We are humbled to honor our alumni honorees for their outstanding accomplishments throughout their years as Hilo High School graduates and educators, and as productive citizens of our community. We are in awe at their combined foresight, energy and ability to sustain community support for programs that are close to their hearts.
2020
The Late Barry K. Taniguchi, Distinguished Alumnus
The Late John T. Masuhara, Distinguished Alumnus
2019
Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele, Distinguished Alumna
Nalani Kanaka‘ole, Distinguished Alumna
Mark Yamanaka, Distinguished Alumnus
2018
Clyde Nekoba, Distinguished Alumnus
Richard Okuna, Distinguished Alumnus
Dennis “Tosh” Miyashiro, Distinguished Alumnus
Richard Onishi, Distinguished Alumnus
2017
Patricia Saiki, Distinguished Alumna
Patricia Bergin, Distinguished Alumna
The Late State Senator Gilbert Kahele, Distinguished Alumnus
The Late State Representative Clifton Tsuji, Distinguished Alumnus
2016
Frank Futoshi Arakawa, Distinguished Alumnus in in Memoriam
Jennifer Doudna, PH., Distinguished Alumna
Russell Okata, Distinguished Alumnus
Kiyoshi “Kiyo” Hamakawa, Distinguished Educator
2015
Renee Shindo, Distinguished Educator in Memoriam
Kazuma Hisanaga, Distinguished Educator in Memoriam
Margaret Oda, Distinguished Alumna
Gerald De Mello, Distinguished Alumnus
2014
Dr. Alan Garson, Distinguished Educator
S. Russell Oda, Distinguished Alumnus
Sheldon Simeon, Distinguished Alumnus
2013
Armando Mendoza, Distinguished Educator
Larry “Juice” Isemoto, Distinguished Alumnus
Robert “Bobby” Fujimoto, Distinguished Alumnus
2012
Al Manliguis, Distinguished Alumnus
Karl Kawahara, Distinguished Educator
2011
Donna Saiki, Distinguished Administrator / Teacher
Jimmy Yagi, Distinguished Alumnus