Kellie Young, a daughter of 'Iolani and a member of the Class of 2007, was named one of two Presidential Scholars from Hawaii yesterday, May 2, by the U.S. Department of Education.
Kellie is one of 141 winners across the country of this prestigious award that goes to a male and female high school senior from each state, as well as seniors from the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and from U.S. families living abroad. There are also 15 at-large and 20 Presidential Scholars in the Arts. Benjamin Massenburg of King Kekaulike High on Maui was named Hawaii's other scholar. 
All winners demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship and service at school and in the community. Each scholar, accompanied by his or her chosen teacher, will be flown to Washington D.C. from June 23 to 27 to be honored.
Kellie is the captain of the 'Iolani math team, secretary of the Key Club and a member of the water polo team. She has actively volunteered with the 'Iolani Fair and has played in the orchestra. Two years ago, she studied at Michigan State University during the summer and worked on an important genetics project. Recently, she received a Foodland Shop for Higher Education $2,000 scholarship.
Kellie will attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology this fall. Her three older siblings graduated from 'Iolani as well.
Congratulations to Kellie and all of her teachers, coaches and mentors.
