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BY Alisha Churma ’19 & Stephanie Wang ’20

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indergarteners climb into colorful, circular windows which do double duty as a fun seating nook and porthole through which to capture views of life outdoors. First graders snuggle into a tree loft to read their favorite book. Youngsters play outside on a varied natural playground designed to encourage children to use their imagination and to interact with nature. Others explore the wonders of art and science in an outdoor work environment behind the spacious classrooms. Welcome to ‘Iolani’s new K-1 Community!

Natural Playground and Classroom Features

A natural playground is a place where children engage in playful learning through the exploration of nature. Studies show that natural play contributes to healthy physical, cognitive and emotional child development. The K-1 Community’s beautiful natural playground, nestled in the center of the classrooms, promotes self-directed play and learning and allows students to be free to explore their spaces as they choose, rather than be limited by the traditional functions of a conventional playground. “The natural playground is a space designed so that our keiki will talk to each other and say ‘let’s do this’ and organize an activity. It might be running around or building something out of natural materials, or acting out a story they all know,� said Head of School Dr. Timothy Cottrell. “Selfdirected play in a natural playground is about imagination, cooperation and physical activity. Whether aware of it or not, young students who do this are simultaneously growing in a holistic way. Their minds, bodies and spirits are engaged when playing this way.� The idea of “hands-on student engagement� is not limited to the natural playground. A new makerspace in the back of each classroom allows for cooking and science experiments to reinforce lessons, or creative art lessons

that allow children to get messy in their classroom’s garden area. The physical expansion also carries WKH GXDO EHQH¿W RI ORZHULQJ WKH VWXGHQW teacher ratio while more than doubling the learning space per child. Large JODVV ZLQGRZV DOORZ IRU VLJQL¿FDQWO\ more natural light than the former K-1 classrooms did, and for students to watch other students engage in learning. A large wooden reading tree provides a focal point for each modular ¿UVW JUDGH FODVVURRP ZKHUH KHDY\ sound-proof doors separate student groups as needed when different

spaces and then work to maximize that GHVLJQ \RX ÂżQG D PXFK VWURQJHU XVH of space for learning outcomes and teaching goals,â€? said Dean of Lower School Mr. Zachary Linnert. For example, reading is a major part of the ÂżUVW JUDGH FXUULFXOXP 6XEVHTXHQWO\ the “Reading Treeâ€? grew directly from WKH LGHDV RI WKH ÂżUVW JUDGH WHDFKHUV Âł$ UHDGLQJ ORIW ZDV LGHQWLÂżHG DV D NH\ IHDWXUH DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK ÂżUVW JUDGH ´ VDLG ÂżUVW JUDGH WHDFKHU 0UV Bonny Chikamori. “To preserve this aspect and to symbolize the growth that WDNHV SODFH LQ ÂżUVW JUDGH WKH WUHH DQG platform were added to the design.â€?

Changes to ‘Iolani Community

Self-directed play in a natural playground is about imagination, cooperation and physical activity.� - Dr. Timothy Cottrell Head of School subjects are being taught. The multicolored circular windows and large stage area in the kindergarten classrooms allow for versatility in teaching, learning and play.

Planning for the K-1 Expansion

Strategic planning for the K-1 expansion project began in 2014. After two years of meeting with faculty to create the current strategic plan and subsequent campus master planning, the Board of Governors approved the school’s plan to move forward with four expansion projects: the Residential Hall, K-1 expansion, student center expansion, and a performing arts center. Throughout many meetings, the NLQGHUJDUWHQ DQG ÂżUVW JUDGH WHDFKHUV became the driving force for the project, creating a strong vision for the new learning spaces. “Anytime teachers have the ability to participate in the design of their

The new K-1 space will bring long-lasting changes to the ‘Iolani FRPPXQLW\ 7KH ÂżUVW FODVV RI kindergarteners in the new space will include 96 future sons and daughters, a VLJQLÂżFDQW LQFUHDVH IURP WKH SUHYLRXV 72. Over the next 13 years, the expansion will add a total of 314 new students to the ‘Iolani community. Although older students will not be able to experience this new space, they ey are excited for the future generations oof ‘Iolani’s K-1 program. “I’m super excited i d about b the h new expansion for not only the students,, but also for the faculty and staff,â€? said d Kristen Yokoyama ’19,, a daughter of ‘Iolani. “It was a good investment forr our Lower Schooll students.â€? d â€? While the former K-1 space served d many good years, the new space allows w for further excitement and exploration n and brings well-deserved attention to the Lower School program. “I think Upper School teachers and students are going to see a new perspective on what happens in NLQGHUJDUWHQ DQG ÂżUVW JUDGH ´ VDLG 0U Linnert. “They will have a newfound appreciation for just how strong our SURJUDP LV DQG KRZ LW ÂżWV LQWR WKH broader ‘Iolani experience.â€?

