Aaron Tolentino is an 18-year-old student who is a first-year student at Kapi\u02bbolani Community College. He was born and raised in Hawai\u02bbi, and for the majority of his life he lived in Kalihi. Tolentino is currently working towards a degree in Music Education after being inspired by his past teachers to pursue a career in this field. He is able to play multiple percussions instruments and he is also learning how to play the violin and piano.<\/p>\n
“I chose KCC because it is affordable and close to home,” said Tolentino. “I also figured that no matter what school you go to, a two-year degree is a two-year degree and they all mean the same thing, so why waste money on a fancy university?”\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Upon completion of his degree, Tolentino plans to transfer to a four-year university to continue his education. Outside of practiicing music, Tolentino is an avid gamer and a huge “Pok\u00e9mon” fan. The game he plays the most is “League of Legends,” though he also plays first-person shooter games like “Valorant” and “Overwatch.” He is particularly excited about the upcoming release of “Pok\u00e9mon: Brilliant Diamond” and “Shining Pearl,” as they are remakes of games released in 2008-2009.<\/p>\n
An interesting fact about him is that he marched in the Parade of Roses in Pasadena, California two years in a row. Despite the rules specifially stating that consecutive participation is not allowed, his high school was asked to participate twice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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