ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY
ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY
ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017
WHAT’S INSIDE Leadership Team.................................................................................................................... 3 Leadership Messages............................................................................................................. 4 Year in Review......................................................................................................................... 6 Our Growth.............................................................................................................................. 8 Financial Summary................................................................................................................. 9 Why We Give.......................................................................................................................... 10 Annual Fund.......................................................................................................................... 12 How to Support IPA.............................................................................................................. 14 Athletics.................................................................................................................................. 15 Grand Expedition.................................................................................................................. 16 Golf Tournament.................................................................................................................. 17 West Fest................................................................................................................................ 18 Commencement................................................................................................................... 19
WHERE VALUES MATTER
mission Our mission is to provide the opportunity and environment for students to develop strength of character, a commitment to become involved citizens, and the confidence to maximize their intellectual, academic, physical, artistic, and creative abilities in preparation for college and for life-long learning. We honor the core values of respect for others, generosity of spirit, and appreciation for the power of human kindness.
The 2016-2017 Annual Report is published by the Advancement Office of ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY. Every effort has been made to ensure that its content is accurate and complete for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Gifts received after June 30, 2017 will be acknowledged in the annual report for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. If you note errors or omissions, please accept our sincere apologies and contact us so we can make corrections in our records. ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY, in accordance with state and federal laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, national or ethnic origin in its administration of admission or educational policies, athletics or other school sponsored extracurricular programs, financial aid program, or employment practices.
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OUR TEAM IPA LEADERSHIP GERALD TERAMAE Head of School
STEVE ROSS
KIP CUMMINGS
MOLLY RIPTON
CHARMAINE HAUANIO-KUEWA MIKE AXELROD Director of Advancement
Director of Athletics
RHONA SLINGERLAND
ALOYSIUS THOMAS
KENT NAKATA
Elementary Principal
Director of Admission
Controller
Secondary Principal
Director of Facilities
MICHELLE BRADLEY
Secondary Vice Principal
Director of Technology
2016-2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Denise Becherer, President • Danton Wong, Vice President • Dr. Daniel E. White, Secretary • Lawrence Caster, Treasurer • Mark Button • Don Gerry • Wilhelmina Hofheimer • Derek Kamm • Patricia Liu • Keith Ogata • Kevin O’Keefe • Gerald Teramae • Lance Wilhelm • Robert Witt ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY
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ALOHA FAMILIES, What a difference a year makes...actually it has been four years since the last Annual Report for Island Pacific Academy and we are in such an amazing place as a school and as a community in 2017! Although we have had our share of challenges since 2013, we have emerged stronger than ever and this is made possible through our outstanding staff, incredible faculty and a very supportive parent and alumni community.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE DENISE BECHERER
Board President, 2014-2017
As an alumni parent and as a board member and chair, I am so grateful for the vision our founders Dan and Judy White and Larry Caster had to create an Independent School on the Westside. A school that offers a high quality education and embraces and instills the power of human kindness and the generosity of spirit from Kindergarten through the High School years. Sounds like a simple formula but what it has produced is truly outstanding young women and men who have experienced much success in education and in life. Having our financial picture so bright now allows us to fully focus on enhancing and further developing the educational opportunities offered at Island Pacific Academy. These opportunities are offered in a safe and stimulating environment that allows your children to explore their potential and mature into fine citizens of our community. Now that the previous debt is gone it allows us the flexibility to continue to compensate our amazing and dedicated faculty for all they do on a daily basis for our children. We are so fortunate as well to have Mr. Gerald Teramae leading our school and his passion and vision will lead us to a continued path of growth. He has embraced the uniqueness and charm of IPA and has great plans for our future and the success of the school. I am so humbled to still be a part of Island Pacific Academy and will be forever grateful for what IPA gave my daughter and our family. It instilled confidence, a fearless attitude and the love of learning: what more could a parent ask for? I thank all of you, staff, faculty, parents and alumni for your unending support and passion for Island Pacific Academy. I recall from the very beginning of our time at IPA, Dan White saying “Whenever you can, help”. You have done just that, you have given many hours of time, donations and monetary gifts, it has been greatly appreciated! Without all of you, we simply would be another building in Kapolei and not the Island Pacific Academy ʻohana that we have become.
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DEAR IPA FAMILIES, This 2016-17 Annual Report signifies a milestone in the young history and culture of Island Pacific Academy. On behalf of our Board of Trustees and the students and families we serve, we extend our deepest, most heartfelt gratitude to all of you—our alumni, families and friends—who have chosen to make the school a recipient of your philanthropy in the 2016-17 year. The global educational landscape and direction is changing rapidly and as we work towards becoming one of the premier independent schools in the nation we will have to adopt and adapt to these rapid changes for the benefit of your students and our school community at IPA. Our mission to prepare students for college success and lifelong learning while instilling our core values of the power of human kindness, trust and respect, generosity of spirit, recognition of each individual’s inherent value, and a commitment to the highest level of ethical standards and excellence within the school community is a commitment we adhere to every day. This mission together with our vision of “I Mua Me Ka Haʻaheo - Go forward with Confidence” ensures that we are positioning ourselves to meet the rapidly changing landscape and direction of global education. We are committed to doing our best job to help our students with academic achievement and success but we are also a school, “Where Values Matter.” We believe that having strong values, a moral purpose and integrity are of equal importance to academic achievement and success. As a school community, a significant and relevant daily part of IPA’s culture and climate is having mutual respect, practicing attentive listening, expressing appreciation, giving the right to participate or pass, taking care of each other and of this place.
