i mua magazine: summer 1999
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NEW TRUSTEES ABOARD: MOVING FORWARD
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
PUBLISHED FOR
THE KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS
BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP ESTATE ‘OHANA
SUMMER 1999
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‘A N O‘A I
Vol. 1999, Iss. 2I MUA is publishedquarterly by KamehamehaSchools Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate567 S. King St. #200Honolulu, HI 96813
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Robert K.U. KihuneChairman
Ronald LibkumanVice Chairman
Constance LauSecretary / Treasurer
David CoonTrustee
Francis KealaTrustee
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Nathan Aipa
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVES
Colleen WongLegal
Randall O. ChangAsset Management
Michael J. Chun, Ph.DEducation
Rodney ParkAdministration
Yukio TakemotoBudget
I MUA STAFF
Kekoa Paulsen
Ellen Pelissero
Coranne Park-Chun
CONTRIBUTORS
Michael Young
Lynell Bright
M. Alyson Danford
Larry Mordan
ALUMNI & PARENTS
ADVANCEMENT CENTER
Marlene Sai
Gerry Johansen
I MUA DESIGN
O Communications
For more information, callKSBE CommunicationsDivision at 523-6369.
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Kapalama Campus poolconstruction.
Photos by Michael Young
Aloha käkou.
On May 7, 1999, Judge Kevin Chang, Probate Judge of the First Circuit Court of theState of Hawaiÿi, fully vested The Rev. David Coon, Francis Keala, Robert K. U. Kihune,Constance Lau and Ronald Libkuman as Interim Trustees of Kamehameha SchoolsBernice Pauahi Bishop Estate. The Trustees assume all the duties, responsibilities andauthority of the office of trustee as well as the additional mandate to resolve KSBEdealings with the Internal Revenue Service.
The Trustees immediately appointed KSBE General Counsel Nathan T. K. Aipa asActing Chief Operating Officer of KSBE. Mr. Aipa will coordinate the activities ofKSBE’s five major management groups as well as implement Trustees’ decisions.
In a special mailing, the Trustees acknowledged the “dedication and professionalcommitment” of KSBE faculty and staff to the legacy of Ke Aliÿi Pauahi. “In the daysahead,” they wrote, “we will be reaching out to you for your cooperation andassistance as we move Kamehameha Schools forward with a renewed spirit of alohaand unity for our Hawaiian children today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.”
To alumni, parents and the extended family of KSBE, the Trustees said, “…we lookto you for your support and manaÿo in pursuing this noble mission of educating ourchildren.”
The trustees have expressed a sincere desire to meet with our KSBE community asquickly as possible and as I MUA goes to press, those dates, times and locations arebeing arranged.
I mua Kamehameha!
Kekoa PaulsenInterim DirectorCommunications Division
ADMISSIONS POLICY REAFFIRMED
The IRS has reaffirmed that KSBE’s policy ofgiving admissions preference to children ofHawaiian ancestry is “consistent with currentfundamental public policy,” and “is consistentwith the requirements for recognition of exemp-tion as an organization described in section501(c)(3) of the code.”
KSBE SUBSIDIARY REORGANIZATION ACCEPTED
Judge Kevin Chang has upheld Special MasterBenjamin Matsubara’s findings that KSBE’ssubsidiary reorganization–the formation ofKamehameha Activities Association (KAA) as atax-exempt holding company–was appropriate,in Matsubara’s words, for “significant and validbusiness and legal reasons.” As part of the
reorganization, KSBE’s interest in Goldman Sachswas transferred to KAA. KAA’s funds are direct-ly available for KSBE’s energetic pursuit ofeducation-specific capital improvement plans.
KSBE HITS BIG WITH GOLDMAN SACHS
With net proceeds dedicated entirely to fundingeducational activities, KSBE sold nine millionshares of its Goldman Sachs holdings as part ofGoldman’s initial public offering (IPO). KSBEreceived $477 million from the sale, plus anadditional $144 million in Goldman’s finalpartnership distribution. KSBE retains ownershipof approximately 22 million additional Goldmanshares.
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W A L A ‘ A U
By Marlene Sai ‘59Director, Alumni andParents AdvancementCenter
REUNION: ALOHA SHARED
As we approach KSBE’s 10th Annual AlumniReunion celebration on campus–Wednesdayevening, June 9, through Sunday, June 13–I cannot help but share with you a reunion I recently enjoyed. The occasion was a gatheringof a few entertainer friends to appear in a localtelevision special, Emme’s Island Moments,produced and anchored by Emme Tomimbang.
Arriving at Don Ho’s Bar & Grill for thefilming, I was thrilled to see so many of my long-time pals: Nina Kealiÿiwahamana Rapozo, EmmaVeary, Loyal Garner, Melveen Leed, Don Ho ‘49,Jimmy Borges, Dick Jensen, Nephi Hannemann,Iva Kinimaka, and Sam Kapu ‘62.
Emme asked each of us to share ourreflections on Waikïkï entertainment in “ourtime”–when we performed on a regular basis–compared to the infrequent engagements we takeon today. Each, in turn, was asked: “How has the entertainment business changed and why?”and “How do talents like Don Ho and Society of Seven (S.O.S.) maintain their longevity?” Myfriends’ insights were considered, thoughtful,often hilarious.
Among the questions posed to me which Iwas very proud to answer were: “What are youdoing today?” Working at Kamehameha SchoolsBishop Estate in the Alumni and Parents
Advancement Center; “How long have you beenthere and do you enjoy your work?” Thirteen,going on 14 years now and, yes, immensely; “Doyou still do shows?” Yes, occasionally, and they’restill fun; “What about recordings?” Not pau.
It was such a delight to walaÿau with thosewonderful, talented people again; to linger overmemories of happy times with them and absentfriends; friends who all “grew up” together;friends we care about but see all too infrequently.Yet, we have a common and life-long bond.
Doing Emme’s show got us all togetheragain. It seemed like we all talked at the sametime, so eager were we to catch up, so few are theopportunities to reminisce about the “good olddays.” Before we parted, we vowed to hana hou.So late one Friday afternoon, we each stole timeaway from our schedules to gather again. Wewent on for hours, so don’t be surprised if you seesome of these names doing special ‘gigs’ togetheronce more.
This, I know, is what reunions are all about–rekindling aloha for old friends. So, all of youwho will share your special memories, yourspecial bond this June, enjoy. And, mahalo for thememories.
Ä hui hou.
MAUI’S KEIKI KOKUA KORPS
Demonstrating the true meaning of theholidays–a season of giving–our Maui CampusKindergarten through fifth graders warmed the little hearts and bodies of two boys and two girls confined to the pediatrics ward at MauiMemorial Hospital over the holidays by present-ing them with 42- by 48-inch quilts created withaloha by Kamehameha Elementary Schools’ Maui ÿohana.
Inspiration came from parent and quilterM. Alyson Danford whose son Kainoa is a fourthgrader at the Pukalani interim campus. Shethought the project would be a terrific familyactivity, but then expanded her idea to includethe school. Alyson approached art teacher DianeFell who, in turn, enlisted the creativity of MauiCampus’ entire student body.
First, each class chose its own quilt theme–butterflies, geometric designs, flowers, and so on. Next, Diane led the children in drawing theirown pictures on paper using fabric transfercrayons. The students’ designs and pictures werethen heat-transferred onto cotton fabric and cutinto 6-inch-squares.
With the aid of parent Kathy Kihune, Alysonthen sewed all the pieces together–27 drawingsper each of five 42- by 48-inch quilts. Two of theresulting student quilts were then given to twolittle hospital patients on Christmas Day. Twomore creations were given to two other childrenon New Year’s Day. The fifth quilt now hangs ondisplay in a place of honor in the pediatric wardof Maui Memorial Hospital.
Well done Maui campus! You exemplifylokomaikaÿi.
KES Maui kindergartenersdisplay two of the fivequilts they created withtheir fellow students.
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F E A T U R E
Maui Campus’ cafetorium under construction
BUILDINGFOR THEFUTURE
Drive up to the Kapälama Campus recently? If you have, you’venoticed that it’s pretty torn up. In fact, by the time you hit Bishop Drive–from the Elementary Campus up through to theAdministration Building–the roads are incredibly bumpy, or asKSBE staffers and students are wont to say: “All bus’ up.”
