From left, Jim Hill, Alika Fujimoto ’94, Lokalia Hill ’97, Ikena Hill, Keanu Hill ’11 and Aileen Hill celebrate Lokalia’s graduation.
Hawaiians in Tokyo David Kapololu ’99, Cyle “Kamele” Bento ’03 and Danielle “Ka‘iu” Kauihou ’98 take in the sights while on tour in Tokyo, Japan with the Tahitian group “Ma‘ohi Nui.”
n Bonnie Hughes McCann’s ’85 digital photograph “Lone Boat” was awarded the grand Bonnie Hughes prize at the McCann’s ‘85 Artful Home “Lone Boat” 2008 Portfolio competition. Hughes’ photograph was one of more than 550 entries in the competition.
1990s n Elizabeth Freeman Ahana ’93 has been elected president of the Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i chapter of the International Association of Business Communications (IABC). IABC has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of business communication professionals for more than 35 years, with more than 15,000 members in more than 70 countries. “Liz” is currently a communications specialist with Kamehameha’s Community Relations and Communications Group.
n Lokalia Hill ’97 recently received a master’s in business administration degree with a concentration in finance from Santa Clara University. After receiving her bachelor’s in computer engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 2001, Lokalia began working for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company in Sunnyvale, Calif. She is currently participating in an executive leadership development program and leads a team that specializes in environmental testing. Her future plans include a career in financial services. She
celebrated her graduation at Curtis Wilmington’s ’69 home in Honolulu with her ‘ohana and friends. n Malia Chong-Gossert ’98 has been named community programs admissions manager for Kamehameha Schools. Malia, who has a master’s degree in communications, had served as the interim community programs admissions manager since August 2007. Prior to coming to Kamehameha more than three years ago, she worked for Hawai‘i Pacific University.
n Ted “Kekoa” Onishi ’98 received his doctorate in architecture from the University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa in May 2008. Ted received his bachelor of science degree in architecture from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. Proud relatives include mom, Geri Iaea Schwab ’67, sisters Danielle “Pua” Schwab Higa ’87 and Ashley Iaea ’03, and brothers William “Kaipo” Schwab ’89 and Jack Schwab ’93.
K E A L I ÿ I P A U A H I F O U N D AT I O N
Advancing educational opportunities for more Hawaiians
Mahalo to alumni and friends who have endowed scholarships this year through Ke Aliÿi Pauahi Foundation Newly Endowed Funds Planned for Distribution in 2009:
Elizabeth Freeman Ahana ’93
ÿAÿapueo Scholarship - KS Maui Parents Teachers & Students ÿOhana Randy Wayne Ahuna John A. Awana, Jr. Jalene Kanani Bell ÿOhana Charles Cockett ÿOhana Stanley & Besse Fortuna Memorial Glenn & Lytle Kaÿawaloa Takemoto Kamehameha Schools Class of 1971 “Get Chance” Award Kamehameha Schools Kapälama Association of Teachers & Parents Kamehameha Schools Kauaÿi Parents & Teachers Association Kekuna ÿOhana Henry Lee Kendall Kunane Hisashi Lemn, Jr. Yasuko Mitsuyasu Nutritional/Food Michael “Mikey” Miyake Paul Puaÿa Family, Paul Moses Murray & Malia Murray Lee Takamori Tauati ÿOhana Stanley & Janet Zisk For more about how to create your own class or family scholarship please visit www.Pauahi.org or call (808) 534-3966 Ke Aliÿi Pauahi Foundation 567 South King Street, Suite 160 Honolulu, Hawaiÿi 96813
Ray Suganuma ’84 and Darryn Dela Vega ’86 display the aloha spirit halfway across the world.
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