Darian Martin. Photo courtesy of Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women
The Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women has announced students placing top honors in the 2020 Women’s History Essay Contest, according to a news relase by the committee.
First place was awarded to Darian Martin. She is the daughter of Tulsea Ellamar and Darrin Martin and is a junior at Kauai High School. The committee was moved by her raw and honest emotions expressed on her struggles to overcome and gain appreciation for her true self. Her triumph is an inspiration to all.
“Despite the rapid onset of restrictions and closures due to COVD19, we are so proud of Ms. Martin and all the other students that were able to complete an essay,” Chair Darcie Yukimura said of Martine. “It’s clear they put a ton of effort into this and took the contest seriously. The essays were moving and inspired our hearts and mind.”
In celebration of Women’s History month and to mark the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment (granting women voting rights), the committee opened the contest to all Kaua‘i public, private, charter and home-schooled high school students. They were asked to submit a one-page essay about a woman who inspired them and how. Prizes were awarded to the top four and the remaining entrants were awarded a consolation prize. The theme of the 2020 Women’s History Month was “The Valiant Women of the Vote.”
Kirra Lindman. Photo courtesy of Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women
The committee awarded second place to Kirra Lindman. She is the daughter of Jessica and Cole Lindman and is a senior at Kapa‘a High School. The committee was touched by her grandmother’s positive influence and the impact it made on her childhood years.
“Ms. Lindman shared her personal connection with her grandmother. We experienced a glimpse of her childhood and touches of her grandmother’s values,” Yukimura said of Lindman. “Ms. Lindman is from the Class of 2020 and graduated from Kapa‘a High School. We send our fondest congratulations and wish her much success.”
Third place was awarded to Mosiah Bautista and fourth place to Autumn Lee. Their essays will be featured in following press releases. This is the second in a four-part series highlighting the students that wrote the winning essays.
The Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women is part of the County of Kaua‘i Boards and Commissions, and the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women, which develops and promotes education, interactive opportunities on issues relating to women and girls, prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls, and encouraging health and wellness awareness.
Visit www.kauai.gov/kccsw or contact the Office of Boards and Commissions, Ellen Ching at eching@kauai.gov or Sandra Muragin at smuragin@kauai.gov for more information.
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