December 15, 2006 Ka Leo o Na Koa

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Ka Leo O Nä Koa “The Voice of the Warriors”

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Students display talents at Art Week

By BRYCE TANIGUCHI, news writer

Winter Ball Pics … A8

School Store … A5

More on Art Week…A6,7

Softball … C2

The Kawehionälani Art Week started on Monday, December 4, and ran through the 8th. Art Week involved teachers and students of the Arts and Communications Academy showing their artistic talents in performances, art exhibits, musical sessions, and more. Art Week took place in the quad area in between Kekaulike and Kekuÿiapoiwanui. The art exhibit was located in the academy’s studio.

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Photo by Kuÿulei Hanohano

Ryan Kele, Alyssa Green, and Shahlise Wainui contemplate the students’ art exhibit as part of the campus’ first Art Week Dec. 4-9 at Kekuÿiapoiwanui.

peal may be filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to try again to take what Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop bequeathed to her Hawaiian community.

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news writer “People around the world are celebrating,” said CEO Dee Jay Mailer during The entire Kamehameha Schools Maui the assembly. student body and staff gathered on DeMany people have their own opinions cember 7 accompanied by the schools’ on the schools’ policy and the court’s CEO Dee Jay Mailer and Trustees ruling. After the assembly, junior Caleb Robert Kihune and Constance Lau to Pierce said, “Sometimes we take the celebrate the affirmed decith privilege of being at this sion by the 9 Circuit school for granted, so it’s Court of Appeals in the good for us to remember Doe v. Kamehameha what our trustees are fightSchools case . The Court’s ing for, the privilege of being decision affirmed that the a Kamehameha Schools Kamehameha Schools student.”

120-year-old policy of ofThe assembly was directed fering admission preferboth at the students and at ence to Native Hawaiians Photo by Kuÿulei Hanohano the staff who are doing their is legally justified and right. KS CEO Dee Jay Mailer best to create future leaders who “The schools’ trustees and “will one day receive a calling CEO have prevailed in the “We won!” that they will answer and be ready court of law,” said Kamefor,” according to Trustee Lau. hameha Schools Maui Interim HeadmasAs of this writing, it was still unknown ter Lee Ann DeLima in a speech that bewhether or not the case would be taken gan the assembly. Though the schools to the next level, have won this court appeal, another apSee ASSEMBLY on A2

A True Hawaiian Victory: Doe v. Kamehameha

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Remembering on Founder’s Day

by CHASTINY MOLETA, news writer On December 19, 2006, adorned in dress whites and chapel attire, the entire Kamehameha Schools Maui student body from elementary to high school along with faculty, staff, and family members will gather under the same roof to celebrate the eleventh annual Founder’s Day at the campus. It is a day aimed at remembering the life of the beloved Ke Ali’i Pauahi and remembering the gracious gifts and legacy Princess Pauahi left behind for the future generations of Hawaiian children.

Founder’s Day will take place in Ka’ulaheanuiokamoku Gym on the high school campus. As in previous years, Founder’s Day will be on December 19, the day when our founder, Ke Ali’i Pauahi, was born in1831. After a half day cere-

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mony, the students will be released for their much-deserved and greatly awaited winter vacation.

The students dedicate themselves to preparing for this 2-3 hour event.

All classes have been practicing the songs, while some students are preparing to conduct, speak, chant, and dance in hopes of making this Founder’s Day better then the last. “We take time out of our school schedule and go to practice where we sing until we can’t sing any more, just so that we are ready as can be when Founder’s Day rolls around,” says sophomore Shea Fernandez.

Photos by Chloe Woo (above) and Brittany Mcguire (below) In addition to hula and A portrait of the school’s’ benefactor, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop is attended by two kähili. Students, below, chant, the elementary attend morning practices to prepare for the all-school students recite the deobservation of Founder’s Day on December 19. tailed life of Princess Pauahi Bishop, and the students will recite the Statement of Appreciation and scriptures. Songs of tradition such as For all the Saints, Aloha Pauahi, Pauahi ÿO Kalani are expected to make goose bumps appear on the bodies of many. The boys’ chant Nä KoASSEMBLY continued from A1

Photo by Kuÿulei Hanohano

KS Maui’s elementary school students sing to celebrate the affirming results of the en banc review of the Doe v. Kamehameha case.

Students from all three Maui campuses joined in recognition of the legal decision that affirms the schools’ admissions policy which gives preference to native Hawaiians.

the U.S. Supreme Court, as declared by Doe’s lead attorney Eric Grant in a television interview on Dec. 5, but if it is, the Trustees and CEO will continue to fight as hard as they can for the rights of the school.

The assembly was full of powerful speeches, chants, and songs by the trustees, administration, staff, and students. Sophomore Isaiah Kaneakua had these parting thoughts, “We have just come one step closer to our final goal.

Doe still has one more chance to appeal, so we should be on our best guard. I hope the best for our people. Stand strong!”

lokolo and the ladies’ song Aloha Pauahi will be new additions to the program this year.

Founder’s Day is a community event and will take place simultaneously on both the Kapälama and Hawaiÿi campuses, along with ceremonies also occurring at the burial site of the Princess at Mauna ’Ala, the royal mausoleum on Oÿahu.

With the hectic holiday season quickly approaching, attending and being a part of Founder’s Day would be an excellent way to start the season and really appreciate all that Pauahi has bestowed on us.

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tion,” says Lau, who has held the position of CEO of American Savings Bank, which has become the largest chain of banks in Hawaiÿi under her leadership, However, while continuing in her duties at American Savings, she will also be assuming the position of president and CEO for the Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc., leaving her little time to fulfill her responsibilities on the KSBE board.

When asked to reflect on her position as Kamehameha Schools Trustee, she stated that the hardest part of her job was “trying to make the right decision, even though some will not be pleased formed by senior Tori Canha. An with the choice that is made. I emotional Lau and the thirty-or-so have learned the importance of guests then held their own small leadership in my time here and reception in Lau’s honor. “I was how others rely on your every acso amazed at how well they all (the tion.” On a lighter note, Lau says performers) sounded,” says Lau. that she will miss the people she Lau was first thrust into the posi- worked with. “They are all dedition of full-time Trustee one cated to this school…we are all the Thursday, in February of 1999, keepers of her (Ke Alii Pauhai’s) when a judge stated that a newly legacy.” ascertained trust could not exist without trustees, and so came To the senior class of 2007, as Lau, “I was unsure about it at well as the whole student body, first...” but she was appointed that Lau simply says, “We are all inday along with Admiral Robert Ki- tended to be leaders for our comhune. munity and the world. With your education comes a great kuAs to why Lau is leaving her po- leana…go forth together and persition as a member of the board of petuate the Hawaiian culture -trustees, “I was offered a promoyour legacy.”

