Hanitua Tiihiva Takotua, a sophomore from Tahiti majoring in elementary education, said she is grateful for President McKay’s belief in the University. “I would say thank you for his care, love and blessing to BYUH and the promise he gave to the people allowing many students from all around the world to gather in one place and receive an affordable education.”
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Fong Shing Wu, a sophomore from Hong Kong majoring in exercise science, said he would thank President McKay for the blessings BYU–Hawaii has given to him and many other students from around the world. “Thank you for your vision for BYUH. Not only on that day, but the many years that will follow.” He added, “I appreciate you!”
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Angel Annie Fafai, a sophomore from Samoa majoring in biochemistry, said, “I’m grateful for the inspiration President McKay felt to recommend a church school of higher education to be built in Laie.” She also said she would have taken a picture with him as a souvenir.
Tekaei Terurua Teitikai, a sophomore from Kiribati majoring in business management and finance, said, “I would say to him that I am grateful for all his hard work and dedication to BYUH, and that it has become a great place for many international students to be able to get an education. Thank you, President David O. McKay.”