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VIRTUAL CAREER WEEK 30 UNDER 30 2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING
MARYKNOLL SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Father EJ Resinto PASTOR Peter Fong CHAIR Thomas Broderick Wendy Howell ‘73 Rosita Leong Russell Leu Rix Maurer Anna Ono Denby Rall ‘99 Ian Santee ‘91 Shana Tong ‘83 Caroline Witherspoon Darryl P. Wong Darryll Wong ‘68 Llewellyn Young
BOARD EMERITUS Paul Chinen ’57 Cori Ching Weston Alfred B. Fernandes, Jr. Robert Harrison Galen Ho ’63 Thomas Kosasa Alfred M.K. Wong
ADMINISTRATION Shana Tong ‘83 PRESIDENT Dan Nagami VICE PRESIDENT Lori Carlos ’87 DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION Wendy M. Chang EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOUNDATION FOR MARYKNOLL SCHOOL AND DIRECTOR OF
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DESIGN: Lifted Creative Studio Larry Ganiron CREATIVE DIRECTOR
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Leo Delgado DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY
Travis Liu ‘07 Kyle Roche ‘18 Expressions
Cindy Lam CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER James Morris ‘85 DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Lester Oshiro FACILITIES MANAGER Ben Valle ‘84 DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Nick Chang Lara Grimm Julia Little Patti Look Jade Snow
EDITORS: Lara Grimm Monica Hahn ‘84 Darcie Kawamura ‘90 Keenan Kurihara ‘10 Chris Loomis ‘85 Monica Lum ‘96 Sabrina Mau
FOUNDATION MEMBERS Father EJ Resinto
Natalie Morey Gotaro Oshitari ‘06 Anne Sylva ‘97
CHAIR Paul Chinen ‘57 Peter Fong Bishop Larry Silva Alfred M.K. Wong
FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Galen Ho ‘63 PRESIDENT Robert Harrison Kevin Higa ‘99 Emily McCollum ‘91 Anna Ono Kevin Sakamoto Derrick Wong ‘68
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Throughout the COVID pandemic, the power of our community came through. Individually, we are alumni, parents, teachers, students and friends. Collectively, we are a Spartan Strong community. We are proud to present our latest issue of The Knoller. This issue tells the diverse stories of some of the accomplished and compassionate alumni, faculty, parents and students who make up our great community. Now more than ever, we are called upon to make a difference. To learn more about partnering with us and creating opportunities for the students of today – and tomorrow – please visit us online at www.maryknollschool.org/giving.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Aloha Friends of Maryknoll, One of the greatest gifts you see in a faith-filled community like Maryknoll School, is the support and resiliency that comes from people who have a common Mission and a love for Maryknoll. The 2019-2021 school years have been a challenge, as well as an opportunity to grow and come together to move Maryknoll School forward. Our dynamic faculty and staff helped to continue the Maryknoll legacy gifted to us by our Founders. It was through prayers, generosity and support of our donors, friends, and school community, that Maryknoll was able to thrive. As we look toward the future of Maryknoll, it is with sparks of enthusiasm and revived purpose to continue to make Maryknoll School a premier Catholic school in Hawaii. In Japanese culture, there is an art of Kintsugi, also known as Kintsukuroi, literally, “golden repair”. This craft encourages one to see the beauty in reconstructing broken pieces. Broken pieces of pottery are fixed with a lacquer resin mixed with gold powder. Once repaired, these pieces of art are said to be even more beautiful than the original piece. After weathering a year and a half of the challenges that the pandemic brought, the idea of embracing imperfections, coming together, and creating a Maryknoll that is even more resilient, beautiful, and special is appealing. It is with this strong and focused mindset that we focus on Maryknoll’s strengths and opportunities for growth, leading us to soar into the future. A future that guides students to embrace faith, develop strong academics, and aspire to be good people with values of making a difference in the world and in the lives of others. We are grateful for your support of Maryknoll School and of your partnership in continuing the spirit of Maryknoll for future generations of Spartans. Noblesse Oblige!
Sincerely,
SHANA TONG ’83 President, Maryknoll School
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The 2021 Virtual Career Week united alumni, students and faculty in digital fellowship and is inspiring the next generation of business professionals.
We share our heartfelt aloha with veteran staff members Becky Kotake, Gail Nakamura and Cyndi Medeiros in celebration of their reitrement and decades of service to Maryknoll.
10 LIVING OUR FAITH, CREATING OUR FUTURE BY NICK CHANG & PAT TI LOOK Take a look back at the history of Bachelot Memorial Hall and what the future has in store for this special space at our school.
13 30 UNDER 30 Get to know 30 Spartan alumni who are changing the world and carrying Noblesse Oblige throughout their current endeavors.
24 WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH... PLAY SOFTBALL! BY JULIA LIT TLE How the girl’s softball team overcame adversity and persevered through challenge.
28 NOBLESSE OBLIGE: AN APPROACH TO LIFE BY JADE SNOW The Junior Class is inspiring compassion and civic engagement, while tackling big issues in our community.
32 REPORT OF GIVING 2020-2021 MAHALO MESSAGE BY WENDY M. CHANG Mahalo to all those who have given their time, energy and resources toward building a better tomorrow for Maryknoll School and our students. TO K EEP UP WITH LIFE AT MARYKNOLL SCHOOL, FOL LOW US ON SOCIA L MEDIA @maryknoll_school @MaryknollSchool
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Mentorship in Motion
WRITTEN BY JADE SNOW
How the 2021 Virtual Career Week (VCW) program united alumni, students and faculty in digital fellowship and is inspiring the next generation of business professionals
V
irtual connectivity was
The long-standing Career Day format
the hallmark of 2020, as
came to an abrupt halt in the spring
the global impact of the
of 2020 when the event was canceled
agreeing to breathe new life into the Career Week program. For Oshitari and Lum, that process
pandemic kept us separated by social
during its early planning stage. Plagued
was no easy feat, as their late start in the
distancing to keep us safe from
with the uncertain future of college
school year meant initial preparations
COVID-19. For a Catholic school
transitions and traditional school
would begin in December 2020. With
founded in time-honored traditions and
curricula ahead, Alumni Relations
only four months to prepare, they began
hands-on academic strategies, this shift
Officer and 2006 graduate, Gotaro
program planning by soliciting help
was momentous. It required innovative
Oshitari, was determined to unify
from faculty, staff and administration
thinking and new technologies to
the student body and engage greater
with nominating potential speakers
advance student success when the very
alumni support through a new virtual
through a wide network of alumni and
blueprint of academia and professional
medium. “My goal was to connect
friends within the community. Thanks
pathways were shifting in real time.
alumni who had never been connected
to the support of faculty, staff, and
No longer able to gather in-person,
to the school and to feature cool jobs
administration, nearly 75 nominees
important events, like Maryknoll’s
and companies that would interest the
were submitted, and 48 professionals
annual Career Day, were reimagined,
students. Being virtual was actually a
confirmed. From Aerospace and
transitioning to an entirely online
great opportunity for us because a lot
Architecture to Health Services, Media
platform. The result was tremendous.
of alum are very successful outside of
to Entrepreneurship, Non-Profit,
Proud alumni generously offered their
Hawaii and it allowed us to connect with
Sales, Technology and more, a wealth
time and knowledge through a wide
them as well,” he shares. Oshitari shared
of diverse industries was represented.
variety of virtual sessions intended to
his idea for the new virtual format
Subject matter experts from the likes of
encourage, excite and nurture student
with Maryknoll’s new college guidance
Warner Bros., Google, Boeing, Hawaii
interests in potential career paths.
counselor, ’96 alumna Monica Lum, and
Pacific Health, Truest Hawaii and more
Spartan pride was palpable throughout
together they began envisioning an
prepared to offer a wealth of knowledge
Maryknoll’s first ever Virtual Career
exciting new program. Their synergy
and experience with the Maryknoll
Week and stood as a testament to a
sparked immediate discussions on
community. Their inclusion affirmed the
deeply cultivated community, both on
how to integrate career awareness and
value of the career week program as an
campus and off.
exploration for the students, ultimately
opportunity to connect with students
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and to highlight their businesses. “The
welcome viewer questions. “We wanted
mishaps in the weeks leading up to the
main goal was to provide an awareness of
our speakers to talk about their journey
event. Where previous in-person events
various careers that are out there,” Lum
through high school in addition to
experienced their own set of limitations,
states. “Students don’t necessarily need to
talking about their current profession and
the virtual capabilities allowed for safe
know what they want to do, but showing
why it’s a good fit for them. By having the
social gathering and even incorporated
them what options are out there, planting
speaker hone in on those questions they
visual components shared by speakers to
seeds of possibility, strengthening their
could help students focus on developing
further illustrate their professions.
knowledge to help with decision making
their interests and skill sets,” Lum
and evaluating what they can work on
explains.
now were some of our main priorities,” she says.
Structurally, the program was
Of the nearly 400 students that make up our high school student body, roughly 3/4 signed up to attend, in addition to
shaping up to be a success. Logistically,
interested 7th and 8th graders, faculty
however, coordinating the volume of
and staff. Raffles and electronic gift
movement quickly grew with its
participants using new technology
cards bolstered student enthusiasm and
impressive list of participants. While
proved to be a challenge. Though faculty,
participation around the event. Oshitari
What began as a modest grassroots
Oshitari and Lum initially intended on
staff and students had spent the past
created a dynamic Virtual Career Week
offering three online presentations per
year navigating hybrid learning models
(VCW) website to illustrate the vision,
day, the interest generated by its speakers
and became quite savvy in utilizing
mission and logistics of the program,
developed into a week-long event offering
the Webex platform that guided online
complete with helpful information about
10-12 presentations during the lunchtime
learning, preparing a large-scale program
each speaker. “My goal was to make it
hour. Each 30-40 minute session was
on Webex Events was a daunting new
like a Hawaii business conference,” he
structured through a moderated webinar
endeavor. Oshitari and Lum were tasked
explains. Without the logistical concern
with behind-the-scenes learning and
of space limitations, there were no
could expound upon their educational
training staff and alumni moderators,
capacity limits on each virtual session–a
backgrounds, journeys into their chosen
which included extensive work with
welcomed perk of hosting in a digital
career path and thought-provoking
Maryknoll’s IT department and many
space. The result indicated areas of
insights on the future of their industries.
trial runs to lay the groundwork for the
interest within the student body and
“talk story” format, where each speaker
Sessions were assigned moderators to
program plans. Those trial runs proved
important data was collected to enhance
ensure the flow of each presentation and
to be critical in addressing potential
future Maryknoll programming.
Stephanie Lum ’94 Anchor | Hawaii News Now
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Jasper Wong Founder/Artist | Pow! Wow! Worldwide
“One of the sessions that had the highest attendance was with the Quensell sisters. Dr. Joy Quensell ’96 is a pediatrician at Kapiolani Hospital, and her sister, Michelle Quensell, is pursuing her doctorate as a nurse practitioner at UH Manoa graduating this summer. Over 100 students signed up for that session. I shared those numbers with our principal and our Medical Innovations Faculty to let them know how high student interest was in this field. Those insights were really helpful as they can use that data to project future programs,” Lum explains.
Teachers were encouraged to sign up and listen in on sessions from former
felt really inspired to take his advice
students. The presentations also offered
into action and reached out to him
opportunities for faculty to connect with
though Instagram for possible volunteer
professionals who could serve as future
work.” The opportunity evolved into an
guest speakers in their classrooms.
internship that offered Flores firsthand
As a college preparatory school,
experience in the art outreach program.
Maryknoll’s focus on holistic student
As part of this experience, Flores assisted
success is attributed to programs such
with the organization’s art exhibition at
as the VCW. These events help to
the Bishop Museum to honor the non-
foster connection, build character and
profit’s 10th anniversary.
encourage readiness for students’ postgraduation plans. One such connection evolved beyond the VCW session when artist Jasper Wong of POW! WOW! Hawaii was introduced to Maryknoll senior Kaila Flores ’21 following his presentation. The insights he shared about his non-profit art organization piqued Flores’ interests, and she followed up with an introduction after his session. “I am really interested in art, especially public displays of art!” Flores shares. She continues, “I’ve been a big fan of Jasper and POW! WOW! Hawaii for a long time, so when I saw that he would be speaking,
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I was really excited! After his session, I
Britney Asao ’09 Design Manager Warner Bros Entertainment
O the connections she gained through her
with COVID-19 mitigations in place
introduction to Wong and his powerful
to offer both in-person and virtual
VCW presentation.
session options. He credits the pandemic
As Maryknoll continues to navigate
“I was there to prime walls, assist in assembling parts of the exhibit, and lend a hand to anyone who needed it. It was amazing to see behind the scenes of a lot of artists that I look up to. I learned how much thought and work goes into creating public displays of art such as murals and exhibits. This experience heightened my love for art and solidified my desire to join that career path,” she shares.
for urging the school community to
the changing format of academia
adapt to the virtual concept, inevitably
throughout the pandemic, the fellowship
broadening their network of alumni
of the school community ensures its
and friends to support the cause. “We’re
future. They are looking forward to
so grateful for our participants and the
nurturing student relations as plans
growth of our alumni engagement. I
unfold for 2022 and beyond. Lum’s prior
want to keep encouraging alumni to
experience in higher education has
know that donating their time and
proven to be an asset as she looks ahead
volunteering for events like VCW
for ways to improve upon the program
is just as valuable as a monetary
for college guidance and prospective
contribution,” he shares. Oshitari notes
career pathways. She hopes to change
that alumni participation brings value
the format in 2022 to allow for more
to the Maryknoll experience not only
interactive student involvement and to
to nurture student interests as role
shift students’ mindsets when it comes
models and mentors, but also provides
to career planning. “We want to move
alumni with a unique opportunity to
away from asking ‘What do you want to
put Maryknoll’s beloved motto–Noblesse
do when you grow up?’ but rather ‘What
Oblige–in action. For alumni interested in participating in VCW
2022, please contact Alumni Relations Officer
Arik Ma ‘11
Gotaro Oshitari for more information at:
gotaro.oshitari@maryknollschool.org
Owner | Harbors Vintage
Deeply impacted by Wong’s mentorship and her experience at POW!
‘What purpose do you want to have?’ so
WOW! Hawaii, Flores is currently
students can see the bigger picture for
interning at the Honolulu Museum
their future instead of focusing on a
of Art and hopes to continue studying
specific career.
and working in the art industry. Her
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are the problems you want to solve?’ and
On-Air Radio Personality/Influencer Micah Banks Entertainment
Oshitari is eager to build upon the
continued interest and efforts to hone
foundation he and Lum established and
these skill sets are a true testament to
hopes a hybrid event may be possible
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Micah Banks
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BACHELOT MEMORIAL HALL:
Living Our Faith Creating Our Future WRIT TEN BY NICK CHANG & PAT TI LOOK
B
achelot Hall, one of the oldest, most recognizable
of the Kingdom of Hawaii. He and his missionaries were
buildings on campus, has seen generations of students
initially met with suspicion, and had to earn the trust of the
and faculty pass through its stone arches. Today, it
people slowly. His first mass in Hawaii was delivered in a grass
serves as the creative space where the grade, middle and high
hut, and his mission converted only 65 Native Hawaiians in
school students gather together for special activities and
the first two years. It would not be until 1843 when he and his
performing arts events. In contemporary times alone, it’s a place
missionaries first built an actual chapel. When construction of
of vibrant memories for countless students and alumni of artistic
the hall was completed, the Sacred Heart Parish looked back to
persuasion, but fewer know about its historical and aesthetic
honor these humble beginnings. With nothing but a one-way
significance. The story of Bachelot Hall takes us back over a
passage and a few small, rented buildings, Bachelot had laid the
century, carrying forward the much older legacy of the first
framework for Hawaii’s now burgeoning Catholic faith.
Catholics in Hawaii and the higher calling that defined them. Bachelot Hall was completed in 1923 to support the growing parish of the Sacred Heart Church. Its namesake was Father
Four years after the hall was blessed, Maryknoll School opened its doors as a school opened its doors as an extension of the now rapidly-growing Sacred Heart Church. Long
Alexis Bachelot, the founder of the first permanent Catholic
before it became the largest co-educational Catholic school
mission in Hawaii. Born in Orne, France, he professed into
in Hawaii, it was staffed by only a priest and six nuns. The
the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in
original Maryknoll Sisters, sent from New York with little
1813, and was ordained a priest seven years later. In 1825, the
money or possessions, spent the first few years teaching in four
Congregation was directed by Pope Leo XII to establish a
classrooms and living in Bachelot Hall, sleeping on cots on
mission in the Kingdom of Hawaii, and Bachelot was appointed
the stage. As the school developed and grew into the respected
by them to be the mission’s Prefect Apostolic—leader,
institution it is today, the Hall took on a more specialized
organizer, and trailblazer.
role. It became a space for performances, artistic displays,
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fundraisers, and community events—fitting given that the building is itself a work of art.
In 2001, Bachelot Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places along with the Sacred Heart Church and its Rectory. Deemed
Bachelot Hall has inspired such creative expression in students. The style is conceptually befitting of Maryknoll School as it is today. Gothic
“architecturally significant,” the Hall,
Revivalism’s goal as a movement was
as part of the church complex, was
to apply the advancements in modern
praised by the Register’s nominating
technology toward the ideals of
authority as a noteworthy example of the “Gothic Revival” style. Gothic Revival
traditional Catholicism: vision, selfdiscipline, Noblesse Oblige. The story
architecture became prominent in 19th
of Bachelot Hall isn’t merely about
century England, where its followers
the past. The values it represents are
recreated the intricate detailing and
timeless, carrying forward the
grandiosity of medieval cathedrals using
pioneer spirit of a man who
modern materials. In particular, the
voyaged halfway around
Register exemplifies the Sacred Heart
the world to forge a
Church buildings’ use of concrete blocks
new diocese.
in a way that closely resembles medieval
Over the years,
stone. There are very few examples of
Bachelot Hall has represented
this technique in Hawaiian parishes, and
a rich history for Maryknoll and the
the Sacred Heart Church buildings are
Sacred Heart Church – from the sisters
noted to be of particularly fine quality.
who slept on the stage, to the families
With such a refined design and superior
holding memorials in the hall; from the
workmanship, it is no wonder why
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church, to students onstage for the first time in front of an audience. Bachelot Hall has been the gathering place and center for fellowship, connections and unity since its opening. In 2022, Maryknoll School and Sacred Heart Church will begin renovations of the beloved hall to transform it into a Performing Arts Center and Parish Hall. The new Bachelot Hall will provide a venue to bring together the students of Maryknoll into one school with performing arts as the convener. Bachelot Hall will bridge the grade school and the high school as a centerpiece for creative expression. This renovation intends to bring Bachelot Hall forward once again, as a gathering place for creativity, discovery and fellowship for both school and parish. This endeavor will also move the school’s master plan forward for coming generations of students and answer the need for a rejuvenated gathering place for the development of talented and dynamic students. A comprehensive planning process has taken place with the students, teachers, parishioners, alumni and community to create the plan for the future of Bachelot Hall. Sacred Heart Church will utilize the space for large church meetings, overflow for big celebrations and Mass such as on Easter and Christmas, funeral receptions, community groups utilizing the space for meetings and events, and for faith
Maryknoll School and Sacred Heart Church have embarked upon a capital campaign titled Living our Faith, Creating our Future – A Campaign for Bachelot Hall. If you are interested in being a part of the campaign, please contact the Foundation for Maryknoll School at development@ maryknollschool.org or (808) 952-7310 or visit www.maryknollschool.org/bachelot.
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formation for youth and families. Maryknoll School has envisioned the transformation of Bachelot Hall into a Performing Arts Center that will showcase school-wide performances that incorporate all performing arts (dance, choir, band, theatre), plays and performances by individual classes, mentoring programs in which high school students can mentor grade school students in performing arts, robotics, science and art projects. It will also provide a venue for school science fairs and other competitions as well as a gathering place for students to come together during the school day. Bachelot Hall will provide the opportunity and venue for performing arts to grow and as Maryknoll grows and advances, Bachelot Hall will serve to inspire creative endeavors for many generations to come.
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eet Maryknoll School’s inaugural 30 Under 30. These young alumni are entrepreneurs, activists, doctors, engineers, influencers, journalists, athletes and leaders. They come from around the world
and have created cutting-edge technologies, helped underserved communities, revolutionized retail and reported on critical issues on national platforms.
These changemakers exhibit creativity, innovation and compassion and embrace Noblesse Oblige in their everyday lives. Although all under the age of 30, our featured alumni are changing the world in the spirit of Noblesse Oblige and should bring us all hope for the future.
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Ashley Agcaoili ’11 CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN
HEAD 2 TOE SPINE AND SPORTS THERAPY Nurturing and care have always been essential to Agcaoili, who put these qualities to use as an After-School Care Leader at Maryknoll. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Puget Sound with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, before furthering her studies at the University of Western States and completing her masters degree in sports medicine. Agcaoili completed her preceptorship at Tacoma VA Hospital, providing care to local veterans before becoming a licensed Doctor of Chiropractics. She is currently a practicing chiropractic physician at Head 2 Toe Spine and Sports Therapy specializing in clinical neurodynamics. “My experience at Maryknoll has truly made me a better person. The level of connectedness that I was able to cultivate with my teachers and classmates forged a path for creating new and meaningful relationships in the professional world. I’ve learned to value the importance that faith has in my life; to have faith in myself as well as in others.”
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Giselle Marie Agsalud ’13 CLIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
UHA HEALTH INSURANCE Maryknoll nurtured Agsalud’s interest in service, where she participated in school retreats and campus ministry. Her efforts grew beyond the classroom through
Tyler Ah Loy ’12 PILOT (FIRST OFFICER)
SKYWEST AIRLINES Ah Loy’s passion for airplanes
internship and volunteer opportunities
is one he recalls from the early days
at Make-A-Wish Hawaii as well as at
of his childhood. Upon graduation,
Kaiser Permanente where she discovered
he completed his B.A. in aviation
her interest in healthcare working as
and chartered a steady travel path
a Kaiser Safety and Service volunteer.
towards his dream. He worked as a
She went on to receive her B.S. in public
flight attendant, a charter pilot and
health at Hawaii Pacific University
is currently based in Minneapolis,
before completing her master’s degree
Minnesota, where he works as a First
in healthcare administration at Bellevue
Officer Pilot flying the CRJ series aircraft
University. Agsalud returned home
for a regional airline. He hopes to be
to Hawaii and has continued serving
upgraded to Captain in the near future
her community as a Client Services
and dreams of returning home to Hawaii
Coordinator at UHA Health Insurance.
and flying for a major airline.
“Maryknoll has impacted my professional
“Maryknoll provided me with the preparation
and personal life by broadening my horizon. I
to become a professional within my chosen
knew I wanted to be in the healthcare industry
career. My high school has given me the strength
after all the opportunities in campus ministry,
and wisdom to persevere no matter what the
because I wanted to help out the community.”
circumstance. I am always looking forward and thanking God for all the protection, guidance, and consolation He is providing me.”
Lauren Aratani ’14 Andrew Ancheta II ’17 COLLEGE COUNSELOR
CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU The power of education is one that resonates for Ancheta as a graduate of Chaminade University. During his final year in college, he was recognized with the prestigious 2021 Founder’s award for his leadership and service to the community. In addition to his undergraduate studies, Ancheta served on the Chaminade Student Government Association to advocate for fellow students, as well as collaborated with the Center for Teaching & Learning throughout the pandemic to ensure student success. Upon completion of his B.S in biology, he worked for the Chaminade admissions department and was recently promoted to the role of admissions counselor. He is currently applying for graduate programs in the field of leadership in higher education and looks forward to ensuring that students are nurtured holistically throughout their educational journey. “The school’s Catholic identity was an important contributor to my development. Maryknoll taught me to be confident in reaching for the stars, but also to learn from the journey along the way. Our motto, Noblesse Oblige, became a source of inspiration for me as I continue to dedicate my life to making a positive impact in the lives of as many people as possible.”
REPORTER
THE GUARDIAN Aratani received her bachelor’s degree in English from Brown University, while gaining editorial experience through her college newspaper, The Brown Daily Herald. She interned at the likes of HuffPost, Inc., Providence Business News and Politico before becoming an assistant editor at Forbes. Upon graduation, she began working as a fellow at The Guardian, where she continues to work as a reporter. Throughout her career, Aratani has covered important topics such as gun violence in Missouri, political support for Bernie Sanders at a rally in Queens, and even helped cover the trial of Harvey Weinstein when he received his court sentence. She recently wrote a story about the tourism industry in Hawaii and notes the gratitude she feels for publications like The Guardian for allowing her to report on some of the most important issues facing society today. “At Maryknoll, I had amazing teachers who helped me grow both academically and personally. In grade school, teachers like Mr. Jeffrey Chang and Mrs. Mary Jane Vannatta instilled values of kindness and patience that have stuck with me. In high school, my English teachers like Mr. Mason Donald and Mrs. Natalie Morey (who has since retired), helped me develop a strong foundation in writing that has helped me throughout my career.”
Jacob Burke ’14 UX DESIGNER
MICROSOFT After completing his B.A. in informatics from the University of Washington and UW Information School’s Human-Computer Interaction track, Burke continued on to the school’s elite Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design program. He has worked as a developer for the State of Hawaii’s Office of Planning, University of Washington’s ACE Lab, Data Responsibly and Qualtrics. He is currently working as a UX developer for Microsoft (provided by 24 Seven) where he designs at the Microsoft AI + Research studio for Bing’s multimedia experience. Burke notes his proudest achievement as his master’s capstone project, “Alchemi,” where he worked with children ages 9-12 to design an interactive, educational tablet game that taught computation thinking and computer science. Alchemi enabled children to incorporate their personal interests with computer science to build something creative and expressive rather than a solely functional game. “The lessons and values taught to me by teachers such as Mrs. LeeMarie DePonte, Mr. Troy Kamiya, and Mrs. Heidi McGivern have fundamentally shaped me into the person I am. The teachers at Maryknoll have given me the values of empathy, curiosity, challenging the status quo, objectiveness, and a sense of humor. Many of these values have helped me through my undergraduate and graduate school challenges and are currently helping me through my career.” THE KNOLLER
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Michael Chang ’10
Cheng was honored with the prestigious Regents Scholarship from
Bryan Doan ’11
FORMER LEAD ENGINEER, CURRENT WORLD TRAVELER
2010, earning him a full tuition waiver
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for four years of undergraduate study.
ISLANDGROWN
As a former Lead Engineer at aerospace company PC Krause and Associates, Chang was one of two individuals who developed a nanomaterial coating which was used to withstand heat in outer space. By partnering with a housing roof manufacturer, the applied coating could help to save energy and money on air conditioning costs, as well as apply to the likes of cars and tents to stay cool. The project’s success helped reduce the impact of energy usage on climate change. Chang and his fiancée recently quit their jobs to move to London with plans for global travel. He hopes to split his time between teaching math and science to underprivileged individuals (such as those in prisons), working on
the University of Hawaii at Manoa in
He notes the award as a culmination of his academic career at Maryknoll, due in large part to the support he received from the school community. The tremendous opportunity provided him with a steadfast foundation to pursue his M.S. degree in electrical engineering. Cheng is currently working on earning his professional electrical engineering license in Hawaii and looks forward to bringing his knowledge and skills home to contribute to the local community. “Maryknoll has served as a springboard for both my professional and personal life. The teachers and faculty were able to bring the best out of me, providing me with the work ethic necessary to be a contributing member of society.”
As an influencer, Doan’s goal of creating content and inspiring positivity has remained the focus of his digital brand. He has established a devoted online following through the likes of his Twitch streams (164K followers), YouTube channel (89.4K subscribers) and social media platforms. Though it is often difficult to navigate online toxicity in the influencer industry, Doan notes that he is proud to have built a community over the past five years that consists of like-minded followers who radiate positivity and support one another in all they do. His ambitions include helping others around the world through various charities and philanthropic work, and hopes to influence others to do the same.
cutting-edge technological problems as an engineer, and spending meaningful quality time with family and friends.
“Maryknoll has taught me to think about others and try to help people. These core values have made me who I am today and pushed me to
“One of my favorite teachers helped run the
help others in the community. This can be seen
math team. With him and my friends, I had a
through my streaming and YouTube career as well
blast problem solving, which led directly into the
as my #1 goal, which has always been to bring
types of skills I use as an engineer.”
people together and build community.”
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Noah Kinder ’18 CIVIL ENGINEER SUMMER INTERN
Jhenna Gabriel ’18
OCEANIT
GRADUATE
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN A recent graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, Gabriel’s athletic prowess led her to the 2021 Women’s Volleyball NCAA National Championships. The skilled setter has
Kinder is an ambitious fourth-year
Jeffrey Hagino, DO ’10
student who was accepted into the
RESIDENT PHYSICIAN OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
& Engineering School at Loyola
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, FRESNO After receiving his B.A. in Biology
made incredible strides in her academic
from UH Manoa, Hagino completed
and athletic careers, including honors
his medical education at A.T. Still
such as the 2018 Big 12 Rookie of the
University in Mesa, Arizona, doing his
Week, 2019 AVCA All-Southwest Region,
clinical rotations out of Waianae Coast
2019 All-Big 12 Second Team, 2019
Comprehensive Health Center. He is
Academic All-Big 12 First Team and Big
currently fulfilling his medical residency
12 Conference Commissioner’s Honor
at UCSF Fresno. Passionate about
Roll. Despite the challenges of the
medicine, Hagino chose osteopathic
pandemic, Gabriel recently graduated
medicine to provide high-quality care for
a year early and completed her B.A. in
underserved communities. He hopes to
public relations as a college junior. She
pursue a fellowship in gastroenterology
hopes to pursue a career in sports media
after completing his residency.
or work for a sports agency. “During my time at Maryknoll I developed my “Maryknoll gave me a place to call home and
interpersonal skills as well as my commitment to
prepared me for the real world while helping me
community. Health is the greatest resource within
grow in my faith and create friendships that will
a community, and becoming a physician has
last my whole life!”
allowed me to make a tangible impact. The reach that a physician can have in their community is
Frank R. Seaver College of Science Marymount University. A dedicated student, he achieved the dean’s list status for two years, maintained above a 3.5 cumulative GPA in civil engineering, and was awarded the Riva Endowed Scholarship by the Dean of Engineering all four years of study. Out of an impressive pool of 500 undergraduate and graduate candidates, Kinder was recently selected for the prestigious position of Oceanit’s 2021 Civil Engineering Summer Intern, where he has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience to lead him towards his ultimate goal of project management in civil engineering. “The educational foundation that I received at Maryknoll School has prepared me well for the many academic challenges I faced in college and instilled in me the self-confidence to solve real world challenges in the field of civil engineering.”
unparalleled, and Maryknoll gave me the skills and passion that set me on this path.”
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Shearyna Labasan ’15
Keenan Kurihara ’10
ASSISTANT WOMEN’S SOFTBALL COACH
DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
LA SALLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY Following graduation from Seattle University with a B.A. in public affairs and strategic communications, Kurihara joined Hawaiian Airlines’ marketing department. After two years at Hawaiian Airlines, Kurihara was
Alana Laanui ’14 HE ALTH POLICY AND ISSUES M A N AG E M E N T A N A LYS T, 2021 PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FELLOW
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION Laanui completed her B.A. in
appointed Director of Marketing and
political science at the University of
Communications at Maryknoll School
Portland and an M.A. from UC San
in 2015. During his five-year tenure, he
Diego’s School of Global Policy and
led the redevelopment of the school’s
Strategy in international affairs with a
internal and external communications
regional focus in Southeast Asia and the
channels, fostering positive relationships
Pacific. In 2018 she received a Fulbright
with community members, while also
grant as an English TA in Malaysia
positioning the school’s marketing efforts
where she co-hosted an English camp
to focus on service and Noblesse Oblige.
for secondary students that covered
Kurihara currently serves as Director
environmental stewardship and the
of Enrollment Management & Chief
arts. She has worked as a research intern
Communications Officer at La Salle
at the Center for Asia Pacific Strategy
College Prepatory in Pasadena, CA, where
as well as Freedom House’s Asia Team
he currently leads a team of professionals
intern before beginning a position as a
tasked with ensuring robust enrollment
Health Policy and Issues Management
and admissions operations.
Analyst at the CDC. Laanui hopes to make an impact on issues surrounding
“As a storyteller, I carry Noblesse Oblige with me everyday and apply this credo to the
girls’ education, health equity, and indigenous rights.
work I do in serving the students, families and community members both in my current role and at Maryknoll.”
“The concept of Noblesse Oblige has continued to play a role in my life after Maryknoll. It has reminded me to recognize my privilege and to always strive to be an advocate for others.”
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WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY A devoted athlete since her days at Maryknoll, Labasan continued making strides as a softball player at Western Washington University (WWU). The first in her family to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, she felt a deep sense of pride in furthering her education while also advancing her athletic career. Labasan completed her bachelor’s degree in 2020 and began a position as an Assistant Softball Coach at WWU after graduation. She notes the team’s Great Northwest Athletic Conference championship win in 2017 as one of her proudest moments as a player, as well as the team’s most recent win which she supported as a coach. Labasan is looking forward to beginning her master’s program in business administration at WWU and continuing to thrive in her passion for softball as an assistant coach. “I had the pleasure of playing and coaching against fellow Maryknoll alumni that I once played with, which has been a very cool experience. Whether it was inside the classroom or out on the field, I always felt the support of the Maryknoll community throughout my college career. The people there created a foundation for me to be able to make a difference, big or small, in the lives of the student athletes that I am fortunate enough to work with now.”
Brandon Lim ’13 SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER, SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN
NBA SUMMER LEAGUE, LA CLIPPERS When Lim graduated from
Jamie Lacno ’19 OFFICE COORDINATOR
FINERY A full-time student at the Fashion
Arik Ma ’11
Maryknoll in 2013, social media
OWNER
was transforming the landscape of
HARBORS VINTAGE
marketing and media. He stayed the course, graduating with a bachelor’s
Ma combined his love of vintage
degree in Public Relations from Gonzaga
fashion, retail and business in 2018 when
University in 2017 before completing
he opened Harbors Vintage in Kaimuki.
his masters degree in Digital Social
A graduate of the University of Hawaii
Institute of Design and Merchandising
Media from the University of Southern
at Manoa with a degree in Business
(FIDM) in Los Angeles, Lacno dreamed
California in 2019. He gained important
Administration and Management, his
of becoming an artist and activist who
marketing experience through
unique style and business savvy were
inspires change. In her first semester, she
companies such as the Spokane Hoopfest
the inspiration for his carefully curated
had the opportunity to volunteer for the
Association, 6 Pillars Marketing and
store. From nostalgic 80s, 90s and early
Los Angeles Breast Cancer Fundraiser.
Digital Production Buzz before joining
2000s brands to trendy modern brands
Impacted by her own mother’s battle
the iconic LA Clippers organization. He
like Comme Des Garçons and Supreme,
with breast cancer, she auctioned off a
currently works as a social media intern
Ma’s eye for streetwear and vintage finds
live art piece to help raise money for the
for the LA Clippers, and also serves as
have turned his passion into a growing
organization. She is currently working
the social media manager for the NBA
fashion community. The store offers
to complete her A.A. in fashion design
Summer League. In these positions,
items for sale as well as consignment
while working at the Finery, a design
Lim has the opportunity to contribute
opportunities to sell and trade vintage
and manufacturing studio. Lacno hopes
to one of the best content teams in
items, encouraging connections and
to channel her creativity into designing
the NBA, connecting with millions
fellowship amongst other like-minded
her own ethical, sustainable brand using
of devoted sports fans and creating
shoppers. Harbors Vintage’s success has
pre-loved fabrics.
lasting memories through their shared
evolved to a larger location on Beretania,
love of basketball. He hopes to one day
as well as expanded to their online shop
“I am unable to express how much gratitude
mentor young professionals in Hawaii
and their newest location in Waikiki in
I have for my Maryknoll education. I was able to
and increase accessibility for youth
the Royal Hawaiian Center.
succeed as a scholar-athlete, participate in a
interested in working in mainstream
multitude of extracurriculars, and have teachers
industries such as sports media.
whose only goal was to help me to learn as much as I could. I can confidently say that I am a self-
my future when I was in high school. I appreciated “The teachings at Maryknoll have carried
motivated individual who is well prepared for the
with me throughout my entire personal and
challenges of the real world and am always ready
professional journey. In the daily curriculum,
to step up when change is necessary.”
“Going to Maryknoll was a good foundation for the college prep program and that pushed me to go to college and study business management.”
Noblesse Oblige was instilled in me to my core. I’ve tried my best to give as much as I could to any opportunity presented and to try to achieve the impossible.” THE KNOLLER
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Allysha Mae Mateo ’18 UNDERGRADUATE ACCOUNTING INTERN
DELL TECHNOLOGIES Currently a first-year Master of Accountancy student at Brigham Young University in Provo, Mateo played NCAA Division I college golf all five
Jeff Peroutka ’16
years of her collegiate career. During
CEO
the 2020-2021 season, she earned the
PROR MARKETING
West Coast Conference Female Golfer of the Year title and qualified for NCAA
David Nishiki ’11
Division 1 Regionals while completing
INPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST
her undergraduate studies and being
REHAB HOSPITAL OF THE PACIFIC
accepted in the masters program. This summer, she worked as an accounting department intern at Dell Technologies as well as qualified for the USGA U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. Mateo looks forward to graduating with her master’s degree in 2023 and plans to earn her CPA. She hopes to start a career in business utilizing her accounting background as well as continuing to further her ambitions in golf. “The relationships I made at Maryknoll greatly impacted me. Teachers such as Ms. Robyn Gausman-Burnett, Ms. Shawn Higa, Ms. Kit-U Wong, and many more have given me the guidance and confidence that I needed to excel once I left Maryknoll. Teachers like them helped me find confidence in myself and encouraged me to set standards that I never thought I could achieve. They challenged me to set the bar higher and to reach further than I thought I could. They saw potential in me that I didn’t see for myself and pushed me to be my best and continually seek to learn and understand.” 22
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A graduate of Creighton University
Peroutka began his entrepreneurial career as a college student honing his skills in branding, marketing and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) before establishing digital ad agency Pror Marketing in 2020. His experience
with a Doctor of Physical Therapy
with REC Innovation Lab at SDMC and
degree, Nishiki returned home to Hawaii
UpWork offered him valuable experience
to assist individuals who have undergone
in social media, content marketing, sales
joint replacements, multiple joint
development, advertising and SEO. As
trauma, and/or neurological injuries. He
the founder and SEO strategist of Pror
strives to continue learning and evolving
Marketing, Peroutka has been running
in his profession as an inpatient physical
his team remotely while traveling
therapist at the Rehab Hospital of the
through Latin America. Peroutka’s
Pacific in Honolulu. He is grateful to
entrepreneurial savvy and SEO expertise
be home and hopes to raise a family in
has been featured in publications such
Hawaii with the same opportunities he
as MarketWatch, Medium, and Digital
was afforded thanks to his parents and
Journal, and earned Pror Marketing the
the island community.
prestigious Titan ‘Agency of the Year Award’ by MarketWatch.
“Maryknoll taught me how to embrace opportunities and to set high expectations for
“Maryknoll has developed my work ethic and
oneself in order to achieve success. Beginning in
drive which has allowed me to effectively create
a smaller community at Maryknoll, I have been
a system to help businesses grow. Maryknoll
able to establish close-knit relationships and
has taught me how to properly treat my clients,
maintain friendships within larger group settings
colleagues and partners in an effective way to
both in my professional and my personal life.”
build a healthy work environment for the future.”
Kyle Roche ’18 LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER/ VIDEOGRAPHER
KYLE ROCHE PHOTOGRAPHY & CLEVER WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY A passionate entrepreneur, Roche developed his creative skills during his days at Maryknoll. He credits his invaluable experience working as head editor of the school yearbook in 7th grade for teaching him how to balance various creative tasks and responsibilities. Working on the yearbook had a tremendous impact on Roche, who continued working with marketing and other departments on campus to gain insight into branding and content creation, honing his skills from 8th grade through senior year. He credits these experiences for providing him with the knowledge and training to establish his own photography business. Roche has continued growing Kyle Roche Photography’s client list, which includes the likes of Maryknoll, Hawaii Self Storage and Roger Dunn Golf Shop, while also pursuing his college degree. A passionate photographer and videographer, he offers portrait, product, event and real estate photography as well as commercial video services. “My mom graduated from Maryknoll in 1985, and I knew she would want me to come here when it was time to pick a school. The small size of the school and the relationships built with my peers and faculty are something I feel can only be found at Maryknoll. I still come back to do work and walk around. I get to catch up with former
Jordan Shimabukuro ’15 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION As an Air Traffic Controller,
Kimberlee Speakman ’13 REPORTER
FORBES Reading, writing assignments and chance opportunities to write for the Knoller helped Speakman realize her
Shimabukuro ensures the safe departure
interest in journalism throughout high
and arrival of all aircraft throughout
school. She completed her broadcast
the National Airspace System. The
journalism and communication and
responsibility is one the Embry-Riddle
media studies degrees from the University
Aeronautical University graduate takes
of Hawaii at Manoa while working for the
great pride in, knowing his efforts
student newspaper, Ka Leo. The insight
protect the traveling public. He hopes to
into television news she gained from a
give back to those who have supported
brief internship at KHON-2 led her to
his journey and aims to further his
a full-time position as a multimedia
entrepreneurial goals by also creating an
reporter for the station. After three years
online business to help others achieve
at KHON-2, Speakman transitioned to
personal freedom.
a position at Forbes, lending her talent for writing to their online news platform
“Maryknoll showed me that life is about giving back to others and making this world a better
and publishing breaking news happening throughout the U.S.
place for everyone. Every day I’m reminded that to whom much is given, much is expected. I’m
“I first figured out I wanted to be a reporter
extremely thankful for all the opportunities and
while attending Maryknoll High School. I wrote
privileges that I had; now is my time to give back.”
small articles here and there [for the Knoller]. Collaborating with other writers and talking to people for interviews was something I loved to do. I enjoyed seeing people read my articles and comment to me on them, and these comments would lead to fun little discussions.”
teachers and something about that just makes me feel like I’ve come home.” THE KNOLLER
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Charla Teves ’21 STUDENT
UNIVERSIT Y OF HAWAII AT MANOA While attending Maryknoll, Teves realized her passion for charity, community and justice. She helped to organize and direct the Hawaii Virtual End Hunger Summit, a halfday conference consisting of policy discussions with youth, state legislators, and community leaders, and raised
Marcus Tobin ’19 BASK E TBALL PL AYER
DIGITAL ACCOUNT COORDINATOR
SHIGA LAKESTARS
BECKER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
A star basketball player throughout
over 1,100 lbs of food donations for the
high school, Tobin made Maryknoll
Hawaii Foodbank. Teves was recently
history where he led the Spartans to
appointed to the Hawaii State Youth
a state basketball championship title
Commission where she will help to
in 2019. The win was a tremendous
amplify the voices of local youth within
achievement for the Spartan players as
the state government. The position is
it marked the school’s first state title in
one she is honored to hold, knowing
35 years. He went on to play for McCook
that it will afford her opportunities to
Community College in Nebraska,
improve the lives of our local community.
where he continued making impressive
Teves wants to find better support for
strides as a power forward. The ’19 alum
individuals without access to lawyers
recently made headlines this August
and legal resources. Now a student at
when he signed with the Basketball
UH Manoa, Teves is pursuing a B.A. in
Japan League’s Shiga Lakestars team
political science and hopes to become a
based out of Shiga Prefecture for the
lawyer to serve the people of Hawaii by
2021-2022 season. Tobin has continued
promoting justice.
making his mark in the world of basketball and hopes to one day help win
“Maryknoll has instilled in me a sense
Olympic gold for Japan as well as achieve
of responsibility to make a difference in the
his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA.
community and to put service before self. The Maryknoll motto is a philosophy that students, teachers, and school leaders truly take to
“I met coach Kendall through Maryknoll basketball. He has truly been a big help
heart and it has left a permanent impression
throughout this process in getting me to play
on me, shaping my approach to life. This sense
in Japan. Without him, this wouldn’t have been
of responsibility has caused me to run toward
possible.”
opportunities. In essence, I believe that I have a duty to do good because I have the opportunity to do so.” 24
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Taylor Ursulum ’16
A first-generation college graduate, Ursulum is deeply proud of her accomplishments as a recent graduate from the University of Portland. She received her B.S. in organizational communications while interning at Becker Communications in their Public Relations department under the Kamehameha School’s Kapili ‘Oihana Internship Program. Through that experience, Ursulum supported account executives with written and digital communication tools for clients such as Duke’s Waikiki, Girl Scouts of Hawaii, Sea Life Park, Hawaii Youth Symphony and Castle Resorts & Hotels. Upon graduation, she came home to Honolulu where she has returned to Becker Communications, currently serving as a Digital Account Coordinator. “Maryknoll’s motto continues to play an important role in my life. Personally, it has reminded me to appreciate the opportunities and mentors that have molded me into the person I am today. Professionally, it has instilled the value of giving back to the community and inspiring others to strive for greatness.”
Eduardo Zabanal ’15
Joyce Zhang ’12
ASSOCIATE HARDWARE PL ATFORM ENGINEER
SENIOR CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS
Arianne Yago ’15
Zabanal’s STEM experience with the Maryknoll Robotics Team led him
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, COMMUNICATIONS A N A LYS T
engineering at the University of
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
project manager of his senior design
Yago is a two-time Lumberjack
to pursue a B.S. degree in mechanical Hawai‘i at Manoa. Selected as the project, he led a cross-functional team of seven in designing and developing
alumna who received her Master of
a subterranean autonomous drone
Education and Bachelor of Science
system. Their successful completion of
from Northern Arizona University
the project ensured proper integration
(NAU). She currently serves as a
of all mechanical, structural, electrical,
Communications Analyst for NAU
and computer programming teams.
Information Technology Services, and
Currently working as an Associate
was awarded NAU’s coveted President’s
Hardware Platform Engineer for Spirent
Award for her parallel work efforts with
Communications, Zabanal hopes to
the university’s strategic goals. She
continue evolving within the STEM field
carries on Maryknoll’s Noblesse Oblige
to seek solutions through engineering
motto with her continued dedication
technologies. He aspires to learn more
to serving her community, and received
about nex-gen innovations that make a
the bronze President’s Service Award for
difference in the world and hopes to one day
over 100 hours of community service
work for Big Tech companies like Google,
within a year. With her time as a student
Apple or military defense companies like
and working as a higher education
Raytheon and Northrop Grumman.
professional, she has found her passion for decreasing educational gaps and
“My participation in our Maryknoll Robotics
promoting higher education accessibility.