As difficult as it might be to negotiate campus roads thesedays there’s good news afoot: it’s just part of a massive, long-termcapital improvement program (CIP) on-going at KamehamehaSchools Bishop Estate. The work–which extends to three islands–represents a construction/renovation investment of over $49.8million into expanding and upgrading KSBE’s educational facilities.
Long in the planning and design stages, KSBE’s CIP projectswill ultimately affect the enlargement and/or modernization of theKapälama and Maui Campuses; new Waimea, Waimänalo andPaukükalo preschools; and, finally, a new Kapälama athletic andphysical education complex at Mawaena Field.
At Kapälama, major infrastructure projects under way includerenovation of the swimming pool. Originally constructed in1963/64, the pool was dedicated on May 1, 1964 and named inhonor of Ke Aliÿi Ruth Keÿelikölani, benefactress of the Schoolsthrough Ke Aliÿi Pauahi.
For 25 years, Keÿelikölani Pool dutifully served the students ofKamehameha as home to award-winning swim teams and as hostto many ILH competitions. But time had come for a fix-up. “Besidesbeing too short,” said Bob Ramsey, KSBE’s recreational facilitiesmanager, “the pool wasn’t heated. In winter, the water temperaturewould often get below 70-degrees. That’s awfully cold, especiallyfor our younger students.”
Maui Campus’ cafetorium under construction.
KSBE’s Recreational Facilities Manager Bob Ramsey explains thenew pool’s design to 5th grade swimmer Hanalei Crowell.
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An end of June opening is planned for the rejuvenated pool.“Once the work is finished,” said Ramsey, “our pool will be 25-meters wide and 50-meters in length, fully meeting both ILHand Olympic standards. It’ll be heated to 80-degrees, which meanswe’ll get year-round usage. And, it will be all tiled, which will give it a good life span and make it easier to maintain.” Newseating will accommodate approximately 1,000 spectators and beADA compliant.
MAUI CAMPUS ON SCHEDULEOur new Maui Campus construction is hurrying toward it’s firstday of school this August 23. Phase I consumes 15-acres at thePukalani site and includes three school buildings, a caretaker’sresidence and a guard house.
The new campus will open to K-6 grade classes in August, butwill be sufficiently complete at that time to provide classroom spaceto accommodate Phase I’s K-8 goal of 200 students. Educationalsupport facilities–i.e., the library and administration offices–willalso be completed by that time, along with the playing field,parking lot, pedestrian walkway through the campus, securityprovisions and the technological infrastructure to handle computer,distance learning and other telecommunications requirements.
As part of our Maui Campus’ Phase II construction, acafetorium will be completed by late August of this year and thegymnasium will follow with a scheduled completion date ofFebruary 2000. (More on our new Maui Campus in the next issue of I MUA.)
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The Administration/Library Building on KSBE’s new Maui Campus.
PROJECTS SCHEDULE DATES
SWIMMING POOLRenovation Present - 6/99
MAUI CAMPUSPhase I Present - 8/99
MAUI CAMPUSPhase II Present - 2/00
PRESCHOOLSWaimea, Hawai‘i Present - 8/00Waimanalo, O‘ahu Present - 8/00Paukukalo, Maui Present - 8/00Athletic/PE Complex 1999-2001
KSBE Facilities and Construction Engineer WalterThoemmes guides film crew through overview of newMaui Campus.
THREE NEW PRESCHOOLSTwo new preschool projects have begun for Waimea, Hawaiÿi, andWaimänalo, Oÿahu. At this writing, permanent site selections areapproved and KSBE’s engineering department is entering thedesign phase for the proposed facilities.
The addition of the Waimänalo and Waimea sites will bringthe total number of KSBE preschools statewide to 53. “Good news,too, for the island of Maui,” says KSBE Preschools Director SuzanneRamos. “The Trustees have recently approved-for-design a newpreschool facility at Paukükalo Homesteads.”
A REGULATION ATHLETIC COMPLEXAlso approved-for-design is the athletic and physical educationcomplex for the area of the existing Mawaena Field at Kapälama.“The project has been approved conceptually,” says KSBE Facilitiesand Construction Engineer Walter Thoemmes, “and we’re nowengaged in the planning and design specifications process.Conceptually, this new football/soccer field and track complexwill–for the first time at Kamehameha’s historic campus–meet allstandards for length and dimension befitting its sporting purposes.”
“This means that not only will our Kamehameha studentshave a regulation field to practice on,” said Bob Ramsey, “but we’llbe able to host athletic events such as state track meets. The newcomplex will provide seating for approximately 3000 spectators, aconcession stand, ticket booth and restrooms.”
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A view of the Maui Campus Administration Building/Library over lava rock wall construction.
Kapalama’s Ke‘elikolani Swimming Pool renovation
RETROFITTING KAPALAMANow, about those bumpy roads: In conjunction with other majorinfrastructure improvements on the Kapälama Campus–includingmajor electrical and water systems refurbishing projects–layingunderground telecommunications cables has been ongoing.
In the past few years, not only has the campus’ high-speedcomputer access been enormously expanded, but we’ve also addedteleconferencing, and there’s been a major push into expandingKSBE’s distance learning capabilities.
Unlike our new Maui Campus–where all this technologicalinfrastructure has been built into the design–Kapälama, by its veryage, has required retrofitting to meet existing and ever-increasingdemands for technological use and access.
As the millennium draws ever-nearer, Kamehameha Schools BishopEstate is growing in ways designed to meet the coming century’seducational and technological prerequisites. First, by expandinginto Hawaiian communities throughout the State of Hawaiÿi, and,second, by providing our students with the facilities they’ll need inthe years to come.
Gerry at Kamehameha
Energy and
Commitment
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Gerry Lam’s 30th reunion is coming up and onething his classmates will notice is that he looksand acts at least 10 or 15 years younger than he is.The man radiates energy honed from a lifetimedevotion to athletics and self-discipline.
Gerry grew up around Honolulu: Makiki’sVictoria House, Papakölea and near Fort Ruger.He attended Hawaiÿi Baptist Academy beforeentering Kamehameha in the 6th grade. Thescope and quality of KS’ arts, music and athleticprograms, and the quality of competition was aneye-opener for him. “At HBA I was at the top ofthe pack,” Gerry says, “but at Kamehameha theywere hugely devoted to music, the arts, andathletics. I found myself on the bottom of the pile.Kamehameha was so much more advanced. Itwas like going to college.”
His brains got him placed in advanced mathand English classes; his natural athletic ability–enhanced by surfing, auto racing, and years ofkung fu and karate training–found him compet-ing in gymnastics and volleyball; and, his interestin fine arts and music soared in Kamehameha’sculture-rich climate.
Gerry was a gifted student, but like mostyoungsters in Hawaiÿi, the cry “surfs up” wouldoften find him sprinting ma kai. This trait got himinto a bit of trouble with KS Counselor JosephSowa: “You’ve got to come to school,” Sowa said.“You’ve got to keep your commitments.”
To Gerry, Sowa’s words came as an epiphany.“I’d always paid respect to my teachers of kungfu and karate,” he says, “but I’d never applied the same respect to my teachers and schooling atKamehameha. I felt hypocritical.” Gerry alteredhis approach to academics and became an honorstudent.
After high school, Gerry attended ChurchCollege of Hawaiÿi–now BYU-Läÿie. There hecontinued kung fu and karate competition andsurfed professionally, devoting the remainder of
his time to what became a thriving surfboarddesign and manufacturing business–Gerry LamHawaiÿi Signature Boards.
Partially to please his parents, Gerry agreedto finish college on the mainland at BYU-Provo.He had to give up surfing, but Utah had itscompensations. “It was just the best place tomountain bike, ski, participate in motor cross,rafting, tennis, and most especially, enroll in theBYU Volleyball program.”
Gerry graduated from Provo in 1973 and,unsure what to do next, ended up at BYU’s lawschool. “I wanted to stay involved with thevolleyball team and ski team and prep for thepossibility of making the US volleyball team inthe ‘76 Olympics.”
