LIHU‘E, Hawaiʻi – Seven eighth-grade students from Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School participated in the Fifth Judicial Circuit's inaugural Law Day Art Contest by submitting original artworks based on the theme “The Rule of Law and Lady Justice.”
The students visited the Puʻuhonua Kaulike Judiciary Complex on May 10 to publicly unveil their creations. The Fifth Circuit’s Aloha Committee announced three winners:
First Place – Alyssa Agpaoa
Second Place – Cindy Lin
Third Place – Pohai Kaupu Brown
Each winner received a gift bag, certificates of achievement provided by the Judiciary, and gift cards facilitated by their academic coach.
The contest was organized by Fifth Circuit District Family Judge Gregory H. Meyers after his visit with three Chiefess Kamakahelei classes during National Judicial Outreach Week in March. Judge Meyers congratulated the winners and thanked all participants for their contributions, stating, "Thank you for sharing your visions of the ideals that are enshrined in our system of justice." He also expressed gratitude to the First Circuit staff who coordinate Oʻahu’s Law Day art contest for their support and guidance.
Law Day is an annual event established in 1957 when American Bar Association President Charles Rhynes envisioned a national day to mark commitment to the Rule of Law. President Dwight D. Eisenhower established the first Law Day in 1958, and Congress designated May 1 as its official date in 1961.