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Published for the

Kamehameha Schools ‘Ohana

September 2002

Reviewing the Admissions PolicyEnd of an EraKeeping the Language AliveAlumni Week 2002

Treasuring the PastReviewing the Admissions PolicyEnd of an EraKeeping the Language AliveAlumni Week 2002

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Now that we’re fully engaged in the secondphase of our Strategic Implementation Plan, inthis issue of I Mua, I’d like to offer a briefprogress report on some – but assuredly not all– of the new strategic initiatives that areexpanding Kamehameha’s institutional reach.

With the passage of Senate Bill 2662 theHawaiÿi state Legislature added a new

approach to creating community-based charter schools. Thislegislation enables the state Department of Education (DOE) towork cooperatively with interested nonprofit partners, such asKS, to enhance educational opportunities for Hawaiÿi’s children.Discussions are vigorously progressing with the DOE so that wehope to encourage the creation of new conversion charterprograms by fall 2003.

Ke Aliÿi Pauahi Foundation (KAPF) has instituted thePauahi Keiki Scholarship program. By early September, theprogram will have awarded its first needs-based scholarships for4-year olds to attend qualified preschools.

The first issue of the Hawaiian language journal Ka Hoÿoilina – spearheaded by Alu Like and published through a collaboration of the University of Hawaiÿi and KamehamehaSchools – has been released. This unprecedented publicationbrings together Hawaiÿi’s earliest printed writings in theiroriginal Hawaiian, the modern diacritical Hawaiian and anEnglish language translation. Ka Hoÿoilina will enable today’sstudents to research and understand the panorama of Hawaiÿi’shistory from an earlier, real-time perspective.

Expanding ‘Ike Hawaiÿi, Kaipo Hale ’68, director of ourHawaiian Studies Institute (HSI), reports that Ka ÿIke O NäKüpuna Program – KS’ traveling küpuna resource program – isunderway and well into its first year of operation. Guided byretired KS teachers Violet-Marie Rosehill, Julie Williams ’46 andCorinthia Harbottle, the program provides direct classroominstruction on the concept of “Where I Live” and the ahupuaÿa(traditional land divisions) through integrated curriculumactivities targeting DOE students and teachers in grades K-2.

Working with the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, HSI’sÿIke Pono Hawaiÿi – a program that will provide direct classroompresentations on Hawaiian culture, history and traditions insupport of targeted DOE Hawaiian Studies programs – hasacquired its van and staff and is poised for implementationbefore the end of the year.

On the immediate horizon, Kapälama Headmaster Dr. Michael Chun ’61 reports that Centers of Excellence will beestablished with a goal of two centers at the Kapälama Campusin the next school year. Programs will open doors for Hawaiianstudents – from KS and other public and private institutions – tovalue-added curricula in areas where Kamehameha excels, suchas science and the performing arts.

As KS alumni and friends, your support of our efforts –including your willingness to give back by giving forward tofuture generations of Hawaiians through your generousdonations to Ke Aliÿi Pauahi Foundation – is allowing us toleverage our resources. Together, we are building KS’ capacity, toextend the reach of Pauahi’s legacy well beyond the brick andmortar of our three campuses.

Together we are energetically bringing the gift of Pauahi tomore and more Hawaiians through new and innovativeeducational outreach programs. Yes, these are truly exciting daysat Kamehameha, and we’ve only just begun.

I mua Kamehameha!

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

J. Douglas Ing ’62Chairman

Robert K.U. Kihune ’55

Constance H. Lau

Diane J. Plotts

Nainoa Thompson

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Hamilton I. McCubbin Ph.D. ’59

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Dudley Hare Jr., Ed.D.Chief Education Officer

Colleen I. Wong ’75Chief Legal Officer

Eric K. YeamanChief Operating Officer andChief Financial Officer

EDUCATION GROUP

D. Rodney Chamberlain, Ed.D.Headmaster-Maui Campus

Michael J. Chun, Ph.D. ’61Headmaster-Kapalama Campus

Stan Fortuna Jr., Ed.D.Headmaster-Hawai‘i Campus

Juvenna Chang, Ed.D. ’60Dean-Extension Education

Suzanne RamosDean-Early Childhood Education

KE ALI‘I PAUAHI FOUNDATION

Rockne Freitas, Ed.D. ’63Vice President and Executive Director

I MUA STAFF

Ed Kalama ’76Editor

Lesley Agard ’68Assistant Editor

Gerry Johansen ’60Alumni Editor

Michael YoungPhotography

CONTRIBUTORS

Marsha Bolson ’70

Linda Cunningham

Charlene Hoe

Ellen Kazama

Lilinoe Andrews

Michelle Orian

Ellen Pelissero

Alan Takano

Kehau Gerard Yap ’82

Luryier “Pop” Diamond

Shawn Nakamoto

I MUA DESIGN

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Strategic Initiatives ExpandingKamehameha’s Reachby Hamilton I. McCubbin, Ph.D.Chief Executive Officer

Vol. 2002, Issue 3

I Mua is published quarterly by the Kamehameha SchoolsCommunications Division, 567 S. King St. #301,Honolulu, HI 96813.

I Mua exists to inform alumni,parents, students, staff andfriends of KamehamehaSchools of current educationaland endowment programs, to generate interest in andsupport for those programs,and to help alumni maintainclose ties to the institution and to each other.

Change of AddressKamehameha Schools alumni who have a change of address, please notify the Ke Ali‘i Pauahi FoundationDevelopment Office at 567South King Street, Suite 190,Honolulu, HI 96813, e-mail: alumni@ksbe.edu, fax 808-534-3890 or call 808-534-3939.

SubmissionsIf you have a story idea or a comment for us, pleasewrite to: I Mua Editor, Kamehameha Schools, 1887 Makuakane Street,Honolulu, HI, 96817-1887or e-mail imua@ksbe.edu.

For more information onKamehameha Schools, visit our Web site at www.ksbe.edu.

Left – Cadet Lt. Col. Kuiokalani Gapero ’02, flanked at right by Cadet 1st Lt.Jansen Correa of the Class of 2003, takes his place as the last battalioncommander in the history of Kamehameha Schools.

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10 Treasuring the PastArchivists Janet Zisk and Candace Lee are helping to preserve thepast for future Kamehameha Schools generations.

12 Reviewing the Admissions PolicyA look at the issues surrounding the offer of admission to a non-Hawaiian student at Kamehameha Schools-Maui.

16 Keeping the Language AliveFive Kamehameha Schools graduates are helping to perpetuateHawaiian culture, serving as Hawaiian language instructors at theUniversity of Hawai‘i.

18 Reflections at GraduationTwo members of the Class of 2002, Elias Samonte and Brittany Yap,take a look back at lessons learned while attending KamehamehaSchools.

20 End of an EraThe JROTC Deactivation Parade marks the end of 114 years ofmilitary tradition at Kamehameha Schools.

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Departments

4 KS in the News

23 Alumni Week

30 Life at Kamehameha

33 Alumni Class News

41 College Close-Up

43 Milestones

47 The Readers’ Write

48 Regional Alumni Associations

51 I Remember When

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KS In The News

Kamehameha Schoolswithdraws Waiahole applicationIn August, KamehamehaSchools withdrew its four-year-old request to use WaiaholeDitch water to irrigate trustproperty in Leeward Oÿahu.

Trustees decided the appli-cation for the water needed tobe reconsidered in light of theschools’ Strategic Plan, whichwas completed after theoriginal request for WaiaholeDitch water was made.

“We want KamehamehaSchools to develop a waterpolicy for our lands statewidethat is consistent with ourStrategic Plan and investmentpolicies,” said board chairmanDouglas Ing.

“This is an importantdirection for KamehamehaSchools,” said Chief ExecutiveOfficer Hamilton McCubbin.“The trustees have challengedmanagement to assess every

decision and recommendationto make sure they areconsistent with the goals andvalues established in the will ofBernice Pauahi Bishop and theStrategic Plan.”

“Makawai StreamRestoration Alliance, HakipuÿuÿOhana, Ka Lähui Hawaiÿi andthe Kahaluÿu NeighborhoodBoard commend the trusteesfor responding to the concernsof their beneficiaries andcommunities and for honoringall those who participated inthe strategic planning process,”said Kapua Sproat ’91, EarthJustice attorney and legalrepresentative for theWindward parties.

“Kamehameha’s decisionto withdraw its water useapplication will help preservethe natural resources necessaryto perpetuate the Hawaiianculture.”

Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundationunveils two new programsThe Ke Aliÿi Pauahi Foundation(KAPF), a charitable supportorganization of KamehamehaSchools, has announced theformation of two new programs.

The InspirationalEducator Endowment will fund scholarships for Hawaiianstudents who aspire to becometeachers and who are commit-ted to teaching in Hawaiiancommunities. Donors will makecontributions to a scholarshipfund in honor of educators who have made a difference in their lives.

KAPF will acknowledgethe honoree and donor in itsannual report.

“This is a good way tohonor teachers, principals –anyone who inspired, motivat-ed and guided us during oureducational journey,” said Dr. Ko Miyataki, director ofdevelopment at KAPF.

Contributions can be madein any amount, and for moreinformation, contact Miyatakiat 534-3939.

Pauahi Keiki Scholars(PKS) is a new scholarshipprogram which encouragesHawaiian parents to enroll their children in preschool.Administered by KAPF, theprogram will enableKamehameha Schools to expandits reach to Hawaiian childrenin areas of need by utilizingqualified, non-KS preschoolsthroughout the state.

Applications for thisupcoming school year were duein July, with scholarships award-ed in September. Kamehamehaappropriated $700,000 for thefirst year of the project.

“Our goal is to reach moreHawaiian children through thePauahi Keiki Scholars programso that they may reap the bene-fits of a preschool education –

View From the HillKapälama Campus Athletic Director Erv Kau admires theview during a spring blessing of the beautiful new Künuiäkeaathletic complex conducted by Kahu Kordell Kekoa ’80. The3,000 seat facility opened in August.

Survey Targeting Kamehameha Classes of 1993,1994, 1995 and 2001Kamehameha’s office of PolicyAnalysis and System Evaluation(PASE) is currently conductinga survey of members of theclasses of 1993, 1994, 1995 and2001. The survey asks alumni,and other post-secondaryfinancial aid recipients, whatthey’re doing now, and if theyattended college, about thatexperience.

Conducted in collabora-tion with a research team fromthe University of SouthernCalifornia, the survey wasmailed out in August. If youare a member of one of theseclasses and have not yetreceived a survey, you canaccess the document throughthe Internet at www.ksbe.edu ,e-mail Kathy Tibbets atkatibbet@ksbe.edu or call 541-5321 for Oÿahu residents or tollfree at 1-800-842-4682, ext. 5321.

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something that is so critical to the success of a young childas they begin their formaleducation,” said SuzanneRamos, dean of early childhoodeducation.

Applicants must be resi-dents of the state of Hawaiÿi,accepted into preschoolprograms that are approved byKamehameha Schools, anddemonstrate financial need.

For more information, callJean Luka, director of FinancialAid and Scholarship Services,at 842-8218.

“Imua TV” Going to MonthlyScheduleBeginning in August, Imua TV, Kamehameha’s half-hourtelevision magazine show pro-duced by KS CommunicationsDirector Marsha Bolson ’70and consultant Jeff DePonte’73, will air a new show everymonth.

On Oÿahu, the programairs every Wednesday at 8 p.m.on Oceanic Cable’s NativeChannel 53. The show also airsstatewide:• at 8 p.m. Wednesdays and

5 p.m Fridays on Nä Leo oHawaiÿi Channel 55 in EastHawaiÿi

• at 8 p.m. Wednesdays and 1p.m. Saturdays on Nä Leo oHawaiÿi Channel 55 in WestHawaiÿi

• at 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. onSaturdays and at 5 p.m. and10:30 p.m. Sundays on MCC-TV 54/12 in Maui, Molokaÿiand Lana‘i

For Kauaÿi air dates, logon to www.imua.tv for thelatest schedule updates.

Imua TV is also beingshown in the Bay Area, onAccess San Francisco, the city’spublic access television station,cable channel 29.

ing to this important survey. A summary of the findings willappear in I Mua next year.

Aldrich Named Hawai‘i CampusHigh School PrincipalNinia Aldrich has been selectedas the first high school principalat Kamehameha Schools HawaiÿiCampus. She will overseenearly 100 students in this fall’sincoming freshman class, alongwith the development of theschool’s ninth through 12thgrade program.

Aldrich has served as viceprincipal for grades 11-12 at theKapälama Campus for the past12 years. Prior to that she wassite manager for Kamehameha’sHale o HoÿoponoponoAlternative Learning Centerlocated at Honaunau. She is alsoa former dormitory advisor atthe Kapälama intermediateschool and a parent educator forthe Early Education program.

Educational TelevisionKamehameha Schools curriculum design specialist AaronMersberg ’86 is joined by Office of Hawaiian Affairs trusteeHaunani Apoliona during taping of a Hawaiian History classoffered through Extension Education’s Distance LearningDepartment earlier this summer. The six-week, 30-episodeclass was produced at the Midkiff Learning Center’s televi-sion studio and broadcast live over cable access channels tostudents throughout the state.

Ninia Aldrich

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Sparkling Review for “Life inEarly Hawai‘i: The Ahupua‘a”First published byKamehameha Schools Press in1994 and now in its thirdedition, “Life in Early Hawaiÿi:The Ahupuaÿa” and its compan-ion poster “The Ahupuaÿa”

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received a fine review by localwriter Bob Dye in the May/June2002 issue of Spirit of Aloha, theAloha Airlines in-flightmagazine.

“Inspired by a mural of anahupuaÿa painted by MarilynKahalewai, the producers ofthis book about early Hawaiÿienrich our understanding of theHawaiian culture – for readersof any age, the going is easyand rewarding,” Dye writes.“What a neat idea, and how didI miss it?”

To order a copy, callKamehameha Schools Press at808-842-8880 or visitwww.ksbe.edu/pubs/KSPress/catalog.html.

Kamehameha Schools OpensThree New PreschoolsKamehameha Schools hasopened new preschools on threeislands during the past sixmonths, helping to fulfill theStrategic Plan goal of increasingaccess to quality preschoolthrough grade 12 education.

Opened on Aug. 6,Kamehameha’s NuÿuanuPreschool has two classroomswith the ability to serve 16 3-year-olds and 20 4-year-olds.

In West Hawaiÿi, WaimeaPreschool debuted on April 16with four classrooms capable of

Kalauli Named Maui CampusHigh School PrincipalMitchell Kalauli ’58 hasreturned home to the islands asthe new high school principalfor Kamehameha Schools-Maui.As superintendent of the GreyHills Academy in Arizona,Kalauli implemented andmonitored a Career Academyprogram, and he is expected to bring that expertise to theacademy concept which will be used at the Maui Campushigh school.

Kalauli, who earned abachelor’s degree in educationand master’s in secondary education from Brigham YoungUniversity, has served inmultiple educational capacities,including teacher, coach, princi-pal and athletic director. He hasalso worked with NativeAmerican children in culturallydiverse student programs.

Kamehameha’s Paukukalo Preschool on Maui can serve up to 72 children ages 3 and 4.

Mitchell Kalauli ’58

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“Living Legacy” Campaign BeginsIn October 1999, Kamehameha Schools began meeting with its staff,

parents, students and members of the Hawaiian community to identify and

assess the educational needs of Hawaiians.

What emerged from this community-wide discussion

was the Kamehameha Schools Strategic Plan 2000-2015, the roadmap to our

future. Simply speaking, the plan says to the Hawaiian community,

“Kamehameha Schools is committed to reaching more Hawaiian children.”

In October 2001, KS introduced its Strategic Implementation Plan, a

document that details how KS will fulfill the goals outlined in its Strategic

Plan. At the start of this year, Kamehameha Schools began the search for an

image, a phrase, an icon – if you will – that could represent the goals,

ideals, hopes and challenges embodied in the plan. What followed, over a

period of about six months, was an enlightening and rewarding experience.

The process to find an identity for the KS Strategic Implementation

Plan began with a series of 12 focus groups across three islands and

included all stakeholder entities. From the beginning, it was imperative that

the process be as inclusive as possible. Kamehameha sought input from a

broad group – parents, staff, alumni, the Hawaiian community and the

community at large.

Then, using the initial input as a base, a creative team designed several

options. These proposals were again reviewed in another series of focus

groups to ensure the creative ideas were in alignment with what

constituents had originally shared with Kamehameha about what the plan

meant to them.

After a thorough review, the phrase “Pauahi’s Legacy Lives” was

unanimously chosen as representing the essence of Kamehameha’s Strategic

Implementation Plan. The likeness of Pauahi drew viewers to her eyes,

which many said communicated caring, compassion and a knowing

calmness. The graphic image below symbolizes the breadfruit leaf,

synonymous with growth, nourishment, life and living.

Kamehameha Schools has rolled out a media campaign to introduce the

new Strategic Implementation Plan identity to the community. The

campaign will help raise the profile of the Strategic Plan with general

public, and will help Kamehameha report to its constituents the many

programs and initiatives that will make this plan come to life. The first

messages began airing in late August.

Mahalo nui loa to those of you who helped shape this dynamic new

direction – a direction of promise and hope for all Hawaiians.

I Mua Kamehameha!

For more information about the Strategic Implementation Plan, log on towww.ksbe.edu

serving 72 students ages 3 and4. And in Maui, PaukükaloPreschool opened on April 2,with four classrooms alsocapable of serving 72 studentsages 3 and 4.

For more information onpossibly enrolling your child ina Kamehameha preschool,contact the Admissions office at808-842-8800.

Student Journalists AwardedKa Möÿï, the student newspaperof the Kapälama Campus, wasnamed winner of several presti-gious awards by the AmericanScholastic Press Association for its work during the 2001-02school year, including FirstPlace with Special Merit, BestOverall Photography and BestEditorial for a private highschool with enrollment between1,700 and 2,500.

The winning editorial,“Terrorist Attack FostersNationwide Hysteria,” waswritten by Holly Coleman ’02and Kaÿimi Crowell ’02.

Meanwhile, Kyle Galdeiraof the Class of 2003 was one of40 students selected nationwideto attend the Asian AmericanJournalists Association “J Camp,” held in August atTexas Christian University. Theweek-long workshop, conduct-ed by experienced journalistsfrom some of the leading mediacompanies in the industry, is ajournalism program for giftedstudents of color.

And Kamehameha Englishteacher and Ka Möÿï advisorElizabeth Truesdell was one of175 selected nationwide partic-ipants who took part in the High School JournalismInstitute earlier this summer.

The program was spon-sored by the American Societyof Newspaper Editors and heldin Austin, Texas.

Taking a Hawaiian Roller Coaster RideMembers of the Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus joinsinger Mark Kealiÿi Hoÿomalu at Sunset Beach during tapingof the music video for the hit song “Hawaiian Roller CoasterRide” from the Disney film “Lilo and Stitch.” The video wasshown on the ABC special “Aloha from Hollywood.” The CDof the movie soundtrack has already gone gold, signifying500,000 sales, and is expected to eventually go platinum,signifying sales of one million.

Former University ofHawaiÿi Head Football CoachBob Wagner has been namedthe first athletic director forKamehameha Schools-Hawaiÿi.Wagner led the Rainbows to ashare of the 1992 WesternAthletic Conference champi-onship and a victory overIllinois in the Holiday Bowl.

“It’s exciting to be part ofstarting up a new program,”Wagner said. “KamehamehaSchools is a class organizationand my wife and I have a greatlove for this state and its people.It will be a special privilege tobe working with the Hawaiianchildren at this school.”

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Jordan-Ryan Medeiros NamedPresidential ScholarIn June, the U.S. Department of Education announced thatJordan-Ryan Medeiros ’02 hadbeen selected a PresidentialScholar. Medeiros was flown to Washington, D.C. in June tomeet with President George W.Bush and accept thePresidential Scholar medallion.

Established in 1964 to“recognize and honor ournation’s most distinguishedgraduating high school seniors,”two students from each state arechosen for this honor. Medeiros,who identified Kamehamehateacher Calvin Fukuhara as theeducator who most influencedhis high school career, repre-sented the state of Nevada,where his mother resides.

Kapälama Campus coun-selor Amy Sato said she believesMedeiros is only the second KSstudent to be recognized as aPresidential Scholar, the firstbeing Blair Bohannan ’97.

Medeiros will be enrollingat Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology this fall.

Athletic Directors Selected forHawai‘i and Maui campusesTwo administrators with strongties to the Hawaiÿi sports com-munity have been selected tohead the athletic programs atKamehameha’s Maui andHawaiÿi campuses respectively.

Kurt Ginoza has beennamed the first Maui Campusathletic director. The nephew offormer Waiÿanae football coachLarry Ginoza, Kurt comes toKamehameha from MolokaÿiHigh and Intermediate School,where he served as athleticdirector. He is also a formerassistant athletic director atWaiÿanae High School.