HEAD OF SCHOOL’S MESSAGE GERALD TERAMAE Head of School
I am confident that we have all the key elements to achieve our vision of “I Mua Me Ka Haʻaheo” because of our dedicated and committed faculty, staff and administrators and the development and implementation of rigorous and relevant academic and curricular programs. Now more than ever, your support is vital to the present and future success of IPA. Your dedication, commitment and generosity means a great deal to our school community. Thank you for your faith in and support of IPA’s vision and mission that we strive to fulfill each and every day.
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2016-2017 YEAR IN REVIEW The 2016-2017 school year was an exciting one, with several campus improvement projects, including a new playground and student center, and the addition of some new events to our calendar, including Fall Movie Night on the Lawn and our new big community event, West Fest.
AUG NEW PLAYGROUND DEDICATION The Elementary school dedicated a new playground in a special ceremony. The playground and new turf were funded by anonymous donors, a matching grant, on-campus fundraisers, and a generous grant from the James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation.
SEP
NEW SECONDARY STUDENT CENTER
The new Student Center on the third floor of the Secondary building was completed in early September. Students played a large part in the design and completion of the project, selecting the furniture and painting the mural wall. The comfortable, bright, and modern space serves as a study center and multipurpose room for IPA’s middle- and upper-school students.
FALL MOVIE NIGHT ON THE LAWN
OCT
IPAPA’s first annual Family Movie Night attracted over 600 attendees. The Elementary building was transformed into the “Hotel Transylvania” Haunted House for students and their families to enjoy. A Halloween costume parade, face painting, pumpkin decorating, food concessions and a showing of “Hotel Transylvania 2” on the lawn made for a fun family night at IPA.
NOV
GRAND EXPEDITION 2016
Grand Expedition 2016 was held at the newly opened Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina. Over 300 attendees were dazzled by the sultry voice of Starr Kalahiki while enjoying the culinary delights of the Four Seasons Resort chefs. Guests participated in both silent and live auctions and helped to raise over $73,000 for Island Pacific Academy.
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DEC THANK AMERICA’S TEACHERS GRANT Mrs. Debbie Yoshino, IPA’s Elementary Technology teacher, was the recipient of a $2,000 grant from Farmers Insurance through their Thank America’s Teachers program. She was one of the top votegetters for her proposal to design and implement a satellite credit union with the students in her technology class.
FEB
10TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The IPA Annual Golf Tournament took place at Coral Creek Golf Course this year. We had more than 70 players participate. The highlight of the tournament was the $25,000 cash prize for Hole-in-One won by an IPA parent. Funds raised support IPA Navigator athletics and the financial aid program. Golfers were treated to a Hawaiian bento lunch and massages before the tournament and received a special delivery of mini poke bowls while out on the course.
SPIRIT WEEK
MAR
Each year the Secondary school Student Government plans a week of fun activities for Grades 6-12 to promote class bonding and school pride. The highlights of the week included “Dress Like a Teacher” day and the always entertaining Class Dance & Cheer competition.
APR
MAY DAY CELEBRATION
IPA observed its 10th May Day on Friday, April 28, with a beautiful celebration of music and hula. The theme for this May Day was “He Lei PoinaʻOle Ke Keiki”, which translates as “a child is a lei never forgotten.” This ʻōlelo noʻeau (wise saying) represents the beauty and close relationship between keiki (children) and mākua (parents), or flowers (pua) and lei. The songs selected for this year’s program were all composed for pua of Hawaiʻi, both flowers and children alike.
COMMENCEMENT – CLASS OF 2017
MAY
IPA graduated its 8th class on Saturday, May 27 at the beautiful Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina. Local-born award-winning playwright Lee Cataluna served as the keynote speaker. In attendance were IPA’s Board of Trustees, including the founding Head of School, Dr. Dan White.
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OUR GROWTH SINCE THE BEGINNING TOTAL enrollment 2004-2005
207 students
2016-2017
509 students
grades offered
JrK–7 K–12 2004-2005
20% S 23% 2004-2005
STUDENT:TEACHER RATIO 10 to 1
2016-2017
STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID
>$975,000 5
2016-2017
27
ilh sports played
Admin
ADMINISTRATION & FACULTY 8
4-year institutionS
Faculty
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2016-2017
100% class of 2017 accepted to
Admin
25
10.4 to 1
2004-2005
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS AWARDED TO CLASS OF 2017 2004-2005
2016-2017
Faculty
0
2004-2005
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2016-2017
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FY 2016-2017 OPERATING BUDGET: $8,549,430
revenue
expenses
Annual Fund/Grand Expedition/Fundraising
$305,794
3.6%
Auxiliary Services: Before & After Care, Summer Programs, Rental Fees
$390,585
4.6%
Grants/Interest Income/Rebates/Other
$141,952
1.7%
Tuition and Fees
$7,577,717
90%
Total Revenue
$8,416,048
Mortgage/Utilities
$980,015
13.1%
Financial Aid
$869,026
11.6%
Classroom Supplies/Dues/Subscriptions/Tech
$429,305
5.7%
Contracted Services/Buildings/Grounds
$420,068
5.7%
Administrative/Advertising/Other
$479,371
6.4%
Salaries/Payroll Taxes/Benefits/Insurance/ Professional Development
$4,304,477
57.5%
Total Expenses
$7,482,262
Grants 2016-2017
Fundraising 2016-2017
Farmers Insurance
$2,000
G.N. Wilcox
$6,000
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation Anonymous Donor
$5,000
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation Charitable Grant
$5,000
Hawaiʻi Historic Arms Association
$1,000
James Campbell Company, LLC
$30,000
Annual Fund (including Restricted Gifts & Matching) Donations & Contributions
$90,086 $119,324
Grand Expedition Benefit Gala
$73,706
Golf Tournament
$12,407
West Fest
$7,698
Scholastic Book Fair
$1,259
Box Tops for Education
$1,314
finances Jason Park Living Hope Fund
$5,000
Kokua Hawaiʻi Foundation
$1,051
Matson
$1,000
Rebates 2016-2017
NRA Foundation
$4,295
MBSDirect
$2,594
$20,000
Lands’ End
$3,187
$700
Melaleuca
$65
Project Lead The Way Target
Total Grants
$81,046
Total Fundraising
Total Rebates
$305,794
$5,846
These are preliminary reports, pending final review and audit.
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WHY WE GIVE IN THEIR OWN WORDS My husband and I remember a
meeting in 2002 in Kapolei – it was standing-room only. Talk was there was going to be a private school built which would serve the west side. We had our two babies in tow as we attended. What an exciting prospect it was to envision a school that was going to be only a few minutes from our house. Gone were the worries about how we were going to manage driving the kids to a town school, or possibly having to send them to public school. Island Pacific Academy quickly became our children’s home away from home. We vowed as parents to put ourselves behind the school, through thick and thin, hoping for the best of success for all. Giving to the Annual Fund became something that we felt was very important from the beginning. It is the one way we can help the school show on paper that we, as parents, believe in its mission and what it stands for. It is always our hope that our small contribution will help reach the school’s annual fund goal of 100% parent and staff support. Now that our children are both nearing 14 years of IPA education, it is clear to us that we have done the right thing, in both giving and continuing to enroll our children at IPA. They are both confident, happy, bright, and most importantly, surrounded by many dear friends. This is indeed priceless. Thank you, Island Pacific Academy.
The Yamamuras
Maddie (‘18) & Ashton (‘20)
annua As a proud parent of a
graduate of the Class of 2010, I’ve continued to be inspired to contribute to Island Pacific Academy’s Annual Fund. This fundraiser is an important piece of the school’s operating income to maintain the quality of education that my son, Evan Fujimoto received. Evan graduated with a BA in Engineering Physics, and I truly believe we need to give back what IPA has invested in our children’s futures. I encourage all parents of alumni to support its mission in educating our students to the standards they need to survive in today’s society.
Wendy Nakamura Evan (‘10)
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For 13 years, ISLAND PACIFIC
Academy has been an important part of our lives. Kerri started with IPA from the beginning, and Stan joined the faculty a year later. We feel honored to be part of a great group of educators hired to help build the legacy of IPA in its early years. We have watched the school grow from an empty dirt lot to what it is today. There have been ups and downs, but we have chosen to weather the storms because IPA is like family to us. We are committed to the mission and values of IPA and see first hand how they are lived out daily here on campus. Donating to the Annual Fund is an expression of our love for IPA. We believe IPA is already a premier school in our nation. Everyday we learn so much just from being surrounded by the professional and passionate colleagues we work with, as well as the students who we have the privilege of sharing lives with everyday. Next year, IPA will graduate our first group of students who have been at IPA from the beginning. These students started in Junior Kindergarten and will have completed 14 years when they graduate in May. Legacy or Lifer, whatever you choose to call them, we’d like to think that we are Lifers at IPA too.
