Rear Adm. Kenneth P. Moritsugu (Ret.), MD, MPH, FACPM, USPHS
Donald D. Rodrigues
Richard E. Tanaka
Vaughn Vasconcellos
Jeff Wagoner
Lt. Gen. Francis John Wiercinski (Ret.)
Albert Wong
Greg Young
EX OFFICIO
Lynn Babington, Ph.D.
Keiki-Pua Dancil, Ph.D.
LEADERSHIP
PRESIDENT
Lynn M. Babington, Ph.D.
PROVOST & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Lance Askildson, Ph.D.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Aulani Kaanoi
RECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT FOR MISSION
Bro. Edward Brink, SM
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT & ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
Jennifer Creech, Ed.D.
VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Lisa K. Furuta
VICE PRESIDENT, ADVANCEMENT
Jill Higashi
VICE PRESIDENT, STUDENT AFFAIRS & DEAN OF STUDENTS
Allison Jerome, Ed.D.
“Chaminade is working in every corner of campus and across our online programs, too to ensure students get the support, excellent academic foundation and hands-on experiences they need to develop into transformational leaders."
Aloha,
As president of Chaminade University, it is my frequent privilege to speak to students and alumni about the innumerable ways they are serving others, using what they have learned to make a positive difference. After all, to know Silverswords is to see our University’s service-focused mission in action. We are a global force with a global impact.
And that is exactly what you will find in the pages of this edition of Chaminade Magazine: Students, alumni and professors, supportive team members, board members and community partners who not only believe in Chaminade’s values but are living them every day—contributing to their communities through their professions, relationships, volunteerism, and so much more.
On campus, our University’s ambitious mission manifests in a host of ways, including with initiatives aimed at meeting critical needs for Hawai‘i’s workforce and organizations. On page 22, for example, you can read about how our School of Education and Behavioral Sciences is expanding opportunities for mental health careers, an acute shortage area.
We also have a feature in this issue (page 12) that explores how Chaminade is preparing students across disciplines for cutting-edge data science careers. Our University was ahead of the curve in launching a Data Science program and now is moving at lightning speed to ensure our graduates are set up to succeed across a range of sectors, from IT to healthcare.
Finally, do be sure to check out our latest story on Silversword baseball (page 28). After a four-decade absence, it was wonderful to relaunch our baseball program—and welcome new student-athletes to our Chaminade ‘ohana. I cannot wait to cheer them on this spring!
From career preparation to environmental advocacy to the baseball diamond, Chaminade is working in every corner of campus—and across our online programs, too—to ensure students get the support, excellent academic foundation and hands-on experiences they need to develop into transformational leaders and tackle Hawai‘i’s long-standing challenges and emerging needs.
Of course, we cannot do this work alone. Our entire Silversword ‘ohana plays a role in championing our students and our University— and we could not be more grateful for your support. I would like to extend a special mahalo to all those included in our latest Honor Roll of Donors (page 41). Your contributions put dreams within reach for our students.
Lynn Babington, Ph.D. President
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Page 16 Climate Warriors
For these Silverswords, sustainability is a call to action.
Page 28 Baseball's Back!
The sport's long-awaited return is a win for Chaminade, on and off the field.
Page 30 The Warden Is In
A longtime leader in corrections is on a mission to give back.
VIEW FROM THE HILL
10 Students Get Dissertation Bootcamp
11 From ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ to Schoolhouse Rap
12 Making Data Science Interdisciplinary
TAKING THE LEAD
16 Sustainability Education Drives Climate Action
20 A Doctor of Nursing Practice ‘Immersion’
22 Preparing Mental Health Leaders
26 Undergraduates Present Summer Research
SILVERSWORD PROFILES
27 Five Questions … For the Theater Buff
30 A Former Prison Warden Gives Back
33 Designing a Greener World
CHAMINADE ‘OHANA
36 Class Notes
41 Honor Roll of Donors
ONWARD, CHAMINADE
Chaminade’s new Strategic Plan articulates a ‘mission in action’
PŪPŪKAHI I HOLOMUA— “UNITED TO MOVE FORWARD.”
The title of Chaminade’s 2024–2030 Strategic Plan is as much a call to action, says Provost Lance Askildson, as a recognition of what the Silversword ‘ohana can achieve when its members are working together toward transformative and ambitious aims.
“The Strategic Plan is intended to bring our campus community together to advance key priorities that will help Chaminade better achieve our mission,” Askildson says, adding that the document is the result of a lengthy project to seek substantive feedback from all University stakeholders—from students and parents, faculty and staff, alumni and administrators.
The plan was unveiled earlier this year and is meant to be a living document.
“The Strategic Plan isn't intended to catalog all priorities,” Askildson says. “Rather, it helps us select a collection of distinctive priorities and engage in a heartfelt and sustained effort to pursue excellence in those domains over the next few years. Our Strategic Plan is an expression of our commitment to continuous learning and improvement … (and) our mission in action.”
The plan outlines the University’s path forward in fulfilling five key commitments: academic excellence; belonging and wellbeing; place, purpose and values; institutional sustainability; and community partnership and impact. Each commitment—or kuleana —in the Strategic Plan is then tied to specific goals; “potential pathways” in the plan offer a blueprint for achieving each goal.
Askildson says the next step in the process is coming up with a way to measure progress.
That’s where key performance indicators (KPI) come in. The KPIs will be measured annually to assess the University’s performance on each strategic priority. Askildson says there will even be a live dashboard available so the community can evaluate Strategic Plan implementation.
Additionally, every school department, program and office will be tasked with interpreting priorities in the Strategic Plan with their own areas of responsibility. By the end of the year, says Askildson, the goal is to have the Strategic Plan “embedded within every University unit” with specific initiatives and projects that further or dovetail with the plan’s shared goals.
A SILVERSWORD OLYMPIAN
Kuany Kuany ‘17 represented South Sudan in the Paris Games
WHEN THE SOUTH SUDAN OLYMPIC BASKETBALL TEAM arrived back home after playing strong in Paris, they got nothing less than a hero’s welcome. Local media said thousands of fans and dignitaries came out to Juba International Airport to cheer the players.
It was a big moment for South Sudan—and proof of just how global the Chaminade alumni family is. That’s because the team captain who addressed revelers was none other than Kuany Kuany ’17, one of the most decorated players in school history.
Kuany played guard with the Chaminade Silverswords basketball team for four years. He was Chaminade’s first four-time All-Pacific West Conference honoree and ranks third in all-time scoring. Since leaving Chaminade, Kuany has played professionally—including in Australia and Croatia— and made his Olympics debut in Paris when South Sudan qualified for the first time, a source of great pride for the war-torn country.
READ: 2024–2030 STRATEGIC PLAN
Kuany, 30, says he was honored to be representing South Sudan on the global stage.
“It brought so much joy for us,” he told GoSwords.com before playing in the Games. “The war in Sudan, famine, a lot of negative things that the media portrays our country. But we are a nation blessed with great athletes and natural resources.”
To all those jubilant fans who met the basketball team after their return from Paris, Kuany said, "The whole world now knows who South Sudan is … through basketball.”
Kuany says playing at Chaminade was a transformative experience—and taught him about the game and about himself. “People saw us as the underdogs every time. I feel the same with South Sudan as being the underdogs each game. We believe in ourselves and work really hard to accomplish our goals,” Kuany said.
ON BOARD
8 Hawai‘i leaders announced as Regents, Governors
CHAMINADE’S BOARDS OF REGENTS AND GOVERNORS welcomed new faces this summer.
Eight Hawai‘i leaders—with years of professional expertise in everything from digital transformation to philanthropy to banking— have joined the Silversword community as stewards.
Elected to the Board of Regents ahead of the University’s new academic year were Ed Barnabas, vice president of Booz Allen’s Hawai‘i and Indo-Pacific East businesses; Lauren Nahme, senior vice president of Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Recovery Effort; and Vernon Wong, senior vice president at First Hawaiian Bank’s Wealth Management Group.
Meanwhile, the Board of Governors has elected five members: Nancy Hayashi, the office manager for Dr. Garrett Hayashi, DDS and a Chaminade parent; Dr. Sondra Leiggi Brandon, vice president of Patient Care, Behavioral Health at The Queen’s Health Systems; Bryan Luke, president and CEO at Hawaii National Bank; Jeff Wagoner, president and CEO of Outrigger Hospitality Group; and Greg Young, president and CEO of HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union.
Chaminade President Lynn Babington said the newest board members “represent the community’s finest and most respected leaders” across multiple industries. “We know they will make many contributions to our University community in the years ahead,” she added.
YEARS OF SERVICE HONOREES
Faculty, staff members recognized for ‘unwavering commitment’
CHAMINADE’S FACULTY AND STAFF are often called the heart of the institution.
They offer support and mentorship so students can achieve their goals.
And as the 2023–24 academic year came to a close, President Lynn Babington got the opportunity to formally recognize faculty and staff members celebrating years of service milestones or retirements. Honorees included: Ann Kishi, program associate director of the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, who celebrated 25 years at Chaminade; and Religious Studies Professor David Coleman, retiring from the University after 50 years.
(35 years), and School of Nursing Assistant Professor Denise Cooper (11 years).
The years of service and retiree recognitions were made at the annual Employee Luncheon.
President Lynn Babington told honorees that she was incredibly grateful for their years of service, “unwavering commitment” to Chaminade and tireless effort to “make a difference in the lives of our students and the broader community” and serve as a model to their colleagues.
In addition to Coleman, three other retirees were honored, including Behavioral Sciences Program Director Bob Santee, who retired after 30 years at Chaminade, Librarian Valerie Coleman
Meanwhile, four employees were honored for 25 years of service: English Professor Allison Francis; Aulani Kaanoi, senior vice president and chief financial officer; Director of Client Services Debbie Murayama; and Amy Takiguchi, director of Financial Aid. Additionally, there were three employees who celebrated 15 years and five employees at the 10-year mark.
Ed Barnabas
Lauren Nahme
Vernon Wong
DISSERTATION BOOTCAMP
The
crash course was a chance to give doctoral students a roadmap for their research projects
BY MARY VORSIN
For doctoral students, dissertations can be the stuff of nightmares.
The culmination of years of research, the dissertation represents a doctoral student’s unique contribution to the academic community and the dissertation defense is oftentimes the final requirement of a doctoral degree program.
Put simply, it’s high stakes—and high stress.
But Chaminade Psychology Associate Professor Abby Halston says it doesn’t necessarily have to be, with the right mixture of planning, preparation and collaboration.
That’s why Halston and her colleagues organized a “dissertation bootcamp” over the summer for Chaminade's Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology students. The gathering offered cohort members—busy professionals who attend their doctoral courses online—a chance to meet in person for collaborative sessions and mentorship.
During the bootcamp, Halston said, attendees covered everything from online resources available for robust literature reviews to what’s required to meet the regulatory oversights for including human subjects in a research study.
They even took a campus tour, learning about Chaminade’s history along the way.
Halston said the central message of the gathering was simple: You’ve got this. “Dissertations represent a huge piece of anxiety in doctoral programs,” she said, noting that her goal is to prevent students from failing to progress beyond the ABD— or “all but dissertation”—stage, when they’ve completed coursework but not the final requirement.
“This can be where doctoral students traditionally fall behind or fall through the cracks, especially without the right support,” Halston said, noting that the program works hard to weave dissertation conversations, research and milestones into every course.
She added that dissertation bootcamp also served another purpose: To ensure that doctoral students, many of whom live on the neighbor islands, feel connected to Chaminade and its mission, their professors and their fellow cohort members.
Some 19 students are in the EdD in Educational Psychology cohort, and all but five were able to attend the bootcamp. Among them was Susan Shinkawa, who serves as a behavioral health specialist for the state Department of Education’s Leeward District. She said a “commitment to lifelong learning” inspired her to pursue an EdD.
“Earning an EdD represents personal fulfillment and satisfaction for both myself and my parents,” Shinkawa said, adding that she chose Chaminade because of its strong reputation, mission and values— plus the flexible program schedule.
“Dissertations represent a huge piece of anxiety in doctoral programs.”
Abby
Halston, Ed.D. Associate Professor in Psychology
In her dissertation, Shinkawa said she plans to explore whether testing students’ perception of safety in their school environment impacts their performance on state tests.
She said the bootcamp covered just about every question she had about the dissertation process. Her favorite part of the day, though? “I most enjoyed the fellowship with my classmates and collaborative sessions with faculty,” she said.
Jasmin Chang, also a behavorial health specialist with the state DOE, said her dissertation will focus on interventions for traumatic grief and whether a manual for providers would enhance their perceived competencies and skills.
“I have always been passionate about learning and self-growth so I wanted to take on this exciting challenge,” Chang said, when asked what spurred her to pursue a doctoral degree at Chaminade. “I wanted to use my education to expand my impact on the DOE in terms of systemic change, and I wanted to use my newly learned knowledge to improve my practice and better help the students and families I work with.”
She said she walked away from the dissertation bootcamp feeling more at ease and confident with the process and her next steps in her academic career. “My favorite part of the day was simply seeing my classmates and professors in person,” she added.
ABOVE: Attendees of the dissertation bootcamp got out of the classroom to take a tour of campus and learn about the University’s history.
SCHOOLHOUSE ... RAP!
Inspired by ‘Schoolhouse Rock,’ this educator is getting noticed for her beat
BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS
“Going through the classes in this program, I learned the value of opposition, other people’s voices and different perspectives.”
When Donna Kay Fisher, MA ‘16, EdD ‘24 was a kid, she couldn’t seem to get enough of “Schoolhouse Rock.” You remember: “Conjunction Junction, what’s your function?” and “I’m Just a Bill.” They were fun and they were educational and the budding teacher-to-be was hooked.
Fast forward to Fisher’s life in the classroom and she’s got her own catchy rhymes.
Only, she doesn’t just sing her lessons, she raps. And that’s gotten her a following of her own.
Fisher, who this past spring was part of the inaugural cohort at Chaminade to graduate with a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership for Adaptation and Change, is a veteran English teacher in Hawai‘i public schools with a passion for engaging her students.
On YouTube, her handle is @Englishraps4u. It’s there where you’ll find her rapping about clauses and adjectives, fragments and runons and even dangling modifiers—all with an electronic keyboard backing her up. “I hope my rap lessons are just as enduring as ‘Schoolhouse Rock,’” says Fisher, who dubs herself the “educational rapper.”
Fisher has been rapping since 2005, but more recently has sought to serve as a mentor and teacher-leader, too—a transformation she credits to her growth in Chaminade’s EdD program.
Fisher enrolled in the doctoral program at Chaminade after learning about it in a mailer—a moment she calls pivotal. “I will never forget receiving that piece of mail,” says Fisher, who at the time was struggling with how to proceed in life after suffering a heart attack and undergoing a difficult recovery. She worried the health crisis would prevent her from doing what she loved.
“Now that I’ve had a heart attack, I have to stop chasing my dreams,” she recalls thinking to herself. Never one to be defeated, though, Fisher says it was actually the joy and fulfillment she got from teaching English through rapping that got her to apply for the doctoral program.
“I was no longer going to limit myself and curtail my dreams,” she says.
“Instead, I was freeing myself from the chains of fear and reclaiming the pursuit of my dreams.”
And in the doctoral program, Fisher thrived, turning in assignments well before the deadlines and finishing with a 4.0 GPA. She was also chosen to speak at Chaminade’s 66th Commencement, and delivered an address detailing her doctoral journey.
Fisher says Chaminade changed her leadership style—for the better. “Going through the classes in this program, I learned the value of opposition, other people’s voices and different perspectives,” says the former active duty Army officer. “My leadership now has forever changed. Now I ask what is our mission? Our vision? Everything now is intentional.”
WATCH VIDEOS OF DONNA KAY FISHER RAPPING HER WAY THROUGH ENGLISH LESSONS
The Data Science Revolution
DATA SCIENCE IS TAKING JUST ABOUT EVERY INDUSTRY BY STORM— AND ONE OF CHAMINADE'S NEWEST PROGRAMS IS READY
BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS
The Data Science program at Chaminade is expanding its offerings to attract students across a wide range of disciplines, from healthcare to communications to education.
Five years ago, Chaminade was well ahead of the curve when it launched its Data Science, Analytics and Visualization bachelor's degree program. The program was the first of its kind in Hawai‘i—and it quickly attracted attention in a highdemand, growing sector.
Now no longer in its infancy, the program is not only continuing to grow and celebrate successes, but is offering new opportunities to students across disciplines. “We have had students from almost every school join us, which has made the classes very rich in regards to discussions, thoughts, and ideas,” said Dr. Rylan Chong, Data Science program director.
“I am a true believer of exposing our students to other disciplines because it helps them navigate their career development and exposes students to the realities of a data science job where they will be working with a range of people with expertise from a range of disciplines.”
In addition to offering special certificates in particular areas, including
criminal justice, environmental analytics and health informatics, the Data Science program encourages students to seek double majors or minors, maximizing opportunities for them to apply their skills.
The approach is part of a strategic evolution of a program seeking to prepare students for a quickly evolving workforce in Hawai‘i and nationwide. Chaminade’s data science grads don't just go into cybersecurity—they're also working in education, tourism, transportation and more.
Chaminade President Lynn Babington said the Data Science program was founded in line with the University’s mission of partnering with stakeholders to meet community needs. Today, she added, “One of the most compelling aspects of this program is its broad applicability across diverse sectors, including business, science, healthcare and environmental protection.”
BIG WINS
Since its inception, the Data Science program has garnered some major wins.
“I am a true believer of exposing our students to other disciplines because it helps them navigate their career development and exposes students to the realities of a data science job where they will be working with a range of people with expertise from a range of disciplines.”
Dr. Rylan Chong Data Science program director
In 2022, Chaminade was chosen to lead a $10 million federal grant project aimed at creating new opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and data science careers for historically underrepresented populations across Hawai‘i and the Pacific Region. Chaminade has also partnered with the Texas Advanced Computing Center at the University of Texas at Austin for hands-on supercomputing programs for students.
This summer, Chaminade’s biggest cohort yet—33 students—participated.
Those are all major accomplishments, but Chong counts one of the biggest successes of the program as building an ecosystem and a capacity for data science in the Pacific. “As every year goes by, we add more partnerships and graduate more students,” he said. And those Silverswords, he added, give back—and mentor the next generation of leaders.
“Our graduated students are always trying to find new ways of providing opportunities for our new generations of data science students,” he said. “Our DSAV
alumni did talks for us, held workshops for us, and more importantly, offered internship opportunities for our students.”
Dr. Helen Turner, biology professor and principal investigator for the National Science Foundation Alliance Supporting Pacific Impact through Computational Excellence program at Chaminade, said attracting Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students to data science careers and opportunities has been a cornerstone of the University’s program from the start.
That’s meant ensuring the program meets “students, working professionals and community members where they are to offer academic, training and informal learning programs” while also weaving in UN sustainable development goals that are particularly relevant in the Pacific.
GIVING BACK
“These types of curricula resonate with students when they can see the impact that data science has on their communities,” added Chong, who said community engagement with businesses, nonprofits and government has also led to internship and student research opportunities.
Data Science graduates at Chaminade have gone on to pursue doctoral degrees
at Purdue University and the University of Wisconsin, to name a few, while others have landed jobs at the likes of the state Attorney General’s Office, Huntington Ingalls and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Lillie Flynn ‘21 was able to secure a position at Hawaiian Airlines as a data analyst after graduation. She credits the opportunity to Chaminade, saying class projects helped get her an internship at the airline—and ultimately, a fulltime position. “Chaminade has opened doors for me,” she said. “The Data Science program helped me build a solid foundation.”
Flynn added her Chaminade education also underscored the importance of giving back and volunteering, something she remains passionate about. “My education highlighted the importance of making meaningful contributions to our community,” said Flynn.
NEXT STEPS
Just like at Chaminade, data science has seen a stratospheric rise in academia and the labor market nationally—and that’s expected to continue. The Department of Labor projects a 36 percent increase in the number of data scientist positions across the country over the next decade, surpassing the growth rates for statisticians,
logisticians and research analysts.
The Data Science program at Chaminade has about 40 declared majors and minors and is anticipating even more growth, in part because of significant interest in the artificial intelligence applications. Additionally, Chong said, the program is working to pilot new initiatives and classroom instruction in high-performance computing and supercomputers.
Chaminade Provost Lance Askildson says with data science, applicability is key. “While data science analytics and visualization programs have been around for 15 to 20 years, it was only a decade ago that it really impacted higher education,” he told Chaminade Magazine.
“We’re reaching a point where there’s so much data to disaggregate that we’re having to develop new tools, new methodologies and credentialing pathways for professionals to make sense of it.” One thing is for certain: Whatever the direction data takes, Chaminade’s Data Science program will be ready—and so will the future data scientists it’s preparing.
DATA SCIENCE COURSES WITH NON-MAJORS
The Data Science program is expanding its offerings and encouraging students across campus to build their analytical skills. Here’s a look at some of the courses they offer to non-majors:
A new GIS certificate at Chaminade is part of a push to train and keep data science students in Hawai‘i
BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS
CHAMINADE STUDENTS CAN NOW EARN HIGH-DEMAND UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) accredited by both the United Nations Institute for Training and Research and National Science Foundation as part of a push to expand opportunities in data science.
“GIS leads to a very desirable skillset with applications relevant to the Department of Defense sector and defense contractors, nonprofits and agencies working in agriculture, on sustainability and resilience,” said Dr. Helen Turner, Biology professor and NSF Alliance Supporting Pacific Impact through Computational Excellence principal investigator at Chaminade.
“It also has applications in public health, and policy and planning.”
Jason Chung is the co-chair of the Pacific Intelligence and Innovation Initiative (P3I), a public-private partnership working to create a skilled workforce in intelligence, IT, data science and more.
Chung said Chaminade’s data science program—including the new GIS certificates—are helping to build a more resilient economy through diversification, creating opportunities out of the growing demand for IT, cybersecurity, data science and intelligence professionals.
“P3I connects individuals to educational and certificate programs, and internships, to prepare them with the experience and skill sets needed to succeed in these high-paying careers,” Chung said. “P3I is a collaboration with public, private and academic institutions across the state.”
Over the past five decades, geographic information systems have transformed from a simple concept into a sophisticated science and highly consequential technological tools. GIS refers to a particular
kind of geospatial technology that stores geographic information in layers.
Software programs can then create, store, manipulate, analyze and even visualize the data for further use. Conversely, geospatial studies and practices set themselves apart with three unique practices: a focus on the management, analysis and representation of geographic data.
Dr. Mark Speck, a professor in Data Science at Chaminade, said there’s a shortage of candidates trained in the geospatial field. “It’s difficult enough to find one person trained in a certain discipline, like geospatial and geospatial intelligence,” Speck said, adding that contractors often hire from the continent but can’t always keep those employees.
“It’s much easier and cheaper for them to train and invest in candidates from Hawai‘i and who are more likely to stay,” said Speck, pointing to P3I and Chaminade’s data science programming as ways to improve the pipeline of qualified candidates to skilled positions.
Prior to interning with P3I, Kawailani Luat ’23 was resigned to the fact that she would have to leave her home state to find a job in data science that would pay her a decent wage.
However, the experience with P3I changed her mind, opening her eyes to local opportunities.
The Mililani native is now a data analyst with Huntington Ingalls Industries, an all-domain defense and technologies partner. “By providing opportunities locally, I could stay in Hawai‘i,” Luat said, “and I know a lot of local kids who want to stay home.”
The Climate Warriors
AT CHAMINADE, SUSTAINABILITY IS A CALL TO ACTION
BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS
Students take the classroom outdoors as part of a hands-on learning activity, collecting measurements and recording their findings.
Casidhe Mahuka ‘22 says she first got interested in the environment in elementary school. A visit to the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa sparked her passion for ocean science—and took her to Chaminade, where she majored in Environmental Studies.
“I was determined to be an ocean scientist because I have always loved being in the water,” says Mahuka, who is now an invasive species coordinator at the Coral Reef Advisory Group in American Samoa. The Chaminade graduate is a member of a growing group of Silversword students and alumni who see environmental conservation as a both a career and a calling.
And administrators and faculty members say they’re meeting that passion with programs—innovative initiatives designed to offer students unique service learning opportunities, professional development, and eventually, pathways to careers.
Vice Provost Janet Davidson has also called on each department at Chaminade to identify priorities that closely align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, as well as two goals from Laudato Si —Pope Francis's 2015 encyclical letter on the environment.
“As a Marianist Catholic institution, we are well poised to demonstrate how our programs contribute meaningfully to the goals set forth by Laudato Si and the United Nations,” Davidson told faculty, in a recent memo. She added that the University’s new strategic plan, which identifies sustainability as an institutional priority, underscores “our shared vision.”
Students are also making important connections to sustainability and climate change at Chaminade’s UN-affiliated CIFAL Center, a United Nations Institute for Training and Research. And Provost Lance Askildson says “core competencies”—like peace and justice, climate action and
“We are leveraging our degree programs to help address issues as wide-ranging as climate action, social equality and clean water.”
Lance Askildson
Provost,
Chaminade University
responsible consumption—are being woven into coursework across campus.
“We are leveraging our degree programs to help address issues as wide-ranging as climate action, social equality and clean water,” Askildson says, adding the work at the CIFAL Center is “an opportunity for us to be more intentional about our approach to sustainability and our contributions here within our local community in Hawai‘i and Pacific Island neighbors.”
There is also a strong tie to workforce development and meeting community needs, University leaders say. Since Chaminade introduced Environmental Studies in 2000, the program has evolved from a certificate to then a minor and today a bachelor’s degree with two different concentrations.
Lucy Lee ’23 decided to pursue a degree in Environmental Studies at Chaminade because she wanted to combine her passion for the environment with her love of the ocean. Lee is a member of the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s Moananuiākea Voyage, a circumnavigation of the Pacific.
“Voyaging is a way to further empowerment of indigenous peoples,” Lee says, adding “it unifies people around shared goals like healing the ocean and the Earth.” For Lee, the Environmental Studies program at Chaminade was a perfect fit, she says, since her ultimate goal is to offer legal representation to sustenance fishing and farming communities in Hawai‘i.
New Student Orientation
TOMORROW’S NURSING LEADERS
The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at Chaminade offers four specialty tracks
BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS
Jacqueline Bassett is a nurse at in the oncology ward at Straub Medical Center, but her long-term goal is to relocate to Hawai‘i Island to serve communities in so-called “healthcare deserts”— places where residents have no easy access to medical professionals.
She is among the newest Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students at Chaminade, and in September 2024, she attended an “immersion” program on campus aimed at introducing new DNP cohort members to the degree and kicking their new academic journey off right.
Students learned about scholarly writing, what’s expected of them as DNP candidates, and perhaps most importantly, they got an opportunity to form connections with one another and their professors as they seek the highest clinical degree in nursing.
DNP students at Chaminade can choose from one of four academic tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PostMaster’s Executive Leader, and the newest track: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. All of them are designed to prepare students as changemakers and leaders amid an ongoing shortage of nurses both locally and nationally.
Bassett selected the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track in hopes
of meeting an acute need in the specialty, especially on the neighbor islands.
“They desperately need mental health care workers there,” Bassett said.
“My parents own a homecare facility on the Big Island, and they see firsthand the need for—not just physical health care, but mental health care as well.”
The two-day immersion agenda included a special welcome address from Chaminade President Lynn Babington, who congratulated students for advancing their education to better serve others. “Chaminade is proud to play an important role in educating our future leaders in healthcare and expert clinicians,” Babington told the nine cohort members.
Three recent Silversword nursing graduates—Ashley Jardine ’24, Lisa Kawamura ’24 and Daniel Gardner ’24— are also in the newest DNP cohort. They said they’re motivated to address the shortage of healthcare providers in Hawai‘i, and excited about building leadership skills to help prepare the next generation of forward-looking nurses.
“I always wanted to be in healthcare,” said Gardner, who is a nurse at Kalihi Elementary. “My dad was a Green Beret medic and helped a lot of people, which is what I want to do.”
The immersion program was led by School of Nursing Associate Dean and
DNP Director Pam Smith, with the help of faculty members Linda Malone, Sandra Bourgette-Henry, Dana Monday and Marife Aczon-Armstrong. In addition to a crash course on the program, the agenda included discussions about goals, motivation and cultural sensitivity.
Maryann Kaiwi Salvador, FNP-BC ’23, got a chance to present her capstone project, telling students that she focused her research on chronic kidney disease. She said it’s critical to find an area of interest that drives you to contribute—and keeps you interested.
“When you think about the development of your DNP project, ask yourself: What what is your passion?” Salvador told the attendees. “There will be bumps on the road and setbacks, but persevere and be ready to switch gears. Remember that your professors, your instructors, your clinical advisors and your mentors all believe in you. So believe in yourself.”
Designed for registered nurses or advanced practice nurses, Chaminade’s DNP program emphasizes clinical expertise, leadership and translating research into practice, making DNPs wellsuited to address the needs of Hawai‘i’s communities, program leaders said.
During her presentation, Salvador told students she will be joining Molokai Community Health Center next week and is excited about serving patients who need her help. “So when you think about your DNP project, think of where it might lead you,” she said.
“This DNP program will help you enhance your leadership skills,” Salvador added.
“You’ll get all the encouragement and support you will need from faculty and advisors to continue furthering your education. Congratulations on choosing to pursue your DNP.”
ABOVE: Chaminade President Lynn Babington speaks to Doctor of Nursing Practice students during a special "immersion" program, designed to give incoming students a chance to learn about the DNP and what will be expected of them.
ADVANCING ECONOMIC JUSTICE
This "teach the teachers" workshop is promoting financial literacy in Hawai‘i schools
BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS
Chaminade’s Economic Education Center for Excellence has a big mission: To advance economic justice in Hawai‘i and across the Pacific. In addition to tackling research projects and informing policymaking, the center offers training—like its summer workshop for teachers.
The intensive professional development opportunity is designed to give elementary to high school educators innovative pedagogical instruction for incorporating economic principles into lessons. Teachers walk away with ideas—and a newfound appreciation of financial literacy.
Social studies teacher John Silang, a 10-year veteran with Kapolei High School’s Business Academy, attended the workshop this past summer and dubbed it “Adulting 101.” He said he jumped at the chance to attend the training on the Chaminade campus because “I wanted to learn how college educators teach economics and how they apply it in the classroom.”
That’s music to economics Associate Professor Guanlin Gao’s ears.
Gao, director of the center, says learning the basics of financial literacy can help people do everything from balance a household budget to save for retirement. “The importance of financial literacy and basic economic principles can’t be overstated,” Gao said.
“It impacts people’s everyday lives,” she added.
The summer workshop was first held in 2022, and so far the center has trained 62 teachers from schools statewide, reaching an estimated 7,400 Hawai‘i students with financial curricula.
Attendee Daniel Quiamas heard about the summer workshop from a friend who attended last year. Quiamas—a math teacher at Waipahu High—said after just two days he had already learned new ways to incorporate economics and finance into his classroom instruction.
“I was never really taught about financial literacy, so this workshop is very informative,” said Quiamas, after listening to Joanne Ching, a financial wellness partner with HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union—one of the sponsors of the workshop and a strong proponent of financial literacy.
The ECCE’s summer workshop is taught with a combination of lectures, in-class games and group activities, hands-on projects and field classes. Organizers say the curriculum places an emphasis on reallife examples and situations, and includes economics and personal finance concepts based on the Department of Education Social Studies Common Core standards.
The ECCE’s outreach efforts come amid a greater push to underscore financial
literacy in schools nationwide. According to the Council for Economic Education’s latest biennial Survey of the States, more than two-thirds of all states now require personal finance classes for high school graduation—an increase from 2022 when fewer than half the states included it.
On the last day of the five-day ECCE workshop, participants were asked to give a presentation on how they plan to incorporate what they’ve learned into their own classrooms. Some said they would use it as a “bell ringer,” devoting the first few minutes of class to financial literacy. Others planned to take a more comprehensive approach, developing ageappropriate lesson plans.
For Gao, the moral imperative of teaching financial literacy is clear.
“We recognize that there is still much to be done to improve financial literacy in Hawai‘i. However, we take pride in our efforts to make a difference and establish ourselves as a center for economic education,” Gao said. “Financial literacy doesn’t have to be daunting. In reality, we all have innate economic instincts; you might just not be aware of them—yet.”
Addressing Hawai‘i’s Mental Health Crisis
CHAMINADE EXPANDS PROGRAMS AND OFFERS GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN A BID TO ADDRESS AN ACUTE SHORTAGE OF MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS
BY MARY VORSINO
When Misty Tashina Bradley decided to go back to school to become a licensed therapist, she was sure about one thing: She wanted to remain on Hawai‘i Island. Her family is there, her business is there, her support network is there. And ultimately, she says, her heart is there—it’s the community she wants to serve as a clinician.
Bradley says she opted for a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at Chaminade because the program not only offered a fully online option that would allow her to remain home but applauded her commitment to serving Hawai‘i. That service piece, so central to Chaminade’s
mission, was what resonated most with her.
“That’s what I loved about being with Chaminade. I was proud to be able to stay in state,” said Bradley, who graduated with her master’s degree earlier this year. “We need to encourage our people to learn here and remain here.”
The importance of fostering that homegrown workforce is especially acute in Hawai‘i’s mental health sector, where a shortage of providers—especially in rural communities—is leading to delayed care and poorer outcomes.
Dr. Dale Fryxell, dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Chaminade, said the University’s behavioral health programs have sought
to meet the challenges in Hawai‘i headon, including by offering more fully online options geared to neighbor island students and expanding programs to meet workforce needs.
This summer, the school launched a standalone Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, giving students the option of fully in-person or 100 percent online coursework and stressing a pathway to Hawai‘i licensure along with 12 months of clinical training.
The school also offers four doctoral programs for advanced practice, including Hawai‘i’s only American Psychological Association-accredited Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology and a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy for clinician-leaders. Additional offerings for educational environments have also been added. Chaminade's Education Specialist in School Psychology degree is an innovative partnership with the state Department of Education, and delivered fully online. Meanwhile, the Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology, unique in the state, includes instruction on psychological test administration and a pathway to mental health counseling licensure.
CREATING HOMEGROWN PROGRAMS
Perhaps most importantly, Fryxell said, the school’s faculty members are seeking to reach students early in their academic careers to underscore the need for mental health professionals serving Hawai‘i—and how Chaminade can help them achieve that goal.
“It’s really about creating homegrown programs where people stay here and help their local communities,” Fryxell said, adding that the school also “makes every effort” to hire professors who are from or working in Hawai‘i so they understand the unique culture.
Chaminade also offers the only school counseling master’s program in the state— meeting another area of high need. “We are always looking for partnerships,” Fryxell said, noting the school works closely with the state Education Department.
The focus on mental health programming at Chaminade has already paid dividends, perhaps most fundamentally with an increase in alumni prepared to
serve as clinicians and advanced providers in communities statewide. The PsyD program alone has grown by about 40 percent since launching at Chaminade and welcomed 30 students this year.
A LONG WAY TO GO
Dr. Sean Scanlan, director of the Clinical Psychology program at Chaminade, said students fan out across more than 30 training sites statewide to earn their clinical hours—and make key connections as they build their careers.
“We have assumed the responsibility of being the primary source of clinical psychologists in the state, and we take that responsibility very seriously,” Scanlan said, adding that the program’s graduates are working in private practice, clinics and hospitals, correctional facilities and a host of other settings.
While the program and others at Chaminade are making inroads, he added, Hawai‘i continues to rank poorly when it comes to unmet mental health care needs. In addition to rural communities, specific populations are also underserved, including youth.
“It’s safe to say that we have a long way to go,” Scanlan said.
But there is reason for hope, professors say. Not only is Chaminade focused on the problem, the state is directing more attention—and funding—to mental health programming. Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green has identified it as a priority.
LOOKING FOR WAYS TO EXPAND
“We’re passionate about growing the mental health field in Hawai‘i, ultimately increasing access to mental health care for the people of Hawai‘i,” said Dr. Blendine Hawkins, director of the Marriage and Family Therapy master’s and doctoral programs.
“Altogether, our program faculty’s efforts in clinical, professional, academic, and research spheres truly benefit our students as they develop as clinicians and leaders within the mental health field. And we are always looking for ways to expand.”
The new Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy is in line with that goal. Hawkins called the need for marriage and family therapists in Hawai‘i “significant,”
“I want to be at the forefront of professionals offering the culturally sensitive care communities need. I’m trying to mentor young people and tell them: we don’t want you to leave.”
Misty Tashina Bradley MSCP '24
pointing to evidence that Hawai‘i has the highest percentage of adults in the country with undiagnosed and untreated mental illness. And getting to a provider for that key diagnosis can prove difficult: on O‘ahu, there are 370 clients to every MFT.
“MFTs are specially trained to work with families, and this is relevant in our state and communities where the concept of ‘ohana is highly valued,” Hawkins said, adding what sets Chaminade’s MFT program apart is its direct pathway to state licensure.
“The program will meet the demand for qualified MFTs who can work with individuals, couples, families, and groups,” Hawkins said. “Our curriculum, course assignments, student networking opportunities, and clinical experiences are tailored to address cultural diversity and build students’ cultural competence” for work in Hawai‘i.
WE DON’T
WANT YOU TO LEAVE
Crystal Taylor MSCP ‘19 opted for the marriage and family track in Chaminade’s Counseling Psychology program before the standalone master’s degree was launched this year. She then jumped at
LEFT: School of Education and Behavioral Sciences faculty members say they're focused on helping address the shortage of mental health professionals in Hawai”i.
the chance to seek a doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chaminade and is graduating next year in the inaugural cohort.
Taylor’s ultimate goal is to teach at the college level.
