Tanna Jinkai Scholarship

Congratulations to our 2020 Tanna Jinkai Scholarship
recipient Cassidy Farm!
Cassidy Farm, daughter of Alton Farm from the Hirozawa family has has won the 2020 Tanna Jinkai Scholarship and will be awarded $250. Cassidy is a 2020 Graduate of Punahou School and will be attending the University of California, Davis in the fall to pursue a degree in Animal Science. Cassidy was a part of many groups and clubs in high school including Marching Band, Key Club, Yearbook Club and Hui O Aloha. In Marching Band she played the snare drum, she was the Vice-President General of Key Club, Editor of the Senior Section of the Yearbook, and Co-President of Hui O Aloha. Hui O Aloha is tour guide club where current Punahou students would provide tours of the school to prospective families.
After graduating Cassidy spent time with family in Ohio where her plans turned from a one month vacation to a summer in Ohio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cassidy was eager to make use of her time in Ohio assisting with a local organization Global Won Initiative and at a local cat shelter. She greatly enjoys assisting at the cat shelter where she can gain more relevant experience to feline care before she starts her journey at UC Davis in the fall.
Cassidy has been attending Tanna Jinkai events for many years and appreciates the opportunity to reunite with family and create bonds with other members over shared traditions. She hopes to continue these traditions in the future so that other generations are able to experience the same impactful experience that she has had.
The Tanna Jinkai wishes Cassidy the best of luck at UC Davis!
recipient Cassidy Farm!
Cassidy Farm, daughter of Alton Farm from the Hirozawa family has has won the 2020 Tanna Jinkai Scholarship and will be awarded $250. Cassidy is a 2020 Graduate of Punahou School and will be attending the University of California, Davis in the fall to pursue a degree in Animal Science. Cassidy was a part of many groups and clubs in high school including Marching Band, Key Club, Yearbook Club and Hui O Aloha. In Marching Band she played the snare drum, she was the Vice-President General of Key Club, Editor of the Senior Section of the Yearbook, and Co-President of Hui O Aloha. Hui O Aloha is tour guide club where current Punahou students would provide tours of the school to prospective families.
After graduating Cassidy spent time with family in Ohio where her plans turned from a one month vacation to a summer in Ohio due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cassidy was eager to make use of her time in Ohio assisting with a local organization Global Won Initiative and at a local cat shelter. She greatly enjoys assisting at the cat shelter where she can gain more relevant experience to feline care before she starts her journey at UC Davis in the fall.
Cassidy has been attending Tanna Jinkai events for many years and appreciates the opportunity to reunite with family and create bonds with other members over shared traditions. She hopes to continue these traditions in the future so that other generations are able to experience the same impactful experience that she has had.
The Tanna Jinkai wishes Cassidy the best of luck at UC Davis!
TANNA JINKAI Specialty Award

Congratulations to our 2020 Tanna Jinkai Specialty Award
recipient Pablo Furukawa!
Pablo Furukawa, son of Bob and Regina Furukawa from the Oshima Family, has won the 2020 Specialty Award and will be awarded $150. Pablo is currently pursuing a degree in Music Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He has achieved academic success by being on the Dean's list for eight consecutive semesters, and is a recipient of the Manoa Merit Scholarship which awards students on their academic excellence. Pablo participates in many musical ensembles including Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir and many more. Pablo plans to graduate in Fall 2020 and become a High School Music Teacher, he is most excited about teaching instrumental music such as marching band. Pablo would also like to further his education and pursue a Master's Degree in Music Education at UH Manoa to further his career and dedicate serving the students of Hawaii.
Pablo has been very involved in Tanna Jinkai assisting at the Summer Picnic and Shinnen Enkai for many years. He hopes to serve on the Tanna Jinkai board in the future helping to plan annual events. He also hopes to increase the involvement of his generation of Tanna Jinkai members to perpetuate traditions.
The Tanna Jinkai wishes Pablo the best in his future endeavors and thanks him for his continued support of Tanna Jinkai events.
recipient Pablo Furukawa!
Pablo Furukawa, son of Bob and Regina Furukawa from the Oshima Family, has won the 2020 Specialty Award and will be awarded $150. Pablo is currently pursuing a degree in Music Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He has achieved academic success by being on the Dean's list for eight consecutive semesters, and is a recipient of the Manoa Merit Scholarship which awards students on their academic excellence. Pablo participates in many musical ensembles including Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir and many more. Pablo plans to graduate in Fall 2020 and become a High School Music Teacher, he is most excited about teaching instrumental music such as marching band. Pablo would also like to further his education and pursue a Master's Degree in Music Education at UH Manoa to further his career and dedicate serving the students of Hawaii.
Pablo has been very involved in Tanna Jinkai assisting at the Summer Picnic and Shinnen Enkai for many years. He hopes to serve on the Tanna Jinkai board in the future helping to plan annual events. He also hopes to increase the involvement of his generation of Tanna Jinkai members to perpetuate traditions.
The Tanna Jinkai wishes Pablo the best in his future endeavors and thanks him for his continued support of Tanna Jinkai events.
Tanna Jinkai Scholarship application
2021 Deadline
August 1, 2021 |
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TANNA JINKAI SCHOLARSHIP 2020 Specialty award APPLICATION
2021 Deadline
August 1, 2021 |
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Past Scholarship RECIPIENTS
1993 - Erin Hashimoto & Jennifer Sue
1995 - Jeffrey Odo
1996 - Lance Uyeda
1998 - Shawn Kaanoi, Chad Kaanoi, Melissa Suffern & Blake Lum
2000 - Blair Lum
2001 - Marissa Chee & Justin Obara
2006 - Derek Tom
2007 - Mathew Chee
2009 - Kristin Tait
2011 - Crystal Yoshioka & Julia Tom
2013 - Joy Ogasawara
2015 - Kimberly Katayama
2016 - Kassie Odo
2018 - Kayla Odo & Lauren Katayama
2019 - Carlos Furukawa
2020 - Cassidy Farm & Pablo Furukawa
**If you received the Tanna Jinkai Scholarship and do not see your name listed please email the Tanna Jinkai and we will be happy to adjust**
1995 - Jeffrey Odo
1996 - Lance Uyeda
1998 - Shawn Kaanoi, Chad Kaanoi, Melissa Suffern & Blake Lum
2000 - Blair Lum
2001 - Marissa Chee & Justin Obara
2006 - Derek Tom
2007 - Mathew Chee
2009 - Kristin Tait
2011 - Crystal Yoshioka & Julia Tom
2013 - Joy Ogasawara
2015 - Kimberly Katayama
2016 - Kassie Odo
2018 - Kayla Odo & Lauren Katayama
2019 - Carlos Furukawa
2020 - Cassidy Farm & Pablo Furukawa
**If you received the Tanna Jinkai Scholarship and do not see your name listed please email the Tanna Jinkai and we will be happy to adjust**