Ka Leo O Nä Koa
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sticks so you can be as Asian as me. I love you. –Jared Toba To my brother, Justin, I leave my knowledge, pride, determination, passion and perseverance so that you may always strive to fulfill your dreams and never give up fighting for them. –Christian Fernandez I leave behind my golf skills and determination for the Kamehameha Schools golf team so they can continue to bring in MIL champ banners. – Aaron Kunitomo I hereby bequeath to the lovely Leeana Batungbacal my trusty black Chucks. Enjoy my worn-in swag – as if you need any more. –Ciara Kahahane To my underclassman cheer sisters, I leave you my strength and willpower, for you will very much need it next season. Defend that title! BAB!!! –Shaunte Uwekoolani To my “little” brother, Aaron, I leave you my truck. Don’t hit any parked cars, drive at night with your lights off, or go 36 in a 20 mph zone. –Kelley Kokobun To my ceramics buddies, Anu and Kamaile, I leave you the many smiles and laughs we had in Kumu’s class. I also leave my ceramics skills. Love you both! –Tiffany Hilsabeck To Lindsay Watson, I leave you Ryan Foree. Take care of him and sniff him often. To Ciana, I think you’ll be okay. But, like, you can have Ryan too. –Kalani Ruidas To all, I leave the essence of a quirky senior with you. Stay happy, good luck your senior year, and best wishes for life! –Naomi Holokai To baby Christian, I leave my pectoral muscles. Use them well. –Wyatt Bartlett To Kyle Cadiz, I leave my track shoes. Keep working hard and never give up on and off the track. –Alex Guerrero
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To my best friends, I leave to all of you our memories and fun times. I appreciate each of you, you all have meant something special to me. –Kailey Cabos To my little sistren, Jessica, I leave my high school knowledge so you can do better than I did. And to Tevin Tam, I leave my wonder twin powers. –Daniel Mendiola To my little brother, Buddy, I leave you Kalea’s truck. Take care of it, oh, and all the teachers, make sure you give ‘um hard time like papa Chawn! Shoots! –Kainoa Santos To my younger sister, Taylor, I leave my good grades so you won’t get grounded every grade check. Love you! –Sadee Albiar To all the underclassmen, keep Pauahi’s legacy going strong. –Kalani Tanouye
“To the students of Kamehameha Schools, I have only some advice for you that helped me through everything – CHARGE ‘EM ONE SPEED!” — Michael Nelson c/o 2012
Sheyshey, I leave my unique laugh and everything else you love about me. Ruhnaay, my awesome rhyming skills! Chayce, my amazingness I know you’ll never forget. My wrestling team, TSUUUUH! –Kahea Wojcieski Receivers: Hold it down. I leave behind the middle row and #11. Basketball: Swag. Underclassmen: Thanks for an enjoyable year. I love all you guys. –Daylan Machado To all of the lefties on the baseball team, kill it next year’s season and have fun with Coach B. –Trey Fernandez
May 4, 2012 To my minions, good luck next year! You better kill it, Kalia. Have fun in Hawaiian Four without me. Walter, I leave you my last name 2014, I love you! –Kalena Kaʻeo I leave my love to all haters, I leave the LBC my athletic skills; Billy, the fourth row; Stephen, my truck dents; Bball boyz, ball hard; #14 to someone special. –Alika Sanchez I leave my golf bag to Kodi Joyo! #4. –Shannon Abarra To Jason, I leave my filmmaking prowess and ability in the art of framing and lighting. –Matthew Spencer To Haliʻa, I leave you my lunch table. Good luck, bro. To my sophomores, Madi and Mayo, I leave you all the straws to SUCK IT UP! Love you guys. –Mahea Kekuewa To Makoa and Pono, I leave the DB legacy. To Tyler, Billy, Sayge, Jamal and Stephen, I leave our CHAMPION relays. 2013 will win states. 2014, you’re unforgettable. Love you all. –Jordan Nauka To my little sister, Jayden, I leave you my gray sweater and all the power it holds. You’re welcome. –Jaycee-Rae Almeida I will my detention to Raymond May. I will my growth spurt to all the short people. –Lane Kahanaʻoi-Nichols To the O-Line boys, good luck next year. To Bobbi Kalama and Pono Kaʻeo, “Keep it classy” and spread it with pride. To James Krueger, I wish you the best! –Ikaika Camanse To my dearest cousin, Mia, I leave my fun, worthwhile high school memories. To my baby brother, Anu, I leave my wild stories so that you can survive high school. –Kehau Chong
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Campus Smartie By HOKU KRUEGER, news co-editor
Photo by HOKU KRUEGER
ABBY OKAZAKI
Academy: Science & Natural Resources, Natural Resources Endorsee Number of times on the Principal’s or Headmaster’s List: 15 Post-high school plans: “I’m probably going to go to Yale University and major in Environmental Engineering.” Why she makes academics a priority in her life: “Because I think it’s important to do your best.” How she lets her hair down: “Over the weekends I do activities with my friends.” A tip for succeeding in the classroom: “Do your work. Procrastination is okay as long as you get everything done.” SAT score: 2130 GPA: 3.99 Other academic honors: Commended student in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program for outstanding performance on the PSAT; Accepted to University of Pennsylvania, Boston and Dartmouth College and Yale, Cornell, Princeton , and Stanford University Leadership positions/Clubs/ Extra-curricular activities ASKM Treasurer, NHS, President, HOSA Vice President, 4-year Varsity tennis player, Girl Scouts (Gold Award) Senior Project: “I built a solar-powered hydroponic system.” A solarpowered hydroponic system is a system in which plants are not grown using soil. Instead, the farmer applies the nutrients directly to the roots of the plant to avoid wasting water and allow for the plants to grow faster.”