IMUA ‘IOLANI
September 19, 2014
A Voice for Students since 1923
Honolulu, Hawaii
Volume 90, Issue I
`Iolani tests new bell schedule for 2015-16 by
Riley Sakamoto’15
`Iolani’s bell schedule will be changing in the 2015-16 school year. In order to decide how it will change, `Iolani is trying out three new pilot schedules this fall. Posters and Google Docs have been sent out, and students and faculty are now experimenting the new schedules that have been talked about for the last year. Since the 1970s, `Iolani students have had eight class periods a day. Many students have to work on homework long into the night to finish papers or projects. “Eight classes a day is too much,” says Lauren Devens ’18, “I need to grow so I got to sleep.” Some students are looking forward to the change in schedule. “It gets tiring going to the same classes everyday” says Kelly Okamura ’18. There will be three schedules to be tested. The first
schedule incorporates extended periods on Wednesday and Thursdays. Although extended days are generally beloved by the student body, some think otherwise. “I think that it’s not useful,” says Kamerin Fong ’15. “We already have extendeds once a month. It’s awesome but not as effective as a block schedule.” The second pilot schedule is a six-day rotation. This schedule is similar to the one that is run at Punahou where only certain classes will meet each day. The class periods in this schedule are 85 minutes long. “It’s definitely worth a try” says Anthony Silva ’15. “But, I’m not sure if I can hold my attention span for 85 minutes.” The third schedule being tested features only six periods a day for 55 minutes per period. Then, once a week,
all eight periods meet, each for 45 minutes. The new schedules also bring challenges to the faculty members. “It’s going to make a big impact,” says English teacher Dr. Nathan Zee. Faculty members have to rethink their curriculum and what to teach on certain days. With some schedules, they won’t see all their classes every day so teachers will make changes in order to maximize class time. “It’s an exciting challenge, but can also be a scary challenge for many who have been doing the same thing for a long time,” says Dr. Zee. Many hope the schedules will make school less stressful and more productive for students. Testing of the pilot schedules started September 8 and will run until October 31.
Moon Riders take on space expedition By Amy Nakamura ’17
An exciting new project on campus will allow students to launch their ideas to the moon. A team of ‘Iolani students, called the Moon RIDERS (Research Investigating Dust Expulsion Removal System), in cooperation with various space organizations will have their project, the Electrodynamic Dust Shield Experiment, launched into space to research the ability of electrostatic dust repulsion on a lander. The experiment is aimed to fix the problem of electromagnetic dust covering important energy sources and other equipment. For example, if a machine has to turn its solar panels to face the sun, dust from the moon’s surface gets kicked up and covers the panel itself. Everyday, that machine will be able to do less and less work because of the dust blocking its power source. A team of students will work to create an electrostatic charge that will expel dust from equipment’s surfaces. The project initially started with
The Moon RIDERS team examines a 3D graphic of a lander design sent to Mr. Killhour || Amy Nakamura Henk Rogers, who first brought the popular video game, Tetris, to America. Rogers later became very interested in space, so he set up an organization, the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES), on the Big Island. Recently, Rogers approached `Iolani Head of
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School Dr. Timothy Cottrell with the opportunity for students to participate in a serious space mission. “He’s not wrestling with the chicken or the egg thing. He’s saying I’m going to start with the egg,” said Mr. Gilson Killhour, I-lab teacher and advisor to the project. “We’re going to get
kids interested in space so by the time they’re adults, they’ll have the space credentials and Hawaii will become a space location.” Working parallel with students from Kealakehe High School on the Big Island, students will be in partnership with organizations such as MoonX, Google Lunar X
Prize contestants, GLXP team(s), PISCES, and a massive federal space organization. The work involved will not be limited to the scientific element of the project, but will also included students who specialize in fields like leadership and public relations. Co-president, Veronica Shei ’15 said, “For me personally, I believe that the Lunar Lander project is a great opportunity to learn and have fun with science. I hope to improve my own fabrication, programming and leadership skills. The Lunar Lander project is a great way to gain hands on experience.” The Dust Shield Experiment will be a collaborative effort between many I-Department classes. “It’s actually really amazing to work with this group of people,” said Mr. Killhour. “They really embrace that idea of let’s make the projects real. Let’s make them meaningful. Let’s make them exciting.” If the project stays on track, the launch to the moon will take place in December 2015.
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Wellness welcomes you to a better lifestyle By Lauren Yamaguchi ‘15 `Iolani’s brand new Wellness Center brings the former Upper school and Lower School infirmaries together in a central location of the student center. The wellness team includes veteran `Iolani nurse Mrs. Shannon Yonamine as well as new nurse, Mrs. Carin Makishima, and new school psychologist, Dr. Gabrielle Toloza. The idea behind the center is to promote the health of both the mind and the body. As member of the class of ‘94, Dr. Toloza understands the stress and adversity an `Iolani student can experience. “Just like you go to a doctor for feeling sick, your emotional and spiritual health is equally as important as your physical health. Having someone to talk to is an important resource,” she said. Before coming to `Iolani, Dr. Toloza was a private practice psychologist for children and families. With her presence at school, Dr. Toloza hopes to normalize the role of the psychologist. “I think that there’s still a lot of stigma around the word psychologist and what that means. That needs to change. We all have issues and stress and going to talk to someone about it is not wrong. I hope to help students cope
with anything that bothers them.” Dr. Toloza welcomes all students, saying, “Students can stop by just to say hello and if they need to chat, we can shut the door and have a conversation”. In previous years, as the school’s only nurse, Mrs. Yonamine had to go back and forth between upper school and lower school. “A number of times I was on one side of campus when someone on the other side needed help,” she said. The Wellness Center now can provide consistent care to grades K-12 because it is located between upper and lower school and because a second nurse has joined the team. Mrs. Carin Makishima was a nurse at Kaiser High School before coming to `Iolani this year. These improvements to `Iolani care services accommodate the rising health demands of the student body. Mrs. Yonamine said, “Times are changing. There are more kids with allergies, diabetes, and health needs than a number of years ago.” In the future, the wellness team will be looking to purchasing a golf car equipped with a bed and a siren to better transport students in case of an emergency.
Jacob Lee ‘20 and Max Lavatai ‘20 visit the brand new wellness center || Lauren Yamaguchi ‘15
‘Iolani Dean of Students on the road to recovery By Max Wei ‘15
After a life-threating health crisis, our Dean of Students is on the mend In August, less than two weeks before school started, Mr. Tate Brown drove himself to the emergency room with severe stomach pains. He had been at a school administrators’ meeting on the North Shore, and, though in intense pain, was able to drive himself all the way to Kaiser Moanalua. “After a CT scan, a surgeon walked in and said that either I go into surgery right then or I wouldn’t make it. My colon, which might normally be an inch or so in diameter, was the size of a football.” Mr. Brown was told his colon had ruptured and was leaking waste into his body. The situation is potentially deadly because
Mrs. Harbottle welcomes Mr. Brown to a faculty gathering on campus. || Imua Staff
Imua `Iolani is published by the students of `Iolani School, located at 536 Kamoku Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96826. Est 1923, printed at Hawaii Hochi Ltd. Print Editor-in-Chief: Lindsey Combs Online Editor-in-Chief: Riley Sakamoto Video/Broadcast Editor-in-Chief: David Pang
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infection can set in so quickly. Now resting at home and making shorts visits to campus, Mr. Brown is steadily getting stronger. “I’ve been ordered to rest to recover from surgery and also allow my colon to heal so I can go into the next phase. I also need to periodically get up and walk so that I can rebuild strength and stamina. The ‘Iolani family has been wonderful in looking after me with visits and meals. A second surgery will possibly be scheduled for December. Mr. Erik Yamamoto is serving as interim Dean of Students in Mr. Brown’s absence. Mr. Brown says he’s looking forward to getting back to work. “I’m hanging in there and am ready to appear on Family Feud as I know all the answers.”
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Sports
Focus on the football field by
Ryan Miller ’16
After an unexpected season-ending loss last year, the Raiders are pumped for another chance to win back the title this year. The 2014-2015 football team has two returning players who made a name for themselves on the field last year, put in a lot of work in the offseason and hope to improve on their stats this year.
Keoni-Kordell Makekau ’16 is a standout receiver on the ‘Iolani Varsity football team. Earning all-state honors last year and a high receiving average, he is the go-to receiver for the team. At 5’11” he stands tall, ready to make a big play and move the chains. Keoni said, “I always feel like I have an edge over the competition because of my technique, speed, and my football knowledge of the game.”
Quinton Slade-Mautatia ’15 brings the “swagger” to the defense. With the most tackles on the team, he contributes power and intensity on the defensive side of the ball. Quinton’s teammate Kenji Noguchi ‘15 said, “He’s a great teammate and he plays with great intensity. He’s got the heart and the talent to play, and when you’re around someone like that, you only get better. I’ve gotten better because of Q”.