By 1976, he’d graduated from law schooland passed the Bar, but the US volleyball teamnever really materialized. But because Gerry hadsome professional sports commitments to fulfill,he decided to stay in the Rocky Mountain areaand enrolled in Denver Law School’s LLM(Master of Laws & Letters) program.
Gerry graduated with honors in ‘78, special-izing in tax law. “It was cutting-edge stuff at the
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Gerry fell in love with mountain biking, motor cross, tennis,trucking, rafting and skiing.
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time,” he says, “because those ofus in the field were functionallyestablishing the laws.” WhenGerry returned to Hawaiÿi heopened a tax law practice,holding the distinction of beingthe only LLM in the state.
He was quite successful until, after a bizarre series ofevents, he was wrongly implicated in theinfamous Bishop, Baldwin, Rewald, Dillingham& Wong fraud case. “That turned both me andmy life inside out,” says Gerry. “The FBI, CIA,and IRS were all over my business. The notorietywas such that even my ex-girlfriends would have nothing to do with me. I’d been a respectedattorney, a district court judge on the First Circuit Court. I’d wanted to pursue an MBA but I couldn’t leave Hawaiÿi at the time because itwould look bad. And after it was all over, nothingwas ever found about me or my work to evenprosecute.
“In the end there was no criminality, no civilcase, and no apologies from anyone.”
In 1989, Gerry did get his MBA from theUniversity of Pennsylvania’s prestigious WhartonSchool of Business. “I had the idea,” he says, “ofcoming back to Hawaiÿi and being a player in anindustry that would be good for Hawaiÿi.” So,following his graduation from Wharton, Gerrywent to Europe to learnwhat could be learnedabout the promising andrapidly-developing fieldof environmentaltechnology.
“Like many of mygeneration, I had to goaway from Hawaiÿi andcome back to discover my
cultural roots,” says Gerry. And, like so manywho have benefited from Pauahi’s Legacy,Gerry’s thoughts turned toward giving back. “I wanted to develop an industry that wouldbenefit native Hawaiians.”
Today, Gerry is successful at doing just that. His company, BioGenesis Pacific, Inc., wasawarded the environmental clean-up contract forKahoÿolawe. His is the first such federal contractever held by a native Hawaiian enterprise. In his view, the island’s health and welfare is animportant symbol of Hawaiian sovereignty.
Of course, Gerry’s doing a lot more, too. Heplays kï höÿalu and composes songs these days.He’s studying Hawaiian language; Hawaiianmedicinal plants; and, lomi lomi with thevenerable Papa Kalua Kaiahua. And, perhapsmost noticeably, he’s 100-percent dedicated toeverything he’s doing.
Applying a lesson learned at Kamehameha,Gerry says: “If I’ve given my word, I’m
committed.”
The mainland experience brought adifferent kind of outdoor life.
Gerry Lam today
“Like many of my generation, I had to go away from Hawaiÿi
and come back to discover my cultural roots.”
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H A R R I E T O A N A ‘ 4 6
it in their spare time. That was the beginning ofwhat we do at APAC today in keeping in touchwith and servicing over 18,000 Kamehemahaalumni throughout the world.
“She had the most incredible memory bank,”Sai continued. “She not only knew a graduate’sname, or maiden name, but could name theirclass, their families, tell you who they married,the in-laws and their families, how many children
they had and practicallywhat their children’s nameswere. She was a veritablewalking ‘Who’s Who’ ofKamehemaha Schools. Therewon’t be anyone like heragain. She was amazing.”
Mrs. O’s service in thefledgling alumni relationsoperation gave her anopportunity to play a keyrole in building the strongsense of ÿohana whichremains a hallmark ofKamehameha. “Mrs. O gavealumni the sense thatsomeone here knew themand cared for them,” saidNeil Hannahs ’68, KSBERegion II Director, who washer supervisor in the PublicAffairs office from 1977 to1988. “Her personal touch is
a big reason many graduates continued to feelconnected with the Schools.”
Mrs. O’s contributions were always focusedon providing service to the Schools and to otherswithout regard for personal credit. Indeed, sheseemed to prefer working in the background of our major events and programs. For years, she was the backbone of Song Contest,Commencement, Founder’s Day and ChristmasConcert.
Mrs. Oana’s graciousness and quest forexcellence were legendary. Her boundless alohaand loyalty to Kamehameha Schools BishopEstate were extraordinary. Her knowledge of theSchools and alumni resources may never beequaled by any single person.
Ä hui hou, Mrs. O. Until we meet again.
On February 24, 1999 Kamehameha SchoolsBernice Pauahi Bishop Estate lost one of its mostdedicated friends with the death of Harriet EllisUlulani Oana.
“Mrs. O,” as she was respectfully andaffectionately known to generations of students,parents, staff and alumni, succumbed peacefullyafter a long battle with cancer. Her family was byher side.
The 44-year staffmember was a proud KSGgraduate who had watchedthe bombing of PearlHarbor from the newly-opened Girl’s School atKapälama Heights. Shegrew into the type ofwoman who exemplifiedthe “good and industriousmen and women” BernicePauahi Bishop hoped wouldresult from her Legacy.
She inspired others with her devotion toand caring for KSBE. And, she had a knack formaking others feel that they too were an integralpart of helping to carry on our proud traditions.
Harriet Oana’s first position at Kamehamehawas in the President’s Office in 1954. WhenHarold Kent, Kamehameha’s seventh president,retired in 1962, Mrs. O moved into the president-emeritus’ office where she helped edit his bookCharles Reed Bishop: Man of Hawaiÿi.
In 1968, she began her work withKamehameha’s alumni affairs–that later evolvedinto an alumni relations office and, later still, intotoday’s Alumni and Parent Advancement Center(APAC).
“While Mrs. Oana was working in ColonelHarold Kent’s office, she and former KSBPrincipal Allen Bailey began assembling whatthey hoped would be an alumni directory,” saidMarlene Sai, director of APAC. “They worked on
Harriet at Kamehameha
Mrs. Oana’s years of service weremarked by a fierce loyalty to
Kamehameha Schools which never dimmed.
A hui hou, Mrs. O,
Reydan “Tita” with her greatest fan, MomReynette.
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“Tita” at Kamehameha
“I’ve gone full circle,” says Tita, “from player tocoach, high school to college.”
There’s another side to Tita: a sensitive,down-to-earth lady. Her status and nationalacclaim has not distracted the popular playerfrom Papakölea from her core values: respect,humility and love. As one of Kamehameha’s mostoutstanding female athletes, Tita has earned theright to be counted among volleyball’s very best.
Named Coach of the Year by the NCAADivision II All-Pacific Region, Tita and her teamdelivered the first-ever NCAA Division IInational championship for Hawaiÿi. Again,congratulations to Reydan “Tita” Ahuna,assistant coach Damien Hardy, and the talentedLady Sea Warriors of Hawaiÿi Pacific University.
Congratulations to Hawaiÿi Pacific University’shead volleyball coach Reydan “Tita” Ahuna ‘84and her Lady Sea Warriors for winning the NCAADivision II National Volleyball Championship,December 6, at Florida’s Kissimmee Civic Center.The road to success was not easy for them andthey fought hard for the national title. “This winis truly special,” Tita said after the title match.“To think of all the adversities we had to over-come just to get here, and then to win it all,shows what heart can do.”
When it comes to heart, Tita has a heart ofgold–compassionate, caring, courageous, andfilled with aloha. Yet, she can be a no-nonsensecoach. Tita’s volleyball prowess approacheslegend: her all-around athletic performances atKamehameha saw her letter in four sports; atUniversity of Hawaiÿi at Mänoa she helpedcapture an NCAA Division I national title; herwinning days as coach of Kamehameha’s BoysVarsity Volleyball team are well-remembered;and, today, she’s breaking new ground as coachof HPU’s national champion Lady Sea Warriors.
Reydan “Tita” Ahunatoday.
“Tita” with her winning HPC Lady Sea Warriors and Assistant Coach Damien Hardy.
What heart can do
“To think of all the adversities we had to overcome just to get here, and then to win it all,
shows what heart can do”
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CELINE DION KNOWS A GOODTHING WHEN SHE HEARS IT!International pop star CelineDion tried an experiment lastyear in her premiere Hawaiÿiengagement at the BlaisdellArena. For the first time in herprofessional career, Ms. Dionchose to be backed up by achildren’s choir in a live concertappearance. The choir: our veryown Kamehameha SchoolsChildren’s Chorus, under thedirection of teacher LynellBright.