Stan and Kerri Vincent
ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY Faculty & Staff
We are thankful that island pacific
ACADEMY offers a strong college prep program on the Leeward side of the island. Their curriculum, that has prepared students at varying levels for college in the next century, is quite impressive. Teachers have created nurturing and challenging environments where students learn and grow, and feel safe to express their opinions freely. Kira loves her teachers. They have been the best! Since so many costs of running a private school cannot be covered by a reasonable tuition that would attract families, the school is dependent upon donations from their ʻohana. IPA is a young school, and therefore, does not yet have a strong alumnae base from which to draw significant donations. Therefore, we all need to consider helping however we can to keep our diverse programs healthy.
al fund The Hunkeles Kira (‘18)
100% PARTICIPATION
ARE YOU IN? ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY
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2016-2017 ANNUAL FUND Seafarer’s Club ($1-$999) Hope Addison Tracey Ah Tou Kevin & Carolyn Aihara Misty Aina Charito & Genny Alcantra Aloha United Way Alumni Association Amazon Smile Jennifer Anastacio Tai Ando Warren Andrade Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous LeRissa Aranaydo The Ariola Family Mike Armstrong Edward & May Asato Erica Austin Mike Axelrod Jeff & Ruth Ann Babas The Bailey Family Yvette Belleza The Biel Family Sonia Blackiston & Eric Chiavetta Box Tops for Education Michelle & James Bradley Kimberly Brewer Kristi Britto Robert Brown Steven & Trisha Caley Dr. Kathy L. Callahan Jeffrey & Amber Camacho Cheryl Canali John & Gail Carbonel Mark & Nicole Cardillo Lani Carson The Caster Family Lily Castillo Mark & Jaime Chisholm Chuberko Ohana Denton & Karen Chun Steven & Melissa Cleveland Frank & Leah Condello Jessica Cone Kip Cummings Desmond Cura Lisa Dalida Katie Davis J’Lyn Davis Lahela De La Cruz The Deiner Family Patricia DelaCruz Megan Demesillo
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Dr. Ajeet & Shannon Dube Mr. and Mrs. Winford Dukes Brandi Dul Andy & Jessica Dung Christopher & Linda Elmore Sheena Fajardo Fellows ʻOhana Fong ʻOhana, C4 Management Foodland Give Aloha Foodland Super Market, Ltd. Keoni & Sarah Ford Jozelle Gabriel Michael & Darci Garcia Michael Gaston Ellie Gaudino David & Sharon Gillespie Marised Gillette McKenzie Godish Alan & Annabel Gottlieb David Gulko Laura Guzman Jayla Guzman Nicholas Hall Robert & Dayle Hamamoto Jade Haughian Hacienda Morelos Group Tainui Hikuroa Penny Holmes Scott & Dawn Horton The Hulugalle Family Yoshinori & Yumiko Imagawa In memory of my late dog Spike Innovated Installers Terry & Gary Jennings Cara Jones Kahoʻomiki (Keiki Run) Roy and Shannon Kam Derek Kamm Kelen Kaopuiki Brent Kawae Keola & Azure Kawelo Starr Kekoa Kenn Kathryn Keohohou BethAnn Keough The Kitakis Family Michael & Jill Koga Emi Koyano Makana Kuahiwinui Momi Kuahiwinui Robert Kuakini Jr. Konrad & Charmaine Kuewa Alyssa Kuffel The Kula Foundation The Kwok Family Laura Larsen Shavone Lave
Gifts to the Annual Fund are critically needed resources to bridge the difference between tuition income and the requirements of the annual operating budget. We gratefully acknowledge here all monetary gifts received between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. The LeDoux Family Catherine Smith Lentz Ashley Leon Robert & Maria Lillis Ginger Lima-Naki Patricia Liu Bart and Heather Lofton Philip Lum Ava Manzolillo Andrew Marchetto-Ryan Jennifer Martin Master Builder Jennifer McCloud Billy McCoskey The Mckenzie Family Sean & Tiffany McKenzie Michael McMann Malia Meacham Melaleuca Mark & Liza Meyermann Drs. Nathan and Laura Miller Elissa Minamishin Keiko Morales Glen & Sharon Nakamura Kent Nakata Lilian Napuelua Tim & Aaliyah Newsham Eileen Novak Jorge Ochoa Keith Ogata Kit and Ev Okimoto
Kyle & Pam Okimoto Jenelyn & Chris Okumoto Clifton Onaga William Ouk Healani & Derwin Palacpac Elizabeth Pancipanci The Pangelinan Family Chanel Peter Daniel & Jill Posiulai Ryan Posiulai Kathy Presper Katryna & Carina Pupillo Dalong Qu The Ramsbottom Family Kristi Reyes Lynn M. Reynolds Melissa Reynolds Katie Ricca Dan & Teresa Richards The Richardson Family The Rife Family Molly Ripton Ernesto Rodriguez Cori Ronolo The Rooney Family Shawn M. Rose Steve Ross David Roy Rubicon International Rebecca Rudder Mike & Tracie Ryan
