This is a very complex situation that should not be in the public forum.

the Rising Stars 20 participants have developed a multitude of leadership skills.attendees of the golf tournament were in great spirits.

Hiroyaki Sato and Maya Kashiwamura tied for second.But I have also gotten things out of the program that transcend the curriculum.Rising Stars extends their congratulationsto the champion of the adult competition.

I feel like I grow as a person every time I walk out of the program.The second-place prize of two Disneyland tickets went to Joshua Belda.

who was clearly having a ball at the Rising Stars Youth Leadership Programs annual tournament.

Tournament co-organizers Mason Oku and Audrey Nishida served as emcees.My identity as a Japanese American woman comes from late nights of set-up before every Obon.

this community is and always will be home.A major part of who I am is my family.

Nichi Bei Foundation intern; Cupertino Hoops.and to pursue my dreams relentlessly.