Youth Alliance Art Project: What is your vision for Maui Nui’s future?

Robert Becklund, Maui High School, with assistance from Focus Maui Nui’s Rachelle Quinn.

An avid fisherman, Robert’s vision calls for the preservation of Maui’s reef system and fishing grounds.

Christopher Fernandez, St. Anthony High School and Kiana Atkinson, King Kekaulike High School

Christopher and Kiana envision a Maui supported by “mom and pop” stores like Pukalani Superette and with plenty of green space and recreational facilities.

Kaulana Ryan, King Kekaulike High School and Whitney Hill, Maui High School

Kaulana and Whitney’s project expresses their desire to perpetuate and support Maui’s agricultural industries, especially pineapple and sugarcane.

Ian Wayne Lee, Maui High School and Kaialii Sequeira, Baldwin High School

Ian and Kaialii would like to see Maui retain its vast open fields and a clean ocean.

Amber Dagupion, Lahainaluna High School and Erin Yokote, St. Anthony High School

Amber and Erin’s painting reflects their wish to see limited development in Lahaina town and continued respect for nature’s wonders like the banyan tree.