Bob Wagner

Kurt Ginoza

Kapalama Campus math instructor CalvinFukuhara (left) with Presidential ScholarJordan-Ryan Medeiros.

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Pre-publication Sale Offered for Images of Aloha…As the Kamehameha Schools staff photographer fornearly 30 years, no one captured the images ofKamehameha Schools for as long as Luryier “Pop”Diamond.

Kamehameha Schools Press is proud to presentImages of Aloha: Photography by Luryier “Pop” Diamond, a collection of priceless images of life at KamehamehaSchools as seen through Diamond’s lens.

Containing 208 pages of large format (9” by 12”)high-quality stock featuring top-notch reproductions ofDiamond’s superb photographs, this is a book to betreasured and sure to top the wish list of everyKamehameha alumnus and others who appreciate fine photography.

By the way, Diamond, a Kamehameha institutionalicon for nearly half a century, continues to be a strongpresence even now on the Kapälama Campus, where heserves as photography archivist.

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husband, Archibald Cleghorn!”Many items in the collection have been

donated by KS ‘ohana, like the 56 shelves of papers(spanning nearly all of the 20th century) of formerKamehameha Schools president and trusteeFrank E. Midkiff and the writings of esteemed KS teacher and Hawaiian studies scholar DonaldKilolani Mitchell.

Or, the scrapbook Barbara Ann Kaawa’sfamily donated from the year (1958-59) she spentin Keöpüolani-Kai as a senior cottage baby. Andthe mint-condition photo album filled with imagesof the student years of Weston Grove Dower Sr.’18 contributed by his son.

An envelope carrying a first-day issue of aKamehameha the First three-cent stamp and a

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here are many treasures to be found on theKapälama Campus, if you have the time andneed to hunt for them.

The Kamehameha Schools Archives is a vastand rich resource of information on the 114 yearsof institutional history. Housed on the lower levelof the Midkiff Learning Center on the KapälamaCampus, visitors are always welcome. Turn left at the bottom of the stairs, peer into the firstdoorway window, and note the stacks of boxes inthe entryway. You are about to enter the treasurechest of Kamehameha Schools’ history.

Janet Zisk, KS archivist since 1992, and herassistant Candace Lee, who recently joined thearchives team, lovingly gather, label, catalog andstore books, letters, documents, reports, publica-tions, photos and other memorabilia pertaining to Kamehameha Schools.

Zisk, an avid collector who regularly sendsout psychic vibrations into the stratosphere toattract desirable articles to the archives, rhap-sodizes on her finds, such as KS leaseholddocuments from the 1880s. “They were going tobe thrown away,” Zisk gasped, “and one of themhas the signatures of Princess Likelike and her

Archivists Janet Zisk and Candace Lee are helping to preserve the past for futureKamehameha Schools generations

Archives: An organized body of records pertaining to an organizationor institution. A place in which suchrecords are preserved.

KS Archivist Janet Zisk educates Kapalama Campus elementarystudents on the history of their school.

printed statement commemorating the 50thanniversary of Kamehameha Schools (1887-1937),were donated by the Arthur Chang ’41 family.And Virginia Nary Pokini ’84 bequeathed her1984 JROTC sponsor’s uniform.

People not closely connected withKamehameha have generously gifted the institu-tion with articles that they felt belonged atKamehameha Schools.

Bert Kobayashi and his wife Susan donatedthree letters written by Charles Reed Bishop,including one written in 1856 to his uncle, WilliamBrayton of Kingsbury, New York.

Carol Derbyshire of Keaÿau, Hawaiÿi gavethe archives a red leather-bound diary chroniclingthe 1902-03 year that Nellie Sturtevant ofCalifornia taught at the KS Preparatory Schoolfor Boys. A memory scrapbook made for retiringKamehameha Schools for Girls Principal MaudeSchaeffer in 1942, which featured student water-color drawings and poems, was returned in 1995by Schaeffer’s niece.

Thousands of archival documents andartifacts can be accessed by KS students, staff,alumni and the community at large.

Students conduct class projects, such asbiographies of prominent Hawaiians whoattended or worked at Kamehameha, or puttogether time capsules containing letters, photos,mementos and videos to be opened ten yearsafter graduation.

KS staff research institutional history foreducational and business publications, reports,displays, presentations and video productions.

Alumni reminisce about their student daysthrough yearbooks and school newspapers, orsearch for information about family memberswho attended Kamehameha. Myrtle Hallam sawher mother’s (Julia Haeuluokalani Hattie ’05)

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1905 graduation photo for the first time when shedonated Hattie’s graduation diploma to thearchives in 1995.

Some spend days or weeks researching aKamehameha-related topic for a dissertation orpublication. Carl Beyer ’64 is writing his doctoraldissertation on the history of manual training andeducation in Hawaiÿi, including the vocationalcurriculum offered to young Kamehamehastudents in the school’s early decades.

In particular, Beyer is looking at the socialand political context in which vocational trainingflourished. Another graduate, Keÿala Carmack ’65,is working on a biography of renowned Hawaiiancomposer Charles E. King 1891.

In the decade of the archive’s existence, itscontents have overflowed its allotted space. Inspite of that, Zisk and Lee are anxious for more.

“We need KS annuals prior to 1940, as wellas photos (identified), ROTC and sponsor uni-forms, T-shirts, trophies, banners – in other words,anything to do with Kamehameha is joyfullywelcomed,” Zisk said. “Scrapbooks are particu-larly precious,” she adds, “as they tell the story of life at Kamehameha from the student’s pointof view.”

The archivists would also love to receiveROTC insignia from various eras, as well as olderclass rings, honor pins, diplomas and specialevents programs from plays, concerts, dances,building and program dedications and othersignificant happenings.

If you don’t know what to do with your KSkeepsakes that are taking up space and collectingdust in your closets, trunks and drawers, call Ziskor Lee (842-8945). They will know what to dowith them – add them to their treasure trove andshare them as widely as possible.

Above: Among theartifacts in theKamehameha Schoolsarchives are schoolnewspapers, brochures,scrapbooks and even aphoto of a youngPrincess Bernice PauahiBishop.

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On July 11, 2002, Kamehameha Schools announcedthat its Maui campus was admitting a non-Hawaiian student for the 2002-03 school year.

The announcement generated a groundswellof response from the Hawaiian community.Hundreds of comments and inquiries poured into Kamehameha, most quite emotional and allexpressing concern for what is believed to be oneof the last opportunities for educational successfor Hawaiians.

The Board of Trustees and Chief ExecutiveOfficer Hamilton McCubbin responded immedi-ately with a press conference to express regretthat the issue could not have been shared earlier,and to announce a series of meetings to providemore information about the decision.

I Mua magazine has gathered and reprintedhere key documents presented by KamehamehaSchools on this issue. The most importantmessage is that the trustees and CEO will defendand uphold Kamehameha’s policy of providingpreference to Hawaiian children.

They are also committed to an ongoing dia-logue with KS stakeholders about ways to alignKamehameha’s admissions criteria and proce-dures with the goals of the institution’s StrategicPlan and the communities it serves.

Interim Changes AnnouncedOn Aug. 11, KS announced that it would implement one-year interim admissions changesfor the current admissions cycle that begins Aug. 15, 2002.

“The interim changes were approved by theBoard of Trustees,” said Kamehameha SchoolsCEO Hamilton McCubbin. “They are designed toimprove student recruitment at our Maui andHawaiÿi campuses and better align the campusesto serve their communities.”

The changes will only be in place for oneyear and will not apply to the Kapälama Campuson Oÿahu.

The four one-year interim changes for theHawai‘i and Maui campuses are as follows:

• A one-time waiver of the application fee.Kamehameha has received communityfeedback that the $25 application fee presentsan obstacle to some families. It is expected thatwaiving the fee for one year will encouragemore applications.

• No applicants screened out at PreliminaryEvaluation.

Applicants to the Maui and Hawaiÿi campusesin grades one through 10 will not be screenedout in any Preliminary Evaluation process.

This process is utilized at the KapälamaCampus to help manage the large number ofapplications received.

Because there are fewer applicants to grades 1-10 at the Maui and Hawaiÿi campuses, thePreliminary Evaluation screening will bewaived for those grades.

• Suspend use of minimum scoring threshold.A minimum cutoff score will not be used toeliminate any applicants to the Maui andHawaiÿi campuses in grades one through 10.

The admissions criteria remains the same, andapplicants will still be evaluated on the basis oftest scores, grades, teacher recommendationsand ratings by the Rating Committees.

Chief Executive Officer Hamilton McCubbin addresses the crowd at a July 15 meeting on theKapalama Campus to discuss Kamehameha’s admissons policy.

Reviewing the Admissions PolicyA look at the issues surrounding the offer of admission to a non-Hawaiian student at Kamehameha Schools-Maui

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• Allow applicants from West Hawaiÿi to applyto either the Hawaiÿi Campus or KapälamaCampus.

Kamehameha’s campuses on Maui andHawaiÿi are intended to serve the children andfamilies of those islands. It is Kamehameha’sdesire to provide more opportunities for morechildren on these islands to attendKamehameha Schools programs.

For the current admissions cycle, residents inKS’ West Hawai‘i district (Honokaÿa to SouthPoint) will be eligible to apply to either theKapälama Campus as boarders (grades 7-12) or to the Hawaiÿi Campus as day students(grades K-10).

Previously, students from West Hawaiÿi andremote communities on Maui were eligible toapply only to the Kapälama Campus, whichhas boarding facilities.

Students from remote communities on Maui will continue to be eligible to apply toeither Maui (K-10) or Kapälama campuses (grades 7-12).

Again, these changes will apply for one year tothe Maui and Hawai‘i campuses only for theadmissions cycle that begins Aug. 15, 2002.

These interim changes were shared with anumber of stakeholder groups, including theKamehameha Schools Alumni Association Boardof Presidents, the Kamehameha Schools Board ofAdvisors, the Maui Campus Advisory Council,KS admissions staff, faculty and administratorsfrom the Maui and Hawaiÿi campuses, Kapälamaadministrators, and others.

Community Meetings ScheduledKamehameha Schools has just begun its fourthcycle of strategic planning Community AdvisoryMeetings (CAMs) that will run from September2002 through February 2003.

Input from these meetings will help to alignadmissions criteria and procedures with the KSStrategic Plan.

The plan, in turn, will support KS’ efforts to extend the reach of Pauahi’s legacy to servemore people of Hawaiian ancestry and willfurther define the role of KS in serving the K-12population.

We encourage our ÿohana to participate inthese forums.

The following Community AdvisoryMeetings are scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. at theselocations:

Oct. 8 King Kaumuali‘i cafeteria (Kauaÿi)

Oct. 10 KS-Maui Campus cafeteria

Oct. 15 KS-Hawaiÿi Campus cafeteria

Oct. 28 Kuhio Hall, Dept. of Hawaiian Homelands West Hawaiÿi (Waimea)

Oct. 29 Kealakehe Intermediate School Cafeteria (Kona)

Oct. 30 KES Dining Hall, Kapälama Campus

For the most current schedule of meetings, visitwww.ksbe.edu.

Kamehameha’s CEO and Board of Trustees respond to questions from the audience at the July 15meeting.

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T he last two weeks have been painful, not only for theHawaiian community, but for us, the trustees charged

with protecting the legacy of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi. We have feltthe overwhelming hurt, and the anger from those whofear the Trust will fall. The reaction has been resoundingand powerful, and we are listening attentively.

If we have learned nothing else from this, it is thatHawaiians want us to educate more of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi’schildren. We couldn’t agree more. Indeed, this is the samemessage that was delivered when the community helpedus shape our Strategic Plan.

Ke Ali‘i Pauahi intended the Kamehameha Schools toserve a broad range of students. However, for the lastdecade the admissions process has been heavily weightedtoward academic performance, which is only one measureof talent and potential.

Although the situation on Maui resulted from anunusually small applicant pool, it brought the problems withthe admissions process into sharp focus. As a result, wehave pledged to work with the Hawaiian community tocarefully review our admissions process so we can align ourcampuses and programs with the needs of the specificcommunities they serve.

To accomplish this, we are setting up a series ofcommunity meetings. But as we move forward, we alsoneed to clear up some common misunderstandings:

First, the trustees did not change theadmissions policy.

We upheld the school’s policy of preference for children of Hawaiian ancestry. That policy was set by the firstKamehameha Schools trustees, under the leadership of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi’s widower, Charles Reed Bishop.

Ke Ali‘i Pauahi’s will directs her trustees to “devote aportion of each year’s income to the support andeducation of orphans and others in indigent circumstances,giving the preference to Hawaiians of pure or partaboriginal blood.”

The original trustees expanded that preference toinclude all Hawaiian keiki because they believed that wasKe Ali‘i Pauahi’s intention, but they allowed for non-Hawaiian admissions.

Second, the Maui admissions process was fairlyapplied to all applicants.

All the applicants on Maui went through the same processand were evaluated by the same criteria. Non-Hawaiianshave always been able to apply to Kamehameha, and inthe past, some have.

All applicants are considered without regard toancestry. Ancestry is verified only at the end of theadmissions process, after applicants have been notified oftheir acceptance.

Trustees Speak Out on Admissions Issue (On July 26, 2002, The Honolulu Advertiser and The Honolulu Star-Bulletin

published this article by the Board of Trustees)

In the Maui case, the trustees were told in May thata non-Hawaiian was offered admission. Again, the trusteeswere informed after the applicants had been notified andasked to verify their ancestry. There were no Hawaiianchildren on the waiting list.

Some have said we should have offered the vacancy on the Maui campus to a Hawaiian student wait-listed on another island. Some have said we should havechanged the admissions criteria to keep the non-Hawaiianstudent out.

We couldn’t do either of those. To change the process in mid-stream would be unfair

and unethical, and unworthy of the high moral characterand integrity that Ke Ali‘i Pauahi expected of her childrenand her trustees.

Nor did we feel we could change the admissionspolicy from one of preference to one of exclusion. Thatwould certainly have endangered Pauahi’s legacy, which wehave vowed to protect and defend. We must stand by thedecision, despite the pain it has caused.

We do regret the way the decision was communi-cated, and we have apologized for that. The process ofevaluating individual applicants is confidential and must bekept private in order to protect the integrity of the trustand the privacy of applicants.

Most importantly, we see this situation as somethingthat can help the Kamehameha Schools grow and serve abroader segment of the Hawaiian community.

Even as we review our admissions process, we haveinstructed Kamehameha Schools CEO Hamilton McCubbinto implement the Strategic Plan that will dramaticallyexpand the schools’ reach.

The plan, which spans all age groups, from preschoolto adult education, was developed over two years withinput from more than 4,000 members of the community. It is a 15-year plan. We project that in just five years thenumber of Hawaiians we serve will double.

We all want Kamehameha to serve as manyHawaiians as possible. It is the wish of our beloved Princess.Let us unite behind that common goal. I Mua Kamehameha.

Kamehameha Schools Board of Trustees,Douglas Ing

Constance LauNainoa Thompson

Diane PlottsRobert Kihune

“Most importantly,we see this situationas something thatcan help theKamehamehaSchools grow andserve a broadersegment of theHawaiiancommunity.”

“If we have learnednothing else fromthis, it is thatHawaiians wantus to educate moreof Ke Ali‘iPauahi’s children.”

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Did Pauahi define in her will who could attend Kamehameha Schools?

Regarding admissions, Pauahi Bishop’s will does notsay that KS will admit Hawaiians exclusively. Nor doesit say that the schools are for all the children ofHawai‘i. It only says:

• “devote a portion of each year’s income to thesupport and education of orphans, and others inindigent circumstances, giving the preference toHawaiians of pure or part aboriginal blood;” and

• “ I also give unto my said trustees full power tomake all such rules and regulations as they maydeem necessary for the government of said schoolsand to regulate the admission of pupils, …”

The Board of Trustees have stated and affirmed thatKamehameha Schools was not intended to admitHawaiian children exclusively.

• “The noble minded Hawaiian chiefess who endowedThe Kamehameha Schools, put no limitations of raceor condition on her general bequest. Instruction willbe given only in the English language, but TheSchools will be opened to all nationalities.”(Prospectus of The Schools – Dec. 23, 1885)

• “…the terms of the will do not exclude othernationalities from the enjoyment of its privileges, ifHawaiians do not chose to avail themselves of theadvantages offered to them.” (Trustee Charles M.Hyde – April 1894).

• “Education of the natives was the first, but not theexclusive and perpetual purpose of the Founder ofthe Schools.” (Charles Reed Bishop – Feb. 20, 1901)

Nonetheless, the trustees recognized it was Pauahi’sintent to give Hawaiians a limited preference inadmissons. This is confirmed by the writings of herhusband, Charles Reed Bishop, a Kamehameha Schoolstrustee from 1884-1897. The preference policy has beenadhered to by successor trustees for 115 years.

• “…it was decided that schools should be preferred,not for boys and girls of pure or part aboriginalblood exclusively, but that class should havepreference; that is they should have the first right,provided, of course, that they took advantage of theopportunity and complied with the conditions andrules of the Will and of the Trustees of the Estate…”(Charles Reed Bishop letter to Samuel Damon, Oct. 9,1911)

• Pauahi foresaw “…that, in a few years the nativeswould have to compete with the other nationalitiesin all the ways open to them for getting an honestliving; And so, in order that her own people mighthave the opportunity for fitting themselves for suchcompetition, …these schools were provided for, inwhich Hawaiians have the preference, and which shehoped they would value and take the advantages ofas fully as possible.” (Charles Reed Bishop address toKamehameha School for Boys students, Dec. 19, 1887)

KS Admissions: A Historical Perspective• “…it was intended and expected that the Hawaiians

having aboriginal blood would have preference,provided that those of suitable age, health, characterand intellect should apply in numbers sufficient tomake up a good school.” (Charles Reed Bishop letterto Samuel Damon, March 15, 1901)

What did the will say about tuition?

• Pauahi’s will states that a portion of the estate’sannual income, devoted to support of orphans andindigents, is to be determined solely by her “trusteesthey to have full discretion.” The will also states thatthe trustees have full power”…to determine if tuition shall be charged in any case.” Both statementssuggest that she did not intend KamehamehaSchools to be a charity school.

• The official prospectus of the school approved by theKS trustees Dec. 23, 1885 supports the above view.The trustees deemed “it advisable that specificthough moderate charges should be made for theadvantages offered by The School…the testator’sdesigns being evidently not to establish an orphanasylum or a charity school.” The Schools’ earlieststudents paid more than 25% of the cost of theireducation.

• For the 1999-2000 school year, KS subsidized about95% of KS K-12 students’ tuition costs. Despite that,2,277 K-12 students system-wide (about 65% of 3,530total students) received $3.8 million in additionalfinancial aid.

What is the legal status of KS’ admissions policy?

In 1999, the IRS concluded, “The Estate’s admissionpolicy is consistent with the requirements forrecognition of exemption as an organization describedin section 501(c)(3) of the [Internal Revenue] code.”The IRS based the ruling on its determination that:

• Applicants of any racial or ethnic background areadmitted, as long as they have at least one Hawaiianancestor.

• The admissions policy does not exclude anindividual of any particular racial or ethnic group aslong as the Hawaiian ancestry requirement is met.

• Kamehameha students (past and present) belong to awide variety of ethnic and racial groups includingCaucasian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, African-American, Arabian, Native Alaskan and NativeAmerican.

• The IRS ruled on the admissions policy in July of1975. It concluded then that the Trustees’ policy wasnot indicative of racial discrimination.

• In its latest ruling in 1999, the IRS reaffirmed its 1975ruling, finding that there were no significant changesof fact that would warrant a different conclusion.

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language at the University of Hawaiÿi. Thoughtheir teaching methods and ideas may vary, theirlife’s work is all for the sake of preserving thelanguage.

The five graduates are Katrina-AnnKapä‘anaokaläokeola Oliveira ’92, Dr. SamNoÿeau Warner ’72, Naomi Clark Losch ’63,Richard Keao NeSmith ’77 and Uilani Bobbitt’88. Warner and Losch are assistant professorswith the Hawaiian and Indo-Pacific Languagesand Literatures department. NeSmith and Bobbittare lecturers and Oliveira is an instructor.

“We all believe we didn’t choose thisprofession,” Oliveira said. “This was set up byour küpuna. They were the ones guiding us, sowe have this kuleana to do well.

“We want to make sure that we prepare the next generation. When they become teachers,we will be the ones who taught them. I hewa kahaumäna i ke kumu (Students’ mistakes are areflection of their teacher).”

In her sixth year teaching at Mänoa, Oliveirabegan learning Hawaiian while a student atKamehameha. She has earned a bachelor’s inboth Hawaiian Studies and Hawaiian language,as well as a master’s degree in cultural geographywith a focus on Hawaiian place names.

“Kamehameha helped me become moreconfident,” she said. “And what I notice amongmy students from Kamehameha is that they feelvery comfortable speaking Hawaiian. They maymake a few mistakes here and there, but they arenot afraid to make mistakes. We usually have todraw that quality out from our other students.”

