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Heroic Effort Made at Annual Relay for Life A Hero Lies in You by CHLOE WOE, staff photographer

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WAILUKU, WAR MEMORIAL GYM – The American Cancer Society held their annual Relay for Life on March 10-11, a fundraiser to raise cancer awareness and help cancer victims. People huddled into the gym to get their spots for the overnight walk. The sleeping area was in the center of the walkway surrounded by paper bag/glow stick luminarias. Sponsors put up various banners and informaPhoto by Chloe Woo tional stands ringed the room. Many A junior team at the Relay for Life stakes out their spot. dressed their sleeping areas and Their “Just us” tent is bedecked in pink ribbons, a unifying symbol for cancer survivors and supporters. They are surthemselves with the theme of the rounded by enough food and ukana to last the night. night, superheroes. Some of the fundraising teams were the Incredipopular by Mariah Carey. After the introbles, the Power Puff girls, Superman, Su- ductions, the walk started at a blue and perwoman, Green Lantern, and Spiderred balloon arch. As everyone walked, man. entertainment, such as music and As everyone settled to music, Pat games, were held. Rickard, academic dean at St. Anthony Later, six Lähainaluna girls who form a High School offered a prayer. Kameband called “6 Days of Faith” played muhameha Schools chanted Oli Aloha. sic. The night was festive as everyone Then, seniors Huali Borges and Rachel enjoyed eating, walking, and socializing. Kanahele sang ‘Hero’ originally made SEE RELAY ON PAGE A3

New Headmaster Delima Stepping up to New Post by KAINOA KAI’AOKAMALIE, features writer Red Friday…………..A2

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New headmaster Mrs. LeeAnn DeLima

The number of lives she has helped remains countless. A graduate of Kamehameha Schools herself, she is a woman who, inspired by the legacy left by Bernice Pauahi Bishop feels the need to give back saying “In serving in this capacity, I have the pleasure of working with staff to take our Maui community further.”

It is obvious how many people love and respect this woman of dignity. A caring mother, respectful daughter, and loving wife, she truly defines the term “aloha.” This woman could only be our former middle school principal and newly selected headmaster Mrs. LeeAnn DeLima. On February 22, 2007, in the Ke’eaumokupapa’iaheahe dining hall, friends, family, and co-workers celebrated Mrs. DeLima’s new position as headmaster of Kamehameha Schools Maui. SEE DELIMA ON PAGE 2

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Red Friday Stands Strong By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news writer Red Friday, on February 9, was a day that signifies the ongoing fight for “If you believe Hawaiian people and culture. The in what is right entire Kamehameha high school and do what marched up to the middle school field you can to chanting, singing, and being proud to achieve it, that’s be Hawaiian. It was a sight to see. At a Hawaiian at the field, there was a line-up of heart.” speeches, dances, chants and overall — Kaiÿa Hill Hawaiian pride. Elementary Student Speaker Senior Kaeo Uÿu, class leader of the march says, “It made me feel proud to be Hawaiian and I liked how the elementary, middle, and high school were involved.” Headmaster Lee Ann Delima got the Red Friday on track with her student-involving speech about Kamehameha the Great. In this speech, she asked each school to reply differently with occasional phrases; Elementary with “I mua,” middle school with, “Kü haÿaheo,” high school with, “I mua e nä Pokiÿi,” and the class of 2007 replying, “E ola e Pauahi.” Student speeches got the crowd going. Sophomore Mana Palafox’s speech addressed his brothers and sisters of Kamehameha Maui, “Let us be the Warriors that our Princess, Pauahi, and our King, Kamehameha, intended us to be: Warriors in heart, in mind, in body, and in spirit,” Palafox said with intensity. Elementary speaker Regina Kuhia said during

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From left above: Seniors David Jakubczack,Jeff Kihune, and Travis Wong answer to the call of sophomore speaker Mana Palafox (pictured on page 1).

her speech on the values of Hawaiians, “When you put your mind to it, you can do anything,” addressing the crowd of Hawaiians. Leading the march were seniors Kaui Owan, Bryson Vaivai, Kahiapo Kauhaÿahaÿa, Shameus Ostermiller, Travis Wong, Jeff Kihune, Blake Cockett, David Jacubczack, DELIMA FROM FRONT PAGE and Jacob Shaffer along with class About 100 people attended in leaders Kaeo Uÿu, all. With a prayer led by Kahu Bryan Pali, and Wong and words of praise from Mana Palafox. the schools’ CEO Dee Jay Mailer, Mrs. DeLima graciously accepted her new role. “I feel humbled and honored, and am enjoying meeting new people in our community. I also enjoy working with more students.” A traditional Hawaiian ceremony was important to Mrs. DeLima. Kumu Luana Kawa’a presented her with a kïhei, a Hawaiian cape that represents her status as a ruler. She was also adorned with many different kinds of lei. An ö’ö, a Hawaiian digging implement was also presented to her, as it symbolized the creation of Maui. When speaking about how she feels about taking on this huge role, Mrs. DeLima stated, “We will find success together as an ‘ohana, one day at a time, one classroom at a time, and one Photo by Kuÿulei Hanohano On February 9, high school students marched to the elementary school field to child at a time.” promote school unity on Red Friday.