Photo by Chloe Woo

In a whirlwind day full of traveling, saying farewell to staff and students, and making speeches at the impromptu school assembly, Trustee Constance Lau pauses to celebrate recent happy news in traditional Hawaiian fashion — with good company and ÿono food.

Kamehameha Schools Says Aloha To ‘Constance’ Companion

by KALEI NAUKA, news writer CRB LEARNING CENTER—On Thursday, December 7th, retiring Kamehameha Schools Trustee Constance ‘Connie’ Lau, was greeted in spectacular fashion.

The 5th grade Nä Mele members and the high school Hawaiian Ensemble opened the celebration ceremony with the oli aloha Onaona, followed by music, singing, kaukau time, and a hula per-

Students Who Give

by WHITNEY SANTOS, news writer Freshman Erin Ventura, sophomore Shelby Bantilan, and junior Asia Harman have collectively spent many of their hours giving back to their community charities.

All of these students are worthy of their title as “students who give.”

Freshman Erin Ventura has already collected 20 hours in her first semester of high school. She is part of the Scrub Club. She works with children reading books to them and just having a good time with them. She thinks that

it’s a very good way to gain community service hours. “I feel so good when I do this kind of work with the children,” Ventura says.

By joining the Scrub Club she thinks she can “finish my community service hours before I’m a See GIVING on A5

Ka Leo o Nä Koa Get into bed, cover up your head, ‘cause...

Big SC’s Coming Around An interview with Kaÿahumanu Center’s Santa

by BRANDON RODRIGUES, news writer “Jingle bells, jingle bells…” well, you know the rest. December has arrived and the year is coming to an end. Although almost over, it’s the best time of 2006. Sleigh bells ring and carolers sing, for the time of Christmas is now knocking upon your door. It’s time when that big fellow with a bright red suit, a black belt, and a long white beard will be coming around. I got a chance to catch up to him at this, his busiest time of year, and got to know him a little better.

Santa is a jolly kind of guy who lives in the North Pole with Mrs. Claus.

They have been living there for all of these years, and they still love it. Santa says that living up there isn’t really that bad. “It’s a lot colder than Hawaiÿi,” he said. When he comes to Hawaiÿi and gets closer to the equator, he calls it a vacation, where he can “get some sun” and “warm up.”

At this time of year, Santa can be found sitting in his tall chair eagerly waiting for children, young and old to sit on his lap and secretly tell him their

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Christmas wishes. At the Queen Kaÿahumanu Center, you’d think that he really was here on vacation because for today, he traded in his recognizable red suit for an aloha shirt and shorts.

Out of uniform, but still jolly and more than willing to be interviewed, he said that it’s “great” being Santa.

“It’s so nice seeing all those boys and above and see this vacationing Santa girls.” With a twinkle in his eye, he hard at work and in full gear flying went on to say that “it’s so nice to see high in our tropical skies. their smiles and how happy they get when they come and talk to me and tell me what they want for Christmas.”

Santa works hard for all of us keeping the spirit of Christmas alive.

As the children line up for their turn to see Santa, he wishes everyone, “peace on earth” and “a merry Christmas!”

So on Christmas Eve, leave out some milk and cookies, just in case. If you’re lucky, Photo by Elf Tracee maybe you’ll even Santa Claus always has time to hear Christmas wishes, including those of staff photographer Zari Graham-Ventura. hear that clatter

One program trying to promote

by SYDNEY MEYER, news editor good will towards others is the People around the world are starting Lökahi Giving their Christmas shopping. With the Project, first estabadded pressure and stress of this month it leads many to act violently of lished in 1985 by journalists Leslie irrationally.

Wilcox and Recently, in Putnam, Connecticut, Mariellen Jones. two men held up customers waiting Partnering with outside of Wal-Mart for the newest KHON2 and the Play Station 3 consoles. They deSalvation Army, manded money, and when one customer refused, he was shot and had to they donate Christmas gifts to be rushed to the hospital. families who can’t Not only are people more prone to violence during this time, but attitude afford them.

Photo by Chloe Woo To join this worbecomes another major problem. For Kaÿeo Uÿu’s Christmas tree art project was part of the Arts and Comthy cause, contact munications Academy’s Art Week. Viewers were invited to bring a many people, December brings out toy or donate money to improve Christmas for the poor, as part of Scrooge. The small things like not get- Mariellen Jones, Uÿu’s senior project on Maui’s homeless. coordinator and ting a parking spot make people more co-founder at (808) irritable than before. http://www,khon2.com.

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Christmas Disasters

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Many different stuby EVAN STANT, news writer dents may be found workKe Küÿono, the school store, has ing in the been open to students and faculty school store members since Wednesday, Sepbecause all tember 20, fueling and supplying of Mrs. students for high school.

Razo’s busiMany students heard rumors ness class is about a school store coming required to around last school year, but noth- work there ing happened until this year. Ke for four days Küÿono took long to open because each semesthe Business Academy had to ter. “Its fun make sure that all KS school poli- working at cies were followed, which took the school longer than expected. store beKe Küÿono provides many things cause it’s like a from clothes to snacks and could real world situabe a great place to do some Christ- tion. I can get mas shopping for KSM items. first-hand exJackets, long and short sleeve perience of what Some of the mershirts, and umbrellas are some of it would be like chandise available the apparel that is available, along to work in a at the school store.

Photos by Naÿi Kana with snacks, water, and juice. business. We Candy and candy bars along Gahave to do all torade are the most popular item kinds of things like keeping track sold at Ke Küÿono. of inventory and working with Money, where does it all go? money,” said senior Kainalu Sure, the school store makes a Severson, a student in the Busiprofit, but very little. All the ness Academy who staffs the store. money that is made goes back into Along with students, faculty buying more products to sell, and members are also involved with if there is extra, that money goes helping. Both the Business and IT into student activity funds or used Academy teachers give up one to set up events for the high school week of their time after school to

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Ke Küÿono

Shop ‘til you Drop

help run the school store. Both the academies look at the store as a good learning project.

Ke Küÿono is located near the main office and operates on a cash-only basis. Hours are 2:303:30 after school.

sophomore,” hoping to fin- PROM ish all her community ser- SEASON vice hours by the end of her freshman year.

