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Miss Hawaii's Outstanding Teen Makaila Nativdad Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2019-2020 Hawaii Convention Center Lili’u Theater Sunday, May 2, 2021 Photo by: Paul Hayashi YOU COULD BE... Aloha kakou! Welcome to Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2021. To the family and close friends who are anxiously waiting to actually see their teen compete in this limited-seating, live event, a heartwarming MAHALO! For those of you who were unable to join us and are reading this letter in our new digital Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2021 Program Book, aloha! A noted Hawaii educator told me as we were faltering on whether MHIOT 2020 was actually going to happen, “This is a time when we need to make sure that the young adults do not miss out on all of the ways they can shine because of the virus. Hoping you all will figure out a way to find our newest young leader.” MHIOT 2020 did not happen, but her words resonated. So tonight is the culmination of the work our MHIOT team did throughout 2020. They confronted the many roadblocks of Covid, yet came up with unique and innovative ways to showcase our competition in order to find that young leader who will represent us and be that “star” for Hawaii’s teens in 2021! And they will shine because what you will see is a lot of grit and tons of determination that these 2022 candidates have shown throughout. Kalani, Shannia, Arahmae, Rheylie, Cheyenne, Alexis B., Glenzy, Ilima, Alexis K. and Faith – thank you. Mahalo for your commitment to the difficult task of preparing for MHIOT 2021. Paperwork, zoomies, assignments, deadlines and finally, Sign up to be a in-person and Google Meets rehearsals, with the echoes of masks and safe distancing. All under the “we need to always be safe” rubric and constant reminders to avoid exposure to those nasty bugs Candidate for 2022 out there. Wouldn’t that be daunting to you? Not to these young ladies – they all stayed the course [email protected] and you will immediately realize that when you see them on stage. However, one teen stood out through all of this. Meet the longest serving Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding a Win Scholarships for College Teen – Makaila Natividad, Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2019 – 2020. Two sashes, but only one crown later, there are not enough words to tell all of you of the enormous respect that I have for this young lady. She, with her noted grace, convinced the judges that she was their Miss Hawaii’s a Open to ages 13-17 Outstanding Teen 2019. Little did they know at that time that Makaila would be the teen who would persevere through her nationals, come home and a few months later face head-on the “call to action” to keep the MHIOTeen brand on social media. Amazingly, she continued during shutdown and, even more a Compete for the title of amazingly, to this day has mentored our ten teens on their adventure and quest to be her successor. Miss America’s Outstanding Teen But it is her wonderful personality, her beautiful smile, her fortitude and her absolute respect for her family and the people around her that personifies Makaila. She is a smart, strong and determined young woman, with an impeccable character and a heart that abounds with love and grace. Her prowess a Sister program to Miss Hawaii in her art is beautiful to watch, but so is her devotion to her siblings. Alexis, Briella and Maverick, you are so fortunate to have a big sister to emulate. To her Mom and Dad – Jill and Bryant – Scholarship Program you raised a gem. Nana and Papa, too. Mahalo for sharing her with me and with our Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen ‘ohana. She has left an indelible mark on all of us. To Makaila, know that we are indebted to you and to your family for your commitment to our Hawaii VISIT OUR WEBSITE teens. Don’t forget….BREATHE! And to our Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen ‘ohana, I am most grateful misshawaiisoutstandingteen.org to all of you for providing these young ladies with your mana’o and your dedication. You are invaluable. A hui hou a me malama pono, Preparing great women for the world. Muriel Anderson Director Preparing the world for great women. MHIOT COMMITTEE Director Muriel Anderson Executive Committee MISS HAWAII’S OUTSTANDING TEEN MISS HAWAII’S OUTSTANDING TEEN Kay Lee-Treasurer/Amanda Kaahanui Spotfund Fundraising Coordinator Kathy Driver Recruitment & Programs OPENING NUMBER Olena Heu Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2021 CANDIDATES MAKANA Social Media Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2019 – 2020 Makaila Natividad Tyler Tajima Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2021 Covid Safety Protocols $2,000 Scholarship Miss America’s Outstanding Opalescence Go Year Supply of Lei WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OF MISS HAWAII 2019 – 2020 MHIOT Scholarship Donors/ Teen Round Trip Airfare to Always Flowers 808 Advisors Tooth Whitening System UHF National Competition Weddings & Events Blaine Dutro NIKKI HOLBROOK, EMCEE Dr. Luke Teruya, D.D.S MHIOT Pedodontic