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Features

MID-PACIFIC LIFE

A day in the life of President Turnbull

By Taylor Kim Social Media Editor

Growing Up /KF 2CEKǩE 2TGUKFGPV Paul Turnbull, born and raised in Canada, was a four-sport athlete in high school and ended up continuing his football career into college.

“I played football, basketball, rugby, and VTCEM CPF ǩGNF + YCU C thrower in track, and I was a lifeguard so I swam every so often as well,” Turnbull said.

Turnbull’s absolute favorite sport was basketball, but as a 6’2 male, he was unfortunately not tall enough to play in college.

So, he turned his attention to other possibilities.

Making the Move While still in Canada,

Turnbull began his career in education as a teacher in Vancouver.

And suddenly, his journey began. He, along with his wife, moved to California, where he landed a job as a school superintendent in Santa Barbara.

“I’m having a really good life. My wife is happy, I’m happy. We have three children, they’re happy,” While living in California, he received a call from a headhunter ǩTO VJCV ICXG JKO the opportunity to come to Hawaii. This was for a possible job RQUKVKQP CV /KF 2CEKǩE but he replied, “No thank you.”

A couple of weeks later, he received another call insisting that he come

Local artist galvanize /KF 2CEKǩE YKVJ muralized wall

Artist Jasper Wong outlines the eyeball of the character on the muralized wall. Photo by Caitlyn Chang.

By Tyrael Goo Online & Photo Editor

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olorful characters pop off the left wall of the Scudder dining room, hoping to breathe new life into the Mid2CEKǩE ECORWU Students painted a mural with Jasper Wong, the founder and lead director of World Wide Walls (formerly POW! WOW!).

World Wide Walls is C PQP RTQǩV QTICPK\Ction that is responsible for many of the murals in Kaka’ako, especially around SALT. Students in Digital Art and Film Teacher Meeka (QPVCKPGƹU #TV %GTVKǩcate class each created a unique character to be

included on the wall.

Senior Natalie Maunakea said the process of the character design was simple because they could only use a few colors, which made painting on the large canvas easier.

For the characters themselves, students each made a character that embodied Mid-PaEKǩE VQ VJGO /CWPCMGC created a character that “felt like her,” she said.

Wong then took all of the characters and put them together into one cohesive piece.

Students, in addition to creating almost all of the characters in the design, assisted in the creation of the mural as well, See MURAL page 4

and look at the school.

This time, he decided to move on again.

“We looked at the

Childhood President Paul Turnbull on a boat in Canada.

whole community, and alongside you,

know what IB: and you’re doing.

This really builds a tight knit community which I really enjoy,” DeSoto said.

Alumni from Mid2CEKǩE CNUQ TGǪGEV QP their time in the IB program and appreciate the environment they were in.

“Being able to create relationships with others in the IB community, talk about our struggles, upcoming assignments, and collaborate with one another was a nice experience,” full IB Alumni Lauren Jardiolin said. #NVJQWIJ ǩPFKPI a balance between full IB and outside commitments can be FKHǩEWNV HQT VJQUG YJQ take on this course.

“It’s challenging having to balance between sports, school, and outside of school

asked, is this the kind of place where we could live? And I mean, good Lord, this is an amazing place, beautiful. Then we looked at the school for our daughter… we just fell in love,” Turnbull said.

And so began life as President QH /KF 2CEKǩE Institute.

Day in the Life as President For Turnbull, there is rarely any down time.

“Every morning I wake up anywhere between 4:30 and 5:30. I do a little reading, then meditate, then some more reading. I answer a lot of emails. I try to get as much work done DGHQTG + IGV VQ VJG QHǩEG as I can. Then when I IGV VQ VJG QHǩEG VJG TGUV of the day begins, and sometimes. There are VKOGU + ǩPF VJCV + IGV caught up with all the work,” junior full IB student Chanel Awai said.

While the majority like the full IB program, it’s not necessarily for everyone, according to the Head of International Baccalaureate Coordinator, Kymbal Roley.

“It’s challenging for some students if you want to do other classes like Orchestra or Hula, which are not IB classes.

Although I could make C URGEKCN UEJGFWNG VQ ǩV that in, it’s still making a big commitment having all eight periods of IB classes plus an added on class,” Roley said.

