Aaron Akaka, grade 5, took 1st place at the latest Hawaii Triple Crown - Oahu Open jiu jitsu tournament on September 21, 2024. He entered in the boys gi category, age 10-11. His family is so proud of him!

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 as they received admittances to 35 different colleges and universities!

MBTA is one of 638 US high schools with student awardees being recognized as local leaders and global citizens. These awards have a special emphasis to connect personal service with progress towards the Global Goals. Congratulations to the following students: Danil Knight ' 24 - Merit Award Mailani Lumeng '26 - Merit Award Simon David '24 - Honor Award Ella Wenceslao '25 - Ambassador Award

In her latest jiu jitsu tournament, Danielle Akaka, grade 6, took home gold in gi intermediate girls division, silver in no-gi intermediate boys division, and silver in no-gi advanced girls division.

In his latest jiu jitsu tournament, Aaron Akaka, grade 4, took home four silver medals (two in gi and no-gi boys age 10-11 and two in gi and no-gi boys age 8-9 divisions).

Congratulations to Emma winning Sliver for Team Kata and Kumite, Sparring, and Jameson for winning Gold for Team Kata in the USA Open.

Congratulations to Bruce Nuevo, Grade 8, who won Gold in the State Championships for men's gymnastics all-around on March 16, 2024. Bruce will advance to the Regional Championships in Arizona.

Genshu Price from Myron B. Thompson Academy has been named one of the 25 winners in the 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionaries program.

Alina Evanoff, Grade 8, received the Merit Prize at the 2023 Opus Music Competition for the State of Hawaii in String Category IV and is a qualifier for the national music competition.

Please join us in congratulating MBTA junior Ella Wenceslao for her part in aiding the Pearl City High School girls air riflery team on taking first place in the HHSAA tournament where they beat out Kamehameha Hawai'i and Sacred Hearts Academy. Ella was the top scorer on her team overall and medaled individually at 6th and 8th. Ella is in white holding the trophy on the left.

MBTA’s Class of 2023 graduate, Lenore Mollison, was featured on Hawaii News Now for her awesome skills on the guitar.

Please check out her story below.

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Presenting Myron B. Thompson Academy Class of 2023

Lainey Garcia (Grade 8 - Oahu Island Qualifier and Hawaii State Nationals Qualifier)- Billie Jean King: How She Leveled the Playing Field for Female Tennis Players (documentary)
Justus Drummondo (Grade 8 - Hawaii Island Qualifier) - The Frontiers of the Annexation of Hawaii (paper)
Linnea Poepoe (Grade 8 Maui Island Qualifier) - E Ala E (paper)

The 24 soon-to-be graduates submitted 106 college applications that were accepted at more than 37 different schools.

Bruce Nuevo, grade 7, placed 3rd on the parallel bars at the Regional Men's Gymnastics Championships in Reno.

Congratulations to Bruce Nuevo (Gr 7) for placing all round 8th place at the Horton Challenge and all around 9th place at the Stanford Open Gymnastics. Official results include Stanford Open: P-bar -4th, Ring- 6th, High Bar- 7th. Horton Challenge: P-bar- 4th, Vault- 5th, Ring- 6th.

Congratulations to the following students who were honored at the T.C. Ching 2022 Inspired in Hawaii Contest:

• Kazuma Brailsford = 2nd Place Middle School Video Division (Be Kind to Everyone Video)
• Samantha Ng - 3rd Place 7th Grade Digital Media Poster (Let's Take Care of Our Environment Malama Aina Artwork)
• Cadence Waddell - 2nd Place 11th Grade Poster (Making Waves of Kindness Artwork)

Congratulations to Kazuma Brailsford (Gr. 7) for receiving the Vibe Award (highest point category), 1st place for Pre-teen Contemporary Solo, and 1st place Overall High Score Pre-Teen Solo with a score of 98.67 out of a 100. Kazuma also received the Pre-Teen Grand Winner Scholarship which allows him to attend any multiple cities convention free of charge, and automatic eligibility to compete at the Hollywood VIBE Nationals in Anaheim (summer of 2023).

