NPIEN Recognizes Students at Lakewood High School

NPIEN annually recognizes students, teachers, and community members that excell academically and extra curricularly at their respective schools, and make significant contributions to Pacific Islander students. May 1, 2010 is the deadline to submit nominations for NPIEN's annual awards ceremony, which takes place on November 13, 2010 at Artesia High School, Lakewood, CA.

Lakewood High Biology Teacher Elizabeth Campos was nominated for the Sevia Ma'ae Educator Award. She is the Pacific Islander Club Advisor at Lakewood, and helped oversee the donation of funds to victims of the Samoan Tsunami. Her efforts as club advisor has prompted interest from students of all ethnities at the school in the club's activities, and students not only share their cultural dances, but invite all to learn them, promoting cultural awareness and harmony on the campus.

Chad Ka'aukai and Lizelle Felix have been nominated for the Christina Diaz Student Scholar Award. Four nominated students will be selected for a scholarship. Chad is a 12th grade student enrolled in Lakewood's Odyssey Academy, Lizelle is also a Senior, and has been active in Academic Decathlon, Advanced Dance, and Basketball.

We hope that you will submit your awards applications by May 1st and join our honorees Ms. Campos, Chad, and Lizelle on November 13th! Visit www.npien.com