Miss Hawaiian Islands

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Miss Hawaiian Islands

Country: Hawaiian Islands
Name: Kawena Ka-Malamalama-O-Nalani Souza
Age: 20
Occupation: Traffic Management, Hickam Air Force Base

Aloha Kakou!  I am so grateful as well as honoured to represent our beautiful islands of Hawaii. 

I was born on Oahu and raised on the youngest of our islands, The Big Island (Hawaii).  I come from a family of four girls, myself being the 3rd daughter.  We were supported by wonderful parents, Dean and Bernadette Souza.  I was brought up to be a very well-rounded and adventurous type of person.  I lived my life having a strong sense of pride for my culture and its traditions.  Growing up I was taught our Hawaiian Dance Hula at a young age and from then on I encouraged myself to learn more about my heritage.

I attended schools on the Big Islands until I decided to move back to Oahu.

There I graduated from Aiea High School, the home of the Na Alii.  After I graduated I attended Leeward Community College.  Then shortly after, I decided to join the Hawaii Air National Guard (Air Force).  Fortunately doors have opened up for me as I took this path for my life.  Now I just hope to better myself here on out - return to college, expand my education and obtain a degree.

To me nothing beats being outdoors and enjoying the beauty of our land and sea.  I have such a tremendous passion towards our ocean which drew me to my biggest hobby, body-boarding and bodysurfing.  I enjoy other outdoor and spontaneous activities.  Just as long as I'm out and about, enjoying the sun with the people that are dear to me, then there will be a smile on my face.

I hope the best of luck to all contestants that will be bringing us a piece of their beautiful home to the Miss South Pacific Pageant.  I am looking forward to learning more about my fellow Polynesian family.  May we all give it our all and share a wonderful experience with one another.

Me ke Aloha Pumehana, a Hui Hou Kakou