Team piqued my interest in mechanical
She hopes to further her education by
engineering and taught me valuable life skills
pursuing her Doctorate in Education.
such as leadership and teamwork. My experience with high school robotics and attending Hawaii
“Maryknoll helped mold me into the person I
state-wide robotics competitions such as FIRST
am today, and helped me use my passions and
and VEX exposed me to the STEM field and
skills to make a positive impact in my community.”
furthered my interest in hands-on learning.”
UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD ROSENBERG SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY Inspired by a pediatric ophthalmologist to head into the eye care profession, Zhang went on to complete her B.A. at Boston University where she conducted research in the field of diabetic retinopathy. While pursuing her Doctor of Optometry degree from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry, Zhang discovered her passion for low vision rehabilitation, ultimately deciding to fulfill her residency at the University of Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, where she works with patients with different visual impairments. She currently works full-time as a Senior Clinical Instructor in San Antonio and has enjoyed focusing on academia. Zhang hopes to eventually return to Hawaii in the future and dreams of establishing a low vision clinic to give back and support the local community with the knowledge she’s gained. “Maryknoll has taught me the importance of Noblesse Oblige and what it means to provide service to the community. The mentorship I’ve received in school made me aware that I wanted to give back to my community for the knowledge I’ve gained. Throughout optometry school and even today, I would volunteer at vision screenings to make sure people are getting the care or referrals they need.” THE KNOLLER
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WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH…
PLAY SOFTBALL!!! WRITTEN BY JULIA LITTLE
W
e’re in the middle of a
bat(ted) north of .500 this season,”
pandemic. There’s no time
Valle offers.
for fun and games. Well, a
pandemic is anything, but fun. However,
you can still play the game of softball! At least that’s the way Maryknoll School Athletic Director Ben Valle ’84 sees it. The team would have to wear masks while playing. How would the players adapt to that adjustment? “It was kind of the kids finding
field.” The Player of the Year must have good grades and be involved in some form of community service. “My fear? It didn’t play out as much as I thought,” Valle remembers. He believed because of the change, there was a
kids enough (credit) to finding their
chance the team could be “disjointed.”
resilience,” Valle says.
However, when the girls hit the field,
“Sometimes in athletics we overdo “This was a bunch of girls that simply
they were ready to concentrate on playing softball. “It didn’t matter where we played
wanted to play softball. They had some
or what time. When it was time for us
obstacles, but I think what made this
to play, we played. We tried to make it
team exciting was they just wanted to
simple for them – little things like Mass
play! In their mind, it was just softball
at games… tried to get them all on the
season and they have to wear a mask,”
bus, with distancing,” Valle explains.
Valle remembers. And, they played well. Team member
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involves more than athletics,” Valle explains, “more than what you accomplished on the
normal. Sometimes we don’t give the
overcoming adversity,” Valle states.
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The Player of the Year has to be more than just exceptional at the game. “It
He believed the camaraderie of the team members was challenged by the
Jenna Sniffen ’24 (third baseman) was
pandemic. “We had some who were all
named Gatorade Player of the Year. “She
in-person students, some all on-line;
some hybrid. It wasn’t as big as I thought.
of Honolulu (ILH) got permission to
When we came to the field, they came
participate in sports, Valle was excited.
back,” Valle states.
“That fueled my fire,” Valle says. “As
“They practiced with a mask, they
busy as we were, that was the closest to
went to school with a mask and I think
normal. Kudos to ILH for working hard
Spring of 2020 we just started softball
to make it happen,” he added.
when the pandemic hit,” Valle recalls. “The whole island shut down and from that point on, all the meetings, we gotta think outside the box,” he adds. The school arranged for online
The team was very engaged in the Spring. “Softball, baseball, track, tennis – all going at the same time,” Valle said. There were a lot of outdoor sports, which taxed the school at times, because there
strength trainers for the players. Valle said
were protocols to be followed. “We
he was inspired by the team. “To see that
loaded buses and tried to keep the
whether the team won or lost, there was
students socially distanced,” he added.
no grumbling. That’s a great perspective
Valle says he was inspired by the
for someone so young,” Valle says. Once the Interscholastic League
team. “We’re doing things different. It was exciting,” he says. Valle believes core values make a good team. The girls really wanted to play. “No one said, ‘Nah, I don’t want to play,’” Valle exclaimed. “It looks like we’ll have a fall season,” Valle said confidently. “So, girls’ volleyball will move to the fall. I’m not positive that it will look like two years ago - no fans, etcetera, but I’m pretty darn confident that we’ll have a season.” The logistics still needed to be worked out. They might be doing a few things differently. But, when all is said and done, the girls will play softball!
“It didn’t matter where we played or what time. When it was time for us to play, we played. We tried to make it simple for them – little things like Mass at games… tried to get them all on the bus, with distancing.”
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A HUI HOU We share our heartfelt aloha with veteran staff members Becky Kotake, Gail Nakamura and Cyndi Medeiros in celebration of their retirement and decades of service. WRITTEN BY JADE SNOW Perhaps one of the greatest gifts imparted by our close-knit community is the gift of family that is cultivated at Maryknoll. In honor of their extraordinary contributions, we share our heartfelt aloha and mahalo to three beloved staff members of the Maryknoll ohana who have collectively cultivated community for over 90 years: Becky Kotake, Gail Nakamura, and Cyndi Medeiros. We honor their tremendous impact with insights and reflections on their storied time at Maryknoll and wish them the very best upon their retirement!
Cyndi Medeiros Known throughout campus as Aunty Cyndi, the title of “Ambassador of Aloha,” is an honor that veteran Cyndi Medeiros does not take lightly. An activist since college, she has been deeply committed to perpetuating the aloha spirit in all she pursues—which has included three decades at Maryknoll! Since the day she stepped on campus wearing a Mamo Howell muumuu for her interview 30 years ago, she has generously shared her love for Hawaiian culture with students, staff, and faculty. Aunty Cyndi worked as the principal’s secretary for twenty years serving under Mr. Andrew Corcoran ’64, Mrs. Wendie Wong, Mr. Evanson Chang, and Mrs. Betsy Gunderson ’68 before transitioning to the position of high school administrative assistant ten years ago. She acknowledges the connection between Maryknoll’s faith-driven values and the aloha spirit that has guided her, noting two particularly special staff for their tremendous impact: “We had two Maryknoll sisters on staff—a St. Joseph sister and a Maryknoll sister—and these sisters were my inspiration. It was inspiring to witness their devotion to community, their love of teaching, and the way they nurtured the true meaning of aloha. They welcomed everyone to learn and share Maryknoll’s motto Noblesse Oblige to pass on the wisdom of faith to others.” Aunty Cyndi has loved working with students in such a nurturing environment and urges them to embody the spirit of aloha wherever they go. “I’ve always believed that all students and adults should know where they are from–to study the culture, language, and learn the stories of where we live. It’s important to do so, so that when we leave the islands we can become the best ambassador of aloha for our state.” 28
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Becky Kotake For over three decades, students have been shaped by
Gail Nakamura Guided by the principals of hard work and humility, Gail
instrumental leaders like Becky Kotake. A passionate teacher
Nakamura has been credited with ensuring the financial
for 34 years, she may be most remembered as a beloved
integrity and operational efficiency of Maryknoll School
kindergarten teacher of 28 years who says that her experience
for 28 years. Serving in the Business Office and leading the
in the classroom has taught her that “there is Jesus in every
dedicated business team, she is noted as the driving force of
child.” It is because of the steadfast foundation provided by
the school’s success. Described by colleagues as a “no nonsense”
inspiring teachers like Kotake that Maryknoll is celebrated
leader with laser-sharp focus who leads with integrity and
throughout the island for our exceptional reading program and
honesty, her decisions have always been guided with the best
strong value system rooted in faith. “It’s not just in the mass
interests of the school community at heart. “We always kid
or services or the literacy of our religion, but in our actions
each other about her conservative approach to Maryknoll’s
and words. We instill the values of giving in our students so
financial management, but I have a profound respect
it’s easier for them to understand through these acts of service
for Gail,” shares Galen Ho ’63, president of the Foundation for
what a relationship with God is like,” she says. Maryknoll holds
Maryknoll School Board of Directors. “Much of our ability to
a special place in Kotake’s heart on a personal level as well, as
offer substantial financial aid is due to her ability to manage
the church is where she was initiated and became a Catholic
Maryknoll’s cash flow,” he explains.
herself. She insists that it is because of the safe, close-knit
While Gail’s business acumen has been integral to the
environment that the school has become home for so many
school’s incredible success, Business Office team members
children and families—and one in particular, who will have an
Cora Gushikuma ’73 and Benedith Ventura will also miss
important role in her next chapter as well.
her thoughtful insights and generous caretaking qualities. “I
Kotake reflects upon the memory of Maryknoll student,
was always in awe of how smart and sharp Gail is, but as I
Grayson Gouveia, who was diagnosed with an aggressive brain
got to know and work with her for over 22 years, I became
cancer at the age of 5 and lost his hard-fought battle in 2016.
more in awe of her as a mom and daughter who always places
The Gouveia ohana founded the non-profit organization “Let
her family first. She has always encouraged Cora and I to be
Grace In” to honor their son and to support grieving families
there for our kids and parents,” recalls Benedith. “I will miss
navigate the loss of their children. Upon retirement, Kotake
the conversations we have all had about raising our children,
will continue to share her heart for children by working with
being caregivers to elderly parents, and traveling,” echoes Cora.
the organization and their extraordinary mission of healing.
She remembers one poignant office detail that will always
“They have a fabulous team, and I will be working with a child specialist from Kapiolani. She and I will plan activities that
remind her of Gail: “She was so knowledgeable about many subjects—including raising caterpillars to morph into beautiful
are relevant to these youngsters to help them work through
butterflies! At one time, we had 20+ caterpillars morphing in
their grief, including uplifting retreats and activities that will
our office!”
incorporate lots of music. It will be very holistic—physically, emotionally, mentally, and psychologically,” she explains.
Gail’s commitment to nurturing her beloved butterflies is a testament to the way she generously cares for those around her,
While Kotake insists that she will miss the classroom and the
both in and out of Maryknoll School. Benedith and Cora share
constant joy she shared with her students, there is no doubt
their profound gratitude and aloha for their remarkable leader
that she will find extraordinary love and fulfillment with Let
as she spreads her wings to explore an exciting new phase of
Grace In for years to come.
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Noblesse Oblige: An Approach to Life
WRITTEN BY JADE SNOW
HOW THE JUNIOR CLASS’ “SOLUTIONARY PROJECT” IS INSPIRING COMPASSION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT As a close-knit community founded in family and faith, service is paramount at Maryknoll. Students are tasked not only with the goals of individual academic excellence, but also those of civic duty. Such was the case when high school English teacher Ryan Smith established the “Solutionary Project” program. Inspired by the Institute for Humane Education’s Solutionary Project, he challenged Maryknoll juniors to research issues plaguing our local community and launch solutions to address them. For students, the process is equally as important as the presentation. Each step in their project incorporates real-life skills they begin to hone for their own professional careers: pitching, marketing, and web design, to name a few. Students explored their discoveries through the work
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of crafting a detailed research essay, showcasing their work through a web presentation, and delivering their findings in a formal, eight-minute TED Talk style speech. Through this semester-long project, students utilized their critical thinking, problem solving, and public speaking skills that many modern jobs require. Not only did the project encourage applied learning, it also elevated their collective social consciousness through the realization of issues plaguing their community. Through their research, students realized the challenges facing local families here in Hawaii and deepened their sense of compassion to address them. “Students said that they liked being challenged to not only learn about social issues, injustices, and evils in the world, but that we required them
to get out into the community and take action. Now on the verge of 18, they are ready to get out into the real world and start doing real, authentic work. Many of them are confident that they can make a difference and are ready to be trusted to do so,” shares Smith. For Daniel Yamane ’22, it meant tackling the issue of Hawaii’s homeless crisis; for Faith Inatsuka ’22 and Shaylynn Kua‘ana ’22, it was sparked by their interest in political activism and the growing impacts of climate change; and for animal lover Skylen DuPonte ’22, it inspired ways to support the Kaaawa K9 Rescue Shelter. A shared passion for sports sparked conversation about its greater impact for students Jonah Higashiguchi ’22, Jaren Kaneshiro ’22, and Micah Sakamoto ’22. Their group project noted the positive impact of
activities, such as sports, in keeping kids busy, productive, and goal-oriented. But their findings also acknowledged dire economic disparities for children in Hawaii who are unable to afford sports equipment to participate. They deduced that by reaching out to other local schools and organizations willing to contribute used equipment or financial donations, their efforts would support student involvement in sports in underserved communities. Noah Chang ’22 addressed a growing concern that has been a hot topic at the Hawaii State Legislature throughout the past year. For his solutionary project, he focused on the issue of youth vaping. Not only did he detail the pointed goal of his project to end the sale of flavored tobacco products targeted towards minors, but he exercised his civic duty in the process. Chang worked with the Hawaii Public Health Institute to issue support for SB1147, HB826, and HB598. He even called upon Maryknoll president Shana Tong ’83 and his fellow peers in the Hawaii Youth Council to join him in providing online testimonies, as well as created flyers to better educate the Maryknoll community about the dangers of e-cigarettes. The process left a lasting impression on Chang: “It is often thought that minors are not able to make significant change within the legislative system since they cannot vote, but through everything the Youth Council and I accomplished in the past few years, I can definitely say that
we have impacted the state of Hawaii as a whole and the work we are doing matters. After completing the project, I was invited to be a part of the council’s leadership team and I cannot wait to continue my project on ending the sale of flavored tobacco products in the next legislative season!” The impact of these projects on the junior class has been profound. From period poverty to animal shelters to keiki literacy, students focused on a wide range of issues. “The solutionary project made me realize that students can impact the community and create long-lasting solutions with the help of other people. It also taught me the importance of giving back to the community through service,” one student shared in their feedback. To support their efforts, the project also received a donation from Ernest Spencer ’61 and Sara Duncan this year to provide students with helpful seed money to fund their solutions. Thanks to such innovative opportunities for applied learning, Maryknoll furthers its commitment to cultivating academic excellence and compassionate, global citizens. “As a Catholic school, we are committed to teaching the kids what it means to serve God by serving others,” Smith explains. He continues, “Noblesse Oblige isn’t just a motto on the school badge, but an approach to life.” If students leave Maryknoll committed to speaking up for what is right and to a life of helping others, we will be beyond happy.
“Noblesse Oblige isn’t just a motto on the school badge, but an approach to life.” THE KNOLLER
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WAYS TO GIVE
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“I’m excited for this year at Maryknoll because I will learn Chinese and play on the playground structure!” MAKUA ENOS ‘34
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2020-2021
Report of
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Giving
MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Dear Friends, This issue of The Knoller covers the 2020-2021 school year, which was an extraordinary moment in our school’s, and the world’s, history due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a year in which our community faced hardship and losses on both personal and financial levels. We saw much adversity, but we also witnessed great compassion, resilience, generosity, and the true strength of our families, alumni, students, faculty, and staff. When we look back at this unparalleled time, we will remember not only the pandemic, we will remember our Maryknoll community coming together stronger than ever. At the beginning of the pandemic, we recognized the need to change the way we did things and to refocus our priorities. We found new ways to connect with our constituents, including alumni kupuna who were dealing with social isolation. We spent more time on showing gratitude and caring for our community. Our team sent care packages; created welcome back gifts for faculty and staff; brought alumni kupuna together with a spirited virtual bingo; hosted a virtual donor thank you event; and partnered with the College Guidance Department to bring over 40 alumni to our middle and high school students for a virtual career week. While our new focus had initially been on building and bringing our school community together, the lingering pandemic’s effect on the economy created an impact on some of our students’ families and their ability to afford the cost of tuition. To help our families in need, we launched the Spartan Support Fund that provided emergency tuition assistance to those who had been financially affected by COVID. Through it all, our donors have continued to be generous. Although we are living through an unprecedented time, we are moved by our community’s equally unprecedented commitment to helping our students. This year, we held three virtual fundraising events that raised a total of $173,815.32 for the Spartan Support Fund. We were blessed with retaining 64% of our supporters while also welcoming almost 500 new donors. The story of how our school community responds to this pandemic is still being written. Our needs and our potential have never been greater. To all of you who have let us share in your generosity, I offer my sincere gratitude. Thank you for inspiring us and for joining us in strengthening our Maryknoll community together. Rooted in the Catholic faith, our students develop a true passion for learning, a growing curiosity about the world, and an excitement about making a difference at Maryknoll School.
Noblesse Oblige,
WENDY M. CHANG Executive Director, Foundation for Maryknoll School Director of Institutional Advancement
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GIFTS FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2 0 2 0—JUNE 30, 2 0 21
BACHELOT HALL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 17%
ENDOWMENT 7%
ANNUAL FUND 76%
ANNUAL FUND
ENDOWMENT
BACHELOT HALL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
TOTAL
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$638,839
76%
$60,948
7%
$143,450
17%
$843,237
10 0 %
Mahalo for DONORS BY CATEGORY
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $10,000+
The Estate of Fr. Scott Bush ‘68 The Estate of Mr. Dennis Gomes ‘58 Mr. Bob and Mrs. Lori Harrison Maryknoll School Class of 1961 Maryknoll School Class of 1975
Ms. Ginny Tiu ◊ Mr. Derrick Wong ‘68 and Mrs. Carol Kwak ‘68 Wong Mrs. Susan S.K. Wong ‘66 and Dr. Calvin Y.H. Wong
BOARD CIRCLE $2,500+
ABM Industries, Inc.
◊ Mr. Galen Ho ‘63 and Mrs. Patricia Ching ‘63 Ho
Mrs. Paula Lindo ‘63 Boyce
◊ Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation
Catholic Charities Hawaii
Mr. Michael F. Kawazoe ‘95
◊ Dennis Uniform Company
Lucky Holdings Inc.
◊ First Hawaiian Bank Foundation
Dr. Henry Oyama ‘49 ◊ Rudolph A. and Ralph W. Sylva Scholarship of the Hawaii Community Foundation Dr. Venerando Seguritan and Mrs. Mona Liza Valentin Mr. Ernest Spencer ‘61 and Mrs. Sara Duncan Mrs. Audrey N. Tanaka ‘64 and Mr. Milton K. Tanaka
BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE $5,000+
Aloha United Way
Mr. Peter C.K. Fong Fujiwara Appraisal Services LLC Mr. Myles Fujiwara ‘85 and Mrs. Cheryl Fujiwara Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hee ‘64 Inatsuka Engineering LLC Mr. Scott and Mrs. Joey Inatsuka ◊ Dr. and Mrs. Gabriel W.C. Ma Mrs. Linda S. Mistysyn Northwestern Mutual Foundation Ohata Chun Yuen LLP
◊ Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Laurie Broderick
Mr. Jason and Mrs. Anna Ono
◊ Mrs. Nancy Chang and the late Mr. Robert K.Y. Chang ‘56
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Pang ‘68
◊ Mr. Paul ‘57 and Mrs. Yvonne Chinen
Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Sherri Sakamoto
Mr. Gregg and Mrs. Patricia Fujimoto Mrs. Kathy Silva ‘91 Hancock Mr. Ricardo and Dr. Rosita Leong Mrs. Aiko Odo Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Honolulu
If you have questions about donor names listed in the Report of Giving, please contact Lara Grimm in the Office of Institutional Advancement at (808) 952-7314 or lara.grimm@maryknollschool.org.
Fr. EJ Resinto Mr. Blane and Dr. Zelah Yamagata Mr. Chris Q.Y. Yuen ‘71
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $1,000+
Albert Chong Associates Inc. Mrs. Catherine Waters ‘53 Allen
◊ Donor has given for 10+ consecutive years.