As if preparing oneself for the rigors of full IB is not enough, students must also be committed to meet the high expectations in many

I feel like I’ve gotten a little bit of a head start to my day,” Turnbull said.

President Turnbull is a busy man and has a packed schedule ǩNNGF YKVJ FCKN[ meetings. Most people underestimate just how many meetings he has in one week.

“I have 30-50 meetings a week,” Turnbull said.

For Turnbull, having an agenda is key to having a well organized life. But others make his life easier.

He gives credit to his “amazing assistant, Mrs. Tina Yamane, who really is the brains of this whole operation.”

Another support system for Turnbull is the Senior Leaders Team.

“I’m so grateful to work with them,” Turnbull said. “I’ll meet weekly with some of the Senior See TURNBULL page 4

subjects.

“Another thing that can hold back students in full IB is that you can’t be good in just one subject. Since every class is an IB course, you don’t have to be great at all the subjects, you just have to be a little bit good, ” Roley said.

For those who take up the challenge of full IB, VJG DGPGǩVU RKNG WR Full IB students become OQTG GHǩEKGPV UVWFGPVU Their work ethics and time management develop over time to combat struggles such as procrastination.

“I’m progressively learning more about how to operate when I have a lot of stuff to do. For example, I go home, have free time for around an hour, then I get to work. IB gave me a better understanding of my work ethic and taught me how to pay more attention to little details about See IB page 4

Students intently listen to Roland Nipps in the Theory of Knowledge course. Photo by Carly Kaneshiro.

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thriving,” Turnbull said.

Being named President of the school comes with its perks. However, the job also comes with some disadvantages.

President Turnbull lives on campus and works on campus. As imagined, it’s very hard to balance an at-homelife vs. a work life, and that’s what Turnbull UVTWIINGU VQ ǩPF “It’s a work life balance, that when I go home, my home is on the campus. And so the campus is in my home.

So the hardest thing for me, especially as a former athlete, is when I hear the buzzer in the gym, or I hear whistles.

I feel like I need to get up and leave and go,” Turnbull said.

Wishes and Goals While the day-to-day responsibilities persist, Turnbull regularly thinks about the future QH /KF 2CEKǩE

Team, and bi-weekly with most of them.

We do that purposely to over-communicate so that we don’t have anything falling in the cracks.”

6JG /KF 2CEKǦE Experience Turnbull seems to revel in being a part of the /KF 2CEKǩE VTCFKVKQP ƻ/KF 2CEKǩE KU UWEJ a progressive place that really leans on innovation. But it stays true to its history. It doesn’t forget the school, its community, who we are, and where we came from,” Turnbull said.

Turnbull is excited to witness the school moving along with the latest technological innovations.

“I would say that the immersive technology program was introduced, and is

MURAL: mixing paints,

dropping colors, and outlining characters.

“It was very fun. Jasper Wong was a very good mentor, he taught us a lot about painting a mural, such as techniques for painting a mural, and ways to avoid drips, since on the wall the droplets will show if its not a smooth surface,” sophomore Katelyn Lew said.

One of the student artists who worked on the mural, junior Jessica Lee, said she is quite pleased with the progress so far.

“It’s turning out really good, I love how vibrant it is, and how it covers the entire wall. It’s amazing,” Lee said.

Wong and the two art teachers, Jill Johnson and Meeka Fontaine, YCPV VQ ǩPF YC[U VQ “further beautify the campus with art,” said Wong.

“There aren’t any murals here, so we thought, NGVƹU ǩPF C YC[ VQ DTKPI that to the campus,” Wong said.

In terms of Wong’s

“If I had an unlimited budget of money to spend towards the school, at the top of my list would be an GPFQYOGPV HQT ǩPCPEKCN aid to allow more families to experience VJG /KF 2CEKǩE community. And they just can’t make ends meet. It just breaks my heart,” said Turnbull.

Turnbull wants all backgrounds to be welcomed on campus.

The school works on training their students and faculty to create a respectful environment.

“My goal is to make sure that the school’s direction is in the same general path that we started 114 years ago,” said Turnbull.

Fun facts about Turnbull Turnbull’s loves Indian food and sushi, and claims to be a fairly healthy eater.

work, making murals on campus and collaborating with students, the future looks bright.

“This mural [allowed WU? VQ ǩIWTG QWV YJCV the process was like.

