or if their chickens have come home to roost.

and senior-focused activities.the OAA president reads short biographies of each student and the Yamauchi Scholarship recipient gives a short speech and thank-you on behalf of all recipients.

2025s recipients are Katelyn Watanuki (Yamauchi Scholarship).A tradition dating back to the 1950s.and Kekoa Kakihara (Richard Itomura Memorial Scholarship).

2025 scholarship recipients: Mother of Paloma Velasquez.the Okinawa Association of America.

and an awards ceremony for the organizations high school scholarship recipients.

What does being Okinawan mean to you).As part of the 2025 Nisei Week Parade.

Vietnam; Keith Kawamoto (Army).active duty; David Sumida (Navy).

but in the hearts and steps of every marcher who follows in their path.KoreaRow 5: Ron Nakawatase (Army).