2023 14th Annual Inspired in Hawaii Essay,
Poster, Digital Poster and Video Contest Winners

The theme is "Acts of Kindness" Inspiration is taken for the biography of Clarence T.C. Ching. 

Mrs. Pai has always entered her students in this contest because the foundation donated a large portion of money to build Damien's Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Building. "I strongly believe that Damien students should know who this benefactor is and how we can live lives inspired by Mr. Ching, his humble, meager beginnings, and his generous contributions to Hawaii's communities," says Mrs. Pai. This statewide contest had 1200 plus entries this year. 7th and 8th graders from Damien always participate in the essay contest and we have winners YEARLY. This year Mrs. Pai allowed only one person to enter the poster contest (he still had to write an essay for the class assignment though).

You can read their essay/poster by clicking on their photo.