What walls make sense, how we deal with the maintenance of the murals, and what kind of contracts and agreements we need to put up,” Wong said. “We’ve ǩIWTGF QWV C NQV QH VJG RKGEGU VQ FQ VJKU ǩTUV one, so it should be easier to do future ones. It’s just a matter of trying to ǩPF VJG TKIJV YCNNU Ƽ #U C /KF 2CEKǩE RCTGPV with one child in fourth grade and one in preschool here, Wong hopes to become an asset and help the students here through his works.

“I want to be a bigger RCTV QH /KF 2CEKǩE CPF its community, especially through public art, and art in general,” he said.

The completed mural is visible on the left wall of Scudder. Feel free to stop by and appreciate it when you go and get your lunch.

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“I don’t eat breakfast. lover, he has one dog, I have a pretty good, QPG VQTVQKUG C ǩUJ CPF healthy lunch. I wouldn’t four hens. say I’m a pescatarian, “My tortoise is but I try to lean toward mischievous,” Turnbull basically greens and said. Life as president ǩUJ Ƽ UCKF 6WTPDWNN isn’t always easy, but the Turnbull likes to create community and school a balance in life between make it worth it for work, family, and Turnbull. respectfully enjoying life.

“I spend time with my wife as much as I can, I exercise and l do a lot of housework,” said Turnbull.

His favorite hobby is golf, but he also spends time walking,/ hiking, and reading.

President Paul Turnbull shares pictures of Turnbull is his hobbies. an animal like my IB: myself, internal clock,”

Students contribute to the muralized wall. Photos by Caitlyn Chang.

Colorful characters pop off the left wall of the Scudder dining room. Photo by Ellie Fink.

Athletes sign their NCAA Letters

DeSoto said.

Not only do students become more CECFGOKECNN[ GHǩEKGPV many develop mental resilience.

“IB gave me the ability to develop a growth mindset instead of JCXKPI KV ǩZGF CNN VJG time. Now, I’m open to a lot more things mentally and academically,” Awai said.

When taking on the full IB course, one is never left alone.

“I’m always available, and during the fall, I’m working with the kids in their IB meetings with their EE. High School Science teacher, Charles Wade, is helping the students with their CAS experiences. Finally, High School English teacher Kerri Meade is working with the students and advisors on the EE,” Roley said.

Additionally, many students get recognized YKVJKP VJG /KF 2CEKǩE community for enduring such a rigorous course of study.

“There is visibility with being in full IB and getting noticed by your teachers. You also get selected for things, such CU DGKPI C /KF 2CEKǩE Student Ambassador, to represent our school,” Roley said.

Something that never fails is how full IB continuously works to prepare a student for the level of work that college requires.

“Once you get to college, I believe you will feel much more prepared to be there instead of being lost.

This is because you have already done a lot of stuff the colleges have asked for you to do during the full IB program,” Woolley said.

The college credit can not only get you ahead All things considered, the full IB program at our school offers undeniable pays off for students.

“I think full IB is one of the best things you can do for yourself at Mid2CEKǩE Ƽ &G5QVQ UCKF

Doodles by Maya Copeland, Helena Winchester, and Archer Liang.

February, students signed their NCAA letters of intent. We asked them about their what excite them.

Nathaniel Wagner

Alex Haugaard

Reyn Matsuzaki

Baseball, Kinesiology at 2CEKǪE 7PKXGTUKV[

Soccer, Kinesiology at University of Puget Sound.

Baseball, Nursing North Park University.

“Growing as a person and a player.”

“All the freedom that it offers and the ability to meet new people.”

“I hope to develops strong bonds with people and makes friendships that will last years after college.”

Taro Tsuji

Swimming, Media Management or Business Administration at University of Puget Sound.

“Gain a successful college swimming career and experience plus sports media connections.”

Spencer Fleming

Sailing, Environmental science at 7PKXGTUKV[ QH *CYCKK CV /ÁPQC “Rooming with my best friend.”

THE PUEO THOUGHTS

A Letter to the Editor:

By Dwayne Priester /KF 2CEKǪE /5 *5 2TKPEKRCN

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Some people think they are in community, but they are only in proximity. True community requires commitment and openness. It is a willingness to extend yourself to encounter and know the other.” – David Spangler An inclusive school community is one that honors the voices of students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds in a spirit of mutual respect. It is a community that actively seeks out and values a range of perspectives and experiences in order for all to feel that they are heard. Whether or not we agree with one another, it is imperative to recognize our differences as what makes us unique.

