High school students groove at Windward CC’s Senior Bash

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Windward Community College Senior Bash

ʻŌlali Wong, Ke Kula ʻo Samuel M. Kamakau senior

Benjamin Roberts, Kahuku High School senior

Windward Community College Senior Bash

Concert at the Windward CC Senior Bash

Link to video and sound (details below): https://go.hawaii.edu/NN8

WHAT:  More than 350 students enjoyed a free concert and college exposure at Windward Community College’s 4th annual Senior Bash.

WHO: Students from mostly Windward high schools: Kailua, Kalaheo, Castle, Kahuku, Ke Kula Kalapuni ʻŌ Ānuenue, Ke Kula ʻo Samuel M. Kamakau, Hālau Kū Mānā and Olomana.

WHY:  For students to learn about Windward CC’s programs and to feel a sense of belonging to the campus.

OTHER FACTS:

• The event included a concert by the Last Minute
• In February, Windward Community College was honored for its innovative efforts in higher education, earning the 2025 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation. Presented by the American Council on Education (ACE), this award honors institutions that have implemented transformative changes to meet the evolving needs of students and their communities.

VIDEO: TRT: 2:20

BROLL: 1:41 

:00-:23 Concert by Last Minute at Windward CC Senior Bash (SOT)

:24-1:41 Shots of Windward CC Senior Bash

SOUND:

ʻŌlali Wong, Ke Kula ʻo Samuel M. Kamakau senior (:11)

“I’m really excited to meet new people to be honest, especially if there’s other students who are going to be continuing at WCC just to make friends for hopefully next year.”

Benjamin Roberts, Kahuku High School senior (:07)

“I didn't think I was gonna go here, but after like coming here, I feel like a lot more interested in the program and the school.”

Dayeisha Tauga, Castle High School senior (:07)

“It's just a really good school and it's a community that kind of reminds me of my family a little bit, so it's a college that I'm comfortable with.”

Ardis Eschenberg, Windward CC chancellor (:10)

“Really the importance of today is getting all of our seniors across the entire Windward side in the schools that we serve ready to succeed in college.”