Information courtesy: ROC-Hawaii

After an exciting three days of competition, the 2012 FIRST Championship robotics competition ended today with Kalani High School receiving the Making FIRST Accessible Award. The Kalani Falcon's outreach into the community and ability to introduce robotics to new people of all ages, were a few of the reasons they recieved the award. Total, seven Hawaii High Schools competed in the event in St. Louis, from April 25-28. Waialua High and Intermediate, Kealakehe High School, Island Pacific Academy, Punahou School, Baldwin High School, Kalani High School, and Kohala High School competed at the Edward Jones Dome. 

All of the teams competed well in their division, and Waialua High School made it to the semifinals of the Archimedes division, representing Hawaii well.

Information provided by the Hawaii Department of Education:

The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is inviting community groups and nonprofit organizations to submit grant proposals for The Kahuku Community Fund.  Established in 2005 by the Estate of James Campbell, the fund’s purpose is to address community needs and benefit areas in the Kahuku district, from Turtle Bay to Mālaekahana.  The deadline to submit applications is
Wednesday, February 1, 2012.  

The fund welcomes proposals aimed at improving the quality of life in the Kahuku community through supporting a variety of programs including those that address: