Athletics News
I couldn’t be happier to announce that our mixed varsity paddling crew made it to States this year! They took 2nd place in the BIIF finals at Hilo Bay on January 24. We are all so proud of this crew. Each of them is so inspirational, showing real heart in everything they do and representing Parker school so well. This season would not have been possible if it weren’t for our dedicated coaches. Words cannot describe how much we all appreciate their hard work and commitment to our paddlers. Students and parents feel extremely privileged that we have them as coaches. Congratulations to Aunty Kealoha and Uncle Mike Nearman for another successful season, and a huge mahalo to all the wonderful volunteer paddling coaches—Mike Akau, Toby Wilkinson, Derek Parks and Eric Mitchell—who tirelessly show up for our students every day throughout the season. We will miss all of our many seniors next year as they venture off to college. Good luck to Jaren Ashcraft, Maddy Harper, Christina Sharpe, Keanu Mead, Sam Keli‘iho‘omalu, Christian Patton, Avery Williams, and Mia Scibelli. I am also truly amazed by this year’s varsity soccer team. They have come so far and have grown together, creating a remarkable team. They continued to work hard every day at practice and it
showed during game days. The best games to watch were here on our home turf with Parker parents, faculty and students cheering the team on. There were some really tough moments with the more aggressive schools, but our team consistently played extraordinarily well. I wish our senior socNa Mea Hou
by Athletic Director Nicole Vedelli
ATHLETICS SCHEDULE (Subject to change—please check the Parker School website or weekly Webflash for updates)
cer players the best of luck in their future endeavors; they will be missed out on the field next year. We wish you well, Maia Tarnas, Aolani Peiper and Kosuke Kume. I’d also like to thank and recognize Coach Billy Pleuss who has worked tirelessly throughout the season with our soccer team. Through sickness and cold, rainy days, he has been there for these athletes. Thanks also to assistant coaches Jared Chapman and Gabriella Mahiai for all of their devotion and commitment to the kids and to the sport. New this year is our middle school developmental tennis program with Coach Winderbaum. The kids are so excited to play twice a week down at The Mauna Lani courts and to get a taste of tennis and prepare themselves for high school varsity. Go, middle school Bulls! Don’t forget to join our Booster Club! Thank you to those who have already contributed through monetary donations and volunteerism. Your support is always appreciated. You help cover the cost of uniforms and equipment for our teams. There is still time to sign up this year and be a proud Bulls member! For more information, contact Athletic Director Nicole Vedelli at nvedelli@parkerschoolhawaii.org or (808) 885-7933 ext 7106.
TENNIS SCHEDULE Saturday, February 21 Parker @ Pahoa – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 25 Parker @ Kealakehe – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28 Hilo @ Parker – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 BYE Saturday, March 7 Parker @ Waiakea – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 11 Parker @ Makua Lani – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 Konawaena @ Parker – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21 Parker @ Kea‘au – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 25 Kohala @ Parker – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28 Ka‘u @ Parker – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 Parker @ Honoka’a – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4 Kamehameha @ Parker – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 Parker @ HPA – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11 St. Joseph @ Parker - 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 BIIF Team 1st Round Saturday, April 18 BIIF Team Championship (semi & finals) Wednesday, April 23-25 BIIF individual championships @ Holua Thursday, May 7 – 9 HHSAA Tennis O‘ahu *Home games noted in maroon