Maui Preparatory Academy Headmaster George Baker made an announcement as a prelude to the school’s May Day celebration to acknowledge a $250,000 donation by Maui residents, Scott and Elaine Shoemaker.
Scott Shoemaker, former Maui Prep Board of Trustee President, spoke about his personal dedication and commitment to Maui Prep and the importance for the ‘ohana to support the school in any way possible, be it volunteering or donating. “We are all in the same canoe together taking this school into a bright future”, Scott said, in front of the entire school community of parents, faculty, staff and all students. Scott and Elaine are visibly dedicated volunteers in numerous school events, and have made many various donations over the years including fencing, signage, trees, and a new sports field that bears their name.
This donation from the Shoemakers was the final piece in the refinancing of Maui Preparatory Academy’s start-up debt, a critical piece of the plan for financial sustainability. A majority of the debt is now a 30 year, low interest loan guaranteed by the USDA through Central Pacific Bank. Rocky Chenille, representing the Hilo Office of the USDA was present and honored at the event.
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