Warner said instructors need to not only

Some would say that language is the essenceof a culture. Over the years, kaÿölelo Hawaiÿi (the Hawaiian

language) has struggled to stay alive. But today,in the 21st century, the Hawaiian language stilllives – within those who teach it, and those wholearn and practice it.

Five Kamehameha Schools graduates arecurrently involved in teaching Hawaiian

KEEPING THELANGUAGE

ALIVE

Five Kamehameha Schools graduates are helpingto perpetuate Hawaiian culture, serving asHawaiian language instructors at the Universityof Hawai‘i

Naomi Losch has been teaching the Hawaiian language to studentsfor more than 30 years.

I ka ‘ o lelo no ke ola, I ka ‘ o lelo no ka make.– L I F E I S I N S P E E C H ; D E AT H I S I N S P E E C H .

“We really need to inspirepeople to wantto carry on our languageand culture. If we let it die, it will die.”

– Naomi Losch

Keao NeSmith uses letters written in Hawaiian by his grandmotherto help educate his students about the value of manaleo.

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be strong speakers, but have strong teachingskills as well. And, like Oliveira – his formerstudent – Warner has no doubts about the abilityof Hawaiian students to pick the language up.

“I believe that our people are brilliant,” hesaid. “They can learn everything.”

Warner’s interest in Hawaiian languagesparked while attending the University ofHawaiÿi, and he eventually earned a bachelor’s in Hawaiian language and then went on to earn a doctorate in education. Today, he continuesresearch on improving the quality of Hawaiianlanguage education.

Warner said language and culture are inter-twined. “I teach you the language so that we cando things in the culture together. We need toteach more aspects of ‘Hawaiianess’ – language s just a part of it. We really need people who aretrying to help our Hawaiian people to be wholeagain.”

Hawaiian language has always been a partof NeSmith’s life, with his grandmother sharingthe language with him before any school everdid. He has taught at UH-Hilo and began histeaching career at Mänoa in 1997.

NeSmith’s relationship with his grand-mother taught him the value and importance ofmänaleo (native speakers) in learning Hawaiian.He saved old and cherished letters from hisgrandmother, and, though she is no longer hereto meet with his students, he shares with themher letters, all written in Hawaiian.

“The essence of the way she communicatesis in her letters,” NeSmith said. “She is veryexpressive, but nothing like in English. To make a literal translation sounds bizarre. It’s yourmentality you have to change, not the words.”

NeSmith encourages visits with mänaleo, and

has taken his students to Kauaÿi where they havemet with native speakers from Niÿihau. He esti-mated that less than 1,000 native speakers ofHawaiian survive, and expressed sadness for theloss of such important cultural treasures.

He said the Hawaiian language may neverbe the same again once the mänaleo are lost, andsaid he believes Hawaiians need to preparethemselves to accept such a fate.

Losch said she understands the concernsthat second language students may never learnthe Hawaiian once spoken by küpuna.Nevertheless, she finds hope and a reason tocelebrate Hawaiian language as it exists today.

“You have to be hopeful, or else why are wedoing this?” she asked. “There are more peoplespeaking Hawaiian now than 30 years ago.Students today are better prepared and have astronger desire to learn.”

With a master’s degree in Pacific IslandStudies, Losch began teaching Hawaiian languageat Leeward Community College in 1970 beforemoving to Mänoa in 1994. She now teachesfourth-year conversational courses and finds achallenge in her students who range in age from18 to 80.

“We talk story a lot, and I think we learn bytalking story. We really need to inspire people towant to carry on our language and culture. If welet it die, it will die.

“Language has to change to grow. Languagehas to change or it dies. Change happens – we’renot speaking Middle English today. There may benew words, but if the structure is the same, thenit is still Hawaiian.”

“We need toteach moreaspects of‘Hawaiianess’ –language is just a part of it.”

– Dr. Sam No‘eau Warner

“We want to make sure that we prepare thenext generation.”

– Kapa‘anaokalaokeolaOliveira

Hawaiian Language instructor Kapa‘anaokalaokeola Oliveira oftenholds classes for her students at the lo‘i at the University of Hawai‘i’sCenter for Hawaiian Studies to help immerse them in the languageand culture.

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Appreciating Kamehameha by Elias Samonte ’02

Standing outside the ma kaiend of ‘Akahi Dining Hall islike looking into a surrealglance of what lies ahead inmy future.

This spectacular viewcovers virtually the entiresouth shore of Oÿahu andreaches far out until thehorizon fades. Symbolically,

it shows me that I’ve reached the top of this“mountain” of education, and the possibilitiesthat await me outside of Kamehameha are asinfinite and endless as I choose and allow them to be.

But school at Kamehameha wasn’t always as beautiful and appealing as it is now.

Walking onto the intermediate campus sixyears ago was a terrifying and nerve-wrackingexperience for me. Here I was, a low-income,public-school kid with a single parent, enteringwhat was and still is considered one of the primeprivate schools in Hawai‘i.

Expectations from my parents were extreme-ly elevated upon my attending Kamehameha, andafter the first few weeks of school, I really felt likeI had made the wrong choice in applying here.

It was at this point, however, where I beganto learn the true meaning of education. Previously,

I had gone to school without a purpose, just know-ing that I had to go because my parents said so.

Now, the “education” was overwhelming.Simultaneous projects and essays

throughout intermediate and into high schoolcompletely knocked me off my feet.

I think a lot of people can relate when I saythat the transition between the intermediatecampus and high school was probably myroughest time at Kamehameha. I had begun togrow a bit closer to my friends in intermediate,yet when we entered high school, a whole newbatch of students emerged, and many oldfriendships dissipated.

My focus on schoolwork also became moreimportant, as the grades we were getting reallycounted this time – that is, our performance inhigh school would affect our future plans forcollege and beyond. At the insistence of myparents, and Kamehameha, to focus more onschoolwork, I began to improve as the yearswent on.

Things just weren’t right, though. There was a lack of balance, and I knew

what I was missing: my friends. The second halfof my senior year was almost a completeturnaround for me. I felt that I had focused somuch on school for the first three and one-halfyears in high school that I had failed to takeadvantage of the fun side of school.

I spent my final semester with more focuson just enjoying what I had been offered here atKamehameha. I spent more time with my friendsand got closer to them; I participated in moreschool events, such as socials and dances; andone day, as I was walking with my friends acrossKonia field, it hit me that our Kapälama Campusis simply amazing.

Now, with school just about over, I can trulysay that Kamehameha has definitely taught meabout faith. Not only in terms of God, but inbelieving that this system of education is bene-ficial and worthwhile.

I know now that everything else that occursin my life is in my own hands. I’ve been luckyenough to have been led and guided by a mostelite group of teachers, counselors and classmates.

My job from here on out is to show them myappreciation for everything they have offered meby succeeding in my goals and fulfilling mydreams.

To everyone who has helped me along theway, I owe you my life, and I thank you forbelieving in me when I didn’t even believe inmyself.

“I’ve been lucky

enough to have

been led and

guided by a most

elite group of

teachers,

counselors and

classmates.”

– ELIAS SAMONTE

Reflections at Graduation

Two members of the Class of 2002, Elias Samonte and Brittany Yap, take a look back at lessons learned while attendingKamehameha Schools

Reflections at Graduation

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Growing Up at Kamehameha by Brittany Yap ’02

It’s funny how adults can beso right sometimes.

High school does fly by,and the next thing youknow you’re arriving atNeal Blaisdell Center inyour dress whites preparingfor commencement.

I remember those days,not too long ago, when I

could not wait to be finished with high school.No more detention, no more uniforms, no moredaily homework and way more freedom.

Now, I sit here in my nearly empty dormroom reflecting.

Tomorrow will be the last regular school dayof my high school career. With mixed emotions, I suck up my tears and write my trials, tribula-tions, and greatest memories of the last six yearsof my life here at Kapälama.

I live on Maui, and started boarding atKamehameha when I was 12 years old.Intermediate school made me truly believe thephrase “What goes around, comes around,”because for every time I spoke badly about some-one in the dormitory, she talked badly about me.

For some strange reason, intermediate schoolis a time when kids are absolutely cruel to eachother, and almost everyone tries to conform to fit in. Since I was the only child in my family, I had to learn to how to share everything with 24 other girls my age. I also had to learn to do mylaundry, adjust to ÿAkahi food, and ride the buson weekends.

Even though I had some of my worstexperiences in intermediate, I also made some ofmy closest friends whom I will cherish for life.

I had the privilege to play for the girls soccervarsity team since I was a sophomore. Thisprogram, and the people I have become so closeto because of it, have had the biggest impact onthe last three years of my life.

My most memorable experience took placemy senior year, when I was one of the co-captains.

After a nearly flawless preseason, we lostour first two games to Punahou and ÿIolani andtied Pac-Five, leaving us nowhere close to firstplace at the end of the first round. Our coach wasinfuriated with us. The team was frustratedbecause our punishment was running until webasically could not run anymore.

It was discouraging to me because I foundmy team in a huge hole my senior year and I

almost lost faith. All I wanted, since I was 5, wasto win a state championship. Finally the seniorsdecided to have a meeting after a game. We gavethe speeches of our lives, and all I know is, itworked.

We went undefeated the second round andhad fun getting our revenge. The ILH is allowedonly one berth in the state tournament, and weended up in second to Punahou by half a point.

Even though I was disgusted because mydream would never come true, I found content-ment in all of the accomplishments andadversities my team and I overcame. Thefriendships we made will last a lifetime, and I’dlike to thank all of my teammates for their loveand support.

As you can tell, I have learned some of mygreatest life lessons outside of the classroom hereat Kamehameha. Hopefully, some students willtake this knowledge as advice.

I’ve learned that you shouldn’t try to changeyour friends, just accept them for who they arebecause they might just teach you something.Always say “thank you” to the janitors becausethey keep the bathrooms nice and sanitary. Go toevery meal you can at ÿAkahi, especially if youare a boarder, because you are paying for it.

Call your parents every day and tell themhow much you love them – because anything canhappen when you’re away. Take ceramics andpottery as you can: it’s free. Join a club – it keepsyou focused and motivated. Play a sport: that iswhere I met some of my closest friends.

Upperclassmen, get to know your counselorsbecause they’ll be your biggest help. Go to ninthperiod study help if you want to understandsomething better or get ahead.

Kamehameha has been a wonderful placefor me to learn and grow as a person. I amfortunate to have had so many opportunities andunforgettable experiences. Mahalo to all of myteachers and dorm advisors for believing in meand being so patient.

“As you can tell,

I have learned

some of my

greatest life

lessons outside

of the classroom

here at

Kamehameha.”

– BRITTANY YAP

End of an Era

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For 114 years, the hills and valleys of Kalihi haveechoed the cadence of cadets marching to thedrumbeat of honor, duty and country. First to theKingdom of Hawaiÿi, and later to the United States ofAmerica, we pledged our allegiance and commitment to serve.

Whenever the call was made, Kamehameha graduatesanswered with valor, chivalry and patriotism. For all eyes andfor all time, they courageously stood guard over this belovedland of ancient descent.

It is with deep sadness then, that we now bid farewell toa tradition that has been a hallmark at Kamehameha since ourbeginning. The strength of this program lies in the ideals andvalues that have been taught to our students,showing them what they should be, what they canbe, what they will be. They have learned a strengthof character, woven with kupono, koa and naÿauao,that can be traced to Kamehameha the First.

– Dr. Michael J. Chun Kamehameha Schools President and Kapalama Campus Headmaster

Excerpted Remarks, JROTC Deactivation ParadeMay 9, 2002

In a ceremony brimming with emotion,

Kamehameha Schools closed a long chapter

in its rich history when it ended its Junior

Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program

with a Deactivation Parade at Konia Field on May 9.

Kamehameha is ending its JROTC program as part

of a transition away from federally funded programs.

Senior Army Instructor and JROTC Department

Head Col. Charles Lee, a 20-year Army veteran who has

been at Kamehameha since 1987, was philosophic about

the ending of the program.

“For me personally, it’s been a great ride and I

wouldn’t trade the experience for the world,” he said.

“These Kamehameha kids have educated me, and our

students have reacted with honor and dignity

to the closing of the program.”

Lee said Kamehameha’s battalion fluctu-

ated between 450-500 cadets in recent years,

with JROTC a required class for freshman and

sophomore boys. Another 5 to 10 percent of

those students chose to continue with the

program in their junior and senior years.

“The mission of the program was not to

make soldiers of these students, but to develop

better citizens,” Lee said. “We tried to instill

discipline, and develop leadership, responsi-

End of an EraThe JROTC Deactivation Parade marks the end of 114 years of military tradition at Kamehameha Schools

“The mission

of the program was

not to make soldiers

of these students,

but to develop

better citizens.”

– COL. CHARLES LEE

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bility and respect for authority. JROTC is a character

education program, with emphasis in all these areas, and

that’s what’s going to be missed.”

“We all regret and hate to see the program ended,”

said Kamehameha Schools Chief Education Officer

Dr. Dudley “Skip”Hare. “We also know, that in terms of

character education, in terms of leadership and other

values that JROTC instilled, that there are lots of other

ways to do that.

“This program had a certain context, a military

context – and that was a great one – but we’re going to

look at alternatives that hopefully are just as high quality

as JROTC was.”

“JROTC isn’t the only program we have that deals

with leadership, citizenship and character, but it has been

one of the most important ones for our young men,” said

Kamehameha Schools President and Kapälama Campus

Headmaster Dr. Michael Chun. Chun said character

development was a key value the program instilled in

students. “Character development not only in

terms of integrity and honesty, but how to deal

with adversity and how to respond under

pressure,” he said.

Kapälama Campus high school Principal

Tony Ramos said Kamehameha had been

looking into developing a character education

program for all students even before the

decision was made to end the JROTC program.

“We need character development and

character education here,” Ramos said. “I

believe that when a student has been through

Kamehameha and graduates, they should have

all the knowledge and skills that a leader

needs. Students need a well-developed self-concept,

self-esteem, have

the courage to lead

– and that courage

comes from

competence – be a

critical thinker and

a problem solver.

“If you’re

competent – and

you get that from

content areas in

speech, math, social

studies, etc. – then

you have that

confidence to step

out. So our

program is really

designed for the

student to have

competence in all

Dr. Michael Chun presents the KamehamehaSword of Leadership to CDT. Lt. Col. KuiokalaniGapero.

areas. And it’s not only Kamehameha where we’re

talking about developing a character education program.

Character education is a major educational initiative

nationally.”

Ramos and Chun, who graduated in 1958

and 1961 respectively, remember a military

tradition at Kamehameha which was all-

encompassing.

“We were a military institute then, and

you were in uniform 24 hours a day, seven

days a week,” Ramos said. “You had a play

uniform, a work uniform, a school uniform and

a dress uniform. They even had pajamas for us,

but nobody used to wear them. We’d wear

khaki shorts and a t-shirt to sleep.

“We learned self-confidence and we had a

lot of pride in our school, a lot of pride in the

uniform, and we took great pride in our self-discipline as

well. We were spit and polish. It enhanced our self-

esteem as leaders and being from Kamehameha.”

“The program helped me organize myself,” Chun

said. “It taught me about discipline, about patriotism and

about having structure in our lives.

Col. Charles Lee and Kapalama Campus Headmaster Dr. Michael Chun reviewthe cadets on a final occasion.

“JROTC isn’t the only

program we have that

deals with leadership,

citizenship and

character, but it has been

one of the most

important ones for our

young men.”

– DR. MICHAEL CHUN

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“To this day, I would make a good wife to someone

in terms of neatness,” Chun laughed. “If there’s one

thing I can recall from it, it taught us how to take care of

ourselves – from our laundry, to our room, to our uni-

forms. It really taught you how to fend for yourself.”

With so many memories for the two Kamehameha

leaders, the final deactivation ceremony was

filled with sentiment. “I expected it to be

emotional, because we were feeling it ever

since we found out the program was going to

shut down,” Ramos said.

“It was heavy. I felt for the students and

for the end of the military tradition. That was

what Kamehameha was known for – for a lot

of years. It was hard to turn back the tears.”

“I knew it was going to be emotional, but

I didn’t realize how emotional it would be,”

Chun said. “In preparing my remarks, I spent

a lot of time thinking about it, and once I had

it down on paper, whenever I practiced it, I just couldn’t

get through it. I kept pushing myself so that I’d be able to

control my emotions.

“I knew that I was not going to find the right words

to truly express my gratitude for what these military

instructors have done here.

I’m so grateful for a job

well done. I have a sense

that, when you look at all

our boys in high school,

nobody knew these boys as

well as those guys did.

“All our boys had to

go through there and

experience this program.

And in the setting of the

military, these instructors

spoke to our students like

men. They just loved being

with these cadets, and for

CDT. Lt. Col. Anthony Ramos cut quitethe dashing figure as commander ofthe Kamehameha battalion in 1958.

me, it was always a privilege to be associated with those

guys.”

“Dr. Chun’s speech was super,” Lee said. “It was

right on, and right in line with everything else that night

– very meaningful. The ceremony basically said it all. If

anybody watched it, they could see the discipline of our

kids, the responsibility – all of the things that

we talked about that the JROTC program

brings. We closed this program with honor

and dignity.”

The end of this honored program does not mean the end of the values that it has fostered andinstilled in our cadets. Responsible citizenship,good leadership and noble character will continueto be beacons for our students. We will take withus into the future the same values that have beenat the core of our JROTC program.

Cadets, you are the last of an honorable militarytradition here at Kamehameha. In a few minutes, you willpass in review for the last time. Marching drums andhaunting bugles of reveille will be but a distant memory.

Just know, that marching beside you will be the spiritsof thousands of cadets who have come before you. March tall.March proud. March strong.

I mua e na pokiÿiA inu i ka wai ÿawaÿawa‘Aÿohe hope e hoÿi mai ai

Go forward young warriors

And drink of the bitter watersThere is no turning back

“We had a lot of pride

in our school, a lot of

pride in the uniform, and

we took great pride in

our self-discipline

as well. We were

spit and polish.”

– TONY RAMOS

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The Ultimate High School HomecomingBy Gerry Johansen ’60KS Alumni Coordinator

When Kamehameha Schools celebrates class reunions, it is the ultimatehigh school homecoming. It’s a week full of activities planned by celebratingclasses, chaired by succeeding classes and manpowered by past celebratingclasses. It is really all three groups working together as one family.

Alumni Week at Kamehameha’s Kapälama Campus, held this yearJune 2-9 with a theme of “Pohai Ke Aloha,” is an experience where thehands of time are turned back and classmates revisit the hallowed halls ofKeöua and Konia. This year’s reunioning classes were those whosegraduation years ended in the numbers 2 or 7.

Alumni Week enables graduates to return home to Kamehameha…to be with our class brothers and sisters…to “catch up” and to walaÿauamong ourselves. It is a time to share the aloha we feel within our hearts for our school, our founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, and mostimportantly, for each other. Alumni Week is all about embracing ourKamehameha family through the classes – each and every one – from theoldest to the youngest members.

Alumni Week 2002 initiated new activities such as the Sundayopening chapel service which honored our founder, Princess BernicePauahi Bishop. Each celebrating class offered a hoÿokupu in her honor; someclasses presented an oli or a chant with their hoÿokupu. On Monday, the giftswere then taken to Mauna ÿAla, where before entering the grounds, a melekähea and mele kömo were offered before a brief ceremony. In place ofvisiting ‘Iolani Palace, as reunioning classes had done in years’ past,alumni visited Queen Emma Summer Palace.

Another new activity was replacing the KINE Radio Show luncheonwith the Kanikapila Luncheon under a big, white tent on Konia Field. Thisfirst-time event had alumni and guests singing and dancing in the aisles(songbooks with names of composers, song history and translation of thesongs were given to each participant as a keepsake) and laughterresounding endlessly.

A Taste of Kamehameha was another new event this year - achalzlenge for celebrating classes to earn bragging rights for their culinarytalents. Some of the entries were: smoked meat with asparagus tips;Portuguese bean soup w/rice; cheese stroganoff; Hawaiian smoothies;Molokaÿi bread pudding; and “ono kine” malasadas.

A display and demonstration of alumni artisans was also added tothe week’s schedule of events. There were works of tile and wood sculptur-ing, feather lei-making, Hawaiian mat weaving, tapa-making, etc. Hawaiianmartial arts, or lua, was demonstrated under the tent on Konia Field.

The week’s schedule also included the President’s Reception, a Health Fair, a tour of KS properties on Oÿahu, CEO/Trustees Reception atKawaiaha’o Plaza, a Fashion Show, golf and tennis tournaments, TalentNight, the ever-popular pä‘ina or lü‘au and the closing memorial chapelservice.

One has to experience Alumni Week at Kamehameha to really knowthe significance of all that takes place. Alumni Week is about classmatesstanding side by side, hand in hand, and heart to heart. It is a comingtogether of one family – the Kamehameha family, and surrounded bylove…pohai ke aloha. Alumni Week at Kamehameha is truly the ultimatehigh school homecoming.

