Hot Shots – 1/1/20

Saint Louis Wins Robotics Tournament

Congratulations to the Saint Louis Middle School robotics team on winning the Excellence Award at the 13th VEX Asia-Pacific Robotics Championship in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 11. Seventy-nine teams competed in the middle school division, and the Crusaders had earlier ranked sixth overall among teams from China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Kazakhstan. Saint Louis entered the final matches with an alliance partner from Harbin, China. Pictured are robotics team members (from left) Tyson Cudiamat, Duke Talon, Isaac Lau and Izaiah Siatu‘u, and adviser Adria Fung.

PHOTO COURTESY ADRIA FUNG

Pratt & Friends Help Santa’s Workshop

Dr. Angela Pratt (third from the left) and her staff members Bonnie Perry, Jennifer Kishimoto and Anicia Weeks present a check and toys to Santa’s Workshop at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, where she serves as chairwoman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The generous donations were collected at Pratt’s annual holiday Christmas party, which this year recognized the late designer Eric Eugene Chandler, also known as “Christmas Eric.” Toys and proceeds benefit boys, girls, moms-to-be and others hospitalized at Kapi‘olani during the holiday season.

PHOTO COURTESY KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN