September 30,2016

September 2016 | Volume 92, Issue I | Honolulu, Hawai‘i A Voice for Students Since 1923

Does the SAT Matter on College Applications?

By Sara Hui ’18

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that “possessing strong reading skills will be the key to success in scoring well on the SAT.” This means that being able to comprehend what the question is asking will be the key to scoring higher on the SAT. She advises students to read anything, from English assigned readings to just reading for fun. Even the optional essay in the SAT requires students to read and analyze an author’s argument, in comparison to past years when the SAT asked students to take a stance on the issue at hand.

“The current iterations for the evidence-based reading and writing, and math are the most important part of the SAT itself,” said Todd Fleming, director of College Counseling. “The colleges have other ways to look at the applicant’s writing, like the college essay.”

Some colleges allow students to submit a non-traditional blend of test scores as dictated by the school. However, Fleming said the majority of colleges are still taking the SAT scores into major consideration.

“At a highly selective school, twice as many think that the SAT is of considerable importance as compared to those who think the essay is considerably important,” Fleming said. “I think the biggest reason it matters is the SAT is a standardized measurement even if the test has changed. It has changed for everybody. Probably the biggest issue with the new SAT is that it’s not known what it is, and the College Board has released these new norms to say this is what the new SAT means compared to the old one.

“The reality is, you have to understand how most

‘Iolani prepares for Accredidation Review

By Joseph Pang ’21 and Adam Zuckernick ’21

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tudents take tests all the time. Now, it’s ‘Iolani’s turn.

‘Iolani is currently in the process of being accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, also known as WASC. Accreditation is the process that validates student credits when they apply for college.

“Colleges and universities are tasked with evaluating the courses that students take in high school, it is important to them that those courses are taken at a school that has even accredited by the appropriate organization,” says Associate Head of School Dr. Karen Neitzel. The accreditation process is an important part of evaluating the quality of the educational programs.

Schools are graded in years rather than a standard numerical scale. If a school is not doing well, it may be given a one-year grade, which is the worst grade possible. When this happens, members of the accreditation team returns the next year to follow up on specific recommendations that they gave the school in the first visit. If a school is doing well, the accrediting group may give a maximum of a sixyear grade, which means the WASC team will not have to come back and check on the school for another six years.

In Spring of 2018, WASC representatives will visit ‘Iolani for three and a half days. Prior to their visit, faculty, staff, some alumni, and students will split up into groups

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colleges use the test scores,” Fleming said, adding that “there aren’t many places—certainly not selective places—that just plug a SAT score in and say you’re in or you’re out. There are some big state universities that effectively do that, because they’re not super

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defer from directly stating that the SAT is an important part of their admissions process, in reality, it still is.”

Over 400 colleges are going “test optional,” meaning test scores are not required at all for your application. However, as standardized tests are still a huge factor in the application process, it is still a good idea to take one.

This past spring, the College Board made content, format, and scoring changes to the SAT in an effort to create a test that reflects more of what students learn in high school. The three sections of the old SAT have been changed to one that incorporates two sections: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math. The Evidence Based Reading and Writing is subdivided into two tests—the reading section will present students with passages that will draw from historical or scientific documents and include complex structure and vocabulary. The second Writing and Language Test section will present students with passage-based grammar questions, including punctuation.

Math sections will require students to have a deeper understanding of theories behind mathematical principles.

According to Kristi Sakaguchi, co-director of the P/SAT & ACT Prep Program, “students will see more applied

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math questions along with more data analysis.” The SAT has changed to include more word problems, and has challenged students with interpreting complex data sets.

“The goal of the redesigned tests has been to move away from information memorization,” said Dean of Studies Melanie Pfingsten. “The premium is being placed on showing that a student has skills beyond memorization such as analytical skills.”

One of the of the biggest changes to the SAT is it is more of a “text based test,” with heavier text in the reading and math sections. Pfingsten said

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veryone knows that the Scholastic Assessment Test, or SAT, signals a stressful time for ‘Iolani students.

With changes to the SAT in March 2016, college admissions officers continue to ponder how they will identify the best prepared and most talented applicants since they can no longer rely on a test that is based on memorization and consistent metrics. While colleges are changing the way they look at the SAT, it is still a major component in the application process and the test is not any less important than in previous years.

“From my perspective, the SAT remains a very important part of a college application,” said ‘Iolani’s Head of School Dr. Timothy Cottrell. “Although there is a trend in colleges that don’t require a standardized test, most selective colleges still do and while

Cartoon by Kylie Murayama ’17

selective. But most selective schools use the test scores as part of their admissions process.”

Dr. Cottrell agrees. “SAT scores are sort of a first gate to get through in order to have an application seriously read. It is therefore very important to do one’s best on a standardized test (prepare for the SAT or ACT) so that all the additional elements of an application, what distinguishes and differentiates you as a student, have a chance to be taken into serious consideration.”

Even though the College Board has changed the SAT test, ‘Iolani still offers the summer SAT prep course for grades 10-12 which is tailored to prepare students for the redesigned SAT, PSAT, and the ACT. The following is offered for juniors during the school year:

PSAT Prep for Juniors ONLY: September 26, 30- 7:15-8:10 am October 5,7,12,14- 7:15-8:10 am

PSAT for Freshmen to Juniors: October 15- 7:30-11 am

SAT Prep for Juniors ONLY: February 24- 7:15-8:10 am March 1, 3, 7, 10- 7:15-8:10 am

ACT Prep for Juniors ONLY: March 29, 31- 7:30-8:10 am April 3, 4, 7- 7:30-8:10 am

to research and answer questions about the school specific to the self-study process. Teachers just found out which groups they will participate in. The questions may be about academics, extracurriculars activities, or even technology.

After this process of analysis, the groups will write up their responses to the questions, creating the final report that is issues to HAIS and WASC. This is the report that WASC representatives review during their visit to the school. For the past accrediting processes that ‘Iolani has been through, ‘Iolani has always received a six-year grade.

“The process gives our school an opportunity for an outside group to come and look at what we’re doing as a school, and for us, since we do such a good job, it’s going to be really validating,” said Dr. Neitzel.

The last accreditation process at ‘Iolani revealed concerns in the technology and biology departments and open stairwells on rainy days. Within the last six years, the addition of the Sullivan Center for Leadership and Innovation has provided a lot more technological opportunities for student, such as robotics, coding, sustainability programs, and the Fabrication Lab. We also now have better stairways with bumps and ridges for more grip while walking.

“I just think we’re going to come across as a really great school,” said Dr. Neitzel.

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New Year, New Labs

By Alisha Churma ’19

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his fall, ‘Iolani chemistry students started the year off in brand new laboratories. Over the summer, the old classrooms were replaced with new lab spaces and state-of-the-art equipment that incorporate a fresh, modern look. The demolition of the old rooms began on June 6, shortly after the graduation of the Class of 2016. The construction of the new rooms took the entire summer to complete.

One of the main reasons for the renovation was that, in the past, the sharing of classrooms and lab spaces made it more difficult for teachers to plan when the rooms would be available. The newly expanded space allows faculty to use the labs whenever they need to. “I had to fit the lab into a particular day of the week in order to do the experiment,” said chemistry teacher Bertha Tomiyasu, “Now, I can choose any day.”

The new laboratories display many noticeable differences. Upon walking into the room, the first thing that catches

the eye is the bright orange accent wall.

In addition to that, the floor is a vibrant pop of blue. Each lab space includes four black tables, complete with their own sinks. At the front of the room is a projector screen that can be pulled down with a simple press of a button. As expected, students are really enjoying these new features.

“I think the cool thing about the new lab is that the height of tables are able to be controlled by a controller,” said chemistry honors student Chenyi Hu ’19. “So, if we have some tall people in our group, we can just ask Ms. Tomiyasu to adjust it.”

Chemistry student Megan Tagami ’19 also likes the tables. “I like how there are sinks built into our desks so that everything we need for the labs are in one place,” she said.

Students are not the only ones who are loving these changes. Ms. Tomiyasu said, “There are so many things that I like.

I like the screen because I don’t have to jump up and down to pull the screen

Taking a Step Towards Awareness

By Eve Huddleston ’19

down. I just push the button and it automatically drops.” She also appreciates that the tables are angled, so everyone can see each other, allowing for more discussion.

These new lab spaces have not only been great for students and teachers, but

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have also attracted former students and alumni who wish they could take chemistry at ‘Iolani again. Furnished with everything a student or teacher could possibly need, they will surely bring about generations of skilled chemistry scholars.

These new tables are the center of attention among many students.

Photo by Alisha Churma ’19

who has been on the organizing committee of AFSP for the last two years, and who was very close to the player said, “We need to be able to talk about mental health issues to be able to fix them. If someone is looking sad, that is an invitation to ask how you can help.”

Following the 2.5 mile walk, the participants enjoyed various activities such as attending a White Elephant sale, bidding in a silent auction, and more. ‘Iolani Cares put on the henna booth and Cake Walk with homemade cakes. The water polo teams offered breakfast, snacks, refresh-

ments, and bento lunches.

