Island Pacific Academy 2017-2018 Annual Report

ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY

ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY No Nā Kau a Kau

For All Time

ANNUAL REPORT

2017-2018

Students from the Class of 2018, including Ethan Suga, Valedictorian Alyssa Okimoto, Navigator Award recipient Shania Bravo, Salutatorian Elise Pangelinan, and Alyssa Estenson (left to right).

WHERE VALUES MATTER Where Values Matter. It is our school’s motto. It is on our website and our t-shirts. It is in our ads and on our banners. It is part of our school mission – to provide the opportunity and environment for students to develop strength of character. It is the guiding star by which we navigate.

Dr. Daniel White founded ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY upon a set of principles that continue to imbue the culture of IPA today. He envisioned that students and faculty would understand and practice the power of human kindness and exhibit a generosity of spirit which, taken together, result in respect for others. These values are the foundation by which IPA students

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live and learn about the world around them, and help define our guiding star.

When IPA first opened, Dr. White commissioned Pumehana Silva and Melelani Spencer to create an oli, or Hawaiian chant, for the school that reflected our philosophy and recognized and respected a sense of place and culture.

The ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY oli, Nā Kau a Kau, tells a story of the journey of IPA students in this ahupuaʻa of Honouliuli, as they navigate through their academic careers, always mindful of the values that guide us: humble pride, love, respect, generosity, and gratitude.

At the Elementary Assemblies, during the Secondary Town Halls, and before all special events, IPA students, faculty, and staff together chant the oli as a reminder of the values comprising a moral code that informs all relationships in the IPA community.

Throughout this report, you will see examples of these values being lived with intention by our students everyday – in big, grand ways and in small, daily gestures – as they travel along their academic journey.

And, at the end, we arrive. A pae aku.

NO NĀ KAU A KAU (For All Time)

by Na Pumehana Silva me Melelani Spencer

Kilo ka maka i uka i kai

Look to the uplands and to the sea

I Honouliuli a puni ē

and all around Honouliuli.

He nilu ka ‘ikena, Ka mā ‘ama ‘ama

It is an admirable view.

Ua ao ē

In the enlightenment of this time

E hoʻokele i ke ala ‘imi naʻauao

we will navigate the path of seeking knowledge.

E hoʻokele i mua me ka haʻaheo

We will move forward with pride,

Me ke aloha, ka hōʻihi

love, respect,

Ka lokomaikaʻi, Ka mahalo ē

generosity, and gratitude,

I ola mau

so that life continues

No nā kau a kau

for all time.

A pae aku

And we arrive.

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DEAR IPA FAMILY & FRIENDS, It is with great pleasure and distinction that I share with you ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY’s 2017-18 Annual Report. This fiscal year continued to be one of positive growth and productivity for ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY. On behalf of ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY Board of Trustees and the students and families we serve, we extend our deepest, most heartfelt gratitude to all of you—our alumni, students, families and friends—who have chosen to make the school a recipient of your philanthropy in the 2017-18 school year.

I am grateful and honored as well to be able to thank all of those who have assisted in bringing IPA’s vision, mission and core values to life at our school. We will continue to work diligently and with genuine commitment to press forward in keeping with our vision statement of “I Mua Me Ka Ha’aheo - Go Forward with Confidence” and our mission statement to prepare students for college success and lifelong learning while instilling our core values of strength of character, generosity of spirit, and a commitment to excellence.

As we continue our journey on becoming one of the “premier independent schools in the nation,” I am extremely pleased to report that we, as a collective community, continue to be committed to doing our best job to help our students with academic achievement and success as well as being an educational institution “where values matter and where students are valued.” We believe that having strong values, a moral purpose and integrity are of equal importance to academic achievement and success.

Your continued inspiration and philanthropic support and commitment to ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY will be essential for the present and future success of our school. With deep appreciation, we thank you for your faith in ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY as we move forward with confidence and purpose. ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY grows even stronger as an independent school because of you.

Mahalo, Gerald Teramae

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HEAD OF SCHOOL’S

MESSAGE GERALD TERAMAE Head of School

ALOHA IPA ‘OHANA, It has been another remarkable year at IPA. We have extended our reach into our community by growing our enrollment. We have been able to hire and retain some of the best teaching talent and leadership in Hawaiʻi. But most importantly, we have once again delivered on our promise of a high-quality education in a warm and enriching environment for our students and families.

Attending graduation at the close of this school year, I was struck by the poise and accomplishments of our graduates. Yes, they are bright and articulate, but they are also considerate and caring, not just for each other, but for their school community and the broader community as well. They will go on to do remarkable things because of the remarkable young men and women they have become at IPA. I was proud of them and for them and proud of IPA as well for doing our part in helping them to become their best selves.

