Super Students
Saturday, November 29, 1997
Name: Uilani Supnet
Age: 13
School: Iao Intermediate
Favorite subject: Mathematics
Pastimes: Volleyball, hula
Future: Lawyer
Uilani Supnet is not only a good student but also an excellent leader, officials at Iao Intermediate School say. Intelligent, athletic, helpful
Supnet, an eighth-grader at Iao, is the student council president, helping to organize student events.
"She's very enjoyable to be with, a comfortable, truthful person," said principal Elizabeth Ayson.
As a school "Renaissance Scholar," Supnet participates in community service projects every quarter, including work helping teachers.
Supnet is a member of a club called "Students Helping Students" whose members act as mentors to other students who need academic or emotional support adjusting to the school.
"It's fun. You get a chance to meet new people," she said.
Supnet, daughter of Miki Jr. and Lori Supnet of Wailuku, has a 4.0 grade point average and is taking honors classes in English, social studies and science. In math, she's taking Algebra I.
Outside of school, she dances with her hula halau associated with the First Assembly of God and plays volleyball for Imua Na Opio O Maui.
Lori Supnet said her daughter has been fortunate to receive a good education. "I think Uilani has had very good teachers."
The teen said she'd like to become a lawyer because she enjoys using her communication skills in a positive way.
"I can help people with their problems," she said.
Gary T. Kubota, Star-Bulletin
