b'Bro. Ed said that after the first year, Young got calls HELPING YOUNG PEOPLEfrom parents who were excited because their kids were already talking about college. We hoped that the THINK ABOUT HOW THEYprogram would get them thinking about Chaminade, but going anywhere would be a good thing. GET AN EDUCATION TO The positive response has amplified in the ensuing IMPACT OTHER PEOPLE IN years, and the staff and students at Chaminade are as eager as the fifth graders are for the next sessions, A POSITIVE WAY IS A VERYFeb. 12 and 23, 2026.Its a reminder of the innocence, the fun, and the CATHOLIC AND MARIANISTjoy. They love being around the kids, Baxter said. All around, this is such a shot in the arm for thisTHING TO DO.college community. Its a reminder about what wereBrother Ed Brink, SMsupposed to be doing here.Brother Ed Brink, SM Though the ultimate goal is for more of these youngsters to make their way to Chaminade, Bro. Ed sees an even loftier principle at work in the here and now. just to hang out. They can see the drama club, the For the Marianists, education really is one of the Filipino club, all the clubs they can join. You can seebest forms of social justice, he said. If were going to the kids idolize them.make a difference for the world, we have to educate The students have another class in the afternoon,young people to think differently. Hawaii has some followed by a graduation ceremony. The fifth gradersspecial circumstances, so helping young people think hear their names announced as they walk across aabout how they get an education to impact other people stage and receive a diploma from Babington or in a positive way is a very Catholic and Marianist Askildson, dressed in their caps and gowns. thing to do. You are now part of our Silversword ohana, Babington has told students at graduation, referring toKathleen Nelson is a writer from St. Louis. the universitys nickname, according to the University(Dave Luecking contributed information for this story.) Communications and Marketing Department. I hope you learned a lot after completing your first full dayFOR MORE INFORMATION about Marianist-of college.sponsored schools, visit www.marianist.com/education.Chaminade University Provost Lance Askildson hands out diplomas to fifth graders after their I Go To College experience.marianist.com/donate11'