December 7, 2012 Ka Leo o Na Koa

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‘Tis the season, stay sober, stay alive

KALUA TURKEY………….....A2

CHRISTMAS TREES….……B1

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Sophomore Samantha Hill is put into an ambulance during a mock car crash senior Kahea Arrieta organized to bring awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving. During the holidays, students should be extra vigilant, as they react differently to alcohol and are the in the age group that reports the highest rate of binge drinking.

Teens more susceptible to dangers of alcohol

By REID CAIRME, sports editor

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL….….C3

INDEX: NEWS…………………….…A1 FEATURES…………….…..B1 SPORTS……………….…...C1 EDITORIAL………………..D1 ʻAHA‘ILONO……..…….…..E1

“In 2010, the latest year for which data is available, motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause of death among 1319 year-old males and females in the United States,” according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Christmas is one of those times of the year when people can go overboard with drinking alcoholic beverages.

Some even dare to drive home.

“I think it’s never a good idea to drive drunk. Everyone should be extra careful around

the holidays because there are some dummies out there who, unfortunately, don’t think the same way,” said senior Alyssa McAlinden, ASKSM historian.

Drunk driving fatalities are always shocking and senseless, but during the holidays, they seem to be especially tragic.

The Holidays Though the legal age to drink or purchase alcohol in the state of Hawaiʻi is 21, in a 2011 Kamehameha Maui survey, 51% of the 450 high school students who took the

survey reported that they had taken at least one full drink of alcohol at some time in their lives. Combine that with a car and that’s bad news.

Teenagers who drive under the influence triple the risk of getting involved in a collision that results in a fatality.

With the hectic stress of shopping, gift-giving, traveling, and family get-togethers, the holidays are a terrible time to consider drinking and alcoholic beverage. Not only is it illegal for teens, but it can be deadly as well. Take some (TEENS ConƟnued on page A2)

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Take the pledge!

“Because it is illegal, I promise not to drink alcohol or use other drugs. I commit myself to celebrating in a safe and healthy way. I pledge not to get in a car with someone who has been drinking alcohol. If I find myself in a situation where I feel unsafe or uncomfortable, I promise to call my parent or guardian for a ride home. I commit to this pledge and recognize there are consequences for every decision I make.”

—–pledge card text

Adapted from The ABCs of BAC, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2005, and How to Control Your Drinking, WR Miller and RF Munoz, University of New Mexico, 1982.

(TEENS ConƟnued from page 1)

time to read about drunk driving and its effects, consequences, and prevention.

Teens and Drinking Many teenagers dream of earning their driver’s license and driving to school, sports, and parties. Most already know that driving under the influence will be impaired.

Vision gets blurry and muscles don’t respond as quickly as they should or in the way they should.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that teenagers are at a substantially higher risk for crashing while under the influence of alcohol.

“In the United States, the fatal crash rate per mile driven for 16-19 year-olds is nearly 3 times the rate for drivers ages 20 and over. Risk is highest at ages 16-17,” according to the Institute.

The combination of inexperience in both drinking and driving can lead to a devastating result, even with a low to moderate blood alcohol concentration.

Blood Alcohol Concentration In Hawaii, a driver is not con-

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A real paramedic tends to Samantha Hill’s fake injuries at the drunk driving crash simulation on campus on October 25.

sidered to be operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol until his blood alcohol content hits .08%.

However, to discourage underage drinking, the law also states that a BAC of .02% in motor vehicle operators under the age of 21 is enough to be considered impaired.

When you get behind the wheel of a car, you are giving law enforcement your “implied consent” to submit to a BAC evaluation. Your blood alcohol content can be determined via

breathalyzer or blood test.

This means that if you are pulled over and asked to submit to a DUI test, it is required that you take it or risk a oneyear license revocation for your first offense, two years for your second, and four years for your third.

If you fail or refuse to take a chemical test, you are arrested and subject to an administrative license suspension.

Tackling the Problem Mothers Against Drunk Driving is an organization whose

mission is to “stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.”

According to their Web site, Americans take 233 billion trips in cars each year. About one in every two thousand of those trips is made by someone under the influence of alcohol.

Some of those trips end up in tragedy. In fact, one out of three traffic deaths involve, in some way, drunk driving.

In the United States in 2010, 10,228 people were killed in a DUI crash. That’s an average of one preventable death occurring every 52 minutes.

The problem seems insurmountable. According to MADD data, a drunk driver has, on average, driven under the influence 80 times before his first arrest. Even after a first arrest, which results in a suspended license, three out of four offenders continue to drive without a license.

But public education on this issue has been working, especially among the teen population. In 1975, teenagers accounted for a whopping 47.6 of all traffic accidents per 100,000 drivers. Since then, that rate has declined dramatically by 62 percent for teenagers ages 16-19. Currently, fatal accidents involving teenage drivers make up about 18.1 of every 100,000 drivers.

Minimum Drinking Age The decline can be attributed to a combination of factors (TEENS ConƟnued on page 8)

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Arrieta educates on drunk driving

By LANDON BALLESTEROS, staff writer

“Is this real?” Students turned to each other in confusion while a 9-1-1 call was broadcast on the school intercom. A frantic caller reported a fatal car crash to a police dispatcher. The call was an introduction to a mock car crash.

On Thursday, Oct. 25, students dashed out of their lunchtime hideaways and went to the quad, where a mysterious veiled structure was revealed to be a wrecked car. As part of her senior project, Kahea Arrieta had invited emergency responders to school to run a mock car crash.

A few students participated in the ordeal as victims, and the student body looked on as students were pulled from the car’s wreckage. Makeup was used to show bodily injuries to the mock victims, and the many exterior dents, cracked glass, and blood-splattered interior of the car set the mood regarding the severity of drinking and driving and what kinds of accidents can come out of one person’s actions.

“Kahea approached me last spring with this idea, and I thought it was a wonderful idea from the onset,” said Ms. Kathleen Frampton, Arrieta’s Ho¯ʻike Nui adviser.

“She showed me a video of the program Every 30 Minutes that her brother had went through in his high school in the mainland, and I said ‘Oh my gosh, that’s so relevant to high-schoolers.’”

Arrieta said that organizing a mock emergency was not easy. There were gaps in communication.

“There were a lot of different people involved in making my project happen, so it was very difficult making sure everyone was on the same page,” she said. “From police, to administration, to the volunteer students, everyone had to be updated at least twice a week,” she said.

Ms. Frampton said that she

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Abovet: Junior Kaiulani Vila is “arrested” for drunk driving during a mock car crash that senior Kahea Arrieta organized for her senior project on Thursday October 25. Arrieta wanted to spread the impact of drunk driving to the student body. Above Left: Arrieta follows-up with interested students on Friday, October 26.

was “impressed by her perseverance.”

The next day many students flocked to Keo¯pu¯olani Hale to see a follow-up presentation about the statistic that every 30 minutes, someone dies in a drinking and driving incident.

Students were also given pledge cards to pledge not to drink and drive. “I … heard people saying that the pledge cards opened up a lot of communication between the student and parent,” Arrieta said.

Ms. Frampton said that originally, Arrieta had planned to incorporate the actual Every

30 Minutes program, which is much more involved, but they were unable to change the school schedule to accommodate its length.

A line of memorial crosses was erected outside of Ms. Panglao’s classroom to remind students about what happens every thirty minutes.

The results of a follow-up survey were positive.

“It was truly rewarding when I heard people saying that they went out over the weekend and told their friends to not drink and drive,” Arrieta said.

From her adviser’s stand-

point, the success was owed to Arrieta’s passion for her topic.

“I think Kahea was very passionate about it; whereas, being an adviser, I see many projects seem to turn out to where a student is doing it because they have to,” Ms. Frampton said.

“If I had the chance to redo the project, I would have definitely managed my time better so that I wouldn't have stressed out in the final weeks,” Arrieta said. “I think it was an overall success in every other way.”

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Q and A: Officer Fairchild, OUI Task Force

By LEXIS VIENA, staff writer

Driving under the influence is a crime and a danger to all drivers on the roads, especially during the holidays. The Maui Police Department has a special Operating Under the Influence Task Force just to address the problem of people driving under the influence.

Officer John Fairchild has been an officer in the La¯haina district for about ten years. He has been a member of the task force for about three years. He makes OUI arrests every night. Here he speaks about his experience on the task force.

Q: Are there more instances of drunk driving during the holidays?

A: “Yeah, during the holidays it [driving under the influence] tends to pick up. People are off work and school, which gives them more free time to drink, and unfortunately, sometimes they drink to the point of being too intoxicated to drive, which leads to higher amounts of arrests and accidents.”

Q: Can you tell me about some statistics regarding drunk driving?

A: “I don’t have the facts off the top of my head, but I do know that DUI’s happen every night on Maui, and arrests for DUI’s are also made every night…Accidents happen every day all over our island and most people run away before we show up to investigate.”

Graphic by MAYA NITTA,

After reaching a high of 75 in 2006, the number of DUI deaths in Hawaiʻi has been slowly dropping to the lowest it has been in 10 years.

Sources: http://www.dui-usa.drinkdriving.org/, Hawaii_dui_drunkdriving_statistics.php#1995, http://www.centurycouncil.org/state-facts/hawaii\

Q: What are some things that the Maui Police Department is doing to eliminate drunk driving on Maui?

A: “Higher amount of road blocks during random times in places such as La¯haina, upcountry, Pa¯ʻia, Kahului, anywhere during prime time hours like from 10:00 p.m. to 3-4:00 a.m. We're basically trying to keep everything random.

There is going to be more enforcement during summer break, and, of course, the holidays. We are constantly roving looking for any signs of DUI, such as weaving across the road. During the holidays, patrol is on higher alert and we

are more aware.”

Q: Have you noticed an increased amount of underage drunk driving incidents during the past couple of years?

A: “Well, the population is growing, and that automatically means more underage drinking. There hasn’t been a substantial growth in arrests, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not happening. The probability of people being caught and arrested is high, but people are just lucky enough to make it to where they’re going. The task force has been working with schools to educate you guys about driving under the influence.”

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Q: From your work experience is there any story that has most impacted you?

A: Well I have been an officer for about nine or ten years in the La¯haina district, and I’ve seen a lot of accidents involving drinking and driving, smoking weed and driving, and driving under the influence of drugs. Most people don’t realize that driving under the influence includes driving under the influence of crystal meth, pharmaceutical drugs, marijuana and basically anything that impairs your body and your ability to make decisions. I’ve seen nasty accidents with flipped cars and people being trapped underneath. You know, alcohol is a drug, too, maybe a legal one, but it does affect your thought process. About two years ago there was a murder at Nakalele by the blowhole. I was one of the first responders to arrive, and a guy had [allegedly] murdered his girlfriend. This couple was from California and they had been partying at a bar, got intoxicated and started arguing. The arguing led the boyfriend to kill his girlfriend. It’s hard to say if he would’ve done that if he was sober, probably not, and that story just proves how alcohol can affect you.”

Q: Is there anything that you’d like our readers to know about, or inform them of?

(OUI ConƟnued on page A5)

By MAYA NITTA, features editor, photos from U.S. Library of Congress

On this day in 1941, Hawaiʻi, territory of the United States of America, underwent one of the most devastating events in our history.

Many lives were changed forever, but the lives that were lost that day will never be forgotten. This was what happened on Oʻahu, in Pearl Harbor on that “infamous” morning and the years after.

0733 hrs: President Franklin D. Roosevelt and General George C. Marshall, Army Chief of Staff, with the help of their code breakers learn that Japanese negotiators have cut off communication with the United States. They suspect war.

0755 hrs: Commander Logan C. Ramsey sees first bomb drop and sends the message to ships saying “AIR RAID ON PEARL HARBOR X THIS IS NOT A DRILL.”

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2010 NHTSA Drunk Driving Fatalities by State

Less than 50 fataliƟes Less than 100 fataliƟes Less than 250 fataliƟes Less than 500 fataliƟes More than 500 fataliƟes Graphic by MAYA NITTA

Drunk Driving Fatalities in the US according to 2010 National Highway Transportation Safety Administration data: In addition to raw numbers of deaths, this map shows the percent of deaths in each state per 100,000 of their population. Source: http://www.centurycouncil.org/state-facts/

DUI Fatalities by Age Range and Gender 2010

(OUI ConƟnued from page A4)

A: “Yes actually, it sounds silly, but just say no. You know, there’s always that idea that drinking and smoking is ‘cool’ and people, young kids especially don’t think that they’re going to get arrested, or get into an accident, but they don’t realize that the odds are stacked up against them. DUI (enforcement team) is out every night, making arrests every night, and it’s just a matter of time before SOURCE: CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, US 2010

0930 hrs: USS Shaw is bombed, but would sail again.

