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May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii

By Stefani Sakamoto

May Day is lei day in Hawaii. In1965, Dave Eldredge directed the

first Holoku Pageant, then a few

years later the Junior School, MayDay was added. The Holoku Pageant

and May Day has been running for49 years.

May Day was performed on

Thursday, May 1, 2014. The theme

this year was Huakai Waikiki.This years court consisted of 23

middle schoolers. The Queen and

King were Kealoha Scullion 18 andKahi Bisho 18. Princesses Kyla Mann18 & Prince Evan Powers 18

(Maui), Mililama Malohe18 &Prince KanaI Akana 18 (Kauai),Pomai Ogata 19 (Big Island) &Prince Joshua Yamafuji, Nohea

Lileikis 19 & Prince KeapoMcKenney 18 (Lanai), Sun-HeeWong 19 & Alama Uluave 18

(Molokai), Kiara Lileikis 20 & ReynYoshioka 19, (Oahu). The Kahili

Bearers are Cian Ying 18, Ryan

Wilcox 18, Schuyler Cole 18,Jameson Mckibbin 18, and MasonCanonico 18.

May Day is a unique celebrationthat began during the 1920s and30s. An author named Don Blanding

wrote many poems and books about

our beautiful Hawai'i nei. His love forthe islands was so strong that hewanted to create a special time to

honor and remember its beauty,

music, dance and of course leis.So in 1928, the famous saying,

"May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i" was

created and thus began the unique

celebration of May Day. Soon after,Punahou began honoring May Daywith special performances and

activities.The story this year was Huaka'i i

Waik!k!,a Journey through Waikiki.This years May Day consisted of 14

unique dances. The program started

with the Kahiko group dancing toNee Nee Mai,a tribute to the ruler

Limaloa and Niihau This was

followed by the court entrance.

Next, the Girls Auana groupdanced to Makee Ailana, talking

about the love for Makee Island, andthe Mens Auana danced to RoyalHawaiian Hotel.

We got a special treat from themiddle school teachers and faculty

dancing to, Kaimana Hila.

8th grade combined danceentertained us with Strolling on theBeach at Waikiki. This dance talked

about how there is nothing betterthan strolling on the beach at

In this issue:

Behind the Scenes of May Day 2

Fault in our Stars Review 6

10 Questions with Our Teachers 15

World Cup in Brazil 20

CM

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Waikiki. We were then enchanted by long purple dresses of Ballad, they danced

to Paoakalani. This dance described Queen Lili`uokalans estate, and the song isdedicated to her. Round in Waikiki, is what the 6th grade swing group danced to.

This song takes on a journey through famous Waikiki landmarks. Next, we were

taken on another journey through Waikiki, by the 7th grade couples. They dancedto Henehene KouAka. The beautiful 8th grade select entranced us in their danceto Kuhio Beach. We then were taken to the shores and surf of Waikiki with the 6th

grade Cutie cluster, dancing to Ka Nalu Kua Loa. The Court waltzed to a Aina

Hau, describing the exquisite Waikiki estate of Princess Kaiulani. Our May Daydirectors danced to Waikiki, and Waikiki Hula. The last dance was of the

captivating Queen, Kealoha Scullion. She danced to Holowaapa & Ei nei, anddedicated her dance to her kumu, coaches, and family.We have taken beautiful and special Huaka'i i Waik!k!, and have learned morehistory on Waikiki.May Day has finished and come to a close, but the songs and

dances are forever our hearts.

Behind the Scenes of May Day

By Stefani Sakamoto & Caroline Chan

Most people just see the finished, polished offproduct, the show. No one really

knows what happens behind the scene

Coach K dancing to Kaimana Hila,in the Faculty dance.

Photos by Sterling

Nyah Manuel 19 & Parker Murray19 dancing in 7th Couples 8th Grade Combined Dance

6th Grade Swin

Court Waltz

Lia Akina-Magnussen

19 dancing in Ballad

Mens Auana6th GradeCutie Clus

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Behind the Scenes of May DayBy Caroline Chan and Stefani Sakamoto

So what really happens behind the scenes? To help us get a better look orintake on May Day and what goes on behind the scenes,The Courierinterviews the directors, Aunty Laulia and Aunty Leilehua the head co-

directors of May Day.

1. How long does it take to prepare for May Day?

There are a multitude of preparations necessary to develop and executethe CaseMiddle School May Day, and Holoku Pageant. Preparationsusually begin at theend of summer, in August and we work consistentlythroughout the year. Wemeet with the Senior Student Directors and discuss

the theme for the year. From that point we have monthly meetings with all the Student Directors, and begintoorganize the auditions for the productions including the participants, court andQueen. We coordinate student

assemblies, sign-up lists, program order, danceassignments for students,

practice schedules, musician practices, song selectionswith translations,constant communication (with Administrators, students, parents,adultinstructors, community businesses, Punahous physical plant department),

T-shirt orders, costumes, staging decorations, DVD orders, sound andlightingsystems, and program/tickets. Most importantly we prepare bymaintaininga Hawaiian value base that instills passion, love andacceptance for studentslearning of the hula.

3. What types of problems occur during the preparation of May Day?

Communication can be an issue when there are time-sensitive

components thatneed to be addressed. We try our best to stay in

constant communication withall that are involved through emails, phonecalls and person-to-person contact.Organizing the program is almost like

a huge puzzle. There are so many piecesthat need to be figured out and

placed in the right direction. It takes time to buildthe puzzle and slowly apicture begins to form. The students begin to learn theirdances, theQueens have begun their preparations, the costumes are ordered and the

narration is created. We have found that it is extremely important to act

quicklyupon things because there are so many details to work out.Keeping a goodrunning record of everything is also essential to a

positive and productive program.

4. How do you come up with the theme of May Day?We usually come up with several ideas for the theme. We

then discuss and workwith the Senior Student Directors to develop one

specific theme. Since Leilehuaand I have taken over the Case MiddleSchool May Day Program and the Holok#Pageant, we strive to bring

a larger perspective to the shows. We engage theaudience through

stories, or components of Hawaiian history. In doing so, wecreate anopportunity to share Hawaiian concepts, values, morals and myths/legends.

Photos courtesy of Leilehua UtuLeft to Right: Laulia Ah-Wong &

Leilehua Utu (May Day Directors)

Holoku & May Day girls practicing theBallad dance

Photo by Caroline ChanPhoto of Aunty Laulia and her children,(from left to right) Keola and Kamaka

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5. What is one fact about preparing for May Day that we or no one else knows about?

Some details of the theme or things that are incorporated in the stage come toAunty Laulia in her dreams.

Kaci Tavares 15, one of the Student Directors of May Day.

1. How long does it take to teach the dances?

Rehearsals start the first Saturday in February after Carnival and go all the way up

to the actual performances at the end of April (for Holoku) and the beginning of

May (for CMS May Day). This year we have only 10 weeks to prepare becauseCarnival was a week later than usual (normally we have 11 weeks). Unless directorsare being ambitious or they feel their students are ready to move on in the dance,

we try to teach a verse per week. So, it varies depending on the dance. Forexample, this year Ballad has three verses and a chorus. In the past four weekswe've stayed "on schedule" and taught a verse per week, including the chorus.

