La Pietra Days Spring 2012

LA PIETRA DAYS WWW.LAPIETRA.EDU | VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1 | SPRING 2012

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ALSO INSIDE: STUDENT PROFILE OF HALIE HARRISON ’13 : : SENIOR & NEWCOMER TEA : : CLASS NOTES

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Alice F. Guild, Chair Sterling Yee, 1st Vice Chair Ernest Cary Moore, III, 2nd Vice Chair Dawn MacNaughton, Secretary Randy L. Karns, Treasurer Mahina Eleneki Hugo, Head of School Frank C. Atherton Lauran Bromley Herbert N. Conley Randi Silleck Conway Wendy B. Crabb Sara Dudgeon Robert T. Fujioka

Francis R. Heath, IV Kelly Banks Hoen Elliot H. Loden Blair Kennedy Parry-Okeden Sharon Twigg-Smith Dr. Daniel E. White

ADMINISTRATION

Mahina Eleneki Hugo, Head of School Edward Keyes, Director of Finance Gay Chinen, Dean of Students Sumoha Jani, Director of Admissions Shelley Lane, Director of Curriculum and College Counseling Mike Moses, Director of Institutional Advancement INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT OFFICE

Director of Institutional Advancement Mike Moses t mikem@lapietra.edu Institutional Advancement Administrative Manager Tiana Miyamoto t tianam@lapietra.edu Director of Alumnae Relations and Special Events Shelley Simpson t shelleys@lapietra.edu Director of Marketing and Outreach Jodi-Anne Yoshida t jodiy@lapietra.edu ON THE COVER

Kaylene “Kiana� Ho‘ohuli ’13, Ariana Sattler ’14 and Hannah Apa ’13 demonstrate their knowledge in the Digital Library during production for the La Pietra commercial.

CREDITS

Editor: Mike Moses Managing Editor: Jodi-Anne Yoshida Contributing Editors: Brie Ericksson, Tiana Miyamoto, Karen Sebastian, Shelley Simpson Design and Layout: Bonnie Taam Design La Pietra Days is published twice a year by the Institutional Advancement Office for the alumnae, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends.

La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls 2933 Poni Moi Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 www.lapietra.edu

LA PIETRA’S HISTORY

Founded by Lorraine Day Cooke and Barbara Cox Anthony, and under the leadership of Joseph H. Pynchon, the school opened in 1964 at Central Union Church. After five years, Hawaii School for Girls moved to its own campus, La Pietra, the former Dillingham estate on the slopes of Diamond Head. La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls is now an independent school for students in grades six through twelve. The program is college preparatory, and the overall student-teacher ratio is ten to one, assuring full attention to every girl’s needs and aims. La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school is a charter member of the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

OUR VISION, COMMITMENT & BELIEFS

OUR VISION – We prepare young women for a life of fulfillment.

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LA PIETRA’S ALMA MATER “LA PIETRA DAYS�

Music by Nancy Hunt / Lyrics by Helene Scatcherd ’92.

(This song was composed as Helene’s Independent Project.)

Near to the heart of Honolulu And close to the azure sea, Stands a lady of great beauty, history, and integrity.

She nurtures harmony and wisdom; She shares her love and grace.

La Pietra, we will always cherish our La Pietra Days, 0VS QSFDJPVT -B 1JFUSB %BZT Memories that will last a lifetime; The friendships we hold dear.

Timeless lessons that we learned here, Will sustain us through the years.

To our beloved alma mater, our voices now we raise.

La Pietra, we will always cherish our La Pietra Days, 0VS QSFDJPVT -B 1JFUSB %BZT

contents Features Achieving Perfect Balance Junior Halie Harrison maintains her studies while placing first in her division of the Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships.

Getting in Sync with Technology Integrating technology into the curriculum and offering online courses enhances the students’ learning process.

La Pietra’s New Digital Library The school library is transformed into a learning center equipped with iPads, iMacs, Wi-Fi, a SMART Board and more.

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State Canoe Paddling Championships Powered by determination, perseverance and teamwork to “Go! Go! Go!” for the win, three La Pietra seniors lead Pac-5 to capture the HHSAA Canoe Paddling State Championship.

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Other Features 7

Senior & Newcomer Tea

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Gold Key Awards

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Departments 2

Head of School Letter

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Parent Faculty Association News

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Editor’s Notes

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Student Athletics

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Philanthropy

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Special Events

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Reunion News

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Alumnae Profile

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Class Notes

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HEAD OF SCHOOL

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loha! We are extremely proud to debut our new La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls magazine, La Pietra Days! We hope you will find our feature stories informative as well as entertaining. We salute our current students and alumnae for creating great memories year after year, and we would also like to thank our many constituencies for your continued support of La Pietra. Thanks to you, our girls continue to have the opportunity to receive a great college preparatory and life skills education.

We are continually striving for improvement, and this year, two major events occurred to inspire future thinking.

The new year began with a 3-day visit from an accreditation team.

The seal of accreditation assures parents and the community that the school adheres to the highest values and best professional practices.

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), is the largest accreditation body in United States. WASC works with the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) to accredit most of the state’s private schools. Accreditation is not just a stamp of approval; rather, it is an opportunity for the school community to reflect upon its strengths and areas of improvement. Ultimately, that reflection results in a more effective school, as action plans are developed to address the recommendations made by the visiting committee.

We are happy to announce that we received a six-year accreditation term, the maximum term given. The length of the term and the commendations and recommendations of the visiting committee affirm that we are moving in the right direction toward a bright future. Way to go, La Pietra!

On another exciting front, the Board of Trustees embarked on a strategic planning process over the 2010-2011 school year. As a direct result of this process, the mission statement was reviewed and updated with a statement of Vision, Commitment, and Beliefs that clearly articulates the purpose and mission of the school. (Please see the inside front cover for the new Vision, Commitment, and Beliefs Statement.) In addition, the Board identified five strategic objectives to secure the future strength of the school. We have already begun the work to achieve them.

The program offered by the school exemplifies and embodies that philosophy and guides the learning expectations for all students.

La Pietra’s newly adopted Vision, Commitment and Beliefs are threaded through the entire academic program and co-curricular activities where participation in clubs, athletics, student government, and service learning provides leadership and group learning opportunities.

We look forward to the tremendous opportunities these two projects have presented. Please join us as we embark on an exciting future for La Pietra! Mahalo!

HAIS/WASC VISITING TEAM

| January 23 – 25, 2012

A heartfelt mahalo to the members of the accreditation committee: Committee Chair: Paul Chapman, Educator from Berkeley, CA Visiting Committee: Shirley Ann Fukumoto, Assistant Principal from Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy; Kala Hoe, Instructor from Hakipu‘u Learning Center at WCC; Lisa Leong, Program Director at Hawaii Association of Independent Schools; Michael F. LaGory, English teacher at ‘Iolani School

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Student Profile

8DCFJ:G>C< I=: @6>L> 8=6CC:A L>I= =:G E699A: 7D6G9 With her passion and dedication to succeed both in the ocean and in the classroom, this La Pietra student finds perfect balance in life.

As the new school year began, most La Pietra students were simply excited to see their friends and eager to start a new lap on their educational journey through high school. For junior Halie Harrison, however, the journey had some unique qualities, both athletic and academic. As an elite Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) competitor, Harrison found herself navigating a series of races while juggling the challenges of La Pietra’s college preparatory curriculum. She has excelled in both dimensions, thanks to the support of faculty and availability of online courses through the Online School for Girls (OSG).

A love of the ocean and ocean sports inspired Harrison to compete in her first race, the 2010 Surf N Sea Annual SUP Into Summer, a four-mile race around Hale‘iwa Harbor and Pua‘ena Point. Her success in that race made her realize her potential in the sport.

“My family always enjoyed water sports like surfing, sailing, SUPing. If it included water, we tried it. Once I completed my first SUP race, I was different,” recalls Harrison.

“At that moment, I knew I needed to pursue the goal of crossing the Kaiwi Channel in one of Hawaii’s most notable competitions, the Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships.”

On July 31, 2011, Harrison finished the 32-mile Molokai-2-Oahu race solo in 6 hours and 24 minutes, placing first in her division.

Harrison’s passion for the sport and her determination to excel propelled her into a series of competitions in the SUP world.

Each race demanded hours of training, commitment and traveling on the tour circuit. Although the goal seemed daunting, Harrison was dedicated.

Harrison knew that traveling to compete in world tour races would consume her time and demand focus. How could she compete internationally and still attend school?

La Pietra was able to accommodate Harrison’s challenges through the use of

OSG. By combining online classes while on the professional circuit and being back on campus after her season, Harrison is able to remain connected with her classmates and the La Pietra program through graduation.

This is a wonderful opportunity for Harrison as she works toward her own life of fulfillment through the support of programs at La Pietra.

During breaks from competitions, Harrison returns home to Hawai‘i and attends classes at La Pietra. “I am glad that La Pietra offered a solution for me to pursue my dream and continue my education at a place where I am happy and with my friends,” said Harrison.

Today, Harrison continues her education at La Pietra as a junior among friends she has made since the seventh grade. She also continues to SUP train in her backyard, the Pacific Ocean.

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GETTING IN SYNC WITH TECHNOLOGY In 1994, La Pietra was among a handful of pioneering Hawai‘i schools to install a 56K frame relay connection with the Maui High Performance Computer Center (MHPCC) to connect the campus to the Internet. With that, the relationship between La Pietra and the World Wide Web was born.

Since then, online resources have rapidly become an essential tool for teaching and learning, and La Pietra still remains at the forefront of integrating technology into its curriculum.

Last year, La Pietra became a member of the Online School for Girls (OSG), and has since emerged as a nationally recognized leader in successfully implementing online and blended course offerings. In doing so it has jumped ahead of a nationwide independent school trend. The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) reports that the number of schools offering blended or online courses doubled in the last year, and one third of schools polled reported they are offering online coursework, or plan to within the next year.

La Pietra’s membership with the Online School for Girls (see sidebar), gives students access to an array of online courses which are not offered on campus. Students join girls from member schools in an environment that not only prepares them for online coursework they will encounter in college, but also exposes them to the global perspectives of fellow students.

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“More and more colleges are moving many of their courses to an online platform, so we are giving students the chance to get used to that format,” said Shelley Lane, Director of Curriculum and College Counseling.

Several faculty members have taken professional development classes through OSG and have successfully integrated online tools into their onsite courses, a practice known as blended teaching.

Inspired by what he learned in an OSG course for teachers, Math Department Head Mitch Krulewich has implemented “flip learning" into some of his math courses. Rather than giving a lesson in class, then giving homework, students access Krulewich’s video lessons at home via YouTube and review them before the next class. During the next class session, Krulewich briefly reviews the lesson, and then has students work on problems in class.

“It makes sense that the students do their ‘work’ in class, where there is support and interaction with other students and the teacher, rather than at home where they might struggle with their understanding and get frustrated. The other great thing about teaching this way is that if they do need to review at home, they can pull up the video, stop it, rewind it and watch it as often as they need to,” he said, adding that he still works very closely with students during the school day.

According to Lane, La Pietra takes special care to ensure that the school’s culture of close collaboration and positive relationships between teachers and students is maintained in its online offerings.

“Too often, online courses are taken in isolation with little or no interaction with others,” said Lane. “We view them as a necessary

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This year, La Pietra became a subscriber to LibGuides, the most popular college and university online research portal. Students access a teacher-created webpage that directs them to relevant online information and resources. Through LibGuides, students will learn to find information and access customized content related directly to their coursework. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much information online, and we have to help the students find and assess the value of the information they uncover.

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PHOTOS: Students working on iMacs, MacBooks and iPads in the new digital library and in the classrooms.

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Online Learning Builds Collaboration and Creativity Technology plays an integral role in today’s educational world. As part of its commitment to provide a vigorous college-preparatory and life skills curriculum, La Pietra has entered into a partnership with the Online School for Girls (OSG).

OSG is a consortium of more than 50 of the top all-girls’ schools in the world dedicated to offering the best in online education for female students. La Pietra is committed to offering courses designed for the way girls learn best. As a charter affiliate school of OSG, La Pietra is able to expand the breadth of its curriculum and enhance students’ education.

The OSG network connects students to a diverse selection of online classes such as Advanced Placement (AP) Music Theory, Global Issues, AP Computer Science, Genetics and Latin.

These courses count for La Pietra credit and are included in the curriculum at no additional cost to students. OSG courses are reflected in GPAs and on transcripts.

ABOVE: Mari Cobb ’12, Director of the Online School for Girls, Brad Rathgeber, and Maryna Feldberg ’12

Unlike many online course experiences, students who take OSG courses establish real connections with each other and teachers and have opportunities to collaborate regularly.

Therefore, they fit well into La Pietra’s commitment to develop the 5 C’s: Confidence, Competence, Curiosity, Creativity, and Critical Thinking.

Grand Opening of the New Digital Library During a ceremony held on October 25, 2011, in the courtyard, class presidents Maryna Feldberg ’12 and Isabelle Rhee ’18 untied a maile lei, signifying the grand opening of Hawaii’s only all-digital high school library.

The space that once served as the Dillingham family’s formal living room before becoming the school library, has been transformed into a learning center where La Pietra students have access to state of the art computers, software, and online resources.

The new library is furnished with iPads, iMacs, WiFi, a SMART Board and expanded seating for up to fifty students, including armchairs with built-in laptop tables. This allows the new space to function as both a place of study and a natural collaboration zone.

Students are encouraged to use the online research portal, LibGuides, a collection of websites, multimedia, links to databases, and research documents. LibGuides allows teachers

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ABOVE: Mike Moses, Maryna Feldberg ’12, Tiana Miyamoto, Isabelle Rhee ’18, Mahina Eleneki Hugo & Shelley Simpson ’90

to create customized webpages with content relevant to the students’ coursework.

Highlights of the ceremony included a welcome from Head of School, Mahina Eleneki Hugo, a recounting of La Pietra’s past from Middle School teacher Sandy Robinson and a look ahead to the future by Director of Institutional Advancement Mike Moses. Tiana Miyamoto from the Institutional Advancement Office performed an oli before the untying of the maile lei. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Music Director Shari Lynn led the student body in singing the La Pietra Alma Mater.

Student Life { Academics }

a timeless tradition:

Senior and Newcomer Tea Amanda Young ’12 and Monique Smith ’12 serve tea.

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he Senior and Newcomer Tea is an annual tradition for the graduating class and their parents to welcome new families to La Pietra. It is an opportunity for the seniors and their families to share the highlights of their journey at La Pietra.

The seniors celebrate their final chapter of high school, while the newcomers get a glimpse of what to expect.

On Thursday, September 22, 2011, seniors and newcomers gathered in the beautiful courtyard for an afternoon of tea and crumpets. Students wore their party hats and dresses to celebrate and commemorate the start of a wonderful journey. Head of School, Mahina Eleneki Hugo welcomed and introduced the teachers.

The La Pietra Select Choir performed a special rendition of the Bill Withers song Lean on Me, “Just call on me sister when you need a friend” was sung to fellow classmates and the newcomers.

The choir also shared the alma mater, La Pietra Days, lyrics by alumna Helene Scatcherd ’92.

The senior class of 2012 hosted tea service and served cucumber sandwiches.

Hugo paid special tribute to the Class of 2012, student council members, La Pietra Select Choir and Dean of Students, Gay Chinen for making it a successful event.

Guests gather in the courtyard for afternoon tea.

Women of the Class of 2012.

Decorate your own cupcake.

A delightful table full of refreshments.

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Student Life { Academics }

RIGHT: Photography Gold Key Recipient, Hannah Apa ’13

49th Annual Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards La Pietra students Sophia Klein ’12, Michela Mariano ’12 and Hannah Apa ’13 won Gold Key Awards at the annual Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards on Saturday, January 15, 2012. They were among 220 artists whose work was selected from thousands of statewide entries for display at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum through February and March.

This annual art exhibition is a national recognition of the creative excellence among Hawaii’s public and private school students in grades 7-12. The Gold Key Award is the highest award on the regional level and qualifies Klein, Mariano and Apa for national-level recognition in New York City in April.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program is the longest-running and most prestigious student arts recognition program in the U.S. The Awards were established in 1923 by M.R. Robinson to encourage, foster, and reward student creativity across the country. The exhibition is a tribute to the many hardworking public and private school arts teachers who volunteer each year to make this competition a reality.

LEFT: Video Category Gold Key Recipient Sophia Klein ’12 (middle), Silver Key Recipients Christina Laguens (left) and Maika‘i Kim (right) ABOVE: Photography Gold Key Recipient, Michela Mariano ’12

National Honor Society Induction of New Members National Honor Society (NHS) honors students who exemplify the four ideals of scholarship, service, character and leadership. La Pietra NHS members serve the students on campus through peer tutoring services, assuming leadership roles and performing well in the academic classes.

Photos courtesy of Annie Rogers, Fine Arts Department Head

The new members were inducted after an application process including evaluations of academic, extracurricular, leadership and community activities. Each applicant must have a GPA of 3.2 or above and have completed at least two advanced or accelerated courses.

During the Tuesday, February 14, 2012, “Co-Curr” assembly the La Pietra NHS inducted its newest members. Congratulations to Seniors: Bobbijo Katagiri and Johanna Ward; Juniors: Hannah Apa, Nicole Morisugi and Marina Sewell; Sophomores: Phoebe Fox and Chonsa Schmidt.

Current NHS members gave a welcome and pledge.

Seniors: Maryna Feldberg, Monique Smith, Mari Cobb, Tatiana Reigada and Kyrra Lau-Eglinton; Juniors: Julia McCreary, Crystal Tanaka and Bianca Batten.

A special thank you to faculty advisors, Carole Ota and Jack Wade, for their leadership and commitment to the highest standard of academic and character development of our students.

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Kahiau { Generosity of Spirit } OCTOBER WAS PINK OUT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Pink Panthers Race for the Cure More than 30 La Pietra students, faculty, alumnae, and parents took to the streets on Sunday, October 15, 2011, for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The “Pink Panther” team, led by team captain Jessica Takei, donned special team t-shirts to walk and run around Kapi‘olani Park to support Komen’s work in breast cancer research, prevention, treatment and education.

La Pietra’s Student Council and National Honor Society helped organize the team. It is one of several school-sponsored activities coordinated for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Students held bake sales and t-shirts sales every Thursday in October, with all proceeds benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

TOP LEFT: Mahina Eleneki Hugo & the Lady Panther LEFT: Pink Panthers gathered at the Kapi‘olani Park Bandstand RIGHT: The Bishop Family – Kirsten, John, Jennifer ’17, and Kathleen Wong

Bump, Set & Spike for the Cure!

VOLLEYBALL EXHIBITION

La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls hosted the third annual Bump, Set & Spike for the Cure event on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at the La Pietra Athletic Complex, “Barbie.” The volleyball exhibition was one of many events the school sponsored in support of All proceeds Breast Cancer Awareness Month. raised from October

events were donated Head of School, Mahina Eleneki Hugo expressed to Susan G. Komen her gratitude to all the coaches and players who for the Cure. participated in the volleyball exhibition and for wearing pink to show their support. Participating schools included Hawaii Baptist Academy, Kamehameha School-Kapālama, Punahou School, Sacred Hearts Academy, St. Francis School, Moanalua High School, Castle High School and La Pietra.

Hugo especially thanked the guest speakers, as well as breast cancer survivors for sharing their stories of courage, hope and strength.

TOP RIGHT: Gabrielle Mark ’15, Salote Lopes-Liutolo ’13, Barbara Gearen, Raven Howser ’12, Julia McCreary ’13 | RIGHT: PFA volunteers work the snack shop. Domenica Sattler (Ariana ’14), Karen Sebastian (Mika ’15), Clara Sharkey (Carmen ’15)

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Kahiau { Generosity of Spirit }

MATSON BEACH CLEAN UP Sponsored by the La Pietra Red Cross Club

Sixteen members of the La Pietra Red Cross Club met on Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Ke‘ehi Lagoon Beach Park to participate in the annual Matson Beach Clean Up. Members endured the morning heat and sun to do a fantastic job of cleaning the park. This is one of many events the club participates in during the year-long community effort.

Red Cross Clubs are school-based service groups that help the Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering. The students of La Pietra have joined together to participate in the community effort. The young women explore opportunities for self-awareness and develop leadership and organizational skills while meeting new people and having fun.

TEACHERS IN-SERVICE AT THE HE‘EIA STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT In the spirit of kahiau, La Pietra teachers and administrators showed generosity and selfless giving on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, working together to restore He‘eia Stream vegetation.

The group boarded a school bus for the trip to Hui Kū Maoli Ola on the Windward side of O‘ahu. The goal for the day was to work along 2,000 feet of riparian habitat in the upper He‘eia Stream. In addition to planting native trees and vegetation, the project included implementing erosion control techniques to restore stream banks.

The faculty and staff split into two groups. Hui Kū Maoli Ola staff members explained the specific duties for each group. The first group cleared invasive vegetation from the stream banks, allowing native flora to return and control erosion. The second group used their gardening skills to repot and replant native plants.

At the end of the morning, the groups came together for a potluck lunch to celebrate their hard work and progress. The lunch conversations were filled with stories and laughter. In addition to sharing their new knowledge of native plants, workers expressed their respect for the spirit of kahiau. Being a part of this event allowed teachers and administrators to understand and represent the true sense of the La Pietra spirit - to give from your heart.

LEO CLUB LEADERSHIP. EXPERIENCE. OPPORTUNITY. La Pietra Leo Club members are active, dedicated and friendly participants in the community.

Its members can be found serving generously around the community, such as volunteering as course marshals at the 2011 Sony Open, helping at the starting line of the 2011 Honolulu Marathon and at the finish line of the 2012 Great Aloha Run, handing out t-shirts to the finishers.