Mr. James Andreassen and Mrs. Melinda Magnayon Prado Mrs. Lorna L. Aratani Mr. Larry D.K. Au ‘96 Augustine Educational Foundation Bank of America Charitable Foundation ◊ Mr. Rendell K. Bourg ‘73 and Mrs. Lanette Bourg Mr. and Mrs. William H.Q. Bow Carole Kai Charities, Inc. Mr. Nathan Chang ‘85 and Mrs. Wendy Chang ◊ Mr. Rick Chong ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Carl K. Chun Lt. Col. Jon-David Chun ‘85 and Mrs. Marcy Chun Ms. Eloise Conover Mr. Robert J. Coursey ‘64 and Mrs. Susan N. Coursey Mr. John and Mrs. Mailelani Cox Ms. Felice Cravalho D. Lau Family Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation Mr. James Dator and Mrs. Rosemary McShane ◊ Mr. Michael X. Dean ‘65 and Mrs. Kathryn N. Dean Mr. Michael and Mrs. Anne DeLuca ◊ Mr. Danilo Domingo and Mrs. Harrilynn-Joy Kameenui Mr. Andrew K.K. Everett ‘95 Mr. Edwin G. Ferreira ‘57 Fidelity Charitable Mr. Edward and Mrs. Wendy Fujimoto Golden Arches Merchants Association of Hawaii Mr. Ronald T.Y. Goo ‘54 Goodfellow Bros. Green Thumb Inc. Mrs. Donamay Lau ‘76 Guinasso and Mr. Rennie Guinasso
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Ms. Betsey H. Gunderson ‘68 Mr. Derek and Mrs. Robin Hanzawa Mr. Eric Hew ‘76 and Mrs. Linda Hew ◊ Mr. Michael Ho ‘57 and Mrs. Patricia Chu ‘57 Ho Mrs. Carolyn Dang ‘67 Hong and Mr. Leslie Hong Mrs. Wendy Wong ‘73 Howell Jhamandas Watumull Fund Mr. Jeffrey Keahi Kalani ‘90 Mrs. Akiko Kato ‘58 and Mr. G. John Kato Mrs. Linda W. Kealoha ‘66 and Mr. Abraham S. Kealoha Mr. Ronald H. Kikawa Mr. Peter A. Kirst ‘06 Mr. Howard Komine ‘82 and Mrs. Bridget Komine Mr. David H. Kula ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. Oliver H. Kupau III Mr. M. Thaddeus Kwiatkowski ‘56 Mr. Kerry Lam ‘76 and Mrs. Bernadette Loo ‘76 Lam Mrs. Bernadette Y. Lau ◊ Mrs. Edwina Cordeiro ‘58 Lee Dr. Joseph Lee, Jr. ‘70 and Mrs. Madeline Tom ‘70 Lee ◊ Dr. Patricia Young ‘61 Lee and Dr. Worldster Lee ◊ Mrs. Chris Mattos ‘85 Loomis and Mr. Philip Loomis Mr. Alfred Y.F. Lum ‘71 and Mrs. Adele Odo ‘72 Lum Mr. Darrell Mattos ‘63 and Mrs. Marjorie Mattos Mr. and Mrs. Rix Maurer III ◊ Mrs. Emily Wong ‘91 McCollum and Mr. Albie McCollum Mrs. Lucile Smith ‘37 Mistysyn ◊ Mr. Dean Miyamoto ‘72 Mr. Ross and Mrs. Dayle Murakami ◊ Mrs. Gail Nakamura and Mr. Carleton Williams Mr. Dan Nakasato and Mrs. Chrystal Wong New York Life Mr. John and Dr. Leslie Ohari Mr. Ross T. Okinaga ‘20 ◊ Mrs. Nadine Jeremiah ‘57 Olinger ◊ Mr. Floyd and Mrs. JoEllen Otani ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Jerry K. Pang ‘56 Mrs. Denise Pang ‘71 Yee and Dr. Edwin Yee Dr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Perry Ms. Elaine Peterson ‘68 Mrs. Michele Tagawa ‘77 Saito and Dr. Kevin Saito Dr. David and Mrs. Elizabeth Samsami Mr. Ian Santee ‘91 and Mrs. Joy Watanabe Scholarship America Schwab Charitable Ms. Shay F. Shibata ‘09 ◊ Mr. Charles Shigeta ‘54 and Mrs. Florence Shigeta Ms. Kellilynn K. C. Smith ‘98 Mrs. Valerie Sorensen ‘63 and Mr. David Sorensen
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◊ Mr. Duane Takamine ‘86 and Mrs. Allison LeeTakamine ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence N. and Pauline Y. Takao ◊ Mrs. Shana Campos ‘83 Tong and Mr. Rodney Tong Mr. John H. Walbridge, Jr. ‘65 ◊ Mr. Alfred M.K. Wong and Mrs. Laurie W.L. Hong ‘56 Wong Mrs. Brenda Dung ‘77 Wong and Mr. Kiman Wong Dr. Brian Wong ‘94 and Dr. Shellie Yamashita ◊ Mr. Darryl P. Wong and Mrs. Teresa L. Brink-Wong ◊ Maj. Gen. Darryll Wong ‘68 and Mrs. Teresa ChingWong ‘69 Mr. Milton Wong ‘76 ◊ Ms. Stella M. Q. Wong ‘68 Mr. Stephen Wong ‘65 and Mrs. Susan Wong ‘65 Mrs. Kathleen Yee ‘62 Mr. Gabriel Young and Mrs. Natalie PenningtonYoung
PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE $500+
Mr. and Mrs. John Isabelo Mrs. Barbara Elias ‘57 Iseri ◊ Mrs. Allene M.C. Ishikawa ‘58 Mr. Kurt and Mrs. Aine Kendro Ms. Annalea M. Kim ‘82 Knights Of Columbus Bishop Louis Maigret Assembly 1577 Mrs. Marjorie Wong ‘51 Kum and Mr. Stan Kum Mrs. Violet Lau Ms. Deborah A. Lazur Dr. Olivier Le Saux and Dr. Sheree Kuo ◊ Mrs. Audrey Kong ‘64 Lee and Mr. Guy Lee ◊ Mrs. Lorna P. Lin ‘63 and Dr. Paul Y.K. Lin Mr. Mallory Longboy and Mrs. Shari Arakawa ‘94 Longboy Mrs. Charlene C.L. Lum ‘60 and Mr. Ronald Lum Ms. Monica Lum ‘96 ◊ Col. William Earl Marshall ‘67 and Mrs. Marcia Marshall Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Mr. Michael and Mrs. Lori Munekiyo
AmazonSmile Foundation
Mrs. Christine Ichimura ‘91 Nabavi
Mr. and Mrs. Raynard L. Apana
Mr. Robert and Mrs. Elizabeth Nievera
Mr. Andrew J. Arakaki ‘98
NVIDIA
Mr. William F. Bow ‘03 and Mrs. Lynsey K. Bow
Dr. Patrick and Dr. Maura O’Donnell
Bright Funds
◊ Mrs. Beatrice F. Okada
Mrs. Felice Wong ‘65 Broglio and Mr. Edward Broglio
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Y. Oshita ‘68
Calica Building LLC
Mrs. Deborah Ann Young ‘70 Pang and Mr. Jeffrey Pang
◊ Cpt Hugh Joseph Campbell ◊ Mrs. Lori Kern ‘87 Carlos and Mr. Stephen Carlos Mr. John and Mrs. Janel Chandler Mrs. Lin Ann Chang ‘81 and Mr. Brian Shigaya ◊ Mrs. Juliette Y. Chock ‘53 Ms. Deena Chong ‘89 and Mr. Wade Navarre ◊ Mrs. Frances Lee ‘58 Chun Mrs. Mary L. M. L. Chun ‘69 Mr. Aaron and Mrs. Catherine Crawford Mrs. Cathlen Hee ‘68 Daenz Dr. Collin Dang ‘61 and Dr. Mary Dang Mr. Guy M. De Primo ‘65 ◊ Mr. Renato and Mrs. Cecile Flojo Judge Colette Yoda ‘73 Garibaldi and Mr. John Garibaldi
Mrs. Linda Wedge ‘73 Puu and Mr. John Puu Mr. Christoper Radich and Ms. Sally Maske Dr. Denby K. Rall ‘99 and Mr. Henni Rall Mrs. Lillian G. Rodolfich Dr. and Mrs. Dennis K. Ryan Mr. James F. Sellar Mr. Brian Simpkins and Ms. Amy Liu Dr. Arleene Skillman ◊ Mrs. Caroline P. Spencer Dr. Sonia L. Sugg ‘79 and Dr. Joel Shilyansky Mr. Anson Sugimoto Times Supermarket Mr. Daniel Tom ‘68 and Mrs. Urai Tom ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Y. Ukishima ‘58
Mr. Blaine Gier ‘88 and Mrs. Sharoness Gier
Dr. Marel R. Ver ‘98
Mr. Garret Goo ‘78 and Mrs. Sherelee Lam ‘77 Goo
Mrs. Charlene Yap ‘61 Wall and Mr. Ronald Wall
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Higa
Mr. Allyn J. Wijnveldt ‘01
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Higa
Mr. Robert and Mrs. Lori Wilke
Mr. Kevin Higa ‘99 and Mrs. Sharon Higa
Dr. David and Mrs. Eileen Wong
Mr. Cory and Mrs. Janelle Hokama Mrs. Anne Horner ‘82 and Mr. Norman Padilla Mrs. Janis Ing Strauss ‘65
Mr. Steven Y.S. Wong ‘86 ◊ Miss T. Phyllis Zerbe
SPARTAN CIRCLE
CHERI KONN ’97 BADUA
$100+
Investing in her Second Home
Able Pest Management LLC Ms. Catherine Acena Mr. Eddie and Mrs. Helen Agbayani Ms. Kuulei Agbayani Mr. Landen and Mrs. Allyson Agcaoili Mr. Romel Jake Aguiran Mrs. Liberta Aiwohi ‘57 Mrs. Barbara Nobrega ‘61 Akau and Mr. Henry Akau Ms. Katherine Alcaras Mr. Daniel Aldrich Ms. Jolette Aldrich ‘89 Mr. Kent and Dr. Alice Alverio American Savings Bank Ameriprise Financial Service Mr. Eugene M. Amorine ‘56 and Mrs. Sandra Amorine Mrs. Brenda Anderson ‘67 Mr. and Mrs. Jerome M. Andrade Mrs. Melissa M. Arciaga Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Armstrong Ms. Juliana Arreola Ms. Camille Au Mr. Dan Y.W. Au Hoy Ms. Phyllis L. Au ‘69 and Ms. Kaila Au Mrs. Cherilyn Konn ‘97 Badua and Mr. Joel Badua Mr. Allan and Mrs. Frances Bailon Mrs. Clara Bueno ‘89 Baker and Mr. Jonathan Baker Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Baker Mr. Matthew M.T. Balantac ‘10 Mr. Chester and Mrs. Kristina ‘97 Barayuga Mrs. Sally Engstrom ‘55 Barr and Mr. Laurence Barr ◊ Mr. Michael and Mrs. Denise Beauchemin Mr. Joseph Benevides ‘65 and Mrs. Pauline Pereira ‘65 Benevides ◊ Mrs. Antonella Chock ‘55 Bennett and Mr. Joseph Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Berger Mr. Mitsunori K. Blaisdell ‘75 Ms. Kathleen Tom ‘89 Bode Mr. Harold V. Botelho ‘54 Mr. Herbert Botelho ‘51 and Mrs. Mary Lou Botelho ‘53 Mr. Robert F. Brogle ‘92 Mrs. Carol D. Buell Mr. and Mrs. Stanley G. Bukes ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. William L. Burgess Ms. Haunani F.M. Burns ‘60
REPORT OF GIVING 2020-2021
Mr. Michael H. Arita
Being part of a tight-knit community is one of the qualities Cheri Konn ’97 Badua values most about Maryknoll. Her children, Maddy ’27 and Jacob ’30, are third-generation Spartans; her parents, Jeff and Liane Konn, graduated in 1970. Maryknoll feels like a second home for her. “I love it! It’s an amazing community of parents with the same goal of making the school experience a memorable and positive one for the kids. We’ve been blessed with wonderful friendships and we’re so grateful!” says Cheri. As a Maryknoll parent and alumna, Cheri connects with the school in two different roles, spanning decades. She puts family first, just as her parents did: the Baduas hike, hit the beach and watch anime together (“Hunter x Hunter” comes highly recommended, by the way). Participating in beach cleanups is another way the family bonds and expresses Noblesse Oblige. They volunteer their time and resources to worthy causes such as Maryknoll. With close ties to the school, it’s no wonder that the Baduas donate regularly. “Maryknoll has given so much to our family that I enjoy being involved and helping out wherever I can,” says Cheri. Feeling like her home away from home, Maryknoll is a place she is happy to invest in and hopes others who feel love for the school will volunteer either their time or money. She wants people to know that no amount of help is “too small”—giving any amount, regardless of size, makes a difference in someone’s life. She also suggests asking employers about matching gifts—a valuable resource that can double the impact of a donation. Maryknoll is blessed to have people like Cheri love our school and community. With the amount of time students spend in class and extracurricular activities, the outstanding efforts of parents and grandparents, and the aloha from alumni, we hope all of you, too, consider the campus as your second home.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Burns Ms. Sloane C. Burns ‘11
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◊ Mr. Thomas J. Burns ‘59 and Mrs. Judy Burns Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Cajski
Mrs. Kathryn D. Fitzsimmons Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Fletcher ‘76
Mr. Jeffrey Callangan and Mrs. May Idolor-Callangan
Mrs. Harriet A. Chun Fat
Mrs. Geri W. Fong
Ms. Bernadine Kuulei Campbell ‘64
Mrs. Jeanette Lum ‘56 Chun and Mr. Ronald Chun
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn G. Fonseca ‘78
Ms. Jill Canfield
Mrs. Lottie H. Chun ‘77 and Mr. Rick Hoo
Mr. Guy T. Fujishige
Ms. Kimberly Carahasen ‘87
Mr. Henry W.C. Chung ‘47
Mr. and Mrs. Kinsley Fujitani
Mr. Leslie Chung ‘64 and Mrs. Anne Chung
Mrs. Lei Fujiwara ‘83 and Mr. Gary Fujiwara
Mr. William Carrillo, Jr. Mr. Joey and Mrs. Lani Castaneda
◊ Mr. Joseph F. Clare ‘62 and Mrs. Kathlyn Ann Clare
Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Christine Fuller
Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii, Inc.
Mr. John and Mrs. Taryn Carr ‘97 Clatanoff
Mr. Garrett Gabriel ‘86 and Mrs. Dori Kern ‘87 Gabriel
Mr. Robert and Dr. Kristin Caulfield
Dr. Kerry Cleary ‘83 and Cpt Gregory A. Cleary
Mr. James H. Gahler
Mr. Mike and Mrs. Kat Cavaco
Mr. and Mrs. Eurim R. Co
Mr. Herbert and Mrs. Debbie Galiza
Mr. Rick Cole
Ms. Barbara J. Gambol
Karady Chan
Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Conboy
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew K. Gamiao
Mr. James Chandler
Ms. Annaliza Constantino
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Gamiao
Mr. and Mrs. John Chandler, Sr.
Mrs. Elena C. Contemprato
Mr. Fernando and Mrs. Gloria Gansit
Mrs. Jacqueline K. Chang ‘71 and Mr. Roland H.H. Chang
Mrs. Gloriane M.L. Cooper ‘76 and Mr. William J.K. Cooper
Dr. Brian and Dr. Miki Garcia
Mr. Kai M. Chang ‘85
Mr. George A. Correia ‘55
◊ Mr. Elliott W.K.C. Chamizo ‘61
◊ Mrs. Michelle Goo ‘82 Chang and Mr. Welton Chang Mr. Noah M. Chang ‘22 Mr. Shih Chia and Mrs. Yuli Chang Mr. Robert and Mrs. Brenda Char Mr. Kelvin Chee ‘73 and Mrs. Phyllis Odo ‘73 Chee Mr. Matthew A. Chee ‘07 Mr. Julian Cheng ‘10 Mrs. Pai Ho Cheng Dr. Shiuh Feng Cheng and Ms. Fung Ping Lee Mr. Borg Yen Chew and Ms. I Chun Liu Mr. Warren Chiang ‘91 and Mrs. Jamie Fukui-Chiang Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Chinen ‘61 Mr. Ronald Chinen ‘60 and Mrs. Marilyn Thompson ‘61 Chinen Mr. and Mrs. Carleton K.L. Ching Mrs. Elaine Young ‘50 Ching Ms. Kelli Ann Y.L. Ching ‘06 Mr. Spencer and Mrs. Connie Ching Mr. and Mrs. Leonard K. Chinn ‘58 Mr. Leif and Mrs. Joelle Chiu ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Chock ‘70 Mr. Dennis T.K. Chong ‘55 and Mrs. Bernice H.S. Chong Mr. Henry and Mrs. Tiffany Chong Ms. Melissa S.J. Chong ‘86 Mr. Michael and Mrs. Laura Chong Mr. Randall Y.L. Chong ‘84 Dr. Dominic and Mrs. Naomi Chow Dr. Andrew and Dr. Vanessa Choy Mr. and Mrs. Calvin C. Choy ‘62 Mrs. Lee-Ann W. Choy Mr. Anthony P. Chun ‘72 and Mrs. Linda F.S. Chun Mr. Bradford Chun ‘82 and Mrs. Alice Wong ‘81 Chun
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Ms. Lorilyn M.K. Cravalho Mrs. Fabiana Baquering ‘59 Crozier and Mr. William Crozier Mr. Christopher Crum ‘69 and Mrs. Lana Crum Mrs. Frances Cruz ‘53 and Mr. Roman Cruz ◊ Ms. Patricia A. Czermak Mr. Jon and Mrs. Kimberly Dahl The late Mrs. Claire Murakami ‘59 Dang Ms. Patricia Davis Mr. Scott and Mrs. Tiffany Davis Mr. Leo and Mrs. Audrey DeCosta Mr. Leonardo Delgado and Mrs. Charito PascualDelgado ◊ Mrs. Napua Ellen Prados ‘58 Demers Mr. Joe DePrimo ‘69 ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Paul I. deVille ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Devlin Mr. Sudeera and Mrs. Anne Dissanayake Mr. Sean Dodge and Mrs. Sheryl Ladrillono Dodge ‘96 ◊ Mr. Arnel and Mrs. May Grace Domingo ◊ Mr. Russell D. Dung ‘70 and Mrs. Christine Marie Dung Ms. Suerte Dureg Mr. Scott and Mrs. Stacy Ellefsen Mrs. Patricia Gilsey ‘57 Eng Mr. Damien Enright ‘99 and Mrs. Lynn Chan ‘01 Enright Mr. Elden M. Esmeralda ‘82 and Mrs. Shelly Esmeralda ◊ Mr. Ed and Mrs. Kathy Felipe
Ms. Teresita Garcia Ms. Vicki Gaynor Mr. Scott Gehring ‘68 Mrs. Cheryl Kunimune ‘75 Gesik Mr. Lester S. Gibo ‘72 Mrs. Paula Lee Wallace Gillespie ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Glenn K. Ginoza Mr. Ryan T. Ginoza ‘01 Mrs. Kimberly Nakagami ‘97 Gleason Mr. Lance Goetz and Mrs. Jill Yamasato Mrs. Betty Doi ‘53 Gomes Mrs. Kimberly Alden ‘90 Gonzalez and Mr. Omar Gonzalez ◊ Mrs. Joyce Lee ‘56 Goo Mrs. Vivian W.M. Goo Mr. and Mrs. Reynaldo R. Gose Mrs. Gabrielle Wong ‘96 Gouveia and Mr. Kaeo Gouveia Mr. Edgar Guillermo ◊ Mrs. Cora Cabebe ‘73 Gushikuma and Mr. Wayne Gushikuma Ms. Corine C. Gushikuma ‘10 Mr. Wade N.S. Gushikuma ‘10 Mr. Wyatt M. Gushikuma ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. Randall E. Ha Mrs. Monica Luke ‘84 Hahn and Mr. Michael Hahn Mr. Nicholas Haigler Mr. Kirk and Mrs. Jennifer Halemano Mrs. Lorraine Chamizo ‘60 Hamilton and Mr. David Hamilton Hanafuda Hawaii LLC Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Hannan
Mr. Clifford Ferreira ‘55
Mr. John Hao Sr. ‘62 and Mrs. Amy Nuuhiwa Hao
Mrs. Debra Lum ‘81 Fikac and Mr. Anthony Fikac
Mr. John Harada and Mrs. Helen Chong
Mr. Michael Finamore
Mrs. Reyna Hashimoto ‘89 and Mr. Scott Hashimoto
JEDI BELLO ’32
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hayashida HEI Charitable Foundation
Young Spartan Gets Moving to Make a Difference
Mrs. Elizabeth Haggood ‘39 Helfrich HEMIC Foundation Ms. Julia M. Hengel Mr. Brian Higa ‘97 and Mrs. Korynne Higa Mr. Ray M. Higa ‘69 Mr. Roger and Mrs. Maureen Higa Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Higuchi Mr. Scott and Mrs. Brandi Hino Mr. Paul and Mrs. Gayle Hironaka Mr. and Mrs. John Ho Mrs. Jamielyn Hobbs Dr. Marcia F.J. Ho-Gatto ‘82 Mr. Clifton Hokama Mr. Robin Hollison and Mrs. Charmaine Yee-Hollison Honolulu Business Service Kemamo Hookano Mrs. LeAnne Mistysyn ‘97 Howard and Mr. Wes Howard Ms. Kyree Hummel IC Construction, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Cris V. Ildefonso Mrs. Christine H. Imoto Mr. and Mrs. John V. Imperial Mr. Shane and Mrs. Rosa Ishihara Island Veterinary Care, LLC ◊ Mrs. M. Yoshino ‘75 Jennings and Mr. J. Jennings Mrs. Beatrice Iwamoto ‘49 Jost Mr. Brandon Kaai ‘92 and Ms. Tenaya Calhoun Mr. Jory and Mrs. Mary Ann Kahele Mr. Aaron Kailio and Mrs. Anolani Badua ‘00 Kailio Mr. Dalan J. Kam ‘22 Kam Designs LLC ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Wayne K.M. Kam ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Haruyuki Kamemoto Mr. and Mrs. Warren S. Kanai Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kanenaga ◊ Mrs. Betty Yoneda ‘55 Kaneshige and Mr. George Kaneshige Mrs. Mary N.I. Kano Ms. Mary Ann Kaopua Mr. and Mrs. Guy N. Katayama Mr. Jayson and Mrs. Nella Kauwenaole Mrs. Leigh Kawakami ‘60 and Mr. Ray Kawakami ◊ Mrs. Darcie Au ‘90 Kawamura and Mr. Jon Kawamura Ms. Mia E. Kawamura ‘05 Mr. Reece M. Kawamura ‘26 Mr. Wyatt M. Kawamura ‘26
REPORT OF GIVING 2020-2021
Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Minori Hung
With limited extracurricular activities last year, teachers looked for creative ways to send kids outside. In February 2021, Maryknoll School held a virtual Spartan Run: students committed to getting active in any way they enjoyed. Their family and friends could donate to Maryknoll in support of their activities. Around the time of the Spartan Run, Jedi Bello ’32 was celebrating his 7th birthday and had a terrific idea: he would combine his Spartan Run activities with his birthday celebration. Holding a drive-by party, he asked friends and family to donate to Maryknoll School instead of gifting him birthday presents, in support of him being physically active. Dad, Jon, created a party flyer with a QR code to encourage folks to easily donate. It worked—Jedi’s efforts raised over $1,000! Sometimes, younger students don’t exactly understand the meaning of Maryknoll’s motto, Noblesse Oblige – to whom much is given, much is expected. When asked if he knew what it meant, Jedi said that he did; in fact, it was something he learned from his dad. Mr. Bello explained, “I have a longstanding relationship with Maryknoll, even before Jedi started school here. When I learned about Noblesse Oblige being the school’s motto, I was impressed. So I started to teach the meaning of it to Jedi at a young age.” From hole-punching ID cards to helping with PPE materials, Jedi has volunteered his time to helping his dad and family at community events. Although his dad explained the concept of Noblesse Oblige to him, Jedi learned the meaning through his own hands-on volunteerism. He enjoys helping others. When asked how he felt about raising funds for Maryknoll School instead of getting birthday gifts, he replied, “It was fun and I felt happy!” We’re so grateful that Jedi plans to continue to live Noblesse Oblige, as well as stay active. Jedi loves to play with his younger brother, Bodhi, who keeps him on his toes. And when asked about his plans for the weekend, Jedi replied that he would be playing flag football - one of his favorite ways to go outside and get moving!
