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First class — “Diversity makes a difference” scholarship nominees

February 20, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Compiled by Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly Each year, the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation offers scholarships for extraordinary students who contribute and play a part in promoting diversity in our community. Here is a sampling of a few of our many exceptional nominations: Ace Wilson, NOVA High School “Ace’s compassion and commitment to building community […]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: 2015, ARHS, Ace Wilson, Aden Bahta, Auburn Riverside High School, Black Student Union Club, Diversity Makes a Difference 2015, Environmental Club, Eritrean Dance Group, Filipino, Ibrahim Perry, June Uiki, Kathreen Kumar, Mercer Island High School, Naomi Sanyika Moore, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Peggy Chapman, Seattle, Vol 34 No 9 | February 21 - February 27

In memory of Lisa Lani Chinn

February 28, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Lisa Lani Matsukawa was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii. She was the daughter of Joe and Florence Matsukawa of Aiea, Hawaii. She graduated from Aiea High School. She attended the University of Hawaii and graduated from the University of Washington. Lisa fought a courageous battle with breast cancer and passed away on Feb. 20, 2014, at […]

Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: 2014, Aiea High School, Aunty Lisa, Avenue South, Bogey Bear Jr, Golf Foundation, Keith Chinn, Lisa Lani Chinn, Lisa Lani Matsukawa, Mercer Island High School, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pebble Beach, Seattle, Thanksgiving, Visionary Award, Vol 33 No 10 | March 1 - March 7

Nationally ranked judo brothers succeed on the mat — Mercer Island pair achieve national rankings in the sport

October 17, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly “It was really cool.”

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Sports Tagged With: 2013, Budokan Judo, Calvin Terada, Fort Lauderdale, Gold Score Tournament, Highline Community College, Jason Cruz, Mark Yuasa, Mercer Island High School, Seattle, State Mat Classic, Summer Olympics, Taylan Yuasa, Teagan Yuasa, Vol 32 No 43 | October 19 - October 25, West Mercer Middle School, Yoshihiro Uchida, japan

Two Mercer Island kids place at Junior U.S. Open of Judo

August 26, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Two young Mercer Island residents placed at the 2013 Junior U.S. Open of Judo, which took place July 26 – 29 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Fort Lauderdale, Golden Score Tournament, Mercer Island High School, Open Championships, Pacific Northwest Judo Tournament, Seattle, Taylan Yuasa, Teagan Yuasa, Tegan Yuasa, Vol 32 No 35 | August 24 - August 30, West Mercer Elementary School

President Obama’s half-sister on love, parenting, and the mom they both shared

May 9, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Gabrielle Nomura Northwest Asian Weekly It was Maya Soetoro-Ng’s mother who made her realize how lucky she was to be of mixed race. Being both Indonesian and white, Soetoro-Ng belonged to more than one world.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles, Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2011, 2013, African American, Barack Obama, Chinese Canadian, Gabrielle Nomura, Grandma Annie, Indonesia, Kip Fulbeck, Mercer Island High School, NWAW, Northwest Asian Weekly, President Obama, Seattle, Stanley Ann Dunham, Vol 32 No 20 | May 11 - May 17, Wing Luke

June 5: Two winners get a scholarship from the Japanese American Citizens League

July 15, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Puyallup Valley Chapter announced two scholarship winners: Kaila Yoshitomi and Eric “Kirby” Ingram.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2010, Asian American, Cleveland High School, Elsie Taniguchi, JACL, Mercer Island High School, National Honor Society, Soaring Eagle, Vol 29 No 29 | July 17 - July 23

Fulfilling childhood dreams 

April 1, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

For years, a community watched a young girl grow up on stage. Seventeen-year-old classical Chinese dancer Leah Li often leaves her audiences in awe with her graceful movements and captivating smile. Now, she has decided to try her hand at producing.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2010, AAPAT, American Asian Performing Arts Theatre, Chinese, Daisy Chen, Hengda Dance Academy, Kai Chen, Katie Au, Leah Li, Mary Li Ma, Mercer Island High School, Meydenbauer Center, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Northwest Wushu Academy, Rated Next Generation, Seattle, Shelby Christ, Vol 29 No 14 | April 3 - April 9, culture

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