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Fake service dogs on rise, cause concern By BRIANNE REFORMINA staff writer
Many of us have pets like goldfish, chameleons, chickens and, especially, dogs. These pets are meant to make us feel better, relieve our stress and love us. But some people can’t handle being far from their pets and want to take them everywhere. This turns into a problem when people cheat the law by simply slapping a service vest onto a dog and ordering a $20 service pet certificate on eBay so that their pets can accompany them on planes and in stores and businesses. It becomes easy for people to bring their pets wherever they go as long as they have a vest on. The advantages of owning a true service pet are that owners are able to bring their pets wherever they go and can count on their animals for physical, emotional or mental help. Many dog breeds from Labrador retrievers to Shih Tzus can aid people with everyday tasks. People have service dogs to help them perform daily tasks
Creative Commons license on flickr, image by GIDEON
These long-haired daschunds are just chilling, but more people are abusing service dog vests and using them to take their dogs everywhere, making things difficult for people who really need them.
that they can’t do themselves. For children and adults with autism, service dogs provide emotional support in situations that are overwhelming to them. The most common service dogs are guide dogs for those who are visually impaired but need to get around and complete daily tasks. The increasing use of officially uncertified service dogs
People go as far as to buy fake “IN TRAINING” service dog vests on eBay.
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in Hawaiʻi since 2009, has left the government in a quandary. Maui Representative Angus McKelvey proposed House Judiciary Committee Bill 1420 in 2013 asking that anyone falsely identifying a pet as a service dog be fined $1,000 and/or serve six months in jail. The bill was deferred in March 2014, and Representa-
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Service dogs: Helpers in training By RIANN FUJIHARA staff writer
Look! Over there! It’s a service dog guiding a blind man across the street! Every once in a while, people like you and me get the privilege of seeing a service dog in action. But how did they learn to become helpers of our community? According to Assistance Dogs of Hawaiʻi in Makawao, these dogs must undergo a two-year training course before graduating, and on average, it costs around $7,200 to train a service dog. During their training, the dogs are required to pass rigorous health and temperament screenings. Some of the dogs who graduate go through additional training, especially when they are assigned to a partner
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Service dogs are trained to do tasks like turning on light switches.
with progressive disabilities, whose condition worsens over time. The training is broken up into five parts before the dog finally reaches graduation. They must be able to pass the following stages: Puppy Kin-
dergarten, Basic Training, Advanced Training, Graduate Training, and Team Training Camp. In Puppy Kindergarten, the canines are taught the basics, how to be social, and housebreaking rules.
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tive McKelvey said he has not pursued it any further due to it being a federal issue more than a state issue, according to his representatives. McKelvey had proposed the bill when he heard of a military family who owned a service dog. Their service dog was attacked by another service dog that turned out to be a fraud. “The whole dispute of fake service dogs was frustrating so [McKelvey] decided to introduce a bill that would stop it,” said Deanza Apodaca, office manager for the state House of Representatives. At least seven states have laws that explicitly address fake dogs under statutes about misrepresentation, impersonation, and fakers, and at least three more have scheduled hearings or proposals regarding them. To deny service to those
Photo by BRIANNE REFORMINA Jason Haag and service dog Axel, named national Service Dog of the Year in 2013, were denied airpane boarding after receiving the award.
with fake service dogs is a risk for most businesses, especially for owners of restaurants because if they deny service to those with real service dogs, they may be sued and fined under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Act, enforced by the Department of Justice, specifically states that all service dogs must be allowed into any and all types of businesses
and other places, whether they are markets, restaurants, dry cleaners or theaters. Airports are one of the most popular places where service dogs are constantly stopped and questioned, but they are allowed on airplane flights. “We’ve had a couple incidents at the Maui Airport with dogs that weren’t certified as service dogs. The owners and
During Basic Training, they learn to deal with an environment that has wheelchairs and other environments like the airport or city streets. When a dog goes through Advanced Training, he or she is trained to complete tasks without being drawn to distractions like other animals or food. Graduate Training is a period where they are trained specifically for their partners. Finally, in the Team Training Camp, the duo must learn how to work with each other before graduation. As you can see, there is so much more to service dogs than what meets the eye. They go through a strenuous process that allows them to serve our community with diligence, love, and comfort. the dog were rejected… we continue to be aware of service dogs and their certification to be able to fly on airplanes,” said Gemma Alvior, Hawaiian Airlines ground crew employee. One example of the effect of fake service dogs involved Jason Haag. A military veteran, Haag and his K9 for Warriors service dog, Axel, ran into trouble after American Airlines refused to let the veteran, his wife and his service dog onto their plane in 2013 because the gate agent was suspicious about the certification of Axel. Haag and Axel were traveling from being in Los Angeles for the Service Dog of the Year gala, where Axel had been awarded the national top honor “Service Dog of the Year”, but when trying to make their way back home to Fredericksburg, Virginia, they were refused boarding because of recent
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problems involving fake service dogs boarding airplanes without real certification. The gate agent and other airline employees started to illegally question Haag, persistently asking for certification for Axel and pulling them from the flight. Eventually, they had to catch a flight the next day. Fake service dogs can be easy to spot. Uncertified service dogs may lash out at other animals or even humans with possible injury. Certified dogs are socialized and highly trained animals. Uncertified service dogs can be dangerous and cause damage in public spaces, such as biting nearby people and ripping or ruining belongings. Another reason to question the legitimacy of a service dog is if owners carry the certificate everywhere they go. It shows that they know there is doubt about the certification of their dog. Those with real service dogs may have their cer-
Creative Commons license by flickr, Photo by Molly Hayden, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs WAHIAWA, Hawaiʻi - Donated and specially bred service dogs of Hawaiʻi Fi-Do pause for a photograph during a training session. The specially trained dogs provide physical, psychological and therapeutic support for people who face the daily challenges of life with a disability other than blindness.
tificates in their cars or some place at home but never with them at all times. Many service dogs don’t even wear the bright orange vests or patches because those with disabilities
Dogs lend helping paw By RIANN FUJIHARA staff writer
Dogs are truly man’s best friend. Every day, there is a new dog out there who is being specially trained to lend a helping paw to someone in the community. What are service dogs? Service dogs are canines who undergo months of training to help people who are in need of physical support. According to Assistance Dogs International, they can come in different breeds, but they are mostly golden retrievers or Labrador retrievers. They are able to support their owners by doing simple tasks or even saving their lives when they are unable to get help themselves. Within
Photo By U.S. Air Force
Staff Sgt. August O’Neill is sitting at volleyball practice as Kai the service dog lies on his lap.
their months of training, the dogs may learn obedience, to retrieve objects, turn light switches on or off, open and close doors, and bark for help. According to the Hawaiʻi
don’t want to be labeled as disabled. Legislation and simple respect keep most people decent and legally living in America, but it’s each person’s respon-
sibility to choose to make the right decision and to not act against the law.
Disability Rights Center, having service dogs is considered a civil right, and the law protects a qualified individual’s right to use a service animal. There are various organizations in Hawaiʻi and around Maui that deal with training service dogs, such as Assistance Dogs of Hawaiʻi in Makawao, Maui Humane Society, and Hawaiʻi Fi-Do Service Dogs. Not only are dogs active helpers in our community, but they may also provide a sense of comfort to people of all ages. Junior Melinda Lee did her senior project about how therapy dogs are able to improve people’s emotional health by reducing anxiety, decreasing stress and increasing levels of happiness. She visited Hale Makua with therapy dogs and saw part of the training that the therapy dogs go through.
“Something that amazes me about the therapy dog is hearing stories and being able to see how the people react to the dogs,” Lee said. “Seeing how they forget about their worries and just enjoy petting the dog just warms my heart.” Lee recalled hearing about a man who loved the therapy dogs so much that he would always give them treats when they visited him. The dogs grew so accustomed to receiving treats from him that they would always crowd him when they saw him, and he welcomed them with open arms, slobber and all. During finals week, Lee will be bringing dogs to campus to help relieve the stress of studying and tests for our students. Dogs have proven to be effective helpers, and it is easy to see why they are called man’s best friend.
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Drawing and Painting II works on the current mural, which depicts this school year’s theme: “Piha I Ka Lokomaikaʻi” or “Filled With Grace.”
Painting a legacy By AARON VEINCENT staff writer
The Drawing and Painting II class is continuing the annual tradition of painting a mural on the wall that goes toward the gymnasium. The murals began in 2005 as a way of giving the new school an identity with a senior project done by Preston Gannon. Gannon’s original motive was to give the Maui campus a “voice,” said Mrs. Angie Abe, his adviser and art teacher. “We looked all over the school and felt that since everything happens at the gym, and since there is a lot of traffic down there, that this long wall will be a great place to remind people [of their school’s identity],“ she said. Gannon’s original design was of Maui pulling on the sun, depicting the well-known Maui legend and reinforcing
The three current murals
Hawaiian cultural identity. In 2012, his and another mural of the fight of ʻAʻapueo by Sarah Ing and Nainoa Shaw, both of the class of 2010, were painted over to take the murals in a different direction. Mrs. Abe said that to reflect
Photos by AARON VEINCENT
the school’s identity, the pictures should start at the beginning. Pololū Nakanelua (‘14) proposed a mural based on the Kumulipo, which is the first mural in the new line. Then, beginning with Brandy Takiguchi
(‘15) the new line of artwork began to correspond to each year’s school theme to further reinforce campus identity. From being a senior project thing, it quickly transformed into a Drawing and Painting II task. Past student muralists had found the big project too difficult to finish as a senior project. This year, the fourth one in the new line, marks the second year the class has completed the painting. The mural is based on this year’s theme, “Piha I Ka Lokomaikaʻi” or “Filled with Grace.” The design encompasses the journey of the Hawaiian bird catcher who catches one birdat a time to pull a single feather off it.
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Murals, murals, murals By AARON VEINCENT staff writer
This year the Ceramics II class began a mural project that can be found in the cafeteria’s entrance to the food area. Ceramics instructor Ms. Lori Guntzel said she chose the area due to its size and a request by the cafeteria staff for a mural. “Everything was student driven. They chose the design for it. We also asked Kumu Kapulani [Antonio] and Kumu Kalei {Aarona-Lorenzo] to make sure everything was all good, respectful and spelled right,” Ms. Guntzel said. The mural is made of a collection of individual tiles that together make a complete picture of Haleakalā. On the mountain are the school’s core Hawaiian values and Hawaiian gods. All together the small mural has seven panels, five done by the students, one by Ms. Guntzel, and the last one done all together as a class. This mural, though, is small in comparison to what Ms. Guntzel and the cafeteria have in store for the space. On the large blank white wall on the left side when entering the food distribution area, the Ceramics students will be creating a mural that will feature Hawaiian foods and will be done in columns of tiles. This year being the first, the class started off with kalo since itʻs the first food of the Hawaiian islands, having originated from Hāloa. The first column will begin to be installed tomorrow, and as the years go by, the columns of foods will begin to add up until the whole wall is filled. Ms. Guntzel said that this project will take several years to complete, but in general she
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This ceramic mural in Ke’eaumokupāpaʻiaheahe incorporates Hawaiian values and Hawaiian gods.
Above: These four tiles will be a part of a larger Hāloa mural in the cafeteria. They were made by Ceramics I students. Right: Senior Noelani Poepoe works on one of her ceramic pieces and is one of the five students in Ms. Guntzel’s Ceramic II class.
said that she wants to see more art around campus. “Ideally I would love to see student work throughout the school on a permanently installed basis, whether it is murals that are painted, ceramic work, or even anything in the CRB that can be mounted on wood,” she said.
