2023 Graduation Commencement Program

MARYKNOLL SCHOOL 89th Annual Commencement Friday, June 2, 2023 Doors 4:30pm | Ceremony 5:30pm Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall maryknollschool.org/2023

Congratulations

ABOUT MARYKNOLL & NOBLESSE OBLIGE

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.

N O B LESSE OBL I GE I S TH E FOUNDATION OF A TRUE M ARYKN OLL EXPERIEN CE.

Graduation Ceremony MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Jeremy Ramos ’07, Student Life Coordinator

INVOCATION

Reverend EJ Ikaika Resinto, Sacred Heart Church Pastor

CLASS SONG

Stand By Me, Ben E. King

VALEDICTORIAN ADDRESSES

Jasmine Lianalyn Rocha ’23

TOP HPU STUDENT ADDRESS

Kelina Pham-Nguyen ’23

ADDRESS TO THE GRADUATES

Sister Shu Chen Wu, M.M.

PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS & AWARDS

Shana Tong ’83, President, Head of School Dan Nagami, Division Head, Grades 6–12

GRADUATION READERS

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

CLASS OF 2023 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 †

Trey Hino † Mia Lynn Eiko Hironaka Chris Ho † Alyssa Jaramillo Vanessa Noelle Joco †

Jullien Dean Bosket Fabian Camacho Mira Canali Kaitlynn Rein Sachiko Canubida David Luis Ulep Chim (AA) Aiden Liang Ching Logan Chong †

Kyle Klausing Tate Kodama Kaden Pomaika‘i Komine Micah Kubo Monica Kamalinaokekai Lacro Ethan Lee Benson C. Leung †

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 †

Vinci Lin Landi Marel Luke Maile Mahealani Tsukiko Masutani Eli Shigeharu Matsubara Nellian McEnroe-Marinas Kaitlyn McLeod † Amelia Yiran Guo Miyamoto † Sophia Chiaki Mogi †

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 †

Allanah Laneė Keolalaulanipōmaika‘i Galdeira Paolo Garcia Athena Lin Maria Garcia Wang Samantha Guo Dylan Hamaoka † Cade Hedani (V) VALEDICTORIAN

(S) SALUTATORIAN

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

† MAROON & GOLD SOCIETY (13-YEAR STUDENT)

(AA) HPU ASSOCIATE OF ARTS / DUA

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

AL CREDIT PROGRAM

AWARDS L E G E N D

K E Y

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

(*H*) HPU TOP STUDENT

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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

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