2023 Graduation Commencement Program

ABOUT

What is Noblesse Oblige?

Maryknoll School was founded in 1927 by the Maryknoll Sisters. These trailblazing individuals understood the value of selfless-service, providing for others and caring for those unable to care for themselves. Noblesse Oblige thus became Maryknoll School’s motto, translated as “To Whom Much is Given, Much is Expected.”

The notion of Noblesse Oblige is more than just our school motto. This phrase is woven into the fabric of our school’s culture and identity and defines who we are as a community. Service and selflessness, rooted in our Catholic identity and founding, allows our students to grow closer to their faith and one another, and contributes to the formation of a strong moral compass and ethical decision-making skills.

The entire Maryknoll community—our students, parents, faculty and alumni—embrace service as a means of teaching and learning, as we mold not only strong minds, but strong hearts as well. It is our hope that these young minds and hearts go on to do good in the world and make an impactful difference in communities across the globe.

Our students are given tremendous opportunities to grow and thrive in this fast-paced, ever-changing world. As such, much is expected of them to serve and share with others what has been given to them.

Graduation Ceremony

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Jeremy Ramos ’07, Student Life Coordinator

Reverend EJ Ikaika Resinto, Sacred Heart Church Pastor INVOCATION

CLASS SONG

VALEDICTORIAN ADDRESSES

TOP HPU STUDENT ADDRESS

Stand By Me, Ben E. King

Jasmine Lianalyn Rocha ’23

Kelina Pham-Nguyen ’23

Sister Shu Chen Wu, M.M. ADDRESS TO THE GRADUATES

PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS & AWARDS

GRADUATION READERS

Shana Tong ’83, President, Head of School

Dan Nagami, Division Head, Grades 6–12

Larry Kekaulike, Co-Director of College Guidance

Jeremy Ramos ’07, Student Life Coordinator

MARYKNOLL CUP AWARD

Our top award. It is given to the graduate who best personifies the spirit of Maryknoll School’s motto, Noblesse Oblige — to whom much is given, much is expected.

MOTHER MARY JOSEPH ROGERS AWARD

Honors the foundress of the Maryknoll Sisters and recognizes the senior class woman best exemplifying good will and sensitivity towards the needs of fellow students and the Maryknoll Community.

BISHOP JAMES A. WALSH AWARD

Honors one of the co-founders of the Maryknoll Fathers and is awarded to the student who displays outstanding character, leadership ability, and concern for others.

FATHER JOHN MURRAY AWARD

Honors a former associate of Sacred Heart Parish and recognizes the graduating senior who has, in the tradition of Father Murray, provided unselfish assistance in serving fellow students and the Maryknoll community.

CHRISTOPHER AWARD

Presented to the senior who has demonstrated those qualities which mark one as a contemporary Christopher, a person who gives tangible evidence to Christian principles in everyday activities.

CHI RHO AWARD

Given to the graduating senior who displayed growth in personal integrity and Christian outreach.

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS

ALMA MATER BY VIRGINIA LUM ’72, TRADITIONAL

Shana Tong ’83, President, Head of School

De’Ante Bryce Ursua Agleham

Madelin Ragasa Agustin

Christopher Ahmed †

Weston Makana Aiu

Noah Puou Ambrose

Joshua Makana Manuia Lafaele Andersen

Shaun Anderson †

Cerena Arocha

Kayla Raquel Arucan † (AA)

Nicole Raquel Arucan † (AA)

Jayden Asato †

Ellyia Jensie Agcaoili Ballesteros

Nicholas John Bartell

Ka‘ili‘eha Bobbitt †

Jullien Dean Bosket

Fabian Camacho

Mira Canali

Kaitlynn Rein Sachiko Canubida

David Luis Ulep Chim (AA)

Aiden Liang Ching

Logan Chong †

Chase Chow

Evan Kai Contemprato †

Bryson Takeo Denny

Karlie Espinoza (AA)

Taimane Pulelehuamakamai Keaulana Faleafine-Auwae

Makenna Ku‘ualohamakamae Ferrer †

Hope Anesiu Kupuwailani Fine

Sanoe Mamo Forsgren

Cody Fung †

Allanah Laneė Keolalaulanipōmaika‘i Galdeira

Paolo Garcia

Athena Lin Maria Garcia Wang

Samantha Guo

Dylan Hamaoka †

Cade Hedani

Trey Hino †

Mia Lynn Eiko Hironaka

Chris Ho †

Alyssa Jaramillo

Vanessa Noelle Joco †

Madison Kaheaku

Chloe Emalia Kealohilani Kaio

Kika Kalama Ramos Kaopua

Blade Kolomona-Lee Kaulula‘au

Sydney Sayuri Siobhan Kawana

Keanna Mayling Kelly

Chloe Kido †

Brooke Kimura

Ethan Kimura †

Kyle Klausing

Tate Kodama

Kaden Pomaika‘i Komine

Micah Kubo

Monica Kamalinaokekai Lacro

Ethan Lee

Benson C. Leung †

Vinci Lin

Landi Marel Luke

Maile Mahealani Tsukiko Masutani

Eli Shigeharu Matsubara

Nellian McEnroe-Marinas

Kaitlyn McLeod †

Amelia Yiran Guo Miyamoto †

Sophia Chiaki Mogi †

Taylor Ann Kaweheokalani Mullen

Noah Shigeru Nakaoka

Adam Nelson

Rylen Ogawa-Lu (AA)