Ms. Lorraine Kay
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The late Mr. Paul Kealoha ‘54 and Mrs. Faith Cardoza ‘54 Kealoha Mr. Noland and Mrs. Christina Keaulana Dr. Mari Ann Zeiler ‘82 Keithahn and Dr. Stephen T. Keithahn Mr. Kristopher C. Kern ‘98 ◊ Mrs. Lucille L. Kern Mr. Cy and Mrs. Hong Kihara Mrs. Lina Kikuta ‘63 and Mr. Dwight K. Kikuta Ms. Annette Lum ‘92 Kim Mrs. Faye Spencer ‘63 Kim and Mr. Anthony Kim Mr. Huck Kim Dr. Sylvia D.Y. Kim-Sioda ‘83 and Dr. Paul A. Sioda Mr. and Mrs. Art Kimura Mr. Dennis King and Mrs. Zhongli Yu Dr. Emmanuel Kintu Mrs. Erin Ginoza ‘02 Kirihara Mr. Patrick E. Klein ‘95 ◊ Mrs. Virginia M. Klein ‘64 and Mr. Edward F. Klein Mr. Jason F. Knight ‘96 Ms. Danette Kobayashi Mrs. Be-Jay Upchurch ‘81 Kodama and Mr. Gregg Kodama
Mrs. Suzanne S. Matsuda ‘66
Dr. Damon and Mrs. Cheryl Lee
Mrs. Claire Akamine ‘64 Matsumoto
Mr. Hobbes and Mrs. Tari Lee
Mrs. Maureen Matsuura
Dr. Irwin and Mrs. Irene Lee
The late Mrs. Krissie K. Mattis ‘90
Mrs. Jennifer Mew ‘64 Lee
Mrs. Carolyn Wong ‘56 Mau
Mrs. Lorraine Lee ‘59
Mr. Steve Mau ‘97 and Mrs. Sabrina Mau
Mr. Jacob Legaspi
Mr. Kekoa and Mrs. Makana McClellan
Mr. Lance Leong and Mrs. Andrea Hussey-Leong
Mrs. Claudia Tom ‘62 McCloskey
Mr. Russell Leu
Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Heidi McGivern
Mr. Tim Li and Ms. Lili Zhang
Ms. Patricia McMaster
Ms. Jennifer A. Lim
Mrs. Cynthia N. Medeiros
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Ling
Mrs. Melodee Barkus ‘60 Metzger
Mrs. Dale B. McIntyre Lipton ‘66
Mrs. Carol Meyer ‘80 and Mr. William Meyer
Mr. Garrett Liu and Mrs. Colleen Yoda ‘75 Liu
Ms. Josephine L. Michelakis
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Liu
◊ Mrs. Cafey N. Millard
Ms. Shay T. Loftus ‘83
◊ Ms. Cary Jane Miller ‘64
Mrs. Jacqueline Loo
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde G. Min ‘67
Ms. Patti Look
Mr. Stephen Miranda ‘55 and Mrs. Kathleen Parker Miranda
Mr. Jonah B. Loomis ‘29 Mr. Noah W. Loomis ‘28
Mrs. Theresa M. Koki ‘71
Ms. Tina B. Loos ‘18
Mr. Jeffrey Konn ‘70 and Mrs. Liane Morihara ‘70 Konn
Ms. Amber Losbog
Mrs. Elizabeth Kudo ‘63 Mrs. Elyse Kukonu ‘71 and Mr. Daniel Houk Dr. Stephen ‘67 and Mrs. Deborah Kula Mr. Todd Kuniyoshi and Dr. Maria Chun Mrs. Marlene T. Kurihara Mr. Lawson S. Kurosu ‘10 Mr. Waley C.M. Kwock ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ky ◊ Mr. Arnold and Mrs. Paulette Laanui Dr. Roderick Labrador and Ms. Christine Quemuel Mr. Ednelson Laciste and Mrs. Jennifer Kanai-Laciste ‘90 Mr. and Mrs. Nin Wah Lam Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C.K. Lam Dr. Dolly Echiverri ‘66 Langen and Mr. David Langen Mrs. Linda Jo Langley ‘67 and Mr. Lawrence Louis Langley
Mrs. Frankie A. Lucas Mr. David and Mrs. Patricia Ludlow Mr. Ricky and Mrs. Katherine Lui Mrs. Franchon W.Q. Luke ‘82 Ms. Stacey S. H. Luke ‘85 Ms. Theresa Luke Mr. Albert Lum ‘50 and Mrs. Alma Lum ‘51 Mr. David ‘61 and Mrs. Patricia Lum Ms. Michelle M.G. Lum ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred W.C. Lum Mr. Richard Lung ‘60 and Mrs. Louella Lung ‘64 Mr. John and Mrs. Stephanie Madriaga Patty Lum ‘65 Maffit Dr. Rochelle A. Mahoe ‘88 and Mr. Albert Mahoe Ms. Celeste Malia ‘98 and Mr. Anthony Craun Mr. Scott Marciel and Mrs. Jayne Lee Mr. James and Mrs. Jeanne Marn Ms. Annette L. Martin Mrs. Catherine Martin ‘52
Mr. Howard and Mrs. Gloria Lao
Ms. Maegen N.L. Martin ‘15
Stephanie M. Lape, M.D. ‘97
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marumoto
Mrs. Christine Lau ‘74 and Dr. Bertram Lau
Ms. Alexandria Maruyama
◊ Mrs. Claire Chong ‘50 Lau and Mr. Merton Lau
Maryknoll Class of 1997
Mr. Dennis Lau ‘67 and Mrs. Reinette Lau
Ms. Maile Masada
Dr. Jonathan K.H. Lau ‘91
Mr. Niraj Maskey and Mrs. Yi-Ju Chen
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Mr. Jon H. Miki
Mr. Robert Loewenstein and Ms. Julie Ann Uyemura
Lila A. Loos, Ph.D.
Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Sachiko Kudo
◊ Mrs. Mary Jane McMillan and Mr. Roland Santos
Mr. and Mrs. Cory P. Lindo
Ms. Laura M. Kodama
◊ Dr. Jerold and Mrs. Lori Kouchi
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Mrs. Louise M. Lau
Mr. Thomas P. Mistysyn Dr. Brandon and Dr. Anh Mitsuda Mr. Walter Miyamoto Mr. and Mrs. Denis Y. Miyashiro ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Miyashiro Mrs. Winona Miyashiro ‘62 and Mr. Patrick Miyashiro Mr. Ryan Miyashita Mrs. Rie Mizumura Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Morey Mr. and Mrs. James G. Morihara Mr. Shane Morimatsu and Dr. Kelly Shimabukuro Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Morinaga ◊ Mr. James Morris II ‘85 and Mrs. Doreen Leong ‘84 Morris ◊ Mr. Jim and Mrs. Yvonne ‘63 Morris Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Marilou Mortimer Ms. Theresa T.L. Mui ‘74 Ms. Arsima A. Muller ‘97 ◊ Ms. Patricia A.C. Muneno ‘67 Mrs. Lynn T. Murata-Tsang ‘69 Mr. Reid L. Muromoto ‘17 Ms. Merrilee F. Barkus Murphy ‘59 Mr. Robert Murray and Mrs. Serena Twu-Murray ◊ Mr. Dan Nagami and Mrs. Robin Aipa-Nagami Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Nagata Mr. Alvin and Mrs. Karen Naguwa Mr. Dudley and Mrs. Patricia Naito Ms. Kaya Naiwi Mr. Lincoln and Mrs. Dawn Naiwi Ms. Kristen B. Nakagawa ‘22
Ms. Taryn A. Nakagawa ‘21
Mr. Herman and Mrs. Lisa Nillos
Mr. Troy S. Nakagawa
Ms. Toni Nishida
Mr. Brandon Nakahara and Ms. Brenda Corpuz
Mr. John and Mrs. Natalie Nishida
Mr. Lincoln and Mrs. Lynn Oshiro
Mrs. Adora Aoki ‘44 Nakamura
Mr. Satoru and Mrs. Gertrude Nishida
Mr. Gotaro Oshitari ‘06
Mrs. Karen Nakamura ‘62 and Mr. Bertram Nakamura
Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Roxanne Nishijima
Mr. Christopher Otto and Mrs. Raylynn Mendes-Otto
Mr. Wayne Nakashima
Mrs. Lorraine Sawai ‘54 Noda
Ms. Gladys M. Oyama
◊ Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nakasone
Mrs. Iris M. Oshiro ◊ Mr. Lester and Mrs. Deanna Oshiro
Dr. Harry T. Nomura ‘47
Mrs. Claire M. Paishon
Mr. Eric Nakayama
Mrs. Caroline Unciano ‘82 Norwood
Mr. and Mrs. Cleighton Pang
Mr. Charles and Mrs. Suzanne Nakoa
Mr. Terrence O’Brien
Mr. Dennis Pang
Mrs. Wilma M. Ogimi ‘68 and Mr. Tom T. Ogimi
Mr. Donavan Pang and Ms. Trieu Chau Le
Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo P. Narciso
Mrs. Nancy Wakayama ‘54 Oide
Mrs. Denise Park
Mrs. June Chun ‘55 Naughton
Mr. Justin M. Okamoto ‘06
Ms. Ponemany Pellett
Mr. Joseph C. Neilson ‘65
Mr. Ernest and Mrs. Lucille Okinaga
Mr. Brady and Mrs. Dawn Perreira
Mr. Vaughn and Mrs. Laverne Nekota
Mrs. Tracy Konn ‘99 Olds
Mrs. Keala Jones ‘87 Peters and Mr. Colin Peters
Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson
Ms. Amy Onaka
Mr. Michael Pettingill ‘63 and Mrs. Jeanne Pettingill
Mrs. Sylvia Costa ‘54 Neves
Mr. Glen and Mrs. Mary Jeanne Onato
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Peyton
Mr. Shaun and Mrs. Tessa Ng
Dr. Jane Onoye
Mr. Dale and Mrs. Erika Phillips
Mr. Chadwick and Mrs. Kanako Ngai
Mr. Frederick Chang ‘54 and Mrs. Betty Ontai-Chang ‘54
Mr. Brett and Mrs. Zofia Plummer
◊ Mrs. Leocadia Kaopuiki Naone ‘60
Mr. Robert and Mrs. Roberta Nickel Ms. Claudia Nihei Mr. Lanakila and Mrs. Shellie Ann Niles
Mr. William and Mrs. Mamo Ornellas Mr. Brian Oshiro
Mr. James Poyo and Mrs. Angela Yogi Mrs. Darlene M. Raffanello Mr. Jeremy J. Ramos ‘07
KELLI ANN CHING ’06
Living her Dream What were your dreams as a child? What did you want to be when you grew up? Kelli Ann Ching ’06 knew her goal in elementary school: to teach at Maryknoll. A Spartan since kindergarten, she bleeds maroon and gold. When she started teaching here in 2018, she reflects, “It was me coming home.” Creativity and energy radiate from the second-grade teacher who tries her best every day and models this drive for her students. “I want my students to know they can go farther than they have ever imagined. Don’t set the bar low. When you set it high, go higher,” Kelli says. Students matter to her and she hopes that she impacts their lives in a positive way. She says that she gets “chicken skin” when she thinks about how she might inspire them to follow their dreams; maybe become teachers themselves and be colleagues with them one day!
In fact, Kelli considers herself lucky to work alongside one of her fondest teachers, Mrs. Shana Tong ’83, who made her feel at ease with a wink or smile. She credits her guidance counselor, Mr. Michael Amore ’79, with making time to talk with her and showing her patience. A third favorite, Mrs. Suzanne McLaughlin, showed Kelli how to act with grace and be a servant of God. These teachers, along with Kelli’s mother who modeled generosity and empathy, helped to shape Kelli into the excellent teacher she is today. Maryknoll is fortunate to have Kelli as a teacher who encourages her students to put their best efforts forward. While she gives tirelessly of her time and talent to her students, she also supports the school as a donor. She believes that it’s important to give back to a place that helped her blossom. Citing Noblesse Oblige, she tells her students to give back not only when it is expected, but whenever they can. “You never know how you can brighten someone’s day and [how] even the smallest act can change a person’s life,” Kelli explains. She wants her students and their families to know that she considers them her Maryknoll family as well, that we all support one another. “We may be a small school,” she adds, “but we are definitely big at heart.”
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Mrs. K. Nina Rapozo ‘54 and Mr. Gordon Rapozo
Mr. David and Mrs. Marissa Sugano
Mr. Aaron Rauckhorst ‘98 and Mrs. Dana Fukuda ‘98 Rauckhorst
Mr. Eugene and Mrs. Sheila Sumida
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome E. Rauckhorst Mr. and Mrs. Harvey K. Recarte Mr. Chad S. Resari ‘55 Mrs. Diana Jeremiah ‘60 Rittmeister and Mr. Richard Rittmeister Ms. Susan Porter ‘64 Robinson and Mr. Douglas Craig Mr. William C. Robinson ‘75 Mr. Robert Roesener CFP® ‘09 Mrs. Tana H. Rosehill ‘74 Ms. Nancy Y. Ruan ‘08 Mr. Marc Rubenstein Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Sagadraca Ms. Deborah Sagapolutele Ms. Jan P. Sage ‘79 ◊ Ms. Naomi Saito and Mr. Robert Love
Mr. Stephen S. Sung ‘00 Mr. and Mrs. Ken Sur Mr. Ronald R. Svetz ‘70 Mr. James and Mrs. Lorraine Sylva Mr. and Mrs. Russell M. Sypowicz ‘01 ◊ Mrs. Benedith Tabiolo-Ventura and Mr. Leonard Ventura Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn M. Taira Ms. Dana Takahara-Dias Mrs. Doris N. Takara Mr. and Mrs. Clifford K. Tamura Mr. and Mrs. James Tan Mr. Chad Tanaka and Mrs. Carrie Fujitani Mrs. Lauralei Morgan ‘87 Tanaka and Mr. Jordon Tanaka
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sakamoto
Mr. Clayton Tang
Mr. Roland and Mrs. Lynn Sambueno
Mrs. Megan Carnate ‘97 Tang
Mr. Osmand and Mrs. Priscilla Saoit
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tanoura
Ms. Heather Y. Sato
Mr. and Mrs. Chester K. Tatsumura
Mrs. Margaret Goto ‘45 Sato
Mrs. Brenda Tavares-Ham ‘63 and Mr. Kevin Ham
Mr. Lance and Mrs. Melanie Sawai
Mrs. Kathleen M. Teruya ‘68 and Mr. Claude S. Teruya
Mr. Eric and Mrs. Lissa Schiff
The Walt Disney Company Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Schraff
Mr. Nicholas and Mrs. Teri Theuriet
Mrs. Marcie Ann Schwarz ‘79 and Mr. Patrick Schwarz
Mrs. Janeen Haleamau ‘79 Tirrell and Mr. Robert Tirrell
Mr. Anthony “Tino” Sellitto III ‘83 Mrs. Lynette Mau ‘69 Seto Mr. Walt Shaw ‘89 Ms. Iris R. Shimabukuro ‘75 Mr. Jarrett and Mrs. Kristen Shimizu Mr. Rodney Shimizu ‘67 and Mrs. Emiko Shimizu Mrs. Brenda Anne Shin ‘85 and Mr. Paul Shin Kazuo Shirakawa Mr. Roy L. Shults ‘66 Mr. Clayton P. Silva, Jr. Mr. Thomas Silva ‘66 and Mrs. Cindy Silva Mr. Noel Simbajon and Mrs. Melchora GuillenSimbajon Mrs. Edwina Lau ‘57 Siu and Mr. Stanley Siu ◊ Mrs. Ann Mary Siu-Kinder ‘81 and Mr. John Kinder
Ms. Beverly S.K. Tom ‘72 Mr. Peter Tom ‘83 and Mrs. Jamie Lum ‘83 Tom Mr. Tamafaiga Tuiteleleapaga and Ms. Keala Kamai
Mr. Robert Upchurch ‘80
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◊ Mrs. Kit U Wong ‘06 Mr. Kyle A. Wong ‘89 Mrs. Leona Tom ‘65 Wong Mr. and Mrs. Mark C.M. Wong Mr. Mark and Mrs. Rhonda Wong Mrs. Shari Wong ‘83 and Mr. Stanley Kubota Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S.C. Wong Mr. and Mrs. Wendell S.H. Wong Mrs. Lisa Wong-Yamamoto ‘84 and Mr. Lee Yamamoto Mrs. Isabella Grohmann ‘80 Wooldridge Mr. Shannon K. Wright Dr. Susan Wynne-Piters ‘71 and Dr. Kenneth Piters Mr. Reggie and Mrs. Myra Yamada Mr. Dean and Mrs. Catherine Yamamoto ◊ Mrs. Sandra M. Yamane Ms. Gail T. Yamashita Mr. Kenneth K. Yamashita Dr. Garret H. Yanagi ‘46 and Mrs. Nancy Yanagi Mr. David and Mrs. Christine Yang ◊ Mrs. Eloise Uyeda ‘55 Yano
◊ Ms. Pamela J. Yoon ‘68 Deacon Walter and Mrs. Frances Yoshimitsu
Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo O. Ursulum
Mrs. Marlene S. Yoshimoto ‘80 and Mr. Stanley Yoshimoto
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Ursulum Mrs. Michelle Arakawa ‘81 Ushio and Mr. Glenn Ushio Mr. and Mrs. James A. Uy Ms. Coraleen Valdez ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Norman B. Valentin ◊ Mr. Ben ‘84 and Mrs. Katy Valle
Mr. Jeffrey Scott Ventura ‘88 and Mrs. Suzanne Ventura
Maick Su
Mrs. Deanna W.L. Wong ‘84 ◊ Mr. Kingsley W.G. Wong ‘63
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Urasaki
Mrs. Monica Souza ‘60 and Mr. Albert Souza
Jony Su
Mrs. Catherine Salado ‘55 Wong and Mr. Gordon Wong
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas H. Yoo ‘80
Mr. Bhanu and Dr. Vijaya Vellanki
Mr. Richard F. Strawn II ‘64
Mr. Bryant W.C. Wong ‘74
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Yokoyama
Mr. Eric N. Sorensen
Mr. Jay Stone ‘88 and Mrs. JoAnn Stone
Mrs. Betty L. Wong
Dr. Michael and Dr. Tracie Umaki
Mr. and Mrs. John West Vannatta
Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Jianna Stevenson
Mrs. Jennifer Ishii ‘91 Willing ◊ Mr. David F. Won ‘74
Mr. Jon and Mrs. Lisa Tulchin
Mr. Aaron A. Soong ‘62
Col. Brian J. Spitzer ‘66
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◊ Mrs. Tiffany Young ‘97 Williamson and Mr. Shawn Williamson
Mr. Elix Villafuerte ‘87 and Mrs. Vicky Villafuerte
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Yoshizaki ◊ Ms. Carol M. Young ‘58 Mr. Gerald D.J. Young ‘75 Dr. Richard S.K. Young ‘65 and Mrs. Dorothy T. Young Dr. Robert Young ‘59 and Mrs. Virginia Lum ‘72 Mr. Ronald Young ‘57 Mr. Sebastian and Mrs. EunHee Young Mrs. Sylvia S.E. Young ‘58 and Mr. Ronald T.C. Young Ms. Charla Yu ‘92 ◊ Mr. Kenn and Mrs. Kimberly Yuen
Ms. Na Wang
Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Zerbe, Jr.
Mrs. Virginia Lum ‘52 Wat and Dr. Herman Wat
Mr. Zhi Hong Zhang and Mrs. Ching Man Lau
Mr. Scott and Mrs. Kandyce Watanabe
Mrs. Mimi McClendon ‘73 Zoll
Theresa Y. Wee, M.D. ‘72
A NDR E W A NCHE TA ’17
Adopting a Spartan Legacy of Giving
FRIENDS $1+
Ms. Magalys Abreu Ms. Kari Acebo Mr. Dale Acoba Mr. Matthew Adams Ms. Charlynn Adversalo Mrs. Ashley Labasan ‘02 Agcaoili Ms. Melony Agliam ‘97 Ms. Catherine Affatica ‘64 Agor Ms. Leslie Ann Agpaoa Mr. Rodney Agpaoa Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Agpaoa Ms. Imelda Aguiran Mrs. Aonani Ahakuelo-Chernisky ‘72 and Mr. Joseph Chernisky Mrs. Patricia Andrews ‘87 Ahn and Mr. Lawrence Ahn Mr. Todd Ajari
For Andrew Ancheta ’17, Catholicism is a central part of his identity. Attending Catholic schools throughout his life, he currently works in Chaminade University’s Admissions Office and next fall, he plans to pursue his master’s degree at the school.
Mrs. Kathleen Akiona-Perreira
His faith inspired his current path. “I look to Jesus as an example of the life I want to live, and that means affecting as many people as possible – even if I haven’t met them – in a positive and uplifting way, whatever that is,” says Andrew.
Mr. Sherwin Alop
It’s important to him to give back to a community that built him up – like Maryknoll has – once he has transitioned on. He strongly believes in intergenerational support, older folks helping younger ones. Andrew feels it’s his turn to continue that legacy and help future generations of Maryknoll alumni.
Mr. Kellen Asao
Andrew goes on to say, “[Giving] keeps that Spartan Spirit alive, it keeps the community strong. Maryknoll is a strong, beautiful community that I am proud to be a part of. I can’t give too much of my time, but I can give a little financial assistance to those students who want to be at Maryknoll, to help give them the experience I had.” A sustaining donor since 2020, he plans to continue his monthly gift, increasing the amount incrementally as his career advances.
Mr. Lenny D.W. Au ‘97 and Mrs. Jenny E.N. Au
Since eighth grade, Andrew had planned to become a doctor in order to help people. However, in college, he didn’t feel any joy while taking science and research classes. Instead, he found fulfillment in leading students in community projects; he found passion in mentoring those students to become leaders themselves. He realized that medicine was not the only venue for him to positively affect people’s lives. Andrew concludes, “In medicine, you must treat your patients how they need to be specifically treated, according to their condition. Well, I’m looking to translate that into education – I want to help students with whatever they need to grow and accomplish their goals. Seeing that growth happen and seeing students chasing their dreams – it’s so inspiring. It’s a beautiful process.”
Ms. Donna Albano Mrs. Beverly Shinnick ‘56 Aldrich Mr. Joshua J. Almanza ‘97 Mr. Andrew P. Ancheta II ‘17 Mr. and Mrs. George Arelliano Mr. William A. Arnemann Mr. Les and Mrs. Kim Asato Mr. Baldwin Au Mrs. Della Au Belatti ‘92 and Mr. Michael Belatti Mr. Dean D.C. Au ‘93 Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Bacnis, Jr. Mr. Adam W.H. Bajinting ‘11 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bajinting Mrs. Diane O’Grady ‘63 Bakdash Mr. Jesse K. Baker ‘24 Mr. Jeffrey M. Bal ‘97 Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Jaslyn Balberdi Ms. Sheryl Banday Mr. John Banquil, Jr. Ms. Josephine Barrientos Mr. Ken Barrow and Mrs. Catherine Kawada Mr. and Mrs. Brian R. Bauer Mrs. Dolores Grohmann ‘78 Beddow and Mr. Bradley Beddow Ms. Amber M. Belcher ‘00 Mr. and Mrs. Gary F. Belcher Ms. Aileen Bello Mr. Roger Benicta
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Ms. Lynn Benny
Mr. Kristopher J.A.F. Co ‘02
Ms. Juliet Garcia
Mrs. Darlene Kojo ‘67 Benton
Ms. Melissa Coash
Mr. Robert Garcia
Ms. Kerianne Bernard
Ms. Courtnee A.M. Collins ‘18
Mrs. Phyllis Boner ‘55 Gardner
Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Emily Bobbitt
Ms. Jessie Jo Crites
Mr. Wade and Mrs. Margaret Garlin
Boeing Matching Gifts
Mr. Adam and Mrs. Young Ok Cua
Ms. Enriqueta Gascon
Mrs. Marla A. Boley ‘82 and Mr. Frank D. Boley
Mr. and Mrs. Jacinto Cua
Wenzie Gerry
Ms. Sharon Bolmeier
Mrs. Keala V. Cupp ‘69
Mr. Michael and Mrs. Hsiaowen Gillespie
Ms. Natalie Bradshaw
Mrs. Naty Dadiz
Mr. Jason Gomez
Mr. Steven Brandt
Ms. Mary Ellen de Leon
Mr. Armindo Gonzalez
Kehau Bugado
Ms. Candace DeJohn
Mr. Clyde and Mrs. Jocelyn Goo
Mr. Robert W. Bulger ‘62
Mr. Patrick K. A. Deparini ‘93
Ms. Marisah M.Y. Goo ‘19
Ms. Pamela Burdine
Ms. Patricia Derby
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Goo
Miss Amanda Cadiz
Ms. B. Natalie Dias
Mr. Mitchell B. Goo ‘97
Mrs. Karen Yap ‘66 Cahill
Ms. Richelle Doctolero
Ms. Vivian Goo
Mrs. Lynette Yap Cahill ‘65
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Domanay
Ms. Marianne T. Camagan ‘97
Ms. Desiree L. Duarte ‘11
Mrs. June Mattos ‘75 Gorgonio and Mr. Lawrence Gorgonio
Ms. Marina Campbell
Mr. Desmond Duarte
Mrs. Alison Kam ‘97 Campos
Ms. Shirley Dusendschon
Mr. Brandon and Mrs. Erika Candelario
Mr. Amadeo Esperanza
Mrs. Shauna K. Candia ‘75 and Mr. Carl John Schlack
Mr. Brandon Estrella
Mr. Xiande Cao and Mrs. Tingting Lin
Mr. John Etter
Ms. Lexi A. Carlos ‘20
Mr. Moses Fellez-Rodrigues and Ms. Lisa Ko
Ms. Logan A. Carlos ‘18
Julian, Dominic and Jacob Fernandes
Ms. Sandra Carranza
Ms. Merlyn Fernandez
Mr. Jose Castellanos and Ms. Eleu Ornellas
Ms. Ruby Fernandez
Mr. Robert and Mrs. Elizabeth Caulfield
Mr. and Mrs. William Fernandez
Mrs. Dara M. Cavaco-Caballero ‘98
Mrs. Nicole Yoshiko Ferrara ‘97 and Mr. Travis Ferrara
Governor and Mrs. Benjamin J. Cayetano
Mr. Nevin and Mrs. Suzanne Field
Mr. William Cayetano and Ms. Pei Yu
Ahokava Fine
Mr. Ronny Chan
Mr. Charles Fine
Ms. Stephanie Chan
Sima Fine
Ms. Carolyn Chandler
Mrs. Sima Fine-Atualevao
Mr. Kevin Chandler
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Floyd
The late Mrs. Esther Lee ‘47 Chee
Ms. Eunice P. Fong
Mr. Richard Cheney Mr. and Mrs. Joe Y.C. Cheng
Kaaiahua Francis
Mr. Ivan Chik
Ms. Ruth Freedman, R.N.
