Senior was mentored by two AMerican Missionaries (near Niarobi). They prepared him to take the test at the American Embassy that qualified him for the scholarship to the U of HI. (Look at information on Lois Anderson....It may be an important link)
Hoosiermama: See here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2278969/posts?page=358#358
Post #350 on same thread may also be of interest to you.