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Joshua Chang, can be expected to be finished to its full potential. Mrs. Abe plans on having students continue the murals until there is no space on the wall. Once they run out of space ,they will cover the wall going up to the high school cafeteria from student parking she said.
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Ola Nā Iwi to present at World Conference By BRIANNE REFORMINA staff writer
Kamehameha Maui’s Ola Nā Iwi, a new club in its first year, is planning for a summer trip to Canada for the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education. The WIPCE is a conference held in Toronto, Ontario, where experts and scholars meet to have indigenous education programs present projects they’ve worked on and partake in cultural activities. Groups must apply and be accepted inorder to attend. Four of the club’s members and Kumu Kehau Lucas will present in front of experts and scholars about their recent project, putting Hawaiian labels on the shelves in Pukalani Superette. They placed 62 labels next to store products such as mangoes, rice, noodles, and ice cream. The labels had the Hawaiian names for the products along with their English translations and QR codes that customers could scan to hear the correct pronounciation of the words, as well as the words used in a sentence. The students recorded and uploaded the information themselves. “The Hawaiian labels in stores help the people in the community to expand their knowledge and take it home with them,” junior Kayce Mercado said. With the club’s recognition of the Hawaiian labels known throughout Maui, Kumu Kehau took it one step further. “We were doing the label project, and I decided to submit an abstract proposal to present the project at WIPCE just to see if they were interested in a project like ours,” club adviser Kumu Kehau said. The WIPCE accepted their proposal to introduce Hawaiian labels to grocery stores and
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The pronunciation of the Hawaiian names of each item can be heard on a phone app at Pukalani Superette thanks to the efforts of Ola Nā Iwi members, who promote Hawaiian culture.
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A QR code for scanning.
other public facilities. Their trip will be strictly focused on attending the conference and presenting their new project, in hopes that it’ll expand to something greater. The four members attending the conference July 22-29 are juniors Ariana Hurdle, Kayce Mercado, and Meaaloha McCabe, and sophomore Kiana Liu, chosen specifically for their hard work and dedication to the label project. Kumu Kehau said that only those who were “dedicated to
Photo by AARON VEINCENT Some of the KS Maui students who will be attending the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education in Canada.
the project from start to finish were selected to travel to WIPCE.” The four have already started preparing for the trip by finding community service projects and other sources to help with funding.
Ola Nā Iwi is currently trying to expand their project to other local grocers while also preparing presentations, ʻoli and mele for the trip. This article has been re-edited to reflect the correct students going on the trip.
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Hō’ike Nui projects to participate in during summer
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Junior Lexi Figueroa enjoys taking photos and will be using her passion for art to host an art exibit featuring student artwork, such as poems, paintings, and ceramics, over the summer. She is asking for anyone with to work to submit to contact her. By DEVEN ARUDA staff writer
During summer, members of the junior class of 2018 can use participants to volunteer or attend their Hōʻike Nui projects. Here are ways you can help. FASHION SHOW In June, Tiare Fisher’s product will be a 1950s inspired tweens fashion show. The fashion show is to promote self love and build confidence in young women. It will contain not only an array of different clothing but also monolgues by the girls to illustrate the troubles of growing up in current society. The date and location has not yet been solidified, but to participate, email tiare.fisher@imua.ksbe.edu.
LOʻI RESTORATION This summer, Chelline Kamaka-Keli’iliki will be practicing Native Hawaiian techniques and helping restore loʻi. Seeing as this is a large project, she is looking for volunteers who have a flexible schedule and are willing to get dirty. The location and cleaning dates have not yet been solidified. To volunteer, email chelline. kamakakeliiliki@imua.ksbe. edu. TEEN ART EXHIBIT Lexi Figueroa will be hosting an art exibit featuring student-made art at Maui Mall from June 21 to 23. She thinks that art made by adolescents is often overlooked by exhibitioners or not held to the same standards as professionals. Figueroa is still looking for art
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Junior Chelline Kamaka-Keliʻiliki is looking for volunteers to work on loʻi kalo restoration this summer. The project requires many people, so get a group of friends and connect with the land this summer while helping Chelline to complete her product.
works in any medium to show and encourages artist to contact her to submit their work for showing.
Contact Figueroa at her email lexi.figueroa@imua. ksbe.edu.
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With graduation only 15 days away, it’s safe to say the seniors are more than ready to get out and experience the world. Here’s a look of where the class of 2017 is going after they leave Kamehameha Maui. Hawaiʻi University of Hawaiʻi Maui College
Aguirre, Kūpono Alo, Gabrielle Amaral, Andrew Barretto, Chyanne Brittain, Anela Correa, Kiana Figueroa, Kaʻanoʻiokapuʻuwai Hokoana, Kila Kalama, Haley Kanemitsu, Kayla-Jane Kanemitsu, Lauren Kapono, Tyler Makamae Kuamoo, Donald Mata-Goldmann, Lahela Mau, Legend McGuire, Nikki Mendiola, Matthew Nascimento Takitani, Jorden Nakagawa, Daryn Pagan Draculan, Macie Pescaia, Dayle Kaulike Tancayo, Cole
University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa
Alapaʻi, Hanalei Kane, Emily Haʻehaʻe Medeiros, Clara-Josephine Leialoha
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Casey, Jasmine Koko Chun, Keomaikalani Evans, Kaitlyn Gonsalves, Jayden Keliiliki-Johnson, Moanatea Wojcieski, Kaʻena Won, Gabriel
Chaminade University of Honolulu Aipa, Kamaile Hamasaki, Destiny Kanoholani Haglan, Jessie
Paul Mitchell The School Honolulu Duarte, Roxy
Kapiʻolani Community College
Herrick, Cameron Jacobson, Kainoakakaikahi
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Hawaiʻi Pacific University
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Idica, Kaimana
California Orange Coast College Dagupion, Bailey
Loyola Marymount University Yamamoto, Raven
University of California, Davis Shiraishi, Quinn
San Diego State University
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Logan, Hunter Sniffen, Kayla
Pacific Union College Ramos, Elle
Stanford University
Nevada: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Raboy-McGowan, Dorian Kawehi
Ching, Taylor
Academy of Art University
Arizona Grand Canyon
Plunkett, Toby
California Polytechnic State University Monden, Teʻa
American Academy of Dramatic Arts Kaniho, Mariana
Art Institute of CaliforniaHollywood Castillon, Cruz
Aina, Adrian-Jeremiah Fernandez, David-John Kaina, Gabrielle Poepoe, Jayra Noelani Russell, Kourtney Tuzon, Caylee Walker, Justin Warrington, Keoni
University of Arizona Eugenio, Kamana
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Arizona State University Fasi, Zack Gibbs, Uilani Kuulei
Washington Washington State University Gabin-Williams, Isaac
Seattle University: Kaeo, Kailee
University of Washington Souza, Kieven
Western Washington University Texeira, Jaden
Central Wahington University Yamashita, Kylee
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Willamette University Luis, Zachery Otani, Brendan
New Hampshire Darthmouth College Hottendorf, Quinn
Michigan Michigan State University Kajioka, Jonathan
Virginia Patrick Henry College Osterhus, Timothy
Colorado United States Air Force Academy Medeiros, Chance Kauila
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
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Kalahiki, Keale
New Jersey Seton Hall University Snipes, Megan Kehau
Rhode Island Brown University Yamada, Brody
Texas University of the Nations
Saint Martin’s University Drayer-Hoopiʻi, Kamea Harris, Cade
Whitworth University Madera, Sophia
Evergreen State College Cambra, Kaiʻulani
Whatcom Community College Keliikoa, Kealaula
Utah Utah Valley University Ayau, Paytin Brown-Chong Kee, Mei Ling Lana
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Brigham Young University Chang, Joshua Kaulana Mahi, Tiyanni Nitta, Kayla Santiago, Jarod Nalu
Oregon Linfield College Duarte, Kūpono Kawaʻa, Kaiulani
Oregon State University Dudoit, Amery Kamani Lindsey, Kaʻelo
Pacific University
Fernandez, Kūlia Higa, Shay-Lynn Maddela, Leah Vaught, Montana Rae Viela, Kiera-Lynn
Mendez, Tatiana-Marie Revelle, Joseph Kepa
Portland State University Kana, Kamauliola Moikeha-Silifaiva, Noa
Oregon Institute of Technology Watanabe, Nevan
Central Oregon Community College
Out of the United States Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Nakashima, Michelle
Other Mission
Mossman, Makai Ngalu, Phillip
US Marine Corps
Hoʻopai-Silva, Hanalei
Kahookele, James
Chemeketa Community College
Air National Guard
Vila, Jade
Concordia University Segundo, Kyle Kai
Jacob-Charles Espania
Work Force
Cravalho, Tre’ Haake, Kahanuokeolamau Jacintho, Ronald Keahi Johnson, Haweookalani Yamashita, Shaylee
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KIMANI FERNANDEZ-ROY, staff writer
With four years of high school experience and the most college prep-experience, the seniors give helpful advice to the underclassman as they prepare for their departure to college. From the topic of college, to high school, or just life in general, seniors give their best pieces of advice to help the students they leave behind.
“Enjoy everything that happens whether itʻs good or bad because youʻll learn a lot from both.” - Kealaula Keliʻikoa “Apply for college and scholarships early because you donʻt want to miss the deadline or forget to submit it with your application...Ohh, and get good grades.” - Taylor Ching
“One of the biggest things is to avoid procrastination even though it may be difficult. You will be faced with many curveballs, but always remember to persevere and to never give up.” - Kiera-Lynn Viela
“Donʻt procrastinate and donʻt vape in your car, or youʻll get suspended.” - Kūpono Duarte
Senior Poll Biggest fear about college? Other 20%
Finances 24%
Homesick 10%
Workload 6% Roommate 8%
Friends 12% Grades 20%
How prepared for college are you 1 (ready) to 5 (nervous)? 5 18%
“Applying with Early Action shows universities that you are interested and prepared (even if you arenʻt). As a result, most universities will grant a larger merit scholarship (free money!) to you.” - Megan Snipes
“Take your grades seriously. Colleges look at them, and they do matter. If you want to play sports at the next level, start contacting coaches sophomore year already and start training hard, donʻt stress over what people think of you...you do you, boo.” - Caylee Tuzon
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4 10% 2 24% 3 32% Poll and Graphics: HOLLY HONDA Ka Leo o Nā Koa surveys conducted of 50 seniors, May 3, 2017.
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’13 Reasons Why’ spurs conversation on teen suicide “Welcome to your tape.” Those are the famous words that many pre-teens and teens now know from the new Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. That phrase and one infamous name that drives the virtual school insane: Hannah Baker.
Have you watched 13 Reasons Why? 78%
Do you think 13 Reasons Why promotes suicide?
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10-24 year olds and four out of five of those who commit suicide have given clear warning signs, according to the Jason Foundation, a group dedicated to the prevention of youth suicide. The show 13 Reasons Why is based upon a teenage girl who creates 13 audio tapes and then commits suicide. Each tape contains a reason for why she killed herself. The tapes are passed around to those mentioned in them so that they can listen to the tapes and feel the guilt. There are many who say the show may make teen suicide appealing to viewers. “Hannah’s reason for recording the tapes was obvious….When she mentioned every person in the tape, she wanted them to feel bad,” freshman Skye Murakami said. Even those who haven’t watched the series all the way through can see the effect it has on their peers and classmates.