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Dulcimar Salisbury Heather & Jaymes Sam Fong Rie Sanchez Stephen & Glory Saure William Seavy Lauren Shin Siegmund Phanoumath & Amy Sirivattha Rhona Slingerland Nick & Donna Smallwood Spotkaeff Ohana Matthew & Marina Stading Jacqueline Stanton Jeff & Jessica Swartz Kevin & Ruby Taaca Kendall Tacon Hazel Tagatac Akiko Tairo Mervin & Koren Tan Gerald and Victoria Tapia Gerald Teramae Al Thomas Cora Thompson Kelly Tokuhama The Torres Family Brooke Trotter Mitchell & Codell Tseu Beverly and Ray Uclusin Darin & Lisa Uesugi Upper School Teacher Kathi Uyemura Brandon C. Vance Stan & Kerri Vincent Miki Watanabe Aiddy Weisbecker Terry & Tam Welch Tom & Kathy Welch Judy & Dan White Joe and Michelle Whitener Yuko Wilson Kevin & Kathleen Winkle Dr. Brian Winston Ashley Wolstein The Woodman Family Glorieana Woolsey Sabine Yamamura The Yasuna Family Mark D. York Debra Yoshino Ronald & Shannon Yurong
Danton & Helen Wong Frank & Glorieana Woolsey Guy & Louise Yeager Scott & Janey Yim
Founder’s Circle ($2500-$4999) Shania & Rylyne Bravo and ʻOhana Dream of a Better World MBS Direct Lance & Marcy Wilhelm
Navigators ($5000-$9999) Anonymous Eric Carson Monsanto Matching Gifts Program Arthur & Carmen Nitahara Brian and Lori Thompson
Businesses and Foundations Aloha United Way Amazon Smiles Atlas Insurance Agency Box Tops for Education C4 Management Dream of a Better World Foodland Supermarket, Ltd Hacienda Morelos Group Innovated Installers Kahoʻomiki (Keiki Run) The Kula Foundation Master Builder MBS Direct Rubicon International
Matching Gifts Foodland Give Aloha Macy’s Matching Gifts
Program Monsanto Matching Gifts Program
2016-2017 Board of Trustees Denise Becherer Mark Button Lawrence Caster Wilhelmina Hofheimer Derek Kamm Patricia Liu Keith Ogata Gerald Teramae Dr. Daniel E. White Lance Wilhelm Danton Wong
Faculty & Staff Hope Addison Tai Ando Warren Andrade LeRissa Aranaydo Mike Armstrong Darci Asato-Garcia Erica Austin Mike Axelrod Ruth Ann Babas Michelle Bradley Steven Caley Amber Camacho Tiny Chuberko Steven Cleveland Kip Cummings Lisa Dalida Katie Davis J’Lyn Davis Patricia DelaCruz Megan Demesillo Brandi Dul Ellie Gaudino Laura Guzman Nicholas Hall Charmaine Hauanio-Kuewa Penny Holmes
Cara Jones Starr Kekoa Kathryn Keohohou Makana Kuahiwinui Momi Kuahiwinui Alyssa Kuffel Ashley Leon Andrew Marchetto-Ryan Elissa Minamishin Patricia Murata Kent Nakata Eileen Novak Jorge Ochoa Katie Ricca Molly Ripton Cassy Rooney Steve Ross Rebecca Rudder Aakash Shah Rhona Slingerland Jacqueline Stanton Kendall Tacon Hazel Tagatac Akiko Tairo Gerald Teramae Greg Terhune Al Thomas Kelly Tokuhama Lisa Uesugi Shannon Vasilash Stan & Kerri Vincent Miki Watanabe Aiddy Weisbecker Ashley Wolstein Sabine Yamamura Debra Yoshino Every effort has been made to include all of our generous donors. We sincerely apologize for any omissions or errors.
Headmaster’s Circle ($1000-$2499) Dr. and Mrs. Scott Arakawa Atlas Insurance Agency Bili Hofheimer Denise & Rich Becherer The Dixon Family Macy’s Matching Gifts Program Sun Morikawa Todd & Patricia Murata Shirley Ng Michael & Penny Okano Phillip & Iris Uehisa Shaun & Camille Pinard The Rompel Family Alec & Sunisa Sou Mr. & Mrs. Dan Vasilash Timothy & Charletta Wilson
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HOW TO SUPPORT IPA DID YOU KNOW? TUITION INCOME ONLY COVERS ~ 85% OF AN IPA EDUCATION Your support of ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY helps bridge the gap between the cost of tuition and the actual costs of educating an IPA student. There are many ways in which you can support IPA, from monetary gifts to gifts-in-kind to participation in our fundraising events. Find an option or event below that feels like the best fit for you and contact our Advancement department for more information on how to make it happen. Thank you for supporting the mission of IPA!
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MONETARY GIFTS
You may make monetary gifts by cash, check, or credit card. Gifts may be made to the Annual Fund to support operating expenses, or restricted to a specific purpose, such as financial aid, athletics, or performing arts, or to support capital improvements.
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STOCKS OR SECURITIES
A gift of appreciated stock may offer a two-fold tax saving: providing an income tax deduction on the full market value at the time of the gift, and avoiding capital gains on the increased value of the stock.
MATCHING CORPORATE GIFTS
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Many employers match employee charitable gifts, making this a way to leverage your gift into an even larger contribution to the school. Check with the Human Resources department of your employer.