’32Class of ’32By Violet Cummings Awai ’32

As I entered the gate to KapälamaCampus on Sunday afternoon,June 2, 2002, my heart and mindtold me that I was going to enjoy a wonderful reunion week.

The trees along the drive toBishop Memorial Chapel hadgrown tall and beautiful, eachsaying, “Happy anniversary,classmates.” Yes, those trees areour classmates because we helpedto plant them on Arbor Day,October 1930 and 1931.

The opening Sunday serviceat the chapel prepared us to havethe spirit of the Lord prevail thatall plans for Alumni Week 2002would be successful. My classmateSamuel Chang ’32 and I realizethat time is short for us, so wedecided we were going to enjoy asmany events of reunion week aspossible.

Kamehameha may be knownfor its sports and music, but thecreative talents that were presentedat the Talent Night were hilarious.Sammy and I represented our classof 1932 that night, and we receiveda standing ovation. It’s for sure,every “Kamehamehan” can sing,regardless of age.

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Violet Cummings Awai and Samuel Chang At Talent Night

“Alumni Week is a time to share thealoha we feel within our hearts for our school, ourfounder PrincessBernice PauahiBishop, and mostimportantly, for each other.”

– GERRY JOHANSEN ’60

ALUMNI WEEK COORDINATOR

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“We are few innumbers now, butthe stories andadventures of ourKamehameha daysare endless.”

– GEORGE KAHANU ‘37

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We remember the rockyhillside where we once trekked.Today, we see this area developedto build a swimming pool and aneeded athletic complex.

Kamehameha’s floral floatfeaturing Liliÿuokalani’s piano wasa piece of art displayed inSaturday’s King KamehamehaFloral Celebration Parade. Thatevening, the air was filled withmusic and laughter as we allenjoyed the “delicious” food at the lüÿau.

Sunday morning’s closingchapel service honored classmateswho have gone before us. As Ideparted, I looked back up at myformer home, where I had receivedmany opportunities offered me inpreparing for my future life – andthought to myself – “You’re myown in my beautiful memories.”

’37Class of ’37By George Kahanu ’37

Alumni Week 2002 brought backmany memories for members ofthe KS Class of 1937. We are few innumbers now, but the stories andadventures of our Kamehamehadays are endless.

Those who were able to attendactivities during the week express adeep and sincere sense of appreci-ation for the many hands involvedin helping to make our stay oncampus a most memorable one.

Classmates attending thedifferent activities were ArthurHarris, Clarence Wilmington,Samuel Kalama, Alexander In andGeorge Kahanu. We are forevergrateful for all the opportunitiesKamehameha has given andcontinues to give us.

’42Class of ’42By Mary Tyau Lock ’42Our 60th class reunion has comeand gone but the wonderfulmemories remain. We were seniorswhen World War II started, and wewitnessed the bombing of PearlHarbor from Senior Cottage – thehighest building on campus then.

Seventeen girls enteredKamehameha School for Girls in1936 as boarders. We graduated 22girls and 35 boys in 1942. Livingtogether for six years, the bonds offriendship are tight. We keep inclose contact, going on trips,having parties and picnics, etc.

A class newsletter is sent toall classmates two or three times ayear. The return to campus for thereunioning classes brought backhappy Kamehameha memories.Many girls and guys have healthproblems and could not attend theevents during Alumni Week. Werealize we need to meet yearly –five years is too long to wait.

Thank you, Dr. Michael Chun,Kamehameha trustees and theAlumni Relations staff for makingour reunion such a memorable one.Me ke aloha pumehana.

’47Class of ’47By Dorothea K. Cobb-AdamsNary ’47

On behalf of myself and othermembers of KS ’47, I’d like to thankthe staff of Parents and AlumniRelations and everyone else whohad a hand in putting togethersuch a great Alumni Week 2002.Our class certainly felt special withthe show put on by the KS ’60hälau, singing, dancing and thewonderful antics, etc. by “Georgie.”We truly appreciate the thought-fulness.

The “Taste of Kamehameha”was a fun activity as we teamedwith KS ’57 serving Portuguesebean soup and rice (we providedthe rice – you can tell we are realtalented!).

The food at the päÿina wasvery good – warm or cold as thecase may be. KS ’73 did a good jobof providing ample space for thedifferent classes and everyone wasso helpful and friendly.

And what an occasion TalentNight turned out to be; the two KS’92 representatives certainly did agreat job in putting on the politicalcorruption skit. It was well receivedand both Mele Apana and BruceWatson deserve every praiseoffered them. Our kudos.

Once again, many, manythanks for all the kökua in makingour 55th reunion a memorable one.We are looking forward to 2007and Ke Akua willing, we will bethere.

I Mua Kamehameha!

George Kahanu ‘37 recaps life on JarvisIsland in the 1930’s.

KS Class of 1942

Lorraine Kaina ’47 has her blood pressurechecked by Victoria Punua-McGinnis ‘78during the June 6 Health Fair.

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’52Class of ’52By Leroy Akamine and PaulettePuaÿa Moore ’52

What a great reunion! It was KS’52s “Big 50th reunion. Imaginethat half-a-century has passed sincewe graduated from these hallowedgrounds, and set forth to becomewhat our Princess Pauahi envision-ed us to be – “good and industriousHawaiian men and women.”

We returned this June full ofspirit – albeit walking a bit slower,eyesight somewhat dimmer, andhearing a bit diminished – eager to embrace classmates and “talkstory.” There were tearful reunionswith classmates whom we hadn’tseen for 50 years. Never mindwhat’s transpired between 1952and the present; we looked, werecognized, we yelled…andhugged everyone. Then, we gotready for a full week of activities.

One particular event standsout…the opening memorial chapelservice for Ke Aliÿi Pauahi, whichwas both somber and touchingwith each reunion class offering itsho‘okupu. It was a special event tohonor the Lady responsible for eachof us being there, and a befittingcommencement of the week’sactivities.

The service continued thefollowing morning at Mauna ‘Alawhen all hoÿokupu were laid atPauahi’s tomb. The service wasclimaxed with kumu hula LeinaÿalaNaipo-Akamine inviting testimonyto honor our princess from those inattendance at the site. It was anemotional moment as individuals

expressed their love for Pauahi andKamehameha and spoke of thepositive influence and impact eachhad on their lives.

1952’s Golden Anniversarycan be summed up with “Thanksfor the Memories”…but, we’ll beback in two years – when we’re 70!Stay healthy and be safe, KS ’52classmates!

‘57Class of ’57By Juliette Yates Bissen ’57

What can we say? Alumni Week2002 truly brought us together withmagical, memorable moments.Classmates were drawn togetherlike bees to nectar.

From the opening chapelservice onward into the week, KS’57 was one family drawn togetherin the spirit of aloha and mälama.We were awarded the “best-tasting”prize at the “Taste of Kamehameha”event and were able to feed every-one who visited our station.

How can we forgetKanikapila under the big, whitetent on Konia Field? Mele Apana’92, sisters Bella ’89 and Luisa ’91Finau, and Alika Souza ’96 weremusicians and entertainers in thetruest sense of the word.

Our class visit to be with andsing to the patients at LunaliloHome and the Ponds at Punaluÿuwas a heartwarming experience.Class Night at Treetops in Mänoabrought together 50 classmates andtheir spouses who shared stories,singing and laughter like there wasno tomorrow – we were truly lökahi.We enjoyed the pä‘ina and thefeeling of ÿohana.

On Sunday, June 9, thememorial service signaled the endof a week not soon to be forgotten,and we remembered classmates nolonger with us. Alumni Week 2002took us back in time – to a timewhen we were young and naive,ready to take on the world, andwondering what our tomorrowswould be like.

The week gave us the chanceto recapture our youth, and at thesame time remind us thatKamehameha Schools plays asignificant role in what and whowe’re really all about.

To the staff at Parents andAlumni Relations whose dedication,diligence, and “beyond the call ofduty” attitude are second to none –and to all other supportive playersin Alumni Week 2002, we the Classof 1957 applaud you for a job trulywell done.

KS ‘47 class members sing a lively version of “Sons of Hawai’i”

KS ‘52 sings its way to victory at Talent Night

KS ‘57 makes its presence felt at Talent Night 2002.

“Alumni Week2002 took us backin time – to a timewhen we wereyoung and naive,ready to take onthe world, andwondering whatour tomorrowswould be like.”

– JULIET YATES BISSEN ‘57

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’62Class of ’62by Rowena Peroff Blaisdell andCarl Judd ’62

Reunion Week for the Class of ’62started off Friday for swingers – asin golf – followed by a reception atWilliam “Billy” Ornellas’ place.

Classmates who attended thefestivities during the week at leastonce were: from the island ofHawaiÿi - Gayle Desha Aiona,Eluwene Visser Cook, Ruth LuanaKlein and Jim McDonough, JerryCarmack, Mary Lani Brooks Best,Juliana Hepa (who attended withhusband Apitai’s Class of 1957)Akau and Francis Stillman whobrought some ‘ono poke and ‘opihito our Grad Night.

From Maui: Maile JeanRichards and Glenn Au ’66. FromKauaÿi: Liberta Hussey Albao,Hartwell Blake and WinifredChow Tam. From California:Charles Beyer, Cecil and TeresaBoyd, Thomas Foglesong, Josephand Wendy Kahapea, CharlotteLum, Pamela Ornellas Markham,Sergeant and Pam Napuunoa, andHerbert Pililaau.

From Washington: MearlLopes Cooper, Kimo Douglas andTeanini Rosha Roth. Anne HuddyCrawford and Alan DuPont camein from Texas, Ray Fernandes fromMissouri, Dwayne Kalani fromArizona and all the way from Africacame Jennie Yamada Kellogg. NewJersey brought us John Lavilla andfrom Oregon, Deanna Ebinger andJulian McFadden.

The greatest number of class-mates attending activities duringAlumni Week 2002 came fromOÿahu and for the most part, every-one seemed to have a great time.

The class presented as itshoÿokupu a Kauaÿi maile lei, courtesyof Lehua Awai Enos, at the openingchapel services on Sunday. Theservices set the pace and mood forthe rest of the week.

We received an HonorableMention for A Taste ofKamehameha (thank you, HoneyPotter Pe‘elua for the ‘ono Molokaÿibread pudding) and while wedidn’t win any major prize forTalent Night, we were winners inthe “looking sharp” category.

Our Class Night dinner at the Koÿolau Ballroom was a hugesuccess with lots of laughs. Mahaloto Pearl Momi McGregor Hall andBarbara Jellings Arnold for puttingClass Night together.

To all who had a part in making the week a most memo-rable one, we salute you. Mahalo,Kamehameha, for keeping alive thespirit of friendship, fellowship andfamily through Alumni Week 2002.

‘67Class of ’67by Kathie Reis ’67

Alumni Week began on Sunday atthe school chapel. Leighton Tseuwas elegant in his Royal Order ofKamehameha cape. The chapel fellsilent as Leighton’s rich voicehonored Pauahi with an oli.

At the Boarder ReceptionCurtis Kekoa, a pilot for UnitedAirlines, landed his plane at theairport, jumped into his rent-a-carand joined classmates for dinner.Earlier that afternoon, Bruce andCharmain Alu Wong, SamanthaWhite and Sheila Brown Bertramrepresented the class at the AlumniTennis Tournament.

At the Golf Tournament and19th Hole Reception, the class wasrepresented on the course by CurtisKekoa, Rick Meinel, JamesWinchester, Clayton Leong andBruce Wong. Waiting for them atthe 19th Hole Reception wasEdward “Hano” Kalai, JamesKincaid, Keith Watson and AugieHo Giddens.

We won the grand prize at theTaste of Kamehameha. “Iron Chef”Vivien Goodwin Tamashiro servedsmoked meat with fresh asparagustips. Emerald Waineÿe Winchesterdecorated the food booth with theassistance of Momi Lutz Fitchettand other classmates providinghelpful culinary expertise.

At Talent Night ClaytonLeong (piano), Charles Kiaha(guitar), Connie Dupio and BrendaLum Blake (hula) coordinated andchoreographed our Senior Benchpresentation.

KS ‘62 enjoys a “Talk Story and Tour” with Kamehameha’sCEO and trustees at Kawaiaha‘o Plaza.

Honey Potter Pe‘elua ‘62 and DeannaEbinger McFadden ‘62 prepare Moloka‘ibread pudding at A Taste of Kamehameha.

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At the paÿina, classmatesgreeted Lowell Kaÿanehe, AhChing and Sharlette Keli‘ikipiPoe, Gail Freeman Kaÿapana,Sheila Sahara Samuelson, SandraMorreira Jessmon, Michael Sing,Donna Brandl Simpson, ColleenSanico Tario, Robert Rosehill,Shirley Yojo Swinney, PeterKahoÿopiÿi, Karen KaÿaneheCarroll, Gailene Bridges Steffen,Myra Naki Todd, Irene WagnerBurgess, Charles Keone andFrancine “Chico” Park Palama.

At the Sunday memorialchapel service, Robert Cazimerogreeted the ladies of ’67 with giftsof delicate fans from Japan. Afamiliar man was standing at thechapel door with a smile and anoutstretched hand. Handshakesand warm embraces surroundedReynard Burgess.

Together, we entered thechapel and solemnly took our seatsin the pews as the service began.We rose in unison, held hands andwiped away tears as Melani ParesaAbihai and Tony Ho recited thenames of classmates who havegone before us.

Although we go our separateways – we promise to keep intouch – we were friends in youngerdays, and we will continue to befriends…always!

’72Class of ’72By Deborah Lau Okamura andSuzanne Pierce Peterson ’72

Awesome, inspiring, fun, meaning-ful, spiritual, fulfilling…these wordsdescribe the Alumni Week 2002activities experienced by more than250 members from the Class of1972 ‘ohana. In keeping with ourclass motto – Pili kau pili ho‘oilo e kahele la o Kaiona (Lasting friendshipsare forged through Ke AliÿiPauahi’s legacy) – our 30th reunionwas a time to reconnect with oldfriends, build new relationshipsand reflect on the very precious giftprovided to us by Princess BernicePauahi Bishop.

Mahalo to all who traveledfrom afar to join us.

We enjoyed “chicken skin”moments at the opening services at Bishop Memorial Chapel and atMauna ‘Ala. We were inspired tolearn about Kamehameha’s new‘Äina Ulu approach to landstewardship and eco-culturaleducation as we toured KS NorthShore properties.

We marveled at hearingGeorge Kahanu’s ’37 first-handaccount of life as a Panalaÿaucolonist on Jarvis Island in 1936.We sang proudly at Talent Nightand rejoiced when our class brotherGeorge Terry Kanalu Young washonored with the Frank P.Kernohan Award for perpetuatingHawaiian music, language andculture.

We “tripped” down memorylane into the psychedelic ’70s atour Class Night party, and weregrateful to Daniel Kalili, HerminaMorita and Joanne MakalenaTakatsugi who woke up early thenext morning to represent us in theKamehameha Day Parade. Weeven found time to share our alohawith the community through aservice project for the Institute ofHuman Services.

Daily, we learned, relaxed,reflected and shared our aloha withothers. Nightly, we devoured deli-cious culinary creations preparedwith love by Richard Holloway,and were treated to the slack keyartistry of Albert Kaai, hypnoticsounds from Isaac Akuna’s steelguitar, and Steven Baptista’seuphonious voice and keyboard, all accompanied by Rodney Bayneand his homemade bass.

Our 30th reunion was truly anexperience to remember andcherish.

‘77Class of ’77by Jocelyn Furtado ’77

Alumni Week 2002 was unforget-table…we came, we saw and wecaptured the moments. As a class,we came together as one – a familyunited, and “geez” did we unite.

“Our 30th reunionwas a time toreconnect with oldfriends, build newrelationships andreflect on the veryprecious giftprovided to us byPrincess BernicePauahi Bishop.”

– DEBORAH LAU OKAMURA

AND SUZANNE PIERCE

PETERSON ’72

Members of KS ‘77 “Stand Up and Cheer” at Talent Night

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From the very beginning atthe opening chapel service, we wereon the right track for the week. Wewere so honored by Liana IaeaHonda doing the Manaÿo at theservice. Her suggestion of “Pohaike Aloha” (surrounded by love) to the celebrating classes was thechosen theme for Alumni Week2002.

Moses Crabbe did the oli andpresented our class hoÿokupu inhonor of Princess Bernice PauahiBishop. Class members who board-ed at ‘Iolani Dormitory, along withKS ’67, had a chance to really catch-up on past years, usually into thewee hours of morning.

Kanikapila was a blast and A Taste of Kamehameha certainlyadded a new flavor to the week’sactivities. KS ’77 received anhonorable mention for itsHawaiian Smoothie entry. The class walked away with the “MostSpirited” award at Talent Night…Mr. Sun Cho Lee never imaginedhe would be so honored.

For those who took the timeto attend Class Night, the laughter,singing and good times will alwaysbe remembered. Saturday’s paÿinawas the climax of the week – goodfood, good entertainment andgreat company.

Memorial service on Sundaywas very emotional as we remem-bered our fallen class brothers andsisters. Alumni Week 2002 wasindeed unforgettable, and thecaptured moments we shared as a class will live on in our heartsforever.

’82Class of ’82by Denise Kanani Fujiyama ’82

The “Green Machine” Class of 1982celebrated its 20th reunion thisyear by kicking off the festivitieswith a round of golf at The Linksat Turtle Bay, followed by a picnicat The Manley Plantation (thankyou, KS Class of ’48 and ElmerManley ’48).

Grads and Guest Night washeld at the beautiful KoÿolauBallrooms. There, we were treatedto a great buffet spread, theawesome sounds of Retro Guava(Stephen Loo ’80 and ChadLindsey ’80 & band), and endedthe evening enjoying each other’scompany until the wee hours ofthe morning.

Grads Night was celebratedat the Elk’s Club and was high-lighted by a “school daze” videofeaturing Class of l982’s forgottentalents, fabulous door prizes, and ahighly successful raffle.

All proceeds will be donatedto the Neal Pahia ’82 (deceased)Leadership Endowment Fund atthe University of Redlands in hismemory.

’87Class of ’87by Noelle Desaki ’87

It was hard to believe 15 yearsalready passed when theCentennial Class of 1987 celebratedat its class reunion on June 7, 2002.

Blue Tropix Restaurant &Nightclub was the backdrop to anight full of laughter, singing andreminiscing. We had a blast catchingup with classmates who attendedthe Class Night event and weretreated to many talented karaokerenditions by class members.

In typical ’87 style, it wasdifficult to separate us once wewere together. The party continuedat Ocean’s Nightclub until the sunpeeked out in the morning.

Once everyone recovered onSaturday, it was on to the päÿinaunder the tent on Konia Field.What a display of hard work andplanning! The food was ‘ono andplentiful; the entertainment andcompany divine. We partied wellinto the night and vowed not to letanother five years go by withoutkeeping in touch.

Sunday at the MemorialChapel Service, we were overcomeby the outpouring of aloha forKamehameha’s beloved classmateswho have passed on.

We were extremely blessed tomeet the mother of one of our ownwho died, Leon Laÿi. Auntie NellieEugenio Lam ’62 was kind enoughto spend time with us and sharesome of her own memories. It wasa moment we will always cherish.Thank you, Auntie Nellie.

Leon, James Spencer IokopoFerrigno, Carlton Palmer EhukaiRapozo, W. Kaleo Swinney andShane Subica live on in our heartswhere many happy memoriesremain. They were with us in spiritand will always be.

Mahalo to Darren Tsuchiyaat Blue Tropix, to Parents andAlumni Relations and all otherswho helped to make our 15th class reunion a fabulous celebra-tion for us. Watch for more info tofollow at our Web site:http://home.hawaii.rr.com/ks87/.

Professional model Blanche “Lei” MaaRichmond ‘77 shows how it’s done at theFashion Show

“In typical ’87style, it wasdifficult toseparate us oncewe were together.”

– NOELLE DESAKI ‘87

“Wherever we areand whateverwe’re doing, weremain as one‘ohana because ofclass members whotake the time to stay in touchand keep everyoneconnected.”

– TAVIA SHIROMA ’97

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’92Class of ’92by Bruce Watson ’92

On behalf of the Class of 1992, I want to thank all who wereresponsible for a very enjoyableand unforgettable Alumni Week2002. We are truly blessed to be apart of this wonderful legacy.

The Kanikapila under the tenton Konia Field was a tremendoussuccess and Kalihi once again rangwith the voices of 1992. MeleApana ’92 was the emcee for theevent along with Alika Souza ’92and sisters Bella ’89 and Luisa ’91Finau rounding out the foursomeon stage.

At the Taste of Kamehameha,KS ’92 displayed its culinarytalents, firing up and fixing “Mo‘Ono Malasadas.” Viva la Portugal!We won the prize in the “BestPresentation” category.

