MHS teams win Daniel K Inouye Innovation Award

On August 29th, three students were invited to attend the MEDB Ka Alahele Education Fund Dinner on Maui for the Daniel K Inouye Innovation Award. The award is presented to the student team that demonstrates the most innovative use of STEM to serve and improve the community. Alumni Sarah Jenkins and junior Lily Jenkins returned with 1^st place for their project, each winning $2,000 for their education and $2000 grant for the Nene O Molokai Foundation. Alumni Momi Afelin, and seniors Kea’a Davis and Alexandria Simon won the second award, each bringing home $1,000. Both projects together won a total of $7,000 for technology upgrades to benefit Molokai High School. These two outstanding teams stood out amongst applications from all over Maui County. Congratulations to these teams!