Annual Report 2021-2022

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ISLAND SCHOOL EST. 1977

ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022

Our Mission: Educating the mind, inspiring the heart. Preparing Kauaʻi’s youth to lead lives of significance.

Board of Directors Katherine G. Richardson, President David W. Pratt, Vice President Laura Cushnie, Vice President Samuel W. Pratt, Treasurer Charles G. King, Assistant Treasurer Sonia Topenio, Secretary Christine Ing, Assistant Secretary Members Colby Ayonon Debra Blachowiak James Guerber Jed Gushman Cynthia Hannah-White Alan King Wade Lord Janet Mayfield Teri Peers Laura Ryan Will Summerhays Marc Ventura

Table of Contents

4. Letter from Head of School 6. Financial Report 8. Going Above & Beyond: Advanced Placement Courses at Island School 11. Caring for the Whole Child: Social Emotional Learning in Elementary, Middle & High School 14. In it for the Long Run: Making History in Island School Athletics 17. Giving Calendar 18. Voyager Fund 24. Class of 2022 26. Island School’s 43rd Annual Gala Auction

Directors Emeritus Lindsay Kamm David W. Proudfoot

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Ex-Officio Vincent W. Durnan, Interim Head of School

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2022-2023 Administration & Development Vince Durnan, Head of School Alice Pajela, Executive Assistant & Registrar Sean Magoun, Director of Institutional Advancement Brian Pearson, Business Manager Dr. Jeff Kozak, Academic Director Nathaniel Evslin, High School Division Director Stephanie Achuara, Middle School Division Director Cristy Peeren, Elementary School Division Director Sue Macklin, Early Years Division Director Jerry Jona, Athletic Director Genevieve Foster, Development & Communications Associate

2022-2023 Island School Parent’s Association Yunah Joseph & Erin Gushman, Co-Presidents Corey Dobashi, Treasurer Catherine Harrison, Secretary Darlene Brosamer, Vice President Nathaniel Evslin, Admin/Staff Rep Mahalo to all Class Parents for representing each grade at Island School adn coordinating class activities Email ispa@ischool.org to connect with the organization, share your iedeas, or if you are interested in getting involved.

island school Since its founding in 1977, Island School has steadily and humbly grown in size and reputation. In the fall of 1977, there were a total of thirty-eight students attending Island School. Today, in 2022, Island School hosts 492 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. We are ecstatic to announce the construction of our new academic building, the David W. Pratt Hall. This building will include 6 classrooms and a maker space, which will provide much needed breathing room on campus, as well as opportunities to provide engineering courses and technology curriculum.

Island School is the only accredited independent nonprofit college preparatory school for grades Pre-Kindergarten - 12 on the island of Kauaʻi. Our school continues to provide a challenging curriculum that integrates deeper-learning and social-emotionallearning with traditional practices and Hawaiian values. Island School students are equipped to be independent thinkers, confident learners, curious and creative explorers and are ready to make a positive impact on their environment.

Island School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and is accredited by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

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A letter from Interim Head of School, Vincent W. Durnan & Board President, Katherine G. Richardson

Katherine G. Richardson President, Board of Directors

Vincent W. Durnan Interim Head of School, Island School

Dear Island School Community, Here’s the report for a year that featured a return (mostly) from COVID-19. You’ll see a resumption in our capacity to gather and to take on projects that will help define our school’s future. Thank you for all you’re doing to help us turn high aspirations into a range of recent accomplishments.

You’ll see that progress in our growing enrollment, in the all-time best results of our athletic teams, in the stories of our most recent graduates’ plans for continued education, in the foundation built for a new classroom building, and in our deepened connections to families from all backgrounds on this remarkable island.

The return of our annual auction stands as another special success for the year just completed. The record-level proceeds from that event will strengthen every dimension of life at Island School, and our special gratitude extends to all involved. Pair that with a growing Voyager Fund and the beginnings of a permanent endowment to see for the needs of Island School in perpetuity, and you’ll begin to see into our next generation.

It’s my honor to serve as Interim Head for this transition year, to bring a fresh set of eyes to witness up close what you may have been watching for decades. Or maybe you’re part of the new cohort of people who are just starting to call Island School home. Whichever the case, the achievements documented in the pages of this report are no less impressive. People here have historically watched

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every dollar, found ways to make do with less, and pitched in where there was a need. That’s our culture, and it’s strong. Now to see what’s next.

Don’t think for a minute that what you have to add won’t matter. I can say already that people stepping up to help has been the answer at every crucial moment on the school’s path to this point. The last couple of years have reminded us how important it is to be in school, to be there for students and teachers alike, and to find common purpose in setting goals side by side. Consider the stories produced during the challenges of pandemic times, celebrate the commitments that made our successes possible, and look for the right ways to be involved as we all move forward together.

Highlights from 2021-2022 include: • Three individual KIF titles, and eight team titles won, including boys cross country, boys varsity volleyball, individual and mixed paddling, golf, and boys soccer.

• SAT Averages: 1223 • SAT Reading: 616 • SAT Math: 607 • In total, the senior class of 2021-2022 were offered over $1,000,000 in scholarships and grant money per year from all of their schools of acceptance, including 4 nearly full ride offers and awards.

• Presented senior capstone projects in person, welcoming family and friends to campus.

• Held our first in-person May Day performance in two years, adn hosted a full house.

• Celebrated seventeen Island School elementary school artists whose works were selected to be featured in the Young Artists of Hawaiʻi Exhibit.

• Successfully hosted our highest grossing auction in Island School history, raising over $5,000,000 for tuition aid.

• Began construction of our new classroom building, the David W. Pratt Hall.

With sincere thanks,

Vincent W. Durnan, Interim Head of School

Katherine G. Richardson, President, Island School Board of Directors

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2021-2022 Financial Report Our Financial Report presents the allocation of our 2021-2022 operating income, and the distribution of our gifts and fundraising dollars. All contributions to our school fund our operating budget, campus improvements and expansion, and special projects, including class activities, field trips, clubs, athletics, and extracurricular activities for all of our students to enjoy. Your donations also provide for the planning and development of the future of Island School.

Mahalo for your continued support of our mission: Educating the mind, inspiring the heart, and preparing Kauaʻi’s youth to lead lives of significance.

Revenue:

Expenses:

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Operating Income Tuition & Fees Program Fees Investment Income Fundraising Grants & Donations Facility Use Rental Revenue Other Income Total Operating Income

5,575,939 429,536 1,593 381,002 784,045 8,686 4,998 7,185,799

Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents Accounts Receivable Inventory Other Current Assets Prepaid Expenses Endowment Funds Total Current Assets

Compensation & Benefits Pupil Services Instructional Materials Student Activities Administration Institutional Advancement Plant and Maintenance Total Operating Expenses

4,706,621 215,062 128,756 60,318 349,033 37,812 654,745 6,152,347

Liabilities & Net Assets 6,404,196 4,064,153 4,813 52,296 41,181 1,399,751 11,966,391

Financial Aid Need Based Tuition Aid Meal Support Uniform Assistance Extra-Curricular Activities Digital Services Other Total

Operating Expenses

1,338,499 27,102 1,950 49,231 135 265,400 1,682,317

Accounts Payable Deferred Revenue Accrued Payroll & Related Liabilities Total Current Liabilities

29,638 6,451,837 342,384 6,823,858

Total Contributions Auction (net income) Class & Club Donations Voyager Fund Tuition Aid Endowment Capital Campaign Donations & Grants Restricted Grants & Donations Donated Assets Total

381,002 30,956 121,793 76,650 10,000 474,278 101,326 38,256 1,234,259

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Going Above and Beyond

Advanced Placement Courses at Island School

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Photograph by Genevieve Foster ‘15

Educating the Mind The 2021-2022 school year marked the sixth year that Island School has offered Advanced Placement (AP) courses to our high school students. AP courses offer high school students a college preparatory curriculum and the opportunity to earn college credit. By passing a national AP exam at the end of the school year, high school students can earn college credit in that subject before they even step foot on a college campus. A year long AP class in high school is comparable to one semester of an introductory level college class. This gives students the opportunity to explore subjects that interest them in college without having to worry about rushing through general education credits.

Island School began by offering only AP Calculus

and AP English in 2014, and has grown to include six courses in the 2021-22 school year; Calculus, Computer Science, English, Psychology, Statistics, and US History, with an addition of AP Chemistry in the 2023-24 school year. Island School’s Academic Director, Dr. Jeff Kozak, explains that Island School introduced the AP curriculum in 2014 based on feedback from Island School alumni and students who “wanted more challenging courses, and wanted to earn college credit while still in high school. Some alumni felt that they were not as prepared as their college peers who took AP courses in high school. Some Island School students also felt that having the AP courses would help with college admissions.”

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AP Scores 2022

Above are the Island School AP scores and passing rates from spring of 2022 compared to state and national averages. As the AP program has grown, we are achieving exam scores and passing averages well above national averages in most courses.

Certain AP courses at Island School are selective based on prerequisites, such as math classes or World Language. Other AP courses, however, are open to any student who would like an additional challenge at Island School. Our AP English course is open to any and all high school juniors and seniors who are willing to challenge themselves in literature. In the 2021-2022 school year, twenty-three 11th and 12th grade students took AP English with David Reynolds at Island School. “It is a true joy to see so many of our young scholars attempt and succeed in this nationally recognized program” says Reynolds. “Almost every year, nearly half of the Island School juniors and seniors earn college credit, as well as a deep appreciation for literature.

I love when graduates return not only claiming success and confidence in their college courses and writing, but also to share the latest book they read or the latest poem they wrote.”

The benefits of AP classes are far reaching. Our College Counselor, Renate McMullen, has said that AP classes help to prepare Island School students for college in many ways, “rigor is certainly something that colleges consider, whether it be honors, AP or other challenging courses. AP courses also help to prepare students to handle college level courses and workload.” Island School alumni, Allison Summerhays (2017), felt that “the AP courses I took

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in high school were instrumental to my college preparation and helped me feel confident in my transition from high school to college. When I started my first semester of college, I felt like I was used to the amount of course work and the level of material typical of a college course, because of what I had experienced with AP courses. I also knew how to study effectively and to do independent work outside of class because of my experience preparing for AP tests in high school.”

We are proud of every student that leaves Island School to lead a life of significance, and are honored to be a part of that preparation.

Caring for the Whole Child Social Emotional Learning in Elementary, Middle & High School

Photograph by Genevieve Foster ‘15

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Inspiring the Heart Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is described as the process of developing social and emotional competencies – the knowledge, skills, attitude, and behaviors that individuals need to make successful choices. In order to fulfill our mission of educating the mind, inspiring the heart and preparing Kauaʻi’s youth to lead lives of significance, Island School students must be able to make successful choices and understand their roles within their community. Island School takes a whole school approach to SEL that involves administration, teachers, staff, parents and students. Since incorporating SEL into everyday life, teachers and staff have noticed a positive impact on not only students’ relationships, but also their academic success.

Island School’s elementary division has implemented SEL into their every day schedules in many ways, including morning meetings. Morning meetings are done as a way to practice empathy and understanding between classmates.

Every morning, each grade participates in a greeting and an activity. During the greeting, each student introduces themself and shares one thing that is important to them that day - this could be one thing they are looking forward to or a goal they have for themselves. The class greeting is followed by an activity that allows students to have fun and spend time with the classmates outside of their usual friend groups.

By facilitating interactions between students who might not otherwise get to know each other, Elementary School Division Director Cristy Peeren has noticed these meetings have resulted in behavior improvements and has helped to circumvent misunderstandings between classmates.

Elementary school students are able to more fully understand their classmates, see issues or disagreements from other points of view, and communicate more effectively thanks to the SEL work they do each morning.

Middle school continues to incorporate SEL into

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everyday life through the advisory program, which has been implemented for the past four years. An advisory group is made up of ten students and one advisor – a staff or faculty member on campus, and meets twice a week in order for students to bond, connect with peers they might not otherwise connect with, and communicate their feelings with one another.

Two special parts of the middle school advisory program are the integration of Hawaiian values and the Character Nomination Program. Each quarter, different Hawaiian values are integrated into advisory lessons, beginning with respect & reliability, responsibility, responsiveness, and concluding with reflectiveness & resilience. At the end of each quarter, students discuss and create character award criteria based on that quarter’s Hawaiian values and nominate their peers to be recognized for exhibiting these characteristics. Students are responsible for nominating their peers based on the strengths and actions of their peers observed throughout daily life at Island School.

Several students from each grade are nominated, and a written log of their recognition is sent in an email to the students’ parents and teachers. The Character Nomination Program works to intrinsically motivate students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, and allows them to understand how their actions have the power to impact, positively or negatively, their peers.

Advisories continue throughout high school, and are led through Project Wayfinder. Project Wayfinder was born at the Stanford Institute of Design after asking the question, “how can we reimagine adolescent education to develop a student’s sense of meaning, purpose, and belonging?” Project Wayfinder offers activities and exercises to help students cultivate their sense of belonging and purpose within their community.

The high school advisory program was created in 2018, after a particularly enlightening all-faculty meeting in which each high school student’s name was put up onto a white board, and each teacher put a checkmark near the students they felt they had connections with. Some students, High School Division Director Nathaniel Evslin recalls, had many check marks while others had very little. The advisory programs were born, in part, as a way to ensure that every student feels connected with, heard and cared for by at least one adult on campus.

Many studies show that if students feel a sense of belonging at school, if they feel welcome and respected at school, they will do better academically. If a student feels connected to their peers and to the adults on campus, they want to succeed in school, do a good job in their classes, and make their teachers proud.

Our teachers have put the time and energy necessary for our SEL curriculum to succeed throughout all divisions.

Teachers are able to use everyday moments in the classroom to reinforce SEL strategies, and are invested in the process as much as the results. Stephanie Achuara, Middle School Division Director and former math teacher, has said that SEL can be learned and taught, just like math can be learned and taught, but that it cannot be taught in a silo. Our teachers and students have put the time and energy into the SEL curriculum in order to reap the benefits. The lessons that all of our students are learning through their SEL curriculum will help them succeed in living lives of significance as they grow within and beyond Island School.

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In it For the Long Run

Making History in Island School Athletics

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Photograph by Bradly Pratt ‘23

Preparing Kauaʻi’s Youth to Lead Lives of Significance The 2021-2022 school year was an explosive one for Island School Athletics, winning eight Kauaʻi Interscholastic Federation (KIF) team titles and three individual titles.

Records were broken and history was made throughout every season of athletics, in boys cross country, boys varsity volleyball, both individual and mixed paddling teams, golf and boys soccer all winning KIF Championships.

Sean Magoun, Director of Institutional Advancement, boys soccer coach and KIF Coach of the Year in the ‘21-’22 school year, attributed at least some of the success of this season to the bond that was created amongst Island School athletes during the previous year. KIF put a temporary pause on high school athletics in 2020 due to growing concern about the Coronavirus spread across Kauaʻi.

While matches and games across schools were canceled, Island School athletes continued to hold practices and scrimmages amongst themselves. Even while the island was temporarily shut down, these young athletes envisioned a strong comeback, and made it their goal to see that comeback become a reality.

During this period of isolated practices and scrimmages, spending all of their time working together towards a common goal, Island School athletes created deep bonds and relationships with their teammates. It was this bond that, when mixed with their determination, carried so many teams to victory. These young athletes had grit and concentration, but also possessed an ability to see the success of the athletic program, even if they weren’t quite there yet.

They had bought into the long term goal of the program, and were committed to making it work, even if they weren’t sure what “it” was yet. For Island School’s boys soccer team, “it” turned out to be placing fourth in the state, and making school

history as KIF Champions.

Captains of the boys soccer team were chosen on a weekly basis by Coach Sean, giving each player a chance to prove their dedication to the team and show their leadership skills. The boys who were awarded the title of captain were showing that they were committed to their teammates and coaches, and truly believed in the success of the program.

When one athlete showed that belief, the whole team began to show it as well. The team believed they could make it to the KIF Championships and they went further than that by making Island School history, winning KIF and securing fourth place in the state, losing their last game by one point in double overtime.

This road to this success didn’t happen overnight, or even in the two years since the KIF paused competitions.

This road has been paved over the course of twenty years, being built and rebuilt since the year 2000. The first year that Island School grew from a K-8 school to a K-12 school, high school sports were introduced into the mix. With different sports being offered, one has remained steady for the past twenty-two years. At Island School, there have been many different types of teams, says Sean Magoun, who has coached the team since its inception. There have been teams that knew how to compete hard, but did not yet know how to win, and teams that have been committed to the immediate goal but not the long term goal of the athletic program at Island School. Last year, however, there was a turn of the tide noticed by Coach Sean, assistant coach Mark Ure and Jerry Jona, Island School’s Athletic Director.

More noticeably in the 2021-22 school year than most years before, students and student athletes were proud to be Island School kids. They were proud to put on their

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blue and white jerseys and proud to compete under the title of “Voyager.” Our students have bought into the ethos of being a student first, an athlete second, and putting the same effort into school as they did into sports. When students were able to see the whole picture and the worthiness of working towards a goal that had never been achieved in Island School history, they were able to reach it. This belief is built on teamwork and determination, and is coupled with an element of grit that is inspired by Jerry Jona, who pushes Island School athletes to both work hard on the field and be proud of that work off the field.

This belief and grit, teamwork and individual effort all culminated in a record breaking year. We are so proud of our Voyager athletes and can’t wait to see how the program continues to grow and inspire a new generation of Voyagers.

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SAVE THE DATE Dates for the Giving Calendar Fall Festival November 4, 2022

High School Play November 4-6, 2022 Giving Tuesday November 29, 2022

Island School’s 46th Birthday January 20, 2023 5th Grade Play February 24-26, 2023

STAY IN TOUCH!

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Annual Gala Auction April 15, 2023

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Middle School Play April 28-30, 2023

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May Day May 19, 2023 Summer Blast Off May 26, 2023 Graduation May 27, 2023

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THE VOYAGER FUND

We are honored to recognize all who made unrestricted donations to Island School’s annual Voyager Fund. Unrestricted donations to the Voyager Fund go towards creating innovative curriculum, providing new and improved indoor and outdoor classroom spaces, and hiring high quality educators. A donation in any amount goes towards fulfilling our mission of educating the mind, inspiring the heart, and preparing Kauaʻi’s youth to lead lives of significance. Membership is open to individuals and couples, businesses, and foundations who give one or unrestricted gifts to the Voyager Fund during the fiscal year (July 1 - July 31). A special mahalo goes out to individuals who make Island School a beneficiary of their annual charitable giving contributions each year. Corporate matching gifts may be applied to qualify for membership.

The Voyager Club

The Voyager Club recognizes Island School’s most generous contributors, those who exemplify and inspire leadership and giving.

Gifts of $10,000 or more qualify donors for this membership.

The Chairman’s Circle

The President’s Circle celebrates Island School’s generous contributors, those who exemplify and inspire leadership and giving.

Gifts of $5,000 or more qualify donors for this membership.

The Cornerstone Club

The Cornerstone Club honors those who help to establish the foundation of financial support necessary to sustain the school’s commitment to academic excellence. Gifts of $2,500-$4,999 qualify donors for this membership.

The Challenge Club

The Challenge Club reflects the special effort displayed by Island School students, teachers, and parents throughout the year. Gifts of $500-$999 qualify donors for membership

The Circle Club

At Island School, Morning Circle is a tradition where students gather to welcome visitors, make announcements, celebrate achievements, and join in song. Gifts of $100-$499 qualify donors for membership.

2021-2022 DONORS

Friends of Island School

Friends include all who support excellence at Island School through a gift in any amount.

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Photography by Anuhea Ke ‘24

Friends of Island School Andy & Mary Alfiler Jesse Corbett & Alexander Amorin Christopher Czarske & Dana Distefano Luke & Sokchea Evslin Foodland Tanya Gamby Jamery & Isacc Gouveia Keya & Roberto Guimaraes Matthew & Mary Hall Jennifer & Brad Haugh Kehaulani Kaiwi Nikole Keahiolalo Abigail Laase Jenny Lewis & Peter Roach Derrick Little Sue Macklin Microsoft Bing Heather & Christian Morgado Kristen Ortiz Janet Powell & Wade Albert Stacy Sproat-Beck & David Beck Kara Swink Emily Thomas Joe Walch & Stacey Reeh

The Circle Club Paula Abbott Abbott Laboratories Stephanie & Archie Achuara AmazonSmile Foundation Elena & Jon Anderton Valerie Barko & Jeffrey Stewart Carol & Pat Bezy Robert & Heather Biedermann Debra & Ernest Blachowiak Mary Carmody Sheldon Clark Renato & Marjorie De Souza Scier Dela Cruz

George Dempsey Peggy Ellenburg Lance & Lorrie Eto Ann Eu & John Parziale George & Claudia Evanoff Scott & Andree Fiorovich Garry & Loraine Gast Patrick Gegen & Marghee Maupin Justin Guerber Warren & Julia Hadley Michael Harburg & Anita Anderson Brooke Henninger Bradley Hirano & Lisa Froug-Hirano Yaeko Holmes Carrie & Matthew Hovland Wayne & Sharon Inanod Michelle & Jerry Jona Lisa Kahn Macko & John Macko Rochelle J Karter Sabra Kauka Joann & Elliott Ke Keola Keahiolalo Wayne & Marla Kelley Peter & Kori King Jody & Maui Kjeldsen Jeff Kozak Edward & Bonnie Lake Robert & Marina LaMadrid Lee & Megan Liddell Sean & Katie Magoun Mark & Fran McDonald Lindsey Miller-Lerman Milton & Henrietta Kushkin Fund Mokihana Pest Control, Inc. Guy Moriguchi & Shirley Yoshida-Moriguchi Caleb Offley Keana Oliveira Sanford Oshiro Caycie Pascual Gina & Brian Pearson Michael & Nicole Pedersen Cristy & Ronald Peeren Kymry Perez Jennifer Pomroy Jamie Prem & Jason Watson ischool.org, 19

David & Darnney Proudfoot Kimberley Ringhausen Francis & Rania Roach Erin Rose & Adam Brown Joan & Richard Shaw Amy & Milo Spindt Robert & Leinani Springer Philip Steinbacher & Jason Blake Robert Teichman & Geri Young Sonia & Eduardo Topenio Stephanie & Anthony Valentino Stacy Waikoloa & Evaron Haumea Charles & Jeanne Wichman Gary Zanercik

The Chapter Club Roger & Roberta Cable Michael & Megan Clifton Gavin & Kate Conway William & Cathy Cowern Ralph &Laura Cushnie Cushnie Construction Company, Inc. Debbie & Bret Edgerton Jesus & Rodalita Galiza Kevin & Enny Glick Greg & Lindsay Kamm Denise Kaufman Sherry Niethammer Devlin & Jasmine Yukimura

The Challenge Club Peter & Linda Baldwin Kurt & Arlene Bosshard Rosalind & Patrick Debusca Goodfellow Brothers Inc Erdogan & Mayurachat Gulari Roberta Haas

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Chet & Tish Hunt Marybeth Hurley Christine & Alan Ing Island School Ohana Giving Tuesday Charles & Mary Bea King David & Lynne Leung Liz & Jere Long Janet Mayfield & Walt McCoy Vicky Medeiros James & Betsy Munroe Matt & Teri Peers Sam & Robin Pratt Dorothy Schmidt Dorothy Shaw Colleen & Presley Wann

The Cornerstone Club Chad & Catherine Daligdig Google Inc. Alan & Monica King Antone & Dionne Teves Aliseya Wright & Kamal Mokeddem

The President’s Circle Jeremiah & Erin Gushman Curtis & Jamie Law David & Carol Pratt Wayne & Katherine Richardson

The Voyager Club Anonymous Richard Gushman

The Voyager Club Contd.

Thomas King Jr. Van & Robert Morrell

Special Giving Athletics & Booster Club Rolando & Leah Lei Agustin Valerie Barko & Jeffrey Stewart Hobey & Marau Beck Lisa & Jason Berry Daniel Bicciche Adam Brown & Erin Rose Jennifer Campbell Deborah Christian & John Inouye Erin & Puanani Cobb-Adams Kim Date Daryl Date Marjorie & Renato De Souza Debra Debusca Corey Dobashi Karl & Fay Dreher Glenn & Linda Ebesu Liko Edwards Kevin & Kate Egan Michael & Michelle Fitzgerald Jesus & Rodalita Galiza Hanalei Poi Company, LLC Keven Hanano Hippo Head HI Wayne & Sharon Inanod Alan & Christine Ing Jerry & Michelle Jona Lisa Kahn Macko & John Macko Kuhio Auto Group

Heidi & Erik Lanini Richard Laver & Niki Nichols Tony & Gina Magaoay Sean & Katie Magoun Roni Marley & Josh Kamalani Gregory & Emiko Meyers Elle & Bryan Miyake Chet & Kristi Myers Joshua & Sharon Offley Brian & Gina Pearson David & Carol Pratt Sam & Robin Pratt Katherine & Wayne Richardson Joan & Richard Shaw Kaleo Smith Will & Karen Summerhays Natasha Suzuki & Kalanakila Kaohi Matthew Taba Dionne & Anotne Teves Tayemi Thompson Anthony & Stephanie Valentino Marc & Audrey Ventura Hilary & Jack Viohl Waikoko Kids LLC Kathleen Watanabe

Baseball Field Bank of Hawaii Foundation

Class and Clubs Carla & Grant Charles Baker Hobey & Marau Beck Jim & Cindy Brown Corey Dobashi Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation

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Families of Island School Class of 2029 Michael & Michelle Fitzgerald Jeremiah & Erin Gushman HAIS Hawaii Schools Digital Media Island School Theatre Production Supporters Elliott & Joann Ke Lappert’s Hawaii Inc. MegaFormer John Patterson & Katalin Terdik Thresa Ruggles Shioi Construction, Inc. Ingrid Spindt Philip Steinbacher & Jason Blake Charles & Sarah Superfon Erin Wilson & Steven Gross

David W. Pratt Hall Maud Chang Cushnie Construction Company, Inc. Garmar Foundation Richard & Karen Goodale Goodale Family Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation Hale Kaua’i, Ltd. Suzanne Harding Jimmy Hormel & Jana Leon Tyler Kim Charles & Mary Bea King Kosasa Foundation Wade & Kimberly Lord Joan Maas Mark and Eddie Charitable Fund Kamal Mokeddem & Aliseya Wright James & Betsy Munroe Niu Pia Land Company David & Carol Pratt Joan Pratt Wayne & Katherine Richardson S. W. Wilcox Trust Takenaka Corporation Mary Rice Waimakua Wilcox Gaylord Yukimura Family Fund Hawaii Community Foundation Voyager, 22

ISPA Leah Lei & Rolando Agustin Anonymous Jamie Baldwin Heather & Robert Biedermann Cathy & Burke Braun Joshua Brown-Clay & Jill Eriksson Shannon Brown-Martinez & Raymond Martinez Shawna & Mark Burger Marlene Cambra Doyle & Matthew Doyle Beth & Brian Carter Puanani & Erin Cobb-Adams Marjorie & Renato De Souza Dana Distefano & Christopher Czarske Kevin & Kate Egan Jill Eriksson & Joshua Brown-Clay Ann Eu & John Parzial Andree & Scott Fiorovich Stacy Firth & Cody Kimura Julie Fox-Bowers & Brian Bowers Nichole Franklin Mandy Gokan Erin & Jeremiah Gushman Leila Hankinson Michael Harburg & Anita Anderson Morgana Havas & Sequoia Seney Carrie & Matthew Hovland Scott Hubbard Island School Parents Lisa Kahn Macko & John Macko Keola Keahiolalo Monica & Alan King Peter & Kori King Jody & Maui Kjeldsen Hannah Lerman & Kendall Cook Lee & Megan Liddell Laura Lilly & Aaron Matson Tony & Gina Magaoay Ruby & Michael Melvin Heather & Christian Morgado Van & Robert Morrell Kristi & Chet Myers Pacific Window & Door Solutions

Erik & Margaret Pendleton Kelly & Eudy Perozo Jamie Prem & Jason Watson Brity & Joel Punzal Andre & Helen Raine Lyle Robinson & Thomas Beebe Tamara & John Rollins Anne & Chris Sadler Joan & Richard Shaw Samantha Shetzline Heather Singleton & Jonathan Medeiros Amy & Milo Spindt Natasha Suzuki & Kalanakila Kaohi Jennifer Tomacder & Bryson Duarte Loretta Toth & Mike Lyons Daniel & Melissa Tuers Audrey & Marc Ventura Joe Walch & Stacey Reeh

Kokua Cushnie Construction Company, Inc. ElectraTech Services LLC Bro Halff & David Feather Marc Ventura AIA Matson Navigation Company Andy & Cheryl Nickles Cristy & Ronald Peeren Noelani & Paul Pomroy Richard & Joan Shaw Jennifer Winn

Special Projects Hawaii Community Foundation

Tuition Aid & Scholarship Jill Benioff Joshua Brown-Clay & Jill Eriksson Lance & Lorrie Eto G. N. Wilcox Trust Dianne Gerard Suzanne Harding Kamehameha Schools Mike & Sheree Latif Stephen Lerman Joan Maas McInerny Foundation Marlo Merano & Tamara Jeffries Jamie Olivas Pauline and Nicholas E Z Street Charitable Fund Wayne & Katherine Richardson Jon Rosenthal Alvin & Laurel Tanigawa Mel & Pauline Ventura

Long Range Plan David & Carol Pratt

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Island School’s Class of 2022

Sophie Carswell The New School

Dylan Date University of Puget Sound

Dominica DeTrolio University of Nevada, Reno

Joshua Dobashi Universtiy of Notre Dame

Ema-Lani Ebesu University of California, Berkeley

Chevy Kalima George Mason University

Kalei Kanehe Santa Barbara City College

Max King Bates College

Jesslynn Koko University of Hawaii, West Oʻahu

Carlos Lang Merritt College

Maiya Oshima San Diego State University

Lilly Otto University of Colorado Boulder

Michael Perales Milwaukee School of Engineering

Taylor Raco San Diego State University

Haven Sadler Dickinson College

Hiʻilani Ventura University of Hawaiʻi, Manoa

Malina Ventura University of Notre Dame

Braden Viohl University of Idaho

Roxy Wang University of the Pacific

Hanalei WannKeliʻihoʻomalu University of Oregon

Ava Anderton Cornell University

Francesca Bivens Vanderbilt University

Reed Brown Portland State University

Samanatha Brown Pepperdine

Christian Carrington Colorado State University

Andrew James Galiza Arizona State University

Zeke Gamby Northern Arizona University

Cassidy Hubbard Clark University

Chance Jacobson California Maritime University

Zooey Johnson University of Portland, School of Nursing

Tane Macko Whitman College

Cody Manibog Arizona State University

Alyssa Mueller Kauaʻi Community College

Jenevive Netto Santa Barbara City College

Ella Offley University of California, Los Angeles

Richard Silliman University of Hawaiʻi, Manoa

Cannan Washburn University of Hawaiʻi, Manoa

Avinash Srikanth University of California, Berkeley

Ryan Stevens California State Polytechnic University

Spencer Summerhays Brigham Young University

Makani Trask Kauaʻi Community College

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Fire & Ice

FEEL THE POWER On April 2 2022, over 500 community members gathered for the 43rd Annual Gala Auction. Attendees gathered to celebrate Island School and enjoy one of the first in-person events on Kauai since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The theme of this year’s auction was Fire & Ice, to represent the ways in which differences can come together to create beauty, just like they do at Island School. Island School has teachers, students and staff members from all walks of life with different backgrounds.

This was the largest grossing auction in Island School’s 45 year history, making over $500,000 for tuition aid. All funds raised at the auction go towards financial aid, and ensures that an Island School education is accessable by all children across the island. It is through the generousity of our sponsors, donors and attendees that this record-breaking amount was raised.

We wish to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who made this event possible. Our Auction committee worked tirelessly to ensure that this event was as successful as it could possible be, which they succeeded beyond anyone’s expectation. Mahalo!

Auction Committee Kate Conway Debra Debusca Genevieve Foster Yunah Joseph Alan King Hannah Lerman Jamie Prem Leah Pytel Kathy Richardson Laura Ryan, Chair Dani Skye-McBride Mara Toner

Publicity

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Acquisitions Team Carla Baker Marjorie DeSouza Sarah Flood Ning Gulari Yunah Joseph Nikki Kashiwabara Alan King Kori King Hannah Lerman Leah Pytel, Chair Kathy Richardson Dani Skye-McBide Dionne Teves Mara Toner Ahava Wills Jasmine Yukiura

Volunteer Coordinator Debra Debusca

Database Jamie Prem Kelly Raybuck

Event Design Laura Ryan

Registration Coordinator Cathy Cowern

Displays AV Kauaʻi

Graphic Design Genevieve Foster

Video Production AV Kauaʻi Genevieve Foster

Presenting Sponsor: Earthworks Pacific Inc.

Diamond Sponsor:

Leah & Michael Pytel

Platinum Sponsor:

Kuhio Auto Group North Shore Preserve Richardson ʻOhana Richie Sambora

Gold Sponsor:

Bill Silva Bottomline Business Solutions Custom Cooling King Auto Center Layton Construction Company Marc Ventura, AIA, LLC Pratt ʻOhana Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi Resort

Silver Sponsor:

Kukuiʻula Makana Kauaʻi Properties Wilcox Health

Bronze Sponsor: Jeffrey S. Abramson Niu Pia Land Company

Class Baskets Rolando & Leah Lei Agustin Anonymous Carla & Grant Baker Barko Valerie Stewart Jeffrey Marau & Hobey Beck Lisa & Jason Berry Heather & Robert Biedermann Karla & Claus Bollmann Cathy & Burke Braun Shannon Brown-Martinez & Raymond Martinez Shawna & Mark Burger Lovena & Christopher Calio Marlene Cambra Doyle & Matthew Doyle Jennifer Campbell Erin Carrington & Warren Sparks Ashley & Tyler Carvalho Mason Chock & Shyla Ayau Puanani & Erin Cobb-Adams Kate & Gavin Conway Kim Date Marjorie & Renato De Souza Dana Distefano & Christopher Czarske Xailer Duarte Ema-Lani Ebesu Karen & Brady Edwards Kevin & Kate Egan Jill Eriksson & Joshua Brown-Clay Ann Eu & John Parziale George & Claudia Evanoff Alana Evers Kimberly & Timothy Feutz Stacy Firth & Cody Kimura Sarah & James Flood Rachel Flores Christine & Rodrick Frazer Britney & Jarett Fujioka

Tanya Gamby Kay Gampon Enny & Kevin Glick Mandy Gokan Erika & Rhyan Greenleaf Julia & Warren Hadley Matthew & Mary Hall Sonya Halladay Alana Harburg Jeremy Harris & Victoria Yi Giles & Catherine Harrison Kaia Haugh Javin Hennessy Melissa Henry & Cal Santos Noah Higashi Gregory Beck & Kambria Holder Carrie & Matthew Hovland Scott Hubbard Kendra & Brad Inanod Nicole Ishibashi Christina Janssen & Ronald Jones Nantarat & Jean Marie Josselin Yunah & Gary Joseph Lisa Kahn Macko & John Macko Sealei Kaleiohi Chevy Kalima Deanna & Kevin Kanehe Elliott & Joann Ke Keola Keahiolalo Gabriel Kelley Kori & Peter King Maximilian King Anna Lagather Lissa Lang & Martin Steinhaus Hannah Lerman & Kendall Cook Jenny Lewis & Peter Roach Jessica & Nicolas Lindman Melody Lopez & Kevin Perry Eric Lottermoser & Anna Maria Borondi Phoenix Ma Gina & Tony Magaoay Katie & Sean Magoun

A very special thank you to: AV Kauaʻi, Kalelea Fire, High Sky Dance, Kauaʻi Nursery & Landscaping, Royal Sonesta Resort Kauaʻi and Pua Bar

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Roni Marley & Josh Kamalani Elma & William McCracken Chantal & Andrew Mentzer Michaela Meuldijk Heather & Christian Morgado Van & Robert Morrell Joshua & Sharon Offley Jia-Nichole Orozco Kristen Ortiz Ashley Parducci Kircaldie & Adam Kirkcaldie Chloe Pascual Teri & Matt Peers Kelly & Eudy Perozo Jennifer Pomroy Bailey Ponce Sam & Robin Pratt Jamie Prem & Jason Watson Brity & Joel Punzal John Putman Leah & Michael Pytel Cadena & Troy Ragsdale Helen & Andre Raine Joeyel & Daniel Reynolds Stephanie & Steve Rogers Nina Rønsted & André Huss Eriksson Erin Rose & Adam Brown Boaz & Amalia Ruck Anne & Chris Sadler Katie & Jared Seyl Akiko & Toshiaki Shindo Breana & Dane Kua Dani Skye-McBride & Chris McBride Natasha Suzuki & Kalanakila Kaohi Jennifer & Eric Swartz Lusy & Thomas Taylor Marie Terry-Bivens & Alexander Bivens Dionne & Antone Teves Tamara & Paul Toner Melissa & Daniel Tuers Stephanie & Anthony Valentino Voyager, 28

Audrey & Marc Ventura Stacy Waikoloa & Evaron Haumea Joe Walch & Stacey Reeh Keala Wann & Dan Smith Anuenue & Ryan Washburn Vendi & Grant Wells Jason & Nicole Welsh Ramana Wills Jennifer Winn Jasmine & Devlin Yukimura

Auction Items 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay a.ell atelier Aina Kauai Restaurant Aloha Ginger Beer Amalia Jewelry Anaina Hou Community Park Andaz 5th Avenue Aphrodite’s Treasures Arthur J. Hurley Co. Inc. Aspire Furniture, Inc. Colby & Maja Ayonon Banana Patch Studio Bar Acuda Debra & Ernest Blachowiak Blessed Hands Blue Dolphin Charters Bollare Communications Samuel Bonanno Boston Hair Design C & G Equipment LLC Captain Andy’s Sailing Crazy Shirts Laura & Ralph Cushnie Jason & Cynthia Dameron Deja Vu Surf Hawaii Deli & Bread Connection Diamond M Private Chef Services Duke’s Kauai Eating House 1849 by Roy Yamaguchi Goldsmiths Kauai

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Green Orchid Studio Grove Farm Company, Inc. James & Gina Guerber Mayurachat & Erdogan Gulari Bethany Hamilton Hanako Hawaii Hanalei Spirits Distillery Hanalei Strings Cynthia Hannah-White & Guy White Michael Harburg & Anita Anderson HAVAIKI Oceanic & Tribal Art Hawaii Children’s Theatre Hawaiian Gold Mustard Healthy Hut Deani Higashi Hualani’s at Timbers Kauai Mark & Barbara Hubbard Hyatt Regency Boston Hyatt Regency San Francisco Christine & Alan Ing Island Soap & Candle Works Java Kai Jim Saylor Jewelers Josie Maran Cosmetics KaiKini Bikinis Kalaheo Dental Group Kauai Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc. Kauai Athletic Club Kauai Backcountry Adventures Kauai Beer Company Kauai Dental Care Kauai Ferments Kauai Island Medium Kauai Luxury Picnics Kauai Marathon Kauai Plantation Railway Kauai Restoration & Cleaning Inc Kauai Safaris Kauai Seascapes Nursery Kauai Tai Chi Kauai Wood Turners Kea’s Kreations

Kenji Burger Keoki’s Paradise Kiahuna Players LLC Kiko Charles & Mary Bea King Alan & Monica King Kipu Ranch Adventures KKW Beauty Koa Kea Hotel & Resort at Poipu Beach Koloa Landing Kualoa Ranch Kukui’ula Development Company Kukuiolono Park & Golf Course Kukuiula Tennis Pro Kylie Cosmetics Lappert’s Hawaii Inc. Latitudes Fine Art Gallery Lawai Market Laura Lee & David Bickham Wade & Kimberly Lord Lord’s Electric Lydgate Farms Carrie & Ryan Mackey Magic Dragon Toy & Art Supply Magic Johnson Enterprises Sean & Katie Magoun Thatcher & Nina Magoun Maka Imports Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club Maui Divers of Hawaii Janet Mayfield & Walt McCoy MegaFormer Megs Cars and Boats LLC Mokihana Pest Control, Inc. National Tropical Botanical Garden No Ka Oi Rentals North Shore General Store Oskar’s Boutique Ouai Outer Reef Jewelry Pacific Eye Center Teri & Matt Peers David & Carol Pratt Sam & Robin Pratt

Princeville Wine Market Professional Automotive Service Pullano Frank Punzal Vision Leah & Michael Pytel Rainbow Kayak Tours Ranchers Daughers Reserve Katherine & Wayne Richardson Cheryl Ringler Valerie Rivera Rock Salt Plum Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Laura Ryan Salty Wahine Richie Sambora Bo Scaife Richard & Joan Shaw Skims Surf Into Yoga Surya Spa The Cabana Bar & Grill The Cliffs at Princeville The Healdsburg School The Ocean Course at Hokuala The Paw Spaw The Right Slice The Shrimp Station The Westin Maui Resort & Spa The Wine Shop Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences Sonia & Eduardo Topenio Tori Richard Tri Health Ayurveda Spa Two Frogs Hugging Verde Vitality Kauai Medspa & Rejuvenation Center Wailea Beauty & Design Collective Waioli Corp Walmart Howard & Ahava Wills Work It Out Yoga Garage

YWCA of Kauai Z Spa

Ticket & Table Purchases Paula Abbott Carla & Grant Baker Bank Of Hawaii Kauai Business Banking Center Simon Barkworth Debra & Ernest Blachowiak Jane Blecher Bossert Phillip Mimsy Bouret Brian Bowers & Julie Fox-Bowers Cindy & Jim Brown Michael Bryan Teri Caprio Ricky Cassiday Corteva Agriscience Esaki Surveying and Mapping, Inc. First Hawaiian Bank Jeffrey Fisher Sarah & James Flood Prudence Fontaine Grove Farm Company, Inc. Keya & Roberto Guimarães Jeremiah & Erin Gushman Roberta Haas Matthew & Mary Hall Giles & Catherine Harrison Chel Hauser Hawaiian Island Technologies Thomas Hazelton & Dianne Gerard Bonita Hensley Hokuala -A Timbers Resort Inkspot Printing Hannah Lerman & Kendall Cook Heike Lill ischool.org, 29

Wade & Kimberly Lord Amy & Rick Marvin Matson Navigation Company Andrew & Chantal Mentzer Heather & Ethan Miller Teri & Matt Peers Kelly & Eudy Perozo Gabe Prieto ProBuilt Hawaii Fiona Pugliese Andre & Helen Raine Rose Ramos-Benzel & Chris Benzel ValerieRivera Felix & Staci Rodriguez Dana Romsdal Amalia & Boaz Ruck Laura Ryan Dorothy Schmidt Dean & Amber Silliman Hannah & Peter Sirois Melissa & Josh Springer Martin Steinhaus & Lissa Lang Michael & Lei Sullivan Sarah & Charles Superfon Jennifer & Eric Swartz Tech808 The Right Slice Title Guaranty Kauai Tamara & Paul Toner Sonia & Eduardo Topenio Russell Wagner James & Melissa Warrack Ben & Courtney Welborn Melissa Wilson Devlin & Jasmine Yukimura

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Scholarships Full Tuition Thomas King Jr. Ryan & Carrie Mackey David & Carol Pratt Katherine & Wayne Richardson Peter & Joanne Robson Dave Zuluaga

$1,000-17,499 Ae Kai Lea, LLC Debra & Ernest Blachowiak Shawna & Mark Burger Seth Carpenter Amy & William Clise Ronalee Eckberg Jeffery Fisher Kenneth & Betsy Greenbaum James & Gina Guerber Jeremiah & Erin Gushman Richard Gushman Roberta Haas Matthew Hurley Dave & Laurie Hutchinson Peggy Iversen Lindsay & Greg Kamm Alan & Monica King Charles & Mary Bea King Hannah Lerman & Kendall Cook Wade & Kimberly Lord Ken & Janis Martinez Debra Mayer Teri & Matt Peers Kymry Perez Sam & Robin Pratt Darnney & David Proudfoot Pure Kauai Thomas & Teita Reveley Lyle Robinson & Thomas Beebe Dorothy Schmidt Kathy Shepard

Hannah & Peter Sirois Karen & Will Summerhays Sarah & Charles Superfon Sharron Weber Terry Carole Wells

$500-999 Bossert Phillip Elizabeth Jones Kauai Homes & Land, Inc Peter & Kori King Sheree & Mike Latif Mary Luck Jason Luck Janet Mayfield & Walt McCoy Jerry McGrath Cheryl Ringler Frances Simons Srikanth Sridharan & Sujatha Ramaraju

Up to $499 Norman Brand Steph & Noa Char Marjorie & Renato DeSouza Debra Debusca Keith & Kimberly Duffy Debbie & Bret Edgerton Gary Garcia Julie Haviland Hawaii Adventure Center Diana Hegmann Bonita Hensley Marisa Hurley & Michael McSweeny Lisa Kahn Macko & John Macko Kori & Peter King Lawai Beach Resort Sue Macklin Craig R. Netzer Alice & Joshua Pajela Gina & Brian Pearson

Jamie Prem & Jason Watson Victor Punua Eric Schiff Judy Shiroma Joanna Stearns Robert Teichman & Geri Young Luna Templeman Dionne & Antone Teves Tamara & Paul Toner Lauren Yama Keith & Valory Yap Devlin & Jasmine Yukimura Paul Yukimura

Auction May Day Sale Kevin & Kate Egan Luana Hospitality Group Nina & Thatcher Magoun Sean & Katie Magoun

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