By Cameron Enomoto | Staff Writer

Word on the Street: What does commencement mean to you?

Nikko Bolo
Age: 23
Hometown: ‘Ewa Beach, Hawaiʻi
Major: Culinary Arts

 “It means a lot because imagine getting to school at 7:30 a.m. and not leaving until 9 p.m. That was crazy, and all of us worked super hard to get here.”

Jacobi Godoy
Age: 21
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Major: Culinary Arts

 “Just [a] celebration of everyone working hard to do something they put their minds to.”

Cameron Kenery
Age: 21
Hometown: Kalihi, Hawaiʻi
Major: Culinary Arts

 “Definitely meaningful since these past few years have been rough, but I did it and got my degree.”

Katlynn Vicuna
Age: 39
Hometown: Waipahu, Hawaiʻi
Major: Natural Science

“A good half way point for me. I plan to transfer to a four-year school to finish my degree.”

Fay Pabo
Age: 39
Hometown: Kalihi, Hawaiʻi
Major: Liberal Arts

“Getting my stuff together. I think all of today is like that ‘finally’ moment.”  

Adrianne Rosario
Age: 23
Hometown: Mililani, Hawaiʻi
Major: Liberal Arts

 “It’s like that moment when everything reaches a climax. Especially since Covid was super stressful.”

Jonathan Sentilles
Age: 42
Hometown: Zachary, Louisiana
Major: Culinary Arts

“I think it’s a culmination of events, being with friends, hard work, and sacrifice.”