Recently, the Leo Club joined together to collect new school supplies (notebooks, pencils, colored markers, scissors, colored pencils, hair ties, and toiletries) and white socks to fill backpacks.

La Pietra social studies teacher, Karl Honma, and his wife, Elsa, generously donated the backpacks. Once the backpacks were filled they were donated to the Lions Club International Foundation for distribution to girls in Afghanistan.

ABOVE: Leo Club member, Jamie Matsuura ’12 volunteered as a course marshal at the 2011 Sony Open.

ABOVE: Sandy Robinson, Karl Honma, Michelle Rumschlag, Nobuko Loncar and Malia Schlesser

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Kahiau { Generosity of Spirit }

Special Guest Day & Fun Run On Friday, October 21, 2011, more than 175 guests and their teachers gathered on the Great Lawn for La Pietra’s annual Special Guest Day. Special needs children from 15 public elementary schools enjoyed the event that included a petting zoo, a fire truck, pony rides, carnival games, face painting and two bouncy castles.

“This is just one of the best things we do all year,” exclaimed science teacher, Jessica Takei. This well-loved annual event brought out the entire La Pietra ‘ohana: student planning committee, PFA board and volunteers, and teachers. In the spirit of kahiau, the Hawaiian word for “selfless generosity,” the school dedicated the entire day to host their special guests.

LEFT: Keililani Antonelli ’17 plays with her special guest.

On behalf of the La Pietra family, a special acknowledgment goes out to the PFA for countless hours of planning to organize a successful day for the guests, students, teachers and staff.

La Pietra’s Great Lawn is transformed into a wonderland for all to enjoy!

ABOVE: Freshman Alana Beale ’15 takes a break with her special guest.

LEFT: Beth McLachlin leads the way with Keri Kusakabe ’15 and her special guest.

SPECIAL MAHALO TO OUR SPONSORS, PARENTS, FACULTY & STAFF, AND FRIENDS FOR MAKING THIS EVENT A SUCCESS! CORPORATE SPONSORS The Floor Store Hawai‘i & Personal Touch Window Fashions Marsha Nadalin Salon & Spa MICO Mechanical Tony Group Autoplex, Hawaii’s Auto Mall ‘OHANA LEVEL SPONSORS Antonelli ‘Ohana Bishop ‘Ohana Cheng-Leever ‘Ohana Fukushima ‘Ohana Gallacher ‘Ohana Geoghegan ‘Ohana McComber-Bennett ‘Ohana

Naeole ‘Ohana Schnitzer ‘Ohana Lydia Sloggett LA PIETRA PARENTS Paula Adams Alison Antenorcruz Tess Cachola Lora Contreras Kandice Daniel’s Richard Edge Audrey Enseki-Tom Jan Fried Cindy Fukushima Margot Gosselin Natasha Haine

Chuck Harris Janet Harris Ginny Hirata Alan Kashiwabara Lillian Klein Christina Knitter Eric Kvick Peter Mark Vanessa Mark Gail Matsuura Michele Mendoza Suzanne Mitri Valerie Moriwaki Marsha Nadalin Steve Nadalin Dee Phommachanh

Domenica Sattler Denise Schnitzer Karen Sebastian Ray Sebastian Yuko Shimizu Kelii Simmons Travis Taylor Eliza Wilcox Joanne Williamson Kathy Wong Flora Yee Gwen Yoshimura GOODIE BAG DONORS Bath & Body Works Bishop ‘Ohana

Douglas P. Chang, DDS Coach’s Oats Daniel’s ‘Ohana Girls Who Surf Dr. Lili K. Horton Jacque Rojas Salon Jamba Juice Hawaii Jams World Lush Marsha Nadalin Salon & Spa Maile’s Thai Bistro Randal D. Morita DDS, Inc. Moriwaki ‘Ohana Dr. Carla Nip-Sakamoto Pepsi Schnitzer ‘Ohana

Sephora Waikīkī The Running Room WEBCO Wet Feet Whole Foods LA PIETRA FACULTY & STAFF MAINTENANCE CREW Gary Valentine Roger Alcaria Merlyn Fujiwara Lester Look

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Sofia ’17 and Johannes Adams

Parent Faculty Association News

LP SPORTS CENTER LIVE!

Annual Father/Daughter Dinner Sponsored by PFA

Photos courtesy of Kandice Daniel’s (Daisy ’17) and Vanessa Mark (Gabrielle ’15)

C. Michael Brocket (Tommianne ’18) balances the cups during a fierce competition between tables.

n Friday, November 14, 2011, more than 140 La Pietra students, their fathers and special guests gathered for the annual Father/Daughter Dinner. It was an evening of dinner, games and trivia in La Pietra’s Athletic Complex, “Barbie.”

Emcees Jordan McDonald ’14 and Marissa Hoen ’13 called upon their creativity and leadership to present an exciting program that challenged guests to demonstrate their athletic ability and knowledge of teacher trivia.

During the trivia contest, the attendees discovered some fun facts about La Pietra teachers. For example, Karl Honma was the first kama‘aina finisher of the Honolulu Marathon in 1998.

Beth McLachlin was the captain of the United States Women’s Volleyball team at the 1976 Olympics.

Mika ’15 and Raynard Sebastian

A special thank you to the PFA for sponsoring this fantastic event for daughters and dads.

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Daisy ’17 and David Daniel’s

RIGHT: Eighth grade fathers and daughters gather for a group photo: Tia and Egan Inoue, Cameron and Thomas Applegate, Katy and Steven Hessenflow, Fariha and Anwar Kazi, Katrina and Chef Eberhard Kintscher.

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LETTER FROM THE PFA PRESIDENT

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Aloha La Pietra Families,

SPONSORED BY THE PFA

The Parent Faculty Association (PFA) had a great start to the 2011 - 2012 school year. In building the La Pietra community of parents, we welcome and appreciate participation from all families.

On the first Friday of each month, moms and dads gather in the courtyard kitchen at La Pietra to prepare lunch for the girls. This tradition is appreciated and loved by the students, teachers, staff and even alumnae.

Your contributions enable PFA to sponsor many successful events during the school year. The effort put forth on Special Guest Day and the 2nd Annual Fun Run was spectacular. We created another fun and memorable event for dads and daughters at the Father/Daughter Dinner in November.

Throughout the year the girls enjoy the traditional Lunch by Moms, the special Exam Breakfasts and the holiday spirit created before Winter Break.

In a program to support all parents, PFA hosted Chris Duque, a cyber safety specialist, at the October meeting. Duque provided an understanding of how to facilitate safe use of technology for our daughters.

The lunch selections rotate among the famous Taco Salad, Baked Potato, and Baked Pasta. The generous portions prepared and served through the efforts of the PFA even include a dessert!

Thank you to Faredah Ward (Johanna ’12), Lillian Klein (Sophia ’12) and the many hands of volunteers who work to prepare, serve and clean up each month!

Many hands have made these events meaningful and special, and for that I am truly thankful. I personally invite you to come and join the wonderful group of PFA members, email me at karensebastian@mac.com to get involved today!

Find an activity, event or talent you can share with the La Pietra community through the PFA. Be a part of your daughter’s experience and get to know the school, the teachers, the staff, and other parents.

Mahalo,

ABOVE: Preparation Crew gets the lunch ready with more than five pounds of cheese.

Karen Sebastian 2011-2012 PFA President

IN MEMORY OF

Michele Mendoza

LEFT: Volunteer Moms, Marcia Inoue (Tia ’16) and Marsha Nadalin (Emma ’14) at the Father/Daughter Dinner.

On Monday, January 30, 2012, the La Pietra ‘ohana lost a dear friend, Michele Mendoza (Brittany and Brooke ’11). In 2004, Michele joined the PFA to serve families with love, compassion and perseverance. She served as the PFA president in 2010-2011, during her twin daughters’ senior year.

With fondest memories and aloha we remember and honor Michele and her family.

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Editor’s Note a Pietra is a place of great first impressions. When you arrive, the sheer beauty of the campus — the Italian architecture, the tropical landscaping, and the views of Diamond Head and Waikīkī, immediately strikes you.

But dig deeper, stay longer and you soon discover there is much more to La Pietra than meets the eye.

During my first week on the job, I met with the senior class.

I wanted to find out what it meant to be a La Pietra student.

Though they had great things to say, I learned more from how they answered the questions than the answers themselves. I found a group of students who were thoughtful, reflective and confident; they were ready for the world. In the months following that meeting, our girls have continued to impress me.

It’s no wonder; their parents are equally as impressive. La Pietra’s Parent Faculty Association (PFA) is a committed group of parents – tireless workers who want the best for their daughters and their school. They have created a community that embraces everyone and provides for all.

In my encounters with La Pietra alumnae, I discovered a group of successful and vibrant women whose never-ending love for La Pietra leads them back to a place they consider a second home.

Their presence sustains our spirit.

Our faculty is a supremely dedicated group. They act as mentors, role models and leaders for the girls. Their commitment to students extends beyond the confines of the classroom. They seek continual improvement in their practice.

Confident young women. Supportive parents. Loyal alumnae. A driven faculty. These are the things you find when you go beyond your first impression. It is truly stunning. It is truly unique.

Sincerely,

Mike Moses Director of Institutional Advancement

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GO, GO, GO! LA PIETRA LEADS PAC-5 TO STATE CANOE PADDLING CHAMPIONSHIP Photos courtesy of Pi’ilani Schneider (’75)

Celebrating a sweet and well-deserved win

s the teams gathered at Hilo Bay for the 2012 HHSAA Canoe Paddling Championships, three La Pietra seniors reminisced about their sophomore year as paddlers for the Pac-5 team. During the 2010 season, Maryna Feldberg, Raven Howser and Kahala Schneider made history by helping to capture the HHSAA Canoe Paddling State Championship at Ke‘ehi Lagoon.

Their desire for victory once again fueled their passion to win this race.

On the morning of Friday, February 3, 2012, the girls knew this final race was what they prepared for over long and arduous months of training. Feldberg recalls feeling nervous, excited and a bit sick. “I got no sleep the night before,” she said. “Raven and I were sick, but by morning, the illness and unease were replaced with excitement and determination.”

There were complications on the water.

Officials worked to fix them. As the teams waited, the girls shook off the nerves and focused their energy toward the race.

Two-time Canoe Paddling State Title holders

They took to the water and prepared to start. “Lining up at the flags, my nerves disappeared,” reflected Schneider. “I knew I was ready for this final race. We took off at the start, and I felt the canoe jump, I felt everyone’s power, and I knew we were ready.”

Ready to win.

After the crew made the turn, they knew the last ten strokes would decide the race. When Schneider looked up and realized what was at stake for her and the crew, she yelled, “GO, GO, GO!” The crew put their heads down and powered through every stroke to finish as strong as they started. The pain and exhaustion hit them after they crossed the finish line and heard the cheers of the spectators.

No one knew who had won the race. As the judges deliberated, the waiting was excruciating. As the announcer began to read the results, the team waited anxiously.

