Since our humble beginnings in 1949, Hawai’i Baptist Academy has flourished to over 5,000 graduates who are leaders in our community and beyond.
What has remained steadfast in our 77-year story is that we bring faith and learning together so that we may join God in the formation of people and the transformation of the world. Over the years we have honored individuals who have shaped and continue to influence the school we are today.
One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.
Psalm 145:4
2023 Legacy Award Honorees
Lifetime Legacy
Richard ‘Dick’ Bento, Retired President of HBA
John* and Donna Stanford, Mainland Advisory Council members
Distinguished Service to God
Theodore ‘Ted’ Goslen*, former Christian Activities Coordinator, Stan Sagert High School Campus
Henry* and Irene Yamashita, founding members of The Aloha Council
Distinguished Service to the Community
Darren ‘87 and Candace ‘88 Wada, Quality Design Build, Inc. and Hoops for Christ
Distinguished Service to HBA
Marsha (Ishida) Hirae ‘72, retired Principal, Stan Sagert High School Campus
Katherine (Ching) Lee ‘69, retired Admissions Director, K-12
Distinguished Alumnus
Courtney (Glaza) Naso ‘89, Judge with the District Family Court of the First Circuit
Dennis Wong* ‘71, Baskets Beyond Hawaii
*posthumous award