b'2025 Scholarship Foundation Recipients MICAH DAVISPar Hawaii, Hawaii (Marketer)With planswas embracing outside the classroom, to attendhe shared. Recognizing his dedication, Duke Micahs family moved to Hawaii during Kunshan his sophomore year. Their presence al-lowed him to deepen his connection to University his Native Hawaiian identity and con-in China, Micahtinue thriving in his new environment.Davis - the 2025This May, Micah graduated fromWPMA ScholarshipKamehameha Schools with a 4.3 recipient from Hono- weighted GPA and an honors diploma. lulu, HI- is setting outHe not only dedicated himself toon a path that blendsHawaiian studies but also pushed him-cutting-edge technology with real-worldself academically through a rigorous impact. Inspired by his fathers use ofschedule of Honors and AP courses. hearing aids and his mothers reliance onKnown for his willingness to support a prosthetic knee joint, Micah has set hisothers, Micah often tutored peers during sights on transforming the field of medi- and after school. His church leader, cal devices and improving the quality ofBishop Ken Arima, remarked, He is definitely a leaderlife for individuals who rely on them. Myin all aspects of his life. He is constantly dads ears always ring with feedback,helping other students. he explains, and my moms prosthetic knee joint struggles to adapt to differentMicah was a member of the National terrains. These concerns led me to pursueHonor Society and played violin in medical devices and explore their currentthe schools highest-level orchestra, limitations. Micah willSinfonietta. He balanced his study in a uniquely globalacademic and musical pur-environment as he majorssuits with athletics, partici-in Computation and Designpating in Varsity kayaking, with tracks in Computervolleyball, and paddling. He Science, Digital Media, andeven found time to join the Social Policy. schools E-sports team. Micah applied for theIn his spare time, Micah WPMA Scholarship throughenjoys hanging out with Par Hawaii, where hisfriends, playing video games, trying new food,father, Dean Davis works aspracticing the violin, and working part-time ata Senior IT Manager.Chick-fil-A, picking up hours whenever he can.As a freshman in high school, Micah madeOur heartfelt congratulations go out to Micah. Its clear thatthe bold choice to leave home and attendhe has laid a strong foundation for the road ahead. With hisa private boarding school for Native Hawaiiansover 4,300exceptionalmiles away from his family. Living away from my family was awork ethic, unique circumstance that I had to quickly get used to. I was notcommitment only focused on the rigorous education, but also the new culture Ito service, and openness to new experiences, there is no doubt he will continue to thriveand make a lasting difference as he takes thisnext step in his educational journey. SWPMA News / Summer 202511'