Kahala Schneider (’12) shows us she is ready

“When I heard ‘State Champs Runner-up goes to Kamehameha,’ I dropped to my knees. The moment was surreal. We had won the state title in my senior year,” said Schneider. The celebration for the Pac-5 team continued with hugs and cheers for a valiant effort with the last ten strokes powered by determination, perseverance and teamwork to “Go! Go! Go!” for the win.

Natasha Staman later said, “All the seniors I paddled with this season became my role models. I was honored to paddle with them.”

Congratulations to the Pac-5 paddling team, including La Pietra’s own Taeler Akana ’12, Maryna Feldberg ’12, Raven Howser ’12, Natasha Staman ’14, Clara Schlieman ’12 and Kahala Schneider ’12.

BACKGROUND: Pac-5 Paddlers cross the finish line in canoe 4.

RIGHT: Athletic Director, Ross Kinsler and Head of School, Mahina Eleneki Hugo joined the family members as a cheering squad on the bay.

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Athletics { National Letter of Intent }

Two Student-Athletes Commit to Higher Education

Athletic Director, Ross Kinsler, Raven Howser ’12 and Sherry Howser

On Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at a special assembly before the student body, teachers, family and friends, senior paddling standouts Raven Howser and Kahala Schneider signed National Letters of Intent to compete in crew.

Howser signed with Old Dominion University and Schneider signed with University of Tennessee-Knoxville, as each took another step toward attending college on an athletic scholarship.

“We are excited to share this moment with these girls as they take this opportunity to attend college and compete at the college level,” said Mahina Eleneki Hugo, Head of School.

Signing the letter of intent to Old Dominion University

Athletic Director, Ross Kinsler added, “Each of these young ladies has demonstrated confidence, poise and competitive greatness, seizing every opportunity to grow as studentathletes.”

Both student-athletes chose their schools for different reasons.

“I chose Old Dominion University because the crew team and coaches were similar to my family here at La Pietra,” said Raven Howser. Schneider was looking for a program that would assist her in meeting the demands of being a student-athlete. “I chose UT because their academic support will help to ensure I can find a balance between my classes and collegiate competition,” she said.

Pi‘ilani Schneider ’75, Kahala Schneider ’12 and Mahina Eleneki Hugo

Raven and Kahala joined the La Pietra family in 2006. They came as girls and leave as confident, competent and well-rounded young women, ready for new academic and athletic growth.

Congratulations to Raven and Kahala!

Signing the letter of intent to University of Tennessee-Knoxville

La Pietra Launches a New Television Commercial “I use my knowledge to navigate a rapidly changing world.”

Production for La Pietra’s first television commercial in more than five years began in late November, showing La Pietra girls doing what they do best: leading, creating, and learning. The ad campaign highlights La Pietra’s vision of “preparing young women for a life of fulfillment,” by featuring students sharing the ways La Pietra education provides them with the tools they need for the future.

“I explore my passions with insight and perception.”

These statements each correlate to one of the “Five C’s,” part of La Pietra’s commitment to develop skills necessary in; Confidence, Competence, Curiosity, Creativity and Critical Thinking.

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“I’m prepared to make an impact on the world.”

The piece was filmed on La Pietra’s beautiful campus and showcases current students. It is intended to inspire families with daughters to seek out the individualized education in an extraordinary learning environment which La Pietra offers. Look for the new television commercial airing on KHON2 and the CW Network.

LA PIETRA ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS

Athletics { Highlights }

Lady Panther Pride – girls in grades 6 through 12 competed on 40 different La Pietra Lady Panther & Pac-5 Wolfpack teams in 16 different sports during the 2011 - 2012 school year as student-athletes! Congratulations to all La Pietra student-athletes who competed during the fall/winter sports season!

VOLLEYBALL STANDOUTS Lopes-Liutolo & Sattler Named 2011 ILH Girls Volleyball All-Stars

2011 ILH KAYAKING SEASON CLINCHES DOUBLE GOLD

BASKETBALL

ILH Season & Distance Championships

La Pietra Panthers Basketball Team placed second in the Le Jardin Academy Invitational Basketball Tournament in December.

Congratulations to Salote Lopes-Liutolo ’13 (left) & Jordan McDonald ’14 (right) for being named to the all-tournament team.

On Saturday, October 22, 2011, six teams gathered at the Ala Wai Canal for the final ILH Kayaking competition. After a demanding ten-week season, the girls from La Pietra competing as a Pac-5 team raced with passion and motivation. Kahala Schneider ’12 won a double gold as the ILH Season Series champion and Distance champion at 2,000 meters.

ABOVE: Kyrra Lau-Eglinton ’12, Kahala Schneider ’12 and Natasha Staman ’14

Varsity Division II Girls Basketball Team

AIR RIFLERY AIMS FOR STATES Two air riflery student-athletes qualified for the ILH Championships. Ashley Goldstein ’12 and Misha Woodward ’14, took part in the qualifying competition on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

The La Pietra Lady Panthers placed two girls, Salote Lopes-Liutolo ’13 and Ariana Sattler ’14, on the ILH Division II all-star volleyball team. Lopes-Liutolo made the second team as an outside hitter and Sattler received an Honorable Mention as a middle/ outside hitter.

Gassmann Named to OC16 Girls Volleyball Senior Invitational

The Fourth Annual OC16 Senior Girls Volleyball Invitational was held at McKinley High School’s Gym from November 9-10.

The goodwill event featured four teams of O‘ahu senior all-stars in exhibition doubleheaders. Congratulations to senior Tiffany Gassmann for representing La Pietra on the South (Blue) Team as a middle hitter.

RECORD SETTING NIGHT AT HOOPLA! 4BUVSEBZ .BSDI t 5IF 3PZBM )BXBJJBO )PUFM HOOPLA 2012: A Campaign for La Pietra was a smashing success, raising more than $300,000 for the school’s financial aid program!

The evening featured fantastic food and wine, a huge selection of both silent and live auction items and the always-entertaining Big Reach. During this special segment of the evening’s auction, Board of Trustees Chair – Alice Guild, asked guests to simply raise their hands for a direct tuition contribution for deserving students. The segment was fast, furious and fun!

A complete event recap will appear in our next issue.

In the meantime, check out our photo gallery on our website at www.LaPietra.edu.

Special thanks to co-chairs, Kelly Banks Hoen ’75 and Debbie Weil-Manuma ’75 for their leadership in making this year’s event the best ever!

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Event Recap { Guest Speaker Series }

CARLA HARRIS, Wall Street Vet On Monday, October 17, 2011, longtime Wall Street executive, singer and motivational speaker Carla Harris visited La Pietra to give students advice on how to navigate their futures and find success.

In her engaging and often humorous talk, Harris challenged the girls to find their P.O.W.E.R., providing the following advice: Find your PASSION. Take advantage of every OPPORTUNITY. Know WHO you are. Be ENGAGED in whatever you do. Take RISKS, take RESPONSIBILITY, and demand RESPECT. Harris is the best-selling author of Expect to Win, Proven Strategies for Success from a Wall Street Vet. She is also a Managing Director and head of the Emerging Manager Platform at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She has spent more than 17 years of her career in capital markets.

During her two-decade career on Wall Street, Harris executed the Initial Public Offering (IPO) for UPS, Martha Stewart Living Omni Media, Redback and Immunex, one of the largest biotechnology

LEFT: Bobbijo Katagiri â&#x20AC;&#x2122;12, Carla Harris and Mahina Eleneki Hugo

offerings in U.S. history. Harris was recently named to Fortune Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate Americaâ&#x20AC;?, and to Fortuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most Influential Listâ&#x20AC;?

2005, to Black Enterprise Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Top 50 African Americans on Wall Streetâ&#x20AC;?, to Essence Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 50 Women Who are Shaping the Worldâ&#x20AC;?, Ebonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of â&#x20AC;&#x153;15 Corporate Women at the Topâ&#x20AC;?, the Network Journalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2005 list of â&#x20AC;&#x153;25 Most Outstanding Women in Businessâ&#x20AC;? and was named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woman of the Year 2004â&#x20AC;? by the Harvard University Black Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Forum.

Following her talk, Harris donated copies of her book Expect to Win to every La Pietra student and even shared a gospel number with them.

Harris was in Honolulu to speak at the Wahine Forum, an annual gathering of female business leaders in Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i. La Pietra was a corporate sponsor of the event.

FREE Community Speaker Series Kicks Off with a Bang!

DR. RONI COHEN-SANDLER, Clinical Psychologist, Author & Speaker On Thursday, September 29, 2011, La Pietra kicked off its free community speaker series with Dr. Roni CohenSandler, a clinical psychologist, author, consultant and lecturer specializing in issues of women and girls. More than 180 parents gathered in the La Pietra Athletic Complex, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barbieâ&#x20AC;? to learn practical tips and advice to help girls thrive in this age of stress and pressure.

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Cohen-Sandler discussed strategies from her newest book, Stressed-out Girls: Helping Them Thrive in the Age of Pressure. Based on a national study of 3,000 middle and high school

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students, her book highlighted girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sources of stress: self-induced pressure, social relationships, appearance and body image as well as how stress affects girls: sleep deprivation, unhealthy coping strategies, too little downtime, and how parents often add to the stress with well-intentioned comments such as: you can do anything you set your mind to, take advantage of all your opportunities, and just try your best!

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WAHINE FORUM

JOHN ROSEMOND

La Pietra, A Corporate Sponsor

Nationally Recognized Parenting Expert

Leadership | Career | Community La Pietra students played a big role in the 2011 annual Wahine Forum, a conference of more than 500 of Hawaii’s female business leaders. Fifteen students participated as greeters, session hosts, and emcees for the event held at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on Tuesday, October 18.

Each breakout session was hosted by a group of La Pietra students, who were responsible for introducing the session moderators and speakers, including CEOs, Presidents, and Vice-Presidents.

Seniors Monique Smith and Bobbijo Katagiri were emcees for the luncheon, which was attended by more than 600 people. In addition, the La Pietra Select Choir, a group of 25 students, wowed the crowd with a performance of Bridge Over Troubled Water and Lean on Me.

A self-described hippie who mixes 60’s era rock lyrics with blunt honesty in his advice to parents, John Rosemond delighted more than 250 guests with his practical and humorous recommendations to parents of teenagers. His presentation on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, taken in part from his new book, Teen-Proofing, Fostering Responsible Decision Making in Your Teenager, focused on a child’s life broken down into three seasons: Season 1 from birth to age 2, Season 2 from ages 3-12 and Season 3 from ages 13-19.

The key to understanding teenagers is to understand how children transition from Season 1 to Season 3. t SEASON 1 is about the parent being of service to the child. Feeding, clothing and changing diapers are all part of attending to the child’s needs. t SEASON 2 begins at age two as the child begins to learn decision-making, leadership and authority. It is the parent’s job to foster a “decade of discipline,” building the foundation for respect, obedience and loyalty. t SEASON 3 is where the teenager can focus on mentoring and selfdiscipline.