NEARS Shelby Bantilan, a sophomore, has earned 30+ hours over a Junior Kauanoe Ban2-year time period. She loves giving back to her community. tangan Like Ventura, she is also a member of the Scrub Club but gets the does community service with Kahu Wong, too. Along with crowd going others, Shelby helps Kahu Wong with the homeless doing ac- as he models the latest in tivities like providing food and buying clothes. “It’s just a great feeling knowing that I helped out.” She only has a little formal wear to more to go to finish her entire high school community service officially kick off the season hours. “It’s great that I can get community service hours at a lunchtime from just helping others out, doing things that I love to do.” fashion show in the high Harman, a three-year high school student who is also a school gym. part of the Scrub Club and has finished her community serStudent modvice hours, just enjoys giving back to the community now. els wore the She takes any opportunity she can. latest fashions These three girls are people who give, and serve as a refor young men Photo by Kuÿulei Hanohano minder that we should all start giving back to our communi- and women provided by Elly’s Formal Wear and Bridals. The purpose of ties as well. The Christmas season is a great time to start. the activity was to inspire students to start making plans “It’s definitely a great way to get involved and it makes you for the upcoming junior prom and senior ball. feel good in the end,” Harman concludes.

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ART from A1 Art Week started off with a poetry slam and senior Corbin Rivera & his strings orchestra. The poetry slam was a contest for students to express themselves through poems they wrote. The audience reacted differently to each poem; some poems made them laugh and some poems touched their hearts.

The results were: First place: Jacob Shaffer & Kalei Nauka, Second place: Zach Fetalvero, Third Place: Anela Farrar-Ivey, Fourth Place: Micah Spencer. Also participating were Pomai Ibarra with Anu Aquino.

For the musical performance, Rivera brought together a group of sixteen people from the orchestra class to play to play a variety of classical songs as part of his Hoÿike Nui senior project.

He chose "Orchestral String Music Appreciation" as his senior project “to promote the school orchestra.” He believes, “that some of the students don't realize just how fortunate they are to have an orchestra. The whole point of my playing for Kawehionälani was for the students to become a little more familiar with the orchestra. I figured that if the students knew how great our orchestra is, they would support, appreciate, and recognize it more.”

Rivera also added, “My experience from organizing a miniperformance...was a bit stressful, albeit still good. I know now what I could've done to be more prepared…that we should have played on another

Art Week Activities December 4, Monday 12:30-12:45pm Poetry Slam- Ms. Haina 12:50-1:00pm Corbin Rivera & Strings Orchestra- Mr. Nitta December 5, Tuesday 12:30-1:00pm Musical Theatre Production- Ms. Romero December 6, Wednesday 12:30- 12:45pm Hula- Kumu Kalei 12:50- 1:00pm ÿUkulele- Mr. Nitta December 7, Thursday 12:30- 12:45pm Laufou’s Jam session- Mr. Laufou 12:50-1:00pm Nä Mele Chior- Kumu Kalei, Mr. Nitta, Kumu Kapulani December 8, Friday Musical Theatre Production- Ms. Romero

Lalo - in honor of the God Käne, No Luna I ka Halekai no ka Maÿalewa - in honor of Pele, and Eia no Kawika ka Heke a'o na Pua - in honor of King David Kaläkaua. The 25 students who took part relaxed the audience with their fluent and graceful motions. In contrast, the ÿukulele performance went at a pretty fast pace. As the ten boys strummed and picked Feliz Navidad, Super Mario, and Crazy G on their day, so that it wouldn't be just a ‘one- ukulele, the lively music filled the quad time show’ kind of thing. I'm hoping area. that the orchestra will have more inBand director Mr. Laufou’s jam sesschool performances like how the Hasion followed by the Nä Mele Choir apwaiian Ensemble Club performs during peared on the following day. Laufou’s lunch.” jam session included Mr. Laufou and The following day, 23 students of the all of his band students. Mr. Laufou Theatre class put on two musical plays enthralled the audience by playing Carthat they wrote and produced themtoon Christmas, Christmas Song, selves, Ugly Girl and The House of Smoke on the Water, and Louie Louie.

Bullwinkle. The audience enjoyed the The 42-member Nä Mele choir enjoyed great acting, dancing and characters. singing and sharing their talents as A hula performance followed by a they sang Sanoe and Kuÿu Pua I ukulele session took place on the Paoakalani in preparation for their Wednesday. The performers danced competition in the the hula to Ke Welina Mai Nei ke Kini o Nä Mele o Maui SEE NEXT PAGE

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Choir Students Repeat at NÄ MELE O MAUI LÄHAINA— Chelsie Machado leads the Nä Mele choir through their competition numbers on Thursday, Dec. 7, both as part of Art Week and as a warm up to the song contest in Lähaina the next day. The group was obviously well prepared since they took the prize in singing and the overall category. “I guess we get to keep the trophy. It stays right here,” said Kumu Kalei referring to the perennial trophy won by Kamehameha Maui in last year’s competition.

from PREVIOUS PAGE song and art cal parts. The two days’ worth of percompetition on Friday, December 8.

Art Week ended with a continuation of Tuesday’s musical theatre productions. Through the windy weather, the class performed two plays, finishing The House of Bullwinkle that had been interrupted due to time constraints, and The New Kid in Town. The audience enjoyed some of the funny musi-

formances involved more than twenty students.

The art exhibit, which was open every day during Art Week, invited everyone to go into the exhibit at any time. It included a variety of art work created by students in Mrs. Abe and Mrs. Mason’s art classes. There were drawings, paintings, 3D art, collages and more displaying feelings and conveying the artists’ messages.

In the art exhibit, senior Kaÿeo Uÿu also included his senior project, which was a charity tree for the needy. The tree’s purpose was to collect toys and money for people who could not afford to buy toys for their children this Christmas. It was decorated with ceramic ornaments that reflected the project’s theme of poverty, and was displayed darkened and strewn with scattered newspaper pages to evoke the feeling of a Christmas without.

ART WEEK IN PICTURES: Students of the Arts and Communications Academy

showcase the many different art forms that they work with as they pursue academy endorsements on these two pages. The week gave many seniors a chance to add to their senior projects as they not only performed, but also produced, conducted, directed, organized and set up their displays and shows. Photos by kuÿulei Hano-

hano and Zari Graham-Ventura

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Good-bye to a Successful Start, Hello to the New Year BRENDEN BURK, student council president, guest columnist Seasons Greetings! In keeping with the holiday season, I would first like to first say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the student body.

I hope those of you who attended our very first Winter Ball found it enjoyable. Music, dance, food, photos, decorations, and a genuine holiday spirit filled the air. I would like to extend a special thanks to the winter ball committee members, digital photography class, digital video production class, and journalism class for their contributions.