0810 hrs: Another bomb is dropped, this time on the USS Arizona killing 1,177 men.

they get caught. People need to realize that they just can’t go out to the beach or the park to drink, get intoxicated and expect to drive themselves home. It’s a small island, and if you’re going to keep rolling the dice, you’re going to get bit. Don’t think you’re too good or smart to get arrested because eventually, you’re going to hurt somebody and somebody’s family or yourself. So just avoid all the risks and just say no. “

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Fast facts: underage drinking According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, driving under the influence is not the only risk involved with underage drinking.

Youth who drink alcohol are also more likely to experience:

higher absences poor or failing grades. fighting legal problems, such as arrest

 for driving or physically hurting someone while drunk.

hangovers or illnesses. unwanted, unplanned, and unprotected sexual activity.

disruption of normal growth and sexual development.

physical and sexual assault. higher risk for suicide and homicide.

unintentional injuries, such as burns, falls, and drowning.

memory problems. drug abuse changes in brain develoment that may have life-long efects.

death from alcohol poisoning.

The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that among high school students, during the past 30 days: 39% drank some amount of alcohol. 22% binge drank. 8% drove after drinking alcohol. 24% rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol.

In other national surveys: In 2011, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 25% of youth aged 12 to 20 years drink.

In 2011, the Monitoring the Future Survey reported that 33% of 8th graders and 70% of 12th graders had tried alcohol, and 13% of 8th graders and 40% of 12th graders drank during the past month.

Graphic by MAYA NITTA

1030 hrs: Hospitals for the wounded are set up and soldiers receive help.

Death toll hits 2,390.

1229 hrs: Franklin D. Roosevelt gives a speech requesting war against the Empire of Japan.

1300: The Senate votes and agrees to war. The vote was almost unanimous with a 388 to 1 vote. Montana Representative Jeannette Ranklin, the first woman elected to Congress and a dedicated pacifist, was the sole dissenting vote.

The US and Japan are at war for 44 months.

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The lifesaver is in you

By SHAYNA HO, staff writer

You are driving home from a celebration after winning the state championship when it happens.

It’s late on a rainy night, and the fellow ahead takes the upcoming turn too fast. He drifts, panics and then locks his brakes. You hear screeching of tires as his vehicle zigzags on the road, hits the guardrails, then rolls multiple times. What do you do? Here are basic first actions you can take if you are ever in a situation like this.

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Park out of the way so emergency teams can easily access the scene. Do not leave your vehicle in the middle of the road. Turn on your hazard lights.

Call 9-1-1 or designate someone to do so. Have ready your location. Be ready to describe what you see. As you describe the scene, remember, you are the “eyes” for all the dispatchers, who will determine which responders will be dispatched to the scene.

Cancer: Excessive alcohol consumption could give you mouth and throat cancer.

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If someone with medical training arrives on the scene, let him or her take the lead.

Drinking too much can lead to serious consequences, like car accidents and alcohol poisoning. But that’s only part of the story. Alcohol can also damage organs, weaken your immune system, and contribute to cancers.

Liver: Livers are especially sensitive to excessive drinking. Heavy drinking can cause fat to build up in the liver. The fat makes it more difficult for the liver to operate and leaves it open to developing dangerous inflammations.

Warn approaching cars by having someone direct oncoming traffic around the scene. Keep traffic moving so emergency vehicles have a clear way in.

If passengers are seriously injured and it is not dangerous to do so, it is best to leave them where they are. Let the medical dispatch team do their thing.

By JAYLIN KEKIWI, staff writer

Heart: Long-term drinking affects how quickly your heart beats (which may lead to a stroke).

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Dangers of drinking

Reflexes: Alcohol slows the pace of communication between your brain and the rest of your body. This is what causes slurred speech and slowed reaction times.

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Ask the passengers about their injuries, so you can tell emergency personnel.

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Photo by MAYA NITTA, features editor

Paramedics “assist” sophomore Samantha Hill during a mock car crash on Thursday, Oct. 25, at Kamehameha Schools Maui. These paramedics know what to do at an accident scene, but everyone should know the basic first actions to take if ever found in this situation.

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After emergency personnel arrive, get out of the way, but stay at the scene to provide a statement. As a witness, you can help investigators identify the cause of the accident.

September 2, 1945: Japan surrenders.

It is good to be prepared, but every situation is different, so the best advice is to use common sense.

To better your chances of giving someone the help they need when an emergency occurs, take first aid and CPR classes in your community.

Immunity: Drinking too much alcohol weakens the immune system, which causes people to get sick more easily.

Source: National Institutes of Health

May 30, 1962 The USS Arizona Memorial is dedicated.

Photo Source: U.S. Geological Survey

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Social media sites hold key to future elections

By MEHANA LEE, news editor

The 2012 general election results were aired live on Akaku¯ November 7, including updates through social media like Facebook and Twitter.

Five Kamehameha Schools Maui interns worked the election coverage as part of a move by Akaku¯ to increase their use of social media, according to Sayble Bissen (’07), Director of Production of Akaku¯.

“I think having the younger generations see it [election coverage] on Facebook and Twitter…will spark an interest in them and maybe get them to think about politics more,” junior Dylan Fisher said.

The five KSM juniors who interned at Akaku¯ updated Akaku¯’s Facebook page and sent messages via Twitter as part of the coverage.

Since social media sites are literally in the hands of many teens, it is easier for them to stay connected to candidates, interact on ballot issues and follow results on election day.

“As seen with the [President] Obama campaign, social media plays a big part in getting information and interest to those using it, mainly the younger generations. Our society in general is more mobile, so having the information at their fingertips, as opposed

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including public education such as the MADD campaign, a raise in the minimum drinking age, stricter driver education requirements, special task forces, and the increase in graduated license programs.

According to the IIHS, in 1982, only 15 states had a minimum purchasing age of 21. By 1995, all 50 states had raised the minimum drinking age to 21, and fatal crashes involving drivers younger than 21 decreased from 53% to 24% of all alcohol-related fatalities.

The move to raise the age

Photo courtesy of MS. PRISCILLA MIKELL

Juniors Kaiulani Vila, Gabriel Bibbs, Dylan Fisher and Mitchel Dutro (not pictured) pose with South Maui State Representative, Kaniela Ing and Akaku¯, Director of Production Sayble Bissen during the 2012 general election on November 7. The students interned at the television station, covering the election via social media.

to just on television, is very useful,” Bissen said.

One candidate used social media sites to his advantage.

KSM alumnus, Kaniela Ing (’06), did some of his campaigning through Facebook and Twitter. He was recently voted in as the South Maui State Representative.

“Facebook supports specific ads that reach to targeted audiences. That really helped. At

first, I wasn’t thinking it would be effective until people started to ‘like’ my campaign page,” Ing said.

The 2012 presidential campaign was heavily advertised through the social media. According to journalism.org, President Barack Obama had 1,124,175 ‘likes’ on his campaign page in contrast to Governor Mitt Romney who had 633,597 ‘likes’ on his page this

past June.

Social media coverage may have had some impact on voter turnout in this election, but is predicted to become an important source of advertising for candidates in elections ahead.

“It will be a big resource for future elections. Social media reveals more of the human side of candidates, and people like that,” Ing said.

limit was based on IIHS and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration research showing that those under 21 react differently to alcohol.

Teens get drunk twice as fast as adults and lack the selfcontrol to stop overdoing it.

They also engage in binge drinking more than adults.

Prevention and Consequences To prevent repeat offenders from driving under the influence, some states, such as Oregon and Arizona, have an ignition interlock device that prevents vehicles from starting should the driver have a measureable amount of alcohol in the blood stream. The

device measures BAC when the driver blows into it prior to starting the car. This has reduced drunk driving deaths by more than half in both states, according to the IIHS. Seventeen states require these devices for all offenders.

Hawaiʻi is one of those states.

In Hawaiʻi, a license can also be suspended for three months after the first offense.

Stay Legal, Stay Safe So this Christmas season, listen to senior Luke Batoon, who said, “Drinking is dumb, period.”

Remember, if you choose to drink, designate a driver before you start. Better yet, be

safe and stay sober. Not only is it the law, it’s a matter of life and death.

Corrections In the September 21 issue of Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa, In a photo on page A8 Kyle Fushikoshi-Wago was incorrectly identified.

On page C9 Tiana Sakumoto was incorrectly in the student survey.

See page B8 for corrections to the Killer Sudoku.

We apologize for the errors.

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KSM second behind 4-H Dirt Devils

By LEXIS VIENA, staff writer

A soil competition hosted by the Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. Plantation took place on Tuesday, October 23. Attendees included students of Mr. Iwamura’s Agriculture class.

The Conservation Awareness Program, Soil and Land Judging Contest, was held at Keahua Farms. Teams from Baldwin, Seabury, Lahainaluna and other schools from across Maui participated in this regional competition.

The students were challenged to figure out slope inclines of dirt, fertilization periods and soil features, and they identified different factors that would affect the land and how it is being used.

“I never thought about how useful the things we learned

Photo courtesy of MR. DUANE IWAMURA

Seniors Riley Shiraishi, Kamana Haupu, Cheyenne Maio-Silva and senior Sai Furukawa were the team who won second place in the Conservation Awareness Tuesday, October 23. Furukawa and Maio-Silva also won individual awards in second and fourth place respectively.

about in class would be out in the real agricultural world,” senior Sai Furukawa said.

The 4-H Dirt Devils of Seabury Hall won first place with Kamehameha Maui coming in second. Cheyenne Maio-Silva,

Riley Shiraishi, Sai Furukawa and Kamana Haupu were on the second place team.

“It was fun, and now that I know what to expect, I’d really want to do it next year,” MaioSilva said.

Recent shark attacks just coincidence

By MEHANA LEE, news editor

Eight shark attacks were reported along the shores of Maui in a three-week span from late October to early November.

Members of the Department of Land and Natural Resources came to the conclusion that it is mostly just a coincidence.

“This is sometimes how nature works, and really we have no evidence that the recent increase in shark incidents around Maui is anything other than coincidence,” said Russel Sparks, Hawai‘i Divi-

sion of Aquatic Resources Education Specialist.

An increase in the green sea turtle population could also be a factor according to Mr. Sparks. Sharks can mistake humans for sea turtles and bite them, especially if swimmers are wearing fins or are on flotation devices like a boogie board or a paddleboard.

“But, shark attacks are very rare in Hawai‘i, with, on average, about three to five attacks occurring statewide per year. Sometimes, we will go several years without any

Seabury Hall advanced to the state level and placed second there. The winning team, Kauai High, now gets to compete in the national contest, which takes place in Oklahoma in May. shark attacks around Maui, and then sometimes there may be two or three within a short amount of time,” Sparks said.

This unusual number of attacks became a topic of conversation in the Maui community, especially among frequent beachgoers.

“All the attacks were shocking, but they haven’t affected me though. I still like to go diving,” senior Chris Oka said.

Sparks recommends going online to hawaiisharks.com for more information. The site recommends staying cautious when entering the ocean. People should avoid swimming near others who are fishing or spearfishing, and should always swim with a buddy. Swimmers should also avoid murky waters and swimming with bleeding wounds.

Sometimes it just comes down to a gut feeling.

“When you have a bad feeling about going into the water, either you don’t feel well or the conditions of the water are not safe, follow your gut because that might be the feeling of something big waiting for you,” Oka said.

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Classof 2013

By HULALI BROWN, senior class president

Seniors, we are halfway through our senior year, and Time is racing us to the finish line. Don’t let Time rush ahead of you. Keep focused and stay organized. Checklists are always helpful, that’s what I’ve been using.

If you find yourself lost or flustered, the doors of Mrs. Correa and Mrs. Moala are always open. Be sure to check their blog on the high school Web Site for college and scholarship updates.

Don’t forget about Senior Lu¯’au tomorrow night. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Bring your tickets to get in. Make sure to bring your checkbooks to buy cool stuff at the silent auction. There will be a Nook, poi pounder, Niʻihau shell necklace, fishing lures, pictures, hotel certificates for the Sheraton and Grand Wailea, pictures, bags, yummy treats, and lots of other stuff for bid.

All proceeds will go to Project Grad.

Dinner will start at 6:00 p.m.

Rama Camarillo will be providing the dinner music, followed by the student showcase, and then the night will end with dancing.

In other news, reserve February 23 for Senior Ball. It will be an extravagant night full of fun and prizes. KS students will attend for free, but there will be a cost for guests.

Mr. Lopez and your officers would like to commend you for all your hard work, spirit, and good behavior. Keep it up, seniors!

Class of 2016

By OFA-HELOTU KOKA, freshman class president

Freshman Banquet will be February 9, and if you would like to join the committee, email or see Kumu Ulu for more information. Your student government would like

Photo by LEXIS VIENA

Above, senior Ku¯paʻa Luat-Hueu’s talks about different kinds of kalo, both invasive and native.

HO¯ʻIKE NUI ALL PAU The senior project is both feared and admired by high school students. Each year, seniors present the culmination of their work to a panel of judges for 10- 20 minutes, and the judges rate their presentations based on a standard rubric.

Three students, Luat-Hueu, Tatiana Kealiʻinohomoku and RJ Moku presented their projects in Kumu Kuʻulei Alcomindras-Palakiko:s room on Tuesday, November 13, while the rest of the seniors presented in other rooms.

“I stayed up all night last night practicing for today,” Kealiʻinohomoku said.

Moku was the first to present on protecting the ʻa¯ina. “I feel it in my heart to give back to the land,” he said.

the class to get more involved with these types of events.

The winner of the vote for this year’s theme is “Starry Night,” so come prepared for a night of light! There will be no charge for the banquet, but you must sign up to attend.

The dress code is still being discussed.

Another upcoming event is Founder’s Day, when Kamehameha students celebrate Pauahi’s birthday and everything that she has given us.

Many winter sports are just starting up, so come out and

Keali’ionohomoku was next. She shared her ambition to become a pastry chef, and told about how her father, who is a chef, inspired her to explore new ingredients and try new pastry ideas.

One experiment she tried was baking with ulu.

The judges sampled one of her ulu cupcakes.

“One of the things that I am striving for [in baking] is being unique,” Keali’iohomoku said.

“Each presentation was well orchestrated, each student did a fantastic job,” panelist Mr. Clark Tuitele said. The seniors were relieved when it was all over, but they would have to wait a few more weeks for the scores to be revealed, while Vice-Principal Leo Delatori tabulates the results.

“If I could give advice to the future seniors, …I’d say, ‘Do not procrastinate.’ It will seriously be your downfall,” Kealiʻinohomoku said.

support our Kamehameha teams as they fight towards victory and live up this year’s theme, He ‘Ohana Ka¯kou.

Na¯ Hoku is coming up on December 18. Four student acts will be competing for money prizes, but anyone else who would like to be part of the show without competing can still contact Mrs. Ashman to be added to the program.

Freshmen, keep doing well in your extra-curricular activities and your academics. This quarter is flying by so fast, so enjoy it while it lasts. The

quarter will be coming to an end on December 19, 2012.

Before you know it, you’ll be an upperclassman and that much closer to going to college. It’s never too early to learn about different scholarships that are out there. The University of Hawaiʻi , Maui College will be having an information night on native Hawaiian scholarships, Dec. 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Pilina Building. The meeting is open to interested freshmen and their parents. There is no need to sign up in advance.

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Class of 2014

By AVINASH SINGH, junior class president

The juniors did a great job of getting off academic probation at the last grade check. Now, they are expected to stay off and start showing the potential that they all possess. If anyone needs help with any classes, please ask a classmate. If that doesn’t work and you genuinely care and want to learn, don’t hesitate to ask me, your class president, and I would be happy to help.

Junior Prom is April 6, 2013.

There have already been multiple meetings, but please remind your friends to go if they signed up to be a part of it. Junior Prom will be held in the King Kamehameha Ballroom at the King Kamehameha Golf Course located in Waikapu. The theme is “A Touch of Class,” and the color scheme is black, dark blues, and white or ivory. Remember that girls should wear long dresses while boys should be wearing tuxedoes and that both should have a touch of class. What to wear and what not to wear were covered at the prom fashion show, so please plan accordingly.

Thankfully, all Kamehameha Schools Maui juniors may attend for free, but if they bring a guest, there will be a fee. Remember that parents will be setting up the prom on the day of, since the students will be getting ready, so please remind them to look for emails asking for their help.

President’s Message

By KALEIHOKU KUBOTA student body president

Photo courtesy of MS. PRISCILLA MIKELL

JUNIORS COMPLETE MOCK INTERVIEWS—Junior Avinash Singh shakes hands with his interviewer, Mr. Mercer “Chubby” Vicens during his mock interview.

In preparation for a graduation requirement of completing an internship, the junior class completed job interviews during Seminar, October 23-24. They reported to Charles Reed Bishop Learning Center, the Counseling Center or a classroom to be interviewed by Kamehameha Schools Maui employees and volunteer career professionals from the community.

“It’s a good opportunity for the juniors to see what it’s [job interviews are] like,” said Ms. Priscilla Mikell, KSM Career Liaison.

“I felt that they were really well prepared,” said Outreach Counselor Venus Medeiros-Rosete, who was one of the interviewers. “A lot of them surprised me.”

Ms. Mikell said that many of the volunteer interviewers had similar comments and reminded her to invite them back next year.

Class of 2015

By SHAI IBARA, sophomore class president

Tis’ the season to be Sophomores! Half the year is almost over, which means Founder’s Day is coming up.

Please pay attention at song practice and memorize your words if you still haven’t.

Today was the Na¯ Mele competition. Please take the time to recognize your Na¯ Mele choir after a hard morning of competition.

The class officers are planning Sophomore Banquet and SophomoreSsleepover.

Sophomore Banquet will be March 2, and your officers would appreciate any help!

Photo courtesy of MS. NOELANI YATSUSHIRO

INTERACT HELPS OUT—On Saturday, Nov. 10, five members of the Interact Club went to Hale Makua Kahului to assist with Bingo. The students sat with patients and helped them as another set of eyes and ears. They also went up to the microphone and called out the numbers. Pictured above, club members Landon Ballesteros, James Krueger, and Neʻula ʻAʻarona show their Bingo pride. The club members gave the patients a bag of mochi crunch after the games were over.

They plan to return to Hale Makua in February following a winter sock drive to benefit the patients.

Please contact any officers if you are interested in helping.

College Horizons applications are now available. Two programs are offered during the

summer for current 10th-grade students. This opportunity can help with your college plans.

See Mrs. Correa for more information.

Aloha Students, As we enter the winter season keep in mind our school theme of He ‘Ohana Ka¯kou.

As we celebrate Founder’s Day and commemorate the life of our founder, Bernice Pauahi Bishop, be thankful for the things we are given here at Kamehameha Maui. Air conditioning, beautiful facilities and laptops are things that other schools’ students would be grateful for. Don’t take them for granted, and take care of these gifts from Pauahi.

We know th,at it is becoming chilly. Remember that only KS jackets are allowed at school.

Coming up on December 18 is the Na¯ Ho¯ku¯ talent show.

This is a free event that will be held during fourth block. The winner will receive a special prize and be given the opportunity to represent our school in the Brown Bags to Stardom talent competition.

Winter Ball is coming up on January 26. Come out and dance the night away under the New Year lights. Winter Ball will be held in Na¯ma¯hana.

The theme is Light the Night.

Permission forms will be available soon and distributed at lunch. They will be due by January 15.

Finals and mid-terms are upon us, and it is important to study hard. We are Warriors, so show your Warrior pride and push through these last few weeks.

I hope that you all enjoy your winter break, have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Let’s come back next year refreshed and ready to finish out our final semester as one school and one family.

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Photo by MAYA NITTA

Workers lay down sheets over the imu full of turkeys that were brought in by Kamehameha Maui staff and students. The imu crew watched through the night and opened the imu in the morning. Students also helped prepare and deliver donated meals to other families on Thanksgiving, Nov. 21.

Thanksgiving imu fills plates

By MAYA NITTA, features editor

In a time of thanks and giving the Kamehameha Schools Maui staff, faculty and students came together to create an imu on campus, November 21, 2012, to cook turkeys for the school ‘ohana and specially chosen families in the Kamehameha Schools Maui community.

“We wanted to have an activity where the staff and faculty could participate in. They were able to bring in what they wanted to bring in,” said Mr. Carl Alexander, Director of Operations.

“I felt like ‘wow, this is amazing’. It was so nice to see everyone working together,” said Mrs. Kauko Kane, an administrative coordinator at the elementary campus.

Faculty and staff were able to bring in their turkeys and turkey donations to be put into the imu. Drop-off started at 4:30 at the high school dining hall. By 5:00, the tables were filled with over 50 turkeys, many of which were donations or intended for adopted fami-

lies.

Once the operations crew and turkey volunteers transported the turkeys to the imu, putting them in was quick.

Everyone was constantly moving.

After flattening and filling in the holes in the imu, banana stumps were laid down and then the turkeys. After the turkeys, banana leaves and ti leaves were laid down, then burlap bags and a tarp. Quickly after, sand was scattered around the edge and the imu ballooned.

To end the long day Headmaster Mrs. Lee Ann Delima planted a stalk of ti leaves in the ground in front of the imu.

“It was an exciting day. It was nice to see everyone coming together to do something different,” Mrs. Delima said.

In the health room, a group of students were baking pies for the adopted families. They baked about 13 pies, which

Photo by MAYA NITTA,

Fifty plus turkeys are passed along fire-brigade style to be placed in the school’s imu and cooked for staff and families for Thanksgiving.

were added to a couple of other donated pies.

Staff, faculty and staff all felt a sense of accomplishment after the imu was covered.

“I felt special to be a part of something so good, and it felt really good to help others,” said senior Renee LeeAgcaoili.

Early Thanksgiving morning,

the operations employees and volunteers were back to uncover the smoky treasures, and at 7:30 cars began pouring into the lot next to Keopuolani to pick up their bounty.

Despite the early hour, there were smiles all around and happy wishes for a hau’oli la Ho’omaika’i.

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Oregon farms keep indus-tree in full swing

By MEHANA LEE, news editor

Oregon is the nation’s top grower and seller of Christmas trees, selling over six million trees per year.

Farms cover about 61,000 acres.

That’s a lot of trees!

Most of the Christmas trees sold in Hawai‘i come from Oregon.

Mr. Richard Tajiri, owner of Christmas Trees Hawaii, a tree farm, said that around 120,000 Christmas trees were shipped from Oregon to Hawai‘i last year. He said the number is expected to be similar for this holiday season, in an interview with KHON 2 News in November.

Christmas Trees Hawaii is located in Portland, Oregon, and is the biggest single-owner retailer in Hawai‘I, Tajiri said. For the past 25 years, Tajiri has been flying back to Hawai‘i to sell Christmas trees.

Mr. Kirsten Davis, pastor of King’s Cathedral, ordered 1,300 trees from Pronzini Farms in Oregon. He said it was his first year buying from this farm since last year’s supplier no

longer ships to Hawai‘i.

“I chose to buy from Pronzini Farms for two reasons. First, because they matched the shipping price to the farm we bought from last year. Second, because they ship Christmas trees ten feet and taller,” Davis said.

Containers of Christmas trees have already been shipped to Maui and started to sell during the Thanksgiving week. K-Mart and Lowe’s were two of the Maui retailers who bought their trees from farms in Oregon.

Hawai‘i is nowhere close in comparison with Oregon in the amount of trees harvested, but they have surpassed other states in tree harvesting. Hawai‘i harvested about eight thousand trees in 2007 according to the National Christmas Tree Association. That is more than Wyoming, Nevada, Alaska, Arizona, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota and Utah combined.

Photo by SHAYNA HO

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Shop local for trees

By LANDON BALLESTEROS news writer

It’s time to buy a Christmas tree. Or, better yet, a local Christmas tree! Many people will be lost in the long lines at one of those big warehouse stores, when they actually have the opportunity to cut down their own Monterey pine right here. Don’t pass up an opportunity to live Christmas with a Maui spirit.

In Upcountry Maui, there are two local businesses where your family can purchase a locally-grown Christmas tree.

Kula Botanical Gardens Address: 638 Kekaulike Avenue Kula, HI 96790 Business hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Phone: (808) 878-1715 Sale dates: Pick your tree on Saturday and Sunday, December 8-9.

