Donors and students enjoyed a special evening celebrating the impact of scholarships. A beautiful pule by Molly Summers, Art and Humanities Professor, opened the program, followed by Chancellor Helen Cox’s warm welcome.
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs James Dire announced this year’s scholarship awards eliciting rounds of applause for the students and the donors who are helping fund access and opportunity. Two student scholarship recipients then shared personal stories about how education is changing their lives and laying the path for a successful future. In addition, donor Mary Williamson spoke about why she and her husband, Dr. Thomas “Binney” Williamson, funded a named scholarship to support students at Kaua‘i CC. Mary also gave her recipient a small white door stop and said that ‘while a scholarship will help open a door, the student needs to keep the door open.’
Outstanding refreshments were prepared by the Kaua‘i CC Culinary Arts Program as a capstone project and were the perfect complement to a very memorable celebration. Highlights included beef Wellington, an assortment of student-made sausages, crab cakes, cheeses and crudités, and an over-the-top assortment of cakes, tarts and fresh fruit.
Photos courtesy of Kaua‘i Community College
