Second grader recognized for outstanding Japanese language skills
Left to right: Amanda Bobbit (Nicole’s homeroom teacher), Nicole Barley, Sharon Fukayama (Nicole’s Japanese teacher) Photo credit: Sharon Fukayama
Second grader Nicole Barley was presented the Japanese Language Achievement Award on Apr. 16 by the United Japanese Society of Hawaii.
The award allows teachers to recognize students who have excelled in the Japanese language. Barley’s Japanese teacher, Dr. Sharon Fukayama, chose her for her dedication and hard work in the language.
Barley was the youngest awardee which included students from Punahou, Iolani, Maryknoll, St. Louis and other public schools.
Kelcie Ching is a senior and a third-year member of Ka Leo. In her free time she enjoys reading, watching Korean dramas, and dancing the hula. Kelcie is...