Talent Night was truly themost memorable for us. One can’t help but see the beauty ofKamehameha in this event.Hundreds of wonderfully talentedHawaiians filled with an abundanceof love for their school, their classand each other, sharing theircreative talents for all to see. KS ’92won the prize for BestContemporary and OverallPerformance.

Everyone in attendance at the päÿina enjoyed each other’scompany. We laughed, laughed

and laughed again. A trip to ‘IolaniDorm after the paÿina was made to check out the classes of ’77 and’67 (my father’s class). The tripbrought back memories of walkingback from Midkiff study hall, Mr. Campbell and time manage-ment sheets.

When the evening ended, wewent our separate ways; however,no one can deny that we are alltruly connected by this one place.

Different memories in a com-mon location create a bond thattranscends generations and time.

’97Class of ’97by Tavia Shiroma ’97

Wow, has it been five years already?The reunion caught most of us bysurprise; it seems like only yester-day that we left the shelter of ourparents’ homes and of Kapälama toventure off into the big worldawaiting us.

Now, we are all beginningwhat’s called “the rest of our life”as we explore and grow asindividuals. For some of us, awayfrom Hawaiÿi, we are starting ourown careers; for others, the begin-ning of married life and startingfamilies of our own.

Wherever we are andwhatever we’re doing, we remainas one ‘ohana because of class

members who take the time to stayin touch and keep everyoneconnected. Frequent mini-reunionsat Mai Tai’s and Pipeline keep usgrooving together.

The fifth reunion was a quietone for our class, but the 10thpromises to be a great one. Wewould like to thank this year’s cele-brating classes of “2s” and “7s,” thehosting classes of “3s” and “8s,”and the Parents and AlumniRelations staff for sharing theirmana’o and providing support.

We look forward to the yearsto come, especially our 10th yearreunion, and can’t wait to kanikapilawith the other celebrating classes.

Class of 1997 - update yourcurrent contact information andshare all of your exciting newswith us. Look for announcementsand class news in I Mua…there is much to do with organizing and planning activities for the nextfive years!

KS 92’s Bruce Watson and Mele Apana at A Taste of Kamehameha.

Taste of KamehameharesultsOverall Winner Class of ’67 – Smoked meat withAsparagus Tips

Best Presentation Class of ’92 – Malasadas

Best Taste Class of ’47 and ’57 – PortugueseBean Soup and Rice

Most Unique Class of ’72 – Cheese Stroganoff

Honorable MentionClass of ‘62

Honorable MentionClass of ’87

Talent Night resultsBest Overall PerformanceClass of ’92

Best Traditional PerformanceClass of ’52

Best Contempory PerformanceClass of ’92

Best SpiritClass of ‘77

“When the eveningended, we went ourseparate ways;however, no one candeny that we are alltruly connected bythis one place.”

– BRUCE WATSON ‘92

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Setting an ExampleKamehameha Schools President andKapälama Campus Headmaster Dr.Michael Chun takes a break fromrunning to motivate students beforethe annual Sophomore Biathlon, heldin May at Ala Moana Beach Park aspart of the physical educationcurriculum. Chun, a former KansasJayhawk football player, ran withKapälama freshman during their10K “final.”

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Lessons in LaulauHawaiian Language teacher KaleiAarona-Lorenzo ’85 instructs herfreshman and sophomore studentson the finer points of preparinglaulau for their May class luÿau.Kamehameha Hawaiian Languageteachers use these types of activitiesto help immerse their students in theHawaiian culture.

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Making Learning FunUsing water balloons as weapons,Kapälama Campus middle-schoolersre-enact Pickett’s Charge, a decisiveill-fated battle launched by the Southagainst the North at Gettysburgduring the American Civil War. Partof the middle school’s study ofAmerican History, the activity washeld in May at Hoÿomaluhia Park inKäneÿohe.

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Dancing MachineKapälama Campus high schoolstudents react in amazement to atraditional Chinese Lion Dance,held on Konia Field last spring.The activity, organized by theAssociated Students ofKamehameha Schools, was part ofCultural Pride and Awareness Day.Other activities included Latindancing and Brazilian martial arts.

Future ChefsFrom left, Taylor Loui, ChelisseKanoho and Gaylen Chee show offtheir homemade pizza creation.The student-chefs were enrolled inKitchen Fun, a summer school classfor fifth- and sixth-graders held onthe Kapälama Campus.

Pauahi’s ChildrenBeneath a portait of Princess BernicePauahi Bishop, KamehamehaElementary School (KES) studentstake part in a devotional service heldin May at the Bishop MemorialChapel on the Kapälama Campus.Chapel Devotions, led by KESReligion Instructor Suzanne Mauer,are held quarterly for all elementaryschool students.

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Tennis Anyone?Instructor Charles Chang shows offhis athletes during a break fromsummer school tennis lessons. Thissix-week beginners’ class was forfifth- and sixth-grade students.Students are, clockwise from front,Shekinah Joseph, Belle Baxley, EricLevine and Erin Shimabukuru.

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Honoring Kamehameha With a theme of “Küpaÿa Ma Hopeo ka ÿÄina – Steadfast, Ever Loyalto Our Land,” the KamehamehaSchools float rolls down KingStreet as part of the 86th KingKamehameha Celebration FloralParade in June. Designed by NuÿuAtkins of Kamehameha’s HawaiianStudies Institute, the KS float tookoverall honors as best entry in theentire parade.

Maui meets Hawai‘iStudents from KamehamehaSchools-Maui enjoy a picnic lunchwith their counterparts fromKamehameha’s Hawaiÿi Campusduring the Second Annual BigIsland Excursion in May. Mauistudents were treated to acomplete experience of the BigIsland during the four-day trip,with visits to Moÿokini Heiau,‘Akaka Falls, Kïlauea VolcanoCenter, Kamehameha’s koareforestation project and more.

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Maui MagicKamehameha Schools-Mauistudent Keanu Kaaa (far right)takes the stage as Conrad Birdieduring a scene from “Bye ByeBirdie,” the annual fifth-grade playdirected by instructor PeterWinkler last spring. The two-hourproduction of the Broadway hitmusical was attended by 800people during three performances.Other students pictured are, fromleft, Tiana-Malia Santos, EvanGarces and Kale Chang-Yuen.

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one or more of the luncheons wereLou Pavich Benham, Arline Akina,Neva Andrews Wong, Lei BeckerFurtado, Jane Chung, Vesta ParkerWill, Ione Rathburn Ryan, PearlSouza Cummins, Marian LakeBoyd, Kuualoha Saffery Callahan,and Portia Yim Rosehill ’43.

Another celebration was instore for Leila Hohu Kiaha whenshe received the State Council onHawaiian Heritage 2002 Award of Distinction on June 22 at the29th Annual King KamehamehaHula Competition held at the NealS. Blaisdell Center. The award rec-ognizes individuals who promotethe serious study and research ofboth traditional and contemporarymele and hula. Leila was born withthe love and enthusiasm for thingsHawaiian, with music playing animportant and vital role. Shecontinues to share her rich musicalheritage by actively assistingKamehameha Schools withrehearsals for the annual SongContest. Leila was surprised byclassmates who showed up atBlaisdell Center to help celebrateher latest award of distinction;behind the scene arrangementswere made by son Daniel Kiaha ’76.

Returning to the Kapälamacampus after 50 years, Curtis Kamai’44 said he was simply amazed atall the changes after so many years.He resides in Reno, Nev., andpromises to be at his class’ 60threunion in 2004.

In March, 2002, the “Great’48” gathered for church services at the Bernice Pauahi MemorialChapel, followed by a specialmemorial service honoring class-mates who are deceased. KahuKordell Kekoa ’80, assisted byKamehameha students, conducteda very meaningful pre-Eastersermon. Aletha Goodwin Kaohidelivered an inspiring messagedetailing the class’ responsibilitiesas graduates of KamehamehaSchools. Class president GeneNaipo read the scripture. Specialguests were: Maydell Taitano,widow of Kaleo Taitano; Jeanneand Joanna Kanahele, wife and

1940sJohn Kaina ’41 was recentlyrecognized by Brigham YoungUniversity-Hawaiÿi as one of sevenWindward area community leaderswhose outstanding service andcontributions are making a differ-ence in the lives of residents of thedistrict of Koÿolau Loa. Kaina hasdevoted his life to volunteeringsince retiring in 1983 fromHawaiian Electric Company. Hepresently serves as co-chairman of Na Lei Mälama – Healthy Start,as well as co-chairman of thesteering committee for Na KamaleiKoÿolau Loa Early EducationProgram – a preschool programbased at Queen LiliÿuokalaniChildren’s Center in Punaluÿu.Kaina has also served as thebuilding chairman for the HauÿulaCongregational Church and in1999, received an “OutstandingSenior Citizen Volunteer Award”through the mayor’s OutstandingSenior Recognition Program.

The ladies of KS ’44 continueto celebrate their birthdays monthly.The most recent celebrants andplaces of celebrations were asfollows: April: Leila Hohu Kiaha atPagoda Restaurant; May: DawnAnahu Fernandez also at thePagoda Restaurant; June: EdithRabideau Wassman at Kahala’sTony Roma’s Restaurant. Attending

daughter respectively of GeorgeKanahele; Betsy Porter Park ’51,sister of Maxine Porter Hee; andKatherine Farm, cousin of NowlinMorse. It was a pleasant surpriseto have Leilani Warriner Oliveiraand her husband, Buddy, join theservices. Following the servicekahu, classmates and guestsadjourned to the Garden CityRestaurant for a delightful Chineseluncheon while reminiscing, talk-ing story and showing pictures ofeveryone’s moÿopuna.

Las Vegas was again the scenefor KS ‘49’s 53rd class reunion. The celebration was orchestratedby John and Pua Nascimento ’54Colburn with islanders meetingmainlanders at the Main StreetStation Casino. The class wasgreeted by Leinaala KahoiwaiOwen, and eventually ended up in the hospitality suite, sharingstories of families and Hawaiiansong histories – their origins andinterpretations. Singers wereaccompanied by Al Pelayo onguitar, and Ollie and Sally Duarteon ‘ukulele. There was plenty ofpupu and ‘inu to relax the vocalchords. It was heartwarming to see Eleanora Spencer DeFries,Ernestine Ching Young andElizabeth Mahuiki Chandlerarrive, despite their health chal-lenges. A group of classmatesattended the Society of Seven LasVegas show, which was hystericaland very entertaining. Classmateswere transformed back in time tothe era of their youth via thevarious impersonated favorite bigname entertainers. Plans are to be in Las Vegas again next year.Keep working on the lei andbamboo, as everyone is needed atour Big Reunion in 2004. (Reportby Pi‘ilani Ellis Kinimaka.)

Leila Hohu Kiaha ‘44 and son Daniel Kiaha‘76 celebrate Leila’s State Council onHawaiian Heritage 2002 Award ofDistinction.

KS ‘44 Birthday celebrantDawn Anahu Fernandez.

KS ‘44 Birthday celebrantEdith Rabideau Wassman.

Curtis Kamai ‘44 on arecent visit back toKamehameha.

By Gerry VintaJohansen ’60, AlumniRelations

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1950sThe Leo Nahenahe Singers,comprised of Edwina Noelani K.Mahoe ’51, Lynette KaopuikiPaglinawan ’57, Mona Teves(daughter Noelani Teves ’66), andEthelynne Teves (sons Glenn ’70,Neil ’71 and Jeffrey Teves ’75)were a popular Hawaiian singinggroup in the ’60s through the ’70s.In December 2001, the womenbegan to sing together again andwere invited to sing at Sen. DanielK. Akaka’s ’42 Moonlight TalkStory program at the MaunalaniBeach Hotel on the island ofHawaiÿi. The group will “hana hou”on Dec. 14, 2002. In March 2002,Noelani was one of five recipientsof the Hawaiÿi Academy ofRecording Arts “LifetimeAchievement Award.” WilliamGreig ’55 and Noelani have beenperforming at the Kahala Hilton,now the Kahala Mandarin Hotel,for more than 10 years, serenadingcustomers at the Plumeria BeachCafe.

KS ’54s 48th class reunion isscheduled for Oct.17-21, 2002 inLas Vegas, Nev. Tentative activitiesinclude a get-together mixer; aBirthday Bash on Friday night;Saturday night banquet andSunday memorial service. CallCaroline Kauahikaua Ponce at808-449-1533 for more information.A class luncheon was held onMarch 15, 2002 at the EasternGarden Chinese Restaurant in

Käneÿohe. Class members attend-ing were Martha Dudoit Turner,Lorna Greenleaf Goings, ViolaAhlo Kakalia, Francis Forsythe,Laverne Kipi Tirrell, HenriettaKupahu Spencer, Daryl JeanDupont Aiwohi, Mary Larinaga,Gilbert Ahlo, Patrick Kawakami,Aileen Ako Pi and CarolineKauahikaua Ponce. On May 5, 2002a potluck get-together was held atGeraldine Heirakuji Meade’shome in Püpükea for Francis WingHong who was visiting Hawaiÿifrom Miami, Fla. In attendancewere Pua Nascimento Colburn,Claire Hughes, Clarence Ching,John Pauole, Randolph Sanborn,Halford Matthews, Ernest Chan,Leialoha Oili, Mary Larinaga, ViolaAhlo Kakalia, Daryl Jean DupontAiwohi, and Caroline KauahikauaPonce.

KS ’55 gathered at theWillows Restaurant in April tocoincide with Hinano KeliikoaLee’s visit home to Hawaiÿi.Entertainment was provided byVivian Aulani Fish Ahmad,Ernette Kawehi Cockett Bright,Carole Campbell Paulsen, JessicaKupau Kirk, Danette MahiHanohano, and Patrick Sniffen.Class members celebrated their 65thbirthdays with their “little sistersand little brothers” from KS ’60who celebrated their 60th birthdaysat the paÿina during Alumni Week2002. Retired Vice Admiral andKamehameha Schools trusteeRobert Kihune ’55 was recentlynamed chairman of the board of

the USS Missouri MemorialAssociation. Kihune is also chiefexecutive officer of Sandwich IslesCommunication, Inc.

KS ’57 celebrated its 45thclass reunion on May 12, 2002 on a cruise with 39 classmates inattendance along with spouses,families and friends. Those makingthe trip were Kuulei Apo Reyes,Iwalani Carpenter Sowa, ChesterKahapea, Cecilia Kahue Ellertson,Albert Kanahele, GordonMachado, Momi Perry Suzuki,Ransom Piltz, Patti ShibuyaIgawa, Melvin Spencer, John Uu,Wanda Wahineokai, Melsa WongTakamatsu, Samuel Yong, andEleanore Young Rodrigues. Themany highlights on the cruiseincluded the singing of thedoxology in Hawaiian and Englishevery evening before dinner;kanikapila every afternoon in thelounge area with püpü, songbooks,guitars, ÿukulele and hula dancers,and the singing of “Aloha ‘Oe” tothe cruise staff. The highlight of thecruise was the class participation atTalent Night in the MikadoShowroom and the singing of the“Hawaiian Wedding Song” toguests on the ship. The class islooking forward toward its 50threunion in 2007. (Report submittedby Melsa Wong Takamatsu andPatti Shibuya Igawa).

Allan Martin ’58 is inpartnership with his son StewartMartin ’83 creating quality ÿukulelein Keaÿau on the Big Island. The

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From left, Lorna Chu Kaeck ‘48, Katherine Farm, Leeann NaipoBinkauski and Gene Naipo ‘48 relaxing at Garden City Restaurant.

From left, Douglas Kai ’48, Aletha Goodwin Kaohi ‘48 and LinneaHeu ‘08 at Garden City Restaurant.

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Stewart Martin ‘83 (left) and dad AllanMartin ‘58 display their ‘ukulele artisantalents.

talented father/son duo compli-ment each other in their work asmaster craftsmen. Recently theMartins were invited to participatein a guitar/ÿukulele festival inHeldsburg, Calif. where theyshowcased the many beautiful andunique instruments they created.

1960sKS ’60 at 60 is gearing up for thesecond and third segments of athree-part series birthday reunion(the first took place at the pä‘inaduring Alumni Week 2002) inrenewing its celebration of life. Thesecond reunion event takes place in Las Vegas, Nev. Oct. 11-15, 2002.The third reunion event is aluncheon on Dec. 14 at NatsunoyaTeahouse on ‘Älewa Heights inHonolulu. It’s not too late to signup for both events. Call Gerry at842-8445 or e-mail her atgejohans@ksbe.edu. for moreinformation. Class hula dancersEleanor Cashman Stevens, EdithKahaulelio Almeida, MaryannHueu Aloy and Frances EspindaMahoe danced in a hula competi-tion in July in Las Vegas with theirhälau, Joan Lindsey Hula Studio,placing third.

KS ’61s Leslie Ing and wifeKanani Fernandez are enjoyingretirement life as they enjoy theirdays hunting, fishing, doing com-munity service and as members ofthe Kamehameha Schools AlumniAssociation-Oregon Region. Theyreside in Woodburn, Ore. Leslie isretired from Portland GeneralElectric and Kanani from theWoodburn School District.

Karen Lovell Kameÿenui ’62retired from Easter Seals after 26years of service. On April 27, 2002,at the 16th Annual SPIN (SpecialParent Information Network)conference, Karen was presentedthe Family Choice Award for herwork with hundreds of families.SPIN described Karen as “a personwith a big heart who gave parentshope, especially in those criticalearly years as their initial dreamsfor their child change.” “I came toEaster Seals in 1974. My son,Hiram, was born with specialneeds and entered the programwhen he was a toddler,” Karensaid. “The staff at Easter Seals wasso understanding and supportiveto me and my family, that I wantedto give something back, to help

others in the same situation.”Karen and husband Harry joinedthe Easter Seals Presidents Council(a recognition program for donorscontributing $1,000 or more a year)several years ago.

Thomas K. Kaulukukui Jr.’63 has been elected chairman ofthe board of trustees, QueenLiliÿuokalani Trust, succeedingDavid M. Peters. Thomas has beena trustee with QLCC since 1998. Hehas served as a Hawaiÿi state circuitcourt judge and was formerly avice president for Queen’s HealthSystems. A graduate of MichiganState University, Thomas receivedhis law degree from the Universityof Hawaiÿi at Mänoa.

Carl Kalani Beyer ’64 hasbeen a teacher at Palantine-Schaumburg Township HighSchool in Chicago, Ill. for the past34 years. While serving his schooldistrict, he has been a social studiesteacher, football coach, co-founderof a cultural awareness club, andchairperson of the social studiesdepartment. Carl graduated fromBeloit College in Wisconsin. He iscurrently working on a doctorate incurriculum design at the Universityof Illinois in Chicago.

KS ‘57 class members aboard the cruise ship Carnival Elation.

Thomas K. Kaulukukui Jr. ‘63,Chairman of the Board ofTrustees, QLCC.

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Renowned Oakland painterDarril Tighe ’64 will present herwork at a solo showing at theUniversity of California–SanFrancisco Faculty Club Galleryfrom Sept. 5 to Nov. 30, 2002.Darril holds a master of fine arts in painting from ClaremontGraduate University and hasexhibited her work in the Bay Areaand in Southern California. “Anabstract painter, Darril interweaveselements of color, form, line, toneand textures into feasts for theeye,” reads a press release toutingher exhibition. Her work may beviewed at www.darril.com.

In celebration of KS 65s 55thbirthday this year, the class heldtwo functions. First was a trip toLas Vegas in June. Most of thegroup stayed at the Fremont Hoteland enjoyed various activitiesthroughout their stay. Watch forthe class newsletter for details andphotos. For those who couldn’tmake the trip to Las Vegas, a lun-cheon was held in June at theSheraton Waikïkï’s Ocean Terraceto coincide with the Vegas event.The class was delighted to seeJoanne Yee Matsui after manyyears. Attending the luncheon fromthe islands of Kauaÿi and Hawaiÿirespectively were Gregory Enosand Marlene Quartero Elisaga.Class President Stephanie BlevinsBorabora opened the gatheringwith a pule before heading for thebuffet line and a short meeting thatfollowed. Mahalo to Robert Oda forserving as “photographer of thehour.” The class looks forward tomore happenings in the near future(including neighbor island visits)and hopes that more classmateswill join in on the fun and cama-raderie. Ka‘ala Carmack ’65 is anethnomusicologist and accom-plished musician. He is a lecturerin Pacific Island Studies, College of Ethnic Studies at San FranciscoState University in California. Theunofficial biographer for Charles E. King, 1891 much of Kaÿala’sformidable knowledge came fromhours in the Kamehameha Schoolsarchives researching a doctoraldissertation.

Shannon Tighe Dorsey ’67 isowner of “About Face and Body.”What started as a cosmetics retailstore in Berkeley, Calif., is now afacial salon and day spa with alarge retail selection. She developedspeed waxing and after eight yearsmoved to the Rockridge area, locat-ed near the Claremont Hotel/Spa.Shannon recalls that during hersenior year at Kamehameha, shewas contemplating what to dowith her life. “I was walking in theparking lot of the old Boys Schooland I overheard a senior talking tohis friends. He was saying howexciting Berkeley seemed to bewith the free speech movementand everything changing in oursociety – wasn’t it a happeningplace? In a split second I knew thatBerkeley is where I wanted to be.”Shannon has not looked back since.Craig Holderbaum ’67 works forRex Services, Corp., the adminis-trative division of Rex Roto Corp.in Folwerville, Mich. He is alsocompleting a bachelor of sciencedegree in “ebusiness” at theUniversity of Phoenix. Craig sendshis aloha to classmates far and near.