Mr. Channing and Mrs. Gayle Ching
Mr. Jared Fuchigami and Ms. Kessy Kepaa
Mr. Grant Ching ‘95 and Mrs. Stacy Kanno-Ching ‘93
Mrs. Lillian Yoshimoto ‘47 Fujihara
Ms. Leigh Ching
Ms. Caitlyn T. Fujiwara ‘18
Ms. Mariko Ching
Ms. Cassidy K. Fujiwara ‘19
Mr. Scott Chong
Mr. McClyde Gaborno
Mr. Shannon K. Chong
Mr. Lindsey D. Gamiao
◊ Mr. Darryl Choy ‘90
Raejean Gamiao
Ms. Michele Choy
Ms. Marylou Ganir
Mr. Michael J. Chu ‘01
Ms. Janice Ganoy
Mr. Gregory Chun ‘91 and Mrs. Kristen Chun
Miss Marrie Ganoy
◊ Mr. and Mrs. Joe Y.F. Chun
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Mr. Rogelio and Mrs. Marilou Ganoy
Mrs. Marie Alina ‘57 Chun
Mr. Voltaire Gansit and Ms. Eligie Mae Pinacate
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Y.H. Co
Ms. Merry A. Gantley
FALL 2021
Ms. Lilia Gray Ms. Capri Greene Mr. Raymond Greene and Ms. Jody Ramos Mr. Richard T. Greene ‘97 Mrs. Maria Anna Guevara and Dr. Paul Guevara Mrs. Sydney Kam ‘82 Gutierrez Mr. Ryan Hamandon Mr. Eugene J. Hanratty ‘62 Ms. Susan Hashimoto Ms. Rose Hata Mr. Paul Hayashi Mr. Wilfred and Mrs. Evelyn Hee Ms. Madeline Heil Ms. Jan Heiser Mr. Daniel Y.T. Hew ‘70 Ms. Janice S. Higa ‘72 Mr. Ty and Mrs. Nicole Higa Mr. and Mrs. David K. Higashiguchi Ms. Alyssa Higuchi Ms. Lorena Higuera Ms. Elizabeth Hill Ms. Julianne Hiu Mr. Brian and Mrs. Tracy Hiyane Mr. Jonathan Ho Mr. Lawrence Ho ◊ Mr. Michael and Mrs. Cynthia Ho Mr. Bryson Hoe Ms. Staci D. Hogan ‘76 Mrs. Jana Hollenbeck ‘61 Mrs. Valerie Hung ‘62 Holler Mrs. Kaylene L. Holub ‘60 Ms. Napua N. Hookano Mrs. Mary Aki ‘57 Huihui Ms. Carolyn Hulten Mr. Kealaka’i Hussey ‘04 and Mrs. Benah Hussey
Mrs. Noraine Sue Ichikawa ‘68
Mr. Mosese and Mrs. Melanie Koli
Mr. Nestor Idica and Mrs. Nita Ganio-Idica
Mrs. Beatrice Kam ‘54 Kong
Ms. Cheryl Ann Ikeda
◊ Mrs. Becky Kotake
Ms. Jessica Marker ◊ Mrs. Charlene Martin Mr. Peter Martinez
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Imbo, Jr. ‘64
Ms. Jenai Santee ‘98 Kubo
Mr. John Mason
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Inatsuka
Ms. Andrea Kubota
Mr. James Mateo
Ms. Jodi Inoue
Ms. Camrie Kubota
Mr. Ellis M. Matro ‘08
Mr. Aaron Inouye
Mr. Mark and Mrs. Taryn Kumamoto
Matson Navigation Company, Inc.
Mr. Brandon J. Inouye ‘97
Mr. Clarence Lam
Ms. Betty Matsubara
Ms. Dawn M. Inouye
Ms. Ngoc Lam
Mr. Russell and Mrs. Kareen Mau
Mr. Douglas H. Inouye
Mr. Jerry Lambert and Ms. Elizabeth Burgin
Mr. Michael and Mrs. Susan McGinn
Mr. Travis Inouye
Ms. Angela Lanaris
Ms. Sofia McGuire
Mr. Jerry Ishibashi ‘97 and Mrs. Elizabeth Ohno ‘98 Ishibashi
Mr. Ky Lao and Mrs. Vikki Kaya-Lao
Mr. Jemuel Val G. Melegrito ‘28
Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Stella Laroza
Mr. and Mrs. Mario Melegrito
Ms. Diana Laroza
Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Leticia Melegrito
Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Lastor
Mrs. Karen Paula Mendes ‘82
Ms. Jill Lau
Ms. Laurie Chock ‘64 Miki
Mr. Marc Devon Lau ‘03
Ms. Lynn E. Mitchell
Ms. Alison L. Lee
Mr. Todd and Mrs. Stephanie Miyahara
Mr. James G. Lee, Jr. ‘82
Mr. Matthew Miyahira
Mr. Jeffrey Lee
Ms. Evelyn Miyashiro
Ms. Karen Lee
Mr. Robert Miyashita
Mr. Paul and Mrs. Alice Lee
Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Pui Yee Cecilia Moats
Mrs. Shirley Ann Liu Lee ‘53
Ms. Lauren Moats
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Lee
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Moniz
Mrs. Francine Lee-Kadota ‘77 and Mr. Alan Kadota
Ms. Tracy Lynn Monsarrat ‘75
Ms. Sondra Leiggi
Ms. Anya Moore
Ms. Bonnie Leong
Ms. Emily Moore
Ms. Leiana U. Leong ‘19
Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Heather Morgado
Ms. Grace Leung
Ms. Mariah Morgado ‘21
Mr. Jonathan Li ‘18
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Morita
Mr. Troy Kamiya
Mr. Kun Hang Liang and Ms. Karen Tam
Mr. Michael Moskal ‘95 and Ms. Leanna Lui
Ms. Rosemary Kam-Pabingwit
Mr. Carl and Mrs. Sara Light
Mr. and Mrs. Allan H. Murakami
Mr. Vaughn and Mrs. Wendi Kanenaga
Chris Liu
Mr. Ross Murakami and Ms. Erin Kobayashi
Ms. Emi Kaneshiro
Mr. Travis M. Liu ‘07
Ms. TiaRose L.T. Nagami ‘18
Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Kimberly Kaneshiro
Ms. Melissa Lockyer
Mr. Michael Naito ‘90 and Mrs. Michelle Naito
Ms. Kristi Kang
Ms. Meredith A. Loo
Dr. Todd and Mrs. Brigitte Nakagawa
Ms. Vivian Karleen
Mr. Matt Loper
Ms. Kristyna Nakamatsu
Ms. Alyssa Y.L. Kawamura ‘19
Ms. Jennie Lopez
Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Nakamura
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis S. Kawasaka
Mr. Jason Louie
Ms. Stephanie M.Nakamura ‘02
Mr. Larry Kekaulike
Mr. Wayne Lovell ‘64 and Mrs. Noho Lovell
Mr. Lloyd Nakao
Ms. Dawn Kelley
Mr. James and Mrs. Cynthia Low
Mr. James and Mrs. Elaine Nakayama
Mrs. Marianne Murakami ‘63 Kilgore
Mr. Lulu Lulu, Jr.
Ms. Tenille Nakayama
Mr. Peter Kim
Mr. Blake M.K. Lum ‘98
Mr. Bryce Nekota
Mr. Micah E. Kinder ‘18
Mr. Justin Macy
Mr. Devin Nekota
Mr. Noah R. Kinder ‘18
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Maeda
Mr. Anthony C.H. Ng ‘13
Ms. Alyson Ishihara Mr. Kent Ishihara and Mrs. Jaymie Nishimura Ms. Jani Ishikawa Ms. Sandra Ishikawa Mr. and Mrs. Bert P. Itoga Dr. Dennis and Mrs. Mikiko Itoga Mrs. Kristen Schultz ‘88 Iwashita and Mr. Randy Iwashita Ms. Collette Jeremiah Mrs. Theresa Jean S. Jeremiah ‘74 Ms. Amanda Jiggens Ms. Jan Johnston Ms. Xyla Juvera Ms. Lisa Kahue Ms. Justine P. Kamelamela ‘97 Mr. Wesley S. Kamikawa ‘13 Mrs. June E. Kamioka-Fuller ‘53 and Mr. Harry K. Fuller
Ms. Denise King
◊ Mr. Milton Y. Makishi
Mr. Pak-Wai and Mrs. Maria Ng
Ms. Judith Kinnart
Mr. Robb and Mrs. Chelsea Malefyt
Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Tien Nguyen
Mrs. Leslie Abrigo ‘97 Kobashigawa
Dr. Catherine Masica ‘67 Maley and Mr. Pat Maley
Ms. Rebecca Nievera
Mr. Randall and Mrs. Wilma Kobayashi
Mrs. Dorothy Goo ‘52 Man
Ms. Karen Nishimura
Mr. Laine H. Kohama ‘93
Mr. Alexander Manuel
Dr. Stephanie T. Nishimura
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Mrs. Kristie Koga ‘91 Nourrie and Mr. Jay Nourrie
Ms. Ashleigh E. Rumbaoa ‘20
Ms. Rene Sugimoto
Mr. Jake K. Nowicki ‘10
Dr. Paula V. Viveiros Russell ‘63
Mr. Gabriel Sur
Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Gail Nowicki
Ms. Rose Sagon
Ms. Kari Sur
Mr. Randy and Mrs. Janelle Oberes
Ms. Carly Saito
Mr. Kevin Sur
Ms. Tammy Oblero
Mrs. Mara Ishida ‘84 Saito and Mr. Scott Saito
Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Tracie Sur
Mrs. Grace Ogawa
Mrs. Geraldine Sakai ‘56 and Mr. Roy T. Sakai
Ms. Jenny Suzuki
Ms. Penney Oguma
Ms. Jodie Sakai
Mr. Hitoshi and Mrs. Aya Okada
Mr. Philip G. San Juan ‘07
Aleia Tagoai
Ms. Agnes R. Okino ‘46
Ms. Alice Sanchez
Mr. Russell Taira and Dr. Caren Tamura-Taira
Mrs. Eloise Pereira ‘60 Omakanim
Mrs. Kimberlee Kelley ‘97 Sandobal
Mr. Patrick H. Ono ‘85
Ms. Blessie A. Saoit ‘17
Mrs. Christina Hamada ‘88 Takafuji and Mr. Burton Takafuji
Yuan Ooi
Ms. Darlene Sasz
◊ Mr. John and Mrs. Nancy Oshiro Mr. Norman Ota and Ms. Daryl Lynn Davalos
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sato
Dr. Ian Oyama and Mrs. Joey Minato-Oyama
Mr. Kenneth Sato ‘54 and Mrs. Jean Sato
Ms. Kikue Oyama
Ms. Stacie Sato-Sugimoto
Ms. Patricia A. Paakaula
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Sawa
Ms. Jennifer Pak
Mr. Ross and Mrs. Cindy Sawai
Ms. Rose Lanie Palomares
Mr. Patrick Seguritan
Mr. Andrew K.H. Pang ‘97
Ms. Sharon Seifert
Mr. Reginald C.C. Pang ‘63 and Mrs. Doris I. Pang
Ms. Dana Senaha
Mr. Timothy J. Pasion ‘97
Mr. Sean and Mrs. Mellissa Shelverton
Mrs. Toyoko N. Pasoquen
Mrs. Dawn Shiinoki-Ho and Mr. Timothy Ho
Mr. Kamohoalii Pedro and Mrs. Harolynn ArakakiPedro Ms. Denise Peralta Dr. Danilo Perlas Mr. George Perry Ms. Elaine Pinacate Ms. Geena Pinacate Ms. Dolores M. Pinao Shannon Putnam Mrs. Kimberly Quezada Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert V. Rabago Ms. Berdem Ragasa Ms. Julie Ragasa Ms. Annie Ragus Ms. Karisa Ramolete Hayashi Mrs. Angela O’Malley ‘93 Reed Mr. Alan Rego Ms. Jolyne R. Rego ‘66 Reuel Reyel Mrs. Jennifer Cui ‘97 Rice Mrs. Barbara Soon ‘54 Richards Mr. Jaziah K. Rodrigues ‘31 Ms. Jody Rodriguez Bobby Jo Rogers Mr. Marc and Mrs. Tracey Rol Mr. and Mrs. Max Rol Mrs. Joslyn Awa ‘97 Romo Ms. Lisa Rowland
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Ms. Deanna Sato
FALL 2021
◊ Mr. John and Mrs. Stacie Shimabukuro Mr. Ziggy and Mrs. Sharon Shinkawa Ms. Tara Shinkawa Mr. Ernest and Mrs. Angela Shiraki Ms. Alberta Silva Ms. Evon Silva Ms. Kim Silva Ms. Elaine Silveria Ms. Renee Silveria Ms. Maydene Simmons Alex Smith Ms. Danielle Smith Mrs. Georgiana D. Smith ‘53 and Mr. Jay Smith Mr. and Mrs. John R. Smith Mr. Quincy Solano Mr. Raul and Mrs. Faye Lynn Solidum Mr. Pat and Mrs. Leslie So’oalo Ms. Sharon Soper Ms. Marissa Chee ‘01 Sorensen Mrs. Marlene Soares ‘56 Souki Ms. Dori Sparlin Mr. Marc Spivey Ms. Tanya Steffl Ms. Amanda Stevens Mrs. Joni Maeda ‘95 Stewart Ms. Kathleen M. Stillwell ‘62 Ms. Kathleen Sugawa
◊ Dr. Anne Sylva ‘97 and Mr. Jareus Sylva
Mr. and Mrs. Warren K. Takagi Ms. Fay Takahashi Ms. Tracy Taketa Mr. Jason and Mrs. Lerie Ann Tan Mrs. Myrna Fong ‘83 Tanaka and Mr. Gerald Tanaka Ms. Jill Tanioka-Ventura Mr. Fidel G. Taparra Jr. ‘55 Mr. Eric and Mrs. Wendy Taramasco Mrs. Karen Thiebaut ‘63 Ms. Sherri Timar Ms. Yushing Ting Mr. Terrence K. Torco ‘90 Ms. Rylynne Totoki Mrs. Jewel Toyama ‘73 and Mr. Gerald Toyama Mr. Patrick A. Toyama Dr. Yash Trivedi and Dr. Stacy Kanayama-Trivedi Ms. Emily Tse Mrs. Lori Tseu-Rodriguez ‘83 and Mr. Pablo Rodriguez Mr. Michael L. Tsuda ‘84 Ms. Renelle Tsui Ms. Donna Tsutsumi-Ota Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tulchin Mrs. Charissa Ferreira ‘80 Tumalip Ms. Shirley Tumbaga Ms. Erin Uemura Mrs. Kathryn Elms ‘68 Ulrich Mrs. Mary Ann Yim ‘67 Underwood and Mr. David Underwood, Sr. Mr. Lyle and Mrs. Debra Urasaki Mr. Justin T. Ushio ‘14 Mr. Stanley and Mrs. Frances Uyemura Mr. Wallace Valdez Mrs. Shirley Visperas Mr. Ky Vuong and Dr. Lorrie Chong Ms. Marilyn Wallace Ms. Charmaine Wan Ms. Staci Wan Mrs. Kristen Kadokawa ‘97 Wang Ms. Jennifer Watanabe Ms. Trisha Watson
Mr. Greg White
Mr. Anthony C.H. Ng ‘13
Edward Enterprises, Inc.
