Appreciation
Accomplishing a trip like Close Up is a daunting endeavor. It takes "a village" to plan, organize, raise funds, prepare, and finally arrive at Washington, D.C. We would like to acknowledge the many individuals who made up our "village."
Ric Ornellas, Close Up lead advisor who could not make this year's trip
Laura Buller, Close Up study tutor
Earl Nakamura, past Close Up advisor
Kainoa Pali, MHS Social Studies Dept. Chair
Jean Tanaka & Andy, D.C. connection who brought bottled water and Cup of Noodles to our hotel
Gale Awaya McCallum, National Japanese American Memorial Foundation staff who coordinated memorial visit and provided storage space, Dr. Franklin Odo, Library of Congress Director & National Japanese American Memorial docent who gave us special tours, Senator Daniel Akaka & staff, Senator Daniel Inouye & staff, Representative Mazie Hirono & staff, Coffees of Hawaii, Julie Bicoy, Molokai Visitors Association, Liliha Bakery,
To be continued...
Ric Ornellas, Close Up lead advisor who could not make this year's trip
Laura Buller, Close Up study tutor
Earl Nakamura, past Close Up advisor
Kainoa Pali, MHS Social Studies Dept. Chair
Jean Tanaka & Andy, D.C. connection who brought bottled water and Cup of Noodles to our hotel
Gale Awaya McCallum, National Japanese American Memorial Foundation staff who coordinated memorial visit and provided storage space, Dr. Franklin Odo, Library of Congress Director & National Japanese American Memorial docent who gave us special tours, Senator Daniel Akaka & staff, Senator Daniel Inouye & staff, Representative Mazie Hirono & staff, Coffees of Hawaii, Julie Bicoy, Molokai Visitors Association, Liliha Bakery,
To be continued...