She believes strongly in training the next generation of clinicians—and said she was inspired to walk in the footsteps of her Chaminade professors. “I love the smaller classes and the connections I’ve made with professors,” Taylor said.
Bradley, the Hawai‘i Island graduate, is eyeing a career in direct service.
As she works to accrue clinical hours with a Hawai‘i Island nonprofit in order to apply for licensure, she is also considering a doctoral degree. Her goal is to open a private practice in Kailua-Kona, where she lives and works—and hopes to serve.
Bradley already owns her own massage and acupuncture clinic.
“I want to be at the forefront of professionals offering the culturally sensitive care communities need,” she said, adding that she’s also taken up a new goal: convincing young people to stay in Hawai‘i, learn in Hawai‘i and then serve Hawai‘i—like she did.
“I’m trying to mentor young people and tell them: we don’t want you to leave.”
ABOVE: School of Education and Behavioral Sciences Dean Dale Fryxell, Ph.D., says Chaminade has sought to meet the challenges of a mental health crisis in Hawai’i head-on.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY MASTER’S DEGREE LAUNCHED
The new degree program is unique in the state
OVER THE NEXT DECADE, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment opportunities for marriage and family therapists will grow by 15 percent—much faster than the average for all occupations. And in Hawai‘i, Chaminade is helping to meet that need.
This past summer, the University launched its Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy—the only standalone program of its kind in the state. The degree is designed to give candidates a strong foundation in clinical practice and a pathway to licensure in Hawai‘i.
Dr. Blendine Hawkins, program director for the master’s and doctoral marriage and family therapy programs at Chaminade, says the MSMFT was designed with working professionals in mind. Students can opt to learn fully in person or fully online with synchronous classes. And progressing as cohorts, students get a full 12 months of clinical training—with placement.
Hawkins said licensed marriage and family therapists work on the front lines of psychotherapeutic clinical practice, delivering direct
service to individuals, couples, families and groups at hospitals, social service agencies, public and private practice, and other settings.
“This program was developed to address a growing need for specialized training in family systems therapy in Hawai‘i,” she said. “What sets this program apart is its unique status as the only on-ground, Hawai‘i-based MFT program that provides a direct pathway to licensure in the state. The program will meet the demand for qualified MFTs who can work with individuals, couples, families, and groups on various mental health, and relational concerns.”
She noted that the program also puts special emphasis on working with culturally diverse communities. “Applicants may come from many backgrounds, having completed their bachelor’s in any discipline,” she said. “The program welcomes students who are passionate about helping people and serving their community. The target student is someone who wants to make a difference … and is interested in pursuing a career in family therapy.”
CHAMINADE GIVING DAY
October 31, 2024
WE ARE SILVERSWORDS.
One ‘ohana united around our belief in the value of a Chaminade education to enlighten, to empower and to inspire the next generation of leaders.
On Chaminade Giving Day, show your Silversword pride—by championing our shared mission.
SHOWCASING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
The Summer Research Institute offers undergraduates the chance to sink their teeth into a major project—under the mentorship of a professor
BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS
Zach McClellan ’25 comes from a long line of firefighters—and has seen first-hand the trauma first responders can experience. So as a participant in this year’s Summer Research Institute at Chaminade, the psychology major decided to study something that hits close to home: he looked at how occupational stressors correlate to quality of life indicators for firefighters.
In July, he presented his findings at the Summer Research Institute Symposium, an annual showcase of cutting-edge undergraduate research conducted under professor mentorship.
“I want to take it as far as I can take it,” McClellan said, pointing at his poster board and explaining there’s still more research to tackle. “The end goal is to get the study published.”
The Summer Research Institute and symposium, organizers say, reflects Chaminade’s commitment to advancing academic excellence while fostering close collaborations between faculty and student researchers. The research often leads to new opportunities for students— from grants to internships to pathways toward graduate studies.
A two-time participant in the Summer Research Institute Symposium, Grace Helmke’s presentation this year was titled “Climate Tricksters in an Indigenous Future.”
Mentored by Assistant Professor of English Dr. Justin Wyble, Helmke ‘25 said she chose to study the intersection of indigenous studies and climate change because “I believe indigenous peoples to have an incredibly important perspective on society.”
“Their viewpoints surrounding the ways in which to combat colonialism, preserve their culture and fight for a greater future are all concepts that each of the texts I focused on examined,” the English major said. “Discussing these concepts, principles and cultural beliefs from an indigenous perspective seeks equity and healing of the people.”
Amber Noguchi, program director for Chaminade’s Undergraduate Research and Pre-Professional Programs Office, said the symposium allows Summer Research Institute participants to not only discuss their work, but get feedback and questions from attendees.
The institute is funded by a joint federal Title III grant with Kapiolani Community College.
“We just completed our fourth SRI,” Noguchi said, adding that participants also present at Kapiolani Community College’s Student Undergraduate Research Fair each semester.
Georgeanna Flook is a rising senior double-majoring in Historical and Political Studies, and Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her research looked at the influence that education has on crime and how those connections could impact policing methods.
Flook said she found education, “acting as a means of formal social control and providing social support, can effectively reduce crime—regardless of the academic ability of the individual.”
“Future studies on the topic could focus on further articulating what effective social support means in the context of criminology and use working examples of social support to compare against crime trends,” concluded Flook, who aspires to go into criminal justice policy analysis.
TOP: Zach McClellan ’25 speaks to Summer Research Institute Symposium attendees about his study on occupational stressors and quality of life for firefighters.
LEFT: The symposium is designed to give undergraduates a taste of what it's like to present their research—and build on it with feedback.
THE ELEVATOR INTERVIEW
FIVE QUESTIONS FOR … THE THEATER BUFF
Forensic Sciences major Caleb Cloud ‘25 has a passion for science and mathematics, the law … and theater. Cloud, an avid theater buff who has clinched roles in several Chaminade productions, says acting centers him and gives him an outlet for his creativity. Plus, he loves stepping into another life—and taking an audience with him.
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO STUDY FORENSIC SCIENCES? Forensics fundamentally is the pursuit of the truth. I've heard many stories about injustice in the court systems, from convictions of innocent people to the release of guilty ones. I hope to use forensic science to prevent such injustices from occurring and do my best to help people.
YOU’RE A BUDDING TOXICOLOGIST AND WANT TO PURSUE A PH.D. WE HAVE TO ASK: ARE YOU A “CSI” FAN? I have actually never watched “CSI”! But I am a fan of other crime and investigative shows like “Bones” and “NCIS.” Admittedly, it has become a little bit harder to watch them after taking some of my classes because I can now see all the inaccuracies that occur in them.
SPEAKING OF DRAMA, YOU HAVE ACTING CHOPS! HOW DID YOU GET INTO THEATER? The first time I got involved with theater was in middle school. In sixth grade, I took a theater elective and fell in love. Since then I have participated in theater just about every year. What I enjoy the most about acting is being able to evoke emotions in others to portray a good story.
I enjoy all aspects of theater, from being an audience member, an actor, or a back-stage technician. My time at Chaminade has particularly grown my talent in set design and theater technician work. My favorite Chaminade production to work on was “Things Go Wrong.”
Another great production was “Write Me a Murder,” the first from our Chaminade
Drama Club, and it was especially challenging because we produced it without the involvement of any staff—100 percent of the set, acting, lighting, sound, and directing was done by students.
DOES YOUR THEATER WORK MAKE YOU A MORE WELL-ROUNDED PERSON OR BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE? I would absolutely say that having a variety of interests has made me a more well-rounded person. Theater has taught me to have good public speaking and communication skills, both of which I intend to use in the forensics field when testifying. My experience as a club officer has definitely taught me leadership skills and given me experience with managing people.
AND WHAT ABOUT AFTER GRADUATION … ANY LONG-TERM ACTING DREAMS? Theater will always have a place in my heart. I do not plan to pursue theater in any career sense (but) I do think a good retirement job for me could be as a consultant on movies and TV shows that display forensics as I would have a good blend of backgrounds.
TOP: Caleb Cloud '25 participates in a forensic sciences hands-on learning exercise.
BOTTOM: Cloud has been cast in several Chaminade productions, but also enjoys serving in roles behind-the-scenes.
“What I enjoy the most about acting is being able to evoke emotions in others to portray a good story."
Baseball’s Back!
AMERICA’S FAVORITE PASTIME AT CHAMINADE? IT’S A NO-BRAINER, SAYS ATHLETICS DIRECTOR TOM BUNING
BY MARY VORSINO
Baseball's return to Chaminade? Administrators say it's a win for students, the University and the community.
After a four-decade absence, baseball at Chaminade made a Silversword-sized comeback earlier this year. Now, the Athletics Department is excited about making another big splash in the spring with 19 new players slated to fill holes in the roster.
Dr. Tom Buning, director of Athletics at Chaminade, said baseball’s return was a win-win-win for the community, the University and student-athletes. Baseball is hugely popular in the islands, which means the islands are typically a “net exporter” of players in the sport, Buning said, but Chaminade is helping to even out the playing field.
About one-quarter of the 2023–24 team were student-athletes from the islands.
“If you’re going to add a sport, get one that’s popular in the state and that is underserved in terms of opportunities,” Burning said. “This creates a blueprint for how to add sports and do it successfully
no matter what the strategic value is.”
Dr. Allison A. Jerome, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students at Chaminade, said adding baseball was a way to encourage more male students to take another look at Chaminade. And that’s exactly what happened.
“Baseball is part of Chaminade's history, and so bringing the team back was also a return to our roots,” Jerome told Chaminade Magazine. “With baseball being so popular here in Hawai‘i, this was an effort to build local community support for the institution.”
She said baseball has also attracted new donor attention.
Baseball Head Coach Chad Konishi hit the ground running last school year, Buning said, recruiting some 40 players “from scratch.” The team finished with a respectable 15–33 record, including some very close losses against much more established teams.
“Baseball is part of Chaminade's history, and so bringing the team back was also a return to our roots.”
Dr.
Allison A. Jerome Dean of Students
Buning said the highlight of the season was seeing local fans cheer on Chaminade baseball so enthusiastically.
“We earned the respect of our conference early on because we had some really, really strong appearances,” Buning said. “Our fans brought everyone with them. It’s that atmosphere—spectacular and heartwarming.”
He added women’s soccer and softball already enjoy a large percentage of local talent. “As baseball continues to evolve, we can move that roster to a higher percentage,” he said. “You get the best of both worlds: stay home, play high-level competition.”
Jerome said the addition of Chaminade was also a perfect opportunity to attract students to the new Sport and Event Management major at Chaminade. Six baseball players selected the major in the 2023–24 school year.
The Warden Is In
AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN PRISONS, ESTELA DERR ‘88 IS INTENT ON GIVING BACK
BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS
“If I had to give advice to my younger self, I would tell her to give what you can."
Estela Derr ‘88 says she’s come full circle, returning to the campus where she thrived as an undergraduate in criminal justice—but this time, mentoring students to follow in her footsteps.
The former Federal Bureau of Prisons warden, who retired from the agency after a 29-year career, says it’s her honor to give back to the University community that gave her so much. “If I had to give advice to my younger self, I would tell her to give what you can,” Derr says.
“Give back to the support system that helped you grow, learn and become who you are.”
A Kaua‘i native, Derr says she hit her stride at Chaminade almost immediately. She made friends quickly, appreciated the one-onone connections she made with professors, and spent too many afternoons to count playing flag football and intramural volleyball.
While Derr spent much of her career on the continent, she says she has tried to maintain a connection to Chaminade, including by serving as a member of the University’s Criminal Justice Program Advisory Board. Now retired, she has more time to give back and so was delighted to be asked to serve as a guest lecturer in several Criminology and Criminal Justice classes.
Derr is proud of her many honors over a four-decade career with prisons, but she says her biggest accomplishment has been reintegrating countless former inmates into communities.
Derr adds she wasn’t always destined for a life in prisons. She majored in Business Administration at Chaminade, but decided to take a Criminal Justice course in her junior year. She recalls her professor inspiring her to think more about law and society.
Derr was hooked and secured a prisons case management position, developing educational, work and life skills programs— all aimed at helping inmates reintegrate into the community.
She says while federal prisons aren’t for the faint of heart, she’s never been deterred from successfully completing her job. “I believe in faith over fear,” said Derr, adding that her time at Chaminade also taught her the importance of self-confidence and finding strength within.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons operates 122 facilities, which house nearly 160,000 federal prisoners across the country. Threeyear assignments are commonplace for top employees with the agency, which is what Derr signed on for when she started with the bureau.
Estela Derr' 88 says Chaminade welcomed and inspired her. She wants to return the favor by mentoring a new generation of students.
In her application, she said she was willing to move anywhere.
