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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, January 17, 2002

Education briefs

Advertiser Staff

Preschools need senior volunteers

The Hawai'i Intergenerational Network is looking for senior volunteers for new programs at preschools in Honolulu, Waikiki, Kailua, Wai'alae and Kahala.

The volunteers will provide one-on-one attention to any child who may need some extra care by reading to the children, talking story and helping them learn positive attitudes and behaviors that can prepare them for school.

Training and orientation are provided for all volunteers.

Money for the Senior Kupuna in the Preschool Program (SKIPP) demonstration program come from a state grant from the Department of Health and donations from the Atherton Family Foundation, Cooke Foundation Ltd. and the Gwenfread Allen and May Templeton Hopper funds.

For more information on volunteering, call Jeff Wagner at 235-0880.


Federal college aid offered for '02-'03

High school seniors can apply now for federal college financial aid for the 2002-03 school year.

This year, an estimated $49.4 billion in federal grants, loans and work-study opportunities will be awarded to an estimated 8.2 million college students, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Applying for federal aid is free. Students can find the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it electronically or by mail.

Because most states and schools make determinations about financial aid eligibility by information supplied on the FAFSA form, the Education Department recommends students looking for money for college start by filling out the form.


Music camp looks for Hawai'i student

The top high school musicians around the country are invited to apply for an Emerson Scholars Award to the Interlochen Arts Camp in northern Michigan. One student from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will receive a full scholarship for the 2002 camp.

The $4,944 scholarship provides full tuition, private lessons and room and board for the eight-week summer program. The camp is June 16-Aug. 12.

Applicants must be in grades 9-12 and be proficient on strings, winds, percussion instruments or harp. They must submit a taped solo performance with piano accompaniment with their applications.

Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 15 and winners will be announced in April.

For more information, or for an application, write the Emerson Scholars Program, Interlochen Center for the Arts, P.O. Box 199, Interlochen, MI 49643. Or visit interlochen.org or call (231) 276-7472.


Hawai'i Kai library new passport site

Hawai'i Kai Public Library is accepting completed applications for U.S. passports 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays and noon-7 p.m. Thursday.

In partnership with the Honolulu Passport Agency, it is the 10th public library to offer the service.

Other public libraries accepting passport applications are: 'Aiea, 'Ewa Beach, Kalihi-Palama, Waialua, Waimanalo, Kea'au, Keala-kekua, Laupahoehoe and Na'alehu.

For information, call Library Development Services at 831-6878.


Karaoke challenge for McKinley alumni

The McKinley Alumni Association will hold its first karaoke challenge April 27 to raise money for its scholarship fund and other school projects.

The event, which includes dinner, will pit McKinley graduates from various classes against each other for a perpetual trophy. Entries will include soloists and groups.

Tickets are $15. Door prizes will be presented.

The deadline to enter is Feb. 28.

McKinley graduates who want to participate should call Tom Katsuyoshi at 949-5659, or Ralph Yoshioka at 956-9213.