Big Dog scholarships ADVERTISING Big Dog scholarships Applications are now being accepted for the 12th annual Wayne “Big Dog” Joseph Scholarship. This year, the scholarship has increased to $6,000 and will go to six graduating seniors in recognition of their
Big Dog scholarships
Applications are now being accepted for the 12th annual Wayne “Big Dog” Joseph Scholarship.
This year, the scholarship has increased to $6,000 and will go to six graduating seniors in recognition of their participation in a BIIF cross country or track program. The committee will select recipients who will each receive a $1,000 college scholarship. Recipients can use the funds to offset the cost of tuition, books, or room and board expenses. The purpose of the scholarship is to financially assist qualified student athletes to pursue their goals of higher education and to ultimately make a positive contribution to our island community.
To be selected, student-athletes must demonstrate not only a willingness to make the sacrifices necessary to excel in his or her running activities, but also strive toward excellence in all aspects of school and community endeavors.
Wayne Joseph, who passed away in 2013 from brain cancer, was an avid runner and community volunteer. Joseph always said, “Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to see young people enjoying life through ports participation.”
Applications are available by contacting Randee Arkin Joseph at rarkin24@hotmail.com
Hilo High parent meeting
Hilo High will hold a winter sport parent meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the school cafeteria.
Those parents who attended this year’s fall sport parent meeting do not need to attend.
HI-Pal winter hoops tourney
The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League will hold its 36th annual Winter Basketball Classic from Dec. 26-29 in Hilo.
Entries are being accepted for the following age groups:
• 7-8 divisions at the Panaewa covered courts
• Boys 9-10 and girls 10-and-under at the Panaewa covered courts
• Boys 11-12 and girls 12-and-under at the Hilo Armory
• Boys 13-14 and girls 14-and-under at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
The age cutoff date is Dec. 31.
All championship games will be played at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium on Dec. 29.
There is no entry fee, and the deadline to enter is Nov. 25.
Each team is required to complete and submit a registration packet, which shall include the eligibility affidavit (roster) and waiver form for each participant.
Registration forms are available at all police stations, and completed registration packets can be dropped off at the South Hilo police station or mailed to Hawaii Police Department (ATTN: Winter Basketball Classic), 349 Kapiolani St., Hilo, HI 96720.
For more information, contact the HI-PAL office in Hilo at 961-8121 or Parks & Recreation Specialist Darrell Yamamoto at 938-2012 or 961-8740.
