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March 2016

Art Awardees Page 2

Students win at Scholastic Art Competition

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus

Volume 91, Issue 4

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HAWAIIAN?

AMERICAN

Letters from the Directors Page 5

Song contest directors share special messages to their classes

Interview with Earl Kim Page 6

Po’o Kula Earl Kim discusses his resignation

KS Judo Team Page 14

Judo team undergoes a new change in management

Although the implications of modern society often inhibit a sense of community, this cohesion may be found elsewhere; through a reestablishment of our identity, we may become more aware not only of our heritage, but also of our future. (See the story of what it means to be Hawaiian on page 8-9).

Song Contest Way Back When

PHOTOS COURTESY OF KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS ARCHIVES

Kamehameha Schools Archives lets us revisit previous Song Contests (continued onto page 4)

SCHOLASTIC ART COMPETITION 2016

DRAWING & PAINTING

Kitsune in the Summer. Silver Key Jordan Ehara, 12.

Flora Aflame. Siver Key Kelia Kame’enui-Becker, 12.

Drifting. Gold Key Kelia Kame’enui-Becker, 12.

COMPUTER ART

Are All People Like This? Gold Key Anuhea Nihipali, 10.

Alligator. Silver Key Leyana Le, 10.

Young Sole. Gold Key Michelle Ferguson, 12.

Self-Portrait. Silver Key Leyana Le, 10.

Game. Gold Key Keanu Lagundimao, 12.

Freedom. Gold Key & American Vision Kelia Kame’enui-Becker, 12.

CERAMICS Momentum. Gold Key Keola Lidstone Cayabyab, 12.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Wave. Gold Key Samantha Williams, 12.

Land of Our Very Own. Gold Key Natalie Kerr, 12. Na Kumumea. Silver Key Cassidy Pregil, 12.

With This Vow, I Do. Silver Key Capri Nakaima, 12.

Sunset Rye. Silver Key Emily Pang, 12. Hawai’i Is Hawai’i. Silver Key John Kauhola, 11. Silver Key Faith Hussey, 12.

Gold Key Alyssa Manasas, 11.

Lovers Quarrel. Silver Key Ku’ulei Cleghorn, 11.

Cobalt Henna. Gold Key Tia Williams, 12. Folie á Deux. Silver Key Cassidy Pregil, 12.

PRINTMAKING

(Above) Silver Key Tiazze Taito, 11 (Left) Identity. Gold Key Will Cockett, 12 (Right) Mr. Giraffe. Silver Key Shaelyn Chand, 12

SPORTS Varsity Baseball Team Chases Koa Trophy This Spring Jordan Bayudan Staff Reporter

With winter sports ending, spring sports begin to condition and prep for the upcoming sports season. The Kamehameha Warrior Baseball team seeks to continue the legacy left by the 2015 baseball team which finished third in the HHSAA Baseball State Tournament after their loss to the state champion Campbell Sabers. Last year’s state appearance was Kamehameha’s first since 2009 , when the Warriors also ended in third place. During pre-season, the team members spent their own time getting in shape so that they’d be ready to battle . “Up until the September, we worked out by ourselves. Most of us strengthened our

arms by long tossing and we this year have a bond with got stronger by running and each other that is able to rival anything any other senior class has done. Sure they’re “We Definitely gone, but we aren’t going to let that get in the way of what have a shot,“ we want to do,” said Mau. Makoa Mau, 12 The 2016 baseball team has 11 returning baseball players to the 25-man roster lifting weights. Once September hit we had voluntary lifting sessions at Koai’a, so “The group of many of us started to get players we have stronger during those sesthis year have a sions,” said Senior Makoa Mau. bond with each Losing nine seniors from other that is able the 2015 team to graduato rival anything,“ tion, there are empty spots that need to be filled in with Makoa Mau, 12 new players. “ The nine seniors played a part in bringing last year’s team to states, but the this season. group of players we have “Everyone has a chance

PHOTO COURTESY OF SCORINGLIVE Koali’i Pontes pitches in the ILH season opener against St. Louis. The Warriors won 3-1 against the Crusaders.

to win it” said Mau. The Warriors look to return to the state tournament and bring the Koa trophy back to the hill. The last time Kamehameha claimed the Koa crown was in 2003

where the Warriors beat Kailua 4-2. “We Definitely have a shot. We don’t give up and we’ve worked too hard to let it slip by,” said Mau.

Softball Girls Prepare for Upcoming Season Jamie Valentine Staff Reporter

This spring season, the softball girls are ready for redemption. Last year, the softball team lost some seniors, three of which were four-year starters who went on to play in college for Division I schools. Despite the loss of irreplaceable players, the girls are working harder to fill the missing positions to bring the team back up to speed. Senior Mahina Sauer said, “I’m excited for this upcoming season and am hoping for the best. I am confident that we will make our school and Pauahi proud.” Along with hard work, a strong team bond will also enhance the team’s overall performance. Varsity softball coach James Millwood

begins his second season coaching at Kamehameha. Two of his daughters are also players on the team. Senior Jordan Millwood said, “I like playing with my sister (Dallas Millwood, Sophomore) because we have a lot of chemistry. It’s easy for us to communicate on and off the field.” With the season’s start, the softball team looks to Sauer and Millwood to lead them on their journey back to the State Tournament. The two are well equipped with experience to lead and are ready to see what this season has in store for them. In 2014, the girls took 5th in the state tournament, and last year they improved their rank to third. This year the team is planning to keep up its hard work to improve its state rank once more.

“We need to have a lot of trust in each other this season,” said Millwood. Sauer said, “States is our overall goal but we need to take one game at a time first. It all starts in pre-season, taking one practice at a time to get better and improve on every game.” The ILH is a very competi-

of a challenge. After beating out their competition to make it to states last year, the team lost to Campbell in the semi-finals 7-1. Although that wasn’t the desired outcome, the girls are ready to improve their skills, learn from their mistakes, and

work twice as hard this season. Sauer said, “The team is the underdog this season because there are a lot of new faces, but keep your eyes open.”

“States is our overall goal but we need to take one game at a time first. “ Mahina Sauer, 12 PHOTO COURTESY OF SCORINGLIVE

tive league, which makes the journey to states even more Kalei Kaneshiro stands at home plate ready to bat.

Boys Volleyball Team Strives for Redemption

Jordan Bayudan Staff Reporter

PHOTO COURTESY OF SCORINGLIVE Naone Passi spikes the ball against Punahou in the Warrior’s second ILH season game.

The Kamehameha Boys Volleyball team looks to bring the koa trophy back

to the hill this coming 2016 volleyball season. Last year, their season came to a close

after a lost to the Moanalua Menehunes in a five-set dual. With the season already in motion, the boys look to reach the state finals, a game that was out of reach their previous season. The last time the boys’ volleyball team won the Koa trophy was in 2011. Having lost the seniors to graduation, the returning seniors must take on the leadership role and guide the team. “Honestly, nine seniors last year meant nothing; it was the underclassmen who played vital roles in the lineup. Granted, we may have lost a few guys, but this year the feeling of ‘loss’ will be of our opponents, except possibly Punahou,” said Se-

nior Nainoa Barlan. In preparation for the season, the wvolleyball players worked out on their own and played in club volleyball. “Volleyball is actually a year round sport, so once we finish the school season we’re onto club, and vice versa. The couple of weeks we had before school season officially started, [Senior] Kamoku Panee and I hit up Vern’s weightroom and threw around some weights,” said Barlan. The Warriors understand that the road to the championship will not be easy. They will need to face the defending state champions Punahou in the ILH season. The Warriors hope that 2016 will be the year the title is

brought back to Kapālama. “I feel we have a great shot at the state championship because of our work ethic during practice and the new coaching staff and offense that we run” said Barlan.

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SPORTS Girls Waterpolo Looks To Make A Comeback Krista Matsumura Staff Reporter

Quade’s Column

La’akea Aiu Staff Reporter

Many athletes that play sports involving Kunuiākea field may be at risk to some serious illnesses due to the chemicals found in artificial field turf. According to a recent study done by the National Broadcasting Company and the Environmental Protection Agency, chemicals like mercury, lead, benzene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, arsenic, other heavy metals, chemicals, and carcinogens have been found in artificial field turf pellets. Due to the fact that field turf pellets are created from recycled car tires, airplane tires, and other tires used by vehicles, the list of harmful chemicals goes on. This raises questions to some athletes and parents nationwide on whether field turf is safe for athletes alike. The good thing about having field turf is that it’s low maintenance, and no mud is created when there are games or practices on rainy days. The surface and structure of the field turf also doesn’t change or become mutated overtime due to overuse. Field turf also offers more cushion compared to a regular field due to the many artificial turf pellets and the plastic-like grass. On the other hand, turf becomes sore after falling a repeated number of times, and athletes usually acquire “turf burn” which is a burn/ scrape athletes get when their skin rubs against the rubber and plastic. When it is very sunny and hot, artificial turf fields smell like burning rubber and become a little overheated. Although it’s not as bad as a fiery hot track, a regular grass field doesn’t become as hot as a turf field. Lastly, the little turf pellets get on your body in anyway possible. They find a way into your jersey, your shoes, your hair, your eyes, and into open cuts or wounds. Many athletes and researchers around the U.S. are wondering if this occurrence of field turf ending up everywhere on the human body leads to cancers like Hodgkin’s lymphoma and leukemia (NBC). The occurrence of these types of cancer have been found among many soccer players in the mainland, mainly goalies since they are always sliding and diving in it. Recent research has only found cancers to mainly occur in soccer players in the mainland; they were the only ones to ask questions. Football players and other athletes that normally fall on and ingest of field turf may be at risk for cancer or other diseases. On average, athletes playing on field turf usually don’t care about where or how those rubber pellets got there. Although we are making use of old tires, it’s interesting to think that companies producing field turf feel it’s safe for athletes and kids to play on rubber pellets. Research from artificial field turf companies show that their turf product is generally safe to all that use it, even though the list of harmful chemicals is long and shocking. Whatever the cause of cancer, just make sure to take precaution the next time you decide to play on field turf.

After losing seven seniors last year, getting a new coach, and bringing on six new underclassmen to the team, Kamehameha’s Division I Girls’ Water Polo Team is starting this season on a clean slate with one goal in mind: to win the state championship. The team made it to the championship game in last year’s HHSAA Water Polo Tournament, but came up short against the Buff ‘n Blue. Senior Jordan Ehara, starting goalie for the team since the 9th grade, commented on last year’s championship game against Punahou. “It wasn’t a matter of skill that determined the outcome of that game. It was a matter of hard work. The last of Punahou’s shots that won them the game was due to our lack of good defense. This year, even with a new coach, our team is just as ready to work. We’re ready to go to states for a second try for the state title.” In preparation for this season, the girls are putting in a lot of work. The team does a conditioning set before every practice that consists of dryland workouts, core workouts, pushups, and leg-drills. Furthermore, their team is fairly

PHOTO COURTESY OF JORDAN EHARA

The 2016 Girls’ Varsity I waterpolo team poses for a picture after a game at the Kalaniopu’u Pool.

new, so their coach has been implementing fundamental water polo plays both as a refresher and an assessment of their teamwork abilities. Ehara said, “Through these drills and plays, we have grown closer together as a team. It helped us learn each other’s strengths and weaknesses.” This year, there are six underclassmen and two seniors on the water polo team; Ehara is the only D1 returnee who is

a senior, but continues to have a lot of confidence in her team. “It was a bit nerve wrecking to come back to the team with so little returning players, but I’m thankful that I have such wonderful underclassmen that wholeheartedly support me as they always have,” said Ehara, “The reason why I don’t feel pressured as the only returning senior is because I know I can rely on them to help me keep the team strong.”

“It wasn’t a matter of skill that determined the outcome of that game. It was a matter of hard work.” Jordan Ehara, 12.

Judo Kicks Off The Season With A New Coach Jamie Valentine Staff Reporter

Between the end of Judo season last year and the beginning of Judo season this year, Kamehameha head Judo coach, Sensei Ernie, was released. Many believe he was released due to his old-fashioned methods of discipline. Senior Jaclyn Fontanilla, former Judo State Champion said, “He believes in serious discipline for athletes and harsh, kind of ‘cruel and unusual’ punishment that is common within outside Judo clubs.” Many who do not know or understand the nature of Judo may be taken aback by his methods, but to those in the Judo community, Sensei Ernie was an incredible mentor. Fontanilla continues, “He is a highly-respected sensei and referee in the Judo community. He has a strong personality of an older Japanese

man and he had an acquired taste. People didn’t like how he ran practices and wanted to bring it up as a concern.”

“I believe with this change in authority on the team there will be more focus and motivation because the coach won’t draw attention from practice with irrelevant distractions.”

Jaclyn Fontanilla, 12.

Although the loss of Sensei Ernie will impact the team greatly, the Judo program here at Kamehameha is moving forward. The new head coach for Kamehameha’s Judo team is Sensei Christian Aarona, who was the associate head coach last season. He has a good background in Judo and has experience as a Judo Worlds contender. With such experi-

PHOTO COURTESY OF JACLYN FONTANILLA

Jaclyn Fontanilla takes down one of her opponents during a judo match.

ence also comes the knowledge and understanding of how high school students need to train and practice. Things will change with this new head coach, and many are hoping it will be for the better. Fontanilla adds, “I believe with this change in authority on the team there will be more focus and motivation because the coach won’t draw attention from practice with irrelevant distractions.” This year there are many new and inexperienced Judo players. A state title for either boys’ or girls’ team is very uncertain, but individual titles are the main focus this season. With Sensei Aarona, many Judo players have agreed that there is a more positive vibe at practices. Many players had become defiant to Ernie’s coaching due to the fact that they didn’t like his coaching style. “With Sensei Aarona,

he will gain more respect,” Fontanilla said. “There is a good sense of leadership, but also serious undertone to his coaching. I hope that this season will start and end strong for everyone who decides to participate and I hope to train harder and redeem myself this season.”

Support our Warriors This Spring Season! Imua A E Lanakila

Opponents meet each other before a judo match held at Iolani.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

DINNER MOVIE REVIEW: Deadpool Capri Nakaima Staff Reporter

Deadpool, starring Ryan Reynolds and Ed Skrein, was an intense and great movie. In the beginning, it’s confusing if you do not know anything about the comic book character Deadpool. However, the movie was quite entertaining; I really enjoyed the humor in the movie and the way that the director combined the old and new by incorporating jokes and new characters, such as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, who is an X-Men trainee. The fighting scenes were well done, and the dramatic emphasis on the fights with effects and sounds made the experience all the more enjoyable. Besides the humor and great fighting scenes, the love story in Deadpool was extremely sweet and unexpected for the usual Marvel movies. Although this is a Marvel film, thought to be awesome and predictable, there are a few sad moments in the movie. It was a little difficult for

me to watch certain parts of the movie because it made me feel pitiful. It also made me think, “Are things really as they seem?” The best thing to me about the film was the back-story of Deadpool. Most of the time, we don’t really get to learn the in-depth stories behind the lives of superheroes, leaving us to wonder how or why they became that way in the first place. This movie really surpasses your expectations as well. If you walk in to the movie theater thinking that it will be just like every other Marvel movie, you’re wrong, wrong, and wrong. The intense romance factor in this movie was adorable because it took the realism of some modern romances and typical humor of movies and combined them. It was a unpredictable and exciting movie that I never expected to enjoy as much as I did. I would highly recommend this movie to anybody who enjoys humor and Marvel movies!

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MOVIE

DINNER REVIEW: Nalu Health Bar and Café Capri Nakaima Staff Reporter

If you are looking for something trendy and healthy to try, go to Nalu Health Bar and Café! The food here is delicious and takes the term “eating right” to a whole new level. There are many different options to choose from, both sweet and salty. I decided to try their ahi wrap, and it was amazing! An issue is that eating healthy definitely comes with a hefty price. Comparing this restaurant to other health bars, their options are a bit pricier than the normal healthy eateries. Another

thing that I found was that the help wasn’t the nicest. While waiting for a friend, I decided to look over the large menu at the register, but for some odd reason, the worker there was staring at me like I wasn’t supposed to be in there. She started to make her way to me when my friend walked in; then she walked back to the register. I realized that she pestered the other workers as well, so I felt like I wasn’t the only one who was uncomfortable in there. When my food came, I was really excited to see how it was prepared and what was in it. My friend had got-

ten a strawberry salad, which looked amazing too. The wrap was so good and their selections were the normal choices of café sandwiches and wraps. However, I heard that many other people who go to Nalu Healthbar greatly enjoy their acai bowls and the turkey-pesto kale sandwiches, which I have yet to try. People who talk about Nalu always seem to rave about their acai bowls. I will keep that in mind for next time. Overall, I would recommend this café to other people. It’s a bit pricier, but the choices there are worth it.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF NALU HEALTH BAR

Why Students Should Welcome the Act of Promposing Leina Panui Staff Reporter

It is the season of promposals. From simple to extravagant and wild to creative, the Kamehameha students never fail to deliver their promposals unnoticed. Thanks to the power of social media, #promposals is now a trend in our generation during the months of February to April, and with “This Is The Night” hosted by the Junior class and “Revealed” hosted by the Senior class is quickly approaching, we will be seeing more promposals occurring on campus or on Instagram. “Prom is something that I’ve been excited for ever since freshmen year and the one thing that I always wanted was to be asked to prom,” Junior Diani Martin said. Prom is where every girl’s dream, wearing the Cinderella dress and looking her best, comes true. Also rolling up to prom with the nicest carriage in the land is an automatic must-have for prom, along with the sickest dance moves. But no look can be complete without

LEINA PANUI

Brandon Westervelt & Sierra Wong

Kaimana Ka’auwai & Danielle Daligdig

Noah Gelacio & Jamie Valentine

Chris Asano & Ula Serrao

having Prince Charming by your side. “I’m going with Sheldon Rosa to junior prom and I’m kind of excited to go with him and have fun at my first Kamehameha prom,” said Harmony Souza as she shared about her prom date and his promposal to her. Rosa asked Souza in the simplest way of a sign and roses, but made it one to remember, as all of their closest friends were there to witness and record the moment. In this season, there have been promposals where it doesn’t matter what gender you are; girls also promposed to boys. Overall, no matter how you ask or whom you ask, the best part of a promposal is the “yes.” With prom approaching closely, lets hope more “prom”ising proposals will be showed on campus.

OPINIONS Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: Book and Movie Comparison Makamae Nottage Staff Reporter

Elisha’s Column

Giving Back Elisha Fronda ASKS President

Gandhi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ASKS has recognized this, and recently, they have started a nurturing relationship with the Kamehameha Elementary School that will last for years to come. ASKS has put on three “Read-A-Thons” this year, which involve high school student volunteers coming down during one of the block periods to read to Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade students. Teachers and student from both elementary and high school have truly enjoyed this interaction and hope for it to just be the start. If you are interested in reading to your younger Kamehameha brothers and sisters, check the bulletin for future events. Spots fill up quickly! And to all the other clubs/ teams out there, this is a call for you guys to give back to elementary as well! Speech team, Math team, Deputation Team, and all the other clubs out there in the campus, consider taking some time to go down and give back to the elementary kids! It means the world to them when their bigger brothers and sisters come down to talk to them, and they would truly enjoy your company.

Need community service hours? Join a club! Join the Kids 4 Kids Club to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House and Family Promises of Hawaii. Contact Makamae Nottage at Cileen. Nottage@imua.ksbe.edu or Kiana Camara at Kiana. Camara@imua.ksbe.edu for more details. The Red Cross Club aims to help the community when faced with emergencies or natural disasters. Contact Macy Ferguson at Macy.Ferguson@imua.ksbe.edu for more details.

Book Review Lena Karigalis, Bridget Vreeland, Carmen Lowell, and Tibby Tomko-Rollins are four best friends that are together almost every second of their lives. At the age of 16, the girls spent there summer officially separated from each other. While the girls discussed their summer plans in Carmen’s room, Tibby found a pair of Carmen’s jeans and tried them on. One after another, all four girls tried on the jeans, and the jeans fit all of them perfectly. From that day forward, the girls created the sisterhood of the traveling pants. The pants began with Lena, and traveled to each sister for a week over the summer. The sisters were not to wash the pants, double-cuff the pants, or think they were fat while wearing them. Lena traveled to Greece for the summer with her grandparents, Bridget traveled to Mexico for soccer camp, Carmen traveled to South Carolina to meet her dad and his new family, and Tibby stayed home in Bethesda, Maryland. Of the group, Lena is the tall, quiet, and beautiful friend, Bridget is the blonde, athletic, singleminded friend, Carmen is the Puerto-rican, thoughtful, and serious friend, and Tibby is the rebellious, sarcastic, and sometimes neg-

ative friend. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares is the first novel in the Sisterhood series. Brashare depicts the difficulties we face as teenagers, and how having friends makes the problems simpler. The personalities of the four main characters were created to be relatable. As a shy,

thoughtful, blonde, and sarcastic teen, I relate to all four sisters, just as many do. The book consists of letters, quotes, and narrations of the girls’ daily thoughts and actions through their summer experiences. If you are someone who is ready to be enlightened by the importance of friendship and are interested in keeping

your friendships intact, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is the perfect book for you. Movie Review Directed by Ken Kwapis, the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants movie is enjoyable and follows the same plot as the book. Yet, the movie has significant differences from the book, including the relationships the girls created with others during their separated summer and the discovery of the pants. In brief, Lena and Kostos Dounas shared many romantic scenes in the movie that were not similar at all to the book. Bridget nearly fell into a relationship with an older guy in the movie, yet in the book her relationship went nowhere farther than admiration. Tibby’s friendship with twelve-year old leukemia patient, Bailey, had fewer arguments in the novel, and thankfully, Carmen’s story in the movie was almost exact to the book. If this summary caught your interest, feel free to read the novel, watch the movie, or do both. Although this movie may seem like your basic chick flick, it is filled with 119 minutes of friendship, emotions, life struggles, family love, and dedication. If you are looking for a carefree movie to watch with your girlfriends, family, or even guy-friends, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is the perfect movie for you.

Why Campus Vandalism Needs to Stop La’akea Aiu Staff Reporter

Recently on the Kapalama campus, a lot of unacceptable student behavior has occurred do to unknown reasons. Unacceptable vandalism and behavior is mainly reported by students at places like Konia, the parking structure, and the athletic locker rooms. As a student body we know what happens in these secluded places, and it’s very embarrassing to our student body, our school, and most importantly our founder. Our recently built parking structure is anything but clean. The first four levels of the parking structure smell similar to a public restroom and are heavily trashed. Mainly on levels four and three, a strong stench attacks your nose and is starting to get way out of hand. When other schools come to watch athletic events, one can just imagine what they think

when they smell and see this embarrassing vandalism by KS students. “I feel that it’s wrong and disrespectful to vandalize the very campus that is giving you an education. The campus doesn’t belong to those people, so they shouldn’t destroy and vandalize our school,” said Junior Ikaika Ka’ahanui. The left side of level four is where the bulk of this vandalism occurs. Students think that it’s okay to urinate in the corner, and it has gotten so bad that there is now a scum-like stench growing in the left side corner on the fourth floor of the parking structure. “People don’t understand the struggles that public school students have to go through, and yet they appreciate their campus more than we do. I think it’s inappropriate that people vandalize our campus and the belongings of Pauahi. Being

on a big campus we take for granted the gifts that we are given,” Junior Tallin Kaitoku said.

“I think it’s inappropriate that people vandalize our campus and the belongings of Pauahi. Being on a big campus we take for granted the gifts that we are given,” Tallin Kaitoku, 11.

Besides campus vandalism among all grades, there is a spike in under-aged ecigarette usage on campus that is unacceptable. This is a growing problem that is sometimes caught by administrators, but there is a need for another force to stop all of this misconduct. “Why do students have

to smoke it on campus, why can’t they just wait till they get home? They feel like they look real cool smoking their e-cigs in public. There’s little research about adverse effects on e-cigs and it can be very dangerous to a growing body,” said Junior Cole Kamasugi. Whether it’s stricter administrators addressing the punishment for campus vandalism and e-cigarette usage or cameras added visibly around campus, something needs to be done to stop the embarrassing acts of some K.S. students.

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Staff Reporters La’akea Aiu Mira Arakaki Jordan Bayudan Paige Chang Ku’ulei Cleghorn Sasha Cox Amanda Lee Krista Matsumura Amelia Meli Capri Nakaima Makamae Nottage Leina Panui Jayme Reyes Asher StephensTicman Jamie Valentine Illustrator Leina’ala Domingo

DON'T BE THAT GUY OR GIRL That Guy who…

That Girl who…

• Forgets his Dress Whites at home • Wears black socks to Song Contest

• Switches seating during Song Contest just because she wants to sit by her friends

• Asks a million people to tie his sash

• Starts the annual Song Contest twitter fights

• Fools around during rehearsal; we’ll keep sing-

• Refuses to sing at every rehearsal, but claims

ing “Ho’onani” until you stop playing around. • Brings snacks in his socks and doesn’t share • Talks down to his own class; it’s not going to motivate anyone.

to be her class’ “biggest fan” during the week of Song Contest. • Disses her own class • That wears another class color to the Blaisdell rehearsal.

Have a suggestion for Don’t Be That Guy or Girl? Tweet it with the hashtag #kamoidbtg and it may be selected for publication in next month’s issue!

Girls Ask Guys: Making the First Move? Jayme Reyes Staff Reporter

Throughout history, it’s been a tradition in society that the men court the women and then one day ask to start a relationship with them. But with gender equality being such an important issue in today’s society, many are asking the much-debated question: “is it acceptable for a girl to ask out a guy?” I personally would prefer that the guy do the asking because it takes the pressure off and puts the decision in the other person’s hand. However, I see anothing wrong with a girl asking a guy, and here’s why.

First of all, to ask someone out or even just to prom takes a lot of courage. It can take hours of planning, much thought, and a whole lot of confidence. And the fact that women are willing to put themselves out there and go after what they want is exciting and gives a lot of strength to all the women in the world. I love the example it sets to both men and women, that sometimes breaking tradition can be good; it can just take some time and a little open-mindedness. Junior Brooke Pitner said, “We aren’t living in the 19th century anymore. We are independent women and

can do whatever we want.” I think not only having this role switched is good for women, but also for the men. I know many guys that don’t mind and even prefer the girl to do the asking. Guys are under so much pressure from society that they always have to pay, always have to be strong and masculine, always have to make the first move. So by the girl defying the tradition, it creates a sense of relief for the men. No matter what gender a person may be, it always feels good to be surprised and chased by the person you like.

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OPINIONS Staff Editorial: Is Song Contest Uniting or Dividing? This year’s song contest theme is ‘O Hawai’i Ku’u Kulāiwi: “songs of my beloved homeland”. Spectators probably assume that, as students of Kamehameha, we all have the mindset that allows us to take the theme to heart as we share our songs with the world, but that’s almost never the case. Most people don’t know the theme of each song contest in which they participate. Every year, there is only one thing on the mind of every student: winning. This idea is usually accom-

Cassidy’s Column

Avoiding Senioritis Cassidy Keola Co-Editor

Those who originally feel neutral about competing eventually develop stronger opinions against those with whom they will battle. Although everyone knows that Song Contest is really about celebrating Hawaiian music and sharing our culture and language with others, no one can help but pick their favorite classes and hope they come out on top. There’s always some pressure to win, whether it be from peers, parents, spectators, or teachers; no one wants to let anyone down.

We are all warriors, and even if we don’t unite as a singular high school, uniting as classes to compete with music is the next best way to show the world that Hawaiians are proud and passionate people. We must all remember that competition is always exciting, but what makes a class triumphant isn’t cocky trash talk; rather, the group’s powerful and confident emotion conveyed to the audience and judges through its heart and understanding of its songs. I mua! And may the best class win.