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RELAY FROM FRONT PAGE After some time of walking the circle, everyone sat down for a luminous time of testimonials and speeches. Naomi Ashman said, “Cancer shows no preference, mother, daughter, sister, brother, father. Cancer never sleeps, and that is why we are all here today.” Each individual was given a glow stick and told not to break it until instructed. KSM student Hoku Kubota said, “If you have had a parent die of cancer, break your stick. If you have had a child die of cancer, break your stick. If you have had a sibling die of cancer, break your stick. If you have had a grandparent die of cancer, break your stick. If you had a friend die of cancer, break your stick. Now everyone else left, break your stick.” The dark room had, by then, filled up with the light of the glow sticks. After this, a silent moment was held in tribute to people who have died from cancer. In follow up Maui High students Jennifer Waiau and Kaala Kaio sang an original song about cancer. The moment passed and the room lit up again as people started to walk and music resumed play. Photos by Chloe Woo People gathered around the stage area, and Top: Staffer Ashley Shaffer is caught in the act of donating silver coins to a learned line dances, including the electric slide. Other small bands played music throughout the rival’s penny jar. Above: Anela FarrarIvey fills up on Jamba Juice, helping to night. raise money for the Relay for Life. Walker Connor Kihune said, “I am here for community service, and also because I like doing Relay for Life. It is enjoyable, and it’s for a good cause.” Overall, the night was entertaining and went to support the eradication of cancer. Each year, Maui hosts a Relay for Life. It is not only a Hawaiÿi event. There are other relays held nationwide. This year’s turnout was large, and lots of people, including many dedicated KSM students and staff, contributed to make it possible. but it really isn’t; simply ask twenty or so people for $5. Then ask a parent to sign the A Student’s Guide to Relay for Life proper permission forms. As soon as that’s by KALEI NAUKA, news writer over, prepare for the actual event. First and foremost: Food. Be sure that you On the weekend of March 10 through the and your party have a stockpile of snacks to morning of March 11, men and women of all last you the entire night. Then, be sure to ages participated in the Relay for Life, an all- have a form of entertainment on hand. night event where the participants march in When you aren’t the one running laps, it a circle, lovingly referred to as “running gets a little boring late at night (even though laps,” in support of fund-raising for cancer. you’re hanging out with your friends). But it’s not as simple as showing up and Next, you need to bring your own walking in a circle. This journalist went out “homey touches”: grab a pillow, a blanket, and actually participated to see just what it and something to lie down on. Then, get takes to be a relay-er. comfortable because you’re in for a long First of all, you must apply for a Relay for night. Life team. It’s simple. Just find a bunch of But, the most important part is to go with friends and send in your names to Student an open mind. Remember that there are Activities Coordinator Mrs. Ashman. Then people suffering through the symptoms of comes the part where some people quit cancer. Thankfully, there are people out (even before the program starts). Every in- there who are willing to put good money to dividual that enrolls must raise at least $100. a good cause. Some students try to claim that it is too hard,

Behind The Scenes

Penny Wars A Competitive Way to Fundraise by ZARI VENTURA, photographer The seniors won Penny Wars. This is one exciting race to raise money to support Relay for Life. Faculty and students had from February 26 until Friday, March 2, to contribute pennies for the “cause.” Any silver or paper money counted against the class whose jar contained the non-penny currency. Since the penny jars were unguarded, students could drop silver or paper in any competing class’ jar in hopes of putting them behind. “Penny Wars was fun and a great challenge to beat our fellow students and faculty,” said Kehulali Alana, senior. In the end Penny Wars was not only a competition but it was a way for the community to get involved and to support a good cause to the tune of $700. KSM students also raised money by purchasing Jamba Juice at the bus stop on Wednesday mornings for the past month. Arranged by the student council, Jamba Juice donated $1 from each juice sold. Money raised from the Valentine’s Day sweetheart candy sale was also donated.

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An interview with Everett Dowling

The `Prince’ Falls Into New Hands By BRANDON RODRIGUES, news writer

This “Prince” is located all the way out in Makena, right next to the Makena 36-hold golf course. It was announced in early February that the Prince, the Maui Prince Hotel, along with its parent company, the Makena Resort, was being sold for $575 million. Maui’s Everett Dowling of the Dowling Company is one of the investors in the hui of local developers purchasing the Prince. These investors, including Trinity Investments, have been around for a long time. When a company changes hands, employees become concerned about their future. It is comforting to know that the Dowling Company and Trinity Investments plan to honor the hotel’s union contract and keep its workers. This does not come as a surprise because of Mr. Dowling’s con-

tinuous efforts to give back to the community. In his recent developments of beach-front condominiums, he initiated a requirement that states that when owners sell, they must contribute 1.5% of the selling price to the Dowling Community Improvement Fund. “I wanted to create something that would outlive me,” said Dowling. He is credited for developments around Maui County such as Kamaliÿi Elementary School and four projects for the Department of Hawaiian Homelands. His company was a key factor in the development of our own Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus. It included the Kulamalu development above the school where the new field was built specifically with the Pop Warner Football and Cheer organizations in mind. Dowling said, “I think sports are

really important for the kids. It teaches them discipline and teamwork. I respect the coaches for the time they spend.” The Dowling Fund also contributes to schools such has the $45,500 check he presented to Kamaliÿi Elementary for curriculum development and technology upgrades. Mr. Dowling’s and the Dowling Company’s slogan is “Building in Balance.” His upcoming projects will be certified as following the guidelines of the Energy and Environmental Design program. So, as he continues to develop throughout Maui, we can rest assured that Everett Dowling has Maui’s best interests at heart. The Prince couldn’t have fallen into better hands.

March of the Mikoshi by Kalei Nauka, news writer The students of Sensei Keali'i Mossman's Japanese class have won the 4th annual Maui High School Mikoshi Design Contest. Their design had to have been based on a specific theme. “It’s (mikoshi) a portable shrine that you carry to represent something...this year was for Pacific Renaissance," says Senior Megan Takakura, who is a student in one of Mr. Mossman’s Japanese classes invited on the trip. The design submitted by the class sports four golden kahili on the corners

of the mikoshi, representing the four islands of Maui County (Maui, Molokaÿi, Lanaÿi, Kahoÿolawe). On the edge of the golden roof on the two sides of the mikoshi are three nobori, each with the name of a specific region painted on them. Rising from either side of the mikoshi would be two nobori, each with a flag mounted in the style of Japanese standards; one for Hawaiÿi and one for Japan. "It’s another way to help perpetuate Japanese culture," says Takakura. Both the beginning Japanese classes

won an all-expense paid trip to participate in the 13th Annual Honolulu Festival this past weekend and carried their winning mikoshi in the Grand Parade.

Prince Kuhio Day

Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, prince of the house of Kaläkaua. Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole was educated at the Royal School and at Punahou. He excelled in sports and academics. Football and track were his favorite sports and were also the sports he did well in. His education was that of a chief, and he was taught among other royalty. He did very well in school and went to St. Mathews College in

California. Prince Kuhio Day is a holiday set on his birthday, to celebrate all of the magnificent things that Prince Kuhio has done for Hawaiÿi. Prince Kuhio Day is one of two holidays that are dedicated to Hawaiian royalty. Prince Kuhio died knowing all of the things he had done would be for the better. He was the last of the ali’i and the last reigning monarch of Hawaiÿi.

