Congratulations Trinity!!

Hi Scholars,
I just wanted to share some wonderful news with all of you.

NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) has recognized Aiea High School's Trinity Nguyen as an outstanding writer! She is one of only three students in Hawaii to receive this honor! Trinity is the only public school student to earn this distinction for 2007! (In case you're curious about the other two, they are from Iolani.) This is the third year in a row that an Aiea High School student has earned this award!

This award recognizes writing excellence based on students' samples of their own best prose or verse and on impromptu timed themes that are written under supervision. Teams of English teachers from around the country judge the writing looking especially for writing that demonstrates effective and imaginative use of language to inform and move an audience. Winners are announced each fall.

Trinity will receive a certificate recognizing this accomplishment and cards highlighting her achievement that she can attach to her college application forms. Her name will be published in a booklet sent to Chief State School Officers recommending her for college scholarships.

Please join me in congratulating Trinity and thank her for making Aiea proud! Go Na Ali'i!