Ms. Christina Wong
Mrs. Beatrice F. Okada
Mr. Kanoe Enos
Mr. Clinton and Mrs. Macy Wong
Ms. Elaine Peterson ‘68
Miki Garcia M.D. @ Oahu Dermatology
Mr. Derick and Mrs. Eloise Wong
Mr. Ian Santee ‘91 and Mrs. Joy Watanabe
Germaine’s Luau
Ms. Gaylean M.K. Wong ‘00
Ms. Kellilynn K. C. Smith ‘98
Glow Putt Mini Golf
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald T.K. Wong
Mrs. Marlene Soares ‘56 Souki
Mr. and Mrs. Albert T. Grande
Mr. Jake W.H. Wong ‘11
Dr. Marel R. Ver ‘98
Gyotaku
Mr. James Wong ‘61 and Mrs. Beverly Pang ‘61 Wong
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S.C. Wong
HMSA
Mr. James K.W. Wong ‘65 and Mrs. Fanny P.T. Wong
Mr. Gabriel Young and Mrs. Natalie PenningtonYoung
Honolulu Cookie Company
Mr. Jonathan Wong Mr. Randy Wong Ms. Sybil Wong Ms. Taylor S.L. Wong ‘11 Mr. William and Mrs. Sun Wong Mrs. Laurie Ann Wong-Nowinski Mrs. Thalia Candia ‘73 Woodward and Mr. Russell Woodward Mrs. Krystal Lee ‘00 Wu Ms. Marisa Yamada Mr. Russell and Mrs. Angela Yamada Yukiko Yamada Mr. Marvin and Mrs. Wendy Yamaguchi Mr. Chad M. Yamamoto ‘02 Mr. David Yamasaki Ms. Serena Yamauchi Ms. Hao Yang Ms. Melinda Yanuaria Ms. Kayla K.K. Yoneshige ‘09 Mr. Jason Yoshioka Mr. Jayson and Mrs. Wendy Yoshioka-Moore Ms. Christine Y.L. Yuen Ms. Courtney Zurich
SUSTAINING DONORS Mr. Andrew P. Ancheta II ‘17
Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Jaslyn Balberdi Mrs. Paula Lindo ‘63 Boyce Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Chock ‘70 Mr. Desmond Duarte Mr. Andrew K.K. Everett ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Shawn G. Fonseca ‘78 Mrs. Cheryl Kunimune ‘75 Gesik Mr. Steven Hee ‘72 Mrs. Allene M.C. Ishikawa ‘58 Ms. Annette Lum ‘92 Kim Dr. Jerold and Mrs. Lori Kouchi Mr. M. Thaddeus Kwiatkowski ‘56 Dr. Joseph Lee, Jr. ‘70 and Mrs. Madeline Tom ‘70 Lee Mr. James and Mrs. Cynthia Low The late Mrs. Krissie K. Mattis ‘90 Mrs. Karen Nakamura ‘62 and Mr. Bertram Nakamura
Mrs. Marlene S. Yoshimoto ‘80 and Mr. Stanley Yoshimoto
NOBLESSE OBLIGE LEGACY SOCIETY
Mr. Jeffrey Callangan and Mrs. May Idolor-Callangan Mr. Paul ‘57 and Mrs. Yvonne Chinen Mrs. Jeanne Amlin ‘58 Duggan Mr. Scott Finkboner ‘62 Mr. Roger and Mrs. Maureen Higa Mr. Galen Ho ‘63 and Mrs. Patricia Ching ‘63 Ho Dr. Norine Lau ‘66 Jalbert Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Kosasa Dr. and Mrs. Gabriel W.C. Ma Ms. Cary Jane Miller ‘64 Mrs. Lucile Smith ‘37 Mistysyn Mr. Jim and Mrs. Yvonne ‘63 Morris Mrs. Nadine Jeremiah ‘57 Olinger Mrs. Nobuko Ono Dr. Rita S. Rapoza ‘61 and Mr. John L. Eidem Mrs. Valerie Sorensen ‘63 and Mr. David Sorensen Mr. Ernest Spencer ‘61 and Mrs. Sara Duncan Mrs. Shana Campos ‘83 Tong and Mr. Rodney Tong Mr. Don ‘58 and Mrs. Maxine Vickery ‘58 Mr. Derrick Wong ‘68 and Mrs. Carol Kwak ‘68 Wong Mr. Stacey Wong ‘70 and Mrs. Lorena Wong
IN KIND DONORS
Island Flooring Kaimana Beach Hotel Kualoa Ranch Hawaii, Inc. Mr. Russell Leu Mr. Wayne Lovell ‘64 and Mrs. Noho Lovell Market City Limited Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Kim Matsubara Maui Divers of Hawaii McKinley Car Wash Mr. Barry and Dr. Patricia Muranaka Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Denise Nakaoka Nine Fine Mynahs Cacao Farm Mr. John and Mrs. Natalie Nishida Pasha Hawaii Pepsi Co. Mr. Franklin Portillo and Ms. Maria Canoy Pualani Hawaii Roy Sakuma Productions, Inc. Shangri-La Tea of Hawaii, LLC Ms. Diane Shizuru Standard Textile Taj Clubhouse Mr. Eric and Mrs. Wendy Taramasco The Counter Hawaii The Indigenous Soap Company USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc. Watanabe Floral, Inc. Ms. Sandra L. Yamamoto
Advanced Fence Solutions Advantage Webco Hawaii American Savings Bank Best Buy Design Big City Diner Bishop Museum Body Glove Cruises Mrs. Kelli K. Brandvold Butler & Badou Portraits Lt. Col. Jon-David Chun ‘85 and Mrs. Marcy Chun Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Theatres Daughters of Hawaii
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IN HONOR OF Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Burns in honor of Ms. Sloane C. Burns ’11 Mr. and Mrs. Oliver H. Kupau III in honor of Ms. Haylee L. Cathcart ’22 Ms. Camrie Kubota in honor of Mrs. Wendy M. Chang for sharing her leadership and insights to inspire our future female leaders Ms. Susan Porter ’64 Robinson in honor of Mr. Douglas Craig Mr. Arnel and Mrs. May Grace Domingo in honor of Mr. Kyle Davis Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Fletcher ’76 in honor of Francis R. Fletcher Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Fletcher ’76 in honor of Ms. Rose Anne Fletcher ’80 Mrs. Gabrielle Wong ’96 Gouveia and Mr. Kaeo Gouveia in honor of Mr. Grayson N. Gouveia ’28 Ms. Theresa Luke in honor of Mr. George S. Hino ’49 Mrs. Marlene T. Kurihara in honor of Mr. Derrick M.H. Kurihara ’16 Mrs. Marlene T. Kurihara in honor of Mr. Keenan A.K. Kurihara ’10 Mr. and Mrs. Cory P. Lindo in honor of Mrs. Marie S. Lindo Lt. Col. Jon-David Chun ’85 and Mrs. Marcy Chun in honor of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Lum
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Anonymous in honor of Maryknoll Class of 1964
Anonymous in honor of Mr. Ian K.K. Tsui ’31
Mr. Dale and Mrs. Erika Phillips in honor of Maryknoll Spartan Runners in 7C
Mr. Michael Finamore in honor of Ms. Savanna R. Wilson ’22
Mrs. Kimberly Alden ’90 Gonzalez and Mr. Omar Gonzalez in honor of Maryknoll Spartan Runners in KA Brown Bears
Mrs. Jennifer Ishii ‘91 Willing in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Wong
Mrs. Jennifer Ishii ’91 Willing in honor of Mrs. Emily Wong ’91 McCollum Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sato in honor of James Takeshi Ng Mr. Ernest and Mrs. Lucille Okinaga in honor of Mr. Ross T. Okinaga ’20 Mr. Ernest and Mrs. Lucille Okinaga in honor of Mr. Reyn H. Okinaga ’20 Mr. Quincy Solano in honor of Mr. Gotaro Oshitari ’06 birthday Maryknoll Class of 1961 in honor of Sr. Claudia Joeline “Jo” Santiago ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas H. Yoo ’80 in honor of Dr. Jai-Ho Yoo
IN MEMORY OF Ms. Stacey S. H. Luke ’85 in memory of Mr. Norman D. Abe ’85 Mrs. Brenda Anne Shin ’85 and Mr. Paul Shin in memory of Mr. Norman D. Abe ’85 Mrs. Thalia Candia ’73 Woodward and Mr. Russell Woodward in memory of Mr. Theodore “Ted” Candia ’46 Mrs. Vivian W.M. Goo in memory of Wilfred Wai Mun Ching ’62
Ms. Ruth Freedman, R.N. in honor of Rudy Sylva
Ms. Magalys Abreu in memory of All those who have passed away from COVID-19
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Fletcher ’76 in honor of Susan H. Tillelry
Ms. Deborah A. Lazur in memory of Sr. Maria Rosario Daley
Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu in honor of Ms. Ginny Tiu
Dr. Collin Dang ’61 and Dr. Mary Dang in memory of LtC Garon G. Dang USAF (Ret.) ’68
Hanafuda Hawaii LLC in honor of Mrs. Shana Campos ’83 Tong
Mr. Desmond Duarte in memory of Mrs. Beverly Stone Duarte
Mrs. Lynn T. Murata-Tsang ’69 in honor of Tony Tsang
Anonymous in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63
Mr. Lindsey D. Gamiao in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew K. Gamiao in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Gamiao in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Raejean Gamiao in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63
Mrs. Faye Spencer ’63 Kim and Mr. Anthony Kim in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mrs. Elizabeth Kudo ’63 in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mrs. Audrey Kong ’64 Lee and Mr. Guy Lee in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mr. Arthur Loebl and Mrs. Rhoda Apao ’57 Loebl in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63
Ms. Staci D. Hogan ’76 in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63
Mr. Wayne Lovell ’64 and Mrs. Noho Lovell in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Imbo, Jr. ’64 in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63
Mr. James and Mrs. Jeanne Marn in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63
Mrs. Marianne Murakami ’63 Kilgore in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63
Ms. Cary Jane Miller ’64 in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63
REPORT OF GIVING 2020-2021
Mrs. Paula Lindo ’63 Boyce in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63
Mrs. Lucile Smith ’37 Mistysyn in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mr. Jim and Mrs. Yvonne ’63 Morris in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mr. Dennis Pang in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mr. Reginald C.C. Pang ’63 and Mrs. Doris I. Pang in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mr. Alan Rego in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mrs. Tana H. Rosehill ’74 in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mrs. Valerie Sorensen ’63 and Mr. David Sorensen in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63
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Mrs. Brenda Tavares-Ham ’63 and Mr. Kevin Ham in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mrs. Karen Thiebaut ’63 in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mrs. Shana Campos ’83 Tong and Mr. Rodney Tong in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mr. Derrick Wong ’68 and Mrs. Carol Kwak ’68 Wong in memory of Mr. Doug Ferreira ’63 Mrs. Geri W. Fong in memory of Mr. Stephen D.M. Fong ’62 Mr. Robert W. Bulger ’62 in memory of Peter J. Harvey Ms. Stacey S. H. Luke ’85 in memory of Mr. Richard Y.S. Jang ’85
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Mr. Aaron A. Soong ’62 in memory of Johnson C. Kwock
Ms. Jan P. Sage ’79 in memory of Ted Sax
Mr. James G. Lee, Jr. ’82 in memory of Chris Noel Lee ’87
Anonymous in memory of Dr. & Mrs. Reynold Shirai
Mrs. Lorraine Lee ’59 in memory of Chris Noel Lee ’87
Mrs. Caroline P. Spencer in memory of William E. Spencer, Jr. ’58
Mrs. Lorna L. Aratani in memory of Cynthia Lum ’59 Loo
Ms. Kathleen Tom ’89 Bode in memory of Gordon K.K. Tom ’57
Mr. Jon and Mrs. Lisa Tulchin in memory of Ms. Lori D. Ohtani ’77
Mr. Terrence K. Torco ’90 in memory of Lena Salazar Torco
Mr. Christoper Radich and Ms. Sally Maske in memory of James Radich
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S.C. Wong in memory of Tawny Mae H. Wong
Schwab Charitable in memory of James Radich
Miss T. Phyllis Zerbe in memory of Ms. Gertrude M. Zerbe ’35
MEMORIALS 2/11/2021 Mr. Clarence L. Ahakuelo, Jr. ’53 10/23/2020 Mrs. Pauline L. Akimo ’51 3/14/2021 Mrs. Patricia Leach ’73 Almeida 2/15/2021 Mrs. Darlaine Gerhard ’53 Anderson 6/2/2021 Mrs. Stephanie Budar ’78 1/2/2021 Fr. Scott Bush ’68 10/23/2020 Ms. Roberta W.S. Chang ’49
1/28/2021 Mrs. Esther L. Chee ’47 4/12/2021 Mrs. Winona Ching ’47 Chow
8/17/2021 Mr. Fredric Lum ’44
11/30/2020 Mr. Francis Chin Fong ’49
7/8/2021 Mrs. Beatrice Lee Matsubara ’55
4/23/2021 Mr. Clarence L. Gouveia ’51
8/2021 Mrs. Krissie K. Mattis ’90
2/4/2021 Mrs. Theresa Kui Youn Gregerson ’44
12/26/2020 Mr. Abel R. Mattos, Jr. ’52
4/4/2021 Mr. George Satoshi Hino ’49
7/30/2021 Mr. Frank Mattos
3/18/2021 Mr. Henry J.Y. Kam ’46
4/9/2021 Mr. Ronald Ohira ’57
2/17/2021 Mr. Ralph K. Kamaka ’96
8/9/2021 Mr. Earl Paiaina ’58
2/23/2021 Mr. Paul J. Kealoha ’54
5/27/2021 Mr. Nelson Paul Umiamaka ’58
12/30/2020 Mr. Harry P. Keawe ’60
9/9/2021 Mr. Melvin Vios ’56
10/22/2020 Ms. Momoe Kunihiro ’46
1/4/2021 Dr. Victor T. Wayland ’45
2/18/2021 Mrs. Brenda Tom ’64 Kwock-Lum
7/1/2021 Mr. Charles C. Wong ’63
Mahalo
REPORT OF GIVING 2020-2021
4/7/2021 Mr. Robert K.Y. Chang ’56
2/1/2021 Mrs. Claire S. Murakami Dang ’59
A L UMNI CL A S S GI V ING T OP 10
1937
50%
1947
22%
1956
29%
1954
22%
1997
28%
1968
22%
1963
26%
1957
21%
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Genesis Hahn
TOP HPU DUAL-DEGREE GRADUATE
Austin Chun
MARYKNOLL CUP
Noah Furtado
BISHOP JAMES A. WALSH AWARD
Sierra Brewer FATHER JOHN MURRAY AWARD
Caitlin Idica
MOTHER MARY JOSEPH ROGERS AWARD
Genesis Hahn CHRISTOPHER AWARD
Celina Taramasco
CHI RHO AWARD
Mackenzie Masoe
CHI RHO AWARD
Matthew Pila
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S E N I O R AWA R D S
Jialu Lucinda Hu
Matthew Chun
Kristina Domingo
F U T U R E
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
SCHOLAR ATHLETE
Austin Chun
Noah Furtado
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ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
SCHOLAR ATHLETE
Liliana Thomas
Ciera Simmonds
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ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Cross Country | Track & Field
Cross Country | Track & Field
Softball
Cross Country | Track & Field
Track & Field
Girls Volleyball
SCHOLAR ATHLETE
Lucas Stumbaugh
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Aloha Akaka
Matthew Pila
Mahalo Akaka
Karter Wong
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Softball
Boys Volleyball
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ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Dela Vega, Hannah ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Crookes, Ikaika Furtado, Noah Lowell, Dominic Sweeney, Kalil Thomas, Liliana ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY (POLYTECHNIC CAMPUS) Taramasco, Celina EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY Onato, Andrew Tomita, Dylan UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Pagaoa, Allyze Stumbaugh, Lucas Villafuerte, Easton CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON Agbayani, Haley Grace CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE Tsukiyama, Tiffany CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY Kojima, Matthew HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY Nakagawa, Taryn POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY Tamarra, Dorian SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY Tani, Kolten
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SANTA MONICA COLLEGE Lee, Nixon UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - DAVIS Asuncion, Rianna Balotcopo, Reyana Kim, Lauren UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - IRVINE Choi, Catherine Chun, Austin Clark, Nikki Idica, Caitlin Lin, Irvin UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES Domingo, Kristina COLORADO UNIVERSITY OF DENVER Hansen, Dane UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO Iverson, Joseph CONNECTICUT TRINITY COLLEGE Grande, Alicia WASHINGTON, D.C. GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Hong, Simone Dong Hyun HAWAII CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY Tana, Jeremiah HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY Cruz, Jathan Guerrero, Ka’ina Morgado, Mariah Ornong, Rigz
LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Yashiro, Brock UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA Baker, Justin Billena, Kyla Chang, Breyson Chong-Navarre, Isabella Chun Fat, Wayne Contemprato, Juel DeSilva, Bo Flores, Kaila Ho, Gordon Houghtailing, Shani Kim, Rachel Kubo, Kirah Kubo, Liliana Lee, Jenna Manuwai, Lototoa Matsubara, Alexander McDonald, Evan McGee, Kahaweoakaliaaloha Miyashiro, Kaitlyn Morris, Darian Nishida, Summer Taira, Brandon Teves, Charla Wu, Angus Yamamura, Ryan Yonamine, Kiara UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII - WEST OAHU Garcia-Wang, Isis Tam Ho, Linkin WORK Akamine, Lia Ornellas, Jonathon IDAHO BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY - IDAHO Fuller, Kiara Iaea, Teʻa
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KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Akaka, Mahalo Horiuchi, Matthew Pila, Matthew Smith, Quinn Yogi-Sonobe, Reyn
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ILLINOIS LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Mooney, Elle NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Hu, Jialu Lucinda UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO Keaulii, Kekulalani INTERNATIONAL SOPHIA UNIVERSITY (JAPAN) Wong, Karter TEMPLE UNIVERSITY (JAPAN CAMPUS) Arciaga, Kourtnee
MARIST COLLEGE Chun, Matthew
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS Panganiban, Mary Anne
U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL Alcala-Romero, Ashli UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO Koo, Jee Sophia OREGON BUSHNELL UNIVERSITY Hino, Peyton
MASSACHUSETTS WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Nixon, Joseph
GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY Muranaka, Matthew
MONTANA UNIVERSITY OF PROVIDENCE Huddy, Dylan
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY Au, Mackenzie Fikac, Cody Pascua, Braden Yates Nelson, Nathan Kainoa WESTERN NEBRASKA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Madriaga, Tiani NEW HAMPSHIRE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY Kea, Maui NEVADA UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO Wong, Darian NEW YORK CORNELL UNIVERSITY Brewer, Sierra FALL 2021
RICE UNIVERSITY Hahn, Genesis
CORBAN UNIVERSITY Burgess-Correia, Hi’ilani
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OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Hedani, Chase Lacno, Nicholas Tam, Ty OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY Gonzalez, Marc Laciste, Remy Nushida, Kai Ries, Shawn Watanabe, Micah SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY Harada, Konnor UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Baraquio, Blaze Magdadaro, Kaley Natividad, Taeshia-Irene UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND Ho, Gavin Ursulum, Conor Won, Bailey WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY Albano, Max
UTAH DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY Masoe, Mackenzie UNIVERSITY OF UTAH Au, Zachary UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY Kurihara, Rumi WASHINGTON HIGHLINE COLLEGE Chun, Krista Lautele, Shalia PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY Simmonds, Ciera SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY Agleham, De’Anna Fabrao-Satele, Hilina‘i SEATTLE UNIVERSITY Lucas, Jason Otani, Megan SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Akaka, Aloha Moananu, Serenity SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Peralta, Brooke Tobin, Brandie UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (SEATTLE CAMPUS) Tubania, Sydney Young, Trevor WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Jung, Se Jin Peter
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Class of 2021 Student Profile: Caitlin Idica CLASS OF 2021 SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT
If you could describe the class of 2021 in one word, what would that word be and why? One word that I would use to describe the class of 2021 is accomplished. To be accomplished means to be highly trained or skilled in something. The class of 2021 is made up of very talented individuals. Each person brings their own unique skill set to the table. Through getting to know many of my peers, I was able to discover and observe the many interests of the people I shared classroom walls with. These interests range from academics, sports, and the arts to activism and entrepreneurship. One thing that I very much admire from this class is that these individuals are not afraid to pursue the things that they are passionate about. I have watched many of my classmates speak of their goals and
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then execute them. My classmates are not only accomplished because they are talented in their different interests but because they also possess the passion and drive to continue to achieve more.
What was Junior and Senior life like during the COVID-19 pandemic? The hardest part about being a student during the COVID-19 pandemic was adjusting and finding balance in such uncertain circumstances. Speaking from my personal experience, attending classes virtually and keeping up with extracurriculars online was a very daunting task. I found myself struggling to be engaged while I attended class from my bedroom. I knew that the physical routine of going to school and being around other students and teachers kept me motivated to make the most out of the
given situation. I was very fortunate to be able to come back as a fulltime, in-person student once it was allowed. Attending classes in person was a unique experience as I would share the classroom with my teacher and maybe four other classmates, if we were lucky. It was a challenge for me as a leader of my class and a leader of different clubs to find ways to make the most of the school year we were given. However, after facing what seemed to be a new challenge day after day, I learned a much needed lesson about remaining diligent in spite of difficulty. I’ll never forget the technical difficulties that occurred in almost every
class, sitting in a very empty Rogers Hall, and having to awkwardly smile at my laptop camera for a few minutes to take club pictures for the yearbook. This very unique school year came with very valuable learning experiences that not only made me a better student, but a better leader as well.
What was the biggest lesson you will take away from Maryknoll? The biggest lesson that I will take away from Maryknoll is that it is so important to give back to the community that you are a part of. Noblesse Oblige calls for those who are a part of the Maryknoll community to act selflessly and generously towards others. In addition to receiving a great academic experience, Maryknoll has equipped me with the many skills that I need to be a successful member of society. Some of these skills include compassion, respect, and empathy. By acknowledging that I’ve gained so much from my time at Maryknoll, it is important that I express my gratitude not only through my words but through my actions. As a student I have always strived to find ways to give back to my school community through my leadership efforts. As I begin a new chapter in life, I plan to utilize my skills and strengths in order to be useful to the next community I will be a part of. I will continue to seek opportunities to make a positive impact wherever I may go.
What were some of the highlights from the class of 2021’s senior year?
school year, spending our last two days of our high school lives together was so special to all of us. Graduation marked the day we conquered not just getting through high school, but getting through high school during a global pandemic. We saw friends that we haven’t seen in months for the first time. It was also the last time most of us would see each other before heading our separate ways. From our Baccalaureate Mass, our graduation ceremony, to the end of our Project Grad, we cherished our last moments together and the great company we had.
Do you have any advice for the current students at Maryknoll School? My best advice for current students at Maryknoll is to take a shot at new things without hesitation. Take the chance before it’s gone. There are always ways to remain engaged and active in your school community. It is just a matter of getting out there and pursuing the opportunities that are available to you. It is always a good time to try a new thing or explore an interest. Maryknoll’s small, nurturing community pushes students to do better. Take that risk and run for that leadership position, try learning that instrument you’ve always wanted to play, or try out for that sport, even if you haven’t played before. Use your time at Maryknoll to explore what your strengths are and find ways to use those strengths to better the great community you are a part of.
Having an amazing graduation ceremony was one of the best highlights that the class of 2021 had during our senior year. While we weren’t given much time together during the
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Take a look at what Maryknoll School Spartans have been up to this year.
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Students from the Grade 8 Algebra 1 Bridge class were challenged to use their knowledge of the rectangular coordinate plane and linear graphing to create a curve by only drawing straight lines. Each student created a unique sewn piece that showcased their creativity and knowledge of linear graphing.
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Mary Jane remembers her first class at Maryknoll School.
FACULTY PROFILE:
Mary Jane Vannatta A LEGACY OF LEARNING AND MEMORIES
For as long as she can remember, Mary Jane Vannatta has
she would be their new teacher, they seemed disappointed
wanted to be a teacher. While she was a student, she started
and couldn’t pronounce her name. It has been over 40 years
helping the Sisters at St. John the Baptist after school and
since that first day of school and Mary Jane cannot imagine
taught Sunday school at the parish. In college, she became
teaching anywhere else. She is currently the longest serving
the Religious Education Coordinator.
teacher at the grade school and says that
After graduating from Seattle University
the best part about teaching at Maryknoll
with a master’s degree in special
has been the supportive community she
education, however, Vannatta struggled
has been surrounded with. She heavily
to find a full-time teaching job. In
credits her teaching partners, parents,
1980, a Dominican sister from St. John
and even students for shaping her career
school encouraged her to apply to the
and Mrs. Vannatta has left a long legacy
Catholic Diocese. About a week before
of transforming the lives of hundreds in
school started, she was offered a sixth-
the Maryknoll community.
grade teacher position at Maryknoll
Stephanie Lum ’94, Hawaii News
School. Still unsure about whether she
Now Anchor, recalls one of her favorite
wanted to teach at a Catholic school,
teachers. “Ms. Arce, as we called her
she asked, “Can I think about it?” to
then, is one of my favorite teachers at
which Mrs. Shirley Campos replied, “No,
Maryknoll! She has a bright, big smile
you cannot. School is about to start,
and a warm and caring personality, really
you have to say yes” – and she’s been teaching at Maryknoll
nice handwriting and artistic flair. She taught me how to
School ever since.
think like an entrepreneur in her ‘Mini Society’ lessons! Most
She remembers her first day was rough. Her students had been expecting another teacher and when they learned
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importantly, Ms. Arce was so nurturing, she made me feel confident and empowered me to focus on just doing my best.”
Monica Lum ’96, Maryknoll’s
you, Mrs. Vannatta, you are and will
the footsteps of his older sisters Nicole
Academic Advisor & Co-Director of
always be one of my favorite teachers
and Isabelle and myself by being
College Guidance, fondly remembers
I’ve had at Maryknoll!”
in Mrs. Vannatta’s homeroom this
Ms. Arce. “My favorite memories of Mrs. Vannatta are of her opening her
Mary Jane feels blessed to have worked with incredible teaching
upcoming school year. My children are third generation Spartans, as
partners and colleagues
our family values and prioritizes
such as Dr. Fran Wong
both spiritual and academic
’69. “Jane and I – the
development. Mrs. Vannatta has
‘dynamic duo’ were
been an influential part of my and my
teaching partners
children’s development; holding us
for many years. We
to higher standards both morally and
complimented each
academically. She has taught myself
other well: math (Jane)
and my daughters both explicitly
and language arts
and implicitly the tenets of Noblesse
(me). Lively and full
Oblige. I feel very blessed my son Mick
of infectious laughter
Jr. will have this same nurturance this
(Jane); quiet and soft-
upcoming school year. Mrs. Vannatta
spoken (me). Yet, we
epitomizes all that we pray our
had like minds and
children will experience during their
like expectations for
time at Maryknoll.”
the students. I always
In June, Mary Jane became the first
remembered her
Maryknoll teacher to be awarded the
presence in school - as
2020-2021 Hawaii Catholic Schools’
early as 6:30 am – to
“Golden Pineapple” Teacher of the
avoid the Mililani
Year award. Mary Jane was nominated
traffic and to meet
by an anonymous parent at the school
those who needed
and was presented with a year’s lease
extra help. Jane was
on a car from Aloha Kia, a $1,000
classroom to a few of my classmates
dedicated. Her welcoming warmth
Hele gas card from Par Hawaii and
and I after hours to help her organize
and tender heart were always balanced
$1,000 from Chaminade University
and put up bulletin boards (which was
with a strong sense of professional
of Honolulu. In addition, she earned
one of the experiences that influenced
ethics. She was the best.”
Maryknoll School a $1,500 award to
my decision to pursue elementary
Jill Panos ’91 remembers being a
be used towards faculty development
teaching as a college degree), she gave
student of Mrs. Vannatta and is so
from the Augustine Educational
our 6th grade class time to settle
grateful that all three of her children
Foundation. Maryknoll School is
down and ‘chill’ while listening to
have been taught by Mrs. Vannatta.
truly blessed to be home to such an
‘Only Good Times’ by Keola & Kapono
“We were blessed to discover my
outstanding teacher.
Beamer, and she ignited her class to be
youngest child Mick Jr. will follow in
young entrepreneurs with her ‘Mini Society’ lessons. As a class, we voted and created our own money bills, we developed and sold our own self-made products in groups, and we learned the value of teamwork, marketing, supply and demand, and expenses/ profit. I am forever grateful to Mrs. Vannatta for the individual care and attention she provided to me and my classmates, and the continued support and friendship she has offered me now as a Maryknoll staff member. I love 65
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Shriners Honolulu Partnership Shriners Hospitals for Children – Honolulu, located
ways to create areas of collaboration and opportunity.
just next door to Maryknoll’s High School campus, has
Maryknoll School subsequently began expanding its school
been providing life-changing care for the keiki throughout
lunch service and created a partnership with Shriners
Hawaii and the Pacific Basin since 1923. Shriners Honolulu
Honolulu in which Maryknoll high school students were able
has helped keiki with both rare and common orthopedic
to enjoy convenient and freshly prepared meal options at
conditions live their best lives for nearly 100 years – in fact,
Shriners Honolulu.
Press Ganey, a global organization dedicated to measuring
Students also benefitted from Shriners Honolulu’s 24/7
and ensuring patient experience and satisfaction, ranked
Injury Care where they could receive medical attention
Shriners Honolulu among the Top 5% of health care
ranging from physical examinations to sports injuries no
organizations across the nation.
matter the time of day. The hospital offers telehealth
Like Maryknoll School, Shriners Honolulu believes in the power of helping our community’s keiki, families, and the
options, too! We are excited about our current discussion to integrate
concept of Noblesse Oblige – to whom much is given, much
Shriners Honolulu’s medical and health care expertise
is expected. No referrals or sponsorships are necessary to
into our Medical Innovation Pathways Program. Shriners
receive care at Shriners Honolulu. It remains the hospital’s
Honolulu is an academic teaching and research institution
mission to provide specialized, quality care to keiki regardless
affiliated with the University of Hawaii – Manoa, John
of a family’s ability to pay. The board-certified surgeons and
A. Burns School of Medicine, Hawaii Pacific University,
team of care professionals at Shriners Honolulu are specially
Chaminade University of Honolulu, Pacific University,
trained to treat pediatric orthopedic conditions in the bones,
Tripler Army Medical Center, and NYU Langone Health.
muscles, and joints and they regularly provide mission-based
In the Medical Innovation Pathways Program, students
care to keiki on the neighbor islands and throughout the
in grades 9-12 enroll in elective courses aligned with the
Pacific Basin.
medical field. Those interested in this field will gain valuable
As part of a shared mission to ensure access to quality
insight from Shriners Honolulu’s professionals through site
education and quality care for our keiki and families,
visits, guest lectures, internships, shadowing opportunities,
Maryknoll School and Shriners Honolulu began exploring
and mentorships.
