Personal: Age 17; son of Sanito and Norberta Lagare, of Lahaina; enjoys being with family and friends, going to the beach, working at Kimo's Restaurant, going on adventures, listening to music, reading, traveling, eating and trying out new things.
At School: Associated Student Body (ASB) vice president, member of Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Aloha Club, Japanese Club, Distributive Education Clubs of America, Kokua Krew, Homecoming committee, Junior Prom committee, Junior Prom Court and Ka Leo Luna news writing staff; after-school tutor for 4th-grade math, Club Fair 2010 chairman, sophomore class treasurer, ASB corresponding secretary in junior year.
Off Campus: Volunteer with American Cancer Society Youth Relay For Life, Rally for America, Maui Marathon, Stomp Out Hunger (Feed My Sheep), Sacred Hearts Bazaar, Maui's Visitor Industry Charity Walk, Aloha Aina Earth Day recycling project, West Maui Phone Book Recycling, Lahaina Cleanup; also involved with Maria Lanakila Youth Ministry and the Junior Filipino Catholic Club.
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Jeremy Damaso Lagare
Beyond High School: Pursue bachelor's degree in English with certification for secondary education, hopes to return to Lahainaluna High School as an English teacher. Plans to attend University of Hawaii Maui College and then transfer to UH-Manoa.
Who is your personal hero and why? "My personal heroes would most definitely be my parents. Both of them have taught me very valuable lessons, and they're my support team. . . . They're such strong and loving parents, and I'm blessed to have them. I may argue and have disagreements with them, but . . . I know they only want the best for me. I am grateful for their unconditional love and support. I love you Mom and Dad, and thank you for all that you do for me."
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The students are selected by officials at their respective high schools. "Student Spotlight" recognizes students of good character who are involved in school or community activities such as athletics, clubs, student government and volunteer work.
Editor's note: This is the last Student Spotlight of the 2010-2011 school year. The feature will resume in August.