“In 2013, I was promoted as executive assistant and handpicked by Warden Richard Ives in Lompoc, California,” Derr said. “This was my dream job, and it exceeded all my expectations. I didn’t ever want to become a warden until a friend asked me, ‘Are you going to be happy?’”
For two years in California, Derr learned all about what it meant to manage a federal prison.
She said she tackled a long list of issues—from affirmative action and labor union laws to implementation of the Prison Rape Elimination Act, all while helping to shepherd a successful reaccreditation process for the Federal Correctional Institute in Lompoc.
“We were decompressing from the reaccreditation process when my boss received a call,” Derr said. “All I heard was, ‘Yes, she’s ready. She’s going.’ When he got off the phone, I asked him where I was going.” The answer: SeaTac Federal Detention Center in Washington.
She was to be named the new associate warden.
Derr wasn’t sold on the position at first because she was happy where she was. But Seattle wasn’t just a promotion. It was closer to family, including her mother. And she would be grateful for that proximity in 2017, when her younger brother suffered a debilitating stroke.
She went on to serve as the only female associate warden at the sprawling federal prison in Victorville, Calif., working under Warden Cynthia Swain. “It was an amazing learning experience
that taught me about inmate management and running an institution of this size,” said Derr.
The facility can house 3,000 inmates and has more than 900 staff members.
Derr says over her nearly three-decade-long career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, she was exposed to just about everything you can imagine, from riots and staff assaults to suicides and murders to hunger strikes and baby deliveries. All these incidents, though, were highly concentrated at Victorville. What intimidated her the most was the sound of the alarms.
“If you hear those alarms, you don’t know what to expect,” Derr said.
By 2020, Derr was ready to return home to Hawai‘i, in part because her brother had moved back to Hilo with his family. The problem was that there was already a warden in place at the Honolulu facility. She called a friend at the Honolulu prison and joked she would put in for the job.
“If I didn’t get it, I would retire from Victorville,” Derr said.
And it paid off—Derr got the job and ended up wrapping up her career at home.
Happily retired, she says speaking to classes of criminal justice students at Chaminade is among her greatest joys. Her advice to them is to take good risks, like she did: “Get involved in classes and activities that are out of the norm and that make you uncomfortable.”
Why? “This,” she said, “will lessen your fears of the unknown.”
Estela Derr '88 may be in retirement, but she's still very busy—including by giving back at Chaminade.
DESIGNS OF A GREENER WORLD
This E+ID major says sustainability and good design can go hand in hand
BY MARY VORSINO
“I believe that good design is sustainable design, and it is crucial to push for innovation in this field as the climate crisis worsens.”
KATHERINE LIU ’26 is driven to combine her love of design with her passion for sustainability.
And the Environmental + Interior Design (E+ID) major at Chaminade is already making headway toward that goal, serving as an ambassador for the UN-affiliated CIFAL Center Honolulu Center at the University as she seeks to incorporate the United Nations’ sustainable development goals into projects on campus and off. Liu is also a scholar with Chaminade’s ‘Inana Sustainability Entrepreneurship Program and is working to apply what she’s learned into business models and prototypes.
One example of her work: she and a group of peers partnered with Re-Use Hawai‘i, which seeks to give used construction materials a new life, proposing new collaborations with local architecture firms. She’s also sought to improve awareness of Re-Use Hawai‘i’s inventory.
Liu’s efforts to promote sustainability also extend to the American Society of Interior Design. She serves as a student representative to the board and, as if that weren't enough, she is also the events coordinator and social media manager for the International Design Professional organization, where as a club officer she also organizes student-centric events.
“I believe that good design is sustainable design, and it is crucial to push for innovation in this field as the climate crisis worsens,” says Liu, who is also a
member of the Chaminade Sustainability Club and participates in a long list of community service projects.
She says the E+ID program has encouraged her to pursue her passion for sustainability, challenging her to consider how spaces can be built for humans and for efficiency. In one course, Materiality in Interior Design, she designed spaces that were energy efficient.
“I enjoy projects that are impactful and meaningful for people and the planet,” she says.
That’s where being a CIFAL ambassador has been a particular highlight, Liu says. The opportunity to engage people across departments around sustainability has been uplifting. “The experience has left lasting impressions that I carry with me daily,” she says.
Looking ahead, Liu is considering a master’s degree after graduating from Chaminade.
She says she wants to take her love of sustainability to product design.
TOP: Katherine Liu '26 shows off one of her recent designs as an Environmental + Interior Design major at Chaminade.
BOTTOM: Liu is involved in a long list of activities and clubs at Chaminade, and is passionate about giving back.
JUMP-START TO COLLEGE
Early College program allows high schoolers to earn Chaminade credit
BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS
Taeani Largusa graduated from Kapa‘a High in May with more than a high school diploma. Thanks to Chaminade’s Early College program, she also walked away with 25 college credits.
She says the jump-start to college saved her time and money, but also gave her crucial preparation in college courses before she ever set foot on a university campus. "I was pleased to find out that all of my credits were accepted, allowing me to potentially graduate an entire year earlier,” Largusa said.
The Chaminade Early College program gives students the chance to fulfill high school requirements through college courses, earning university-level credits along the way. Kim Baxter, Early College director at Chaminade, says the program is a win-winwin for Hawai‘i high schoolers. “This program is such a great opportunity for these high school students to earn dual credits. And it gives them that real college experience,” Baxter told Chaminade Magazine.
Kaua‘i High graduate Tatum Harper was able to earn Chaminade credit and take what she learned to Columbia University, where she’s studying environmental science and sustainable development.
She said the program helped her with the “transition to college life.”
Largusa is a first-generation college student.
She said attending high school and college at the same time wasn’t always easy, but she embraced the challenge and enjoyed the mentorship of college professors. “Throughout the two-year Early College program, I've learned to adjust to collegiate expectations, as well as use the classes I've taken and apply them to my personal life,” she said, adding that her Communications 101 class gave her key public speaking and interviewing skills.
Don Dimaya said his fraternal twin children, Lindsey and Landon, participated in Early College at Chaminade while students at Sacred Hearts Academy and Saint Louis School. He said as a parent, he’s grateful not only for the experience the program offers, but the big savings.
“This Early College program will definitely help me and my wife financially,” he said.
Sacred Hearts Academy counselors Ashley Luke and Sharlene Chock agreed that the Early College program at Chaminade saves families money—a major plus, given the cost of higher education. They added the
program can also help students prepare for the rigors of college.
Luke, who counsels sophomores and juniors, said, “Early College participants are often surprised by the level of work required in college courses compared to what they’re used to at the high school level. There’s more critical thinking, for one, and much more independence. Even our top students were stretched because they didn’t understand process versus perfection, which they’re used to achieving in high school,” Luke said.
Plus, national data finds that high schoolers who participate in dual credit programs at universities are more likely to go on to a four-year program—and more likely to graduate.
That’s what Saint Louis student Cash Acorda is focused on. He plans to apply to Stanford University and he’s hopeful his Chaminade credits will showcase his ambition and ability to take on a challenge. Why earn dual high school and college credit? “I want to get ahead,” he said.
Students at Kapa'a High, seen here celebrating graduation, are taking advantage of an Early College partnership with Chaminade.
THE BUDDING ENTREPRENEUR
How one Silversword's hobby turned into a passion project
BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS
Madison Makashima '25 says opportunities at Chaminade have helped her gain confidence and see herself as a leader.
MADISON MAKISHIMA ‘25 doesn’t let anything slow her down.
Along the slopes of the Kalaepōhaku campus, she jets to classes in her wheelchair. Campus Security members transport her to class using an accessible van or escort her from building to building. She says just like her own family, her Chaminade ‘ohana looks past her physical limitations “and encouraged me to participate” fully in campus life.
Makishima was diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy when she was two, after her parents noticed she wasn’t hitting the typical motor skills milestones. The disorder means she can’t control her legs. “It’s like Wi-Fi service. At times it works, but then it can just suddenly shut down; that’s what happens with my legs,” said Makashima, who encourages peers and strangers alike to ask questions about her disability.
At Chaminade, the senior in Criminology and Criminal Justice says she’s thrived, flourishing intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. “Upon arriving here, I immediately felt welcomed and the people were so friendly,” she told Chaminade Magazine. In addition to tackling academically challenging courses, including organic chemistry, forensic anthropology and medicolegal death investigation, Makishima serves as president of the Drama Club and participated in the ‘Inana Sustainability Entrepreneurship Program, which aims to spark innovation in students.
Makishima’s ‘Inana project for Chaminade led to Surf Sesh, a project to construct adaptive surfboards out of recycled materials and ocean plastic. Makishima says with the project she hopes to help people with disabilities— like herself—gain access to surfing while also doing something good for the environment and the oceans.
“That’s the mission of the project,” she said.
Makishima is no stranger to surfing. She’s hit the waves with AccessSurf, a nonprofit dedicated to giving people with disabilities access to the waves. Makishima said she not only thoroughly enjoyed surfing, she got a chance to see what boards people use.
Connor Flynn ’24, a volunteer with AccessSurf and data scientist at Chaminade’s School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, has helped Makishima ride the waves. “Madison is getting more and more comfortable in the ocean and pushing herself to improve every session,” said Flynn, adding she’s a “true surfer.”
Now in her senior year, Makishima reflects fondly on her time at Chaminade and all those who inspired her to dream big. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a master’s degree in Forensic Sciences while also tackling the waves, in and out of the water.
TOP: Madison Makashima '25 says the opportunities she's taken advantage of at Chaminade have helped her become a more confident leader.
BOTTOM: Makashima poses with other student participants of the University's ’Inana Sustainability Entrepreneurship Program.
WE SHARE AN IMPORTANT BOND
Over the past year, alumni returned to campus to attend our Silversword Reunion and participated in smaller events, including a recent gathering in Seattle.
Whether you recently graduated or have been a valued member of our alumni network for many years, I am thrilled to hear your stories, achievements, and milestones.
The bond that ties us together as Silversword alumni is powerful, and rooted in a shared history of academic excellence, personal growth, and lifelong learning. Our University has played a significant role in shaping who we are today, and it is through our shared experiences at Chaminade that we have formed lasting friendships, gained valuable insights and developed the skills necessary to succeed in our chosen fields.
Your connection to Chaminade is important to me. And I firmly believe that the greatest strength of our alumni program is the collective priority that we place on forging and maintaining lifelong relationships.
By participating in Class Notes, you will stay connected to your fellow alumni and to the University as a whole.
Mahalo,
Jodi-Anne Yoshida Director of Alumni Relations
1970s
Lt. Col. Elwin Reichert, USMC (Ret.) ’70 (General Studies) During his time at Chaminade, Reicher attended evening classes for 18 months and graduated in 1970. After he retired from the USMC in 1977, he served as a Health Inspector for the State of Florida until full retirement in 1995. In 2013, he and his wife relocated to a retirement community in Tallahassee, Florida. Unfortunately, his wife passed away in 2023.
Sara Pallister ’73 (Psychology) is working as an RN case manager at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She is a proud grandmother of five beautiful children and is grateful to say, “Life is good!”
Anne (Long) Jamison ’74 (English and Sociology) retired from federal government service as a systems analyst for the Navy and Air Force. She is a happy and proud grandmother.
Minnie (Brown) Brazell ’79 (Computer Science and Business) retired from federal service in 2001, and spent 12 years as a substitute teacher with the Department of Education before retiring again in 2014. Currently, she is a caregiver for her son with special needs.
1980s
Pamela (Werner) Crenwelge ’80 (Behavioral Sciences) and husband Wayne are thoroughly enjoying retirement and making the most of their travels. They often visit their daughter and son-in-law in Providence, Rhode Island, and their son, daughter-in-law, and grandson in the Dallas area. “Being grandparents is such a blessing!” she says. To celebrate their 40th anniversary, they brought their entire family to Hawai‘i in January.
Robert Lowe ’81 (Criminal Justice) and wife Jill welcomed their first grandchildren in 2022: Kieran James in October and Melody Maeve in December.
Gerald (Gerry) Purcell ’86 (Business Administration) recalls his cherished time at Chaminade and in Hawai‘i—it was an incredible experience with supportive people all around. After Purcell’s service in the Army, he returned to Atlanta and eventually launched his healthcare consulting firm. Currently, he is living in Orange Beach, Alabama. Purcell feels incredibly blessed and thankful, especially for Chaminade's role in his journey.
Dr. Ronald Taniguchi, MBA ’86 In 2022, Dr. Taniguchi marked 50 years as a registered pharmacist in Hawai‘i. Congratulations on your many years of service to our community!
Nancy (Couden) Williams ’88 (Communications) “Hafa Adai!” Williams is currently dividing her time between Guam and Seattle, working remotely for an eLearning company called Bigger Brains. Soon, she will be heading to Puerto Vallarta to celebrate her oldest son’s 30th birthday. If fellow alumni are in the Guam or Seattle area, she would love to connect!