Honolulu Fire DepartmentCaptain Wallace “Moke” Hauanio’68 retired recently after 30 years ofservice. As Senior Recruit TrainingOfficer, Moke was responsible fortraining 467 of Honolulu’s 1,028firefighters. Fire Captain RichardSoo ’69 said he feels confident thatfuture fire chiefs will come fromthe dedicated ranks of firefighters

trained by Hauanio. Other firefigh-ers have described him as “one ofthe best firefighters we have metand worked with.”

Congratulations to NathanChang ’69, Wallace Wong ’77 andJason Ikaika Hauanio ’90, presi-dents of their respective RotaryClubs: Hilo Bay, Kailua-Kona andKona Mauka. Nathan serves ascoordinator for the NASA grantproject NOMISS (NewOpportunities through MinorityInitiatives in Space Science). Heworks at the Institute forAstronomy located on the campusof the University of Hawaiÿi atHilo. Wallace is manager of theVerizon business office in Hilo andJason is a financial consultant forMerrill Lynch working in Kailua-Kona. Kimo Spencer ’69participated in the 2001 AIDS Ride

KS ‘61 Leslie Ing and wifeKanani Fernandez ‘61.

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KS ‘65 Class Planning Committee.

Craig Holderbaum ‘67

From left, Rotary presidents Nathan Chang‘69, Jason Ikaika Hauanio ‘90 and WallaceWong ‘77.

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our theme because we couldinvolve those who couldn’t make itto their reunion. Mahalo to thehundreds of classmates, families,friends, members of the Class of2003 and the KS staff for all thekökua: you’ve given “käkou” a newmeaning.

30th Reunion PlanningUnderway: The “Pili Bunch” hasalready begun plans for the 30thReunion. This loose bunch of twigsmeets on the fourth Wednesday ofeach month at 5:30 p.m. in theLänai Conference Room of thePauahi Administration Building onthe Kapälama Campus. Everyoneis welcome. For more information,call Tamar Panee Nite ’73 at 754-3765 or Steve Reelitz ’73 at 523-6261 or 247-4330. (Reportsubmitted by Steve Reelitz).

Allan Wong ’73 and wife,Odetta, added to their family anew son-in-law. Oldest daughter,Anela, married Kaulana Schenk onApril 22, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nev.Both sides of the family were thereto celebration the happy occasion,including 20-month-old grand-daughter, Keanu, and her momAnuhea. The Wong’s youngestdaughter Aulani is a sophomore atKailua High School. Allan is a fireinspector with the Honolulu FireDepartment and Odetta works atCastle Medical Center.

during the month of June. Theevent helps raise funds for the fightagainst HIV and AIDS. The 600-mile journey began with 2,700 otherbikers from San Francisco, headedsouth down the peninsula throughvalleys and quiet coastal commu-nities into Santa Cruz. The routecontinued through pastoral SalinasValley, then through San LuisObispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura,and ended in Los Angeles wherethousands of supporters waited.

1970sSAVE THE DATE! KS ’70 Mauiclassmates are rescheduling the50th Birthday celebration to Oct.11-14, 2002 (Columbus DayWeekend). The agenda includes a golf tournament, a Hana trip, a visit to Kamehameha’s MauiCampus, and other fun activities.To help with planning and coordi-nation, call Ted Kesaji at 808-244-5429 or e-mail:valyisle@hisemail.net. Sixty-twogolfers from classes of ’69, ’70, and’71 participated in the InauguralKapälama Kup Challenge atHawaiÿi Prince Golf Course on June28. The challenge was organized byKS ’71. Tomi Downey Chong,Samuel Maii and Gabriel Nicholasensured that everything from check-in to the awards banquet was first-class. When the dust settled, KS ’70emerged victorious and claimed theKup. Next year’s challenge will beorganized by KS ’69.

KS ’71 classmates, family and friends gathered in August2001 at Kahikolu CongregationalChurch in Näpoÿopoÿo, island ofHawaiÿi for the renewal of vows for several couples: Leong Wongand Richard Seto-Mook, Roy andJanice Branigan Spencer, TeresaMakuakane and EmanuelDreschsel, Tomi Downey andAlfred “Noa” Chong ’69, RodneyMaile and Lonna Kam, Sui PoySin and Jerry Coloma, Gabriel andCindy Limahai ’73 Nicholas, PeterSoberano and Lorna Yamada ’70,Lenox “Kalani” and Lei Chock,Marlys Dung and husband,Roseanne Bruhns and Wally Ma,Alex and Vanessa Janicki Akana,Denys Chow and Hano Davison’69. Kahu Wendell Davis per-formed the ceremony.

Congratulations to allmembers of KS ’73. THERE WASNO UPSET! Let me repeat –THERE WAS NO UPSET! The realwinner at the Alumni Pä‘ina 2002was the Class of 1973, which tookon the responsibility for this year’sevent. Tremendous support andkökua were received at every turnand, contrary to pupular belief, wedid it – and we did it good! A bigmahalo to all the chairpeople forstepping forward and producing areal quality product – from thefood to the entertainment, from thesetup to the cleanup, we had ablast and the ultimate reward wasseeing long-absent classmates andcreating a bond that will becomelegendary. Our theme, “It’s aKäkou Thing,” really had personalmeaning for the class. We alsojoked about dealing with anystresses or challenges like the piligrass that bends in the wind. Lotsof swaying could be seenthroughout the week and by theend we really were pili – very close,and we developed a deeprelationship with each other. Wewere even cutting-edge with thefirst-ever broadcast of the event on‘Ölelo and streaming video onwww.Olelo.com. The live call-insfrom Pennsylvania, South Dakotaand Washington were hugesurprises and really drove home

KS ‘71 at Kahikolu Church.

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Lester Seto ’76 works as aletter carrier with the U.S. PostalService in Washington state, wherehe resides with his wife Judy andchildren Kainoa, age 6 and Ashley,age 4.

Gerald Carrell ’77 is now atTahoma Schools, in the Seattle,Wash., area. He teaches generalmusic and elementary band, highschool marching band and juniorhigh jazz. Gerald leads worship foryouth with wife, Patti, at MapleValley Presbeyterian Church and isan occasional tenor soloist andtrumpeter in the south Seattle area.The Carrells celebrated their 20thwedding anniversary on Jan. 30,2002 in Victoria, British Columbia.

1980sMembers of KS ’80 celebrated their40th birthday in the city of“Endless Partying” (better knownas Las Vegas) in March. A repeatperformance is in the works for a“Hana Hou - Let’s Go!” scheduledfor Oct. 17-21, 2002. Classmateswho want to join the celebrationfor the second run to Vegas shouldcontact class representative PohaiGrambusch Ryan at 808-262-1379or by e-mail:ryane003@hawaii.rr.com. Specialmahalo goes out to classmates wholive in Las Vegas who helped hostthe class. Mahalo, Jerome Young,for taking us to Ellis Island wherewe all could be “Ali McBeal-like”

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karaoke singers. And to RhondaViveiros Krogbin who showed ushow to really have a good time atthe Rio’s Voo Doo Lounge. (Reportsubmitted by Pohai Ryan.)

Manu Boyd ’80 has beenappointed by Gov. Ben Cayetano to serve as a commissioner on theState Foundation on Culture andthe Arts.

KS ’81 has added to theKamehameha Schools archivescollection. On March 21, KSArchivist Janet Zisk accepted TheClass of 1981 Remembers, a videoproduced by Faye MahealaniManuel Jones. The 12-minute videowas first presented to the Class of1981 in June of 2001 at its 20threunion celebration in Honolulu.Faye is a video editor by professionwho has worked with KHON-TVin Honolulu for almost 18 years,and is currently their marketingand promotions editor. “I sharedwith my class…memories I havesaved for more than 20 years andphotos from other classmatesedited to music,” Faye said. TheClass of 1981 Remembers is amontage of photographs and filefootage and includes the class’victory at Song Contest as juniors,and the challenging football seasonin 1980. The finale is a sequence ofyearbook photos, video, personalphotographs, and “Super 8” filmedited to the music of Michael

New Alumni Website debutsBe sure to check outthe new AlumniRelations Web site atalumni.ksbe.edu formore highlights andinformation aboutservices available toKamehameha Schoolsalumni.

Lester Seto ’76 and family visit theKapalama Campus.

KS ‘80 class members celebrate their 40th birthdays in Las Vegas.

From left, team troopers Spencer Napoleon’84, Darrell J. Bactad ’83, Brig. Gen. MyronDobashi, and Richard Costa ’84.

The Arakaki family: Kekau and Rhonda with children ‘Ilikea (right),Kamana‘o and baby Ho‘o la.

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Jackson’s One Day in Your Life. A DVD version of The Class of 1981Remembers will soon be added tothe archives. The video was pro-duced for achival purposes onlyand is not for sale. “Our historywill be preserved through itsmaintenance in the KS Archives,”Zisk said of the video. For moreinformation, contact Faye Jones at847-0242 or e-mail her atfjones@khon.emmis.com.

Hoku Fagerroos Gilbert ’82and husband Mark recentlyreturned from a trip to Russia andKazakhstan where they adopted a14-month-old girl they namedJasmine Kahikina. The trip wasfilled with lots of unexpectedadventures, including a delay atthe Russian border when one oftheir traveling companions lost a Russian visa. Jasmine is nowhome in Hawaiÿi, adjusting well to her new environment andgetting used to receiving endlesshugs and kisses from big sister,Lanihuli Skye.

Sgt. Darrell J. Bactad ’83,Capt. Spencer Napoleon ’84 andSgt. Richard Costa ’84, members of the Hawaiÿi National Guard,recently participated in the guard’sAnnual 2002 BasketballTournament.

Curnan (Kekau) Arakaki ’83is the Information TechnologyDirector at Utah Valley StateCollege. He also has a clothingbusiness called “Hawaiian PidginEnglish Apparel(http://wearhawaiian.com).”Kekau is married to RhondaLeina‘ala Naluai ’81 and they havethree children: ÿIlikea, age 11,Kamanaÿo, 9 and Hoÿöla, 2.

Hawaiÿi State Senate MajorityFloor Leader J. Kalani English ’84(D-Maui) and Dirk Soma ’81,Interim Director of the CulinaryInstitute of the Pacific, visitedBeijing as part of the Hawaiÿi trademission to China in December of2001. Sen. English headed thesecond part of the 70-memberdelegation.

Sherri Orton Patrick ’85resides in Orange, Calif., where sheis active with the Kama‘aina Clubof Orange County. The club is anonprofit organization that raisescollege scholarship funds for highschool seniors in the area whosefamilies are originally from Hawaiÿi.

Shelley Weatherwax ’88 wasrecently awarded a National HeadStart Fellowship in Washington,D.C. The Head Start Bureau of theU.S. Department of Health andHuman Services (DHHS) and theCouncil for ProfessionalRecognition recently announcedthe selection of the seventh class of National Head Start Fellows. Ten fellowships were awardednationally on the basis of careeraccomplishments, potential forhigh levels of professional achieve-ment and leadership in the field of early childhood education andfamily services. As Director ofT.E.A.C.H. Early ChildhoodHawaiÿi, administered by the GoodBeginnings Alliance, Shelleycurrently awards scholarships toteachers and family child careproviders using a model thatincreases their education, whileimproving compensation andreducing turnover in the field.Shelley has been with GoodBeginnings Alliance since 1998 and has been involved in theirCommunity Building andProfessional Development activi-ties. She is a graduate of WhittierCollege with a bachelor of artsdegree in child development.

Travis Kaululaÿau Tom ’89recently placed second out of 60contestants in the San FranciscoBrainwash Standup ComedyCompetition. Travis performs hiscomedy weekly, under the stagename Travis Reed, at various clubsin and around the San FranciscoBay area. Last year, Travis was castas a Colombian army soldier for a

background role in the ColumbiaPictures movie, “XXX”, starring Vin Diesel and Samuel L. Jackson.Travis completed the Summer ActorTraining Program at the AmericanAcademy of Dramatic Arts inHollywood last summer. He is amember of the Screen Actors Guildand also has a “day job” as a seniorbusiness analyst at OracleCorporation. Travis and wife, Laura,reside in Burlingame, Calif.

Rhonda Louise MikiaÿalaAkeo ’89 Nelson teaches grades 1-5 at Maui Adventist School. Sheis currently pursuing an M.Ed. inleadership in the Asian/Pacificregions.

1990sHappy 30th Birthday KS Class of1990! If you haven’t updated youraddress in the past year, please e-mail or call us with your currentaddress.

The following classmates aremissing and we need your help inlocating them: Clarice Acopan,Albert Akiona, Nicole Banks,Brian Benz, Nathaniel Ching,Susan Clark, Marc Fitzsimmons,Malia Ford, Gary Gouveia,Laurine Hookano, Christina Kelly,Charisse Kinilau, KatherineKumaewa, Jamy Lipton, CamilynnMahelona, Richard Mendez,Wendy Obrey, Fred Rodriguez,Marla Rosenberg, JonathanSchleif, Matthew Sproat, HopeVilla, and Leimomi Yoshikawa.Information and questions orcomments can be e-mailed toShannon Ladd Morgado atimua90@aol.com or call LyannaNakoa at 808-623-5206 or 808- 783-8225.

Sen. J. Kalani English ‘84 (left) and DirkSoma ‘81

From left, Sam Haina ‘48, Florence Smith ‘44, SherriOrton Patrick ‘85 and Charles Ki‘aha ‘67.

Travis Kaulula‘au Tom ’89

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Pebbles KaleionalaniAndrade Save ’91 works forRoberts Hawaiÿi Tour Company inHonolulu. She and her husbandTipasa are the proud parents ofsons Eli Feao, age 2 and EzraAlofaifo, age 1. Adrianne N. Heely’91 is an attorney with the firmAshford & Wriston in Honolulu.She is a former judical clerk to theHonorable Michael A. Town, andmost recently, a deputy publicdefender. Adrianne will concen-trate her practice in civil litigationmatters involving landowners,business and financial institutions.She is a University of Hawaiÿi atMänoa graduate, William S.Richardson School of Law.Shannon Kehaulani Enos ’91works at Hauÿula ElementarySchool as a Hawaiian immersionteacher. She is also working on amaster’s degree in education fromthe University of Hawaiÿi at Mänoawith an emphasis on leadership inthe Asian/Pacific region. Kehaugraduated as a kumu hula in 1999with Halau Mohala ‘Ilima and plansto open her own hälau in the nearfuture at her home in Punaluÿu.

Dean S. K. Davis ’92 isdepartment chair of informationsystems at Brigham YoungUniversity-Hawaiÿi. He earned abachelor of science degree ininformation systems from BYU-Hawaiÿi and went on to earn amaster’s degree in informationsystems from Hawaiÿi PacificUniversity. Dean plans to work ona doctorate degree in computerscience from the University of

Hawaiÿi at Mänoa.Christine “Mele” Apana ’92,

also known as “Mento Mele,” start-ed her radio career at KCCN FM-100 and is now a morning showhost for one of Hawaiÿi’s premierradio stations, “Extreme104.3.”Mele hails from the Garden Isle of Kauaÿi and, with her talentedmusical family, continues to enter-tain audiences around the world.Currently, Mele is completing hermaster’s degree in communicationsfrom the University of Hawaiÿi atMänoa and teaches Hawaiianstudies and music at WaimänaloElementary School.

Hiapo Perreira ’92 madehistory by being the first personever to receive a master’s degree in Hawaiian language and liter-ature at the University of Hawaiÿi-Hilo. He is the first person in thenation to receive an advanceduniversity degree in any indige-nous language in the United States.Job well done, Hiapo!

Congratulations to LisaOkinaga ’94, Honolulu’s CherryBlossom Queen of 2002, the first of Hawaiian ancestry. Lisa won the pageant title in the 50th anniv-ersary finals held earlier this yearat the Hawaiÿi Ballroom of theSheraton Waikïkï Hotel. A graduateof Loyola Marymount Universityin Los Angeles, Calif., Lisa isemployed as an accountant at alocal hospital. Proud sister is DianeOkinaga ’91.

Johnnette Kanani Oliveira’97 is kumu hula of Wahiawa HulaStudio II, founded in 2001 andTiare o Polynesia, founded in 1999.

Her hula travels have taken her toall the Hawaiian islands, SanFrancisco, Los Angeles, England,France, Switzerland, Austria andGermany. She has studied underthe tutelage of Leialoha Lee ofWahiawa Hula Studio, Roiti TehauriSylva and John Kaÿimikaua.

Kanani is currently attendingthe University of Hawai‘i at Mänoastudying fashion design and music.Lewis Kaneshiro ’97 is continuinghis second year at Goldman, Sachs& Co. as a financial analyst in SanFrancisco, Calif. He graduated lastyear from the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology with dualdegrees in mathematics withcomputer science and management.He loves living on the West Coast,but hopes to return to beautifulHawaiÿi in the near future.

Winona Farias ’98 is currentlyconducting archival research atKamehameha Schools and awaitinggraduate schoool at the Universityof Hawaiÿi at Mänoa, and hopes tofind a teaching position in elemen-tary education. She is a recentgraduate of the University of NotreDame in South Bend, Ind. ChristineCaballero ’98 is currently workingin San Francisco at a softwarecompany. She graduated in Mayfrom College of Notre Dame inBelmont, Calif., where she majoredin liberal studies with an emphasisin elementary education. She keepscompany with other KS grads inthe Bay area: Johnny Leong ’97,Bradley Wills ’97, Moses Aipa ’98,Kahikili Hugo ’98, Brian Kamuela’97 and Michael Leslie ’00.

Shannon Kehaulani Enos ’91

Alumni Class News

The Save family: Pebbles Andrade ‘91 andhusband Tipasa with sons Eli Feao and EzraAlofaifo.

Credit UnionMembershipOpen to All KSAlumniKamehameha FederalCredit Union hasoffered its services toall KamehamehaSchools alumni. Greatservice, terrific ratesand friendly staff. Call842-9660 for moreinformation or stop by2200 KamehamehaHighway, Suite 202.

Mele Apana ‘92 (flower in hair) with radio work crew at Xtreme Radio 104.3.

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Recent GraduatesCongratulations to the recentcollege graduates:

Juliet Robinson ’92 graduated witha master of business administrationdegree from Stanford University’sGraduate School of Business inJune, 2001. She is working as amanagement consultant withPricewaterhouseCoopers in LosAngeles, Calif. Juliet graduatedsumma cum laude from BostonUniversity in 1996, where shereceived dual bachelor’s degrees inbusiness administration and masscommunication.

Katherine Robinson ’94 is anearly career manager for IBM GlobalServices’ Foundation Program inSeattle, Wash. Katherine graduatedfrom the University of Washingtonin 1998 with a bachelor’s degree inbusiness administration.

Kekoa James Cashman ’95graduated from the University ofKansas in May 2000 with abachelor’s degree in architecture.He has been employed at thearchitectural firm of Kauahikauaand Chun as an architect internsince August 2000.

Charles Robinson ’97graduated in June, 2001 from theUniversity of Washington with abachelor’s degree in comparativeliterature, majoring in film studiesand minoring in communications.He has joined Enterprise Rent-a-Car as a management trainee.Charles lives in Seattle, Wash.

Nicole Lee ’97 and JennyFrank ’97 graduated from SonomaState University in Rohnert Park,Calif., in May 2002. Nicolereceived a bachelor of sciencedegree in kinesiology, with concen-tration in athletic training. Sheplans to continue her education inphysical therapy in the nearfuture. Jenny received a bachelorof arts degree in criminal justice.

Brie Ventura ’97 graduatedfrom University of Nevada, LasVegas in May 2002. She received abachelor of arts degree inpsychology.

Joseph Chaves ’97 graduatedfrom Central WashingtonUniversity in Ellensburg, Wash.He received a bachelor’s degree inlaw and justice. He is now servingas a second lieutenant at FortLewis, Wash.

Ciara Leinaÿala Lacy ’98graduated from Yale University inMay 2002 with a bachelor of artsdegree in psychology. She extendsa grateful mahalo to her family,Kamehameha, and her friends forthe opportunity to complete herundergraduate degree. Ciara plansto pursue a master’s degreeprogram.

Nalani KaÿalahuawaiolilaniArnold ’98 graduated from theUniversity of Miami in May 2002with degrees in both businessadministration and businessmanagement. She has accepted amanagerial position with Crate &Barrel in Florida.

Kanani Tamashiro ’98graduated magna cum laude fromPepperdine University in April2002. She received a bachelor ofarts degree in sociology. Kananiwill be attending the WilliamRichardson School of Law at theUniversity of Hawaiÿi at Mänoa inAugust 2002.

