Enterprise/HHSAA Hall of Honor inducts 34th class

Greg Yamamoto | SL

The Enterprise/Hawaii High School Athletic Association Hall of Honor inducted its 34th annual class at Sunday's dinner reception at the Pomaikai Ballrooms at Dole Cannery Iwilei.

Twelve student-athletes from the graduating class of 2016 were selected by a 16-member committee made up of present and former media members, athletic directors and coaches statewide out of 65 applicants.

They are:

» Teshya Alo, Kamehameha (wrestling, judo).

» Emalia Eichelberger, Punahou (water polo, paddling).

» Mariel Galdiano, Punahou (golf).

» Shandon Hopeau, Kapolei (soccer).

» La'akea Kaho'ohanohano-Davis, Baldwin (football, track and field).

» Kaeo Kruse, Kamehameha (cross country, swimming, track and field).

» ‘Aukai Lileikis, Punahou (swimming, water polo).

» Vavae Malepeai, Mililani (football).

» Lalelei Mata'afa, Lahainaluna (wrestling, water polo).

» Austin Matautia, Moanalua (volleyball).

» Chanelle Molina, Konawaena (basketball, volleyball).

» Emma Taylor, Hawaii Prep (track, soccer, volleyball).

While athletic achievement is the main criterion, also considered were sportsmanship, character, academics and community service.

Each inductee was awarded with a $2000 scholarship that is sponsored by Enterprise Holdings.

University of Hawaii men's basketball coach Eran Ganot delivered the keynote speech.