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Alumni Faculty We are so grateful for these amazing alumni who returned to serve their alma mater; truly exemplifying Noblesse Oblige. R O W 1 ( F R O N T ) : J E R E M Y R A M O S ’ 0 7, H E A T H E R FA U S T I N ’ 0 7, J E N N Y ( L E E ) FA N G O N ’ 0 7, E R I K A ( N E L S O N ) O R I M O T O ’ 0 8 , JEFF CHANG ’9 4, KIMBERLY (ALDEN) GONZ ALEZ ’90, DARCIE (AU) K AWAMURA ’90, LEE MARIE (ARMSTRONG) DEPONTE ‘93, A N N E ( W O N G ) S Y LVA ’ 9 7, C H A S E N S T. O N G E ’ 0 9 R O W 2 : T R AV I S L I U ’ 0 7, M I C H A E L M O S K A L ’ 9 5 , L O R R A I N E ( S A M S O N ) KOJIMA ’83, COLLEEN (YODA) LIU ’75, MARA (ISHIDA) SAITO ’84, K E L LY GR A N T ’8 4, CRY S T IE WONG ’13, COR A (CA BEBE ) GU S HIK UM A ’73, MONICA (LUKE) HAHN ’84 RO W 3: MICHE L L E N A K A NIS HI- S A R A E ’91, K RIS T IE ( K OG A ) NOURRIE ’91, L O R I ( K E R N ) C A R L O S ’ 8 7, N A T H A N I E L S I LVA ’ 0 2 , D E VA N U Y E D A ’ 10 , KIT-U WONG ’06, K ELLI-ANN CHING ’06, MONICA LUM ’96 ROW 4 (BACK): SHANA (CAMPOS) TONG ’83, CHRIS (MAT TOS) LOOMIS ’85, JAMES MORRIS II ’85, GOTARO OSHITARI ’06, BL AINE GIER ’88, BEN VALLE ’84
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A PurposeDriven Pathway HOW PASSION AND MENTORSHIP LED A LONGTIME ALUMNA, FORMER TEACHER, AND ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ROLE OF MARYKNOLL SCHOOL PRESIDENT WRITTEN BY JADE SNOW
When Shana Campos ’83 Tong stepped onto campus for her first day of kindergarten at Maryknoll School, she had no idea that she would be stepping into her legacy. A “lifer” who was educated at Maryknoll from pre-K through high school and went on to serve as a teacher and administrator for 31 years, she was uniquely poised for leadership with a wealth of knowledge of both the school and its community. In February of 2021, Mrs. Tong began a new chapter at Maryknoll marked by the prayers and wisdom that guided her long history at the school —serving as Maryknoll’s third president. The historic decision represents both the personal and professional investment from Mrs. Tong and her family, as she is both the first alumna and the first female to serve in this position. A 1983 graduate of Maryknoll, Mrs. Tong’s educational journey has been one of passion and evolution. Her desire to further the mission of Maryknoll coupled with 68
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her tremendous
Maryknoll that was the greatest gift,”
knowledge in
she shares. “I look at them and can
education shifted her
see how their Maryknoll experience
trajectory out of the
helped mold them into good people,
classroom and into administration.
as well as prepared them for college.
While she had never imagined
Aside from being involved in such
transitioning from teaching, it was
a great community, it truly helped
the steadfast support she received
to form who they are – it was a
from mentors and colleagues
partnership in raising my children,”
who encouraged her to expand
she reflects.
her horizons into administrative
Mrs. Tong explains that the
leadership. “I was so fortunate to
practice of Catholicism is woven
have supervisors and principals who
into the fabric of its curriculum
saw something in me and nurtured
and encompasses all aspects of
that potential. I know the best way
its teachings. “Students grasp the
I can carry on the legacy of the
overarching theme of being good
Maryknollers would be to mentor the
citizens, having a good moral compass,
leaders of the future who can take our
and to treat others in a way that models
place one day.”
what our faith teaches us. It really sets
When her own two children began
a tone and mindset for this sense of
their education at Maryknoll, the
community where everyone rises to
experience became full circle. Mrs.
be their personal best and to practice
Tong’s own mother had worked at
Christ-like values,” she explains.
Maryknoll, serving in various roles
A product of the same nurturing
for 30 years. Decades later, Mrs.
environment that guided her pathway
Tong experienced the same nostalgia
to president, her leadership will serve
when she became a Maryknoll
as both an example of Maryknoll’s
employee herself and watched her
success as well as provide an inspiring
own children grow up as students on
role model for future generations.
campus. “When my children came to
Student Musings ON THE LAWN
Kaya Hatzis ’32 Q: How do you live Noblesse Oblige? A: I give food to people on the street,
Grade and middle school students explain how they live out Noblesse Oblige, what they would like to see on campus and, if they were teachers, how they would welcome their students on the first day of class. An insightful, thought-provoking (and humorous!) look into young Spartans’ perspectives.
food that doesn’t need to be cooked.
Sophia Alverio ’33 Q: If you were a teacher, what is the first
Derek Tulchin ’26
thing you would do on the first day of
Q: What would you like to see on Maryknoll’s
school?
campus that we currently don’t have?
A: Give them morning work.
A: A jungle gym for older kids!
Gabriel Itokazu ’28
Kingston Maehara ’28
Q: How do you live Noblesse Oblige?
Q: What is something that you learned
A: In my old building, I used to take out
during the pandemic about school or life?
my neighbors’ trash. They were older.
A: How much just one thing can change everything.
Ceana Moore ’26 Q: If you could change one thing about
William “Liam” Cayetano ’32
Maryknoll, what would it be?
Q: What would you like to see on Maryknoll’s
A: Less homework and less tests.
campus that we currently don’t have? A: A sandpit, with excavators. And my little brother.
Aleia Rauckhorst ’33 Q: If you were a teacher, what is the first thing you would do on the first day of school? A: Let them sit down.
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Lanes of Legacy TEN YEARS AFTER THE PASSING OF BELOVED TEACHER, COACH AND ADMINISTRATOR, JARED K AUFMANN ‘58, HIS LEGACY CONTINUES THROUGH THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO LOVED HIM AND THEIR SHARED JOY OF BOWLING WRITTEN BY JADE SNOW
When alumnus and educator, Jared Kaufmann ’58, lost his
gift for teaching and leadership. Upon graduation in 1958,
battle with cancer in 2011, the loss reverberated throughout
he continued his educational journey through Chaminade
the Maryknoll community. A devout Spartan alum and
University, thanks to the generosity of the Maryknoll Sisters
beloved teacher, coach, and administrator, his legacy was
who pooled their resources together to cover one year of
steeped in pride and aloha for the Maryknoll ohana who
schooling for him. Mr. Kaufmann chose to give back to
had embraced him for over five decades. Now ten years after
the Church and the Maryknoll Sisters for their support by
his passing, Mr. Kaufmann’s legacy lives on through storied
completing his teaching degrees and joining the school as
memories of his tenure, the tremendous impact he made
a teacher, coach, and eventually as an administrator. “They
upon students and staff, as
said it was his calling,”
well as the annual Alumni
Michael describes. “The
Week Memorial Bowl-A-Rama
realization of how much
Tournament that continues to
the nuns cared about him
honor his name.
made him want to pursue
Mr. Kaufmann was first
it, and I don’t think any of
introduced to Maryknoll in
us could imagine him doing
1956 as a transfer student
anything else. It was what
from St. Louis High School.
he was good at and he truly
His youngest son, Michael
loved it,” he says.
Kaufmann ’99, recalls the
Throughout his teaching
way the nuns recognized his
career at Maryknoll, Mr.
father’s sense of leadership as
Kaufmann taught the likes
a young student. “The nuns
of history, geography, and
realized, ‘oh, he has something
social studies courses, but
- something he can pass on’, so
it was his role as the school
they gave him opportunities
bowling coach that will
to cover for them,” Michael
forever carry the Kaufmann
shares. Though only a senior,
name. A steadfast supporter
Mr. Kaufmann was appointed
of Maryknoll athletics,
to lead his senior social studies
he attended countless
course when Sr. Miriam David
student games to cheer
took business leave for the
on the students. “He went
Maryknoll order. That unlikely
to every sporting event,”
opportunity afforded him his first introduction to the world
Michael says. “I think he was grandfathered in from ILH
of teaching, and he began subbing for the nuns while still
(the Interscholastic League of Honolulu) because he was
a student, serving as a high school teaching assistant while
the bowling coordinator who had a state tournament pass,
still a student himself. The poignant memory marked a
but he went to every sporting event. He went to everything!
significant turning point for him in realizing his innate
You hear at sporting events ‘bleeding maroon and gold,’ but
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he literally did,” Michael says with a laugh. While Mr. Kaufmann was a known as an avid sports fan, bowling was most notably his favorite sport and pastime. He established the Bowl-O-Rama Tournament as a means of bringing former bowlers and their families back to compete generationally in a fun, social setting. The long-standing tradition remains one of Maryknoll’s most popular Alumni Week events that continues to live on in his memory. Mr. Kaufmann’s profound impact and deep affection for the school community continues to endure. Since he began his journey as a high school junior in 1956, Maryknoll has been the foundation upon which he built his family as well as a thriving career. It is through the school ohana that he was introduced to his late wife, Michelle, as well as the community who nurtured 17 of their family members who have since attended the school. When Mr. Kaufmann learned of his cancer diagnosis in 1993 with non-Hodgkins lymphoma, the community rallied behind him to provide prayer, emotional support, and even financial aid to uplift him in his time of need. The extent of their generosity afforded him 18 years of continued celebration as he furthered his love of travel, bowling, and family before his passing in 2011. Reflecting upon his father’s incredible Maryknoll history and the lifetime of memories he shared, Michael offers his heartfelt gratitude to the extended family who embraced Mr. Kaufmann for 55 years and enveloped his family in their kindness and love. “Everything was Maryknoll to my father–he cared so much about the school. He owes his family to Maryknoll. It wasn’t just place of work, it was his home,” Michael shares. And while the Bowl-O-Rama event was cancelled last year due to COVID-19, hope for its return is on the horizon. As a co-chair for the committee, Michael looks forward to welcoming the next tournament for Alumni Week in celebration of his father and the game he loved so dearly. 71
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A Kenneth Kwock & Eloise Yano
D Blaine Gier
H Ian Caliedo
Kenneth Kwock ’55 shares a photo of a small Class of 1955 gathering at classmate Judy Wong’s house. Currently living in Pasadena, CA, Antonella (Tiny) Bennett ‘55 was in town for a family reunion - prompting the lunch between friends. The class of 1955 classmates were able to spend hours telling stories and reliving memories of school days. In the picture, Maxine Pada ’55 is seated. Standing from left to right is: Judy Wong ’55, Tiny Bennett ’55, James Chun ’55, Eloise Yano ’55 and Kenneth Kwock ’55
B Dennis Chong & Kenneth Kwock Dennis Chong ’55 & Kenneth Kwock ’55 shared a photo with his Class of 1955 classmates at Aiea Bowl having lunch with Sally Engstrom Barr who was visiting from Naples, FL in July. Sitting: Eloise Yano ’55, Sally Barr ’55, Clifford Ferreira ’55, Judy Wong ’55 Standing: Dennis Chong ’55, Kenneth Kwock ’55, Helen Nakano ’55, Cathe Wong ’55
CLASS OF 1987 C E. Tory Laitila The Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) has announced an internal promotion: Tory Laitila ’87 is HoMa’s new curator of the Historic Arts of Hawai‘i collection, an expansion of his current role in textiles and fashion. Laitila joined HoMA in 2019 after a 17-year career with the Honolulu Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts. Prior to that, he served as the assistant curator at the Hawaiian Mission Houses.
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Blaine Gier ’88 volunteers his time by coaching youth sports; Noblesse Oblige lives on! Blaine found his passion in coaching his son’s 3-4 year old, flag football team.
E Jordan Armstrong So last year, the year I turned 50, I got married, had a son and welcomed a grand daughter into this world. Looks like 2022 will be as productive with a second grand child and my fifth child on the way. I’m in my 30th year in construction and hold a pivotal role at Kiewit construction. Love to surf and golf and spending time with my fabulous family
CLASS OF 1990 F Melissa Gerding Melissa Gerding ’90 married Shawn Fiordimondo on June 13, 2021 in Villanova, PA. The happy couple live in St. Davids, PA where Melissa is also celebrating her 25th anniversary working in Enrollment Management for Villanova University.
CLASS OF 1992 G Katherine Alcares Kathy (Sy) Alcares ’92 was recently awarded the Hospitality Tech Top Women 2021 Innovator Award. She has worked in the restaurant industry for over 33 years and is currently serving as the Director of Information Technology at Eureka! Restaurant Group, an award winning full-service restaurant group with more than 26 locations nationwide. She spearheaded the launch of the restaurant’s first online ordering platform and a new contactless ordering service model as the pandemic spread. Kathy continues to serve her community and volunteer for organizations like @Restaurants_Care and attributes her early beginnings of community service to her years at Maryknoll School.
Ian Caliedo ’96 was honored and recognized by the Honolulu City & Council for his service to the community over the years. Ian serves as the President/Owner of Caliedo & Sons, Hawaii’s leader in industrial shipbuilding and repair services. Ian and his team have volunteered for countless community service events and continue to give back through food distribution events and organized trash clean-ups.
I Gabrielle (Wong) Gouveia Congratulations, Gabrielle “Gabby” Gouveia ’96 for being awarded as “Nurse of the Year” at Straub Hospital! Gabby is also the co-founder of Let Grace In, a 501(c)(3) charity that supports families after the death of a child. LGI offers resources including the Hope retreat that encourages healing, resilience and time to explore practical ways to move through grief.
CLASS OF 1997 J Brent Lau Brent Lau ’97 was nominated for two prestigious On-Air Personality awards for this year’s Country Music Awards & Academy of Country Music. He is passionate about his job — from serving up requests during the lunch hour each day to hosting coverage of events like the Stagecoach Music Festival for KUZZ, he’s always up for bringing country music right to fans in Bakersfield and Kern County.
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K Arsima Muller
N Brandon Lam
Q Katy Parsons
Arsima Muller ’97 was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Administrative / Regulatory Law in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Muller’s practice includes considerable experience with corporate business, finance, acquisitions, ocean and maritime activities, real property transactions, energy projects, and administrative law, with an emphasis on environmental and land use law. She regularly handles litigation matters in these areas and has an active practice in Hawaii, Guam and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
CLASS OF 1998 L Dara Cavaco-Caballero On January 23, 2021 (12321), Dara CavacoCaballero ’98 married her best friend, Nick Caballero. Her brother, David Cavaco ’94 was the best man.
CLASS OF 2000 M Abby Underkofler Abby Underkofler ’00 started off her career as a teacher and is currently a pediatric cardiac ICU nurse at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Amy Underkofler ’96 is a married mother of two who works as a Vice President Risk Management Analyst at Bank of America in Charlotte, NC. Melinda Underkofler is happily retired from teaching and enjoying time with her two grandsons. (Left to right): Abby Underkofler ’00, Amy Underkofler ’96, Melinda Underkofler (former retired Maryknoll grade school teacher), Chris Mattos Loomis ’85.
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Brandon Lam ’02 was proud to be a part of the production team for the Pure Heart concert featured in the 2021 Maryknoll School Spartan Strong Virtual Fundraising Event. Pictured, left to right: Steve Mau ’97, Lopaka Colon, Sabrina Mau, Jon Yamasato, Gotaro Oshitari ’06, Jake Shimabukuro, Brandon Lam ’02, Krystal Macugay Alcayde, Christopher Balidio, Romeo Lapitan, Kyle Roche ’18
O Jacob Noh Jacob Noh ’02 was named as this year’s Young Professionals Hawaii Community Leader of the Year. Jacob is an HR Consultant for Altres and currently serves as the chair of DreamHouse ‘Ewa Beach and a board member of Catholic Charities Hawaii.
CLASS OF 2003 P Jason Kennedy Jason Kennedy ’03 is in his second year as head coach of the Boston College volleyball program, arriving at Boston in January 2018. Through his second season, he led the Eagles to 20 wins - its most in program history - highlighted by a 5-0 start to Atlantic Coast Conference play. Jason arrived at Boston College after spending the previous three seasons as a member of the USC women’s volleyball staff, the last two as the team’s associate head coach. Over the past three seasons at USC, the women’s volleyball program compiled a record of 75-25 and made three appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
Throw back to Maryknoll High School Winterball 2003! First Row Pictured: Jackie Okimoto ’06, Katy Parsons ’05, and Deanne Lee ’04. Second Row: James Tokishi ’04, Kamehameha Student, and Craig Arakawa ’04
R Cheryl (Lee) Ricordi Cheryl (Lee) Ricordi ’05 and her husband Alberto Ricordi welcomed their first child, Andrew to the world on May 27, 2021. They are enjoying watching their son grow, and are blessed to be Andrew’s parents.
CLASS OF 2006 S Christopher Chu Christopher Chu ’06 shares a photo of fellow 2006 alums meeting up for a night out. Left to right: Christopher Chu ’06, Sean “Bakersman” Selby ’06, Stratton Wright ’06, Tom Billins ’06, Tommy (Nguyen) Shimomura ’06, Tyler Tsukazaki ’06, Alex Chu ’08, Chris “Hammah” Hsia ’06, Spencer Kim ’06, Waika Spencer, Ken Yamazaki ’06
CLASS OF 2007 T Reyn Mukawa Friends Reyn Mukawa ’07 and Malia Ka‘aihue are co-founders of Aloha Modern, one of this years HVCA People’s Choice of Startup Paradise 2021 finalists. The ocean inspired lifestyle company is known for a design esthetic grounded in native Hawaiian culture and mo‘olelo – the Hawaiian art of storytelling. Aloha Modern now produces a full line of towels, beach bags, swimwear and other apparel, blankets and home goods.
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U Kristen Canencia
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Kristen Canencia ’09 got married to Nick Dudley on April 3, 2021 in Hawaii.
V Krystle Guillermo Krystle Guillermo ’09 got married to Jordan Ferreira on February 1, 2020.
CLASS OF 2010 W Claire Hann Claire Hann ’10 got married to Casey Cameron this year.
X Michele Laporte Michelle LaPorte ’10 married her high school sweetheart, Masashi Uematsu ’10 on October 26, 2019 at Kualoa Ranch.
Y Trevor Ventura Trevor Ventura ’10 married Kerrigan Ah Mook Sang on September 26, 2020 in Las Vegas.
CLASS OF 2012 Z Joyce Zhang Joyce Zhang ’12 recently received her Doctorate degree in Optometry from University of California Berkeley School of Optometry. After graduating, she completed a low vision rehabilitation residency at the University of Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry. Teachers at Maryknoll and throughout her schooling have inspired her to also pursue teaching and starting this year, Joyce will be a Senior Clinical Instructor at the Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, Texas.
AA Blaine Hokama Blaine Hokama ’12 recently married the love of his life, Taylor (Hiraki) Hokama, this year with plans for a bigger wedding for family and friends in 2023.
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Despite the challenging year, due to the pandemic, Giselle Agsalud ’13 graduated in June 2021 from Bellevue University in Omaha, Nebraska with a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration. After graduating, Giselle is working as a Client Service Coordinator at UHA Health Insurance. “Stay safe & healthy!”
CLASS OF 2016 CC Jarin Kobashigawa Javin Kobashigawa ’16 recently completed his Master’s degree in Marketing at Willamette University and was featured in their school publication for his involvement in leadership roles in student programs, which helped him find his passion in business and marketing.
CLASS OF 2017 DD Joanne Nguyen Mindful of her alma mater’s motto, “Noblesse Oblige,” Joanne Nguyen ’17 was recently featured in a story by Shriners Hospital about her donation to support their current programs after selling her first home as a realtor.
EE Matthew Dunaway At Western Oregon University, the return of baseball games has been highly anticipated and Matthew Dunaway ’17 was a stand-out player in their first doubleheader game back from hiatus. On the mound, Dunaway had an impressive Wolves’ debut; not allowing any runs and pitching four innings and tallied eight strikeouts.
FF Evangeline Muyano Evangeline Muyano ’17 graduated with her B.S in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Portland this year and was recognized in Portland Business Journal’s Inno Under 25, which features entrepreneurs under the age of 25 who showcase the energy and enthusiasm that’s helping to fuel Oregon’s innovation economy now and into the future. Muyano & her classmate founded rePLA, a start-up company that developed an algae-based biodegradable plastic to be used for rapid prototyping with 3D printing. Their goal is to take locally sourced algae and turn it into a biodegradable product that redefines what plastic is and could be in our everyday lives.
CLASS OF 2018 GG Allysha Mae Mateo Allysha Mae Mateo ’18 was named 2021 West Coast Conference Golfer of the Year and competed in her third USGA Women’s Amateur Championships.
HH Jhenna Gabriel Jhenna Gabriel ’18 led her No. 4 ranked Texas Longhorns Volleyball team to their first NCAA Final Four since 2016. She was also named the NCAA Setter of the Year.
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Gotaro Oshitari ’06
GOTARO.OSHITARI@MARYKNOLLSCHOOL.ORG Our school motto of Noblesse Oblige has been the foundation for Gotaro Oshitari ’06 as he pursued his marketing and graphic design career. Now entering his second year serving as Maryknoll’s Alumni Relations Officer, Gotaro has applied his past experience and deep community network toward developing Maryknoll’s alumni relations programs. From hosting innovative events, to assisting with the modernization of our alumni systems, Gotaro strives to ensure all alumni feel welcomed and at home here at Maryknoll. If you’re a Maryknoll alum and would like to talk story with Gotaro about a new idea, class reunion planning or a possible event, be sure to reach out to him, as he’d love to hear from you! THE KNOLLER
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JJ Angeline Tanjutco Angeline Tanjutco ’19 graduated this year with her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Hawaii Pacific University at the age of 19. Angeline was part of the first cohort in 2017 that participated in the HPU-Maryknoll Dual-Degree Program where juniors and seniors have the opportunity of taking college level courses to earn up to 60 HPU college credits and/or their Associate of Arts degree upon graduating.
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CLASS OF 2021 KK Brooke Peralta Brooke Peralta ’21 continues her dream of playing volleyball at a collegiate level in Olympia, Washington as a libero/ defensive specialst for the South Pugent Sound Community College Clippers.
LL Noah Furtado Noah Furtado ’21 started his first year of college at Arizona State University and was already highlighted on ASU news on his pursuit in a Sports Journalism degree. He is also a member of Barrett, The Honors College at ASU, which is a selective, residential college that recruits academically outstanding undergraduates across the nation and was recently accepted as a member of ASU’s Next Generation Service Corps.
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