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VOLUME XXVIII

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MEMBERS OF THE CORPO RATIO N Sr. Regina Mary Jenkins, SS.CC., ’57 Sr. Anne Clare DeCosta, SS.CC., ’66 Rev. Santhosh Thohankara, SS.CC. Sr. Helene Wood, SS.CC., ’59

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Scott Schroeder, Chair Anna Ah Sam Dan T. Bessey Shelley Cramer Rev. Anthony Dass, SS.CC. Lester Fukuda Anna Mei-Lyn Hu Mitchell Ka‘aiali‘i Aulani Ka‘anoi Rev. Christopher Keahi, SS.CC. Jennifer Kuon Bobbie Puanani Lau Liza Lee Sr. Marie Lemert, SS.CC. Sr. Dolores Marie Pavao, SS.CC. Nelson Vincencio Joseph Vierra Gwen Yamamoto-Lau T. Phyllis Zorbe, ’49

ADMINISTRATION HEAD OF SCHOOL

Betty White

VICE PRINCIPAL —HIGH SCHOOL

I N T H I S I SSU E 2 / Features 48 / Expressions 62 / Medley 74 / Alumnae 110 / In Memoriam

Brandy Sato, ’94

VICE PRINCIPAL —LOWER SCHOOL

Remee Tam

DEAN OF FACULTY

Mary Girard

DEAN—LOWER SCHOOL

Melanie Ah Soon, ’85

CAMPUS MINISTER

Sr. Kathrine Frances Miller, SS.CC., ’57 REGISTRAR

ON THE COVER: Seniors

enjoy “Bagels with the Bishop” in May, and they were thrilled to get to know—and take a selfie— with Bishop Larry Silva.

Cyril Pires

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Emily Torres

ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR

Karen Muramoto

STUDENT ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

Melinda Rocha

BUSINESS MANAGER

Randy Iwashita

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P R I N C I P A L’ S L E T T E R

I shared with the Academy ‘ohana that I would be retiring at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. During past decades of teaching and administration, there have been several new buildings and multiple new programs, but I believe throughout it all, the heart of the school has remained much the same. As I think about leaving Sacred Hearts in about a year, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity my family and I were given and for those Board members, teachers, students, alumnae and parents who have walked with us on this incredible journey and helped Sacred Hearts flourish. Sacred Hearts Academy today is not what it was decades ago! It has continued to evolve in a special and caring way under the broadcloth of the basic tenets which initially molded it. Reflecting on that evolution is enlightening, inspiring, and for many, a time to remember experiences that would be quite different in today’s Academy. The religion program, still at the very center of the Academy’s purpose, remains vital, but its focus has shifted. For the students, 50% of whom are not Catholic, religion is not something to memorize, but is a means to understand and plan their roles in their daily lives in the world. The current religion program focuses on the personal engagement of students with the scriptures and AST SPRING,

the sacraments and with such moral issues as peace, justice and corporate responsibility. Personal interpretation and discussions in which students share and develop their religious views are the benchmarks of today. The classes are smaller; student rules are fewer, and perhaps, are enforced with more deference than they were in earlier decades. Today, there are many more lay teachers, all well trained and culturally diverse. Like their predecessors, today’s staff cares about the kind of people students will become, as well as the knowledge and skills each student must acquire to become a caring and intelligent adult. The importance of the academic organization of Catholic schools and their contribution to educational excellence and quality of achievement have never been stronger. During this school year, our Board of Directors will be working to provide a smooth and effective transition that will move this very special school into the next 50 years. And, in the meantime, there is much joyous work to do and complete before June, 2019. Fondest Aloha,

Betty White Head of School

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L.E.I.

Leaders share L.E.I. of ideas during Faces Forum Twenty-nine Academy students received a global perspective on Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Inspiration (LEI) during this year’s University of Hawai‘i East-West Center Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar, which celebrates the efforts of successful women from around the world in business and social endeavors.

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• The Academy participants at the East-West Center portion of this year’s #galswithLEI (Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Inspiration) program

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• Juniors Maria Moral and (far right) Xavier Downey-Silva and Head of School Betty White fellowship at the #galswithLEI conference at the East-West Center with Academy alumnae, Roleen Oreta O’Toole, ’83, and Alison Wong McDonough, ’80.

• Madeleine Thompson, ’22, LEI mentor Baigali Ochkhuu from Mongolia and Rin Inuzuka, ’19

• Junior Dallas Martinez participates on a panel during an East-West Center session with Gloria King and the Hon. Patricia Saiki, a former State Senator.

N MAY 15, THESE FEMALE MENTORS—hailing from China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam and the United States—visited campus and engaged a group of Academy students in large and small group activities based on this year’s theme, “Women as Innovators and Entrepreneurs.” They shared their personal stories about forging positive initiatives in their communities and mentorship influences. The Seminar also included the annual #galswithLEI Forum at the University of Hawai‘i on May 17. Here, the students

attended insightful panel discussions featuring prominent “storytellers” based in the United States—Lillian Cunningham, a reporter for The Washington Post, Negin Farsad, comedian and podcast host of “Fake the Nation,” and Heather Guigni, the producer of the local show “Family Ingredients.” These professionals shared their inspiring stories of struggle and triumph as they forged successful media careers. The Forum also allowed the students to interact with established female leaders, bold millennials and the international 2018 Changing Faces women in six smaller sessions focused on a myriad of important topics. The information garnered during this annual event was purposeful, collaborative, dynamic and truly inspiring!

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GIRLS GOT GRIT

Girls Got Grit participants conclude second year The 36 Academy members of the “Girls Got Grit” (GGG) program wrapped-up their year-long efforts during a special “unveiling” of their culminating project on April 11 and 12.

OMPRISING FIVE TEAMS, the participants in grades 10 to 12 were chosen for the prestigious program based on their achievements and leadership qualities in- and out-of-theclassroom. These aspiring entrepreneurs worked and studied with prominent female mentors from various business entities throughout February and March. These successful professionals encompass a myriad of field expertise ranging from healthcare to hospitality, engineering to finance, media to marketing and more. The goal of the mentor-student teams was to devise a model “fundraising” program tailored specifically for the school. During

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this process, the students learned about developing a business plan, problem-solving and the elements necessary to stage a successful “marketing pitch” to get their idea approved. At the two-day unveiling finale in April, each GGG team officially “pitched” this fundraising plan for an audience of fellow students and prominent donors and business and community leaders. The overall “winner” of this year’s GGG campaign was named at a culminating luncheon, and some of their marketing ideas will actually be implemented on campus next school year. At the luncheon, the Academy and the participants also expressed their gratitude to the community mentors, who dedicated a great deal of time and energy into imparting their wisdom to the next generation.

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• Amanda Stevens, executive director of Susan G. Komen Hawai‘i, and Dr. Angela Pratt of Kapiolani Medical Center, and the Girls Got GRIT students they mentored: Jula Oehlers, ’18; Isabella Francisco, ’20; Chanah Tanioka, ’20; Kayla Oka, ’20; Kawaipi‘ilama Manuwai, ’19; Rin Inuzuka, ’19; and Rebecca Auld, ’18; (not pictured, Jasmine Matsumoto, ’19)

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• Student team members–Jade Spallina, ’18; Amelia Nofoagatoto‘a, ’19; Hunter Kuon, ’19; Taylor McKenzie, ’18; Agnes Brown, ’19; Martha Nicholas, ’19; Aubree Davis, ’19; and Kacey Chong, ’18; and their mentors, Kat Lin-Hurtubise, president of Gourmet Events Hawai‘i, and Shelley Wilson, Wilson Care Group’s chief executive officer.

• First Hawaiian Bank’s (FHB) Sharon Brown, (FHB) Foundation president, and Alethea Au Seto, ’80, Senior vice president of Sales and Services, and their team: Brianne Ishihara, ’20; Catherine Palmer, ’18; Rebecca Meyer, ’19; Helen Lin, ’19; and Sally Do, ’19

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KA LEI ‘IKE

Ka Lei ‘Ike – a dream that has become reality Wanda Pila, ’68, the school’s Ka Lei ‘Ike coordinator, has played a significant role in the success of the students, helping to facilitate their growth not only academically, but also in the physical, social and emotional realms.

CURRENTLY, AN ESTABLISHED and effective model of collaboration between public and private schools, non-profits, foundations and businesses is in place in Hawai‘i and nationally to serve and benefit students living with challenging circumstances. Locally, these efforts by education partners focuses on assisting students in public schools by closing the achievement gap, increasing high school graduation and developing self-confidence, leadership skills and hopes for higher education. In 2014, the Academy “decided it was time” to join the growing private-public school movement, and the result is now known as “Ka Lei ‘Ike,” which translates to “The Embrace of Knowledge.” Partnering with its neighbor, Palolo Elementary School (PES), Ka Lei ‘Ike was “born” with its first cohort of 10 fourth grade girls to campus to be immersed in the Academy’s Summer Programs experience. This summer, five years later, the Academy’s Ka Lei ‘Ike students number 50 in grades four through eight. The first group of Ka Lei ‘Ike participants has

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transitioned to the eighth grade at Jarrett Middle School (JMS). The Ka Lei ‘Ike program cannot run smoothly and efficiently without the coordination and cooperation from the three partner institutions—the Academy and Palolo Elementary and Jarrett Middle Schools. The principals from PES and JMS, Holly Kiyonaga and Dr. Reid Kuba, respectively, worked with their faculty in the selection of the candidates for the program. On the Academy’s side of the partnership, Wanda Pila, ’68, the school’s Ka Lei ‘Ike coordinator (far left with some of the Ka Lei ‘Ike participants), has played a significant role in the processing and success of the students, helping to facilitate their growth not only academically, but also in the physical, social and emotional realms. Their stimulating academic programs focus on mathematics and reading and writing skills. In the area of leadership development,

the Ka Lei ‘Ike students are groomed to develop self-confidence and are given opportunities to express themselves on a variety of topics that impact their communities. They go on field trips to various cultural and environmental sites, such as Waimea Valley, the USS Arizona, Hawaiian Airlines airport hub, Paepae o He‘eia Fishpond, Pacific Aviation Museum, and they recently rendered community service hours by clearing 400 pounds of algae from Maunalua Bay! Academy Lower School Vice Principal Remee Tam (top left with a group of Ka Lei ‘Ike students) commented, “Through the Ka Lei ‘Ike program, we hope these girls influence other siblings in their families and their peers to aim higher to achieve their goals.” The adage “It takes a village to raise a child” was certainly true when the Academy launched the Ka Lei ‘Ike program in 2014. Mentorships have been a very

important part of Ka Lei ‘Ike. Much smaller in scope and with a tighter reign on finances, Ka Lei ‘Ike is patterned after Punahou School’s Pueo Program and Iolani School’s Kai Program. Tam added, “Carl Ackerman from Punahou School and Allison Blankenship from Iolani have lovingly and patiently mentored us for the past five years.” Obtaining funding for this publicprivate school partnership has been challenging but successful. Head of School Betty White “applauds” the support from “The Learning Coalition,” headed by Bill Reeves and Debbie Berger; The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation; The McInerny Foundation and The Kahiau Foundation. White concluded, “With humility, by assuming leadership for the school and with a genuine interest in improving the world beyond campus, the Academy can fulfill its own potential as a leading educational institution.”

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Seniors receive Gifts of Light on path to becoming alumnae “Will you honor and respect the values and standards of Sacred Hearts Academy as proud alumnae and remember the gifts you have received from the school?”

THIS IS THE QUESTION posed to the soon-

to-be-graduating seniors at the annual Alumnae Investiture—to which, this year, the 109 members of the Class of 2018 pledged, “I do!” As is tradition, the Investiture is one of the events for the senior class to signify the beginning of the countdown to Commencement. Over 40 Academy alumnae, who were celebrating special reunion anniversaries this year, participated in the celebration on April 24 in the Chapel to formally induct the 109 seniors into graduate ‘ohana. Before taking the induction pledge, candles are lit by each senior to symbolically serve as reminders of the “Gifts of Light” each received during her time at the Academy. These Gifts are meant to illuminate their lives and include the “Light of Beauty and Light” as a child of God, the “Light of Excellence” to strive to excel and make a difference and the “Light of Service” to give back to the world. The Investiture commenced with prayer and a special “Address to Seniors” by Dr. Momi Ka‘anoi, ’87, who encouraged the students to be radiant beacons and, buoyed by God’s grace, to “always stay in the Light.”

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• Above: (Left) Dr. Momi Ka‘anoi, ’87, who provided the “Address to Seniors,” and Director of Development Emily Torres. (Right) Brittany Kiyabu, ’08; Mahealani Kam ’02; and Haililani Pokipala, ’08.

• Below: Members of the Class of 1988, Darrah Hee Brown, Jocelyn Rayray Tamashiro, Nina Kawamoto, Debbie Ishii, Denise Almadova Smith, Kehau Llanos and Dana Au Tsushima, and Head of School Betty White

• At left: Laverne De Jesus Fitchett, ’60, and Desiree Mediros Glaser, ’02, grandmother and mother, respectively, of senior Alana Glaser. At right: Alana Glaser, ’18, lights her candle symbolizing the “Gifts of Light” as she joins the school alumnae ‘ohana.

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â€¢ Seniors Akiho Hamaguchi, Miu Nagao, Nok Hei Wong and Erina Furuta.

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THIS YEAR’S FORMAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES took place on May 26 at the Blaisdell Center Concert Hall, but the festivities counting down to this milestone event began in January with the Senior ‘Ohana Luncheon, serving as a gesture of appreciation from students to their families. With finals looming on the calendar, excitement started building as the 109 seniors were ushered into the ‘ohana of Academy graduates at the Alumnae Investiture in late April. The following weeks were marked by official practices for Commencement activities, leading up to Baccalaureate Mass on May 24 in the Saint Margaret Mary Chapel. This traditional Mass service included “words of wisdom” shared by Class Advisor Elizabeth Alencastre Gabriel, ’97. Two days later, the “pomp and circumstance” reached a “fever pitch” as parents, grandparents, family members and friends packed the Concert Hall for the formal graduation, marking the seniors’ final transition from High School to the next phase of their life journey. Before packing their bags and heading to their next destination, the seniors capped off the jubilation of their graduation with an evening spent together at Project Graduation.

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“In the new adult world you now enter, I propose to you that there are two primary qualities people will use to measure your potential for success and a good life— your competence and your character. Strive to be competent. As a result of a group of dedicated teachers in a challenging learning environment and with the support of your parents, your competence has been awakened, nurtured and polished. You join a legion of well-prepared and competent women as our newest alumnae. Nurture your character. Your character is the reflection of your soul to all humanity, and it is, perhaps, the most critical component to your future success. Your character combines your competence with good sense, a spirit of caring and loving and service to the greater community. Your competence will enable you to relate to people, bring them together as a team to solve problems and make the world a better place for everyone. And, your good character, fueled by your strong moral fiber, will take you to a time and place where God’s love will nurture, heal and protect you.”

— Bet t y W hite , Head of School

• Left page: Manaia Moe. This page (clockwise): Head of School Betty White, Seniors Risa Ishii and Daryl Bolosan, Baccalaureate Mass, Legacy mother, Renee Malina Kudlich, ’81, and granddaughter Leinani Lacio, ’18, Taylor Rayray.

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“Today illustrates that we have succeeded, but it has been anything but easy!... Despite miscellaneous failures during High School, we have never forgotten who we are, both as individuals and as a community. Never be afraid to fail, because failure is often necessary to attain success… Although not a pleasant experience, failure can ultimately be more useful to us than easy success, because it teaches us how to improve, strengthens us and encourages us to work harder. In terms of failure, my fellow graduates, we will undoubtedly face obstacles that will discourage us… I do believe that we have the strength, dignity and resilience to carry us along through the beautiful adventure of life to lead us to exciting success!”

— Me ga n Mattison , Salutatorian

“For each of our graduates, your passion, your creativity, your dedication and, most importantly, your work ethic behind it will determine success for you in the future. Don’t just be that dreamer who thinks of ideas, but come up with the actions that will make those dreams a reality. So, to all of you, I challenge you, no matter what stage you are in right now, to reach higher, dig deeper—you can do it. Many of you know the saying ‘You reach for the moon, and you may land amongst the stars’—I urge you to reach higher than that. I look forward to seeing where each of you lands!” 14

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— C athy Ro d ri gue s L e e , ’83, keynote speaker

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“Like the uncertainty of Hawai‘i’s ocean currents, a thousand scenarios of how life will play out are running through our minds on replay. We begin to understand that the future, like our ocean, is a force with which to be reckoned, We were raised to be leaders and groundbreakers with our parents’ heritage in our DNA… We have experienced unforeseeable events… We have shouldered hardships… Our mentors taught us how to master relentless currents of homework, practices and recitals… Our teachers equipped us with scuba tanks filled with encouragement, knowledge and values… The Sisters armed us with spiritual strength… We have been conditioned and trained for this moment, the one when we step into the tumultuous ocean that is our future!”

—Ju lia Oe h le rs, Valedictorian

• Left page (top to bottom): Graduates at commencement. Salutatorian Megaan Mattison. Cathy Lee Rodrigues, ’83, keynote. This page (top to bottom): Julia Oehlers, Valedictorian. Kaleikaumaka Cruz, ’18, and Ji Yeon Chun, ’18.

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“As you continue on your journey to becoming confident, independent young women, here are a few pieces of advice to reflect on. Do small things with great love… In these moments, you grow as generous women who impact the lives of others. Share your talents with humanity… Answer the call when your talent is needed, whenever and wherever that may be. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle… Be a ray of sunlight on someone’s cloudy day. Be confident… remembering and using the knowledge your teachers have shared with you. Take few selfies. Be present in your life and the lives of others… Make memories that are so vivid and heartwarming that you don’t need social media to help you remembers what you experienced… Always remember you are braver than you believe and stronger than you seem!”

—El i z ab et h Ale nca stre Ga brie l, ’98, Class Advisor

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• Left page (clockwise): Senior Class Advisor Elizabeth Alencastre Gabriel, ’97, and graduates Nancy Min, Cassidy Chang and AlliyahLei Dizon. Seniors Kacey Chong, Lauren Chun and Sara Cheng. Philip Sing, Anne Sing, Madeleine Sing, ’18, and Roger Sing. Mahea Sims-Tulba, Taylor McKenzie, Jenelle Ho, Julia Oehlers, Katherine Christian and Catherine Palmer. This page (clockwise): Celine Arnobit, ’18, and her family, Paulo Arnobit, Victor Arnobit and Liana Arnobit. Sr. Katherine Francis Miller, SS.CC., ’57, and Mabel Lee, ‘18. Seniors Tyson Noquez-Epil, Catlynn Nguyen and Jocelyn Chen during Baccalaureate Mass in the Chapel.

CL ASS AWARDS • AYMER AWARD, the student who best typifies the spirit of the Academy – Kimi Tokunaga • LIBERT AWARD, for outstanding leadership and school service – Julia Oehlers • COUDRIN AWARD, for outstanding contributions mzade to the Campus Ministry Program – Celine Isabelle Arnobit

ACADEMY SUBJECT AWARDS • THEOLOGY AWARD, for outstanding achievement in Catholic doctrine and living – Alana Glaser

• ATHLETE AWARD– Dorothy Sanidad

• HEAD OF SCHOOL AWARD, for exemplary school leadership, service, scholastic achievement and character – Catherine Palmer

• PERFORMING ARTS AWARD– Shannon Smith

• ENGLISH AWARD– Shannon Smith • MATHEMATICS AWARD– Ji Yeon Chun • SCIENCE AWARD– Julia Oehlers • SOCIAL STUDIES AWARD– Taylor McKenzie • VISUAL ARTS AWARD– Jocelyn Chen • WORLD LANGUAGE AWARD– Celine Isabelle Arnobit SAC R E D H E A RT S AC A D E M Y

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 The composition of the Class of 2018 mirrors that of the world’s current society in a vast myriad of ways—diverse, eclectic, articulate, amiable and thoughtful, to name a few. They each boast a unique suitcase of personality traits, strengths and talents which have been honed, shaped and developed throughout their early years. During their tenure studying at the Academy, they hobbled together pieces of bytes and bits to make robots that completed complex challenges, swept audiences away to other worlds through song and dance and prose, joined helping hands to benefit those in need as well as the ever-evolving ‘aina, shaped and blended forms and colors into stunning works of art and much more. These graduates are setting out to destinations near and far to share all the things they are!

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Psychology/Political Science with a minor in Spanish  Making beautiful music “I have been playing the piano for as long as I’ve attended the Academy—10 years since 2007. I plan to continue playing after High School because music is such a wonderfully therapeutic gift. I have had the honor of sharing music with those I love, and I would love to bring the gift of music on my future travels to those I meet.”  Becoming a change-maker “After finishing college, I plan to work for organizations that help foster global change. I want to help the people around the world who need it most. I believe I have the diligence, passion and skill to try to help solve the problems—not just of a city or country, but the world. “Also, I have always had a passion for teaching. I would like to go on mission trips to foster education in under-resourced demographics in developing countries. My faith has enriched my life in so many ways! I hope to be a pillar for younger students who are unsure of their faith and am able to help people connect with a power that is greater than themselves.”  Sharing a little known fact “Most people do not know that I have an older brother with autism. Although it is challenging at times, he is one of my best friends, and I cherish getting to spend time with him!”

 Sharing a little known fact “I enjoy and am interested in photography. It is amazing how photos not only capture the shapes of objects, but the subject’s emotions or atmospheres as well. One day, I want to have my own photo exhibition.”  Stepping out in service “The first club I joined in seventh grade was the Leo Club. It was done as a sense of ‘survival’ since I did not have any friends as I had recently just arrived from Korea at the time. Through various community service projects, the Leo Club helped me acquire valuable skills, such as improved communication, humility and a strong work ethnic. “One defining Leo Club activity was the American Heart Association Walk. Participants shouted ‘Life is why!’ with genuine compassions, and my heart pumped as I raised my flag in a unified moment with those surrounding me.  Leading and achieving altitude “I firmly believe what makes a difference on the discussion table is not simply a ‘4.0 GPA’ but an optimistic attitude that sets one apart from the others—it is attitude, not aptitude, that will determine altitude! The virtues often forgotten and overlooked, such as positivity, humility, resilience, perseverance and courage, are what should be valued more and what we should strive to acquire.”

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RISA ISHII

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 Looking to the future “As of now, I’m not entirely sure, but I will either pursue a career as a doctor or researcher of some sort. After finishing my college studies, I would like to make a discovery. I’m very interested in Astrobiology, and the study of life in space is incredible.”

 Looking to the Future “My dream is to become a commercial airline pilot and be a bridge to enable passengers to see the world! I have always loved flying and traveling all over the world, and I plan to apply for a pilot training program in Japan. The society (in Japan) is positively shifting to break the male-only stereotype, and I want to be part of this and be an example of the possibilities!”

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Computer Science

 Sharing a little known fact “I love writing, and I have always had dreams of becoming a writer someday. I spend a large amount of my free time writing short stories and poems.”  Becoming a change-maker “I plan on doing good, honest work to try to improve the lives of others and, hopefully, positively impact global society. I hope to work in a robotics program either with NASA or developing technology to help people with disabilities.”  Looking to the Future “As cliché as it sounds, the goal I have for myself is to have a positive impact. It doesn’t have to be a global impact—I would like to have helped someone while I’m alive. And, I hope the world keeps moving forward in both exploration and inclusivity.”  Building bridges and relationships “My dad told me about the chance to be involved with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and I gladly accepted the opportunity to help out in my community.”

Fordham University

Biology

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“I attended the Academy from the sixth grade, and I think the biggest change in myself was manifested in my surge in both ambition and determination. I think the extensive amount of opportunities offered to me by the Academy sparked this in me.”  Marching to a new beat “I started playing (music) in the seventh grade. I thought a lot about which instrument I wanted to play, and I’m glad I chose the bassoon; it has become part of my identity. There have been loads of studies connecting music to learning and development, but what Band really gave me was a sense of community, of belonging. The Academy Band is a family, and I’m going to miss it.”  Breaking bread “If possible, I would like to have tea with Victor Hugo, Oscar Wilde and Sappho. I think people as talented and creative as them would have a lot of interesting things to say. If nothing else, I’m sure it would be a ‘wilde’ evening!”

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Sophia University

Political Science

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“The biggest positive change I’ve experienced during my three years at the Academy is the ability to actually ‘be myself.’ This was challenging for me before I came here (from Japan) because I was taught to conform to society’s expectations of whom I was supposed to become. However, after I came to Hawai‘i and the Academy, I learned to value individuality and enhance my uniqueness.”  Dancing to her own beat “I have been dancing ballet since I was three, and it has been a huge part of my life. The art of dance is extraordinary, sometimes tragic, but always beautiful. “I really enjoyed my senior dance project, which was an assignment to create our own dance piece, and I learned that this takes much leadership! This project helped me understand the ‘bigger picture’ and the enormous work it takes to create art. It allowed me to grow as a person and a dancer!”