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Captain on the run By Leia Lau ’16 “Have a good race, and have a safe race.” Legs burning with every step, lungs gasping to get air, the hot sun sapping whatever energy is left... Why would anyone choose to do this sport? “Well it’s definitely a lovehate kind of thing, it’s hard to love it all the time,” said Marissa Miyagi ’15. “Even like after you’re dying in a work-out, you know, it feels nice to know that you’re capable of doing something, like, that hard.” Marissa, a team captain, has been running cross-country since 7th grade. She’s a standout runner not just because of her speed, but also because of her determination and positive attitude. “I think she’s a good captain because she has great leadership
skills and she is a good role model for the younger runners,” said Kayla Ozawa ’16. “Marissa is really enthusiastic and even when you can tell she’s in pain she puts out enthusiasm and helps the team stay together and keeps their spirits up,” said Malia Desmarais ’16. This cross-country season has a different focus from years past. This is the first year that ‘Iolani hosted a meet on campus since 2001. There is also a greater emphasis on the “One Team Spirit.” The boys team and girls team are trying to do more together so that the teams become more integrated. “This season as a team it looks like everyone is more prepared and motivated than I’ve seen in past years. We’re definitely deeper than we have been, and I think everyone feeds off of that.”
Photos courtesy Greg Yamamoto, Scoringlive
Varsity ready for ILH season By Kylie Sakoda ’16
Things are looking good for our ‘Iolani Volleyball Girls. During their pre-season, the Varsity Division I team won fourth place at the 32nd Annual Ann Kang Invitational Volleyball tournament which took place from August 14-16. More recently, Kamehameha hosted a tournament in which ‘Iolani’s Varsity I team claimed second place in the gold division while the Varsity II team took first place in the silver division. Each new school year brings changes for all sports teams. Anna Uhr ’15 and Bailey Choy ’16 are the two co-captains of ‘Iolani’s Varsity I team. “I think we are definitely closer to each other this year. We understand each other more which helps us play together on the court,” Bailey said. Anna said, “I think we have a strong team this year. We have played in two preseason tournaments, which have allowed us to try different lineups and improve where we need to. We have been working hard in the gym and are prepared to compete.” Bailey says, “Punahou and Kamehameha are always the power houses, but I think it is very much possible to beat them.” Varsity I isn’t the only team whose season has a bright future, ‘Iolani’s Division II team is also off to a good start. Mikayla Lum ’15, captain of the Division II team says, “I am very excited for this season. I feel like our goals are very close to us, and I
Ana Oglive ’17 strikes from the outside as Reilly Killeen ’15 goes up for the block during a Div. I Varisty practice || Kylie Sakoda love the chemistry my team and I have on the court. I think this season looks very promising for myself and the team.” All three captains share similar goals for their teams: to be the champions for their respective divisions. “My goal is to support my teammates and help them play the best they can. Our goals as a team are to win the ILH title and the State Tournament,” Anna said. Besides winning the ILH Championships, Mikayla has other goals for herself. “My goal is to definitely be a great leader, and be a great player too. I want my teammates to see me as someone who can guide them, but also as
someone who will always support them. I believe the key to a great team, is chemistry.” As seniors, Mikayla and Anna understand that their time on the ‘Iolani volleyball court is limited. Mikayla said, “This is my last year of high school volleyball, so I’m looking forward to the short months I have left.” Anna says, “It’s bittersweet; I am very excited for my last season, but I am also sad that it will be my last time playing with this group of girls and for ‘Iolani.” The players are hoping the school comes out to support them at their games. See ‘Iolani’s website for the teams game schedule.
Marissa Miyagi ’15 represents ‘Iolani at one of many weekly Cross Country meets || Kylie Sakoda
Boys Varsity Waterpolo Schedule
Date Fri, Sep 5 Fri, Sep 12 Wed, Sep 17 Fri, Sep 19 Fri, Sep 26 Wed, Oct 1 Fri, Oct 10 Tue, Oct 14 Fri, Oct 17
Opponent Le Jardin Academy Punahou Kamehameha Le Jardin Academy Kamehameha Punahou Le Jardin Academy Punahou Kamehameha
Location Time / Score Iolani W 13-5 Iolani 7:00pm Iolani 6:00pm Iolani 7:00pm Kamehameha 6:00pm Punahou 6:00pm Kamehameha 6:00pm Punahou 6:30pm Kamehameha 6:30pm
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Senior Benches: the good, the bad, and the ugly By Lindsey Combs ’15
Teacher Senior Bench Stories: Mrs. Blankenship ’02
“We had my sister distract a security guard at the far end of Kamoku street (she asked him about parking or something and got him to turn his back toward us) so that we could climb over the gate by the parking structure. Then we all ran to the senior benches and claimed our bench.”
Mrs. Frith ’92
“The night before the first day of school, our classmate got a copy of the key to the back gate (near the baseball field). Dozens of us snuck onto campus and slept over to reserve a bench. Mr. Moses (who was head of security at the time) was so upset and circled around the senior bench area on his bicycle until around 6:30 a.m. We were all hiding our faces in our sleeping bags because we didn’t want to get busted.”
It was the moment that members of the Class of 2015 had been waiting for for as long as twelve years. The morning rush to claim one’s senior bench on the first day of school is a decades-old tradition that seems to get more competitive each year. Students had arrived at school as early as 3am to stake out their bench and to plan their methods of attack. At 6:15am, students were lined up on the outskirts of senior benches, poised to charge at any second. After much anticipation, Mr. Erik Yamamoto counted down for an agonizing three seconds. What followed was an onslaught of crazed seniors, each recklessly charging their targeted bench. Marissa Inouye ’15 said, “It was a total of two and a half seconds, and it was exhilarating.” Shae Chambers ’15 stated, “We started running, but … I tripped, I fell, and I got a really bad bruise.” Justus Wataru ’15 explained, “I sort of jumped and slid across the whole table and spread my body out so it was clear to everybody that that table was taken.” The competition amongst seniors that morning was intense. Trevyn Maruyama ’15 said, “we gauged who else wanted that bench, then we raced them to the bench to battle it out.” Marissa further explained, “whoever wants the same table, they’re gonna have to fight over it”. Pua Kahalehoe added, “[another group] didn’t want to cooperate, so we were like - okay it’s war.” Once two groups went for the same bench, an awkward stand-off resulted. “Both of our groups went for the same bench, and we got there at the same time. Neither of us wanted to give it up,” said
Trevyn. “There were 20 people fighting for one bench … If we didn’t get that bench, all the other benches were taken up, and we spent so much time fighting for that bench that we had no chance to get any other bench … We worked out a compromise where we decided to share.” Bailey Sylvester ’15 added, “it’s all good now, and we’re still friends anyway.” Even though the seniors have now settled into and are happy with their benches overall, there are many obvious flaws in the process of claiming benches. Corey Nakakura ’15 stated, “Having everyone swarm the benches at the same time is a terrible way to do it.” Trevyn said, “They should make a new technique for distributing benches, maybe sign ups or negotiations, not just a mad dash the morning of.” Kady Matsuzaki suggested, “we should somehow figure out numbers, like prom pre-seating.” There are many theories regarding how to make this tradition less chaotic, dramatic, and dangerous. Many of these would be difficult to carry out because of sensitivity to seniors who float from bench to bench, instead of always sitting at one. Although the process is flawed, all seniors agree that they love senior benches and that no small drama is worth giving up their coveted benches. Senior benches acted as a divisive force during the beginning of the school year, but it will undoubtedly bring the Class of 2015 together as their final year progresses.
Mr. Milks ’90
“The tradition is fun and interesting, and I wouldn’t want to mess with it. That being said, there’s something unseemly about the early-morning maneuvers and entrenched cliquishness of the Senior patio. It runs counter to the One Team ethos to have an area designated for a single class. Further, to allow students to lay claim to a table is to allow a mild form of bullying. The worse thing, though, is how absurd it is that we continue to call them the ‘Senior benches.” They aren’t benches. They aren’t even workbenches. They are picnic tables.
Mr.Tomisato ’04
“My other memory of Senior Benches was that it brought our whole class together. It didn’t matter what group you were in throughout high school, we all hung out together and celebrated our senior year together.”
The Life of a Hacker: Inside the Sullivan Elevator By Jonathan Abe ’16 The next time you are browsing the web, go to Reddit and type in: “My school is cooler than yours-Smash bros elevator”. You may be surprised by what you see. In less than a week, pictures of the Sullivan elevator have gone viral on Reddit and have accumulated over 15,000 views. Many of the people who have seen it are left speechless over the stunningly themed Super Smash Bros elevator. “It gives me nostalgic feelings of when I used to play Super Smash Bros on the Gamecube,” said Reese Asato, class of 2016. He is not the only student to feel like this; many others have also expressed the memories that the elevator brings back. When you enter the elevator, you are surrounded by a variety of Super Smash Bros characters from Kirby to Bowser. Everything from the intricately placed L.E.D. lights to the astro turf ground makes the elevator come to life. Standing in the elevator makes you feel as if you are an actual character playing in the game. The geniuses behind the design of the elevator are the mysterious `Iolani Hackers led by art and I-department teacher Mr. Taylor Wong. Mr. Wong, an ’08 graduate, founded this year-round club last year started because of three blank buttons in the Sullivan elevator. “I’m sure the buttons didn’t bother every-
one, but it bothered me enough to do something about it. Something as small as this can make others laugh, and everyone wants to start their day on a laugh,” said Wong. Teachers and students who saw the design gave Wong positive feedback and thus, the `Iolani Hackers were created. Since then, the `Iolani Hackers have decorated the elevator with various themes, including Pac Man, Frank Sinatra, and Graduation. Designing the elevator can be a very long process. After the Hackers decide the next theme of the elevator, they busily get to work creating the cutouts and decorations. After fabrication is installation, which takes even more time. For example, the Super Smash Bros design took them two weeks to install, but to the Hackers, it didn’t feel that long. “It was so fun that we forgot to eat!” said Mr. Wong. For those interested in joining the `Iolani Hackers, you can contact one of their advisors for more information. They are more than willing to teach students their ways and are actively looking for more students to expand their club. However, don’t expect the Hackers to have a booth at Club Day because they prefer to keep their identities a secret. “It adds to the fun.” No one knows when the Hackers will change the design of the elevator, but until then, students and teachers alike can enjoy the creativity and innovation of the `Iolani Hackers.