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No “The show potentially gives teens ideas that committing suicide will change how the world thinks [about them, but] it all comes down to them realizing the difference between reality and a scripted show,” junior Destynee Albiar said. The show is rated MA, for mature audiences only. The show contains graphic scenes and sensitive topics, so schools around the country, including Kamehameha Schools, are sending letters to parents with resources, suggestions, and information about youth suicide and its warning signs. If children do watch the show, parents are encouraged to watch the show with their children. Parents should discuss sensitive topics like suicide, rape, self-harm, and bullying before watching the show, and if they aren’t comfortable with their children being exposed to these topics, they shouldn’t allow their children to watch the series. The show contains scenes of sexual assault, so victims of sexual assault or rape should
not watch it as it might trigger painful memories. Also, CBS news recommends that “kids with a genetic risk factor for depression or a family history of suicide” should not watch because they are “vulnerable to the show’s messaging and imagery.” In Dr. Victor Schwartz’s blog at the Jed Foundation website, he elaborates on the idea of how 13 Reasons Why makes suicide look appealing. “The way suicide is described and depicted in the media can actually raise the risk of ‘copycat’ behavior in a small portion of those seeing or hearing these depictions,” Dr. Vic said because the details of the suicide “[appear] heroic, romantic or based on simple events or causes.” Other reasons that the series fosters suicide, Dr. Vic said, is that it contains few scenes where positive and protective messages are addressed, and it contains scenes in which friends mistreat one another and school counselors are unaware of the warning signs and behavior of the students, which
46% No Graphic: BRIANNE REFORMINA Ka Leo o Nā Koa survey conducted of 222 Kamehameha Maui high school students via Survey Monkey, May 1-3, 2017.
is unrealistic. Despite the graphic scenes and sensitive topics, there are some who view the show as informational and important to watch. In fact, 71% of 213 Kamehameha Schools Maui High school students surveyed by Ka Leo o Nā Koa reported that they have watched it. “[Hannah] is basically just trying to let people know why she committed suicide, and it shows the people watching how to be aware of what they’re doing,” junior Tyson Haupu said. To raise awareness of suicidal behaviors, Allies for Equality passed out cards about the warning signs of suicide on the National Day of Silence. If you missed one, they are still available from Ms. Waianuhea Getgen in the Counseling Center. If you or someone you know needs help or you suspect that someone is in need of help, do not hesitate to reach out, tell a trusted adult, or call the school’s Hiʻikua Helpline at 1-844-284-2640 or Hawaiʻi Suicide Hotlines at 1-800-7536879. You could save a life.
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‘13 Reasons Why’ talking points
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The Jed Foundation is a national nonprofit that serves to prevent teen suicide and protect emotional health in teens in the nation during their transition into adulthood. For parents struggling to communicate with their children about the show, the Jed Foundation website has some talking points: 1. 13 Reasons Why is a fictional story based on a widely known novel and is meant to be a cautionary tale. 2. You may have similar experiences and thoughts as some of the characters in 13RW. People often identify with characters they see on TV or in movies. However, it is important to remember that there are healthy ways to cope with the topics covered in 13RW and acting on suicidal thoughts is not one of them. 3. If you have watched the show and feel like you need support or someone to talk to reach out. Talk with a friend, family member, a counselor,
or therapist. There is always someone who will listen. Suicide is not a common response to life’s challenges or adversity. 4. The vast majority of people who experience bullying, the death of a friend, or any other adversity described in 13RW do not die by suicide. In fact, most reach out, talk to others and seek help or find other productive ways of coping. They go on to lead healthy, normal lives. 5. Suicide is never a heroic or romantic act. Hannah's suicide (although fictional) is a cautionary tale, not meant to appear heroic and should be viewed as a tragedy. 6. It is important to know that, in spite of the portrayal of a serious treatment failure in 13RW, there are many treatment options for life challenges, distress and mental illness. Treatment works. Suicide affects everyone and everyone can do something to help if they see or hear warning signs
that someone is at risk of suicide. 7. Talking openly and honestly about emotional distress and suicide is ok. It will not make someone more suicidal or put the idea of suicide in their mind. If you are concerned about someone, ask them about it. 8. Knowing how to acknowledge and respond to someone who shares their thoughts of emotional distress or suicide with you is important. 9. Don’t judge them or their thoughts. Listen. Be caring and kind. Offer to stay with them. Offer to go with them to get help or to contact a crisis line. How the guidance counselor in 13RW responds to Hannah's thoughts of suicide is not appropriate and not typical of most counselors. 10. School counselors are professionals and a trustworthy source for help. If your experience with a school counselor is unhelpful, seek other sources
of support such as a crisis line. While not everyone will know what to say or have a helpful reaction, there are people who do, so keep trying to find someone who will help you. 11. If someone tells you they are suicidal, take them seriously and get help. When you die you do not get to make a movie or talk to people any more. Leaving messages from beyond the grave is a dramatization produced in Hollywood and is not possible in real life. 12. Memorializing someone who died by suicide is not a recommended practice. Decorating someone’s locker who died by suicide and/or taking selfies in front of such a memorial is not appropriate and does not honor the life of the person who died by suicide. 13. Hannah's tapes blame others for her suicide. Suicide is never the fault of survivors of suicide loss. There are resources and support groups for suicide loss survivors.
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13 reasons why to live!
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By BRIANNE REFORMINA staff writer
Welcome, take a breath. Yes, the first season of 13 Reasons Why has ended. Whether it’s got you down or you’re just winging it, check out what there is to look forward to when you’re living it up!
1. To see ‘Queen B’s new slaying twins (due soon)! 2. To finally see the sequel to The Incredibles 3. To make a positive difference in the world 4. To see our girls basketball Warriors break Lahainaluna’s streak 5. To try Starbucks’ new Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino (doppelganger of the ‘evil’ Unicorn Frappuccino) 6. To see the Ball brothers play in the NBA 7. To see what President Trump has in store for America 8. To have your own glo-up 9. To finally be able to shop on Instagram 10. To take in more cute Abelena pics (if you can handle) 11. To see KS Maui football dominate the Hawaiʻi Islands 12. To finally see all states allow gay marriage 13. Because your life is priceless Photo by BRIANNE REFORMINA
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Senior Wills With graduation soon to come, the senior class leaves behind their imprint at our school, in our lives, and within our hearts. The seniors also leave behind words of motivation and momentos sometimes funny, sometimes heartfelt, and sometimes odd, to friends, family, and the underclassmen here in their senior wills. To the next Whatʻs Up Warriors crew I give you the stress of making the next broadcast. Kaimana Idica To my sister and BFF Khayana, I give to you my humorous personality, my kind heart and even our lunch table if you so choose...love and hugs, Legend Legend Mau To Maikaʻi, Lee, and Makani, I leave the legacy of the boys tennis team. If coach isnʻt mad by the end of practice, youʻre doing something wrong. Have fun. #buckets Cole Tancayo To Ikaika Mendez, I leave my solo on ʻTe Neheneheʻ for Hawaiian Ensemble Kepa Revelle To my Hawaiian Ensemble hānau, make sure Kumu Kalei eats LUNCH, and donʻt drive her too crazy! To my cousin, Kallee, have an amazy 3 more years of high school. I leave you my sister, take care of her while Iʻm in college. Kaʻiulani Kawaʻa
To Mr. Iwamuraʻs Agriscience and Environmental Science classes, I leave my 120-plant, solar, nutrient film technique hydroponic system for further education on sustainability in Hawaiʻi. Brendan Otani To my Lahaina bus kids, I pass down the long bus rides to keep our memories going. Kahanu Haake To my sister, Hoala, I leave you the volleyball court, to Brennan Mendez, I leave you the back row defense, to Austin Peters, I leave you the spirit to win. Hanalei Alapaʻi
To the football prgram, I leave my love and support for you guys. Hold it down and try to win games. Kūpono Duarte To my sister, Alayna, I give you my artistic skills, so you can always draw on nice eyebrows. To my KPHOA juniors, I leave you strength and big hula smiles. Kaitlyn Evans
To Kahai, I leave all the rebounding responsibilities to you, and make sure to do all your running #15in15. Keōmaikalani Chun To my junior volleyball sisters I leave my mother hen duties and skills to you all. Believe in yourselves and each other. I know you all will do great things. Caylee Tuzon I leave my “bulldozing” to the water polo Babes, my throne to Kimani Fernandez, and my highlight to the girls playing football. To everyone else, always remember, YOU DO YOU, BOO. Kourtney Russell To my little sister, I leave a cute photo of me and Buggy because I know we light up your life, thanks for not being a pest #alllove. Lauren Kanemitsu Defeat is a state of mind until accepted as a reality. Kila Hokoana E Kaʻiulani Kanīʻaupiʻo, ka mana wahine, waiho au i koʻu aloha nui no nā mea Hawaiʻi apau me ʻoe. E hoʻomau i kou hana waiwai no ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi. Jasmine Mahinapolū Koko-Casey To Isaiah, I leave my parking space, if you ever get your license. Quinn Hottendorf
To the freshman baseball boys, I leave you the stress of dealing with the baseball coaches, especially coach Petersʻ burpees. Lastly, to Will, I leave my cleats (that you stole). Jarod Santiago To my sister, I leave those early mornings with waffles and cereal. To Quinn, I leave the left side of the line to you. To juniors, I leave the stress. AJ Aina Look to the future. I leave my hard-working attitude to the underclassmen as well as my wolf spirit to watch over the future. James Kahookele III To the Drama Club, I leave my makeup wipes and strength to endure the deathly grips of mic tape. To the WUW 13 crew, I leave my 5-hour energy drinks. Raven Yamamoto To anyone interested, John especially, I leave behind the strength of my calves. May they carry you far in life! Brody Yamada As the epitome of a Kamehameha Schools kāne, I leave everyone the unobtainable expectations that I have inadvertently placed on every future student. P.S. Iʻll send cards from Stanford. Kawehi Raboy-McGowan I leave everything to my kids. Cade Harris
Ka Leo O Nā Koa To everyone, if you add me on Snapchat, Iʻll leave you my dank stories. @zachryattackry Zachery Luis To my sister Skye, I leave you my truck. Make the most of the miles. Gabrielle Kaina To CJ, roomʻs yours if you want it, bud. To Kuʻulei, I leave our indecisive dinners and uku clan. To Maks, I leave you CJ. Keep him in check. Destiny Hamasaki To Sarah Boi, I leave my “MOKEness.” To KahiWOW, I leave my food supply and good grades Good luck during your senior year To Da Lips To Da Gums DUSSTT... Shay-Lynn Higa
To any underclassman, I leave my watch that I lost in the locker room. Donald Kuamoo To my little brother Jonah, I leave my dress whites, dress shoes, and sash. Justin Walker To all students, when you take your Hawaiian classes, THINK CRITICALLY! Look at what your kumu preach from multiple perspectives and decide whoʻs right with your BRAIN not your heart. Makai Mossman To Karah Dean, my crazy best friend, donʻt ever let anyone steal your crown! Get those cheerleaders into shape! Izak donʻt be dumb, donʻt let girls ruin your life. Kayla Sniffen To all the athletes, push through the pain. To the sojas in the weight room, I leave you my gains #legend #dairy Kieven Souza
