December 2016 | Volume 92, Issue IV | Honolulu, Hawai‘i | A Voice for Students Since 1923
Pearl Harbor: Honoring The Past, Inspiring The Future By Sean Callahan ’18
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or most, December 7 is much like every other day. However, for a few courageous Americans, this date is a reminder of the day that their lives were forever changed. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor without warning, American soldiers around the island were thrust into the middle of World War II. Despite overwhelming odds, the Americans fought off the attack and preserved the integrity of the crucial Pacific Fleet. During this ordeal, the soldiers exemplified the resolve and determination that came to characterize American efforts during the war. On December ninth, 30 of these courageous Pearl Harbor survivors visited the ‘Iolani campus to share their stories with the community. The visit was sponsored jointly by the Raiders For Wounded Warriors Club and The Greatest Generation Foundation. This event was part of a larger tour of the island that the Pearl Harbor survivors took to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the infamous attack on American forces stationed across Oahu which brought America into World War II. As part of their “last visit” to Hawaii, the survivors visited campus, talked with students, and were honored with a new tree. For over an hour, the survivors met with students in small groups and talked about their experiences. Topics ranged from the attack on Pearl Harbor to their experience fighting abroad, and various other topics. The ‘Iolani students also had the opportunity to pose questions to the survivors and start a conversation. Cameron Pascua ’17, co-president of the Raiders for Wounded Warriors club, appreciated the significance of the interaction saying, “These people have done some amazing things, and it’s awesome that they get to tell their stories to the next generation.” After meeting with students, the Pearl Harbor survivors moved to the Eddie Hamada Track and Field to participate in a tree planting ceremony. Following speeches by the Raiders for Wounded Warriors Club and The Greatest Generation Foundation, the veterans rose
to help place the ceremonial first soil into the hole. The tree represents the bond forged between ‘Iolani and the heroic people who fought throughout World War II. The tree will stand for years as a physical manifestation of ‘Iolani’s gratitude and respect for these individuals.
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Stage Band Takes the Big Apple By Eve Huddleston ’19
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he ‘Iolani Stage Band, comprised of the three stage band levels which include players from grades 7-12, and the Hula Halau Dancers will brighten the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts stage in Washington D.C. on December 12 as part of the Millennium Stage Concert Series. ‘Iolani was selected based on an impressive application, which included a video and audio recording, and a recommendation from Mr. Joe McCarthy, leader of Afro-Bop Alliance, a Grammy- Award winning jazz group. Mr. McCarthy will join the ‘Iolani group as a guest performer. Stage Band will also play at Lincoln Center Workshop on December 23. The group will tour New York and Washington D.C.,
and visit museums, the Gettysburg Battlefield and the 911 Memorial at the World Trade Center. They will also take in “The Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway; a NBA game; a performance of world-class jazz at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, a jazz club at Lincoln Center; and ice skate on Christmas Day. Students began rehearsing in early September and met most week days at 7:00 am. “It requires dedication and hard work from the students to get to school earlier on most days, and to learn the additional music outside of class, but they have been focused and committed to putting on a great show,” said stage band instructor Curtis Abe. Stage Band will accompany the Hula Halau in playing “A’oia,” “Mele Kalikimaka,” “Waikiki,” and “White Christmas.” “Aunty Lehua and the Hula Halau joined the stage band on our first tour to Japan in 2010, and have been a part of our travels ever since,” said Abe. “The girls in the Halau always dance beautifully; they add a Hawaiian component that is unique and identifiable for our group when we perform abroad, and the genre of contemporary Hawaiian music fits perfectly within the repertoire we play, so it’s a great match.” Stage Band will also play “Blue Note Blues” by Jeff Jarvis; “Humanism” by Jonathan M. Batiste and arranged by Paul Martha; “Jumpin at Colby Watasa ’17, Karissa Dunn ’18, and Nathan Hue ’18 practice for their the Woodsie” by Count Basie; and “Nutvill” by performance at the Kennedy Center in New York Horace Silver.