As parents approach the areas of curfew, cash, conflict, car, consequences and colleagues (a.k.a. co-conspirators), Rosemond expressed the importance of finding a balance between freedom and responsibility. Parents provide opportunities for teenagers to prove themselves capable of assuming responsibilities. If the child shows a lack of responsibility, the freedom is revoked until the actions and choices of the teenager result in responsible decisions.

Rosemond offered some helpful hints to parents as they search for the proper balance between freedom and responsibility: t FIRST, most conversations with teenagers happen in the first two sentences.

Choose your words wisely to capture their attention. t SECOND, clearly define what expectations and responsibilities must be met to secure their freedom to operate independently. t THIRD, once defined, stick to those details. The devil is in the details.

TOP: Ariana Ebesu ’14, Brittany Lieu ’15 and Veloniqa Taniguchi ’15 introduce the panel of women leaders focused on sustainability.

BOTTOM: La Pietra Select Choir takes the stage under the direction of Shari Lynn to provide beautiful harmony.

Rosemond hopes to help build a culture where parents enable their child to be responsible and self-supporting in the adult world where they will live, work and play.

As guests left the event, their smiles showed they felt prepared to begin a journey toward building a strong foundation for their teenagers.

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Philanthropy

Sixth Graders win the Pizza Party with an Increase of Parent Giving ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN INCREASES PARENT PARTICIPATION During the month of February, La Pietra parents were asked to Plant A Seed For Your Daughter’s Future with a gift to the Annual Fund. They responded in record-setting numbers.

In the previous three years, parent participation in the Annual Fund increased from 15% to 56%. At the culmination of the month long Plant a Seed campaign, participation rates stood at 62%, the highest total ever.

Volunteer captains from each grade level spent the month rallying support for the campaign with letters, emails, and phone calls to fellow parents. Mornings were spent waving signs at the front of the school to promote the campaign and encourage participation. Students got involved as well, arriving at school early with sleepy eyes to create and wave signs.

Kudos go to parents of the 6th grade, who garnered the highest level of participation. They ended February with a participation rate of 87%, which earned the class a free pizza party at the Hau Arbor.

ABOVE: Alessandra “Soncy” Avvoia ’15 and Sachi Enseki-Tom ’15 participated in sign waving to support donations.

The Annual Fund provides unrestricted monies that the school directs to its highest priorities, including curricular resources, technology upgrades, facility maintenance, and professional development. High levels of participation also help La Pietra secure large gifts from corporations and foundations.

MAHALO TO THE CLASS CAPTAINS FOR PLANT A SEED FOR YOUR DAUGHTER’S FUTURE: Mike Glenn Shayden’s Dad (6th)

Flora Yee Julianna's Mom (10th)

Alison Antenorcruz Brittany’s Mom (7th)

Richard Edge Jaimie’s Dad (11th)

Mike Lum Napua’s Dad (8th)

Lillian Klein Sophia’s Mom (12th)

Doug Tom and Audrey Enseki-Tom Sachi’s Parents (9th)

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ABOVE: Jennifer Bishop ’17 drops off her donation to Alison Antenorcruz (Brittany ’17).

LEFT: Poster featuring the class participation levels for the Plant a Seed campaign.

Recap { Special Events }

2011

MAHALO TO OUR SPONSORS JMD Beverages

A SWINGING SUCCESS!

Michel’s at the Colony Surf With a record number of attendees, a remarkable menu by Chef Eberhard Kintscher of Michel’s at the Colony Surf, and the triumphant return of Jimmy Borges, Sunset Jazz 2011 sparkled as one of our best fundraisers of the year.

‘Ohana Beach Rentals / Distinctive Homes Hawai‘i Real Estate VIP TRANS

More than 350 people gathered beneath a full moon on the Great Lawn to welcome Borges back for his first public performance after surviving a bout with cancer. The performance he gave to the audience was full of aloha and appreciation.

LOUIS ARMSTRONG TABLE ($3,000) Herb and Nancy Conley Rab and Alice Guild Duncan and Dawn MacNaughton

Shari Lynn contributed several New York inspired numbers, accompanied by the Hawai‘i Pacific University Big Band and Latin Jazz star, Augie Rey. Biana Batten ’14 had feet tapping in the Broadway Segment as she was joined by John Rampage, Sam Hesch and Mary Gutzi.

Sponsorship tables were treated to nearly seven courses of Chef Eberhard’s famous island-style French cuisine, including ahi, salmon, and lamb, complete with two dessert platters. Many in the audience brought dinner picnics while enjoying the complimentary wine, coffee and dessert.

All proceeds from Sunset Jazz benefit La Pietra’s programs. This first fundraising event of the 2011-2012 school year could not have happened without the robust cadre of volunteer teachers, parents, students and staff members.

Head of School, Mahina Eleneki Hugo expressed a sincere mahalo to all who offered their support and gave their time to this fabulous event.

TOP: Jimmy Borges serenades the guests.

ABOVE: Shari Lynn, Mary Gutzi and John Rampage take the stage.

As Duke Ellington said, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” Thanks to the talent, goodwill and hard work of many, La Pietra is a swinging place.

ELLA FITZGERALD TABLE ($2,000) Thurston and Sharon Twigg-Smith ‘Ohana Beach Rentals / Distinctive Homes Hawai‘i Real Estate

Don’t miss this year’s event!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

FRANK SINATRA TABLE ($1,000) Charles Crumpton MICO Mechanical Randy and Jackie Karns Retina Institute of Hawai‘i Sterling and Joy Yee Martin Schiller

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Alumnae { Special Events }

Alumnae Holiday Soiree BRINGS LAUGHTER & ENTHUSIASM

What are the ingredients for an enchanted evening?

As more than fifty La Pietra alumnae and their guests discovered at the first annual Alumnae Holiday Soiree in December, the magic potion included food by That Girl Can Cook, wine from JMD Beverages and an entrancing hula performance by Tiana Miyamoto.

ABOVE: Nina Horioka ’03 and Janelle Murakawa ’03 TOP LEFT: Lou Seitchik, Kanani Titchen ’92, Michelle Loden Slentz ’92, Shelley Simpson ’90 and Sean Slentz

Of course the mainstay of any magical evening would have to be the people in attendance. At the soiree, guests happily reminisced about La Pietra days while reconnecting with old friends.

Highlights of the evening included tours of the new digital library led by Mike Moses, Director of Institutional Advancement, and Shelley Simpson ’90, Director of Special Events & Alumnae Relations. Guests also applauded viewing of the new La Pietra TV commercial and learned how each person can contribute to La Pietra’s future.

ABOVE: Kaira Resch ’86, Natalie Pitre ’88 and Tanya (Pitre) Georgopapadakos ’88 RIGHT: Monica Machado ’81, Lori Fujishige ’81, Erin Kalopodes ’81 and Annie Landrum ’70

RETURN OF THE GRADS 2012 How to Survive Your First Year in College: Nuggets of Wisdom from the Class of 2011 What’s college really like?

Six alumnae from the class of 2011 shared reallife stories with juniors and seniors at the annual Return of the Grads event.

Class of 2011 alumnae shared nuggets of wisdom on surviving their first semester of college with the classes of 2012 and 2013. Pictured with Shelley Lane are Elise Stern (Brandeis University), Cynthia Okuno (UH Mānoa, The Honors Program), Shalina Ishiki (Biola University), Caroline Harris (Appalachian State University), Victoria Sanchez (Hawai‘i Pacific University), and Sarah Aref (UH Mānoa, Pre-Law), who returned to campus January 10 for an intimate question and answer session, in the new digital library.

The annual event invites last year’s graduates to La Pietra to prepare this year’s seniors for life after graduation. Armed with the experiences of living on their own, attending college classes and eating in cafeterias,

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the alumnae shared astute observations with students about their first semesters in college: “College is about trying new things.” “Sit in the third row.”

“Do activities you enjoy.” “Attendance is really important.”

“You’re going to feel like you had more homework at La Pietra.”

Of particular interest were the several “only in Hawai‘i” concerns of alumnae on the mainland. They discussed the need to check the weather report before leaving your dorm, managing the time it takes to cross a large campus and coping with the unpredictable student reactions to the statement “I’m from Hawai‘i.”

“I was completely unprepared for people’s responses to my statement that I’m from Hawai‘i,” said Caroline Harris. “One guy constantly questioned me, ‘then why are you HERE?’ His response wasn’t very welcoming.”

Overall, the alumnae agreed that La Pietra prepared them well for college. All expressed gratitude for the rigor of the curriculum, the variety of sports and after-school activities and the faculty’s encouragement.

Return of the Grads is coordinated by Shelley Lane, Director of Curriculum and College Counseling. If you are interested in participating next year, please contact her at (808) 922-2744 ext.

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Alumnae Association ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION REPORT:

G:K>:L 6C9 6 ;G:H= HI6GI Did you attend La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls for at least one semester? If so, you are already a member of the Alumnae Association.

The Association is an independent, inclusive community that supports the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standing as one of Hawaiiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere educational institutions. Founded in the late 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activity focuses on maintaining school ties, advancing continuing education and awareness of the school in the community.

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BYLAWS: Defined by a set of bylaws, the Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actions include membership, officer duties, committees, budget, funding, amendments and dissolution.

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MEMBERSHIP: Regular members are â&#x20AC;&#x153;all persons who attended the school for at least one semester.â&#x20AC;? As of February 2012, there were approximately 1,500 regular members.

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EXECUTIVE BOARD: An Executive Board consisting of the President, the President-elect, the Secretary, and the Treasurer governs the Association. A planning committee of the Association plans to revive the Executive Board and rework the bylaws.

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ANNUAL MEETING: The Association schedules an annual meeting each year where regular members each have one vote. An annual meeting has not yet been scheduled, but is tentatively assigned to the Fall 2012 semester.

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Alumnae Profile

A:69:G >C HD8>6A B:9>6 SUSAN TENBY, CLASS OF 1989 These days Susan Tenby â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 spends a great deal of time talking to people about social media. Known for her acting and creative pursuits while at La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls, Tenby is now the Online Community Director for TechSoup Global. TechSoup connects nonprofits and libraries to tech donations and resources. She travels both the physical and virtual world, speaking at conferences and helping non-profit organizations benefit from social media.

She also leads a nonprofit community called The Nonprofit Commons (www. nonprofitcommons.org) in the online virtual world of Second Life, a community of practice for nonprofits to explore the opportunities and benefits of the virtual world. Like the other social media channels and online communities she manages, it is a place for nonprofits to seek support and find collaborators.

Tenby has been using her relationship skills and creative perspective as part of TechSoup for the past twelve years. Starting as a content developer in 1997, Tenby researched

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her a social circle that Tenby describes as â&#x20AC;&#x153;lasting and real.â&#x20AC;? Several of her high school friendships continue today in strong and meaningful ways.

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Tenby can be found on Twitter as @suzboop.