As a direct result of herexperience with our students,Dion, in her 1999 concert tour,reached out to children’s choralgroups in every communitywhere she performed, incorpo-rating talented youngsters intoher performance, and givingthem a chance to be showcasedin grand style.
“When her plannedHawaiÿi concert was firm,” saysLynell, “we got a call from her
concert promoter asking for ourChildren’s Chorus again. It wasquite an honor.”
Despite the pressures ofperformance, and the hecticpace of pre-show technicalactivity, Dion took time out fora gracious visit backstage withour KS students, genuinelypleased to have them with heragain.
In her hugely-successfulAloha Stadium concert, ourKamehameha SchoolsChildren’s Chorus backed herin Let’s Talk About Love, the titlesong from her latest album.Their reception, both by ourlocal audience and Dionherself, was enthusiastic andwarm.
Our hearty congratula-tions to our KS Children’sChorus and Director LynellBright!
KEITH IKAIA-PURDY IN BENEFITPERFORMANCE
Acclaimed as one of Europe’sfinest tenors–and certainlyamong Hawaii’s favoritesons–Kamehameha’s very ownKeith Ikaia-Purdy ‘75 of theVienna State Opera headlined abenefit concert for the HawaiÿiOpera Theatre, made possiblethrough a special sponsorshipprovided by KamehamehaSchools Bishop Estate. Over 200 students, faculty and staffattended the benefit concert andwere busting their buttons withpride as Ikaia-Purdy’s exquisitevoice revealed its virtuosity in arias by Bellini, Scarlatti,Rossini, Puccini and Bizet. Hemade it look easy. Not for aminute forgetting his Hawaiianheritage, Ikaia-Purdy also giftedthe audience with his renditionof Hawaiian classics including:ÿO Makalapua, Kuÿu Ipo I Ka HeÿePuë ÿOne, as well as Kaläkaua’simmortal compositions Koni AuI Ka Wai and Akahi Hoÿi.
K S B E I N T H E N E W S
Celine Dion backstage with friends.
Keith Ikaia-Purdy
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KS SCIENCE SCHOLARS SOARAND SCORE
Kamehameha was proudly andprofoundly represented at the42nd Annual Hawaiÿi StateScience and Engineering Fairheld at the Neal BlaisdellExhibition Hall. Our KS sciencestudents made a showing thatwas nothing short of excellent.Here are the details:Top Winners Overall - Senior Research Division: First place–Kapua Medeiros ‘99Honorable Mention–CindyRichardson ‘99. Best of Category Awards -Senior Research Division:Biochemistry–Shanelle Sanborn‘00; Medicine & Health–KapuaMedeiros ‘99; Physics–Krystal-Lee Tabangcura ‘99.
K S B E I N T H E N E W S
KS HAS HER…FOR THE MOMENT
Kamehameha senior, LilyKahumoku ‘99, has verballycommitted to the outstandingUniversity of Hawaiÿi at MänoaWähine volleyball program for the 99/00 school year. An extraordinary athlete, the6-foot-2 Kahumoku–whotransferred from CoronadoHigh school in Lubbock, Texaslast year–is considered a hotproperty in volleyball circlesand is among the country’smost-recruited players.Kahumoku, recently the focusof a national feature story inUSA Today, is credited withleading the Kamehameha girls’volleyball team to its ranking of 12th in the nation. A dom-inating player, she has alsoearned an off-the-court reputa-tion for her great personalmodesty.
Lily Kahumoku: Hot property in volleyball circles.
Also taking home awards wereAurora Kagawa ‘99, LaurieYoung ‘99, Alston Paresa ‘99,Tory Eborn ‘99 and Jon Mizuno‘99. Participating this year aswell were Jacob Williams ‘99and Edward “Luna” Kekoa ‘00.
Kapua Medeiros ‘99, receives her first-placeoverall award at the 1999 Hawai‘i StateScience and Engineering Fair.
Kapua Medeiros, who was also recently interviewedby Teen magazine, will representHawaiÿi–along with otherstudents from private andpublic schools throughout thestate–in international competi-tion in Philadelphia this May.“With the additional data shehas collected,” says scienceteacher Larry Mordan, “I thinkshe has a good chance of placinghigh at the International Scienceand Engineering Fair.”
Congratulations to all ourstudent-participants and a “jobwell done” to all their teachers–especially Peter Grach, JoelTruesdell, and Larry Mordan–advisors, mentors and parents.
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1945Enjoying life and having fun is thename of the game. And a few classmembers learned exactly what thattakes as they celebrated their 53rdreunion on a 16-day tour of NewZealand. Class representative JohnAgard reports that class members,spouses and friends visited bothSouth and North Islands whichoffered a multitude of contrastingscenery: wet and dry areas; vastdiffering rock formations; huge andnumerous lakes; Nikua Palms;snow-covered mountains; movingglaciers; and, plentiful varieties offlora and fauna. Among classmateswho braved the elements were jetboat riders Leslie Henry (who alsobungee-jumped 143 feet off thehistoric Kawarua Bridge),Christopher Hong, WilliamStewart and John Agard. Otherclass members making the tripwere; Elizabeth Kauka, FrancisMcMillen, Adolph Bartels andWalter Barrett. Marjorie MorrisBarrett ‘41 and John Awana ‘47joined the group, along with otherspouses and friends. (Class repre-sentative is John Agard, (808) 488-6905.)
1955Congratulations to Pedro “Pete”Velasco Jr. inducted into theHawaiÿi Sports Hall of Fame on
February 9 at the Sheraton WaikïkïHotel. Pete was honored for hisprowess in volleyball. He served ascaptain of the 1964 US OlympicVolleyball Team.
Par for the course. CliffordCarpenter wishes to thank all KSalumni, family and friends for theirparticipation and support of thefirst-ever Kamehameha AlumniGlee Club Golf Tournament. Thetournament, held February 20 atthe Bayview Golf Course inKäneÿohe, drew rave reviews forthe excellent food, great prizes, andthe excellent emcee work by James“Kimo” Kahoano ‘66. Set to be anannual event, a second tour-nament is already scheduledfor 2000. See you there!
William Tau Greig hasreleased his second CD titledUkulele Boy. He and singingpartner Damien Fardenperform Hawaiian musicalfavorites at the SheratonMoana, Royal Hawaiian andOutrigger Hotels in Waikïkïas well as Jaron’s Restaurantin Kailua. (Class represen-tative is Patrick Sniffen, (808)422-9835)
1959Henry P. Kahula Jr. is apersonal financial analystwith Primerica FinancialServices in Kahului, Maui. He and his wife Philomenareside in Päÿia.
Nelson Kaÿai recently visitedSweden as a member of FriendshipForce–a group of friends travelingthe world to share cultures andstories of their homeland withother members. Nelson has beenwith the group for 15 years.Among his travel experiences arethe sights, sounds and scents ofBrazil and Thailand. According toNelson, “It was always an ‘instantfriendship’ when meeting completestrangers, even when we were onlyable to communicate through handmotions and a little English. Wehad a great time hosting a couplefrom Brazil. They had such fun on
By Gerry Vinta Johansen‘60, Alumni Coordinator,Alumni and ParentsAdvancement Center
Members of KS ‘45, spouses and friends in New Zealand.
KS ‘45 members Leslie Henry and ChrisHong (back row), William Steward andJohn Agard (middle row) are riding therapids with crew (front row).
Friendship Force member Nelson Ka‘ai in Thailandwith talented young artist.
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Kauaÿi and, in turn, invited us totheir home in Sâo Paulo. I’m gladto have experienced this culturalexchange because it made atremendous impact on under-standing the ‘other side’ of giving:receiving. It was an awesomefeeling to meet and live with peoplefor the first time and be part of thereceiving end. It’s difficult toexplain the gratitude and happi-ness that takes place.” Nelson liveson Kauaÿi. He is retired from thework force and happily generatesfriendships throughout the worldwith Friendship Force.
Matthan K. Mersberg lives inKubelberg, Germany, where heworks for NAF Department ofDefense. He looks forward toretiring soon. (Class representativeis Antoinette Gomes Lee, (808)455-3985.)