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EDITORIALS2 By Sara Hui ’18 & Jake Kaneda ’18 rom notebooks to Notability, board games to video games, and landlines to smartphones, the generational divide between Generation X, Millenials (Generation Y), and Generation Z has become apparent through technology and upbringing. Born between 1995 and 2010, Generation Z makes up 25.9% of the world’s population. They “view life through a more guarded lens” in contrast to Millennials, who grew up in a more peaceful environment until they lost their innocence after 9/11 and the American economic downturn in 2008. Generation Z is less noticed and overshadowed by Millennials, the generation born between 1977 to 1994. According to Forbes magazine, Generation Z is more
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cyber security. Generation Z is more culturally diverse. According to the New York Times, Generation Z cares about different controversial issues than previous generations. They care about defining their basic constitutional rights, such as freedom of speech and gun control, and creating equal rights for African-Americans (#blacklivesmatter), same sex marriage (#lovewins), and more. They are more pragmatic, tending to steer away from risky behavior and more toward “sensible career choices” according to Forbes. Generation Z is the second silent generation with technology to connect us all. Technology is a defining factor of Generation Z. Although technology has also significantly influenced
#iGeneration private in person than its predecessors. They are less likely to approach someone they do not know at the mall. However, Generation Z are highly likely to use of anonymous social media platforms like Whisper, which is even more dangerous than talking to a random stranger due to
IMUA ‘IOLANI @imua_iolani In my opinion, our generation is very fortunate. We have so many different examples of where things are just given to us and make our life so much easier. -Brent Nagami ’17 Reply
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Millennials, they did not have instant messaging and social media platforms. According to to the New York Times, Generation Z is the first to be raised in “the era of smartphones.” Generation Z does not know a world without iPads, iPhones, Instagram, Snapchat, and more. As the world moves quickly, instant messaging is the new fad, while emailing and MySpace has been deemed obsolete. However, with the every-second use of technology, studies have shown that increased use of technology in teens could lead to depression. According to an article in the Scientific America Journal, in 2010, University of Maryland journalism professor, Susan Moeller, asked her 200 students to give up all social media platforms, including texting, for 24 hours. This led college students to experience or report feelings of withdrawal and anxiety. Technology also decreases the amount of face-to-face interactions. Amanda Lenard’s study published in Scientific American in 2012 found that in 799 teenagers between 12 and 17 years old, only 35% socialized faceto-face, while 63% communicated by text, averaging 167 texts a day. With technology advancing at a rapid rate from 2012 to 2016, the face-to-face interaction has probably dropped, while the amount of texts sent per day has increased. But with this increase in online interaction, there has also been an increase in opportunities to connect with people around the world.
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imua_iolani iMessage, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook are among the most used apps by #GENZ 5 HOURS AGO
IMUA ‘IOLANI @imua_iolani Although our generation is well versed in technology...and we can process information faster, we probably won’t remember it as well. Having phones that can access information in seconds creates a huge reliance on them, which leads to our generation being on our phones excessively. Although Gen Z is more deft at technology, our social skills are definitely inept compared to our parents. -Kenny McKinlay ’18 Reply
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Are Website Blocks Really Safety Locks?
By Jasmine Kung ’19 hen setting ground rules, ‘Iolani teachers, faculty, and administrators have one specific goal in mind: to protect students from harm. Similarly, the website blocks on the school WiFi serves the same purpose. “It is mainly for protection of the students from [online materials] that the school deemed inappropriate,” said Mr. Scott Weaver, User Support Specialist in the Information Technology Services (ITS). “We also block [social media and games] because they are time-wasters.” Although some may find the block bothersome, it keeps the students safe and productive during school hours. Sage Merryman ’20 agreed, “I think that most of the blocks are a good thing because they keep us off of sites that could have bad material and they keep us focused in class.” Other students believe that the website block doesn’t impact them on a daily basis. “I’m usually not on sites blocked by ‘Iolani, so it’s not really a big issue for me,” Sam Sniffen ’20 said. People may be surprised to know that the ITS is not in charge of deciding which websites to block. “We actually pay for a service that categorizes sites,” said Weaver. “We just simply go through it and we say we want to block all games, social networking, and pornography, and whatever new sites are created that fall under that umbrella get blocked.” Contrast to what students might believe, ‘Iolani actually gives their students a fair amount of freedom. “All of the filter is only campus related,” said Weaver. “If we wanted to, we could extend that filter beyond the school boundaries, but we choose not to. So we actually give [the students] more freedom than some schools do.” The ITS is open to listen to students’ opinions regarding which sites should be allowed on campus. “Any sites that a student feels that they should have access to that’s for legitimate educational value, they should come and talk to us,” said Weaver.
