Albany Police Activities League Scholarship Recipient an Excellent Choice

The Albany Police Activities League is proud to announce that Kim Ikeyda is the 2013recipient of our scholarship.  The Albany High School graduate plans to attend San Jose State University in the fall, majoring in kinesiology and hopes to become a physical therapist. 

Kym’s many extracurricular activities in addition to her academic record made her an excellent choice.  Whenever there was a volunteer opportunity for members of the APAL Youth Leadership Council, Kym was ready to assist. She was Vice President of the Best Buddies chapter at Albany High School in addition to serving as the campaign manager for Albany’s Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign.  This is an national awareness movement to stop the use of the “r word” (retard).  Kym gathered over 1000 signatures of people pledging to erase the r-word from their daily vocabulary.   

Kym has been a member of her Buddhist temple youth group for 5 years, serving as President this past year.  In this role she organized volunteer opportunities for other youth, scheduled leadership conferences, put together social events with youth groups from other Temples, and ran religious retreats.

For many years, Kym has been preforming the hula at various venues in the area including the San Francisco’s Pacific Islander Festival.  She enjoys her role as assistant teacher for younger dancers.

Kym has played volleyball since the 4th grade including 2 years on the Albany High School varsity team.

APAL is proud to have Kymberly Ikeyda as our 2013 scholarship recipient and wish her success in her future endeavors.

In addition to recognizing outstanding graduating students from Albany schools, the Albany Police Activities League provides a wide selection of programs designed to appeal to the varied interests of the youth in the community – a community rich with a broad spectrum of diverse cultures residing, learning and working together.  Each year close to 100 boys & girls participate in Albany Police Activities League programs.

• Wrestling: designed for middle school aged boys and girls to learn basic and more advanced wrestling techniques
• “Crocodile” Wrestling”: designed to teach beginning wrestling skills to elementary school students. Socialization and team building skills also increase as wrestlers work together becoming one team
• Aikido: the study of universal principles of balance, harmony, and effective movement. Safety, calmness, awareness, self-discipline and conflict resolution are stressed.  This program serves both elementary and middle school aged girls and boys.
• Girls Rock!: an exciting youth development program for middle school aged girls is a partnership of the Albany Police Activities League and the Albany Y. The Girls Circle curriculum is followed focusing on building self-esteem, empowerment, and self-expression. Field trips include dragon boating, kayaking and sailing at the Berkeley marina and indoor rock climbing.
• Youth Leadership Council: designed for high school students, the emphasis is on community service and developing leadership skills
• Scholarships: each spring a scholarship is awarded to a deserving student from one of Albany’s high schools.  The winner is selected based on outstanding contributions to the community as well as academic achievements.
• Special Events: one day activities such as the annual bicycle rodeo, car show, the annual APAL recognition dinner, participation in the Albany Police Department Safety Palooza

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