As the first semester comes to a close and we’ve taken our mid-term finals, please take the time to reflect on the advances made so far this school year. We have seen a bolstering of school spirit unlike any other, and I am proud of the students and teachers who have worked diligently in spearheading this campaign.

I expect that many of you are curious as to what kinds of events to look forward to in the second semester. Not to worry! Student council has already begun planning for next year; expect to see more lunchtime activities, among other things. As I have said before, and am about to say again, I am very impressed and moved by the overall behavior and support exhibited by the student body. I hope that we will move into the second semester with this same spirit, and that it will continue to grow.

During this holiday season, please keep in mind those less fortunate than ourselves. I hope you all enjoy your well-deserved Christmas break and spend quality time with your loved ones. Remember to be safe and have fun. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year!

Winter Ball Delights

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Photos by Naÿi Kana

Nearly 200 attend first-time event Dec. 9 despite frightful weather. Students dine and dance under the stars on campus. Below left column, top to bottom: Joshua Aquinde, Leslie Asato; Sydney Meyer and friends; a group of lovely ladies; Right column, top to bottom: Zach Fetalvero announces his arrival; Alyssa Manuel, Raybrena Ordonez fooling around; Keely Rivera, Kristin Krueger, Jennie Bernardino in the spirit; Mrs. Abe and her digital photography students took the official photos. Mr. Paa’s 5-person crew covered the event on video.

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Class News Seniors Reveal Leadership

by NAÿI, news writer On November 16, 2006, the Senior Class Council held its second meeting to congratulate the seniors’ leadership because on November 3, at the last Photo courtesy of Lokelani Patrick assembly of Spirit Week, the seniors ran to the middle of the floor to unite the school in singing our alma mater. During the meeting, the council members, Mrs. Pico, Ms. Kaÿawa, and Mrs. Ashman, said their “thank you’s.” Ms. Kaÿawa said, “I was so proud to see that the class of 2007 took the role of leaders to unite the school.”

Upcoming events include Senior Lüÿau and Senior Ball.

Senior Lüÿau will be held on January 20, 2007. Senior Ball will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club. Forms for both events have gone out via e-mail. Forms and money are due to council members or Mrs. Pico by January 19, 2007.

Sophomore News

Junior Update

by KALEO DEMELLO, sports writer Right now the juniors have just finished working on their career and college plans with their junior portfolios. The portfolios helped them explore jobs that they like as well as find colleges in every direction. They shared their plans with parents in ÿOhana Conference meetings with their counselors.

Some juniors will already be starting on their internship requirement with winter internships arranged by Ms. Mikell.

Last, now is a great time for you juniors to start racking up those community service hours because you don’t want to be crammed with it next year with graduation just around the corner.

Time for midterms: Mr. O’Brien’s Inquisition Tournament

Freshmen Finals

by CHLOE WOO, photographer

by ASHLEY SHAFFER, news writer The sophomore class’ behavior is finally improving according to sophomore president Jordan Saribay. Through all of the improvements though, the student government is still unsure of the verdict dealing with the sophomore sleepover. Some of the things they are planning on doing at the sleepover, if it does occur, are contests, games, and much more. The sleepover will be decided on if the sophomore banquet planning is organized; if so, the sleepover will take place sometime next semester. One thing to definitely look forward to for the sophomore class is the sophomore banquet that is taking place on March 3. So, for all sophomores, keep up the good behavior, so everyone can get the best they can out of this year.

The freshmen have finished their first finals. Before finals week, freshman Connor Kihune said, “I am nervous for finals only because it’s, like, a big part of our grade, also because it is our first year in high school.” The students are also participating in many activities such as sponsoring a Toys for Tots Christmas toy drive and selling Christmas grams. They are also preparing for their freshman banquet plans and starting their class basket for Hoÿolauleÿa. As for their first Spirit Week, Ms. Laepa’a, class advisor, says, “I think we did fine; we came together, and I was really impressed with what they did.” The freshman class council is meeting every Thursday at lunch, and they have proposed good ideas and activities for the next year. The freshmen are learning and having fun as their first semester in high school comes to a close.

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Art Students Getting It out There

By KONA LEE, features writer The art students at KSM are taking it to the next level in the competition.

With a new art program in a new school such as this, the art teachers Mrs. Levi Mason and Mrs. Angie Abe see the importance of expanding the horizons of the students.

“We try not to revolve our art curriculum around Ms. Mason’s 3D art class from last year displays contests, but their art piece Mai Ka ‘Äina sometimes it's important for students to be able to show their work, not only within their school community, but also out in the public arena,” says Mrs. Mason, “This experience is part of the learning process. Not only do they learn how to make art, but also to show others the beauty or meaning of their art”.

The visual arts program, in the last two years participated in the Maui County State Fair winning 1st and 2nd place in ceramics/3D art, photo salon,1st and honorable mention in 2D Divisions. In Nä Mele o Maui students earned honorable mentions and placed in 3rd, 2nd, and 1st places in Ceramics/3D and Digital Photo.

Art exhibitions are set up in school on a regular basis to share artworks. 3D sculptures and different pieces of art are on display at the counseling center and the display case upstairs in the Arts and Communications building. In the week of Dec. 4-8, as part of the Kawehionälani academy, art exhibits were placed in the project room for lunchtime viewing, open to the entire campus. During the spring semester, at ÿAha Mele, art exhibits will be housed in the entry of the gym Not only do the students enter contests and create exhibitions, but the art program is also trying to engage students in the Maui art world. Field trips to the MACC, Hui Noÿeau, ÿÏao Gardens, and Viewpoints Gallery are some of the many ways this helps students to learn about the art world around them.

Photos by Chloe Woo Student art work and students at work.

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'Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus'

Still Relevant Today In 1887, the New York Sun printed Francis P. Church's response to the letter of eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon. The now-famous words are worth remembering as we share the Christmas spirit and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with our friends and families this season.

Virginia's letter: "DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, 'If you see it in THE SUN it's so.'

Please tell me the truth; is there’s a Santa Claus? — VIRGINIA O'HANLON, 115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET." "VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except [what] they see.

They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank GOD! He lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood."

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Lifestyle Every culture and every family in every culture in the world has their own beliefs about Santa Claus. In Europe, people model Santa Claus, whom they call St. Nick, on a bishop who helped the needy and

by AARON GUERRERO, columnist gave to the poor. For those he helped, Santa did indeed exist.

Yes Virginia, I know he exists, too. I know this there is a Santa because, according to my mom Claus was an (and yours, and moms everyarticle written by where), “If you don’t believe in Francis Pharcel- Santa you won’t get any presents.” lus Church, a So, I believed, and I got presents – newspaper edisometimes a game or toy I really tor for the newspaper called The wanted, other times, just the famSun. This editorial was written to a ily “presence” was enough for me. young girl named Virginia O’HanSo, heed my grandmother’s adlon who asked if Santa Claus exmonition which is, “If you stay up isted. What Church said was true; and wait for him, he won’t fill your Santa does exist. stockings,” and go to sleep nice Santa Does Exist

Tips for the New Year: 5) Help Others – Do what you can.

4) Get Organized – Make sure to keep up on your messes, don’t let the little things pile up.

3) Fitness – Go for a walk or run instead of picking up your TV remote.

2) Learn Something New – It can be anything; you can’t go wrong with learning a new instrument.

1) Spend More Time with Family – Soon you’ll be out of the house and on your own!

Resolutions to Keep, Tips to Remember

by MICHAEL YANNELL, lifestyle writer “I’m going to get fit this year!”, “This year, I’ll stop eating junk food!” and “From now on, I’m going to stop procrastinating!” All of these are good New Year’s resolutions, but sometimes, they’re hard to keep.

Be realistic with your resolutions.

Make realistic goals, and have a

and early on Christmas Eve, so that when you wake up in the morning, there will be lots of things in your stocking and the spirit of Christmas alive in your heart.

plan for reaching them in a realistic manner.

Instead of just saying the resolution, make sure to accompany it with a written schedule, calendar, or a plan of execution, so you can observe the results. You can keep a close watch on your progress this way, which lets you know when you are on target, or, if you must, you can alter your goals to reach a more realistic one.

KSM Student New Years Resolution Other

11%

None

11%

Car-Related

21% Fitness/Sports

38% 9%

Grades/ School

10% Lose Weight/ Eat Better

Sample size: 100

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Christmas Recipes

by KAINOA KAIÿAOKAMALIE, features writer The holiday season is truly one of the most exciting times of the year. Among the hustle and bustle, love and compassion can be felt throughout the season. It is almost necessary that you gather with friends and family to enjoy the holiday festivities. Aside from the decorations and activities there is one thing that makes the holiday season special. That, of course, is the food! Here are some festive local recipes that have made the holidays all the better for me and my family. I hope it can do the same for yours.

Tutu’s homemade 5 minute Fudge 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 cup butterscotch chocolate chips 1 cup crushed walnuts (optional) 1 can of carnation sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: In a medium sized saucepan, melt all ingredients for 5 minutes (you may use a microwave).

Pour into a greased pan.

Refrigerate until hardened.

This recipe was handed down to my family from my tutu Bea Kai’aokamalie. She enjoys experimenting with food and created this recipe. Tutu’s fudge is a family tradition during the holiday season.

mixture over 1 box of Chex or Crispex cereal. Line an 8 by 12 cooking pan with foil.

Add ½ bottle of Furikake (Misashimo mix).

Add a 1.92oz. Bottle of Nori Komi. Bake at 250°F for 1 hour. Stir frequently.

Let cool.

Chocolate Kisses Cookies 1 ¾ cup flour 1 tsp. soda ½ tsp. salt ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup shortening ½ cup peanut butter 1 egg 2 tbsp. milk 1 tsp. vanilla 48 chocolate kisses, unwrapped

each of the balls in to sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. (You may need to use two or three cookie sheets if you find that not all the cookies can fit on to one sheet). Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 °F. When dough begins to turn golden brown take out of the oven. Top each cookie immediately with chocolate kiss. Push down firmly until cookie cracks around edges.

Cool on wire rack.

Christmas Furikake Mochi Crunch ½ block butter ½ cup Karo light corn syrup ½ cup vegetable oil ⅜ cup white sugar 2 Tablespoons Shoyu

Directions: Combine all ingredients (except for the kisses) in a large mixing bowl. Mix until the dough is formed. Shape the Directions: dough in to little Mix all of the above ingredients in a large miniature round bowl. Heat them together in a microwave for balls (about 48). Roll about 5 minutes or until melted. Pour the

Christmas Fast Facts

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A Christmas wreath, as a decoration, symbolizes welcome and long life to all who enter.

Poinsettias are the number one flowering potted plant in the United States.

to bring bad luck for the rest of the year.

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Real Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaiÿi.

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For every real Christmas Tree harvested, 2 to 3 seedlings are planted in its place.

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In 1836, Alabama is the first state in the USA to declare Christmas a legal holiday.

Due to the time zones, Santa has 31 hours to deliver gifts. This means that he visits 832 homes each second!

January 6th, is the traditional end of the Christmas holiday and is the date on which we take down the tree and decorations. To do so earlier is thought

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Three years after Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb in 1879, Edward H. Johnson, who worked for Edison's company, had Christmas tree bulbs especially made for him.

Candy canes on the Christmas tree symbolize the shepherds’ crooks. On the first Christmas night, the shepherds heard the angels singing and came to worship the newborn king.

During the Christmas/Hanukkah season, more than 1.76 billion candy canes will be made.

tainted Christmas leftovers.

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More than three billion Christmas cards are sent annually in the United States.

The Christmas turkey first appeared on English tables in the 16th century, but didn't immediately replace the traditional fare of goose, beef or boar's head in the rich households.

Although many believe the Friday after Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the year, it is not. It is the fifth to tenth busiest day. The Friday and Saturday before Christmas are the two busiest shopping days of the year.

During the Christmas buying season, Visa cards alone are used an average of 5,340 times every minute in the United States.

Want to know more? You can find information about Christmas at In America, the weeks leading up to Christmas are the biggest shopping weeks of the year. Many retailers make http://www.20ishparents.com/holiday/ cfacts.shtml up to 70% of their annual revenue in http://familyinternet.about.com/cs the month preceding Christmas. christmas/a/aachristmasfact.htm, and It is estimated that 400,000 people http://www.luvscreations.com/ become sick each year from eating holiday_facts.htm.

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By LINDA C. BLACK, Tribune Media Services

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) _ Today is a 7 _ Venus, the planet that signifies love, has recently entered the sign that signifies love for you. This makes everything more fun.

ized. Help each person learn the role they'll play. Then, stand back and watch.

To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) _ Today is a 6 _ You're on the verge of a major discovery; don't give up the chase. After you've found the answer, you can get on to practical things.

HOROSCOPES Horoscopes and advice are for entertainment purposes only. If you need Today's Birthday (12-1506). This year, your first task answers to life's questions, you'll find is to get the others organthem in your bible!