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FIRST GRADE CLASSROOMS Students play on the classroom platform that will soon house books and the class “Reading Tree.” Soundproof sliding doors allow for simultaneous teaching of two classes.

Monkeypod trees that formerly stood in the space that the K-1 expansion now calls home provided wood for the natural playground features.

NATURAL PLAYGROUND

KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS Large, colorful, circular windows line the walls of the kindergarten classrooms. Students interact with each other as they joyfully explore in the unique seating area.

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Esports Gamers are ‘Iolani’s Newest Athletes BY Daniel Cho ’22 & Jaden Kim ’23

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new phenomenon is taking the world by storm. Esports, or competitive video gaming, is now a billion-dollar global industry with major events gaining more viewers than the Super Bowl. Many colleges and high schools have begun to respond to this emergent field and are preparing their students for potential Esports scholarships and professional opportunities. The ‘Iolani Esports program, launched three months ago, is at the cutting edge of this new trend.

What is Esports?

Contrary to the general perception that Esports is just about playing video games, Esports incorporates almost all components of a successful athletic team: coaches, players, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, physical well-being and trust among teammates. Communication among teammates is especially crucial during matches. :KHWKHU LQLWLDWLQJ WKH ÂżJKW IDOOLQJ back or taking key objectives, players develop team camaraderie, just like traditional athletes. Now recognized as a professional sport, Esports enjoys a rising viewership each year. In 2018, the League of Legends World Championship, the “World Cupâ€? of Esports, attracted more than 250 million viewers worldwide. With numbers like that, people might ask:

Why is Esports such a hot trend for the younger generation of people? “Many people play video games, and Esports is a way for them to come together,� said Andy Nakamura ’20, manager of social media and club events. “If you watch professional football, you can’t play it. With Esports, you can play casually and advance to a more competitive level.� Esports allows students to decompress from stressful school work and provides opportunities to make new friends. “With Esports, you can ‘mash up’ with people across the globe,� said Sora Roberts ’20. “Esports does not limit you to when and with whom you play.� Many question the legitimacy of Esports’ physical component, but plans are underway at ‘Iolani to change that. “Esports requires your mind to be at peak performance, so any physical training we do is going to be based around maintaining overall body health, cardio and joint safety,� said head coach Mr. Gabriel Yanagihara. “Professional Esports teams have mandatory workouts, so we are aiming to take best practices from those programs so our student-athletes are prepared for college and beyond.�

‘Iolani Joins the Esports Action

‘Iolani has jumped into the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association

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league, joining 24 other schools. ‘Iolani’s Esports teams currently participate in two games: League of Legends and Overwatch. League of Legends is a multiplayer online battle DUHQD ZKHUH WHDPV RI ÂżYH SOD\HUV strategize to destroy their opponent’s headquarter, called a Nexus. Overwatch LV D PXOWLSOD\HU ÂżUVW SHUVRQ VKRRWHU game that requires six players on each team and is more skill-based than League of Legends. Comprised of 40 students, ‘Iolani’s three League of Legends and Overwatch teams have daily practices after school and competitive matches with other schools on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Following the matches, teams review their match replays and analyze them. Largely student driven, the program’s rigorous leadership positions are split into three main branches: Content, Games and Club Activities. The students run their social media, live-stream matches and schedule practices and competitions. “Nearly everyone on the team has some extra position in the club,â€? said Nakamura. “Although the leadership of VXFK D ODUJH RSHUDWLRQ FDQ EH GLIÂżFXOW we carry the load together and, in the end, we all have fun.â€? The Esports program has enjoyed support from ‘Iolani alumni, some of whom serve as Esports coaches. The coaches come from various backgrounds in gaming at the university or business levels. Mr. Yanagihara, who also serves as the school’s iDepartment game design teacher, has been instrumental in guiding the team in its launch. “I’m excited that every League of Legends player who joined the team made it to playoffs,â€? said Mr. Yanagihara. “We’ve unearthed a treasure chest of talent here on our very own campus. With colleges everywhere looking to grow their Esports teams, I look forward to seeing our players shine at the collegiate level around the world.â€?