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“1-2. 1-2-3. Good.“ Sterling from the other side of the lens By Jasmine Banner ’15 Everyone on campus recognizes Sterling, but not many know his story.Students typically see Sterling Praddy, our designated school photographer, on campus taking yearbook photos or at school athletic events capturing highlights all year long. He works with his wife, Minda, and sister-in-law, Helen, who are his assistants. Sterling, who prefers being called by his first name, was born and raised in the Caribbean, where he started as an electrician working on oil refineries in Trinidad. “The Americans brought me out to build refineries in the Virgin Islands and then Hawaii... It was quite different from the electrical work that I do, it was boring. I’m accustomed to doing
big industries. Here I was doing just lights and plugs so I had to get into something else.” While working as a supervisor in Trinidad, Sterling began his lifelong interest in photography. “I would take nice pictures of guys working on the project and sell it to them. It was fun doing that. I had an eye for good things, things to record. I got some sort of satisfaction.” In Hawaii, he pursued his love of photography. “I had a Polaroid camera and I went down to the street of Waikiki on the sidewalk and I started taking tourists’ pictures. There was a need for photography on the streets and I filled that and became good at it. There’s no faster way to learn photography than with Polaroid
because you can see the picture instantly.” Soon, Sterling was hired to take pictures at a club in Waikiki. Then, he started photographing youth sports. Over the years, he has become one of the most popular photographers in the state. Sterling’s business is still growing. He attributes his success to his love for his job. “It’s easy when you find something you love to do, it becomes not work anymore, it’s something you love to do so you put everything into it. Every aspect of your life. It becomes part of you. It’s not work. With any skill, anything you do or want to get into. If you love what you do, it becomes easy and it is easy to become good at it because you pay attention to detail.”
Mrs. Look steps up to lead `Iolani Lower School By Amy Nakamura ’17
Mrs. Linda Look sat on the floor dressed in her new “grownup” clothing as first graders challenged her to checkers during her visit to their class. After a particularly long and difficult meeting, Mrs. Look went to do what she truly loves, spending time with the kids. As a P.E. teacher, she would get to interact with the kids all the time. Now, as the Interim Dean, she is in charge of making key decisions for the benefit of Lower School. At the end of last year, Dr. Timothy Cottrell asked Mrs. Look asked Mrs. Look to help out in Lower School for a year during this transition period. “As a long time ‘Iolani faculty member,
coach, past parent and spouse of an alumnus, Mrs. Look is thoroughly ‘Iolani,” said Dr. Cottrell. “Her knowledge of the school and the high level of respect with which she is viewed by her peers make her exceptionally qualified to lead the Lower School in a transition year. As a leader, Mrs. Look is a stabilizing voice who knows how to reinforce community and teamwork and this is the primary quality that led to the decision to offer her the interim position.” Going from leading classes in physical activities and health projects to heading all of kindergarten through sixth grade was a huge transition, but supported by other teachers and students, she is
quickly adapting to the change. “She’s very open to things,” said Kassidy Chun ’22. “If she’s open to things, she can think of more ideas for Lower School. She can bounce off of others to make new and better ones.” One of her newest ideas is “Fire-Up Friday”. Once a month, Mrs. Look plans to drum-up school spirit by having students and faculty of Lower School participate in lively activities such as dressing up in school colors. In the mornings, Mrs. Look aims to even have the pep band play at autoline to excite the kids for the school day. With another addition of possible cheer assemblies at recess, she hopes to bring more school spirit to Lower School.
Although her new position has added a lot to her workload, she still makes a point to wave to students in the hall or spend some time with them in class. Mrs. Look has even been able to apply knowledge that she gained as a P.E. teacher to her new job.
“What really helps me is the coaching aspect,” she said. “You find your strength in your team, in this case the Lower School, and bringing it all together and supporting each other, whether you’re the person on the bench or the starter.”
students here, it’s not just about your individual education, it’s about your part in the long history of ‘Iolani School. Be a part of that story and contribute and give back to each other and to the school. Look around and see your teachers and peers, all of
them brilliant, hardworking, and wonderful...Inspire them and let them inspire you...Remember that we’re all part of the same team, even if we’re all unique and different. You’ll be a happier and more successful student here and in the future.
Ken-Ben: back for more?
By Lauren Yamaguchi ‘15 When walking around campus, students can often spot the school’s undeniable second mascot, Ken-Ben Chao. As a ‘Iolani Class of 2013 graduate and a student at Stanford University, KenBen continues to visit ‘Iolani students and teachers during his free time. Why the daily visits (in dress code)? Here is some KenBen wisdom. Q: What makes you come back to ‘Iolani? A: I am who I am because of this school… I love coming back partially to spend time and chat with the teachers during free periods...I also find it extremely enjoyable to talk to the younger students and hear how their classes are going...To be able to help them or yield some type of advice (or) a new perspective on their education, to me, is just something that I enjoy doing, and I think right now, that is the best way I can give back to this com-
munity which has been so important to me. Q: It seems like literally every student here knows you. How did you initially make that connection with underclassmen before graduation? A: When I was a student here…sometimes I’d just walk around in the morning or during lunch, and I’d say “hi,” and we’d strike up conversation...I always have a couple jokes prepared just in case they’re shy. Q: What advice would you give students coping with the pressures that sometimes come with being an ‘Iolani student? A: Students will always feel overwhelmed at some point in time, but it’s like climbing a mountain…. It’s precisely that challenge that makes it so rewarding in the end. Then you try the next mountain, college or whatever comes next, and you realize... that mountain isn’t as challenging as it would have been. So do your best to ask the
hard questions and tackle the difficult problems. Q: What college experiences can you bring back to ‘Iolani students? A: College isn’t the end of the journey in the same way that ‘Iolani isn’t just to get into college...The foundations for how well we do and what we are able to do thirty years from now are set today and everyday we walk into class. Q: What do you hope to inspire in students? A: I want them to know that it’s about the passion... I hope that… I can help them discover the same passion for their education that my teachers and friends taught me when I was a student here. Q: Any last piece of wisdom? A: I’ll say that you don’t realize how much you love this place until you leave. You’re growing up here. I love `Iolani, and there isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for this school... As
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Administration hopes to “class-up” school functions
By Lindsey Combs ‘15 No cleavage, no exposed sides, no slits, no midriff, and nothing shorter than three inches above the knee?! The only thing that high school girls read in the SAO email announcement about function attire was “no, no, no, and no!” Many high school girls feel that the recent adjustment to the dress code for semi-formal events is unfair and extreme. Marissa Inouye ‘15 said, “just because a few people dress inappropriately, it doesn’t mean they can punish everyone else. How people view themselves … is their choice. If they want to disrespect themselves, if that’s what their parents let them walk out in then … that’s on them. ” Mr. Rob Duval, an advisor to the senior class and frequent function chaperone explained, “We do things in the best interest of the students … It may seem like we are really tightening the reins, but really the goal is safety and appropriateness. As chaperones, we don’t want to see cleavage, we don’t want to see midriff … You know, it’s kind of gross when you think about it.” Mr. Kirk Uejio said, “It has
been on our minds … for a few years now just seeing dresses getting shorter and shorter. Last year, we had some incidents at Winter Ball that really got us thinking about student behavior and how sometimes the feel of the event helps to dictate behavior.” “That’s why we have a dress code at school. If you look [professional], you probably are more serious in class and behave in a certain way. If we all came to school in slippers, board shorts, and tank tops, there would be a different feel which means our behavior would match our attire.” The faculty and administration hope that by “classing-up” the attire for events, students will behave more appropriately. Many students wonder: why three inches above the knee? Mr. Uejio explained, “Last year, Ms. Tamashiro and I contacted … four other private schools about the [attire] contracts they have …
[We] asked them what they think would be fair … A lot of them were surprised that we didn’t already have contracts of some sort … The administration wanted to make sure it was enforceable and pretty clear about what’s acceptable.” Many students are not taking these precise dress standards seriously. Kimberly Peterson ‘15 said, “I think it’s useless because people are going to wear what they want to wear anyway,” and Brianna Camp ‘15 added, “I don’t think its going to change what happens really unless they kick people out.” To enforce the dress standards, Mr. Uejio said, “It’s basically a spot check; we’re not going to have a ruler. But I think everybody knows what’s too short and what’s not. We have standards that we need to uphold, and we want everyone to have fun, but we have to have fun the right way. I think we will be ready to send people home. When Winter Ball approaches and high school girls begin to
“We will be ready to send people home.”
buy their dresses, they will be weighing the risk of being kicked out against their desires to wear what have commonly become more revealing outfits.
Mr. Uejio said that to be safe, “students should have a backup dress in their car, or bring in their dress and check it with us.”
Honors day examined: Is there a better way?