However, Couples has five verses and we taught two verses the first week, one thesecond, and two the third. So we were finished by the third week. The mostimportant thing is that the directors gage their teaching pace to the comfort level of

the students. After the choreography is finished, formations and perfecting the dances take another couple of weeks.Each year we're always working right up to the last gym rehearsal.

2. Can you tell us one fact about preparing for May Day that we or no one

else knows about?

Although the student directors seem to have their acts together for theirown dances, we are master procrastinators. The last dance, taught every

year is the Director's dance choreographed by the seniors. Every year, a

the student directors scramble to learn the dance (normally throughvideo) in the last few weeks (or last week) before Holoku. During the

actual dance we may

paste smiles on our

faces but we'renormally still

depending on one

another for dancingcues!

Kealoha Scullion 18, Queen of May Day

1. How much time, effort, and work goes into becoming Queen?

There's plenty of helping hands that contribute to this, becausethere's much more to accomplish than just a dance. The dance part

depends. You can choose whatever song you want, but if youdecide to choreograph it yourself it will take longer. My kumu hula is teaching me my dances, one is from his halau and

Kea Myers-Rosa 15 & Richard Sayama15 Student Directors

Holoku performs the Auana dance in front of CMS at the P.E. Pavilion

Kaci Tavares 15 Student Director

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one he is choreographing. I'd say right now I practice my dance for about 5 hours in total every week, usually by

myself or with my kumu. I'll gradually start practicing more with time, especially because right now I only know part ofthe whole dance. The actual dance part isn't the only thing to work on though. You need to decide what kind of dressyou want and where to have it made, what kind of material, style, or if you want to buy one previously made. We also

have to try to find what kinds of plants and flowers we want to use to decorate the gym to match the theme this year.My job is solely minor and none of this would be possible if not for my family and my kumu and the directors, and I'mextremely grateful for them.

2. What do you enjoy most about being Queen?I'm sure I'll enjoy the actual performance, but it's very fun to plan and imagine the stage and how it'll all look like. I loveexperiencing all the pre work because I have my family and friends adding their ideas and thoughts.

3. What are you most excited for as Queen?

I'm excited to be able to put everything together and see the finished product. Along with all the May Day dancers, I'm

excited to hopefully encourage other students to want to dance hula. Dancing hula is like a time capsule. We can use itto connect with our kupuna and it helps us understand their way of living and thinking from old times. We, the keiki ofHawai'i need to realize that it's our responsibility to not only sustain the Hawaiian culture, but also to remember all the

values and traditions from the days of old.

Kahi Bisho 18, King of May Day

1. How do you feel about being King?

I realize that May Day is a huge tradition here at Punahou and I am just happy to be a part of it. I have grown uphearing stories and songs from May Day and Holoku from both of my parents, who danced in the programs every year

when they were students. I just want to do a good job for my Kealoha, my class and for my family.

2. What do you enjoy most about being King?

Being able to skip class for two days, nah, just kidding! Being able to stand up there and represent my grade along withmany of my friends.

3. What are you most excited for as King?My middle name is Kahiapopoohala,which means first born to carry on

family values and traditions. So Iguess, by being in May Day and havingthis opportunity to be King, I am doingsomething to live up to my name.

Kahi Bisho 18 May Day King

Photos by Sterling

Photo courtesy of Kahi Bisho

Kealoha Scullion 18 May Day Queen

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When they first start to hang out, they decide to exchange

favorite books with each other. Hazel chooses An ImperialAffliction, and Augustus picks The Prince of Dawn. After

discussing An Imperial Affliction, Augustus finds a way to get

Hazel to fly out to meet the author of the book, and have the

experience of a lifetime.This story consists of unforgettable $memories,

heartache, and lots and lots of laughs. The movie that comesout in June, has many big name actors and actresses. ShailenWoodley and Ansel Elgort, both from the movie, Divergent,

star in the movie as Hazel and Augustus. The track for themovie has many popular singers/songwriters helping puttogether the movie with the music, such as, Ed Sheeran, Birdyand many more.

John Green, the author, has been writing bookssince 2005. He has 4 books on the Bestseller list which are,

Paper Towns, Looking for Alaska, Let it Snow; Three HolidayRomances, and, of course, The Fault in our Stars. He also is a

Youtube vlogger, and creator of online educational videos. Halso speaks at colleges, as an inspirational speaker, and spo

at Vidcon.The Fault in our Stars is the kind of book where yo

could reread it repeatedly. and never get bored of it. I dont

John Green, the author, wa

born in 1977, in Indianapoli

Indiana. He is an author, cri

and web host. He receivedawards for two of his books

which are, Looking For Alas

and Paper Towns. He attend

Kenyon College in 2000, wi

a double major in English an

Religious Studies. He is a we

host as well, and uploads

educational and inspirationa

videos made for teens.

Phtoto by Ming Cheng-Leever

The Fault in Our Stars Book Review

By Ming Ching-Leever

The 2012 #1 New York Times Bestseller, The Fault in

our Starshas sold over a million copies and is onlygetting more popular over time. The much anticipated

movie comes out on June 6, 2014, and people are

scrambling to the stores to grab that book for

themselves. You may have heard the name before, andits not overblown, and certainly not over rated. Yes, it

is a love story, but its not only a girl book. Manyteens can relate to this book, it covers normal teenageproblems such as friendship and school. But, it also has

a whole other story to it dealing with different types of

cancer and putting you in the shoes of a cancersurvivor.

The book is narrated by a sixteen year old girl,Hazel Grace Lancaster, who has been dealing withcancer for her whole life. Her cancer causes her tohave to have an oxygen tank to help her breathe. Ittakes place in Indianapolis, Indiana. She attends acancer support committee with some of her fellowcancer survivor friends, and there, is where she meetsAugustus Waters. Augustus Waters is a leg amputeeand former basketball star. He is there because he washelping a mutual friend of him and Hazel, Isaac, whohad a tumor and had to get an eye removed. Shecatches his eye, and they hit it off, sharing everymoment they can together.

Like every relationship, they have their ups and

downs. But their fights only make them closer.

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Supernatural-Must See TV

By Abby Oshiro

The story starts out with a fire in the

nursery of Sam Winchester, son ofMary and John Winchester, brotherto Dean Winchester. The family

manages to get out safely, all but

one; Mary. This triggers something inJohn Winchester, which he decides

to hunt for the thing that killed hiswife. The story cuts to 21 years later,when Sam is 22, living with hisgirlfriend Jessica.

During the night, Dean breaksinto their house, explaining to Samthat their father is missing. This soon

reveals that they know about their

fathers whereabouts, and theirknowledge of the supernatural. Sam

agrees to search for their father,leaving Jessica alone for a fewdays. When he returns, he finds

Jessica on the ceiling, and she is

killed the same way Mary(Winchester) had been 21 yearsago.

Enraged, Sam agrees tocontinue searching for John to hunt

the thing that killed Jessicatogether.

After working a few cases,(a.k.a. stopping supernaturalhappenings/beings from killing

anymore humans) Sam starts having

dreams about people dying in thenear future.

