VNR: UH student-athletes welcome keiki back to school

UH Warrior football players greet students as they arrive at Hōkūlani Elementary

Student athletes welcome keiki back at Prince Jonah Kūhio Elementary.

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WHAT: It’s the first week of classes for public school students, and University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Athletics brought excitement, encouragement and a little Rainbow spirit to elementary school students. UH student-athletes teamed up with neighboring elementary schools, to help keiki start their day with excitement.

WHERE: Hōkūlani and Prince Jonah Kūhiō Elementary Schools

WHO: 8 UH football and 14 women’s volleyball student-athletes

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• The back-to-school visit is part of UH Mānoa Athletics’ commitment to uplifting local schools and inspiring the next generation.
• The outreach is part of the “Our Team. Hawaiʻi’s Team.” campaign that brings together student-athletes, fans, alumni and supporters in a shared spirit of pride and community. 

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B-roll: (1 minute, 18 seconds)

0:00-1:18 - UH student athletes greeting keiki at Hōkūlani Elementary School

Soundbites:

Micah Alejado, sophomore, UH football quarterback 

(5 seconds)
“That's really the main goal is just being able to impact younger kids positively and try to, you know, inspire them to do something great.”

Chaʻlei Reid, freshman, UH women’s volleyball outside hitter

(12 seconds)
“I mean the Athletics Department we have a saying, “Our team, Hawaii's team”, and it's not just about us, it's about the whole state that gives back to us, so keeping us grounded and humbled and giving back to the kids that look up to us.”

Ervin Pasalo, principal, Hōkūlani Elementary

(10 seconds)
“They did a great job, they were amazing! I think the students really enjoyed seeing them. They were very surprised because they didn't know that they were coming, but I think it brought a different energy this morning.”

Chloe Mendel, 3rd grader, Hōkūlani Elementary

(4 seconds)
“They were amazing and they were nice and they were super tall.”