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PLANNED GIFTS
Donors may consider giving through such means as life insurance, bequests, or charitable trusts as a way of benefiting the school and also reducing estate or inheritance taxes. You should consult with your financial planner when considering a gift of this kind.
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GIFTS-IN-KIND
The school welcomes donations of items that would otherwise need to be purchased by the school. The school website offers a “Wish List” of specific items, which have been expressly requested by faculty to support areas of the school program.
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DONATE ONLINE
You may use a credit card and donate by visiting our website, www.islandpacificacademy.org. Click on SUPPORT IPA and then DONATE.
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WEST FEST APR 07, 2018
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GOLF TOURNAMENT MAY 17, 2018
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GRAND EXPEDITION NOV 09, 2018
ATHLETICS THE NAVIGATORS SPECIAL RECOGNITION Jake Arakawa (’17, Basketball) ILH Boys First Team Varsity 3 Basketball All-Stars Nathan Bek (’18, Football) ILH Division 2 Football All-Stars Honorable Mention Connor Carson (’19, Volleyball) ILH Boys Varsity 3 Volleyball First Team Brandi Chun (’18, Bowling) ILH Girls First Team Bowling All-Stars, HHSAA State Championships Shaina Duran (’17, Volleyball) ILH Girls First Team Varsity 3 Volleyball All-Stars
Under the leadership of the Director of Athletics, Mike Axelrod, the IPA Navigators had successes throughout the seasons and the Athletics Program continues to grow and gain recognition.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2016-2017 Girls Varsity Basketball – ILH D3 Champions Girls Intermediate Volleyball – ILH D3 2nd Place Golf – Alanis Sakuma (‘17), 4-year HHSAA State Athlete Mika Okano (‘20), VII 3rd place
SENIOR NIGHT
IPA hosted the first ever Senior Athlete Recognition Night in February, highlighting the accomplishments of our senior athletes. The evening included live entertainment by the IPA Band, a catered buffet dinner with dessert, and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows.
INAUGURAL ATHLETIC BANQUET
IPA held its inaugural Athletic Banquet on May 7, 2017 at the Hawaiʻi Okinawa Center. All student athletes from grades 7 – 12 were recognized for their efforts and achievements over the course of the 2016-2017 school year at the special dinner hosted for the athletes and their families. More than 220 of our IPA ʻohana turned out for the evening’s festivities.
SPORTS PLAYED Baseball (PAC-5) Basketball – Boys Basketball – Girls Bowling Cross Country Football (PAC-5) Golf Volleyball – Boys Volleyball – Girls Riflery – Precision Riflery – Sporter Tennis – Intermediate Tennis – Varsity Soccer (PAC-5) Swimming Track & Field
Nick Garcia (’17, Football) National Football Foundation Student-Athlete Award JR Gillette (’17, Air Riflery) ILH Boys First Team Sporter Air Riflery All-Star, HHSAA State Championships Katie Gordon (’17, Volleyball) ILH Girls First Team Varsity 3 Volleyball All-Stars Kira Hunkele (’18, Basketball) ILH Girls First Team Varsity 3 Basketball All-Stars Kyra Kobashigawa (’18, Air Riflery) HHSAA State Championships Taylor Kodani (’17, Basketball) ILH Girls First Team Varsity 3 Basketball All-Stars Caitlin Komatsu (’17, Volleyball) ILH Girls First Team Varsity 3 Volleyball All-Stars Corbin Lofton (‘20, Swimming) HHSAA State Championships Elizabeth Lyons-Best (’18, Basketball) ILH Girls Varsity 3 Basketball All-Stars First Team Mika Okano (’20, Golf) ILH Girls Varsity II Golf First Team Alyssa Okimoto (’18, Air Riflery) ILH Girls First Team Sporter Air Riflery All-Star, HHSAA State Championships Elise Pangelinan (’18, Air Riflery) HHSAA State Championships Peyton Pedrozo (’18, Basketball) ILH Girls First Team Varsity 3 Basketball All-Stars & MVP Alanis Sakuma (’17, Golf) ILH Girls Varsity I Golf Second Team, HHSAA Girls and Boys Golf 2017 State Championships Kalena Spotkaeff (’17, Basketball) ILH Girls Varsity 3 Basketball All-Stars Honorable Mention Kalena Spotkaeff (’17, Volleyball) ILH Girls First Team Varsity 3 Volleyball All-Stars Ethan Suga (’18, Baseball) ILH Baseball 2 All-Stars Second Team Anne Uesugi (’19, Golf) ILH Girls Varsity II Golf First Team Jake Yeager (’17, Air Riflery) HHSAA State Championships
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A BENEFIT GALA GRAND EXPEDITION