Trees available in gift shop (size and selection varying) December 10-19. Extra-large trees for businesses and hotels available by phone order.

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Which tree is perfect for you?

By SHAYNA HO staff writer

When first arriving at the Christmas tree lot, you may be overwhelmed and unable to tell the difference between the three main types of trees. How do you determine which would best suit your family? Worry no more! It is fairly simple. The most popular styles of Christmas trees can be narrowed down to three: the Grand Fir, Douglas Fir and Noble Fir.

Douglas Fir

Grand Fir

Thinnest and weakest needles Pinecones at ends of branches Needles grow in all directions Slight fragrance

Thick and strong needles Light silver glow on bottom of needles Flat needles grow outward Little fragrance

Noble Fir Thickest and strongest needles Strong branches Needles curve upward Strongest scent

Upcountry Farm Specialists Address: 51 Calasa Road Kula, HI 96790 Business hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p. m.

Saturday-Sunday (other arrangements available) Phone contact: (808) 878-1468 Photos by SHAYNA HO

Missed Steps

By REID CAIRME

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Q & A: Kula Botanical Christmas tree farm

By LANDON BALLESTEROS, news writer

One of Maui’s local Christmas tree farms is Kula Botanical Gardens, established in 1968 by Warren and Helen McCord. This Saturday and Sunday is your family’s last chance to go and get a claim on the perfect Christmas tree.

If you are unable to make it to the weekend sale, more trees will be available in the gift shop, but be aware that size and selection may not be as plentiful as the weekend sale.

I had the opportunity to interview Mr. McCord, and here is what he said about growing Christmas trees on Maui.

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By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer

Take a gander at the big business of Christmas trees.

Approximately 21.6 million real trees and 12.9 million artificial trees were purchased by Americans in 2011.

The average cost of a real Christmas tree in the United States is about $46, while the average cost of an artificial tree is $78.

Over 9 million dollars worth of real trees were sold in the USA in 2011.

Approximately 1.01 billion dollars worth of artificial trees were sold in the USA in 2011.

them up. We only sell perfect trees. : What are the benefits of a locally-grown Christmas tree? : Two things. One, it’s fresh. It’s cut the day you put it in your house. The other is, and you may have very well seen the headlines, 75 containers coming from Oregon and Washington are being held up by the agricultural department because they’ve got slugs. Our Christmas trees are clean, they have no bugs, and they certainly don’t bring ugly bugs in from somewhere else. : What weather conditions are ideal for growing? : Higher humidity. It does not like down country where it’s hot, and it does not like dry weather….The Monterey Peninsula gets a lot of fog, and although we don’t get a lot of fog here, our humidity is high, and so they like it. : How many trees do you sell every year? : About 1500. Our 6-8 foot trees take four years.

Our big trees, the ones that we send to the hotels, take 8-9 years. : What types of assistance does the Christmas tree farm need from the community? : Buy our trees! We grow our trees to support the Botanical Garden.

Photo courtesy of KULA BOTANICAL GARDENS

Kula Botanical’s staff helps customers select trees from their Christmas tree farm full of Monterey pines. The Gardens is one place to get a freshly cut Christmas tree on Maui. This weekend will be the last time customers can choose a tree and have it cut. After that, previously cut trees will be available in the gift shop until all sold.

ciations and companies] were giving us all kinds of instructions. None of them worked for us, because Hawaiʻi is too different from everywhere else. We discovered that the Monterey pine is the only tree that does well for us. We planted six different kinds of pine trees, thinking that we could grow firs and those other kinds of trees. None of them liked us because the soil was too warm.

But the Monterey pine, coming from the Monterey peninsula, just 120 miles south of San Francisco, loved it. We can get a 6-8 foot tree in four years. That’s faster than they grow in California! : Why did you decide to grow and sell Monterey pine? : The forestry department had two pine trees. One was a Cluster pine, and one was a Monterey pine. We did not like the Cluster pine because it was prickly, so we got rid of all of that. The Monterey

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Pollsters: Landon Ballesteros and Lexis Viena Sample: 216 KSM students Graphic by LANDON BALLESTEROS Poll taken: November 2012

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By MAYA NITTA, features editor

The coldest time of year is here, but you can keep warm and make use of all those old t -shirts at the same time. Making a t-shirt quilt is a great way to hold on to memories without having to keep those tshirts that you never wear.

You could even make one out of those old homecoming shirts and give it as a gift to your favorite classmate…or class adviser.

Materials needed: 10-20 T-shirts (16 produces a 48” x 48” blanket), Ruler Scissors Blanket or extra fabric (for the back of the quilt) Sewing machine

Instructions: Cut the shirts into 12” x 12” squares.

Pin two squares together side by side and then sew a ½ inch seam along one edge.

Connect another square and repeat.

Depending on how big you want your quilt you can have a row of four to seven squares.

After the first row of squares, create another, then another.

After you have enough rows (5 or so) pin and sew the rows together.

When the top of the quilt is finished (the part with the tshirts), pin to the blanket, (tshirt fronts and the top of the blanket facing in). Then sew.

Make sure to leave a hole so you can turn the blanket rightside out Once the right side is out, you can sew another seam about ¼ inch around the blanket, forming a border and closing the hole.

Photos by MAYA NITTA

Left: Cut old t-shirts into 12” x12” squares Bottom: Pin shirts together. Right: sew panels together. Bottom right: Sew a blanket or fabric to the t-shirt front. Above: The finished product: a t-shirt quilt.

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Horoscopes

Christmas Memories

Horoscopes are for entertainment purposes only! If you need answers you’ll find them in the Bible.

By LEXIS VIENA, staff writer

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By Nancy Black, Tribune Media Services

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You're making a good impression. Don't get presumptuous. Concentrate on studies. Ask provocative questions.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Attend to financial matters for the next two days, and turn your plan into the perfect thing.

Aries (March 21-April 19) A great idea regarding money comes from afar.

Review instructions. It's getting romantic.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Focus on work today and tomorrow, including paperwork. It's getting busy, so stick to practical basics.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Romance blossoms for a while, with a few hurdles.

Set long-term goals with your sweetheart.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Get the opinions of close family before proceeding.

You're entering a more domestic phase. Keep your financial situation confidential.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Use the secret sauce. Put in the extra effort, study and ask questions. Believe you can. Accept the coaching.

Don't push yourself too hard.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Work hard and make lots of money. Talk over ideas with co-workers. Provide leadership. Finish an old task and profit.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Prepare mentally, and then adapt as needed. Use your power responsibly. They've been waiting for you to say the word.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Deadlines are looming; better get back to work.

Slow down and think it over.

It's getting introspective.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Use your powers of observation. Work with close associates today and tomorrow. A loved one offers excellent advice.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Begin to develop the necessary resources. Get current accounting data, and ask for strategy updates from your teammates.

Across Down 2. Roast them over an 1. Cindy Who’s Favorite song. open fire 3. Hang this above the fireplace 8. We ___ Kings 4. three intellects 9. Do you see what I ___?

5. ____ Navidad 10. ___ to the world 6. Kalikimaka 11. ___ Around the Christmas Tree 7. All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front 12. Not gold, ____ bells _____ 14. Reindeer pause here 13. Rudolph the Red-Nosed ___ 16. Shhh!

15. 5 ___ fat pigs 17___ We Have Heard on High 18. ‘Ol Saint ____ 21. I saw ___ kissing Santa Clause 19, Edible decoration 23.Tie these to your sleigh 20. Christmas is his birthday 24. He Stole Christmas 21. Kiss when you’re under this 25. Let it ____!

22. She got run over by a reindeer 27. Children dream of this 26. 0 ___ Town of Bethlehem 29. Little ____ Boy 28. It Came upon a ___ Clear 30. Santa ___, baby hurry down the chimney 30. An Elvis Christmas tonight!

32. Have a Holly _____ Christmas 31. Carrot nose owner 35. Snow man eyes 33. No two alike 36. __, the Herald Angels Sing 24. Famous Christmas ballet 38. ___ Child Is This?

37. O Come All ___ Faithful 42. All I want for Xmas is ___ 39. ___ in a Manger 40. Walking in a _____ Wonderland 41. O ____ Night.

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Bacon Scented Car Air Freshener ($3.44 @ Amazon) Who doesn’t like bacon?

Animal Mini Tabletop Vacuum ($16.99 @ Amazon) Helps pick up the eraser shavings and other little messes.

The Whatever Clock ($22) Don’t worry about time, especially at Christmas.

Web solutions to gift quandaries

By MAYA NITTA, features editor

Searching and searching but not finding that one perfect gift?

Do not fear, here are a few ideas for unusual and funny gifts under $25 from online retailer Uncommongoods.com.

If uncommon gifts don’t float your boat, try Amazon.com Order by December 12 for standard shipping. There are also priority options, such as 3 or 2 business days and overnight Photos used courtesy of www.uncommongoods.com and www.amazon.com

BRAIN

Pick Your Nose Cups ($12.00 @ Amazon) No, it’s not what it sounds like.

You Got Your Driver’s License Kit ($25) Know someone getting a license over the Christmas Break?

It’s two gifts in one!

HEART Plush Organs ($18) Now’s your chance! You can really give your heart to someone, or at least, a plush version of it. Lots of other great organs available, too, for your biology-obsessed lab partner.

The Face Mug ($18) Stuff your face… with cookies!

From B5 Christmas Memories Crossword Answers:

CARTOON

KIDNEY

LUNGS

by Shayna Ho

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Did You Know:

Christmas Edition

By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer

Here are ten things you probably didn’t know about the holidays.

 A 2012 study of Facebook posts proved that break-ups are most common two weeks before Christmas.

 All the gifts in Twelve Days of Christmas would add up to 364 presents.

 Jingle Bells was originally written for the Thanksgiving holiday.

 Scientists and mathematicians concluded that Santa would have to visit 822 homes per second in order to make it around the world before the children began to wake up on Christmas Day. Photo by LANDON BALLESTEROS

Kelcey Lorenzo

By LANDON BALLESTEROS news writer

Academy: Arts & Communications (Media Endorsement) Times on the Honor Roll: Principal’s List: 2 Headmaster’s List: 13 Why academics are a priority: “The better I do in school, the more scholarships I can qualify for, and that helps out my family in relieving the cost for my education after high school.”

GPA: 3.975 How you let your hair down: Reading, Writing short stories, Tumbling Tip for succeeding in the classroom: “Do it right the first time. Work first, and play later.”

SAT Score: Enough to qualify for scholarships, 600’s in each section Other Academic Honors: National Honor Society President, First Place HOSA Competitor (With Leeana Batungbacal and Noeau Pereza), Upcountry Rotary Club Student-of-the-Month Clubs/Organizations: National Honor Society, HOSA, Wailuku Roselani Na Aikane 4-H Club, Wailuku Jr. Tennis Club Sports: Tennis Senior Project: Ho'olaule'a Promotional Video Future plans: Attend college in Southern California and major in film

 The North American Aerospace Defense Command is responsible for tracking Santa Claus’s progress around the world every Christmas Eve, via space satellites and radar.  The earliest known Christmas tree decorations were apples.

 The modern-day image of Santa Claus (a red suit, a beard, and a belly like jelly) was created by Coca-Cola in 1931.

 The North Pole exists, but it doesn’t exist on physical land. It is right in the Arctic Ocean.

 Rudolph wasn’t originally named “Rudolph.” Actually, he was first dubbed Rollo and then Reginald before finally becoming Rudolph in the 1939 song.  Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra were the first astronauts to sing a Christmas song in space in 1965. Their song of choice? Jingle Bells, of course.

Sudoku Fill in each box with the numbers 1-9. Each row, column, and 3 x 3 box must have the numbers 1-9, no repeats.

ANSWERS ON B8

Photo by LANDON BALLESTEROS

Sai Furukawa

By LANDON BALLESTEROS news writer

Academy: Science & Natural Resources (Health Services endorsement) Times on the Honor Roll: Principal’s List: 5 Headmaster’s List: 8 Why academics are a priority: “To get into a good college.”

GPA: 3.944 How you let your hair down: Judo, study Tip for succeeding in the classroom: “Do your work early.

Once you get it started, don’t wait. No procrastination!”

SAT Score: “Classified” Other Academic Honors: National Honor Society Treasurer/Sergeant-at-Arms, HOSA Vice President, Interact VicePresident Clubs/Organizations: Graduated from Kumon, Japanese Club Secretary, Drama Club Treasurer, OMG Vice President Sports: Cross Country, Judo Senior Project: Showing judo is important in promoting a healthy lifestyle Future plans: Matriculate into college and major in pre-med.

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My Two Cents

By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer

Recently, I’ve been watching a lot of shows in which the protagonist keeps a journal of some kind. The main character of MTV’s Awkward., Jenna Hamilton, has an online blog where she records the happenings of her life. On The Vampire Diaries, both the female heroine, Elena Gilbert, and one of her love interests, Stefan Salvatore, keep track of their daily lives in notebooks.

Now, what exactly does this have to do with a review? The product this time is called

Wreck This Journal.

Wreck This Journal isn’t exactly what Jenna or Elena would pour their hearts into.

See, Wreck This Journal isn’t a journal at all. It’s actually a published book “written” by Keri Smith.

The main purpose of it isn’t to write your crush’s name in hearts on every single page, or for you to relive the humiliating thing that happened to you at lunch.

Actually, Wreck This Journal is more of a creative out-

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let, even though you don’t really need a single drop of artistry in order to have fun with it.

As you flip through the pages of Wreck This Journal, you’ll see that each page has a different task for you to do with the book. One page demands that you take the entire book and drop it from the highest point you can.

Another tells you to write a single word over and over.

There’s no right or wrong way to follow the directions – you simply just do it.

I received Wreck This Journal as a birthday gift. After seeing it all over Tumblr, I was pretty excited to have one. There’s so much you can do with it. This book/journal is great for when you’re bored at home with nothing to do – and it’s especially good for when you’re even past the point of wanting to log back on to Facebook for the fifth time.

Wreck This Journal is available at Barnes & Noble. If it’s out of stock, you can head online to sites like Amazon.com. The price varies depending on the provider, but it’s usually around $8.00.

‘Tis the season to give, and Wreck This Journal is the perfect present for anyone. I give it four out of four stars.

December 21, 2012

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Open Letter

By SHAYNA HO, staff writer

Dear Hot Cocoa, Why must you torture me when all I want to do is try to have a pleasant meeting with you?! I mean, why, why, why must you burn my mouth every single time?!

Don’t you know how cold school can get in the winter time, especially with the rushing winds and the pouring rain? You are supposed to turn my day around; you are supposed to make me smile.

I give you time to chill out. I give you time to relax. I really give you time to just cool your jets, but that never seems to be enough for you.

Circumstances don’t often bring us together, but for the time we do have, can’t we just be happy together?

Anyway, with Christmas coming up really soon, I’m gonna tell you what I want. For once, just once, can we have a meeting where I just fall in love with you even more?

If you want to make it up to me, I know the perfect way. Next time, how about having some yummy marshmallows for me!

Love, Burning for You

Correction: Sudoku Answers from B6

Photo by JAYLIN KEKIWI

The answers to the Killer Sudoku In the September 21 issue were incorrect. We apologize for the error. The correct answers are below.

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Ho, ho, ho!

Don’t be low Christmas spirit’s here, and it’s a go!

By LANDON BALLESTEROS news writer

Are you having trouble unlocking the secret to getting into the holiday spirit? If so, join the club.

Maybe it’s because the holidays seem to go by way too fast. One week we’re seeing Jack-o-Lanterns, the next we’re seeing massive turkeys, and the next we’re putting up the Christmas trees. No wonder I can’t keep up!

I, for one, can’t seem to find my way back to those childhood Christmas feelings. It feels like so long ago that we, as kids, were super excited about picking out our Halloween costumes, learning about the history of Thanksgiving, and singing those cute Christmas carols around school.

But, now that Christmas is

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almost upon us, I am making a goal to really enjoy this season of joy and miracles with one modern Christmas tradition . . . the Christmas movies.

My personal favorites are Home Alone and Home Alone 2. I have been watching these every year for my entire life, and they never cease to make me laugh.

In these movies, Kevin McAllister [Macaulay Culkin] is left home alone for the holidays (you will have to tune in yourself to find out why). He is left to fend for himself against two criminals out to do some holiday harm. The importance of friendship and family, the bittersweet Christmas spirit, and the overall vibe of the show is nearly impossible to resist!

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December 21, 2012 I cannot leave out the 1994 hit, The Santa Clause. This is a movie that always makes me feel the spirit again. It is about Scott Calvin’s [Tim Allen] struggles with his young son, Charlie. The first time I watched this movie was at the Ma¯nele Bay Hotel on La¯naʻi.

The hotel staff gave all the children our own floating beds and a cup of hot chocolate.

Watching the movie under the stars in the middle of the Pacific was a perfect Christmas experience. Sequels to the movie came out in 2002 (The Santa Clause 2) and 2006 (The Escape Clause), but nothing makes the magic happen like the original.

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Unaccompanied Minors is another great movie. It’s about six children stuck in an airport for Christmas.

Instead of letting their inconvenient situation get them down, they live the season to the fullest by spreading joyous Christmas spirit around the airport, not forgetting the airport “Grinch,” Mr. Porter.

Whether it is through movies, music, or enjoying time with family and friends, find that one thing that can put you back into holiday spirit mode.

Even though we’re older– some of us drive, some work– the holiday spirit is not impossible to unlock. Just find your key and open it up. Then live it, and love it!

What’s your score?

Music

BY REID CAIRME, sports editor

Have you been paying attention in song practice? Let’s take a quiz! Answer each question; then score yourself according to the guide at the bottom. indicates a music riddle Freshman 1. What is the annual KSM song competition called?

2. Who wrote Imua Kamehameha e¯?

3. What is this called? ?

Sophomore 4. What is this called?

5. Who wrote the opera Carmen?

6. When vocalists perform without instruments, they are said to be performing __ _______.

Junior 7. What does the top number in a time signature represent?

8. What is the secret formula for memorizing which comes first between nobly and bravely and firm and true?

9. What is this called?

Senior 10. What is the name of the classical composer that began writing music at the age of five?

11. What is the highest vocal register for a male?

12. Why are pianos so noble?

Answers: 1. ʻAha Mele. 2. Charles E. King. 3. A music staff. 4. A treble clef. 5. Georges Bizet. 6. A cappella. 7. Which note gets one beat. 8. No Be Stupid, Fire Department Truck. 9. A fermata.10. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. 11. Falsetto. 12. Some are upright and the others are grand Scoring: Score 1 point for each correct answer on the freshman level, 2 points on the sophomore level, 3 on the junior level, and 4 points on the senior level. 30 points – Musical Prodigy; 29 to 19 points – The next Adele; 18 to 10 points – Why is that guy at the front waving his arms around?; 9 to 0 points – I play the triangle.

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Homemade holiday recipes

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Peppermint Bark

By MEHANA LEE, news editor

Make these tasty, easy treats and give them out as perfect holiday gifts with sugar, spice and everything nice.

Peppermint Bark

A yummy, peppermint candy sure to please all chocolate lovers

Ingredients: 12 ounces (about 2 cups) dark chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips 12 ounces (about 2 cups) white chocolate, chopped or white chocolate chips 8 peppermint candy canes

Materials needed: Large Ziploc bag Cookie sheet Aluminum foil Rolling pin Instructions: Place candy canes in a large Ziploc bag and seal tightly. Smash candy canes with a rolling pin. Prepare a

B10 cookie sheet by covering it with smooth aluminum foil.

Melt the dark chocolate. Pour the chocolate onto the prepared cookie sheet and use an offset spatula or knife to spread it to an even thickness, a little more than 1/8" thick.

The chocolate does not have to reach all sides of the sheet, as it will be broken up later.

Place the tray in the refrigerator to firm up while you prepare the white chocolate.

While the dark chocolate hardens, melt the white chocolate. Stir in most of the candy cane bits, reserving about a quarter of the mixture to put on top. Remove the tray from the refrigerator and spread the white chocolate in an even layer over the dark chocolate.

While the white chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the remaining candy cane pieces over the entire surface evenly.

Press down very lightly to ensure they stick. Place the tray back in the refrigerator to firm up for 30 minutes. Once the peppermint bark is completely set, break into small, uneven pieces by hand.

Gift ideas: put the peppermint bark in a festive, holiday coffee mug and wrap it in colored cellophane or put the peppermint bark in muslin baggies and label it “coal.” When the bag is opened, surprise, it’s a gift of sweet candy!

Student Survey “In 2013 I am for sure going to…”

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Elijah Tabion

Mika Kane

Jacilyn Lum-Lung

Freshman “I’m going to prove to myself and my family that it’s possible to pull above a 3.95 GPA.”

Sophomore “Go to a taping of Ellen Degeneres.”

Junior “Rub it in everyone’s face that the world indeed did not end on Dec. 21, 2012.”

Senior “Go to sleep in my room full of graduation leis.”

Feature and photos by MAYA NITTA

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Popcorn Snowman You can’t say no to a cute snowman made out of popcorn and candy!

Ingredients: 7 cups popped popcorn 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup hot water Raisins, gumdrops or other candy to decorate Two pretzel sticks, to decorate Ribbon, to decorate Materials needed: Three strips of wax paper Candy thermometer Nonstick cooking spray Instructions: Place three strips of waxed paper on a table or kitchen counter, and spray them with nonstick cooking spray. Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium-high heat. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves, then insert a candy thermometer. Cook the candy until it reaches 240 degrees.

Pour the sugar syrup over the popcorn in the bowl, and stir gently until the popcorn is

evenly coated. Spoon three mounds of popcorn on to the three strips of waxed paper.

You want to make the mounds in three different sizes to represent the small head, medium torso, and large body of the snowman. Allow the popcorn to cool for 7-8 minutes.

When it is cool enough to touch, but still warm, spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray, and form the mounds into balls, stacking them on top of one another in a snowman shape. Be sure to press the balls firmly so that they don’t fall apart. Press the raisins and any other candy into the head to form eyes, a nose, a mouth, and buttons.

Insert a pretzel stick into each side of the middle popcorn ball for the arms. Tie a ribbon around the neck to complete his look.

Decoration idea: Place the snowman on a decorative plate and use as a centerpiece at Christmas dinner, but be sure to eat it quickly since like all snowmen, he melts in warm environments.

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In France, children leave their shoes out instead of stockings for Pere Noel to fill. They also feast, then end by eating buche de Noel, a log-like yellow cake with chocolate buttercream.

In England, people can make wishes while mixing their traditional pudding, but only if they stir in a clockwise direction.

In Mexico, families create lanterns or luminarias by cutting intricate designs into brown paper bags. These luminarias are placed on sidewalks, roofs and windowsills.

In Germany, children get a treat from an Advent calendar every day for 28 days before Christmas.

In Spain, instead of a Christmas tree, families gather around a log called the caga tio.

Singing children beat the caga tio with a stick until it “releases”

Merry Christmas, World!

By MAYA NITTA, features editor

All over the world people celebrate Christmas but not necessarily in the way we do. Every country has something different and, sometimes, unusual about their traditions. Check out how Christmas is celebrated around the world.

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Norwegians hide their broomsticks so witches won’t steal them.

In Estonia, families go to the sauna together.

In Sweden, Christmas begins on December 13, when the eldest daughter of the family serves the rest of her family coffee and treats dressed as the “Queen of Light.” She wears a long white dress and a crown of leaves

In Japan, It has become a custom to order chicken from KFC.

In Ethiopia, they celebrate Christmas in January because they follow the Julian calendar. During this holiday most families attend church wearing all white.

In Australia, families come out at night with lit candles and sing Christmas carols. This tradition is called Carols by Candlelight.

In China, on Sheng Dan Jeih (the Holy Birth Festival) families put up their Christmas trees and decorate them with lanterns, flowers and red paper.

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New AD brings passion, experience

By SHAYNA HO, staff writer

Mr. Blaine Gaison will be the new Athletic Director of Kamehameha Schools Maui as of January 2, 2013.

He comes with the mindset that “winning is important, but you gotta have fun. It’s more than just [about] winning.”

Mr. Gaison has been supportive and active at our sister campus, Kapa¯lama, as the Co -Athletic Director and Associate Athletics Director for 25 years.

“I’m excited to get there. I’m excited to get to work. I’m excited to be a part of the Maui family,” Mr. Gaison said.

Students and staff anticipate his heart and passion. “[Mr.] Blaine [Gaison] is an outstanding and seasoned administrator, educator and

role model for our KSM student athletes,” says Mr. Lance Cagasan, 9-10 principal.

