2007 Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2007 HMSA Teen Video Awards Contest, brought
to you by HMSA, the Hawaii Department of Education, Sassy/G Magazine, and
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
Best of Show
Math Class
by Waianae High School (Laurissa Asuega, Reef Shook, Ed-Recco Eli and Martinea Trippett,
students; Candy Suiso, teacher).
Fitness/Nutrition
1st place
It’s Elementary
by King Kekaulike High School (David Zaleski, student; Dustin Matteson, teacher).
3rd place (tie)
Goodness of Fruits
by Kawananakoa Middle School (Evon Le, student; Charleen Ego, teacher).
3rd place (tie)
Healthyman!
by Punahou School (Steve Marzo, Benjamin Cole, Elijah Chiland, Eric Imada, Adrian
Kerwin and Grace Ong, students; Yuri Biersach, teacher).
Anti-Drug
1st place (tie)
Spelling Bee
by Sacred Hearts Academy (Jonelle Macapinlac, student; Randall Pong, teacher).
1st place (tie)
Sprayomic Rap
by Myron B. Thompson Academy (Kaeo Costa, Jared Quick and Keone Mitchelle, students;
Mike Pai, teacher).
2nd place
Would You Smoke Your Own Urine?
by Washington Middle School (Cindy Le, Richard Chang, Ilea Beddow and Alyssa Oh,
students; Mark Miyamoto, teacher).
3rd place
Life as a String
by Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School (Lauren Fernandez and David Ochoco, students;
Kevin Matsunaga, teacher).
Anti-Underage Drinking
1st place
Math Class
by Waianae High School (Laurissa Asuega, Reef Shook, Ed-Recco Eli and Martinea Trippett,
students; Candy Suiso, teacher).
2nd place
The Walk Home
by Waianae High School (Martinea Trippett, Ed-Recco Eli, Joshua Kalili and Laurissa
Asuega, students; Candy Suiso, teacher).
Anti-Smoking
1st place
Smoking: It’s a Mouthful
by Hawaii Baptist Academy (Ross Yamato, Yue Xin, Shaun Yamaki, Jillian Kam, Kory
Buto, Chris Hiyane, Nathaniel Irwin, Nicholas Perreira, Kim Mow and Erica Chun,
students; Sean Malinger, teacher).
3rd place
Domino Effect
by Honolulu Waldorf High School (Ian Yee, Shaun Goo, Chris Matar, Erik Butts and
Alex Lau, students; James McCarter, teacher).
Special Categories
Best Animation
Sprayomic Rap
by Myron B. Thompson Academy (Kaeo Costa, Jared Quick and Keone Mitchelle, students;
Mike Pai, teacher).
Most Humorous
It’s Elementary
by King Kekaulike High School (David Zaleski, student; Dustin Matteson, teacher).
Best Special Effects
Get Out
by Honolulu Waldorf High School (Erik Butts, Ian Yee, Shaun Goo, Chris Matar and
Alex Lau, students; James McCarter, teacher).
There were 244 entries from public and private middle schools and high schools on
Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Molokai. Winners were announced at a red-carpet awards ceremony
on May 17, 2007, at Consolidated Ward Theatre. At the ceremony, the top 69 entries
were presented to the 500 students, teachers, family members, celebrities, sponsors
and dignitaries in attendance.
Mahalo to all contest participants for their hard work and creativity to promote
healthy lifestyle choices in Hawaii.