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10 MAY 25, 2022
Grace Pacific Provides West O‘ahu Students With Opportunity
This year marked Grace Pacific’s 25th anniversary of its Outstanding Keiki Pro- gram. To celebrate, the verti- cally integrated materials and paving contractor welcomed 60 fifth-graders from Kapo- lei, Makakilo, Mauka Lani, Barbers Point and Ho‘okele Elementary schools, their ‘ohana and teachers to a cer- emony held at Kroc Center Hawai‘i.
“We believe in the unlim- ited potential of the youth in our West Oʻahu community,” states Jerrod Schreck, pres- ident of Grace Pacific. “As we recognize this milestone
anniversary, we are recom- mitting ourselves to investing in their future and encourag- ing them to continue to learn, grow and thrive. Showing leadership at a young age,
these keiki will guide us toward a brighter tomor- row for our community and our island home.”
home, where she serves as a criminalist at Honolulu Po- lice Department.
The award goes be- yond fifth grade, too. Once the keiki graduate from high school, they become eligible to apply for a Grace Pacific Out- standing Keiki Scholars
“Being an Outstanding Keiki has helped me build a future for myself because I was able to go to college, and going to college has helped me be where I am today,” states Estanique. “It really helps the families and the children pave a path for their future. I was able to learn new skills, and I also have a lot more opportunities in front of me.”
At the event, the students were in for a full day of fun, including games, field activi- ties and art.
Fund scholarship to pursue higher education.
Keiki who have displayed the characteristics of good citizenship, academic excel- lence, leadership skills and community service are cho- sen by their administrators, counselors and/or teachers for the award.
Caitlyn Estanique, a for- mer Outstanding Keiki, was awarded four years of schol- arship support to pursue her bachelor’s degree in foren- sic science from Chaminade University before earning her master’s degree in forensic science from Indiana Univer- sity–Purdue University In- dianapolis. After completing her education, she returned
Since 2006, Grace Pacific has awarded $280,000 in col- lege scholarships to 89 West O‘ahu youth. Outstanding Keiki Scholars have received degrees in finance, law, sci- ence and medical fields.
(Above and inset) Local contractor Grace Pacific celebrated 25 years of its Outstanding Keiki Program with a day of activities and awards. PHOTOS COURTESY GRACE PACIFIC
To learn more, visit gracepacific.com.
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