1990s
Dr. Phillip D. Gvozden ’91 (Biology) After 25 years as a family physician, Dr. Gvozden is excited to be opening his own practice, Johnstown Health Partners.
Debra Chong, MBA ’92 was recently appointed vice president of business services, product, and data management at Island Insurance. In this role, she will oversee the company’s product management and data reporting functions.
Jerelyn (Brown) Sullivan, MBA ’92 was recently promoted to senior vice president and investment officer of the Institutional Advisory Services Division at First Hawaiian Bank. In this role, she will manage institutional client services, with a focus on investment management for businesses.
Michael R. Valiente ’95 (General Education) After graduating from the first-in-the-nation Emergency Management Academy sponsored by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), Valiente is now employed as the Senior Training Officer in the Preparedness Division. He is tasked to head the internal training of TDEM employees and to maintain FEMA’s National Qualification System (NQS) for employee credentialing. He also received his Doctor of Emergency Management (DEM) degree last year and is currently working on his Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
Arlina Agbayani ’97 (Criminal Justice) was recently appointed as a policy researcher at the Office of the Governor. She previously served at the Filipino Community Center and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
Dr. Brandy Ann Sato ’97 (Historical and Political Studies), MEd ’03 (Secondary Education) was recently named the president at Sacred Hearts Academy. She is a proud graduate of the academy and is looking forward to providing values-based education to students.
Cole Weeks ’97 (Criminal Justice) pursued an additional degree in Social Work from UH Mānoa after graduation. He is currently on active duty with the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, where he deploys to support public health emergencies and natural disaster response efforts. He is now assigned to the Bureau of Primary Health Care as the Deputy Director for Service Expansion Investment Oversight in Rockville, Maryland. The BPHC funds nearly 1,400 health centers, ensuring affordable, accessible, and high-quality primary care for underserved communities nationwide.
2000s
Michael Akau ’03 (Business), MBA ’06 While at Chaminade, Akau organized the first emergency evacuation drill for the entire community, ensuring that the Clarence T.C. Ching Hall was fully equipped with provisions, communication systems, and supplies for lockdown. He also initiated efforts to make the campus more accessible for individuals with disabilities, improving curbside access and pathways.
In 2007, Akau worked as a compliance/quality assurance specialist at a day treatment facility for children with autism and special needs. During this time, he sponsored and staffed the Art for Kids Project at
ALUMNI CLASS NOTES
the Habilitat Annual Fundraiser for three years, creating an additional event for children to enjoy while their families participated in the fundraising activities.
Today, Akau is a commissioning train operator for Hitachi Rail Honolulu. Currently, there are five members on the team and Akau is the only one with local ties. Finally, in 2013, he earned his Doctor of Education Organizational Leadership from Argosy University.
Dr. Melissa Young ’03 (Psychology), MEd ’06 In 2021, Dr. Young successfully defended and published her dissertation, earning a Doctorate in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Leadership, specifically in Higher Education Administration, from Columbus State University. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, she is currently the assistant vice president for Student Success at Columbus State University, where she oversees the development and implementation of advising programs, first-year experience, retention, and support services for students.
Robert Kerns ’05 (Historical and Political Studies) After graduating, Kerns served as the lead journalist aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt during Operation Enduring Freedom and later headed Armed Forces Radio in Baghdad, Iraq. Since retiring from the Navy, he has settled in Garner, North Carolina, where he is happily married with five children, two grandsons, and two dogs. Kerns currently works as the USDA Rural Development public information officer for North Carolina. His education at Chaminade provided a solid foundation for his career and continues to use the skills he acquired daily.
Boris Jelic ’06 (Business Administration) and MBA ’08 was recently appointed general manager at Swissôtel Resort Kolašin! Nestled halfway up the Kolašin ski slope, the resort is perfect for both active and leisurely getaways. Surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery, Jelic is excited for this new chapter that promises to bring wonderful opportunities and unforgettable adventures.
Nicole Vazquez ’07 (Criminology and Criminal Justice) was recently promoted to global flagship store manager at Sephora in the Ala Moana Shopping Center. Here’s to continued success and happiness!
Elizabeth (Powell) Cain, MEd ’08 (Early Childhood Education) is currently a lead teacher at Little City Montessori in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also, a proud new homeowner!
ALUMNI CLASS NOTES
2010s
Yanira Arellano ’11 (Criminology and Criminal Justice) After graduating in 2011, she worked with the Hawaii State Judiciary before moving to California. She is currently employed as a transportation security officer with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Pisila Tukia ’11 (Criminology and Criminal Justice) & MEd ’14 (Instructional Leadership) was recently named the head coach of the Buccaneer women’s volleyball team at Park University Gilbert Athletics. She will oversee the women’s volleyball program, along with the beach program. Pisila is an Arizona native, who played for the Chaminade Women’s Volleyball program from 2008-2010. While she was a student-athlete, she was a middle blocker and had 327 kills in three seasons.
Upon completion of her BA, she stayed on as the Student Activities coordinator until 2021. In November 2021, she was hired at Park Gilbert to oversee the Student-Athlete Council as well as student engagement and the school's work-study program. Congratulations and good luck!
Jasmine (Dulan) Young ’11 (Criminology and Criminal Justice) is currently living in Japan with her family. She is working as a civilian on the Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan. At the high school on base, she enjoys sharing her culture with her students, co-workers and the community. Being in an educational environment has inspired her to pursue a degree in education, to further her passion for education in Japan and create a positive impact on the military community.
Caitlyn (Miyamoto) Branson ’14 (Accounting) After graduation, Branson attended Gonzaga University, where she earned a double master’s degree (MBA and Master of Accountancy). She began her career at Peterson Sullivan LLP, a public accounting firm in Seattle, WA. After they merged with BDO USA, LLP, she left the firm as an Audit Senior, focusing on SOX 404 Compliance during the pandemic. After leaving the firm, she got married and settled down. Branson now has the most fulfilling job as a stay-at-home mom, raising two little ones.
Keke Powell ’15 (Elementary Education) Known today as Ms. Powell. Powell says life really took off for her after graduation. She earned her Education degree, then taught for six years at Kanoelani Elementary, still one of her favorite schools! Then she moved to Texas, where she is now a 2nd-grade teacher and a social media influencer. Educators reach out to collaborate, seek reviews, and seek that spark of “aloha.”
Most recently, she was honored as the Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023 and also received the 2024 Outstanding Texas Elementary Science Teacher "Spark" Award! She is a proud Silversword and loves showcasing how her college experience shaped her into a lifelong learner and ambassador. Be sure to follow her @mspowellteaches! #GoSwords
Jannelle (Sanqui) Bayne, MBA ’16 and David Bayne, MSCP ’09 celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary on March 18, 2023, and welcomed their first baby in 2024!
Edward A. Cordasco III, MBA, CEPA ’17 (Biochemistry) & MBA ’21 and Blayse Chun, MBA ’20 officially launched Chun, Cordasco & Associates. They are a Native Hawaiian, Veteran, and Minority-owned consulting firm focused on supporting Hawai‘i-based companies on all aspects of their operations.
Mason Pfeifer ’18 (Criminal Justice, History Minor) In the two years following college, Pfeifer worked at a boys' home for at-risk youth. For nearly three years now, he has been employed at a long-term mental health care facility, where he supports adults facing mental health challenges.
Catherine Valentine ’18 (Environmental and Interior Design) joined InForm Design as an Interior Designer within the Interior Architecture Studio. As a former U.S. Coast Guard officer, she worked in practical environments and quickly recognized the importance of good design and the role of beauty in everyday life. Today, she leverages her extensive knowledge to create thoughtfully curated spaces that are deeply rooted in instinctive function, positively impacting the lives of those who inhabit them. Prior to joining InForm, she was a Project Designer at Philpotts Interiors. She is an accredited LEED Green Associate and is an allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers.
Angela Hewins, MEd ’19 (Leadership) has 18 years of education and leadership experience that includes roles as a vice principal, interim principal, and special education teacher. She assumed her new position as Principal of Franklin H. Mayberry School on July 1, 2024. Angela has been working for the East Hartford school district since 2018 as a special education teacher at Joseph O. Goodwin School. Congratulations on your new role!
Aerielle (Ferreira) Reynolds, MS ’19 (Criminal Justice Administration) is a research analyst at the Criminal Justice Research Institute within the State of Hawaii Judiciary. She is also a current PhD candidate in Criminal Justice at Capella University.
In Memoriam
Chaminade University extends heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of the recently deceased. These alumni are forever part of our ‘ohana.
The University also strives to maintain accurate records. Please notify us when an alumnus/a has passed away. Emails may be sent to alumni@chaminade.edu. Mahalo.
1993 Marc Yamada 1992 Gregory Lopez
1978, MBA Forrest Lum 1960 Mary Frances Watanabe
1985 Sergio Ramirez 2014 Kalena Kattil-Debrum
1963 Bro. Frank Gomes
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The Chaminade Fund is key for the University as it allows us to be nimble and provide direct and immediate support to the students where they need it most.
As an example, when the Maui fires happened last year, President Babington provided dorm housing for Maui students during that difficult time. These are unexpected costs that are not in the budget, so the Chaminade Fund allows for this type of assistance. In the absence of any emergencies, these unrestricted funds will always go toward direct student aid.
In order to increase awareness and support for the annual fund, we are launching the Chaminade Fund Society to highlight the importance of unrestricted giving. The Chaminade Fund Society is a new way to show your strong commitment to our students—and your support of our service-focused mission. When you become part of the Society, you’re ensuring your gift goes directly to students and their needs.
THE CHAMINADE FUND SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Visionaries
($25,000+ annually)
• Hosted priority seating for two at the annual Chaminade Fund Society dinner
• Invitations and reserved seating for exclusive Provost, Marianist Lectures and Faculty-Led Series
• Visionary Premium Gift
• Complimentary admission to all Chaminade sporting events (excludes Maui Invitational Tournament)
• Honor Roll recognition
Founders
($10,000 – $24,999 annually)
• Hosted seating for two at the annual Chaminade Fund Society dinner
• Invitations for exclusive Provost, Marianist Lectures and Faculty-Led Series
• Founders Premium Gift
• Complimentary admission to all Chaminade sporting events (excludes Maui Invitational Tournament)
• Honor Roll recognition
Sustainers
($5,000 – $9,999 annually)
• Hosted seating for two at the annual Chaminade Fund Society dinner
• Invitations for exclusive Provost, Marianist Lectures and Faculty-Led Series
• Sustainers Premium Gift
• Honor Roll recognition
Scholars
($2,500 – $4,999 annually)
• Two tickets for the annual Chaminade Fund Society dinner
• Scholars Premium Gift
• Honor Roll recognition
Recent Alumni Members
Alumni who graduated between 2014–2024 ($500 over five years)
• Two tickets to the annual Chaminade Fund Society Dinner
• Honor Roll recognition
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Chaminade University is honored to recognize and thank all the individuals and organizations whose generous contributions give strength to our mission of enriching and educating our students for life, service and success.
We value each gift received and have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this July 2023–June 2024 Honor Roll of Donors. If your name was omitted, misspelled or incorrectly listed, please accept our sincere apologies and notify us at (808) 739-4761 or gifts@chaminade.edu so that we may correct our records. Mahalo!
Aloha,
As we proudly celebrate Chaminade University’s 70th Anniversary next year, we reflect on the remarkable impact your support has had on our students, their families and the broader communities in Hawai‘i and across the Pacific. Your generosity has truly been instrumental in transforming lives and shaping futures, building a foundation that will inspire a philanthropic culture at Chaminade for years to come.
Our Advancement Office is at the forefront of building a lifelong culture of engagement. Our mission is simple, yet bold: to create opportunities—human, financial and experiential—by garnering and stewarding resources that advance Chaminade. To this end, we have established the Chaminade Fund Society. This new initiative provides direct and immediate support to our students, ensuring that they have the resources they need to succeed. Your contributions are indeed making a tangible difference in their educational journeys.
This year, we have also partnered with Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI) to undertake an exciting project to collect and record the memories and experiences of our alumni ‘ohana. By sharing your Silversword Stories, we will galvanize our alumni community by preserving and sharing your personal historical stories, and highlighting your achievements.
The ambition of the Office of Advancement is to spearhead efforts to engage the Kalaepo¯haku community in meaningful ways, maximizing impact on our beloved institution. We foster deep connections among alumni, friends and the University through various events, inspiring storytelling that raises Chaminade’s profile worldwide, and volunteer opportunities that make a difference.
Every partner plays a critical role in fueling Chaminade’s success through gifts of time and treasure, internship and employment opportunities for students and alumni, transformative leadership gifts, and consistent annual support. It is a privilege to see so many answer the call to shape the University’s future.