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et ready to rediscover the wonders of Hawai’i this VXPPHU EHFDXVH 1HWĂ€L[ ELQJLQJ RQ D VFKRRO LVVXHG iPad won’t be a part of this vacation! Starting on May 28, all ‘Iolani-issued iPads must be returned in preparation for next year’s new models. Every three years since the 1:1 iPad initiative rolled out in 2013, ‘Iolani KDV XSJUDGHG WKH L3DG PRGHOV WR EHWWHU UHĂ€HFW WKH QHZHVW technologies. Starting in the 2019-2020 school year, ‘Iolani’s Upper School students will sport the third-generation 12.9â€? iPad Pro, while Lower School students will use the newest 10.5â€? iPad Air. With similar qualities to the iPhone XR, the new iPad Pro was a hit since its release in October 2018. The iPad Pro is WKH ÂżUVW L3DG ZLWK )DFH ,' ZKLFK UHSODFHG WKH FODVVLF 7RXFK ID due to the removal of the home button. In addition, the graphic speed has doubled, making web games quicker and easier to play. The iPad Pro also includes the TrueDepth camera system, the same camera on the iPhone X. Battery life has also increased, from the average length of eight hours to 10 hours for the second generation iPad Pro. To top it off, the new iPad Pro is the thinnest and lightest iPad ever made and is easier to carry around from class to class. An improved smart keyboard will also be distributed. With three new typing heights and increased sensitivity, the keyboard barely needs to be touched. Optional accessories include the second-generation Apple Pencil that features new grooves and a stronger magnetic connection, making it a PRUH HIÂżFLHQW ZULWLQJ WRRO %\ GRXEOH WDSSLQJ WKH VLGH RI WKH pencil, one can change the brush size or tool to help increase speed in desperate homework dashes. However, while the ÂżUVW JHQHUDWLRQ $SSOH 3HQFLO ZLOO VWLOO ZRUN ZLWK WKH /RZHU School’s iPad Air, it will not work with the new iPad Pro. ‘Iolani will also implement new policies and take advantage of the technological improvements to ensure that students use the new iPads to further their education. “We plan on issuing school-managed AppleIDs for next year, allowing teachers to use more features available in Apple’s school related apps,â€? said ITS Manager Mr. Scott Weaver. In addition, the app store will no longer be available to students, DQG WKH FXUUHQW RQ FDPSXV ÂżOWHU ZLOO EH H[WHQGHG WR LQFOXGH DQ RII FDPSXV ZHE DQG QHWZRUN ÂżOWHU 'HVSLWH WKH SROLF\ changes, students can still look forward to using improved technology when they receive their new iPads in August. “The new iPad Pro is is way better than the old iPad,â€? stated Riley Regan ’23. “It’s much faster and easier to use and I am excited for next year’s version.â€? Imuaonline.org ČŁIOLANI

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5/20/19 9:32 AM

Generation Z’s Reality: Practicality Over Passion? BY Eve Huddleston ’19

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very student enrolled at ‘Iolani today is part of Generation Z. Born between the years 19952015, Gen Z is the most racially and ethnically diverse, well educated and tech-savvy generation yet. Growing up in a progressive time period, Gen = GRHV QRW ¿QG DQ $IULFDQ $PHULFDQ president or gay marriage rights outlandish ideas. While this generation praises individuals who question the VRFLDO QRUP *HQ = LV ¿VFDOO\ RQH RI the most conscientious, and it is seen in their career pursuits. Feeling the results of the 9/11 attack, the 2008 recession, and the $IJKDQLVWDQ DQG ,UDQ ,UDT ZDUV *HQ =¶V GHVLUH WR ¿QG D VHFXUH MRE LV D GLUHFW result of growing up in turbulent times and watching the Millennial generation VWUXJJOH WR ¿QG MREV DIWHU FROOHJH $V VXFK *HQ = KDV IROORZHG D VWULFW path for success: earn good grades LQ KLJK VFKRRO ĺ EH DFFHSWHG LQWR D WRS WLHU FROOHJH ĺ ¿QG D ZHOO SD\LQJ MRE VWUDLJKW RXW RI FROOHJH ĺ REWDLQ ¿QDQFLDO VHFXULW\ “In terms of choosing a college, we’ve seen in the last years a greater HPSKDVLV RQ ¿QDQFLDO DLG SDFNDJHV ´ said Director of College Counseling Mr. Todd Fleming. “We’ve seen students looking at schools where costs were lower, more so than ‘I’m GH¿QLWHO\ JRLQJ WR JR WR WKLV VFKRRO because its always been my top choice VFKRRO ¶´ 7KDW DOPRVW RI WKH senior class will attend the University RI +DZDLµL 0DQRD UHÀHFWV *HQ =¶V FRQFHUQ ZLWK WKHLU ¿QDQFLDO VHFXULW\ “Going to UH seemed like my best RSWLRQ ´ VDLG 6KDQH 6HYHULQR ¶ “Instead of graduating with a bunch of ORDQV ,¶OO FRPH RXW PDNLQJ PRQH\ ´ 6HYHULQR ZLOO QRW KDYH WR MRLQ WKH PLOOLRQ $PHULFDQV VWUXJJOLQJ WR SD\ RII WULOOLRQ LQ 8 6 VWXGHQW GHEW %XW ZKDW FRVW GRHV ¿QDQFLDO VHFXULW\ FRPHV DW ZKDW FRVW" 6HQLRU Hannah Yonamine ’19 has been singing since she was seven years old and has performed in over 15 school productions. Yet, she will not study Theater at Northwestern this fall.