When we recognize our differences and remain intentional about creating opportunities for all in our community, we promote equity. These opportunities include, but are certainly not limited to, participating in decision-making, and

engaging in dialogue and collaboration. An inclusive community is mindful to assess and prioritize the needs and well-being of marginalized individuals and groups, and takes action to address and eliminate any systemic barrier including discrimination.

As the middle and high school principal of Mid2CEKǩE + JCXG ITQYP to understand and fully embrace my responsibility within this community. While it requires a collective effort to build an inclusive learning community in which we honor the voices of students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, my role as a servant leader commands that I lead authentically by example.

To accomplish this task, I embrace and continually articulate our established shared vision and values for inclusivity and equity for all in our learning community. Supporting this shared vision are policies and practices that support diversity (ethnicities, personalities, learning styles, religion/ spirituality, perspectives, lived experiences, language, socio-economic, gender identities), cultural responsiveness, and the promotion of social justice.

A main tenet of my role as a principal is to build and nurture a learning enviSee LETTER page 6

What’s the point of student journalism: PR or the truth?

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ashtag democracy.

Hashtag free press.

Hashtag student voice.

Undeniably, the press plays a vital role in democracy. It pushes America forward by giving access to information that changes our society.

And now it’s pushing KUUWGU QP VJG /KF 2CEKǩE campus.

After the publication of “Student disciplined for racial incident”, a news

article reporting a racial KPEKFGPV QP /KF 2CEKǩE campus, debate has been stirred. Questions about this tough issue JCXG CTQWUGF EQPǪKEVing opinions. Seldom do I have to pause and explain the importance of student journalists as the importance of it is common knowledge.

However, it is important to understand why the voices of student journalists must be heard.

Student journalists in Hawaii are lucky - their free speech rights are

protected. In 2022, it became the 16th state in the United State to adapt to the New Voices legislation. The New Voice Law ensures the students journalists’ right to determine content on school sponsored media.

This also includes the protections from censorship.

The law was designed to protect public school journalists; however, despite being a private UEJQQN /KF 2CEKǩE also adheres to the 5GG ,1740#.+5/ RCIG Ǧ

In Journalism, Advisor Roland Nipps gives suggestions to Kayla Tom about a story. Managing Editor Josephine Brewer and Feature editor Katie Troske (Background right) collaborate on page layout for the print edition. Photo by Archer Liang

AI illustrates political problems: unfair tax return “Give me an editorial catoon idea.”

ChatGPT: “Editorial cartoons are illustrations or comics that comment on current events or political issues... An editorial cartoon about a president and their tax return might show the president hiding their tax returns or refusing to release them, with commentary on the importance of transparency and accountability in government.

Alternatively, it could show the president paying a disproportionately small amount in taxes compared to average citizens, highlighting issues of tax fairness and inequality.”

“Give detail imagery that DALL-E understands.”

These cartoons were generated with DALL-E, an AI tools that generates images according to keywords. The prompts for these cartoon were generated with ChatGPT, another AI that respond to commands with process like a human brain.

ChatGPT: “An imagery that a DALL-E might understand in an editorial cartoon about a president and their tax return ... saying something like ‘Why should I share?’ or ‘I deserve this more than they do.’”

opinion

Who’s really safe though?

Safe place posters designed as a visual reminder to promote acceptance in our community. Photo by Archer Liang.

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U /KF 2CEKǩE NKPGU their walls with safe space posters, the blurb below begs the question of whether or not those words currently hold true.

For a segment of the /KF 2CEKǩE EQOOWPKV[ students feel as though the campus is not safe.

Despite the limited occurrences of physical harm, queer students often experience a lack QH CHǩTOCVKQP HTQO their peers.

Junior Maya Copeland shared their feelings with incidents that happen on campus. ƻ+VƹU PQV NKMG C URGEKǩE event, but I do notice the looks that people give me and the way people change when they talk to me. To me, it seems like discomfort,” Copeland said.

A good way to challenge discomfort is to accept that feeling and educate yourself and others on why we may feel that way.