Mr. Gaison is a Kamehameha Schools Kapa¯lama graduate (’76) and Univeristy of Hawai’i Ma¯noa alumnus with a bachelor’s degree in pre-law and a minor in secondary education.

He has also received a National Federation of High School Citation for his involvement in high school athletics on a local, state and national level. He is currently the Hawai’i State Liaison to the National Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association and the NFHS. His legacy is not confined to an administrative position in the sports world. Mr. Gaison

played for the Kamehameha Warriors as an All-State quarterback leading the football team to two consecutive state titles in 1974 and 1975. Mr. Gaison also has experience on the national level, having played five seasons with the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League.

“He is well-connected and well-respected in the athletic director circle,” said Ms. Glennie Adams [‘78], current Kamehameha Schools Kapa¯lama Athletic Director.

Mr. Gaison said his motivation to be an athletic director is “being able to serve, being able to give guidance and direction, and being able to make an impact.”

With all the things in which

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MR. BLAINE GAISON

he is involved within the community, state and nation, he is first and foremost a husband to Mrs. Donnalei Gaison and father to Pilialoha, Kapulani, Iokepa, and Kona.

Boys soccer fills out

BY REID CAIRME, sports editor

With more members than the past three years, the varsity boys soccer team looks forward to more wins than losses this year.

The team nearly doubled in number as compared to the 13 -16 players of last year. This year’s team has bulked up with freshmen who make up a large part of the hefty 28-man squad.

The first-time players were recruited via word of mouth, resulting in the great turnout, according to co-captain and senior Kainalu Kealoha.

In the past two years, the soccer team has been so small that if only a few people were injured, there were no substitutes. They sometimes played with fewer players than the minimum when players were red-carded or injured.

The increase in the number of players means that they now need to compete for start-

ing positions. Because there are only a few spots, the varsity players will need to work harder to start.

The others will be important as substitutes when starters get tired over the course of the 90-minute game.

After a triumphant victory at the Baldwin Classic, November 9-11, the Warriors show promise of putting on a good season. The Warriors won the Classic with four wins and no losses, preventing every opposing team from scoring even one point on them.

“Everyone is in the right mindset,” co-captain and senior Stephen Barut said. “The tournament was a major confidence booster.”

The Warriors also won a pre -season game against St. Anthony, 9-1.

With so many new players, the team is working on finding the right “chemistry”.

They visit the weight room

Photo by REID CAIRME

The boys soccer team is looking forward to a winning season after a word-of-mouth campaign filled their ranks with 28 players.

two times a week and spend the rest of their time running, working on ball handling, and scrimmaging.

Five seniors are on the team, three of whom are cocaptains – Stephen Barut,

Kainalu Kealoha and Acer Pahukoa.

The boys take the home field for their first regular season game against the Baldwin Bears, December 11.

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All the sweat that dripped down their tired faces, all the activities that were sacrificed, and all the doubtful thoughts that were pushed aside paid off for the first two members of the Kamehameha Schools Maui 1000 Club.

“They are true and honest young men with great work ethics,” said Mr. Kevin O’Brien. “My experience being around them has been great, enjoyable and an honor.”

For membership in this elite group, student weight lifters must lift a combined weight starting at 700 pounds among three basic lifts with a specific minimum of 200 pounds for bench press, 200 pounds for power clean and 300 pounds for parallel squats. Once they earn membership in the 700 Club, members can advance to the 800, 900, and 1000 Club.

Seniors Bryson Arakaki and Acer Pahukoa are the first in KSM history to make it to the 1000 Club. The opportunity to join comes only once a year, during football season. Participants have one week to “max out” or lift their limit in order for their weight to count.

The achievement is a direct response to their hard work both during and off football season.

“Strength of body certainly helped both of these two to be better players, recover from injury faster, maintain their levels of play during games and be mentally stronger,” said Mr. O’Brien, head football coach and club adviser.

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Arakaki started weightlifting in the spring of his freshman year with lifters such as Hanoa Pua’a Freitas (‘11), Nainoa Bright (’11) and Kai Ka’aukai (’11). Even then, they pushed him to get stronger.

He joined the 700 Club in his sophomore year, but did not participate in his junior year.

So as a senior, he realized he had some catching up to do if he was to progress any further.

“It feels good to know that everything I gave up was worth it,” Arakaki said.

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obstacles to overcome both physically and mentally.

As for Pahukoa, he said, “It feels good…hard work paid off.” Achieving the 1000 pound goal has helped him improve in other areas too, especially football.

“Acer didn’t miss a start in the last two years, but the difference in his level of play between junior season and senior season is amazing, and this was directly due, in my opinion, to his improved level of strength,” Mr. O’Brien said.

Both of the student lifters’ attitudes contributed to their success. Mr. O’Brien said that they got stronger individually but they both did it “for a higher purpose, namely helping

the team to be successful.” He also benefitted from their accomplishment of reaching the 1000 Club.

“Actually I am the one who has benefited the most being around these two guys, AND ALL of the varsity players, the seniors especially,” Mr. O’Brien said.

Hard work does pay off as KSM high school has 21 athletes in the Black Shirt Club.

All club members receive a black shirt with the specific weight club that they have reached. There are two members each in the 1000 Club and the 900 Club, four in the 800 Club and 13 in the 700 Club.

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Members of the 700, 800, 900, and 1000 clubs, altogether known as the “black shirt club.” Members must lift 700 lbs. or more in a combination of three basic lifts. Seniors Acer Pahukoa (middle row, third from left)and Bryson Arakaki (middle row, second from right) are the first and only members of the 1000 club.

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Fresh faces play the court next

By MEHANA LEE, news editor

Photo by LANDON BALLESTEROS

The girls volleyball team, nine-time Maui Interscholastic League Division 1 champions, celebrate their final point against the Baldwin Bears at the MIL tournament on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. The girls dominated and finished their opponents off in three quick sets on their home territory, Ka'ulaheanuiokamoku Gymnasium.

Hana Hou! MIL champs again

By LANDON BALLESTEROS, staff writer

PUKALANI–The KSM girls volleyball Warriors came out victorious against the Baldwin Bears yet again on Friday, Oct. 26, and won the MIL Division I championship title for the ninth consecutive year at Kaʻulaheanuiokamoku Gymnasium.

KS Maui dominated over Baldwin winning the best-offive game in three quick sets, 25-15, 25-11, 25-10. The Warriors stayed ahead of the Bears throughout the game, falling behind only once, by only one point during the first set.

Kaʻulaheanuiokamoku was an excited full house on the Kamehameha Warrior side. Supporters circulated good luck ti leaves, enough for everyone there.

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Seniors Bobbi-Lin Kalama and Raven Poepoe jump to block against a hit from the KKHS Na¯ Aliʻi. The Warriors took first in the regular season and in the MIL tournament for the ninth consecutive year.

Volleyball said good-bye to nine senior players this season, five who had played for Head Coach Bala Spencer for four seasons. Next year’s team will have to adjust to the transition without the leadership of the predominately senior team.

“It’ll be a big transition for the younger players. We’re not rebuilding though, we’re just rebooting,” Coach Bala said.

Two juniors, Taylor Awai and Shalia Kamakaokalani, will be the only players returning next season with four years of experience at the varsity level.

“I’m excited to take on a new season and do the best that we can as a team,” Awai said.

As for their 2012 season, the girls volleyball team ended it undefeated for the ninth consecutive time and placed tenth overall at the state tournament.

“The girls played quality matches throughout the season. They put up a fight,” Coach Bala said.

During the state tournament, the Maui Warriors could not adjust to the speed of the game and did not defeat their sister school and first opponent, Kamehameha Schools Kapa¯lama on O‘ahu on October 31. They lost 3-0. From there, they were knocked out of the running for fourth place when they lost 3-1 against Pearl City on November 1.

Senior Sienna Davis said they could not pass on serve receives at the end of the third set.

“I wish we could have done better at states, but I know we learned a lot from the experience, and it will help prepare next year’s players,” she said.

The senior players’ futures are looking bright as they move on to the collegiate level. Bobbi -Lin Kalama has verbally committed to Siena College in Loudonville, New York.

Anuhea Kaiaokamalie and Sienna Davis also plan to play volleyball in college, but have not yet decided where.

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The Kamehameha Schools Maui junior varsity volleyball team finished its season 12-2 with only one loss against King Kekaulike High School and one loss against Seabury Hall.

“I think that Seabury was a tough opponent towards the end,” JV Head Coach Olivia Solomon said. “We did well at the beginning of the season and at the end of the season.”

The team was impressive at the start of the season as a group consisting mostly of freshmen; however, their youth was definitely not a deterrent to the team’s success.

“They were really competitive,” Coach Solomon said. “I loved their competitive spirit.”

While some of the girls may be moving up to the varsity team next year, the rest are very eager to come back even stronger next year.

“If I were to work with them again next year, I would just look forward to seeing my group of freshmen . . . how much that they’re going to improve by playing club during the off season and coming back a little more mature as sophomores,” Solomon said.

This year’s 13-member team will be losing only sophomores: Kylyn Fernandez, Savannah Dudoit, and Kelia NeSmith.

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Newton takes lead

BY REID CAIRME, sports editor

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Sophomore Chase Newton took the role of starting quarterback during the Warriors’ first game against the Baldwin Bears on September 16, 2012. He was one of the eight sophomores chosen to play varsity this year.

“I was really nervous at first,” Newton said, “but I got used to it as the season progressed.”

The wide receiver had to quickly adjust from catching to throwing.

“Even as a sophomore, he has really good leadership qualities,” Head Coach Kevin O’Brien said “From a defensive player’s aspect, you tend to respect a guy who has been playing an offensive position longer than others. They have more experience and are ready to go,” linebacker Rusty Hue Sing said.

Coach O’Brien brought eight prospective sophomores up to the varsity level this year. He started to choose these players during their freshman year.

“Any player that has a chance to move up to varsity early should,” Newton said.

“It’s a whole different level and will help you by your senior year.”

Newton was able to learn the different plays, giving him an edge as a potential quarterback for the next two years.

“The guys are bigger and stronger,” Newton said, “It really tests your physical ability to keep up with them.”

“Varsity is a much faster pace,” sophomore Brennon Aloy said. “Playing it as a sophomore will prepare me for the next two years.”

Newton said that while he was able to move up in the ranks, that meant he did not

get to play with his close friends.

“It felt strange at first,” Newton said, “but I got closer with the other boys and came to love them like brothers.”

The Warriors ended their season with two wins and six losses. They won their second round game against the Maui High Sabers and their first game against the King Kekaulike Na¯ Aliʻi.

“It is not guaranteed that he will have the position [of quarterback],” Coach O’Brien said.

“But he is looked at to be a leader. quarterback or not.”

Newton was tapped for the starting quarterback position when senior Kalaʻi Yap suffered a concussion during the September 16 game.

Junior Kapahanau Palakiko took the position of backup quarterback and come in for a few plays during the Warriors’ homecoming in October.

JV football

By JAYLIN KEKIWI, staff writer

The junior varsity football team ended their season on October 19, the day of homecoming. The boys completed their season with no wins, but Head Coach Jojo Chong Kee said that the numbers don’t tell the entire story.

“The boys never gave up, even when the games were tough,” Coach Chong Kee said. “I’m proud of them.”

However, some players would have liked to see some wins on the book.

“We could have done a lot better,” freshman Maikaike

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Sophomore Chase Newton took on the role as starting quarterback in just his second year in high school. The varsity football team ended their season with two wins and seven losses this season. The Warriors won against Maui High School on September 29, the first full game in which Newton quarterbacked the whole game.

English said, “The scores didn’t really show how well we could have played the game.

We should have worked on our discipline overall.”

Coach Chong Kee also

thought that the boys could have worked on their focus.

Throughout the season, players said that they did not mesh as well as they had hoped.

“I wish that we had been able to bond more as a team,” English said. “I think that would have helped a lot.

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Basketball ready to change

BY REID CAIRME, sports editor

To improve on their three wins from the 2011-2012 MIL season, Head Coach Chad Kalehuawehe said that the varsity boys basketball team has to change for the better.

“Our goal this season is to get to the state tournament in February as either the MIL champion or runner-up,” he said.

The team is being stretched beyond their comfort zone in order to accomplish this goal.

“No excuses this year,” Senior Micah Mossman said. “Our philosophy this year is ‘Leave everything on the court – give all you got, to leave no regret.’”