Despite being ridiculed byDean, they manage to find out that

Sams dreams are coming true, and

are later followed by a YellowEyed Demon and his followers.Soon after, they find their father,

who is coincidentally chasing afterthis Yellow Eyed Demon.The demon is named: Azazel

and is the one who murdered both

Mary and Jessica.People should watch this show,because its a good thriller and

horror film as well as a gooddrama. As you can tell from thetitle, this series is about the

supernatural and paranormal. It isfiction, as far as the storyline andcharacters. As for the beliefs in the

supernatural, thats up for the

viewer to decide. Besides being aT.V. show, Supernatural has hadmuch support in the fan base, such

as fan-art and other Supernaturalrelated things found on the internet.

This show can also give

information on religions and some of

the superstitions and monsters inthem. Though there is some strong

language in this series, viewers canrelate to the storyline such

as the family drama, andbetrayal that appears in

some of the episodes.In my opinion,

Supernatural is a good

pick-me-up T.V. seriesthat can lift moods in just

one episode. I hope that

the show will get moreviewers over time.

The Old Man andthe Sea Book ReviewBy Darren ZhouThe Old Man and the Sea is 127page book published in 1952

written by Ernest Hemingway. This

book is set in the late 1940's in afishing village near Havana, Cuba.

$$$Santiago is someone who has

gone 84 days without catching any

fish. Manolin is his young

apprentice. As a result Manolin'sparents reassigned him to a luckiefisherman because they think it

would be better for him to fish wisomeone with more luck.Even so Manolin keeps on visiting

the old fisherman. Finally one day

Santiago sets out to catch themarlin. Unfortunately for him thefish keeps dragging him along for

few days. After some time he spethe fish. Then sharks attracted to blood attack him. Santiago

manages to fight them off but themanage to eat most of the fish anstruggles back to land. He goes t

his shack and falls asleep. The bo

brings food and newspaper to himMeanwhile other fishermen aremeasuring the fish and some mista

it for a shark.$$$This is a wonderful book with icolorful language. It tells the tale

how Santiago was very determine

to end his streak. He went on andchased the great fish. Even thoug

he got tired he kept watch over thfish. To keep himself

from losing hope hetalks to himself. Wha

caught my attentionwas the description o

what was happening

could almost imaginemyself in Santiagos

shoes.

$$$Every page keepsyou in suspensewondering what

happens next. Youwould want to keep on reading uyou finish the book.

$$$Overall the Old Man and the

Sea is an exciting book to read. Tbook was one of the first things thmade me wonder what fishermen

lives were like. This book teachesmany lessons about perseverance

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Greenville, Maine A Place tobe DiscoveredBy Lindsay Kaback

On Moosehead Lake in Maine,there is a small town with apopulation of about 1,623 people.With its pristine water and

spectacular wildlife, Greenville,Maine, is a beautiful place. Yet, itsnot the first place that comes to mindwhen thinking of a vacationdestination. There are around fortyother places in the U.S. alone with acity or town named Greenville. So,why should you visit Greenville,Maine?

The Katahdin (known to the townresidents as The Kate) takes itsguests on a trip around Moosehead

Lake for as low as $5. This rideincludes narration of history, food,drinks, and is available for eventssuch as wedding. You can also takea short ferry boat ride to go andhike Mount Kineo. Mount Kineo is afamily friendly hike with great views,and a golf course at the bottom.

If you want amazing

food, Greenville has multiplerestaurants that serve fresh seafoodand heavenly desserts. Speakingfrom personal experience, the DairyBar has the best french fries, lobster

rolls, and ice cream--but be warned:dont go for the large size of icecream, the baby size is enough fortwo people. Two boxes of fries,though, will sure be put to good usein your stomach. $For the best clamchowder, go to Kellys Landing.Along with the fresh seafood, KellysLanding has an outdoor deck withunbeatable views of the lake and thesun setting over the mountains.

Everywhere you go you will seesigns that say Moose Crossing andif youre lucky, sometimes at nightyou will see a moose, or maybe a

deer. In the day, you will see varioustypes of birds, including Mainesstate bird, the chickadee, and theloon, whose distinct call you canhear in the dead of night. Prong

Pond is a peaceful place to go fishingor kayaking, but there are manymosquitoes so wear bug spray!

For more of an adventure, youmight try white-water rafting. If youhave never heard of white-waterrafting, it is an activity where you siton a large inflated raft and go downdifferent sets of river rapids. This issomething that I highly suggest to do.It is a great way to see the nature ofMaine, and it is also extremely fun.

One event that is not to bemissed is the Fourth of Julycelebration. It kicks off in the morningwith the parade. Everyone is dressedup in festive clothes, while specialfloats come down the road, throwingcandy, and squirting water guns. Thisis a great event for people of all agesand almost all the town attends. Thefestivities continue all day withvarious activities. At the end of the

night, a firework show wraps up thefun day.

There are many hotels to stay in,but you can also rent a cabin or evengo camping. $The MooseheadFamily Campground is a nicecamping spot. $The Blair Hill Inn sitson the top of a hill and overlooksMoosehead Lake, one of the fancierhotels in Greenville.

I have gone to Greenville,Maine, every summer of my life and Inever get sick of it. Whether itsgoing on a hike, or just sitting on thebeach at the lake relaxing, everyyear I fall back in love with it andnever want to leave. It takes around15 hours to fly to Bangor fromHonolulu and another two hours todrive to Greenville. In the long run,

its all worth the long flight when youdrive down the hill and get a firstglance at the glistening lake.

Not many people know aboutGreenville, but tourists and locals

would agree that it is hard to bebored in this town. Next time you arewondering where to vacation, besure to check out Greenville,although there are many otherspectacular places in Maine.Greenville is a special place and is inmany ways an unknown jewel in theworld.

Mount Kineo is a great hike.

Ferr to Kineo

Fishing on Prong Pond

Two Kayakers Enjoying Moosehead Lake

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ellowstone Wildlife

Ryan Kong

Yellowstone National Park has always

en one of Americas

ost famous wildlife

servations. Hundreds of

ople flock to the

ational Park to see itsany wild wonders, the

tural beauty of the

ndscape, and the

imals that live there.

owever, most people

nt know the variety of

imals that reside in the

rk. There are many

imals who are thriving

Yellowstone, but some of the most famous

e the bison, the wolf, and the grizzlyar. The park offers them a habitat, food,

d there are many laws that protect them.

Yellowstone is the only place where

on are allowed to roam freely from

ehistoric times. There are more than 4,600

on in the park and they all share the

me habitat. They roam on open prairies

here they can travel with their herd. Bison

e everywhere across the plains, said

erce Inouye 20 who recently visited

Yellowstone National Park. They eat the

native grasses that grow their and disturb

the soil so that many plant and animal

species can flourish. There used to be

millions of these majestic

animals roaming the

continent, but hunting

has nearly wiped them

out. The government has

placed some laws to

protect them. It is illegal

to hunt $or maim them in

any way. The bison are

thriving at Yellowstone

and it seems they will

stay that way.

Wolves used to travel in

their packs from the

Arctic Tundra to Mexico, but loss of habitat

has diminished their numbers, and now theyonly reside in three places, Yellowstone is

one of those places.

Wolves roam from place to place,

following the movement of their prey. The

wolves eat a variety of prey including elk,

deer, and even bison. Wolves are working

harder for their food because elk are

entering winter in worse condition than

before. This causes food stress as wolves

have to work harder for a kill, which can

lead to wolf mortality as seen in 2008

Some laws and protections wildlife

reservations are making puts the wolve

the endangered species list which prov

them with warranted protection.