GRAND EXPEDITION FOUR SEASONS RESORT OʻAHU AT KO OLINA Grand Expedition, our annual fundraising gala, transports its guests to a different location each year. The destination city influences the cuisine and decor of the event, lending to the authenticity of the experience. Each year, funds are raised through silent and live auctions, raffle sales, and other ways for families and friends of IPA to donate in support of our programs. Mahalo to our generous donors, volunteers, and participants for making Grand Expedition 2016 another great success! TABLE SPONSORS Presenting Honolulu Star-Advertiser Kalaeloa Partners, LP James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation Mission First Hawaiian Bank Iron Gate Developers Platinum The Queen’s Medical Center West Oʻahu Reflections Glass Sweet Mango Hawaiʻi Gold The Fisher Law Firm
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David & Jan Fujiwara Pacific Property Group, Inc Tanioka’s Charity Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Daniel E. White Silver Alston Group, LLC Dr. & Mrs. Scott Arakawa Dream of a Better World DR Horton Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Pali Momi Med Ctr Maunakea Integrated Solutions Richard & Wendy Morriarty Pacific Rim Mortgage Rebound Hawaiʻi LLC DONORS Anonymous David K. Arita Lee Bell Teri Montano & Robin Conley Christy Fujii Marised Gillette Donald & Ann Gerry Donato & Desiree Loperfido Sun Morikawa Lauren Okano Karla & Michael Rompel Steve Ross Young Hee Sweet Brian & Lori Thompson Kelly Tokuhama BUSINESS DONORS Air Central, Inc Bali Aga Lifestyle Big City Diner Big Island Candies Bishop Museum Bloomingdale’s The Blooming Pot Body Glove Cruises California Hotel & Casino Chef Chai Daniel Weisbecker, DC Dave & Buster’s Dental Care Kapolei, Inc Derek Kamm, Realtor
Disposable Products, Inc Dolphin Quest Fete Restaurant Flavors of Italy Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina Garden Nails Germaine’s Luau, Inc Great Clips Kapolei Halekulani Corporation Handcrafted Restaurants Hawaiʻi Theatre Center Honolulu Theatre for Youth The Islander Group Kapolei Orthodontic Center Kualoa Ranch & Nature Reserve Kumu Kahua Theatre Maui Divers of Hawaiʻi McMann Eye Institute Mignardise, LLC Morton’s The Steakhouse MW Restaurant Network 2000 Pacific Aviation Museum Plantation Tavern The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikīkī Rebound Hawaiʻi Roberts Hawaiʻi Roy Sakuma Productions, Inc Rutan Refrigeration School Outfitters by Lands’ End Simon Leadership Group Team Lally Tori Richard The UPS Store Waikīkī Aquarium Westin Kaʻanapali Ocean Resort Villas STAFF & STUDENTS Warren Andrade Lisa Dalida Kristina Harbourne Lawrence Kama Cara Jones Eileen & Rachel Novak Molly Ripton Boz Schurr Rhona Slingerland Al Thomas Shannon Vasilash VOLUNTEERS Grace Bravo Lani Carson Karen Chun Marised Gillette Les & Diane Hunkele Mandy Krepps Desiree Loperfido Sharon Nakamura Lillian Napuelua Pam Pangelinan Pam Peacock Cori Ronolo Lori Thompson Brooke Trotter Tam Welch Gayla Young
10TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT GOLF TOURNAMENT CORAL CREEK GOLF COURSE IPA’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament was held at the Coral Creek Golf Course in ʻEwa Beach. It was a fun day of golf for all, including on-course contests like the Hole-inOne, Longest Drive, Most Accurate Drive, and Closest-to-the-Pin. The highlight of the event was IPA parent Chito Alcantra’s hole-in-one on Hole #13, which won him the Hole-inOne Grand Prize of $25,000. The tournament event earned funds to support IPA’s Athletic programs. Special thanks to the Golf Tournament committee – Keith Kodani (IPA Parent ‘17), Wayne Yamamoto (IPA Parent ‘15, ‘16 and IPA Golf Coach), and Todd Murata (IPA Parent ‘23, ‘26) – for their efforts in planning and securing prizes. Come take a swing with us on Thursday, May 17, 2018! GOLD SPONSOR Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington, and Harris SILVER SPONSORS DR Horton Hawaiʻi KSF Structural & Construction Engineering Matson Reflections Glass HOLE SPONSORS Air Central, Inc CCH Rebound Hawaiʻi Team Doug Did It IN-KIND SPONSORS & DONORS Alston Group, LLC Big Island Candies Castle Resort & Hotels Clifford Horita Coral Creek Golf Course Derek Kamm DK Restaurants