Mahalo for partnering with us in providing opportunities for the next generation of leaders and creators. Your confidence and trust in our mission mean the world to us. We are deeply grateful to our board, alumni, faculty, staff, foundations, and community partners for being a cherished part of the Chaminade ‘ohana.
Mahalo, Jill Higashi Vice President of Advancement
BOARD OF REGENTS
Anonymous Donor (2)
Violeta Arnobit and Terry Arnobit, Jr.
Gae Bergquist-Trommald
Carolyn Berry Wilson and David Wilson
Ismael Eustaquio, Jr. ’88 and Anne Eustaquio ’89, MBA ’92
John Field, Jr., MBA ’84 and Susan Field
Eric, MBA ’94 and Lori ’01 Fujimoto
Rodney Harano, MBA ’84
Meli James
Dr. Estelle Kelley
Karen and Greg Knudsen
Bro. Joseph Markel, SM
Jean Rolles, MSJBS ’93
Alison Tanaka, MBA ’15 and Sean Davey
Jeannine and LTG Francis Wiercinski
David and Barbara Underriner
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Arnold Baptiste, Jr. and Josefina Baptiste
Rick Blangiardi and Karen Chang
John and Mary Lou Brogan
Sai Cheong ’76, MBA ’78 and Mei Tak Chui
Robert and Alison Eisiminger
William and Judith Garrett
Dr. Christine Gayagas and Lt. Col. Douglas Tostrud, Ret.
AnneMarie and Pete Gumataotao
Robert and Lori Harrison
Nancy and Dr. Garrett Hayashi
Gary and Nadine Hogan
Matthew ’89 and Kelli Howard
Michael Kerr
Anton and Julie Krucky
Dr. Blaine Lesnik
Bryan Luke
Dawn MacNaughton, MBA ’93
RADM Joseph McClelland, Jr.
Matthew, MEd ’02 and Eve Morgan
Dr. Kenneth and Lisa Moritsugu
Donald and Mona Rodrigues
Richard and Catherine Tanaka
Vaughn Vasconcellos and Suzie Martin
LTG Francis and Jeannine Wiercinski
Albert and Maureen Wong
CURRENT AND FORMER
FACULTY AND STAFF
Anonymous Donor (17)
Dr. Donna Agan
Lauren Alejo
Rose-Anne Allen
Andrew Ancheta, II ’21
Paul Arakaki
Tai Arakawa
Mauricio Aritos
Drs. Lance and Virginie Askildson
Lori Ann Aukai-Paia
Drs. Lynn Babington and Randall Carpenter
Sherry Ann Bagoyo ’06, MBA ’08
Myra and Robert Baliares
James Balicao
Alexis Barroga
Kimberlee Baxter
Leiko Bedoya
Dr. Donna Bernhard
Dr. Clifford Bieberly
Mefleen Billy
Aileen Bonilla
Philip Bossert
Dr. Sandra Bourgette-Henry
Eric and Dr. Leigh Bovaird
Heidi and Travis Bow
Bro. Edward Brink, SM
Hubert Brown
Dr. Maria and Alexander Brownlow
Deven Bukoski, MS ’18
Troy Bulusan
Dr. Thomas Buning
Jadine Cabana, MAT ’22
Jowenalyn Cadiz ’19
Dr. Caryn Callahan and Bennett Liang
Ke’alohi Canady ’20
Dr. David and Charlotte Carter
Dr. Lilia and Alfred Castle
Faith Chang ’23
Huo and Jian Ping Huang Chen
Cathy and Dr. Armand Chong
Dr. Rylan Chong ’10
Dr. Hans Chun
Dr. Kathryn Chun
Derek Chung
Dr. David and Valerie Coleman
Denise Cooper
Hilary Corcoran
Gary Cordova
Dr. Makana Craig
Jennifer, EdD ’24 and Nick Creech
Elsie Crowninshield
Nancy da Silva
Bree Dalton
Dr. Janet Davidson
Joseph Del Rosario
Christine Denton
Roseyn Devlin
Dr. Michael and Sheryl, MEd ’11
Dohm
Dior-Ashton ’17, MEd ’21 and Timothy Donner
Dr. Denise Dugan
Drs. Cheryl Edelson and Stanley Orr
Dr. Dale and Susan Fryxell
Junko Funahashi
Thomas Galli
Lloree Gamiao
Dr. Guanlin Gao
Katherine Gardner-Bougard
Ethan Garrido
Dr. Gail Grabowsky
Dr. Genevieve Griffiths
Lynn Haff
Dr. Rhoberta Haley
Dr. Abby Halston, MS ’05
Bradford Harrison
Steven Hee ’80
James Heller Sutton
Jill Higashi
Matthew Higgins
Tammy and Clarence Hohu
Rui Jiang and Xue Huang
Abigail Hurgo
Kari Inda
Josephine Iose ’22
Stacey Ishii, MBA ’21
Dr. Darren, MS ’98 and Reyna Iwamoto
Ronald Iwamoto
Khubi Jani
Dr. Allison and Craig Jerome
Deanine Johnson
Adam Joseph
Aulani ’93, MBA ’96 and Kalei Kaanoi
Kahala Kabalis Hoke ’05, MS ’07 and David Hoke
James Kahalewai, III ’10
Krystal Kakimoto, MBA ’22
Dr. Frederique Kandel
John Karbens
Dr. Joel and Nancy Kawakami
Adam Keener
Kapilialoha Kidder
Richard Kido
Ann ’01, MBA ’06, MEd ’12 and Richard Kishi
Chad Konishi
Dr. James Kraus and Kai White ’02
Seiko Kulliano
Marcia Kurahara
Allison Kuwayama
Anela LaBore
Dr. Wendy Lam, MBA ’89
Stephanie LaMonaca
Christine Largosa
Linda Lau
Chul Lee
Sharon and Henry LePage
Choong, MBA ’09 and Chi-Ching
Lim
Wilette Lum ’92
Scott Lund
Dr. Edna Magpantay-Monroe and Michael Monroe
Linda Malone
Dr. Bryan Man
Dr. Gregory and Linda Mark
Kristopher Martin, MBA ’17
Danielle Masuda
Kintirina Matai
Makepa Matin
Michael Matthews
Terry McCandliss-Dowdell
Dr. Christopher McNally and Pauline Ping Bai
Dr. Glenn Medeiros
Arial ’12, MS ’16 and Marvin ’11, MBA ’17 Mendoza
Alia Mercado ’23
Celine Mesiona-Perez ’22
Harry ’67 and Ginger ’08 Miller
Linda Mistysyn
Arissa Molina
Dana Monday
Willis Moore
Alyssa Mori ’19
Dr. Arthur and Waltraut Mori
Dr. Chrystie Naeole
Dr. Jennifer Nafarrete
Carolyn Nakamura
Joanne Nakano
Hieu Nguyen, MEd ’09, MBA ’14
Maxine and Dean Nihei
Claire Nishiguchi
Dr. Amber Noguchi
Nancy Oide
Bro. Allen Pacquing, SM
Guy Paio
Dr. Roy Panzarella and Jody Ballard
Dr. Elizabeth, MEd ’04 and Peter Park
Christopher Patrinos ’13 and Pamela Silva-Patrinos
Sanovia Peavy
Andrew and Kimi Perez
Rimako Peter
Dr. Lianne Philhower
Tomasa Pillos
Dr. Dustyn Ragasa ’07
Andre “Pono” Riddle ’18, MEd ’21
Mark Riddle
Dr. Julieta Rosado
Dr. Katrina Roseler
Dr. Guadalupe Ruiz-Jones ’09 and David Hernandez
Lea Sado-Elvenia
Cassandra Sakamoto ’04, MS ’08
Ariz Sanchez
Evelyn and Oscar Sanqui
Jackeline Sanqui
Katherine Santiago
Dr. Annette Santos
Brian Sasaki
Dr. Sean and LaVache ’94, MEd ’01 Scanlan
Drs. Scott Schroeder and Koreen Nakahodo
Richard Sevilla
Lori Shimoda
Kendra and Cody Sia
Dr. Pamela Smith
Fr. Martin Solma, SM
Foga’a Solomona-Afoa
Bro. Thomas Spring, SM
Dr. Peter Steiger, MBA ’13
Dr. Jeffrey Stern
Dr. Junghwa Suh
Maritel Suniga
Amy Takiguchi ’02, MBA ’06
Dr. Joy Tanji
Rick Tashima
Joshua Thinsew ’12
Jennifer Tolentino ’18, MBA ’21
Jimmy Tran
Dr. Henry and Jean TrapidoRosenthal
Dr. Tracy Trevorrow and Lois Yamauchi
Lisa Trumbull, MBA ’24
Julieann Tupuola ’16, MEd ’19
Dr. Helen Turner
Mariane Uehara
Mary Valdez
Kurt Van Lue
William and Renae Villa
Lydia Villoria-Thoulag, MEd ’19 and Russell Thoulag ’09
Dr. George Vozikis
Allan and Christine Walker
Dr. Eva Washburn-Repollo and Curtis Washburn
Deacon Michael, MPT ’14 and Cecelia, MPT ’14 Weaver
Dr. Michael and Clair Weichhaus
Daniel Weiss
Edna Wilson
Fr. Christopher Wittmann, SM
Deneen Wong, MS ’13, MBA ’16
Dr. Claire Wright
Dr. Justin Wyble
Dr. Scott Wylie
Cheryl Yamamoto
Jodi-Anne Yoshida, MBA ’23
Renee Yuen
ALUMNI
Anonymous Donor (10)
David Abe, MBA ’13
Elijah Abramo ’21
Efren Adalem ’82
Alohi Ae’a, MEd ’13
Thomas Aiu ’79
Linda ’76 and Lincoln Akana
Bro. Brandon Alana, SM ’04
Ronald ’71 and Jesseca Anderson
Tina ’05, MPT ’14 and James Andrade
David and Lenny Andrew
Paul ’78 and Mabel Araki
Ryan Ariola ’14
Kayleen Claire Barreno ’23
Dwight ’67 and Wilhelmina Bartolome
Gary Batungbacal
David Baumgartner, Jr. ’73 and Kathryn Suzuki
Patric ’73 and Pauline Baumgartner
Joey Becera ’04
Damon Lee ’80 and Diane Bell
Candida Berdon ’89 and Randall Berdon, Sr.
Sharese Bidot ’90
Glen Birdsall ’74
Ralph ’79 and Lisa Bishop
Dr. Tobias ’00 and Natalie Boehm
Gilbert Borrego, MS ’11
William ’86 and Teresa Bossany
James Bostick, MBA ’86
Steven ’83 and Susan Botts
Natalie Boyle ’85
James Brady, MBA ’80 and Rose Marie Barbee
Kaylee Braun ’22
Minnie Brazell ’79
The late Louise Brewer
Lesley Brey, MBA ’88 and Dr. Randall Kam
William ’66 and Anne Brye
Darleen ’72 and Ronald Bumanglag
Patrick ’87 and Katrina Butler
David Butterworth, Jr. ’80
Thomas ’68 and Patricia Cabrinha
MAJ Sario ’72 and Renate Caravalho
Dr. Bobbi ’80 and Dayle Carlson
Walter Carpenter, Jr. ’88 and Wendi Carpenter
Diamond Carter ’20
TeHani Cashion, MSCP ’23
Chanlyn Chartrand-Chung ’16, MEd ’18
Cheryl Ann ’87 and Bertrand Chee
Thomas Chenchar ’70
Michael Ching, MEd ’18
Richard Ching ’69
Stanley and Bertha Ching
Jack ’84 and Elizabeth Chinn
Eric Chizer ’96 and Aileen Rodriguez-Chizer ’95
Sherilyn Cho, MS ’15
Glenn Chong ’75
Matthew Chong, MS ’17
Gordon, MBA ’80 and Ruth Chu
Drs. Joseph ’84 and Yoshimi ’85 Clark
Dennis ’78 and Noreen Clement
William ’73 and Margaret Closson
Barbara Cobb ’84 and William Cobb, Jr.