By Samantha Masca ‘17
Kimberly Peterson ‘15 accepts the Harvard Book Award from Mufi Hannemann ‘72 // Photo courtesy Jennie Kim
Certain students are recognized for their academic achievements from the previous school year during a particular event that takes place in the first weeks of school. This event is traditionally known as Honors Day. The main awards are the Headmaster’s Award and the Top Scholar award. There are also specific awards for a few exceptional students in each course department. However, what seems an exciting event for some can be tedious for others. Not everyone received awards on Honors Day, and it was rough for the un-honored to sit silently for 44 minutes. Makana Laboy ‘17, who did not receive an award, said he was unsure if he was going to be recognized or not. “It’s intense because I didn’t know if I was in it or not. My name wasn’t called on, so I wanted to curl up in a ball, cry, and watch Netflix at home,” he said with a laugh. “It sucks when you came so close, but you didn’t get anything. Instead of inspiring you, it’s like a little tease.” When asked if his results lowered his self-esteem, Makana said, “Doesn’t lower it, [it’s] just
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disappointing. It makes me feel good for the people to get called though.” Some who were not recognized still enjoyed supporting their friends and classmates. Carter Lau, ‘17, who is good friends with Makana, did receive the Headmaster’s Award as a Top Scholar and believes this award does motive him. Carter said, “You kind of feel bad if you don’t get it. But I mean, it kind of inspires you to try. I think it’s good that all the hard work pays off, and you get recognition.” Carter said he does enjoy being rewarded, however, when asked if he was proud of receiving his award, he shook his head and said,
“I was very humbled.”
For many years, Mr. Frank Briguglio, an English teacher, attended Honors Day and noticed changes about the assembly. He said, “I was able to watch it grow. There are more people, and it takes longer.” Mr. Briguglio mentioned it was nice to have students’ work be acknowledged. However, he often asked, “How can we streamline it?” Streamline means quicker and more
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efficient. So the real question is: what alternatives are there to make Honors Day more of an exciting event? Makana said, “They should give us food or horns so we can cheer for our friends!” Carter also mentioned that other honors should be given, rather than just for academics. He said, “They should have other awards, like a ‘good person’ award or the Raider award.” Halia Hogan, ‘17, suggested that honor roll students should receive an award, too. “Sometimes they work really hard, and they just can’t get Headmasters,” Halia said. Some students excel in athletics, some in music, and some in academics. Honors Day is the time for celebrating those who excel in academics. It may not be as fun to sit on a pew for forty-four minutes when one could be doing last minute homework, but it is a time for acknowledgement. Honors Day has been a tradition at `Iolani for decades, but Mr. Briguglio asks a question for all students and faculty to consider: How do you make a worthwhile tradition better?
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Through iMessage, new student Taylor Lau ’18 interviewed three other new ninth graders: Paris Yamamoto ’18, Kathryn Johnson ’18, and Alana Kihoi-Richardson ’18, to talk about what it’s like to be a new student at ‘Iolani. Hello, my name is Taylor Lau, and I am in the newsroom class. Since you are new students, may I ask you a few questions about your first impressions on ‘Iolani school?
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Proconsul Corner! Proconsul Corner! Proconsul Corner! Proconsul Corner! Proconsul Corner! Hello fellow colleagues at this school of Christian learning and truth. For those of you who blatantly disregarded everything we said at Convocation or failed to take a trip by the main office and look at the showcase, this year's theme is Serendipity. You might be wondering how this legendary theme came to inception. Deep in the Amazon rainforest, your three Proconsuls were on a mighty quest, searching for this years theme. With only one sock and a Slinky, success seemed highly likely. On the 7th day, the 7th hour, in the
37th minute, we found it. Enscribed on ancient Chinese scroll was one word in perfect Latin: serendipity. Just kidding, we looked it up on the internet. We hope you all are excited for this year's homecoming. Our homecoming theme is #homecoming. How we discovered this one is another #story. Keep your eye out for the dress day info posted around campus as well as future serendipitous events. To end this edition of the "proconsul corner," here is a fun fact about each of us!
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namine’s window in 6th grade with a soccer ball. The window is now replaced with cement.
Lauren: has been recruited by the NFL. Twice. (you should ask her)
Sure! Ask away! Thank you. So, what were some of your feelings on the first day? What did you like and dislike? I liked the teachers and the staff and I disliked the fact that I had to walk for from class to class and up stairs. But since I’ve never been to school before I don’t really have anything to compare to since I was previously homeschooled. Um...My first impression would be intimidated. I was so scared to come to school on the first day. Eventually (like two classes later) I found that is wasn’t that bad. I liked the friendliness of everyone when I got there. I did not like the very confusing schedule changes, but I learned to go with the flow. I liked everyone’s openess and acceptance towards the new kids, but I disliked the schedule cycle system. Though the explanation at the Frosh orientation was excelent. I agree. The first few days were a little confusing for me. I went to the wrong class on the first day, but thanks to the wonderful friends I figured it out eventually. Did you participate in any sports or clubs with ‘Iolani school over the summer? If so, did it make the start of school a little easier. I play club soccer, do theatre and have come to summer school since like second grade. And in all of those things I get to meet new ‘Iolani students. Yes a little bit. I had tried out for volleyball and unfortunately I didn’t get in, which was kind of a bummer, but I met some kids who I got to know a little better. Yes I did summer basketball and it was great meeting the current students and asking them questions about regular school and stuff. Do you have any other thoughts, things that helped you, or could have done better throughout the start of the year? I think I could have been more prepared.
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It was fun getting to know everyone and just be a part of the ‘Iolani family. Thank you!
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Class is in session: meet our new teachers and staff At the start of the school year, ‘Iolani welcomed thirty-one new faculty and staff members. With so many new faces around campus this year, it’s hard to keep track of who’s who at ‘Iolani.
Dr Gaby Toloza ‘94 School Psychologist “I run a non-profit called Creative Connections Foundation that helps children and adults with special needs access their community”.
Mathew Dillon STEM Teacher, Lower School Been to Europe, Central America, South Africa... coaching all-star teams of US soccer players.
Dr. John Epstein History “I was the founding owner of Mad Science of Hawaii.”
Robert Kane Hospice Course “I am also here to learn how to play the bagpipes.”
Zachary Linnert Assistant Dean of Lower school “I am fluent in American Sign Language and a trained sign language interpreter. I once interpreted for J.K. Rowling, Gavin Newsom, Lucy Liu, and David Sedaris, in addition to interpreting for musical productions at the award winning regional theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse.”
Kim Gennaula Executive Director of Advancement “ I once pulled 9 G’s for 10 seconds (without passing out or throwing up!) as a passenger in an F16 with the Thunderbirds!”
Kelly Weaver English “My husband and I won our wedding in a national contest sponsored by Arm and Hammer Baking Soda 15 years ago! We also met in a cave when we were 16 years old!”
Ryan Sasaki Math “My hobbies include playing basketball, coaching basketball, playing guitar, and exercising in general! If I’m not in school, I’m probably at a basketball gym or at 24 Hour Fitness.”
Kevin Pease Musical Theatre “As a 22 year old recent college grad, I was hired to be the lead singer on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship (The Legend of the Seas) and spent 8 months entertaining passengers in the Mediterranean.”
Jennie Kim Associate Director of College Counseling “My favorite character is the minion from Despicable Me. Ba-na-na.”
Stacy Cohen Assistant Student Activities Director “My daughter’s middle name is Shining Star” and “I’ve slept out under the Milky Way in Death Valley National Park over 60 times.”
Mike Fricano II Education Innovation Lab Tech “I am a fraternal twin and I was born in Tokyo, Japan!”
Log onto www.imuaonline.org to meet the rest of the staff.
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Features
Last schedule change proved much more difficult
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The September Imua traditionally welcomes new teachers. Here are some photos from our September Archives.
Dr. LaGory in 1984
By Arupa Poudyal ’18
Already confused by the first two pilot schedules? The last time `Iolani tried to change the schedule, it was much worse. In the early 1970s, the schedules were changed annually for four consecutive years. Math teacher Mr. David Masunaga, who was a student at ‘Iolani during those years, thinks of those changes as something he “had to survive.” In the 1971-72 school year, the schedule was fairly similar to the one we have now. The only difference was that the Writers for Imua ‘Iolani in 1973 created this drawing to express their resentment for the periods didn’t rotate, and each of them were new 8-period cycles five minutes longer. The year after that, each day was a sketch of a gravestone saying divided into 15 minute periods “R.I.P. Modular Schedule.” called “mods,” and the schedule They may not have realized was on a six day cycle. Most that every schedule change was classes were three mods long made with the purpose of allowand met during five out of the ing students to cover as much six cycle days. It was during coursework as possible within a the 1973-74 school year that the short amount of time. schedules were changed to what Details have been adjusted they are now: the eight period since 1973 (extended schedules, cycle. However, in the followmore chapels), but the last major ing year, classes were made five change was over 40 years ago. minutes longer, and there was no Although testing the piloted designated lunch period. schedules has proven difficult, It is clear from an Imua knowing that students at ‘Iolani ‘Iolani article from 1973 that went through it multiple times students resented the schedule years ago puts it in perspective, change to the eight period cycle. and makes it seem much more With an article, they included manageable.
