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2023 Valedictorians

Morgan Arnold

Morgan is the daughter of Kimiyo Lindley and Joshua Arnold.  She is a member of the Business Pathway, Academy of Arts and Business.  After graduation, Morgan will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Member, Key Club 2019-2021

  • Sergeant at Arms, National Honor Society 2021-2023; Member 2020-2023

  • Member, National Art Honor Society 2021-2023

Morgan Arnold

Connor Chanhboury

Connor is the son of Minna and Anthony Chanhboury. He is a member of the Engineering Pathway, Academy of Innovation.  After graduation, Connor will attend San Jose State University, majoring in Business Administration/Finance.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Class Treasurer, Knights Student Association 2020-2023

  • Captain, Boys Varsity Soccer 2022-2023; Captain 2019-2023

  • Academy of Innovation Student Ambassador 2020-2023

  • Member, Castle High School Band 2019-2022 

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Connor Chanhboury

Daniel Criss

Daniel is the son of Christine Au and Allan Criss. He is a member of the Business Pathway, Academy of Arts and Business.  After graduation, Daniel will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa. 

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Vice President, Key Club  2022-2023 

  • Academy of Arts and Business Student Ambassador  2020-2023

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Daniel Criss

Nadine Faith Dulay

Nadine Faith is the daughter of Jennifer and Noel Dulay.  She is a member of the Medical Pathway, Academy of Medical Services and Culinary Arts.  After graduation, Nadine Faith will attend Hawaii Pacific University, majoring in Nursing. 

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Secretary, Key Club 2020-2023

  • Secretary, National Honor Society 2021-2023

  • Member, HOSA 2020-2023

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Nadine Faith Dulay

Melina Gary

Melina is the daughter of Melissa and Michael Gary.  She is a member of the Medical Pathway, Academy of Medical Services and Culinary Arts.  After graduation, Melina will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa, majoring in Animal Science.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Member, National Honor Society 2021-2023

  • Class Senator, Knights Student Association 2019-2021 

  • Class Secretary, Knights Student Association 2021-2023

  • Libero/Defensive Specialist, Castle JV/Varsity Volleyball 2019-2023

  • Certificate of Completion of the Summer Marine Mammal Intensive Learning Experience 2022 

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Melina Gary

Kate Hamada

Kate is the daughter of Joyce and Guy Hamada.  She is a member of the Visual Arts Pathway, Academy of Arts and Business.  After graduation, Kate will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa, majoring in Computer Science.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Member, Cross Country 2019-2022

  • Member, Girls Soccer 2019-2023

  • Member, Track & Field 2020-2023

  • Member, Castle Dance Ensemble 2021-2023

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Kate Hamada

Ashley Kubo

Ashley is the daughter of Andrea and David Kubo.  She is a member of the Medical Pathway, Academy of Medical Services and Culinary Arts.  After graduation, Ashley will attend Washington State University, majoring in Animal Sciences. 

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Vice President, Key Club 2021-2023; Member 2019-2023

  • Vice President, National Honor Society 2022-2023,

  • Treasurer 2021-2022, Member 2020-2023

  • Team Captain, Castle Swim Team 2022-2023; Member 2019-2023

  • Academy of Medical Services and Culinary Arts Student Ambassador 2020-2023

  • Member, Castle High School Band 2019-2023

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Ashley Kubo

Tyler Masumoto

Tyler is the son of Shareen and Dan Masumoto.  He is a member of the Engineering Pathway, Academy of Innovation.  After graduation, Tyler will attend the University of Hawaii - West Oahu, majoring in General Creative Media.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Vice President, National Art Honors Society 2022-2023; Secretary 2021-2022 

  • Member, Castle Robotics ProtoKnights 96744 Seaperch

  • International Team 2021

  • Honorable Mention, Scholastic Arts Competition 2019-2020, 2021-2022

  • State Finalist, Hawaii State Engineering and Science Fair 2022

  • Kaneohe Public Library Stairs Painting Project 2020-2022

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Tyler Masumoto

Malia Nagatani Gibson

Malia is the daughter of Leila Nagatani and Jason Gibson. She is a member of the Business Pathway, Academy of Arts and Business.  After graduation, Malia will attend Pacific University.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Member, National Art Honor Society 2021-2023

  • Member, National Honor Society 2022-2023

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Malia Nagatani Gibson

Taylor Nakahara

Taylor is the daughter of Gina and Craig Nakahara. She is a member of the Medical Pathway, Academy of Medical Services and Culinary Arts.  After graduation, Taylor will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa, majoring in Chemistry.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Member, STEM Club 2019-2020 

  • Member, Key Club 2021-2023

  • Treasurer, HOSA 2022-2023; Member 2020-2023

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Taylor Nakahara

Haylie Oshiro

Haylie is the daughter of Heather and Christian Oshiro. She is a member of the Medical Pathway, Academy of Medical Services and Culinary Arts.  After graduation, Haylie will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa, majoring in Nursing.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Captain, Castle Track & Field 2020-2023

  • Member, Castle HOSA 2021-2023

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Haylie Oshiro

Graysen Oumi

Graysen is the son of Minori and Grant Oumi.  He is a member of the Medical Pathway, Academy of Medical Services and Culinary Arts.  After graduation, Graysen will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa, majoring in Computer Science.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Member, Hawaii Youth Symphony I 2021-2023