Grizzly bears are at Yellowstone p

and hundreds of visitors come see them

They are really amazing animals thatliv

the forests of Yellowstone where they

hibernate, reproduce, and search for f

Grizzlies are omnivores like humans. T

can eat meat, vegetables, and fruits. S

food they eat are berries, nuts, tubers,

fish. Bears are extremely adaptable an

eat garbage and leftover human food

well. This is not very healthy for them

because human food is filled with fats a

sugars that bears are not supposed to

Protection for bears has been falling o

the last few years as well. People areattempting to raise the Endangered Sp

Act on bears to keep them safe and aw

from harm.

Yellowstone is a majestic habitat fu

wildlife that can amaze and cause fea

lives of its residents are happy and

carefree,yet we must still remember to

them safe. The wondrous Yellowstone

wildlife will continue to enchant visitors

many years to come. $$$$$$$$$$$

Fun Facts about Yellowstone and its Wildlife:

1. There are over 40 major waterfalls in Yellowstone

2. A grizzly bear will eat 35 lbs. of food on a normal

day.

3. A moose can keep its head underwater for 3 min.

4. Yellowstone has about 300 active geysers and about

10,000 thermal features.

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Cinco De Mayo-Not Just About TacosBy Brandon Char

The 5th of May, also known in Spanish as Cinco De

Mayo, is a holiday that is celebrated in the United States

and parts of Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla.

In Puebla, the holiday is known as El Da de laBatalla de Puebla, or The Day of the Battle of Puebla.

Many of us do not celebrate Cinco De Mayo, but it is a

national holiday and a day that is misunderstood by

Americans.

On May 5th, 1862, 6,000 French soldiers under

General Charles Latrille attacked Puebla, a small town in

Mexico. General Ignacio Zaragoza gathered 2,000 men,

many of them either indigenous Mexicans or of mixed

ancestry, and prepared for Latrilles army to come. The

outnumbered and poorly equipped Mexicans fought theFrench with heavy artillery from daybreak to early

evening. When the French finally retreated, they had lost

nearly 500 soldiers while the Mexican lost fewer than

100.

Although this was not a major win in the overall war

with France, Zaragozas win represented a great

symbolic victory for the Mexican Government and

strengthened the resistance movement.

Within Mexico, Cinco De Mayo is celebrated

primarily in Puebla where Zaragozas unlikely triumph

happened, but other parts of the country take part in t

celebration as well.

In the United States, Cinco De Mayo is widely

understood as a celebration of Mexican culture and

heritage. Today, people mark the occasion with paradparties, Mexican folk dancing, mariachi music, and

traditional Mexican food like tacos and mole poblano.

Some of the largest festivals are held in Los Angeles,

Chicago, and Houston.

It is important to know about Cinco De Mayo

because it is a holiday that all of us know but

misunderstand. Cinco De Mayo is a very important pa

of history and now you know why.

Ignacio Zaragoza: A 150 Aos de la Batalla del 5 de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Honolulu with a block party in Chinato

Eating Mexican food like tacos and burriare very popular during Cinco de Mayo.

Mexico declared independence form Spaon September 16, 1810.

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Meow or Bark-

The Cat vs Dog DebateBy Anna Bunn

Year after year,the debatebetween selfproclaimed catpeople and dogpeople continues.Cat people arguethat cats are betterbecause they aresmarter. They arealso easier tocuddle with.However, dogpeople say thatdogs are more

oyal andaffectionate.Almost everyperson identifies aseither a catperson or dogperson.

There are approximately 82million cats, and 72 million dogs inthe U.S. Cats and dogs play anmportant role in many of our lives.They have become as important as

family members and friends. So,which pet is better?

The human-dog relationship can betraced back 14,000 years. Fossilsrecords show that humans and dogsco-evolved. Dogs gravitated towardshuman settlements where theyscavenged for food and they acted asa warning system for potentialthreats.

Over time, dogs developed theability to respond to human forms of

communication such as, subtle ornonverbal cues. Humans havebenefitted quite well from theirrelationship with dogs. Dogs canadapt to do a variety of tasks. Theycan hunt, guard, provide therapy andeven sniff out bombs and drugs. Themost important thing that a dogprovides is endless companionship.

The human-cat relationship is fairlynew compared to the human-dog

relationship. It dates back about 3000B.C. Cats helped to kill rats that ateaway at the grain in Egyptian storehouses. At some point, Egyptiansbegan to allow the cats into their

homes and eventually revered themas gods. However, cats are still quitecommonly viewed as nuisancesinstead of companions.

There are many benefits ofhaving a dog. Dogs are much easierto train, and they adjust much betterto change. Dogs are loyal and caremore about you than anything else.Dogs also keep you active. Having towalk your dog encourages you to goout more and get more exercise. Italso provides more opportunities tobe social. Dogs also show moreaffection and most dogs can provideexcellent protection.

Some cons of owning a dog are

that most dogs drool and are veryhard to house train. Dogs can alsomake a mess. They are hard tomaintain. Dogs need your constantattention.

However, there are also manybenefits of having a cat. Cats aremore cuddly. When you pick up adog it feels hard and stiff but whenyou pick up a cat it melts in yourarms. Cats are also much less

maintenance than dogs. Cats areadmired for their independence. Theydont drool or shed nearly as much athe average dog. Cats are simplysmaller and generally easier to dealwith.

Cats also can bite and scratchand they often have trouble adjusting

to change. They are usually hungryand they are more likely to becomeoverweight. Most cats cant bewalked and they cant play fetch.

Overall, there is no proof that onis better than the other and everyonehas their own opinions. The cat ordog debate will never end becausepeople will always have a reason forwhy one is better than the other.

I really like dogs because theyare really loving andplayful. I have two dogs, one is 6 years old, and theother is 5 months old, says Ming Cheng-Leever 19

Zoe Payne 19 said, I like cats

better because they are pretty easy to

care for, don't drool, and are less

demanding of your time. You don't ha

to walk them or anything, and if you

have homework to do, they (probably

won't distract you too much.

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This team had a group project to practicecooperating skills with this activity calledwalk the plank where they have to walk fr

one end of the team space to the other.

Sala young 20 is chilling in the 6thgrade team spaces

Lauren 19, Sydnie 19, and Misha 19 at the ReppunFarm day camp struck a pose in front of the outhouse.

he King Kahi 18, and QueenKealoha 18 walk down the aisle handn hand to end the May Dayeremon .

The 7th grade girls do a dance calledAuana for May Day.

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The Academy Jazz Band group play forthe students in Twigg-Smith for an8th Grade assembly.

Layout by Tiare Tuimavave

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Mr. Saporito, Mr. Jackson, Doc Chow-Hoy and Mr. Earle backstage aftertheir performance as the Beatles.

The team 7x had a project where they had to sustaintheir country by cooperating with other countries andyou had too keep their population at a sustainable rateor their countr would die.

Brittany Giangarra 19, and Hunter Izumi19 work in the stream at the Reppun farm.

The team continues to work on the smallwall in the stream to slow the flow ofwater so they can wash off after a hardday at work.

Parker Murray 19 sings Imagine for the choirconcert.