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MEGAN MATTISON

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JULIA OEHLERS

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Franciscan University

Biology with a double-minor in Spanish and Neuroscience  Becoming a change-maker “I plan to pursue a medical career because I have always thought about being a doctor since my father is a physician and my mother a psychologist. “I believe becoming a doctor is the best way for me to help people. I would like to travel to underdeveloped countries and work with local organizations providing medical care for the less fortunate.”  Finding favor in LIFE “I knew that I wanted to be on the school’s LIFE (Living In Faith Experience) team when I was in the sixth grade and went on my first retreat. Being a spiritual leader on the LIFE team and the Liturgical Corps has been one of my favorite parts of High School! “Serving as a spiritual leader not only helps to inspire other people’s faith, it also inspire one’s own.”  Breaking bread “If I could have an informal meal with three people, I would dine with Malala Yousafzai, Mother Theresa and Martin Luther King, Jr. Malala’s story is incredibly inspirational. I admire Mother Theresa’s faith and the work she did for people in need. I ask Martin Luther King, Jr., to discuss today’s society, specifically his thoughts on the current state of the United States and what can be done to enforce and encourage equality in the country.”

University of San Francisco

Data Science

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“During High School, I grew tremendously as a spiritual leader. I learned how important it is to listen to others. This may seem like a simple task, but it isn’t! As a spiritual leader, I learned to be the ‘balance’ and make sure everyone’s thoughts and ideas are heard and considered.”

 Running with the competition “Being surrounded by brilliant and courageous girls during my four years at the Academy has helped me grow into a confident and competitive young woman. Athletic participation showed me what failure and success ‘look like.’ Applying that to real life, if I want to improve on something, I need to practice consistently!”  Working to impact the world “I choose to attend the University of San Francisco (USF) because of their mission to care for the ‘common good,” much like what the Academy has taught me. I want to continue to be a part of these service-learning projects at USF. While at USF, I will study to be a data scientist so I can better understand human behavior through technology and learn how I can improve people’s health through technology.”  Sharing a little known fact “I enjoying dancing to a variety of styles and genres, such as lyrical, contemporary, jazz hip-hop and hula.”

University of Oklahoma

Biology

 Sharing a little known fact “Something most people don’t know about me is that I was born in New Zealand and moved to Hawai‘i when I was seven.”  Transforming on the path to adulthood

“I think the best aspect of being a leader is the opportunity to bring people together who may not usually talk to one another. Assuming leadership roles (during High School) enabled me to work with different personalities and finding things that diverse people will enjoy. This was a way for me to give back to my class and school. “I plan to continue to use the skills I learned through leadership experiences in the future, college and beyond!”  Swimming the distance “I do not plan to continue competitive swimming in college, but I hope to continue doing it just for fun. Athletic participation (as a Lancer swimmer) taught me the value of hard work and perseverance. And, it also taught me to learn how to manage my time as an athlete and student.”  Becoming a change-maker “My dream is to give back to my community and provide medical assistance to those that come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. I aspire to make a positive impact on America’s healthcare system and be able to implement solutions in the medical field.”

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 Sharing a little known fact “I was adopted from China and brought to Hawai‘i when I was only a few months old. When I was younger, I was extremely shy. My teachers wanted me to become independent. They took time to teach me the language, made me more confident… I am the individual I am today because of them.”

 Sharing a little known fact “I enjoy cooking and baking and trying out new recipes because that is the easiest way for me to sample the food of other cultures. Another hobby of mine is writing or reading poetry.

Creighton University

Chemistry

 Piecing together the puzzle “Since I was a child, I have been fascinated by puzzles and riddles. I aspire to become a pharmacist because they solve puzzles on a larger scale…  Looking to the Future “It would be nice to travel to another country to help others who do not have access to many medical professionals. My aunt lives in the Philippines… maybe, I can go there and participate in local missions.  Transforming on the path to adulthood

“During the 12 years I attended the Academy, I learned to become responsible for my education. For my first six years at school, I would use minimal effort and spend hours reading books about far-off, magical worlds… It wasn’t until the death of my father that I began to mature, care and work hard. I began to understand the truth that success only comes with hard work. Hard work, though painful, is the way we challenge ourselves and push ourselves forward to become better than we were.” 22

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George Washington University

Forensic Science with a focus on Chemistry or Toxicology

 Seeking justice “As a child, I always knew I wanted to be part of the justice system. Going into High School, I developed a love for science and technology, especially chemistry. I want to become a forensic scientist and work within a government agency, like the FBI or Department of Defense. Working in either of these two agencies would be my way of helping serve my country and make the biggest impact I can!”  Becoming a change-maker If I specialize in toxicology, I would like to help fight the drug epidemic in America. “I also eventually want to create my own scholarship for other children, like myself, who come from single-parent families and participate in activities that would help revitalize my Island neighborhood.”  Mastering cyberspace security “I became interested in computers when I got my first computer. I took Coding my sophomore year and programmed a little dog named ‘Karen.’ I later joined by CyberPatriot (cyber security) team. I was challenged and my curiosity was piqued, enough so I might minor in CyberSecurity.”

University of British Columbia

Urban Forestry

 Sharing a little known fact “Technology continues to ‘blow our minds’ and reshapes society every day. While new forms of communicating using technology are convenient, I always appreciate a well-written, hand-written letter!  Taking on a dream role “I entered the theater program on a whim and went into it with no expectations. The theatre stage challenges you to work with other characters on- and off-stage and re-embody yourself. Once I became exposed to the creativity and possibilities that the stage offered, I was immediately captivated.”  Looking at the future in green hues “My studies in the Urban Forestry program target learning about urban ecology, sustainability planning, recreation, human well-being and forest sciences and management. It perfectly addresses my desire to improve the quality of life and existence in major cities, as well as reduce green house gases. I hope to become a policy-maker, environmental lawyer or fill the growing demand for managers and planners as an Urban Forestry consultant.”  Scoring benefits of athletics “Athletics has played a monumental role and has shaped me into the individual I am today. Working out provides mental clarity, stress-relief and overall well-being, and I plan to continue sports and fitness well into my life beyond High School.”

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NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP BASED ON THEIR SCORES in the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, seniors Jade Spallina and Julia Oehlers (with College Counselor Randy Fong) received national recognition in September from the National Merit Scholarship Program. This prestigious program, established in 1955, is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships, and over 1.6 million high school juniors took the qualifying test last year, with the top 50,000 scorers receiving National Merit recognition. For her outstanding “academic promise,” Spallina joined two-thirds of the top scorers and received “Commended Scholar” status. Oehlers, one of the highest scorers in the State, ranked in the top one-third among all test-takers and was named a National Merit Finalist.

PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT AND VIOLET RICHARDSON AWARDS FOR HER OUTSTANDING

service and accomplishments to benefit the local community, senior Mahealani Sims-Tulba was named the State’s honoree of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards and also earned the prestigious Violet Richardson Award from Soroptimist International. The Prudential Award is part of the country’s largest youth recognition program, based exclusively on volunteer community service, and the Richardson Award is given to those who engage in volunteer action that

makes their communities better places. Motivated after experiencing, first-hand, the destructive power of bullying in the fifth grade at another school, Sims-Tulba (with parents Kimberly Tulba and Augie Tulba) was determined to combat this issue and help others in similar situations. Her efforts included forming a non-profit foundation to communicate and expose the problem of bullying in the State through her “Be Respectful and Value Everyone” (B.R.A.V.E.) campaign.

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Serving with a smile in Philippines Being a daughter of two dentists, Kimi Tokugawa, ’18, gives back on this mission trip south of Manila—providing dental care for the less fortunate, local residents.

HILE MANY FAMILIES have annual traditions, Kimi Tokunaga, ’18, and members of her family have “established” a rather unique annual practice—they conduct service activities during yearly mission trips. This year’s destination was a couple of hours south of Manila to the Quezon province, including stops in Talaan, Barra and Ransuhan, with the goal of providing dental care for the less fortunate, local residents. The week-long effort, from March 24 to April 1, was coordinated by Robin Sakamoto Fox, ’78, a friend of the Tokunaga family, who regularly lays the groundwork for these dental mission trips which are often done in partnership with a local church. In fact, Fox recruited Dr. Modesta Gaerlan-Tokunaga and her children to assist on these trips. For the latest mission, Kimi Tokunaga, the youngest sibling, signed on, along with sister Remi Tokunaga, ’15, and three dental practitioners in the family—her mother, brother Camden Tokunaga and sister, Capt. Taylor Tokunaga, ’08. Kimi Tokunaga commented, “I wanted to share my gifts with others, even though I’m not a dentist. I’ve been very humbled (after the mission trips). I know that I’m so privileged, and I have all that I want and need in my life. “The lack of access the locals have to resources surprised me the most – I’m so used to having ice cold drinks or clean water, but sometimes they don’t have either. And, they have to go out of their way to get resources everyday.” While the disparity between living in America and the Philippines and this challenge to acquire daily amenities was clearly obvious throughout the trip, it was, perhaps, epitomized during a stop in the city of Ransuhan. Located a few towns from the local church the Hawai‘i group partnered with, the limited access by road to Ransuhan meant the group could not take their comfy, resource-filled van

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and had to load their supplies and equipment to travel by boat! Another sobering fact Tokunaga discovered about life in this third world country was the lack of knowledge and education about oral care and general personal hygiene. She remarked, “Many people don’t understand or know about oral care—especially the children. Because I’m the daughter of two dentists, oral care and proper health care, and just maintaining personal hygiene in general, was a given for me. Many of the children growing up in the Philippines don’t have access to those basic opportunities.” After patient “appointments” were completed for the day, the dental team would share the “spirit” of Hawai‘i with some of the girls who were members of their partner church – even teaching them hula. Tokunaga and her family live their lives deeply rooted in faith and service and fellowship, and this has set the tone for their future. “It is amazing to see my family’s business of dentistry in action. I love seeing my mom, sister and brother care so much about their patients, and I love how they make a difference with each and every smile they help.” Highly motivated by these family experiences, Kimi Tokunaga is enrolling at the University of Portland in the fall and will pursue studies in Nursing. More specifically, she wants to tap into her other passion of working with children and babies and become a Neonatal nurse at a local healthcare facility. “I feel this is the perfect profession for me, and I would like to give back to the community of Hawai‘i, which has provided me with so much. And, I would like to help give those babies in need the same opportunities to grow up and become something great,” she concluded.

• This year, Kimi Tokunaga administered fluoride treatments to local children. She also sterilized dental instruments for the comprehensive oral procedures being conducted by the other members of the group, including a number of dentists, dental assistants and hygienists.

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• Robin Sakamoto Fox, ’78; Kimi Tokunaga, ’18; and Capt. Taylor Tokunaga, ’08; and local residents in one of the areas they worked and served.

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Senior goes on mission with Aloha As a volunteer photographer for the 60-plus individuals working for Aloha Medical Mission, senior Ivy Yeoh got an in-depth look into the challenges and culture of Nepalese life.

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descriptor to describe this past year for Ivy Yeoh. Most 17-yearolds would feel their life was filled simply with finalizing collegiate plans and prepping to celebrate their “liberation” from High School. And, while graduation was a key milestone, perhaps, the most life-changing event of Yeoh’s year spanned three weeks in the fall which she spent traveling, taking in the sights and sounds—not of some swanky tourist locale—but those of the third world country of Nepal! This trip to Lahan, an area close to the border between India and Nepal, was an outreach by Aloha Medical Mission (AMM), and Yeoh was able to join the effort because of her mother, Shari Kogan, a physician serving with the group. Dr. Kogan previously had taken Yeoh’s siblings, including sister Ivy, ’16, on mission trips. From the moment they arrived in-country and started setting up the free surgical camp in the extremely poor and rural region, the lack of amenities and luxuries of life in America provided a sobering realization for Yeoh. “The unsanitary conditions were the most shocking thing about living in Nepal,” she shared. “In America, the standards for living conditions and health are so much higher because we can afford to live better.” As the volunteer photographer for the 60-plus individuals working for AMM on this trip, including doctors, surgeons, scrub techs, nurses, dentists and volunteers, Yeoh got an up-close, in-depth glimpse into the challenges and culture of Nepalese life.

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“This experience definitely made me rethink the way I live my life, fully understanding privilege. I realize my own fortunes of living in America and having a community of people who care about me and support me.”

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And, during visits to other rural villages, she not only documented the trip and helped to provide translation services, but participated a number of hands-on medical procedures. These ran the gamut from providing post-op care to sterilizing surgical instruments. She even performed surgery for the first time and extracted a patient’s teeth in the dental clinic! Yeoh also ventured with the AMM Water and Sanitation Hygiene team to check water filters distributed during previous missions to schools and remote health posts and distribute more equipment for water purification and photo-documented the installation of solar suitcases in maternity wards in these rural areas. While this trip truly proved to be filled with service and learning, the most insightful lesson Yeoh left Nepal with was a modified view of happiness and gratitude. “The people of Nepal are extremely poor and overworked, yet they find ways to be grateful for what they have and be happy,” she remarked. “This experience definitely made me rethink the way I live my life, fully understanding privilege. I realize my own fortunes of living in America and having a community of people who care about me and support me.” Indeed, this trip truly changed the just-graduated senior, who has set her sights on pursuing Environmental Studies at Williamette University in the fall with the goal of becoming a lawyer “to help repair the environment because it is suffering due to human error.” SAC R E D H E A RT S AC A D E M Y

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VEX IQ teams show winning spirit in international meet Twenty-four Junior High and Lower School students took on fierce competitors while excelling in their “race” for the VEX IQ World Championships.

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for the Roses,” the Academy’s contingent of 24 Junior High and Lower School students took on fierce competitors while excelling in their “race” for the VEX IQ World Championships from April 29 to May 1 in Louisville, Kentucky. This year’s large group of Lancers, under the guidance of Peter Park and several parent mentors, included some with previous World Championship experience on their resume. Along with those new to the World event, they utilized the skills and experience garnered throughout the 2017 to 2018 VEX IQ season. And, the aspiring programmers and engineers prepped diligently to conquer the “Ringmaster” challenge leading into the competition. Their hard work and perseverance paid off with a haul of awards and ground-breaking accomplishments etched in the school’s history! According to Park, one of the most remarkable aspects of this year’s trip was seeing the students work collaboratively with their teammates to compete against the tough competition. Of course, in addition to the medals 28

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• Seventh grader Hyatt Yoshioka and Han Nguyen, an eighth grader. and trophies, the Lancers also relished competing against about 400 teams from across the United States and the world, making a host of new friends along the way. Park and the Academy students are extremely grateful to their adult mentors who share in this year’s success!

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â€¢ Below: Middle School VEX IQ team members, Abigayle Vendiola, a seventh grader, and Katie-Lynn Rebugio, an eighth grader. Fifth grade teammates Sara Inao and Sadie Takaki.

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TRIO TACKLES VEX IQ CREATE CHALLENGE A TRIO OF ASPIRING ROBOTICS “technicians” braved the chilly weather to participate in this year’s CREATE United States Open Robotics Championship from April 2 to 4 at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Fifth graders, (at left) Aureanna Vendiola and Lauren Kealoha, sixth grader Reese Machida and their robot battled 64 teams from throughout China and the United States. Utilizing programming skills refined through the year’s “Ringmaster” challenge regular season, the trio’s efforts paid off with success and some of their best scores of the season! They finished 12th in both the Skills and Teamwork portions. The trip was also memorable for a host of new things the students experienced not available in the Islands, including visiting the Omaha Zoo while it was snowing and iconic eateries they have only seen on television!

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robotics team and their robot performed solidly at the FRC Hawai‘i Regional from March 21 to 24 at the University of Hawai‘i’s Stan Sheriff Center. The Academy participants used their experience at the FRC Arizona Regional in early March to refine their bot “Holly,” named because of her many holes, to fulfill the “Power Up” challenge and entered the Hawai‘i event well prepared. Their efforts paid dividends as the Lancers finished ninth among the 37-team field, with a group from Taipei and three

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from California scoring four of the top eight spots. Remarkably, the Academy ended the meet as the fifth-highest Hawai‘i team, being outscored only by robotics powerhouses from Waialua, Lahainaluna, Maui and McKinley High Schools! At the Hawai‘i Regional, two Lancers garnered extra recognition —Captain Aiyana Arnobit was named a semi-finalist for the “Dean’s List” Award, named after FRC founder Dean Kamen, and Safety Captain Christina Dang was “Star of the Day.”

• Since this year’s FRC challenge was based on being trapped in an older video game, Lancer Robotics Advisor Peter Park and his team, Christina Dang, Morgan Harrison, Katelyn Amoroso, Aiyana Arnobit, Lesna O’Donnell, Kiara Flores and Jenna Tanna and (not pictured) Jalen Tam dress in the spirit of characters from popular video games from the past.

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• Clockwise: The sixth grade members of the Academy’s FIRST LEGO League team: Cadence Kasprick, Madison Iwashita, Victoria Fang-Yee, Abegail Aguirre and Reese Machida. Victoria Fang-Yee demos one of the technology prototypes displayed at the FIRST LEGO League World Championships Exhibition. Madison Iwashita and Abegail Aguirre make adjustments to their LEGO robot during the World Championships.

Atomic Squad is dynamic and washes away competition The Academy’s “Iconic Alert Squad,” the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team of sixth graders, “washed away” the competition and won the First Place Championship Award in robotics action at the Hawai‘i FLL Expo on December 2.

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ranking them top in the State, team members Abegail Aguirre, Victoria Fang-Yee, Madison Iwashita, Cadence Kasprick and Reese Machida, packed their bags in April and headed to Texas to compete in the FLL

World Championships! The Alert Squad earned their victory for their work on this year’s FLL challenge, “Hydro Dynamics.”

Like the FLL Jr. Challenge, the older students were tasked with thinking like scientists and engineers to solve a real-world problem surrounding water sourcing, its delivery system and usage. Along the way, they put together a Project piece and built an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology to complete related “Hydro” missions. The team not only excelled in the Project and Robot Design and Performance pieces of the challenge, but exhibited innovative thinking and solid Core Values. Mentors Jennifer Arthur and Kana Takahashi are extremely proud of this hard-working and dynamic team!

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Aspiring junior programmers navigate water challenges Seven teams from grades one to three participated in this year’s First Lego League, exploring how water is used and it’s journey through the community.

HE ACADEMY WAS WELL REPRESENTED in FIRST LEGO League (FLL) action on December 2 at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall during the Hawai‘i FLL Jr. Expo. Forty Academy students in grades one to three comprised seven of the 20 teams to participate in this year’s FLL Jr. Expo. Joining more than 40,000 children throughout the world, these programmers took on the “Aqua Adventure,” this year’s FLL Jr. Challenge and “navigated” the uncharted waters of this important resource. Under the guidance of enthusiastic parent-coaches, the

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students devoted afternoon Wednesday sessions to exploring how water is used and its “journey” to homes and throughout the community. They picked one part of this system and designed a solution to improve this process. Using LEGO components, including a specially-designed Aqua Adventure water pump, the teams designed, built, programmed, tested and modified a “Team Model” to illustrate their chosen focus area and their improved idea. After months of hard work, the excited students were thrilled to finally showcase their finished products, including their engineering model and research work at the eExpo.

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Cyber security techs join Girls Go efforts The inaugural Girls Go CyberStart challenge brought fun and interactive online challenges to our fearless cyber protection agents.

to “go” at 4 a.m. on February 20, the Academy’s aspiring computer “techies” were “off and running” in the inaugural Girls Go CyberStart challenge! The 15 teams of Lancers in grades nine to 12 joined over 5,700 other students from across the nation on this week-long cyber “quest.” Their goal was to tackle fun and interactive online challenges as “cyber protection agents,” tasked with protecting an important operation base. In the process, participants explored the exciting worlds of code-cracking, cyber security tools, security flaw detection, digital forensics and more. While all of the Academy’s cyber protection agents displayed superb security skills, two teams—the CyberBeans and Yikes the CyberGhosts—scored in the top 100 in the nation out of 2,355 teams and were sixth and seventh among Hawai‘i competitors. To assist the Lancer effort, Deborah Kula hosted a week-long “Cyberthon” in her classroom after school hours. She set a theme for each day and provided added motivation HEN THE COMMAND CAME

• Juniors Briann Silva and Emily Truong collaborate to solve one of the security modules during the Girls Go CyberStart challenge.

• Deborah Kula and the top-finishing Girls Go CyberStart participants – Paige Mattos, Ashley Zhang, Lana Hagadone, Jalen Tam, Aiyana Arnobit, Emily Truong, Mindy Thai and Lauren Chung – at the Governor’s Office. in keeping with this theme, including “cyber-ghetti sauce with password pasta” on “Exploits Wednesday” and “malware marshmallows” and “vanilla virus ice cream” on “Spyware Friday.” According to Kula, one of the most important facets of this challenge was “While many in this program came from our Cyberpatriot teams, many had no idea what it was about nor had previous experience with any of the techniques but they gave it a try! This is really a testament to all of our students who are brave enough to take a risk.” For their amazing top 100-finish, the members of the Academy’s “Cyberbeans” and “Yikes the Cyberghosts” teams joined the other top Hawai‘i finishers during a special recognition presentation with Gov. David Ige at the State Capitol on April 6.

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Staying in-tune with STEM focus of Symposium The Academy’s highschoolers received an amazing opportunity learning from experts from some of the world’s top tech companies at the inaugural “STEM Symposium 4 Girls” event in February.

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Technology is a critical component for future success, especially for students growing up today. To promote this importance and expose students to some of the exciting trends and careers encompassing not just Technology but also interwoven with Science, Engineering and Mathematics, the Academy staged the inaugural “STEM Symposium 4 Girls” in grades nine to 12. This ground-breaking event featured sessions with experts in the STEM fields who conduct ground-level work for some of the world’s top companies: • Boeing, a aerospace, defense and security pioneer, • CARBON 3D, an innovative company that enlists ground-breaking technology to create useful items for consumer use, • Facebook, the social networking leader that is expanding into other consumer-use technology realms, • Genentech, a leader in the area of DNA focused on discovering, developing and manufacturing medicines for serious

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SPONSORS AND PRESENTERS Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence-Bohing Chan Tseu Bank of Hawai’i Foundation Kona Coffee Purveyors Flower and Barley Hyatt Centric-Waikiki Saks Fifth Avenue Colette De La Barre, Boeing Nancy Zhang, CARBON 3D Susan Kwok, Facebook Gigi Davis, Genentech Jason Grugenhagen, Genentech Joya Pramanki, Google

medical conditions, • Google, the technology portal focused on expanding and enhancing consumer ease and usage. In addition to discussing their job duties and prospective careers, the experts also shared some of key reasons why their organizations are some of the most successful businesses currently in the marketplace. According to Director of Development Emily Torres, the participants left the sessions with deepened motivation to pursue STEM-related careers, not just because of the intriguing subject matter, but also because many could “see themselves” in the relatable presenters. There were 265 students participants from 22 public and 18 private schools around the Island; they also enjoyed a networking session with the Symposium “mentors” to conclude the event.

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STEM stuns students during Symposium From marine biology to firefighting to entomology and astronomy—our fifth to eight graders received a stimulating learning experience at the Science Symposium 4 Girls event.

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another highly successful Science Symposium 4 Girls on February 24 this past spring! Aimed at stimulating learning and interest in studies in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), many of the over 325 girls in grades five to eight left campus fascinated and stunned by the stimulating things they learned throughout the half-day event. First, the student participants were joined by their parents as they explored the “HI-Seas” of STEM during the keynote address by Dr. Kim Binsted. The principal investigator of the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa’s Hawai‘i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS), Binsted project shared many exciting details about its work with NASA, focused on space exploration. After her insightful address, the students were immersed in two exciting sessions filled with hands-on activities that canvased the entire STEM spectrum —from marine biology to firefighting to entomology to astronomy. They were able to build robots, solve forensic mysteries, explore the chemistry of food and much more! While the students dabbled in STEM, their parents participated in an insightful session with Family Therapist Danielle Miller, who covered a myriad of topics, including cyber-bullying and the effects of social media on body image in children.

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The Science Symposium was an amazing event, and I’m glad I participated! I learned so many interesting things I didn’t know before—from working with veterinarians and caring for animals of all types to using a scalpel. In the future, I want to become an Equine Veterinarian who specializes in horses, and these sessions helped me to learn many new things and try many new things, like working with tools needed to check a dog’s eyes and ears and other parts of their body. It was amazing!” —A l yssa B rouwe rs, ’22

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My experience at the Science Symposium allowed me to do things that I would not have been able to do elsewhere, like learning how to stitch up a wound, which I actually practiced doing during my class called “Scalpel, Stat! I was also able to learn about different fields of science that I haven’t considered before. In my veterinary class, I mixed the new things I was taught with things I already knew and have a better understanding of some of the Science concepts we covered in school.”