KS ’98: Guy Ho, ClintonAlexander, Shanon Makanui,Darice Mau and Kahaÿa Rezantesgraduated in May 2002 fromPacific University in Forest Grove,Ore. Guy received a bachelor ofscience degree in exercise sciencewith an emphasis in human perfor-mance and a minor in business.Clinton received a bachelor ofscience degree in exercise sciencewith an emphasis in human perfor-mance and a minor in coaching.Shannon received a bachelor ofscience degree in mathematics andbiology. Darice received a bachelorof arts degree in Japanese andbusiness administration with aconcentration in marketing. Kahaÿareceived a bachelor of sciencedegree in physics.

Kai Henry Suzuki ’98graduated from Menlo College in California in May 2002. Hereceived a bachelor of arts degreein business management. Kai iscurrently a manager of CaliforniaPizza Kitchen in San Mateo, Calif.

Kekoa James Cashman ‘95

Brie Ventura ‘97 with mom and dad,Stephen and Kaleiponi Simeona ‘67Ventura.

Ciara Leina’ala Lacy ‘98

Nalani Ka‘alahuawaiolilaniArnold ‘’98

Joseph Chaves ‘97 with wife DesireeBadayos ‘99.

College Close-Up

Allysa Taylor (left) and Kimberly Williams.

Kanani Tamashiro ‘98 with parents Michaeland Vivien Goodwin ‘67 Tamashiro

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College Close-up

College CapersKamehameha Schools classmatesstick together and support eachother while away at college, andyoung alumni at ChapmanUniversity in Orange, Calif., are nodifferent. KS ’01 classmates BradKusunoki, Kapua Beyer, BrilanaSilva, Tui Scanlan, Jasmine Stein,Brandi Galdeira and ShandiJarneski continue theKamehameha family spirit andtraditions at their college campus.

Completing their freshmanyear at Stanford and living in thesame dormitory were KS ’01Dawson Kaaua, Jennifer Hara,Natalie Young and Kaliko Hurley.

Grant “Pono” Haitsuka ’00,currently a junior at the Universityof Redlands majoring in businessadministration, recently competedin the Southern CaliforniaIntercollegiate Athletic ConferenceSwimming & Diving

Championship Meet in Cerritos,Calif. The University of Redland’smen’s and women’s swimming anddiving team competed against sixother colleges and both took firstplace in the championship meet.Pono competed in three events: 200individual medley (2:01.54), fifthplace; 400 individual medley(4:20.64), third place; and 200Breaststroke (2:10.43), second place.

ScholarshipsTyler Perkins ’02 received theDouglas Chung ’63 MemorialAward as the Kamehameha SchoolsMale Athlete of the Year on May 19,in Keÿelikölani Auditorium. Tylerattends the University of Portlandin Oregon.

Michael Maunupau ’02 andJustin Kauwale ’02 received thePauahi Scholars Award and WilliamWilliamson Award respectively atthe Academic Awards Ceremonyheld on May 19 in KeÿelikölaniAuditorium. Both Michael and

Justin attend Harvey Mudd Collegein Santa Clara, Calif.

Allysa Taylor ’02 andKimberly Williams ’02 wereawarded the KS ‘60 ScholarshipGrants for the academic year 2002-2003 at the Academic AwardsCeremony held on May 19 atKeÿelikolani Auditorium on theKapälama Campus. The awardsrecognize recent KS graduates whodemonstrate good character,academic potential and communityservice involvement. Both Allysaand Kimberly attend the Universityof Hawaiÿi at Mänoa.

KS CampusCollege andCareer FairSaturday, Dec. 28,2002; 9 to 11:30 a.m.;Kalama Dining Hall,Kapalama Campus.

More than 75 collegesand universities will berepresented by KSalumni attendingthose respectiveschools. Students andparents in grades 7-12are invited to attend -mark your calendars!

KS ‘01 at Stanford University, from left:Dawson Kaaua, Jennifer Hara, NatalieYoung and Kaliko Hurley.

Grant “Pono” Haitsuka ‘00 with swimcoach Leslie Evans of the University ofRedlands.

KS ‘01 Chapman University hui, from left:Brad Kusunoki, Kapua Beyer, Brilana Silva,Tui Scanlan, Jasmine Stein, Brandi Galdiera,and Shandi Jarneski.

Tyler Perkins ‘02 and Janet Aoki, sponsor ofDouglas Chung Memorial Award.

Michael Maunupau ‘02 (left)and Justin Kauwale ‘02.

Kai Henry Suzuki (with lei) ‘98 and fromleft: mom Becky Foo Sum Suzuki ‘64, sisterNicole Suzuki ‘93, Harry Suzuki ‘95(holding nephew Kamaehu Suzuki).

KS ‘98 Pacific University graduates,clockwise, starting at top: Guy Ho, ClintonAlexander, Shanon Makanui, Darice Mauand Kaha‘a Rezantes.

Diane Ako ‘88 andClaus Hansen

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1990sMary Keola Perreira ’90 and EseiO. Mataele were married Dec. 29,2001 with Bishop Charles Naumupresiding. Mary is a sixth-gradeHawaiian immersion teacher atPüÿöhala Elementary School inKäneÿohe, Oÿahu.

Rhonda Kamalani Ho ’90and Gabriel Kaleo Wehrsig weremarried April 20, 2002 with thebride’s cousin Rev. Curtis Kekuna’66 presiding. Maid of honor wasTracie Farias Lopez ’89.Bridesmaids included DonnicaDeCosta ’92.

Mother of the groom is SallyWeight Wehrsig ’60. The receptionwas held at Bishop Museum andincluded entertainment by DarleneAhuna, Makaha Sons, Na Palapalai,Ho‘okena (including CharlesManu Boyd ’80 and Nani ParrillaDudoit ’78) and Apuakea. BothKamalani and Kaleo are employedby Hawaiian Airlines.

Pamela-Jean K. Anderson ’92and Jacob Kaÿena Chip ’94 weremarried June 16, 2001 with Rev.Kordell Kekoa presiding.

Beach on Nov. 1, 2001. Maid ofHonor was Kym Miller ’88.Members of the Class of 1988 inattendance at the reception wereJanel Shiroma, Carolyn Apo,Jennifer Chun, Joy Kamae andKimberly Tam Loo. Diane is a newsanchor and reporter at KHNL andthe groom is a native of Denmarkand the owner of AffordableCasket & Moanalua Mortuary.

Dino Kaipo Granito ’88 andGena LoPresti were married July 3,2002 with Kahu Kordell Kekoa ’80presiding.

Robin Kaleiÿokalani YumToong Lau ’88 and Kerrie LeinaÿalaContreras were married March 16,2002 with Rev. Steve Hanashiropresiding. Ushers included RonaldLau ’86.

Matthew Terry Samson ’89and Joanne Pililani Delosantoswere married April 27, 2002 withSherman Thompson ’74 presiding.Ushers included brothers of thegroom: Edward V. Samson ’85,Andrew D. Samson ’87 and Leslie Kiyuna. Vocalist at thewedding ceremony was TannerHenderson ’89.

1980sMelanie Wong ’84 and AnthonyGoulart were married Aug. 25,2001 at St. Peter and Paul Churchin Honolulu. Maid of Honor wasJenean Chun ’84. The receptionwas held at the Sheraton Moanawith the bride’s older brother, SeanWong ’81, serving as Master ofCeremonies. Melanie and Anthonyrecently moved back home toHawaiÿi from Los Angeles, Calif.

Colleen Keÿalohi Cashman’87 and Terrance John Valdez weremarried June 23, 2001 at St.Augustine’s Church in Waikïkï.Bridesmaids included SamanthaKaÿilihou Kitts ’87, Loriann Char’87 and Suzanne Vares-Lum.Groomsmen included Kyle Ah Loo’85, Kekoa Cashman ’95 and TonyYago. Flowers girls were DianaVares-Lum and Whitney Kim. Thewedding reception was held at theSheraton Waikïkï Hotel. Colleen isa counselor at Kaläheo High School;Terrance is an assistant manager atthe Waikïkï Beach Marriott Resort.

Diane Ako ’88 and ClausHansen were married at Kailua

WeddingsBest wishes to the newlyweds. All weddings were performed at the Bishop Memorial Chapel on Kamehameha’sKapälama Campus unless otherwise indicated.

Melanie Wong ‘84 andAnthony Goulart

Colleen Ke’alohiCashman ‘87 andTerrance John Valdez

Matthew Terry Samson‘89 and Joanne PililaniDelosantos

Mary Keola Perreira ‘90and Esei O. Mataele

Rhonda Kamalani Ho ‘90 and Gabriel KaleoWehrsig

Pamela-Jean K.Anderson ‘92 and JacobKa‘ena Chip ‘94

Winonna Tina ‘92 andEric Cerezo

Lauren Maile Aki ‘94and Lawton Sio Mauai

Darlene Lai Yinn Wong‘94 and Jeffrey ThomasTallion

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Milestones

Ashley Byrd ’98 andCarly Bolson ’98

William “Billy” Pieper II’96 and Melodi Akaka’96

Sean Soberano ’97 andKahea Tina ’97

Melody Kehaulani Mieko Matsushima ’97 andLuynard Ku’ulei Ka’alouahi

Bridesmaids included CharoneO’Neil-Naeole ’94. Ushersincluded Bryson Embernate ’04and Ka‘i‘ini Chip ’06. In attendanceat the wedding were brothers ofthe bride: Mark M. M. Marumoto’80 and Adam A.A. Marumoto ’81;sisters of the bride: Kimberly-AnnK. (Kainoa) Embernate ’85, PennyM. Yamashita ’88 and hanai sisterMaiken K. Cope ’85. Also in atten-dance was Justin Ka‘eo Chip ’98.

Winonna Tina ’92 and EricCerezo were married April 12, 2002in Las Vegas, Nev. Best man wasbrother of the bride, Pilipo Tina’95. The newlyweds reside inWaikoloa on the island of Hawaiÿi.Winonna is employed at HiltonWaikoloa Village and Eric is aHawaiÿi County Police Officer.

Kahealani Zsanee SoaresKalauokaaea-Kahele ’93 andKamuela Carey Lani Iÿi BakerNaihe were married Feb. 2, 2002with Kahu Kordell Kekoa presiding.Maid of Honor was sister of thebride, Danni Soares Kunesh ’90.Brother of the bride is Dallas-Trevor Soares Kalauokaaea-Kahele ’97. Mother of the bride isLucille Kalauokaaea-Kahele ’66.

Jacqueline Ng ’94 andKanealii Osorio ’94 were marriedin February 2002 at Star of the SeaCatholic Church in Honolulu.Groomsmen included Casey Ho’94 and brother of the groomDuncan Osorio. Father of thegroom is Jonathan Osorio ’69,mother of the groom is MarleneStyan Alvey ’73. The couple residesin Honolulu.

Lauren Maile Aki ’94 andLawton Sio Mauai were marriedAug. 4, 2001 at Nänäkuli SamoanChurch in Waiÿanae. Maid ofHonor was Michele Motas Hill ’94and Malialani Lopez Balai ’94.Bridesmaids included ValerieAmby ’94 and Tracie Cummings’94. Ushers included Harry KeaoAki III ’91.

Darlene Lai Yinn Wong ’94and Jeffrey Thomas Tallion weremarried April 27, 2002 with Rev.Curtis Kekuna presiding.

William “Billy” Pieper II ’96and Melodi Akaka ’96 weremarried Jan. 6, 2002 at the HyattRegency Waikïkï with KahuKordell Kekoa presiding. Maid ofHonor was Olelo Contrares ’96.Bridesmaids included TrinaFernandez Kauffman ’96. Ushersincluded ’96 classmates: DylanChing, Kelii and Kaeo Gouveiaand Michael Akaka ’98. Father ofthe bride is Alan Akaka ’74 andmother of the bride is WandaMachado ’71. Grandfathers of thebride are Sen. Daniel Akaka ’42and Daniel Machado ’47.Reception entertainment wasprovided by Stir Crazy whichincluded members Rickey Estrada’02 and Kaina Newman ’02.

Sean Soberano ’97 andKahea Tina ’97 were married April21, 2001. Maid of Honor wasWinonna Tina Cerezo ’92.Bridesmaids included ’97classmates Malia Kaaihue andYvonne Garrigan. Ushers included’97 classmates Lani Brown, TrinityPesamino, Brandon Letoto andPilipo Tina ’95. Parents of the

groom are Peter Soberano ’71 andLorna Yamada Soberano ’70.

Cherith KeÿalamokihanaHurley ’97 and Eliot KeokiReinhardt were married May 18,2002 at Hawaiÿi Temple of theChurch of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints. Maid of Honor wastwin sister of the bride, CarmelHurley ’97.

Melody Kehaulani MiekoMatsushima ’97 and LuynardKuÿulei Kaÿalouahi were marriedMay 25, 2002 at St. Rita’s CatholicChurch in Nänäkuli with FatherAlapaki Kim presiding. Maid ofHonor was Laura Matsushima ’94,sister of the bride. Bridesmaidswere Charlene Magno ’97, CherithHurley Reinhardt ’97, NicoleTadaki and Tihana Rigney. Bestman was Jeff Lapilio and ushersincluded Justin Mata ’95, StephenAuwae ’97, Eric Tadaki ’97 andRonald Shimabuku ’00.

Ashley Byrd ’98 and CarlyBolson ’98 were married June 29,2002 at a sunrise service at LanikaiBeach on Oÿahu. Classmates of thebride and groom in the weddingparty were Kamaile Nichols andLaurie Chee. Solomon Frantz ‘06 isbrother of the groom. The weddingreception was held at KoÿolauCountry Club in Käneÿohe. Ashleywill oversee the Inter-VarsityChristian Fellowship at ColumbiaUniversity while Carly plans tobegin work on her master’sprogram there. The newlywedsreside in New York City. Mother ofthe bride is Marsha Heu Bolson ’70.

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Cassidy Taylor Kaleinani,November 2001. Proud aunt,Cindy Nakamoto Olaso ’78 andproud uncle Barry Nakamoto ’81.

M/M Scott Chai (Anne-Michelle Rodrigues ’88), adaughter Emmalee-Rose Kapua-lilialanaikawai Pui Mee, Feb. 25,2002. Auntie and godmother, Mary-Elizabeth U. Rodrigues Montri ’87and grandparents Patrick F. andEarleene L. M. Gandall Garvey ’65are proud family members.

M/M Kale Cockett ’88 (MaileKä‘ai ’88), a son Kale William, Feb.4, 2002.

M/M Daniel P. Garcia (LenoreM. Carreira ’89), a daughter SanoeKu‘upualilia, June 22, 2001.

M/M Reid Takano ’89, adaughter Jenna Nalani, Nov. 4,2001. Proud aunt is Jaime TakanoKawanabe ’93.

M/M Jeremy Domingo(Rochelle Kiaha ’90), a daughterJenna Hi‘ilani, Feb. 11, 2001. Jennajoins older sister Jaelyn Kapaikaili.

M/M Daniel Domingo(Michele Pearsol ’92), a son Gabriel

BirthsCongratulations to the proud parents!

Koalii Coyaso, Sept. 16, 2001.Gabriel joins older brother CoydKaniela and sister Cera Kamalani.

M/M Lono Stender ’93 (MeleKeoneula ’92), a daughter LihauKaÿehuwahine, Nov. 20, 2001. Lihaujoins older brother Patrick Kaho‘o-pomaikaÿimaikalanimai, age 9.

M/M Jared Manasas (MistiMedeiros ’94), a son IsaiahHökükamalamaikalaÿikamakanaküikamanamainäküpuna, April 26,2002. Isaiah joins older sisterAlyssa-Michelle LeimanaMahiehieokapaauikalaÿI, age 3.Proud family members are punaMichelle Kaulumahiehie SinAmaral ’76 and uncle John KaweluMedeiros IV ’97.

M/M Sean Soberano ’97(Kahea Tina ’97), a daughter SageAnn Pulelehua, Jan. 28, 2002. Sagejoins older brother Seth Kaimalino,age 2.

M/M Joseph Chaves ’97(Desiree Badayos ’99), a sonJoseph Michael Kaleiilunakealiÿi-kanaiaupuni, Dec. 14, 2000.

James Loo

Kale William Cockett

Daniel MerrittNguyen

Cassidy TaylorKaleinani O’Connor

Taylor MoaniGoulart

Jenna NalaniTakano

Kevin and KainaluGarcia

Sanoe Ku‘upualiliaGarcia

Nelson James KikaSutton

Lihau Ka‘ehuwahineStender with olderbrother Patrick

Gabriel KoaliiCoyaso Domingo

Isaiah and Alyssa-Michelle Manasas

Sage Ann Pulelehuaand Seith KaimalinoSoberano

Joseph MichaelChaves

Wayne Kahokua-kalani Doroen IIIwith older sisterHualalai

Jenna Hi‘ilani andJaelyn KapaikailiDomingo

Milestones

M/M Nhan Nguyen (Diane Peters’77), a son Daniel Merritt, April 13,2002. He joins older brother David,age 5.

M/M Brian Loo ’79, a son,James.

M/M Kevin Garcia ’75, ason, Kevin, Oct. 14, 2001. Kevinjoins older brother Kainalu, age 6.

M/M Anthony Goulart(Melanie Wong ’84), a daughter,Taylor Moani, Dec. 19, 2002.

M/M Paul Pono Umiamaka’84, a daughter Tatum Mahina,Dec. 4, 2001. Mahina joins olderbrother Joshua Auka, age 3.

M/M Wayne Doroen II(Jaycee Lahapa Young ’85), a sonWayne Kahokuakalani, III, Dec. 31,1999. Wayne III joins older sisterHualalai, age 7.

M/M Keith Sutton(Sammiedean James ’86), a sonNelson James Kika, March 26, 2001.Nelson joins older siblingsChauncey Pikini, age 12 andLindsey Pikini, age 9.

M/M William O’Connor(Sandy Nakamoto ’87), a daughter

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In Memoriam

DeathsIt is with sincere regret that we note the passing of the following graduates:

1957Miu Lang Lonokahikina BakerMulligan of Waimanalo, Oÿahudied March 14. She was born inHonolulu.

Harriet K. “Piola” “Nani” EbenBlakeman of Häwï, Hawaiÿi diedApril 29. She was born inHonolulu.

1959Richard Uahinui of Terre Haute,Ind. died July 14. He was born onMolokaÿi.

1960Audrey Lenora Haena Apio ofHonolulu died April 18. She wasborn in Honolulu.

1961Lydia A. Mahi Ishizaki of Wailuku,Maui died March 13. She was bornin Pearl City, Oÿahu.

1963Louis August Gomes ofWaimanalo, Oÿahu died May 9. Hewas born in Ewa, Oÿahu.

1966Allen K. Naone of Mililani, Oÿahudied June 27. He was born inHonolulu.

1974Wesley A. K. Kitaoka of Pearl City,Oÿahu died June 14. He was bornin Honolulu.

1978William K. McKee III of Honoluludied June 26. He was born inHonolulu.

1996Lucian Keaololoa Keane IV ofWaimanalo, Oÿahu died April 14.He was born in Honolulu.

1931Ernest Kalani Cockett Sr. ofHonolulu died Feb. 10. He wasborn in Honolulu and was retiredfrom the Honolulu FireDepartment.

1935Rebecca Kaikainaliÿi MacyMcClellan of Kailua, Oÿahu diedJune 14. She was born in Honolulu.

1937Charles Kaninau of Honolulu diedApril 14. He was born in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiÿi.

1938John Kaululehua Naone ofHonolulu died April 8.

1939Aaron John Neff of Honolulu diedMay 19. He was born in Honolulu.

1940Clayton William Benham ofHonolulu died April 29. He wasborn in Honolulu.

1942Clinton Bye of Round Rock, Texasdied July 20, 2002. He was born inHonolulu.

1945Thomas Nainoa Chong See ofHonolulu died June 12. He wasborn in Honolulu.

1947Arthur C. Horswill of Kahului,Maui died December 2, 2001.

1949Donald Ahonui Bright of Waiÿanae,Oÿahu died June 16.

Lt. Col. Donald K. Thompson ofAustin, Texas died March 4. Born inHonolulu, he was retired from U. S.Army after 24 years of service.

1950William Lipio Keohuloa of Kailua-Kona, Hawaiÿi died June 23. Hewas born in Hoÿokena, Hawaiÿi.

Clayton Benham ’40Oct. 5, 1920 – April 29, 2002

A Kamehameha

Schools student-

athlete, teacher, coach

and athletic director,

Clay Benham passed

away on April 29. He

was 81.

A lifelong

advocate of the

benefits of high school

athletics, Benham

served as the executive

secretary of the

Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) for the last

32 years, seeing the league through its transition with

the Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) and

helping to establish the OIA/ILH Prep Bowl in 1973.