In fact, Middle and High School Principal Dr. Dwayne Priester thinks that being

LETTER: ronment of trust,

respect, and collaboration. Creating opportunities for open and honest communication, feedback, and participation in decision-making, has continually strengthened relationshipbuilding with students, families, faculty, and staff.

What I know for certain is that there must also be a commitment to building a curriculum, teaching strategies, and learning materials that are culturally responsive, relevant, and inclusive. In this way, education responsibly TGǪGEVU FKXGTUG RGTURGEtives and experiences of all students. This fur-

uncomfortable is a good thing.

“I’m not uncomfortable talking about it, because the more I talk about it, the more educated you get about it,” Priester said in a conference about racism.

Though Priester directly mentions racism, he has been on record saying homophobia is an issue that needs to be addressed.

“We need to create classroom environments where dialogues about race can happen,” he said.

President of Student Life Rebecca Hodge is planning to design Chapel in ways to allow these dialogues to bloom.

“I think starting conversations gives students the idea to second guess what they’re saying. It’s not going to change the world, but it’s a step in the right direction,” said Hodge.

Hodge will use multiple Chapels to educate students on issues of racism and homophobia in an effort to kick up the conversation, and ther requires a commitment to ongoing professional development and support for faculty and staff, and an ongoing evaluation and improvement of the educational program.

While building a diverse and inclusive community, it is critical to identify and address the systemic barriers and biases that hinder the full participation and achievement of marginalized students, faculty, and staff and to take action to eliminate them.

This involves monitoring and analyzing data on student and staff demographics, academic outcomes, and disciplinary practices. At the same time, it requires

VTWN[ OCMG /KF 2CEKǩE a safe place.

Teachers shared they feel unequipped to handle these conversations when they arise.

“A lot of teachers don’t have the language to deal with issues of racism and inclusivity,” Hodge said.

Hodge adds that teachers have expressed concerns about overstepping their boundaries. Some feel as if they can’t intervene and infringe upon students’ personal beliefs.

“They [teachers] say ‘I don’t want to impose’, but they need to,” Hodge said.

Hodge suggests teachers should speak up when they witness harassment. Research

by UCLA found that queer people are nine times more likely than their heterosexual counterparts to be victims of violent hate crimes. /KF 2CEKǩE ECPƹV KIPQTG these statistics. Affected students won’t feel safe showing up to the classroom, even when they are included in the curriculum.

The question of when it ill be enough is often begged.

Hawaiian teacher Shaun Kamakea-Young said there’s no such thing as “enough” queer curriculum.

Queer voices should be uplifted and equated to those of the “norm” in order to dissuade homophobia.

“It’s like that Supreme Court quote by Ruth Bater Ginsberg, there will be enough women on the Supreme Court when they’re all women,” said KamakeaYoung. implementing evidencebased interventions to promote equity and social justice.

While both diversity and inclusion are important to understand and promote, I must offer a cautionary note here.

Inclusion is the active process of creating a supportive environment for all members of the /KF 2CEKǩE EQOOWnity. Diversity refers to differences in culture, background, identity, and experience. The truth is that honoring diversity is necessary DWV PQV UWHǩEKGPV HQT creating an inclusive school community.

Focusing primarily on diversity alone can lead to “tokenism.” Tokenism

2 JOURNALISM: spirit of the law. Mid2CEKǩE GPUWTGU VJCV VJG journalists’ jobs are “not to make the school look good,” Ms. Julie Yuen, the previous communication manager told Journalists in the Journalism classroom in the 2021-2022 school year.

Articles that are meant to “make the school look good” hope to boost school spirit. Writers for Na Pueo produce work dedicated to enhancing the students’ knowledge of the school, in a positive way, but some choose to take some risks – to tell the truth that might, from a certain perspective, negatively affect the reputation of the school.

That is not our goal.

The student journalists KP /KF 2CEKǩE RTQFWEG professional journalism.

In a news story, writers follow the Code of Ethics and the Associated Press style of writing. Ethics are the framework of our action, and behavior.

In ethical journalism, journalists are to release truths that are accurate and fair.

According to the Code of Ethics, journalists should follow these principles when reporting: seek truth and report the truth; minimize harm of sources, subjects, colleagues, and members of the public as human beings; we must act independently and be accountable and transparent.

