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| Check out Samantha in the play called ParadICE Melting Away the Family Structure presented by DADDS (Dads Against Doing Drugs) |
Congratulations to our very own Samantha Iha-Preece who was crowned Miss Teen Hawaii United States on May 1, 2011. Samantha who lives on the North Shore of Oahu is a 16 year old senior who will be graduating MBTA in Spring of 2012, and has been attending Myron B. Thompson Academy since 9th grade.
Samantha is known for her charitable nature such as volunteering to model for Goodwill Industries of Hawaii. She is also a member of Goodwill’s “GLAM SQUAD”, helping to reach their mission “Goodwill Goes Glam”. Samantha has volunteered at the Hawaii Special Olympics Summer Games, and Baby Expo along with Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii. She also participates to feed the homeless and in beach cleanups around the island. Samantha is also a Junior Leader for the Waialua Community Department of Parks and Recreation. As an aspiring actress and singer, Samantha’s new project is working with an organization called DADDS (Dads Against Doing Drugs) in their very own Stage Play called “ParadICE Melting Away the Family Structure” written and directed by Dennis James Lee and William Malina.
Recently, as a state delegate she represented Hawaii in the Miss Teen United States National Pageant which was held on July 13-14, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was honored with two prestigious awards “Miss Congeniality 2011” and also the “Oprah Winfrey Award”. She has done us proud showing that Hawaii truly is the Aloha State.
Samantha Iha-Preece accredited Myron B. Thompson Academy for her many accomplishments: “Myron B. Thompson academy benefited me in becoming a more responsible and well rounded young adult, and also taught me not only time management but also to always strive for excellence in everything I do. In addition, they also taught me the importance of giving back. I would like to thank all of Myron B. Thompson Academy’s staff including my principal Ms. Oshiro, my two counselors Mr. Sumiye and Ms. Nakasone, and all my teachers for their constant support, inspiration, and preparation towards me and my future. As a four-year student in MBTA’s Performing Arts class, I would like to give a special thanks to Ms. NJ, my performing arts teacher who over the years has helped mold me into a successful performer. Lastly, a warm Aloha to my friends and students of Myron B. Thompson Academy for making my high school experience an exciting one. Myron B. Thompson isn’t just an online charter school, it’s my second family.”
For more information on Miss Teen Hawaii United States 2011, or to book for appearances, performances, or volunteering please email missteenhawaiius@gmail.com or visit missteenhawaiiunitedstates.webs.com.
Congratulations to Samantha Iha Preece ’12, who won the Teen Ms. American Starlet Scholarship Pageant. The pageant was held on February 19, 2010. Samantha became the Regional Queen for Oahu, and also won trophies for Runway Model and Prettiest Eyes, and will represent Oahu in the Grand National Finals, which will be held on July 28, 2010 in Palm Springs, California. Good luck!