ILLUSTRATION BY LEINA’ALA DOMINGO

SPEAK OUT

As the 3rd quarter winds down, many seniors start to show symptoms of a crippling disease. Somewhere along the year, homework begins to slide and the grades start to drop. Other symptoms include over-excessive wearing of sweatpants, dismissive attitudes and pure laziness. The only known cure is graduation. The diagnosis? Senioritis. Each year, seniors fall victims of the disease. After getting accepted to college, schoolwork seems less important. Very easy to catch, senioritis can be detrimental to your future plans. Although you may have gotten in, colleges still have the power to take back their offers of admission or change their financial aid packages. Another consequence of senioritis is not being academically prepared for the challenges of college. Freshmen year is already brutal, even for high school students who took AP classes; can you imagine the struggle entering college with rusty learning skills? So to help out my fellow seniors, I have put together some tips on avoiding senioritis. My first tip to you is to plan ahead. Trying to juggle schoolwork, college applications, extracurricular activities and a social life can be overwhelming; however stress is a part of life that never ceases. I advise you to buy a calendar to write down all your deadlines and activities (game times, test dates, etc.) This will help you to plan ahead and stay organized. I also advise you to not obsess about college admission. It’s very easy to think about your plans after high school (“how will I decorate my dorm?” or “what can I do during the weekends?” are common questions). However, remember that you still have one year left. Use the time you have left to get involved in activities you feel passionate about and drop the activities you’re not committed to (not counting school of course). Lastly, I encourage my fellow seniors to have fun. The last year should be a time of celebration. Seniors, we have worked a long time to get to where we are. I mua!

panied with the expectation of the satisfaction of beating the other classes and enjoying the bragging rights that come with it. Leading up to the competition, there are students who enjoy throwing shade and starting wars on social media. The more time that passes, the more divided the high school becomes. There is Class Color Day just prior to Song Contest in order to unite our classes. What the event really does is pit each class against the other through color segregation.

What is your favorite part about Song Contest? “The preparation and excitement that builds in the weeks leading up to Song Contest. This event allows me to find a deeper connection to my cultural roots,” -Kaui Mau, 12. “Everyone coming together to practice to become one single voice and just having that sense of class pride,” - Bella Pasa, 10.

“Hearing how hard everyone has worked and seeing the final results,” –Mary Daly, 11.

“I enjoy singing with my class and the feeling of unity that Song Contest brings. It’s a time for us to come together and sing Hawaiian mele,” -Sierra Keolanui, 12.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE By Sasha Cox and Amanda Lee Staff Reporters

ʻO ke kahua ma mua, ma hope ke kūkulu; first the foundation, then the building. In order for one to grow, they must learn their culture and background first. Modern day Hawai’i greatly differs from old Hawai’i; however, the values and history of our kūpuna remain. In 1893, American officials illegally overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy and obtained full control of the kingdom of Hawai’i. Preceding this action of forced colonialism by the United States government, King David Kalākaua passed away in 1891, leaving his sister Queen Liliʻuoklani to ascend to the throne and become reigning queen of

Over the past few decades of Hawai‘i’s history, a powerful revitalization movement has surged through our society, subsequently igniting strong anti-American sentiment within the Hawaiian community. Since the arrival of the missionaries over two hundred years ago, the United States of America and the Kingdom of Hawai‘i have shared a tumultuous yet symbiotic rela-

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Looking back...

HAWAIIAN? AMERICAN

Hawai’i. Two years later during the overthrow, Queen Liliʻuokalani was arrested and imprisoned for eight months by Americans in ʻIolani Palace when she refused to renounce her right as queen. Not only was the Hawaiian kingdom torn apart, but the Hawaiian language became forbidden. Prior to the overthrow, Hawaiian language was spoken and taught throughout schools. After the overthrow, punishment was used if any child spoke their native tongue, their ‘ōlelo makuahine. Hawaiian families were encouraged and forced to speak English. This ban remained for approximately 100

tionship; this being unalterable, our condition is not necessarily a bad one. Just as it is our duty as kanaka maoli to perpetuate Hawaiian culture within the youth, it is also our duty as Americans to perpetuate a sense of patriotism and pride amongst Hawaiians. What does it mean to be an American, anyway? At Kamehameha, that question often evokes a number of responses and heated

years. In this time, the Hawaiian language drastically declined. The ʻōlelo noʻeau, “He Hawaiʻi au mau a mau” means, “I am a Hawaiian now and forever.” This Hawaiian saying describes the importance of being proud of one’s Hawaiian identity and does so through utilizing Hawaiian language, an essential part of Hawaiian culture. A strong sense of identity builds a foundation of where one is from and allows one to grow and learn more. The Hawaiian language is a vital part in being Hawaiian because it is the life of the culture that continues today and allows us to understand better the history of our culture so that we may move forward as a people Hoʻi Hoʻi Hou is a writing piece and a tribute to George Helm, a Hawaiian activist. This tribute includes George Helm’s letter to the President of the United States Jimmy Carter explaining where the Hawaiian people stand regarding the harm done to

emotions. At a Hawaiian school, it is often easier for students to relate with the part of their culture that they are exposed to every day. “I feel that we are exposed to our Hawaiian heritage every day,” said Junior Reece Kilbey. “It’s important we embrace our history as kanaka maoli.” Many Kamehameha students feel similarly; however, our Hawaiian culture is only half the story. Although the story of American history in our islands has been presented to us through the lens of cultural and political controversy, negative stereotypes, and imperialism, it is still important to embrace that aspect of our lives. It is important to understand our American heritage, whether we identify ourselves as

Kahoʻolawe in the mid1900s. Whenever Helm would lead or protest with a group, he would not only prepare physically but also spiritually. In a journal entry, George Helm wrote, “Without the spiritual element, life would be like an empty breath, no substance,” (Helm 72). Hā, the breath of life, is still a significant part of the Hawaiian culture. He states in the letter to the President, “the culture cannot exist without the land.” In Old Hawaiʻi, although no one owned land, it was taken care of and passed down as a responsibility and resource for all. There were rules and systems of the land in divisions such as ahupuaʻa. He, along with many other Hawaiians, believes it is a part of the culture. The ʻāina is very important to Hawaiians because when taken care of, the ʻāina feeds and takes care of them. “He aliʻi ka ʻāina, he kauā ke kanaka.” “Land is the chief, and man is its servant.” George Helm later adds in the letter to the

Americans or not. “I feel more in tune with American society, because that’s how I was raised. A lot of times our school makes America look bad,” said Junior Talia Mossman. Junior Camryn Chinen shares this perspective: “In some classes we learn that Americans are the bad guys, because they overthrew our sovereignty.” Despite the influences of our school and teachers, it is every student’s individual responsibility to come to his/her own conclusion in his/her own time, regardless of any bias surrounding them. Knowing one’s history is an integral aspect of growth; it allows us to evaluate our past while adapting for our future. Even the most devoted practitioner of

President, “It is your duty, Mr. President, to listen to the plea of the neglected people.” This is a strong statement because he calls the Hawaiians and protesters, “neglected people.” After being bombed and disregarded, he calls the President and states it is his job to listen. George Helm was an exemplary Hawaiian because of his embodiment of Hawaiian values such as aloha ʻāina and hoʻomau. He embraced the Hawaiian culture through his music, committed to protecting the land, and was driven by the mana of his ancestors. Knowing the history and preserving the culture is what it means to be Hawaiian. Learning at least some of the Hawaiian language is preserving the culture because it is the way of the kūpuna. Perpetuating the legacy that the kūpuna established is the responsibility of young Hawaiians today.

Jan. 17, 1893

Hawaiian Kingdom overthrown by the United States of America •Taken from a poll of 150 participants

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RECONCILIATION Although the implications of modern society often inhbit a sense of community, this cohesion may be found elsewhere; through a reestablishment of our identity, we may become more aware not only of our heritage, but also of our future. In order to develop into contributive members of society, it is important that we acknowledge all aspects of our culture. From embracing the native traditions of our kūpuna, to accepting our current status as the fiftieth American state, the responsbility of synthesizing our past, present, and future falls to us. We are all obligated to act as representatives for our nations. As students of Pauahi’s legacy, we must honor and protect our heritage; as members of American society we must utilize our experiences as Native Hawaiians to maximize our potential and to progress as citizens.

Nov. 4, 1893

Grover Cleveland elected as president

Jul. 24, 1934

Hawaiian practices knows that a deep connection to one’s heritage is necessary for cultural development. Rather than declaring a forthright refusal of American culture, it is crucial that we see ourselves as modern Americans, in a modern society. Learning from the mistakes of the past, we can prepare ourselves for a better future. Rejecting the influences and impacts of the U.S. in our state will prove beneficial for no one; our responsibility as American citizens in Hawai‘i and at Kamehameha Schools is to eliminate the negative impressions left by Americans of the past and to conduct ourselves in a manner that will set an example of the virtue America is capable of.

“That general respect and acknowledgement towards America needs to be there. We have been fortunate to benefit from the Western world; it has adapted and bettered our lāhui. Being Hawaiian means not only understanding the teachings of our culture, but living them daily.”

Franklin Delano Roosevelt becomes the first president to visit Hawaiʻi

-Kumu Alika Young, Performing Arts Director May 4, 1957

The first US mainland to Hawaiʻi telephone cable system is established “We must recognize our heritage as Americans. We must be able to respect and live with both. We owe the United States our respect. We do so much to disrespect the United States, but the United States does a lot for us. They have protected us in the middle of war, and the federal government does a lot to make sure that we can live with life and liberty. We do not need to necessarily act patriotic in terms of sovereignty. We need to strengthen our own culture, but that does not mean that we should disrespect or condemn the American culture.” -Douglas Finnegan, Junior Class President

Aug. 21, 1959

Hawaiʻi admitted as fiftieth state

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HUMANS OF KS “Humans of KS” is a regular section of Ka Mō’ī that gives people a glimpse into the lives of Kamehameha students and faculty members. It is based on the popular blog “Humans of New York.”