“I chose not to study theater because it’s nearly impossible to make a living as an actress, so I thought choosing to study something more practical would EH D VPDUWHU GHFLVLRQ ´ VDLG <RQDPLQH While this ideology is common in Gen Z, the choice of practicality over passion is not always the best answer. “The focus on career outcomes is ultimately a good one, but you still want to appreciate the value of your FROOHJH HGXFDWLRQ ´ VDLG 0U )OHPLQJ ³,W¶V YHU\ SRVVLEOH WR ¿QG JRRG HPSOR\PHQW LQ D YDULHW\ RI PDMRUV DQG you ideally want students studying ZKDW WKH\ ORYH ´ With the world making neverbefore-seen technological advances, MREV VXFK DV DUWL¿FLDO LQWHOOLJHQFH DQG virtual reality are the new future. In DGGLWLRQ *HQ = PXVW SUHSDUH IRU MREV that do not yet exist or will have a

greater impact in the years to come. 6HQLRU 6LHUUD +DPDPRWR ¶ ZLOO VWXG\ Natural Resource Conservation at the University of British Columbia next fall. “I can see the impact of global warming and pollution every day. It is an issue that stares us straight in the IDFH ´ VDLG +DPDPRWR ³,Q WKH IXWXUH , ZDQW WR KDYH D MRE LQ WKH UHVHDUFK ¿HOG such as collecting data for engineers so that they can make products that are PRUH HFR IULHQGO\ ´ With many ‘Iolani students soon off to college or beginning the college application process, it is important for students to remember that while the calculated path to success may UHVXOW LQ ¿QDQFLDO VWDELOLW\ WR QRW IRUJHW WKHLU SDVVLRQV 6WHYH -REV VDLG ³+DYH the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know ZKDW \RX WUXO\ ZDQW WR EHFRPH ´

SENIOR SURVEY

109 members of the senior class relay their thoughts on college and future careers. What do you want to get out of your college experience? 36.7% 31.2% 21.1% 11%

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22.9% believe it would lead to a successful job

15.6% are undecided

61.5% enjoy the material

Would you choose a job that pays well or a job that you enjoy? A job I enjoy A job that pays well

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5/20/19 9:38 AM

A Fair Way To Travel BY Catie Kaneshiro ’20 and Alec Tam ’20

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ach year, ‘Iolani students of all ages travel across the world to immerse themselves into new cultures or compete in academic and athletic competitions. However, student

travel would not be possible without funds raised from the ‘Iolani Fair. Last year’s Dino Days helped fund travel IRU D WRWDO RI GLIIHUHQW VSRUWV WHDPV academic clubs, and classes during the

2018-2019 school year. This year’s Âł%DUQ\DUG %DVK´ UDLVHG RYHU to support the coming school year’s travel opportunities. Here is a glimpse into this year’s student travels.

Kaua‘i Class of 2019 // October 2018

Every year, the senior class travels to a neighbor island for WKHLU 6HQLRU &DPS WR VWUHQJWKHQ ROG ERQGV DQG ZHDYH QHZ friendships. Their three-day trip is partially supported by general Fair proceeds and the Malasadas booth, run by the VHQLRUV LQ WKHLU MXQLRU \HDU 7KLV \HDU WKH &ODVV RI UDLVHG RYHU IRU WKHLU 6HQLRU &DPS

Big Island Las Vegas, Nevada Girls Varsity Volleyball // September 2018

The 2018 Division , ++6$$ 6WDWH Champion Girls Varsity Volleyball team won WKH 6LOYHU 'LYLVLRQ trophy at the Durango Fall Classic, the premier high school volleyball tournament.