1960Grab your tote and dis ‘n dat.Leave your worries on thedoorstep. Life could be so sweet at a neighbor island retreat. Takethe time and capture the momentwhile you can. Plans are set for the40th class reunion in the year 2000.Pre-reunion gatherings arescheduled in 1999 for Las Vegas aswell as the islands of Hawaiÿi,Maui and Oÿahu. All classmates areencouraged to participate in ourplanned activities. A “missingpersons” bulletin is out for:Priscilla Baker Dusseault, JamesHoffman, Mary Louise Allen Kai,Betty Ululani Kealoha, SharonSimeona Lester, Juanita NamahoeNaleieha, Jennie Kaplan Piohia,Thomas Napoleon and AllenSilva. Anyone knowing thewhereabouts of our classmatesplease contact class representativeGerry Vinta Johansen by [email protected] or phone (808)842-8445.
1963Signed, sealed and stamped forapproval. That’s our salute to theappointment of new Wailuku,Maui postmaster Henry K. Aarona‘63. Henry began his postal career
1969Col. Walter Kaneakuawrites that approximately75 members of the HawaiÿiAir National Guard recent-ly returned to Hawaiÿiafter being deployed to theNATO base in Istres,France. Besides Walter,three other Kamehamehaalumni were attached to
his unit: Lt. John Enos ‘78, TSgt.Arthur “Kaipo” Sing ‘68 and TSgt.Steve Cavaco ‘70. The Hawaiÿicontingent was the lead unitresponsible for protecting Bosnia’s“no-fly” zone. Walter was bothdetachment commander and a pilotfor the KSC 135R refueling tankerwhich supported F-16s flying outof Aviano, Italy. John’s duty as anintelligence officer was to provideup-to-date and accurate informat-ion to all air crews regarding thegoings-on of the Serbs andAlbanians. Arthur and Steve wereassigned to the POL unit providing24-hour ground refueling supportfor Hawaii’s and Florida’s KSC135R tankers as well as Air ForceU-2 intelligence aircraft. All fourmen are happy to be home withtheir families.
Nathan Chang believes inhelping the homeless and thoseless fortunate. He was instrumentalin the introduction, developmentand coordination of a programcalled “Fill a Bag, Feed a Family.”
in 1966 as a letter carrier. Prior tohis recent Wailuku assignment heserved as postmaster at theKahului Post Office. He and wifeFrancine (Kekahuna) have fourchildren: Kalei Aarona Lorenzo‘85, a Hawaiian language teacher atKamehameha, Rainee Aarona,Samson Aarona ‘92, and ChristianAarona ‘95. An avid karateenthusiast, Henry holds the rank ofgo dan (fifth degree) in shotokankarate. Ironically, Henry’s brotherJames K. Aarona ‘65 is also apostmaster in Kula, Maui. Jamesbegan his postal service career in1967 and, prior to Kula, worked atthe Puÿunënë Post Office. He andwife Francene Pang ‘65 live inKïhei. Their four children areJames K. Aarona Jr. ‘91, Daniel K.Aarona ‘93, Jayme Aarona andPohai Aarona. Neither Henry norJames planned to be postalworkers. After graduating fromKamehameha, Henry joined theMarine Corps. James enrolled atthe University of Hawaiÿi atMänoa. Both brothers marriedwives with similar names and havean equal number of children. Whenit counts, postmasters Henry andJames Aarona really deliver.
Congratulations to RockneFreitas ‘63, inducted into theHawaiÿi Sports Hall of Fame onFebruary 9 at the Sheraton WaikïkïHotel. Rockne was honored as All-Pro NFL with the Detroit Lions in1972. (Class representative isDavilee Mahukona Kahana, (808)261-4528.)
I MUAPRODUCTIONSCHEDULEClassrepresentativesinterested insubmittingmaterial for theFall 1999 issue of I MUA musthave allsubmissions,including photos, in to APAC nolater thanMonday, June 21, 1999.
Postal Partners–brothers James and Henry Aarona.
Nathan Chang (r) with “Fill a Bag, Feed a Family” supporters CarolIgnacio, Hawai‘i Island Food Bank, C. Brewer’s J.W.A. “Doc” Buyers, andHawai‘i Mayor Steve Yamashiro.
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1972Randy Chang is a pilotfor Cox Aviation inHonolulu. He, wifeLynn, and daughterAmanda, age 8, formerlyresided in Dallas, Texas,where Randy was a pilotfor J. C. Penney’s.
Lawrence “Larry”Nakea is a firefighter inAnchorage, Alaska.
Charles K. H. Soon Jr. is manager ofHawaiian Outer IslandOperations for FederalExpress. He is based in Hilo, Hawaiÿi. (Class representative isDeborah Lau Okamura, (808) 941-1860 or [email protected])
1973Jodean Wong is a sales executivewith D & J Specialties, Inc., inHonolulu. The company special-izes in name- and logo-imprintedproducts.
Vanessa Y. Chong, known as a “champion of causes,” hasbeen the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union in Honolulu since 1984.Some of the high-profile issuesVanessa is concerned with includesame-gender marriage, racialdiscrimination, drug-testing in theworkplace, prayer in publicschools, better working conditionsfor police officers, etc. Vanessa’s job is “to challenge the governmentwhen it starts stepping on people.”According to Vanessa, “TheACLU’s mission has neverchanged: to fight the immensepower of the government anduphold the Bill of Rights. That’swhy education is so important. If you know what your rights are,there’s less chance that the govern-ment will mess with you.” (Classrepresentative is Tamar Panee Nite,(808) 239-2888.)
The project involved placing abrown grocery bag within a Sundayedition of the Hawaiÿi Tribune Heraldin February. People filled the bagswith non-perishable food items anddropped off the sacks at branches ofBank of Hawaiÿi. The grocery bagsalso contained an envelope forindividuals wishing to make mone-tary donations. The project is anextension of the Food Bank’s 1999Hunger Relief Food and FundDrive. Nathan was supported bydirectors of three Rotary Clubs ofthe Hilo Bay and South Hilodistricts in underwriting the costsand printing 25,000 grocery bags.Community volunteers included:The Native Hawaiian VocationEducation Project of Alu Like, Inc.,Hawaiÿi Island Food Bank, HawaiÿiCommunity Correctional Center,and Hälau Kapili Hou. NathanChang is the community servicedirector for the Rotary Club of Hiloand also serves as vice-president ofKSAA-Mämalahoe Chapter.
Kali Watson is in-housecounsel to the board of trustees ofthe Office of Hawaiian Affairs(OHA) and a member of the cededlands negotiating team. Prior to hisappointment, Kali was director ofthe Department of Hawaiian HomeLands with the State of Hawaiÿi. We wish him well in his new OHAposition. (Class representative isWayne Chang, [email protected])
1970Ardis Ah Nee Gomes is thesecretary for the CommunityChurch of Honolulu. She waspreviously executive secretary tothe pastor of Kawaiahaÿo Churchwhere she is also a member. (Classrepresentative is Marsha HeuBolson, (808) 842-8865 [email protected])
1974Henry Kalani Wong is leisureprogram director with the KaunoaSenior Services Center in Päÿia,Maui. A man of many talents,Kalani is skilled in cooking, music,crafts and computers. He is alsoassociate pastor of ÿÏao Congrega-tional Church in Wailuku andcoordinator of the Maui CountyFair Parade. Kalani is a ‘peopleperson.’ He thoroughly enjoysbringing out the best in everyoneof every age with whom he works.Previously, Kalani was with MauiCounty’s Department of Parks andRecreation as an administrativeassistant and PALS coordinator. In1996, he was recognized asManagement Employee of the Year.Kalani received his bachelor’sdegree in business administrationfrom the University of Hawaiÿi atMänoa and his master’s of divinityin pastoral studies from FullerTheological Seminary in Pasadena,Calif. (Class representative isCoreene Choy Zablan, (808) 523-1973 or [email protected])
CONTACT USONLINEKS alumni areencouraged tosubmit newsitems to I MUAvia e-mail. Send to:
or “snail” mail to:KS Alumni NewsAPAC1887 MakuakaneStreetHonolulu, HI96817
Photos aregreatlyappreciated.