“We are working together as a team this year,” Senior Kolby Ah Sau said. “We are learning to communicate more while we play.”

The Warriors have increased their training load with conditioning and a lot of running.

Not even in season yet, the varsity team runs a minimum of a mile per day.

“The coaches have imple-

mented some new strategies but no strategy will work if the boys’ attitudes don’t change,” Coach Kalehuawehe said.

Last year the Warriors showed that they could bring intensity during the first half of their games, but would start to falter during the second half, allowing their opponents to gain leverage. They aim to change that.

This was a typical pattern against the King Kekaulike High School Na¯ Aliʻi during the previous season. The Warriors would gain a lead during the first half, only to be crushed once they had exhausted themselves by the second half. They aim to change that.

“King Kekaulike is definitely the team to beat this year,” Mossman said.

Last year’s team had only two seniors, Alika Sanchez and Daylan Machado. This year’s team varsity team is filled with eight seniors. The rest of the team consists of three juniors and one sophomore, compared to last year’s two seniors, eight juniors, and

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Micah Mossman, Erin Lindsey, and Keawe Rindlisbacher practice shooting in preparation for the upcoming season. With eight seniors on the roster, the season holds promise for more wins than last year.

three sophomores.

“Having a senior heavy team is very exciting,” Coach Kalehuawehe said. “But it can also be very bad. It really depends on their attitude. If the boys

want it and they think, ‘team first’ anything is possible.”

The varsity’s first game is on December 28, 2012 against the Maui High Sabers at the MHS gym.

Cheerleading fifth in state

By REID CAIRME, sports editor

The KS varsity cheer squad placed fifth out of ten in the medium division at the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Cheerleading Championships on Saturday, November 17, 2012.

The La¯hainaluna Lunas came in sixth place, right behind the Warriors.

“It felt like there was more pressure,” said Ashley Watson, co-captain and senior.

“Baldwin isn’t the competition, not even La¯hainaluna. It’s the Oʻahu teams that are the competition.”

The varsity cheer squad broke Baldwin’s ten-year Maui Interscholastic League streak last year, taking first while Baldwin took second. This year, the Bears came in third to the Lunas.

At the MIL tournament, the Warriors used a complicated routine that won them the MIL title for the second year in a

row, but also caused them to drop a stunt. The dropped stunt cost them the majority of their points, but they still scored the highest with 288.5 points out of 375 possible.

To prepare for the intensity that the state competition brings, the Warriors practiced tumbling for a minimum of one hour, seven times a week with two practices on Saturdays.

“We are the first team to practice at school,” co-captain and senior Mikela Rindlishbacher said. “We are also the last ones to leave.”

The cheer team completely changed the routine they used during the MIL competition.

The dropped stunt was changed into a basket and three new tumbling sequences were used as a substitute.

Constantly executing those stunts became the main focus during the one week the team had to practice before the HHSAA competition.

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The KSM varsity cheer squad took the title as MIL champions for the second year in a row. They placed fifth in the state tournament.

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Girls soccer begins anew

By JAYLIN KEKIWI

Over the years, the girls soccer team has always been strong. This year is no different.

The season began November 29 with a game against the St. Anthony High School Trojans. The Warriors began with a bang, beating the Trojans 9-0. As of Tuesday, Dec. 4, they are 2-1.

Before the season, however, the girls tested out their play in the Baldwin Classic Tournament, Nov. 16-18. They won against Maui High School with a score of 3-1, but lost to Kealakehe and Baldwin High School (both 1-0) and Pearl City High School (2-0).

“I think we’ll do really well [this season],” sophomore Brandy Takiguchi said. “Most of us have played together before [in club soccer], so we already kind of know what it’s like playing with each other.”

One thing the girls are working on is scoring.

“We need to work on getting the goals in the back of the net,” freshman Taira Lucas said.

However, the team is a strong one.

“Our defense is really

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Marley Duncan weaves her way through the Trojans, November 29. The Warriors won their first game, 9-0.

strong,” Lucas said. “They’re really good players, and they keep the scoring of the other team down.”

There is no junior varsity team this year, though there was one last year. According to junior Kiana-Lei Chang, the freshman and sophomore players bring an entirely new feeling to the team.

“It’s a new atmosphere,” Chang said. “Since a lot of them were playing on JV before, it’s kind of weird having them on the team – it’s a good weird, though.”

“The girls are great,” Coach Steve Mau said. “The upper-

classmen really took the underclassmen under their wings.”

Freshman Quinn Williams said that the upperclassmen do not look down on them as freshman players.

“We don’t feel little when we’re playing with them,” Williams said. “They make us feel like we’re just as much on the team as they are.”

Williams is one of the six freshman players on the varsity team. In all, there are 26 players. In addition to the freshmen, there are seven sophomores, six juniors, and seven seniors.

Photo by JAYLIN KEKIWI

Mahina Bantilan stays ahead of Saint Anthony.

Scoreboard Cross Country

9/29 vs. MHS 10/6 vs. LLHS 10/12 vs. KKHS 10/19 vs. BHS

8/25 at Keo¯pu¯olani Park Girls: N/ABoys: N/A 9/1 at Kamehameha Maui Girls: 5th Boys: 4th 9/15 at Hana Girls: 5th Boys: 4th 9/22 at La¯hainaluna Girls: N/ABoys: N/A 9/29 at Seabury Hall Girls: 5th Boys: N/A 10/6 at Hana Girls: N/A Boys: 3rd 10/13: at Keopuolani Park Girls: N/ABoys: N/A 10/20 at La¯hinaluna Girls: N/ABoys: 4th Oct 26 at Big Island Ikaika Renaud: 111th Daniel Quenga: 142nd Avinash Singh: 154th Rachel Smith: 149th vs. vs. vs. vs.

MHS LLHS KKHS BHS

0-20 12-28 14-19 6-30

L L L L

Varsity Football 8/24 vs. MHS 8/31 vs. LLHS 9/8 vs. KKHS 9/15 vs. BHS 9/29 vs. MHS 10/6 vs. LLHS 10/12 vs. KKHS 10/19 vs. BHS

0-20 12-28 19-14 30-6 13-6 35-3 21-0 21-18

L L W L W L L L

JV Girls Volleyball

JV Football 8/24 8/31 9/8 9/15

6-13 7-27 0-21 18-21

L L L L

8/28 vs. SBH 9/6 vs. KKHS 9/8 vs. MHS 9/11 vs. BHS 9/13 vs. KKHS 9/18 vs. LHS 9/21 vs. MHS 9/22 vs. BHS 10/5 vs. LHS 10/11 vs. KKHS 10/13 vs. BHS 10/16 vs. LHS 10/18 vs. MHS

2-0 W 2-0 W 2-0 W 2-1 W 2-0 W 2-0 W 2-0 W 2-0 W 2-1 W 2-3 L 2-1 W 2-0 W 2-0 W

Varsity Girls Volleyball

JV Girls Basketball

8/28 vs. SBH 3-1 W 9/6 vs. KKHS 3-0 W 9/8 vs. MHS 3-0 W 9/11 vs. Baldwin 3-1 W 9/13 vs. KKHS 3-0 W 9/18 vs. LLHS 3-0 W 9/21 vs. MHS 3-0 W 9/22 vs. BHS 3-0 W 9/4 vs. Molokaʻi 3-0 W 10/5 vs. LHS 3-0 W 10/11 vs. KKHS 3-1 W 10/13 vs. BHS 3-0 W 10/16 vs. LHS 3-0 W 10/18 vs. MHS 3-0 W MIL Tournament 10/23 vs. MHS 3-0 W 10/26 vs. BHS 3-0 W HHSAA State Tournament vs. KS Kapa¯lama 0-3 L vs. Pearl City 1-2 L

11/8 vs.

11/10 vs.

11/13 vs.

11/17 vs.

11/19 vs.

11/21 vs.

11/27 vs.

11/29 vs.

JV Cheerleading 11/3 MIL Tournament

2nd

Varsity Cheerleading 11/3 MIL Tournament 1st 11/17 HHSAA Tournament 5th

MHS LLHS BHS KKHS LLHS MHS KKHS BHS

50-12 82-5 33-16 57-11 78-0 36-14 23-8 31-6

L L L L L L L L

JV Boys Basketball 11/13 vs.

11/15 vs.

11/19 vs.

11/21 vs.

11/27 vs.

11/29 vs.

12/1 vs.

BHS SBH LLHS MHS KKHS BHS SBH

14-44 L 31-14 W n/a L 48-40 W 34-39 L n/a W L

Girls Soccer 11/29 vs. SAS 12/1 vs. MHS 12/4 vs. SBH

9-0 0-1 2-0

W L W

9-1

W

Boys Soccer 11/29 vs. SAS

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JV Girls Basketball

New players, team learn lessons

By MEHANA LEE, news editor

After five years without a junior varsity team, girls basketball welcomed a JV squad to the 2012 season. The team consists of seven freshmen and two sophomore players, some whom had never played basketball on a team before.

This was a challenge, but Head Coach David NeSmith said they came to practice and worked hard every day, to learn about the game and team play. “They took a risk to come out and play basketball knowing that they didn’t know

the game at all. They took a lot of criticism, not just from us coaches, but other people as well. However, they stayed together,” he said.

Despite the inexperienced team, some players brought experience to the court.

Freshman Megan Miguel came into this season with nine years of experience playing in county leagues and the middle school team. Miguel said that they struggled to learn the offensive plays, but were strong in defense.

“We may not have been that

December 7, 2012 good this year, but when we come back, we’re going to prove everyone wrong,” Miguel said.

The JV Warriors have not won a game this season, but their awareness of teamwork and basketball is something they can build on next season.

“We started the season off unfamiliar with the game, but we learned a lot more during the season,” sophomore Lilia Lorenzo said.

The other JV teams in the MIL include Baldwin, La¯hainaluna, King Kekaulike and Maui High Schools. The JV team ended their season on Thursday, November 29.

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Name: Luke Batoon Sport: Basketball Position: Shooting Guard Jersey Number: 12 Age and Grade: 17, senior Workout: Weightlifting, playing basketball outdoors or in the gym Vertical leap: 32 inches Hobbies: Watching college basketball, working out, beach, friends, family, playing basketball and swag Something others don’t know about him: “I love fashion.”

Best thing about basketball: “The challenge is the best thing, other than winning.”

What he adds to the team: “He adds strength, muscle and just an overpower to the team.” – Kolby Ah Sau, shooting guard Challenges the team has faced so far this year: “Laziness and complaining” Most memorable game: “Last year’s preseason game against Leilehua when I hit the game stealing shot (passing props to Kahiau Andrade).”

How long he has been playing: 6 years Sports Idol: John Wall for the Washington Wizards

Photo by MEHANA LEE

Freshman Megan Miguel drives against Na¯ Aliʻi. The first junior varsity girls basketball team in five years struggled, but standouts like Miguel and sophomore Kelia NeSmith are already looking forward to playing varsity.

Varsity Girls Basketball

Small team determined to score high

By MEHANA LEE, news editor

The Maui Warriors girls basketball team has a long road ahead of them during the Maui Interscholastic League season due to their small team and managing to keep everyone eligible to play.

Last season, five of the 13 players were on academic probation meaning they had to sit out for a few games, but they are on track to a successful season. They won

their first scrimmage against Seabury High School on Tuesday, November 20.

“Being that this year we only have five main players on varsity, it was kind of hard, but it felt good to win our first scrimmage. I’m looking forward to this season,” senior Jaylyn Seto said.

This year’s team started off with five players in the preseason. When the season starts on Thursday, December 13,

Head Coach David NeSmith said he plans to move up three junior varsity players.

Since the team is small and they cannot afford to lose any players, they need to keep their grades up for game eligibility. Assistant Coach Ulu Kepani said that the girls are doing well in school and basketball, and no one is in jeopardy of losing eligibility at the moment.

Photo by REID CAIRME

Luke Batoon

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Paddling team looks ‘solid’

Photo by REID CAIRME

Riley Shiraishi

Photo by MEHANA LEE

Above: Sophomore Mical Ventura and junior Hi‘ilei Casco paddle to the finish along with the rest of the girls crew during a preseason distance race at Kahului Harbor on Wednesday, November 28.

Left: Juniors Tianna Yonemura and Mehana Fisher congratulate each other. The Maui Warriors first MIL regatta is on Saturday, December 15 at Kahului Harbor.