Class of 2027 // April 2019

7KH WK JUDGH FODVV traveled to the Big Island as a part of their Hawaiian studies curriculum. On this educational threeday trip, the fourth graders visited many sites such as WKH $NDND )DOOV 1DWLRQDO Park (pictured here). On this trip, we got to see historical places like Pu‘uhonua O Honaunau and Pu‘ukohola Heiau.�

- Cole Idehara ’27 The trip made for a really memorable senior year, and I’m so grateful to have been blessed with the opportunity to compete with my team. - Emily Osurman ’19

Houston, Texas ‘Iobotics // April 2019

In March, the ‘Iobotics team won the &KDLUPDQÂśV $ZDUG DW WKH &DQDGLDQ 3DFLÂżF 5HJLRQDO ),567 5RERWLFV Competition in Victoria, BC, securing the team a spot to compete at the World Championship in Houston. FEATURES // Imuaonline.org Pg 7

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The Price of Prestige BY Leila Anzalone ’20 & Sherie Agcaoili ’22

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Arming Teachers: Is It the Answer? BY Mia Anzalone ’20

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districts nationwide have the power to arm teachers have educators and students at ‘Iolani questioning the necessity of this type of legislation. Dean of Upper School Dr. Aster Chin shares the view of 73% of nationwide educators who believe that arming teachers could possibly make the situation worse (Gallup). “I understand the concerns that people have of making sure that we protect ourselves,� said Dr. Chin. “To me, though, it’s contrary to our school and who we are as a school community. Arming teachers, I think, creates more issues with school safety which is more concerning than a possible shooter.� Further, Dr. Chin also feels that giving teachers the responsibility of carrying guns in the classroom will also damage the learning environment ‘Iolani tries to create. “Giving teachers the responsibility of carrying a firearm in their classroom is a huge burden,� stated Dr. Chin. “I want teachers here to focus on teaching and connecting with students, and I want students to focus on learning and connecting with their classmates. That’s the daily priority; it’s not about if a gunman will show up.� Dr. Chin adds that with any school, though, it is difficult to anticipate the actions of those who may pose a threat to our school safety. “Even though we are at risk everyday,

we can’t control those possible circumstances, and putting guns in teacher’s hands won’t give us any more control,� said Dr. Chin. History teacher Mr. Russell Motter shares similar views. An opponent of the idea of arming teachers, Mr. Motter feels that people’s responses to an active shooter scenario are unpredictable. “It’s hard to tell. I don’t think any of us know how we’re really going to react if we were put in a situation like that,� said Mr. Motter. “Teachers these days are expected to serve in all kinds of roles that go beyond just the classroom, but being worried about being ready to respond is the least of my concerns.� However, Mr. Motter feels that gun training for a possible shooting could be helpful. The controversial discussion of implementing stronger gun policies, including that which gives teachers the responsibility of carrying a firearm in a classroom, continues to spark debate. Perhaps rather than arming teachers with guns, addressing the root causes of gun violence from all angles, including requiring stricter background checks on all gun sales, increasing mental health services for those at risk for violent behavior and creating stronger emergency planning in schools may be the most effective way to help end violence in schools.

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Disney’s Unremarkable Remakes BY Austin Lam ’20

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ACADEMIC AWARDS ART Photography 3 .................................................................................... Waylon K. Ho ’19 Advanced Placement Studio Art: Drawing ...................................Yufei Xiao ’19 Advanced Placement Studio Art: 3D ................................... Walter M.Y. Lee ’19 Advanced Placement Studio Art: 3D Design Ceramics ......... Linda Tao ’19 ENGLISH Advanced Speech ........................................................... Maria E. Stevenson ’19 Asian American Literature ............................................. Shane M.A. Severino ’19 War in the 20th Century ...................................................... William F.T. Heyler ’19 Advanced Placement English Literature ........................ Megan S. Tagami ’19

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Taylor M. Venenciano

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Scholarship Award Yoo Ra Sung Foodland Shop for Higher Education Scholarship Hannah M.E. Hiraki

$2500 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Julianne H. Guo Jasmine Y. Kung