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In Summer...By, Erica Sung & Tia Tuimavave

Just as Olaf, the adorable snowman from Frozen, awaits for many

adventures in summer, many of us await to discover our own adventures thatsummer brings. Sometimes these adventures need some creativity, which iswhy TheCouriertells you some of the inexpensive ways that will keep youcool and give you the summer you have been looking for. A sweet treat such as ice cream gives us the coolness and sweetnesswe want. If youre out of ice cream, you can create your own popsicles by

blending fruit and freezing it in paper cups. Another healthy idea is to cut offthe tops of strawberries and fill the inside with jello mixture. Then freeze thestrawberries which will later give you a strawberry-covered jello. Drinks arean important part of summer too. An emptied-out coconut, pineapple, orwatermelon can be a perfect cup for your smoothie. Another drink that wouldbe fun to try is to refrigerate hot cocoa and drink it later, which is frozen hotchocolate. The water is an exciting place to create many memories, such as thebeach or pool. A floating cooler will hold your favorite drinks while you swimor hang out, and if you are thirsty you simply need to reach out and grabyour cold drink from your floating cooler. To make your own waterproof

cooler, all you need is a regular cooler. Outline the base and top with thepool noodles.You dont have to pay over 40 dollars a person to go to the water

park when you can make your own slides for free. Nail down a tarp to thehill and spray it down with soap and water to make it slippery and try outyour boogie board.

So next time when youre trapped in the house and you have noidea what to do in the summer you can use your creativity to make easy do-it-yourself projects. You can use one of these ideas to make your summer ablast without spending a lot of money to have fun. This way, you wont haveto empty your wallet out and you will create a healthy environment byrecycling your old and used items.

Olaf imagining his adventures in summer

Popsicles made out of fruit,a cool and healthy treat

Try drinking out of a hallow pineapple,fill the inside of the pineapple with asmoothie.

Just freeze some fruit in ice cubes for a treat!

I would want to try make a smoothie and

put it inside a hollow watermelon rather

than going out and buying an expensive

drink.

-Zoe Payne 19

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Mrs. Mary Robinson

1. What made you want tobecome a teacher?I was going to grad school todo cancer research, but I hada lot of school loans I neededto pay back. I decided to geta teaching credential forCalifornia. Once I startedteaching I thought Wow! Thisis what I should be doing. Inthe end I felt like teaching wasa calling. Being around kids is

great.

2. Where were you born andraised? Did you enjoy life there?I was raised in Southern California. I didnt enjoy thesmog. When I finished grad school and professor told meabout teaching opportunities in Australia, my husbandand I left to live there. We lived there for five years.

3. What are some things you like to do when you are notteaching?I like gardening, walking my dog up Tantalus and sewing

knitting. Most of all, I like to spend my time with mygrandson who is turning one. Grandparenthood notoverrated or underrated, it is really the good deal.4. What songs are in your playlist?Im listening to Bruno Mars a lot.5. What is your favorite food?Chocolate.6. What is your favorite animal?In Australia, I loved wombats. I was a biology teacherand we were out in the bush all the time. You know theirpouches are backwards so they could dig. Youd run intothese wombats on country roads. They're the opposite of

koalas, who went up trees, but wombats go down to theearth. The animals in Australia to me were amazing.7. Do you have any pets?My sons dog. Its a poi dog.8. Do you speak any other languages?No. But I took Latin all the way through High School andCollege.9. If you could go anywhere in the world where wouldyou go?

Ireland. Ive been all ovebut I havent been toIreland.

10. In 20 words or less,describe your experienceat Punahou.Ive been here since 1980so 34 years. It was havinthe opportunity to be thebest teacher I could be,given the support,facilities, encouragementto dream. Were nothemmed in by standardsand testing. Just beingaround creative,stimulating colleagues tha

you could ever meet. Itbrings out the best in the kids and in you. I feel its theconnection with the kids and the colleagues is by far thebest. Its what the school has to offer and what itencourages.

Mr. Joe Tsujimoto

1. What made you want to become a teacher?

Often, one's direction in life is chosen for you, sometimelong before you even know. $As an undergraduate studeI had first majored in architecture, until I took a coursefrom the poet Konstantinos Lardas and heard him readgreat musical works of verbal art. $So, without thought oa vocation, much less teaching, I became an Englishmajor and, like a sorcerer's apprentice, continued mystudy of the arcane and magical powers of language anliterature in graduate school.2. Where were you born and raised? Did you enjoy lifethere?I was born and raised on the Upper Westside of New

York City, across from Columbia University, on the edgeof Harlem. $Yes, I had fun growing up in a multiculturalneighborhood and public schools--among AfricanAmericans, Puerto Ricans, Italians, Irish folks, Jews, andprofessors' kids, mostly WASPs, where my sister and Iwere among the very very few Asians.3. What are some things you like to do when you are nteaching?

10 Questions with our Middle School TeachersIt is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.- Albert Einstein

The Courier would like to share with you some interesting facts about three wonderful teachers who are retiring at the enof this school- ear.

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When I was healthy, I liked to play golf. $I stopped four/five years ago, just when I had risen to the level ofmediocrity. $I like T.V., following sports, the news, Gameof thrones, British detective series. $I used to read andwrite more than I do now. $4. What songs are in your playlist?Miles Davis, Coltrane, George Shearing, Satchmo, BillieHoliday, etc.5. What is your favorite food?Chinese chicken salad.

6. What is your favorite animal?Pterodactyl, Central Park squirrel.7. Do you have any pets?No. $Though three times a day two redheaded cardinalsand a bolbol come to our screen door and sing for food. $If we leave the door open and put crumbs six feet fromthe welcome mat, the cardinals will come in the housepick up the food and swiftly fly out. $The bolbol $is ascaredy cat. $Doves come around, mynah's keep theirdistance. $The shama thrush, because of their vivaciousmusic, think the other birds beneath them.8. Do you speak any other languages?

Yes,$Brooklyn.9. If you could go anywhere in the world where wouldyou go?Florence, Italy, which my wife and I missed on our trip toItaly in the summer of 1973: it $was so hot we wanted tocamp out in the catacombs, cuddle with bones; Florence,to visit the Ufizzi Gallery to see the great Renaissanceworks of Da Vinci, Giotto, Michelangelo, Raphael,Botticelli--I know, they sound like exotic pasta, but for theeyes.10. In 20 words or less, describe your experience atPunahou.

Working in an ideal, pedagogical world of academicfreedom; working with inspiring collegial who are myfriends; working with selfless staff who've made my workgraceful; working with humble administrators, like RodMcPhee, Duane Yee, and Jim Scott, who truly cared formy welfare; working with bright, beautiful, thoughtfulyoung people who've defined who I am, $giving meaningand significance to my life.

Mr. John Saporito

1. What made you want to become a teacher?My father was a well-liked teacher and was my inspiratioto enter the teaching profession.2. Where were you born and raised? Did you enjoy lifethere?I was born in Rochester, New York and grew up in a smatown south of there called Avon, New York. I loved thecloseness of others I felt growing up in a small town andam still in touch with some of my childhood friends there3. What are some things you like to do when you are nteaching?I enjoy cruising around the island with my wife in ourCorvette with the top down as well as dancing and dininout with her (my wife, not the car).4. What songs are in your playlist?