  • Member, Castle High School Marching Band 2019-2020, 2022-2023

  • Member, Castle High School Jazz Band 2019-2023

  • Member, Castle High School Concert/Parade Band 2019-2023

  • Member, National Honor Society 2020-2023

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Graysen Oumi

Emily Preis

Emily is the daughter of Samantha and Gabe Preis.  She is a member of the Theater Arts Pathway, Academy of Arts and Business.  After graduation, Emily will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa, majoring in Elementary Education.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Member, National Honor Society 2022-2023

  • Academy of Arts and Business Student Ambassador 2022-2023 

  • Vice President, Feminist Club 2021-2023

  • Member, Castle High School Band 2019-2022

  • Member, CPAC 2019-2023

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Emily Preis

Kylie Rose

Kylie is the daughter of Joni Kamiya and Don Matthew Rose. She is a member of the Medical Pathway, Academy of Medical Services and Culinary Arts.  After graduation, Kylie will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa, majoring in Biology.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Secretary, HOSA 2022-2023

  • 3rd Place, HOSA 2022 State Leadership Conference (Forensic Science)

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Kylie Rose

Ayzha Saggers

Ayzha is the daughter of Deborah and Greg Saggers.  She is a member of the Theater Arts Pathway, Academy of Arts and Business.  After graduation, Ayzha will major in Theatre Arts at Azusa Pacific University. 

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Member, Pacific Academy of Performing Arts 2015-2023

  • Member, Castle Performing Arts Center 2019-2023

  • Member, Castle Dance Ensemble 2020-2023

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Ayzha Saggers

Claire Sorge

Claire is the daughter of Debbie Gay and Joshua Sorge.  She is a member of the Theatre Arts Pathway, Academy of Arts and Business.  After graduation, Claire will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa, majoring in Computer Science.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • 1st place Systems Software, Hawaii State Science Fair 2023

  • President, Thespian Troupe 566  2021-2022; Member 2019-2023

  • Co-Captain, Castle Dance Ensemble 2021-2022; Member 2020-2023

  • Vice President of Socials, Key Club, 2021-2022; Member 2019-2023

  • Division Leadership Team Tech Editor 2021-2023

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Claire Sorge

Lemao Taualii

Lemao is the daughter of Malie Flores and Kenneth Taualii.  She is a member of the Medical Pathway, Academy of Medical Services and Culinary Arts.  After graduation, Lemao will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Associate in Arts Degree, Windward Community College 2023

  • Member, Girls Varsity Volleyball 2021- 2023

  • Recipient, Seal of Biliteracy in Hawaiian Language, Hawaii State Board of Education 2023

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Lemao Taualii

Emmalyn Uyehara

Emmalyn is the daughter of Kim and Chad Uyehara. She is a member of the Engineering Pathway, Academy of Innovation.  After graduation, Emmalyn will attend California State University Long Beach, majoring in Biology.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • President, National Honor Society 2021-2023

  • Class Senator, Knights Student Association 2020-2023

  • Academy of Innovation Student Ambassador 2020-2023

  • Member, Girls Varsity Soccer  2021-2023

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Emmalyn Uyehara

Daniel Watanabe

Daniel is the son of Leanne and Mark Watanabe. He is a member of the Medical Pathway, Academy of Medical Services and Culinary Arts.  After graduation, Daniel will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Member, Castle High School Jazz Band 2019-2023

  • Member, National Honor Society 2021-2023

  • Member, Castle High School Concert Band 2019-2023

  • Member, Castle High School Pep/Parade Band 2019-2023

  • OBDA Solo and Ensemble Blue/Gold 2019

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Daniel Watanabe

Alana Wesly

Alana is the daughter of  Renee Dieperink and M. Peter Wesly.  She is a member of the Business Pathway, Academy of Arts and Business.  After graduation, Alana will attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Dance.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • President, Feminist Club 2022-2023

  • Co-Captain, Castle Dance Ensemble 2022-2023

  • Member, National Honor Society for Dance Arts 2021-2023

  • Member, National Honor Society 2020-2023

  • Member, International Thespian Society 2023

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Alana Wesly

Logan Yamamoto

Logan is the son of Maxine and Reid Yamamoto.  He is a member of the Medical Pathway, Academy of Medical Services and Culinary Arts. After graduation, Logan will attend the University of Southern California, majoring in Business Administration.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Class President, Knights Student Association 2019-2023

  • Captain, Boys Varsity Soccer 2019-2023

  • Academy of Medical Services and Culinary Arts Student Ambassador  2019-2023

  • 1st Place, HOSA State Competition (Job Seeking Secondary Division) 2022

  • 11th Place, State Pole Vaulting Competition 2022

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Logan Yamamoto

Robin Yost

Robin is the daughter of Tami Hattori and John Yost. She is a member of the Medical Pathway, Academy of Medical Services and Culinary Arts.  After graduation, Robin will attend Windward Community College, majoring in Liberal Arts.

Co-curricular Activities/Awards/Recognitions include:

  • Member, HOSA 2020-2023

  • Member, National Art Honor Society 2019-2021, 2022-2023

  • Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art & Writing Contest 2022-2023

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Robin Yost

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