Aries (March 21-April 19) _ Today is a 7 _ Most of the hard stuff's already done but don't let down your guard. You're just starting to realize what's actually at stake. Take a long look at the big picture.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) _ Today is a 7 _ A sprig of bright color will go a long way toward brightening up your dicor. And that, as you know, will go a long way toward lifting your whole attitude. Bright pink is best.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) _ Today is an 8 _ Continue to discuss your plans for the future. Be completely honest. That will encourage all the others to do exactly the same thing.

Guess the Driver

By KAWEHI KANAE, sports writer

In our high school parking lots you see all kinds of cars, from SUV’s to trucks. Can you figure out who these cars belong to?

Car#1

Car #2

1. Belongs to a “Senior” 2. His favorite color is blue 3. He loves to Race Things 4. His name rhymes with “Mosh”

Comics

1. She Plays “SOFTBALL” 2. Belongs to someone who’s a hula dancer 3. Her favorite color is brown 4. She can fit in a locker.

To submit comics to the newspaper please email kyhaina@ksbe.edu or kscomics@gmail.com,

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) _ Today is an 8 _ Better put what you just acquired together with what you have.

Know what you have, and what it's worth, before you give it away.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) _ Today is a 7 _ Get your team prepared and organized, so they can function on their own. You'll need to spend a couple of days on contemplation and planning.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) _ Today is a 7 _ An assumption is shown to be false, and that rocks the boat a little. Keep your objective in mind and quickly put in the correction.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) _ Today is a 6 _ Your popularity's high, so use it to advance your agenda. Let people know what you think about things, and where they can contribute.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) _ Today is a 7 _ You're gaining status, respect and success, simultaneously.

Don't worry about the major raise in pay. That will be coming later.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) _ Today is an 8 _ Use your natural talent to improve your comfort level. You'll save money and get a better result if you do it yourself.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) _ Today is a 6 _ By later tonight or tomorrow, you'll have some time for fun. Fit as much of it as you can into your busy schedule.

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What They Had To Say

Get Active “Verb. It’s what you do!” What’s your verb?

By KACIE YARBOROUGH, lifestyle writer This winter break is the perfect time to get out and do what you love to do. You can run, surf, shop, or “just cruise it” with your friends. Here’s what these students like to do.

“Breathing.”

Haÿaheo Auweloa grade 9

“Accomplish.”

Kekoa Mountcastle grade 10

“Go---I MUA.” Shelby Bantilan grade 10

“Smile,” Puanaala Kaopuiki grade 11

Less than “Ideal” Students Can Resolve to Improve

by ASHLEY SHAFFER, news writer

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who want to be this ideal student, so here are some ideal student resolutions that you can make this new year. You need to come to class on time, which will be important for the rest of your life, Two more resolutions are doing all of your homework and paying attention in class.

Any ideal student will also pledge to

There are many different ways to view the definition of the “ideal student.

One may think that an ideal student is just a know-it-all who cares about nothing more than going to school and learning new things, but there are so many different ways to look at exactly who this person is.

Whatever an ideal student may be, 38% of Kamehameha Schools students report that studying harder and photos by Brittany Mcguire raising grades will be Studious Chloe Woo uses time between classes to stay on top part of their new of her work (above). Kuÿulei Hanohano and Michael Hussey year’s resolutions. make the best use of their class time without Google Talk.

Sophomore Hope Nitta says, “To become an ideal stu- stop using dent, you have to work hard but Google Talk also know your limits on how much during class. you exert your energy into your Last, just try studies. I think that students your best should have some balance in their and soon lives and enjoy their high school enough, you years.” This definition is close to will be on what many other students believe, your way to becoming an ideal stuand no one can say if they are right dent for the new year. or wrong. However, there are many Answers to Guess the Driver: 1.Josh Puÿu

“Give.”

Kehulali Alana grade 12

“Satisfy.”

Rocky Keawekane grade 12 Photos by Brittany Mcguire

2. Ray Ordonez

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Boys Basketball Looks Toward a Good Season

By WHITNEY SANTOS, sports writer Yes, it’s that season again! Boy’s basketball tryouts were held November 13-29. About 32 boys showed up to the tryouts ready and thinking that anyone could gain any spot. They conditioned and trained by doing “Indian runs,” “gorillas,” and “suicides” in hopes of gaining an MIL championship this year. They spent endless hours in the weight room, working on cardiovascular conditioning on the bicycles and treadmills.

Photos by Kawehi Kanae

The boys pause to get some advice..

Sophomore Chaysen Miyazono, who attended the two-week tryout said, “The conditioning was tough, but it’ll pay off in the long run.”

The boys are participating in a preseason tournament that started last night Photos by Kawehi Kanae and will Boys Varsity Basketball play a practice game of shirts and skins. continue tonight and tomorrow night. The tournament on December 19, at tournament is taking place at King the Lahaina Civic Center to play Kekaulike High School gym. The against a team from California, acboy’s varsity basketball team will cording to shooting guard Jordan also be participating in another Jenkins.

Felipe is a junior and is known for

By KAUI OWAN, sports writer his optimal level of playing. “I am Varsity soccer is a tough sport to prepare for. Ath- really looking forletes need to build stamina through conditioning. It ward to playing is no secret, that soccer is a sport of running, and Baldwin and King hard work. This season, the varsity team recruited Kekaulike,” says many new players, after key players from last year Felipe anticipating left. Many tried out for the sport for the very first that these will be time and realized it wasn’t for them after the intense the toughest games pre-season conditioning. “Soccer is exciting and sus- of the season. penseful,” says forward Paea Keawekane “The condi- Looks like its going tioning is a lot more running than football, and it’s to be really great been hard to adjust.” for the boys varsity This year, the team will be led by players like senior soccer team off to a Mitchell Navarro who says, ”We are looking good for great start with a sweep of the Baldwin classic tourthe upcoming season and preparing very hard. I nament held over Thanksgiving weekend, it is a would consider Cody Felipe as one of the top captains bright future ahead of them. for this year.”

Boys Kick off Soccer Season

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years. In 2005-2006, they lost to the two top teams in Division I, Baldwin and Lähainaluna. “This year,

By SHILOH CABATINGAN, sports editor being that we’re in DI, our team needs to step it up.

Offensively and defensively our competition will be nothing like we've experienced in the Photo by Mitchell Navarro Manalani English, Senior, pitches pass a Baldwin past year. player to the freshman catcher, Sara Shatafoka.

Being in DI won’t hold us back,” said senior practice and every game,” said by Manalani English, Photo by Mitchell Navarro English added.

Number 10, Alena Tihada sets up at first base while pitcher as she looked at the English winds up.