By JORDON TAKAKURA-PUHA, sports writer March 26 marks the birth of a prince. He was one of the few people of Native Hawaiian ancestry who had the chance to learn and take part in the sacred art of lua, or ancient Hawaiian wrestling. He was the heir to the kingdom of Hawai’i. Who was this person? Prince

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Love is in the Air Valentine’s Day By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news writer Do you believe in love? On February 14, the students of the Kamehameha Schools showed their spirit and supported love and Cupid by wearing festive red and pink colors. Though it was a regular school day, it was filled with many fun activities and scavenger hunts like the sweetheart candy grams, Valentine’s Day Heart Hunt, and iFlurtz compatibility survey. Students of all grades searched classrooms up and down for hidden hearts with a surprise treat labeled on it supplied by ASKSM. Sophomore Shelby Bantilan searched for about twenty minutes, “I looked everywhere in Ms.Pico’s room until I got that heart,” she said about her prize of a Valentine’s goody bag. Senior Michael Yannell was “a little disappointed and almost heartbroken” that the people he sent Sweetheart

candy grams to didn’t send them back. One of the most outrageous part of the day was receiving the results of the iFlurtz surveys taken a few months ago in seminar classes. The results contained a list of “best matches,” “complete opposites,” and many other ways that students could be paired with each other based on compatibility questions asked on the survey. “That was so extremely wrong, in every way...but still really amusing to laugh about,” says sophomore Ileili Tahauri. The iFlurtz surveys were all for fun and some hoped the results were, in fact, true, while many hoped the opposite. All the money that was raised by selling the sweetheart candies went to benefit the Relay for Life cancer awareness campaign. Prizes for the heart searches ranged from goodie bags, to plush

Waking up to Unspoken Majority

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Senior Shiloh Cabatingan-Hedden shows her love for everyone on Valentines Day.

animals, to beach balls, and even big, stuffed monkeys.

By CHLOE WOOO, staff photographer.

Alaka’i Paleka the “morning godeventually we meet up. The band is a friend’s house in Waihe’e. dess” of radio station 93.5 KPOA mainly about having fun and playing turned up the music on January 21 our music.” Practice for the group is at SEE MAJORITY ON PAGE A8 introducing, for the first time on air, Kamehameha Maui Campus’s new rising band Unspoken Majority. As thousands of people opened their ears to rock to their new song “Cruzing,” the band rejoiced in receiving a chance for their music to be on the radio. Janson Nauka, group member talked to the radio station and finally got a reply that they would put the song on the air. Unspoken Majority consists of Seniors Aaron Guerrero on guitar/vocals, Jake Bernardino on bass/vocals, and allaround player Janson Nauka. This rock group started in their sophomore year and has come a long way. As a group, they agreed that one of their most difficult challenges is getting everyone together. With work, senior projects, and family they are all very busy. Nauka says, “We practice Photo by Chloe Woo as much as we can. It’s really hard Unspoken Majority: Evan Stant, Aaron Guerrero, Jake Bernardino, and Kalei Nauka because of our busy schedules, but

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Spring, Spirit, Cautions and Congratulations Kamehameha Schools Maui Students head down the home stretch...the fourth quarter BRENDEN BURK, student council president, guest columnist Spring has sprung early here at Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus with third quarter rapidly coming to an end, and spring break peeking around the corner. Spring represents regeneration, a renewing of energy. In the case of school, this means revitalizing a positive school spirit by everyone that is enjoyable, safe, and respectable. Since school activities tend to slow down in the second semester, Student Council has worked diligently to come up with more lunchtime activities for students to participate in. Remember that just because homecoming and Spirit Week are over, doesn’t mean

“Oh Happy Days”

Sophomores go Back in Time for Banquet By CHASTINY MOLETA, news writer The sophomore class and their guests participated in a night filled with dinner, dance, and fun from 5:45 to 9:00pm on March 3, 2007. The sophomore banquet took place in the high school dining hall the night and consisted of 100+ Kamehameha 10th graders and about 50 guests. The “50’s Happy Days” theme took many to bring it together, but many agreed it was all worth it. The event will be remembered for its 50’s theme decorations. Milk shakes, records, and jukeboxes transformed Keÿeaumokupäpäia-

classes can’t still gain spirit points and capture the coveted KSMC Spirit Award at the end of the school year. Last year’s senior class of 2006 left their mark on the award; which class will it be this year? There are still a few surprise events to come. On a more serious note, I would like to remind the student body of the importance of proper behavior. The actions of the student body as a whole are reflected through the officers that represent it, and student behavior is a significant factor in determining what activities student council can have approved. There are times when the student council will want to host an event for the student body, but is reminded that student behavior may not deserve to be rewarded. So, help your officers make this school year one to remember, by

helping yourself to become the young men and women of character becoming of a Kamehameha student. I’d like to thank everyone participating in this year’s Relay for Life, as well as all who helped in making it possible. A special thanks to student activities coordinator Mrs. Naomi Ashman, who has worked diligently through all the stresses of planning this year’s relay, and Aunty Andie Simon and the workstudy students who helped us with everything we needed. In closing, I want to say that I am proud of each student of KSMC for what they have, are, and will accomplish. I look forward to ending this school year with all of you, and humbly ask that students do their part to make this year a worthwhile one.

heahe into a journey back in time. “It was a success, I feel that all my hard work was worth it,” says vice president Ashley Correa. The night began with a dinner prepared by the dining hall staff. During dinner, guests mingled, going from table to table as everyone enjoyed the music from KS Maui junior boy band, Rapid Rise. “I liked the music. I feel like they are a very diverse group who played all types of genre for all the different music lovers,” said Correa. The night continued with games hosted by sophomores Ethan Cabatingan, Kerrilyn Higa, Larrisa Nakamitsu, and Teleisa Tua. “The games were fun. I even won a prize during the ‘gimme-gimme’ game,” laughed sophomore Lu’ukia Nakanelua.

Games were followed by a 15minute movie and slideshow created by KS Maui’s Nä Koa Media. “The slideshow really showed us sophomores in action throughout the last year, both in and out of school. Nä Koa did a great job,” said Nakanelua. Dancing and music by a DJ wrapped up the night.

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Class News Seniors had a Ball by NAÿi KANA, news writer On February 24, 2007, the Class of 2-double-0-7 held their Senior Ball at the King Kamehameha Golf Club in the Marilyn Monroe ballroom. “007 Destination: Graduation” was the theme of the night. The doors opened at 5:00pm and closed at 6:00pm. Stylish and beautiful, students along with guests walked in. “Decorations were simple, but elegant”, says Mrs. Pico. Centerpieces were filled with red silk rose petals and a candle, with two white roses on a mirror plate, and glitter sprinkled around the table. The night began with the introduction of the seniors’ special guests, Ms. Shibano, the band No Boundriez, and the DJ Chill Town. Next Leslie Asato opened up with a pule. “Dinner was awesome! The salad, chicken, and teriyaki meat, were all delicious.” says Senior Stacy Akana. Students along with guests enjoyed the ÿono food and picture taking by Nagamine Photo Studio. Senior Tori Canha adds, “The dance was the best part of the night.” After about two hours of dancing, the night came to an end at 9:30pm.

