Hot Shots – 12/19/18

Motocross Athlete Places At Tourney

Local boy Wayne Rhoden was chosen to represent the state in a motocross world invitational event, competing with athletes from all corners of the globe. Pictured are (from left) Rhoden, Gov. David Ige, and Tiare and Yuri Rhoden. Ige presented Wayne with a proclamation for coming in second in the novice/intermediate division at the 34th annual International World Vet Motocross Championships. ANTHONY CONSILLIO PHOTO

PWH Scholars Support Make-A-Wish

The 70 students and leaders of the Perseverance, Wisdom, Hope Scholars Program gathered at Sacred Hearts Academy to volunteer and give a donation to Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i. The group did all the preparation for Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i’s Jingle Rock Run Dec. 16, and also sold mosaic art crosses, raising $3,000 for the nonprofi t. Skylar Soares and Kelsey Padilla hold up the $3,000 check, while their fellow PWH Scholars stand by. TONY GRILLO PHOTO