Mrs. Keefer in 1986
Mrs. Miyamoto in 1984
Mr. Greenhill in 1986
Mrs. Goto in 1986
Ninth graders become muddy buddies in He‘eia By Sara Hui ’18
“Okay, everyone gather around” Mr. Uejio announced. Before school started, fifty-two returning freshmen and several upperclassmen gathered at campus on August 20 to welcome the new members of their class. The returning students gave up their to prepare for the event, to show the new freshmen around, and to make them feel welcomed. Led by co-chairs Camryn
Yee ’18 and Robyn Yim ’18, the Frosh Orientation was a success. This wasn’t the first time ‘Iolani has held an orientation for new freshmen. Mr. Uejio said, “Maybe about four or five years ago, [Mr. Sagawa] and I recognized the importance of getting new ninth graders to make friends, understand the system, and understand our culture.” The newbies were nervous to
finally arrive at ‘Iolani School. Aiyana Adams ’18, a new freshman, said, “I think that stepping out the car and onto the campus kind of kick started something in my mind that was like, ‘oh my gosh’. This is where I go to school now.” She began to grow less anxious as time went by, laughing with her new friends and playing icebreaker games with the rest of the newbies and
Returning students gathered to welcome new freshmen to ‘Iolani over the summer
returnees. The freshmen split up into pairs, consisting of one returnee and one newbie. Camryn said, “Robyn and I met with Mr. U one day, and we spent about three hours pairing and switching, and pairing and switching. It was a long process. We tried to put our newbies with a buddy that shared the same interests as them, but in the end, not everyone had a clear similarity.” After a few cheesy icebreaker games like “wah-wah-shwing” and “chicken taco”, the group traveled by bus to He`eia Stream. Three-fourths of the students waded through acres of mud, pulling out weeds by hand and tossing them to the side of the lo`i, and the others planted
more plants. The mud smelled terrible and made people sink. Nathan Hue ’18, said, “It just took a little time to get accustomed to mud being everywhere around us.” After hours in the mud, the group slowly made their way out of the lo’i, some tripping over the heaviness of the muck and some hugging friends to get mud on each other, laughing their way out of the lo’i. Camryn said, “I think that the community service project was genius. People got to talk and work together towards a great cause, and bonds were definitely formed through the sweat.” The Frosh Orientation was fun for both the returnees and new members of the Class of 2018. Lexie Rista ’18, a new freshman, said in an email, “I enjoyed the Frosh Orientation because I got to feel the environment and how this school works.”
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The summer’s top 5 ‘Iolani-related stories by:
Jasmine Banner, Eve Huddleston & Sarah Hui
ALS Ice Bucket CHallenge The Ice Bucket Challenge dares nominated participants to donate $100 for ALS research or pour a bucket of ice water on their heads and donate $10 then nominate others to do the same. The ALS Association has raised over $100 million dollars in donations so far from the Ice Bucket Challenge. There are more than 2.4 million ice bucket videos on Facebook. Though the Ice Bucket Challenge was the
craze of the summer, not many people realize what ALS is. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord causing loss of motor skills. Approximately 5,600 people in the United States are diagnosed with ALS every year. In the ‘Iolani community, there have been many shout-outs and challenges to friends to promote awareness of ALS. Our own varsity football team, its coaches, Dr.Cottrell, Chaplain Leatherman, and his daughter took the challenge this month. After a hot football practice, the defense--as a group-
-sat still while on the offense poured ice-cold water on them. The offense then took their turn. The team then drenched their coaches and Dr.Cottrell. Afterwards, everyone poured a bucket-load of water on Chaplain Leatherman and his daughter, Annaliese. Chaplain Leatherman was nominated to complete the challenge by the Frith family. He said he accepted the challenge because he doesn’t want ALS to be forgotten. “If it’s out of sight, it’s out of mind” Chaplain Leatherman said. “It was really cold,” said Annalise ‘25, “I wanted to get out of it.”
Halfway around the world In August, IDP traveled to Scotland to perform Sweeny Todd in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Sarah Duval ‘16, who played Johanna, says, “I think the greatest part of the trip was becoming friends with other performers. I met amazing new people that came to Scotland all the way from London to Australia to other performers from the U.S. Watching their art and seeing them in our audience when we performed gave me such a warm feeling that can’t be put into words.”
Every vote counts The August 9 Hawaii Primary Elections were undoubtedly significant. On the close Senate race, senior Luc Lavatai said, “This past primary election has demonstrated that every vote counts; Senator Schatz won by less than one percent of the vote, and the election could have easily gone the other way.” With the general election right around the corner, everyone should keep up with the news, or if possible, vote!
What did you do to prepare for the hurricane?
Shaken by the storm Everyone on the islands was shaken by the news of the impending hurricanes, Iselle and Julio. Each family took steps to guarantee they were prepared for the storms, which fortunately, did not cause as much damage as had been expected. Some students were ready, like Kamuela Borden ‘15 who said, “we didn’t have to do much, we already had food and water and stuff but we got a little more just in case.” For more information on disaster preparedness visit www.apushforward.org, a site made by the 2013-2014 APUSH class under the guidance of teacher Jeffrey Hackler.
Japanese athletes visit ‘Iolani Athletes from Japan’s Mino Jiyu Gakuen High school visited Hawaii this summer for leisure and competitive football. Iolani’s own football players hosted some of Japan’s Golden Bears during their stay. Nathaniel Oishi ‘15 said, “They were very respectful and I had a lot of fun playing with them and living with them. I was surprised that they knew how to play American video games on the XBox. Although we couldn’t really communicate with them, their personalities and hobbies were very similar to ours and I found my long lost brother from Japan because there was a guy who looked exactly like me.”
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NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS Samantha T. Caps Justine M. Duan Katherine T. Hiraoka Julia K. Kawano Luc C.C. Lavatai EnZe Ma Kady T. Matsuzaki Matthew J. McArthur Matthew S. Motooka Roman N. Nasuti David N. Pang
Matthew O. Patterson Kimberly A. Peterson Claire Rossi de Leon Anthony J. Silva Sherry Y. Suehiro Bailey K. Sylvester Ethan V. Vo Maxmilian A. Wei David A. Whitehouse Alexander P. Young
TOP ACADEMIC STUDENTS IN EACH GRADE Class of 2015 Shae E. Chambers Mo-Han M. Chen Lindsey K. Combs Spencer M. Ho Pascha M.L. Hokama Kristen S. Hori Yangcongrong Huang Taylor A.P. Kuroda Kady T. Matsuzaki David N. Pang Matthew O. Patterson Kimberly A. Peterson Lisselle H.L.H. Rulona Vanessa K. Shin Sean A. Teramae Ethan V. Vo Maxmilian A. Wei Andrew D.S. Wong Erik T. Yamada Aaron L.H.T.S. Yonamine Class of 2016 Jonathan N.A. Abe Matthew W. Alexander Mychaela W.S. Anderson Malia E. Desmarais Sarah T.R. Domai Dante K. Hirata-Epstein Jessica M. Huang Jaimee Y. Kato Jazmyn L.L. Kim Darwin Peng Kylie M. Schatz Aidan M. Swope Isaac M. Taguchi Kaitlyn L. Takata Christine C.S. Tamura Kento Tanaka Jenna K.A. Tom Jasmine M.L.M. Wong Class of 2017 Leah N. Boisvert Alisa L. Boland Gabriela M. Caps Kacia L.L. Cheung Joshua T. Chun Zelda A. Cole Carson K. Davis Andrew W. Evans Kaitlyn A. Flores Breanne K.T. Fong Madeline K. Hawk Kaitlin H. Hori Caryssa L.L. Kim LuoZheng Kong Carter T. Lau Kyung Mi Lee Nathan D. Lee Christopher J. Lindsay Chloe S. Miwa Hailey M. Monaco Emily M. Nomura Laura G.M. Okazaki Alyssa M. Sakamaki Jennifer K. Sato Joshua R.N. Sunada Maya Y.L. Ushijima Cassidy M.L. Wheeler Skylar S. Windnagle Zachary M. Yamada Shaina B. Yamashita
Class of 2018 Cady-Bree Y. Abe Aloha Cerit Isabella D. Chang Preston L. Chong Bryson H. Choy Emma K.X.Q. Chuck Susan M. Hasegawa Nathan D. Hue Katherine W.K. Hui Matthew K. Inaba Jared R. Inouye Mikel M. Ishihara Jewel M. Ito Amy M. Kaneshiro Megan Y. Kawamura Amanda W. Ki Naoto N. Kishi Justin T. Kogasaka Sydnee C. Kokubun Landon S. Kushimi Alexander A. Liu Joycelyn H. Liu Jenna A. Maruyama Jacey M. Moriguchi Mara M. Morioka Lauren A. Nguyen Liana L. Owen Reyn Tyler D. Saoit Brandon K. Simon Taylor L. Takeuchi Trevor J.M. Tamura Natalie R. Uhr Tracy M. Watanabe Winston W. Wei Sophia S. Yamamura Kyla B. Yamashita Camryn J. Yee Class of 2019 Taylor M.L. Arakaki Anna K. Arita Noah K. Bumanglag Emily Y.J.L. Ching Joshua A. Chung Alisha K. Churma Kylie K. Ebisuya Chloe S. Evans Kyra M. Furuta Julianne H. Guo Tyra M. Harada Hannah M. Hiraki Akihiro Iwakiri Camerynn L. Keahi Jasmine Y. Kung Braxton T.K.H. Lee Kawika A.T. Lee Steven Q.Y. Liang Julia S. Lim Kimiye C. Maeshiro Kaylee M. Miki Emily A.M.L. Osurman Kylie J. Pham Rebecca M. Ridao Annette U. Russell Shane M.A. Severino Breanna E. Shin Gabriela K.M.L. Siaosi Katelyn S. Stenger Yoo Ra Sung Megan S. Tagami Kari A. Tanji Missy F.M. Uehara Justin Y. Uyeno Taylor M. Venenciano Grace R.O.K. Wee Hannah A.R.W. Yonamine