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To all the baseball boys, I leave you the four corners, burpies, and sprints after games. And to Isaiah Duarte, I leave you #17. Represent it well and good luck. Nevan Watanabe
To Keoni of 2019, I leave my name. To Josh of 2019, I leave my position of PowerHouse. To my younger twin siblings, I leave lower standards for Warringtons. Keoni Warrington
My cousin Maks, I leave you my prettiness. Lele, I leave you motivation to get good grades :) Kepa, I leave you our Genki dates and my three besties. #Iloveyou! Leah Maddela
To Mits, still never bring da gloves so I catch you when you put on some weight. To Will, I still hold the seed record so keep trying. Good luck, Bud. Gabriel Won
To the Judo team I leave the spirit to keep trying our best even if the school doesnʻt recognize us. Cameron Herrick
To my baby sister Leeana I leave to you a positive attitude because every year here only gets harder and thereʻs no use in being grouchy about it. Kayla Kanemitsu
To all procratinators, I leave... nah Iʻll do it later. Kamana Eugenio To my daughter Kukui, I leave my beloved parking stall. No park like yo fadda! To Keʻala, I leave the ʻAha. To everyone else, my smiles and warm aloha spirit :) Kamaile Aipa Maverick, I leave my love and long paragraph texts. Whānau, I leave my aloha, my support, and encouraged friendships. Judo and bowling bebes, I leave my love and maximum effort. Emily Haʻehaʻe Kāne I leave all younger generations the will to learn and think critically. I hope that no matter what you are told you will always question to form your own truth. Kainoa Jacobson To Parker Crane, hold it down on the court. To Braddah Rosh keep charging bredj. To Unipaʻa you know whoʻs stall you got now. #shark #band #raja #shootsshayn Keahi Jacintho Kia ora Ensemble, whānau, I leave my pūkana and all the yellow cars. To my softballers, I leave my “all in” attitude. To Mal, I leave my home runs. Montana Rae Vaught To all underclassmen, I leave this piece of advice, donʻt let people put you down. Matthew Mendiola
To the soccer boys, I leave getting side pain from eating 10 minutes before practice #bigga #fasta #stronga #papio #fr Kealaula Keliʻikoa To the board dinging kook, Kainalu Keomaka, I leave you my ding repair kit and my carʻs shocks for the next time you go back side Hāna. Kauila Medeiros To my wrestlers, I leave my abs. To the robotics team, I leave my programming skills. And to the vaulters, I leave my near-Profe level bar prowess. Timothey Osterhus Shoots Souljahz, Ike Daddy I give you commissioner rights to 4 square. Soccer Souljahz, donʻt get smashed next year to Baldwin. #36 Paytin Ayau To the underclassmen, I have nothing to leave you but my knowledge, I know there has to be something I forgot. Good luck in school and your sports. Andrew Amaral Dear any junior that is becoming a senior next year, I leave you the patience, strength, and will to stay awake for Kahuʻs classes for one more school year here! Clara Josephine Leialoha Medeiros Kailunee, I leave my full ride to BYU. Auliʻi, I leave you my love & pregame country music. Maks, I leave you BHSBB! I love you Kama & Kaho #hoodyhu Kamea Drayer-Hoʻopiʻi
To Auliʻi, I leave you the bench. To Kama, Iʻll see you at UH Hilo! To Austin, I hope youʻll be okay without me next year. Neni, I love you. Noʻi Figueroa Lee: I leave you my tennis skills so you may advance past second round next year. My sis: I leave you my grades because high school is harder than middle. Taylor Ching To Kalena, I leave you my parking stall so you can fight off the underclassmen. To my sister I leave you my grades because yours arenʻt very good. Teʻa Monden
To my bulldozaz, I leave my back-hand shot and set position. To the junior eggs, no matter what you do your senior year, kill it. Quinn Shiraishi To Steph and Kamalei, Nikki and I leave our spirit, memories, and all our love. Party on lovers, and remember always stay glit. Keale Kalahiki
Ka Leo O Nā Koa To my paddlers, I leave you Coach Robʻs 30 minute speeches before practice. Take care of our waʻa and kill it at states! Love, Mama Hayls Haley Kalama To Kai Paredes, I give to you my dope music studio so that you may produce fire for the months to come. Kaʻelo Lindsey To Ilihia, I leave my little book to remember why weʻre together. To Tyerell, I leave all the grind sessions we had because we have dreams to achieve #FightOn Kai Segundo To all upcoming Drawing and Painting II students, I wish you all good luck, weather, and time management on that mural. Also, that ten piece portfolio though...good luck! Gabrielle Alo To next yearʻs tennis team, especially Holly, I leave my imaginary racket dampener. Let it lead you guys to the top next year. Good Luck! Jayden Texeira To the basketball boys I leave all the suicides and mental practices. To my brother Bronson I leave all the stress and sleepless nights of high school to you. Jacob-Charles Espania To the basketball boys I leave you with Coach Angus, have fun running. To the volleyball boys, yʻall are good. Hanalei Hoʻopai-Sylva To my boy Dane Abarra, I leave the skills of a G-God. To ALL the boys, I leave my tolerance so you can keep up with the unkos. Zack Fasi To my football boys, I leave my stomping grounds- Kanaʻiaupuni stadium ;) To everyone else, I leave...NADDIN Lastly, the #52 jersey thatʻs used the Ngalu name for 5 years. Shoots! Tahituʻa Ngalu
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To Mack, Kayleen, and Haʻi Moʻōlelo, I leave all the happy memories. Thanks for all the fun! Michelle Nakashima
To my fellow classmates, I leave all of my 6,000 dollars that I did not use to pay my bills on H&R Block. Use it up! Macie Pagan Draculan To Raffy Taffy, I leave you lots of love and my razor sharp jokes. Donʻt miss me too much in seminary. To Hunter, this isnʻt the end of cry club. Kayla Nitta To KPHOA mālama Mama. To Morgan and Bre, hold down the Sass. And please make sure our friendships donʻt go M.I.A! Kaʻena Wojcieski My positive motivator, Kayleen, donʻt forget extra clothes! Saje, keep it lit with that apple juice! Holly, youʻll survive with the lucky dampner! Future NHS officers, good luck! Kēhau Snipes To my brother Drey, I leave the joy of seminary and craziness of high school. To my bulldozahz I leave all the bruises, wedgies, and drowning, chaargʻum laargʻum my braddas! Tiya Mahi I give my good vibes to everyone around school but especially AP Bio students. Mahalo. Isaac Gabin To my twin Kayla, I leave my volleyball jersey, so you can rep #13 next year. To the girls volleyball team, I leave the desire and drive to win. Kylee Yamashita
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To my softball sisters, I leave you the strength and power for future seasons. To my teetah Kalens, I leave you the love and laughter, make the fam proud. Kiera-Lynn Viela To my surf team, I leave coconut wireless, and the Rambo sessions. To Kahi, I leave my board and fins. To Chelline, I leave my NAH NO! Moanatea Keliʻiliki-Johnson To my sister, I leave you the fam. Have fun being the oldest. To Kaʻiulani I leave you everything I own, because Iʻll be in a Honu world. Kamauliola Kana Hunter Worth, I leave you the school and Ashmoney. To my polo babes, I leave you the drive and passion to be successful next year. Keep on bulldozinʻ my loves! Kūlia Fernandez To the class of 2019, I leave all my love and generosity; and my IG handle. If you no following me, shame on you. @kaulikemusic Kaulike Pescaia To Shaylisse Gregory, I leave my piano skills, Founderʻs Day, and Baccalaureate songs because you like playing piano, and you will probably be the one to play those next. Sophia Madera To bff, Konnor, I leave you my oatmeal cookies. To best friend Kaitlyn, I leave you the strength to put up with everyone else in this school. Roxy Duarte To my sister, Keely, I leave you the energy to get through the next two years while also going to early morning seminary. Have fun :) Hunter Logan I leave my luck to Kyana and my babies, you guys go it! Just charge haaaard and always be all in. Jade Vila
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To Ikaika, I leave you nothing because you already have it all. Tapongi, I leave my #sieg because itʻs sick! MikaBega, I leave the Bible and our daily stretches. Tatiana-Marie Mendez To Kahiwow, I leave my knowledge of the home zones, so you can regulate all the groms that try to surf “Haleakalā.” Toby Plunkett To Kumu Kapulani and Kumu Lōkahi, I leave you my love. Thank you for inspiring me to become a better person. I wish you two happiness and love throughout eternity. Makamae Kapono
To my best friend Aaron, I leave you our ride-and-die adventures. Oh yeah and also, MEET ME IN THE QUAD! Noelani Poepoe To the upcoming cheerleaders, I leave you my loud mouth and attitude to bring home that title where it belongs. Chyanne Barretto To the volleyball girls, continue being leaders and make us proud. To Talia, I leave you our endless dog filter pictures, bad eating habits, and our many adventures. Lana Brown-Chong Kee To Lexi Mae Pruse, my beautiful cousin, I leave you all the tape in the trainers for your ankles for cheer practice. Kiana Correa To my son, Kayce, I leave the ability to get through anything since AP Biology stress is over. To all my bowling children, I leave my skills to get gold. Anela Brittain
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E ola ka ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi: Sticks and Pōhaku Left: In this photo from the companyʻs Instagram account, a Sticks and Pōhaku client models one of the companyʻs t-shirts. Kahmehameha Maui teacher Kumu Kehau and business partner Kalei Takakura-Defrancia created the account @sticksandpohaku to display their products and shopping optons. Below: Juniors Shaylisse Gregory and Natalie Warrington enjoy their Sticks and Pōhaku pencil case that states “There’s no place like kuʻu one hānau.”
By RIANN FUJIHARA staff writer
Kumu Kēhau Lucas of Kamehameha Schools Maui doesn’t just perpetuate ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi through education, she is also co-founder of Sticks and Pōhaku, a clothing and accessory line that she runs alongside Kalei Takakura-Defrancia, a good friend from their times at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. The idea originally started with Kumu Kēhau’s hoahānau, Anuhea Nakahara Piliere. They grew up together on Kauaʻi and lived together on Oʻahu. Both being alumnae of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, they started the business later, when they were both kumu at Kapālama. “She approached me with the idea because she needed kōkua with the ʻike and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi aspects. It sounded like fun, so I agreed. We started with a few pieces, just for fun because they were items that we thought were nice, and
we enjoyed them. Eventually, more interest was generated, and we started to expand,” Lucas said. Since then, Lucas’ business-savvy cousin has moved on to other projects, and Kumu Kēhau is now running Sticks and Pōhaku with a college friend. She said they chose the name Sticks and Pōhaku from the phrase “Sticks and stones may break my bones.” “Instead of sticks and stones, itʻs sticks and pōhaku because, as our kūpuna knew, ʻōlelo carries so much weight when spoken, and so these ʻōlelo, [which appear on the products,] are our sticks and pōhaku,” she said. Some of the Hawaiian phrases that can be found on their products are “Hiamoe All Day” and “Pali ke kua, mahina ke alo.” The first phrase translates to “sleep all day” and the second phrase translates to “back as straight as a cliff, as bright as the moon.” Lucas and Takakura-Defrancia are the designers and
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creative thinkers. They create and send the designs off to the product makers, various third-party vendors. The goal of this project is to normalize ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and to create a space for it in everyday lives, not just inside the classroom or at school. Lucas hopes that their products will help shape the linguistic landscape of Hawaiʻi to one
where ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi is more prevalent. Sticks and Pōhaku made an appearance at KS Mauiʻs Hoʻolauleʻa April 8, where they released a new ʻeke, or bag. You can find their products on their website http:// sticksandpohaku.bigcartel. com/ or follow them on Instagram, @sticksandpohaku, to be updated on new products.
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Brittain’s life enlightened by Hope By BRIANNE REFORMINA staff writer
In life, people are given gifts and new beginnings that make their lives enjoyable and even life-changing. For one senior, her experience with one simple farm animal has changed her life drastically and given her a new outlook. Pet: Hope Breed: Hereford cow Why: This Hereford cow was born on Nov. 19, 2016, making her nearly half a year old. Senior Anela Brittain explains how this farm animal became the ‘Hope’ in their family. “Her story is kind of miraculaous,” Brittain said. When Hope was born, she had been left behind in the paddock when Brittain’s grandfather switched the rest of the cows to a different enclosure. “She was alone just after birth with no food source for about a week before we found out,” Brittain said. The Brittain family searched their pastures, about 20 acres of land, until the calf was found. But as they carried her out and delivered her to her mother, she was rejected with a kick to her head. “Obviously this wasn’t something we were going to continue to let happen, so we moved her to the pasture next to our house,” Brittain said. Brittain has bottle fed the calf since the mother’s rejection, but her days seemed numbered. Brittain kept telling her family not to name her because “there’s a high chance she might not survive, so ‘Don’t
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Brittain helps Hope escape a troubling past and live a happy life. Hope the cow enjoys petting and eating.
get your hopes up,’” she said. While in the feeding process, the calf started to have seizures that the Brittain family had suspected was because of her getting kicked in the head or some ingredient in the milk formula she was being fed. “We tried out different things, such as feeding times and environments and eventually [the seizures] stopped
happening,” Brittain said. The Brittains hoped for this calf to live long as they had become attached to her. Nearing Christmas time, the Brittain’s finally named this strong calf Hope, in the spirit of the season. She’s amazing! Here’s more about Hope according to Brittain: “My pet is amazing because she survived this crazy story. She’s amazing because she’s basically a giant dog and extremely huggable. She gets along with every other animal we have, cows, a dog, rabbits, and a duck, and is basically like our child. Plus it doesn’t hurt that’s she’s extremely aesthetic for all those social media posts, haha.”
A few things they do together: “Well since she is a cow there isn’t really much you can do besides just hang out with her. So my family usually just feeds her and pets her. Sometimes when we aren’t busy, we just stay outside and lie in the grass with her. She’s really tame, but also really playful, so we kind of wrestle with her a bit too.” Talents: “I’d say her main talent is probably being a giant drool monster. She likes to nibble a lot on, like, pants, and when we had been bottle feeding her, she would try to suck on our hands too, and you’d be amazed with how much slobber a small calf has. I had spent maybe ten minutes today petting her after feeding her, and there was drool all over my jeans.”
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Gabrielle Alo
Pet: Lionhead rabbit Name: Bun Bun Size: 8 inches long with all his fluffy fur Age: Three years old (not sure what that is in bunny years haha) From: The Pet Shop at Maui Mall He’s awesome because: “I honestly love this bunny because he is so patient and sweet. Sometimes I get distracted when I am cleaning his cage and forget to put him back in, he will sit in the same spot for over an hour.” Things to do: “I love to pet him because he has the softest fur ever, but he loves to sprint around my house and have basically everyone try to catch him.” His talents: “If tearing up newspaper in his cage is a talent, then yes.”
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Kainoakakaikahi Jacobson
Pet: Maka Breed: American bulldog Size: 50 lbs Age: 7 years Location of adoption: Kihei Why she’s awesome: She is a tripod dog, meaning she has three legs, but it doesn’t stop her. She acts like a normal dog. Things you do with her: Take her out for walks and play with her in my garage. Why she’s amazing: She can sprint really fast for having three legs.
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Joshua Chang
Pet: ‘Ēleu Breed: Beagle mix Age: 11 years old, 77 in dog years Had him for: 11 years From: A dog owner on O’ahu He’s awesome because: “He is always excited to see me, and despite his old age, he still finds the energy to roll over and ask for a belly rub.” Things to do with him: Play tag, shake hands, and go for drives Talents: He can shake hands and jump very high.
Meet Seniors’ sweet pets Service dogs may have the talent to lead around blind people or sniff out dangerous insulin levels, but just because your pet can’t do that doesn’t mean it’s not awesome! Here are some of our seniors and their awesome pets.
Megan Kehau* Snipes
Kortney Russell
Pet: Daisy Breed: Chihuahua/Terrier Size: 15 lbs Age: 1.5 years old Where she got her: Bought on O’ahu Reason she’s awesome: Baby cuddler and lover Things she does: She runs for hours chasing birds or playing fetch. Why she’s amazing: She jumps over 5-foot tall fences.
Jayra “Noelani” Poepoe
Pet: Lava Type: Black goat Breed: Wild Size: A foot and a half by two feet Age: Six months Where from: KSM Junior Mākena Pang Specialty: She’s so ditzy. Something she does: She plays with my dog ‘cause she thinks she’s a dog. Talent: Jumping, parkour
Pet: Keanu Breed: Short-haired mix Size: 14 lbs Age: 1 year Location of adoption: The Maui Humane Society Why he’s awesome: He is the sweetest cuddler ever. Things you do with him: I play with him using his birdie toy. Talents: He can understand what I say to him. He can also sense if I am leaving, like on a short trip, because he will crawl into my suitcase. Why he’s amazing: Keanu has this sweet personality that makes him the best cat ever because he knows when to play, snuggle, or eat (he eats the same time I do). He also eats a lot, which makes him adorable. *spelling has been corrected
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Enterprising summer jobs By DEVEN ARUDA staff writer As summer break is quickly approaching, many teens are wondering how they can use their time to make some money because competition for summer jobs is tough. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, during the summer of 2016, from April to July, unemployment of 16 to 24 years old increased by more than 16 million, so there are a lot of teens out there to compete with. Rather than going to interviews and having a set commitment to work for someone else, here are some things teens can do to keep busy and make some cold hard cash. Wash or detail cars around your neighborhood: The Maui Car Wash charges $8-10 for their washes. Pair up with a friend, wash 10 cars in a day and split the earnings. It doesn’t take much to start, just some towels, a hose, and car wash liquid. Charge extra for premium services like vacuuming and scrubbing all tires. Babysit: On average, an hour of babysitting can net $10, and that amount can increase due to a variety of reasons such as, the number of children or the children’s age. While this may not be the ideal way to spend your summer for all, if you like kids it can be easy and fun. Just keep in mind that children are a big responsibility, so only take this on if you’re ready. Also it would be a good idea to be up to date in CPR and first aid just in case an emergency arises. Walk dogs: For 15 to 20 minutes you can earn $15 by simply walking dogs. Follow Maui’s leash law, so unless you are at a dog park, make sure the dogs are leashed. If not, you could pay a $100 fee for breaking Maui County Code 6.04.040.
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If you enjoy plants and nature, consider gardening as a summer job. Many people will pay for tasks like weeding and raking.
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Move trash cans down and back up steep driveways: While this may seem a bit odd, many older people will pay you to take out their trash and bring back the empty cans, especially if their driveways are long. Since trash is picked up from all houses on one or two days a week, you could do a whole street in an hour or so. Charge a little more for rinsing the can after each pick up. Garden keeper: If you naturally have a green thumb, helping care for someone’s garden could earn you a profit. This can be planting seeds, pulling weeds, watering plants, or harvesting; it really can be whatever you want to help do. Also the amount you get paid is negotiable depending on the size of the garden.
“...unemployment of 16 to 24 years old increased by more than 16 million...” Photo By RIANN FUJIHARA
If you enjoy getting water and being outdoors, consider washing or even detailing cars during summer to earn extra cash.
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Taking trash cans down to the street is an easy way to earn money.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
House sitter: During summer, it is quite common for people to go on vacation off island. However, if they will be gone for a while, they worry about their plants and the safety of leaving their home. You could put their minds at ease by watering their plants once a day for $5 each day. Not only would their plants stay healthy, but it could possibly scare off anyone thinking of breaking in. Pest control: This one is for individuals with a strong stomach, people will pay you to rid their garages or gardens of pest. For this you would set up rat or bug traps and check them regularly until the vermin is caught and disposed of.
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Looking forward to summer? By KIMANI FERNANDEZ-ROY staff writer
The school year is almost over, and summer is just around the corner. This means more time spent at the mall, traveling, or on the beach walking your dog. Here’s one last test before you go. Find the differences in the images below.
Such a slang!
ANSWER KEY ON PAGE B13
By AARON VEINCENT
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Chenoa says no to breed discrimination By HOLLY HONDA staff writer
Junior Chenoa ʻĀina conducted her senior project at the counseling center throughout the course of the past few months. Once a month, ʻĀina held classes where she discussed issues of discrimination against different types of dog breeds. ʻĀina has been working with the Hawaiʻi Animal Rescue Foundation to bring in dogs, specifically American Staffordshire Terriers, commonly known as pit bulls, to demonstrate what she talks about. “I found the presentations very informational and beneficial to anyone who went because it taught important information on dogs and their
Dog’s Revenge Ahhhh, such a nice footrest!
behavior. I also liked the fact that she brought in a pit bull, which is the breed she focuses on, because it’s the most misunderstood breed and how the people weren’t scared of the dogs,” said junior Melinda Lee who attented the classes. Pit bulls were once thought of as “nanny dogs” due to their friendly nature, loyalty and stability. Because of their breeding and use for dog fighting, their “family-dog” image has been changed and they are now percieved as dangerous. In her sessions, she talked about the body language of a dog and what different postures and expressions mean. This can help people to know what a dog is in need of, how theyʻre feeling, and how to care for them.
“I think it’s important to know these things and to be informed because many are scared of dogs without knowing why dogs are upset” ʻĀina said. ‘Āina brought in a pit bull and a blue nose pit bull because these are considered some of the most feared dog breeds and everyone enjoyed having them there. They were not aggressive or vicious. “[Having] the dogs there made the learning so much more enjoyable,” said Tyerell Baldanado-Kaleiopu who attended the third presentation. In total ‘Āina four presentations. Her last presentation was about how to perform CPR on a dog.
By AARON VEINCENT
Savvy, my legs are sore! Hurry up!
Sudoku
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puzzle solutions sudoku
summer picture puzzle
crack in shell, no crab tracks, dog in water, sun, bird, centipede in coconut tree, extra coconut, one less dog footprint, extra line in sail, eye on whale
Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 block contains all of the digits 1-9. Solution on B11
Yup! Just keep on walking.
Savvy! You walk toooo slow...
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Seniors sign national letters, parents proud By KIMANI FERNANDEZ-ROY staff writer
This school year, three fall and winter sports seniors signed national letters of intent. They are Kylee Yamashita, who will be attending Central Washington University; Leialoha Medeiros, who will be attending the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa; and Paytin Ayau, who will be attending Utah Valley University. All three athletes took a campus visit of the college they will be attending and had nothing but great things to say about them. “I like the campus atmosphere, and I knew I wanted to go to school in Washington,” Yamashita said. Parents Corey and Kawehi Yamashita are “very excited for Kyleeʻs college experience at CWU and feel Kylee has selected an excellent school that fits her well.” Central Washington University is a Division II college located in the heart of Washington. While competing in volleyball, Yamashita plans to major in Biology as well. Yamashita also had other offers from Menlo College, Idaho State University, the University of Wyoming, and Whitman College; however the determing factor in her decision was how inviting the CWU volleyball team was to new players. “Kylee has fulfilled her dreams in school and sports by
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Leialoha Medeiros battles with a Baldwin defender.
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Paytin Ayau, who will be going to Utah Valley University, pursues the ball as a Lahainaluna defender follows
working hard at everything she does and never giving up,” Mr. Yamashita said. Both Mr. and Mrs. Yamashita feel that Kyleeʻs great attitude in approaching life has also contributed to her success. “We are both very proud parents,” they said and are both
happy that Kayla Yamashita, Kyleeʻs younger sister, has had such an “excellent” role model in Kylee. Unlike Yamashita, Medeiros and Ayau will be attending college for soccer. There were many factors that played into Medeirosʻ
decision to attend UH Mānoa. They included, the fact that it had her major of choice, which is nursing; she was given a scholarship that pays for her education; and it is like a “home away from home,” she said. “Everything that Medeiros has done and accomplished has been a true blessing for all of us in our family,” her father, BJ Medeiros, said. Mr. Medeiros emphasized how deeply he loves his daughter and how blessed he is to have her as one. Medeiros also had offers from Long Beach State, Arizona State and Las Vegas Universities as well as the Universities of San Diego and California, Los Angeles. Both Mr. and Mrs. Medeiros are excited for their daughter to play at the next level calling it
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a bittersweet moment. “Our baby is leaving, and I wonʻt be able to hang out with my best friend for the next four years,” her mother, Benedetta Medeiros, said. With a strong support system at home Medeiros has been successful thus far and has had the mindset that “thereʻs nothing [she] canʻt do!” “She sets goals for herself and strives hard to achieve them! She welcomes challenges and loves being a team player!” Mr. Medeiros said. Lei Medeiros also took into consideration the fact that UH Mānoa is a Division I college and she will be able to compete at a high level. Similar to Yamashita, Ayau “felt that Utah Valley was the place for [him], so [he] just went with [his] gut.” With other offers from Seattle, Loyola Marymount, Gonzaga, Notre Dame de Namur and Point Loma Universities, as well as the Universities of Washington; California, Davis; California, Riverside; and Nevada, Las Vegas; Ayau felt that Utah Valley was a good fit for him and that he could provide them with the explosive mid that they needed. He also need-
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Seniors Leialoha Medeiros and Paytin Ayau show their excitement for future college careers as they sign their national letters and their parents as well as athletic counselor Mr. Ulima Afoa look on.
ed to consider which colleges had forensic science, his major of choice. “[I feel] an overwhelming joy for all of Paytinʻs achievements and goals heʻs reached to this point,” Mr. Ayau said. Utah Valley is a Division I college, part of the Western Athletic Conference region. They won their conference last year and finished top 20 in the
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Yamashita and her parents on signing day.
nation for boys soccer. In Ayauʻs first year, everything except his room and board will be paid for, which will cost around $5,000; however, for every year moving forward, the college will pay for everything meaning Ayau will be playing soccer on a full scholarship. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ayau feel that Paytinʻs success has come from an early age. They said that theyʻve instilled in him many important values that have helped him develop into a “mature man on and off the soccer field.” “Paytin you are such a great person with so many great talents. Continue to put forward your positive energy and enthusiasm for life,” Mr. Ayau said. The parents of all three athletes couldnʻt express how proud, excited, and blessed they were to have their children be so successful so early in their lives. In addition, they are all jubilant for their childrenʻs future endeavors and what may be in store for them.
Medeiros and Ayau will be leaving to start training not too long after graduation while Yamashita wonʻt be leaving until July. All are excited to begin this next stage in their lives.
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Yamashita blocks a hit.
To read about our spring signers Montana Vaught, Jade Vila, Kūpono Duarte, Nevan Watanabe and Kealaula Keliʻikoa visit our website at www.kaleoonakoa.org.
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Gilbert tries for worldwide CrossFit Games By KIMANI FERNANDEZ-ROY staff writer
Sophomore Kerisyn Gilbert participated in the world-wide CrossFit Games at her CrossFit gym in Lahaina, when the contest opened Jan. 12, 2017. She competed every Friday for five weeks doing a different online regimen each day until the competition ended March 24. Scores were calculated based on how fast the competitor completed the specified workout. The workouts vary each time and oftentimes include, dumbbell cleans, toes to bar, double unders (jump rope), and barbell thrusters and snatches. Most of the movements were a part of Gilbertʻs normal training routine; however, she “still pushed herself and was exhausted at the end,” she said. After each regimen or workout, she received her score, and at the end of the open, all of the scores were added up to determine qualification for the CrossFit Games. “Scores are calculated by how much you lift, but sometimes they wonʻt count it if your form doesnʻt meet the standards they set,” Gilbert said. Because, there arenʻt as many competitors in the teens division compared to the 18 and up division, the top 20 males and females from each region go straight to the CrossFit Games rather than going to regionals. Though Gilbert did not qualify for the CrossFit Games, she placed 33rd in the region of California and 4th in the state in the 16-17 age group that she competes in. The CrossFit competitors from the state of Hawaiʻi are a part of the California region. “Itʻs my biggest passion...I
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Gilbert towards the middle of her barbell power cleans and presses.
Gilbert prepares to lift.
want to be able to compete for as long as I physically can,” Gilbert said. She first started CrossFit at age 11, when she asked James Hartsell about going. “I thought it was going to be difficult, and the coach was reluctant to let her in the adult class but she took it seriously and was hooked right away,” Hartsell said. Gilbert said she “loves the feeling afterwards of feeling accomplished,” and that she is able to reach her goals. This was Gilbertʻs first year competing in CrossFit, and she
Gilbert does barbell power cleans and presses at her Lahaina CrossFit Gym.
hopes to continue competing to one day make it to the games. Though the WODs (Workouts of the Day) may be exhausting, Gilbert and Hartsell feel a sense of accomplishment when they complete them. Hartsell believes this sport suits Gilbert and her personality well, describing it as tough, intense and highly social. “I enjoy going through these workouts together. It bonds you when you suffer and helps you grow,” he said. Anyone aged 14 and older can sign up at a local CrossFit center to compete in the open.
Just sign up at Games.CrossFit.com and log your score each week. All workouts need to be done in a CrossFit facility with a judge or filmed and submitted as a link as proof. To find more information on where and how to sign up, visit the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games website at https://games.crossfit.com/ article/2017-reebok-crossfit-games-season-schedule. This article has been corrected. We sincerely apologize for the error in regards to the way in which Mr. James Hartsell was identified.
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Hawaiʻi All-Stars rake in more national titles By RIANN FUJIHARA staff writer
MIL and state HHSAA cheerleading champions Kiana Correa, Hunter Logan, and Kayla Sniffen continued their winning tradition in cheerleading as a part of the Senior 4 team that won overall out of six teams in the top category at the USA All-Star Championships at the Anaheim Convention Center, March 18-19 and The Summit All Star Cheerleading Championship May 5-7. Prior to winning this title, the four seniors had won the Senior 4 USA National Champion title five times and various other titles between 2012 to 2016 with thier club, the Hawaiʻi All-Stars. They have also been named Aloha International Champions, Jamfest National Champions, Aloha Spirit International Champions, Runner-Up at the Summit All Levels Championship, NCA National Champions, USA Small Gym Champions, USA Grand Champions, Athletic
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Kayla Sniffen, Hunter Logan, and Kiana Correa won top honors in the level 4 senior division at the Summit All-Level Championship in Orlando, May 5-7, as part of their Hawaiʻi All-Stars team.
Championships Champion, and Global Cheer and Dance Games Champions. At competitions, they focus on executing thier routine with pointed toes, high jumps and tumbling, and sharp arm movements. They also strive for lively facial expressions to sell their routine to the audience and judges. Each Hawaiʻi All-Star team who participates goes through rigorious training, practicing 3-4 times a week for two hours
a day. Their practices focus on repetition of their routine to work toward perfection. “The most challenging part is definitely trying to motivate each other and push each other through rigorous practices. Sometimes we have to push through injuries and sickness. We don’t ever get a break, and for us there’s no such thing as ‘I don’t feel like going to practice,’” Sniffen said. The Hawai’i All-Star cheerleaders are under the direction
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of Keali’i Molina, who believes deeply in strengthening the basics of cheerleading and hard work. “They are self-motivated. They understand that they are pushing for something bigger than themselves and understand that we want to represent our state well to the world of cheer,” he said. Their routines consist of stunting, tumbling, jumping, dancing, and performing. Conditioning is a vital part of their practices, whether it’s working on their arms, abs, back, or legs. According to Correa, “These are all little things that make a big difference in executing [their] 2:30 routine.” “Knowing that all your hard work, sacrifices, commitment, blood, sweat, injuries, and tears has paid off is one of the best feelings,” she said. In the future, Logan and Sniffen will both be cheering in college for San Diego State University. Correa will not be cheering in college, as she wants to focus on academics and give her body time to heal.
Judo has two champs, new captain By MEAALOHA MCCABE staff writer
Although they were small in number, the judo team fought hard this year, successfully making it to the Atlas Insurance Agency Judo Championships, Saturday, May 6. Freshman Ezekiel Matutino (108 lbs) and sophomore Keahinuinakeakua Johnson (154 lbs) placed first in their weight classes. Junior Mālie Nahoʻolewa (122 lbs) and sophomore Jilian Ikehara (98 lbs) placed second in their weight classes and also went to O’ahu for the HHSAA state
meet. Though none of them advanced to the finals, making it to the judo championships was a big accomplishment, and they got a new team captain at the end of the season too. Junior Anne-Marie Greig has been in judo since her freshman year and feels that becoming the new team captain is “stressful” but “fun.” Next season she plans on having “more cardio and strength training” to help her teammates get stronger and more prepared for states. “It’s great physical activity. You don’t feel like you’re working too hard, but in reali-
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Freshman Ezekiel Matutino takes down his opponent.
ty, you are working almost every single muscle in your body. It’s pretty awesome,” she said. The future for the judo team looks bright, with the help of their coach Sensei Ron Hiyakumoto.
“Hopefully next year we can get a bigger team...we just need people to commit and stay with the team,” Sensei Hiyakumoto said.
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Track and field yields four champs By AARON VEINCENT staff writer
This year’s track and field team brought four MIL champion athletes and is sending many more to the 2017 Island Movers Track and Field Championships. Senior Quinn Hottendorf, who ranked fourth in the state in pole vaulting, brought home gold clearing 13’6”. Hottendorf’s highest jump during the season was 14’3”, which is 7 inches short of the MIL meet record of 14’10”, but 9 inches away from the top in the state for pole vaulting, 15 feet. “I’m excited that I’m highly ranked coming into states,” he said. He was “looking to place top three for states and finally accomplish my goal of clearing 15’.” Junior Analis Nitta, who also ranks fourth in the state for her time in the 200-meter race, won gold at the championship meet with a time of 26.15 in that event and in the 100-meter sprint with a time 12.09. “All season I’ve been train-
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Senior Quinn Hottendorf clears one of his pole vaulting attempts. Hottendorf will be attending the state track and field tournament next weekend along with teammates Analis Nitta, Keely Logan, Micah Au-Haupu, and participants in the girls and boys relays.
ing to get under 26 seconds in my 200-meter run, so one goal going into states would be to finally accomplish that,” she said. Sophomore Keely Logan jumped 5 feet, tying for her first place medal with Maui High’s Alexa Narayan in high jump, and junior Micah AuHaupu was the gold medal
winner in his discus event, throwing 143 feet. Many other students placed top five in their events, adding points to the overall team scores and putting the kāne at fourth place, and wahine at fifth in the championships. The track team took at least 15 students to the HHSAA state championships, which are
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Members of the boys 4 x 100-meter relay race practice for the HHSAA championships being held today and tomorrow at Kamehameha Keaʻau. The team placed second at the MIL championships.
being held today and tomorrow at the Keaʻau campus on the Big Island. Not only are these athletes hoping to bring home medals, but they will get another chance to beat their personal records and climb up in the state rankings.
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Sophomore Lanakila Choda-Kowalski
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Surf has stoked season By MEAALOHA MCCABE staff writer
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Camping, laughing, and bonding. All attributes of being a part of the surf team. This year the surf team was small but made some big accomplishments, with the boys coming in 5th and the girls coming in 4th overall. But aside from aiming high, the team’s biggest accomplishment was becoming a family. “We all got really close over the season, and I think that had something to do with some of our success,” junior captain, Kamalei Roback said. Before the surf team’s meet in Hāna on Saturday March 1, the team camped out at a teammate’s house where they were able to get some surf time at Hāmoa Bay. Throughout the night, the team ate and sang
while getting closer. “The next day we felt like a team. Although it is an individ-
ual sport, it felt as if we were all competing together,” Senior Captain Moanatea Keliʻiliki-
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Top: Senior Tiyanni Mahi surfing in the shortboard division. Above: Surf team captain Moanatea Keliʻiliki-Johnson in the bodyboarding division of the MIL championships at Hoʻokipa Beach.
Johnson said. At many of the meets, the team tried their best to make sure that their teammates could hear them while they were in the water during their heats. “Everyone on the beach is yelling and cheering, and it’s just a really fun environment,” Roback said. One thing that kept the team strongly knit together was their small size, but they are looking forward to expanding next season and hoping more people will come out. “We show a lot of pride from the school that we come from, and we make sure we represent our school to its full potential,” Keliʻiliki-Johnson said.
Water polo ends with closer bonds By DEVEN ARUDA staff writer
After an almost three-month season, the water polo girls ended with a 3-10 win. They played against Seabury Hall on April 20, 2017, and lost to the Spartans, 11-6. The Warriors bonded throughout their short, yet long season, which was full of hard work and multiple cans of Arizona Green Tea and Goldfish, usual secret sibling gifts. Along with the bonding, there was some tension be-
cause of lack of commitment from many players. The team started with 25 players, but by the end of the season, they only had 14. Of these, some did not go to the pratices. However, during the last weeks, they had the highest attendance rates of the whole season. For seniors Tiyanni Mahi, Nikki McGuire, Quinn Shiraishi, Kūlia Fernandez and Kortney Russell, this was their last season here at Kamehameha Maui. “We’re going to miss our graduating seniors. They led us this year in their hard work,
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Senior Quinn Shiraishi attempts a pass to Kūlia Fernandez at a water polo game against Lahainaluna, Feb. 25, 2017.
dedication, experience, and positive leadership. We wish them the best in the years to come as they pursue their
many giftings and callings outside of the pool,” Coach Nicki Barsamian said.
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Surf, cheer, more coming to Olympics By MEAALOHA MCCABE staff writer
In 2016, the International Olympic Committee made surfing and cheerleading an Olympic sport. This was unanimously decided by its 90 committee members. “I am super stoked for surfing to finally be recognized as an Olympic sport,” surf team captain Moanatea KeliʻilikiJohnson said. Olympic surfing will be held at Shidashita Beach in Japan, about 40 miles outside of Tokyo in Chiba, where 20 men and 20 women will compete. The contest will take two days within a waiting period of 16 days for the right surf conditions to appear “It’s something Hawaiian, and it’s pretty sick to think it’s on such a grand level,” junior surfer Jacob Julian said. Although cheerleading wonʻt be in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, being recognized as an Olympic sport is a big accomplishment for cheer itself, as there is an ongoing controversy over whether or not is is a sport. “Cheerleading is a very harsh and competitive sport and deserves the recognition that any other sport does,” junior cheerleader Stephanie Bodin said. “Athletes lift weights. In cheer, itʻs athletes lifting athletes,” junior cheerleader Mikaela Bega said. There are about 3 million cheerleaders in the U.S.A., and they usually compete in 6 to 7 competitions a year. Now, this is another event that they can add to the long list of competitions they prepare for. Other sports, like skateboarding and sport climbing, will also be added to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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KSM baseball just misses state berth By RIANN FUJIHARA staff writer
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Freshman Ross Panlasigui waiting for his next catch.
The baseball team slid into the 2017 season with a win March 2 at Iron Maehara Stadium, and it closed it out on that same field when they fell short to Maui High School April 15. Maui High later moved on to win their first state championship since 1982. “I feel this baseball season was very encouraging yet heartbreaking at the same time. We really gelled as a team and were able to perform at a high
level resulting in second place. However, when it came down to it, we didn’t seal the deal and missed out on the state tournament,” junior Lopaka Cabanilla-Aricayos said. This season, the Warriors had 10 wins and six losses. The team of 25 players was made up of 7 freshmen, 7 sophomores, 7 juniors, and 4 seniors. “Of course we fell a little short of our goals, but we learned many valuable lessons in high pressure situations that will make us that much better when the situation arises again. We proved and showed glimpses that our program is on the rise and can compete with the big schools’ [baseball programs],” Coach Kaeo said. Coach Kaeo also said that one of the highlights of the season was taking a game against the state champs, Maui High. The team dedicated a lot of their time to pre-season workouts and games that set the tone for the rest of the season.
Next year, the team will be losing their four seniors, Nalu Santiago, Cade Harris, Gabe Won, and Nevan Watanabe, who Cabanilla-Aricayos said displayed great leadership for the team. “That’s probably what we’ll miss the most, along with the energy they brought every day,” he said.
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Junior Lopaka Cabanilla-Aricayos quickly runs home.
Softball ends season with aloha to seniors
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The underclassmen congratulate seniors Montana Vaught, Jade Vila and Kiera-Lynn Viela on their last softball season with KSM and wish them luck on their future endeavors. The Kamehameha Schools Maui softball team ended their 0-13 season with a loss to King Kekaulike in the Maui Interscholastic League tournament, but their team spirit and good sportsmanship never failed. “Overall, the season was full of hard work and motivation that helped the [softball] girls improve towards the end of the season,” coach Mark Vaught said.
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Boys volleyball first in MIL, earn first state berth since ‘09 By BRIANNE REFORMINA staff writer The Kamehameha Schools Maui boys volleyball team finished in first place in the Maui Interscholastic League tournament and earned KSM’s first state berth since 2009. “The game had the team, and me as well, on the edge of our seats with the close digs and hard serves from Nā Aliʻi. But the boys came out on top and earned the win,” head coach Robert Brede said. The Warriors’ win over Nā Aliʻi on April 15 broke their opponents’ win streak against them from 2004. They’d been set up to defeat Nā Aliʻi to become regular season champions April 20, but a few mistakes cost them another win, and they ended their season 10-2, while King Kekaulike won the season 11-1. The team made drastic im-
provements through focus, strength and skillful techniques to earn nearly the best boys volleyball season Kamehameha Schools Maui has ever had. Senior hitter Ronald “Keahi” Jacintho said heʻs seen changes over his years on the team, and he had hoped that they could pull through to win first place in the MIL tournament and be the first boys volleyball team for KSM to participate in a state tournament in eight years. “The hard work and dedication we put into winning the MIL tournament and being able to play on Oʻahu paid off,” Jacintho said. The boys played their first MIL tournament game against Lahainaluna and defeated them 3-1 on April 26 at the Lahainaluna High School gymnasium. Their semifinals game against the Maui High Sabers was a sweep, earning them an-
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MIL champ Keōmaikalani Chun slams the ball during the regular season. Boys volleyball earned the MIL championship this year.
other chance for an MIL first seed spot, and on April 29, the Warriors defeated Na Aliʻi in the MIL championship game, sealing their state tournament spot. The Maui Warriors traveled
to Oʻahu for the New City Nissan tournament May 4 and lost their quarterfinal game, 3-2, against Waiakea and their next game against Moanalua 2-0. The team placed seventh, tying with Waipahu High School.
JV boys volleyball enjoy short season By BRIANNE REFORMINA staff writer The Maui Warriors junior varsity boys volleyball team made the best of their season, which was cut short due to other schools dropping out. Their season had nine games scheduled, but when Baldwin High School was unable to field a team and withdrew from the season, it left the Warriors with only six games to play. Of the games they played, some were played against teams with fewer than six players. At the boys’ last game against Maui High, the Sabers only had three players of the ten listed on their roster who came to play at Kaʻulahenuiokamoku gymnasium April 18.
The Warriors made the best of their last game of the season by volunteering some of their players to play with the three Sabers. “[The season] went pretty
well for a team as new as we were,” freshman Bronson Espania said. With their (1-5) season finished, the coaches now look forward to more participa-
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Freshmen Taliti Adams and Bronson Espania prepare for another serve from the Sabers, April 18.
tion and players to come out and learn for next year so that they’ll be ready for the varsity boys volleyball team if they want to try out. “Throughout the season, we constantly worked on their skills, technique, communication and understanding of the game,” Coach Aliʻi Keohohou said. Although the jv boys volleyball team did not participate in any state tournaments, they were able to develop into team players. “We had some communication problems in matches, but they’ve improved since Day One. Overall, the boys did really well,” Coach Keohohou said.
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Tennis team learns from season By HOLLY HONDA staff writer
For the past four years, the Kamehameha Maui girls tennis team has been Maui Interscholastic champions, but this season, the streak came to an end, and the Warriors took the opportunity to learn valuable lessons. “Our season started out very rough with organization and communication for our team and just getting the positive energy out to our teammates. But in the end, I think we all pulled it together, and that’s how we ended up in a good spot,” sophomore Kaelyn Kato said. The Warriors girls team ended their season ranked in third place under Baldwin and King Kekaulike High Schools. As for the boys, they ended their season ranked in third under Seabury Hall and King Kekaulike. “I think the lessons we learned were valuable for me as a coach. I think with [former champions] Kylee [Kato] and Sarah [Ikioka] being on the team... as a coach I didn’t do any forethought to what I should do after they leave. I think it was valuable to all of
Two golfers make HHSAA tounament By AARON VEINCENT staff writer
our players, and I think we will just take these lessons into next year and work on those,” head coach Kathy Kanemitsu said. This season, Kaelyn Kato and Ailana Suehiro placed fifth in the MIL for girls doubles. Freshman Kaitlyn Ralar placed second in the MIL girls singles with sophomore Kayleen Lau in third. These four girls earned their way to the HMSA Tennis Championships. Doubles, Kato and Suehiro won the first round against Aiea, 6-3, 6-3, then lost the second round 6-0, 6-0, to Kealakehe. Photo by HOLLY HONDA Lau won her first match Sophomore Kayleen Lau hits a backhand at Wailea Tennis Ranch. against Hilo, 6-3, 1-6, 6, then lost her second. Ralar won her first two matches then lost in the quarterfinals to 6-2, 6-2 to St. Francis’ Taylor Lau, a two-time state champion. Looking forward to the next season, the Warriors plan on training hard during the offseason to better their skills, Coach Kanemitsu said. Photo by HOLLY HONDA
Freshman Kaitlyn Ralar hits with her forehand.
Sophomores Dane Abarra and Sherri Nagamine headed to the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association championships held at Maui’s Kāʻanapali Golf Resort May 4-5. Abarra placed 60th, while Nagamine placed 44th. Despite the team being small, these two were able to bring home a big accomplishment for the Kamehameha Maui golf team, being the first players to participate in a state golf championship in two years.
They are the son and daughter of their coaches, Coach Kalani Abarra and Coach James Nagamine. At the beginning of the season, the boys team barely reached a player count of five people, while the girls team had two in total. Over time, the boys team dwindled, reaching the point where only two or three competed at a meet. However, with the help of the coaches, both the boys and girls team showed major im-
provements with Coach James fulfilling his pre-season goal of sending at least one athlete to the HHSAA championship. The team is looking toward the future once more, hoping that more students will come out to join the team. Although the coaches are unaware if they’ll be coaching next year, many skilled underclassmen filled the team this year and now show promise for a strong team in the years to come.