“I started doing theatre when I was in the 5th grade. I like theatre because it’s a combination of a lot of different arts; it’s singing, it’s dancing, and it’s acting. When you’re in theatre, it’s kind of like creating your own reality. You get to put yourself in a whole other place. My first play was Willy Wonka and I was Violet. I had this huge inner tube that got inflated and it was really funny. I remember being super super nervous to get onstage, but the second I got on, it felt so good, and once I got offstage, I couldn’t wait for my next scene. The big moment is the ending when you have people there for you. You can hear them all shouting, and it’s really nice because you work for months and months and months, and you only have a few shows, so it really makes a difference when you have that moment,” Casey Park, 12

“In high school, I was a jock, and I hung around with the surfers, but then I had my little art group. I’ve always liked art. It was always an important part of my life. When I was younger I wasn’t necessarily the kid that could draw the best in class, but I really liked it. My father was a carpenter, so I spent a lot of time building with him. I found it as a really good method to communicate my feelings and ideas rather than just through words. It’s a natural thing for people to want to be creative in some way, and art provides that vehicle,” Donald Harvey, Ceramics Instructor.

“I started ‘Cards for Cancer’ in 9th grade for Mrs. White’s Pay it Forward Project in Personal Health and it’s been a project I’ve continued ever since. I just make get well cards for patients and then hand deliver them to the hospitals, but it’s a really simple way to try and brighten up someone’s day because you never know what they are going through. I feel that a lot of people think that they can’t make a difference because they are just one person, but as one person, you can make a simple get-well card and possibly change someone else’s life,” Malia Aiello, 11.

Math Teacher Emi Aizaki Leaves KS for Israel Position Mira Arakaki Staff Reporter

At the end of the 20152016 school year, Emi Aizaki, AP Calculus and Pre-Calculus teacher, will be leaving Kamehameha Schools to teach in Israel. “After living in USA for a long time and now a US citizen, this country is no longer ‘abroad’, so I started looking for another opportunity. I had interviews with several international schools, but Israel caught my heart,” Aizaki said. Born and raised in Japan, Aizaki dreamt of teaching abroad since she was 15 years old. Before coming to Kamehameha in 2006, Aizaki spent 10 years teaching in Minneapolis. Her journey all started when she left Japan to pursue teaching; she left alone with no fears and a one-way ticket to the continental US. When she finally decided to move to Hawaii with her two cats, she realized she didn’t have a job lined up to support herself. With the help of her past and present department heads, Aizaki was able to find a job as a math teacher at Kamehameha Schools. “Ten years passed since then, and I am no longer young and brave; moving to another country in which

I don’t speak their language or am familiar with their culture is scary. I am so glad my husband is coming along with me. I am not sure if I can do this all by myself. I am, however, very excited and thrilled,” Aizaki said. hour from Jerusalem, the Sea of Galilee, and the Dead Sea. I am excited to live where Jesus lived 2000 years ago,” Aizaki said.

“But I believe from my personal experience we learn the most when we are out of our comfort zone,” Emi Aizaki, Math Teacher. Her initial contract for teaching in Israel is supposed to last for two years; however, she does not have any plans after it ends, “If I like it, I will stay there longer. I might go find another country to live, or I may miss Hawaii so much that I may be back to Kamehameha after two years,” Aizaki said. “Traveling to an unknown place, going somewhere for the first time is always scary, especially if we

their future endeavors. “Hawaii is a wonderful place, but there is so much out there you need to go and experience first-hand,” said Aizaki. “You are so blessed to call these islands

home. This place is always here to welcome you back, so grab opportunities and go out of your comfort zone and experience something new. Carpe diem and I Mua!”

STUDENTS SAY FAREWELL TO KUMU AIZAKI

“She will be missed. I hope her journey to Israel will be fulfilling and that she will have an amazing time, ” PHOTO COURTESY OF EMI AIZAKI

Atheena Arasoo, 12

Kumu Aizaki will be leaving KS at the end of the 2015-2016 school year for Israel.

don’t speak the language,” said Aizaki, “But I believe from my personal experience, we learn the most when we are out of our comfort zone. I hardly ever go back to the same place for vacation no matter how good the experience was. Exploring new places is my passion.” As her time here at Kamehameha slowly comes to an end, many students, faculty, and friends will miss her, and there is no doubt she will miss many things about Hawaii and Kamehameha Schools. Preparing for her move, she imparted a piece of advice to students to take with them in

“I had her as my teacher and she is a really good person. I will miss her,” Danielle Pascua, 12.

“Cos2pi because she will always be my #1, ” Stephanie Araki, 12.

FEATURES Earl Kim Announces Resignation Cassidy Keola Co-Editor in Chief

On Feb. 5, 2016, Executive Vice President of Education Dr. Holoua Stender announced via email that Po’o Kula Earl Kim would be leaving KS at the end of the 2015-2016 school year. Kim’s decision to resign comes from his pursuit for opportunities that could possibly take him closer to his family, particularly his elderly father in Maryland. “Back in September, I was looking at what we have done and where we were going as a school system, and I thought it was a good time to go at the end of year,” Kim said, “It was a horrible decision to make. This is like a dream job, and to leave [KS] is really hard because [the students] are so fantastic.” After graduating from ‘Iolani School in 1980, Kim attended Cornell University and later spent four years in the US Marine Corps. He then earned a master’s degree at Princeton University before serving as a teacher and principal at various schools in New Jersey. He would go on

to serve as the district superintendent of schools for the Montgomery school district in New Jersey before being named KS headmaster in November of 2011. During his time at KS, Kim oversaw the implementation of the Hawaiian language proficiency test and organization of the high school’s future hale/pathway system. His mission when first entering KS was “to make sure every child has the same opportunities as [he] had, no matter where they came from or what they started with.” With two more months left in the school year, Kim continues “to make sure every student feels connected and valued, that their stories are important to this school, and that they’re part of the history [at Kamehameha].” Reflecting on his years of service, Kim said, “I’ve had a really fortunate life and educational experience, and it wasn’t because of anything I did; in fact, I did everything in my power to sabotage my educational career, but there were teachers [at Iolani] that really cared. I didn’t ap-

preciate them at the time, but later when I started a career, I realized how valuable that experience was and how fortunate I was.” Kim’s time at KS has been “the biggest growth period for [him] personally and professionally.” “I learned to be deeply appreciative for all that’s given to me,” said Kim. Kim’s favorite part of being Po’o Kula was “learning the powerful stories of each student.” “Dinners at the house, dropping into a classroom and participating in what the students are talking about, going to the performances and games – all those things are invaluable,” Kim said. When asked about Kim’s impact within the last four years, Donald Harvey of the Visual Arts Department said, “[Kim] brought a lot of experience and education and a different approach. He was very supportive of our visual arts department; he came to all of our events [such as the fashion and art show], even inviting our scholastic art winners to a

PHOTO COURTESY OF LYNETTE MERCADO

Headmaster Earl Kim pays a visit to the Kā Mō’ī staff.

dinner.” Kim was also the first administrator that developed a program to encourage more exploration of some of the archeological sites on campus, such as the upper campus hike. “[The program] separated the usual level of formality between faculty and headmaster. When we were exploring the forest and getting dirty, I didn’t see him as my boss but as a friend,” Harvey said. Students have also expressed their gratitude towards the Po’o Kula. “I found him to be a very good a leader for he cared a lot about our school, despite the fact he wasn’t from here,” said Senior Danielle Pascua, “He took the initiative to actually learn the ways of the school. Just working every ambassador event was fun because even

though he’s at such a high role in this school, he took the time to learn our names and ask about our problems, so that made me feel very special.” “I was really sad when Dr. Chun left, but Mr. Kim made an effort to know who the students were and learn more about our culture. He came to our sporting events like track and soccer, and I will miss him when he’s gone,” Senior Kayla Caldeira said. Kim’s plans after the school year include hiking and learning how to surf cast. He also intends to pursue his dream of starting a school sometime in the distant future. Although Kim’s service at KS is not yet finished, his presence will be missed. “I think we’re losing a great man. I’m sad to see him go,” said Harvey.

Harold Winfield Kent: KS Colonel, President Expanded School

PHOTO COURTESY OF KS ARCHIVES

Colonel Kent served as the first president of KS from 1946 to 1962. Paige Chang Staff Reporter

The name Harold Winfield Kent may be vaguely familiar to some of you, especially if you’ve heard of or read from Charles Reed Bishop: Man of Hawaii. While he is well known for his many published works, Kent, who preferred to be called Colonel Kent, was also the first president of the Kamehameha Schools, and was instrumental in bringing about positive change to the schools. Col. Kent, the middle of three sons, was born on March 29, 1900, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. As a high school student, he hitchhiked to Colorado during his 10th and 11th grade years to work in the sugar, soybean, and hay fields, and dropped out of Northwestern University during his freshman year of college to attend the Student Army Training Corps in Urbana, Illinois, in order to help with the war efforts during World War I. He graduated from Northwestern as the captain of both ROTC battalions at the school after completing

a bachelor’s degree in Commerce in 1921, and eventually obtained a master’s degree as well. After graduation, he entered the Chicago school system as an elementary teacher, eventually becoming the youngest Chicago elementary principal at age 26. He went on to become principal of Prussing Elementary School for 9 years, principal of Lake View Was principal of Evening High School for 2 years, principal of Camp Roosevelt Summer High School for 5 years, director of the Prussing Community Center for 4 years, head of a real estate firm in Chicago for a year, a Civilian Conservation Corps director in 1933-1934, and principal of a Chicago high school when a polio epidemic forced schools to close in 1937. During the epidemic, he instigated the use of radio to educate students at home, reaching one million children over the airwaves to tutor them in subjects such as reading, writing, arithmetic, and music. When the epidemic passed, Kent founded and was president of the Association for Education by Radio and director of Chicago’s radio education station, WBEZ. Kent served in World War II as well, first as a captain in the Reserve Corps, and, after being called back to active service, became director of the editorial section for the War Department’s Bureau of Public Relations. He also helped develop the Army Hour, which became the nation’s No. 1