“The walks are expected to unite more than 250,000 nationwide walkers, raise millions of dollars for suicide prevention efforts, raise awareness about depression and suicide, and provide comfort and assistance to those who have lost someone to suicide,” said Eric Tash, chairperson of the American Suicide Prevention Task Force in Hawai‘i. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s hopes to reduce the annual suicide rate by 20 percent though efforts funded by these walks.

Ethan Buck ’19 said, “It was heartwarming to see the impact of the walk.”

Shae Kurukawa ’18, Emily Kapins ’18, Hannah Silva ’18, Karissa Dunn ’18, Nikki Mossing ’18 volunteered at the Cake Walk . Homemade cakes were dontated and sold from a range of $10-30.

Photo by Eve Huddleston ’19

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he Out of the Darkness Walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s largest fundraiser. The walks take place across the nation, and the donations help to fund suicide prevention by creating educational programs, advcating for public policy supporting mental health, and supporting family members and friends who have lost loved ones to suicide. Though donating is encouraged, donations are not necessary in order to

walk.

Our own ‘Iolani water polo teams, Key Club, and GSA participated in The Out Of Darkness Walk on September 17 at Magic Island. The ‘Iolani participants, ‘Iolani Cares, ranked second in the O‘ahu Walks for the most amount of donations.

The team became involved in this annual walk after a varsity water polo teammate, Thomas Schowalter ’13, took his life in August, 2011. Ms. Cate Waidyatilleka,

‘Iolani’s “Glowing Eyes” Are Watching

By Jayson Guo ’ 21

A surveillance camera is perched on the wall of the security office.

Photo by Jayson Guo ‘21

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Dane Nakama ’17 draws henna on Kylee Takanishi ‘20 at the OFDW. Photo by Eve Huddleston ’19

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f you’ve been keeping your head up and paying attention to your surroundings, then you have probably noticed the new security cameras discreetly popping up around campus. Not too long ago, our only security cameras were on the perimeter of ‘Iolani, but in recent times, it seems as if they can be found in any building on campus.

A recently completed security audit noted that in an emergency situation, security and police would have no way to see what was going on on school grounds with our limited camera coverage. “In response to this recommendation, over the past year or so, we installed additional security cameras in some of the common areas and hallways,” said Chief Financial Officer Reid Gushiken.

Some of these open spaces include the hallways of the Sullivan Center, Castle Building, Weinberg Building, I-Building,

and the senior benches. We have installed approximately 30 surveillance cameras in total.

With increased surveillance comes decreased privacy, so it would be totally normal to have reservations about ‘Iolani enhancing its camera coverage.

“With glowing eyes watching you from every angle, nothing is a secret…” says Ian Stone ’21.

Although our privacy has been reduced, our safety has been prioritized and maximized. Nobody wants to be the one forgotten in Castle Building during a fire. “It is [also] important to note that despite the increase in cameras on campus, cameras have not been, and will not be installed in individual classrooms or bathrooms,” said Mr. Gushiken.

So be looking around as you traverse the grounds of ‘Iolani. You might find some “glowing eyes” looking back at you…

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FEATURES3 Seniors Sell Sunglasses for Sight

By Tiana Hannemann ’18

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trio of young, talented entrepreneurs have turned their passion for helping others into an eyeopening business. Seniors Taylor Spencer, Ashlyn Okamoto, and Cameron Pascua launched Sunglasses Initiative for Tomorrow’s Eyes (SIFTE) in August to help people who live with visual disabilities. While the business is new, Spencer, the company’s founder and chief executive, has been experimenting with prototyping, designs and plans for over one year.

“We had no idea whether we would succeed or fail.

as careers, together in a way which would help others,” said Spencer. “We realized that visual disabilities is one of the most overlooked problems today and decided to make that our emphasis.”

With the support from `Iolani’s faculty, students like Spencer have many opportunities to direct their talents toward solving social issues. “Mrs. Frith was a great help in the process of starting SIFTE Sunglasses,” Spencer said. “She was always there to answer my questions, give me advice, and she even got her personal connections to help me get things done.”

Support from teammates has made a critical difference. Pascua manifested Spencer’s company vision into a visual trademark. He designed the logos and engravings on the sunglasses and runs the different social media accounts. “The logo roughly resembles an ‘S’ for SIFTE and sunglasses frames, but what really is important is the eyes in the logo,” said Pascua. “They resemble the eyes of the people we hope to help as they look forward to a brighter future.”

Okamoto put SIFTE onto an online platform. Okamoto, whose interests are computer science and programming, runs the website by making everything look both presentable and professional. She Company founder and chief executive Taylor Spencer ’17 and Head of displays Spencer’s vision and ideas Technology Ashlyn Okumoto ’17 stands with sunglasses models Avery on a website that is easy to browse Curet ’18, Kylee Kim-Bustillos ’17, Lauren Teruya ’17, and Jake Angelo ’18 through and is appealing to the eye.

(Left to Right). “The website and sunglasses are Photo Courtesy Micah Niinuma ’17 classy, fun, and hip!” said Mrs. Frith. “It’s really simple to browse I’m impressed with the start, and we’re moving product through that site, which I love.” almost every day. It was amazing to see so many people Spencer is beyond grateful for Pascua and Okamoto’s appreciate our efforts and want to help,” said Spencer. help. “Cameron and Ashlyn have played as big a part Spencer stumbled upon the sunglasses concept as a of launching SIFTE as I have, said Spencer. “They are tenth grader in Mrs. Kimi Frith’s Economics and Enamazingly talented, hardworking, and most importantly trepreneurship class, which focuses on basic economic they are not afraid to challenge my ideas. They don’t see principles of business and social entrepreneurship. Spenme as someone in charge, and I don’t want them to. We cer learned how to use start-up business techniques to provide solutions to a variety of community issues and to are just three students with the same passion for helping others.” help make a difference in people’s lives. His growing inTo view SIFTE sunglasses, check out the links below. terest in business motivated him to expand his innovative idea. He teamed with classmates who could assist him in areas in which he was not as skilled; Okamoto heads Instagram: @siftesunglasses technology and Pascua leads the design and publicity.

Twitter: @siftesunglasses While the team’s vision for SIFTE Sunglasses is large, Facebook Page: it goes beyond profit and fashion. Spencer and company plan to donate all proceeds to the American Foundation facebook.com/siftesunglasses for the Blind, Helping Hands for the Blind, and the FounWebsite: dation for Blindness. https://www.siftesunglasses.com “All of us agreed that we weren’t trying to make money. We wanted to put our talents, which we plan to pursue

By Camille McMillan ’21

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ees are a huge part of our ecosystem. They provide 80 percent of the world’s pollination. But have you noticed there are fewer bees these days? The main problem is Colony Collapse Disorder, where the worker bees abandon the queen, their food, and other immature bees.

This has wreaked havoc on the bee community worldwide. `Iolani’s new Apiary Club is dedicated to making a buzz about this problem, and doing something about it.

The Apiary Club is comprised of members who gather once a week to discuss the predicament that bees are facing.

“Bees are interesting and unique organisms but they are in trouble,” said Apiary Club President Landon Wong ’18. “About 50 percent of the bee population has died.

We want to promote beekeeping and to help that plight.

After going to several outings, I want people to have the confidence to make their own hives at home.”

Wong, who also works with grade 8 science teacher Andrea Barnes to cultivate her hive, says bees are important because they give us honey as well as pollinate flowers. “I think of them as pets,” he said.

“Bees are interesting and unique

organisms but they are in trouble. About fifty percent of the bee population has died.”

- Landon Wong ’18 “I am super happy that Landon persisted and started this club,” said Barnes. “Although we cannot have a hive on campus, I am donating an observation frame holder, which Danny Mills ’04, our expert bee keeper, will put in a frame from one of his hives. We can bring this around school and show students the fascinating activity and geometry of a hive.”

Apiary Club member Matthew Fala ’17 shared his perspective on Club Day. “I love telling everyone about bees and honey,” said Fala, who helps with the advertising for the club. “We want responsible and hardworking people who are really passionate about bees. Anyone who wants to help, we’d love to hear from you.”

Members of the club meet at lunch and sometimes on weekends to work on hives. “During club meetings, we talk about bees, learn how to care for a beehive, and share bee-related fun and honey snacks,” said Wong.

“By participating in this club, I want to diminish the unwarranted fear of bees. I hope people will see that they are not a threat. Honestly, bees are just helping us out a lot.”

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Welcome Kumu Ku

By Nagem Uiagalelei ‘19

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he new school year commenced on August 22, bringing us back together as one team. Each year, ‘Iolani advances and makes changes for the benefit of the school community. Recently, change has been happening everywhere, from refurbished classrooms and lockers to new faculty. As most people know, Uncle Sean left our hula program last year. Fortunately for the dance students, Kumu Ku Souza, more commonly known as Kumu Ku, has graciously stepped in to fill his shoes.

Kumu Ku has been dancing hula since he was just seven years old. He has been a part of the hula community as both a dancer and teacher. He began teaching hula at age 19 at Kailua High School. Before joining our ‘Iolani ‘ohana, Kumu Ku taught Hawaiian language at Kamehameha Schools. So far, the transition has been

smooth for him.