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CUM LAUDE SOCIETY CERTIFICATES Lindsey K. Combs Spencer M. Ho Pascha M.L. Hokama Kristen S. Hori Yangcongrong Huang Julia K. Kawano Jason T.M. Kwock Nicholas B. Lee EnZe Ma David N. Pang Matthew O. Patterson Kimberly A. Peterson
Claire Rossi de Leon Vanessa K. Shin Anthony J. Silva Cori X.Y. Sutton Ethan V. Vo Maxmilian A. Wei David A. Whitehouse Scott N. Wo Erik T. Yamada Lauren K. Yamaguchi Aaron L.H.T.S. Yonamine
BOOK 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
Matthew K. Inaba '18 BROWN UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD
Awarded to the student who best combines academic excellence with clarity in written and spoken expression
Matthew O. Patterson '15
COLBY COLLEGE BOOK AWARD
Awarded for outstanding academic achievement and significant contributions to ‘Iolani School and the community
Juliette L. Paige '15 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
David N. Pang '15 THE DAVID P. COON LATIN BOOK AWARD Awarded for proficiency in Latin and achievement in other studies
Anna I. Uhr '15 HARVARD UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD Awarded for combined excellence in scholarship and achievement
Kimberly A. Peterson '15 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD
Awarded for academic achievement, leadership qualities and contributions to co-curricular activities
Lindsey K. Combs '15 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA BOOK AWARD
Awarded for exemplifying the qualities and characteristics of Benjamin Franklin – a scholar, innovator and community servant
Eileen S. Chen '15 THE PRINCETON UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD
Awarded to the ‘Iolani senior who best combines academic excellence, athletic excellence and fine character
Erik T. Yamada '15 WELLESLEY COLLEGE BOOK AWARD
Awarded for outstanding contributions to ‘Iolani School in scholastic achievement, leadership, and citizenship
Erin M. Kushimaejo '15 YALE UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD
Awarded for outstanding personal character and intellectual promise
Scott N. Wo '15
SPECIAL AWARDS KOON CHEW LUM PRIZE Awarded for excellence in writing for students in Grades 7 through 9
Alisa L. Boland '17
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ACADEMIC AWARDS ART
Ceramics 1............................................................. Matthew J.W. Fala '17 Ceramics 2......................................................... Nicholas K. Kennedy '16 Ceramics 3.............................................................. Jordan H.M.S. Ng '15 Design 3D-1.......................................................... Corbin S. Morisada '15 Design 3D-3............................................................Madison D. Moser '15 Drawing 1.......................................................... Yangcongrong Huang '15 Mixed Media 1................................................... Sarah C.L. Nakamoto '18 Painting 1......................................................... Jasmine M.L.M. Wong '16 Photography 1................................................... Kendall L. Holmstrom '17 Photography 2......................................................Alexander L. Horner '15 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. Madison D. Moser '15
ENGLISH
American Literature.................................................... Justine M. Duan '15 American Literary Experience............................. Sheyla P. Kahalehoe '15 British Literature......................................................... Julia K. Kawano '15 Creative Writing................................................. Ha'aheo K. Hanohano '15 English 8.................................................................. Sierra M. McCarty '18 English 9...............................................................Skylar S. Windnagle '17 English 10 ........................................................ Matthew W. Alexander '16 Journalism.................................................................Maxmilian A. Wei '15 Shakespeare.............................................................Mo-Han M. Chen '15 Women in Literature......................................... Samantha S.O.L. Wee '15
HISTORY
Asian Studies.................................................................Kento Tanaka '16 Contemporary Issues.............................................Jonathan N.A. Abe '16 Hawaiian Studies.......................................................Amy M.L. Uehara 16 History of Hawaii......................................................... Anna V. Freitas '16 History of the Modern World..................................Arjun Srirangarajan '17 History of the Sixties...................................... Taylor Ann K.S. Yamane '16 Micro/Macro Economics.................................................. Darwin Peng '16 Modern East Asian Studies............................................ Rafael S. Lee '16 United States History............................................Alexander L. Horner '15 War in the 20th Century.................................... Jasmine M.L.M. Wong '16 Advanced Placement United States History................Nicholas B. Lee '15
MATHEMATICS
Algebra 2 Honors.................................................. Brandon T.L. Chew '16 Geometry Honors.....................................................Gabriela M. Caps '17 Advanced Placement Statistics....................................Erik T. Yamada '15 Pre-Calculus Honors.................................................Kaishu A. Mason '16 American Mathematics Competition Examination AMC 10 School Winner Top Scorer David H.F. Chang '16 Anthony D. Nguyen '16 Stephanie M. Adaniya '16 AMC 12 Top Scorer, School Winner Ethan V. Vo '15
National Council of Teachers English Competition
AMC 8 Top Scorer Jason K. Wang '18
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
USA Mathematical Olympiad Certificate of Excellence Ethan V. Vo '15
Lauren A. Nguyen '18
Chinese 1B............................................................. Amy M. Kaneshiro '18 Chinese 1............................................................ Cierra M. Nakamura '17 Chinese 2 Honors...........................................................Kyung Mi Lee '17 Chinese 3 Honors...........................................................Kento Tanaka '16 Chinese 4 Honors.........................................Aaron L.H.T.S. Yonamine '15 French 1B......................................................................Liana L. Owen '18 French 1................................................................... Mo-Han M. Chen '15 French 2 Honors......................................................Madeline K. Hawk '17 French 3Honors........................................................ Tarah N.N. Driver '16 Advanced Placement French Language & Culture ........................................................................ Claire Rossi de Leon '15 Japanese 1B.......................................................Megan Y. Kawamura '18 Japanese 1....................................................................Jou-Chun Pan '17 Japanese 2 Honors............................................Kelsey Ann Y. Kimura '17 Japanese 3 Honors................................................. Jessica M. Huang '16 Japanese 4 Honors......................................................Ying-Chun Pan '15 Latin 1B........................................................................ Nathan D. Hue '18 Latin 1............................................................. Thanapark Jiamsripong '17 Latin 2 Honors..............................................................Alisa L. Boland '17 Latin 3 Honors..............................................Mychaela W.S. Anderson '16 Advanced Placement Latin ................................. Katherine T. Hiraoka '15 Spanish 1B........................................................... Karyssa K.S.C. Lee '18 Spanish 1.................................................................Gabriela M. Caps '17 Spanish 2 Honors........................................................Donna M. Noda '17 Spanish 3 Honors................................................... Samantha T. Caps '15 Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture ................................................................................ Anthony J. Silva '15 Latin IB Exam Perfect Score
