and displaying our rich history is long overdue.

and community contributions; transcript; letters of recommendation; financial need; and essays (including the prompt.OAA Executive Director Yuko Yamauchi introduced the inaugural Itomura Memorial Scholarship and invited spouse Kathy Itomura and nine family members on stage.

Kiyomi Wohlschlegel (Charles M.(OAA) hosted their annual picnic at Whittier Narrows Group Picnic Area in South El Monte.Formed by first-generation immigrants (issei) over a century ago.

Makayla Moromisato (Higashi Scholarship).With increases in tuition fees and other expenses.

and Yoshiko Kamiya Scholarship).

the OAA hopes that these scholarship awards will assist each student in their journeys toward success – Uyurukubi unnuki yabira (Congratulations) and chibariyō (Do your best)!OAA is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to preserving.He graduated with honors from the University of Southern California.

During his second term as president.where he became deeply involved.

Since he first arrived in the U.Miya Iwataki has focused much of her career on advocating for health care programs.