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Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Kaua‘i girl graduates high school, college at the same time
KAPA'A, Hawai'i (KHON2) — Two accomplishments at once. A Kaua'i student is making history on the island as she prepares to walk the graduation stage not once, but twice in May. Veronica 'Bonnie' Nagahisa is a senior at Kapaʻa High School and will receive her high school diploma on May 23. Where will the 50th State Fair be held this year? But before she gets to walk for her high school graduation, Bonnie has to graduate from college first. The Hawai'i Department of Education announced that Bonnie will receive her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Chaminade University on Saturday, May 3. 'I've always taken pride in my education. I've always loved reading, writing and just learning in general. So my mom proposed that I take some beginner college classes,' Bonnie said. At the end of her sophomore year, HIDOE said she had completed the requirements for high school and her associate's degree.'I made it a point to still go to high school even though I was done so I could interact. I went to all of the football games, volleyball games and I took part in the National Honor Society,' she said. This summer, Bonnie will head back to Chaminade to begin her journey to a Master's of Education. 'I'm going to get to dive into that English that I wanted to learn about initially, so I'm very excited to further my education in that way.' After she meets her educational goals, Bonnie looks forward to giving back to her Kaua'i community by becoming a teacher. 'I believe that all students deserve a high-quality education and an educator who cares about them. And I believe that I can do that.' Check out more news from around Hawaii And for other Hawai'i students who are trying to carve the same path, Bonnie said the most important thing is to maintain balance. 'At the end of the day, whatever you're striving for — big or small — it's essential to make space for joy, peace and connection. Those things help ease the stress that often comes with pursuing your goals.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
Did you see a crime scene at Kaimana Beach? It's not what you think
KAIMANA BEACH, Hawaii (KHON2) — If you thought you stumbled across a crime scene at Kaimana Beach on Friday, April 20, don't worry — it was not real. Forensic science students at Chaminade University put their skills to the test by collecting evidence, analyzing and documenting a crime scene. Hawaiian Humane Society cares for dog seen in social media abuse video The mock crime scene was posed as an exam for students, where they had to determine whether the scene was a homicide or a suicide. Students used yellow caution tape, investigative tools and official CSI gear to complete the task. 'I bring this exam outside the campus so they can feel a real-life experience, even if it's a mock crime scene,' said Carlos Gutierrez, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science. 'They can interact with the public, people can ask questions, so they can feel the reality to be in a real crime scene.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Gutierrez said 12 students take the class every semester to prepare for a mandatory 135-hour internship. Following the course and the completion of their undergraduate years, Chaminade University said about 86 percent of students land science-related positions. 'They can work in any forensic lab, they can join the police, they can join an affiliate agency as well,' Gutierrez added. Chaminade officials said students have landed jobs with the Honolulu Department of the Medical Examiner, police departments in Hawaii and Guam and the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command's Central Identification Laboratory. Check out more news from around Hawaii For more information on Chaminade's Forensic Sciences program, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