government radio program. He was member of the army general staff corps in Washington D.C., which was in charge of a plan for universal military training, and proposed ROTC program for high schools. He worked closely with President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and one of his personal friends was General Douglas MacArthur. Col. Kent arrived in Hawai’i on May 26, 1946 for a 10-day survey of KS, and returned on Aug. 1 to begin his presidency of KS on Sept. 1. While sole chief admininstrator of Kamehameha Schools and the Bishop Estates, Col. Kent worked towards bettering the school. During his 16-year tenure, Col. Kent reduced the net operating loss of the Bishop Estate and Kamehameha Schools by $1,440.19, increased the hiring of local teachers, began a summer school program in 1947, got Military Institute status for KS, began orchestra and concert band programs, expanded bus services from 2 to 11 buses and built a bus terminal at the corner of School and Kapālama Streets, started School Service awards, began offering co-ed classes in 1961, and increased student enrollment from 916 students in 1946 to 2,097 students in 1962. Col. Kent stepped down from presidency in 1962 to become Consultant to Estate Trustees. He created the position of Vice-President, which was in charge of administration, and established two sister schools in Hiroshima. In his farewell address, he asked

the students to “uphold the high ideals of the Schools and to uphold the image of the Schools in the community.” He retired to Waialae Iki, away from the public eye, but that didn’t stop him from publishing several books, most famously Charles Reed Bishop: Man of Hawaii in 1965, and Treasury of Hawaiian Words in One Hundred and One Categories in 1986. Battling senile dementia, he asked Darlene Mahelona Baines for assistance in editing and finishing his final book. Col. Kent passed away in 1990, and due to surrendering

the bulk of his estate after his death, there is not much left of this formidable man other than his publications and the memory of those touched by him. Alec In, who works in the archives, was a student at Kamehameha during Col. Kent’s presidency. He says, “I remember he was always there for the kids… any kind of award ceremony, he would be there, he wouldn’t miss it. And being that it was an ROTC school, for the boys, we realized he was a retired colonel, so we were more respectful to him. He was a very down to earth person.”

HERO OF T HE MON T H

This issue’s “Hero of the Month” award goes to Junior Malia Aiello for helping to remove graffiti from the tables under the flagpole near Kekūanāno’a.

Malia Aiello, 11.

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Letters From Your Song Contest Directors To my ladies, We’ve made it! Every year, I’m amazed at our progress, and this being our last year, I can’t help but think back to everything we’ve accomplished. I mean, look at our Soprano 1s! #S1Solo2k14 But on a more serious note, I truly can’t express how thankful I am for you ladies because without knowing it, you’ve helped me grow into the person that I am. Leading you these past three years has been an absolute blessing, and it is something that I will never forget. I try to make the point every year that I genuinely couldn’t care less about awards and numbers, and I hope by now you realize how insignificant those things are. My goal for us is to create something that people are going to remember. This is our last chance to leave our mark and add on to this incredible legacy; this is our last chance to say goodbye to this place and our journey here. So ladies, the final thing I will ask of you is this... tell our story. #yes Mahalo Piha, -Mikayla

Aloha Senior Men, It has been an honor for me to be your Song Contest director for two years. I have seen each and every one of you grow and mature into young men who are ready to face the world. You all have put in the work and the effort, every Tuesday and Thursday, for the past three months in preparation for Song Contest. Remember, that this year we are singing for something bigger than ourselves, and bigger than our school. We honor Kohala, the place, the people, and the history. I want each and every one of you to cherish every moment from the time you walk into the exhibition hall till you leave the NBC. Understand that you will never be a part of something like Song Contest ever again, and take it all in. Have fun, enjoy each other’s company, and enjoy this competition one last time. Tonight we honor Kohala, and what better way to do that than win! It’s Game Time! -Ian Imamura

Aloha Men of 2017, Your hard work and focus this Song Contest Season has been astounding and I could not be any prouder. From the moment I chose our song I knew, despite its difficulty, we would be able to persevere through it and sing it the best that we can. This year, we have been blessed with an amazing song, amazing work ethic and an even greater opportunity to prove to everyone that a class, other than seniors, can win Song Contest. Thank you so much for giving me the extreme honor of leading you guys for the past two years. You have made me so proud and I hope that I can do the same for all of you. Before I end this letter, I would like to provide you with a couple of tips that I have seen really help classes in the past to win: 1. Relax- We all get nervous at times... unfortunately the night of song contest is not the right time for this. Seriously, you have hundreds of other people singing with you, if anyone should be nervous it should be me. 2. Sing the song as if it is about your home. For some of you, it is your home. For the other 200 or so, just pretend like you're from Kona and are proud to be from there. Simple as that. 3. Carry over your phrases- Like we always tell you, 4 lines instead of 8. If you think you can't last that long without breathing, then suck it up. LITERALLY, suck up more oxygen and sing the whole line without breathing in between. 4. Watch Me!!!- We had some issues last year with tempo.... maybe my directing was too fast, or maybe you guys just rushed me. Regardless, this shouldn't be a problem this year, our song is already fast as it is and it is my job as a director to wave my hands around at the right rhythm and it is your job to watch and follow. 5. Watch Me 6. Watch Me 7. This is probably one of my greatest tips for you guys... Watch Me. Notice how I said the tip four times already. Watch me, 5. Watch me, 6. Watch me, 7. You get the point. 8. Have fun- I think we can all agree that winning is pretty fun (wink, wink). So that concludes my letter, hope I wasn't too SHARKastic. Get it? Because we're the Great Whites. Ok, I'm FINished... Stay JAWSome. Love you guys and good luck! -Josiah Kunipo

E Nā ‘A’ali’i Kū Makani, Aloha! I would first of all like to mahalo all of you for allowing me this position once again in this, our sophomore year. It’s crazy to think that in only a couple of weeks, it will make a year since our initial journey Holo-ing I Ke Kai. As we steer our wa’a closer to home, I only ask that you do one thing: give it your all. Not only for ourselves but for everything that has made us who we are. We wouldn’t be who we are without our ʻohana now, those who came before us, and the ‘āina which has given so much to us. This year for song contest, we sing for our love for our land, this type of love that makes us stand out as Kamehameha School students and as Hawaiians. Take deep breaths, round out those vowels, and use your great pride to share your leo, with the rest of the world. Me ke Aloha piha, -’Elia

Fellow grapes, I hate to be emotional because for some reason everything I seem to have written thus far has either led me down a road to cliché goodbyes mixed in with bits on inappropriate sarcasm and dry humor. I'd like to put fault to senioritis, which has by now sent all of our grades zoom la-la ever downward and has caused me to write this letter with no regards to grammar or writing structure. My apologies to Slagel. Anyhow, I'll try not to take up too much of your time as I've already done much of that through the 48 cumulative hours of rehearsals we've had thus far, therefore I leave you with this last tidbit of advice: MAKE IT COUNT. Years after this night is but a memory and the sweet taste of victory subsides, it'll be the feeling of standing alongside each and every one of you that I'll miss most. And it's in those moments that have made me love you all the more. Now quit rolling your eyes and get to buying those 7-11 musubi's that you're going to stuff your face with during hō'ike. See you on the other side, -Dillon.

Aloha Class of 2017! I couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of you and the hard work and commitment you put into Song Contest. You truly are special! I can’t wait for the big night and for how spectacular I know you all will do. I encourage you all to remember the meaning to our song and who and what we are singing it for. You guys are amazing and I couldn’t ask for a better class to be a part of! Thank you for allowing me to be your leader. #maytheforcebewithus -Keanu Ruperti To the Junior Women, This song contest season has been filled with spontaneous "sore throats", sleepy eyes, mute voices, talkative friends, seating chart threats and full bellies. I guess you could say we have come a far way from where we started. This letter is to inform you that no matter the struggles and confusions we go through, I will be with you every step of the way. When you don't want to sing, I promise to stare you down. When you mess up, I promise to give you stink eye. When you hate smiling, I promise to make silly faces.When you feel like giving up, I promise to pick you up. Just like the famous quote from a musically inclined high school that never actually had classes, "We're all in this together." Hang in there guys. I got your back. From your loving director, -PhyllisMarie Dano To the Men of 2018, Here we go guys! We are a little over two weeks away from Song Contest, and I hope you are all as excited as I am! For the past several weeks, we have all been working hard in rehearsals and now it is time for it all to pay off. Trust me, I know that it has been a lot of work and I’m sure we all might be nervous, but I just want to say that I am extremely proud of you all. Win or lose, I will still be just as proud! One thing I hope you all will do is to just sing your heart out. When you sing with that much of a passion, no one can take that away from you. I hope you know that ‘Elia, Teeya, and myself all believe in you and the beautiful music that you guys can create. On Song Contest night, let’s show everyone what the Class of Red can do! Continue to work hard in everything and I hope you are all excited for what our class is about to do this year! -Kona Abergas To my Sophomore Women, Hey girls! We made it! I’m so grateful that you guys have blessed me with this opportunity to be leading you all in our first women’s competition of our high school career. I want you to know, that no matter what happens on the night of Song Contest, I am proud of what we’ve accomplished. After introducing the song, which I hope you all enjoyed lol, to this point where we can sing in harmony and enjoy the songs, is so amazing! We’ve really come a long way. This is beginning to sound so formal and everything, but on a side note… AHHHHH IM JUST SO EXCITED!! I CAN’T WAIT FOR US TO SHOWCASE OUR SONG AND MAKE THE PEOPLE OF LĀNA’I PROUD. I KNOW WE WILL DO AMAZING!... sorry I got carried away there, but know that I love each and every one of you and I am glad that I got to become friends with you. I am very thankful that I have you in my life. I will do my best as a leader and want you to know that you can rely on me for anything! I’ll always be there for you! Be ready to werk ladies… the night is coming faster than you think. Much love women of 2018, -Teeya Le’i