UNIVERSITY SPONSORED AWARDS University of Southern California Emily Y. Ching Steven Q. Liang Julia S. Lim

ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS US Air Force ROTC Gabriela K.M.L. Siaosi

CUM LAUDE SOCIETY Noah K. Bumanglag Andrew H. Chen Jingyao Chen Alisha K. Churma Jake M. Fleischer Kyra M. Furuta Ethan W.L. Higa Genki A. Kadomatsu Emily A. Kondo Qiqing Li Roosevelt G. Lu Kimiye C. Maeshiro Tyler R. Maruno Scott T. Okagawa Kylie J. Pham Breanna E. Shin Sihyeong Song Shelby S. Tadaki Megan S. Tagami Lauren A. Tanaka Leilani M. Tandy Raina M.M. Tomiyasu Justin Y. Uyeno Brandon A. Yim

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SCHOLAR FINALISTS Emily Y.J.L. Ching Julianne H. Guo Jasmine Y. Kung Steven Q.Y. Liang Julia S. Lim Kaylee M. Miki Shane M.A. Severino Matthew P. Sohn Skyler H. Sung Taylor M. Venenciano Dylan G. Yee

COMMENDED STUDENTS Sarah A. Abdul-Ghani Noah H. Brigoli Kai Le C. Chang Joshua A. Chung Alisha K. Churma Kylie K. Ebisuya Kyra M. Furuta Landis T. Fusato Hannah M.E. Hiraki Dylan G.L. Huang Akihiro Iwakiri Genki A. Kadomatsu Taylor N.A. Kishinami Emily A. Kondo Laurence Y. Kwock Qiqing Li Roosevelt G. Lu Tyler R. Maruno Trinity M. Myers Tessa E. Nishida Scott T. Okagawa Emily A.M.L. Osurman Shina Penaranda Kylie J. Pham Samuel G. Rivers Gabriela K.M.L. Siaosi Jarin L.K. Simon Megan S. Tagami Matthew E.G.H. Takazawa Kyra M. Tan Lauren A. Tanaka Leilani M. Tandy Linda Tao Justin Y. Uyeno Hannah A.R.W. Yonamine

HISTORY Asian American Experience ........................................... Ezekiel I. Nadamoto ’19 Advanced Placement Comparative Government and Politics ........................................................ Megan S. Tagami ’19 Advanced Placement European History ......................... Matthew P. Sohn ’19 Advanced Placement Macroeconomics ........................ Emily Y.J.L. Ching ’19 Advanced Placement Microeconomics ......................... Dylan G.L. Huang ’19 MATHEMATICS Economics of Personal Finance ........................................ Keri A.F. Miyasato ’19 Advanced Placement Calculus AB...................... Alexandra M.M.B. Masca ’19 Advanced Placement Calculus BC ................................... Steven Q.Y. Liang ’19 Multivariable Calculus ............................................................................ Chenyi Hu ’19 PERFORMING ARTS Advanced Theatre .......................................................................... Chloe S. Evans ’19 Chorus 1 .......................................................................................... Megan S. Tagami ’19 Chorus 2 ..................................................................................... Alisha K. Churma ’19 Dance 4 Hula W ....................................................... Charlemagne S.R.P. Dolor ’19 Dance 4 Jazz/Ballet ............................................................. Kasidy N. Honnaka ’19 Dance 4 Hula K .................................................................... Rayden L. Kaneshiro ’19 Musical Theatre III ........................................................................ Brandon A. Yim ’19 Stage Band 3 ................................................................................... Justin Y. Uyeno ’19 SCIENCE Biological, Chemical and Physical Gastronomy ................................................................ Michelle Y. Shuai ’19 Marine Biology ................................................................................. Kyra M. Furuta ’19 Oceanography ......................................................................................Yoo Ra Sung ’19 Advanced Placement Physics 2 ............................................. Tyler R. Maruno ’19 Advanced Placement Physics C: Mechanics .............................. Chenyi Hu ’19 Advanced Placement Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism ............................................................ Ethan W.L. Higa ’19 RELIGION Bible ................................................................................................. Megan S. Tagami ’19 WORLD LANGUAGE Chinese 4 Honors and Japanese 4 Honors ................................................................... Shina Penaranda ’19 Chinese 5 Honors ......................................................................... Breanna E. Shin ’19 French 5 Honors ................................................................. Shane M.A. Severino ’19 Japanese 5 Honors ........................................................................ Kyra M. Furuta ’19 Latin 5 Honors .................................................................... Gabriela K.M.L. Siaosi ’19 Advanced Placement Chinese Language & Culture ................................................................... Michelle Y. Shuai ’19 Advanced Placement French Language & Culture ................................................................................ Chenyi Hu ’19 Advanced Placement Japanese Language & Culture ............................................................................. Kari A. Tanji ’19 Advanced Placement Spanish Language & Culture ................................................................. An Riccardo Tran ’19