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“I don’t really have an opinion. I don’t really go on blocked websites, so there is no need to have a problem with them.” -Elliot Hee ’20
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“I wish that the school allowed Snapchat and Instagram at least on our phones while using school WiFi, because most of the time we can’t be on or have our phones out.” -Kathryn Lau ’19
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By Alisha Churma ’19 hen ‘Iolani students try to access sites such as SparkNotes, they are often met with the dreaded blue screen message: “This site is not currently accessible because it is categorized as studyguides.” Many popular apps and sites such as Pinterest and Instagram are blocked when using the ‘Iolani Wifi. The school’s intent is to shelter the students from potentially inappropriate or distracting sites, but we often find ourselves wondering, “Are these blocks really necessary?” Some students find the blocks to be a bothersome hindrance to their productivity. “There are some instances that I’d like to look something up, but it’s not available,” said Emma Chuck ’18. “I remember that I wanted to look things up on Pinterest for a project, but the school blocks it. That’s when it’s frustrating. ” Some believe that to fix the problem, our school Wifi could change its policies to allow more access to websites that may not be harmful and are useful for creativity and productivity. At the same time, many students feel as though they are not being trusted enough by the school. “I think [the website blocks] are a bit restrictive. If they want us to act like adults, then they should let us make our own decisions,” said Culley Jones ’20. The ninth grader shares a similar view with many other students: they are mature enough to know right from wrong when it comes to websites and apps. “I think we are old enough to figure out ourselves what websites to trust and go on,” said Erica Li ’19. While some ‘Iolani students do not see any impact coming from the website blocks, others do in fact see them as an inconvenience or a sign of a lack of trust from the school. Although the administrators are trying to protect students from harm, they should give the students more freedom and say in which websites they can use.
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The Art of “The Ask” By Isabella Chang ’18 and Alec Tam ’20 S
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la Moana is Hawaii’s premiere shopping mall, and offers many options for customers to splurge on things such as food, clothes, and electronics. However, a demand exists across the state for stores currently only available on the mainland United States, or stores that currently have only one location on the island. The good news is, in late 2016 and 2017, several new stores will open their doors for the first time in Hawaii. Which ones are you most excited about?
Makana Laboy ’17 and Cassidy Wheeler ’17 pose after the Mannequin Challenge. Photo courtesy of Tori Gallacher ’17.
said biology teacher, Dr. Ian Kusao ’02, describing how, when he attended ‘Iolani, Winter Ball askings were far from a big deal. He is not alone. Miss Jenna Tamashiro ’06 asked her date over the phone. “I had a crush on this one guy forever, so I ended up looking up his number in the student directory,” she said. While askings were much more casual, Winter Ball itself in the earlier 2000s was largely the same as it is today as far as ballrooms, fashions, and photos. However, Mr. Peter Okumura ’70 can attest that ‘Iolani’s Winter Ball has not always been so luxurious. When Okumura attended school, Winter Ball was held in the Student Center before it was air conditioned. There was no picture taking and instead of a DJ, a small local band provided the music. Ninety percent of the songs were for slow dancing--a far cry from the fast-paced electronic beats students prance to nowadays. “Back then of course, the major difficulty was no girls at ‘Iolani, so you had to ask non-‘Iolani girls,” said Okumura. Boys typically asked girls they had met at social clubs from Saint Andrew’s Priory. There was no social media for contacting an out-of-school date, and when someone asked, there were “no such things as flowers and stuff.” While it is a mystery how modern Winter Ball askings came to be so elaborate, one thing is certain: Winter Ball, and high school in general are ever evolving.