Marissa Fumiko Okamoto † (AA)

Lacey Alleah M. Okita

Anthony Joseph M. Panganiban

Kiani Allyssia Leinaniku‘upua‘maeole Panoke

Donnybrook Pantastico

Steve Park

Prescilla Pascua

Leia Aika Makena Peralta

Kelina Pham-Nguyen (*H*)

Malia Provencio †

Danielle Query-Hagedorn

Gianna Query-Hagedorn

Jasmine Lianalyn Aranda Rocha ( V )†

Joshua Nainoa Roose

Trysten Sagapolutele

Reena Mei Lan Sachiko Sawai

Luke Koji Shelverton

Trey Masao Shishido †

Jaycie Simpliciano

Rylee Takara †

Davis Gabriel Natsuo Tomita

Bryson Jay Chokichi Tsukayama-Daniel

Ciera Mikaela Diamond Tugade-Agasiva

Jason Edric De la Cruz Ulep

Warren Uy

Elden Villafuerte

Kadin Hideki Watanabe †

Elizabeth Victoria Wederski

Maxwell Wilken

Mia Irene Wong

Taylor Wong †

Ethan Ching Yamamura

Justin Panlican Yap

Mirae Yoo (S)

Bella Zambuto

AWARDS

LEGEND KEY

The young men and women of the Class of 2023 distinguish themselves through merit and service and are deserving of the following:

GOLD STOLE

National Honor Society

WHITE STOLE

Hawaii Pacific University, Associate of Arts in General Studies

LIGHT BLUE STOLE

Hawaii Pacific University, High Honors

TEAL & WHITE CORD

Hawaii Pacific University, Philanthropist Cord

GREEN & SILVER CORD

Spartan Pathway for Medical Innovations

RED & MAROON CORD

Spartan Pathway for Creative Arts & Expression

TEAL & GOLD CORD

Spartan Pathway for STEM & Aerospace

LAVENDER & SILVER CORD

Spartan Pathway for Business & Diplomacy

SILVER CORD

Senior Capstone

BLUE & SILVER CORD

Civil Air Patrol

PURPLE CORD

TOAD Literary Magazine

BLUE & GOLD CORD

Key Club

MAROON & GRAY CORD

National Forensics League

RED & GOLD CORD

Blood Bank Donors, High Honors

HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE CORD

(Perpetuating the Indigenous Language & Culture) Lei Hulu, 4th Year Students

TEAL CORD

LifeSmarts Hawai‘i Team, 2023 National Champions

PU‘U MALIA

Mailani Makainai ’98

Ke welina ke aloha

I ka malu ‘o Pu‘u Malia

‘O Mānoa i ka uluwehiwehi

Pi‘o mai ke ānuenue

Affectionate greetings; loved ones

Pu‘u Malia in the shade (protection)

Of Mano in the lush surroundings

Where the rainbow arches

Pau‘ole ka hana a nā pua

E li‘a ana i ka na‘auao

Po‘ai ‘ia e ka lamakū

Ika pua ‘a‘ali‘i

Boundless are the deeds of the children

Yearning for the depth of wisdom

Surrounded by the light of knowledge

These ‘ a ‘ali‘i blossoms

E hui hau‘oli ai

E ‘oli pū kākou

E mele ‘oli mau

Na ka lehulehu a pau

Let’s all joyously come together

Let’s share in rejoicing

To ever sing in delight

To the multitudes

Aia i ka uluhala

ke ‘ala o ka hīnano

me ka wai o ka punahou

makalapua i luna

There in the grove of hala trees

The fragrance of the Hīnano

The water from the new spring

Fully bloomed up above

Kehakeha a hanohano

he māhele kuleana

kūlou me ka ha‘aha‘a

i ka hanauna hou

Proud and majestic

A sharing of privilege/responsibility

A humble bow (of reverence)

MARYKNOLL Alma Mater

Virginia Lum ’72, Traditional

To search for the truth is the goal we have in life

To hope, trust, and honor the faith that we believe To share with each other

The ideal of Maryknoll

That love is the greatest gift in life

To you our loyal hearts we bring Maryknoll, our Maryknoll

Thy fame shall through the ages ring

Maryknoll, our Maryknoll

As thy dear sons and daughters true

We’ll keep ideals we learned from you

We’ll love you then as now we do

Alma Mater, Maryknoll

We love thy dear maroon and gold

Maryknoll, our Maryknoll

Our deep devotion it shall hold

Maryknoll, our Maryknoll

In days when we are far away

We’ll lift our faithful hearts to pray

That God may bless thy every day

Alma Mater, Maryknoll

NOBLESSE

OBLIGE

DESIGNATED LEI-GIVING AREAS (by Last Name)

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