Dear Class of 2019 Can you believe it! It’s almost song contest already! I would like to thank you for all of your time, focus, and commitment towards this experience. All of you are doing amazing because of the effort you’re putting in and have way more potential than you’re giving yourselves credit for. Here’s to the sweaty practice rooms, to sparing 45 minutes of possible homework time, to VERY fast-paced teachers, to the sopranos who blast high notes non-stop, to the tenors who wish their voice would just drop, to the altos getting stronger with their confusing harmonies, and to the basses carrying the weight of the melody as our foundation. Here’s to all the hard work you do and the sacrifices you make that I guarantee you DO NOT go unnoticed. I hear about, see, and understand every single thing you may sacrifice or feel, but I promise you it will be worth it and you will understand its purpose by the end of this....Remember, “it will ALWAYS be our attitude and confidence that will either hold us back or push us to the top.” Be proud of yourselves, be confident, and be optimistic as well… Persevere, have faith, don’t you dare lose hope. Every class has the same chance of winning as the others. Sure, they may have more experience and years behind them, but heart will beat that any day. Do this to have pride in yourself, your family, your friends, and better yet, do this to have pride in your class, our school, our culture, our 1e9acy… I see so much potential in you. Don’t let it hide in your fears and doubts. Let it shine through your beautiful voices. I have been blessed by God to see this class grow over the past five years and how it has changed so much overtime. After all the years I have been a part of this class, I know that together we are capable of so much. No amount of words can explain how much love I have towards our class. I always want to be the best I can for you because you are thwe best for me. You never fail to throw me challenges and bring a smile to my face, whether it’s in rehearsals or you just being yourself, and I love you guys for that. I hope that I won’t let you down and I promise you will not let me down as long as you leave all that you got, all the energy I know that you have, on the stage that night. Award or no award, the result will not be a failure or loss to me because the potential I see in you and the passion you’ve filled within me will always be a winner. Thank you for the opportunity to be your song director this year. It has truly been one of the greatest blessings I’ve ever received… You guys are one of the greatest blessings I’ve ever received :) Love y’all mucho! -Aunty Miranda

NEWS Current Policies Ensure Students’ Safety While at KS Asher Stephens-Ticman Staff Reporter

In response to a Ka Mō’ī article in the last issue, Kekoa Paulsen of the Kamehameha Communications department reached out and provided examples of systems that KS has implemented in order to protect its students from harm. The first program that was implemented by KS was the Mālama Ola unit. In November of 2014, KS added Mālama Ola as a new operating unit to its Education System. Dr. Kenneth Fink was appointed as the first Director of Mālama Ola. This unit was focused on the health, wellbeing, and safety of the students

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of all Kamehameha Campuses, which consists of the three K-12 campuses and the 30 preschools across the islands. The second program was the Hi’ikua Helpline currently implemented for students of the Kamehameha Maui campus. This system is a webbased reporting application that allows students to report

any incidents of harassment, violence, drug use, or suicidal thoughts and actions and defines the types of incidents for students who may not be sure what they entail. Students are given three different ways to report incidents and get further help. This system has been piloted on the KS Maui campus and will be imple-

“Keeping our students safe is our highest priority” Kekoa Paulsen, Community Relations and Communications Director

mented on the remaining campuses. Paulsen said, “Keeping our students safe is our highest priority for Kamehameha Schools. To enhance our existing safety programs, two recent and significant initiatives are underway to strengthen student safety across the Kamehameha Schools system.” Through these programs and more, the Kamehameha Schools has ensured the protection of its students and works to prevent further incidents.

Past Song Directors Share Their Experiences, Opinions Paige Chang Staff Reporter

The Kamehameha Schools Song Contest is known for amazing musical performances and friendly interclass competition. However, none of this would be possible without the people who drive the competition, teaching their classmates for three months and spurring them to do their best on the night of the performance: the directors. Amongst the staff at Kamehameha, there are many who were directors during their years as a student, and Ka Mō’ī recently had the privilege of interviewing Stacy Naipo (SN), women’s director of the class of 1981, Kalua Tataipu (KT), women’s director of the class of 1985, and Zachary Lum (ZL), coed director of the class of 2010. Q: Why did you decide to become a director? SN: In 1977, my mother got tickets and I was there. It was my first time seeing it; I mean, I had seen on TV, but it was my first time seeing it in person. And right then I go, “I’m going to do that. I’m going to get on that stand and wave my arms around and I’m going

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Song Contest comes, everyone gets excited. Q: If Song Contest was run, back then, the way it is run now, would you still have tried out for director? Kalua Tataipu: ʻ85

to do that.” KT: I remember watching the Song Contest on the TV and even attended one when I was in elementary (I promptly fell asleep at my first contest). There were 3 generations of Kamehameha in my family and I was the 4th grade, so Song Contest was a familiar topic. I spent hours listening to every recording of Kamehameha students that I could get my hands on. I was hooked, and by the 4th grade I knew that I wanted to be director. ZL: I liked it because I liked Hawaiian music and I liked leadership. And later I realized that sharing something that I love with my classmates was really cool; it was really cool to see my friends enjoy something I’ve loved for long time. Q: How has Song Contest changed since you were a director?

SN: Leaders did EVERYTHING. We could get help, but we didn’t. We had to call the arrangers ourselves and ask them to arrange the song. My sophomore song-I didn’t listen to-and my senior song I never heard before. We taught the songs to the students from day one. Mr. Noble, who was the CGC director at the time, believed you needed to be in CGC if you wanted to be a song contest director, regardless if you could sing, dance, or whatever. It was way more work than what I see today. KT: Rehearsals took place a couple of times a week on an AM or PM day and lasted for about an hour. The directors were given the theme and also the awesome task of selecting just the right piece. We listened to the radio, made phone calls to various resources, asked family for suggestions and decided on a song. We also selected an

Stacy Naipo: ʻ81

arranger for the piece. The directors were all expected to teach their classes from their year of directing. ZL: Pitch pipes. And of course, Mr. Ceballos’ retirement. Q: Do you think the classes’ attitudes towards song contest have changed? SN: It feels like there’s more apathy now. Not that there wasn’t then, but I think everybody had a better understanding of the tradition of it all. There were a lot less trophies to win in those days too. KT: The students are just as passionate about winning and supporting their director. ZL: It fluctuates. There are some classes that get really into it and there are some that have attitude issues. I think no matter what though, when the week of

SN: Probably not, not if it’s the way it is now. It was a huge thing then. I was watching these dynastic leaders, you know, the Fukinos, Anthony Conjugacion, and well, they and the singing is what really drew me to it. It’s not the same. I think we were one of the few classes to have the same leaders all three/four years; that’s why it was almost dynastic. Now it’s more like a popularity contest. KT: With all the changes in the preparation and practices I would still apply to be a director today. The basic core of Song Contest is the same whether it was 4 generations ago or now. The music is only a vehicle that assists the directors in building and understanding relationships. The directors develop a lasting relationship with the class. ZL: Yeah, just because it’s the same. **Photos above courtesy of Kapālama Archives

Song Contest: Then and Now 1963

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The class of 1963 hosts the last Song Contest held in Kekuhaupi’o gym

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Garrett Kam, class of 1981, wins the McGreggor Award twice in a row for his junior and senior year

First Song Contest is held at the Kamehameha School for Boys Photo courtesy of Kapālama Archives

The freshman class of 2009 won three awards, tying with the class of 1998 for most awards recieved as freshman

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1981 Photo courtesy of Kalei Soller

Tune into KGMB at 7:00pm on March 18 to see what happens next!

2016

NEWS Japanese Curriculum Designers Visit Kamehameha Sasha Cox Staff Reporter

On February 13, Kamehameha Schools welcomed a delegation of fifteen Japanese education officials. Upon their arrival, administration faculty, members of the International Relations Club, and a small group of student musicians had the opportunity to host a luncheon reception in Smith Office. These officials traveled from districts all over Japan to visit Kamehameha High School, and are hoping to glean a greater knowledge of KS curriculum in order to reconstruct the entire nationalized system of Japanese education. “We update our national curriculum every ten years,” said one member through

an interpreter. “We have come here to look for improvement for Japan’s curriculum, to make it more competency based.” In comparison to American education systems (whether private institutions or publically-funded DOE schools), the current Japanese system is “…nationwide, with no differentiation between primary and secondary schools. We are teacher oriented now, and want to encourage a student-centered system to promote inquiry.” The group of education administrators arrived at Kamehameha High School to learn how to improve their schools. An interpreter said, “Our students are not better global citizens. By coming here, we will change that. That is the

hope.” The current Japanese primary and secondary education system has recently been proven ineffective in its rate of post-graduate success. With a primary focus on science and mathematics, one visitor said, “We need a better focus on social studies, and more participation in society.” Because the Japanese system is national and not determined by district or state, and because it must SASHA COX be approved by indepen- Students Nainoa Gaspar-Takahashi and Kalawena Kalehuawehe show dent government authori- Japanese visitors around Ka’iwakīloumoku ties, “Changing the way we Japan. gain a greater appreciation teach is harder there than in “Meeting the curriculum of our school and as an opAmerica.” coordinators was a good ex- portunity to represent KaThe curriculum transition perience,” said Junior Eliza- mehameha. should be complete within beth Coleman, a member of the next two years, and will the International Relations affect every primary and sec- Club. Other students have ondary school throughout also used this experience to

Student Volunteers Ensure the Safety of KS Cats Makamae Nottage Staff Reporter

The campus has always been the home to many feral cats. Konia is home of 13 feral cats that are fed and cleaned daily. In the past, the cat population has ranged from a couple dozen to a couple hundred. In the past few weeks, many faculty, staff, and students have been complaining about the cats on campus, saying that they are dirty and carry diseases. In actuality, the cats are wormed, neutered, and kept on a specific feeding routine, resulting in these cats being the healthiest of all feral cats on O’ahu. Due to the complaints, James Slagel, Grade 12 English Teacher, and the Cat-huggers have made a deal stating that the cats are allowed to be on cam-

pus if they are fed away from the dorms and buildings and are consistently cleaned after. Slagel, the leader of the Cat-huggers and the ‘Ahuhui Kūkae Pōpoki (Royal Order of the Cat Poop) continues to walk through the Konia field and buildings daily at 6:15 am to clean up the cat feces. The cat-huggers club has 30 students who volunteer to take care of the cats, whether it be fostering them, feeding them, or notifying

Mr.Slagel about new cat poop. Kiana Camara, grade 12, is a cathugger who has recently adopted a cat named Max. Camara said, “With the cat program, every morning is a chance for me to understand cats a little better. It’s gotten to the point where I felt confident enough to adopt Max. The program has inspired me to take on the kuleana of taking care of other feral cats in the community.”