John's proud of his Italian heritage, and rightly so. Heembodies Italian flair: he is one of the few guys doing hula inHoluku, he and his wife go dancing every Friday or Saturdanight, and he drives a 400 horsepower Vette! John knows holive the good life, and whether working or retired, he is suremanifest that famous Italian style.

- Tom

Joe "Tsuj" Tsujimoto is a dynamic character from NewYork (edge of Harlem) who has a quick wit, a sharp mindand an incredibly caring disposition. Hard and crusty onthe outside, Tsuj is soft and gooey on the inside. He's aone-of-a-kind human being, giving of his heart and soulto those willing to accept his gifts.

-Mr. Young-Kingsbury

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I have a wide variety of favorites in my playlist fromBruno Mars to the Beachboys to Lea Salonga to Maroon5 to Pit Bull.5. What is your favorite food?My favorite food is Italian pasta with red sauce.6. What is your favorite animal?My favorite animals are friendly dogs.7. Do you have any pets?We have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Joey.8. $

Do you speak any other languages?I speak a little Italian which I learned in college.9. If you could go anywhere in the world where wouldyou go?I hope to brush up on my Italian language skills and takemy wife to Italy during my retirement. After that, wewould like to visit Japan and Korea and do a road tripacross the U.S.A.10. In20 words or less,describe your experience atPunahou.I have enjoyed the roughly 6,000 students I have taughthere as well as the warm friendships I have shared withmy teaching colleagues and the great support from theparents whose children I have taught.

Appreciate Your Teacher EverydayBy Caroline Chan

School is coming to a close, but that doesnt mean youcant stop to appreciate your awesome and hardworkingteachers!

Teacher Appreciation Week, which is May 5 - 9 is theperfect time to do it! If you want to be more specific and

on the dot, you can thank your teachers on May 6,Teacher Appreciation Day!Teacher Appreciation is a time to recognize, appreciateand thank your teachers for all that they do for you.Whether its from what they teach, all their contributionsor even by just being someone to talk to, everyone hassomething to appreciate about their teachers!

First, a little history. According to www.teacher-appreciation.info, at around 1944, an Arkansas teachernamed Mattye Whyte Woodridge, began discussing withpolitical and education leaders about the idea of needinga national day to honor teachers and show them

appreciation. He wrote to Eleanor Roosevelt, who in1953, persuaded the 81st Congress to officially announcea National Teacher Day. The National EducationAssociation (NEA), Kansas and Indiana affiliates lobbiedCongress to create a National Day celebrating teachers.Congress then declared March 7, 1980, as NationalTeacher Day for that year. In 1985, NEA and theNational PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week asthe first full week of May. Then finally, the NEARepresentative Assembly voted to make the Tuesday ofthe first week of May as National Teacher Day.

To help boost your thinking about all the things youappreciate about your teacher, Im going to share somequotes about education and teachers that (famous)people have said.Teacher appreciation makes the world of education goaround. - Helen PetersThe dream begins with a teacher who believes in you,who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau,sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.'

Dan RatherI can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks. William ShakespeareThe art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery. -Mark van DorenFinally, The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacherexplains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The greatteacher inspires. - William A. Ward

We are so blessed here at Punahou to have suchwonderful and dedicated teachers. The Courier askedthem their favorite memory of Teacher AppreciationWeek.

Dr. Chow-Hoy, Team 7Z, Math Teacher says, Everyday -- not just Teacher Appreciation Day -- brings a new(and usually happy) memory for me, whether it's a funnyjoke or incident in class, a meaningful interaction with astudent, or watching someone finally grasp a difficultconcept. In that same spirit, I truly appreciate theopportunity to be surrounded by such enthusiastic andenergetic students and colleagues, who make it a joy tocome to work each day.

Mrs. Saito, Team 7Y, Social Studies Teacher says, Ithink my favorite memory of Teacher Appreciation Weekis when I first started teaching in the DOE at Wai'anaeHigh School. I had a student named Solomon. He was asenior getting ready to graduate in a few weeks. The odwere stacked against this student as his family lived in ahome that was in disrepair, needed financial help to buythe required cap & gown for graduation, and whobelieved college was well outside of his financial reach.Solomon hand wrote a sincere letter of gratitude for I wahis Advisor during his senior year. I saved that letter and

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have it stored in a safe place. Iremember Solomon and oftenwonder what his life is like today.

Mrs. Fujioka, Team 7Y, EnglishTeacher says, One year, a 7thgrader gave me a prefabricatedtrophy with the inscription 'To theBest Teacher in the World! It was anice sentiment, but also funnybecause he gave one with the sameinscription to all the core teachers."Which one of us was the best?" wejoked. Years later, when the studentwas a senior, he showed up in myclassroom with the news that he hadgotten into the Ivy League college ofhis choice, early. He was jubilantabout his success but took theoccasion to remind me how he hadthanked me for helping him grow as

a writer when in 7th grade. Thesewords and sharing his moment ofcelebration were the best gift, bettereven than the shiny trophy.

Kumu Kealohi, Team 7Z, SocialStudies Teacher says, My favoritememories about teacherappreciation week are the hugs andthank-yous from students.

Mrs. Kaulukukui, Team 7Z,English Teacher says, TeacherAppreciation Day is a fine sentiment.

I enjoy the occasional lei or candytreat. To be quite honest, it usuallycomes and goes without muchfanfare. Of course, that does notmean I do not feel appreciated. Ifind that my students make me feelappreciated most days. They do thiswith a simple thank you. Rarely doesa class go by without someonesaying "Thank you Mrs. K" as theyscramble out the door. I doubt if anyone of them realizes what impactthose words have. For me they say,"I was present in your class" and "Irecognize the work you did for usthis past hour." Teacher AppreciationDay is nice, but being appreciatedeveryday with a thank you is thebest.

Magistra Kihm, Team 7Y, Latin

Teacher says, What I like bestabout Teacher Appreciation Day isthat it gives everyone a chance tostop and consider the fact thatteachers are people, not just aposition. This is something weteachers also have to keep in mindalways: that ourstudents are allunique individuals.Administrators - andeven, surprise,

surprise, our parentsare people, not justanonymousauthority figures. Allpeople are threedimensional,complexpersonalities withmany interestingexperiences andideas. I find that everything worksbest when we all stop for a little

while and fix this idea firmly in ourminds.

Mr. Saporito, Team 7X, SocialStudies Teacher says, My bestTeacher Appreciation Day memoryis actually from this past week whenour team parents: Monica Wong,Cheryl Kim, Marci Char, and StaceyHee (along with her husbandBelden) brought in delicious

breakfast treats for all of our teamteachers. It was a very thoughtfulgesture and fully enjoyed by all ofour Team 7X teachers.

Mrs. Umeda, Ka Pu'u Pueo oWodehouse, 6th Grade Humanitiessays, It's such a blessing to beremembered during TeacherAppreciation Week! $Students andtheir families are so kind andgenerous to recognize us. $Punahouis such a wonderful place--truly oneohana!

I hope you have a better insighton Teacher Appreciation Day andthat you also know how much yourteachers do for you and howthankful they are to have you andhow thankful you should be to havethem! Dont stop there! You can also

appreciate everyone else who hashelped you in your life during theweek because they do so much foryou too and you should alsorecognize them! Take the time tocarry on and show yourappreciation to others and

especially your teachers everydaybecause it doesnt need to be justthat 1st week of May. Have fun andthank you very much teacher, for allthat you do for us.