‘Iolani performing arts department is a large part of the school community. Hula is one of the most popular forms of dance in Hawai‘i because it reflects the island culture and connects residents to their roots. Kumu Ku wants to “instill culture, and establish a men’s halau.” He plans to teach his students not only how to dance, but other aspects of the Hawaiian culture such as lei making, chanting, and a little bit of the Hawaiian language.

“I tell my students that if songs were the book, hula is the movie," said Kumu Ku. "It brings to life all the things about people, nature, and events. Therefore hula is life.”

By doing this, Kumu Ku hopes to give his students a deeper understanding and love for hula.

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Kumu Ku poses with his students Photo by Nagem Uiagalelei '19

Checkmate! ‘Iolani Hires New Chess Teacher

By Landon Kushimi ‘18

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ours of concentration. That’s how ‘Iolani’s newly hired Chess Expert Chet Gionson describes playing in competitive matches (and yes, chess expert is an actual title right below the rank of national master).

Gionson runs the new after-school chess program at Lower School on Fridays from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. A usual day in class sees Gionson divide the class time into two sections. First,

Gionson teaches his students while challenging one to a game. Photo by Landon Kushimi ‘18 Gionson uses a projector in the front of the class to provide a move-by-move overview of a game, explaining each piece’s movement and value while students practice their notation.

At the hour mark, the class uses the pieces and boards to play through the moves they took notes on. Acknowledging that the kids can, at times, lose focus Gionson says his strategy to keep the kids engaged is similar to the one he implements when he plays chess. “In chess you’re working

Humans of ‘Iolani

with your 16 pieces, but you also have to coordinate with the pieces your opponent is playing with, so I kind of organize the students the way I would play chess," he said. "It keeps them active and safe.”

Students range in skill level from beginners to slightly more experienced players. Although one girl claimed to "have no idea how to play chess,” the endgame (chess pun!) goal is to have the competitors ready to compete in scholastic tournaments against schools like Punahou and Kamehameha. Gionson remarked that even though it was his first day, some of the students were already beginning to soak up information and think a move or two ahead.

“That’s the way a chess player thinks. They always try to predict what’s going to happen next.” Aside from the knowledge of the game the students gain, Gionson wants the students to take away an important life lesson from his classes. “I want them to learn to think before they act,” he said. Gionson has been playing competitively for 15 years, citing his brother as his motivation for picking up the game.

“My brother was sort of my mentor. He was in the chess club. I would watch him play and I wasn’t very good, so I would go to the public library, and borrow every single chess book they had. Now, he doesn’t even come close to beating me.” As a coach and a player, Gionson sports quite a prestigious record. He has won the State Rapid Championship (a version of chess in which each player has a lesser amount of time) four times, with two of those times as a co-champion. He has also been twice crowned co-champion in the State Open Championship.

As a coach, Gionson has led teams from numerous schools and all age groups to state championships and

national titles. Currently, he teaches chess every day of the week at various schools across the island.

On why he decided to make time in his schedule to teach at ‘Iolani, Gionson said, “I as a chess player must make it my duty to promote chess, especially in education. I know first hand how important chess is in education by keeping track of the kids I used to work with and watching them become engineers, mathematicians, and physicians. I guess the reason I’ve had success in teaching chess is the passion I have for the game.”

An excited young chess player plans his next move.

Photo by Landon Kushimi ‘18 Check out imuaonline.org for an article on ‘Iolani's own girls state chess champion Christina Kim!

By Isabella Chang '18 & Nagem Uiagalelei '19 Mr. Steve Borick

Reece Miller ‘19

The most interesting thing I did was pack up all my stuff and move to Hawai’i after 49 years of living Arizona. I came from 104 degrees to 88 and it feels pretty good.I’m really excited to get to know the students of ‘Iolani and be invigorated by teaching and using the student’s dedication. I’m excited to the heights to which these students can rise.

So, one time, I hitchhiked a ride to Sandy’s. I bodyboarded and had a pretty fun day. I needed to get home, and this Roberts Hawai‘i bus came along (one of the nice ones for the tourists). Then, this uncle hopped out, eating his musubi and drinking a Slurpee, and offered me a ride.

I caught a ride with him to Sea Life Park, but I still had to get a ride to Kailua. I waited at Sea Life Park and this guy in a white truck says he could give me a ride. Once I got to Kailua, he drove past my house and kept going. It was pretty scary, so I jumped out of the back of his truck.

I landed in a bush, cut my back, and ended up having to get stitches. Long story short, I almost got kidnapped.

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Emmett Bonning ‘29

What do you want to be when you grow up?

"I kind of have two ideas. Being a teacher like my dad or pulling weeds."

Pulling weeds? Why would you want to do that?

"Yea, I can already pull weeds out of the nut grass. That's my job. I do it at my grandma's house. She pays me money."

How much money have you made so far?

"I don't know but I have more than a hundred quarters at home, two piggy banks, one jar and one wallet... and a library card."

If you become a teacher what subject would you want to teach?

"Um.. History. Like my dad."

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EDITORIALS5

Honors Day: Fix It or Nix it?

Required Reading in Homeroom?

By Jayson Guo ’21

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olani seventh and eighth graders will now participate in “Free Reading Wednesdays,” a period of time in homeroom that is reserved solely for free choice reading. Students are encouraged to take time out of their day to read content completely unrelated to their classes as a refreshing reminder that reading is actually fun.

The movement began with a team of English 7 teachers, most notably Upper School Reading Specialist Tora Nishimiya and English teacher Cate Waidyatilleka. It started when Kelly Gallagher, one of the nation’s leading voices in literary education, came to ‘Iolani to give a lecture in the Sullivan Center for Leadership and Innovation. He found that more students have been relying on sites such as CliffNotes, SparkNotes, and Shmoop for book reports, which don’t provide enough background to stimulate the brain. Students tend to neglect a book if they feel forced to read it, and over time, that causes them to perceive reading in a negative way.

“We thought that by increasing free choice, we could amp up the enjoyment of reading and further develop students’ minds,” said Mrs. Waidyatilleka.

While some students have already acquired a love for reading, others simply can’t wrap their minds around the idea of liking books.

“When people call themselves non-readers, they base it on the small amount of reading they do, but there’s a whole world beyond that,” said Ms. Nishimiya. “The key is to find the right book because reading is fun, when it comes down to it.”

Mrs. Waidyatilleka finds that reading can improve the quality of life itself. “You get to double up on your living. Living through both your own life and through books greatly enriches your life,” she said.

Mrs. Waidyatilleka is particularly fond of literature. “There was a time when I

needed books to survive,” she said. “I was so grateful that I had books to turn to. As someone who works in suicide prevention, I want you to have that in your toolkit of ways to make it through hard times.”

This step towards a more well-read student body is intended to make an overall enhancement to the students’ academic excellence. Aside from the ability to take us to new realms and relieve us of some of life’s issues, reading also has lessons to teach about human nature.

“It’s important for kids to have mirrors and windows,” says Ms. Nishimiya. “In a good book, you should be able to see yourself and who you are in the stories that you read, but it’s also important to see the lives of people who aren’t like you,” Ms. Nishimiya adds that reading is also the best way to strengthen vocabulary and understanding of sentence structures.

But let’s face it: as Upper School students, many of us are natural procrastinators, including the seventh and eighth graders, so some students have the tendency to reserve the half-hour time slot before classes for finishing up homework. “The reading days are honestly a distraction for people who want to do homework,” says Ethan Hui ’21.

The teachers recognize that there are things students would rather do than read.

“We realized that if you [have work to do], then it would” says Mrs. Waidyatilleka. “So we thought if we had a set day, students would realize that period of time wasn’t an option to make up late homework. Hopefully, they won’t consider it a loss and will be able to compensate during other spots of time.”

So, the word is out, Classes of ’21 and ’22—read for fun! Ask a friend or teacher for a book recommendation. Take a trip to the library. Search for a welcoming bookshelf. And if all else fails, visit our local authority on reading, Ms. Nishimiya.

FEATURES5

By Alec Tam ’20

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ant to get off the island and learn about the world? Studying abroad is your perfect opportunity. Each year, thousands of programs accept academically sound students from across the US to learn more about the world’s different cultures. Each program accepts about 14-16 students. Although tuition is quite hefty, most programs have financial aid and scholarships that give students a chance to experience a different culture. This map shows where a few Iolani students have studied abroad from 2015-2017.

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By Sean Callahan ’18

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t the start of each school year, students are accustomed to sitting in a hot, humid chapel watching a seemingly endless stream of classmates receive a paper certificate for getting at least a 3.5 GPA. In the past, this Honors Day Chapel was a dreaded event which many lamented as unnecessary and rather boring.

Dylan Suga ’17 reflected on past years as “painfully boring.”

This year however, the ceremony was changed so that students did not stand up to receive their awards. Instead, the name of each student who earned a 3.5 GPA or higher without any grade below a B-, and those who earned a service or subject award, was announced in succession to the assembled students. The award certificates were mailed to the student’s home instead of being handed out one by one, and the process became noticeably faster. While this change addresses students’ previous criticism about length, this year’s procedure also drew significant objections from some students. One main problem that students had was they felt like their efforts were not being fully acknowledged. Forty percent of the seniors who did not receive a certificate, and 48% percent of those who did, said that receiving the certificates at the ceremony was the best option.