Sophomore News By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news writer The sophomore banquet has gone well, and now the student government will be debating on whether or not the sophomore sleepover will be taking place. They must be careful that it doesn’t interfere with the higher demands of fourth quarter or ÿAha Mele, making scheduling tricky. Because the sophomore banquet was well-planned, student government officers have high hopes for the rest of the year. “I thought the banquet’s decorations and food was great,” says sophomore president Jordan Saribay. With fourth quarter just kicking off, sophomores need to remember to keep their grades up and hang in there because summer is coming up quickly. Mr. Rickard will let the sophomore class know as soon as possible whether or not the sophomore sleepover will still take place during this last semester of the school year.

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Seniors, before heating up the dance floor and eating up the ÿono food at the Senior Ball.

The freshmen are well past the planning stages of their first high school banquet taking place on April 14 in the high school dining hall. Ticket sales conclude today. Tickets are available from Mrs. Laepa’a. It is also deadline time for the freshman healthy living PBL project. The students have been involved in healthy living activities all year, culminating in a website that will contain information about diet, exercise, and life practices to live long and healthy lives. In seminar classes, the students will soon be making their own green lei to wear at their first ever upcoming ‘Aha Mele song festival.

As the seniors finish their Höÿike Nui obligations and enter the fourth quarter, the juniors are just beginning to get ideas for their senior projects. They are working on proposals in papa käko’o. Many students are discussing collaborative projects, a growing trend. Some juniors are also looking forward to completing their internship requirements over this Spring Break.

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Mock Trial is Full of Good Sport Too Two mock trial competitions were held in Wailuku at Hoapili Hale last month, where the Kamehameha Schools Mock Trial team, Shauna Podlewski (12), Brenden Burk (12), Tabetha Kaaloa (9), Corbin Rivera (12), Shanna Salbedo (12), Danika Ribucan (9), DeAnna Basques (12), and Mahea Cavaco (12), competed against King Kekaulike’s team. This year’s case is the State of Hawaii vs. Drew Diamond, who is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Ty Christie on Dec. 1, 2005. Essentially a mock trial involves students playing the roles of witnesses and attorneys and presenting either side of a case, plaintiff or defense. Winners are determined by the quality and accuracy of their

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presentation, and although the verdict doesn’t determine the competition winner, it’s like the cherry on top of a sundae and shows that you’re that much better. This year, our mock trial team won both the verdict and the presentation for both rounds of competition. There is more to mock trial than you know. Mock trial is intense and has a lot to do with “arguing and outwitting, and frustrating the opposing team” according to Podlewski, vice president and attorney of the KS team. “I find it very challenging and a rewarding experience,” added team president and fellow attorney Burk. Kamehameha’s double win against Kekaulike earned them a spot in the state competition, where they placed second behind

Kauaÿi this past weekend in Honolulu at Aliÿiolani Hale, the Hawaii State Supreme Court building. Going into the weekend, the team was riding on the momentum from last year. The team “for the last two years has continually moved up in the ranks,” says Burk “and this year we’re looking for that number one spot,” which proved to be elusive. The students were excited when they won a spot in the state competition, but it was the Kauaÿi team that earned a spot in the national competition to be held in Dallas, Texas. The KSM team prevailed over both Hilo High School and Hawaiÿi Baptist Academy. They wish the Kauaÿi team luck, as they begin to look to next year for a state win.

Seniors Showcase Education SYDNEY MEYER news/feature writer Seniors Maile Hanson, Kanaan Amoncio and Mähea Cavaco presented their Hoÿike Nui projects - three short skits, all relating to the challenges teenagers face. The skits were written, directed, and produced by the students to fulfill the requirements of their senior projects. For three days students performed the skits in the Arts and Communications Academy’s studio between Mr. Paÿa and Kumu Kalei’s rooms. The plays focused great, they show us how much wrong on social issues like drinking and drivdecisions can affect you.” ing, and relationships. The work of the entire cast, from reAttendee junior Kainoa Perryman hearsing to building the sets, was rethought, “These performances were

warded by large turnouts each day, “We were all really glad that a lot of students showed up, it made them (the student actors) perform even better,” said Cavaco.

it’s hard to try and make a CD or get other things needed. Our band isn’t “It’s funny because we have nowhere about the money; it is about how much to practice. So, we end up going to fun we have playing the music. We Shaffer’s house,” says Aaron Guerrero. like hanging out and getting together. The band has played at weddings and Our song on the radio was awesome. parties. They are trying to get paid We really are in no hurry to go anygigs. “Yes, some of us have jobs, but where. We are just trying to make it we spend the money on equipment, so alive through senior year,” says

Nauka. The band agreed that they want to keep the creative juices flowing through their band after they graduate. “Cruzing” still plays on the radio every once in a while. The band is working on getting recording time, and they have created a rough draft of a CD, but none are yet released.

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e h t o t n i Students Gone ^ Wild Most people have seen the commercial about the popular DVD’s called Girls Gone Wild; you’re not missing anything. It’s a “reality” movie series where fairly attractive women will perform “questionable” acts for a free t-shirt. Of course everyone does something during Spring Break it may be partying to hard or appearing on Girls Gone Wild. Well I had a Spring Break once that was a little less crazy. I went on a 2 week camping trip to Kihei many Spring Breaks ago. The camping trip started off with me packing on the morning we were going to leave because I like to have my clothes fresh when I pack them. When the group and I got to Kihei everyone unpacked their bags and put their tents up. Because of some people’s inability to do these simple things, it ended up taking us 3 hours to just setup. I was hoping this was going to be an easy and laid back trip, but of course, I was wrong. The first 2 days were interesting because we learned about native Hawaiian plants and the ocean, but the last 2 days were grueling. At 5:30 a.m. everyone was told to get up early and get ready because we were going for a walk. What I didn’t know at the time was that this walk was actually