By MEHANA LEE, news editor

The paddling team had a strong turnout, and both junior and senior varsity are expected to be competitive this season. The team consists of 50 paddlers from among all grades. Head Coach Robert Brede said he did not cut anyone during tryouts to give everyone the opportunity to compete in interscholastically. He said he also wanted to help the new paddlers establish themselves in the sport of paddling since it is directly tied to the Hawaiian culture.

“We got some surprising new talent this year. There are a couple freshmen that are pretty strong, and they’ve never even paddled before. All the crews are looking solid as competitors,” he said.

The JV team consists of beginning and experienced paddlers.

The girls crew also consists of club paddlers. This crew has four juniors, Hi‘ilei Caso, Tianna Yonemura, Shaina Hipolito and Mehana Fisher; one senior, Kayla Purdy; and one sophomore, Mical Ventura. Last season, the girls crew qualified for the HHSAA state tournament and placed fourth.

As for the boys, there are two seniors, Maleko Lorenzo and Bryce Takabayashi, who have been paddling on varsity for the past two seasons. In the last MIL season, the boys crew placed fourth in the final MIL regatta and therefore did not qualify for the HHSAA state tournament. This season, the boys crew doesn’t

intend to be left behind again and is already preparing for the state tournament by training for faster race times.

“The varsity boys are looking extremely strong and fast,” Coach Brede said.

The mixed crew faced a heartbreaking end to their season last year during their final MIL regatta, when they flipped their canoe while approaching the finish line after running in first place for the entire race. They did not qualify for states, but are planning to make it this season, Coach Brede said.

The team’s first regatta is next Saturday, December 15, at Kahului Harbor. The races are scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m.

Name: Riley Shiraishi Sport: Swimming Position: 200 free relay member, 200 medley relay anchor Average 50 yard freestyle time: 27.9 seconds Age and Grade: 18, senior Workout: “Whatever sets of torture Coach Leighton decides to inflict upon us.”

Hobbies: Art, exercise, dance, reading, sewing Something others don’t know about her: “I love to organize and clean.”

Best thing about swimming: “Meeting my goals this year, which are to meet 27 seconds for 50 free and to get abs!”

What she adds to the team: “She is really motivated, and because of that, she pushes others to work hard. Her good attitude also makes practice super-duper fun.” – senior Kamehana Lee Challenges the team has faced so far this year: “Laziness and complaining” Most memorable game: “When I made under 26 in our relay [last year], and we qualified for states.”

How long she has been swimming: “Since before I can remember.”

Sports Idol: Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps

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Cross Country

By MAYA NITTA, features editor

By the end of the season the cross country team had pushed through sending three juniors and one freshman to the HHSAA State Tournament on the Big Island: Juniors Avinash Singh, Daniel Quenga and Rachel Smith and freshman Ikaika Renaud.

“At states….the people there were really kind, courteous and fun, especially our sister schools...we cheered on each other,” Singh said.

“The state level is always a great experience as all of the elite runners across the state come together for a very competitive race,” said Mr. Jon Svenson, head coach.

During the season, they all made a lot of progress. “As a team, our boys...proved that we can be quite competitive in a league of 12 teams. The

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Guth ready to lead KSM swim team

By MAYA NITTA, features editor

Coach Leighton Hao introduced many different workouts to help the swim team be better and faster.

“These techniques will be a bit challenging to the swimmers but it will only make them better,” he said.

Captain Elizabeth Guth explained one of the new training activities. “We put cones at the bottom of the pool, and we are not allowed to breath in these areas,” she said.

Guth said she plans to help her teammates accomplish their goals as well. number of girl participants of cross country this year was less than previous years, however those that joined the team proved to be dedicated runners,” he said.

The future looks bright for this small but dedicated group of athletes.

Photo by MAYA NITTA

Leimana Hassett practices her butterfly stroke technique during swim practice. The team is working hard to be in their best shape this year.

“The good news is that most runners will be returning, which means...the possibility of an MIL Championship Team looming. The success is dependent upon the dedication of off-season training and, of course, our returnees,” Coach Svenson said.

Photo by REID CAIRME

Sophomore Dayson Damuni goes for a steal against a the Maui High Sabers on November 21.

JV boys basketball improving

By LEXIS VIENA, staff writer

The junior varsity boys basketball team were off to an unsure start. During preseason, the boys won one of six games, and their first game against Baldwin ended in a loss.

But since then, their strategy of using two “platoons” of players versus individually substituting has paid off with

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three wins toward the end of the season.

“The platoons are different but in a way they’re helpful because it gives all of the players more time on the court and also lets us rest, too,” Co-captain Zack Lopez said.

Head Coach Chad Kalehuawehe agrees with Lopez that the platoons are something different, and said he is

looking forward to what the boys are going to come up with for the rest of the season.

“Each player has a different talent, and my goal is to bring it out,” Coach Kalehuawehe said.

“It’s an easier flow when the team works together as a unit,” Lopaka Keali’inohomoku said, “and the better we work together, the more we’ll win.”

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ried out Operation Silent Night, to the delight of all. No matter how much they wanted to shout out in support of the girls team, the audience squirmed quietly in their seats until the Warriors reached their first 10 points. Then, the crowd erupted into huge cheers, all part of the Silent Night treatment. The delayed crowd reaction clearly did its job.

Spirit swept through the stands, and the Bears looked momentarily stunned.

During the first set, seniors Sienna Davis’s and Anuhea Kaiaokamalie’s kills kept the Warriors in the lead and on the offensive against the Bears.

During set two, Captain Bobbi-Lin Kalama scored the first point with an ace and followed it with two others almost immediately after, the team won that set by their overall kills and aces in the beginning, and the errors of the Bears near the end.

The third set’s first point came from a kill by senior Raven Poepoe. The team’s strong blocking and teamwork helped them to win the third and final set, which was won on a service error from Baldwin.

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Where is the love?

BY REID CAIRME, sports editor

What a way to start the holiday season.

I was rushing one morning to get from my locker in the glass building to my Hawaiian History class. I took out the $30 in my pocket and put it into my locker. Thinking that it would be safe, I ran off not knowing that I hadn’t fully locked my locker.

When I went back during second block, lo and behold, my $30 was gone. I panicked and searched everywhere for it. I took everything out, checked the pockets of my binders, and the folds of my books, and then checked them again. I’d been robbed.

I wanted that money to buy food that afternoon and needed it to catch the bus home, not only that day but for the rest of the week as well.

I am not the only person who has had something stolen from him this year.

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Vice Principal Delatori told me that cash has been stolen more this year, as opposed to the watches, earphones, and iPods that were popular targets last year.

It seems ironic that our school motto this year is He ʻOhana Ka¯kou,yet theft is on the increase. It’s as if the concept of ʻohana has completely flown over the heads of those thieves, students who would steal from their own “families.”

Would you really take from your mom, dad, sister, brother? Would you take things from your aunt, uncle, grandma, or grandpa? If you would, then you’ve got a problem.

There’s only so much the school can do. Students sign off on an agreement that says that KSM is not liable for any stolen personal items. Even the expensive TI-84 calculators are a student’s responsibility.

Mr. Delatori said that if he

were to spend time investigating the many thefts, he would not have time to do the rest of his job, which is to promote student achievement.

As much as we would like to believe that there is no theft at our school, it is not the reality.

KSM students need to take responsibility for their things by locking their lockers, keeping money in Their wallets (yes, they do have a purpose) and keeping their bags in a teacher’s room. If you have a valuable item, it should be left at home instead of brought to school.

As for the thieves, I have a message for you. Stop ruining this Christmas season for other people! If you would do it in your own school, you would probably do it in the larger Maui community. Keep in mind that if you get caught out in the real world, you will face consequences greater than being suspended.

by Lexis Viena

Our Staff News Editor: Mehana Lee Features Editor: Maya Nitta Sports Editor: Reid Cairme Staff: Landon Ballesteros Shayna Ho Jaylin Kekiwi Lexis Viena Faculty Adviser: Ms. Kye Haina 9-10 Principal: Mr. Lance Cagasan Academies Principal: Ms. Jay-R Kaÿawa

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Kipa mai ʻo Kapono i na¯ hauma¯na mele Na MEHANA LEE, mea kākau

Hele maila kekahi kanaka mele kaulana loa o Hawaiʻi¯ mai ka hui mele ʻo Cecilio me Kapono, ʻo ia hoʻi ʻo Henry Kapono, i ke kula ʻo Kamehameha Maui e kipa aku i na¯ hauma¯na o na¯ papa mele like ʻole, ka Papa Jazz Rock Ensemble, ka Papa Mele, ka Papa Hi¯meni, ka Papa Piano a me ka Papa Moʻolelo Mele ma ka Po¯ʻalima, la¯ ʻelua o Nowemapa. Hauʻoli loa na¯ hauma¯na i ka hoʻolohe ʻana i ko Kapono hi¯meni a hoʻokani maikaʻi ʻana a ma ka pau ʻana o ka¯na ho¯ʻike, ni¯nau akula la¯kou ia¯ ia e pili ana i kona ola.

I ka ʻo¯lelo ʻana mai e pili ana i ka¯na mau mele i haku ai, he mau haneli, wehewehe ʻo Kapono i na¯ hauma¯na “ʻo ka¯na mau mele a pau” ka¯na mau punahele. Mea mai ʻo Kapono, ua like ka¯na mau mele me ka¯na mau keiki, a ke hi¯meni aku ʻo ia i kekahi o ka¯na mau mele, hoʻomanaʻo ʻo ia i kona manawa i haku ai, ka poʻe ma laila i ia wa¯, a me ke ʻano o kona naʻau.

I ka ni¯nau ʻia ʻana mai no kekahi wa¯ haliʻa mau mai na¯ makahiki he kanakolu a ʻoi o kona hoʻokani a hi¯meni ʻana, ʻo¯lelo aku ʻo ia, “Nui ʻino na¯ manawa, maikaʻi a waiwai la¯kou a pau.” ʻAe maila na¯ hauma¯na, ʻo ka¯ la¯kou mau mele punahele o ia la¯ ʻo Sailing a me Friends. ʻO¯lelo maila ʻo Kapono e pili ana i ke mele ʻo Sailing i haku ʻia no kona pa¯pa¯. ʻO kekahi mea hoihoi loa, ʻaʻole no¯ kona pa¯pa¯ he ka¯pena a ʻaʻole ʻo ia i holo iki ma ka moana. Aka¯ naʻe, ua like ʻo ia me ke ka¯pena o kona hale.

Ni¯nau akula ʻo Kapono ina¯ ua loaʻa na¯ ni¯nau ʻe¯ aʻe i na¯ hauma¯na, a ʻaʻohe pane o na¯ hauma¯na. ʻO¯lelo akula ʻo ia,

Na Kumu Kalei ʻAʻarona-Lorenzo kēia kiʻi.

I luna: paʻi kiʻi ʻia ʻo Henry Kapono me na¯ hauma¯na o na¯ papa mele like ʻole ma ka Po¯ʻalima, la¯ 2 o Nowemapa. Wehewehe ʻo ia i na¯ manaʻo o ka¯na mau mele, ke ʻano o kona naʻau i kona manawa i haku ai i ia mau mele a mele aku ʻo ia no na¯ hauma¯na.

I ka ʻa¯kau: E paʻi kiʻi ana ʻo Chayce Tancayo o ka papa alakaʻi me Henry Kapono ma hope o ko Kapono hoʻokani ʻana.

“Hiki no¯, hoʻokani aku au!”

“I koʻu manaʻo, akamai ka¯ ma¯kou hauma¯na i ia la¯ i ka ni¯nau ʻole ʻana i hiki ia¯ la¯kou ke lohe i kahi mele hou. Ua maikaʻi wale!” ʻo¯lelo mai ʻo Ian Aquino o ka papa ʻumiku¯ma¯lua. ʻO Kapono, ua koho ʻia kona inoa no na¯ mea hanohano Grammy a loaʻa ia¯ ia kekahi mau hanohano ʻe¯ aʻe no ka

hi¯meni a me ka haku mele ʻana. Loaʻa no¯ hoʻi ia¯ ia na¯ makana o Na¯ Ho¯ku¯ Hanohano kekahi. ʻO Henry Kapono me kona hoa aloha, ʻo Cecilio David Rodriguez, kekahi o na¯ ka¯naka mele kaulana loa o ke¯ia ao, i hoʻokaulana ʻia mai na¯ makahiki ʻumiku¯ma¯iwa kanahiku.

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