Congratulations to Kota Brailsford (Gr. 3) for receiving High Gold and 1st place for Junior Hip Hop solo.

It is my pleasure to congratulate, William Gomez, an Oahu senior, recognized as MBTA's 2022 Heisman High School Scholarship School Winner for his commitment to Varsity Tennis, academic excellence and community involvement. The Heisman High School Scholarship extends the Heisman prestige to our nation's most esteemed high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities. School Winners will continue on for the chance to become State Winners, National Finalists or National Winners. State Winners receive a $1,000 college scholarship, National Finalists receive a $2,000 college scholarship and the male and female National Winners will each receive a $10,000 college scholarship. A complete list of School Winners can be found at https://heismanscholarship.com/results/

Hi all,
Please join me in congratulating the MBTA Math Team
Five students were part of the MBTA Math Team at Saturday's meet hosted by Hawaii Baptist Academy. Marcus Gomez '25, William Gomez '23, Jadyn Pang '23, Jaxon Pang '25, and Monica Reyes '23 completed Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry problems individually and their combined scores earned them 5th out of 15 schools - our best team result ever!

Congratulations to the Myron B. Thompson Academy Class of 2022!

Marcus Gomez, Oahu 9th grader, Boys Tennis Singles

Maya Maki, Oahu 10th grader, Girls Water Polo

Tom Christensen, Oahu 12th grader, Boys Tennis Doubles

Kawai Hedges, Oahu 12th grader, Water Polo player for Roosevelt High School

The 23 soon-to-be graduates submitted 76 college applications that were accepted at more than 40 different schools.

Congratulations to Kailee Wilson (gr. 11) and Kira Watase (gr. 12). Both Kailee and Kira are students at MBTA and play soccer for Mililani High School.

Congratulations to Kazu Brailsford for receiving 1st place in the Delta Age Division and Kota Brailsford in receiving the MVP scholarship

Congratulations to Kazu Brailsford for receiving 10th place in the Junior Age Division and Both Kazuma and Kota Brailsford in receiving the Die Hard scholarship

Myron B. Thompson Academy Class of 2021

Congratulations to the Myron B. Thompson Academy's Class of 2021! We are very proud of our graduates for their perseverance and commitment to their education and beyond.

It is my pleasure to announce that Kawai Hedges has been selected as MBTA's Islander Scholar for 2021! We are beyond proud of her accomplishments and are thrilled to have her represent the school. Again, congratulations!

23 students were inducted as new members of the National Junior Honor Society and 26 students were inducted as new members of the National Honor Society in a ceremony held yesterday. Members were selected by the chapter’s faculty council for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.

We are very proud to recognize these outstanding members of our student body. NJHS and NHS members are chosen for and then expected to continue their exemplary contributions to the school and community. Our chapters have been active since 2007. Each year the chapter sponsors several service projects for the school and community which include the NHS Beach Cleanup PSA video linked here, and the NJHS project to support locally owned small businesses.

NJHS and NHS are the nation’s oldest and most prestigious student recognition programs for middle and high school students. Millions of dollars in scholarships have been awarded to graduating NHS members since 1945 by the sponsoring organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Instagram: @mbta_honor_society

Riley Estrada - 2020 Heisman High School Scholarship School Winner

Join me in congratulating, Riley Estrada, our senior from Kaila-Kona, who was recognized as a 2020 Heisman High School Scholarship School Winner for her dedication to gymnastics, academic excellence and contributions to the greater community. Riley joins 17 other students to represent the State of Hawaii. Attached are pictures of Riley's accomplishment in water polo, CrossFit and surfing.

The Heisman High School Scholarship extends the Heisman prestige to our nation's most esteemed high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities.

Ms. Waterhouse

Lahikiola Kailihiwai

Essay Division:
Lahikiola Kailihiwai - 2nd Place in 7th Grade (earning $150.00)
'Ike Pono?

Bobby Copp

Digital Media Poster:
Bobby Copp - 1st Place in 7th Grade (earning $200.00)
The Importance of Equality