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2014 Brazil FIFA World CupBy Edlin Davis and Ryan Park

The 2014 World Cup is an

international soccer tournament, or

an international football tournament.

This will be the 20th FIFA World

Cup, and will be taking place inBrazil on Thursday, June 12, and will

end on Sunday, July 13.

This intense soccer competition

has been played every four years

ever since 1930, but never occurred

in the years of 1942 and 1946 due

to World War II. So far, Brazil has

hosted one Fifa World Cup; one was

in 1950 and this year, in 2014, is the

second time Brazil is hosting this

much anticipated soccer event.

There will be 32 teams split into

8 groups of 4 teams participating in

this years World Cup. From there,

each group is given a letter from A-

H. After getting assigned a letter,

each team will play every other

team in their group and is given 3

points for a win, 1 point for a tie,

and 0 points for a loss.

At the end of the three games,

the top two teams from each group

is placed into a single elimination

bracket based on their performances

in the group play. The 16 teamsremaining will go head to head with

each other based on the bracket

and leave 8 winners. The top 8

teams will play against each other in

the quarterfinal round leaving the 4

semifinalists. These four teams will

play to advance to the

championship game with the losers

playing for third place. The winner

of the championship game will becrowned the World Cup Champion.

The favorite for this years

World Cup is the host country,

Team Brazil

Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho, better known as the Maracana was built for the 1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil. It was once the largeststadium in the world with a capacity of 200,000. The soccer matches will be played in 12 different host stadiums all around Brazil.Macarana is where the final match will be played.

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Brazil, according to ESPNs Power

Rankings. Spain is a close second as

they are currently ranked #1 in the

FIFA World Rankings, because they

are the defending World Cup

champions. Argentina is in third for

the rankings with superstar Lionel

Messi. The United States is not

expected to do very well this year,

because of their tough group which

includes Portugal and Germany.

Ghana is also in their division. U.S.

fans should catch this game,

because the U.S. has a chance of

winning this game. Dont get your

hopes up though, they were

eliminated by Ghana in the 2010

World Cup after advancing past the

group stage.

No matter which team you are

cheering for, make sure you catch

some of the games in this exciting

world event.

Top 10 FIFA World Cup Soccer

Teams:

1. Brazil

2. Spain3. Argentina

4. Germany

5. Italy

6. Colombia

7. Belgium

8. Netherlands

9. Chile

10. Uruguay

5 FIFA World Cup Soccer Facts:

1. The record number of WorldCup career goals is 15 by theforward Christiano Ronaldo, whoplays for Brazil.

2. The fastest goal ever madewas scored by Turkeys Hasan

Sukur. It was 11 seconds into the

game against South Korea in the2002 World Cup when he

scored the goal.

3. Oliver Kahn, who plays forGermany, is the onlygoalkeeper

in the history in the FIFA WorldCup to have won the Golden Balltrophy.

4. The record for most defeatssuffered by a nation in World

Cups is held by Mexico with 20losses.

5. 42-year-old Roger Milla, who

played for Cameroon, in 1994became the oldest goal scorerand the oldest player in World

Cup history.

Photos from the Internet

Team U.S.A.

Lionel Messi, Team Argentina

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The Courier interviewedKai Cox 18, one of themembers of the winningteam

1. Why did you decide to enroll inLemonade alley?Well, originally, one of my teammates,Nicki (Lee) invited me to be apart ofher team but it really interested me tohave that opportunity, to run your ownbusiness for a day, and raise thatmoney for charity.

2. What was the process going up tothat day?It was a lot of work. It was kinda justlike selling at a normal lemonadestand. You would stand in your standand try to advertise and get people tocome to your booth and it was quite a

big event, There were many peoplethere. It was a lot of fun

3. What charity did you choose todonate money to?The Kapiolani NICU because my sisterwho is now 8 years old, spent 2 weeksthere when she was first born.

4. How much money were you able toraise?Including the grand prize money, weraised around $5,000.

5. Would you do something like thatagain?

I think I would, it was a very goodlearning experience and it was a lot offun because Ive never done somethinglike that.

6. Would you choose a different team,or would you keep the same team thatyou had this time, if you had a chanceto do that again?

I really liked my team this year. I thinkI would have the same team. Weworked very well together.

7. Would you recommend LemonadeAlley to anyone you know?

I would absolutely recommend it. Itwas hard work, but it was a lot of fun.Youre raising money for a goodcause, which is also good.

8th Graders Win Lemonade Alley Grand PrizeBy Emily Bender and Ian Saturnia

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade Well, that was exactly what th

creators of Lemonade Alley thought when they started the contest in 2011.

Lemonade Alley is a contest that was started by a group of people 3 years ago

teach kids how to make money. Some of the rules and regulations are: there nee

to be 2-5 kids per team. Contestants must donate the money to a nonprofitorganization. They can also have a custom charity. You can make your own

lemonade recipe, as long as there is some lemoniness to it (lemon flavor).

Besides the main award of $1000 there are different awards such as The Best

Dressed Kids. See other awards at http://lemonadealley.com/awards/.

Contestants are judged upon there business plan, lemonade recipe, sales

environment, sales pitch, and net performance. There are three age groups

grades: K-4, 5-8, 9-12.

$$$This year the winning team from the 5-8 age group was from Punahou. The

winning team consisted of Nicki Lee 18, Cammi Murakami 18, Hunter Nishikaw

18, and Kai Cox 18. Their team name was Celestial Citrus.The Courierinterviewed Kai Cox and asked him why he decided to enroll in

Lemonade Alley? Originally one of my teammates, Nicki (Lee) invited me to be

part of her team but it really interested me to have that opportunity, to run your

own business for a day, and raise that money for charity,said Kai Cox 18

$$$Lemonade Alley seems like a wonderful way to widen your entrepreneurial sk

and to have fun. We think it is very interesting and a unique experience. Maybe

next year you can try it.

Photo courtesy of Kai

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Mint Shakes

Ingredients:

-2 cups vanilla ice cream

-1 1/4 cups milk*

-1/4 teaspoon mint extract

-2 tablespoons chocolate syrup(optional)

-2 tablespoons whipped cream

(optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend ice cream, milk, and mint

extract together in a blender untilsmooth.

2. Drizzle chocolate syrup aroundinside walls of 2 tall glasses; pourshake into glass. Top withwhipped cream.**

*Milk can be added to taste,depending on the consistency you like.

**Chocolate syrup and whippedcream are optional and are added totaste.

Recipe from allrecipes.com

Note: This recipe has been slightlymodified from the originalallrecipes.com recipe.

Summer HeatBy Zoe Payne

Were all too familiar with theterrible temperatures that Hawaiisummers bring. The average

temperature for summer in Honolulutends to hang around the higheighties. And I have a hunch most ofus have spent a number of summerdays lying on a carpet, feelingunable to move in the breezeless,humid heat. Heat doesnt just makeus lazy, too. Theres a danger ofheatstroke or sunstroke in 90-degreeweather. Also, theres the danger ofsunburns. Going to the beachwithout sunscreen might seem fine on

a cool, overcast day over winterbreak, but if you forget to bringsunblock on a hot day duringsummer vacation, watch out! Youllget a bit of a sunburn if you dontreapply, too.