“The girls are looking good this season ahead. year.

We have a total of 17 ladies, The team just reand I am excited to see how the turned form a St. Francis tournaKamehameha Schools girl’s softseason will turn out,” said head ment on Oÿahu, in which they took ball jumps up to Division I for the coach Nancy Chang. third. “Going to (compete in a) pre2006-07 season, the first move in The lady Warriors will be chalseason (scrimmage) helped us prethree years. lenging Lähainaluna tomorrow pare and we have nothing else but The girls took the Division II, MIL morning at Eddie Tam Field, the ability to get better after every championship in the past two

From Division II to Division I

Bigger Team Means Better for Swim

By JOSHUA KONG, sports writer Hey, all you swimming fans out there! This is just a heads up that our swim season is coming soon and the Kamehameha Swim Team looks great! Newcomers like sophomore Isaiah Kaneakua and freshmen Kainalu Yen, Cameron Yee, Victoria Schrosier, and Kula Bantangan will add to our already great team anchored by seniors

Date 12/23 1/19 1/20 1/27 1/27 2/3 2/9 2/10 2/23 2/24

Sat Fri Sat Sat Sat Sat Fri Sat Fri Sat

Location Kihei Sakamoto Sakamoto Sakamoto Lahaina KSM Kihei Kihei OIA OIA

Event MIL #1 Swim and Dive MIL Invitational MIL Invitational Dive MIL #2 Diving MIL #2 Swimming MIL #3 Swim and Dive MIL Championships MIL Championships HHSAA Championships HHSAA Championships

Kalani Rosell and Megan Takakura the schedule for this year’s swimand juniors Kellen Pacheco, Sulun ming season.

Guth, and Keoni Hassett. Here is

the state championship title.

Teams from the varsity program went to Oÿahu and represented our school in the State regatta. Our varsity mixed crew consisted of five 2006 graduates and Amanda

By KEAHI RAIKES, sports writer Green from the class of 2007, who I mua! To move forward! This is a plans to return this year. common saying throughout our “I feel really good about this upschools as well as on our paddling coming paddling season,” said team. This year’s paddling teams Evan Stant, one of the returning feel confident about the upcoming paddlers. “We lost a lot of good season due to their success from paddlers last year with the class of last year when the mixed crew took

An Early look on the Upcoming Paddling Season

Date 10am 5 pm 9 am 9 am 10 am 9 am 5 pm 9 am TBD TBD

‘06 graduating. There are lots of seats to fill, but I think that if we practice hard we can come up big like we did last season," said Stant.

Coach Robert Brede is excited also, “This year should be real fun.

We lost a lot of seniors last year.

This year we are hoping to fill their spots, and I hope to see some new faces.” Last year the school’s varsity paddling program had great success and they are hoping to repeat this success.

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Kamehameha Wrestling

By JORDON TAKAKURA-PUHA, sportswriter

Kamehameha Schools Maui has been involved in MIL wrestling for 2 years now under head coach Anthony Souza and his son Aaron souza.

Over the years, the number of wrestlers that Coach Anthony participate each Souza year has gone up: this year, there are about 18, 6 girls and 12 boys, most of whom have already participated in at least a year of wrestling.

The three team captains are seniors Keone Gines, Kulia McGurn, and junior Ka`ahumanu Rozet.

Junior Bryce Taniguchi, has been wrestling now for 2 years, this year making his third. Although Most of students have been wrestling for years now, there is plenty of room for new people who can be taught by the coaches and team captains and learn the basics that can help JV Girls Soccer

Girls Want a ‘Striking’ Season

By KALEO DEMELLO, sports writer

The JV girl’s soccer team hopes to begin the season better than last year’s, which got off to a slow start.

Even so, the girls finished the season undefeated with a 3 – 0 record.

There were only three other teams, so the girls emerged as JV champs.

“I think we played super good last year, even if we started late because of the lack of players,” said goalie Sage Decosta. The girls should do well this coming season if they can get enough other girls to play. I think we should do good again this year,” says right fullback Anu Medeiros. They hope to be the champs once again.

them succeed.

Wrestling practices are every day, from 4:00 pm until about 6:00 pm, depending on what drill or activity they are doing. As of now, they are currently in the conditioning stage where they are spending time lifting in the weight room or running out on the track. Afterwards, they hit the wrestling room. They do exercises and warm ups that help them in wrestling matches.

They learn different moves each day and try to perfect them as they go along.

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Photos by Brittany Mcguire

Mason Castillon and Hoku Kubota (above) practice hard on the mat for the upcoming wrestling season. while Cole Peralto (center) and the rest of the team get in shape by running and climbing stairs.

J.V. Boys Basketball Brings new Crew

By ERWIN DECOITE JR., sports writer Basketball brings a whole new crew when it comes to the 2006-2007 J.V. Boys Basketball team. Some, freshly squeezed from middle school, now step it up another notch to compete with athletes at the high school level. Many of the returnees have progressively gotten better and are now part of the Varsity level. This means more opening positions have opened up for the new boys who think they are up for the challenge.

Along with new players, come a few new coaches. Alongside returning head coach, Rama Camarillo, is Angus Peters II and Kava . Rama Camarillo will be having his second year as head coach and Angus Peters II and Kava Andrade will start their first year as the Warriors J.V. basketball assistant coaches. This is not the first year of coaching for either of them, for they have had some coaching experiences at Kamehameha before and in the community. Both coaches are wellrounded and well-known, so everyone thinks the chemistry between coaches and players will be good.

“I really enjoy these new coaches because they don’t just sit back and keep their mouths shut. They actually care about us, especially at the junior varsity level,” says sophomore guard Kaulana Urihara.

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Another First for Kamehameha Maui Volleyball

by JOSHUA KONG, sports writer

Full Name: Natasha Kealoha Grade: 11 Sports: volleyball, softball and basketball ExtraCurricular:sports Strengths: being strong in the mind Why she plays: “I love sports” Proudest sports moment?: when they lost by 1 to Baldwin for softball Challenges: getting a passing grade in math Dream college to play for: undecided Famous relations?: “nope, anyone related to me has a famous relation!”

3 words to describe the softball team: CLOSE! OPEN! FUN!

Oahu - Kamehameha Maui Boys Volleyball won their first game against the home team in the HHSAA State Volleyball tournament at McKinley High School. But, this win for Kamehameha Maui wasn’t just an ordinary win it was the first state win for boys and girls Kamehameha Maui Volleyball!

The game was a close one, with Kamehameha losing the first set 22-25 after making a comeback, but falling short.