Associates Executive Director $1,000 Scholarship Floral Bouquet Miss Hawaii Organization Dr. Dennis Momyer/UHF Miss America’s Outstanding Formal Wear Always Flowers 808 Ray Abregano LIFESTYLE & FITNESS IN SPORTSWEAR COMPETITION Teen Calista by Cotton Cargo Weddings & Events Producer-Miss Hawaii Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2021 Candidates $1,000 Education Scholarship Competition Wardrobe Miss Hawaii Board Anderson Ohana for Nationals Kū Kolu Designs Gemstone Avon Glamour Bag Dennis Momyer MHIOT with 14K Filled Bracelet Amanda Kaahanui Miss Hawaii Board TALENT COMPETITION Kū Kolu Designs Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2021 Candidates Official Miss America’s Miss America’s Outstanding Outstanding Teen Award, Teen Two-Piece Travel Luggage Production Crown, Crown Box & Sash $1,000 Non-Competition MHIOT Crystal Lee Montrone-Director EVENING WEAR & ON-STAGE QUESTION COMPETITION MHIOT Wardrobe Allowance Miss Hawaii 2013 for Nationals Kaulana Chang, Torch Hawaii Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2021 Candidates MHIOT Jon Akeo Jon Fujiwara INTRODUCTION OF JUDGES Paige Kop Shimabuku 1st RUNNER UP 2nd RUNNER UP 3rd RUNNER UP ACADEMIC AWARD Tyler Tajima Georgeanna Katsura SPECIAL PERFORMANCE $1,500 Scholarship $1,000 Scholarship $750 Scholarship $500 Scholarship & Trophy Kawehi Sellers MHIOT Scholarship MHIOT Scholarship MHIOT Scholarship Dr. Dennis Momyer/UHF Catie Tejada Makaila Natividad Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2019-2020 Donors/UHF Donors/UHF Donors/UHF MHIOT AWARD Nikki Holbrook Miss Hawaii 2019-2020 Auditors $500 Scholarship $500 Education Scholarship $500 Education Scholarship THOM. McGARVEY Dave Flad Dr. Dennis Momyer/UHF Anderson Ohana Anderson Ohana TALENT AWARD Tim Los Banos ALOHA! $500 Education Scholarship Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding $500 Scholarship & Trophy Official Photographer Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2019 – 2020 Anderson Ohana Teen Award Teen Award Mr. Ray Abregano/UHF Jon Fujiwara MAKAILA NATIVIDAD MHIOT MHIOT MHIOT AWARD Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Videographer Teen Award Avon Glamour Bag Avon Glamour Bag Keola Arakaki, Centerline Photography AWARDS MHIOT Amanda Kaahanui Amanda Kaahanui READY FOR THE Awards & Crowning of Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2021 Program Book Avon Glamour Bag Floral Bouquet Floral Bouquet REAL WORLD Jon Fujiwara Amanda Kaahanui Always Flowers 808 Always Flowers 808 COMMUNITY Weddings & Events Weddings & Events SERVICE AWARD Security EMCEE - Nikki Holbrook Floral Bouquet Wilda Shigeta, Chair Always Flowers 808 $500 Scholarship Jensen Cabanero; James Stevens; Miss Hawaii was a dream come true for Nikki Weddings & Events & Trophy Jarett Vasconcellos; Shaun Neizmen; Holbrook, Miss Hawaii 2019-2020 as she is now Jalee Fuselier Palompo, Jarvis Uehara; Bobby Coloma; the newest member to join the lineup to the Miss MHIOT 2005 Brian Morita; Bryson Shimomura; Miss Hawaii 2010 George Kekoolani; Isaiah Handog; Hawaii Legacy. Proud to have represented Hawaii 2nd Runner Up to Kawelau Yen and Tad Uyenishi on the Miss America stage in 2019, Nikki placed Miss America 2011 in the top 15, was awarded 1st runner up for Ready for the Real World Hair & Makeup Assistance the Women in Business Scholarship and came Dennis Guillermo home with not only $10,000 in scholarships, but Anthony Haugen with friendships she will always cherish. Along Shaina Nakahara REMAINING CARLY YOSHIDA Taryn Yamada with partners such as Boys & Girls Club and CONTESTANTS BYUH Women’s Organization, Nikki furthers her MHIOT 2016 $500 Scholarship MISS AMERICA Teen Assistance SPIRIT OF HAWAII Social Impact Initiative, S.N.A.P. (Service Nurtures Miss Hawaii Organization/ SPOT.FUND Zoie Driver AWARD All People) by continuing to promote the UHF MIRACLE MAKER AWARD Callie Katsura $500 Scholarship & Trophy Nicole Shigeta importance of service to our communities. $250 Scholarship & Trophy Avon Glamour Bag Miss Hawaii Organization Kaitlyn Shigeta Carly Yoshida/UHF Award Amanda Kaahanui UHF-University of Hawaii Foundation If I could sum this two year journey up in a few words they would be: grateful, uncertain, Alexis, Briella, and Maverick, I cannot thank you guys enough for being my #1 lil’ but fulfilling. I have pretty much grown up with the Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen cheerleaders. You motivate me to constantly become a better big sister and role organization competing at 15ish to now 17. They are a big reason why I matured model. I am forever grateful for the endless support of my wonderful aunties, uncles, so beautifully into the young woman I am today. Little 15 year old me didn’t know cousins, grandpa and grandma in heaven, Nana, and Papa. Thank you Nana and Papa what a ride this would be. An unforgettable ride. I remember back in 2018 when for being there at my events and as I prepared for the competition. Crystal Montrone- shoutout to this amazing lady for introducing me to the program I love you all with my whole heart! -sent me the MHIOT 2019 flyer via Instagram.
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