Nisei Impact Application Form

NISEI IMPACT!
Capture the stories of the second-generation Japanese American World War II veterans
Make Your Mark Relevant, Contemporary Issues

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser and If you’re interested in storytelling, history
Report for America are partnering with the and writing and want to show the impact
Nisei Veterans Legacy to give high school the nisei soldiers had in the islands, this is an
students opportunities to tell the stories ideal opportunity for you. You’ll also explore
about second-generation Japanese American contemporary issues, such as Asian hate crimes
(nisei) WWII veterans in your family and your and equality, through the lens of nisei WWII
community. veterans.
A Unique Pilot Program Apply Today

Jayna Omaye, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s If you are a high school student interested in
ethnic and cultural affairs reporter, will lead applying for this program, please fill out the
this three-month pilot program beginning in attached application form. The program is
early December. It is free and open to all high limited to six students to provide maximum
school students in Hawai‘i. You’ll learn about personalized attention.
the reporting process—from identifying story
ideas to creating final drafts. You’ll meet with the other students in person
or through virtual sessions for two to three
Get Published hours on a weekly basis. We will follow all
applicable pandemic guidance protocols for
Omaye will teach you journalism basics, from
gatherings. You’ll have a finished story you can
interviewing skills to writing and editing. You’ll
be proud of by the end of the program.
also learn from other Star-Advertiser journalists
and guest speakers. Your work will be featured Please email your application form and any
in the Star-Advertiser and in the Nisei Veterans questions you may have to Jayna Omaye at
Legacy newsletter and/or website. jomaye@staradvertiser.com by Nov. 15, 2021.
NISEI IMPACT!
Capture the stories of the second-generation Japanese American World War II veterans
Meet Your Teacher

Jayna Omaye covers ethnic and cultural affairs for the
Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Hawaii’s largest daily newspaper.
Born and raised on O‘ahu, Omaye recently worked as a staff
writer at Honolulu Magazine, where she led one of its largest
projects in recent years—a 19-page cover story and 20
individual pages online—about the life stories of nisei
veterans of World War II.
The multimedia feature won two national first-place

awards. Her work has also garnered three local awards.
Omaye, a Moanalua High School graduate, began her
journalism career as a reporter for the Orlando Sentinel
in Florida, and then moved back home to work at the
Honolulu Star-Advertiser in 2015. She earned a
master’s degree from Northwestern University and
a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon.
Interesting Fact: Omaye has danced hula for most of her life and recently began playing taiko, a percussion
instrument, after a story on Honolulu’s ethnic festivals inspired her to reconnect with her Japanese heritage.
NISEI IMPACT!
Star-Advertiser and Nisei Veterans Legacy Youth Project
Application Form
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________
Age _____ School _____________________________________________________________ Grade _______
Email ___________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________
Do you have access to a computer or laptop? ___ Yes ___ No
Are you able to meet virtually and in-person? ___Yes ___ No
What times are you free during the week to attend the program’s sessions?
Monday ____________________________________ Tuesday ____________________________________
Wednesday _________________________________ Thursday ___________________________________
Friday ______________________________________
For Parents:
I give my consent for my child to participate in this unique educational experience.
Parent’s Name _____________________________________________________________________________
Email ___________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________
Parent’s Signature _____________________________________________ Date ________________________
Please complete next page.

NISEI IMPACT!
Star-Advertiser and Nisei Veterans Legacy Youth Project
Application Form
Why do you want to participate in this project?
Tell us more about the nisei veteran you would like to write about:
Anything else you’d like us to know about you?
Please email this by Nov. 15, 2021 to Jayna Omaye at jomaye@staradvertiser.com.

Mahalo for applying!

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NISEI IMPACT!

Make Your Mark Relevant, Contemporary Issues

A Unique Pilot Program Apply Today

Meet Your Teacher

The multimedia feature won two national first-place

Age _ School ___________________________________________________ Grade _

Email _________________________ Phone _

Do you have access to a computer or laptop? _ Yes _ No

Are you able to meet virtually and in-person? _Yes _ No

Monday Tuesday

Wednesday _ Thursday ___

I give my consent for my child to participate in this unique educational experience.

Parent’s Name _____________________________________________________________________________

Email _________________________ Phone _

Parent’s Signature _____________________ Date

Please complete next page.

Anything else you’d like us to know about you?

Please email this by Nov. 15, 2021 to Jayna Omaye at jomaye@staradvertiser.com.

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