Holding up operations at Maui’s Kaunoa Senior Center isHenry Kalani Wong.
Law School. (Class representativeis Kathleen Enos Thurston, (808)263-8585 or [email protected])
1978Kye Haina is an English teacher atMountain View Continuation HighSchool in Santa Ana, Calif. She wasrecently named “Teacher of theYear” at her school. She and herhusband Kevin Deeley reside inMission Viejo with their seven yearold son, Kyle William Kamuela.(Class representative is RobinMakua, (808) 842-8492 [email protected])
1979Jan Burns Tjorvatjoglou reportsthat Las Vegas was rumbling inFebruary when approximately 60classmates, spouses and guestskicked off their 20th year reunioncelebration. Mahalo to travelcoordinator Beverly LindseyPalenapa ‘55 for contributing to thesuccess of the occasion. RussellWong knew he had the winninggolf team in classmates ToddHugo, Noelani Cashman Aiu,Gordon Villa, and Jan BurnsTjorvatjoglou at the 3rd AnnualAlumni Golf Tournament held
Robert Dennis Lee ‘75 and friend are ready for take-off.
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1975Robert Dennis Lee (known as“Dennis” to his classmates) is a firechief in Alaska at the AnchorageInternational Airport. He and hiswife Karen have four children:Robert Jr., 11, Christopher, 9, Maile,7, and, Steven, 2. Dennis is alicensed pilot. When time permitshe flies an airplane built in hisgarage. In summer, Dennisperforms in air shows around thestate of Alaska and he can often beseen flying in formation with asimilar airplane.
Darrel Yasutake is anattorney with Hubert, Yasutake &Hoh in San Francisco. He and hiswife Cheryl live in Pleasant Hill,Calif., with their children: Justin, 8,Michelle, 6, and, Dylan, 2. Darrelgraduated from the University ofHawaiÿi at Mänoa and Whittier
March 18 at the Käneÿohe ClipperClub. The fiery foursome’s com-bined score captured the Trustee’sCup. (Class representative isErnette Bright Yim, (808) 523-6306or [email protected])
1988Naomi Morita is an assistantmanager for Franklin Covey in SanJosé, Calif.
Tracie Kaluai is a ministerwith the Assemblies of GodChurch in Honolulu. She receivedher master’s degree in social workfrom the University of Washingtonin Seattle.
A familiar ring recentlycaught the attention of Jan Lindsey,KSBE’s Talent Search ProjectDirector. At the Stadium SwapMeet in ÿAiea, Jan was surprised tosee a Kamehameha Schools classring for sale. She promptly boughtthe ring with intentions of return-ing it to its rightful owner. WithAPAC’s assistance and investiga-tive work, Kelli Kaleolani WongSumida ‘88 of Hilo was soonnotified that her class ring hadbeen found. Kelli was ecstatic. “I can’t believe it,” she said. “Oh,my God, I really missed my classring. I thought I would never see itagain.” Kelli did get her ring backand met the good Samaritan whofound it. Wonder if Kaleolani (thevoice of heaven) was indeed callingout for her ring’s return.
Jan Lindsey (r) and Kelli Kaleolani WongSumida ‘88 with treasured class ring inhand.
Over the Alaskan terrain in Robert DennisLee’s home-built aircraft.
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Cruising the seven seas,seeing the world, making newfriends and getting paid for itkeeps Jennifer Vinta adven-turously afloat. A video specialistwith Royal Caribbean Cruises,Jennifer used her February visit toHonolulu aboard the cruise shipLegend of the Sea to spend time with family and friends. She is agraduate of Gonzaga University inSpokane, Wash. (Class represen-tative is Shelly Wakamatsu Pelfrey,(808) 883-1016 or [email protected])
1989Zachary Beimes is publisher ofStreet Zebra, a sports magazine inMarina Del Rey, Calif.
Michael Tanimoto is aDirector of the Child DevelopmentCenters of California. He resides inSan José. (Class representative isKris Haina Galago, (808) 341-0958.)
1990Moana Hanawahine is aPolynesian dancer with theBranson City All-Star Revue inBranson, Mo. KS alumni passingthrough are welcome to stop by and talk story with Moana. (No class representative informa-tion available.)
1991Nancee “Nalani” Aki and Sherri-Lei Sam Fong ‘92 combined theirartistic skills to design, photographand print their own 1999 calendar.Ocean, mountain, fauna and forestvistas bring out Hawaii’s beautythrough the eyes of the artists. Bothgraduates are excited about theiryear 2000 calendar already in theplanning stages. (Class represen-tative is M. Malia Park,[email protected])
1992Jaye Nakasone Greig has her ownhula hälau on Maui. She and herhusband Gordon reside in Pukalaniwith their daughter, Kalaÿi, age 1.
Deeann Haberly is a tellersupervisor with Norwest Bank inLittleton, Co. She and her husbandPatrick Cowan have a son, David,age 5. (Class representative is PaulLyman, (808) 371-4511 [email protected])
1995Christian Aarona attends San Jose State University as a musicmajor. He is a member of theuniversity’s judo team and inFebruary won the California StateJudo Championship–100 kg (198-220 lbs.) division. In March,Christian won two gold medals(l00 kg and open division titles)
competing in the CollegiateNationals held at University ofDenver. SJSU also captured teamcompetition honors at the sameevent. Christian trains eachsummer in Kumamoto, Japan. Hehopes to become a member of theUS World Team. Good luck,Christian! (Class representative isKawena Suganuma, (808) 842-4344.)
1997Congratulations to Kirsha K. M.Durante selected as the HawaiÿiState Society of Washington, D.C.’s1999 Cherry Blossom Princess.Sponsored by the NationalConference of State Societies, thefestival was held April 4-11 in thenation’s capital. Kirsha is thedaughter of Kirk Durante ‘70.(Class representative is GraigSakuma, (805) 493-3505 [email protected])
SEND US YOUR NEWSKS alumni are encouraged to send news items to I MUA. Contact your classrepresentatives or send news directly to APAC. E-mail ksbealumni.org ormail to KS Alumni News,APAC, 1887 MakuakäneStreet, Honolulu, HI 96817.Photos are greatlyappreciated.
Taking a break from duties aboard theLegend of the Sea cruise ship is KS ‘88’sJennifer Vinta.
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Thanks to Stanford senior IanChun ‘95, thirteen students fromthe university spent spring breakon Oÿahu. They learned aboutHawaiian culture throughStanford’s Alternative Spring Breakprogram with help from KSBE.Kahea Rivera ‘96 served as aninstructor. The students learnedabout hula, lei making, preparing alüÿau from scratch, and tendingloÿi. They attended a lecture aboutHawaiians in education held atKamehameha Schools and servicesat Liliÿuokalani Protestant Churchin Haleÿiwa. Ian was inspired toinitiate the program–which becamea reality last year–from discussionswith his grandfather. GrandpaChun advised him, “Don’t feel youhave to be in Hawaiÿi to have theculture with you. You have it inyour heart. It’s with you at alltimes.” Ian feels strongly aboutgiving back to the community andsharing his Hawaiian heritage andculture with Native Americanstudents and others.
KSBE College Counselor AmySato recently visited KS alumni
COLLEGE CAPERSKalehua Kekuewa ‘94 is anadmissions counselor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University inPrescott, Ariz.
Adrene Briones ‘97 made theDean’s List at USC and was amongonly eight engineering studentsinvited to a luncheon with thecollege president and board oftrustees. She is pledged to the PhiKappa Phi Honor Society.
Kirsha Durante ‘97, asophomore at Brandeis Universityin Waltham, Mass., is majoring insociology and computer sciencewith a minor in Spanish. She is amember of the Hawaiian Club andworks part-time both in the regis-trar’s office and dining services.Kirsha also finds time to train as adeejay at the university radiostation.
Carly Bolson ‘98 is thecreator of “College Life,” a comicstrip published biweekly in Calif.,by the Claremont Colleges news-paper Collage. Carly is a freshmenat Scripps College and daughter ofMarhsa Heu Bolson ‘70.
Kainoa Kea ‘98 is making a splash as a member of ChapmanUniversity’s women’s water poloteam.
KSBE College Counselor Amy Sato (center) with KS ‘98 graduates MyraMcShane and Joshua Whalen-Holderbaum at Hanover College.