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CLASS NOTES ’67

’70

Class Representatives:

Class Representatives:

LUCY HORNER bobalu1315@cfl.rr.com LAURIE TILLETT 2tilletts@comcast.net

’68 Class Representatives:

PATRICIA CHU pattichu@aol.com

KAREN KLAWITTER Karen.Kay@verizon.net

MEREDITH STACY dstacy3@comcast.net

’69 Class Representative:

RANDI SILLECK CONWAY

LORI OFFER KOMER

lori@leahiswimschool.com

ANNIE LANDRUM landruma002@hawaii.rr.com LAURIE GARRETT CALLIES Honolulu, HI

Connecting Alumnae – Good things happen when La Pietra alumnae unite! ’70 alumnae Laurie Garrett Callies and Lori Offer Komer recently celebrated their 60th birthdays together by cruising the Baltic Sea. After years of writing HOOPLA descriptions for Seabourn, Laurie decided it was about time to see if it really was all she had described.

The response was a resounding “Yes!” Following their 12-day journey, (with way too much fun and food) they visited Cambridge, England and then parted ways; the Komers to Paris, the Callies to Hawai‘i. Here’s the foursome in St. Petersburg, Russia.

pranlet@aol.com DEBORAH WILSON, Boulder, CO

This photo of Randi Silleck Conway ’69 was taken by fellow classmate Debby Leon Wilson in Boulder, Colorado where Randi’s daughter Laura attends University of Colorado, Boulder. Taken fall 2011.

Laurie Garrett Callies ’70 & Lori Offer Komer ’70 with their husbands in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Kelly Banks Hoen ’75 and Lauren Potter, AKA “Becky” from Glee.

Other alum connections include Laurie and ’75 alumna and La Pietra trustee, Kelly Banks Hoen whose collaborative efforts resulted in a life-changing experience for 14 children with Down Syndrome. As the co-founder and Executive Director of ProjectFocus Hawai‘i (PFH), Laurie provides an annual summer photographic internship for children with needs as means of building self-esteem. Laurie always tells participants to “Dream Big,” so when asked who they would most like to meet or attend their opening night exhibit reception, this year’s group said Lauren Potter, AKA “Becky” from the award winning series “Glee.” Lauren is an actor with Down Syndrome and a role model for many. So, without hesitation, Laurie and her business partner started the wheels churning. As the General Manager for the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Kelly graciously offered to accommodate Lauren and her mother for four days in the prestigious Queen Ka‘ahumanu Suite and to top it off, provided a scrumptuous “Royal Breakfast” for all the kids and their parents. Cheers to Kelly and the other corporate sponsors who made this very big dream come true for PFH’s deserving kids.

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Class Notes

’71 Class Representatives:

KIM HANSON

kimghanson@aol.com

JEANNE HARTE jeaharte@yahoo.com

’72 Class Representatives:

CAROLINE DAVIS cbond7@hawaiiantel.net NANCY ISSERLIS nli@winstoncashatt.com

SUSAN MORGAN assistu@lava.net

’73 Class Representative:

ADRIENNE MURODA adrienne_muroda@hmsa.com

’74 Class Representatives:

NANCY CIACCI

nciacci@yahoo.com

CESELI LEE ceselilee@gmail.com NANCY CIACCI, Wailuku, HI

Sorry to hear of the passing of Ces Hong Lee’s father this past summer.

Condolences go out to Ces and her family.

Sunday, January 22 brought a few LP ladies together for Nancy Ballentyne Ciacci’s grandson’s first birthday party in Tacoma, Washington. Beth Bickson

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ABOVE: Beth Bickson Milici ’75, Sheila Powers Dunagan ’74, Nancy Ballentyne Ciacci ’74, Heather Arnott McGrady ’01 and daughter Malia.

RIGHT: The Feinsteins: Jodi, Laura, Jamie, Eric and Hanna.

Milici ’75, Sheila Powers Dunagan ’74, Nancy Ballentyne Ciacci ’74, Heather Arnott McGrady ’01 and daughter

Malia. Good conversation and food were had all afternoon.

Got together at Tango Restaurant in Honolulu on February 2, 2012. Nancy visiting from Maui and Anne visiting from Chicago. Lots of talking went on at the table!

’75 Class Representatives:

KATHY MLINARICH kathymlinarich@verizon.net PHYLLIS MURAOKA pauoamama@hawaii.rr.com CAROLYN ROACHE desertmoon@cox.net

’76 Class Representatives:

CYNDY MAKINI

makinig001@hawaii.rr.com

VICTORIA OPPERMAN vic@oppermandesign.com JODI KEITER FEINSTEIN Thousand Oaks, CA

Jodi Keiter Feinstein sent in a photo greeting card for New Year’s 2012.

LISA SIMMERMAN, Cheyenne, WY

I hope this note finds my classmates and their families in good health and spirits.

A lot has happened to our family since I wrote last. My mom passed away on Christmas Eve. It’s been difficult, as those who have already lost a parent can attest. Mom was the light of our family’s

Class Notes home and to many of our friends who came to visit over the years.

he acquired during his college years, on my dad and his parents.

Bruce, our youngest, has decided to go the more traditional route and is working toward his history degree and teaching certificate. He has a while to go as he doesn’t plan to stop until he gets his Ph.D. in history.

Meanwhile, I missed seeing Sherry Hassler Moclock ’76 when she and

My son, Scott graduated in May with his Bachelor of Science teaching certificate in K-12 Physical Education.

He also received his commission in the Wyoming Army National Guard as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 2-300th Field Artillery in Sheridan, Wyoming.

In addition, our daughter, Analiese, (1st Lieutenant, U.S. Army), received her Quartermaster credentials at Ft. Lee, Virginia this summer.

Otherwise, I recently got my Special Education endorsement through the University of Wyoming and am working on my thesis for my masters. Since my mom’s passing, I made the decision to leave my job as an ESL, SPED, ABE, GED teacher at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution to answer a greater calling to be with my father in Hawai‘i. Needless to say, I’m looking forward to seeing my family again in Wyoming over the holidays, while my dad spends part of the time with my sister, Antya Miller ’70, and her family on O‘ahu. Dad will not be lacking holiday fare as my nephew (Antya’s son), Julian, will be testing his culinary skills,

her daughter, Leslie, dropped off for a visit and to rest up at our home in Cheyenne, Wyoming before continuing on to California where Leslie will be attending UC-Davis to pursue her masters in geology. However, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Suzi Bond ’73 at a benefit concert in Hilo in a rare moment off from directing her various productions at the Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network (KDEN).

My love goes out to all of my classmates and their families.

Francisco often. Saw Kathy Clewett in the bay area earlier this month. Hope to see Claudia Botts here on Kaua‘i next month. Let me know if you are out my way!

SALLY BOND, Kailua-Kona, HI

Pedro Ka‘awaloa with Suzi Bond ’73 - Recent production in Volcano of Gilbert & Sullivan’s musical “Patience”. Musical Director and Production Director.

’77 Class Representative:

DIANA CARTY dcarty@genext.net

MARJORIE BENNETT, Princeville, HI

Lisa Simmerman’s Family (L - R): son Bruce, husband Ralph, son Scott and Lisa’s dad.

Marjorie Bennett ’77, her partner, Summer, with daughters Isabelle and Ruby.

I’m living on Kaua‘i with my family: Summer, my partner, and our two daughters, Isabelle and Ruby. Summer and I opened “Fit,” a personal training studio in Princeville (www.fitkauai. com). Despite the recession, people want to keep in shape! My business Aegis Capital Management is still doing very well and allows me to travel to San

I am in my fourth year of teaching at Kahakai Elementary School. It is my third year as an Inclusion Special Education preschool teacher in the Head Start preschool. Every day is a challenge and a learning experience for me and the kids. My grandkids are growing by leaps and bounds! Kailana is 6, Kupa‘a, 4, Kalani, 2½ and Kanoelani is 1½.

CASSANDRA TAYLOR CAMPOS Mililani, HI and Temecula, CA

It was weird on Wednesday, September 14, 2011: My 13-year-old daughter had soccer practice at Kapi‘olani Park so I decided to take a walk up to my old stomping ground, HSG. Part of my family is here in Hawai‘i with me for a year while I am teaching at Wai‘anae High School for this school year. We left the islands almost 27 years ago and it is a fun change being here for a while.

Living in Southern California can be quite hectic so it has been nice to come back to the island feel for a while. Hope everyone is well and happy, we are!

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Class Notes

’78

BELOW: Diane Totaro-Beesley ’78 at the Hilton Bora Bora Nui.

Class Representatives:

DI GUILD

didi@hawaiiantel.net

FREDA TOVES misshipps2@yahoo.com DI GUILD, Hale‘iwa, HI

I’ve been on a big learning curve lately: learning to build an ‘ukelele from scratch, learning to train my two dogs (Jack and Liko) to be more polite, and learning how to ride a horse. I’m still living in Hale‘iwa, and lately I’ve been spending more time on the Big Island with my family, riding horses.

ABOVE: Brianna, Phyllis Tsarnas-Valadao ’78, Zackery and husband, David.

DIANE TOTARO-BEESLEY Hopatcong, NJ

I want to make a request to all alumnae: give back to La Pietra!

We are all busy with our adult lives, marriages and children and La Pietra made us the women we are today. It provided for us when we needed it most.

Now, it’s our turn. As part of a very small, but powerful group, we alumnae possess the strength to care for the school that nurtured us. I encourage you to use the resources LP has made available to you: the email newsletter, the website and this magazine. Donations can be made online and volunteer requests are always appreciated. Give to the place that gave to you.

Di Guild ’78 with her dogs Jack and Liko.

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Shelly Heavrin ’78 with husband, Steve, and daughters Lauren and Greer.

SHELLY STOTSENBERG-HEAVRIN Manhattan Beach, CA

Shelly still lives in Manhattan Beach with her family. Oldest daughter attends Cal State Fullerton and her youngest is in eighth grade. Shelly and her husband are in their 25th year of selling real estate in the South Bay and surrounding areas including residential, income units, land, investment properties and foreclosures. Shelly is still playing volleyball, but mostly on the beach. She also plays competitive tennis and loves yoga and Pilates. Music is a big part of her life and her daughters’. Living in Los Angeles allows her to see live music often. Hawai‘i is still a big part of her life; She visits with family once a year in the summer. Signs of Hawai‘i are all over her Manhattan Beach home.

In March I went on an 11-day cruise through French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora and four other islands) with three of my five sisters! It was only us girls and we had a blast. This trip was a dream come true. We stayed at the Hilton Bora Bora Nui, such a beautiful resort.

I have been doing a lot of traveling with work to fun places like Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Cancun, Sweden, Denmark and Aruba. I have been putting my passport to good use!

In January 2013, I will finally return to Hawai‘i with work for five days and then stay with my kids for an extra week or so. Nikki, 25, and Janine, 21, are thrilled to be able to finally see where I grew up and visit my high school. Of all the places I have traveled, Hawai‘i has always been the place I have tried to get back to. I can’t wait!

