Random Acts of Character
​Growing Character. Building Community.

Random Acts of Character


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​HTA is committed to growing character in the lives of our students. What better way to grow character than to SHOW character! The Friends of HTA board members, along with the HTA administration, faculty and staff, are leading the way by kicking off our Random Acts of Character challenge!

The Random Acts of Character challenge is designed to put feet behind HTA's Core Value of Character, and build community by serving others. Do you have a neighbor in need? Is there someone you've been meaning to check in on? Are you able to pass on a kind gesture to a friend? If so, you are ready to join us! By performing a Random Act of Character and donating to the Friends of HTA Annual Fund, you are a significant part of "Growing Character. Building Community" at HTA and beyond! 

So let's get started, ok?

1) Have you been challenged to perform a Random Act of Character? If so, then keep the chain going! Complete a Random Act and challenge a few friends to do the same.

2) If you have not yet been challenged, that's OK! Why wait?! Perform your Random Act of Character, and challenge your friends, family, and loved ones near and far to do the same.

Are you ready to begin? Great! Follow these simple steps:
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1) Have a friend take a photo or a video of you performing your Random Act of Character. A selfie works nicely, too!  If taking a video, be sure to pass on the challenge to others in your video!

​2) Share your Random Act of Character on Social Media (Facebook or Instagram) and use the following text in your post:  

I am participating in Friends of HTA's "Random Acts of Character" challenge. I challenge ________________ (tag your friends)______ to perform a Random Act of Character and share it on Social Media.  Copy and paste this text in your post, and challenge three people you know to do the same! And please give to Friends of HTA's Annual Fund "Growing Character. Building Community." by visiting friendsofhta.org. Every dollar counts!
#RandomActsofCharacter #hta_annualfund #hawaiitechnologyacademy 

2) Not a fan of social media? That's OK, too! Share your Random Acts of Character by clicking on the button below. 

Thank you for not only "Growing Character," but also showing character, while "Building Community" in the process!
Your commitment to character is admirable. Now, will you commit to cultivating character in the lives of students at Hawaii Technology Academy? Just like your Random Acts of Character,  your financial gift has a ripple effect and touches the lives of many. 
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Help us reach our Annual Fund goal of $25,000.
Every dollar counts!

Random Acts of Character
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Character Spotlight:
Royce Ariola, HTA Senior

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I’ve been a student at HTA since 5th grade, and I can honestly say that HTA has made a difference in my life. During my junior year Advisory, we had these projects called “Genius Hour” projects. The point of the Genius Hour projects was to encourage students to explore their passion and interests, so for my project I decided to learn how to make a beat. When I first started, I had no idea what to do. I didn’t know where to start. However I researched and watched videos and taught myself how to make a song. I didn’t even know how to make a basic chord at the time!

When I think of character, I think about how a person might handle certain difficult situations or how a person reacts to challenges. HTA has helped me build character by teaching me more about responsibility and perseverance through projects like the Genius Hour project. Since HTA has a lot of flexibility built in, it could be easy fall behind but it is also easy to catch up again because our teachers are committed and really want to teach students rather than just going through the motions. I can tell they care deeply for their student and hope to make an impact on their lives.

​A lot of the things that my teachers have taught me can be applied to real life.  Mr. Glasser and Mr. Carvalho have really taught me that we won’t always get second chances, so I need to do my very best on the first try. Another one of my teachers Mr. Weida taught me the importance of time management and understanding what is really important in life.

​My parents are so happy that I am an HTA student. I know they have peace of mind because they know I am growing academically and growing personally, too. After graduating from HTA, I envision myself going to college for music producing. I am a little scared going into this new part of my life but I do feel confident because I know that HTA has done a good job preparing me for college and independence.

About Friends of HTA

Friends of HTA, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation registered in the State of Hawaii. EIN 46-3267676.  To learn more about Friends of HTA, contact Eric Collier at ecollier@myhta.org

FRIENDS OF HTA BOARD


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Friends of HTA is currently seeking new board members. If you are interested in joining the FoHTA board, please email Eric Collier at ecollier@myhta.org or complete the steps here.