In a subsequent email to the Senior class, Head of School Dr. Timothy Cottrell said that the reason for the change was that “students would not have had chapel until October if we used the traditional format.”

So, while the alteration of the process has definitely addressed the problems of the past years, it has come with a downside. It seems that there is no clear way to satisfy both demands of students.

It seems that the current ceremony can not be both shorter and have students receive more recognition. If the school

is going to continue the tradition while appeasing students, major changes will have to be made. In his email to the Seniors, Dr. Cottrell made a point of mentioning that the school’s administration understands the wishes of the students, and they are going to try to find a way to remedy the situation. One way to shorten the ceremony while increasing the time spent on each student is to honor fewer students.

While earning a spot on the Headmaster’s List is certainly a good thing, should students be so concerned about getting publicly acknowledged? The awards ceremony does not bestow the awards upon students; it simply publicly proclaims who has received various awards.

While some may argue that this provides an incentive for students to put forth their best effort, should a student be working for “glory” or for the betterment of themselves?

If the school does continue the public recognition of high-achieving students, one way to both speed up the ceremony and leave enough time for proper individual recognition is to raise the academic bar for the awards. Instead of a 3.5 GPA being considered worthy of an award, why not make the bar a 3.8 GPA, which would provide an incentive for students not to work for a 3.5, but for a 3.8 GPA. Giving out awards for a 3.5 GPA implies that a 3.5 GPA is a worthy of celebration. While a 3.5 GPA is certainly admirable, raising the standard of achievement needed for an award could raise students’ expectations of themselves.

So, while this year’s changes focused on speeding up the process, the real issues are what warrants an award, and what celebration, if any, should be given to awardees.

Beijing, China 2016-2017 “Everything in Beijing has been a pleasant surprise: the people here are so nice, the public transit system is amazing, and the city is beautiful.”

Lauren Nguyen ’18

Viterbo, Italy 2016-2017 “You can benefit so much from studying abroad like learning a new culture, language and learning more about yourself. I’ve always wanted to learn Italian language plus the food in Italy is delicious!”

Zoe Clarke ‘18 Yunan, China 2017 “I chose to study abroad because I wated to learn to be independent before I go to college.”

Ju Hye Kim ’18

Yokosuka, Japan “I would recommend studying abroad to people who are open to different ways of thinking and learning.”

Emily Youte ’17

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Joseph K. Among Leah N. Boisvert Alisa L. Boland Michael F.K. Brown Gabriela M. Caps Joshua T. Chun Madeline Y. Gaudlitz Kaitlin H. Hori Kyung Mi Lee Trey M.S. Makishima Eliah M. Takushi Leah D.R. Toma

Trevor M. Arashiro Leah N. Boisvert Alisa L. Boland Gabriela M. Caps Stanford S. Carr Kacia L.L. Cheung Joshua T. Chun Carson K. Davis Andrew W. Evans Kaitlyn A. Flores Breanne K.T. Fong Kaitlin H. Hori Kelsey Ann Y. Kimura LuoZheng Kong Kyung Mi Lee Nathan D. Lee Chloe S. Miwa Emily M. Nomura Stara D.H. Shinsato Skylar S. Windnagle Zachary M. Yamada Shaina B. Yamashita

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CLASS OF 2017 Kengo Aoshima Trevor M. Arashiro Leah N. Boisvert Alisa L. Boland Gabriela M. Caps Stanford S. Carr Carson K. Davis Breanne K.T. Fong Camryn A. Fujita Kaitlin H. Hori Montana K. Hunter Thanapark Jiamsripong Kelsey Ann Y. Kimura LuoZheng Kong Trey M.S. Makishima Chloe S. Miwa Emily M. Nomura Malia L. Powers Ariane M. Roy Zachary M. Yamada Shaina B. Yamashita CLASS OF 2018 Suhyoung Ahn Susan M. Hasegawa David H. Huang Nathan D. Hue Jared R. Inouye Jewel M. Ito Remi M.C. Jose Megan Y. Kawamura Kyla R.H. Kohara Jenna N. Lau Joycelyn H. Liu Bethany K. Lum Jenna A. Maruyama Liana L. Owen James G.E. Pentland Megan K.K.S. Rodrigues Reyn Tyler D. Saoit Taylor L. Takeuchi Trevor J.M. Tamura Natalie R. Uhr Sophia S. Yamamura Kyla B. Yamashita CLASS OF 2019 Sarah A. Abdul-Ghani Noah K. Bumanglag Emily Y.J.L. Ching Alisha K. Churma Chloe S. Evans Kyra M. Furuta Jun Gong Julianne H. Guo Hannah M. Hiraki Chenyi Hu Lydia S. Jun Genki A. Kadomatsu Camerynn L. Keahi Taylor N.A. Kishinami Jasmine Y. Kung Kawika A.T. Lee Qi Qing Li

Julia S. Lim Kimiye C. Maeshiro Tyler R. Maruno Alexandra M.M.B. Masca Tate C. McAluney Kaylee M. Miki Tessa E. Nishida Shina Penaranda Kylie J. Pham Rebecca M. Ridao Shane M.A. Severino Gabriela K.M.L. Siaosi Skyler H. Sung Yoo Ra Sung Shelby S. Tadaki Megan S. Tagami Kari A. Tanji Raina M.M. Tomiyasu Justin Y. Uyeno Taylor M. Venenciano Jinny Wang Yufei Xiao Hannah A.R.W. Yonamine CLASS OF 2020 Gabrielle C. Ah Mook Sang Kahiau M. Among Cassandra H. Carlyle Chryssa S.M. Chiu Tyson F. DeCastro Kristen S. Drown Alexandra I.K. Hankins Mira-Jane R. Higashihara Sage K. Kanemaru Christina Y.M. Kanemori Hailey M. Kawamura Mia C. Kawamura Ashley J. Kim Conner Y. Kojima Mia Kuromaru Taylor F. Lau Trevor J. Lau Trevor M. Lau Bailey M.L. Low Isabel H.K. Lukas Jordan K.Y.K.L. Luke Aya M. Margraf Maxon H.H.T. Miyashiro Kanalu M. Monaco Ashley R. Murashige Mari M. Nishiguchi Susanna W. Niu Trevor K. Oshiro Remie K. Paguio Maximilian H. Schermer Nikki N. Shimao Cara G. Tan Rain M. Tanabe Christopher H.S. Tanaka Shotaro Uchida Kara O.M. Ushijima Sage K. Vasconcellos-Merryman Mia A.R. Watanabe Logan K. Yamamoto Nicole K.K. Yanke

CLASS OF 2021 Christina C.A. Au KC C.K. Bell Dagny V. Brand Sherise S.Y. Chan Kristin M. Chang Maya C.S. Chang Liana S. Chinen Colby T. Ching Andrew K. Dawson Marianna S.M. Fong Jayson T. Guo Amaris P.M. Hall Madeline Y. Heyler Joie A. Inouye Mio K. Kadomatsu Katherine Y. Kan Adrienne M. Kaneshiro Kaylie R. Kaneshiro Naomi H.L. Kobayashi Sophia E.W.M. Kop Kiralee K.M.A. Kuraoka Courtney F. Lee Joshua O. Lerner Rachel T. Lu Ariel E. Ma Kai H. Meyers Taysia P.T. Morioka Kayla K. Mukai Kelly S. Mukai Misa M. Muranaka Cameryn Ann I.Y. Nagaji Tierra R. Nakamura Neill T. Natori Carlson H. Ogata Chloe T.K.K.I.K. Okimura Joshua H. Park Myla Y. Pellegrini Kaila K. Rachlin Sequoia K.A. Saucedo Hunter M. Schmidt Jacob Z.S.L.M. Seto Alexa-Rae P. Simao Rexton M.H. Suzuki Lauren F. Tapper Kelly Thieu Emily J. Tom Tyler K. Toma Scott C.S. Yamamoto Mairi I. Yoshioka

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ART DEPARTMENT

AWARDS

Maureen O’Donnell Award

4 Consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam

Ceramics 1 .......................................................................................................... Evan G. Tsuzaki ’18 Design 3D-1 .............................................................................................................. Maya V. Oda ’19 Design 3D-2 ................................................................................................... Jarod I. Okamura ’18 Drawing 1 .............................................................................................................. Sishuang Zhao ’17 Mixed Media 1 ................................................................................................... Aya M. Margraf ’20 Mixed Media 2 ................................................................................................... Kylin R. Conant ’17 Mixed Media 3 ................................................................................................ Skylar K. Nakata ’17 Painting 1 ........................................................................................................ Sierra M. McCarty ’18 Painting 2 ............................................................................................................ Kylin R. Conant ’17 Photography 1..................................................................................................... Skyler H. Sung ’19 Dave Roberts Endowment The Dave Roberts Endowment celebrates the creative spirit and recognizes an individual who possesses the desire to reach in new and unique directions. This award encourages new solutions and ways of communicating intent while honoring imagination and intuition.

