LIHUE — Hawaiian Telcom has commissioned local artist Kayti Lathrop to work with several middle and high school students to beautify utility boxes around the island of Kauai.

Lathrop’s corps of artists ranged from Kapaa Middle School, Kapaa High School and the Hawaii Technology Academy — that recently earned a grant from Walmart Kauai on the store’s anniversary — and include Chloe Hannsz, Rain Hannsz, Tawehi Oana-Makanani, Peshant Watson Spang and Zillary Watts.

Working on utility boxes in Anahola, Kapaa, Lihue, Poipu, and Hanapepe, the group worked for six months on a project brainstorming ideas, creating and finalizing designs the feature to reinforce the importance of being connected to the aina, culture and each other while showcasing the rich cultural resources and natural environme

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