Hats off to seniors

HPA’s Class of 2015 performs “Hole Waimea” during commencement exercises held May 22 at the school’s Castle Gymnasium. (PHOTO COURTESY OF HPA)

The Hawaii Preparatory Academy awarded diplomas to 113 members of the Class of 2015 at commencement exercises on May 22 at Castle Gymnasium. Richard Braithwaite, senior class leader and Upper School English teacher, gave the commencement address. Eliana Kaplan, student council president, received the Headmaster’s Award and Davy Ragland was named the Senior Scholar.