Susan M. Hasegawa '18 Matthew K. Inaba '18 Sierra M. McCarty '18 Trevor J.M. Tamura '18 Latin II Exam Perfect Score
Alisa L. Boland'17
PERFORMING ARTS
Intermediate Band.................................................. Jarin B. Sakamoto '18 Musical Theatre........................................................Gabriela M. Caps '17 Beginning Theatre................................................... Kela G. Villalobos '18 Intermediate Theatre....................................................Sarah E. Duval '16 Dance 1............................................................... Cierra M. Nakamura '17 Dance 2................................................................Lauren A.S. Devens '18 Dance 1K................................................. Keoni-Kordell S.L. Makekau '16 Dance 2K....................................................................Seth J. Arakawa '17 Stage Band 1..........................................................Anthony C.B. Tang '16 Stage Band 2...........................................................Teron N. Funasaki '16 Orchestra 1.................................................Stephen-Michael C. Lucas '17 Orchestra 2.................................................... Brett M.C. Hazama Lum '18 Orchestra 3...............................................................Gabriela M. Caps '17 Orchestra 4.....................................................................Kento Tanaka '16
SCIENCE
Biology..........................................................................Alisa L. Boland '17 Chemistry in the Community................................ Dakota Rei L. Chun '15 Chemistry......................................................... Jasmine M.L.M. Wong '16 Chemistry Honors...........................................................Kento Tanaka '16 Advanced Placement Physics B........................................ Ethan V. Vo '15 Bausch & Lomb Science Award........................................ Ethan V. Vo '15
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SERVICE AWARDS
Amber M. Odo Conner M. Ohira Ayumi E. Sakamoto Michael S. Suehisa Class of 2016 Christina M. Sen Isabella Brandes
ACOLYTE SERVICE Class of 2015 Jodie M.Y. Fong Kendall T. Fujita Korry T.K.P. Luke Luc C.C. Lavatai Matthew S. Motooka Kyana N. Takafuji Michele M. Yamanoha Class of 2016 Stephanie M. Adaniya Ma Carmela Therese B. Anagaran Isabella L. Brandes Devon L. Cable Connie S. Chang Anna V. Freitas Natalia A. Hayakawa Caroline M. Kodama Rafael S. Lee Allyson S. Niitani Kimberly L. Ogata Victor J.W. Pyun William A. Satterfield Kyla A. Smith Jenna K.A. Tom Kai Y. Warner Christopher F. Yick
Class of 2017 Alisa L. Boland Nicholas A. Chang Tori S. Gallacher Kelsey Ann Y. Kimura Emily M. Nomura Noah G. Nua Jennifer K. Sato Cassidy M.L. Wheeler Class of 2018 Nicholas S.K. Arima Erica S.L. Cheung Emma K.X.Q. Chuck Brett M.C. Hazama Lum Jordan F.T. Hara David H. Huang Nathan D. Hue Kennan M. Kaneshiro Andrew S. Kobata Jett Lay Kayla Y.B.S.K. Malta Jenna A. Maruyama Eaven M.H. McMurray Kristin A. Miyagi Kaisen K. Nakagawa Eason T. Nishioka Zachary N. Sclabassi Christopher M. Suehisa Tyler T. Tabata Trevor J.M. Tamura Alexander R. Usami Camryn J. Yee Robyn M. Yim
VOLUNTEER STUDENT TUTORING Class of 2015 Shae E. Chambers Eileen S. Chen Kori K. Chun Lindsey K. Combs Kamerin R.K. Fong Jacie S. Fukada Kelsie R. Fukuda Kristen S. Hori Joshua T. Inaba Marissa C. Inouye Julia K. Kawano Samantha M.M. Langcaon Alexander Lee Nicholas B. Lee Daniel P.K. Leong Christelle M. Matsuda Kady T. Matsuzaki Amber M. Odo Jessica M. Otsu Ying-Chun Pan Naomi C. Pang Kimberly A. Peterson Dayna P. Rauliuk Lisselle H.L.H. Rulona Vanessa K. Shin Alyssa M. Switaj Sean A. Teramae Maxmilian A. Wei Scott N. Wo Class of 2016 Jonathan N.A. Abe Stephanie M. Adaniya Jonah K. Ah Mook Sang Matthew W. Alexander Robyn-Ashley E. Amano Mychaela W.S. Anderson
Tatjana Calimpong-Burke Cecily N.M.G. Choy Malia E. Desmarais Sarah T.R. Domai Tarah N.N. Driver Rachel M. Dunn Sarah E. Duval Anna V. Freitas Jessica M. Huang Jaimee Y. Kato Caitlyn K. Kobata Leia M.L. Lau Dylan R.Y. Lawton Cobi N. Lee Siobhan E. Mercado Haley K. Nagao William A. Satterfield Christina M. Sen Taylor K. Shigezawa Kaitlyn L. Takata Leia K. Tashiro Drey K.K. Tengan Kacie-Lynn A.K. Viernes Jenna A.A. Yanke Samantha R.S.W. Yee Class of 2017 Alisa L. Boland Carson K. Davis Breanne K.T. Fong Kelsey Ann Y. Kimura Lisa Matsui Hailey M. Monaco Donna M. Noda Emily M. Nomura Lucy B. Park Caitlin H. Suh
VOLUNTEER - LOWER SCHOOL TUTORING Class of 2015 Michelle V. Stafford
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LOWER SCHOOL
LOWER SCHOOL BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER Class of 2015 Briana M.P. Camp Shea A. Chun Lindsey K. Combs Chrislyn L. DeMattos Kamerin R.K. Fong Marissa C. Inouye Lopaka M.T. Lee Matthew J.P. Manago Corbin S. Morisada Corey A. Nakakura
RAIDER AWARDS
Exemplary character and citizenship Class of 2020
Hailey Akau Taylor DeCastro Tyson DeCastro Preston Gee Mira-Jane Higashihara Matthew Hockenberger Leong Caitlyn Kadooka Sage Kanemaru Hailey Kawamura Connor Kojima Madison Kusumoto Austin Lam Isabel Lukas Josiah Matsuda Max Miyashiro Ashley Murashige Cameron Nakakura Andrew Nakamura Max Schermer
Nikki Shimao Sam Sniffen Kylee Takanishi Kaitlyn Uemoto Kara Ushijima
Class of 2021
Colby Ching Jason Chong Kiralee Kuraoka Ryan Kai Kinningham Melia Lee Sean Maskrey Matthew Nakamoto Reynn Tanaka Tyler Toma John Vierra Sydney Yamanaka Peytyn Yee
Class of 2022
Kyle Ching Sarah Boland Summer Fusato Alyssa Kimura Grace Kostecki Tyler Matsuzaki Sean Mizo Wyatt Nako Sophie Nguyen Logyn Okuda Stirling Sakashita Justin Wong
SPECIAL AWARDS
EXCELLENCE IN ART Class of 2022.....................................................................................Ally Ah Cook Class of 2021............................................................................... Lauren Ishikawa Class of 2020............................................................................... Sage Kanemaru EXCELLENCE IN BAND Class of 2020...................................................................................Kara Ushijima EXCELLENCE IN CHORUS Class of 2022....................................................................................... Celine Carr Class of 2021..................................................................................... Sabrina Loui Class of 2020................................................................................. Sierra Wheeler EXCELLENCE IN DANCE Hula Class of 2022................................................................................. Jenna Fujiwara Class of 2021........................................................................................Peytyn Yee Class of 2020...................................................................................Cole Ichikawa Contemporary Jazz Class of 2021................................................................................. Chloe Okimura EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS Class of 2020..................................................................................Conner Kojima EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATER Class of 2020................................................................................. Kaitlyn Uemoto EXCELLENCE IN ORCHESTRA Class of 2022....................................................................................... Ellie Ochiai Class of 2021.............................................................................. Lauryn Takanishi Class of 2020.....................................................................................Susanna Niu EXCELLENCE IN SOCIAL STUDIES Class of 2020..................................................................................... Isabel Lukas EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY Class of 2022...........................................................................Courtney Okumura Class of 2021.................................................................................. Sean Maskrey Class of 2020................................................................................. Timothy Knight EXEMPLARY SPORTSMANSHIP Class of 2022.................................................................................Grace Kostecki Class of 2021......................................................................................Christina Au Class of 2020................................................................................... Carter Kojima KOON CHEW LUM WRITING PRIZE Class of 2021................................................................................. Taysia Morioka Class of 2020...................................................................................Kara Ushijima YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD Class of 2020........................................................................Maximilian Schermer OUTSTANDING STUDENT IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Class of 2022........................................................................................Kyle Ching Class of 2021....................................................................................... Jacob Seto Class of 2020........................................................................Maximilian Schermer EXEMPLARY SCHOOL SERVICE AWARD Class of 2020................................................ Nate Yonamine and Kylee Takanishi
