Posted on: Thursday, October 23, 2003

Nissan kicks off 22nd year of Hall of Honor

Advertiser Staff

Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii yesterday announced the 22nd year of the Nissan Hawaii High School Hall of Honor, which annually recognizes 12 outstanding senior student-athletes.

Hawai'i high school seniors who are participating in any sport sanctioned by the Hawai'i High School Athletic Association are eligible for consideration.

While selection is based primarily on athletic achievement, consideration is also given to leadership, sportsmanship, academic achievement, behavior on and off the field, and involvement in school and community activities.

An independent 16-member selection committee composed of people involved with athletics through education, coaching or media, will culminate the selection process during a two-day session in May.

The induction banquet is scheduled to be held on June 13, 2004 at the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel's Pacific Ballroom. In the 21 years of the program, 252 student-athletes have been inducted into the Hall of Honor.

"All of us at Nissan are very proud of our Hall of Honor program," said Eric Miyasaki, Nissan Hawaii's president and chief executive officer. "For many years, Nissan has been committed to Hawai'i and its communities, and this program continues our resolve to encourage, support and recognize our youth."

Nomination forms will be available from athletic directors at all state high schools. For more information on the Hall of Honor, or to obtain a nomination form, call Lance Masatsugu or Lynn Sato of Nissan Hawaii at 836-0888.