Jonathan “Koa” Schultz ‘96, Laurie Zane ‘95, and Andrea Keao Dang ‘98take a study break at Occidental College.
attending colleges on the mainland:‘98’s Myra McShane and JoshuaWhalen-Holderbaum at HanoverCollege in Ind., and JonathanIshikawa ‘95 at WashingtonUniversity in St. Louis, Mo. InCalifornia, she met with: LaurieZane ‘95, Jonathan KanekoaShultz ‘96, and Andrea Keao Dang‘98 at Occidental College; LeilaniRichardson ‘96 and Carly Bolson‘98 at Scripps College; Alohi Aeÿa‘97 at Westmont College; GabrielAu ‘96 at Cal Tech, and Paul Dun‘96, ‘97’s Terry Miyajima andMichele Nash, and ‘98’s KauanoeBrooks, Dana Nakasato, AshleeSevigny, and Hauoli Smith at theUniversity of Redlands.
COLLEGE GRADUATESCongratulations to recentlygraduated KS alumni:Jayson Nakasone ‘94, University ofHawaiÿi at Mänoa, bachelor of artsin psychology. Jayson plans topursue graduate studies at UHM.Kalena Kawahakui ‘94, Universityof Hawaiÿi at Mänoa, bachelor ofarts in human resourcemanagement.
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KS ALUMNI HOST FAMILYNETWORK
I decided to inquire about the KSAlumni Host Family Networkbecause I didn’t have close familymembers living near ChapmanUniversity in Calif. Like mostfreshmen, this was my first timeaway from Hawaiÿi and withoutparental supervision. Honestly, I was a bit afraid of what layahead. Being “adopted” by theOlsen ‘ohana was such a relief andblessing. I really lucked out when I found out they lived just fifteenminutes away from my campus.After talking with “Uncle” ToddOlsen ‘84, I found out that his wife“Aunty” Nancy was an alumna of
Chapman. She was extremelyhelpful in giving me the “insidescoops” about the university andreminding me that I had made agood college choice.
The Olsen ‘ohana is morethan just a host family. They havekept me focused throughout myfirst semester at college. It hasbecome a Sunday “ritual” for me togo to their home. It’s a day to relax,forget the stresses of the week and“talk story.” I enjoy spending timewith their two children, Pena andKate. It’s like being a kid onceagain. The “icing on the cake”has been the home-cookedmeal they make for me beforeI head back to the dorm. Plusthe “free laundry” makes mefeel like home.
I’m really thankful tohave the Olsens in my life. I can remember when it finallyhit me that I was homesick.Just being in their home made me feel much better. I no longer felt alone.
The Host FamilyNetwork is such a helpful and beneficial program. I encourage future alumni toinquire about it and takeadvantage of it even ifrelatives live in the area. TheOlsens have helped me a greatdeal. Not only have theyembraced me, opened theirhome to me, shown me
ALUMNI AND PARENTS ADULTEDUCATION NETWORK(NON-TRADITIONAL)This program continues to reachout to older Kamehamehagraduates and parents returning to school or seeking highereducation for the first time. Formore information call GerryJohansen at (808) 842-8445 or SteveReelitz at (808) 842-8444.
Honolulu Community College Admissions Counselor George Kalilikane ‘61 (left) helpsHoward Criss ‘45 and Paul Sialana ‘84 continue their education through the KS AlumniAdult Education Network for non-traditional students.
around the area, taken me groceryshopping, and allowed me to domy laundry, they have shared withand extended to me the spirit ofaloha which has made a lastingimpact through my first year atcollege. I’m sure their generosity,love and hospitality will last formany years to come. Mahalo a nuiloa e ÿAnakala Todd, ÿAnakeNancy, Pena, a Kate.”–Kimberly Kehaulani Carmen ‘98,Chapman University, Orange,Calif.
At home with the Olsens (l-r) Nancy, Kate, Todd ‘84,Pena, and Kehau Carmen ‘98.
Each fall, as KS graduates headfor mainland colleges, KSBE’sAlumni & Parents Officeconnects them with alumni “host families” living in theircollege area. Host familiesprovide a “home away fromhome” for our young graduates.During the 1998-1999 schoolyear, 25 students were placedwith host families, while fourstudents were placed during the1997-1998 school year.
Students interested in theKS Alumni Host Family Networkshould contact KSBE’s AlumniCoordinator, Gerry Johansen at(808) 842-8445.
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1970SDeron Akiona ‘76 and StephanieOxiles were married November 14,1998 with Sherman Thompson ‘74presiding.
1980SScott Seu ‘83 and Carrie Okinagawere married November 14, 1998with Sherman Thompsonpresiding.
Kimberly Noelani Jellings‘84 and Roger Lewis Likewise were married August 1, 1998 atKawaiahaÿo Church. Kahu DavidKaupu ‘51 presided at theceremony.Father of thebride isDavid PaooJellings ‘63.Kim andRoger residein NewHampshirewhere Kimis in hersecond yearat FranklinPierce LawCenter inConcord. Roger is pursuing adoctorate degree in clinicalpsychology at Suffolk University inBoston.
Teri-Ann Yoshida Diamond‘85 and Lorin Richard Chow weremarried November 22, 1998 withSherman Thompson presiding.Father of the bride is WilfredYoshida ‘53.
Edward V. Samson ‘85 andElisa R. Camacho were marriedFebruary 13, 1999 with ShermanThompson presiding. Ushersincluded the groom’s brothersAndrew Samson ‘87 andMatthew Samson ‘89.
Monica Arthur ‘88 andWilliam K. Ahana ‘87 weremarried February 6 with Rev.Curtis Kekuna ‘66 presiding.Maid of honor was JessicaArthur ‘88. Ushers includedCameron Ahana ‘92.
Loreen LeinaniKawewehi ‘88 and KevinBryce Poligratis were marriedNovember 21, 1998 with
Bridesmaids were Mia KainaStanley ‘91 and BrookeHolderbaum ‘91. The couple residein Näpöÿpoÿo, Hawaiÿi.
Travis Pono Keene ‘92 andAngelia Bosco were marriedOctober 18, 1998 with Rev. CurtisKekuna presiding. Best man wasMatthew Palafox ‘92 and usherswere Allan Perreira ‘79 and BranNaliko Keopuhiwa ‘92. Father ofthe groom is Sydney Keene ‘67.
Mollie Kamaka Peters ‘92and Frank E. Fine were marriedOctober 3, 1998 with Rev. CurtisKekuna presiding. Maid of honorwas Cassandra Akina ‘92.
Anna P. Kahaleoumi ‘92 andVictor Lewis Hardy were marriedSeptember 19, 1998 at ChaminadeUniversity’s Mystical Rose Chapelwith Father Mario Parientepresiding. The couple reside inOrinda, Calif.
Velvet Brandi KalauÿiwaKing ‘97 and Brian Ikaika MakanaEspinda were married December19, 1998 with Kordell Kekoapresiding. Bridesmaids wereclassmates of the bride: JorenaYoung, Kahala Fernandez andMichele Sasaki. Junior bridesmaidwas Heather Espinda ‘02.
Kordell Kekoa ‘80 presiding. Maidof honor was Thereen Theodore‘88 and bridesmaids were LynnAnn Kaakau ‘85, Kathryn Wong‘85 and Justina Kealakai.
William Kaupono Lua ‘89and Laureen Ann Souza weremarried November 21, 1998 withKordell Kekoa presiding. Best manwas Shawn Horiuchi ‘89 andushers included Robert Kipapa ‘90.
1990SJohnWilliamAlika Veneri‘90 andApryle LynnMirafuentesweremarriedDecember27, 1998with Rev.CurtisKekunapresiding.
Ramona Lei Chang ‘90and Alvin Haruo Kahawaiÿi weremarried October 3, 1998 withSherman Thompson presiding.Maid of honor was Tracy Changand bridesmaid was Faith ChangGibb ‘89.
Kamakani Correa ‘91 andJason Kanaÿiaupuni Ahia weremarried December 6, 1998 atBrowns Point United MethodistChurch in Browns Point, Wash.Maid of honor was Marla TamHoy ‘92. Bridesmaids were NiomeSato ‘91 and Sabrina Ahia. Bestman was Jeffrey Ahia. Ushers were Pete Zak and James Ahia.Kamakani is a zone controller with
UnitedAirlines inSanFrancisco.