—Kammi Nguye n , ’22

I loved the robotics program at the Science Symposium because it taught me more things about robotics that I didn’t already know. We were put into pairs and worked together with a partner. One of the highlights of my morning was making a new friend, my partner who was a seventh grader. We worked together to make a basic claw-bot using the basic parts at our table and hunting around the lab for other things to make the robotic work better. Then, we programmed the bot to go around a perfect square following lines on the field and were one of the first ones in class to finish! Our bot performed great, and my partner and I had so much fun, it didn’t feel like work!” — L i ndsey D i m aya , ’25

Who knew what can grow in an ear? After my Science Symposium workshop with the veterinarians, I found out that some of the ‘stuff’ in the ear is really icky and not too healthy! The vet helped us clean a dog’s ear with a q-tip, put it into a special solution and study the specimen under a microscope. I never got to study this stuff up-close before, and it was exciting! I also learned the importance of keeping a dog clean to avoid rashes and fleas and to keep the dog healthy and happy. I never knew how much hard work it takes to keep a dog safe and healthy—now I know why my mom won’t let me have an animal pet!”

—Aure a nna Ve nd i o la, ’25

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Gaylen Isaacs A long-time veteran of the Academy, Gaylen Isaacs shares a little bit of her background, and just how important it is to study foriegn languages.

WHERE SHE’S FROM Born and grew up in Honolulu and graduated from Saint Andrew’s Priory in 1967. BEING A LIFE-LONG LEARNER Earned Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in French from the University of Hawai‘i (UH) and a Diplome Annuel from the Sorbonne in France. LOGGING ACADEMY ACADEMICS Joined the Academy in 1973; school resume includes teaching French, Japanese, Spanish and English for grades seven to 12 and serving as advisor for the Ka Leo student newspaper and Yearbook. FINDING FOCUS IN FRENCH “I have loved French since I first heard it in high school when a student from the University of Hawai‘i visited my class, and I decided at age 15 to major in it. I love the sound of the language, the beauty of it. It is so elegant and precise!” “At the time, when I told my mother my plan, she questioned what I would do with it (a French degree). Languages, kind of like the Fine Arts, sometimes are viewed as ‘frivolous’ and not a ‘solid’ way to earn a living.” PURSUING FOREIGN PASSION “My senior year at UH, I applied for a scholarship to study in Paris, and I spent the most glorious year not only on my own for the first time, but in a place I had never imagined being able to go!

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“I had studied French for three years in High School and three years in college and had a decent basic education. However, what was really hard was conversing since there was little opportunity in Hawai‘i to do so. “Every weekend during the summer, my roommates and friends and I would visit other historical towns in France, and we saw so many monuments, museums and churches. Loved it! “During my year in-country, I ate tons of French foods, especially good French bread and pastries, but I walked everywhere, so I lost a great amount of weight!”

BECOMING HEAD OF THE CLASS “I ‘fell into’ teaching as a career by ‘happy accident.’ With a degree in French, upon returning from my study abroad and completing my graduate program, I applied to more than 35 schools. At the time, only Sacred Hearts needed a French teacher, so I accepted the job, and ‘the rest is history!’ “I guess it showed how much I enjoyed teaching French. In fact, when I was not going to be teaching French after 1999, one student remarked, ‘But, you love it so much!’” LEARNING ABOUT LIFE THROUGH LANGUAGE “It is important for students to study foreign language because, through it, they learn how other people think. It isn’t just the words—it’s the ideas; it’s the feelings. Language is real, it is not just translation. Good language skills produce good relationships and good understanding of others. READING IS FUNDAMENTAL “Reading opens the mind and creates critical-thinking. It increases knowledge of words, links, connections, ideas and other points of view. Even through fiction, students learn to identify how others see the world and what they believe. “Reading is tied into good writing, and good writing produces good thinking. Writing coherently makes one consider and rethink what one believes, it defines

what one is and can persuade, convince and demonstrate good thoughts and ideas!”

LEAVING A MARK “The most rewarding aspect of being a teacher is seeing students learn something and expand their view points. This transition is especially interesting with the seventh graders in my English classes since they are, for the most part, lacking a great deal of experience in almost everything.” TAKING ON CHALLENGES “Students have become so reliant on electronic devices. And, although the number of devices has increased, sometimes the ability to communicate has decreased. Too often, students are not able to speak clearly because their devices

addicted! I do them every day and just bought three new books with more than 500 puzzles. Words are knowledge, and knowledge is power and strength!”

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE “Right now, I want to finish doing what I have been doing and leave (retire) with a good feeling for me and for the students and their families. Once I retire, I plan on volunteering in some capacity—don’t know how and don’t know where, but I am still filled with energy and, for the moment, still have a good mind! “I also would love to travel the world and return to Europe, especially France and England. And, I want to go explore other exotic places I have never been to before. Bon appétit!”

Students have become so reliant on electronic devices. And, although the number of devices has increased, sometimes the ability to communicate has decreased.” sometimes serve as an aid, and they do not speak thoughtfully and deeply. They look everything up, but there is still a need for basic core knowledge to communicate.”

SHARING A LITTLE KNOWN FACT “I love watching television, especially old programs and old movies, particularly those from the 1930’s and 40’s. Currently, I’m hooked on British television and subscribe to a site from England that has shows from Scotland, Australia and New Zealand as well. I have developed quite a passion for this! “However, as much as I love television, my greatest passion—however—is doing crossword puzzles. I am completely

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Deborah Kula She’s taught almost every course in the Mathematics Department—with her resume spanning the gamut among the computer, engineering and cyber worlds.

WHERE SHE’S FROM Born in San Francisco and raised in Honolulu. Graduated from Kalani High School. BEING A LIFE-LONG LEARNER Attended the University of Redlands before transferring to the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM) and obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education. After gaining work experience, she also earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from UHM. LOGGING ACADEMY ACADEMICS Joined the Academy in 1985 as a Mathematics and Computer teacher. During school tenure, has taught almost every course in the Mathematics Department, and the Engineering and Computer areas for grades seven to 12—ranging from Pre-Algebra through Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus, Introduction to Engineering to Digital Engineering, Computer Programming to HTML/WebPage Design. Also, served lengthy term as Mathematics Department chair and has coached and advised the Academy’s Mathematics, Real World Design Challenge and CyberPatriot Teams, the Girls Who Code Club and the programming branch of the Lancer Robotics Team. FINDING LIFE’S CALLING “Teaching was a deliberate decision—since

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forever. Growing up, I was the oldest in the neighborhood where we frequently played ‘school.’ I was always the teacher, and I loved giving lots of math assignments. In school, whether the teacher assigned the odd or even problems for homework, I always did all of them— and frequently asked for more! “As a student, I found I had a knack for explaining math concepts to my friends. We had many study sessions, and I always felt rewarded when I helped my peers understand challenging concepts.”

BECOMING HEAD OF THE CLASS “After I graduated with my Bachelor’s from UHM, my husband and I moved to Ft. Collins in Colorado. At the time, it was the early 70’s, and the space program was scaling down. I was competing for a beginning teacher position with lots of engineers who had been laid off from the space industry. So, I put my thoughts of teaching on ‘hold’ for a while, only taking substitute teaching assignments during the day while working nights as a computer operator and programmer. “Twelve years later, when we moved back to Hawai‘i, I worked as a systems analyst at Foodland. Then, I saw an ad for a Mathematics and Computer teacher at Sacred Hearts Academy—I applied, they took a chance on me, and it has been a happy relationship ever since.” LEAVING A MARK “The most rewarding part of teaching is opening the doors of possibility, giving students a nudge, encouraging persistence and witnessing the ‘aha’ and thrill of success on really tough math problems. “But, it is sometimes difficult to balance the desire to ‘show and tell’ all of the exciting content while allowing students experience guided discovery and assume ownership of their own learning.” TAKING ON TOUGH SUBJECTS “My all-time favorite class is AP Calculus. This is another ‘big leap’ in

concepts—much like Algebra is a big leap for younger students. It is a joy to see connections students make with the science they have studied, especially with Physics. “I also really enjoy teaching Computer Security, and there is so much to know in

Community Center, and I competed in equestrian events. “After one major incident when I was 11 and ended up with a black eye and some missing teeth, I learned ‘don’t push a horse from behind!’ “But, this did not dampen my love of

I also really enjoy teaching Computer Security, and there is so much to know in this field! I really offer just a ‘start,' point students towards knowledge sources, watch them ‘takeoff' and learn amazing concepts and content.” this field! I really offer just a ‘start,’ point students towards knowledge sources, watch them ‘takeoff’ and learn amazing concepts and content.”

ENGINEERING A BETTER WORLD “If students are curious about how our world works and how communities tackle and solve problems, engineering is the place to be!” COMPUTING FOR COMMON GOOD “In today’s society, there is no escaping computer technology, since we are ‘connected’ at all times. While there are many pleasures and possibilities with this connection, there are also dangers, and it is important to be aware and to take precautions. Understanding that technology world all works together will help with that.”

horses. In fact, when my husband and I lived in Colorado, we had a few acres of land, aptly called ‘Aloha Acres,’ and raised Appaloosa horses—of course, all of whom, had Hawaiian names!”

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE “A few years ago, I went on a pilgrimage to Israel. Last year, I went on another pilgrimage, this one to Assisi and Rome. These were awesome opportunities to explore and become immersed in more than just the ‘tourist spots.’ Along with yearly summer trips to Toronto to visit my family, I’m ready to go on more pilgrimages of culture and discovery!”

SHARING A LITTLE KNOWN FACT “When I was younger, I had a horse that was boarded at what is now Koko Head

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Renaye Oyer This Senior Kindergarten teacher shares how it’s truly an ‘adventure’ working with young children—so curious about the world and eager to get involved and learn more.

WHERE SHE’S FROM Born in Honolulu and graduated from Hawai‘i Baptist Academy. BEING A LIFE-LONG LEARNER Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and an Elementary Teaching Certificate from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. LOGGING ACADEMY ACADEMICS “I started at the Academy as a Kindergarten After School Care teacher in 1993. I was also an assistant to the librarians in the Lower and High Schools before becoming a Senior Kindergarten teacher.” FINDING LIFE’S CALLING “I have always enjoyed interacting with young children. However, after my first summer job working with kindergarten children at the YMCA, I knew that I really wanted to be a teacher because I so enjoyed their enthusiasm and energy. I still enjoy this exuberance; they constantly inspire and energize me! It’s truly an ‘adventure’ to work with young children who are so curious about the world and eager to get involved and learn more. On this ‘journey’ with them, every day brings new scenarios—they truly ‘keep me on my toes’ and keep me ‘sharp!’ LEAVING A MARK “I never forget that I am impacting the life of a child and inspiring her to develop a love of learning. This love will stay with her for life; I still

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remember my Kindergarten teacher! “If these youngsters aren’t ‘wired’ and adventurous before joining my class, I thoroughly enjoy working with them to develop their sense of curiosity and engagement and desire to ‘soak up’ more. I determine where their strengths and interests lie and tap into those things to spark their desire to grow and learn more. I will temporarily modify their lessons to pique their interest to reach the longer development goal.”

TAKING ON CHALLENGES “The most challenging aspect of teaching is not working with the students, but it’s managing my time efficiently to complete well thought-out, thorough and engaging lesson plans. To be most effective, I have to focus on where each child is, where their talents and strengths are and what will ignite their imaginations. Then, I tailor my teaching plans appropriately to each one. ” FACTORING IN TECHNOLOGY “Today, we are so reliant on technology – which can definitely make life easier, but it also can often lead to unbalanced modes of learning. “Even in Kindergarten, students are quite tech savvy and ‘plugged in.’ Their lives are often filled with various screens and mobile Apps. My challenge is ensuring that I incorporate just enough to enhance classroom learning and not detract from it.” MAKING THE PARENT CONNECTION “The role of parents in their child’s life cannot be underestimated! I truly value parental involvement and incorporate their participation with classroom activities as much as possible. They are my ‘partners’ in the education process and do much more than

supply cupcakes for their daughter’s birthday. I even had one parent—who is a hygienist and wanted to engage the kids’ interest—come to class dressed as the tooth fairy to talk about dental care.”

“Traveling this way isn’t just a great way to explore America and experience its culture, people and, of course, food. Because of the 24-seven aspect of cruising via RV, it is definitely valued quality family time—which is priceless.”

GETTING CRAFTY “My teaching colleagues think of me as a ‘champion’ of repurposing and recycling, and they are always giving me things to transform and make into creative crafts. You never know how egg cartons, paint and a few supplies can be transformed by students during an crafting activity that reinforces what they are learning in Science or Social Studies.

Even in Kindergarten, students are quite tech savvy and ‘plugged in.' Their lives are often filled with various screens and mobile Apps. My challenge is ensuring that I incorporate just enough to enhance classroom learning and not detract from it.” “Ingenuity I developed during my training as a Girl Scout definitely comes in handy when being creative to benefit my students!”

SHARING A LITTLE KNOWN FACT “I love to travel, and my family is hooked on taking road trips using RVs, or ‘Recreational Vehicles!’ My in-laws got my husband and I hooked on traveling by RV when our children were born, and this has become a regular tradition. We have been all over the country, from coast-to-coast, traveling by RVs, which are often equipped with many amenities.

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Lancers score clean sweep in State and League Riflery Claiming two top shooting titles in the State, the Lancers won the State Championship, the Sporter Air Riflery Title and the Precision Air Riflery Title in February.

HE ACADEMY’S RIFLERY PROGRAM closed out its 2017 to 2018 campaign with the Varsity earning a “clean sweep”—claiming the two top shooting titles in the State! In the fall, the Lancers won the State Championship and the League Title in Sporter Air Riflery, and on February 24, the team earned Precision Air Riflery Title at the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) Championships. The Varsity also closed the ILH Precision season undefeated at 7-0. Their efforts culminated at the final League Title meet where junior Dahee Jung outdueled senior Dorothy Sanidad for the Varsity’s top spot, and scored a new scoring record of 487.9. Lauren Matsukawa and Xun He also competed in the final championship match, finishing fourth and seventh, respectively.

Not to be outdone, the JV shooters hit the target as well, with sophomore Morgan Harrison taking the League Title in that division. After two outstanding performances, Elena Amando earned third place, and Therese Velez moved up the ranking for fifth place. Under second-year Head Coach Carlton Lum, other notable Riflery highlights from the year include: • Sanidad closing her career as the only shooter from Hawai‘i to qualify for four Junior Olympics; • Jung qualifying for the Junior Olympics; • Lum earning ILH Sporter Air Riflery Coach of the Year honors, and Sanidad named a first-team State and League All-Star; • Jung setting the League’s long-standing Precision single match record, previously held by Lancer alumnae Sara Tashima, with a 391. • Lum and the Lancer shooters also attribute part of their success to tremendous support of outstanding parent contributors, and they are all looking forward to a bright and on-target future!

• Junior Dahee Jung

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• Megan Valente, ’19; Lexy Freitas, ’20; Melina O’Reilly, ’19; Tana-Lynn Manabat, ’19;

Cayla Cabanban, ’21; Giana Costa ’19; and Kayla Oka, ’20

Lancers cheered path to State Title Crown With outstanding performances and championship routines, the Lancer’s cheered their way to the prestigious National Championships at Walt Disney World in April.

capitalized on the program’s first opportunity to compete for the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Cheerleading State Championships on November 4, “spiriting” away to the top spot in the medium-division title. With their exuberant, but precise, championship routines, the Academy squad set the bar for the other 14 schools to try to emulate, tallying a final score of 503.50, the highest of the day in either division! The seven Lancer cheerleaders, did not know what to expect entering the State battle, but were buoyed by momentum, having won the Varsity ILH title on October 20 by almost 12 points. At that meet, their counterparts on the Intermediate-level also “brought home” a League Title after outlasting a tough challenge from Punahou. HE VARSITY LANCERS

With their outstanding performances in League competition, the Varsity cheerleading squad earned a spot in the prestigious National Championships in April at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Varsity Head Coach Cadey Vakauta attributes the cheerleading program’s success this year to the dedication and hard work of these athletes. Also coaching the Lancer cheerleaders are Gail Gushikuma, Chanel Miura, Lindsey Ogata and Brandi Surrell.

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COACH AND MENTOR GAINS POSITIVE NATIONAL HONOR

Soccer claims League DII crown With a 7-0 victory, the Varsity Lancers took home the League title for another stellar year.

capped their Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) Division II (DII) soccer season with a 7-0 victory over Damien High School on January 25 to win the League Title! Going into this game, the team had already earned their second-consecutive berth in the State Championships, from February 5 to 10 at the Waipio Soccer Complex. The scrappy Lancers dropped their first match to five-time State Champion Hawai‘i Prep Academy before taking the next two to earn a fifth-place overall finish. The Academy soccer team boasted many veterans from last year’s squad, which also competed for the DII Soccer State Title. A trio of seniors set the tone for the team —Kekaimalie Woods was a leading scorer in the ILH with 13-plus goals; Kiley Pazcoguin was a defensive force who was the leading candidate to earn DII Defensive Player of the Year honors; Leinani Lacio provided outstanding leadership, not just this season but throughout her long tenure on the team. Also this season, junior Alexis Schmidt, a first team League All-Star who anchored the team at goalie last year, had another stellar year.

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DR. RICHARD KASUYA, head coach of the Lancer Varsity basketball team, gained widespread notoriety as one of 50 National Double-Goal Coach Award Winners by the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). Dr. Kasuya won the national award for Hawai‘i for embodying the ideals of the “Double-Goal Coach” who strives to succeed while pursuing the more important goal of teaching life lessons to young athletes through sports. His outstanding mentoring and leadership skills are manifested in his work with his players and coaches as he seizes every opportunity to teach them about leadership, focus, setting goals, teamwork and giving back to others. In addition to his experience coaching basketball athletes, Dr. Kasuya (below with Athletic Director Ryan Hogue) has mentored many students during his long tenure with the University of Hawai‘i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine.

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Athletes honored at annual Convocation Two hundred and forty Lancer athletes were recognized for their hard work and accomplishments this year.

NTERMEDIATE, JUNIOR VARSITY AND VARSITY

Two-hundred-forty Lancer athletes were honored and lauded for their accomplishments throughout the year at the annual Athletic Convocation on May 8 in the Gymnasium. These student-athletes in grades seven to 12 participated in Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) competition on the Intermediate, Junior Varsity and Varsity levels. Top athletic honors were awarded to riflery specialist Dorothy Sanidad, the Senior Athlete of the Year, and Catherine Palmer, a bowler who is this year’s Scholar Athlete. Athletes earning individual ILH All-Star honors and those qualifying for State Championship competitions were also recognized, as well as the school’s two State Title holders—the Varsity cheerleading and Air Riflery squads. Also, this past year, the Academy was the only school in the Islands to have athletes qualifying and competing in the State Championships in every fall sport! Over 300 members and friends joined Athletic Director Ryan Hogue in congratulating the hard-working Lancers at the Convocation.

• Dorothy Sanidad, the Senior Athlete of the Year, with Coaches Fred Sanidad and Carlton Lum

• Bowling Coach Jeremy Ledet, Scholar-Athlete Catherine Palmer, ’18, and Jan Marie Fraga, ’83

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Young Lancers lauded at Athletic Convocation The Academy’s 57 youngest Lancers were recognized at the inaugural Athletic Convocation for only grades four to eight on May 9 in the Student Center. These student-athletes hone their craft in the Catholic School League (CSL) and Christian School Athletic League (CSAL) before delving into High School level-competition. Then, approximately 200 family and friend supporters joined Athletic Director Ryan Hogue and team coaches in honoring each hard-working and dedicated athlete, who was presented with a meritorious certificate. The sports represented CSL volleyball, basketball and track and field and CSAL volleyball and basketball.

• Kalani Apao, the basketball coordinator for CSL and Christian School Athletic League (CSAL), and his daughter, senior Ka‘u‘ialoha Apao, who helps coach the Lancers in these leagues.

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PAINTING THE NIGHT AWAY Instead of a traditional dinner program, this year’s Legacy Dinner on September 8 “took on a different flavor” this year with participants able to “Paint the Night Away.” The evening was interactive with the Legacy members— students and their mothers and grandmothers who are Academy graduates— receiving step-by-step instructions to paint a beautiful ocean scene featuring a mermaid on canvas. Some of the 80 participants worked on solo projects while many of the families teamed up to contribute to the final product. Being a creative project, each work of art took on its own “personality,” with the artists using different colors from the sample and adding special touches, including flowers, bubbles and other sea elements.

VETTING GOOD HEALTH A unique guest requiring special attention visited Carrie Knebel’s Junior Kindergartners in September. Maggie, a guinea pig, had a sore “tummy” and also needed vaccinations, so she was “examined” by the “doctors” at the PreSchool Pet Clinic! After a thorough work-up, the “veterinarians” on-duty at the time discovered that Maggie’s condition resulted from over-eating, and they put her on a special diet!

DIGITIZING LEARNING FOR FUTURE SCHOOLS Four members of the Academy’s Lower School Digital Media Club (DMC) participated at this year’s Schools of the Future Conference (SOTF) at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on October 26. They discussed and demonstrated facets of the digital and technology skills they learned in the DMC. Some of the 3,000 SOTF participants stopped at the group’s “booth,” which was focused on general movie-making. Here, the students filmed a “news” segment using audio microphones and an iPad and demonstrated some of the techniques used to create and produce stop-motion animation.

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GOING DOWN TO THE FARM AND CYCLING THROUGH NATURE The Academy’s second graders experienced hands-on learning while exploring some of Oahu’s dynamic nature features. In October, they enhanced their ‘aina care-taking skills during a visit to Kualoa Ranch, a 4,000-acre private nature reserve. Here, they received a “primer” on over a dozen different animals, learning about each species’ special characteristics, diet and care needs. Then, in January, the students uncovered amazing facts about the five “Cycles in Nature” at the Hawai‘i Nature Center’s forest and freshwater locales. Among these highlights were fishing in Makiki Stream, getting up-close with decomposers in the forest and collecting a myriad of flora in the forest.

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SHADOWING SCIENCE The Academy fifth graders enthusiastically delved into their Science unit focused on the “Earth and Sun.” They began their studies with the “Sun Investigation” portion and a hands-on activity requiring some time spent outdoors. Working in pairs, one student stood facing the sun, and their partner used chalk to outline the corresponding shadow on the asphalt, noting the time of the tracing. Later that day, the fifth graders ventured back to the same spot and compared the difference between the original and the shadow cast at this later time. They concluded that their shadow changed lengths, angles and directions based on where in the sky the sun was located.

Conducting a Night On Broadway Music emanated from the Student Center on October 21 as a capacity crowd of over 200 showed their support for the Academy’s Band program during “A Night on Broadway.” Attendees enjoyed the unique Greek and Mediterranean culinary offerings and, especially, the highlight of the evening, the spirited performances of well-known Broadway show tunes by the 81 members of the Intermediate and Concert Bands and Wind Ensembles. Proceeds from this annual event will benefit the newly-created Marching Band Scholarship and help offset expenses for future trips and group activities. The Band also made fall appearances, marching in two parades and staging the annual Christmas Concert. SAC R E D H E A RT S AC A D E M Y

GETTING DIRTY DURING TOUR OF CULTURAL SITES During a whirlwind, two-day overnight “Tour,” the Academy’s third graders traveled to the far corners of Oahu, stopping to tour some of the Island’s key cultural and environmentally-rich sites. On May 10, the travelers departed campus early, and Tour highlights included getting a behind-the-scenes view of rural life and how to care for resident animals at Colton Farms; learning the art and technique for proper Lei Po‘o and Haku lei-making at Senator Fong’s Plantation and Gardens; exploring the history and practices used by the ancient Hawaiians to fish and propagate food resources at Huilua Fishpond; obtaining “hands-on”—and “feet-on”—experience tending and caring for a taro patch at Na Mea Kupono Lo‘i Kalo in Waialua and much more!

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TAKING AIM The tone for this year’s seventh grade overnight trip to Camp Erdman was set not long after the students boarded the bus—they banded together and started “belting out” campfire songs, continuing along the entire route to the Waianae Mountain Range site! The students’ excitement and enthusiasm was clearly evident as they delved into a myriad of solo and group camp activities, including archery, a scavenger hunt, storytelling over a real campfire and a “gaga” ball game. The seventh graders also tested their physical skills and mental fortitude on a new challenge—the Alpine Tower, a 60-foot, vertical obstacle climb course. This camping trip on September 28 and 29 served not only to be fun and enjoyable and relieve stress from schoolwork, but help the students get to know each other better, foster team-building, develop the habits of positive encouragement for one another and build character.

THEN HE HUFFED AND HE PUFFED... The kindergartners and their fourth grade “big sisters” took on a building challenge in November, utilizing their ingenuity and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills. Tasked with helping the “fourth little pig” construct a super-strong house, they collaborated and drew-up designs before building the structure using only a plastic cup, straws, paper, tape, index cards, foil and paper clips. The new house needed to feature an entrance and enough room for the pig—in this case, a plastic substitute—to stand. After completing construction, the teams tested their structure against the “windy breath” of the “big, bad wolf,” who “huffed and puffed” to try to blow the house down! The students were thrilled that their “builds” passed the test!