Last year I got a mountain bike and spend a lot of my free time biking on the rail trails up here in northern New Jersey. It is just beautiful. A few months ago I did a bike ride for cancer survivors, 31.5 miles, which was scary for me as I am not used to riding on the streets. But it was fun and I finished! A cold beer never tasted so good as it did on that day.

Class Notes I have also been running a lot. I do a 5K pretty much every weekend.

I am still working for an orthopedic bracing company as the Marketing Manager, for six years now. We just came out with a new, updated line of supports which I also do the marketing for, so I still work a lot of hours. I enjoy what I do and our products help people get back to the activities they enjoyed previous to their (sometimes catastrophic) injuries and they inspire me.

Life is good! Much love and aloha to all my classmates!

PHYLLIS TSARNAS-VALADAO West Broomfield, MI

We three became we four on Gotcha Day, December 8, 2010 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Zackery Alexander Valadao was born on November 17, 2007. He’s a bright & happy boy— bursting with laughter and a quest for learning. He and his big sister Brianna are fabulous siblings and make our family complete. The only sad affair was that my precious mom (Nana) never met Zackery personally. Mom passed away on November 5, 2010, peacefully in her sleep. Our journey to bring Zackery home took three visits to Russia in 2010—Brianna traveled with us the last two in preparation for Zackery coming home.

children for eight days of fun and sun.

Thanksgiving & Christmas were spent in our home here in West Bloomfield, Michigan (a suburb outside of Detroit).

Hopefully we might find time this holiday season to spend a weekend or two at a ski resort teaching our children a new sport.

’79 Class Representatives:

JERI BERNAL BernalJm@msn.com

MARY-MICHAEL SIMPSON marymichael1@msn.com DR. JULIE BARNES, New York, NY

It’s been a great year! I completed a postdoctoral program in psychoanalysis from NYU. More importantly, my husband and I bought a fabulous old 1850’s farmhouse on Long Island complete with two small BARNS (to go with my name)! On the weekends, I’m gardening and painting furniture. I am also enjoying the ocean and nature just a short drive from New York City.

It really is a lovely life.

Dr. Julie Barnes ’79 and husband.

’80 Class Representative:

JENNIFER WARTON

jenniferwarton@comcast.net BETSY DENISTON, Walnut Creek, CA

This past June 2011, members of the class of ’80 gathered in Lake Tahoe, marking the third year in a row that this group has vacationed together (each year in a different location). As in past years, we talked, ate, drank and laughed a lot.

Each time we get together, we marvel at how so many years can pass and life can take everyone in different directions but the bonds we formed at HSG enable us to reunite, re-establish our connections, and keep us friends for life.

Christmas 2010 was spent in Birmingham, Michigan for David’s new job. As you all know, I love to travel almost as much as I love visiting with friends. So off I flew to Las Vegas meeting up with some girl and guy friends. Spent a long weekend shopping and eating with some gambling and drinking thrown in. The excitement didn’t stop there—I saw Lady Gaga in concert just a few feet away from center stage.

To celebrate my birthday and our 18th wedding anniversary—both in September—we flew to Jamaica with our

Class of 1980 in Tahoe (clockwise from the person sitting in the middle front): Tara Trotter, Robin Gadient, Jill Coffey Alex, Alison Hastings, Jenny Cotton Warton, Kelly Davis Barla, Betsy Bond Deniston.

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Class Notes

’81

’84

Class Representative:

Class Representative:

RENEE KRAFT renee.kraft@hawaiimoves.com

SUZANNE AMES

Mitduc@aol.com

’82

’85

Class Representative:

Class Representatives:

KRISTIN MORROW kristinmorrow@comcast.net

Father in Heaven daily for continuing to bless me through challenges. Those who know me remember that I had bad knees in high school and had one surgery during my junior year. Well two more surgeries occurred during college, and finally this last year I had my left knee replaced and am scheduled to have the right knee replaced in December.

My body is feeling my age, but I still feel and often act seventeen years old.

STACI LARKIN

slarkin@cox.net

MALIA REYNOLDS

’83 Class Representative:

MICHELLE PERREIRA m.perreira@comcast.net

mreynolds@orangeusd.org

’86 Class Representative:

BRIDGET WILKS NIELSEN

LISA JOHNSON, Orange County, CA

I am enjoying living in Orange County and working for Virgin America Airlines at LAX. I still visit my mom frequently in Hawai‘i. My family and I have a passion for skiing in the local mountains. Here is a recent photo of me skiing at June Lake, California. Hope you have a great day!

bridgetn576@gmail.com LORI MOORE MAY, Orange, CA

I just wanted to send a quick note to let all of you know that my niece, Carissa Moore, is the World Champ Female Surfer this year. I am so proud of her that I wanted to share it with my fellow classmates. Life in California is sunny at the moment and my older son James, 9, just played his first game of flag football and his team won! I also have a younger son, Anthony, 7, who will follow in his brother’s footsteps in the spring when he plays flag football. I would love to hear from any of you - send me an email!

BRIDGET WILKS NIELSEN Scottsdale, AZ

Lisa Johnson ’83 enjoying time on the slopes.

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As much as I want to update everyone about what is going on in my life, I have been hesitant to do so because not much has changed. Life is still good—my kids just keep getting bigger and I get busier.

I am so blessed to have an amazing family and great friends. I thank my

Bridget Wilks Nielsen ’86 and her family.

’87 Class Representatives:

LYNN GERMAIN

lgermaine@rocketmail.com

DAWN POIANI PITRE dawn@pitreart.com

’88 Class Representatives:

SONDRA ALLEN-EDWARDS

sonj2@hawaiiantel.net

CARRIE HONEYCUTT leilani4@earthlink.net KELLY CHUCKOVICH GAMBLE Tehachapi, CA

I’m a busy stay-at-home mom experiencing withdrawals from my oldest, who went off to college this year.

Class Notes Morgan, 18, is at Cal State - Sonoma.

I still keep busy with Gunnar, 16 and Caple, 2.

The Gambles: Gunnar, 16, Morgan, 18 & Caple, 2.

NATALIE PITRE, Honolulu, HI Kaira Resch ’86 added baby Leo to her

brood of husband, Jason, and son, Milo.

I received my real estate broker’s license in December 2011, with my family company, Island Properties. I also began my first yoga teaching gig at Open Space Yoga.

STACY JAGER SCHAFFNER Phoenix, AZ

Stacy and Hyman Schaffner welcomed their second son Ryan Kenneth Schaffner, born on August 20, 2011.

Zachary Edward Schaffner celebrated his second birthday on October 5, 2011.

Stacy and family have lived in Phoenix, Arizona for the past six years.

ABOVE: Megan Clark ’89 and her daughter Moana.

RIGHT: Nicole Shipman ’89, daughters Hannah & Ava

’89 Class Representative:

NICOLLE LUBMAN

nicolle@morcosmetics.com MEGAN CLARK, Lanikai, HI

I live in Lanikai. I have been a teacher for the past 10 years, received my masters in education from the University of Hawai‘i a few years ago. I recently got married to Lee Liddell. We met while walking along Lanikai Beach and we have an almost one-year-old baby girl named Moana. I still love canoe paddling and surfing.

I recently spent time with my best friend Jennifer Forrest Bosworth ’90, swimming at Hapuna Beach on the Big Island. I am happy, healthy and loving life in the islands.

LEILAN PILOT, Louisville, CO

I live in Louisville, Colorado with my husband and two children. My daughter, Sara, is eight years old and my son, Aiden, is six years old. I am currently on a nursing school waiting list. I am very active in a moms group. I enjoy doing lots of running, hiking and camping.

NICOLE TIMON SHIPMAN, Maui, HI

I am currently living on Maui with my husband Patrick Shipman. We have two daughters Hannah, 16 years old and Ava, 13 years old. We publish the Maui Family Magazine and I am the owner/ creator of www.beahulagirl.com.

Hyman, Zachary & Stacy Jager Schaffner ’88.

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Class Notes

’90 Class Representative:

SHELLEY SIMPSON

shelleys@lapietra.edu

RIGHT: John and Jennifer La Rue Bullington ’90 with daughters Bryce Lauren and Logan LaRue. BELOW: Jennifer Bos Tema ’90 and her son Luke.

MIDDLE: Maile Miske Zambuto ’90

JENNIFER BOS TEMA, Honolulu, HI

I’m currently married with a 5-yearold son named Luke and living near La Pietra. I am a self-employed registered dietitian spending all my free time doing sports and adventures with my son before he starts to be embarrassed by me.

FAR RIGHT: Jennifer Loper’s ’90 daughter, Madison, 4 years old.

JENNIFER LA RUE BULLINGTON Johnson City, TN

I am a wife to a wonderful man named John. I am a mom to a 3-year-old girl named Logan LaRue and an 11-monthold girl named Bryce Lauren. I am living in Johnson City, Tennessee and working full time as a diabetes sales representative for Bayer HealthCare.

MAILE MISKE ZAMBUTO Harrison, NY

After working in the prevention of violence against women field for nearly 20 years, Maile Miske Zambuto was named Chief Executive Officer of the Joyful Heart Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse and to shed light into the darkness that surrounds these issues. She lives in Harrison, New York with her husband and two children. Maile appreciates the opportunity to return to Honolulu multiple times a year.

LISA BREEDEN CARLSON Rancho Santa Fe, CA

I have been living in Rancho Santa Fe, California for the past five years, raising my three beautiful kids. I recently took on the challenge of starting a new

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Eden and Lisa Breeden Carlson ’90

business, opening two day spas in San Diego. I get back to Hawai‘i once a year to visit my brother and his family. Would love to hear from my classmates.

KIMBERLY KRAJCHIR, Lake Oswego, OR

Bob and I are back in Lake Oswego, Oregon (after living in Honolulu for just over a year). I’m enjoying working for a consumer goods company in finance. It’s good to be back - close to my dad in Oregon, family in California and friends here in town. Things are good, just settling back in and focusing

Kimberly Krajchir ’90 with husband Bob.

on family and friends. We feel very thankful in these hard times and are enjoying ourselves one day at a time!… and yes, the goal is to get a paddle board this summer, even in the PNW! JENNIFER LOPER, Poway, CA

“Makana-akua” is my daughter Madison’s Hawaiian name, meaning “Gift of God.” That pretty much says it all…My partner, Carmen and I are so grateful to have this wonderful little princess in our lives.

Class Notes SHELLEY SIMPSON, Honolulu, HI

Last July I packed up twenty years of life in San Francisco and moved back to O‘ahu to join the Institutional Advancement team as the Director of Alumnae Relations and Special Events.

I’m doing what I love: promoting the school that made me the woman I am today, producing events that keep La Pietra in the black and, best of all, meeting and getting to know La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls alumnae.

We are an interesting group, and I feel fortunate to be the one connecting you to your community and to La Pietra.

