More than 80 youth, ranging from pre-school to seniors in high school, signed a promise to stay in school, graduate and attend college as part of an exhibit presented by the .
UH Center, West 麻豆传媒 made the push to keep kids in school during the held in Kailua-Kona on April 20.
The free community event, recognizing Earth Day, was presented by the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, Kealakehe High School, West 麻豆传媒 Community Health Center and the .
“This was a great event overall, and we were happy to be able to deliver our message about the importance of education,” said Beth Sanders, interim director of the UH Center, West 麻豆传媒. “We hope that as these kids promised to stay in school, it impressed upon them just how significant education is for their future.”
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