AndreaKeliÿikanoeOakland ‘91and KalaeAh Chinwere marriedNovember28, 1998 atMauna LaniHotel onHawaiÿi.
WEDDINGSBest wishes to the newlyweds. All weddings were performed at Kamehameha Schools’ Bishop Memorial Chapelunless otherwise indicated.
Scott Seu ‘83 and CarrieOkinaga
Kimberly Noelani Jellings‘84 and Roger LewisLikewise
Teri-Ann Yoshida ‘85 andLorin Richard Chow
Edward V. Samson ‘85and Elisa R. Camacho
Andrea Keli‘ikanoe Oakland ‘91and Kalae Ah Chin
Travis Pono Kene ‘92 andAngelia Bosco
Mollie Kamaka Peters ‘92 and Frank E. Fine
Anna P. Kahaleoumi ‘92 and Victor LewisHardy
John William Alika Veneri‘90 and Apryle LynnMirafuentes
Kamakani Correa ‘91 andJason Kana‘iaupuni Ahia
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M/M Sky Ichinose (MahelaCockett ‘85), a daughter, LïhauImaikalani, born October 11, 1998.Proud grandmother is Marlene Sai‘59 and proud great grandmother is Mikahala White Turner ‘36.Paternal great grandmother isFormer KS teacher FlorenceIchinose.
M/M Laurens Pieters (Jo-Lynn P. Igarta ‘87), twindaughters, Laura-Lynne B. Näma-kaÿälohilohimekealoha and Shae-Lynne A. Kuÿukamaleo-nahenahemekealoha, bornNovember 24, 1998.
M/M Roderick KalaniFronda ‘88 (Karen Kaupu ‘86), ason, Elisha Kamakanaokalaÿakea,born April 14, 1998. Proud uncle isDarren Kaupu ‘90 and proud auntis Pikake Fronda ‘92.
M/M Sean K. Spencer ‘89,a daughter, Morgan SamanthaKealiÿikaiokaÿainaokepapalani,born February 13, 1998. Morganjoins older sister Britanny L.K.K.Spencer, age 7, and older brotherLogan Nalua Kahapea, age 4.
M/M Matthew Alamida ‘89(Karen Oman ‘91), a daughter,Kyla Keala, born August 29, 1998.Kyla joins older sister Kaitlin, age 2.
M/M Frank Fine (MolliePeters ‘92), a daughter, Sima EmilyMakanakuÿumakamae, bornDecember 3, 1998.
Cassie Akina ‘92 and KalaiAncog, a daughter, TehaniKuÿualohamakamae.
Malia Lopez ‘94 and KevinBalai, a son, Colsen Kapiliÿena-mekealohapunihipauole, bornDecember 21, 1998.
BIRTHSCongratulations to the proud parents!
Lıhau ImaikalaniIchinose
Igarta-Pieters twins (l-r) Laura-Lynne B.Namaka‘alohilohimekealoha and Shae-Lynne A. Ku‘ukamaleonahenahemekealoha
Elisha Kamakanaokala‘a-kea Fronda
Sima Emily Makanaku-‘umakamae Fine
Tehani Ku‘ualohamaka-mae Akina
Colsen Kapili‘enameke-alohapunihipauole Balai-Lopez
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M I L E S T O N E S
1925 Martha Poepoe Hohu595-2457
1926Helen Johnson
1927William Kea
1928No Representative
1929Frances Dunn Silva
1930Randolph Oness
1931Charlotte Hano Cockett845-0022
1932Violet Cummings Awai 531-8200
1933Franklin Baker259-7549
1934Lucia White Whitmarsh737-9015
1935Belle Lowry Douglas526-0648
1936James Carroll
1937George Kahanu579-8098
Annie Toomey Wilson262-7829
1938John Naone845-8140
1939Joseph Chun737-2743
Elizabeth Stewart Brissette
1940Abigail Gomard737-0762
James Blevins734-1184
1941Ethel Chang Au595-7207
Bernhardt Alama689-7272
1942Mary Tyau Lock732-2750
1943Louise Kaiwi Souza983-1650
1944Howard Benham545-1129
Pearl Cummins247-1786
1945John Agard488-6905
1946Patsy Kanahele Hicks988-2279
1947Dorothea Cobb-Adams
Nary262-5492
1948Elmer Manley734-7459
1949Beverly Piilani Ellis
Kinimaka822-1108
1950Henry Ahlo696-2110
1951Roselle Sam Soon836-5948
1952Leroy Akamine595-4946
1953Dudley Makahanaloa734-3569
1954Albert Kahalekulu528-1794
1955Patrick Sniffen422-9835
1956Carol McCubbin
Makahanaloa672-4179
1957Juliette Yates Bissen 247-1544
1958Aileen Parrilla Magno 455-3340 [email protected]
1959Antoinette Gomes Lee455-3985
1960Geraldine Vinta [email protected]
1961Yvonne Sai [email protected]
1962Rowena Peroff Blaisdell [email protected]
1963Davilee Mahukona Kahana261-4528
1964Becky Ann Foo Sum Suzuki262-9892/288-0010
1965Donna Lei Smythe595-3983 [email protected]
1966Gayla [email protected]
1967Kathie [email protected]
1968Robin-Gay Williams
Makapagal247-2947 [email protected]
1969Wayne [email protected]
1970Marsha [email protected]
1971Teresa Makuakane-
1972Deborah Lau Okamura [email protected]
1973Tamar Panee Nite239-2888
1974Coreene Choy [email protected]
1975Kathleen Enos [email protected]
1976Sharon Soong [email protected]
1977Kekoa [email protected]
1978Robin [email protected]
1979Ernette Bright [email protected]
1980Ellen Pohai Grambusch
1981Paul [email protected]
1982Kehau Gerard [email protected]
1983Keala Pruet Asman
HOW TO REACH YOUR CLASS REPRESENTATIVESHave a little news tip you’d like to pass along to your classmates? Here’s a listing of alumni class representativeswho regularly submit class news to I MUA. Where available, telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses arelisted. All area codes are (808) unless otherwise specified.
1984Mary Faurot Pescaia595-4666
1985Troy [email protected]
1986No representative
1987Tracy Silva [email protected]
1988Shelly Wakamatsu [email protected]
1989Kris Haina Galago341-0958
1990Kylee Omo Kurita
1991M. Malia [email protected]
1992Paul [email protected]
1993Brandie [email protected]
1994Monte [email protected]
1995Kawena Suganuma842-4344
1996Avis [email protected]
1997Graig Sakuma(805) [email protected]
1998Heather [email protected]
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M I L E S T O N E S
1918Kathleen McGuire Perry of Honoluludied January 30. Born in Honolulu, shewas the founder and owner of theWillows Restaurant on Hausten Street inMöÿiliÿili.
1919Henriette Eckart Austen of Honoluludied March 2. Born in Wailuku, Maui,she was a retired school teacher.
1928Lemon “Rusty” Wond Holt Sr. ofHonolulu died March 12. Born inHonolulu, he was the retired manager of the Kamehameha Schools’ GeneralStores.
DEATHSIt is with sincere regret that we note the passing of the following graduates:
1946Harriet Ululani Ellis Oÿana of Honoluludied February 25. Born in Honolulu,after 44 years of service she retired asalumni assistant in KSBE’s AlumniRelations Office, now the Alumni andParents Advancement Center (APAC).
1948Richard Kawai of Kailua-Kona diedMarch 15. Born in Waimea, Hawaiÿi, hewas a retired first sergeant with the USArmy.
1953Velma Yap of Waiÿanae died February 26.She was born in Haÿikü, Maui.
1960Henry Kalima of Gautier, Miss., diedJuly 3, 1998. He was born in Honolulu. George Kapono of Clarksville, Tenn.,died February 12. He was born inHonolulu.
1971Jonnie-Jean Adams Robello ofWaimänalo died January 19. Born inHonolulu, she was a reservationist atBellows Air Force Station.
1981JJ Keola Hueu of Keÿanae, Maui, diedFebruary 4. He was born in Honolulu.