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Sea-ing need and sinking into service It was not the usual “day at the beach” for the Academy’s 45-plus sixth graders on November 3. While they saw much sun, sand and surf during their trip to Maunalua Bay in East Honolulu, this visit was rooted in ecological and scientific education–as well as service. The students worked with Malama Maunalua and Pono Pacific, two organizations focused on habitat restoration and natural resource conservation, and they explored the specific features and issues related to Maunalua Bay. The students learned about the area’s environmental connection between “mauka,” the mountain, and “makai,” the ocean, and about three major types of invasive algae currently flourishing in the surrounding ocean. Then, donned in work gloves, they participated in a “huki,” wading into the Bay and clearing the area of hundreds of pounds of the damaging algae.

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The students learned about the area’s environmental connection between mauka and makai.

GETTING INTO THE ACT – SISTER ACT THAT IS! Forty-one talented and spirited performers stormed the stage at Mamiya Theatre during the Academy production of “Sister Act,” beginning on November 2. The cast, comprised of Lower and High School students—led by Mahea Sims-Tulba in the

title role of Deloris, “aka” Sister Mary Clarence, and Shannon Smith as Mother Superior—displayed not only their vocal skills, but their dance and acting talents as well while telling the story. The Academy held a special “Opening Night” on

November 3 for over 300 guests. The evening not only showcased the talents of the school’s performers, who spent weeks preparing for opening night, but expressed appreciation for support given by these individuals to the Academy throughout the year.

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GIFTS OF GRANDPARENTS CELEBRATED DURING GIVING SEASON

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The Academy ‘ohana “rang in” the spirit of the Thanksgiving season with students and staff honoring grandparents for their special contributions to the lives of those in the school community. Over 600 of these special individuals descended on campus for the High and Lower School Grandparents’ Day festivities on November 15 and 17, respectively. Throughout the celebrations, grandparents were repeatedly praised for their special gifts, generosity and graciousness to impact the lives of their granddaughters. Kupuna of those in grades seven to 12 were treated to a special program in the Gymnasium, and all the grandparents enjoyed refreshments and participated in fun, hands-on classroom activities, such as mixing, coloring and creating Gak, a tacky concoction made of various household items.

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Dancers are eclectic! The students under the guidance of Dance teacher Felicia Cezares learned to master “Eclectic Moves” and underwent individual transformations as dancers over the course of the year. These metamorphoses were first displayed during their Fall Dance Concert on December 1 at Mamiya Theatre. The “eclectic,” wide variety of dance genres was encompassed—from contemporary to ballet, tap to hip-hop and Jazz to modern dance. These performing artists took their final bows during the Dance Showcase on April 23.

SINGING ABOUT SEASONS The 90 singers in grades seven to 12 focused on celebrating “seasons” and exploring the vast repertoire of music genres and styles this past year. First, they “sang in” fall and the holiday period with their Fall Concert, “In Winter,” on November 17 in the Chapel. Their singing season culminated with a jubilant Spring Concert in May.

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It is virtually a big world out there! Want to view the vapors of a volcano? How about getting a glimpse of the Northern Lights? Or, seeing the sunset at Sedona? Lower School students in grades four to six can now explore these places and more since the Library began “opening” the world to students in a new way this past January—virtual reality readers are now available for these students to use and borrow! This technology can easily be integrated into student’s existing toolbox, simply by downloading workable Apps onto smartphones.

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LIFE AND EDUCATION CELEBRATED In conjunction with the nationwide celebrations of Catholic education in the United States, Catholic Schools Week (CSW) activities for Junior High and High School students incorporated Living in Faith Experience (LIFE)-themed events, including the annual LIFE Mass and Walk. On February 1, students in grades seven to 12 first celebrated the school’s Catholic traditions and the faith-foundation building gifts of the LIFE program during Mass before the athletes and avid runners led the charge when the Walk began. Members of the LIFE team cheered on participants en route to the finish life at Palolo District Park. Here, the students were immersed in fun, fellowship activities and teamwork-inspired games, including a spirited tug-of-war competition among divisions.

CATCHING SPIRIT AT CAMP The Academy’s exuberant fifth graders excitedly and thoroughly immersed themselves in all the adventures of Camp Mokule‘ia from March 7 to 9. Throughout the trip, the students worked in groups during the myriad of activities to solve a problem as a team. And, the environmental-themed activities and a session on celestial navigation, using the stars, capitalized on the Camp’s interesting locale at the edge of the ocean and the Waianae Mountain Range. Of course, no Academy Camp trip would be complete without opportunities for the students to explore new things and “step out of their comfort zone,” such as the challenge presented by the High Ropes course. The students bravely donned climbing gear, trekked up to the course suspended high in the trees and, with support from those on the ground, carefully and determinedly made their way across the ropes to the other side!

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STUDENTS USE EVIDENCE TO PROVE CRIMINAL CASE The Academy’s aspiring criminologists devoted part of the spring learning to prove a case during the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Practical Observation and Vocational Experience (PROVE) Project. For about five weeks, the students honed their forensics and law enforcement skills in weekly, afterschool sessions under the guidance of FBI Special Agent Arnold Laanui. He taught them about crime scenes and how to properly collect, catalogue and analyze forensics and evidence to solve the case. On May 4, the amateur PROVE investigators put their classroom studies to the test, “landing” their first “case” involving a teenage boy, suspected of selling imitation marijuana, and his friend, an Academy student, both of whom were “missing.” The students immersed themselves in the investigative process—interviewing witnesses and visiting the crime scene on campus. With these pieces, they used their deductive reasoning to create a timeline, sketch out some of their theories and write affidavits. The evidence the students to the University of Hawai‘i West Oahu on May 7, where they continued their evidence collection and analysis at another crime scene. 60

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BANDING TOGETHER TO HIT NOTES The Academy’s High School and Junior High Band students capped off a whirlwind year with a culminating “Aloha Concert” on May 7 at Mamiya Theatre. Director Keith Higaki led the 100-plus Band students as they transported the audience during a musical journey of sound. These talented performers truly impressed concert attendees with their myriad of numbers showcasing their range and precision —which they had diligently refined throughout a performance-packed school year. In the fall, the musicians and Color Guard marched in several parades, including the Kaimuki Christmas Parade, and shared their musical talents with supporters at their annual Band Dinner and Christmas Concert.

These talented performers truly impressed…with their myriad of numbers showcasing their range and precision.

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AUGUST 2017

Robotics reaches Philippines To fulfill her individual desire as well as the competition component of the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) to conduct community service initiatives, junior Aiyana Arnobit spearheaded an outreach last summer during a trip to the Philippines. At the University of Philippines Integrated School (UPIS), a public school for students in grades kindergarten to 12 in Quezon City, Arnobit used a robotics kit to share her expertise during a workshop that she carefully pre-planned. She also demonstrated facets of fundamental robotics and basic programming and “mentored” the UPIS students when they got their “handson” the robot. In addition, of her own initiative, the Lancer Robotics member developed an educational robotics website for the UPIS educators to use in their classes when teaching robotics in the future.

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Educators connect to technology

AUGUST 2017

JITTER JUICE Ever heard of Jitter Juice? It’s magic and it’s yummy! It makes the butterflies fly away, right out of my tummy! The bubbles in this silly juice will help you not to worry, So grab a cup and drink it up! Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! The kindergartners in Carrie Knebel’s class had a few jitters at the beginning of the school year and periodically since—but not to worry, their Jitter Juice whisked these feelings right away in a hurry! 62

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One-hundred educators from 42 public and private schools from throughout the Island descended on campus on September 9 for the annual iTeach808 Conference. This year’s event focused on how teachers can provide effective learning experiences for students by integrating technology throughout

all areas of curriculum. The day kicked off with an inspiring keynote presentation by Michael Fricano II, a technology integration specialist at ‘Iolani School and a Googlecertified trainer. Fricano focused on how attendees could use virtual reality to pattern their classes after book ad venturers Ms. Valerie Frizzle and

her students, who went on exciting field trips to unusual places, such as inside the human body and places in the past, via “The Magic School Bus.” He equated that today’s technology tools, including virtual reality, fills the role of the Magic School Bus, opening up the universe for students.

SEPTEMBER 2017

Little sisters initiated The Junior and Freshman classes participated in an honored Academy tradition, Freshman Initiation Week, from September 11 to 15. These activities serve to welcome the ninth graders to the High School community and, equally important, help the students form fellowship bonds that extend across class levels. This year’s Initiation focused on party-themed activities, with each day holding a special surprise for the freshmen, care of their “Big Sisters,” the juniors. The daily activities led up to the week’s “big finale,” the eagerlyanticipated initiation assembly on September 15 featuring the festivelycostumed freshmen performing dance routines which had been carefully choreographed to party music by the juniors.

SEPTEMBER 2017

Making thrilling discoveries while exploring The Academy’s Senior Kindergarten (SK) classes spent September 19 discovering more about themselves and the world around them during a day of exploration at the Hawai‘i Children’s Discovery Center. They used their senses of touch, sight, hearing and smell during these explorations. In the process, they enhanced their self-concept and developed a better understanding of others in Hawai‘i’s multicultural community.

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FLOURISHING RETREAT PROGRAM NOURISHES SPIRITS This past school year, the Academy’s Retreat Program, under the leadership of the Living in Faith Experience (LIFE) and Campus Ministry team, flourished! Remarkable strides were made in fulfilling the program’s main goal of nourishing the emotional, mental and spiritual facets of student participants and the secondary focus of fellowship with others, as a cohesive class and the school.

Development of these aspects are important to helping students become well-rounded and welladjusted individuals, both hallmarks of a successful educational experience which goes beyond academics. The fifth graders kicked off the year of Retreats with their experience which focused on each student’s unique “Garden of Gifts” on September 29. The

oldest retreat-goers, the seniors, were next up with their Retreat time to reflect on “The Treasures of Time,” past, present and future, during their senior overnighter beginning on September 21. While the seventh graders went to Camp, the eighth graders went on Retreat in October with the remaining class having their spiritual sojourns in the spring.

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Council efforts for awareness For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed in October, the High School Student Council spearheaded a special effort to increase knowledge of this health ailment, which primarily affects women. In Lower and High School Theology classes, students were given bright pink flags, on which they wrote a prayer, encouraging quote or the name of a loved one impacted by breast cancer. Over the fall break, members of the Council planted these flags near the Performing Arts Center – in the shape of a commemorative ribbon – to spark continued awareness and dialogue about Breast Cancer.

OCTOBER 2017

BAKE SALE BENEFITS ALOHA

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Opening Hearts for Harvey Touched by the situation of people impacted by Hurricane Harvey in August 2017, the Lower School Student Council spearheaded a campaign to collect donations and elicit prayers for the victims of this natural disaster. From October 1 to 6, Council members urged students to open their “Hearts For Harvey,” and purchase a paper heart for $1. These remembrance hearts were displayed in the Marian Building and the proceeds donated to aid victims.d visiting the crime scene on campus. With 64

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Buoyed by the outstanding efforts of students, parents, and other members of the school community, the annual Bake Sale on October 19 raised $3,570.65 to benefit Aloha United Way. Sponsored by the High School and Lower School Student Councils, the officers,

representatives and a corps of student volunteers advertised and released promotional videos in the weeks leading up to the Sale to generate support. In addition, the success of this year’s efforts can be attributed to the tremendous outpouring of donations

to stock the event from parents and families, as well as contributions by two of the school’s community neighbors, Cookie Corner and Donut King. The Academy’s hard-working crew of parent volunteers also graciously staffed the Sale.

OCTOBER 2017

Halloween hijinks help others The Academy’s ‘ohana exhibited their Halloween spirit in a variety of ways, each benefiting a good cause while spreading “spooky” fun and “chilling” cheer!’ Members of the Class of 2018 engaged in a day of service on October 25, facilitating a “Halloween Spooktacular Carnival”

for senior residents at Leahi Hospital. The Academy students operated the event’s bevy of fun and intriguing games, which the elderly carnivalgoers played and enjoyed, earning prizes donated by members of the class in the process. The nail painting and hand-care stations were also a

“hit,” enjoyed by many of the female and even some of the male residents! On October 31, wizards, witches and wisps wondered campus during the annual “Costumes For a Cause” campaign when—for a $3

donation—students could “dress-up” or “dress-down” for the day. The $1,400 raised benefited the National Catholic Educational Association’s Hurricane Relief Fund and Aloha United Way. The kindergartners also shared their

Halloween spirit via songs and cheers, performed for the school’s staff and administrators. These young students even ventured to Malia O Ka Malu for a special performance for the resident Sisters of the Sacred Hearts!

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OCTOBER 2017

Facilitating fun on Fright Night Throughout the day on October 27, spider webs were spun, pumpkin patches grew, ghosts crept out from doorways and excitement permeated campus as a hardworking crew of parent and student volunteers prepped for the annual Fright Night celebration that evening. Over 700 parents and students participated in this family-friendly Halloween activity, which is planned, organized and staged by the Academy’s dedicated Parent Organization.

Throughout November, the school community focused on the spirit of being grateful and sharing blessings with others. This effort was especially evident during the food drive when each homeroom collected canned or packaged food items for those in need. The drive concluded on November 20 when these items were presented during the annual “Sharing Our Blessings” prayer service in the Gymnasium. A total of 53 full boxes of food items were collected, with half benefiting Saint George Waimanalo Outreach and the remaining portions given to the Waikiki Youth Outreach.

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Hula heralds monarchs and holidays Kumu Jordan Asing’s hula and Hawaiian Language students paid hommage to King David Kalakaua and Queen Lili‘uokalani during “Aloha Kalikimaka,” their Hawaiian Christmas showcase on December 2 at Mamiya Theatre. Through songs, chants and Hawaiian-language speeches, the students told stories of the legacies of the beloved monarchs during

the first half of their program, or ho‘ike. With their performance of “Merriest Hawaiian Christmas,” a group of sixth graders kicked off the second half of the concert, which focused on celebrating the holidays, Hawaiianstyle. The evening filled with stellar hula kahiko and ‘auana numbers and Hawaiian culture concluded with all the students uniting to sing “Silent Night.”

DECEMBER 2017

Spotlight fixed on real reason for the season Holiday celebrations culminated on campus with the Lower School Christmas Sharing and the Christmas Paraliturgy on December 14 and 15, respectively. Each served as a reminder of the true reason for the season as the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem was re-told through song, dance, story, music and prayer. During the three Sharing programs for family and friends of the Lower School students, shepherds, donkeys, lambs, kings and angels represented the traditional Nativity aspects, while the exuberant kindergartners heralded “This Little Light of Mine,” the first to third graders expressed “Happy Birthday Jesus,” the fourth to sixth graders ensured that “Christmas Bells Are Ringing”—as students, literally, played bells of different types!siting the crime scene on campus. With

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TOWER TEMPTS WITH TASTY TREATS

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2018

‘Ohana becomes helper for community Members of the school ‘ohana pitched in to aid the community during a “Clothing Drive,” sponsored by the Lower School Student Council in honor of Catholic Schools Week from January 28 to February 2. Students and families from both the High and Lower Schools “cleaned their closets” and donated new or “gently-used” items during the Drive, with the Council carefully packing and filling over 13 large containers of clothing, footwear, bags and more! Helping Hands Hawai‘i helped distribute the collection.

The first graders’ Tower Garden was “up and running” in February, producing healthy yields from early harvests! This Tower is a unique aeroponics growing system which produces edible plants by providing nutrients delivered through water utilized in the process. The growing process was rather detailed, with the first graders paying careful daily and weekly attention to the details for successful crops. This included making daily observations about each plant’s condition; checking the water level and ensuring the pump and timer operated properly and adding nutrients. The work was well worth it with the students enjoying the “fruits” of first harvest on February 23—the kale and swiss chard crops were mixed with pineapple, coconut water and honey to make tasty smoothies!

FEBRUARY 2018

Sea-ing island life in new ways Teacher James Bell made the Academy’s annual voyage to the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) facility on Moku o Lo‘e, better known as “Coconut Island,” on February 6, accompanied, this year, by 18 Advanced Chemistry students. The students were thrilled to explore the unique and diverse marine environment

supported by the Island, located in Kaneohe Bay. However, the main focus of the visit was in-depth learning about the chemistry behind ocean acidification— the reaction caused when carbon dioxide is absorbed by seawater, and the resulting effects this process has on the marine ecosystem. The students set out to examine the effects this phenomenon has

on living coral and shells in the reef and even had the unique opportunity to examine these living organisms, along with urchins and starfish, up-close in one of the Island’s touching pools. Then, in small groups, they developed and tested a unique hypothesis about acidification and coral during a two-hour “inquiry lab.”

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STEM experts inspire wonder in next generation Aimed at “Inspiring Wonder” in the Academy’s aspiring engineers, scientists and architects, a cadre of experts from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific staged an educational outreach on-campus on February 23. This event provided a unique learning opportunity for students to closely interact with professionals in the fields of Science, Technology,

Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and gain perspective on the possibilities each career possesses to improve the world. Highlights of the session’s hands-on exercises included constructing the tallest possible structure using only spaghetti noodles and marshmallows and building a cart using lifesavers for wheels which would actually roll down an incline.

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Being Inspired in Hawai‘i Tasked to “dream big and make Hawai‘i a better place,” 16 Academy students in grades Kindergarten to 12 took top honors in this year’s “Inspired in Hawai‘i” Contest. These students picked a topic they are passionate about and excelled at creating a stellar presentation detailing their thoughtful, innovative solution.

The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation, sponsors of the contest for the past nine years, honored these essay, art and video winners and their teacher-mentors at a special ceremony at Kahala Mall on February 21.

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On February 28, the Academy’s juniors spent the day working and serving with Kāko’o ‘Ōiwi in He‘eia as part of their division’s service-learning initiative focused on the environment and sustainability. Here, the non-profit Kāko’o ‘Ōiwi

focuses on “Māhuahua ‘ai o Hoi”—“Regrowing the Fruit of the Hoi”—to restore agricultural and ecological productivity to the nearly 405-acre wetland site. The students spent the day immersed in site-based learning activities and eagerly

delved into the site’s restoration work, clearing invasive vegetation, weeding and completing “maintenance” work on the existing l‘oi kalo to prepare the taro patch for new planting.

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Lei from school ‘ohana filled with Aloha Students in grades seven to 12 joined countless others across the nation sending prayers and positive thoughts to the community of Parkland, Florida, site of the school tragedy on February 14. The Academy’s outreach included adding to the Statewide “Lei of Aloha”

campaign. Faculty and students picked and gathered donations of green ti, deboned the stem, froze the leaves and wove the pieces into 1,320 feet of lei in just three days! The Academy contribution was added to the total Lei of Aloha haul, which measured over 1,000

pounds and threemiles long. The lei was flown to Florida, with half of the Academy’s contribution presented to the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas School community and the remainder placed throughout the memorial set up nearby.

MARCH 2018

Big learning opportunities abundant The Academy’s fourth graders returned from their three-day huaka‘i, journey, to Hawai‘i Island from March 7 to 9 with a greater understanding of life in the Hawaiian Islands, both past and present. The varied sights and activities enriching each student’s knowledge included learning about how the Islands were formed and developed by examining the geology, geography and terrain at Volcano National Park; delving into mythology, folklore and cultural practices of

the ancient Hawaiians at Pu‘u Kohala Heiau, a temple constructed to win favor from the war god; discovering what life was like on the Islands during the 1920’s at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm and the

complexity of growing and developing flourishing coffee crops. Of course, two of the favored highlights were viewing the glow of Halema‘uma‘u Crater at night and seeing sharks in the bay at the Heiau!

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Historical and environmental exploration at forefront Accompanied by 27 parents, their teachers and Kumu Hula Pohai Souza and Carol Young, the Academy’s sixth graders delved into the history and environmental wonders of Kauai during their learning trip from March 7 to 9. During numerous stops and activities around the Island, this enriching experience allowed the students to

enrich their knowledge in a myriad of ways. Highlights included learning about the native plants and participating in a service project to replant some of these new species at the McBryde & Allerton Gardens National Tropical Botanical Garden; studying the history and cultural aspects

of Ho‘opulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill, and uncovering the science, math and geography of Kauai’s ecosystem and how the Island was formed up-close, at a number of areas, including Waimea Canyon Lookout, Kamuela Forest and the kalo farms around Hanalei.

APRIL 2018

Seniors invited to State’s Washington Place On April 10, the members of the Class of 2018 made a special visit to the State Capitol and Washington Place as guests of First Lady Dawn Ige. This outstanding opportunity was arranged for the Class by Geoff Peterson, father of Haley Peterson, ‘18, who also is a member of the protection detail for the First Lady. The tour at the Capitol Building, located just across the street from Washington Place, included learning the history and significance of the architecture, statues and artwork located on the grounds and in various areas; gaining first-hand experience of Legislative proceedings from the Galley in the Senate and House of Representatives Chambers; and engaging in informal discussions with Reps. Andria Tupola and Calvin Say, who joined the group during a recess.

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APRIL 2018

Ka Leo newspaper staff amasses State accolades The year-long efforts of the staff of the Ka Leo, the Academy’s online newspaper, was rewarded with a myriad of State honors received at this year’s Hawai‘i High School Journalism Awards on April 19 at the Pagoda Hotel Ballroom. Overall, the Ka Leo newspaper came up just short of the top honor for “Best in State,” finishing second in. Evaluated among all public and private schools, the Academy journalists won first

place in the Writing and Photo categories and was second in the judging of Online details. They also amassed a number of State “best” accolades, including the areas of Blog, Column Writing, Infographic, Multimedia, Photo Essay and Profile Writing. The students also received second and third-place notoriety in other various

categories among only private school newspapers. Under the advisorship of Alyssa Myers, the Ka Leo can be viewed at kaleo.sacredhearts.org.

APRIL 2018

TAKING UP-CLOSE LOOK AT ANIMAL SYSTEMS

The juniors and seniors in Advanced Placement Biology concluded the final segment of a serious of four labs during their study of animal systems. Prior

to this final activity on April 5, the students had dissected and closely examined a lamprey, mudpuppy and pigeon before delving into their final

sample, a fetal pig. These dissections allow the students to see the material covered in their textbooks “come to life.” They obtained a better understanding of how all organic systems work together to enable each animal species to function efficiently and effectively and explored the dynamics of evolution and how organisms adapt according to

its environment and lifestyle. During the lab, the students calculated the body mass of the heart and brain and the total percentage of body length of the digestive tract. They also explored the sample’s varied organ systems, including the circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems.

APRIL 2018

Spirit of Aloha permeates May Day festivities The Academy ‘ohana gathered in the Gymnasium on April 27 for a special celebration of the spirit of aloha at this year’s May Day festivities. This year, both the Lower and High School program were uniquely focused on a “Hapa Haole” theme, And, the programs were dedicated in memory of Andrea

Cummings Hamilton, ‘68, a longtime Academy educator who epitomized the aloha spirit. During both the school celebrations, the student body gracefully embodied the May Day spirit with festive hula numbers ranging from the kindergartners rendition of “I Don’t Like Shoes Upon My Feet” to “Hula Blues”

by the sophomores and seniors. In addition to beautiful numbers by the Lei Day princesses and a “Hoku Medley” by Queen Kimi Tokunaga, ’18, the programs included a special hula tribute of “Waikīkī,” the iconic hapa haole song, penned by Hamilton’s father, Andy Cummings in the 1940’s.

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Rite marks passage of eighth graders into High School The Rite of Passage on May 4 was a jubilant celebration of the Academy eighth graders’ completion of Junior High and their transition to High School. In the Saint Margaret Mary Chapel, filled with family and friends, the students shared words of wisdom and advice about the triumphs and challenges that lie ahead and received their memento booklet and pins to wear next school year. Attired in traditional white skirts, the colorful lei po‘o worn by the students and the song they performed, Cecelio and Kapono’s “It’s Been a Good Time Together,” matched the character of the class, whose effervescence and energy will be missed by Advisor Kaycie Baltanado, Counselor Anna Miyashiro and the other Junior High teachers.

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Fourth graders care for ‘āina On May 17, the fourth graders concluded their year with a day-long service project with Papahana Kuaola, a charitable organization based on the Windward side of the Island. The students received a primer from members of the nonprofit about some of the unique facets and characteristics of the area’s ‘āina and learned some sustainability practices, which they put into practice during hands-on work in the lo‘i, or taro patch. The fourth graders

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and their teachers Lacey Teshima and Jan Patinio worked the land, pulling weeds, stepping and prepping the mud for the next crop of taro planting and caught invasive armored catfish in the stream at Waipao. Earlier in the year, an expert from Papahana Kualoa visited the fourth graders in class and taught them about native plants, invasive species and the importance of maintaining the health and vibrancy of the Island.

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VIDEOGRAPHERS CELEBRATE ON RED CARPET It was an event worthy of glitz galore during the Digital Media Club’s (DMC) annual Red Carpet Event on May 18 in the Auditorium! Over 170 family, friends, educators and supporters joined the 16 members of the DMC in grades four to six for this gala evening event to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments

throughout the year. Twenty of the best videos produced by individual members and a few “special” creations were shown, along with a hysterical blooper reel – which was one of the crowd’s favorites! At the end of this special viewing, the event became interactive, and the audience voted for the video they deemed

“most outstanding.” After these ballots were tallied, the three top vote-getters, Mikela Ibos-Agno, Ofa Tuifitu and Bailey Leong, were presented with the “People’s Choice Awards.” The DMC is under the guidance of Laurel Oshiro to help aspiring videographers create movies.

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Sixth graders embark on next phase of education On May 22, the sixth graders celebrated the culmination of their years in the Lower School at an end-of-the-year luncheon at the Willows Restaurant. Joined by over 100 parents, grandparents, teachers, administrators and siblings, the students had a “mini-commencement” to commemorate their transition to Junior High. During event, each student was recognized by their respective homeroom teacher, and the students conducted a program following the luncheon’s theme, “I Believe” from the movie “A Wrinkle in Time.” The following day, the sixth graders participated in a series of “Fly-Up” activities which served as a primer to Junior High life. The students had a blast “hunting” around the new building where they classes will be in the fall and engaging in “welcome” activities.

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On July 23, 2017, Maria Nena Li Won, ’32, died at the age of 102. Won was honored by the Academy as a Distinguished Alumna at the 2012 Scholarship Gala for her outstanding accomplishments in her professional and personal career. Her family has many ties to the school, with Won’s five daughters, three granddaughters 74

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and one great-granddaughter all graduating from the Academy. Daughters are: Harriet Won, ’57, Annette Won Scanlan, ’58, Mariette Haunani Won Lee, ’61, Kathleen Won Morgado, ’63, and Helene Won Teves, ’64. Won’s Alumnae granddaughters are: Clivette Kehau Won, ’84, Noelle Morgado Granato, ’88, and Tia Teves Fergus, ’04, and Trinity Morgado, ’17, is her

• Lilly Hee Au, ’39, Mary Chang Fong, ’48, and Aileen Tom, ’48

great-granddaughter. In October 2017, the retirement community of Kahala Nui hosted a “2017 High School Reunion” for its residents. Resident participants who also are Academy alumnae included: Lilly Hee Au, ’39, Mary Chang Fong, ’48, and Aileen Tom, ’48. At the event, each proudly sported their “Lancer” t-shirts from the 2016 Alumnae Lu‘au.

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Medeiros Arola, Ann Mullen Hirsch, Eloise Ornelles Wilson, Aileen Tom and Greta Yim Tom.

• Tiffany KiyabuNishimura, ’03, and Ann Leandro Mello, ’40

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Ann Leandro Mello, ’40, continues to volunteer her time multiple times a week in the Academy’s Alumnae Affairs and Development Office. She is looking forward to traveling in the future with her sister and fellow Academy graduate, Sr. Jane Frances Leandro, SS.CC., ’55.

Sr. Ann Faber Chang, Betty Flores Rose, Rita Gomes Lindo, Catherine Hoo, Cynthia Luke Chang, Luella Lum Pang, Ethel

Rosalind Cagampan Deutsch, ’48, fondly recalls the many times she attended her Class Reunions with her husband, Robert Deutsch, who died in April 2017. Their last trip together was her 65th Class Reunion in 2013. For her 70th Class Reunion in 2018, Deutsch once again made the trek to Hawai‘i —this time accompanied by son, Greg. They attended the Class’ Reunion festivities as well as the Alumnae Reunion Lu‘au in May. In 2018, Betty Flores Rose, ’48, celebrated a number of benchmarks, including the 70th anniversary of her Academy Class Reunion and the graduation of her first grandchild, Megan Lokilani Rose, from Danville High School in California. Rose shared that her granddaughter will attend college in Boston, Massachusetts, while her siblings, Cameron, Dillen and Addison, continue their studies with their parents, Kevin Rose and Erin Rose.

The family of the late Lydia Souza Murray, ’41, extends their appreciation for the kind expressions of sympathy in the wake of her death. They sincerely appreciate all the stories of remembrance and kind words shared. In addition to celebrating at Academy-hosted events, members of the Class of 1948 gathered at Pagoda Floating Restaurant for their 70th Reunion Celebration included: Roslind Cagampan Deutsch, Mary Chang Fong, SAC R E D H E A RT S AC A D E M Y

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Gloria Manu Kanemura Bentley, ’48, died in her sleep at home on June 6, 2018. She is the younger sister of Joyel Oana, ’46, and is survived by her husband, Lon Bentley; three children, Dr. Teina Lucas, ’75, Derek Bentley and Carrie Bentley; and sister Shirley Namakahulali. Bentley was known to many as a dancer, choreographer, producer, director and costume designer. While working on her college education, she was the solo Hawaiian and Tahitian dancer at the original “Don the Beachcomber.” Building on her early successes, she performed with the “Ed Kenney Show” at Duke Kahanamoku’s in Waikīkī, the “Martin Denny Shows” at the Kahala Hilton and at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. As her talent and skills broadened, she found her calling and produced her own shows at the Lexington Hotel in New York, the Yankee Clipper Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale in Florida and the Royal Hawaiian and Queen Kapiolani Hotels in Honolulu. Bentley also was featured on numerous television shows including the “Today Show,” the “Jack Paar Special” and “Don Robbs” Show. Bentley is remembered as a deeply caring and loving wife, mother, sister and friend, as well as a performer

with an unwavering sensitivity toward excellence, authenticity and artistry.

and in Milan as a soprano. In 1980, Rego returned to Hawai‘i and opened the Bel Canto School.

Ethel Medeiros Arola, ’48, is the proud grandmother of four grandchildren and 20 greatgrandchildren! Her oldest granddaughter is a mother of eight, her two middle grandchildren have four children each, and her grandson is the father of four with another child expected to arrive in October 2018.

In April 2017, Patsy Young Choy, ’52, traveled from her home in San Francisco for a visit to Honolulu a month ahead of her Academy Class’ 65th Reunion. While in town, she gathered with classmates Laura Del Rosario Achong, Carol Hironaga Thompson, Annie Mendes Freitas, Marian Nagano Tomoeda, Thelma Sing Lee, Vera Villarta Egge, Sylvia WaiwaioleHopfe, Loretta Whaley Apa, Claudette Young Chun for a luncheon at Hau Terrace in the Kaimana Hotel.

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In February 2018, Mary Neva Rego, ’51, died peacefully at her home in Kaimuki. Rego and Betty Grierson were vocal coaches at the Bel Canto School of Singing, where the duo taught and mentored many of Hawai‘i’s most famous singers including, Robert and Roland Cazimero, Jimmy Borges, Danny Couch, Shari Lynn, Tony Conjugacion and Jasmine Trias, along with several other entertainers in the local music industry. In 2016, Rego was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts. She was born and raised in Kaimuki and studied at the San Francisco Music Conservatory

Sr. Jane Frances Leandro, SS.CC., ’55, a former principal at the Academy, celebrated her Diamond Jubilee of 60 years as a religious Sister of the Sacred Hearts at Mass at Saint Patrick’s Church in June 2017. She most recently served in India and the Philippines. Her older sister, Ann Leandro Mello, ’40, regularly volunteers at the Academy in her spare time, assisting in both the Alumnae and Development Offices. Sister Laurina Leandro Perry, ’53, also graduated from the Academy. 76

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Gwen Marino Aiwohi, ’53, died on January 13, 2018. She was a familiar face on the Academy’s campus, having worked in the Admissions Office for a number of years. Many have fond memories of volunteering with Aiwohi at iconic school fundraisers and events, including SHABoom, the SuperFair, the Scholarship Fund Gala, Alumnae Lu‘au and countless Athletics Department functions. Condolences to the family of Nancy Olayer Caswell, ’53, of Sheridan, Michigan, who died in November 2016. Her son, Rollin

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• Members of the Class of 1958 at their Reunion “Talk Story:” Edna Yamashiro Ethington, Naomi Kaakua Nortman, Bernadette Vause Baker, Leilani Ayson, Puanani Chong Lum Lee, Violet Kutz Luuwai and Nanea Reeves Sai; (back) Jenny Tang Dang, Sr. Francine Nelia Costello, Florence Sturgis Kunstman, Bernadette Gomes, Grace Tom Williams, Carol Mello Davis, Bernadette Perreira Cardines, Judy Rapozo Johnson, Georgiana Kukona Oliveira and Nancy Bee Abangan

Caswell, shared that his mom always expressed extreme pride in her alma mater and often reminisced about her teachers, classmates and Class Reunion gatherings. The Scanlan family celebrated the life of Clarence Scanlan, who died in January 2018. He was the brother of Marie Scanlan Lankilde, ’50, Theresa Scanlan Andrade, ’53, Rosary Scanlan Catala, ’53, Gretchen Scanlan Makaini, ’55, and Yvonne Scanlan Foster, ’67, and uncle to Thaela Ann Catala, ’47, and Jacelynn Elizabeth Catala, ’76. In April 2018, Jean Robello Camara, ’56, took her travels internationally, visiting Japan with a group of family and friends.

On March 5, 2018, Shirley Rollinson Weisse, ’57, died peacefully at her home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. She was 78-years-old. Raised in Honolulu, Weisse attended the University of Hawai‘i after graduating from the Academy. After earning her degree in 1964, she married Bruce Weisse, a 1958 graduate of Saint Louis School. For most of her life, Weisse, her husband and their two children, Melissa Weisse and Bruce Weisse, Jr., lived overseas in a myriad of places, including New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and Tunisia. She was a devoted mother, avid traveler, reader, lover of arts and culture, and she cherished her beloved dogs.

The Class of 1958 celebrated their 60th Reunion with “gusto” this past year. The camaraderie and memorable activities and events were planned by the Academy and Class’ planning committee, which included Leilani Ayson, Nancy Bee Abangan, Puanani Chong Lum Lee, Bernadette Gomes, Naomi Kaakua Nortman, Georgiana Kukona Oliveira, Carol Mello Davis and Bernadette Vause Baker. On May 25, 2018, eighteen classmates gathered at its aptly named “Talk Story” event. Adorned with beautiful ribbon leis created by Baker, the hostess for the event, the classmates enjoyed a congratulatory message from Class President Elizabeth Chong, who was unable to join them. The

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Ann Mullen Hirsch, ’48 A mother, educator, community volunteer— and a Master Swim team competitor. We checked in with Mrs. Hirsch to get an insider look on her amazing legacy. CURRENT RESIDENCE Walnut Creek, California EDUCATION RESUME Earned Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Ethics from San Francisco College for Women in 1952; Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from George Washington University in 1957. FAMILY LEGACY Husband David Hirsch is retired; has two daughters, Angela Stanfel and Rose Stanfel. Son, Nicholas Stanfel, died at age 25 and has a memorial scholarship in his name at Riordan High School in San Francisco where he taught and coached football. CAREER EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS From 1954 to 1974, held teaching elementary-level stints at various schools,

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including Blessed Sacrament School in Arlington, Virginia, and Saint Veronica’s School in San Francisco. Transitioned to providing elderly care, first as activity director at Rosewood Convalescent Hospital from 1994 to 1997, and later, during retirement, as the volunteer coordinator at Manor Care Nursing Home.

flowers. But, I like living on the mainland now because all of my family and friends are here.”

WHAT IS SOMETHING USEFUL FOR CURRENT ACADEMY STUDENTS TO KNOW? “Remember that the friends you make now at the Academy may be your lifetime friends.”

WHY CHOOSE A CAREER IN EDUCATION? “I got into teaching because of my desire to help children; later, I became an activities director because I wanted to improve the quality of life for older citizens. Both careers were very rewarding! Working with both children and senior citizens was equally rewarding, even though there was a wide range in their ages.” WHAT DOES RETIREMENT CURRENTLY “LOOK LIKE”? “I have been retired for 23 years, and one of my favorite activities is being a member on a Master Swim team and racing competitively. I swim about five times during the week, and, I am always tired when I finish! I started swimming at age five and swam competitively during my elementary and high school years. After graduating, I didn’t swim again until I was 43-yearsold; I saw an article in AARP Magazine about a Master’s Swim Program in San Mateo. I called the coach and he invited me to try out for the team. That was 44 years and many races later!

WHAT IS SOMETHING MOST OTHERS DON’T KNOW? “In 1948, I swam in the Keo Nakama Meet at the Natatorium in Waikiki. I beat the best female breaststroke swimmer in Hawai‘i at the time in the 200-meter event. Renowned Coach Saichi Sakamoto

I have been retired for 23 years, and one of my favorite activities is being a member on a Master Swim team and racing competitively.” Stanford University eight years ago and won some medals! My best events are the breaststroke and individual medley.”

About 12 times a year, I compete in swim meets in the Bay Area. Currently, I race in my age group for 85 to 89s—so, I have progressed through nine age groups! I swim here in Rossmoor, where I live, about twice a week with about 20 other women—all of us, age 55 or older.”

WHAT OTHER LIFE PASSION IS FOSTERED? “Visiting people in nursing homes and those who are homebound and bringing them communion from my parish is another activity I enjoy. I also have done volunteer work for Meals on Wheels for over 10 years and have served 18 years as the volunteer coordinator at Manor Care Nursing Home.”

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SWIM ACCOLADES AMASSED? “In addition to meets in the Bay Area, I travel to National competitions and have been to so many cities in the process. I even swam in a Master’s World Meet at

HOW DOES LIVING ON THE MAINLAND COMPARE TO THE ISLANDS? “Athough Hawai‘i has such great warm weather and wonderful beaches, I also miss the ‘Aloha spirit,’ scenery and

of the Hawai‘i Swim Club saw my performance and asked me to join his team and train for the upcoming Olympic trials. My parents encouraged me to decline since I was attending college. I have such fond memories of swimming at the Natatorium in 1947 and 1948, and I hope the Fund Drive to rebuild this iconic site is successful!”

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classmates were also especially delighted to welcome visiting classmates from the mainland and Neighbor Islands:, including, from California, Judy Rapozo Johnson and Edna Yamashiro Ethington, Florence Sturgis Kunstman from Florida and hailing from the Island of Hawai‘i, Nanea Reeves Sai. In addition, ‘homage” was paid to departed classmates, and a “Mahalo Certificate” was presented to Davis, for her 60 years of continuous service to the Class

as its communication “facilitator.”

She has been a member of the Kamehameha Lions Club since 2009, and the Club’s service endeavors that she holds a particular fondness for includes its vision and health screenings, Citizenship Day with United States Immigration, food distribution at Kaiulani School and the Pali Highway Clean-Up.

The Class fellowship continued at the Academy’s 2018 Commencement Exercises, brunch at Waialae Country Club and the Alumnae Reunion Lu‘au and related on-campus activities. The celebrations concluded with brunch at Koko’s in the Hale Koa Hotel. Leilani Ayson, ’58, has a passion for serving her community.

• Carol Mello Davis, Bernadette Vause Baker, Nanea Reeves Sai, Leilani Ayson, Puanani Chong Lum Lee and Judy Rapozo Johnson

Sr. Geraldine Ching, OSF, ’58, is the director of Mission and Ethics Programs at Saint Francis Healthcare Systems of Hawai‘i (SFHDH). In fall 2016, she completed four years of leadership for the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities in Syracuse, New York. A sabbatical year followed, during which she spent three months in Kalaupapa on the island of Moloka‘i and visited an ancestral village in Zhonshan, China, before becoming a staff member with SFHSH in 2017. Bernadette Gomes, and Marvis Barboza Goo, members of the Academy’s Class of 1958, enjoyed attending their 60th Reunion festivities, and both reported they are enjoying retirement—Gomes was a teacher with the Hawai‘i’s Department of Education, and Goo worked as a x-ray technician. Both Lauraline Paahana Camacho, ’58, and her daughter, Lauralee Camacho Leslie, ’78, celebrated special reunions in 2018—it was Camacho’s 60th Class Reunion and Leslie’s 40th. Camacho is enjoying retirement after working for 43 years at Macy’s and seven years at City Mill. Camacho has three grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

• Members of the Class of 1958 at Koko’s: (front) Marvis Barboza Goo, Florence Sturgis Kunstman, Georgiana Kukona Oliveira and Lauraline Paahana Camacho; (middle) Jennie Tang Dang, Leilani Ayson, Edna Yamashiro Ethington, Bernadette Vause Baker, Puanani Chong Lum Lee, Grace Tom Williams and Nancy Bee Abangan; (back) Carol Mello Davis, Bernadette Perreira Cardines, Judy Rapozo Johnson, Verna Young, Sr. Francine Nelia Costello, Naomi Kaakua Nortman and Bernadette Gomes

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Judy Rapozo Johnson, ’58, graduated from California State University-Hayward with a degree in Liberal Studies and Sociology. She and her husband, Ted, celebrated their 53rd

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Wedding Anniversary with their son, daughter and two teenage grandsons. Johnson always “looks forward” to traveling from Moraga, California, to attend each of her Class Reunions where she is able to renew longtime friendships and create lasting memories. Jennie Tang Dang, ’58, an avid traveler, spent four years with Qantas Airways before taking a position with Hawaiian Airlines in the Customer Service Department where she has worked for the last 22 years. Most recently, however, Dang has been “looking to the sea” to ease her “travel itch.” She cruised the Mediterranean Sea and traveled along the Danuka River after filling her passport with a number of stops, including visits to Dubai, Lodan, Rome, Italy, Germany, Amsterdam, Budapest, Vienna, Japan, Philippines, Korea and Tahiti. Of all her travels, Buckingham Palace and Saint Paul’s Cathedral are two of her favorite spots. Bernadette Vause Baker, ’58, is “taking it slowly” and is enjoying her retirement from the Hawai‘i State Lilioukalani Trust, where she worked as a clinical social worker for many years. Edna Yamashiro Ethington, ’58, a resident of La Palma, California, not only celebrated her 60th Reunion with her classmates in Hawai‘i, in 2018, she also celebrated her 55th Wedding Anniversary with her husband, David, in July. Ethington is a retired teacher and realtor and, currently, spends much of her time “keeping up” with her three sons, daughter and six grandchildren. As a former educator, she proudly shares that five of her grandchildren are college graduates, and her youngest is completing his senior year. Ethington also is an active member of Saint Irenaeus Healthcare

Ministry, where she helps with funeral hospitality and is a member of their adult choir.

S AV E T H E D AT E ! Reunion Lu‘au May 26, 2019 Lu‘au festivities include a special Mass in the Chapel planned by the 50th Reunion Class (1969). Attendees also enjoy pupu, traditional Hawaiian food and entertainment, often with special guest appearances by alumnae.

Sandra Costa Roscoe, ’59, and her husband, Richard, residents of Hedgesville, West Virginia, are enjoying retired life and devote a portion of their time to one of their greatest pleasures—traveling. The couple has taken many cruises over the years, and in February 2018, some of the destinations on Roscoe’s sea travels included Colombia, Costa Rica, Belize, the Bahamas and Jamaica. When not traveling, Roscoe and her husband treasure time spent with their three grandchildren, who live just a few miles away from their West Virginia home. Roscoe also enjoys gardening and tending to her koi fish pond, and she is an active member of Saint Bernadette Parish, where her granddaughter Isabella is a member of the Young Girls’ Group.

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Sharon Yuen Lau, ’62, devoted much of her career to working for the United States Department of Defense. She served 28 years at Fort Shafter as the executive secretary to the Commanderin-Chief before moving to the United States Pacific Command at Camp Smith. In 2002, Lau retired from the United States Defense Intelligence Agency. Having achieving tenure and teaching in the Hayward Unified School District, Lana Lum Au, ’63, returned to Hawai‘i and “retired” after serving 30 years with Sheraton Hawai‘i Hotels. Currently, Au’s early retirement endeavors includes working with the three-year-olds attending the After-School Program at Saint Clements School, a position she has held for 11 years. During her free time, Au and her husband Gordon remain active completing

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community service at Palolo Chinese Home, where they have been volunteering regularly for 28 years. Au also volunteers at the Chinese Buddhist Association of Hawai‘i, where she relies on her Chinese writing and speaking skills in both Cantonese and Mandarin to assist members with special services for ancestral worship. Gwendolyn Vinta Knueven, ’63, recently shared that she has been happily married for over 40 years and is enjoying her retirement from the Department of Defense. Of all her accomplishments, Knueven is most proud of her children—daughter Lynn, a celebrity make-up artist in Nashville, and son Randy, a Captain with the United States Navy who is currently based in San Diego. In her spare time, Knueven enjoys golfing and traveling, especially “cruising” into new ports-of-call. Diane Estrella Walton, ’64, is enjoying retired life in Oakdale, California. She is eagerly anticipating her upcoming 55th Class Reunion festivities in 2019, when she can celebrate, fellowship and reconnect with her fellow alumnae graduates from 1964. Graduates from the Academy Class of 1965, Michelle Coito Tuzon and Danelle Pohai Stone Souza, and were delighted to “run into” classmate Cynthia Kong Brundage at Duk Kee Chinese restaurant in Kaimuki. Among the topics of discussion, the trio shared that they are thoroughly enjoying their retirement, which allows each of them to spend more time with family and to travel with limited constraints. The Class of 1968 turned out in such positive spirits for their 50th celebration of their graduation from Academy at the 2018 Alumnae Reunion Lu‘au! Academy Head of School Betty

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• Classmates from 1965: Cynthia Kong Brundage, Danelle Pohai Stone Souza and Michelle Coito Tuzon White, was happy to reconnect with a number of 1968 alumnae, including Barbara Chun Nihipali, a Honolulu resident; Charlene Canto Kazner from Garden Grove, California, and Cynthia Kam Chun, who traveled all the way from Palmetto Bay, Florida. After 25 years of working in the private sector focused on Information Technology, Margie Ahakuelo Chu, ’68, was surprised to find her “true calling” in education and began a teaching career in the New Haven Unified School District and Our Lady of Guadalupe School in Oakland. She plans to retire after many years teaching grades two and four and serving as a vice principal. Chu recently celebrated 41 years of marriage with her husband Gary. The couple has two adult children, Kalai, an associate management analyst for the City of Berkley, and Kekoa, who is currently residing in North Carolina where he is a veterinarian technician completing 10 years of service with the United States Army. Darleen Almodova Bumanglag, ’68, continues to work at

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Shafter Elementary School as a Special Education teacher and is a proud grandmother of seven grandchildren, including twin granddaughters. Over the years, Donna Alves Nakasone, ’68, has kept herself busy in different capacities. She is now retired and enjoys the free time to travel to Europe, the Orient and throughout the continental United States. Her daughter, Heather, is a first grade teacher at Saint Anthony’s in Kailua, and son Ryan is an oncologist. Her only grandchild, Dylan, attends Southern Oregon University. After serving in the United States Army for five years, Debra Buckley Smith, ’68, continued to work as a civilian employee with the Department of Defense until retiring in 2013. Smith has two children and two grandchildren and is currently the “Exalted Ruler” of the Olympia Elks Lodge #186 in Olympia, Washington. After 25 years of service with Hawaiian Tel, Clara Cacho Oshiro, ’68, retired. In 2018, Oshiro and husband Mike

It has been 46 years since Charlene Canto Kazner, ’68, moved to Orange County in California. After nearly 30 years working as a finance manager at the Boeing Company, Kazner retired and joined the Hawaiian Civic Club in California. Through this connection, she has had the opportunity to network with others with ties to the Islands, attend and facilitate cultural workshops, dance hula, play ukulele and attend the lei draping ceremony for King Kamehameha in Washington, DC. She served as the president of ‘Ainahau O Kaleponi Hawaiian Civic Club for four years and is currently the secretary of the Mainland Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. Kazner is also an officer at Pacific Islander Health Partnership (PIHP), which brings healthcare access, education and outreach on medical issues prevalent in Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity and healthy local cooking. Her work with PIHP has allowed her to connect Hawaiians, Tongans, Samoans, Marshallese, Chamorros, Fijians and other Pacific Islanders and connect them with crucial healthcare resources. Kazner and her husband, Dennis, have three children—Scott, David and Tammy, all of whom the couple proudly sent to Catholic schools from grades kindergarten through high school. They also has eight grandchildren, five girls and three boys. Cynthia Chun Kam, ’68, has been living in Miami, Florida for the past 40 years with her husband, Dennis, and daughter, Lauren. Cynthia is enjoying the semi-retired life, balancing her time between Tai Chi, tennis, traveling, teaching piano, and

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directing and accompanying school Mass services. Roberta Clavecillas-Takasuki, ’68, and her husband of 42 years, Clyde, have three children, Alyson, Kimberly and Justin, and one grandchild, Mikayla. In 2013, Clavecillas-Takasuki retired after 30-plus years working as a family law paralegal. After a 32-year career in education, Bonnie Cullen Wenzl, ’68, retired and is enjoying living in Forest Grove, Oregon. She now devotes her days to spending time with her husband of 44 years and her grandchildren. From Hawai‘i to Tanzania, Annette Greene Clibourne, ’68, is a woman on the go! Clibourne currently resides in Tanzania, where she serves as “headmistress” of Saint Mary’s English School. She invites everyone to follow her adventures through her blog at http://lizintz.blogspot.com. After graduating from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM), Martha Haia Evans, ’68, served as a teacher on O‘ahu for a number of years before moving to the island of Lana‘i, where

CLASS REUNIONS Alumnae celebrating their 50th Class Reunion (1969) and those celebrating their 55th (1964), 60th (1959), 65th (1954), 70th (1949), and 75th (1944) reunions are honored on-stage at graduation.

she spent 35 years working as a school administrator as well as a classroom educator. In 2010, Evans retired from the Department of Education and moved to O‘ahu, where she worked as a curriculum coordinator and vice principal for Academics at Saint Louis School (SLS). She currently works parttime for the State Public Charter School Commission, and often can be found shuttling her many grandchildren back and forth to school, practice and games. She and her husband Andy have two children, and five grandchildren. Son, Andrew, is a carpenter at Punahou School and coaches football at SLS. Daughter, Anela, earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Hawaiian Studies from UHM and worked on Kaho‘olawe before taking her current position as a cultural liaison and advisor for Pulama Lanai. Having already visited the Islands earlier in the year, Carol Hee Tsang, ’68, was unable to make the trip to celebrate her 50th Class Reunion in May. Tsang, who is currently a resident of Marina, California, retired in 2010. She and her husband of 47 years, Albert, remain active going hiking, working out at Gold’s Gym,

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sewing, volunteering, gardening and traveling. Tsang is the proud mother of Joann and Amie. After retiring from Outrigger Hotels and the Honolulu Fire Department, Cecilia Kauwila Lazarus Piper, ‘68, and husband John started their own business focused on life safety consulting. Ruby Lau Foo, ’68, was unable to attend the celebrations for her 50th Class Reunion in Hawai‘i, but she recently shared that she recently retired with 35 years of service as an administrator to the TLC Medical Group. Foo’s husband, Francis, is a physician in Huntington Beach in California, and the couple has two children, Janel and Jason. During her retirement, Foo enjoys gardening, volunteering at soup kitchens and the Alzheimer’s Center and frequenting the Indian casinos. Wilma Lee Hinch Kimble, ’68, completed her studies at Kapi‘olani Community College, earning an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and her registered nurse (RN) credentials. For four years, she was the treasurer for the Hawai‘i Nurses Association and served as a union representative for RNs.