In the reported story “Student disciplined for a racial incident” all of the information was sourced from reputable adults who were involved in the incident The story was subjected to multiple rounds of editing, including review by editors, the writer, and the advisor. The editing process involved careful consideration of word choice, AP style grammar, and tone to ensure that the story presented the incident thoroughly and accurately, without any misleading information and biases. These steps were taken to ensure

that the story met the highest journalistic standards, and that it would be both informative and trustworthy for its readers.

And when a story does not meet these standards, it is not published.

For example, Na Pueo recently launched a new section called the questions of the week.

Journalists will ask students a question of that week on a relevant topic, which random students answer. So far there have been two weekly Q&A’s taken down after they were published. One of them was taken down by Na Pueo staff and the other was removed upon the request of the Journalism Advisor Roland Nipps. After discussions with the editors, it was agreed that they fell short of our journalistic expectations. Therefore, all agreed that taking down the two Q&A’s YCU LWUVKǩGF 6JGUG two examples of content removal aren’t the result of censorship; instead, our actions demonstrate that Na Pueo writes follow ethical guidelines.

Sharing the same goals and values that professional journalists share, VJG /KF 2CEKǩE LQWTPCNists are real journalists.

We research just as real journalists. We report just as real journalists. We fact check just as real journalists and we take responsibility just as real journalists.

Without us, many issues will not be addressed; many issues will not be TGǪGEVGF OCP[ KUUWGU will not be solved.

Aiming for the same principles and qualities of professional journalists, student journalists will strengthen the foundation of the school, the state, and the democracy with the voices they share. The voices of student journalists are hence an important part of that American political tradition. And that is why NaPueo journalists will continue to share our words on even controversial issues.

*Print edition, full story on NaPueo.com*

occurs when individuals from diverse backgrounds are represented in a community but not valued. It can also result in creating a culture of segregation rather than integration.

Authentic inclusion YKVJKP VJG /KF 2CEKǩE community recognizes the need for deliberate efforts to create a school culture that values and welcomes all individu-

als, regardless of their differences. Making this a reality involves actively engaging with and valuing the diversity of backgrounds and experiences of all members so that they feel a sense of belonging. In doing so, all can feel empowered to participate fully in the community QH /KF 2CEKǩE UQ YG ECP thrive as a whole community.

The diamond Rookies fall forward

By Josephine Brewer Managing Editor

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tarting a new sport can be nervewracking, even more so if you’re doing it alone, and surrounded by experienced players.

High school junior, Kate Bartholomees, who is trying judo for the ǩTUV VKOG UC[U UJG KU mostly excited but still has some nerves.

“I’m pretty excited. I’m a little bit nervous just because it’s new stuff I have to learn because it’s a sport I’ve never done before,” Bartholomees said.

The amount of work a required isn’t scaring her away. She’s keeping in mind why she wanted VQ LQKP KP VJG ǩTUV RNCEG “The coach seems nice and the team seems really great so I’m looking forward to it (judo season),” Bartholomees said.

Senior and varsity golfer, Evan Arakawa, believes failure isn’t something to simply shy away from, but that it’s how you learn to grow.

“It’s something everyone has to go through as a person,” Arakawa said.

Arakawa has been on varsity since freshman year and started playing after his dad suggested it.

“I was nervous because it was a new experience,” Arakawa said.

Seeking out your friends who have gone through the rookie process can lead to helpful advice.

“The judo coach said that you just have to ‘Keep up with the schedule, contact the coaches, do a little research on the sport to know what you’re getting into,” Bartholomees said.

Athletics director, Scott Wagner, said the best thing to do when trying out for a new sport is to “fall forward”.

“Know that there might be some struggles but a positive mindset is key,” Wagner said.

Finding a part of the sport to focus on and stay excited about is important.

“I’m competitive and judo is a contact sport and seems like a lot of fun,” Bartholomees said.

The competitive athlete is used to working hard to keep up as she also does rowing with the Ikaika Rowing Club.

Wagner says it’s also helpful that we have a very supportive community, from both teammates and coaches.

“We support all of our student athletes as much as we can… whether they are on intermediate jv or varsity,” Wagner said.

Wagner believes summer is the ideal time for rookies to try out new sports due to the less competitive nature.

But a positive mindset and research aren’t enough to ensure you do well. You must attend practice and try hard. ƻ+ƹF UC[ FGǩPKVGN[ results follow from practice…Trust the process.”