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paddling a mile, and then running a mile, a 5 mile walk through rough terrain and then a mile swim afterwards. Being a smart person and “local” person I decided to go wearing slippers-a decision I would live to regret later that day. Before we left we were put into groups and were told we had to collect 3 native Hawaiian plants that we had studied the 2 days before. I should have seen this coming. When the paddling started they told us that this was a race, and the first place team would win something, which, by the way, ended up being a big nothing. So at the sound of a yell, we began racing. I think my team was winning at the end of the paddling race because, lucky for me, we had many experienced paddlers in our boat. During the run the whole pack ended up together again and our lead dwindled to nothing. The walk was when things really began breaking up. A little loophole was that you could find any way to the destination, so you could actually have shortened the walk. Our group had a poor sense of direction, so we got lost and ended up coming in second. But, my “easy, laid-back trip” didn’t end there. I guess we picked the wrong weekend because it actually started storming. It was pouring so bad that tents started filling up with water, and the waves were reaching the campsite. We were

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forced to take shelter in the Kihei Youth Center, and we would go home the following morning, one day early. I wasn’t complaining because I met some very beautiful sisters, that night, and…well, I’ll leave that story for another day. When we got up in the morning, we loaded the van and headed home. My friend and I didn’t think it was cool to go home a day early so we decided to go and cruise the mall until about 10:00 at night. Then we had to find a place to sleep. Eventually we ended up walking to Keöpualani Park and sleeping there. This is when I realized we weren’t very smart and should have gone home. During the night I heard some strange sounds coming from the bushes so I decided to investigate. It ended up being a wild dog looking for food. The dog, which was pure black so I couldn’t really see it, chased me all over the park until I was smart enough to climb up a tree. My friend was attacked by feral cats, so we ended up staying awake all night ready and waiting for the next wave. It was one of the dumber things I’ve done. Don’t try this at home. Please take some time and think about your actions during this Spring Break and be careful out there.

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Horoscopes are provided for entertainment purposes only. For answers to life questions, consult your bible! Cancer (June 22-July 22) _ Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. Today is an 8 _ Your lucky 21) _ Today is a 6 _ Find a break comes with the assisquiet place to hide away, tance of somebody else. Let and master a difficult task. By LINDA C. BLACK, Tribune Media the people with the deep pockets know You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll Services Today's Birthday (03-16-07). what you can do for them. learn, once you get rid of distractions. You have a lot of hopes and dreams. This year, your assignment is to move a lot of them from fantasy to reality. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) _ Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. Don't be afraid. Once you get the hang Today is a 6 _ You get to be 19) _ Today is a 9 _ You're of it, this is going to be fun. To get the the critic. Let the other perdoing it all for the family. advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is son present his ideas, and Your objective is to protect the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. look for things that aren't them. It's always been that way and likely to work. Your comments are now you're rewarded for your efforts. valuable, although not popular. Aries (March 21-April 19) _ Today is a

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7 _ Make lots of good contacts now. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) _ Collect all their business Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) _ Today is an 8 _ Your mind is cards. Put them someToday is a 7 _ Faith is a very buzzing now, with marvelous where you can find them important component in the new inventions. You can solve again, and do everything job you're doing. You have major world problems, if you get you just promised. Better to believe it will have been those thoughts organized. Well, make a list of that, too. worth the effort in the long run. It will that's the first step. After that, outline be, but it may take years. your plan. Taurus (April 20-May 20) _ Today is a 6 _ By finishing a task you've been Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) _ avoiding, you'll gain the Today is a 7 _ Communicaadmiration of people you tion is the essence of relarespect. They won't mentionship, as you undoubttion it now, but you will edly know. Spend as much gain points. Just do it. time as you can now, getting to know a loved one better.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) _ Today is a 6 _ Continue to ponder important subjects in privacy, if you can. You're beginning to understand science and theology. The understanding's the easy part. The translation part is what's tricky.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) _ Today is a 6 _ How can you use what you're learnScorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21 _ • The New York St. Patrick's Day parade ing to advance in your Today is an 8 _ Keep your was first held in New York City on 17 career? At this point it plans confidential, while March 1766 when Irish soldiers looks impossible, but it's proceeding with determinamarched through the city. not. Keep searching, you'll tion. Trust advisors who share your • The day always falls in the season of see. objectives and exceed your technical Lent. It is traditional for those observexpertise. ing a Lenten fast to break it for the duration of Saint Patrick's Day whenever March 17 falls on a Friday

St. Patrick’s Day by many of non-Irish descent. Celebrations are generally themed around all things green and Irish

Fast Facts By BLAKE COCKETT, lifestyles

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Saint Patrick was a Christian missionary and is regarded as

the patron saint of Ireland along with Brigid of Kildare and Sir Columba. Patrick was born in Britain.

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Celebrated on March 17 each year Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide by Irish people and increasingly

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This holiday is celebrated by wearing green, eating Irish food, imbibing Irish drink, and attending parades. The St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland is part of a five-day festival, Over 500,000 people attended the 2006 parade. The largest St. Patrick's Day parade is held in New York City and it is watched by 2 million spectators.

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It is said that Saint Patrick raised people from the dead. He also is said to have given a sermon from a hilltop that drove all the snakes from Ireland. The stereotypical image of a leprechaun bedecked in green is particularly strong in the United States, where it is widely used for a variety of purposes

Visit: http://www.alphabet-soup.net/hol/sphist.html and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Patrick's_Day for more St. Patrick’s Day Facts and Info.

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What They Had To Say

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“Dirty Little Secret” Most of my teachers would be surprised to know … By KACIE YARBOROUGH, lifestyle writer Over Spring Break there is a slight chance you may run into one of your teachers. Don’t be surprised; teachers have a life outside of school, too. But would they be surprised to see what you’re up to? What would your teachers be surprised to know about you?

“That inside, I am fluffy and warm.” Brandon Rodrigues, grade 10

“I ride bus 11.” John Puliatch, grade 9 “I’m not kicked out.” Ronald Goings, grade 11

“That I can debate very well on political issues and am informed and am ready to express my opinions with facts for support.” Lacey Farm, grade 9

“I can wiggle my ears.” Sydney Meyer, grade 10

“I don’t actually have super powers.” Keaton Tam, grade 12 “That I like classical music.” Kaiea Medeiros, grade 11

“I hate fish.” Jon-Gabriel Ako, grade 12

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Bang! Bang! You’re Dead! Leaves Audience wanting more

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TWO THUMBS WAY UP!! (Give me more!) Bravo. I look forward to the next performance.

Name: Bang! Bang! You’re Dead! Address: 270 ‘A’apueo Parkway Pukalani, HI 96768 Dates Played: February 9,10,16,17 @ 7:30 PM

I hope I just came at a bad showing.