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ome say Winter Ball “asking season” is overrated, but judging from the excitement on campus in November, it certainly didn’t appear that way. Flower bouquets were given and received with nervous smiles and blushing cheeks. Poster board signs, bearing clever lines, inside jokes, and the letters “WB?” were presented.Offerings of food were exchanged and crowds of students congregated to witness the union of various Winter Ball dates. When it comes to the “asking season,” 21st century ‘Iolani students like to kick it up a notch. Makana Laboy ’17 asked his date to Winter Ball with a Senior Bench-wide Mannequin Challenge, a viral video craze that features people imitating mannequins while the song “Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd plays in the background. He filmed the challenge for Jerry Fam Network, the YouTube channel he shares with his friends. In the video, the camera winds its way through students of the senior class, frozen in wild and hilarious poses and eventually finds its way to Cassidy Wheeler ’17 fixated in her own pose. Carter Uechi ’17 behind the camera, tells her to turn around, and Laboy surprises her with a bouquet. “I like to always have fun in anything I do, and Winter Ball asking is a way to really have fun with your friends and do something cool and unique,” said Laboy. Brent Nagami ’17 was inspired by “High School Musical” for his Winter Ball asking. He got eleven of his friends to perform an altered version of the song “Be With You” with lyrics tailored to ask his date. When the boys finished their song, they flashed letters written on their stomachs that spelled “turn around” and when Cambrie Motooka ’17 did, Nagami was there with flowers and his question. “My friend told me that it’s senior year; you got to go big or go home,” said Nagami. “I think just the fact that it was my last Winter Ball asking, I thought I would make it special and memorable for Cambrie and the grade.” The result of Laboy’s and Nagami’s endeavors was a “Yes!” With each year at ‘Iolani, the askings escalate in creativity and intricacy, becoming more innovative and more involved. However, according to faculty alumni, these lavish presentations are a relatively new development. “There weren’t any flowers and signs with clever puns and all this drama. You just asked, ‘Do you want to go?’”
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“None. Olive Garden.” -Dane Pham ’17
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With the help of his friends, Brent Nagami ‘17 gets a "yes” from Cambrie Motooka ’17, his Winter Ball date. Photo courtesy of Erin Carson ’17.
Humans of ‘Iolani Share Their Favorite By Camille McMillian ‘21
Cambrie Ho‘omanawanui ‘17
My family doesn’t open presents until noon. We normally watch movies while we wait for everyone to wake up. My mom is normally the last one because she wraps our presents all night on Christmas Eve. Then, we wait for our grandparents to come over with their gifts and then we begin to open them. At night, my family heads to my uncle’s house for a family gathering. My cousins and I jokingly tease one another and play a “friendly” game of basketball, football, or volleyball. We all are super competitive, so we go hard.
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One of my favorite Christmas traditions is going into the garage and unpacking my original Super Nintendo and old school Japanese-imported SNES cartridges. Then my friends and I will usually play video games, drink hot chocolate, and play old school Mario Kart and Legend of Zelda until we all pass out from fatigue.
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In a recent survey, 50 percent of student respondents said that they were most excited for Sonic. Dunkin’ Donuts took second place with 37 percent, and Saks Off 5th and an assortment of other stores took six percent each.
ChasityRey Leoiki-Quemado ‘21 Every Christmas my family and I celebrate on Christmas Eve instead of Christmas Day. When we celebrate, we usually start with games. We always play games such as; Family Feud, Charades and telephone. After the games we eat, and we haven’t changed our menu for a very long time. After that, we start with presents. First it’s the adult/teen Secret Santa. Then we sit back and let the younger children open their presents. Lastly, our family relaxes, and we talk about how much we appreciate each other. We also talk about how well the year went. It comes to an end when my uncle’s sings songs that my great-grandmother cherished, and we just appreciate the time we have together.
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Who’s on the Faculty Naughty List?
