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2025 Vietnam Freeman Study Tour: A Journey of Discovery, Resilience, and Global Citizenship
2025 Vietnam Freeman Study Tour: A Journey of Discovery, Resilience, and Global Citizenship

In June 2025, 16 Hawaiʻi high school students joined PAAC’s Freeman Vietnam Study Tour to explore the culture, history, and resilience of Vietnam. From Hội An to Hà Nội, students engaged in hands-on learning, cultural exchanges, and unforgettable experiences that shaped their growth as global citizens.

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✈️ Want to travel abroad this Spring Break? 🌏💥 Join our Sister-State Study Tours — open exclusively to Hawaiʻi public high school students. 🌸 3 Destinations. 15 spots each. 45 spots total! 🌺 Okinawa, Japan 🍊Jeju, Korea 🐃Ilocos Norte
📸📝: @meljanexc @_rainnsz_ @jayt.412 @wilsonchau._ @viviennehill808 @e11a._.k Our final chapter in Vietnam began with a short flight up north to Hanoi. It was nearly impossible to pick and choose the photos within this slideshow to show what we ha
📸📝: @sxrah.leeee @ell44_b @heyo.ayelo @floatingstarshine @julianhill808 The second chapter of our trip was set in Huế. Located in central Vietnam, Huế is known for its rich culture and offers a look into the past. We visited many different histor
📸📝: @destinyyy.nguyen @violet.kato @chloehannn_ @_bodalicious_ @bird81534 Our time in Hội An was one that us PAAC students will cherish forever. Between the bustling streets, rich history, amazing food, and colorful ambiance, the town was a perfe
🌍 We're hiring! Join our team as PAAC’s new Academic & Community Programs Director and help Hawai‘i’s youth explore global issues, lead with empathy, and earn recognition through programs like the Global Vision Summit, Academic
🏅 Meet the 2025 Eddie Tangen Award Winners! Honoring outstanding underclassmen who lead with heart, purpose, and global awareness 💙🌏 (Updated: Mahalo for your patience while we fixed a typo 💙) 🔹 Naomi Tokishi | Maui High School Reignited her

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2025 Vietnam Freeman Study Tour: A Journey of Discovery, Resilience, and Global Citizenship
2025 Vietnam Freeman Study Tour: A Journey of Discovery, Resilience, and Global Citizenship

In June 2025, 16 Hawaiʻi high school students joined PAAC’s Freeman Vietnam Study Tour to explore the culture, history, and resilience of Vietnam. From Hội An to Hà Nội, students engaged in hands-on learning, cultural exchanges, and unforgettable experiences that shaped their growth as global citizens.

From Hawaiʻi to the World: Mahalo to PAAC’s Class of 2025
From Hawaiʻi to the World: Mahalo to PAAC’s Class of 2025

Meet the PAAC Class of 2025 — Hawaiʻi high school seniors who grew into global leaders through hands-on experiences, cultural exchange, and values-driven learning. Discover their stories of growth, purpose, and impact.

🌟 PAAC Student Showcase 2025: A Year of Global Connections
🌟 PAAC Student Showcase 2025: A Year of Global Connections
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From Kona to the Capital: Kealakehe Shines at Academic WorldQuest Nationals
From Kona to the Capital: Kealakehe Shines at Academic WorldQuest Nationals

Four students from Kealakehe High School represented Hawaiʻi at the 2025 Academic WorldQuest National Competition in D.C.—from tackling global trivia to speaking at the UAE Embassy, their journey was one to remember.

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