It was a milestone year for Ann Chong Nunenkamp, ’69, and her family in 2017. Son Mikah celebrated his graduation from Arizona State University, while her other son, Kawika, became engaged and purchased his first home. After 30 years, Nunenkamp sold her Fordham Way home and relocated to a new residence in Sacramento, California. She looks forward to many upcoming milestones, including 2019, when she will celebrate her 50th Academy Class Reunion. SAC R E D H E A RT S AC A D E M Y

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Kimble worked as a private duty nurse until she retired. She and her sister, Antoinette Hinch Berenge, ’61, belong to the “‘Ahahui Ka‘ahumanu,” also known as the “Ka‘ahumanu Society,” and Kimble honorably served as the Society’s secretary for five-plus years. She is also a member of “Hale O Nā Ali‘i O Hawai‘i” and is the secretary for “‘Ahahui Po‘o,” both “royal” society organizations focused on preserving the knowledge and culture of native Hawaiians. In her spare time, Kimble also manages properties with her cousin, Norma Jean Burrows Goulette, ’52. In 2016, Wilma Lum Muramaki, ’68, retired from Straub Clinic and Hospital to care for her elderly mother, who recently died at age of 99. Muramaki now enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and caring for her newest grandson. When her husband Jerome retires next year, the Muramaki couple plan to travel to Japan, Alaska and Las Vegas. Since graduating from the

Academy, Albertina Manuel Benedicto, ’68, has been busy! She got married in 1971 and graduated from Chaminade University’s Pre-Nursing program before completing her education at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa’s School of Nursing in 1972. In 1974, Benedicto and her husband Arthur welcomed her first son, Corey Adam. Soon after, the family relocated to Oteerberg, West Germany, while Benedicto’s husband was stationed at Sembach Air Force Base. Through these years, the family went on many “mini-trips” around Germany, the Netherlands and Paris and Rome, which included a stop in Vatican City. In 1980, the couple welcomed daughter Karen Astra before moving to Rancho Cordova, California, while Benedicto’s husband worked as an Operating Room technician supervisor at Mather Air Force Base Hospital. Third child, Nathan, joined the family in 1982, after they completed another relocation, this time to Sacramento, California. Here, Benedicto worked at Sutter

Memorial Hospital (SMH) in the Pediatrics Unit. In 2016, she retired from Sutter’s Medical Center as a Resource registered nurse for various units, including those focused on Cardiac, Progressive Cardiac, Surgical and Bariatric and Neurosurgery.

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Following her graduation from the Academy in 1968, Annabelle Pedro Olds married husband David and relocated to the island of Kaua‘i. She worked in the food service industry for 18 years on the Garden Isle. However, Hurricane Iniki hit Kauai in 1992, and the following year, Olds and her husband—along with their four children—relocated to Las Vegas, where the couple landed jobs at the MGM Grand Resorts. After 23 years of service, Olds opted for retirement. In 1971, Stephanie Poligrates Bourassa, ’68, began working at Honolulu Community College. After 36 years of service, she retired from her position as executive secretary to the Chancellor. Bourassa’s husband, Don, retired in 2007, and the couple relocated to Spokane, Washington, to be closer to their son Ryan and his family. She devotes much of her free time to spending quality time with her grandsons Micah and Noah, and when not with the, Bourassa and her husband travel around the globe, even logging time at the top of the world, the Polar Ice Cap, and the bottom, Antarctica. Next on the agenda, she hopes to visit Africa, Machu Picchu and the Galapagos in 2019. Although Anna Repucci O’Hare, ’68, was unable to attend her 50th Academy Class Reunion activities, she shared that she is doing well in Twenty Nine Palms, California, where she resides with her five dogs, three birds and blooming desert plants. She often takes time

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out of her day to to enjoy the sights of coyotes and migrating birds in her local community.

Costa Rica, Alaska, the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu. Their next travel goal is “chasing” the Northern Lights in Norway in 2019.

Upon graduation from Seattle University, Junee Smith Siu, ’68, came back to Hawai‘i with plans of returning to Seattle. However, while working a summer job, she was hired by Western-Delta Airlines and embarked on a 30year career in the airline industry in Customer Service Operations. Currently, she is employed as a private contractor, providing specialized travel management for the United States Navy at Pearl Harbor. Siu and her husband are celebrating 34-years of marriage and spend much of their free time with their five children and 11 grandchildren. Due to a conflict in her work schedule as a flight attendant with United Airlines, Gwen Souza, ’68, was unable to join her classmates for their 50th Reunion. However, the following week, she was, however, able to “squeeze” in a quick trip from California, meeting up with 1968 classmates Mahina Ahuna Kaai, Donna Alves Nakasone and Martha Haia Evans. After graduating from the Academy, Linda Tagaro Reist, ’68, married husband Jerry and had two sons, Scott and Jonathan. After relocating to upstate New York in 1975, Reist devoted most of her career working in sales, marketing and travel consultation. Tiring of the average 160-inches of snowfall in Syracuse, New York, the couple relocated to Seattle to care for Reist’s aging parents in 1999. In December 2017, the couple again relocated, this time to sunny Arizona, where they continue to keep busy gardening, volunteering, crafting and traveling. Reist and her husband have explored numerous locations, including Australia, Spain, Iceland,

CLASS OF 1969 Academy graduates of the Class of 1969 celebrating their 50th reunion are welcomed to campus for this annual “homecoming” event, Alumnae Christmas Tea, in December 2018.

Following graduation, Jeanne White Gunther, ’68, enrolled at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa before transferring to the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, California, and earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. Having worked in the graphic design field for almost 50 years, Gunther retired from the California State Lands Commission in December 2017. She and her husband, Garrett, raised two sons, Thayne and Ian, and have three granddaughters. Since retiring, Gunther continues to work as a graphic design consultant with the California State Lands Commission and cares for her grandchildren, gardens and volunteers at her parish. Lillian Yamasaki Muramatsu, ’68, and husband Byron have two sons, Matthew and Nathan. After 32 years of service in various positions, Muramatsu retired from the Department of Education, and this has allowed her the opportunity to travel internationally. The myriad of stops on her passport have included England, France, New Zealand and Australia, with her most memorable trek being a trip to Japan with ten of her neighbors. The group were able to sightsee throughout Kyoto, Miyajima, Hiroshima, Hakone, Nikko and Tokyo—all without a native Japanese speaker in their group! Suzanne Garcia Kashima, ’69, works as a laboratory assistant specialist with Clinical Laboratories of Hawai‘i at Wilcox Hospital on the Island of Kaua‘i. Retiring from fulltime Non-Stop Travel in April 2018, Laureen Kam Chu, ’69, looks forward to doing

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some personal traveling, including some cruises, and spending more time with her two young granddaughters. In the meantime, she still conducts tours to various places, such as Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia and some American locales, as part-time as a tour manager for Non-Stop Travel. Deborah Rosette Tabar, ’69, is no available to travel extensively with friends and is enjoying her retirement. Some the places Tabar has toured include Chicago, Indiana, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas and Washington D.C. Jill Souza Zodrow, ’69, graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Gonzaga University and a Master’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Arizona. She worked as an educational specialist with the State of Hawai‘i Department of Education, but is now enjoying retired life with husband Richard and her two children, Brian and Kristen. Christine White Donovan, ’69, recently traveled to Alaska with four classmates and their families. Donovan works as an agency business consultant for Phil Levi Insurance Agency, Inc.

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In 2012, after 32 years as an educator, Mapuana Whaley Evjen, ’71, and has spent time traveling United States with husband Ronald. Recent travels have focused on Evjen’s love off baseball, having visited 24 of 30 Major League ballparks and stadiums and taking a longawaited trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. She aspires to visit all 30 ballparks and continue cheering on her favorite Minnesota-based sports teams—the Twins, Vikings, Lynx and Gophers. In addition to

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traveling, she also devotes her attention on spending quality time with her family and assisting in the community, her church and some local schools. Evjen has lived in Minnesota since her graduation from the Academy, and she and her husband, also a retired educator, recently celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary. The couple has three children and six granddaughters, all who live within 30 miles of their home. In April 2018, Roxanne Solidum Bruhn, ’73, and Stephanie Ching Kiyosaki, ’76, were thrilled to participate with fellow Academy graduates in the annual Alumnae Investiture, a traditional ceremony welcoming the senior class into the alumnae community. The following month, May, Bruhn flew more than 4,300 miles to receive her Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management with a Certificate in Leadership from Central Michigan University (CMU). Bruhn also was featured in a “salute” to its military graduates on the University’s “News” at https://bit.ly/2MKS3fy. Lylia Ishihara, ’75, is a 13-year breast cancer survivor and was named a “Hero of Hope” by the American Cancer Society in 2015. She attributes her strength and willpower to her three daughters, including Jocelyn Corpuz, ’08. Ishihara is an avid participant in the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life, an event where people join together to share their struggles and experiences and network with other cancer survivors and caregivers. Stephanie Ching Kiyosaki, ’76, is no stranger to the Academy campus, volunteering in the Development Office regularly. She also served on two planning committees for the Academy’s “Uncorked” event, along with 86

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fellow alumnae, Lorie Kwock Nagata, ’76, and Roxanne Solidum Bruhn, ’73. In September 2017, Kiyasaki celebrated her milestone 60th birthday, surrounded by her closest classmates and friends in California. As an entrepreneur, Susan Speck Fabrocini, ’76, has owned several small businesses over the years, including a production company and a photography studio. Currently, she is the president and chief executive officer of Baboo Properites, LLC. and recently authored “Protecting Your Assets From The Zombie Apocalypse: DoIt-Yourself Financial Planning,” a “conversational-style starter book” for people who want to obtain an understanding of what financial planning entails.

• Susan Speck Fabrocini, ’76 Gerilynn Guevara Akamine, ’76, encourages anyone living or passing through in the Kailua area to make a stop at the community’s Times Supermarket, where she works as a pharmacy technician, to share some “aloha.” After earning their collegiate degrees, Grace Hamasaki Agapay, ’76, and her husband, Allen, both pursued careers in the medical and healthcare sector. The couple resides in Glendale, Arizona,

where Agapay work as a surgical nurse, and her husband is a surgeon. The are the proud parents of two children, Jaide and Slade.

DID YOU KNOW? Each year, the First Friday Mass in May is dedicated to crowning Mary “Queen of the May” and honoring members of the school community who have died during the year. Alumnae, current parents and family members who have lost a loved one are welcome to join students and faculty and participate in a prayer of remembrance.

Robyn Ige Hallsten, ’76, and husband Roger are enjoying the bountiful free time and “perks” that come with retirement. The couple often finds themselves traveling around the continental United States in their camper van, as well as trips abroad to visit family in Sweden. Loretta Ishimoto Monroy, ’76, invites everyone in the area to visit and try the delicious food at Diamond Head Grill, where she is employed as the chef. This fall, Teresa Jay Morinaga, ’76, looks forward to continuing the family legacy that she and daughter Leila Morinaga, ’00, began as Academy graduates with granddaughter Maelia joining the Class of 2022 in the fall. Regularly, June Kam Chow, ’76, who currently resides in Lafayette, California, eagerly anticipates trekking to the East Coast to visit with her children. This year, however, Chow plans to extend her trip “across the pond” during an upcoming tour of Europe. Being healthy is something that Ernelle Kawakami Pila, ’76, is something she and husband Cameron are thankful to have with both recovering from multiple heart attacks. After graduating, Cynthia Siu, ’76, relocated to Florida, where she currently works as a pharmacist. Currently residing in Cypress, California, Paula Tamashiro Moon, ’76, reported being “in good health” following a successful kidney transplant. After a transfer to Washington,

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Dr. Sally Malia Chang, ’76, proudly shared that her son, Kalei Chang, is in his second year enrolled in the University of Hawai‘i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine, and her daughter, Tiare Sadarananda, ’14, recently graduated from St. Louis University and will pursue an additional degree in Occupational Therapy.

D.C., Theresa Torres Correa, ’76, served at the United States Department of Agriculture for three years. Currently, however, she and husband Jesse are thrilled to be back “home” on O‘ahu. With their third child, Kanani, embarking on collegiate life, Michelle Travens Kremers, ’76, and her husband, Rob, are looking forward to life as “empty nesters.” In October 207, members of the Class of 1977 joined to celebrate their 40th Academy Reunion in Anaheim, California, with

Tessilene Espiritu Cazimero, Lori Fernandez, Karen Ho Koo, Jacqui Kuniyuki, Becky Kuwasaki Diebold, Joni Lee, Denise Lum Banachowski, Deborah Lum Shao, Carolyn Shriver Boland, Christine Tapat Ajirogi, Vicki Yim Takimoto, and Dolder and Richards.

over 20 alumnae and spouses attending. Sherrie Chang Dolder, ’77, shared photos from the three days of activities, which included a gathering at “Disney’s Halloween Party Time,” an Escape Room Game, dinner at “Goofy’s Kitchen” and a luncheon featuring an impressive spread of dim sum. The 1977 graduates were especially thrilled to receive a specially crafted and personalized doll made by classmate Sheri Asentista Richards. Those participating included: Norma Agor Hammer, Daena Castro Main, Darlene Dagway Casino,

On July 27, 2017, Jack Franklin Dick, father of Joy Takane Cunefare, ’77, and Karen Ruth Dick-Kung, ’83, and grandfather to Karring Yee Kung, ’08, died after a long battle with cancer. In September 2017, Eun Young Park Lee, ’77, husband Steven, and their son, Shawn, were excited to visit the Academy’s campus and Head of School Betty White while on a visit to the Islands. The family traveled from Phoenix, Arizona. Currently, Brenda Waltjen Ohlheiser, ’77, resides on the Island of Maui, where she works as operations manager at Towne Realty of Hawai‘i, Inc.

• Shawn Lee, Steven Lee and Eun Young Park Lee, ’77

In 2017, members of the Hee family gathered in the Academy’s Clarence T.C. Ching Student Center to celebrate patriarch Martin Hee’s 90th birthday. He is the father of Academy alumnae Paula Hee Ng, ’78, Diane Hee Nakanishi, ’79, and Theresa Hee Yee, ’81, and granddaughter of Candace Nakanishi, ’04, Victoria

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Harvelyn Cornwell Cooney, ’70

As a retired teacher, and mother of six, this alumni shares with us the importance of family and faith throughout her life. CURRENT RESIDENCE Washington EDUCATION RESUME HIGHLIGHTS Holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Religious Studies, Political Science and Elementary Education from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. WHY CHOOSE A CAREER IN EDUCATION? “School, books and children have always 88

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been things I love and adore! Being a teacher seemed like a ‘good fit’ where I could do the most good.”

WHAT WAS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF BEING A TEACHER? “Teaching in schools located in low income neighborhoods was the hardest part of being a teacher. It was not the poverty that was the problem—it was seeing the suffering these families

experienced on a daily basis. I taught children whose families were homeless; I taught students who had one or both parents in prison; I taught children whose families suffered from drug and alcohol abuse by one or more of its members. These difficult realities made it hard for students to trust adults, which was the daily challenge I tackled as a teacher.”

WHAT WAS THE MOST POSITIVE ASPECT OF BEING AN EDUCATOR? “One of the deans for whom I worked said ‘The better you know your students, the better teacher you will be;’ I truly believe this and put it into practice during my teaching time. In fact, the best thing I accomplished as a teacher was making each and every one of my students feel talented, loved and respected. I had one student who was a great artist, and I would ‘talk his skills up’—only to later discover that, in his perspective, I was the first teacher he thought liked him. WHAT DOES RETIREMENT CURRENTLY “LOOK LIKE”? “I retired six years ago and have been keeping busy in various ways. My daughter, Jaunessa Walsh, is the partial

group. I work with my sorority sisters to raise scholarship funds for students studying Education in college and to support the local Ronald McDonald House and Saint Jude’s Hospital.”

HOW TO KEEP SCHOOL SPIRIT “I am a huge Gonzaga University (GU) men’s basketball fan, and October to March is basketball season—so you know what that means! One of the most exciting experiences I’ve had as a fan was when the GU team qualified for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship in 2017. Members of my family and I traveled to Phoenix to support the team at the game, and the Bulldogs were only two minutes away from winning the National Championship. Of course, everyone back in Spokane was watching the game on

WHAT IS SOMETHING MOST OTHERS DON’T KNOW? “My sister, Jaydean Cornwell Wendel, a 1976 Academy alumna, died in 1993 in Waco, Texas. She left her four children to my husband, James, who is a Family Practice lawyer, and me. At the time, the youngest baby was only six-months-old. These children have brought us some challenges, but such joy! My husband and I relied on God, our Catholic faith and the support of good people to take on this challenge. Throughout my life, I have been comforted by my faith to ‘see me through’ the low points and was reassured knowing that others, like the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts, were and are praying for us.

One of the deans for whom I worked said, ‘The better you know your students, the better teacher you will be;' I truly believe this and put into practice…”

owner of a local gym called ‘Farm Girl Fit’.” Twice a week, I go to the gym and play with the babies and pre-schoolers while their mothers work out. I just love holding the babies and reading books to the toddlers. And, of course, I also spend quality time each week loving on the five grandsons of my own! I have completed 12 full marathons and numerous half marathons. I walked most of them with my husband and two of my sons completing some races with me. I also enjoy walking with my friends, crocheting baby blankets to give away as gifts and participating in fund raisers for my church and group Bible study. And, 37 years ago, I was initiated into a women’s teaching sorority, Alpha Delta Kappa, and have held numerous offices with this

television, but it was so exciting to be there and experience it first-hand!”

WHAT ARE OTHER FAMILY TRADITIONS? “I am most proud of all six of my children graduating from Gonzaga University, and as a family, we are huge Bulldog basketball fans! “In addition to getting together for basketball games, we gather as a family to celebrate the holidays and birthdays. These gatherings are rather a ‘mad house’ with four boys under the age of six, but my grandsons are precious, and I just love it! Since my daughters and daughters-inlaws are all Farm Girl Fit members, we, of course, eat very healthy food at these gatherings.”

Because of these graces, and that of the Holy Spirit, our children were raised in a loving home!”

WHO ELSE IS IN THE COONEY ‘OHANA? In addition to husband James and daughter Jaunessa, the Cooney family includes five other children: James, who resides in Anchorage and works for the United States Army; Landon, who works in sales in Spokane; Patron, a Portland resident; and Dallas and Tamarae Leong, who are both lawyers at my husband’s law firm. Leong’s husband is the grandson of Edith Leong, a longtime Academy supporter.

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Members of the Hee ‘ohana, including Paula Hee Ng, ’78, Dianne Hee Nakanishi, ’79, and Theresa Hee Yee, ’81, celebrate patriarch Martin Hee’s 90th birthday.

Hee, ’11, and Amanda Ng, ’12. In spring 2018, Robin Sakamoto Fox, ’78, served on a dental mission trip to Talaan, Quezon Province, Philippines, a very poor beachside community and church that serves families and about 100 children between the ages of three and five who are sponsored through Compassion International. Fox was joined on the trip by various dental and oral hygiene professionals, including Dr. Joji Tokunaga, and three of her children, Capt. Taylor Tokunaga, ’08, Remi Tokunaga, ’15, and Kimi Tokunaga, ’18. Daughters Niki Tokunaga, ’12, and Kylie Tokunaga, ’13, were not able to go on this mission trip. For over 20 years, Patricia Zambo-Gordon ’78, has called Sacramento in Northern California “home.” And, she shares her dwelling her two “kids” of the fourfooted variety, Pierre and Flurry, 90

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who are Bichon Frise. ZamboGordon, a breast cancer survivor, is passionate about traveling to new place, making friends along the way and living by the motto, “Living life to the fullest since tomorrow is never guaranteed.” Her job as category lead for the Samsung Home Appliance Division allows her to travel all over the United States, and she has been blessed to have worked with this organization for over 10 years. Her prior work experience includes stints at Liberty House, Aloha Airlines, Nike, Speedo and

Hallmark Cards. Her myriad of jobs have allowed her to build an extensive network of friends and work colleagues all over the world.

• Judy Hui Wong, ’79, and Academy Head of School Betty White

Judy Hui Wong, ’79, who lives in Oakland, returned to the Academy’s campus for a nostalgic visit with Head of School Betty White, who reminisced about the joys and beautiful memories of teaching Wong and her classmates as students.

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Rachel Amancio Phillips, ’80, and her sisters Ruth Amancio, ’74, and Judith Amancio Mathias, ’76, remembered and honored their father, Caliupe Amancio, at the Academy’s Memorial Mass in May 2018. Phillips is the mother of two Academy alumnae, Sara Phillips LaTorre, ’08, and Melissa Phillips, ’11. Dr. Karen Wall, ’80, continues

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to boast a successful career in the military. She first served in the mental health field and is currently a licensed Marriage and Family therapist in Fremont, California. On a recent visit to the Academy’s campus, she fondly recalled trekking up the “hill” to Saint Louis School as a Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps cadet with Ruth Garcia Brown, ’79. In December 2017, Ann Marie Kirk, ’81, shared a special Christmas gift with her family and friends— two songs from Kauha‘a, a local collaboration. Kirk sings background vocals for the single “There Is Joy,” with Ronson Asuncion on vocals and guitar and Pierre Grill on piano. She wrote the music and lyrics and performs lead vocals for “So Many Years” with Asuncion providing guitar. To learn more about Kauha‘a and their music, visit www. bluecratermusic.com. In May 2018, Dr. Desiree Medeiros Glaser, ’82, and her mother, LaVerne De Jesus Fitchett, ’60, were thrilled to add another Academy graduate to their family legacy—Alana, ’18, Glaser’s oldest daughter, celebrated her High School graduation. The trio looks forward to welcoming Alyse Glaser to the alumnae ‘ohana at the Class of 2021 Investiture and Commencement Ceremonies. Congratulations to Louise Mahealani Kam, ’82, who welcomed her second grandchild, Ezekiel Kuaokal? Laki Langkilde, to the family in April 2018. Kam is a mother of Tiana Maruyama, Ryan Maruyama and Pakalana Kam, ‘18, who first in the “Talent” portion of this year’s Hawai‘i’s Distinguished Young Women competition. She won a $1,000 cash award for her performance of her original spoken word piece entitled “Could You Handle It?,” which described the struggles of being a young woman in today’s society.

• Above: Head of School Betty White, Karen Wall, ’80 and Gaylen Isaacs.