Nice try, but better luck next time.

By MICHAEL YANNELL, lifestyles editor

Lights out. Music begins. Curiosity fills the minds of the audience. A single light comes up with a boy center stage. The first scene begins. The scene ends with a chorus of “Why’d you kill me Josh? Why me!?” The Kamehameha Schools Maui February production of Bang! Bang! You’re Dead! was amazing! The acting was the best I’ve seen at KSM yet. Making their debut on the KSM stage were Kainoa Perryman, Kyle Deeley and Kea Peterson who played Josh, a troubled student who kills his parents and five students from school. The story carries the audience through where things went wrong in Josh’s life to the murder of his friends and family all the way to prison.

Maybe rehearsals should have started earlier, like...last May.

The dark set, along with the few ticipate the next performance. This well placed lights created a very one gets a perfect score! ‘emo’ feel. Very little music played, and a short, beautiful yet haunting rendition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star sang by Iolani Antonio, the dialogue was the audio focal point. The acting was superior to any performance I’ve witnessed at this school yet. With realistic acting by all actors, and a powerful performance by first timer Kea Peterson, audiences were quickly captivated. This heart wrenching story is meant to make people think, and that’s exactly what this play does, Photo by Kuÿulei Hanohano Kea Peterson, as Josh, contemplates life makes you think. I definitely anafter he shoots a deer for the first time.

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Warriors Claim First ever MIL Title By JORDAN JENKINS, editor-in-chief The 2006-2007 Varsity Boys basketball team are the MIL champions for the first time in their short varsity history. The team went the regular season 7-1 and entered the MIL tournament as the top seed. They took a semifinal win against the King Kekaulike Nä Aliÿi 57-39 and entered the finals against the reigning MIL champions the Baldwin Bears. The Warriors were down by 11 entering the fourth quarter and battled back to send the game into overtime 43-43. The Warriors lost that overtime match-up by one point when the Bears’ Jordan Halle made a 16-foot jumper with 7 seconds remaining, to end the game 47-46, but because the Warriors were the regular season champions they were able to force an all-out MIL Championship game with the Bears who were tournament champions the next night. So, on Saturday February 17, 2007 the two teams matched up for the fourth time that season. The

into the state tournament ranked Warriors came out with a commanding lead to end the first quar- 4th and lost to Kalaheo in the quarter, but the Bears battled back to terfinal game. Then, losing the next cut the lead to 4 before halftime. By night to Moanalua, they ended their the end of the third quarter, the season ranked 10th in the state. game was all tied up, and would remain tied until the end of regulation play. The two teams went into overtime for the second time and second night in a row. The Warriors came out firing and took a quick 4-point lead, and would keep the lead for the rest of the overtime period, making the KSM Warriors Varsity Basketball team the 20062007 MIL Champions and finishing Photo courtesy of Kekoa T’urbeville Above: Coach Cagasan, in a triumphant mood after the basketthe game 49-45. The Warriors went ball team’s MIL victory, doesn’t even notice the congratulatory

Sports Calendar This Weekend by MITCHELL-KAUI OWAN, sports writere

3/16/07(Friday) -Golf (LHS vs. KSM) -Baseball (KSM vs. Hana) at Maehara 4:00pm -Water polo (KSM vs. BHS) at Kihei -Track and field at WMS 4:00pm

3/17/07(Saturday) -Baseball (KSM vs. Hana) at Maehara 4:00pm -Tennis (KSM vs. SAS) at KSM 9:00 am

ice bath being unloaded behind him. Below: Kaiÿea Medeiros breaks away in the final game against the Bears.

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A new season starting off with a bang By SHILOH CABATINGAN, sports editor WAILUKU - The Kamehameha Schools Maui Warriors baseball athletes played in a pre-season tournament, hosted by the Baldwin High School on February 22, 2007 at Maehara Stadium. The young men played a total of three games. Their first game was against Kapa’a, and they won 8 to 7. The second game was a win against Waipahu, 17 to 7. In the last, game the Warriors suffered a lost to Pac 5, 10 to 9. Arnold Alexander, team captain and a senior, was thrilled to play in the Baldwin tournament, “This shows us where our weaknesses are at, and we also get to witness and evaluate our competition so we can be prepared.” Alexander went three hits out of four times up to bat, hitting a double and two singles. “This pre-season tournament is a good experience because it gets everyone’s butterflies out and the experience is educational,” said Kamahele Chow, senior and team captain. This tournament is one of many more that the young men will compete in before the actual MIL season begins. “My expectation this season is to win MIL and to make my last year a memorable experience,” said Alexander. “I expect everybody to play at their best ability, and I expect a win,” said Chow. Tonight at Maehara Stadium the Varsity baseball will play their first MIL game against Häna at 4:00pm.

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sport.”, Ordonez said. As the girls practice, coaches Stan Zitnick and Leo Delatori evaluate those who have the potential to proceed on into the season. Last season the ladies ended the season with a 3rd place record. Dwelling on the past, they hope for a better record this season. “We didn’t do well in the first half (of the 2005-06 season), but as the season went on we won more games with our small team!” , says Ordonez. The season starts tonight at 7:00pm with a game against Baldwin High at the Kïhei pool.

The Start of the Water Polo Season by BRYSON VAIVAI, sports writer Three weeks ago, 21 girls of the Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus came together for their first water polo practice of the season; nine of them were seniors. Last year, not all girls will be able to make it through the try-outs. “It’s a very tiring sport!” Raybrena Ordonez announces, as one of the try-out sessions was over. “A lot of physical preparation is needed to make it in this

their laps ctice.

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Team captains, Arnold Alexander and Kamahele Chow get advice from their coach Bradley.