Kylin R. Conant ’17 ENGLISH

Alisa L. Boland ’17 National Latin 1B Exam Perfect Score

Kahiau M. Among ’20 Sage K. Kanemaru ’20 Christopher H.S. Tanaka ’20 National Latin 2 Exam Perfect Score

Tessa E. Nishida ’19 MATHEMATICS Algebra 2 Honors ...................................................................................................... Ian N. Oga ’18 Geometry Honors ...................................................................................... Conner Y. Kojima ’20 Pre-Calculus Honors ........................................................................................ Nathan D. Lee ’17

American Literature ....................................................................................... Joshua T. Chun ’17 British Literature ............................................................................................... Alisa L. Boland ’17 Creative Non-Fiction ............................................................................ Cameron U. Pascua ’17 Creative Writing ................................................................................................. Saige R. Fong ’17 Journalism ............................................................................................. Kelsey Ann Y. Kimura ’17 English 9 .......................................................................................................... Samuel G. Rivers ’19 English 10 Honors ........................................................................................... Remi M.C. Jose ’18 Shakespeare ..................................................................................................... Carson K. Davis ’17 World Literature ................................................................................................. Ariane M. Roy ’17 The National Council of Teachers of English Promising Young Writers Award

American Mathematics Competition Examination AMC 12 Top Scorer, School Winner

Neopold Y. Ko ’18 AMC 10 Top Scorer, School Winner

Kent T. Kiyama ’19 Ian N. Oga ’18 PERFORMING ARTS

History of the Modern World ................................................................... Tessa E. Nishida ‘19 United States History Gr. 10 ........................................................................ Nathan D. Hue ’18 United States History Gr. 11 ................................................................... Kacia L.L. Cheung ’17 Advanced Placement United States History ...................................... Alisa L. Boland ’17

Musical Theatre 11 ........................................................................................... Carson K. Davis ’17 Intermediate Theatre ........................................................................... Sydnee C. Kokubun ’18 Dance 1 ................................................................................................................ Shylah K. Soon ’20 Dance 2 .............................................................................................................. ToriAnn C. Abe ’20 Intermediate Band ............................................................................................ Ashley J. Kim ’20 Orchestra 2 ................................................................................................ Taylor S. DeCastro ’20 Orchestra 3 .................................................................................................. Nate T. Yonamine ’20 Orchestra 4 ........................................................................................... Gabriela K.M.L. Siaosi ’19

WORLD LANGUAGES

SCIENCE

Chinese 1 .......................................................................................................... Shina Penaranda ’19 Chinese 1B ...................................................................................................... Hailey A.K. Akau ’20 Chinese 2 Honors .................................................................................................. Jenna N.Lau ’18 Chinese 3 Honors .............................................................................................. Nathan D. Lee ’17 Chinese 4 Honors .............................................................................................. Ariane M. Roy ’17 French 1B ......................................................................................... Maximilian H. Schermer ’20 French 1 .......................................................................................................................... Chenyi Hu ’19 French 2 Honors ................................................................................... Shane M.A. Severino ’19 French 3Honors ................................................................................................ Liana L. Owen ’18 Advanced Placement French Language & Culture ................... Madeline K. Hawk ’17 Japanese 1B .................................................................................................... Trevor K. Oshiro ’20 Japanese 1 ....................................................................................................... Shina Penaranda ’19 Japanese 2 Honors ................................................................................................ Kari A. Tanji ’19 Japanese 3 Honors .............................................................................. Megan Y. Kawamura ’18 Latin 1 ............................................................................................................. Himari L. Fujimoto ’19 Latin 1B ........................................................................................................ Kara O.M. Ushijima ’20 Latin 2 Honors ............................................................................. Hannah A.R.W. Yonamine ’19 Latin 3 Honors ................................................................................ Thanapark Jiamsripong ’17 Advanced Placement Latin ......................................................................... Alisa L. Boland ’17 Spanish 1 .......................................................................................................... Lilarose M. Smith ’18 Spanish 1B ............................................................................................................. Ashley J. Kim ’20 Spanish 2 Honors .......................................................................................... Bethany K. Lum ’18 Spanish 3 Honors ........................................................................................ Gabriela M. Caps ’17 Spanish 4 .................................................................................................. Madeline Y. Gaudlitz ’17 Advanced Placement Spanish Language & Culture ................ Breanne K.T. Fong ’17

Science 9 ...................................................................................................... Claire P. McCreery ’19 Biology A ............................................................................................................... Joey K.S.T. Hu ’18 Biology ............................................................................................................ Emily Y.J.L. Ching ’19 Chemistry in the Community ............................................................................. Lisa Matsui ’17 Chemistry ............................................................................................................. Nathan D. Hue ’18 Chemistry Honors .............................................................................................. Natalie R. Uhr ’18 Advanced Placement Physics 1 .................................................................. Nathan D. Lee ’17

Kahiau Among ’20 and Sage Vasconcellos-Merryman ’20 HISTORY

AWARDS HAROLD KEABLES CREATIVE WRITING AWARD Alisa L. Boland ’17 KOON CHEW LUM PRIZE Awarded for excellence in writing for students in Grades 7 through 9.

Kylie K. Ebisuya ’19 BAUSCH AND LOMB AWARD Nathan D. Lee ’17

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AWARDS THE REV. CHARLES L. HALTER MEMORIAL BOOK AWARD Awarded to the eighth grade student superior in history, actively involved in the athletic program, and who exhibited class leadership, honesty, and integrity.

Nikki N. Shimao ’20 BROWN UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD Awarded to the student who best combines academic excellence with clarity in written and spoken expression.

Alisa L. Boland ’17

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD Awarded for academic achievement, leadership qualities and contributions to co-curricular activities.

Joshua T. Chun ’17 THE PRINCETON UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD Awarded to the ‘Iolani senior who best combines academic excellence, athletic excellence and fine character.

Emily M. Nomura ’17

THE DAVID P. COON LATIN BOOK AWARD Awarded for proficiency in Latin and achievement in other studies.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA BOOK AWARD Awarded for exemplifying the qualities and characteristics of Benjamin Franklin – a scholar, innovator and community servant.

Carson K. Davis ’17

Zachary M. Yamada ’17

HARVARD UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD Awarded for combined excellence in scholarship and achievement.

WELLESLEY COLLEGE BOOK AWARD Awarded for outstanding contributions to ‘Iolani School in scholastic achievement, leadership, and citizenship.

Kaitlin H. Hori ’17

Valentina K. Trombetta ’17

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD The award recognizes the student who brings to the study of the humanities a spirit of independent inquiry, high achievement, and personal integrity

YALE UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD Awarded for outstanding personal character and intellectual promise.

Kyung Mi Lee ’17

Leah N. Boisvert ’17 UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA JEFFERSON BOOK AWARD Awarded to the student who best represents the Jeffersonian ideals of scholarship, leadership and citizenship Andrew W. Evans ’17

AWARDS ACOLYTE SERVICE

LOWER SCHOOL BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER PROGRAM

2020 May M. Kamaka

GRADES K-3

UPPER SCHOOL

2018 Marley A. Dyer Summer K.S.T. Lee Zen S. Miyashiro Taylor L. Takeuchi

2019 Emily Y.J.L. Ching Himari L. Fujimoto Jacob A. Hinderleider Hannah M. Hiraki Mariko G. Jurcsak Camerynn L. Keahi Jasmine Y. Kung Mari Y.M.L. Kwee Nikye R. Makishima Seri C. Nakamura Kylie J. Pham Annette U. Russell Lauren A. Tanaka Jake K. Tsuchiyama Nagem I.I. Uiagalelei Taylor M. Venenciano Hailey R. Wong Hannah A.R.W. Yonamine Micah T. Yonamine

2018 Tiana R. Hannemann Brett M.C. Hazama Lum Charles K.L. Kam Kaisen K. Nakagawa 2017 Trevor M. Arashiro Nicholas A. Chang Kelsey Ann Y. Kimura Noah G. Nua Jane N. Pak Jennifer K. Sato Dane F. Yamashiro

SCIENCE INTERN VOLUNTEERS 2021 Amaris P. Hall 2018 Claire X. Shao 2017 Noah G. Nua

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2017 Jonah P. Buchanan Joshua T. Chun Saiaiga T.K. Fautanu Cambrie M.S.L. Motooka Emily M. Nomura GRADES 4-6 2017 Justin D.K. Arita Erin K. Carson Cameron C. Foy Helen H. Hogan Kristen M. Izuo Emma M.L. Kojima Luozheng Kong Carter T. Lau Laura A. Levi Samantha A.K.M. Masca Evan A. Minami Chloe S. Miwa Lauryn Q.H. Oishi Brian A.K. Pascua II Jordan H. Saito Tanner H.K. Shimomoto Caitlin H. Suh Valentina K. Trombetta Matthew S. Uemoto Micaela J. Wagner Colby K.C.M. Watase

