Soka University

High School
Graduated from James Campbell High School…played tennis for the Orange, White, and Black…named to the AP Scholars with Honors List and the Principal’s List…named summa cum laude…recipient of the Club of the Year Award with the Literary Connections Club…received the 2023 STEM Award…also received the NMSI Star Stem Award for AP Biology…served as president of the Literary Connections Club and DECA…founder and president of the Crochet Club…president of the Chess Club…member of the National Honors Society…volunteered at an elementary school teaching kids reading proficiency, chess, and crochet…member of the Marching Band, playing the trumpet for 4 years…member of the Concert Band, playing the trumpet for 4 years…also member of. The Indoor Drumline as a pianist and synthesizer for 3 years.
 
Personal
Born and raised in Ewa Beach, Hawaii…parents; Jennifer and Julian Padayhag…one sister; Reese Padayhag…also considered attending Purdue University and the University if Hawaii at Manoa before committing to attend Soka University of America….concentrating in Life Sciences and studying Japanese at SUA…hobbies outside of golf include crocheting, playing music, and chess.