List of Brigham Young University–Hawaii alumni
This list of Brigham Young University Hawaii alumni includes notable graduates, non-graduate former students, and current students of Brigham Young University Hawaii (BYUH).
Academia and research
Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
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Arts
Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
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Business and finance
Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
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Young Bo Chang | 1979 | B.A. | Awarded the National Medal from the Republic of Korea and two Presidential Medals (one from President Roh Tae Woo; one from President Kim Dae Jung) for his international work in the deep sea fishing industry | [1] |
Richie Norton | 2005 | B.S. | Best-selling author of "The Power of Starting Something Stupid" and CEO of Product. | [2][3][4] |
Entertainment
Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
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Clayton Thomas Kearl (aka "Gringasho") | 2016 | B.S. | American Internet and Instagram star in Peru known as "Gringasho." | [5][6] |
Preston Moss | 2016 | B.A. | American Internet star in Ecuador and spokesperson for the cheese company Reyqueso | [7][8] |
Hyram Yarbro | 2018 | N/A | Social media personality and skin care commentator | [9] |
Government, law, and public policy
Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
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Young Bo Chang | 1979 | B.A. | French Polynesia's representative on the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation | [1] |
Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega, Jr. | 1964 | A.A. | Delegate to Congress (D) from American Samoa | [10] |
Feki Puoha | 2007 | B.A. | Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives for District 47 from 2014-2016. | [11] |
Journalism, media, literature, writing, and translation
Ernest Sipes | 1990 | B.A. | Independent research writer and journalist: USA Today; Washington Times |
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Music
Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
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Randall W. Boothe | 1975 | B.M. | Director of Light of the World and Faith in Every Footstep; former director of Disney's All American College Singers, Dancers and Show Band and artistic director for the Young Ambassadors | [12] |
Religion
- Note: all positions listed are within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unless otherwise noted.
Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
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Sports
Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
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Mike Wilton | 1972 | B.S. | Volleyball head coach for the University of Hawaii, three-time national coach of the year, 2002 national champion | [13] |
Asi Taulava | 1998 | S | Professional basketball player playing in the Philippines for the Coca-Cola Tigers in the PBA | [14] |
Yuta Tabuse | 2002 | Professional basketball player playing in Japan for the Link Tochigi Brex in the JBL; first Japanese born player to play in the NBA | [15] | |
Chelsea Smith-McKell | 2005 | B.S. | Two time Cross Country National Champion in 2003 and 2004. | |
Jet Chang | 2012 | Most Outstanding Player of the 2011 NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Tournament; member of the Chinese Taipei national basketball team | [16] |
Other
Name | Class year(s) | Degree(s) | Notability | Reference |
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George E. Wahlen | Medal of Honor recipient for heroic efforts in Battle of Iwo Jima |
See also
- Category:Brigham Young University–Hawaii alumni
References
- "Young Bo Chang". BYUH. Archived from the original on 2007-10-10. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- Flosites. "About Richie Norton". The Blog of Richie Norton. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- Caprino, Kathy. "Longing to Start Something Stupid? How Pursuing 'Stupid' Will Transform Your Life". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- "Richie Norton". LinkedIn.
- "Social media star and alumni 'Gringasho' wants Peruvians to be proud of their culture". BYUH Ke Alaka'i. 2018-01-19. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- "Alumnus Clayton Kearl says he ran 1,567 miles along Peruvian coast to combat littering". BYUH Ke Alaka'i. 2020-01-24. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- "King of Cheeses". YouTube. Reyqueso. May 2, 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21.
- "Preston Moss". Facebook.
- Simonetti, Isabella. "Hyram and the Everyday People's Skincare Revolution". observer.com. Observer.
- "Eni bio". U.S. Congress. Archived from the original on 2008-05-05. Retrieved 2008-05-09.
- "Feki Pouha to Lead BYU–Hawaii Office of Honor". BYUH News. 2017-05-09. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- "Randall W. Boothe". BYUH. Archived from the original on 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- "Mike Wilton". BYUH. Archived from the original on 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- "PBA online". Philippine Basketball Association. Retrieved 2010-07-18.
- Toth, Catherine E. (December 20, 2001). "BYUH's Japanese point guard learning about celebrity". The Honolulu Advertiser. Archived from the original on September 6, 2005. Retrieved July 15, 2006.
- Lester, Brian (March 26, 2011). "Hollow victory". NCAA.com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
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