An easy way to beat the heat iswater. Stay hydrated and drink lotsof water--try at least a cup (8ounces) per hour. Also, try keepinga spray bottle of cold water for aquick, cool mist. Another cool thing

to do is to run your wrists under coldwater for ten seconds on each hand.Keep the back of your neck cool,too. Its one of the sensors for yourbodys temperature control system.Or take a cold bath or soak yourfeet in a bucket of cold water. Goingswimming is also a good idea.$$$Change the way you dress forsummer, too. Dont wear heavyclothes. Try light fabrics like linen,cotton or silk. Wear light colors and

avoid dark clothes. Dont cover up,either. Loose T-shirts and comfyshorts will feel great as opposed totight tops or jeans. You dont need toabandon your sense of style--just besure to dress summer-smart.$$$Change your choice of food, too.

Keep your fridge well-stocked withpopsicles and ice cream. For ahealthier alternative, freeze fruit andsnack on that. But aside from frozenfood, try mint. It has a cooling effecton your body. Minty recipes likemint cookies, mint fudge, mint icedtea, and mint brownies are great toeat in summer. For bonus points, eatcold minty treats like mint ice creamor mint sorbet. Mint isnt just for

eating, though. Try mint foot soak,lotions, body scrub, et cetera. Also,use cold cucumber slices on yourtired eyes, or place a piece on yourforehead.$$$Last but not least, get some restand relaxation. Sit still, as movingaround while feeling hot can makeyou feel hotter. Try sitting or lying inthe shade. Avoid going outsideduring the peak sunlight hours,which are 10 am to 2 pm. Stay

inside with the fan on and windowsopen instead. Also, stay low. Heatrises, so lying on a tile floor willprobably feel nice.$$$Its pretty easy to beat the heat.

Just remember that youll need lotsof water, light clothes, refreshingfood, and plenty of rest. Make sureyou wear sunscreen and reapplyfairly often. Follow these tips, andstay rested, relaxed, and refreshed!Have a great summer and keep

cool!

What do you do to stay cool during thesummer?

I go swimming in the ocean. -

hloe Loughridge, 19

Eat cold things, such as

ice cream. -Erika Sung, 19

Stay inside with the AC. -Tia Tuimavave 19

Photos by Zoe Payne

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Place Price ($)

Diamond Head CoveHealth Bar

Paina

Jamba Juice

Blue Hawaii LifeStyle

$7.99

$5.75

$

$4.50

Acai- Purple Goodnessy Eden Chun and TJ Johnson

Purple, frozen and delicious. Acai bows have been a must-try experience when

oming to Hawaii.Diamond Head Cove Health Bar, Paina, Jamba Juice, and Blue Hawaii

feStyle are popular places where they are sold. Acai bowls are really refreshing,

aid Edlin Davis 19.Acai is a type of palm tree that is harvested for its heart of palm and berries.

he dark purple fruit of this tree is sometimes called a superfruit because it is full ofntioxidants, amino acids, and omega fatty acids. It is grown in Peru and Brazil, in wet areas like floodplains and swamps. The mommon forms of acai are chocolate covered acai berries, acai juice, and of course, acai bowls. I love acai bowls. Sometimes

usy day, a bowl can be filling and nutritious enough to be a meal. My favorite is definitely from Diamond Head Cove onMonsAve. The bee pollen and honey make the $10 price tag worth it, according to Ms. Mazzullo.

You can even buy an acai bowl at our own snack bar for $3.50. Acai bare perfect for any time, and can be eaten as breakfast or as a refreshin

snack. Acai bowls can come with many different toppings like granola,

strawberries, blueberries bananas, coconut, and honey.The Courier compared different places that carries acai bowls, all have

different tastes and prices.

Make your own acai bowl!

What will you need:

Powerful Blender (like Vitamixor Blendtec)

Big spoon

Bowls

Spoon

Ingredients:

2 Sambazon Acai Packs (buy at Costco)

1 Cup of Almond or Coconut Milk

1 Banana

1 Cup of Strawberries/Blueberries

Fill half of blender with ice; add all ingredients

Blend until smooth (use big spoon to help blend)

Pour into bowl; add toppingsEat and post to Instagram

Possible toppings:

Granola

Honey

Slices of Banana

Strawberries

Blueberries

Dried Coconut

Photos from T.J Johnson and Lindsay Kaback

Diamond Head Cove Health Bar has good tasting acai thatis creamy and refreshing. They put a lot of fresh bananas,strawberries and blueberries as toppings. The Health Bar

also has crunchy granola with energizing bee pollen. But thehealth bars acai bowl is very expensive at $7.99 for their Da

Cove Bowl. But the the price is worth it and personally myfavorite. - T.J$Johnson$

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Behind The Scenes ofNews Journalism ClassBy Edlin Davis, Stefani Sakamoto,and Taylor Kealoha

Throughout this school year,

the 6th-8th grade News Journalismclasses have brought you sixvolumes of The Courier filled with

several interesting news articles.

Although News Journalism mayseem as just an ordinary writing

class, it is actually much more than

that.With $every article that is

published, there is a student who

researched, wrote, and designed

that article. Every student begins bychoosing an idea or event to write

about then starts to create an

outline in order to

expand on their topic.After an outline is fullycompleted, students

write out their firstdraft. Once they haveedited their article to

their liking, students

have the choice ofconferencing andediting their article

with the NewsJournalism teacher,Ms. Mazzullo, or three

students in their class.

After revisions havebeen made, each

student creates a

layout for their newsarticle. Students reresponsible for the

look of the article.That means deciding

on pictures, colors and

sometimes sidebarinformation.

Although it may seem

that News Journalism

meant for those who love to write, it

is a really good elective to take foreveryone.

Throughout the two trimester

skills, work tactics, courage, and

stronger relationships with yourpeers. In the beginning of News

Journalism I felt that it was an

interesting class, but was still unsureof what to expect. Now that Ivegotten to experience the class for

myself, I look forward to coming

back every B-Day, says Eden Chun19.

The Courierinterviewed Ms.Mazzullo, News Journalism teacherto ask her about the class.

1. What is your favorite part about

teaching this class, and why?

I love that each writer chooses their

own topic. The students can getreally passionate about topics andits fun to see them discover more

and more things about it.

2. What is most special about NJ?I really love the cameraderie of thewriters. They help each other with

news stories and pictures. Someeven go out on weekends together

to research their topics.

3. How would theupcoming class, CMSHeadline News, bedifferent and similar toNews Journalism, andwhy should people takeit?I am really excited aboutthe new class Broadcast

Journalism. People gettheir news through print

or broadcast: radio orTV. I really wanted tooffer this class so thatstudents can get theexperience of writing anarticle, then scripting it

out and finally filming. Its kind of ahybrid class of my two other classes,Halawood and News Journalism.

The News Journalism teacher, Ms. Mazzullo conferences withon one of her students. Other students are working hard attheir articles.

Ideas for article start at the board. Students look at differentcategories for possible topics and determine theirnewsworthiness. Once they decide on a topic, they create amind map, then outline and a first draft.

Photo by Courier Staff