19-07-2025
Māori and Pasifika identity sets Rotorua Boys' High students apart on Ivy League applications
For two Rotorua Boys' High School old boys, embracing their Māori and Pasifika identity has been key to standing out in the highly competitive world of Ivy League university admissions.
Koan Hemana is a third-year neuroscience student at Harvard University, and Jared Lasike, who was the school's 2024 head boy
