Scholarship Program - JCHS Alumni & Community Foundation

Aloha Sabers and All Who Love Sabers,
It is with great pride that the Foundation announces its 2023 Scholarship Program offering financial assistance to graduating seniors, and also to our own Alumni, in helping them to achieve their goal in obtaining a higher education. This year, the Foundation will be offering five opportunities to attain scholarships for well deserving Foundation members.

In addition to the Foundation’s scholarship, the Foundation has partnered with the Ohana of the late Alfredo D. Lagaso small business owner and Alumni, Frelynn (’83) and Rogan (’84) Kahalehili and Financial Advisor, Alumni, Alan Haruo Kodama ('82).

We are also very honored to share the Frances Rivero Scholarship, in partnership with the Ohana of the late Frances Rivero, Ewa Beach Community Foundation, and Haseko Corporation. *newly added (1/31/2023)

Frelynn and Rogan Kahalehili are proud graduates of James Campbell High School. They were very active in extracurricular and community activities growing up. Rogan is a 30-year veteran of the Hawaii Air National Guard and Frelynn is a State Farm Insurance Agent establishing her office in the community she loves, Ewa Beach. Both are committed to family and community. Both volunteer with youth groups, school activities, and serves as board members on various non-profit organizations.

The Kahalehili’s are looking to provide a scholarship opportunity to a Saber who has attended Campbell for four years and has best demonstrated a commitment to extracurricular activities and community service.

Alfredo D. Lagaso earned a degree in music education from the University of Hawaiʻi in 1959. He joined Ewa Beach High and Intermediate School in 1964 as a music teacher and composed the school’s alma mater which was sung in 1965 by the first graduating class of the newly formed James Campbell High School.

In 1975, Mr. Lagaso became the school’s first student activities coordinator serving until 1998. He inspired numerous Sabers to excel. He loved his students and the Ewa Beach community.

His family would love to see his legacy continue by offering a music scholarship to a Saber who plans to pursue a degree in music or music education, preferably at U.H. Manoa.

In addition to their music scholarship, the Lagaso family is also offering a leadership scholarship to a Saber (Seniors only) who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in JCHS student government, clubs and/or activities.

A proud 1982 graduate of James Campbell High School, Alan Haruo Kodama, has made a commitment to give back to his fellow Sabers. Mr. Kodama was a student athlete while at Campbell and played baseball for 4 years. He attended University of Hawaii at Manoa where he graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor’s degree (B.B.A.) in Finance. He is the CEO & President of PacStar Financial Group with offices in Honolulu, Pearl City, Kauai and Maui. Mr. Kodama extends his appreciation and gratitude to his clients for their loyalty, and his team’s continued commitment to excellence. He loves traveling, farming and outdoor activities. He serves as a JCHS Alumni & Community Foundation Board member and co-chairs the annual golf tournament. He is passionate about the ideals of Desire, Discipline and Determination contributing to a person’s success.

Mr. Kodama is looking to provide a scholarship opportunity to a Senior graduating from Campbell, maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher and played a sport at the varsity level.

Frances Rivero dedicated her life to the betterment of the Ewa Beach Community. Since graduating from the first class of James Campbell High School (JCHS) in 1965, she was a founding member of the James Campbell High School Alumni and Community Foundation (Foundation), and a founding member and director of the ‘Ewa Beach Boys and Girls Club (EBBGC).

Frances worked tirelessly to support the community’s youth and led the campaign to build the EBBG Clubhouse. For over 20 years, the Clubhouse has provided a much needed after-school safe haven for children to seek help with homework develop leadership and social skills and make lifelong friendships. Her skills and dedication led her from the EBBGC director position to her promotion as the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii Director of Operations, and she continued to serve on the EBBGC advisory board in community development well into her retirement.

Frances’s love for the Ewa Beach community prompted her to serve as the Weed and Seed Hawai‘i (WSH) President and Chairperson. Through her involvement with WSH and Hoakalei Cultural Foundation, Frances helped to beautify the Ewa Beach community, by reducing crime and perpetuating the Hawaiian culture. She was also integral in fostering partnerships among Ewa Beach community organizations, such as EBBGC and the Hoakalei Cultural Foundation. Frances has inspired many through her love for children, service to community, and her courage to do good work for the masses.

To honor Frances’s legacy, the Foundation has partnered this year with the Frances Rivero Ohana, Ewa Beach Community Foundation, and Haseko Corporation to grant two graduating seniors of JCHS each a $5000.00 scholarship. The Foundation is humbled and honored to be a part of this momentous occasion. Interested 2023 JCHS graduating seniors should go to the Foundation website to apply at www.jchsalumni.org.