• Below: Cathy Rodrigues Lee, ’83, Darrell Lee and Nicki Lee

Cathy Rodrigues Lee, ’83, and husband Darrell celebrated the high school graduation of their daughter Nicki, who founded “Kidz For A Cause,” (KFAC) the local non-profit organization, in 2008. The Kidz movement stemmed from a school community service project and blossomed into an organization which featured a series of volunteer-driven events powered entirely by kids. Kathy-Lou Aihara Ayano, ’83, and her mother, Mary Louise Imamoto Aihara, ’51, returned to the Academy to participate in the Alumnae Investiture in April 2018. During the Investiture, Aihara,

whose class celebrated their 35th Academy Reunion in 2018, shared a touching closing prayer which encouraged the seniors to cherish the many gifts that God and the Academy have provided them throughout their educational journey. Kaulana Wong Smith, ’83, received her Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Chaminade University and currently works at Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School as a Special Education teacher. In her roles as “wife” and “mother,” Flordelisa Balicoco Barker, ’84, SAC R E D H E A RT S AC A D E M Y

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• Flordelisa Balicoco Barker, ’84, her husband Chris Barker and their children, David, Mitchell,Alicia and Julianna

After being away from her “home” in the Islands for over 30 years, Stacy Lopez Batoon, ’86, was thrilled when husband Corey accepted a football coaching position at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, affording them the opportunity return to Hawai‘i. Batoon earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University and applied her teaching skills at various schools in Arizona, Arkansas, Mississippi and, most recently, Florida —States in which Batoon’s husband had a coaching stint. The couple have two children, Brandy graduated from the University of Mississippi (UM) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing this past May, and Summer just completed her freshman year, also at UM. Currently a resident of Maple Valley, Washington, Carol Balicoco Varela, ’86, enjoys working with husband Mark in Behavioral Health after “retiring” from teaching. Varela’s daughter,

• Sherrie Kozuki Rodi, ’84 spends as much quality family time as possible with husband Chris and their four children, David, Mictchell, Alicia and Julianna. The Barker family resides in Woodinville, Washington. Three members of the Kuzuki ‘ohana recently received local media attention —Sherrie Kozuki Rodi, ’84, Keriann Kozuki Osada, ’89, and Mary Kozuki, ’92, were featured in a Pacific Business News article about local small businesses called “Helping Others 92

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Live Healthy Lives.” The coverage highlighted the family’s their joint business venture, Vim N’ Vigor, a health and wellness effort located at Ala Moana Center. Learn more about the family and their business at https://bit.ly/2JP0dWt. Maelia Loebenstein Carter, ’86, reigned as the 1993 Miss Aloha Hula and returned the 2018 Merrie Monarch Festival to judge those competing for the Miss Aloha Hula title this year.

• Carol Balicoco Varela, ’86, and husband Mark Varela Kathryn, works an art instructor at Gabriel’s Art Kids while finishing work on her undergraduate degree from Western Washington University. Her son, Andrew, is a junior at O’Dea High School and looks forward to playing lacrosse in the spring. Traci Adams Kaleiwahea, ’86,

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received her Degree in Nursing from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa and is currently is employed at Castle Medical Center as a Registered Nurse. Currently a teacher at Moanalua Elementary, Holly Pontes, ’86, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Chaminade University. Graduates from 1987 celebrated their 30th Academy Class Reunion with a roster of year-long activities, and photos and memories from the myriad of events were shared by Darnelle Spahn, ’87.

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• Members of the Class of 1987 at the 2017 Alumnae Investiture: Shanlyn Souza Park, Jill Puletasi Hansen, Darnelle Spahn, Kristie Ikeda Haili, Stefanie Ching and Regina Rodrigues Hansen

In April 2017, Spahn was joined by classmates Stefanie Ching, Jill Hanson Puletasi, Kristie Ikeda Haili, Regina Rodrigues Hansen and Shanlyn Souza Park as they represented the Class at the Alumnae Investiture and helped to “welcome” the seniors into the ‘ohana of school graduates. The following month, May, Ching, Hansen and Spahn were joined by Dr. Momi Ka‘anoi and Karen Thatcher, and they “had a blast” at the 2017 Alumnae Reunion Lu‘au events. In September 2017, 25 classmates from Oahu, Maui, Washington and Tennessee gathered at The Willows Restaurant, where Naomi Lake-Farm provided a Hawaiian blessing and Julieta Figueiredo Gates prepared gifts. Those who were unable to attend were able to watch the fun via live-streaming on Facebook, provided by tech-savvy Hansen! Las Vegas was the destined gathering spot in October for Ching, Spahn and Jaynai Alipio Fort, Eva Arquero Archie, Karla Pacheco Kim and Robin Rodrigues Cabral during a weekend hosted by Tamar Kauahi Hoapili, the Class’ Reunion co-

• From the Class of 1987, Jill Puletasi Hansen, Stefanie Ching, Darnelle Spahn and Karen Thatcher enjoy the festivities at the 2017 Alumnae Reunion Lu‘au.

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coordinator. Members of the Class of 1987 are currently excitedly anticipating celebrating their 50th birthdays together in 2019. Dr. Momi Ka‘anoi, ’87, shared many “words of wisdom” with the graduating seniors at the Alumnae Investiture in April 2018, including encouraging the students to “listen to God’s calling” and rely on His continual guidance. In 2013, Ka‘anoi was honored as one of the Academy’s “Distinguished Alumnae” for her accomplishments as a family physician. She is a third-generation graduate of the Academy—she and sister Maile Ka‘anoi Sjostrand, ’86, followed in the “footsteps” of their mother, Genevieve Reeves Ka‘anoi, ’62, and grandmother, Rose Simerson Reeves, ’29. Inspired by an invitation by Debra Ann Ishii, ’88, to attend the Alumnae Investiture in April 2018, Nina Kawamoto, ’88, and Kim Salva Cruz Baker, ’88, teamed up to plan a local reunion activity and classmate Adrianne Kahu Llanos spearheaded efforts

for festivities in Las Vegas in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their Class’ graduation from the Academy in 1988. Ten 1988 alumnae represented the Class at the Investiture, including Denise Almadova Smith, Dana Au Tsushima, Andrell Beppu Aoki, Darrah Hee Brown, Ishii, Nina Kawamoto, Scarlet Lam Watson, Adrianne Kehau Llanos and Jocelyn Rayray Tamashiro. On March 11, 2018, Lauleipuaokalani Palakiko Coen, ’89, died surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by spouse Jonathan Lee Coen, daughter Rachel Coen, ’13, brother Francis Moreira and sisters Lauleiliilehua Palakiko and Donna-Marie Palakiko, ’94. She attended Star of the Sea Elementary before enrolling at the Academy and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Chaminade University. Coen

• Lauleipuaokalani Palakiko Coen, ’89 started her professional career as a paralegal, then applied her investigative skills to work with veterans before holding various positions in leadership roles in non-profits and with the State. She was an accomplished hula dancer, having graduated as an ‘ōlapa, or dancer, from Halau Hula o Maiki, and enjoyed learning and sharing her knowledge on all things Hawai‘i with others.

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Mari Anne Rita Nazareno, ’89, is an Emmy Award-winning television producer whose shift to design work was sparked by passion and family ties. Currently, she is the creative director of ZACARIAS 1925, a brand of hand-woven bags and home accessories which have showcased in Maison et Objet Paris, Premiere Classe Paris, Pitti Firenze, Super Milan, Salone et Mobile, The Artling at ArtStage Singapore and Watari Museum’s On Sundays. Referencing contemporary art, architecture and cinema, ZACARIAS 1925 places a modern “twist” to the traditional craft of hand-weaving. The company’s items are exclusively hand-woven at the S.C.Vizcarra Workshop, founded in 1925 in Manila by Nazareno’s grandmother. When not overseeing details for ZACARIAS 1925, Nazareno continues to hold and teach design workshops. Previously, she was senior producer at Fox 11 Los

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• Mari Anne Rita Nazarino, ’89 Angeles and Creative Services director for KPRC, the NBCaffiliate in Houston.

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Linell Dilwith, ’90, was named the State’s 2018 “National Distinguished Principal” by the Hawai‘i Elementary and Middle School Administrators’ Association. Currently, Dilinelle is the principal at Stevenson Middle School and is described as a futuristic, 21st century principal who is able to move the past into the present and anticipate the needs of the future through a variety of successful initiatives. She previously served as the principal at Lanakila Elementary and as interim complex area superintendent for the KaimukiMcKindley-Roosevelt Complex Area, among many other posts. In October, Linelle will be traveling to Washington D.C. to be honored alongside 49 other distinguished

principals from across the country. Thuthao Mai Nguyen, ’92, was thrilled to return to the Academy’s campus for a visit with Head of School Betty White. Nguyen resides in Stafford, Texas, with her three children, Richard, Renny and Anna Nguyen. After 15 years of living in Las Vegas, a new job opportunity at the University of California-Irvine arose, and Lisa Liu Schock, ’92, and her family relocated to Orange County. Schock’s husband Mark works as a sous chef at BRIO Tuscan Grille in the Irvine Spectrum Center. The couple has two young children, Frank and Elyn. The publication Modern Luxury Hawai‘i featured Allison Izu Song, ’94, and focused on her fashion design line that is edging her “brand” into bold new directions. Song’s designs are often described

Lu‘au festivities include a special Mass in the Chapel planned by the 50th Reunion Class (1969). Attendees also enjoy pupu, traditional Hawaiian food and entertainment, often with special guest appearances by alumnae.

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as “sleek, ready-to-wear pieces, which are focused on fit and function” with each proportioned for women standing 5 feet 6 inches and under. Sensing a need in the fashion market for clothing tailored for petite women, she launched her own brand, “Allison Izu,” in 2009. Her apparel is currently carried at Bloomingdale’s at Ala Moana Center and her own retail outpost in Kaimuki. She also has a family line called “Olive and Owen,” which is named after her two children. This line features pieces made of modern graphic prints similar in style and concept to Hawaiian “family” collections with pieces for various members produced in matching material. For her innovative work, Izu was honored as one of the Academy’s Distinguished Alumnae in 2015. Maria Lantz Rippe, ’94, works as a healthcare professional, performing x-rays, EKG’s and other specialized tests at the Coffeyville Family Practice Clinic in Kansas. She is married and has three children. In May 2017, Donna Marie Palakiko, ’94, successfully completed her Doctoral studies in Nursing at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. She currently is the operations coordinator at the Native Hawai‘i Health Scholarship Program. Leilani Baltao Willing, ’95, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor Japanese from Seattle University. She continued her education at the University of Washington, completing Master’s Degree courses in Social Work. Willing currently serves at ‘Ohana Wellcare as a social worker. The article on “Elevator Operation During a Fire” in Building Management Hawai‘i Magazine’s December-January issue featured expertise shared by Robyn SAC R E D H E A RT S AC A D E M Y

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Matsumoto, ’96. Matsumoto is a project manager and business development manager for Elevator Consulting Services Inc. (ECS). Founded in 1991, ECS brings together expertise in consulting, engineering, project management and technology to provide customers with a superior level of vertical transportation efficiency, safety and satisfaction. Christine Gunderson Oliver, ’96,

has three children, Terrell who attends Utah State University, Mo is a junior in high school, and Faith is a sixth grade. Oliver recently returned to Hawai‘i and accepted a position as the executive assistant to the Academy’s director of Development in June 2018.

classmates Carly Dowda-Hood, Lama Kihoi Chang, Dorrelyn Patacsil Martin and Celia Pang, whose mother, George Ann Pang, ‘68, celebrated her milestone 50th Academy Class Reunion in 2018.

After receiving her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the University of Nevada–Las Vegas, Aleathia Acosta Cezar, ’97, decided to make Las Vegas her permanent home. She currently works for Cigna, a health insurance company, as a clinical operations manager. Darcie Shiinoki Nakaoka, ’98, graduated from the University of Nevada–Las Vegas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing and recently returned to the Academy’s campus to celebrate her 20th Class Reunion. During this visit, she enjoyed touring the renovated facilities and reminiscing about her school days with

• Above: Darcie Shiinoki Nakaoka, ’98, and members of her family • Below: While in Hawai‘i for a visit, Darcie Shiinoki Nakaoka tours the Academy’s campus with some of her classmates from 1998, including Carly DowdaHood, Lama Kihoi Chong, Dorrelyn Patacsil Martin and Celia Pang.

Annie Yi Okazaki, ’99, reconnected with the Academy following an invitation to speak to the participants in the Academy’s Girls Got Grit (GGG) mentorship program. Okazaki currently works as a lawyer in the federal courts, but previously served as an attorney with Alton Hunt Floyd and Ing, one of the companies sponsoring the GGG program. Okazaki, who graduated from Loyola Marymount University before continuing her education at the University of Hawai‘i’s William S. Richardson School of Law, fondly recalled her favorite teachers—Lurline Choy, Deborah Kula and Joanne Ogata—who instilled in her the confidence and competence that are cornerstones of her career.

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Fay Castillo Pabo, ’00, continues to serve in the Youth Adult Ministry program at the CoCathedral of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, a parish within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu. She also frequents the Academy’s campus to play the piano for school’s many ceremonial events involving Campus Ministry. At these functions, Pablo performs the music for worship, alongside Sr. Irene Barboza, ’78, the Theology Department Chair who plays the guitar. Sr. Katherine Francis Miller, ’57, the Academy’s Campus Minster, often leads the singing. The three Hooper sisters, who are all Academy graduates, are all doing great! Tiffany Hooper, ’00, is finishing her certification in Veterinary Medicine; Tiana

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Rodriguez has compiled a number of joyful milestones, including getting married to husband Jonathan in 2016. The couple also purchased their first home and welcomed their first-born, Paxton Chase, to the family in February 2017.

• Above: John Fournie, Dr. Sheela Jane Menon, ’04, and Amanda Carvalho Adrian, ’04

Hooper, ’05, is completing her third degree for a career as a medical physician, and Tanya Hooper, ’08, is working on her second Nursing-related degree, Master’s credentials in Public Health. Following graduation, Maki‘ilei Randall Peralta, ’00, relocated to Portland, Oregon, where she currently works for Quality Chain Corp, a company that specializes in tire chains for vehicles. Currently a resident of Fairfield, California, La’Ena Bates Torrence, ’01, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources and Sociology from Sacramento State University and, currently, is employed at Enterprise Rent-A-Car as a branch manager. In August 2016, Marclynn Kau‘i Ramos Kane, ’03, represented Hawai‘i in the nationally televised Mrs. America Pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. In April, she closed her rein as Mrs. Hawaii 2017 to a with a touching hula performance

of “My Sweet Pikake Lei” by Robert Cazimero. Currently, Brandi Salas, ’03, is the chief creative storyteller for Hawai‘i Dental Service. During the Summer of 2017, Salas traveled across the country to attend a conference in Arlington, Virginia. Although, at times, traveling by air can be frustrating, Salas had a welcome surprise during one layover in San Francisco when she “bumped into” classmate Emmy Agustin, ’03, in the United Airlines terminal. The two had a “minireunion” moment before Agustin had to return to her post as an United Airlines flight attendant, but look forward to reuniting at their Class’ 15th Reunion celebration, currently slated for late 2018. After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree from Hawai‘i Pacific University, Ashley Nazareno Rodriguez, ’03, accepted a position at Straub Medical Center as a registered nurse and charge nurse on the Critical Care Intermediary Unit and the Burn Unit. Since 2016,

• Below: Ashley Nazareno Rodriguez and husband Jonathan Rodriguez

In April 2017, Brenda Prehal, ’03, married Ingvi Örn Snorrason at a picturesque location surrounded by family and friends, and the couple currently resides in Reykjavík, Iceland. Prehal is a graduate student working towards a doctorate in Archaeology with the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY). In August 2017, she hosted the podcast “Cooking with Archaeologists,” documenting her research on Viking agge cats, TexMex cuisine and the steps to cook while “in the field.” This podcast can be viewed at http://bit.ly/ BrendaPrehal03.

During a beautiful ceremony in June 2017, Dr. Sheela Jane Menon, ’04, celebrated her marriage to John Fournie at the Mystical Rose Chapel on the campus of Chaminade University. Menon was reunited with her good friend and classmate Amanda Carvalho Adrian, ’04, who helped celebrated the joyous occasion.

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In April 2017, Ashley Atmospera Feng, ’04, returned to Oahu from Los Angeles to exchange wedding vows with husband Tom in the Academy’s Saint Margaret Mary Chapel. In California, Feng served as a registered nurse at Cedar Sinai Medical Center, however, the couple relocated to Seattle, where Feng’s husband is completing his Fellowship in Robotic Urology Surgery at Swedish Medical Center.

In April 2017, Heather MagginiMackay Stenger, ’04, and husband Ben welcomed their firstborn child, Gretel. Since relocating from Honolulu to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Stenger has enjoyed exploring the rich history of her current home state.

In the Academy’s Saint Margaret Mary Chapel on January 6, 2018, Aimee Joyce Silva, ’05, and Christopher Clemson got married surrounded by family members and friends. Lauren Badley Golebiowski, ’06, is the proud mother of two, Sofia and Emma. In November, 2016, Golebiowski closed on her first home in Ashburn, Virginia.

In June 2018, Dr. Mazie Tsang, ’04, and husband Tony Feng both graduated from the their respective Residency and Fellowship programs with the University of Michigan (UM) Palliative Medicine Program. The family duo —turned “trio” with the addition of their first child during the Fellowship—are grateful for the many memories created and for the excellent training the UM Palliative Medicine Program offered them both.

In May 2017, Dr. Richard Kasuya, the head coach for the Varsity basketball Lancers, joined the celebration for three Academy graduates who received their Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degrees from the University of Hawai‘i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSM). Dr. Kasuya, who has mentored many healthcare professionals during his long tenure with JABSM, joyously welcomed Dr. Jacklyn McLoughlin, ’06, Dr. Angela Yuen, ’08, and Dr. Sarah Hirata, ’09, to the physician ranks.

Surrounded by family and friends, Tiffany Cezar, ’05, exchanged wedding vows with husband Chris at their home parish, Our Lady of Good Counsel in Pearl City, in July 2017.

• Above: Aimee Joyce Silva, ’05, and Christopher Clemson • Below: The daughters of Lauren Badley Golebiowski, ’06, Emma and Sofia

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At the Alumnae Investiture in April 2018, Brittany Kiyabu, ’08, enjoyed the opportunity to fellowship and reminisce with classmate Haililani Pokipala, ’08, and her aunt, Louise Mahealani Kam, ’82. While Kiyabu and Pokipala participated in the Investiture as part of their milestone 10th Class Reunion this year, Kam attended to celebrate with daughter Pakalana Kam, a member of the 2018 graduating class. Helen Choe, ’08, received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Social Work from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. Currently, she is directly applying her school knowledge as a social worker at Kuakini Medical Center. On June 11, 2018, Anne Rabacal Gross, ’08, married Adam Gross, and the happy couple embarked on a trip to Tokyo and Nagano,

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Japan. During this “honeymoon,” they Izakaya-“hopped” in Shibuya, took a sushi class, visited Buddhist and Shinto shrines and traveled by ropeway up Hakone where they sailed across Lake Ashi in a pirate ship while enjoying sweets and matcha lattes. In December 2017, Shayne Tsukenjo, ’08, wed Ryan Jay Santiago in the Saint Margaret Mary Chapel on the Academy’s campus. Although the couple resides in Torrance, California, it was important to them to have their wedding celebration in Hawai‘i with their family and friends in attendance. Tsukenjo’s family has strong legacy connections to the Academy, beginning with grandmother Margaret Goo Tsukenjo, ’61, and continuing with sisters Sarah Tsukenjo, ’12, Sydney Tsukenjo, ’14, Summer Tsukenjo, ’16, and Suzanne Tsukenjo, ’17. Karring Yee Kung, ’08, is a first officer pilot stationed in Chicago, Illinois. She flies for Sky West Airlines’ United Express out of Chicago, O’Hare International Airport. Presently, she flies Embraer jets all over the continental United States, frequenting popular cities including Seattle, San Francisco, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Atlanta, Miami and Tampa Bay. In fact, she has flown into 35 out of the 50 of the United States! While her work often requires her to be away, Kung still finds time to

return to Hawai‘i multiple times a year to visit her mother, Karen Ruth Dick-Kung, ’83.

DID YOU KNOW? The Academy was founded in Honolulu by the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in September 1909. In 1990, the Sisters passed the administration of Sacred Hearts to a lay staff, but the school continues the traditions of providing a quality Catholic education for Hawaii’s women.

• Karring Yee Kung, ’08, and members of her family, including mother Karen Ruth Dick-Kung, ’83

Jessica Calventas Sablan, ’09, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Theatre from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa before relocating to Everett, Washington. She currently works Kully Struble, a political consulting firm, as a production coordinator. Following her graduation from the Academy, Jasmine Pahukula Teramae-Kaehuaea, ’09, relocated to pursue her collegiate studies to Beaverton, Oregon. Here, she earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Oregon State University in Civil Engineering, and Teramae-Kaehuaea currently is employed as a transportation engineering assistant at DKS Associates.

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trucks used to travel through neighborhoods afterschool. Leong’s #IceCreamDreams features over 70 items, from handmade ice cream sandwiches to gelato to sorbetto and novelty classics. Ice cream cravings can be filled at the #IceCreamDreams truck, which can be found around the Kapahulu, Kaimuki, Palolo, McCully, Makiki, Waikiki and Manoa neighborhoods.

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Jasmine Pang, ’11, moved to work on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. In 2017, she was promoted to legislative correspondent and intern coordinator in the United States Senate Office of Senator Mazie Hirono.

Tayler Gonsalves, ’11, calls Las Vegas “home.” Here, she works as a casino host at the Aureole Las Vegas while attending the University of Nevada–Las Vegas.

Alyssa Li, ’11, currently is employed at the University of California–San Francisco as a staff research associate and resides in Livermore, California. Li earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science at another University of California (UC)-affiliated school, UC-Davis.

In May 2017, Janelle CantornaPascua, ’11, graduated from Hawai‘i Pacific University a Bachelor’s of Degree in Computer Science.

Cari Ann Leong, ’11, and her family-operated polka dot covered ice cream truck was recently featured in Hawai‘i Business Magazine. Fueled by her personal passion for ice cream, Leong opened #IceCreamDreamz for business in 2014. She shared that while ordering, stocking and maintaining inventory is hard work, it is all worthwhile when she sees her customers’ faces “light up,” and they get excited when familiar songs play from when ice cream

Christine Donna Mabuti, ’11, is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling at Chaminade University. Previously, Mabuti earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Hawai‘i Pacific University in 2015. Upon graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a

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CURRENT RESIDENCE Chicago, Illinois EDUCATION RESUME Earned Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health with a Minor in Chemistry and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies from New York University; Master’s Degree in Global Health Policy from George Washington University. Currently enrolled at Loyola University Chicago School of Law with tentative graduation in May 2020.

FAMILY LEGACY Father Ed Mendez is an Academy High School Mathematics teacher; mother Lisa Waldowski resides in New York City. WHY CHOOSE A CAREER IN PUBLIC HEALTH? “I always knew I wanted to help people, but I didn’t realize how many ways I could do this before becoming interested in the healthcare field. I originally thought of becoming a physician, but, I realized this wasn’t a good path for me. I became fascinated with understanding the barriers and obstacles that are in place for those wanting to obtain quality healthcare, better education, nutritious food, exercise and a job, to name a few. My work has always focused on understanding an individual’s story, meeting them where they ‘are’ and empowering those looking for other options. I chose health policy to enable me to translate their stories into research that could result in implementing practical and beneficial measures to help them. ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

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My focus has always been on eliminating differences across populations, mainly issues related to access to healthcare. Since beginning law school, this focus has narrowed to equal ‘enjoyment’ and treatment of our laws for everyone, especially those ‘living on the margins’.”

CAREER EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS “When, I worked at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service in Washington, D.C., focusing on Hispanic

its people, and remorseful for what it takes for residents to get healthcare. The challenge, however, made me feel more human after each experience.”

and Latino health and cultural and linguistic competency. I completed original research and assisted with the development of the first federallysponsored community ‘roundtable’ during the Zika epidemic in Puerto Rico.”

WHAT ACCOLADES WERE AMASSED? “When I graduated from New York University (NYU), I received the Outstanding Service and Leadership Achievement in Public Health Award for being an exemplary public health practitioner. I also was proud to share with my parents that I received the NYU President’s Service Award, the highest student honor given for work and service.”

HOW DOES COMMUNIT Y SERVICE FIT IN? “Since I started college, I have focused on giving back to the community in my free time. Through my school, I served as a student-teacher on the weekends for children who were behind in reading or math. I spent my first summer in Panama, assisting with HIV testing and counseling. Then, my sophomore year took me abroad to London were I found volunteer work at a nursing home and with children who were cognitivelyimpaired. Around this time, I became involved with the organization ‘Alternative Breaks,’ which enlisted students for ‘volun-touring’ work and co-led trips to Guatemala and Nicaragua with the ‘Foundation for Sustainable Development’ (FSD). During my trips, I was able to live with the families I worked with and opened a social pharmacy, a place where residents could get their medications and health advice without traveling for hours to reach a health clinic.”