Gina Cobb, MEd ’20
M. Loretta Cofield ’75
Ann Collins, MS ’07
John ’75 and Jennifer Colson
William ’73 and Phyllis Cook
Michele Cooke
Regina Coopat, MBA ’84
Maricor Kristia Coquia, MS ’21
Gregory, MBA ’81 and Eloise Correa
John Costales, Jr. ’81 and Mary Costales
James ’90 and Susan Coughlin
John Crank ’96 and Un Mei Pan
Pamela ’80 and Wayne Crenwelge
Jeffrey Cribbs, Sr., ’70 and Peggy Cribbs
Dr. Michaela Culkin ’98
John Culmer ’73
Dr. Lance ’78 and Jean Davis
Jacqueline Davis ’85
Jan De Luz ’81
Sadami Deai ’78
Thomas DeLaine, Jr. ’94, MBA ’94 and Abby DeLaine
Rev. Rodney DeMartini ’69
Terryleen Dement-Ngau ’72 and Timothy Ngau
Dr. Ronald ’67 and Michele Dempsey
Sheri-Ann Dennis, MS ’98
Estela Tabangcura Derr ’88
Gene Descalzi ’94
Manuel ’84 and Shirley Domingo
Frances, MA ’04 and Frank Doyle
Richard ’88 and Sandi Duncan
Russell ’75 and Christine Dung
Marie Early ’80
Tiffani Edrada ’18
John ’70 and Mary Epperson
Richard ’84, MBA ’85 and Nancy Erickson
Scott ’87 and Diane Erickson
Enrique Escorpeso ’84
Joy Marie Eslava ’17
Dr. Amado Gabriel, MS ’86 and Josephine Esteban
Cleo Eubanks, MS ’05, MEd ’14
SSTG Phillip Everson, IV ’93
Jerry ’73 and Michal Mary Farrar
Joyce Favorite ’86
William ’68 and Karen Ferguson
Rick Fitzgibbon, MBA ’97
Dennis ’83 and Kathy Flaherty
Cynthia Flating, MBA ’89
Deborah Fong ’84
“Because of our close-knit community, it’s easy to make an impact with our support of Chaminade.”
CHAMINADE REGENT JOHN FIELD, JR. MBA ‘84
“We are always blown away by the commitment Chaminade students have to bettering themselves and to learning and to making a difference in the world. You feel your scholarship money is very well spent.”
SUSIE FIELD
Supporters of The Chaminade Fund and the John & Susan Field Endowed Scholarship
Vice Adm. Jeffrey, MBA ’85 and Katherine Fowler
Judith ’65 and James Fox
Deacon Lawrence ’65 and Stephanie Franco
Romain Fravien ’00, ’01
Phyllis Freitas ’97, MBA ’98
Lewis Fuddy, Jr., ’69 and Deborah Fuddy
Kinsley ’67 and Sue Fujitani
Jerry Garcia, Jr. ’82 and Terry Garcia
Sharon Gebhardt ‘85
Stephen ’84 and Elizabeth Gilbride
LCDR Lindsay Gillespie ’69
Paul Goeller, Jr. ’73
Lisa Gomes ’99, MA ’04
Karl Gonda ’80
Diana Gonsalves-Wendt ’73 and David Wendt
Estevan Gonzalez, III ’22
Steve Goo, MBA ’96
CAPT Michael ’77, ’80 and Mary Gordon
LtCol Steven, MBA ’90 and Alison Gottlieb
David ’95 and Katharine Greenbaum
Orby Groves, Sr. ’76 and Ruth Groves
Julie Halpern, MS ’95
Robert Hamamoto, MBA ’88 and Dayle Sasaki-Hamamoto
David ’63 and Lorraine ’64 Hamilton
Ricky, MS ’87 and Kay Hartsell
Lita ’91 and Holland Hayes
William Hicks ’71
Michael Hino ’98
Reed Hisamoto, MS ’15 and Cheryl Hisamoto
Kwok Hung Ho, MBA ’98
Judith Holloway ’76
Jin-San Hu ’95, MBA ’96
Duquesne Hulihee, MBA ’03
Janinne ’91 and Brian Hulsey
Karlene Inaura ’73
William Jacobi ’73
Bro. Thomas Jalbert, SM ’71
Shawn Jeffers ’93 and Kerri Morigaki ’93
Sandra Jhung ’63
McKinley Jones ’78
Rev. Kizzie Elizabeth Jones ’90
Joon Joo ’83, MBA ’84
Robert ’76 and Eleanor Kaneshiro
Clyde ’66 and Margaret Kang
Edward ’60 and Grace ’61 Kashiwamura
MAJ Clayton ’78 and Jay Ann Kau
Ellen Kazama, MBA ’83
Christy Keaunui ’96, MEd ’04
Kathleen Keenan ’04
Portia Keil, MBA ’21
Sydney, MBA ’85 and Kawehi Keliipuleole
Stuart ’86 and Ronell Kimura
Ken Kitamura ’86 and Maria Torres-Kitamura
Be-Jay ’86, MBA ’16 and Gregg Kodama
Ofa-Helotu Koka ’20
Ginger ’91 and James Kolonick
Dr. Corita Kong ’63
Stacy Koyama, MS ’16
Christine Kubota, Esq. ’77 and Sadao Takahashi
Brad Kusunoki, MS ’08
Yovela Laabrug ’03, MS ’07
Jadine Lau ’72
Valerie ’70, ’90 and Ronald Lau
Edward Lee ’72
Leila Lee, MEd ’05
William ’79 and Darellyn Lemke
Gregory Leong ’72
CSM. Leonard L. Letoto, Sr. ’79 and Irene Letoto
John, MBA ’79 and Cheryl Lettieri
Thomas Lewis, Jr. ’75
Edward Liles III ’71
Kathleen Lindsey, MBA ’05
Janice ’07 and Dennis Lock
Nicholas Lombard ’12
Joseph Long ’71
Christian Look ’17
Samart ’78 and Donna Lortrakul
LTC Grady ’78 and Suzan Lovett
Robert ’81 and Jill Lowe
Angelica Lugo Rivera, MS ’13
The late Forrest Lum, MBA ’78 and Wendy Lum
Reynold Lum, MBA ’84
Bernard ’59 and Lolita ’61 Lum Hoy
James ’74 and Rose Mace
Katherine MacPherson ’82
Linda Magno ’92, ’94, MA ’03
Seannalynn Mahilum, MS ’11
Susan ’86 and David Maltby
Dr. Edmundo ’72 and Cheryle Mandac
Stephen, MBA ’78 and Donna Marcuccilli
John ’81 and Deborah Margowski
Patricia ’65 and Dennis Markwardt
Angela Maroun ’76 and Don Williams
Maegen Martin, MSCP ’23
Joan McAllister-Williams ’00
Rosemary McCarthy ’83 and Eric Purviance
Connie McCracken ’75
Sana McDonald ’18, MS ’20
Arthur McNamara III ’94 and Shirley McNamara
William ’84 and Lana McNeely
Debra ’78 and William Melton
Paul Messina ’95
Neil Michling ’10
Jon Miki ’67
Carol Minami, MBA ’86
Michael, MBA ’88 and Joan Minnehan
Gervin ’80 and Gayle Miyamoto
Howard, MBA ’92 and Susan Miyamoto
Harry Moleta, Sr., ’77 and Lanette Moleta
Fay Molina-Sagon ’64 and Milton Sagon
Randolph Moore and Lynne Johnson
Ambassadors (Ret.) James and Lauren, MAT ’18 Moriarty
David, MBA ’97 and Kathleen Morimoto
Raymond ’72 and Nora Mysliwski
Daniel Nakandakari ’87
Jill Newton, MBA ’00
Doris Ng ’67
Edgar Ng ’74
Richard Ng ’75 and Judy Thompson-Ng
Abigail Nickell, MBA ’12
Dr. Linda Nishigaya ’69
Wendy Nitta, MSCP ’23
Ronald ’80 and Mary Njus
Christine Ohtani-Chang, MS ’92 and Adrian Chang
CMSGT Thomas ’73 and Ann Oliver
Robert Olmos, Jr. ’80 and Lucy Olmos
Janalynn Ortiz ’21
Lorraine Oshiro ’84
Ernest Oversen, MS ’95
Charlene Oyama ’70
Darian ’15, MBA ’18 and Elijah Padilla
Manuel Xavier ’72 and Judy Palazzo
Heathre Palige ’02
Victor ’10 and Babylyn Panganiban
David Parrish ’80
Dr. Andrew Perry
Maureen Pescaia ’96, MEd ’07
Wilson Peters ’00
Richard ’77 and Barbara Poe
Stephen ’75 and Marilyn Potter
Crystal Powell ’13
Ned, MBA ’81 and Susan Powers
Shirley Ann Prieto ’92, MBA ’96
Michael ’78, ’80 and Darlene Puhr
Donna Purcell, MSCP ’15
Marybelle Quinata ’10
Rebekah Rapoza ’20
Bro. Thomas Redmond, SM ’85
William Reed, Jr., MBA ’89
Lt. Col. Elwin Reichert ’70
Max Reiter ’71
Audrey Richardson and Richard Stoykovich
Jon Rishi ’86
John ’69, ’72 and Robyn ’69 Robinette
Eric Roeben ’75, MBA ’78
Cecelia Romero ’91 and Mr. Wilfred Hu
Felipe ’64 and Dalisay Rosario
Carl ’70, MBA ’78 and Sandra ’72, ’82 Rossetti
John ’83 and Julia, MBA ’83 Ruane
Robert Ruschmeier ’72
CAPT Jimmie ’81 and Teresa Jean Russell
Taryn Sagapolu ’22
Colleen Sakuma, MS ’21, MSCJ ’23
Allison, MBA ’86 and Melvin Sasaki
Donald ’75 and Peggy Schaum
Bro. Dennis Schmitz, SM ’71
Gail Sedberry ’85
CMSGT John ’82 and Mary Setser Mahafutau ’79 and Sesilena Sevelo
Jan Seymour ’76
Cynthia ’71 and Michael Shain
Dr. Thomas ’87 and Raven Shieh
Clifford Shields ’82
Lloyd Shimoda ’72
Bernadette ’85, MBA ’92 and Mark Shimono
Regina Shoffner, MAT ’22
Elizabeth Ann Siegel ’78
Ruth ’64 and Miles Silberstein
Russell Silva ’66
Herbert Skipp ’78
Col. David ’72, ’74, ’75, ’19 and Ann Snakenberg
Thomas Snee ’69
Paulette Souza ’80
Maria Champa Soyza ’90
John Spahn, Jr., ’01 and Jayna Spahn
Andrew Speese, Jr. ’67
SFC Ulysses Stanley ’79
Dwayne & Marti Steele Fund
John Stegall ’01
Marilyn ’87 and Fred Stolz
Garrett, MBA ’86 and Jerelyn, MBA ’92 Sullivan
Chantelle Suzuki ’17
Thomas Symonds, III ’02
Nancy Szymczak ’85
Gina Tana, MS ’04
Theodore Tanaka ’73
Stuart, MBA ’84 and Margaret Tanimoto
Barbara ’65 and Kenneth Tanji
Manuel Tavares, Jr. ’72 and Carol Tavares ’72
Yvonne ’63 and Anthony Tavares
Roy Thomas, Jr. ’74 and Soledad Thomas
Ronald ’73 and Shirley Todd
Charlotte ’62 and Cary Tokunaga
Richard Townsend ’65
Lori Tsukamoto, MEd ’05
Georgia Tsukazaki ’88
Daniel Tucker ’79
Virginia Tuckey ’61
George Turner, Jr. ’77 and Ellen Turner
Arthur ’77 and Julie Ugalde
Terence, MBA ’91 and C. Anna Ulaszewski
Amber Unabia ’23
Joyce Uyehara, MEd ’12
Roy Uyehara ’67
James ’62 and Teresa ’62 Ventura
Sgt. Maj. Thaddeus ’77 and Jean Verville
Nicole Vontsolos ’23
Donna Walker ’86 and Jerry Walker, Jr.
Thomas ’78 and Sandra Walther
Montira Warran ’95, MS ’99
LeNora Wee ’72 and Timothy Wee, Jr.
Erin ’84 and John Wegznek
Dr. Ted, MBA ’91 and Catherine Wells
Magdalen ’65 and Thomas Wenska
Rev. Arthur Bain White, Jr. ’76
CAPT William ’70 and Karnchana Whorton
Antonio Williams ’07, MS ’09
Je Ann Williams, MEd ’22
Douglas Williamson ’72
Nakeya Willis ’00, ’01, MS ’03
Janice ’84 and Peter Wizinowich
CDR Ronald and Tesi Wong
Dr. Kwanlin ’67 and Frances Wong
Dr. Rosemary Wong ’67 and William Morgan
Tracy Lynn Wong, MBA ’14
Julia Wright-Simens ’80 and Kevin Simens
Jane Yamada ’66
Denise Yamamoto, MS ’06
Francis ’69 and Kathleen ’69 Yamamura
Daisy ’85 and Theodore Yamane
George Yamasaki, Jr. ’79
Theodore Yap, Jr. ’74
Linda Yeates ’94, ’97
Kerry Yen, MS ’93
Marianne Yoshinaga ’90
Dr. Melissa Young ’02, ’03, MEd ’06
Harlin Young ’63
H. Thomas Zerbe, III ’86
Dr. Gregory Zirzow
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