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Grade: 12 Sports: Football and Track and Field Favorite athlete: “Adoree’ Jackson because he is versatile and is calm when times get tough.” Pre-game ritual: Give thanks to God by praying Pre-game “turn-up” song: Bigger Than Me by Big Sean If he could play any other sport: Baseball Why he picked his jersey number (9): It is the number of Juju Smith-Schuster, a former USC wide receiver and NFL draft prospect. Favorite sports brand: Nike Began playing: 14 years old Best way to celebrate a big win: Being with all your teammates in the locker room, blasting music. Superpower he wants: I would want to have the ability to teleport, so I can travel anywhere within a second Favorite pre-game meal: Subway If he could play a professional sport: Track and field because competing at the Olympics is the biggest stage in the world. Biggest role model in sports: Marcus Mariota because “he represents Hawaiʻi very well, and his character shows how athletes should be, humble and respectful.” Him in one word: “Selfless” If he could go anywhere in the world: “Japan, because I have family there that I never get to see” Favorite high school memory: Beating Lahainaluna at their field. (KSM football won 11-7 on Saturday, August 15, 2016)
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Warriors With Game
Kūlia Fernandez, 18
Grade: 12 Sports: Swimming and Water Polo Favorite athlete or sports team: Ravens Pre-game ritual: Take a power nap Pre-game “turn-up” song: “Honestly anything me and my team can twerk to, LOL” If you could play any other sport, what would it be? Volleyball Why she picked her jersey number: “It’s been my number since freshman year.” Favorite sports brand: Nike Began playing: Swimming since the age of five, water polo since freshman year Best way to celebrate a big win: “Eating some BOMB kūlolo from my girl Tiya” Superpower she wants: “Flying because who else wouldn’t want to be able to fly?” Favorite pre-game meal: Acai bowls If she could play a professional sport: Water polo for Team USA Biggest role model in sports: Her freshman year swim and water polo coach, Coach Ashley Meredith Herself in one word: “Bubbly” Dream destination: “Alaska because I want to see the northern lights” Favorite high school memory: Our class coming together and winning Ka Maka o Ka Ihe
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Grade: 12 Sport: Swimming and Water Polo Favorite athlete: Maggie Steffens, “one of the youngest, but arguably best players on the USA women’s water polo team” Pre-game ritual: Mini dance session with my team and stare down the other team Pre-game “turn-up” song: Unforgettable by French Montana If she could play any other sport: “I’ve wanted to be a cheerleader since I was a freshman” Why she picked her jersey number: “17 was my assigned student number in kindergarten and has been my favorite number, jersey number and cap number ever since.” Favorite sports brand: Jolyn swimwear Began playing: “Been swimming since the womb and played polo since 8th grade” Best way to celebrate a big win: Go eat too much food, then fall into a food coma for the rest of the day Superpower she wants: “Either to fly because that’d be a super cool mode of transportation or breathing underwater because that’d mean I’m one step closer to being a mermaid” Favorite pre-game meal: Scrambled eggs with pesto and cheese and toast (even for lunch or dinner) If she could play a professional sport: “Professional water polo for team USA, duh” Biggest role model in sports: “Maggie Steffens, she was on the national polo team as a senior in high school and went on to compete in the Olympics and play D1 polo” Herself in one word: “Zesty” Dream destination: “Rome, I want to walk around and go to museums and historical sites, preferably with Mr. O’Brien as the tour guide.” Favorite high school memory: “My favorite high school memory is being in classes and having a genuinely enjoyable time with my classmates and teachers.” #2017
Hanalei Hoʻopai-Sylva, 18 Grade: 12 Sports: Basketball and Volleyball Favorite teams: New England Patriots, Los Angeles Clippers Pre-game ritual: Freestyling with the boys Pre-game “turn-up” song: R.I.P Kevin Miller by Isaiah Rashad If he could play any other sport: Football Why he picked his jersey numbers (25 & 8): “Numbers 25 and 8 are some of my favorite NBA players’ numbers, Austin Rivers and Zach Lavine.” Favorite sports brand: Nike Began playing: “I started getting serious with my sports around 14.” Best way to celebrate a big win: Sleepover at Austin’s house with the team Superpower he wants: “Teleporting would be cool, I’d use it to travel.” Favorite pre-game meal: Acai bowl If he could play a professional sport: “NBA player with the Cavs, so I could get a free ride to the finals” Biggest role model in sports: Kobe Bryant, for his mentality Himself in one word: “Clown” If he could go anywhere in the world: “My grandma’s house... she makes some bomb chili and rice” Favorite high school memory: “Finally winning games my senior year for basketball and volleyball”
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Refuse to abuse: fake service dogs Service dogs are calm, obedient, and trained for different situations. They are usually sitting and waiting patiently for their owners to make a move. They are cute and friendly and are helpful to 387,000 people in the United States. Service dogs come in many breeds regardless of size or color. There are a dozen different varieties of service dogs who each serve a specific purpose. For example, there are autism assistance dogs, who help to calm or ground a person with autism. Service dogs are essential to those who need special attention, but they must be trained properly. They also donʻt need to have special gear or even have paperwork. Because there are so few requirements, it has been easy for people to pass off fake service dogs. Many people just assume that to have a service dog, they just have to buy vests (which they can just find on Amazon) and strap it on their dogs. This is not right. Service dogs serve a purpose, which is to help those who need special attention. They are used for people with visible disabilities and non-visible disabilities. These can range from being blind to needing comfort. These animals are specially trained, and those who just say that their pet dog is an officially licensed service dog are horrible. They have started giving service dogs bad representations because they have poor or no
training. If fake service dogs do misbehave in public areas, The Americans with Disabilities Act states that, “if a service animal behaves in an unacceptable way and the person with a disability does not control the animal, a business or other entity does not have to allow the animal onto its premises.” This law does help to limit fake dogs, but they are still able to sneak their way in.
“they are putting the public in danger with their wild behavior.” Not only are service dogs getting bad reps, but they are putting the public in danger with their wild behavior. Strapping a vest on a fake service dog is like putting a “pull” sticker on a grenade, It’s dangerous. Ferocious dogs could be labeled as safe service dogs who wonʻt do any harm. A lot of people see service dog vests as VIP stickers for their dogs to get into any store or building. This is not what the service designation is for. It is to be used for the health and safety of those in need of a canine companion to help them with their daily lives. This problem could also be hurting business owners whose
customers have allergies. With all these fake service dogs showing up at businesses, it could affect an employee’s work or a customer who has allergies. This problem needs some special attention. There should be more requirements for owning a service dog. I understand that It is a hassle to complete so many forms and always need a specific ID, but it is important to protect real service dogs from being treated like fake service dogs. Also, people on Amazon should be warned about selling those types of things on the Internet. They should be penalized for selling fake service dog merchandise. Lastly, businesses should be trained on how to spot a fake service dog and not allow them in. They should have classes on what service dogs are and how to tell the difference between real and fake service dogs. They should also know that under the law of the Americans with Disabilities Act, that they can ask those with a service dog two questions: Is the animal required because of a disability? And, what work or task has the animal been trained to perform? Overall, people should learn that fraud is not good even if itʻs just a dog posing as a fraud. To humans who choose to put their dogs in that situation, I’d say, “Bad human!”
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ANTI: Sunflower field is no-go Sure the sunflower field is pretty with the bright yellow petals, radiating in a field of green. Sure it is a great place to take pictures; however, are they really worth it? For me, someone who travels far distances every day, the sunflower fields have been the worst distraction ever. Anyone who was taught how to drive, was taught to “Keep your eyes on the road at all times.” Well, the sunflower fields make it hard to do this. Itʻs easy to see that many people are distracted because cars are constantly swerving around other cars. On top of this, many cars park on the shoulder of the road to take pictures. This causes traffic and a chain reaction. When drivers see that there are cars parked on the side of the road, other drivers become curious causing people to slow down. Also, the sunflower fields are on private property, but many people, including tourists don’t know that. So in addition to being a traffic hazard, the sunflowers invite trespassing and legal troubles. Having a family background in farming, I learned that it is important to have boundaries around any farm to keep pests
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The sunflowers bloomed in early April drawing many residents to come and visit, but also causing traffic and trespassing.
The good, the bad and the sunny Pro position: AARON VEINCENT Anti position: HOLLY HONDA staff writerS
April showers bring May flowers, including the new field of sunflowers in Wailuku. The early April arrival will bring beneficial products in months to come; however, everything is not coming up roses. Read on below as two students share their manaʻo on the pros and cons of the new sunflower field.
In early April, Maui got its very own sunflower field, adding a pinch of yellow color to the lush green island. Individuals who drive down Kuihelani Highway heading toward the Pali can see the beautiful landscape to their right. All the sunflowers will be facing the drivers and toward Haleakalā, the house of the sun. The beauty of the flowers spans a 12-acre field providing more than 10,000 single stalks of sunflowers. Many Hawaiʻi residents are against such non-indigenous plants, believing that more traditional plants like kalo should be planted; however, the sunflowers only take up 12 acres out of the 36,000 acres of Hawaiʻi Commercial & Sugar Company land, leaving thousands open for native plants. The sunflowers’ deep root channels will also be beneficial for opening up the soil for future produce to easily spread their own roots. The fields were planted by Pacific Biodiesel after the shutdown of HC&S, so they are using the land for what it is designated, specifically agriculture. Pacific Biodiesel planted the sunflowers as an agricultural resource that can provide many benefits to the island. This is the “largest biofuel crop project in the state of Hawaiʻi and the only biofuel farming operation in the state running on 100% renewable fuel,” a Pacific Biodiesel company representative said in a Feb. 26 Maui News article. These sunflowers can produce 32,775 gallons of biofuel
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or people out and keep them from harming the plants or crops. Because the nearly invisible “Private Property” signs are the only boundaries, the
field is still easily accessible to trespassers, who destroy the sunflowers, which are destined to be used for biofuel. According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 17 percent of Hawaiʻi’s farms were robbed or vandalized in 2004. There were also 39,632 farm trespassing incidents statewide. Junior Anne-Marie Gregory, a student in the science and natural resources academy, said that the field is a nice idea but the flowers need more protection, for example, a fence. Although the field serves a good purpose (biofuel), there have been incidents where people have cut and removed the flowers or defaced them by carving into them, destroying the seeds and affecting the yield. This defeats the purpose of even growing the sunflowers. In the end, the sunflower field causes traffic and encourages trespassing, which makes traveling to and from destinations painful. This is why the sunflower field is literally a no-go.
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through its seeds. Biofuel is a type of fuel derived from a living source, like plants, making it highly valuable to a renewable community. The biofuel is a replacement for diesel gas, providing another source of oil for our islands, which does not have a primary oil reserve. What we have instead is open land for biofuel agriculture. Other than the seeds being used for gas, Pacific Biodiesel also plans on using the remains for food products, vegetable oil, fertilizer, and oil-based cosmetics. The fields are becoming a popular attraction for residents and tourists, and to alleviate traffic congestion and trespassing, Pacific Biodiesel has added paid tractor tours of the field for the public. These tours will not only allow visitors to see the flowers up close when they’re blooming, but it will also be a chance for Pacific Biofuel to show what this type of agriculture can provide for the community. These warm flowers have more to them than meets the eye.
Student Survey: Senior Edition
What will you be remembered for at KSM?
Tatiana Mendez
“For constantly telling people to have a great day”
Andrew Amaral
“The one guy who tried out for Nā Kolokolo”
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Teʻa Monden “For being the strawberry girl”
Zachery Luis
“The Nalala kid, or the Snapchat God”