VOLUNTEER STUDENT TUTORING

2018 Lauren A.R. Arakaki Kamie M. Hamada Tiana R. Hannemann Brett M.C. Hazama Lum Nathan D. Hue Sara H.Y. Hui Mikel M. Ishihara Megan Y. Kawamura Naoto N. Kishi Summer K.S.T. Lee Jenna A. Maruyama Jacey M. Moriguchi Emi E. Muranaka Sarah C.L. Nakamoto Eason T. Nishioka Sherry Shin Dylan T.A. Shiu Madisyn S.S. Sierra Lauren E.K. Sunada Taylor L. Takeuchi

Joy A. Uetake Kela G. Villalobos Michelle A. Wagner Christopher H.K. Yamamoto Sophia S. Yamamura Kyla B. Yamashita Teshera Y. York Trisha N. Zukeran 2017 Kengo Aoshima Lauren M. Carvalho Kaitlyn A. Flores Rayna A. Fujimoto Emma M.L. Kojima Andrew Lee Breana R.S.L. Leong Lisa Matsui Hailey M. Monaco Emily V. Mow Yassmin X.D. Quon Alyssa M. Sakamaki Jennifer K. Sato Elyssa T. Steinberg Caitlin H. Suh Alyssa Y. Ujimori Maya Y.L. Ushijima Kristal C. Xie Dane F. Yamashiro LOWER SCHOOL 2017 Saige R. Fong Tori S. Gallacher Maia R. Ito Julia L. Kraatz Kenedi V.K. Lopes Tristyn H. Maruyama Samantha A.K.M. Masca Lauryn Q.H. Oishi Mahina M.M. Saucedo Elyssa T. Steinberg

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Students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 and no grade below B- during the preceding academic year.

CLASS OF 2021

Lauren F. Tapper Chloe M. Teramae Logan T.G. Akau Kelly Thieu Ashten A. Akemoto Emily J. Tom Emma S.J. Alabanza Tyler K. Toma Christina C.A. Au John A. Vierra, Jr. Aleana M. Bayman Paige K. Villanueva KC C.K. Bell Sydney E. Weaver Alexis P. Berganio Autumn J.H.T. Woolpert Dagny V. Brand Julia A. Yamaguchi Sherise S.Y. Chan Scott C.S. Yamamoto Kristin M. Chang Krista A. Yamamoto-Chin Maya C.S. Chang Sydney N. Yamanaka Jacob C. Char Kacey L.M. Yamane Liana S. Chinen Peytyn R. Yee Colby T. Ching Ali A. Yoshida Andrew K. Dawson Mairi I. Yoshioka Cierra S.M. Duran Noelle M.E.K. Egdamin Frank F. Fasi, III CLASS OF 2020 Marianna S.M. Fong ToriAnn C. Abe Sarah M. Fujiwara Gabrielle C. Ah Mook Sang Jayson T. Guo Hailey A.K. Akau Amaris P.M. Hall Kahiau M. Among Amy N. Hamada Leila M. Anzalone Nicole M. Hamamura Mia R. Anzalone Akira S. Hanrahan Marisa M. Ariyoshi Madeline Y. Heyler Cassandra H. Carlyle Alison C. Hinderleider Dustin H.Y.C. Carr Jodi V. Hinderleider Chryssa S.M. Chiu Haley K.M. Hobbs Isabelle M.H.K. Chow Ethan C.M. Hui Aubrey F. Danko Alexis A. Huntimer Tyson F. DeCastro Alexsandra G. Huntimer Kristen S. Drown Joelle K. Inciong Preston B.C. Gee Joie A. Inouye Alexandra I.K. Hankins Lauren E. Ishikawa Alyson M. Hayashi Vincent W. Jones Elliott G.P. Hee Mio K. Kadomatsu Mira-Jane R. Higashihara Koby K. Kai Emi Horii Katherine Y. Kan Cydnee L.S. Iinuma Adrienne M. Kaneshiro Caitlyn M.L.A. Kadooka Kaylie R. Kaneshiro Madison H. Kai Naomi H.L. Kobayashi May M. Kamaka Alina C. Kodama Sage K. Kanemaru Kara A. Kodani Christina Y.M. Kanemori Sophia E.W.M. Kop Catie H. Kaneshiro Kiralee K.M.A. Kuraoka Hailey M. Kawamura Courtney F. Lee Mia C. Kawamura Kyung Eun Lee Ashley J. Kim Melia K.P. Lee Timothy C. Knight Joshua O. Lerner Carter S. Kojima Rachel T. Lu Conner Y. Kojima Ariel E. Ma Mia Kuromaru Kai H. Meyers Madison M. Kusumoto Aria M.N. Minami Austin T.L. Lam Micah W. Morikuni Taylor F. Lau Taysia P.T. Morioka Trevor J. Lau Kayla K. Mukai Trevor M. Lau Kelly S. Mukai Kyung Ju Lee Misa M. Muranaka Matthew A.H. Leong Jayden T.I. Murata Rylee M. Leong Cameryn Ann I.Y. Nagaji Bailey M.L. Low Tierra R. Nakamura Isabel H.K. Lukas Neill T. Natori Jordan K.Y.K.L. Luke Carlson H. Ogata Logan K.S. Luke Chloe T.K.K.I.K. Okimura Aya M. Margraf Joshua H. Park Josiah J. Matsuda Myla Y. Pellegrini Reid M. Matsuda Alize K.A. Pratt Olivia T.A.K. MeKaila K. Rachlin deiros-Sakimoto Alexandria L. Riel Keenan C. Millikan Sequoia K.A. Saucedo Maxon H.H.T. Miyashiro Hunter M. Schmidt Kanalu M. Monaco Jacob Z.S.L.M. Seto Liam J. Monahan Rachel L. Shimokawa Amelia K. Moody Alexa-Rae P. Simao Tyler K. Morita Kaila H. Sung Ashley R. Murashige Rexton M.H. Suzuki Sarah K. Nakai Emily H. Takamiya Cameron K. Nakakura Lauryn K. Takanishi Andrew J.K. Nakamura Kyra K.K.L. Tanabe Brandee L.D. Nakamura

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Karen H. Ngo Mari M. Nishiguchi Susanna W. Niu Elena N.N. Oglivie Ashlyn T. Okazaki Shannon R. O’Keefe Trevor K. Oshiro Kerri M. Osumi Koichiro Otake Remie K. Paguio Ryan T.M. Pai Sinautuloa R. Sataraka Maximilian H. Schermer Nikki N. Shimao Jordan J.T. Shiu Kylee K. Takanishi Alec C. Tam Cara G. Tan Rain M. Tanabe Christopher H.S. Tanaka Carter J. Tengan Jessica A.D. Tom Adrian H. Tran Joel T. Tsuchitori Shotaro Uchida Kaitlyn M. Uemoto Kara O.M. Ushijima Payton T. Uyeda Shankara P.K.L. Varma Sage K. VasconcellosMerryman Mia A.R. Watanabe Sierra T. Wheeler Kelsey H.L. Wong Logan K. Yamamoto Nicole K.K. Yanke Kaleb J.K. Yee Nate T. Yonamine

CLASS OF 2019

Sarah A. Abdul-Ghani Taylor M.L. Arakaki Anna K. Arita Brooke E. Bolton Elijah L. Brown Noah K. Bumanglag 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 Danae C. Dunn Kylie K. Ebisuya Caroline E. Edelheit Chloe S. Evans Jake M. Fleischer Kyra M. Furuta Landis T. Fusato Quinn M.G. Goldstein Jun Gong Julianne H. Guo Sierra C. Hamamoto Tyra M. Harada Ethan W.L. Higa Jacob A. Hinderleider Blake K. Hiraki Hannah M. Hiraki Chenyi Hu Akihiro Iwakiri Lydia S. Jun Mariko G. Jurcsak Genki A. Kadomatsu Camerynn L. Keahi Connor M. Kennedy Taylor E. Kiehm Sydni R.A. Kim Taylor N.A. Kishinami Travis T. Kon Emily A. Kondo Jasmine Y. Kung Mari Y.M.L. Kwee Braxton T.K.H. Lee Che Won Lee Kawika A.T. Lee Qi Qing Li

Steven Q.Y. Liang Julia S. Lim Roosevelt G. Lu Kimiye C. Maeshiro Nikye R. Makishima Tyler R. Maruno Alexandra M.M.B. Masca Tate C. McAluney Claire P. McCreery Kaylee M. Miki Sanjana Mishra Zoe M. Morioka Cynthia Y. Nagano Seri C. Nakamura Tessa E. Nishida Scott T. Okagawa Emily A.M.L. Osurman Brendan Z.W. Parke Shina Penaranda Kylie J. Pham Rebecca M. Ridao Kylie K. Sakai Charles W. Sakamaki Maria Izabella V. Sakoda 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 Jacqueline D. Stark Skyler H. Sung Yoo Ra Sung Shelby S. Tadaki Megan S. Tagami Matthew E.G.H. Takazawa Kyra M. Tan Lauren A. Tanaka Kari A. Tanji Raina M.M. Tomiyasu Jake K. Tsuchiyama Justin Y. Uyeno Taylor M. Venenciano Jinny Wang Grace R.O.K. Wee Yufei Xiao Brandon A. Yim Roel V.R. Ylarde Taryn Y. Yogi Kristen R. Yokoyama Hannah A.R.W. Yonamine Micah T. Yonamine Jenna S. Yoshimi Milo M. Young