“The tireless zeal that carried him through three

decades as one of the state’s longest serving athletic

administrators earned him a title of “Mr. ILH,” wrote

longtime Honolulu Advertiser sports columnist Ferd

Lewis of Benham. “Though, true to his nature, he was

the first to tell you it was the kids who the ILH was

all about, and their coaches who made it work.”

Raised in Kahuku on Oÿahu’s North Shore,

Benham starred in football, baseball and tennis at

Kamehameha. He left the Honolulu Police

Department to enroll at the University of Denver in

1950, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1953 and a

reputation as the No. 1 player on the tennis team. He

went on to earn a master’s degree in secondary

education from the University of Denver as well.

Benham was head football coach at

Kamehameha from 1954-57 and supervisor of physical

education and athletics from 1958-73. He retired from

Kamehameha in 1982.

One of Benham’s former pupils was Blane

Gaison ’76 – currently athletic director at

Kamehameha’s Kapälama Campus. Gaison is one of

four ILH athletic directors who will assume Benham’s

duties as executive secretary.

“Clay Benham was the heart and soul of the

ILH, really the steersman of our league,” Gaison said.

“In my opinion, he was one of Hawaiÿi’s greatest

leaders. He had a heart of gold, and he was my

teacher, my mentor and my friend.

“Clay had a tremendous passion for working

with and for young people, and he was committed to

assisting them in their growth and development.”

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Kudos for the Strategic Plan

The Spring 2002 issue of I Mua magazine was a great issue,

especially the graphic “Hawaiians in the 2000 U.S. Census,”

which accompanied the article “Understanding the

Strategic Plan.”

I want other Hawaiians who did not attend

Kamehameha Schools to read Charlene Hoe’s article about

Kamehameha’s Strategic Plan for themselves.

Seeing and reading a Kamehameha publication that

states Kamehameha Schools is concerned about “all

Hawaiians,” will have more impact than me telling

someone about it, and I will be giving copies of the article

to Hawaiians I have met on the mainland who did not

attend Kamehameha.

As part of a strategic plan, I support the statement

“We don’t want to forget about half of the Hawaiian

community that will soon be living outside of Hawaiÿi,

and we need to figure out ways to stay connected to that

community.”

Those are powerful words from Charlene Hoe.

– Richard McKeague ’54Greenbrae, Calif.

I Mua welcomes reader commentary on topics covered in the magazine. Please limit to 250 words or less. E-mailimua@ksbe.edu or write to I Mua Editor, 1887 Makuakäne Street, Honolulu, HI 96817.

The Readers’ Write

Web Site Reportby Robert ÿAukai ReynoldsKS Webmaster

Aloha mai, and welcome to the first edition

of Web Site Report, which will be a regular

feature in future issues of I Mua.

As your Kamehameha Schools web-

master, my responsibilities include the design

and development of the www.ksbe.edu Web

site located on the Internet.

My hope is that I can contribute to the

development of the Kamehameha Schools Web site as a

valuable communications medium and a community-

building resource for our ‘ohana.

When you visit www.ksbe.edu, you’ll find information

on the KS educational system, Princess Bernice Pauahi

Bishop, trustees, chiefs, strategic planning, admissions,

policies, financial aid, alumni, KS publications, recent press

releases and much more.

When visiting the site, be sure to look for the “Na Mea

Hou (New Things)” section, which features the latest news

and information about Kamehameha Schools.

We are currently reviewing the site with hopes of

bringing our online viewers improved design and content,

better navigation, searchable pages and a consistent look.

More than 100 pages have already been reviewed and

revised during the project by Web developers, designers,

editors and managers.

If you have any technical questions or comments,

please e-mail me at webmaster@ksbe.edu.

Mahalo.

‘Aukai Reynolds

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Board of Presidents Update By Kirk L. K. Durante ’70Ka PelekikenaKSAA Board of Presidents

Aloha Käkou:The Southern California Regiondid a wonderful job hosting theApril Board of Presidents meetingat the Hilton Hotel in San Diego,Calif.

The Board sends a “BigMahalo” to John Kaulukukui ’71and Clint Helenihi ’55 fororganizing all of the support forthe meeting as well as the Fridayevening dinner and entertainment.Also, I would like to thank VernMiranda, president of the HawaiianInter-Club Council of SouthernCalifornia, and other communityleaders who joined us at themeeting and shared their mana‘o.

Our primary focus during themeeting was to prepare the launch-ing of a collaborative effort withKamehameha Schools and SMSResearch on the Native HawaiianCommunity Survey, which isfocused on the educational anddevelopmental needs of Hawaiianchildren and communities on themainland.

The Board sends a specialthanks to Daniel Nahoopii ’84,SMS Research and Ramona Hao ofKamehameha’s Policy Analysisand System Evaluation departmentfor a very successful trainingworkshop during the first day ofthe two-day meeting.

Two additional areas of focusare the completion of the newKamehameha Schools AlumniAssociation (KSAA) Web site in the next six months and thesubmission of a plan to create anational alumni organization in the next 12 months.

I strongly encourage allalumni to join KSAA as a regularor lifetime member. Lifetimemembers are recognized in allregions and can transfer theirlifetime membership to the regionin which they reside.

Please feel free to contact meat home (808) 261-5144 or at work(808) 566-5961 or e-mail me atKirkLKDurante@aol.com.

A hui hou!

Intermountain Region1351 Swinton LaneFarmington, Utah 84025President: Ron Yasukawa ’63Phone: 1-801-451-7312E-Mail: rny@utah-inter.net

We successfully held our firstExplorations program July 19-21,2002 at Camp Kostopulos, just eastof Salt Lake City. Crafts, song, hulaand games were taught to the keiki.

The presentation of “BeholdHawaiÿi” was conducted for adultsby Kaipo Hale ’68 and MahelaRosehill. A lüÿau was also held andon Sunday a devotional servicehonored Bernice Pauahi Bishop.

Our planning committee hasunanimously agreed to continuethis program next year and the datehas been set for July 18-19, 2003.

Our tentative plan is to holdthe event at the Granite HighSchool campus. We intend toexpand the invitation to theHawaiian community at-large,instead of targeting primarilyKamehameha Schools alumni, aswe did this year.

Midwest Region1400 Oakwood DriveYankton, SD 57078President: Luana Akina-Johnson ’70Phone: 605-664-2202E-mail: ahinalu@dtgnet.com

Aloha from the new KSAA MidwestRegion. We petitioned for and weregranted our charter in October200l. The Midwest Region consistsof 12 states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota,Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota,South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Nominations for officers took

place in February 2002 and wereelected on March 1, 2002. Servingfor three-year terms are presidentLuana Akina-Johnson andsecretary Carl Kalani Beyer ’64.Serving two-year terms are vice-president Hardy KalamaikaiHutchinson ’72 and treasurerRachel Pilialoha Richardson ’61.Directors are Shirleen ChunPeterson ’71, Sherry Machado ’74and Calvert Lee Trent ’70.

The Midwest region’s goalsfor the first year are to increasemembership, participate in theCollege Student Network Program(including providing host families)and fundraising to establish ourscholarship fund. The first projectsalready underway are participationin the Policy Analysis and SystemsEvaluation (PASE) survey on theNative Hawaiian Community anda cookbook. Anyone interested inbecoming members of the KSAAMidwest Region is asked to contactHardy Hutchinson at 620-663-7746or Luana Ahina-Johnson atahinalu@dtgnet.com.

Oregon Region9056 NE Sandy Blvd.Portland, Ore. 97220President: Lenore Torris Hedlund

’65Phone: 503-254-5123

One of three new KSAA regionalpresidents is Lenore TorrisHedlund ’65. “Cookie,” as she iscalled by family and friends, takesover the reigns from past presidentMichelle Apo Duchateau ’75.Lenore is a program manager forEdwards Center in Beaverton, Ore.

The Seventh Annual KSAA-Oregon Region lü‘au was held on

Regional Alumni Associations

From left, Rowena Ipolani Whittle Cole ‘63and Erma Hennessey Hoffman ‘73 clean upafter the annual KSAA-Oregon Region lu‘au.

Anita Range Camarillo ‘67, and husband,Jay, relax after a hard day’s work at theKSAA-Oregon Region lu‘au.

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June 22, 2002 at the Mt. AngelBeirgarten Hall in Mt. Angel, Ore.This was a fundraiser for theKSAA’s Oregon Region SummerCamp ‘Ohana. Partygoers enjoyedan evening of fun and the alohaspirit was evident through thedelicious Hawaiian food and greatmusic and entertainment.

Washington Region14918 SE 183 StreetRenton, Wash. 98058President: Stanley Dahlin ’61Phone: 1-425-277-0293E-Mail: sdahlin@earthlink.net

Treating mom to dinner on herday – Mother’s Day – was ourregion’s choice as a fundraiser onMay 12. Walter Peter Daniels ’85coordinated an outstanding lüÿauat St. Bernadette’s Parish Hall inBurien, Wash. With just under 200people attending, Peter’s hard-working committee turned thisproject into a very enjoyableactivity and a financiallysuccessful one at that.

We treated some of ourcollege students at University ofWashington to dinner throughsome innovative donation tech-niques by Ahoi Simeona ’46. Italways pays to have experiencedgraduates on the team as theyreally have the inside track andknow-how to get the ever-evasivekäla. We’ll see you next year forMother’s Day in Seattle.

We had a great day on July13 during our Fifth Annual GolfTournament at the Riverbend GolfComplex in Kent, Wash. Withexperienced luna Alvin Pauole ’56and co-chair Kiha Kinney ’51,everyone was raring to go at least

College Connections by hosting KSgraduates attending local colleges.

Maui Region264 Elilani StreetPukalani, HI 96768President: Boyd P. Mossman ’61Phone: 1-808-572-9192E-Mail: boydpm@aloha.net

The Maui Region recently installedits board of directors at a paÿina inKahului. The officers for the comingyear are: president, Boyd Mossman;vice-president, Richard “Buddy”Haake ’64; corresponding secre-tary, Dorothea Dunn Aganos ’64;recording secretary, Jamie WhittleWagner ’81; treasurer, SiennaYoshida ’86; directors, George Lee’61, Rhonda Alexander Monkres’83, Dancine Baker Takahashi ’79,James Lawrence ’50, MonicaLehuanani Crabbe Luuwai ’78 andJo Addie Palenapa Brown ’81.

In addition to installing thenew officers and directors, we alsowelcomed the new high schoolprincipal for the KamehamehaSchools-Maui Campus, MitchellKalauli ’58, coming to us from theIndian reservations of Arizona. He joins Lee Ann JohansenDeLima ’77, who is the K-8 schoolprincipal. The campus staffincludes at least 14 Kamehamehaalumni. This year at least fouralumni will be running for publicoffice from KSAA Maui Region:James Kimo Apana ’80 for mayorof Maui County; Keith KikaBukoski ’83 for state House ofRepresentatives, J. Kalani English’84 for state Senate, and retiredJudge Boyd Mossman ’61 forOHA. We wish them well.

KSAA-Washington region board members complete an alumni survey form.From left, Peter Daniels ‘81, Bernice Lau Baker ‘52, Alvin Pauole ‘56 andMichael Sturrock ‘64.

KSAA-Washington Region senior boardmembers, from left: James Napoleon ‘50,Ahoi Simeona ‘46 and Daniel Kaopuiki ‘50.

Outgoing regional presidents: Michelle ApoDuchateau ‘75 (left) and Heather RoyMinton ‘53 with BOP President KirkDurante ‘70.

two hours before tee time. CarolineCullen Sonsteng ’71 pulledtogether an energetic and self-starting crew to make the tourna-ment as effortless as possible. Wehave to comment that the spousesreally do complement everythingwe do and truly round out ourteam in any KSAA event. The golftournament was just anotherexample of this.

Joan Sturrock, wife of MichaelSturrock ’64, is always participa-tive and was a key supporter ofour lü‘au, where she always seemedto make the decorations or raffleinto simple tasks. In addition, shebrings her daughters to add to thevolunteer crew.

Caroline recruited a non-spouse and non-graduate to helpas well: Maile Sedler from Hawai‘iBaptist Academy ran our raffle atthe tournament. I guess it is fairplay as Alvin got Punahou tosponsor the first hole on the golfcourse.

The region was proud tohonor five students of Polynesianancestry with scholarship awardsat the tournament dinner. Fourwere at the dinner with theirparents to accept the awards andto express their personal thanks forthe assistance and encouragementwe were giving them to pursuefurther education. The entire regioncan take just pride in grantingthese five scholarships as we’vecome a long way, baby, in the lastthree years (one awarded in 2000,three in 2001 and five in 2002).

The next regional event occurson Oct. 19 when we are scheduledfor Explorations at the BellevueLDS (tentative location). We alsoplan to combine Explorations with

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In March an evening Ho‘ikewas held on the KS-Maui Campus,highlighting some of our talentedKS alumni with hosts Samuel Ako’68 and Leslyn Alaka‘i Paleka ’74;James Palakiko ’98 and the groupHoÿokani; Kahala Mossman ’98with Kahala Moon; and the KSAAMaui Region Alumni Glee Clubunder the direction of FeadoraSequeira Alcomindras ’65.

At our general meeting inMay, we were privileged to hearfrom Rep. Kika Bukoski, who gavea legislative report on the 2002session. His comments were wellreceived and very informative.

On June 27th we welcomedour newest alumni members: 24 KSgraduates from Maui who wereeach given a five-year waiver ofmembership dues. Good luck to allof them in their future endeavors atschools such as M.I.T., USC, UH, etc.

The remainder of the yearpromises to be a busy one withplanning in process for our secondÿAhaÿaina on Sept. 21, the annualMaui County Fair fundraiser at theride booths Oct. 3-6, Pauahi Sundayon Dec. 15, and the first campusHoÿolauleÿa set for the spring of2003. Come and join us at any time. A hui hou!

East Hawai‘i RegionMamalahoe Chapter1461A Kaumana DriveHilo, HI 96720President: Terry Plunkett ’51Phone: (808) 969-9988 (H)

(808) 974-7602 (W)E-Mail:tplunket@hawaii.eduFax: (808) 974-7708

In the June 2002 election, severaldedicated KS alumni were electedto the KSAA East Hawaiÿi Region,Mamalahoe Chapter’s board ofdirectors. They were sworn in byoutgoing president Nathan Chang’69 on June 29, 2002 at aninstallation reception which washosted by incoming president TerryPlunkett ’51 and his wife, Darlene.

In addition to Plunkett, thefollowing individuals are membersof the Board of Directors: JamesKauahikaua ’69, vice-president;Jacqueline “Skylark” Rossetti-Ota’71, secretary; and directors SarahBeamer Glendon ’71 and AllanMartin ’58. Our faithful carry-over

members include: Helen TongHurd ’64, treasurer and directorsLucas Kekuna ’45, Marcia AnnKunz Saquing ’72 and MosesCrabbe ’77.

The first board of directorsmeeting was held July 1. Themajor focus of the board will berecruitment of inactive alumnimembers and retention of activealumni members as well asbuilding a master budget. Terry ispleased with the talents of thegroup and the early commitmentdisplayed by them.

On Aug. 10, 20 community-minded members of the regiondressed in bright orange and greent-shirts and participated in theirquarterly Adopt-a-Highwayactivity along four miles of theKeaÿau By-pass Road which beginsat Volcano Highway.

The versatile and talentedmembers of “Na Leo oKamehameha no Hilo” choir,

based in this region, continue torehearse and sing at differentcommunity functions. The choir isunder the leadership of ClarenceWaipa and accompanied by pianistMichael Springer. Among membersof the choir are KS ’60s ConnieCera Aldaya and Violet Ai Kalaÿi,’58s Reginald and Evelyn ApoChong and Allan Martin, ’69sMargaret Pua Evans and JamesKauahikaua, ’73s Ginger WrightHamilton and Gail Makuakane-Lundin, ’65s Evalani KahoopiiHirano and Blanche KahueMadamba, Helen Tong Hurd ’64,’67s Darlene Kekua Iokepa andKeala Kakalia, ’52s Philip Ng andNorman Kalima, Terry Plunkett’51, Nathan and Tommie FreemanSuganuma ’70, and GreycelynCalles Maluo ’68. Also in the choirare Marlene Wood Young, JohnRodrigues, Joseph Papalimu andMalia Herron.

Regional Alumni Associations

KSAA-East Hawaii Region’s Na Leo o Kamehameha no Hilo choir.

Participants sought for Native Hawaiian Community Survey The Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association is partnering withKamehameha Schools and SMS Research in a collaborative effort tofind particpants for a Native Hawaiian Community Survey.

The survey targets Native Hawaiians currently living on theU.S. mainland. The survey will ask participants questions that coverseveral topics relevant to people of Hawaiian ancestry, particularly inthe area of education. The goal is to locate a sampling of Hawaiiansfrom each of the 49 states by Nov. 1.

Those interested in participating in the survey please visitwww.hawaiiansurvey.com or www.imua-kamehameha.net or callKirk Durante ’70 at 808-261-5144 or Michelle Duchateau ’75 at 503-357-5309. Participants will be asked to furnish their full name, streetaddress, city, state, zip code, telephone numbers and e-mail address.

All responses will be held in confidence and all participants willreceive a report detailing results of the survey from KamehamehaSchools.

For more information on the survey, contact Kamehameha’sPolicy Analysis and System Evaluation department at 808-541-5372or visit their Web site at www.ksbe.edu/services/pase.

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“I RememberWhen...”by Charles Mahoe Sr. ’37

Other Na Aliÿi teammembers included the lateClayton Benham ’40, the lateAlbert Pelayo ’41, the lateGeorge K. Aki ’34, AndrewBoyd, William-Henry Meyerand Francis Lee.

We lost that game 26-6,but we gave the fans theirmoney’s worth. In a 1937Honolulu newspaper columncalled Ho‘omalimali, sports writer Red McQueen wrote,“Charlie Mahoe finally got a chance to inject his rightarm into the battle, and he proved that he is still one ofthe best gunners in the circuit.”

I was not in the game for the guts and glory ofthe sport, but mainly because I loved the competitionand playing ball with the guys.

Kamehameha has given me a sense of self-worth,a sense of identity being Hawaiian and a sense ofappreciation for all that I have been blessed with in life.Kamehameha will always have a special place in myheart and the memories made there etched in my mindforever.

I Mua Kamehameha!

Charles Mahoe Sr. resides at the Maluhia Care Center inlower ‘Älewa.

rowing up in my younger days in Nuÿuanu andJack Lane in particular, we had a good life, a simplelife, nothing fancy. Even though we were notmoney rich, we were rich in our faith in God,

our Hawaiian heritage and the fact that family wasimportant.

We worked hard, played hard and studied hard. Iguess you can say we were from a world of “hard

knocks.” Our parents taught usto be honest, to speak onlywhen spoken to, to help withthe chores and to be respectfulof our elders, our küpuna. Theytaught us how to set goals forthe future, study hard, graduatefrom high school and get agood-paying job… and to dreambig dreams.

I remember how so happyand proud I was when I wasaccepted to attend KamehamehaSchool for Boys as a ninthgrader back in 1933. This was a

dream come true and I would make my parents proud.I kept up with my studies and took classes in welding,which would later help me land a job at Island Weldingafter graduation.

Sports and music were my true loves – evenbefore the wahines – and I took advantage of theopportunities offered me in these areas.

I remember as Song Contest leader for our seniormen, we won our division by singing “Puÿuwaÿawaÿa.”(My son, Charles K. Mahoe Jr. ’58, was also a winningSong Contest leader during his senior year.) SongContest was very competitive, and sometimes we hadto hide and have our class practice in secret so the otherclasses would not hear us. We didn’t want them toknow our techniques!

As for sports, I was involved in football andbaseball. I played varsity football during my four yearsat Kamehameha, and I loved every minute of it. Myposition was halfback, although I did throw the footballonce or twice.

After graduation, I remember this one game ourNa Aliÿi Chiefs team (made up mostly of formerUniversity of Hawaiÿi players) played against the teamfrom University of Hawaiÿi at Mänoa.

“Kamehameha has

given me a sense of

self-worth, a sense

of identity being

Hawaiian and a sense

of appreciation for

all that I have been

blessed with in life.”

Charles K. Mahoe Sr. ‘37as a senior student atKamehameha

Charles K. Mahoe Sr. ’37 at Maluhia Care Center today.

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Clay Benham…an Inspirational EducatorThere is always someone in our lives who inspires us tostrive for our greatest potential.

Clay Benham ’40, who passed away in April, wasdescribed as the heart and soul of the InterscholasticLeague of Honolulu, where he served as executivesecretary since 1970.

“The game’s not over for Clay,” said his wifeMarion. “Clay’s memory lives on, in the lives of all theathletes he mentored over the years.”

Inspirational educators, like Benham, arerecognized by those they have touched through gifts toKe Aliÿi Pauahi Foundation’s Inspirational EducatorEndowment. In turn, this endowment will providescholarships for students of Hawaiian ancestry enteringthe field of education… continuing the cycle of excellencein education.

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