On the Road
I know that I’ve already written about my experience working at a local high school here on the Island, but today I heard some truly heartbreaking news: One of the senior girls I had the privilege of working with in the college counseling department died. I remember that she was a twin, full of life and always surrounded by friends. She also was one of the valedictorians that year and went on to The University of Washington after graduation. Her life and dreams were cut short. There were many bright and promising students that year, and I remember hoping — both silently and, sometimes, vocally — that each one of them would explore education away from Hawaii, as that had done so much for me as a student and as a person. This particular student chose to go away, and looking at the photos she posted, she seemed to be enjoying her life after high school and apart from the Islands. I’ve honestly never felt as fulfilled in my life then when I was offering my help to these stud...