—and especially by our Father in heaven, who walks alongside you every step of your way. ____________________ By Hilda Scott Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki On Thursday, June third, 14 eighth-grade students graduated from Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki. The ceremony started at 7 p.m. at Honolulu Central church. It was conducted with social distancing in mind and with each family sitting in family groups. Despite the safety measures that had to be put in place, the graduation ceremony was fantastic—honoring the hard work that all of the eighth-grade students had put in. The graduation could not have taken place without the support of all of the faculty and staff at HMA Ka Lama Iki. We also would like to thank the numerous parents and volunteers who donated their time and energy to decorate the church and the foyer. In the end, we had an amazing program that celebrated these young men and women on the completion of this step of their journey. ____________________ By Kyler Martin
