Prep:  A 2022 graduate of Kailua High School … earned a Chaminade University Presidential Scholar … Elks National Foundation, Inc. scholar … received the Hawai‘i Law Enforcement Association Scholar award … was a cadet commander of the Air Force JROTC program and received the TREA Award of Merit, O‘ahu Veterans Council Scholar award and the Association of the United States Army: JROTC Leadership & Academic Achievement Award … organized recreational activities for students and dedicated over 300 hours to community service through JROTC events such as city clean-ups, event set-ups and more.
 
Personal:  Parents are Roel and Sammerlane … has a sister, Maria Isabel, and brother Neil Tristan … majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice … would like to be a commissioned officer in the United State Coast Guard because of a passion for public service, commitment to the Coast Guard’s core values and a lifelong commitment to the ocean … stays active through swimming and weightlifting to build mental fortitude … in spare time, enjoys unwinding in nature and spending time with family … has a curiosity which drives him to read and watch a wide range of topics from classic fiction to modern nonfiction … huge fan of The Lord of the Rings … finds that epic orchestral music helps with focus and staying motivated while listening to worship songs helps with reflection and pure peace … considers his faith as the foundation of his life and leans on it for guidance and strength that reflects his values … favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:38-39, a constant reminder of God’s unwavering love and is the living oxygen he can’t live without to push him beyond limits and evolve.