ADDITIONAL COURSES Advanced Placement Psychology ..................................... Megan S. Tagami ’19

YEARBOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ................................................Taylor M. Venenciano ’19 MANE O KE OLA ...................................................................................... Yufei Xiao ’19

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SPECIAL AWARDS THE RICHARD L. BROWN AWARD The Richard L. Brown Award is given to two seniors who have selflessly contributed their talent to ‘Iolani School.

Nikye R. Makishima ’19 & Brandon A. Yim ’19 KOON CHEW LUM PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING Emily Y.J.L. Ching ’19 & Kylie K. Ebisuya ’19 ‘IOLANI DRAMATIC PLAYERS-WATAJEEN CANO SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Presented to a senior for outstanding contributions to the ‘Iolani Dramatic Players.

Chloe S. Evans ’19 MARK MASUNAGA AWARD This annual award is given to a senior whose outstanding artistic and technical work in photography reflects Mark’s lifelong interest in and love of photography.

Dylan D. Stegman ’19 LAWRENCE S. BRADEN AWARD To two seniors, male and female, in recognition of their superior mathematical ability, enthusiasm for the subject and sterling character.

Chenyi Hu ’19 & Sihyeong Song ’19 THREE SIGMA SCIENCE AWARD To two seniors who through curricular and extra-curricular involvement have displayed superior academic achievement and a vigorous enthusiasm and passion for science, and who have impacted the science department with an unfailing commitment to excellence.

SERVICE AWARDS ACOLYTES Tiana J.K. Conching Camerynn L. Keahi Cynthia Y. Nagano Jenna S. Yoshimi

VOLUNTEER STUDENT TUTORING UPPER SCHOOL Ethan A.K.T. Burks Lauren M. Carson Kai Le C. Chang Emily Y.J.L. Ching Kyra M. Furuta Sydni R.A. Kim Emily A. Kondo Kaylee M. Miki Emily A.M.L. Osurman Kylie J. Pham Stacy W. Shimokawa Gabriela K.M.L. Siaosi Megan S. Tagami Micah T. Yonamine LOWER SCHOOL Hannah M.E. Hiraki Emily A. Kondo Emily A.M.L. Osurman Gabriela K.M.L. Siaosi Jake K. Tsuchiyama

LOWER SCHOOL BIG BROTHER / BIG SISTER GRADES K-2 Ethan G. Buck Quinn M.G. Goldstein Christopher H.T. Inouye Garrett H. Inouye Walter M.Y. Lee Cris Jarren M. Marcello Samuel G. Rivers Jarin L.K. Simon Kyani K. Uchimura GRADES 3-4 Kyler K. Mento GRADES 5-6 Taylor M.L. Arakaki Alisha K. Churma Hannah M.E. Hiraki Melia K. Lopes Cameron A.A.T. Maeda Alexandra M.M.B. Masca Claire P. McCreery Cynthia Y. Nagano Annette U. Russell Sarah L. Seto Peter S.P. Wheeler

Kyra M. Tan ’19 & Yufei Xiao ’19 ROY T. MORIKAWA AWARD To a senior who has provided significant selfless service to school and community and who displays a high standard of integrity, humility and character.

Landis T. Fusato ’19 SANANIKONE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Sananikone Achievement Award is given to the senior who has demonstrated extraordinary efforts in the face of hardship and in overcoming the barriers of an unfamiliar culture and language in achieving scholastic excellence.

Qiqing Li ’19 DENNIS ONISHI AWARD To the ‘Iolani Junior whose helpfulness, friendliness, selflessness, and perseverance have been exemplary during the past year.

Nate T. Yonamine ’20 JEFFREY JONES AWARD This award is presented in recognition of the same qualities of unselfishness that drove Jeffrey Jones to make the ultimate sacrifice to his fellow man.

Walter M.Y. Lee ’19 & Emily A. Kondo ’19 PAUL E. DiBIANCO AWARD This award is given to the senior who has demonstrated conscience, compassion and courage in service to others despite significant personal hardship or physical challenge.