WHAT ARE THE GREATEST REWARDS TO SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY? “Learning from individuals, while being abroad, is probably the most rewarding part of my service work. I always enjoyed the ‘rush’ of feeling uncomfortable, understanding that I never volunteered to change people or show them how their life could be ‘better’—I went to learn! Learn about people’s lives, what they wanted to change and, with them—and not for them—find solutions to problems.” WHAT ARE THE GREATEST CHALLENGES TO PERFORMING SERVICE? “One of the biggest challenges to doing

Since I have lived in three major cities in seven years, I realize how much of where I lived and how I grew up shaped my identity .” service work is not speaking the language. When I volunteered in Italy, there was a lot of nodding and pointing! Also, cultural barriers can be problematic because one has have to navigate the boundary of wanting to ‘help’ while not overstepping and saying too much to offend. Unpacking emotions with community members with whom I worked was also difficult. Often, I felt guilty for being from a privileged country, frustrated at their government for not taking care of

WHAT IMPACT HAS SERVICE HAD? “It’s not really the health policy work that has impacted me the most, but the people with whom I’ve worked. There are so many amazing advocates from whom I have learned and who have inspired me each day—they pushed me to think critically, step outside of my comfort zone and take risks!” WHAT IMPACT HAS LIVING IN HAWAI’I HAD? “Since I have lived in three major cities in seven years, I realized how much of where I lived and how I grew up shaped my identity. I always remember the importance of being true to yourself and not apologizing for it. While it can be annoying answering questions like ‘Why would you ever leave Hawai‘i?,’ these remind me of where I’ve been and how much living in Hawai‘i has taught me about embracing diversity and being comfortable in my own ‘skin!’” WHAT IS SOMETHING MOST OTHERS DON’T KNOW? “I traveled through seven countries in the span of two weeks, and I have been to over 20 countries in four years. “I honestly do not have much free time at the moment! I squeeze in the gym every morning, which keeps me ‘sane,’ and I love reading for pleasure, not counting the over 5,000 pages I’ve had to read my first year of law school!”

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Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies and Education Policy, Diana Nomura, ’11, is mother of a two-year-old Lionel. In addition to her many duties as “mom,” Nomura currently is working towards earning her flooring contractor’s license and pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Structural, Sustainability and Innovation Engineering from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. And, Nomura is an active member of the community-based sorority, Beta Beta Gamma. Lauren Perreira, ’11, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Saint Martin’s University before permanently relocating to Auburn, Washington. Here, she currently works as a third grade teacher in the Auburn School District. Currently a registered nurse with Adventist Health Castle Home Care Services, Ashlynne Spencer, ’11, previously received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.

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Cecilia Wong, ’11, who currently resides in Plainsboro, New Jersey, graduated from Rutgers University with a Doctorate in Pharmacy.

and Horiuchi shared possible healthcare career options the sixth graders may want to consider and shared some of their medical knowledge, leading the group in a “handshaking experiment” to demonstrate how germs spread.

The Academy extended a special “thanks” to Mahealani Kahala, ’12, a communications assistant to Rep. Andria Tupola, for organizing a gathering which allowed students to meet and fellowship with Tupola, an up-and-coming local political leader. The students were very receptive and inspired by the Rep. Tupola’s themed messages of grit, confidence, service and leadership.

Congratulations to Christine Gempisao, ’13, who became engaged to Scott Oshiro in December 2017. Gempisao works as a dental assistant and receptionist at Pacific Dental Care while simultaneously attending the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa in pursuit of an undergraduate degree in Fine Art focused on Print Media and Photography.

The Academy’s sixth graders were thrilled to meet with Academy alumnae, Megan Stevenson, ’12, and Wakako Horiuchi, ’12, during a learning trip this past school year to the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa’s John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSM). Stevenson

In 2017, Connie Lee, ’13, returned to the Academy and has become a “regular” on campus in her role teaching Advanced Placement United States History as a member of the High School Social Studies Department. Sara Vinulan, ’13, currently is pursuing a Master’s Degree at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.

• Above: Asena Pouli, Megan Stevenson, ’12, and Ava Pajinag • Below: Wakako Horiuchi, ’12, and sixth graders Ocean Bustamante, Emily Izumi and Daphne Ibrao

In spring 2017, Nadia Busekrus, ’14, completed her junior year at George Mason University before “jetting off” to Portland for the summer to volunteer at a shelter for single-parent families. Busekrus is majoring in Public Health, and in July, she celebrated her 21st birthday in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she spent a week on a “People of Praise Action” service trip. When not attending classes or studying, Busekrus interned at the National Coalition for the Homeless and mentored high school students through a program called Invest in Youth. In August 2018, she will relocate from Virginia to Hood River in Oregon to spend a year living in an intentional community with fellow volunteers. She will serve with the Hood River County Prevention Department as a coordinator for

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outreach and health education. On June 16, Dominique Dold, ’14, graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in Environmental Science. Her environmental studies for her major were focused in Water, Energy and Technology, and she also minored in two other areas—General Engineering and Sustainability. Dold will spend the year volunteering with the Rivers Institute at the University of Dayton in Ohio as a member of the Marianist Partners in Urban Leadership, Service, and Education (PULSE) program. Before accepting a position as an assistant producer at KVVU-TV5, Fox5, Samantha-Rose Keomalu, ’14, received her Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in May 2017.

in Aerospace Engineering from California Polytechnic State University. She is excitedly anticipating her next “adventure” – working for The Boeing Company in Seattle where she accepted a full-time offer.

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Noelle Yee, ’14, returned to her Academy Alma Mater to speak at the Lancer Athletics Convocation in May 2018. In addition to her inspiring keynote address, Yee recognized the athletic efforts of her younger sister, Chanel Yee, ’18,

• Above: Dominique Dold, ’14, and members of her family • Below: Noelle Yee, ’14, Athletic Director Ryan Hogue and Chanel Yee, ’18

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• Angelique Racpan, ’15 who participated on the Lancer track and field team. Victoria Lee, ’15, is thankful for the many opportunities she has been afforded while studying Second Language Studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, including, most recently, studying abroad for a semester in South Korea. She encourages others to pursue such studies, which can result in a life-altering and thoroughly enriching experience.

At Creighton University (CU), Angelique Racpan, ’15, is an active member of the national service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega and is an avid participant on the CU dance team known as “Jays Dancers.” Currently, she is majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Dance. During her studies, CU provided her the opportunity to participate in two different service and justice trips— one focused on environmental sustainability in Wheeling, West Virginia; the other to study homelessness in Detroit, Michigan. The Academy is grateful to Kristen Kate Tumacder, ’15, and her family for their generous donation to the Academy’s CyberPatriot Program. Tumacder is in her third year at Rochester Institute of Technology studying Computing Security and was recently awarded a scholarship to continue her

studies with the school’s Master’s of Science Degree Program. Her passion for cyber security was fueled at the Academy by Deborah Kula and her participation with the CyberLancers. In fact, when Tumacder returns to the Islands during collegiate breaks, she volunteers with the Academy’s cyber security analysts.

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After traveling to Spain for Holy Week in spring 2017, Nikaela Busekrus, ’16, returned to Hawai‘i for the Alumnae Forum to share about her experiences at George Mason University (GMU), where she is working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in History with a minor in Spanish. A highlight of her first year in college was the opportunity to paint a mural for the GMU History Department. In the fall, she moved in with a “People of Praise” family and other GMU college students, including her sister, Nadia Busekrus, ’14. Apart from her challenging coursework, she holds a part-time job and is looking forward to a study abroad opportunity in fall 2018. Volunteer service work is also an important part of Busekrus’ collegiate life, and during the summer break, she led a camp group for young girls for two months in Evansville, Indiana. Congratulations to Malia Libby, ’16, an engineering student at Columbia University in Upper Manhattan, New York City, was selected as the recipient of the W.F. Wurster Scholarship at The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.

• At left: Deborah Kula, the Academy’s cyber security advisor, Kristen Kate Tumacder, ’15, and her father.

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Kristin Claire Keahiolalo, ’17, daughter of Crystal-Allyson Cortez-Dall, ’73, is enjoying collegiate life at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. As a 13year student and daughter of the Academy, Keahiolalo’s family credits the training and education received at the Academy as a major

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The NYSCamp is a broad Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) experience that incorporates both creative and Performing Arts. The Camp also features an outdoor adventure series, with renowned scientists from around the country leading seminars and directed-study experiences. In the fall, Oehlers, a National Merit Scholar, will attend the University of Oklahoma to study Biology, and Palmer will major in Pre-Medicine at Creighton University.

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The school’s 2018 Campus Ministry Living In Faith Experience (LIFE) team was in “good hands” with many Academy alumnae serving as mentors for the summer retreat in Occidental, California. During the experience, the current student Marianist LIFE participants worked with key mentors—including Academy graduates Michelle Coito Tuzon, ’65, Toni Mesina, ’92, Sarah Makena Hamilton, ’10, Kaye Tabios, ’15, and Haylee Bennett, ’16—to develop Christian leadership skills.

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During summer 2017, Annalise Busekrus, ’18, and her family joined together for a “People of Praise” action trip volunteering with youth in Allendale, Louisiana. She participated with other members of the family, including parents Donald and Alana Busekru and sisters Nadia Busekrus, ’14, Nikaela Busekrus, ’16, and Adeline Busekrus, ’20. In April 2018, Ashley Zhang, ’18, was named the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) Hawai‘i Chapter student of the month for her extensive work with the Academy’s CyberLancers program. Zhang is the daughter of Nancy Chong Zhang, ‘89; older sister Kelly Zhang, ‘16, is also an Academy graduate. During summer 2018, recent graduates Catherine Palmer, ’18, and Julia Oehlers, ’18, represented the State of Hawai‘i as delegates at the prestigious National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp) in West Virginia. This residential science education program selects two high-achieving graduates from each State and eight additional countries to participate in the all-expenses paid experience.

• Above: CyberLancers Advisor Deborah Kula and Ashley Zhang, ’18 • At right: Class of 2018 graduates Catherine Palmer and Julia Oehlers

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’68  Above: Members of the Class of 1968 at the Clarence T.C. Ching Student Center: (first row) Sarah Makena Hamilton, ’10 – representing Andrea Cummings Hamilton, Carolyn Leong Nabeta, Jeanne White Gunther, Yolanda Lopez Carreira, Abertina Manuel Benedicto, Debra Buckley Smith, Linda Tagaro Reist, Mira Soekias, Jacqueline Waltjen and Clara Cacho Oshiro, (second row) Charlene Canto Kazner, Monica Borden, Martha Haia Evans, Bettina Recca, Darlene Almodova Bumanglag, Charlene Alipio, Shirley Rivera and Stephanie Poligrates Bourassa, (third row) Clarice Wong Roby, Gloria Yee Menor, Marva Furtado Newhall, Cecilia Kauwila Lazarus Piper, Jadine Lau, Beverly Amorino Arakaki, Donna Alves Nakasone, Mahina Ahuna Kaai and Shirley Chang, (fourth row) Tanya Chang Dote, Cynthia Chun Kam, Lillian Yamasaki Muramatsu, Wilmalee Hinch Kimble, Davianna McGregor, Geri Vegas Foster, Cheryl Isobe Kalaau, Roena Among Vasconcellos, Le Nora Nobriga Wee and Patricia Borges Lindsey, (fifth row) Junee Smith Siu, Susan Phillips, Annette Greene Clibourne, Bonnie Cullen Wenzl, Annabelle Pedro Olds, Jennifer Santos, Laurie Medeiros Pontes, George Ann Pang, Barbara Chun Nihipali and Wilma Lum Murakami.  Wilma Lum Murakami, ’68, and Shirley Chang, ’68, at the Alumnae Reunion Lu’au. 106

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 Alumnae from the Class of 1968 at the Our Lady of Peace statue during their Girls Night Out campus tour: Stephanie Poligrates Bourassa, Linda Tagaro Reist, Yolanda Lopez Carreira, Shirley Rivera, Bonnie Cullen Wenzl, Albertina Manuel Benedicto, Annette Cicone Claibrourne, Martha Haia Evans, Sandra Coester Akana, Monica Bordon, Charlene Canto Kazner, Jacqueline Waltjen, Lillian Yamasaki Muramatsu and Stephanie Gomez Bell.

 Academy graduates from 1968 at the Alumnae Reunion Mass in the Saint Margaret Mary Chapel: Susan Phillips, Albertina Manuel Benedicto, Yolanda Lopez Carreira, Nikki Ibaraki Nagata and Helen Alicia Enos.

 The Class of 1968 at the Alumnae Reunion Lu‘au: Jennifer Santos, Clara Cacho Oshiro, Albertina Manuel Benedicto and Shirley Rivera.

 Wanda Ontai Pila, ’68, Beverly Amorino Arakaki, ’68, and Darlene Almodova Bumanglag, ’68, at the Alumnae Reunion Lu‘au.

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 Members of the Class of 1952 at their 2017 Christmas Reunion Luncheon: (first row) Carol Thompson, Annie Mendes Freitas, Milagros Mely Soriano McGivern and Betty Tom Chang, (second row) Dorotia Adlawan Waxman, Sr. Grace Marie Tom, ss.cc., Joan Gomez Costa and Laura Del Rosario Achong, (third row) Sylvia Correa WaiwaioleHopfe, Helen Yuen Luke, Alberta Perry Arola, Beatrice Souza, Beverly Horner Plunkett, Inez Nobrega Souza, Thelma Sing Lee, Marian Nagano Souza, Loretta Whaley Apa, Claudette Young Chun, Norma Jean Burrows Goulette, Rita Keola Holloway and Ernestine Staszkow Rapoza.

 Class of 1963 attendees at the 2018 Commencement Exercises: (first row) Pamela Riley Naone, Bernadette Yee Gaskell and Kathleen Souza Lopes, (second row) Mary Ann Kea Chang, Pearlette Victor Simao, Marie Texeira Meaney and Ann Hee Morimoto.

 Alumnae from the Class of 1953 at the 2018 Commencement Exercises at the Blaisdell Concert Hall: (first row) Raenette Stone Ing, Sr. Mary Josephine Araki, ss.cc., and Lydia Oliveira Low, (second row) Anita Chang Lau Kalua, Charlotte Ho Tsie, Verlie Anne Harris Aiu and Olympia Leong Chun, (third row) Lorraine Jose Whitten, Beverly Shaw Rodrigues, Rosary Scanlan Catala and Barbara CLASS OF Kahale Kamana.

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 At the 2018 Alumnae Reunion Lu‘au: Rosary Scanlan Catala, ’53, Anita Chang Lau Kalua, ’53, Verlie Anne Harris Aiu, ’53, and Joana Lum Taba, ’53.

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 Members of the Class of 1963 at the 2018 Alumnae Reunion Mass: (first row) Roberta Rieder Sylvester, Mary Lou Marsh and Anne Hee Morimoto, (second row) Pamela Riley Naone, Mary Anne Kea Chang, Kathleen Brisette Kennedy, Kathleen Souza Lopes and Pearlette Victor Simao

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’77  Attendees at the Class of 1977 Reunion celebration at Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California: (first row) Karen Ho Koo, Sheri Astentista Richards, Jacqueline Kuniyuki, Christine Tapat Ajirogi, (second row) Carolyn Shriver Boland, Tessilene Espiritu Cazimero, Vicki Yin Takimoto, Lori Fernandez, Denise Lum Banachowski, Norma Agor Hammer, Mickey Mouse, Deborah Lum Shao, Sherrie Chang Dolder, Daena Castro Main, Becky Kwasaki Diebold, Joni Lee

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’78  Alumane from the Class of 1978 on campus during the Alumnae Reunion Lu‘au festivities: Kathy Mendez Atoigue, Dorothy Ayres-Smith, Robin Sakamoto Fox, Jamie Psak, Deanna Lee, Jill Robinson Morris, Jamie Aiu Aiwohi and Kehaulani Luuwai Cavaco.

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Rita Aiona Branco, ’43, mother-in-law of Phyllis Reed Branco, ’69 Barbara Au Leong, ’51 Lorraine Au Ribeiro, ’52 Leticia Badua Corpuz, ’84 Mary Baker Aylett, ’51 Janet Chow Lum Hoy, mother of Faye Lum Hoy Makishi, ’76, and Lora Lum Hoy Ogawa, ’81 June Chun Chu, ’52 Andrea Cummings Hamilton, ’68, mother of Sarah Makena Hamilton, ’10, sister of Moana Cummings, ’78, and aunt of Piikea Ryan, ’92

Marvalee Haunani Kalima Sweeney, ’67 Lorraine Lau Lee, ’47, mother of Jo-Anne Lee Nakagawa, ’69, and aunt of Claire Kau Ho, ’67, and Catherine Kau Chun-Hoon, ’73 Lucille Lau Yee, ’47, sister of Theresa Lau Wong, ’49, Christina Lau Langsi, ’51, and Juliette Lau Bissen, ’55 Maria Nena Victoria Li Won, ’32, mother of Harriett Won, ’57, Annette Won Scanlan, ’59, Mariette Won Lee, ’61, Kathleen Won Morgado, ’63, and Helene Won Teves, ’64, grandmother of Clivette Won, ’84, and Noelle Morgado Granato, ’88 and Tia Teves Fergus, ’04, and great-grandmother of Trinity Morgado, ’17

Irene Mokihana Flores Akiona, ’53

Lorena Luke Hee, ’48, mother of Darla Hee Gerharter, ’82, sister of Lorraine Luke Pang, ’43, Lally Luke Psak, ’44, and Leanne Luke Chuck, ’60, and aunt of Jaime Psak, ’78, and Lt. Jerre Psak, ’80

Jacqueline Hoke Malina, ’60, mother of Roxanne Malina Morey, ’79, Rene Malina Kudlich, ’81, and Rochelle Malina Davis, ’89, grandmother of Courtney Malina, ’14, and Aubree Davis, ’20, and great-grandmother of Leinani Lacio, ’18

Gwen Marino Aiwohi, ’53, mother of Violet Aiwohi Nelson, ’80, mother-in-law of Darcell Aiu Aiwohi, ’80, and grandmother of Lindsey Aiwohi Ala, ’00, Colbey Aiwohi Lobendahn, ’03, Brittney Aiwohi Yim, ’02 and Jordan Nelson, ’11

Helen Ichimura Miura, ’58

Florence Mendonca Googins, ’46

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Susan Nye Bennett, ’38 Nancy Olayer Caswell, ’53 Lauleipauokalani Palakiko Coen, ’89, sister of Donna Marie Palakiko, ’94 Henrietta Pomroy Freitas, ’51, aunt of Mahina Ahuna Kaai, ’68 Shirley Rollinson Weisse, ’57 Ramon Santos Deleon Guerrero, grandfather of Kailanianna Ablog, ’17 Bette Soo Sequeira, ’52, sister of Eloise Soo Lee, ’45, and Loretta Soo Shimabuku, ’51, and grandmother of Catherine Sequeira, ’14 Irene Sylva Macario, ’48 Violeta Reyes Acierto, mother of Rowena Acierto Lynch, ’94, and grandaunt of Te‘Hiwa Medeiros, ’20

Edward Araki, brother of Sr. Mary Josephine Araki, SS.CC., ’53, and Christina Ponton, ’56 James Araki, brother of Sr. Mary Josephine Araki, SS.CC., ’53, and Christina Ponton, ’56 Joseph Beisel, grandfather of Sara Kea, ’26 Juliann Borges, ‘67 Frank Briguglio, brother of former Academy teacher Alec Briguglio Annabelle Castillo, ’80, sister of Angela Castillo Partolan, ’86, and Agnes Castillo Johnson, ’87 Laraine Pereira Ching, ’57, mother of Stefanie Ching, ’87, and sister of Bernadette Pereira Cardinas, ’58 Albert Chong, grandfather of Kelly Chong, ’16 Betty Chong, grandmother of Kelly Chong, ’16

Kiyoshi Aihara, husband of Mary Louise Imamoto Aihara, ’51, father of Kathy-Lou Aihara Ayano, ’83, and grandfather of Karly-Lou Ayano, ’16

Jack Franklin Dick, father of Joy Takane Cunefare, ’77, and Karen Ruth Dick-Kung, ’83, and grandfather of Karring Yee Kung, ’08

James Akiona, Jr., husband of Irene Mokihana Flores Akiona, ’53

Olivia Ferreira, mother of Yolanda Andrade Haessly, ’71, Roxanne Andrade Widmer, ’75, and Rochelle Andrade Alo, ’78

Caliupe Carson Amancio, father of Ruth Amancio, ’74, Judith Amancio Mathias, ’76, and Rachel Amancio Phillips, ’80, grandfather of Sara La Torre, ’08, and Melissa Phillips, ’11, and uncle of Petra Abad Esber, ’62 and Mary Ann Abad Tom, ’69

Ruby Fong, ’47 Margaret Mieko Ijima, great-grandmother of Tyson NoquezEpil, ’18 Audrey Jennings, grandmother of Academy teacher Chloe Smith Shirleen Johnston, sister-in-law of Academy staff member Verna Miguel Martial Self Keliiaumoana Kaanoi, former husband of Genevieve Reeves Kaanoi, ’62, father of Maile Kaanoi Sjostrand, ’86, and Momi Kaanoi, ’87, and grandfather of Kiinalehua Kaanoi, ’22 Allan Kaipo Kalua, Sr., husband of Anita Chang Lau-Kalua, ’53, and great-grandfather of Kaila Kawamura-Jeremiah, ’20 Ruth Violet Leilani Keb, ’48, grandmother of Tracy Hanzawa Sweeney, ’90 Frances Keilt, aunt of Academy teacher Keeley Ohman Florence Kong Kee, daughter of Elizabeth Harris Kong Kee, ’63, sister of Theresa Kong Kee, ’82, and niece of Paulette Harris Jardine, ’59

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In Memoriam Elizabeth Rosalind Kula, mother-in-law of Academy teacher Deborah Kula and grandmother of Raechel Kula, ’94, and Heather Craig, ’99 Donald Kunstman, husband of Florence Sturgis Kunstman, ’58 Timothy Lau, brother of La Vay Lau, ’50 Herbert Lee, husband of Thelma Sing Lee, ’52 Jean Leong, grandmother of Caris Leong, ’26 Maryann Levkiv, grandmother of Academy teacher Joseph Lyons and great-grandmother of Kali Lyons, ’16 Ernest Niki Libarios, father of Joy Libarios, ’20

Andrew Lum, father-in-law of Deanna Reyes Lum, ’89, and grandfather of Quinn Lum, ’20, and Paige Lum, ’24 John Rudolph Luuwai, husband of Violet Kutz Luuwai, ’58, and father of Kehaulani Luuwai Cavaco, ’78, and Maile Luuwai, ’80 Neff Maiava, father of Pamela Maiava Gilding, ’76 and Cherie Rusden Maiava, ’78 Netta Martinson, great-grandmother of Lesna O’Donnell, ’20 Patricia Milkowski Ester Nelson, mother of Kaimookalani Nelson Muhlestein, ’76 David Newbro, husband of Audrey Garcia Newbro, ’52 Anastacio Palafox, father-in-law of Momi Kaanoi, ’87 Edward Rapoza, husband of Ernestine Staszkow Rapoza, ’52, and grandfather of Rachel Rapoza, ‘13, and Rebekah Rapoza, ’16 Mary Neva Rego, ’51 Carroll Rice, ’58 John Rodrigues, Jr, husband of Beverly Shaw Rodrigues, ’53, brother of Gloria Rodrigues Canha, ’49, and uncle of Aldine Canha Brown, ’73 Sr. Dorothy Santos, SS.CC. Clarence Scanlan, brother of Marie Scanlan Langkilde, ’50, Rosary Scanlan Catala, ’53, Gretchen Scanlan Makaiwi, ’55, and Yvonne Scanlan Foster, ’67, and uncle of Thaela Ann Catala, ’74, and Jacelynn Catala, ’76 Paul Sequeira, husband of Bette Soo Sequeira, ’52 Lewis Stafford, husband of Margaret Mary Kula Stafford, ’52 Sr. Ann Marie Tamanaha, SS.CC., aunt of Lisa Tamanaha, ’83 John Gonsalves Teixeira, father of Pia Teixeira Ely, ’73, and grandfather of Shavonn Ryan, ’98 Doris Thurston, grandmother of Chloe Smith Virginia Marie Vierra-Gamayo, mother of Ashley Gamayo, ’02, Christina Gamayo Santos, ’04, and Rachel Gamayo, ’11 Debra Jeanne Wolf, daughter of former Academy staff member Helen Perreira and mother of Kristi Jamieson Radona, ’94 James W.Y. Wong Annette Young, wife of former member of Academy Board of Directors Harlin Young, mother of Jan Marie Young Fraga, ’83, Lisa Young Kaluau, ’83, and Beth Ann Young, ’85, and grandmother of Meleina Fraga, ’09, Alexis Fraga, ’13, and Sydney Fraga, ’16

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