Arakawa said.

Judo Coach throws his student. Photos by Jojo Brewer.

MID-PACIFIC LIFE

Girls soccer team shoots and scores

The 2022-2023 Mid-Pacifc Girls Varsity Soccer team.

By Charley Paulino Staff Writer

KF 2CEKǩE IKTNU M soccer team has won the Interscholastic

League of Hawaii (ILH) division II championships of 2022-2023.

Thirteen of the 23 players are new to the team.

Every player on the team shows dedication regardless of their experience. They act upon being dedicated by showing up to training every day, even during the winter break Last Year the Mid2CEKǩE IKTNU UQEEGT VGCO had seven seniors on the VGCO CPF ǩPKUJGF VJ KP the State in Division 2.

As of this year, there are only two seniors (Zoe Rasmussen and Kalena Ramos) with many new and young players. Despite being a young team, the girls have improved by winning the ILH division two championship.

“The last time Mid2CEKǩE YQP VJG +.* Division 2 title was back in 2014, almost 10 years ago,” Coach Elaina Paredes After making it to the state tournament, this [GCTƹU UQEEGT VGCO ǩPished with being tied in VJ RNCEG 7PHQTVWPCVGN[ VQ FGVGTOKPG VJG VJ place champions of the state of 2023, the game got canceled due to bad weather on January 4th.

Elaina Paredes is this year’s coach of the girls varsity soccer team.

“Soccer allows for players to be creative in a way that requires an entire team to move together in body and mind,” Paredes said.

In Coach Paredes perspective “In school, we will not win every game, but if we learn from our losses, that will make us better players and people in the long term,” At the end of the season, players have been

asked about their experience.

“This season, I think I did pretty good. I would like to improve O[ ǩVPGUU /[ HCXQTKVG thing about soccer is the competition and building new friendships.

The reason why soccer is different from other sports is because it is one of the most popular sports in the world, the World Cup for example,” Freshman, Malia McCoy said.

Many players related to Malia’s conception for soccer.

Soccer players work on coordination with the ball and their teammates. This sport contains many quick reactions and speed. +V CNUQ DGPGǩVU UGNH discipline and persistence. The rule of soccer is eleven players on the ǩGNF HTQO GCEJ VGCO 6JG RNC[GTU QP VJG ǩGNF work together to score a goal.

Tennis team makes a racket

By Ava Kagimoto Staff Writer

The Girls’ Varsity Tennis season swung into action last month, looking to improve on last year’s solid season.

Senior Krystta Horita enjoys playing with her tennis team and believes that tennis is special compared to other sports.

“We have a really good community with each other, in my opinion.

Tennis is not only physical but it also makes you think,” Horita said. *QTKVC ǩTUV DGECOG KPterested in tennis when she began the afterschool tennis program.

She likes the way that tennis makes her think on her feet and how brings everyone together to achieve a common goal.

“Choosing to play tennis is one of the best decisions I have made.

Tennis has brought me good friends, life skills,

and memories that I will forever be grateful for,” Horita said.

Junior Margaret “Maggie” Hoe (24’), a top player, has played tennis for 11 years and enjoys playing games with her teammates during tennis practice because they’re both helpful for improving skills. Plus, she has fun with friends. Hoe joined tennis because her dad was a baseball coach as well as a huge athlete and being his kid.

“I started with a really good community and that encouraged me to keep playing,” Hoe said.

In 2022, the girls varsity tennis team did very well. Hoe went undefeated last season and placed third in the ILH tournaments. The team placed second overall and two of the tennis players got all star. An all star is an outstanding performer that is rewarded in a certain ǩGNF

Hoe believes tennis is different from other sports because it’s both an individual sport and a team sport. People who play tend to have the extra support of your teammates cheering from the sidelines.

Chanon Alcon has been a tennis coach at Mid2CEKǩE HQT UGCUQPU Chanon has been playing tennis for 46 years.

He became interested in the sport because his parents played it and he naturally gravitated towards the sport. He became interested in VGCEJKPI CV /KF 2CEKǩE because he felt it was an opportunity to teach tennis to a new community of players.

“I feel tennis is a special sport and that it requires the skill sets of multiple sports to perform at a high level in addition to strategizing like a chess player,” said Chanon.

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