Shane M.A. Severino ’19 HAROLD KEABLES CREATIVE WRITING AWARD Before he left ‘Iolani in 1980, Mr. Keables left the school a generous bequest to establish awards in his name for creative writing and in his wife’s name to honor a person who has triumphed over adversity.

Chloe S. Evans ’19 GAYLE KEABLES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD To a student who has triumphed over adversity.

Rebecca M. Chan ’19 100th BATTALION AWARD To a male and female senior who have demonstrated initiative to serve their community.

HEADMASTER’S AWARDS

Seniors earning the Headmaster’s Certificate for having achieved a grade point average of 3.5 for the first three quarters of their senior year with no grade below B-.

Sarah A. Abdul-Ghani Asia K. Amii Taylor M.L. Arakaki Anna K. Arita Brooke E. Bolton Noah H. Brigoli Tristen D. Briones Ethan G. Buck Noah K. Bumanglag Ethan A.K.T. Burks Lauren M. Carson Kai Le C. Chang Victor S.Y. Chang Andrew H. Chen Jingyao Chen Emily Y.J.L. Ching Joshua A. Chung Alisha K. Churma Tiana J.K. Conching Miles Y.S. Daniels Gideon H. Devendra Danae C. Dunn Kylie K. Ebisuya Chloe S. Evans Jake M. Fleischer Himari L. Fujimoto Micah D.S. Fujiwara Kyra M. Furuta Quinn M.G. Goldstein Katherine J. Gong Hunter J. Gries Julianne H. Guo Sierra C. Hamamoto Tyra M. Harada William F.T. Heyler Ethan W.L. Higa Jacob A. Hinderleider Blake K. Hiraki Hannah M.E. Hiraki Ryan H.K. Ho Waylon K. Ho Chenyi Hu Dylan G.L. Huang Celeste K. Inouye Garrett H. Inouye Cade Y.G.T. Izuo

Lydia S. Jun Mariko G. Jurcsak Genki A. Kadomatsu Camerynn L. Keahi Taylor E. Kiehm Sydni R.A. Kim Taylor N.A. Kishinami Celine K. Komiyama Travis T. Kon Emily A. Kondo Jasmine Y. Kung Mari Y.M.L. Kwee Laurence Y. Kwock Braxton T.K.H. Lee Reuben S. Lee Qiqing Li Steven Q.Y. Liang Julia S. Lim Roosevelt G. Lu Jeanette-Charloette M.M. Lum Kimiye C. Maeshiro Nikye R. Makishima Cris Jarren M. Marcello Tyler R. Maruno Alexandra M.M.B. Masca Tate C. McAluney Claire P. McCreery Kristen N. McDaniel Kyler K. Mento Kaylee M. Miki Sanjana Mishra Keri A.F. Miyasato Zoe M. Morioka Trevor J.M. Murakami Trinity M. Myers Ezekiel I. Nadamoto Tessa E. Nishida Ryan G.Y. Nishizaki Scott T. Okagawa Emily A.M.L. Osurman Philip Park Brendan Z.W. Parke Shina Penaranda Kylie J. Pham Rebecca M. Ridao

Summer B. Rodriguez Kylie K. Sakai Charles W. Sakamaki Maria Izabella V. Sakoda Keli S. Santos Sachi L. Sawamura Shane M.A. Severino Breanna E. Shin Michelle Y. Shuai Gabriela K.M.L. Siaosi Jarin L.K. Simon Catherine E.M. Smead Matthew P. Sohn Sihyeong Song Katelyn S. Stenger Maria E. Stevenson Skyler H. Sung Yoo Ra Sung Shelby S. Tadaki Megan S. Tagami Matthew E.G.H. Takazawa Lauren A. Tanaka Leilani M. Tandy Kari A. Tanji Linda Tao Raina M.M. Tomiyasu Tom Mason C. Topinka An Riccardo Tran Jake K. Tsuchiyama Kyani K. Uchimura Tyler H. Udarbe Missy F.M. Uehara Justin Y. Uyeno Taylor M. Venenciano Jinny Wang Alyssa T.W. Watanabe Grace R.O.K. Wee Nikki E. Wong Yufei Xiao Brandon A. Yim Roel V.R. Ylarde Taryn Y. Yogi Kristen R. Yokoyama Hannah A.R.W. Yonamine Jenna S. Yoshimi Milo M. Young

Tiana J.K. Conching ’19 & Roel V.R. Ylarde ’19

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