CLASS OF 2018

Cady-Bree Y. Abe Aiyana J. Adams Suhyoung Ahn Matthew K. Anzalone Jordan S. Azuma Sean P.B. Callahan Karli-Jo N. Carlton Isabella D. Chang Preston L. Chong Bryson H. Choy Emma K.X.Q. Chuck Avery S. Curet Ana F. Danko Jessica L. Desmarais Lauren A.S. Devens Karissa J. Dunn Marley A. Dyer Daniel Christopher T. Ferrer Karalyn E.M.Y. Fong Kamie M. Hamada Tiana R. Hannemann Susan M. Hasegawa Brett M.C. Hazama Lum David H. Huang Nathan D. Hue Katherine W.K. Hui Sara H.Y. Hui Phuong T. Huynh Matthew K. Inaba Jared R. Inouye

Mikel M. Ishihara Jewel M. Ito Remi M.C. Jose Darren M. Kam Amy M. Kaneshiro Emily A. Kapins Miki C. Kawahara Megan Y. Kawamura Amanda W. Ki Naoto N. Kishi Justin T. Kogasaka Kyla R.H. Kohara Sydnee C. Kokubun Landon S. Kushimi Kaelan K. Lamppert Jenna N. Lau Alec Y. Lazor Karyssa K.S.C. Lee Summer K.S.T. Lee Brendan T. Li Alexander A. Liu Joycelyn H. Liu Bethany K. Lum Jenna A. Maruyama Sierra M. McCarty Kenneth A. McKinlay Kristin A. Miyagi Zen S. Miyashiro Jacey M. Moriguchi Mara M. Morioka Emi E. Muranaka Sarah C.L. Nakamoto Taryn A. Nakamura Eason T. Nishioka Ian N. Oga Liana L. Owen Ashley S.X.Y. Pang Jay S. Park Emily K.M. Pascua James G.E. Pentland Shane F. Robertson Rhiannon N. Rodgers Megan K.K.S. Rodrigues Jarin B. Sakamoto Reyn Tyler D. Saoit Claire X. Shao Sherry Shin Dylan T.A. Shiu Madisyn S.S. Sierra Brandon K. Simon Lilarose M. Smith Taylor L. Takeuchi Trevor J.M. Tamura Jamie A. Tanaka Marcel K. Truong-Chun Evan G. Tsuzaki Hailee E.Y. Ueyama Natalie R. Uhr Michelle A. Wagner Jason K. Wang Xiao Yi J. Wang-Beckvall Tracy M. Watanabe Winston W. Wei Ethan J.K. Wescoatt Marielle A. Wong Naomi M.T. Wong Anya Wu Paris Y. Yamamoto Sean M.S. Yamamoto Sophia S. Yamamura Kyla B. Yamashita Camryn J. Yee Tia-Marie M.L.N. Yee Robyn M. Yim Kamryn R. Yoneshige

CLASS OF 2017

Kengo Aoshima Seth J. Arakawa Trevor M. Arashiro Nerissa A. Barling Kristina M. Benesh Leah N. Boisvert Alisa L. Boland Jonah P. Buchanan Gabriela M. Caps Stanford S. Carr Erin K. Carson Sarah L. Chee

Kacia L.L. Cheung Jacie A. Chun Joshua T. Chun Zelda A. Cole Sarah C. Crawford Carson K. Davis Andrew W. Evans Matthew J.W. Fala Saiaiga T.K. Fautanu Kaitlyn A. Flores Breanne K.T. Fong Cameron C. Foy Rayna A. Fujimoto Camryn A. Fujita Madeline Y. Gaudlitz James K. Gushikuma Brennan T. Hee Kenneth M. Hiraoka Kaitlin H. Hori Montana K. Hunter Madeline L. Ikeda Kristen M. Izuo Thanapark Jiamsripong Thanapoom Jiamsripong Kelli Ann C. Kimura Kelsey Ann Y. Kimura Emma M.L. Kojima LuoZheng Kong Julia G.L. Kraatz Makana T.H. LaBoy Carter T. Lau Justice J. Lee Nathan D. Lee Vincent K.K. Lee Breana R.S.L. Leong Laura A. Levi Kenedi V.K. Lopes Stephen-Michael C. Lucas Trey M.S. Makishima Samantha A.K.M. Masca Lisa Matsui Katelin J. Miller Chloe S. Miwa Selene K. Mizusawa Hailey M. Monaco Emily V. Mow Amy B.K. Nakamura Cierra M. Nakamura Marcee K.D. Nakamura Skylar K. Nakata Kassie S.P.L. Nakaya Emily M. Nomura Kelly M. O’Keefe Ana K.P. Oglivie Lauryn Q.H. Oishi Ashlyn S. Okamoto Laura G.M. Okazaki Jane N. Pak Cameron U. Pascua Malia L. Powers Ariel L. Pruyser Yassmin X.D. Quon Ariane M. Roy Jennifer K. Sato Mahina M.M. Saucedo Kawaiuluhonua O. Scanlan Stara D.H. Shinsato Taylor T. Spencer Arjun Srirangarajan Elyssa T. Steinberg Caitlin H. Suh Joshua R.N. Sunada Chrystal A.L. Tamoria Lauren S. Teruya Valentina K. Trombetta Alyssa Y. Ujimori Maya Y.L. Ushijima Cassidy M.L. Wheeler Skylar S. Windnagle Kristal C. Xie Justin Y. Yamada Zachary M. Yamada Dane F. Yamashiro Shaina B. Yamashita Sishuang Zhao

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SPORTS10

New Format Merges ILH & OIA

By Jake Kaneda ’18

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ith the 2016-17 high school football season under way, many knew there would be a lot of changes in teams due to players who have graduated. Yet, no one predicted the change of format for this coming Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association state football tournament.

During this past off-season, many speculated about whether the ILH and the OIA would become one league.

Despite immense build-up surrounding meetings and votes, the merger never took place. The off-season soon finished and the pre-season began for the ILH, OIA, and the rest of the state. People were ready for another action-packed year of prep-football. But on August 22, the HHSAA announced the shocking news that a new format would merge the ILH and OIA. The format consists of a three-tier league of six teams in the Open Division, eight teams in the Division I bracket and six teams in the Division II bracket. Four OIA teams will be in the Open Division. Those teams are selected by the top four who finish in the OIA. The top two teams in the ILH Division I standings at the end of the season will represent the ILH in the Open Division.

In the Division I bracket, the next top four teams from the OIA will be in. The top two Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) teams will also have a spot with the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) champion. Also the ILH will have one team in the Division I tournament.

Neither Saint Louis, Punahou, nor Kamehameha are eligible for this spot, leaving ‘Iolani as the team who will represent the ILH in the Division I bracket.

Lastly, in Division II (D-II) the top two D-II teams, from the OIA will be in, along with the league champi-

ons from the ILH, BIIF, MIL, and Kauai ‘Iolani quarterback Tai-John Mizutani ’18 attempts a pass. // Photo by Reid Ueki ’18 Interscholastic Federation (KIF). know that we have to focus on this ILH season. We got With the regular season underway for the ‘Iolani Raidto prove ourselves worthy of getting this automatic bid.” ers, some might say they can just relax and save their The main goal is quite clear: prove the critics wrong. energy for the post-season state tournament. However, “Although our ultimate goal is to win a state championthey are ready to face the critics who comment that they ship, we are focused on winning the first ILH game,” said don’t deserve an automatic bid into the tournament, and starting offensive lineman Josiah Wataru ’17. “We want they want to make a statement against Punahou and to prove during the regular season that we deserve that Kamehameha. automatic bid into the state tournament.”

When asked about the automatic bid, starting wide-out For the Raiders, there is nothing to lose, and everything Brent Nagami ’17 said, “Our team is excited, but yet we to prove this season.

Performers Follow the Yellow Brick Road

By Jasmine Kung ’19

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Morioka ’21), Tin Girl (Emily Pascua ’18), and Cowardly Lion (Kasidy Honnaka ’19), as well as Elphaba (Lisa Matsui ’17), the Wicked Witch of the West. Dancers also performed with color guard flags. This fall, the marching band and dance team will perform at three football games and three band competitions.

Band Director Mr. Manny Dayao and ‘Iolani Dance Team Director Mrs. Cyrenne Okimura started planning the show in February. By mid-May, the band started learning the music.

“I think it was a little more difficult this year for me to play the music since I switched from front ensemble to bass line,” said band member Kathryn Lau ’19.

“However, memorizing the music was not as much of a challenge since the tune realDorothy (Taylor Takeuchi ’18) pours “water” on Elphaba (Lisa Matsui ’17), the Wicked Witch of the ly gets stuck in your head.”