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“I got busted by my U.S. History teacher, Mrs. Melanie Pfingsten, on the first day of school my junior year at ‘Iolani. Over the summer, we had to fill out a map of the United States and label all the important stuff (states, capitals, mountains, rivers, etc.). First day of school rolled around, and my best friend frantically came up to me asking if I had finished my map and if he could copy it. I gave it to him, not knowing that he was just going to make a photo copy. Needless to say, Mrs. Pfingsten was quick to notice that my best friend’s map looked exactly like mine and questioned us both. She held up my map and asked me, ‘What is this?’ I said, ‘My map.’ She then held up my buddy’s map and again asked, ‘What is this?’ I angrily looked at him and said, ‘MY map.’ Mrs. Pfingsten gave me a 60% on the assignment and my buddy got a 0% on it.
“While I was living in Korea, everyone grew something and my family had an orchid farm. But, I wanted food we didn’t grow. The home next to us grew grapes and my brother said he was too big to fit into the hole in their fence, so I thought it was a grand idea to go into their garden, and without permission, take some grapes. This happened more than once, and one time with a watermelon.”
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“I do remember in high school a bunch of my friends decided to prank our math teacher on April Fools’ Day. I pretended to faint in class, and our dear, sweet teacher proceeded to run out of the classroom to call an ambulance. When my classmates realized just how worried he was, they told me to stop pretending, so I sat back up in my chair and pretended that nothing had happened. When the teacher came running back into the room, he saw me sitting in my chair and couldn’t believe his eyes. Then we all yelled, “April Fools’!” There was a slight grin on his face but he seemed upset at our prank. Even my classmates said that I had looked pale while pretending and even THEY were becoming worried. (I must have been a great actor!) In the end, this teacher got the best of us. He said that since we had so much time to do pranks, then we could study for a chapter test the following day. And right before he exited the room, he turned and looked at our stunned faces and said, “April Fools’!”
Proconsul Corner: What To Do Over Winter Break Happy Holiday Season Everyone!
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ith Winter Break coming up, you all will have time to hang out with your friends and make some memories. Going to the beach, hiking, or chilling at home are great and all, but it's time to mix things up and make this year truly memorable. So, instead of writing you an article, we wanted to give all of you a list of different fun things to do over the break. Enjoy and have a festive Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Creative things to do over winter break: Dane:
- Have a Nerf/water gun and water balloon fight - Have a sleepover including an epic pillow fight, blanket forts, movies, and making breakfast - Laser Tag at Tiki’s Family Fun Center - Have a legendary sandcastle building contest - Go to an art and flea market at Ward Center - Go ice skating at Ice Palace - Dedicate a day to playing tourist and go around the island visiting famous tourist spots - Have a “food wars” day (throwing food)
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AMY NAKAMURA
SPORTS EDITOR TIANA HANNEMANN
MANAGING EDITORS SEAN CALLAHAN SARA HUI
LOWER SCHOOL EDITOR EVE HUDDLESTON
ONLINE EDITOR WINSTON WEI
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STAFF ISABELLA CHANG ALISHA CHURMA JAYSON GUO LOUI IKEI JAKE KANEDA JASMINE KUNG LANDON KUSHIMI CAMILLE MCMILLIAN JOSEPH PANG
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- See two movies in one day - Go for a scenic drive around the island - Try a crazy DIY food recipe - Plan a picnic - Join a gym - Have a Christmas movie marathon - Sing karaoke - Stay up all night - Do your own version of Chopped -Make a short film
Koa:
- Go cardboard sliding in Kaka‘ako - Give someone a haircut - Go to see a Hawaii Theater for Youth play - Have a Mimic Meetup, where you go dressed as one of your friends - Go to a driving range and laugh at your friends attempting to hit a golf ball - Go to Waikiki and play Truth or Dare - Go to a swap meet
ALEC TAM NAGEM UIAGALELEI ADAM ZUCKERNICK
ADVISORS MRS. LAURIE CHANG MS. JENNA TAMASHIRO
CARTOONISTS KYLIE MURAYAMA KYRA TAN CONTRIBUTING WRITERS LUKE HAGI
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