I am still an completing my December 2011 Nike Women’s October 2012.

endurance athlete, first marathon in and headed for the Half Marathon in

Shelley Simpson ’90

’91

’92

Class Representative:

Class Representatives:

ASTRIDA PESENTHEINER diamondheadconcierge@hawaii.rr.com

MICHELLE LODEN SLENTZ

michelle_slentz@yahoo.com

JEANNIE JARNOT SHARLAN JULIAN MCDOWELL New Zealand

pazjarnot@comcast.net

I moved back to New Zealand at the end of 1997. Although I do miss some of the lifestyle of Hawai‘i, and of course the heat and sun, I am happy here. I have a 1-year-old son, Connor, and two step-sons who are 13 and 10. So full of fun, actually very full! Aaron and I have been married a few years now and we have a golden retriever. Life is good!

CLAIRE EDERY LAW, Lusby, MD

NAOMI DANIEL OORBECK Ann Arbor, MI

ALEXIS HENNING BOWEN, Ramona, CA

A year after our son, Nathan, was born, we moved back to Ann Arbor, Michigan. The town is as charming as we remembered it from our grad school days here. We are happy to be nearer my in-laws. We bought our first home in a terrific neighborhood in easy walking distance of downtown. In June, almost exactly a year after moving, we gratefully welcomed the arrival of Nathan’s baby brother, Lucas Meir, which means “light.” And indeed, he does light up our life!

Alison and her family came to visit San Diego in May. Michelle and I spent some time with her. We had a blast.

Went out for breakfast one day with our whole family. We met up again at LegoLand another day just moms and kids. So good to see each other again and spend time together!

I’m still working as a special education teacher. This year, we bought a new house and are welcoming our third baby in May, another precious girl. God is so good! Our son, Jason, 12, is an avid basketball player and golfer. He is an absolute sweetheart! Thalia, 6, loves anything active from hip-hop to ballet to t-ball to soccer. She is full of fun!

ROBYN MCCLOUD SPRINGER Chicago, IL

I am loving each and every day of life—it is even sweeter since recently completing eight months of cancer treatment. I am still living in Chicago with my husband and three kids. I am incredibly busy and inspired working with toddlers through middle school students as Assistant Head of School at a Montessori school. This summer I had the pleasure of visiting Julie Reiner ’90 at her Soho restaurant, Lani Kai. It was great to see her!

ABOVE: Nathan and Lucas Meir Oorbeck TOP RIGHT: Thalia and Jason Bowen RIGHT: Class of 1992 – Michelle Loden Slentz, Alison Veil and Claire Edery Law

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Class Notes CHANDRA MIARS, Honolulu, HI

I am currently involved with art and design projects and programs for the new Kailua Whole Foods and teaching private art classes at St. Anthony’s School. I am also teaching aerial dance and fitness classes at The Still and Moving Center in Honolulu.

RIGHT: Michelle Loden Slentz ’92 and Jeannie Jarnot ’92

MICHELLE LODEN SLENTZ Encinitas, CA

My husband and I recently went to Napa for a dear friend’s wedding back in June at the Carneros Inn. Jeannie Jarnot ’92 is the Spa Director there and I was very happy to reconnect with her after many years.

’93 Class Representative:

ABOVE: Anand McManus ’93, husband, John, Emmet Red and Esme Rose.

DANIELLE SALICE dsalice@yahoo.com

LEFT: Chandra Miars ’92 in the February 2012 edition of Honolulu Magazine.

ANAND MCMANUS, Durango, CO

I live in Durango, Colorado with my husband, John (Jack) McManus, our two kids Emmett Red, 5 years old and Esme Rose, 2½ years old, and our cat, Paganini. Emmett, Esme and Pag are all redheads! Before having kids I was a science teacher at Cortez Middle School. Now days, I am mainly a stayat-home mom. I teach a weekly yoga class at the Durango Sports Club and am currently working on my yoga teacher training. I also make jewelry and sell it at a few local shops. My husband is an emergency room physician and is the Medical Director of Mercy Regional Medical Center.

This year I did a mini triathalon in April, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic (a fifty-mile ride up two mountain passes) in June and attended the Telluride Yoga Festival in July. My husband is an avid cyclist and enjoys racing and riding as much as possible. We both enjoy skiing

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at Durango Mountain Resort and Telluride in the winter. Now Emmett can ski too!

Two years ago I discovered I have celiac disease and my son does too. Learning to cook and live gluten & dairy free has been a huge challenge, but thankfully we are all healthier than ever. In June 2011, I started facilitating our local celiac support group which has been good for many people, including myself. Health, wellness, diet and nutrition have become a new passion for me.

We have been busy selling our out-oftown log home and buying a newer, bigger, cheaper, more energy efficient, in-town home. Our new home will be right next to a great park, in a great school district and close to many other children the same ages as our kids. I’m so excited for this change to take place

on September 23. I think that about sums up my life right now.

Wishing you all health and happiness.

Take care.

DANIELLE SALICE, San Diego, CA

Aloha from San Diego! Not much has changed in my life, still working in the hotel advertising field, single, no kids… just the dog! I have been volunteering with my dog at nursing and rehabilitation homes, as well as in classrooms with special needs kids. My dog is a certified service animal and brings tons of love and licks to the community. I would love to visit with my classmates or any alumnae when I come home to visit, so please contact me. If anyone is near San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas or the Bay area I also frequent those cities.

Class Notes

’94

’97

Class Representative:

Class Representatives:

EMMA BAKER emmamaira@yahoo.com

BRITTON BLACKWOOD

alohabritt@gmail.com

SUMMER D’ANNA

’95 Class Representative:

CHELSEA DELMONTE TOWN chelsea1@gmail.com NANCY NEWITT RIGBY Wayzata, MN

summerleidanna@gmail.com

’98 Class Representatives:

JENNIFER CORRALES corrales.jen@gmail.com ALICIA DIEDERICH

Nancy and her husband, Russ, just welcomed a new baby girl, Jane Evangeline Rigby, born September 15, 2011. Jane joins siblings Scott, 5 and Rachel, 2.

alicia.dieder@gmail.com

’96

Class Representative:

Class Representatives:

LANI FINK lanifinkhawaii@mac.com MAILE SCHULBACH maile.schulbach@gmail.com

’99 MAILE NEFF

maileneff@gmail.com

Maile Anne Moody Rogers ’00 with her son, Jaxon Everett and husband, Tyler on an Alaskan cruise.

’01 Class Representative:

HEATHER MCGRADY

’00

hamcgrady@hotmail.com

Class Representatives:

’02

KRISTIE GRIMES

kris_lei@hotmail.com

TIANI VELTRI sotosoti@hotmail.com SHAARONI WONG ronilei@gmail.com MAILE ANNE MOODY ROGERS Honolulu, HI

Danielle Salice ’93 and her dog Capone.

easy baby. We are so blessed. Our onebedroom apartment quickly became very overcrowded. Recently, Tyler and I purchased a 3-bedroom house on the North Shore of O‘ahu. We have had a lot of fun fixing the place up! We recently were able to visit family and friends in Utah and Washington. Then, we went on a family cruise to Alaska!

We moved from Utah to Hawai‘i in September of 2010. I have been able to stay at home, while working remotely on my dissertation in civil engineering.

On November 11, 2010, we welcomed Jaxon Everett Rogers into our lives.

He has been an amazingly good and

Class Representatives:

BRIDGID MARIKO CONN

bmconn@suffolk.edu

PORTLAND KNOX LAW plaw@hotmail.com

KATRINA PIZZINO pizzino@hawaii.edu BRIDGID MARIKO CONN, M.A. Brookline, MA

I’m currently in my fourth year in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. I’m working on my

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Class Notes dissertation which examines prescription drug misuse among ethnic minority adolescents. I am gaining clinical experience working with children and adolescents in a psychiatric hospital.

When I’m not studying or working, I’m exploring New England and recently took a trip to the Galapagos Islands, which was one of the best experiences of my life.

PORTLAND KNOX LAW Honolulu, HI

I’ve settled into my new life— bookkeeping and invoicing for Kenneth and my parents. It’s a flexible job and allows me to spend time at home when I need to. Zoe is a true toddler-talking all the time and saying “no” whenever she gets the chance! She loves to order our dog around and tell her “get down!” or “doggy…come here!” She’s keeping me very busy.

We were recently at the BIA Home Expo showcasing our frameless sliding glass door system (see pictures at www. coverhi.com). Kenneth is getting into lots of different things here, I’m so glad things worked out the way they did. It’s all because of La Pietra that we were able to move back!

’04 Class Representative Needed.

JAIME SATO, Kailua, HI

Jaime Sato popped by for a visit while in town to attend a conference. As she enjoyed an ice cream treat, she stopped by the office to say hello!

’05 Class Representatives:

MOLLIE NORCROSS

mollienorcross@gmail.com

KAYLA SAKIMOTO kaylass11@gmail.com

ABOVE: Amanda Chang ’07 and her parents during her coating ceremony.

LEFT: Jaime Sato ’04 and mom, Annie Rogers, Department Head for Fine Arts at La Pietra.

State University’s Veterinary School! I am now in my first year of veterinary school and could not be happier. My dream of becoming an equine veterinarian is becoming a reality! I would like to say thank you to all those at La Pietra who helped me on my journey to fulfilling my life long dream of becoming a veterinarian.

’08 Class Representative Needed.

’06 Class Representatives:

ALICIA HUANG aliciah808@gmail.com LAUREN YEE lauren604@mac.com

’09 Class Representatives:

CECILIA CHUNG

ceciliachung257@gmail.com

MELISSA KIM

’07 Portland Knox Law’s ’02 daughter Zoe.

’03

Class Representatives:

CHARITY CARACOL caracol@hawaii.edu

JENNIFER GIRE

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’10 Class Representative Needed.

AMANDA CHANG amandac07@gmail.com

Class Representative:

gire100@chapman.edu

melissakim9@gmail.com

AMANDA CHANG, Fort Collins, CO

I finally achieved my lifelong dream and was accepted last winter to Colorado

’11 Class Representative Needed.

2012 GRADUATION AWARDS THE JOSEPH H. PYNCHON HEADMASTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AWARD

Awarded to the senior whose years at La Pietra have been marked by significant personal contributions to the life of the school and service to others.

Recipient: MONIQUE SMITH THE BARBARA COX-ANTHONY SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD

Awarded to the senior who has demonstrated athletic excellence, high academic achievement and has participated in several community service activities.

Recipient: KAHALA SCHNEIDER

2012 SENIOR AWARDS DAR GOOD CITIZEN

Sonyah Seiden

NASSP PRINCIPALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LEADERSHIP AWARD

TAKITANI SCHOLARSHIP NOMINEE

Bobbijo Katagiri

Monique Smith

NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLAR AWARD

DUKE KAHANAMOKU AMBASSADOR OF ALOHA

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Alexandra â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aliâ&#x20AC;? Sidun

Tatiana Reigada

Maryna Feldberg

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Kahala Schneider Maryna Feldberg

Alexandra â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aliâ&#x20AC;? Sidun

THE LORRAINE DAY COOKE FOUNDERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRIZE

Awarded to the senior who has best combined high academic standing, extracurricular achievements and outstanding citizenship.

This is the highest recognition given to a graduating senior.

Recipient: MARYNA FELDBERG

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