https://www.sticeohana.org/mission daily 1.0 2026-01-31 https://www.sticeohana.org/grantsandscholarships daily 0.75 2022-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/ad37ab82-3e95-4b67-9d8d-8230a699eb2a/distinguised_Y_W+copy.jpg Grants & Scholarships https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/03a467b5-1474-4c02-8610-8a0e7772794c/bright_kid.jpg Grants & Scholarships https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/81eeb11e-e283-4dfd-9bdc-b30378df13d6/science_camps.jpg Grants & Scholarships https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/5591a408-8731-4732-9055-585a6d05baeb/hana_laulima.jpg Grants & Scholarships https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/1588842c-29ae-4af5-ac6c-67b29734b117/St+Anns+Logo.jpg Grants & Scholarships https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/609688ea-51b9-41ff-ad1d-c43aad304070/familu_hui.jpg Grants & Scholarships https://www.sticeohana.org/theohana daily 0.75 2023-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/6a34e715-7efe-4145-aed3-58e90b75aebf/apolonia_v2.jpg The 'Ohaha - Apolonia Stice Apolonia was born in Spreckelsville, Maui and grew up on the island of Lana’i. Upon her graduation from Lana’i High School, she attended the University of Hawai’i and graduated in 1964 with a Bachelor of Education degree. She joined the Peace Corps in 1963-65 and served in Tacloban, Leyte teaching math education at Leyte Normal School. After leaving the Peace Corps she taught math at Kailua High School and Kalaheo High School where she retired in 1995. After teaching math at Kalaheo High School for 30 years, Apolonia Agonoy Stice retired and fills her days working with her husband Dr. Gary Stice in their real estate business. She enjoys the challenge of keeping clients happy and working with people. Apolonia serves on the Board of Friends of the East-West Center, The Filipino Association of University Women, and the Kalaheo High School Foundation, as well as actively supporting I’m A Bright Kid Foundation and other theatrical productions involving her daughters and grandchildren. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/aef4da92-ad13-4ac1-b72d-454d6f9e02cb/Image_3.jpg The 'Ohaha - Gary Stice Gary Stice, of Glendale, CA, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Stanford University. In 1966, he earned a PhD in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Hawaiʻi as an East-West Center grantee. Soon after, Gary worked as an Associate Researcher at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Geophysics before becoming a Windward Community College Professor from 1972-1992. As a professor of Geology & Oceanography, Gary has pursued studies of Pacific island volcanoes & coral reefs. He has developed several field study courses for individual Hawai’i Islands in Geology & Oceanography. A Professor Emeritus in Geology & Oceanography, he has continued to be involved in research and teaching at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/2a671cc4-38d6-42e3-9957-8b2d44a4255d/image_4.jpg The 'Ohaha - The ’Ohana In 1966, Gary and Apolonia married in Samoa, then returned home to share their knowledge and aloha with Hawaiʻi. As the Stice ʻOhana grew, so did the reach of their mission. Gary and Apolonia have three daughters: Ligaya, Paraluman and Jade. They have each established unique ways to support the mission of the non-profit. Ligaya, the eldest daughter, is a practicing pediatric anesthesiologist in Honolulu. She attended the Boston University Medical School and completed her residency training at the Cornell Medical Center. As a former professional dancer, Ligaya also works as a guest choreographer at the Honolulu Theater for Youth and is on the board for Hawai’i Theater Paraluman has been an educator for over 30 years, spending most of her career teaching 10-12 grade Chemistry and AP Environmental Science at Punahou School. She completed her BS in Geophysics at the University of Hawaii, Manoa and her MS at Stanford University in Applied Earth Science. At Punahou, she is also the Director of Academy Summer School programs and producer of the annual Variety Show. Jade is currently the Program Manager for Family Hui Hawaiʻi, an organization that supports families by providing them the education and space to thrive. As a program manager, Jade empowers Hawaiʻi’s families by guiding them through the first few years of parenting. She is also a certified natural childbirth educator and an advocate for women and children’s health and well-being. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/31ccd484-321d-46e0-9510-5660e1175043/about4.jpg The 'Ohaha - Lokomaika’i The Stice sisters share in their love for the performing arts. Both Jade and Ligaya serve as board members and co-founders for the I’m a Bright Kid Foundation. This organization seeks to perpetuate the legacy Ronald E. Bright by supporting performing arts education in Hawaiʻi. Their program includes scholarship support and summer musical theater programs for local youth. The Gary and Apolonia Stice ʻOhana non-profit organization was created in 2008 based on the family’s shared lifestyle of giving and service. https://www.sticeohana.org/partnerships daily 0.75 2023-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/510b9c58-d43a-44cb-87fd-b03e757ae243/cultural_center_1.jpg Partnerships - Waiohinu Cultural Center The vision for the Waiohinu Cultural Center was developed by lifelong residents of the community. Located in Ka’ū on Hawai’i Island, the cultural center will be steered by Kaʻū natives to preserve the Native Hawaiian culture, and support the economic goals of the area. This project includes a series of traditional structures to house traditional arts, practices, and ’ike kūpuna (ancestral knowledge). With the support of Ka’ū-based non-profits, the Gary and Apolonia Stice ’Ohana seeks to realize this vision. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/c2ed6c42-2cde-4fe0-92ee-c97024097357/taro_1.jpg Partnerships - Kāhea mai ka ’Āina Academy In partnership with local educators, the Waiohinu Cultural Center will also be the space for the Kahea mai ka ’Āina Academy, a project by Hana Laulima Lāhui o Ka’ū. For ten years, Hana Laulima Lāhui o Ka’ū has offered the Native Hawaiian culture camps for youth from ages 6-18. This program aims to engage learners in knowing Ka’ū, their Native Hawaiian culture, and how to become self-sufficient. During these camps, participants learn about Ka’ū-based culture and environmental practices. https://www.sticeohana.org/connect daily 0.75 2023-01-23 https://www.sticeohana.org/community-endeavors daily 0.75 2025-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/b02c54fd-8e41-4fa8-8a3d-fb181b29c537/aquaponics_3.jpg Community Endeavors - Aquaponics System in Ka’u In an effort to bring sustainably to remote communities in Hawai’I, the Gary and Apolonia Stice ‘Ohana is committed to establishing a practical and educational Aquaponics system in Ka’u. The benefits of aquaponics have been well documented and include using 1/6 of the water to grow 8 times more food, using a natural fertilizer in the fish waste to grow a wide variety of plants and thereby producing food that is free of pesticides and herbicides, low energy consumption, and once set up, easy to maintain. The vision of our foundation is to enable people in the community to learn the advantages of aquaponics and sustainability. Courses will be provided that allow students and volunteers to participate with housing facilities provided. As the program grows, The ‘Ohana will adapt and evolve with the growing needs of the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/dff876f6-508a-4928-ace4-1a8a7753673f/aquaponics_4.jpg Community Endeavors - Agricultural Aquaponics Educational Opportunities The Gary and Apolonia Stice Ohana will be offering internships, work/study programs and seminars for agricultural aquaponics education. Housing can be provided on site for individuals and groups to learn about aquaponics, enabling them to bring their knowledge back to their communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62015517364401221dcaa4cc/86f49d6a-0cf3-43bc-b1aa-9a2c821b30d0/farmers_market_2.jpg Community Endeavors - Hāna & Waiohinu Farmers Market The Gary and Apolonia Stice ’Ohana provides the facilities for two farmers markets. The first established market is in Hāna, Maui. With great results and community feedback, we recently established a second farmers market in Waiohinu on Hawai’i Island. 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