West, during the close of the half-time performance. // Photo courtesy by Eve Huddleston ’19 The dance team began the popular classic, The Wizard of Oz, the half-time show learning the choreography in August. A challenge for the boasted the biggest production in the history of the ‘Iolani dance team was making the dance choreography look Marching Band and Dance Team. visually appealing with the music and on the field. “A lot The dancers and musicians told the story of Dorothy of what was originally written in the drills for the dance (Taylor Takeuchi ’18) and her friends: Scarecrow (Taysia team was not cohesive,” explained Mrs.Okimura. “You t’s not often that the Wicked Witch of the West shows up a football game. But that’s just what happened on August 27 when the ‘Iolani Marching Band and the ‘Iolani Dance Team debuted We’re Off to See the Wizard at the 53rd Annual Fr. Bray Football Classic. Based on

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choreograph one thing, and then you have to go back and adjust.”

Dancer Kylie Ebisuya ’19 shared, “We had to continuously revise and practice the choreography in order to ensure that all dancers knew the timing so the flags could line up precisely.”

Mrs. Okimura originally planned to use The Wizard of Oz theme for the in-school dance production two years ago. When that did not materialize and after brainstorming with Mr. Dayao, the staff chose The Wizard of Oz for the entertainment at this fall’s half-time show.

Mr. Dayao stated the hardest part was “trying to make so many bodies on the field unify.”

The directors, who have been planning half-time shows together since 2009, paid close attention to details on every aspect of this performance, including the formations, choreography, music, and most of all, the props. The total process of making the panels and props took about two weeks. Loren Johnson, father of the assistant drum major Kathryn Johnson ’18, helped build the prototypes and continuously made adjustments. Band members and dancers came together and painted.

“Helping to paint the sets made me feel like I got to contribute more to the band,” said Lau. Even the physical plant was involved to help with the cleanup process.

In the end, all the hard work was worth it.

“The outcome was really successful, and I have heard so much lovely feedback,” said Mrs. Okimura. “I’m happy for the band, and I’m happy for the dance team.”

“I got a double gutter in the first frame of the second game of my first match. This was a major setback, but I was able to bounce back after that.”

-Anya Wu ’18

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TECH11

Virtual Reality Takes Learning to New Heights

By Loui Ikei ’21

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he digital world holds endless possibilities. With everything moving towards the virtual world, will education eventually reach that point as well? What is the next step for virtual education?

The answer is simple: virtual reality. Virtual reality (VR) is a system in which the user puts on a VR headset to experience lifelike situations. With virtual reality, you can control where you explore while remaining stationary. You could study about certain parts of the world that you can’t reach, either because your budget is too low, or it’s simply just too dangerous. With a few keystrokes, you can go to space, to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, or to the top of the Tokyo Tower.

Virtual reality is mainly being used in gaming, but it also has potential for teaching the general public. If we can tap into the full potential of this platform, we could start a new revolution of learning and teaching.

Knowing all of this, can ‘Iolani use VR to teach? The answer is yes! In fact, some classes such as the App and Game Design Class, taught by Mr. Gabriel Yanagihara, are already using it. Students create new possibilities for VR, designing various apps and programs for the platform. Since VR is still at its starting points, even students can control the opportunities.

‘Iolani even participated last year in “Google Expedition,” where students used the cost effective Google Cardboard. Although this is the affordable option, there are other, more expensive options. Some VR headsets can cost $600. Some people can’t justify that price, but in the end it might be worth it.

You can also experience classes from the best teachers

in the world for just $600. You can sit in the Sullivan Center and be immersed in a Harvard University class.

For such a small price, you could possibly have the best learning experience of your lifetime. This could also give the chance for people with certain disabilities to attend college and high school.

“We are stuck with the chicken and the egg situation” - Mr. Gabriel Yanagihara

With all these opportunities, will education really move on to VR? It’s difficult to say right now.

“We are stuck with the chicken and the egg situation,” says Mr. Yanagihara. Currently, nobody wants to buy the expensive equipment if there’s no apps or games for it. However, no one may want to make something for a product that doesn’t have an audience.

This means that, without the software, our ideas and ambitions would not be possible.

Within five years, we should know if this new virtual world will catch on. Until then, we just have to experiment and test our luck with the whole opportunity just as Iolani is experimenting with it now.

Mr. Yanagihara’s Robotics class traverse through the Aztec Temples with the power of VR. Photo courtesy Mr. Gabriel Yanagihara

The iPad Pro: How Much Does it All Cost?

By Winston Wei ’18

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$2,000,000 $1,798,000

efore the start of the school year, most students switched their regular iPads for the brand new engineering marvel—the iPad Pro—with a larger 12.9-inch screen and shorter battery life. In just one week, the old iPads that we had known and loved for three years ceased to exist.

While most people may be enamored with the new split screen functions or bigger, shinier, screen, one thing that always seems to come up with the topic of school iPads is, “Why the cost?” Most students are aware, that, in addition to the annual tuition, a substantial tech fee is payed every year. However, as one could guess, it turns out that the iPad Pro’s cost is significantly more than the tech fee that students shell out annually. Early adopters of the iPad program may recall this yearly tech fee was not equal to the actual cost (compounded over three years) of the iPad and its accessories and apps. After all, the “invisible” cost itself went towards building connectivity infrastructure in the school.

However, now that this infrastructure exists, much of ‘Iolani’s hard earned funds have been put into upgrading the iPads that used to populate the school campus. The model of iPad ‘Iolani School bought costs $899, a little less than twice the cost of the old iPad model. Tack on the $99 AppleCare fee and the total closes in at almost $1,000. However, the cash doesn’t stop flowing there. The $169 keyboard, the $60 case, and numerous apps such as iMovie or Notability added on to the other costs come to a grand total of about $1,300 per iPad Pro. Multiply this by every ‘Iolani student and faculty member in ‘Iolani who received the device, and the total reaches about $2 million. With the amount of money being handed over just to replace the three-year-old equipment, it’s no wonder that the iPad Pros did not come with Apple Pencils.

In the past, students may have felt a bit marginalized given that, over three years, they have had to pay almost twice the cost of the iPad. Currently, students pay the full price for the tools they own (over three years). For now, other than a few incidents of keyboards falling off way too easily, the iPad Pro appears highly favorable among all Upper School students. It should be safe to say, then, that ‘Iolani has made a reasonable investment in purchasing for its students the iPad Pro.

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Cost of iPad Pros

School Tuition

$20,000 Approximate Cost of Apple Pencils for the Entire School

$475 Technology Fee

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Next Time You Order Bubble Tea...

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By Alisha Churma ’19

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ubble tea originates in Taiwan, but this sweet treat has taken over the island. It consists of milk, tea, or a smoothie-based drink and usually a topping, most commonly boba (chewy tapioca pearls). For a while now, it has been a growing trend for ‘Iolani students to order bubble tea and have it delivered to school. We interviewed some bubble tea enthusiasts about their favorite drinks. Maybe you can try them out next time you order bubble tea!

Tea Boss

Mr.Tea Cafe

Shaka Shaka

Taste Tea

“Oolong tea latte, large boba less sweet less ice.”

- Mr.Taylor Wong

“My favorite drink changes almost every time I order, but my go-to drink is usually a taro milk tea, of course, with boba.”

- Ashley Kim ’20

“My favorite thing from Tea Boss is the jasmine milk tea with mini boba.”

- Claire McCreery ’19

“My favorite thing to order is the lychee smoothie with boba.”

- Kylie Pham ’19

Proconsul Corner: Addressing the Class Shirts

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his past Homecoming, controversy surrounded the class shirt in multiple grades. The purpose of this article is not to reprimand, but rather recognize that fault lies on everyone’s shoulders and not just the students who disliked the shirts. What needs to be addressed is that it is impossible to have a shirt that will satisfy over 200 people. We understand that it’s an important part of the school experience to many people, and we honestly kind of dig it that people cared enough to petition the class officers. However, from the what we’ve heard, these approaches were executed with less than enough tact.

We also believe the proper channels for appeal weren’t available to students until it was too late.

Second, Homecoming came very early this year. The ILH decides this in the summer, when everyone is on vacation. Because of Homecoming’s early date, the class officers had to decide on certain things, which may go without a full class vote. The class officers are elected to represent you as a class, and that was why the choice was

left to them. The only thing left to do is to come back together. We did not think that a feud would occur over class shirts in this year’s legacy, but that’s okay. We can move on and put this behind us. We are one team, so let’s start acting like it.

Now that we got that off our chest, we and the spirit big committee have a lot in store for everyone in the next couple of months. Coming soon to ‘Iolani… Be on the lookout for something #spooooooky as we move closer to Halloween MUAHAHAHAHAHA.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AMY NAKAMURA

ONLINE EDITOR WINSTON WEI

MANAGING EDITORS SEAN CALLAHAN SARA HUI

SPORTS EDITOR TIANA HANNEMANN

PHOTOGRAPHY & GRAPHICS EDITOR REID UEKI

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LOWER SCHOOL EDITOR EVE HUDDLESTON

STAFF ISABELLA CHANG ALISHA CHURMA JAYSON GUO LOUI IKEI JAKE KANEDA JASMINE KUNG LANDON KUSHIMI CAMILLE MCMILLIAN JOSEPH PANG

ALEC TAM NAGEM UIAGALELEI ADAM ZUCKERNICK CARTOONIST KYLIE MURAYAMA ADVISORS MRS. LAURIE CHANG MS. JENNA TAMASHIRO

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