Left to right, Mohokoi 'Aho, Pita 'Aho junior, Viliami 'Aho and Pita 'Aho senior

Peter Siofele 'Aho (18), who graduated with honour, being the highest academic achiever at Peninsula High School in San Bruno, California on May 31 is an inspiration for young Tongans in the USA, wrote his sister Brenda 'Aho.

Brenda said that following Pita's success at Peninsula High School, he was awarded with a scholarship to the College of San Mateo, California.

The 'Aho family is very proud of Peter's achievement. "We would like to share this honour, joy and pride with our Tongan heritage and country. May our people continue to make a stand across the globe, and show the world who we are! To God be the honour and the glory forever," said Brenda.

Pita aims to follow the footsteps of his elder sister 'Ilaise Adelle Siofele 'Aho who has a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice. He aims to study law, and in the future to become an attorney or a law professor.

Pita is a son of Pita senior from an earlier marriage. Pita senior is a son of Taufa 'Aho and 'Ilaise 'Aho of Loto Ha'apai, Tongatapu.