NPIEN AWARD WINNERS 2011

The National Pacific Islander Educator Network
4425 Pixie Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90712

CONTACT: Dr. Victor Thompson, Executive Director
Phone: (562) 496-2319
Email: npien@npien.com


STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BE RECOGNIZED AT 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDUCATION CONFERENCE


LAKEWOOD, California, May 20, 2011 – The National Pacific Islander Educator Network (NPIEN) and the Paramount High School Pacific Islander Club (PHSPIC) announce the tenth-annual Pacific Islander Educator Conference, to be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Paramount High School, 14429 S. Downey Ave. Paramount, CA 90723.

The conference will feature workshops for students grades K-12, college/university students, parents, teachers and community members.
An awards luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m. to recognize outstanding students, educators and community members for their contributions to the Pacific Islander community.
Further information about the conference is available at www.npien.com.

2011 National Pacific Islander Educator Network (NPIEN) Awards Winners
Awardees will be recognized at the November 12, 2011 Annual Education Conference at Paramount High School, Paramount, CA

Christina Diaz Student Scholar Award
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS *=Scholarship Winner
Name/School/School District
Kaalei Faasulu (12)
Jordan High School, Long Beach Unified School District (USD)
Kaisa Grande (10)
Paramount High School, Paramount USD
Lina Keliikoa (10)
Paramount High School, Paramount USD
Stella Maluia
Paramount High School, Paramount USD
Bernadine Mauinatu
Paramount High School, Paramount USD
Bernice Mauinatu (12)
Paramount High School, Paramount USD
Shane Mauinatu (12)*
Paramount High School, Paramount USD
Shawn Mauinatu (11)*
Paramount High School, Paramount USD
Ungarea Palei
Paramount High School , Paramount USD
Ezra Puefua
Paramount High School, Paramount USD
Magdalene Robertson (12)*
Paramount High School, Paramount USD
Robert Ropati (12)
Lakewood High School, Long Beach USD
Norma Soto
Paramount High School , Paramount USD
Mai’le Tauai (12)
Paramount High School, Paramount USD
Jayde Togiaso (11)*
Jordan High School, Long Beach USD

Christina Diaz Student Scholar Award
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS *=Scholarship Winner
Name/School/School District
Diana Enosa (08)
Roosevelt Middle School, Compton Unified School District (USD)
Jazmyne Fuamatu (06)
Roosevelt Middle School, Compton USD
Richard Kaveinga (08)
Will Rogers MS, Lawndale School District (SD)
Deanna Leiataua (07)
Roosevelt Middle School, Compton USD
Tanner Luatua (08)
Roosevelt Middle School, Compton USD
Siale Moniati (06)
Will Rogers MS, Lawndale SD
Charm Ocampo (07)
Roosevelt Middle School, Compton USD
Choa Ocampo (07)
Roosevelt Middle School, Compton USD
Mercy Taale (06)
Roosevelt Middle School, Compton USD
Grace Taale (06)
Roosevelt Middle School, Compton USD
Herby Tuala (08)*
Roosevelt Middle School, Compton USD

Dr. Alofa Tanuvasa Community Award Winners
Name/Organization
Sai Momoli
Pacific American Student Services (PASS)
Lola Sablan-Santos
Guam Communication Network
Vanessa Tuione
Tongan Community Service Center

Sevia Ma’ae Educator Award Winners
Name/School/School District
Lionel Gonzalez, Counselor
Jordan High School, Long Beach USD
Eric Lindshield, Counselor
Paramount High School, Paramount USD