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Local Motion State Swimming and Diving Results 2/24/07 Kalani Rosell: 2nd place 200-yd. individual medley 1:57:41 2nd place 100-yd. breast stroke 00:59:65 Megan Takakura 4th place 100-yd. freestyle 00:54:84 Team Results Boys ranked 6 of 17 overall Girls ranked 12 of 16 overall Photo by Alyssa Ross

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Youngbloods Hope To Improve Squad by Kaleo DeMello, Sports Writer The girl’s varsity basketball team hopes that the young players coming up will help improve their game. Last year the girls finished in last place having won three games, but they hope to change it all this year. The returnees such as Lahela Matsui and Heather Heath will show leadership to the new girls. The new sophomores are Cymbree and Sage Decosta, Kawehi Jenkins, Nanea Cavaco, Kai Duart and Whitney Santos. “I am very excited to play at the varsity level because the competition is better, and we all like the challenge,” said forward Kawehi Jenkins who was on the JV team last year. “I am looking forward to playing with these new girls and

just playing basketball. These girls are we can improve to do well in the MIL,” says guard Nanea Cavaco. young and full of potential,” added Their first game is on the 24th against junior guard Lahela Matsui. The girls played their first two games Lähainaluna at 7:00pm at home. on February 24th . They beat Aiÿea in the morning, but then lost to Lähainaluna by 13 later. “Kai Duart is strong and a good player down low, and she’s young, she has a lot of basketball still to be played,” said junior center Heather Health. The girls went to O’ahu March 1 – 3 for a tournament but lost both games they played. The second was lost by 6 points in overtime. “Even though we lost every game, it still was a very good experience and now we Photo by Kaleo DeMello know how other teams play and how The “young blood” of the girls varsity basketball team —the sophomores.

On Your Mark, Get Set, GO! by KEAHI RAIKES, sports writer Track season has begun with the first preseason meet on Friday, March 2, and the first regular season meet this past Friday. Although not all members of the track team participated in the first meet because of participation in other sports, the athletes who did participate in this meet did an outstanding job, including this reporter who had a first place finish in the high jump with a height of 5’11”. Today at 4pm is the second regular

season meet being held at War Memorial Stadium. Kamehameha Schools will have a full squad this week and will be looking forward to having past state finalist standout Paea Keawekane, who placed 2nd in the 100 meter dash and 3rd in the 200 meter dash at last year’s state tournament. “Last year was a good year for me, but I am not taking my success from last year as a free pass to states this year. I’m going to be working hard at practice

and strive for the gold this year.” This past week’s meet also debuted newcomer Blake Cockett who shows great potential in shotput and discus, “I’m excited to throw this time, I wanted to throw last week but did not feel that I was ready, it’s my first meet and I can’t wait to see where I stand.” Sophomore Christopher Lawrence came in first in a dramatic 400 meter finish. Classmate Devon Tavares took 2nd in the 800 meter race.

Boys Soccer runs into opposition at State Tournament by KAUI OWAN, sports writer

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KSM Warriors in training for the state final soccer competition on Oÿahu. .

After an undefeated season that ended with the Kamehameha Maui Boys soccer team earning the title of MIL champions, the team did place in the state tournament on O’ahu(Feb 14-17). The team put up a good fight against Punahou with goalie Chawn Villalon as a key player saving an uncountable amount of goals. “It was a fight ‘til the end,” said right fullback Rocky Keawekane.”We battled hard and left the game hanging on a penalty shot.” Kamehameha was winning until the last second of the game when

an un-intentional hand ball was called on the Warriors, which resulted in a penalty kick and put the game into a possible overtime situation. If Punahou missed the penalty kick, the game would retire and the Warriors would win. Punahou made the penalty, and the game went into overtime. In overtime, Punahou scored quickly and ended the match. Although Punahou ended up on top, KS Kamehameha Maui put up a good fight and ended in a tie for fifth place with sister school Kapälama.

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JV PAGE J.V. Boys Baseball Comes Back with Big Finish By WHITNEY SANTOS, sports writer The junior varsity boy’s baseball team ended their season with a record of 3-5 winning their last and most important game of the season to King Kekaulike, 10-7. Their season started off well winning their first game 9-3 against Lähainaluna High School. Thinking their season would be easy they lost focus and lost four straight games, two to Maui High School and two to Baldwin High School. The score for all four games was 10-0. After a four-game losing streak, the Warriors regained confidence and came back, winning their second game against King Kekaulike High School 16-4.

Their last game of the season was on Wednesday March 6, 2007 against King Kekaulike High School. With the Nä Aliÿi seeking revenge, the boys knew that they would have to work hard in order to win their final game. All their hard work and dedication throughout the season paid off in the final game against the Nä Aliÿi winning 10-7. Pitchers Kody Kahaialiÿi and Ethan Cabatingan led there team to victory and gave the team an overall sense of leadership. With this recent win, the Warriors’ record improved to 3-5. Outfield sophomore Brandon Rodrigues stated, “We worked very hard and came up on top.”

New crew plus same coach equals high hopes By JOSHUA KONG, sports writer 10 or more, this year’s team is excited and ready to learn. “Coach Derek is really hard on us, but I think if we practice hard and listen to him, we can be just like last year’s team,” commented freshmen Kelsey Soriano. She also said, “I think he’ll help us perfect our skills and get us ready for the next level.” Coach Derek Kalaiwaÿa is also ready for the repeat season, but says it will be hard because the girls are young and lack experience at not only the high school level, but basketball itself. He also mentioned that he is armed and ready for the challenge. With only two sophomores on the team, and eight freshmen, this year’s team is almost a mirror image of last year’s, which consisted of all freshmen. “This team has the potential to be as good as last year’s team if they want to,” commented Coach Kalaiwaÿa. Only time will tell as the new season kicks off nd Photo by Erwin DeCoite with their first game on March 22 at Girls JV basketball listens while head coach speaks words Seabury Hall at 5:30pm. An entirely new team has arrived for JV girls basketball this year and with coach, Derek Kalaiwaÿa, along with the reputation of being the best in the MIL, the girls are looking forward to this year’s basketball season. After last year’s JV team managed to go 11-0 for the season with all wins by

Full Name: Mitchell Navarro Grade: 12 Sports: Soccer, Baseball, and Body boarding Extra Curricular: Sports Strengths: Getting along with people Why he plays: “Because it’s fun and I’ve been playing since I was little” Proudest sports moment?: “Winning MIL Championships 2 years in a row and being the lead scorer in MIL this year.” Challenges: (in sports) tired of practicing after he’s had an off game. Dream college to play for: University of Hawaiÿi UH Manoa Famous relations?: Teammates with THE ALYSSA SOUZA

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Warrior wrestlers lay everything on the mat BRYCE TANIGUCHI, news and features writer

Full Name: Lahela Matsui Grade: 11 Sports: Soccer and Basketball Extra Curricular: Teens Under Construction Strengths: “None, seriously” Why she plays: “I love the competition” Proudest sports moment?: Going to states for soccer Challenges: Injuries (Ankles) Dream college to play for: Oregon State University Famous relations?: Teammates with THE ALYSSA SOUZA

