Kūpaʻa Summer 2023

KŪPAʻA

STORIES FROM WAIMEA AND BEYOND SUMMER 2023

Celebrating Our Time Together

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s alumni reunion weekend so wonderful. We are deeply honored to share in such a special time with all of you. Experiencing generations of Ka Makani together — hiking or riding through the pu ʻ u, charging down the waterslide, sharing stories and songs at lū ʻ au, or reflecting on the power of friendships and place at Davies Memorial Chapel — creates countless memories. For those of you who were unable to attend this year, we hope to see you next year.

These shared memories sustain us, helping to connect our treasured past to the current student experience, and to the promise of our future. Each one of you plays an important part in HPA’s story. Ka Makani is forever!

We hope to see you back on campus soon. Whether it’s at our Alu Mai Gala to support financial aid, or as a current parent creating new memories as part of our legacy ʻ ohana, we are always happy to welcome you with open arms!

ALUMNI REUNION 2023

Catching up on Commencement

Welcome to our newest alumni — the Class of 2023

It is with great joy and pride that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the newest members of our alumni family.

Let us take a moment to reflect on our own graduation day, when we stood on the precipice of endless possibilities, ready to embark on new adventures. We reminisce about the friendships formed, the teachers who inspired us, and the lessons learned both inside and outside the classroom. Those memories remain etched in our hearts, forever reminding us of the foundation HPA provided for our futures.

To the recent graduates, as you step into this new chapter of your lives, remember that you are now part of a vibrant and supportive community of alumni. We stand united, bound by our shared experiences, and committed to upholding the values that HPA instilled in us.

To our newest alumni, may your journey be filled with success, fulfillment, and meaningful contributions to society. Carry the spirit of HPA within you, knowing that you have the support and admiration of the entire Ka Makani alumni community.

Before You Go... News & Notes on HPA Happenings

Alu Mai 2023 Join In for Financial Aid!

Alu Mai, our annual gala in support of financial aid, takes place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, on our Upper Campus. First established in 1973 by Anna Lindsey PerryFiske, founding HPA trustee, Pa’u rider, and legendary hostess, proceeds from Alu Mai support financial aid and open doors to deserving students at HPA.

This year the festivities begin with a champagne and pūpū reception, followed by dinner from Paʻina by Ocean, special entertainment, and dancing to music from a seven-piece band. Our carefully curated art and auction opportunities are wholly unique and designed to inspire your generosity and aloha.

Table sponsorships are currently available for sale and individual tickets will be available soon. Click here to learn more about becoming a table sponsorship

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Share your summer news with us Ka Makani! Send in your updates (life, travel, career, love) and let us know what’s new in your world. We would love to include your updates (and photos) in the next issue of Ma Ke Kula!

Ka Makani Pride: HPA Talking Points

Board Chair Robert Budway ‘76 offers insight on Vision 2049 and the goal of whole-school sustainability

Ed Case ‘70 honored with National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s Leadership Award

HPA student Helly Hughes ‘27 shares the story of her family’s brush with Madame Pele on PBS Hawai’i’s HIKI NŌ

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GIVING BACK

Support the HPA Fund

Together, we keep HPA strong for our children and our community, and we welcome you into this tradition of generosity and mutual effort. The HPA Fund influences virtually every aspect of learning and life at HPA. Through the fund, families, alumni, and friends join together to provide flexible, immediate financial resources that elevate HPA programs and benefit all students, every year.

Keri Ogden ‘07 leads a group of Ka Makani runners that includes Noe Vargas ‘09, Tanya Lewis ‘06, and Riley Rearden ‘08 during a 2005 cross country meet.

FROM THE ARCHIVES