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Honors Day
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HEADMASTER'S CERTIFICATES
Students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 and no grade below “B-” during the preceding academic year
Class of 2015 Jasmine Banner Keanan A.F. Block Samantha T. Caps Shane M.K. Casey Shae E. Chambers Eileen S. Chen Mo-Han M. Chen Mark Y. Chinen Dakota Rei L. Chun Kori K. Chun Lindsey K. Combs Daniel L. Dai Chrislyn L. DeMattos Justine M. Duan Alyssa M. Finger Kelsie R. Fukuda Bryson M. Hamada Ha'aheo K. Hanohano Katherine T. Hiraoka Spencer M. Ho Pascha M.L. Hokama Kristen S. Hori Jianwu Huang Yangcongrong Huang Keilyn M.K. Ing Austin H. Jim On Julia K. Kawano Chase D.A. Kessler Reilly P.M. Killeen Taylor A.P. Kuroda Erin M. Kushimaejo Jason T.M. Kwock Terry J.H. Lam Luc C.C. Lavatai John C.T. Lee Nicholas B. Lee Daniel P.K. Leong Lani-Faith G. Lucas EnZe Ma Trevyn H. Maruyama Christelle M. Matsuda Kady T. Matsuzaki Charles K. McCrary Corbin S. Morisada Ty T. Moriwaki Jennifer M. Muraoka Kelson S. Nakamura Shotaro Niimura Michelle N. Nishimoto Amber M. Odo Spencer T. Oshita Ying-Chun Pan David N. Pang Naomi C. Pang Sarah S. Park Matthew O. Patterson Kimberly A. Peterson Dayna P. Rauliuk Claire Rossi de Leon Lisselle H.L.H. Rulona Riley H. Sakamoto Jason C. Seto Veronica C. Shei Lyndsey M. Shimazu Vanessa K. Shin Anthony J. Silva Amanda M. Stark Sherry Y. Suehiro Cori X.Y. Sutton David K. Tanaka Mollie O. Taylor Sean A. Teramae Tyler K.K. Teruya Hien-Trang T. Tran Anna I. Uhr Jessica K.W. Ung Ethan V. Vo Erin M. Watanabe Maxmilian A. Wei David A. Whitehouse Scott N. Wo Andrew D.S. Wong Erik T. Yamada Jessica R. Yamada Lauren K. Yamaguchi Michele M. Yamanoha Aaron L.H.T.S. Yonamine Melanie L. Yuen
Class of 2016 Jonathan N.A. Abe Stephanie M. Adaniya Jonah K. Ah Mook Sang Matthew W. Alexander Ma Carmela Therese B. Anagaran Mychaela W.S. Anderson Amanda Y. Beaman Isabella L. Brandes Julie S. Chai Connie S. Chang David H.F. Chang Brandon T.L. Chew Delmar Y.F. Ching Kasimira A. Chirieleison Cecily N.M.G. Choy Cole C. Chun Trey D. Curet Malia E. Desmarais Sarah T.R. Domai Rachel M. Dunn Sarah E. Duval Samuel H. Fleischer Anna V. Freitas Kehaulani A. Harpstrite Natalia A. Hayakawa Dante K. HirataEpstein Taja K. Hirata-Epstein Johnson Hoang Jessica M. Huang Emily A. Ibaan Devin K.K. Ide Jodie N. Iha Jaimee Y. Kato Nicholas K. Kennedy Jazmyn L.L. Kim Keiana K. Kitaoka Emily R.T. Ko Leia M.L. Lau Albert M.J. Lee Albert W. Lee Jessica X. Lee Rafael S. Lee Kevin Liu Taylor-Ann F. Marumoto Kaishu A. Mason Siobhan E. Mercado Evan H. Miyaki, Jr. Haley K. Nagao Jake Y. Nakasone Naomi Y. Natori Anthony D. Nguyen Allyson S. Niitani Kailee R. Oshiro Darwin Peng Todd O. Polk Benjamin J.S. Rubasch Kylie M. Schatz Christina M. Sen Jun Nyoung Seo Taylor K. Shigezawa Keoni P. Simon Siu Yan So Aidan M. Swope Isaac M. Taguchi Kaitlyn L. Takata Christine C.S. Tamura Kaitlen A. Tanaka Kento Tanaka Reece Y. Tanaka Leia K. Tashiro Jenna K.A. Tom Taelyn T.Y. Tyau Amy M.L. Uehara Jasmine M.L.M. Wong Tyler S.T. Wong Taylor Ann K.S. Yamane Toshiro K. Yanai Jenna A.A. Yanke Samantha R.S.W. Yee
Class of 2017 Joseph K. Among Leila B. Anoina Seth J. Arakawa Trevor M. Arashiro Nerissa A. Barling Leah N. Boisvert Alisa L. Boland Gabriela M. Caps Stanford S. Carr Kacia L.L. Cheung Joshua T. Chun Zelda A. Cole Sarah C. Crawford Carson K. Davis Lily H. Do Andrew W. Evans Kaitlyn A. Flores Breanne K.T. Fong Saige R. Fong Cameron C. Foy Rayna A. Fujimoto Camryn A. Fujita Tori S. Gallacher Madeline Y. Gaudlitz Madeline K. Hawk Brennan T. Hee Kaitlin H. Hori Montana K. Hunter Noah J. Ignacio Madeline L. Ikeda Luke T. Imai Thanapark Jiamsripong Thanapoom Jiamsripong Caryssa L.L. Kim Kelli Ann C. Kimura Kelsey Ann Y. Kimura LuoZheng Kong Carter T. Lau Justice J. Lee Kyung Mi Lee Nathan D. Lee Vincent K.K. Lee Breana R.S.L. Leong Laura A. Levi Tyler E.K.W. Li Christopher J. Lindsay Trey M.S. Makishima Samantha A.K.M. Masca Lisa Matsui Evan A. Minami Chloe S. Miwa Hailey M. Monaco Cambrie M.S.L. Motooka Serena H. Myatt Amy B.K. Nakamura Cierra M. Nakamura Marcee K.D. Nakamura Skylar K. Nakata Donna M. Noda Emily M. Nomura Ana K.P. Oglivie Ashlyn S. Okamoto Laura G.M. Okazaki Cameron U. Pascua Malia L. Powers Ariel L. Pruyser Alyssa M. Sakamaki Jennifer K. Sato Morgan Hi`ilei K.A. Serna Ian R.Y. Severino Stara D.H. Shinsato Taylor T. Spencer Arjun Srirangarajan Caitlin H. Suh Joshua R.N. Sunada Eliah M. Takushi Chrystal A.L. Tamoria Lauren S. Teruya Valentina K. Trombetta Alyssa Y. Ujimori Maya Y.L. Ushijima Colby K.C.M. Watase Cassidy M.L. Wheeler
Skylar S. Windnagle Zachary M. Yamada Shaina B. Yamashita Angela Yang
Class of 2018 Cady-Bree Y. Abe Kassidy M. Bates Aloha Cerit Isabella D. Chang Sidney S. Chang Erica S.L. Cheung Preston L. Chong Bryson H. Choy Emma K.X.Q. Chuck Avery S. Curet Ana F. Danko Lauren A.S. Devens 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 Matthew K. Inaba Jared R. Inouye Mikel M. Ishihara Jewel M. Ito Amy M. Kaneshiro Emily A. Kapins Noelle Karpowicz Miki C. Kawahara Megan Y. Kawamura Amanda W. Ki Noah E. Kirk Naoto N. Kishi Andrew S. Kobata Justin T. Kogasaka Sydnee C. Kokubun Landon S. Kushimi Karyssa K.S.C. Lee Alexander A. Liu Joycelyn H. Liu Jenna A. Maruyama Sierra M. McCarty Kenneth A. McKinlay Kristin A. Miyagi Jacey M. Moriguchi Mara M. Morioka Emi E. Muranaka Sarah C.L. Nakamoto Lauren A. Nguyen Eason T. Nishioka Ian N. Oga Adam T.I. O'Leary Liana L. Owen Ashley S.X.Y. Pang Emily K.M. Pascua James G.E. Pentland Lily M. Perry Megan K.K.S. Rodrigues Reyn Tyler D. Saoit Sherry Shin Dylan T.A. Shiu Madisyn S.S. Sierra Brandon K. Simon Morgan Y. Stremick Taylor L. Takeuchi Trevor J.M. Tamura Jamie A. Tanaka Hailee E.Y. Ueyama Natalie R. Uhr Michelle A. Wagner Jason K. Wang Tracy M. Watanabe Jaclyn L. Wataoka Winston W. Wei Ethan J.K. Wescoatt Christopher H.K. Yamamoto Sophia S. Yamamura Brandon K. Yamane Kyla B. Yamashita Camryn J. Yee Tia-Marie M.L.N. Yee Teshera Y. York
Class of 2019 Taylor M.L. Arakaki Anna K. Arita Noah K. Bumanglag Emily Y.J.L. Ching Joshua A. Chung Alisha K. Churma Miles Y.S. Daniels Cole C.V. Denneau Danae C. Dunn Kylie K. Ebisuya Chloe S. Evans Jake M. Fleischer Kyra M. Furuta Landis T. Fusato Quinn M.G. Goldstein Julianne H. Guo Sierra C. Hamamoto Tyra M. Harada Jacob A. Hinderleider Hannah M. Hiraki Evening S. Huddleston Akihiro Iwakiri Camerynn L. Keahi Sydni R.A. Kim Taylor N.A. Kishinami Emily A. Kondo Jasmine Y. Kung Mari Y.M.L. Kwee Braxton T.K.H. Lee Kawika A.T. Lee Steven Q.Y. Liang Julia S. Lim Roosevelt G. Lu Kimiye C. Maeshiro Tate C. McAluney Kaylee M. Miki Sanjana Mishra Claire S. Moriyama Lauren T. Mukae Kaitlyn C. Nakamura Seri C. Nakamura Tessa E. Nishida Emily A.M.L. Osurman Karlyn C. Oura Kylie J. Pham Rebecca M. Ridao Annette U. Russell Sachi L. Sawamura Sarah L. Seto Shane M.A. Severino Breanna E. Shin Gabriela K.M.L. Siaosi Katelyn S. Stenger Yoo Ra Sung Shelby S. Tadaki Megan S. Tagami Kyra M. Tan Lauren A. Tanaka Kari A. Tanji Cal I. Tashiro Raina M.M. Tomiyasu Missy F.M. Uehara Justin Y. Uyeno Taylor M. Venenciano Grace R.O.K. Wee Maya N.M. Woo Brandon A. Yim Taryn Y. Yogi Kristen R. Yokoyama Hannah A.R.W. Yonamine Jenna S. Yoshimi Class of 2020 ToriAnn Abe
Hailey Akau Kahiau Among Dustin Carr Chryssa Chiu Isabelle Chow Taylor DeCastro Tyson DeCastro Kristen Drown Alexandra Hankins Mira-Jane Higashihara Caitlyn Kadooka Sage Kanemaru Christina Kanemori Hailey Kawamura Mia Kawamura Sarah Kirk Timothy Knight Conner Kojima Mia Kuromaru Madison Kusumoto Austin Lam Trevor Lau Davis Lee Isabel Lukas Josiah Matsuda Maxon Miyashiro Tyler Morita Ashley Murashige Cameron Nakakura Andrew Nakamura Mari Nishiguchi Susanna Niu Trevor Oshiro Koichiro Otake Remie Paguio Maximilian Schermer Nikki Shimao Sam Sniffen Kylee Takanishi Christopher Tanaka Kara Ushijima Mia Watanabe Kelsey Wong Nate Yonamine Class of 2021 Christina Au Dagny Brand Liana Chinen Colby Ching Andrew Dawson Kiralee Kuraoka Courtney Lee Sabrina Loui Taysia Morioka Kayla Mukai Kelly Mukai Misa Muranaka Cameryn Nagaji Chloe Okimura Kaila Rachlin Lauryn Takanishi Tyler Toma Sydney Yamanaka
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Last Look
Seniors strike their final pose As a new school year starts, the class of 2015 recieved their new senior IDs. A recent trend among students has been to make their funniest face and pose for the camera. Here are some of the pictures that made the honor roll.
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