Sister Julie Kimble, a Church missionary and an instructor in the Faculty of Business & Government, said she asked students in her media writing class, who represent 11 different countries, to create a video for Women's History Month. The following videos are the result of the assignment.
Webpage created by Abbie Putnam. Photo by Emarie Majors.
Anuujin Battulga said her mother taught her the key to happiness in life is to look at everything through a positive view.
Henry Bingham's sister, Daisy Bingham, said her mother's independence inspired her to strive for independence as well.
Joana Chibota said her mother, Mary Jane Chibota, moved her family to America from South Africa without their father and with very little money.
Kaytano Edeyaoch said 55-year-old Angeline Edeyaoch finished serving a mission as the only missionary in Palau while simultaneously working full-time and taking classes.
Seika Fujitani said her friend, who is currently suffering from leukemia, is the most charitable person she has ever met.
In Naomi Greenall's video, it is explained that Lois Ann Blomquist Greenall was, at one time, the only animation artist at Disney, working on Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Fantasia.
Tatium Goeckeritz said BYU–Hawaii students admire their moms for how they make others feel special and don't focus on what others think of them.
Gabrielle Guiness said her mom coached the BYUH men's soccer team while she was pregnant, running and playing with the players. She added her mom has continued to achieve great things while raising her family through her independence.
Elena James said her mom taught her to celebrate everything, even the smallest things. For example, she even celebrated Groundhog Day with her family.
Angelina Kumkee said her grandmother uses her talents, such as weaving, to provide for her family even though she wasn't able to get an education past high school.
Karl Marquez said after Estelita Marquez's husband cheated on her, she was able to forgive him and keep her covenants to the Lord. Doing so, he said, taught her family forgiveness is the first step on the road to happiness.
Xiaoxiao Xiong said Ailing Eileen "is known as the genius girl in China right now" due to her talents in competing in skiing for China in the olympics.
Tehani Munoz said her mother worked hard to pay for her own college and later stayed positive through a divorce. She added she admires her mother for working hard and putting her children first.
Haley Osborne said older siblings often pave the path for younger siblings. Jane Austin's younger sister, Eva Austin, said she admires Jane Austin because she is always there for her, strives to be inclusive and is not biased.
Gillian Rosier said Angie Rosier became a doula after the birth of her third daughter, attending more than 1,300 births. She later created her own business to help expecting parents.
Nuti Taiti Taanoa said her grandmother taught her to reach for the stars by never giving up on her goals and dreams. For example, she said her grandparents left their home in Samoa to move to New Zealand in hopes of creating a better future for their posterity.
Trianna Talbot said one thing her mother taught her, to love and serve everyone, is something she learned while attending BYUH. Her son is now living in the same hale she lived in as a student.
Nichole Whiteley said her mother is the epitome of resilience because she raised eight children as a single mother while attending university.
Natasha Krisanalome said her mother works for the Church was a translator for the Thai language. She added her mother taught her through example how to treat others with love and be strong.
Ethan Pierce said his mother helps newborn babies while raising four boys.