Cats have been a part of the Kamehameha Schools since the campus was built, and the only option is to take care of the 13 cats or have unhealthy feral cats replace them. The Cathuggers have many fundraisers to advocate for adopting the cats and paying for their food and vaccinations. The only way to ensure the safety of the cats is if all students and faculty work together. Mr.Slagel said, “As compassionate as you think your’e being, do not feed the cats you see on campus because we have their feedings under control.” If you happen to see problems with the cats on campus, please feel free to contact Slagel by looking for the guy wearing tie-dye.

Kiana Camara, 12

The posters James Slagel uses to advocate for his program “The Royal Order of the Cat Poop” and for the cathuggers.

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“With the cat program, every morning is a chance for me to understand cats a little better. It’s gotten to the poit where i felt confident enough to adopt Max,”

are only a few performances at which spectators are able to experience the music. The first concert, that has already come and gone, was on March 4, 2016. The Kamehameha Elementary, Middle and High School’s Bands participated in the 36th annual Band-O-Rama at Kekuhaupi’o Gym. This concert is a great opportunity for the audience to get

an idea of the growth musicians experience from their elementary to high school years. All levels of musicianship are represented; it is the only time when every band kid a part of the Kapālama campus plays. Senior Victoria Penalver, Vice President of the Kamehameha Band Kalalea Board, said, “Band-O-Rama is a fun experience because while

From the sunburns of marching season to the music of Commencement, the Kamehameha Warrior Band, under the direction of Matthew Kalei Urabe, is successful when it comes to learning and performing its music. Aside from parades, the Band starts off each school year in the summer preparing for marching competitions that last until November. The students then have a few weeks to learn and perfect their music for Christmas Concert. When the New Year comes around, it’s time for Jazz Band and Concert Band. Despite the hours of prac- PHOTO COURTESY OF @KSNEWS tice the students spend pre- Elementary, Middle, and High School Bands gather in Kekuhaupi’o Gym paring for concerts, there for the 36th annual Band-O-Rama

showcasing all of our hard work, we get to see the love of performing develop in the younger generation.” The next performance will be the Jazz Showcase on April 9. Kamehameha’s, along with Kailua, Punahou and the University of Hawai’i’s, jazz band will be featured. The concert will be held at the Auditorium, and tickets are $3 either pre-sold

“Band-O-Rama is a fun experience because while showcasing all of our hard work, we get to see the love of performing develop in the younger generation,” Victoria Penalver, 12

or at the door. The last performance is Pop’s Concert on May 7. For this performance, the high school band will dress up to the night’s theme: “Rock Band”; it will play popular music from different era’s. The tickets will be $10. “We are currently in the works of having food truck vendors sell a variety of food for dinner. The band will put on an entertaining show featuring music from The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Journey, KISS, Guns N’ Roses, Pat Benatar and much more. It will definitely be worth the ticket price,” said Matt Urabe. If you would like to attend, email Matt Urabe at maurabe@ksbe.edu or locate any band student to purchase tickets.

NEWS Students Participate in National History Day Sasha Cox Staff Reporter

On Feb. 2nd, 2016, AP, Honors and Regular U.S. History students participated in Kamehameha’s annual National History Day (NHD), held in Midkiff Learning Center. Students had the option to select a historical topic of their choice to research and create a project on; projects ranged from documentaries, performances, and exhibits to essays and websites. The NHD fair was an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their research skills and knowledge of both American and Hawaiian history. Although NHD is a time-consuming event, many teachers and students believe it to be worth the effort. “It takes time away from the curriculum in class, but I still think it’s good for the students to participate,” said Sarah Razee, an AP U.S. History teacher. A number of Kamehameha

faculty members evaluated students’ projects, determining a select number of students to advance to the Hawai‘i History Day District Fair, which was held on February 27 at Chaminade University. The fair was attended by various schools from the Honolulu district, including Kamehameha, Punahou, ‘Iolani, and St. Louis. Projects were reviewed by a panel of judges throughout the day, who selected projects to advance to the Hawai‘i state competition. Junior Jostlyn Watson was one of the few students to be chosen for the state National History Day fair; she said, “Advancing to the state competition definitely adds more stress to my school schedule…but I’m also very much passionate about my subject.” Many participants agree that NHD is both an opportunity for the competitors to gain a greater appreciation for historical events and research, as well

as a way pursue personal interests in a setting other than the traditional classroom. For students like Watson, advancing to the state competition can lead to greater recognition, as participants await the potential opportunity to compete at the national level in Maryland this April. She said, “I hope I am able to represent

Kamehameha well at the state competition.” Many Kamehameha students feel the same way, and are eagerly awaiting the next level to showcase their carefully researched and deliberately planned projects.

“I hope I am able to represent Kamehameha well in the state competition.” Jostlyn Watson, 11

KS Students Win Big at Scholastic Art Competition Ku’ulei Cleghorn Staff Reporter

On February 20th, 2016 13 students from Kamehameha High Schools at Kapālama won in the 53rd Annual Hawai’i Regional Scholastic Art Competition. This competition is a collection of submissions ranging from photographs and digital art to poems and short stories. The submissions were open to the sophomores, juniors and seniors in Drawing and Painting, Creative Metals and Glass, Ceramics, and the Photography and Digital Photography classes. Every year our students enter their artwork into this competition. However, this

is the 2nd year that a large amount of our students have won awards. The awards include The American Vision Award, 11 Gold Key Awards and 13 Silver Key Awards. “All I did was take a photo and yet I was awarded, not for the artistic view but because the judges saw me,” said Junior John Kauhola. “My experience was amazing; getting to stand on stage and be recognized for something you created is one of the greatest feelings in the world,” said Senior Emily Pang, “It was fun to get to sign my name on the giant wall in the viewing room along with everyone else. I

was astounded by all the creative artworks everyone did when we went to the viewing session afterwards; the emotions and beauty people were able to capture in their work was beyond words. It showed me that I have a lot of room for improvement as an artist,” said Pang. This competition started in 1923 and was a very conserved event. Since then, it has grown in being a popular and critically acclaimed competition recognized in America. All of the awardees have the opportunity of having their art displayed at the Honolulu Art Museum in downtown Honolulu in the next few upcoming months.

KS Celebrates its 91st Annual Ho’olaule’a Amanda Lee Staff Reporter

On Feb. 27th, Kamehameha Schools’ 91st annual Ho’olaule’a took place and welcomed guests from all over the island. This cultural family-friendly event included food, games, rides, shopping, and entertainment. It showcased many performances by students such as Hawaiian Ensemble, the Kamehameha Dance Company, Concert Glee, the Elementary School Children’s Chorus, and the Warrior Marching Band and Color Guard. Throughout the event, Hawaiian music singers entertained the guests as well. Students and parents volunteered in booths that sold food, drinks, leis, and gifts. They sold malasadas, kūlolo, smoothies, and crafts in the Country Store. From Hawaiian plates to haole brownies, there was entertainment, food, and

booths that could suit anyone. “I love how family-oriented it is. Sometimes students compare Ho’olaule’a to other schools’ carnivals because of the rides, but it’s really about the families, food, entertainment, and experience. It offers so much more,” Sophomore Rachel Leslie said. The purpose of Ho’olaule’a is to continue the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop and to rebuild and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture. “E Ola Mau Ka Na’auao” was the theme of this year’s Ho’olaule’a, which translates to, “Let Wisdom and Enlightenment Live Forever”. “Ho’olaule’a” means “celebration” and it allowed students and families to celebrate while supporting our school.

SCHOLASTIC ART WINNERS Grade 12 Kelia Kame’enui-Becker Keola Lidstone-Cayabyab Shaelyn Chand Will Cockett Jordan Ehara Michelle Ferguson Faith Hussey Natalie Kerr Keanu Lagundimao Capri Nakaima Emily Pang Cassidy Pregil Samantha Williams Tia Williams

PHOTO COURTESY OF HONOLULUPULSE.COM Seniors Jordan Ehara and Shaylin Marn pose on Konia Field.

Grade 11 Faith Cleghorn John Kauhola Alyssa Manasas Tiazze Taito ILLUSTRATION BY KELIA KAME’ENUI-BECKER Senior Kelia Kame’enui-Becker’s painting won the American Vision Award.

Grade 10 Leyana Le Anuhea Nihipali

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91st annual Ho’olaule’a included many performances.