Domino’s Pizza Hawaiʻi ʻEwa Beach Golf Club First Hawaiian Bank Four Seasons Resorts Lanaʻi Hawaiʻi Kai Golf Course Hawaiian Poke Company Hoakalei Country Club Honolulu Country Club House of Photography Kāneʻohe Klipper Golf Course Keith Kodani, FootJoy Hawaiʻi King Kamehameha Golf Club Kohanaiki Club Ko Olina Golf Club Latte Consulting, LLC Leland Lindsay M.A.C. 24/7 Mākaha Valley Country Club Menehune Water Company Mid Pacific Country Club Mililani Golf Club Nanea Golf Club Oʻahu Country Club Olomana Golf Links Panda Travel PAR Hawaiʻi Paradise Beverages, Inc Paradise Cove Hawaiʻi Pearl Country Club Poʻipū Bay Golf Course Princeville Makai Golf Club Puakea Golf Course Rebound Hawaiʻi Roger Dunn Pearl City Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Shelby Dissinger Tanioka’s Charity Foundation The Islander Group Titleist Golf Turtle Bay Golf Urgent Care Hawaiʻi Waikoloa Kings’ Course Wailea Golf Club Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaiʻi
$25,000 HOLE-IN-ONE CHITO ALCANTRA’S 6-IRON ON HOLE #13 TOURNAMENT VOLUNTEERS Jeanne Arakawa Grace Bravo Jeffrey Camacho Gail Carbonel Karen Chun Stevi Dixon Mary Kamoe Durrett Justin Gilbertson Marised Gillette Diane Hunkele Mandy Kreps Konrad Kuewa Desiree Loperfido Cindy Matsumoto Sun Morikawa Lillian Napuelua Karla Rompel Levi Theusch Tam Welch Charletta Wilson
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1ST ANNUAL WEST FEST WEST FEST IPA CAMPUS IPA’s first annual West Fest, “Come Together As One – E hui pū kākou” was a tremendous success. West Fest was a new event added to the school’s fundraising efforts to support student enrichment grants and educational activities. Bringing together our IPA ʻohana and the West Side community resulted in a day of wholesome fun with family and friends.
Lani Carson Jodie Cordero Remie Corpuz Craig Davidson Mark your calendars to join us on Amy Diegel Saturday, April 7, 2018. Chris & Linda Elmore Sheena Fajardo VOLUNTEERS & DONORS Carrie Ferreiro Cameo Fong Tracey Ah Tou Terry & Michelle Fuller Jennifer Anastacio John & Linda Funke Belen Angel Marised Gillette Deirdre Aragon Joaddie Gionson Jeanne Arakawa Rowena Hayashida Denise Balanay Eric Higashionna & Andy & Jennifer Banquil Sheri Yoshioka-Higashionna Guy Benjamin & Malia Patricia Hoenigman Chanel-Benjamin Wilhelmina Hofheimer John Black Todd Horita Grace Bravo Sandy Hulser Kimberly Brewer Germaine & Azure Dee Kristi Britto Kawelo Robert & Maddie Cabuslay Beth Ann Keough Marika Caron Jill Koga Eric Carson
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Laura Larsen Jay & Sherri LeDoux Heather Lofton Donato & Desiree Loperfido Heather Manuel Jenny Martin Erin Mauro Drs. Michael & Leah McMann Margot Mesinas Liza Meyermann Sun Morikawa Julia Nord Michelle O’Neil Leslie Paoa Camille Pinard Franz-Josef Presper Marilu Pupillo Michael Ramsbottom Umesh Rao Ivy Rodriguez Steve Ross Sheryl Rule Ann Schmid Leslie Serapion-Perez Gabriela Smith
Mike & Ailie Sourielle Jeff & Jessica Swartz Kendall Tacon Brian & Lori Thompson Kimberly Tottori Brooke Trotter Darin Uesugi April Whiting-Haraguchi Marcy Wilhelm Sheri Yasuna BUSINESSES Aloha Edibles Inc. Aloun Farm, Inc. Building Science LLC The Cole Academy The Islander Group Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery Ramen-Ya Sound M.E.N. Tanioka’s Seafood & Catering Tikitoes.com
CLASS OF 2017 COMMENCEMENT CLASS OF 2017 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE & MATRICULATIONS
CLASS OF 2017 On May 27, 2017, IPA recognized its 8th class of graduates at a special commencement ceremony held at the Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina. The 33 members of the Class of 2017 were awarded their diplomas and recognized for their achievements.
2016-2017 SENIOR AWARDS Jonah Bobilin
Rachel Novak
Bradley Sweet
Megan Bobilin
Valedictorian Salutatorian
Mark York
Navigator Award
Rachel Novak
Head of School Award
Brycen KawakamiTabios Hana Pono Award
Leadership Award Outstanding Contribution to IPA Culture and Arts
Taylor Kodani
Outstanding Female Athlete
John R. Gillette
Outstanding Male Athlete
Megan Bobilin Kupono Award
IPA FOUNDING STUDENTS Six members of the Class of 2017 were “Founding Students” – these are students who started at IPA as Kindergartners, spending 13 years at the school!
CLASS OF 2017 QUICK FACTS • 100% attending college or university • More than $975,000 in scholarships awarded • Eleven students registered as full International Baccalaureate DP candidates
Mark York
Longs Drugs 2017 Senior Scholarship Award
Megan Bobilin
Class of 2015 Scholarship Award
Jonah Bobilin
Class of 2012 Scholarship Award
Nicholas Garcia
HAIS Vision Award
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