The next set was a different story, however. Kamehameha Maui got off to a slow start, but once everything got flowing, Kamehameha took the second set 25-20. In the third set, each team’s true colors were revealed. The team with the most passion and heart would take this set and most importantly the game. Both teams got off to a strong start but Kamehamehama had the stronger one. From there on Kamehameha never looked back taking the last set 25-22. Kamehameha Maui had won and made another first for their school.

Kamehameha Maui went on to play the Roosevelt Roughriders the next night. Kamehameha won the first set,

College Basketball/ High School Gym

by NATASHA KEALOHA, sports writer Wednesday, November 22, was the start of the US Bank-Whitworth Maui Invitational which took place at Kamehameha Maui High School Gymnasium. The Lewis and Clark Pioneers of Oregon played against California’s Concordia Eagles for the starting game of the invitational. There were seven colleges that played in this Division 3 tournament. Don’t be misled by D3 teams, because they “got game” too.

The tournament went on November 2224.

The boys team showed the kind of teamwork it took to move ahead in the state championship at their Senior Night game in November.

but went on to lose the next two, putting them into the consolation bracket and wiping away their dreams of winning states. They played our sister campus Kapälama the next night and with a win there, the boys would have played for fifth place in a rematch against Roosevelt (who lost against Kamehameha Ke`au). But, unfortunately Kamehameha Maui couldn’t pull out a win against Kapälama and their tournament run was over.

The good news, however, is that the Kamehameha Maui Boys Volleyball team is only losing one player, Kaleb Jardine. So, next year it should be the same players, but hopefully a different, more experienced and matured team.

A Maui High School graduate and Junior at Lewis Clark College, Gene Rivera, came and competed with his team the Pioneers. When Gene attended Maui High he also played volleyball and was the lead killer(hits) for the Sabers. He had the support of his father, Fred Rivera, at the game. Gene first went to Butte College in California and then transferred to Lewis Clark in Portland Oregon, when the offered him an attractive financial aid package that he couldn’t turn down. There he is majoring in psychology and wants to come back and become a school counselor in Hawaiÿi. As far as what he intends to do with his degree, he wants to “work at Kamehameha,” says proud father Fred.

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Top Ten Holiday Gifts for an Athlete

by NATASHA KEALOHA, sports writer Buying a gift for someone can be hard. Do they like to read? You can get them books or Borders gift card. Do they like to watch movies? The latest DVD or movie gift certificates. But buying Christmas gifts for athletes can be more challenging. You have to know what everyone wants, how much you can spend, and where to shop. But, if you’re planning to buy a gift for a friend or anyone who is an athlete, there are a few one-stop shops just for you, no matter what sport you’re looking for. Sports Authority, Champs, Foot Locker, and HI-Tech are just

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some of the stores to check out. To make your shopping a little easier here’s a list of top ten best sellers for athletes, as recommended by the staff at the Maui Marketplace Sports Authority Store:

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Under Armour Nike Apparel Footballs Soccer balls Basketballs Nike Cleats Water Bottles Sweat Pants and sweatshirts 9. Under Armour Socks 10. Mouth Pieces

Full Name: Jordan Jenkins Grade: 12 Sports: Basketball Extra Curricular: Sports, Making Movies Strengths: “The fact that we are all friends” Why he plays: “For the Love of the Game” Proudest sports moment?: “Hearing my dad saying that he was proud of me.”

Challenges: “Being Slow, School Work, Staying on top of my brother and sister” Dream college to play for: Duke University Famous relations?: “ My aunty is in Nä Leo Pilimehana!”

Photos taken by Tasha Kealoha courtesy of Sports Authority, Kahului

3 words to describe the basJV BALL continued from C3 ketball team: hilarious, sarcas- Unfortunately, they will have busy job schedules because coaches Angus and tic, hardworking Kava are also firefighters. “Yeah...when they...come, it’s great because they use different techniques,” said sophomore forward Michael Jenkins.

Gladly, coach Rama will be there full time to make sure the team works hard each practice. He hopes that great things will come from these coaches and especially these fine basketball athletes this upcoming season.

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EDITORIALS Christmas Needs Our Help by Jordan Jenkins, editor

When it comes to Christmas almost everyone gets into the spirit of Christmas. Children everywhere write letters to Santa, decorate the Christmas tree, and get their pictures taken with Santa, but is Santa a real person or just a character developed by organizations trying to make some Some material courtesy of American money?

Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT I love Christmas.

Campus High School Newspaper Christmas celebrates the birth of JeServices. sus Christ; people are starting to forget that. Decorating your house is fine, but how extreme can you get beEditorial Policy: The staff of fore it just gets ridiculous? My family Ka Leo o Nä Koa is dedicated to is usually the only house on the block objective and balanced coverthat doesn’t have Christmas lights up. age of campus and community news. We welcome comments, It doesn’t really bother me, well, we suggestions, and letters. To stick out like a sore thumb, but it have your letter considered for doesn’t help that other people in our publication, limit the text to neighborhood want to be seen from 100 words or less, include full name and grade, and email to: outer space! kyhaina@ksbe.edu. Letters may Christmas should be a time for be edited for length or proprispirit to be shown in all sorts of ways, ety. but is a 35-foot inflatable globe that

will only be inflated for an hour a day be the best way to show it? Then, all your neighbors hope you’re not too lazy to take it down after Christmas. Presents can also get a little out of hand.

Don’t get me wrong, I mean, I love presents; who doesn’t, right? But when I see people unhappy to get things that aren’t exactly “name brand.” I am totally befuddled because, I mean, come on! You’re lucky that you even have presents to begin with! Hundreds of thousands of kids around the world don’t receive anything from anyone, Now companies are trying to make Christmas possible for many less fortunate kids. Charitable companies like TOYS for TOTS started, by Bill and Diane Hendricks in 1947, is one of the biggest distributors of toys to needy families and kids around the nation.

I am not trying to be a “hater” of Christmas, don’t get me wrong. I’ll say it again, I love Christmas. Everyone seems to be a lot nicer, and it is a good way to end the year. Christmas is a time in which people give and get gifts in many different forms, but it’s a lot more then that deep down; it’s a time for love and happiness. The smell of the Christmas tree when you first bring it into your house and the smell of a fireplace burning in the quiet night is a great way to end the year, especially when it is spent with your family and friends.

Gary Meader color illustration of Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer.

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Disclaimer: Ka Leo o Nä Koa is a publication of the journalism class of Kamehameha Schools Maui. The views expressed represent the views of the individual student writers and editors and does not necessarily reflect the views of KSM, KSBE or its affiliations.

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