PRESIDENT’S

MESSAGE LANCE WILHELM

Board President, 2017-2020

One of the most important responsibilities of your board of trustees is to provide oversight, guidance and stewardship of the school’s financial assets. For those families who have been part of our ʻohana for many years, you will remember times when the fiscal condition of our school was less than optimal. While we still have much room for improvement, the board is very pleased to report that the school completed this past year “in the black”, marking the third consecutive year of positive financial performance. With this solid foundation and with good prospects for another year of strong enrollment, the board can begin to envision an even brighter future for IPA. We will begin doing this through a renewed strategic planning and visioning process this summer.

ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY is more than a couple of buildings.

It’s more than a group of outstanding educators and it’s more than a collection of students, parents and families. IPA is a community dedicated to helping young people achieve their dreams and in doing so, making Hawaiʻi and the world a better place. This is not an easy mission and not one that can be accomplished alone. It will take the efforts of all of us; parents, faculty, board members, keiki and kupuna.

We have much to do, but so much is possible. And so I close with a request: Lend a hand. Lean in. Volunteer. Donate. Get engaged and stay engaged because we can’t do it without you and our kids deserve it.

Mahalo & Aloha, Lance Wilhelm

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY

INCOME

FUNDRAISING

FY2017-2018

OPERATING INCOME

$8,049,134

GIFTS & DONATIONS

$341,472

Tuition 88%

Restricted Grant (Foundation) Capital Gift 17.5%

Fundraising & Special Events 4%

Restricted Grant (Foundation) Scholarship 17.8%

Contributions 1%

Restricted Grant (Foundation) Program 10.7%

Other Revenue 7%

West Fest (Net fundraiser proceeds) 1.9% Golf Tournament (Net fundraiser proceeds) 3.4% Grand Expedition (Net fundraiser proceeds) 24%

EXPENSES

Annual Fund (Corporation/Foundations) 6% Annual Fund (Families/Individuals) 17.7% General Contributions (All) 1%

OPERATING EXPENSES

$7,739,706

Salaries & Benefits 65% Program & Instruction 9% Fundraising Expense 2% Advertising & Promotion 1% Occupancy 18% Administration Expenses 2%

MAHALO NUI

Every Gift Counts Mahalo for your investment!

Almost $270,000 in tuition assistance was provided to families in need in 2017-2018. More than 17% of our students were able to attend ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY through our tuition assistance program.

We thank you for your spirit of generosity and continued support.

Other Expenses 1%

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These are preliminary reports, pending final review and audit.

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ANNUAL FUND Ways to Give

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 below that feels like the best fit for you and contact Advancement for more information on how to make it happen.

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. You may use a credit card and donate by visiting our website, www.islandpacificacademy.org.

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MATCHING CORPORATE GIFTS

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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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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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.

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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.

pride Each year, Grade 6-8 students spend months researching and designing a science project. They work in class and at home collecting and analyzing data, culminating in a public presentation of their research at the IPA Middle School Science Fair.

In addition to developing critical thinking and public presentation skills, students develop a sense of pride and ownership in their projects. Their pride is most evident as they present their projects to teachers, professionals in the science community, and the public during the science fair.

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Science fair mentor Alyssa Kuffel shares that feeling. “I cannot describe how proud I am of our students. They all represent IPA so well.” Vice Principal Michelle Bradley agrees. “Each year, our students step up and make our community proud.”

This year, Grade 8 students Zaheer Gulko, Aubrey Ramsbottom, and Emma Layaoen stood out with their project on the effects of sunscreen chemicals on coral. They worked with coral scientists to show the devastating effects of these chemicals on the coral reefs. They advanced to the Hawaiʻi State Science & Engineering Fair, and their project was featured on ThinkTech Hawaiʻi. Soon after, Hawaiʻi became the first state to ban certain WATCH THE sunscreen chemicals to INTERVIEW protect our reefs.

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ANNUAL FUND 2017-2018

Gifts to the Annual Fund are used in the current year to support teaching and learning at IPA. These are unrestricted funds used for the school’s operating budget and help bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of an IPA student’s education.

The funds are used immediately. We gratefully acknowledge here all monetary gifts received between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.

SEAFARER’S CLUB ($1-$999) Hope Addison Derek & Jillian Ahrens Harvey G. Alexander Alexander & Baldwin, LLC Alexander & Baldwin Matching Gifts Foodland Give Aloha Amazon Smiles Jennifer Anastacio Anonymous (11 donors) Brett Arakawa Jake Arakawa LeRissa Aranaydo Rosalie Arcenal Caitlin Arde Kaylen & Noah Ariola Mike Armstrong Mike & Bernie Axelrod Jeffrey & Ruth Ann Babas Sophea & David Bailey Jaxon & Alexys Bailor Denise Balanay Jon & Amanda Biel John & Tam Black Doug Blackington

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BoxTops for Education James and Michelle Bradley Bravo ʻOhana Britto ʻOhana Jeffrey & Amber Camacho Kupono & Kalena Cardillo Carole Kai Charities Inc. Carr ʻOhana Lawrence Caster Raymond & Christine Chau Peter & Tiny Chuberko Cintron ʻOhana Coca Cola Give Ronald & Jodie Cordero Hunter & Payton Covington Lisa Ann Dalida Katie Davis Megan Demesillo Mike & Stevi Dixon Winford & Marilet Dukes Jr. Christopher & Linda Elmore EZ Drop Fung Lee Fellows Fong Ohana, C4 Management Charles & Pearlyn Fukuba Terry Fuller Austen & Dominique Fung

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Michael & Darci Garcia David & Sharon Gillespie Jeffrey & Marised Gillette Juliana Gorbet Alan & Annabel Gottlieb Good Done Great Gene & Sally Grounds Linda Hang Konrad & Charmaine Hauanio-Kuewa Quanesha Henry Kaui & Margaret Higa Eric & Sheri Higashionna Penny Holmes Tammy Horita Scott & Dawn Horton Les & Diane Hunkele Yiye Hwang Gary & Terry Jennings Jones Family Jason Kahawai & Kelley O’Sullivan Starr Kekoa Joseph & Sayuri Kelley Griselda Kelly Kathryn Keohohou Erich & BethAnn Keough Colin Kim

Amelie Kitakis Michael & Jill Koga Mariko Koyanagi Brooks Koyanagi Emi Koyano Momi & Makana Kuahiwinui Lisa Lariscy Talon Lave Jeffrey Layaoen & Lokelani Kenolio Darren & Dee Lee Catherine Lents Anthony & Ashley Leon Ariel Lewis Clarence & Pat Liu Eric & Julene Machida Ronald & Marjorie Malilay Andrew MarchettoRyan Sean & Tiffany McKenzie Michael & Leah McMann Christopher & Camille McMurray Kainoa & Kainalu Meacham Melaleuca Mark & Liza Meyermann Nathan & Laura Miller Monsanto Matching Fund Carlos & Lorena Munevar Haley Nakamura & Family Wendy Nakamura Kent Nakata Lillian Napuelua Network for Good Chase & Katelyn Newell Peter Nganga David & Jennifer Nicol Vincent K. Nihipali Jr. Ryan Noonan & Melissa Marland Rachel Marie Novak Eileen Novak ʻOhana Custom Vending Kyle & Pam Okimoto Chris & Jenelyn Okumoto Kazuhiro & Karen Otaka William Ouk Elizabeth Pancipanci Pangelinan Family Kaylani Pascua Dee Paz John & Pamela Peacock Beth Peralta Daniel & Jill Posiulai Ryan Posiulai Kathy Presper Katryna & Carina Pupillo Ramsbottom Family Fei Rao

Ready For Success Red Robin Tommy and Rachel ReyesHuynh Melissa Reynolds Travis & Elizabeth Richardson Kenneth & Samantha Robinson Cassandra Rooney Marie Rose Steve Ross Rubicon International LLC Rebecca Rudder Mike & Tracie Ryan Tristin Seavy Eric Seitz Kasie Siegmund Connor & Pierce Smallwood Carolyn Smith Jade Sok Ailie Souriolle Spreg ʻOhana Robert & Michelle Starke Neil Stockmaster Wyatt Stockmaster Suerth ʻOhana Charles & Teresa Sundberg Swartz Family Kevin & Ruby Taaca Hazel Tagatac Mervin & Koren Tan Gerald & Victoria Tapia Nathan & Olivia Tarvers Gerald Teramae Brian & Lori Thompson Brooke Trotter Mitchell & Codell Tseu Tate & Kym Tsukamoto Audrey Tyler Phil & Iris Uehisa Darin & Lisa Uesugi Joseph Villaluz Stan & Kerri Vincent Michael & Tomoko Watson Terry & Tam Welch Thomas & Kathy Welch Dr. Daniel & Judith White Rob & Amber Willoughby Timothy & Dr. Charletta Wilson Yuko Wilson Robert Witt Danton & Helen Wong Frank & Glorieana Woolsey Rance & Deborah Yamamoto Daniel & Sabine Yamamura Yamashiroya Family Lynette Yi Janey & Scott Yim Gayla Young

HEADMASTER’S CIRCLE ($1000$2499) Dr. Scott & Jeanne Arakawa Richard & Denise Becherer

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE ($2500-$4999) Shania & Rylyne Bravo & ʻOhana Button Family Foodland Super Market, Limited Yoshinori & Yumiko Imagawa Lands’ End Dan & Shannon Vasilash Lance & Marcy Wilhelm Kevin & Debbie Yoshino

NAVIGATORS ($5000-$9999) Anonymous (2 donors) Eric & Renee Carson

BUSINESSES AND FOUNDATIONS Alexander & Baldwin, LLC Amazon Smiles BoxTops for Education C4 Management Coca Cola Give Delta Airlines Foundation EZ Drop Foodland Super Market Lands’ End Melaleuca Monsanto Matching Fund Network for Good ʻOhana Custom Vending Ready for Success Red Robin Roy’s Electrical Service Rubicon International LLC Sunshine Mori 808 LLC dba Sweet Mango

MATCHING GIFTS Alexander & Baldwin Matching Gifts Delta Airlines Foundation Good Done Great

Monsanto Matching Gifts

2017-2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Denise Becherer Mark Button Lawrence Caster Wilhelmina Hofheimer Derek Kamm Pat Liu Keith Ogata Kevin O’Keefe Eric Seitz Gerald Teramae Lance Wilhelm Robert Witt Danton Wong Susan Yamada Gayla Young

Shannon Vasilash Joseph Villaluz Kerri Vincent Stan Vincent Sabine Yamamura Debbie Yoshino

FACULTY AND STAFF Hope Addison Anonymous (6 donors) LeRissa Aranaydo Caitlin Arde Mike Armstrong Mike Axelrod Ruth Ann Babas Doug Blackington Michelle Bradley Steven Caley Amber Camacho Tiny Chuberko Lisa Ann Dalida Katie Davis Megan Demesillo Shannon Dube Terry Fuller Darci Garcia Linda Hang Charmaine HauanioKuewa Penny Holmes Cara Jones Starr Kekoa Kathryn Keohohou Makana Kuahiwinui Momi Kuahiwinui Lisa Lariscy Ashley Leon Andrew Marchetto-Ryan Tricia Murata Kent Nakata Eileen Novak Camille Pinard Fei Rao Tommy Reyes-Huynh Cassandra Rooney Steve Ross Rebecca Rudder Carolyn Smith Hazel Tagatac Gerald Teramae Lisa Uesugi

Every effort has been made to include all of our generous donors. We sincerely apologize for any inadvertent omissions or errors.

love It started as a simple idea to strengthen the connection between the Elementary and Secondary schools, but has evolved into something more meaningful than expected. To foster the idea of “one school, one campus”, then Principal Kip Cummings implemented the Kinder-Senior Buddies program, where each senior student is paired up with one or two kindergarteners for activities throughout the school year.

The initial meeting is sometimes a bit awkward as the high schoolers figure out how to relate to these little people and the kindergarteners size up these larger strangers. But by the end of the hour, they’re playing jan ken po, sharing jokes, laughing hard, and holding hands.

The Kinder-Senior Buddies come together during the year for special events like pumpkin carving, holiday caroling, a Valentine’s Day dance, and a farewell gathering before commencement. Tears are often shed as cards and gifts are exchanged and the kindergarteners come to realize their buddies will soon be leaving IPA.

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Guy Benjamin Steven & Trisha Caley Robert & Cheryl Canali Delta Airlines Foundation Wilhelmina Hofheimer Bart & Heather Lofton Sun Morikawa Todd & Dr. Tricia Murata Shirley C. Ng Keith Ogata Kevin O’Keefe Sean & Camille Pinard Marty & Atsuko Robinson Alec & Sunisa Sou Kendal Yamamoto & Rose Seguritan

Commencement doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the connection between the seniors and the younger students. The new first graders write letters to their new college buddies to include in the “Boxes of Aloha” IPA sends to new graduates early in their first semester at college. Some of the senior buddies even come back to visit with their Kinderbuddies when they return to campus during the holiday break!

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A YEAR AT IPA 2017-2018

Amazing things happened in 2017-2018 as IPA celebrated its 13th year!

In addition to all the day-to-day excitement on campus, IPA students and families were kept busy with community events, IPA traditions, and opportunities for IPA students to give back.

Highlights included the student-organized “Aloha for Texas” benefit; IPAPA’s 2nd Annual Fall Movie Night on the Lawn; IPA Gives Back Day; two theatre productions – Almost, Maine and Mulan, Hoʻike Night; annual IPA traditions like the Elementary school’s Na Kupuna Day and Multi-Cultural Performance, and the school-wide May Day Celebration; and our big community event, West Fest.

IPAPA’s Fall Family Movie Night on the Lawn

Spring theatre product

Parents learn about TRIBES at Coffee with the Principals

IPA celebrated its 13th birthday on Sept 13!

11th annual May Day Celebration Na Kupuna Day celebrates & honors our kupuna

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Cultural performance celebrates China

Hoʻike Night is a family evening of art, music, and theatre

tion of Mulan

Grades 4-7 Collaborative Math Activity

Annual Giving Tree project by Grade 5 Student Action Committee

Commencement 2018

IPA collects 7397 lbs of food for Hawai’i Food Bank Frank Condello III signs National Letter of Intent for Cross Country

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Four Seasons Resort Grace Pacific LLC Honolulu Star-Advertiser Kapolei Orthodontic Center Mariposa at Neiman Marcus Panda Travel Seaglass Fine Art Photography Simon Leadership Group Tanioka’s Seafood & Catering Team Lally The UPS Store

FACULTY, STAFF & STUDENTS

GRAND EXPEDITION

GOLD SPONSORS

VOLUNTEERS

David & Jan Fujiwara The Fisher Law Firm Posso Pizza The Queen’s Health Systems Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington & Harris The Wilhelm Group

Jeannette Ah Tou Tracey Ah Tou Grace Bravo Marised Gillette Konrad Kuewa Desiree Loperfido Glen Nakamura Sharon Nakamura Lillian Napuelua Jennifer Nicol

PRESENTING SPONSOR Kalaeloa Partners, L.P.

A Benefit Gala

MISSION SPONSOR

Grand Expedition is our annual fund raising gala. Each year, guests are transported to an exciting destination, which influences the cuisine and decor of the event, lending to the authenticity of the experience. Grand Expedition 2017 traveled to Tokyo, Japan where guests enjoyed a taiko drum performance, Asian-inspired cuisine from some of Hawaiʻi’s top chefs, an immersive Navigate the Way sakura tree, and the beautiful voice of Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom.

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Each year, funds are raised through silent and live auctions, raffle sales, and other opportunities for families and friends of IPA to donate in support of our programs. Mahalo to our generous sponsors, donors, volunteers, and participants for making Grand Expedition 2017 another successful event!

Join us on December 1, 2018 at Grand Expedition en Provence at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.

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PAR Hawaiʻi Reflections Glass

Junior Acuna Warren Andrade Ruth Ann Babas Zach Chuberko Lisa Ann Dalida J’Lyn Davis Megan Demesillo Maciej Dul Japanese National Honor Society Cara Jones Lawrence Kama Brennan Lee Elissa Minamishin Kent Nakata Eileen Novak Boz Schurr Jeff Sumitani Shannon Vasilash Natalie Welch

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Honolulu Star-Advertiser

SILVER SPONSORS Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Pali Momi Medical Center Ko Olina Resort Maunakea Integrated Solutions Morgan Stanley Yamada Scott Family Foundation

DONORS Guy Benjamin Shelby Dissinger Wendy Golz Donato & Desiree Loperfido Lauren Okano Steve Ross Phil & Iris Uehisa

BUSINESS DONORS Air Central Inc. Altres American Carpet One Dental Care Kapolei Dolphin Quest Oʻahu

Jessica Swartz Brooke Trotter Tam Welch

respect IPA’s Five Agreements comprise a contract everyone, from the Kindergarteners to the Head of School, agrees to live by as members of our community. There are five separate agreements, but underlying each is the idea of respect. Students show respect in many ways: they are considerate of others (aloha); they share only put-ups (pono); they take care of the campus and each other (mālama); they listen carefully to others (hoʻolohe) and show tolerance for different views; and they respect the responsibility they each have as a member of the IPA community (kuleana).

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One of the most visible examples of respect practiced by the students is seen every morning as the flags are raised in front of the school. Each year, Grade 5 students are given the responsibility of raising and lowering the flags at the start and end of the day. This daily activity teaches them about their civic responsibility and the respect that should be shown towards these symbols of nationalism. Students are taught how to fold, mount, and lower the flag without allowing it to touch the ground, and they are taught the significance flying a flag at half-mast as a show of respect.

By taking on this responsibility, the Grade 5 students, and all of the student body who see them performing flag duty, are learning to respect our valued traditions and are encouraged to be active participants in perpetuating them.

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WEST FEST

E Hui Pū Kākou IPA’s West Fest is our popular community event, bringing together IPA families and the West Side community for a day of fun, food, and entertainment right on the IPA campus.

West Fest supports student enrichment grants and educational activities through the funds raised at the event. This year, over 1000 people attended West Fest, coming together as one, making the second year of the event even more successful than the first.

FULL BLOOM SPONSORS Cornerstone Community Chiropractic Embassy Suites by Hilton Oʻahu Kapolei The Queen’s Health Systems

MAGIC MOON SPONSORS Cooling Tower Learning Rx The UPS Store

BUTTERFLY GARDEN SPONSORS Island Sun Real Estate Pros ʻIlima at Leihano Sweet Mango

BUSINESS DONORS The Islander Group Aloun Farms

VOLUNTEERS & DONORS

Michelle & Darren Cabral Jeffrey Camacho Cheryl Canali Lysa Kama Carr Lani Carson Paul Chapman Christine Chau Eric Chiavetta Pam Chinn-Pangelinan Karen Chun Christopher Collier Chris Cordeiro Jodie Cordero Rick & Remie Corpuz Edward Cox Dez Cura Lisa Dalida Bene de Guzman Lahela de la Cruz Tracey Deiner Christina DesJardin Stevi Dixon Nancy Dove Shannon Dube Winford Dukes Brandi Dul Jessica Dung Reylynn Duran

Derek Ahrens Toni Ahu-Fisher George Akana Trisa Aki Deseree Alexander Kerstin Alston Liz & Dag Anderson Shahin Ansari Scott & Jeanne Arakawa Joy Au Lesley Bailor Laura JB Benigno Jon Biel John Black Michelle Bradley Kristi Britto

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Mary Durrett Chani Elam Stacey Esmeralda Lee Fellows Dorothy Fisher Cameo Fong Marised Gillette Joaddie Gionson Jess Gorbet Eric Higashionna Dawn Horton Jessica Hulser Sandy Hulser Rachel Reyes Huynh Yiye Hwang Randy Kamahele Sam Kalei Sayuri Kelley Tumoana & Jodi Kenessey Kate Kent Katie Keohohou Jill Koga Motohide Koyano Robert Kuakini Konrad Kuewa Lisa Lariscy Jeff Layaoen Ashley Leon

Healani Like-Palacpac Norio & Keira Loftis Heather Lofton Roger Lohman Rich Loos Desiree Loperfido Debbie Lum Eric & Julene Machida Jenny Martin Jennifer McCloud Camille McMurray Malia Meacham Joyce Merl Margot Mesinas Sun Morikawa Lillian Napuelua Jacalyn Oda Lori Okimoto Kelley O’Sullivan Leslie Paoa Alison Pascua Delores Paz John & Pamela Peacock Shareen Poynter Chelsea Prasad Jerry Pupillo Daphne Ramsbottom Tommy & Rachel Reyes-

Huynh Melissa Reynolds Elizabeth Richardson Mike & Karla Rompel Cori-Linn Ronolo Cassandra Rooney Tracie Ryan Jayson Sam Fong Cheryl Sasaki Karen Schaap Chad Schmidt Ian & DJ Seale Donna Smallwood Ailie Souriolle Cindy Spreg Jacqueline Stanton Michelle Starke Rachel Suerth Jessica Swartz Ruby Taaca Victoria & Gerald Tapia Karla Teramae Brian & Lori Thompson Kimberly Tottori Brooke Trotter Codell Tseu Juliette Tyler Kathi Uyemura

Deb Yamamoto Sabine Yamamura Gary & Sandra Yamashiroya Janey Yim Debbie Yoshino

generosity When the images of the devastation in Houston, Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey started being shown on the news, a group of 14 IPA seniors were moved to do something to help. Out of a feeling of empathy and a generosity of spirit, this group of students set out and organized “Aloha for Texas,” a project dreamt, conceived, and organized by IPA students wanting to make a difference in the lives of those in dire need.

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Kimberly Vance Tam Welch Judy White Charletta Wilson Yuko Wilson

During the very short span between the inception and execution of the idea, the students themselves had to network, negotiate, and delegate all that is involved in planning a community event. Despite the daunting task, the students stepped up, reached out, and brought together a community moved by a desire to make a difference – hearts united with nothing but Aloha for Texas.

The benefit night on Saturday, September 16, 2017, with live entertainment, food, and activities, raised $6636 for the J.J. Watt Foundation’s “Houston Flood Relief Fund,” which assisted with the rebuilding efforts for those in Houston affected by Hurricane Harvey.

“Aloha for Texas was a beautiful display of our youth’s genuine compassion for others and a desire that led the students to see only one outcome: the positive impacts of human kindness,” says Elissa Minamishin, Dean of Student Life & Leadership.

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GOLF TOURNAMENT 11th Annual

Our 11th Annual Golf Tournament was held on May 17 at the Kāneʻohe Klipper Golf Course on the beautiful Windward side. This was the first year that our golfers trekked over to the other side, and it was well worth the trip!

It was an enjoyable day of golf, with on-course contests like the Hole-in-One, Longest Drive, Most Accurate Drive, and Closest-tothe-Pin. For the second year in a row, a lucky golfer won a Hole-inOne prize. This year, Mark Tawara hit a 6-iron hole-in-one on #11, winning a 50” Smart TV! The tournament earned funds to support IPA’s Athletic programs.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors, donors, and volunteers.

Come out to the Klipper with us again on Thursday May 16, 2019!

BLUE SPONSOR Reflections Glass

SILVER SPONSORS BCS Hawaiʻi Bright Light Digital Hawaiʻi USA Federal Credit Union Matson Inc. West Oʻahu Dental Center KSF, Inc. Air Central Inc. The Wilhelm Group

HOLE SPONSORS Durrett & Lang

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Pacific Auto Auction The Systemcenter, Inc. Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris, Knorek

DONORS Leland Lindsay Danton Wong Susan Yamada

BUSINESS DONORS AMSCO HI BIC Tacos BSN Domino’s Pizza Hawaiʻi

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Eating House 1849 Embassy Suites by Hilton Oʻahu Kapolei Hawaiʻi USA Federal Credit Union Hoakalei Country Club The Islander Group Kalaeloa Partners, LP Kāneʻohe Klipper Golf Course Keith Kodani, FootJoy Hawaiʻi Mililani Golf Club New York Life Insurance Office Max Panda Travel Paradise Beverages Puma

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Rebound Hawaiʻi The Systemcenter Inc. Turtle Bay Golf

VOLUNTEERS David Briscoe Jeffrey Camacho Dylan Carpenter Stevi Dixon Marised Gillette Angela Ki Bart & Heather Lofton Desiree Loperfido Keith & Jacalyn Oda Levi Theusch

ATHLETICS

Year in Sports SPECIAL RECOGNITION Nathan Bek (’18, Football & Basketball) ILH Division 2 Football All-Stars First Team ILH Boys’ Varsity 3 Basketball All-Stars Second Team Jordan Carrancho (’18, Air Riflery) ILH Boys’ Sporter Air Riflery All-Star Brandi Chun (’18, Bowling) ILH Girls’ Bowling All-Stars First Team Under the leadership of the Director of Athletics, Mike Axelrod, the IPA Navigators Athletics Program continued to grow and gain honors and recognition with many individual and team successes throughout the seasons.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2017-2018

Frank Condello III (’18, Cross Country) ILH Boys’ Cross Country All-Stars Second Team HHSAA State Qualifier Mia Chapman (’20, Volleyball) ILH Girls’ Varsity 3 Volleyball All-Stars Second Team

Sporter Air Riflery – Alyssa Okimoto (’18), 2017 HHSAA State Champion Cross Country – Frank Condello III (’18) signs athletic scholarship Football – Nate Bek (’18) awarded National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame Scholarship Award

Christopher Gionson (’18, Basketball) ILH Boys’ Varsity 3 Basketball All-Stars First Team

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Kyra Kobashigawa (’18, Air Riflery) ILH Precision Air Riflery All-Stars First Team

IPA said aloha to our Director of Athletics, Mike Axelrod, and his family as they embarked on their next adventure in Colorado. Mike was a key factor in making IPA Athletics relevant again within the HHSAA.

ANNUAL ATHLETIC BANQUET IPA held its annual Athletic Banquet on April 22, 2018 at the Hawaiʻi Okinawa Center. All student athletes from grades 7 – 12 were recognized for their efforts and achievements over the course of the 2017-2018 school year at the special dinner hosted for the athletes and their families. More than 300 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 Riflery – Precision Athletic Director Mike Axelrod

Riflery – Sporter Soccer (PAC-5) Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball – Boys Volleyball – Girls

Breanne Higa-Alexander (’21, Track & Field) HHSAA State Qualifiers Kira Hunkele (’18, Basketball) ILH Girls’ Varsity 3 Basketball Honorable Mention

Zemarya Leama (’21, Volleyball) ILH Girls’ Varsity 3 Volleyball Honorable Mention Corbin Lofton (‘20, Swimming) HHSAA State Qualifiers Jake Lundstrom (’18, Basketball) ILH Boys’ Varsity 3 Basketball All-Stars First Team Elizabeth Lyons-Best (’18, Basketball) ILH Girls’ Varsity 3 Basketball All-Stars Second Team Mika Okano (’20, Golf) ILH Girls Varsity 2 Golf Second Team Alyssa Okimoto (’18, Air Riflery) ILH Girls’ Sporter Air Riflery Shooter of the Year ILH Precision Air Riflery All-Stars First Team Juliette Peacock (’18, Volleyball) ILH Girls’ Varsity 3 Volleyball All-Stars Second Team Peyton Pedrozo (’18, Basketball) ILH Girls’ Varsity 3 Basketball All-Stars First Team Malia Reyes-Huynh (’20, Volleyball) ILH Girls’ Varsity 3 Volleyball Honorable Mention Jacob Weinhardt (’18, Basketball) ILH Boys’ Varsity 3 Basketball All-Stars Second Team

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2018 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES & MATRICULATIONS

COMMENCEMENT Class of 2018

On May 26, 2018, IPA recognized its 9th class of graduates at a special commencement ceremony held at the Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina. The 42 members of the Class of 2018 were awarded their diplomas and recognized for their achievements.

2017-2018 SENIOR AWARDS Alyssa Okimoto Valedictorian Elise Pangelinan Salutatorian

Madison Yamamura Outstanding Contribution to IPA Culture and Arts

Shania Bravo Navigator Award

Alyssa Okimoto Outstanding Female Athlete

Alyssa Estenson Head of School Award

Jordan Carrancho Outstanding Male Athlete

Zachary Tocher Hana Pono Award

Hauʻoli Carr Kupono Award

Madison Yamamura Leadership Award

Nate Bek Longs Drugs 2018 Senior Scholarship Award

Shania Bravo Class of 2015 Scholarship Award Elizabeth Lyons-Best Class of 2012 Scholarship Award Brandi Chun Kori Shlachter Award Ethan Suga Global Citizen Award Hannah Button US President Volunteer Service Award

IPA FOUNDING STUDENTS Eight members of the Class of 2018 were “Founding Students” who started at IPA as Junior-Kindergarteners, spending 14 years at the school!

American University Arizona State University* Belmont Abbey College* Beloit College Boston College Brigham Young University - Provo* Cal State Polytechnic University, Pomona* Chaminade University of Honolulu Chapman University# Colorado College Colorado Mesa University Colorado School of Mines Cornell University* Creighton University* DePaul University Dominican University of California Eckerd College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emporia State University Harvey Mudd College* Hawaii Pacific University# Hult International Business School* Kenyon College Leeward Community College Lewis & Clark College Los Angeles Valley College* Marist College Metropolitan State University of Denver New York Film Academy* North Carolina State University Northern Arizona University Oregon Institute of Technology* Oregon State University^ Pacific University Pepperdine University Portland State University Reed College Salem State University San Diego State University^ Santa Clara University Scripps College Seattle University# Temple University Japan* The University of Alabama Trinity University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis* University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz* University of Colorado at Boulder University of Colorado at Denver University of Denver University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo* University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa+ University of Hawaiʻi at West Oʻahu# University of New England University of New Hampshire at Durham University of North Dakota* University of Northern Colorado University of Portland* University of Redlands University of Rhode Island* University of San Francisco University of Washington+ Wagner College Whittier College Willamette University *1, #2, ^3, +4 or more Matriculants

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2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY LEADERSHIP

2017-2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Denise Becherer Vice President Danton Wong Secretary Larry Caster Treasurer

Trustees Mark Button Wilhelmina (Bili) Hofheimer Derek Kamm Patricia Liu Keith Ogata Kevin O’Keefe Eric Seitz Gerald Teramae Robert Witt Susan Yamada Gayla Young

2018-2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Lance Wilhelm President Patricia Liu Vice President Gayla Young Secretary Susan Yamada Treasurer

Trustees Denise Becherer Martha Camacho Susan Eichor Wendell Lee Keith Ogata Kevin O’Keefe Mike Rompel Eric Seitz Gerald Teramae

2017-2018 ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY LEADERSHIP Gerald Teramae Head of School Steve Ross Elementary Principal Steven Caley Secondary Principal Michelle Bradley Secondary Vice Principal Eileen Novak Director of Admission Charmaine Hauanio-Kuewa Director of Advancement Mike Axelrod Director of Athletics Aloysius Thomas Director of Facilities

Kent Nakata Director of Facilities Director of Technology Kristina Harbourne Director of Human Resources Camille Pinard Director of Human Resources Rhona Slingerland Controller Carolyn Smith Controller Shannon Vasilash Assistant to the Head of School

gratitude The Navigator Award is the highest student award at IPA, given each year to a graduating senior. The recipient is selected by the faculty as someone who personifies key components of IPA’s mission statement: strength of character, commitment to become an involved citizen, and exhibiting confidence to maximize their potential in preparation for college and as a life-long learner.

Shania Bravo was the Class of 2018 recipient of the Navigator Award. Whereas the winner of the award will traditionally give a speech at Commencement about the significance of the school’s mission or give life advice to the graduates, Shania chose instead to use her time to share her sincere gratitude for each of her classmates in a selfless, heartfelt, and emotional speech.

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Lance Wilhelm President

Calling upon each student to stand, Shania spoke of the character of each and their unique contributions to the Class of 2018. She recognized each individual’s value and made every one of her classmates feel special, giving them their time in the spotlight to be appreciated and celebrated.

The Navigator Award recipient is selected for more than an impressive GPA – he or she is someone considered a role model both academically and morally. Shania demonstrated her generous character, service towards others, and sense of gratitude in a most meaningful way.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018-2019 OCT

NOV

12 13 16-17 21 30

IPA Gives Back IPAPA’s Fall Family Movie Night Fall Theatre Production of The 39 Steps Na Kupuna Day (Elementary) Hoʻike Night

DEC

01

Grand Expedition en Provence

FEB

06 15

Multi-Cultural Day (Elementary) Global Issues Day (Secondary)

MAR 08-09 11-15

Spring Theatre Production Spirit Week

APR 26 12th May Day Celebration MAY 01 Elementary Art Show (Elementary) 16 12th Annual Golf Tournament 25 Class of 2019 Commencement

The 2017-2018 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 2017-2018 fiscal year, July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Gifts received after June 30, 2018 will be acknowledged in the annual report for the 2018-2019 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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