LÄHAINA- On Saturday March 24 all the Maui high school wrestling teams including the Kamehameha Warriors competed at this year’s MIL Wrestling championship tournament held at Lähainaluna High School. The wrestling team had an exciting turnout; the boys took fourth place in total team scores, and the girl’s team took third place in total team scores. The total team score champions were the Baldwin High School girls team and Lähainaluna boys. The Warrior boy’s wrestlers had two first place finishers, junior Stanley Nakamura of the 119 lb. weight class and sophomore Keloni Kamalani of the 189 lb. weight class. Both boys dominated their weight classes throughout the year. Nakamura defeated Jireh TorresUmi of Molokaÿi High School in the finals at the MIL tournament. Torres-Umi and Nakamura had met twice prior to the MIL tournament and they were even, each having defeated each other once. Every time they wrestled, there was a display of lightning fast moves and fierce tenacity. Kamalani defeated Dayne Flores of Lähainaluna High school in the finals at the MIL tournament. Kamalani dominated his weight class prior to the MIL tournament, having pinned all prior opponents. Kamalani was also moved up to the 215 lb. weight class during the season, and he won all of his matches in that weight class. In the girls’ matches, junior Hoku Kubota of the 140 lb. weight class and senior Kulia McGurn of the 155 lb. weight class also placed first in this year’s tournament. Throughout the year, both girls dominated in their weight classes. Kubota defeated Kadian Shaw of Lähainaluna in the 140lb. final; Shaw was last

year’s state contender, which made this a dramatic victory for Kubota. McGurn has dominated her weight class for the past two years. Last year at the MIL tournament, she fell short and lost to Jana Amby of Lanaÿi. This year was different. She redeemed herself by defeating Chelsea Drazkowski in the 155lb. final. Other team members who did well were, Cole Peralto who placed second at 140 lbs., Kyle Saiki who placed third at 145lb., Malia Medeiros who placed second at 114 lbs. and Eva Kaaa who placed third at 130 lbs. The HHSAA Wrestling State Tournament is the most prestigious high school wrestling tournament in Hawaii. It is also among the best high school wrestling tournaments in the nation. Many people attended this year’s tournament, held at the Blaisdell Arena, in Honolulu. A total of forty two high schools participated in the tournament. The competition is fierce and the wrestling is intense. Maui Warrior wrestlers Mark Kaaa, Stanley Nakamura, Cole Peralto, Kyle Saiki, Keloni Kamalani, Malia Medeiros, Eva Kaaa, Hoku Kubota and Kulia McGurn competed in this years’ the state tournament. In the end Hoku Kubota placed 5th and Keloni Kamalani placed 4th, wrapping up another exciting wrestling season for all. Photo by Brittany McGuire

Senior Keone Gines grapples with his opponent from Häna in a regular season match.

2006-2007 Kamehameha Warriors Wrestling Team BOYS Freshman: Mark Kaaa 112 lbs. Sophomore: Keloni Kamalani 189 lbs. Juniors: Stanley Nakamura 119 lbs. Bryce Taniguchi 130 lbs. Cole Peralto 140 lbs. Sernior: Keone Gines 135 lbs.

GIRLS Sophomores: Malia Medeiros 114 lbs. Eva Kaaa 130 lbs. Juniors: Hoku Kubota 140 lbs. Kaÿahumanu Rozet 108 lbs. Senior: Kulia McGurn 155 lbs.

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Mixed Paddling Crew MIL Champs...Again The Warriors’ mixed crew was crowned MIL champions for the second year in a row. Last year’s crew went on to earn the school’s first state championship in any sport. The 06-07 crew was disqualified after running over a flag in the HHSA championship meet held on March 2 in Hilo.

Swinging for a Victorious Season By ERWIN DECOITE sports writer After an awesome season last year, in which the Warriors of Kamehameha golf displayed tremendous talent that led them into the HHSAA Golf State Tournament, they are hungry once again for a chance to represent Maui at the state tournament at the end of this upcoming season. Among last year’s talented team was top 5 placer, Kamalu Kaina, who excelled at the tournament, bringing his “A” game to the green. Now a Junior, Kaina says, “I really look forward for this sea-

son because I sort of know what the league is all about. I want to represent our school and excel onto states.” Many would say that this golfing program has been “under the radar” for the last couple of years. But with the great talents they have, including Junior Keli‘i Dias and Sophomore Kekoa Mountcastle, they want to use this year’s opportunities to show the MIL and HHSAA what Kamehameha golf is all about.

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Ka Leo o Nä Koa Staff Managing Editor: Ms. Kye Haina Student Editor-in-Chief: Jordon Jenkins Sports Editor: Shiloh Cabatingan-Hedden Lifestyles Editor: Michael Yanell Chief Photographer: Alyssa Ross Copy Editors: Kacie Yarborough Michael Yanell Hawaiian Language Editors: Naÿi Kana Zari Graham-Ventura Graphics Curtis Puli Kyle Watanabe Josh Saribay Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School Newspaper Services. Editorial Policy: The staff of Ka Leo o Nä Koa is dedicated to objective and balanced coverage of campus and community news. We welcome comments, suggestions, and letters. To have your letter considered for publication, limit the text to 100 words or less, include full name and grade, and email to: kyhaina@ksbe.edu. Letters may be edited for length or propriety. Disclaimer: Ka Leo o Nä Koa is a publication of the journalism class of Kamehameha Schools Maui. The views expressed represent the views of the individual student writers and editors and does not necessarily reflect the views of KSM, KSBE or its affiliations.

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EDITORIALS My Other Family by Jordan Jenkins, editor in chief

history was a big accomplishment for us as a team. Every moment spent on that bench was hard for me, but being able to understand my role on the team and letting other people take the lead was a realization that I needed to come to. Basketball has taught me the value of hard work, that payoff for perseverance, and the virtue of teamwork. All these things have helped me to be the person that I am today. I’ve realized that even if you are the smallest team on the island, being big does not always mean better. In high school sports, you develop a family-like connection with your teammates, a bond that will never be broken. So, I thank every one of my coaches, teammates, and fans who have helped to make my high school athletic career enjoyable. Thank You

The adrenaline rush the sound of the crowd gives you, the hard work you put into it in order to achieve triumph, the friends you make along the way-all these things are reasons that I play high school sports. Being a senior in the class of 2007, my high school athletic career is coming down to the end, and, looking back at the past four years, I see how much sports has taught me, not only about how to be a better athlete, but also how to be a better person. My favorite sport is basketball. I have been playing it for over 10 years. I have played on the Kamehameha Schools Maui basketball CARTOON by Joshua Saribay team all four years of my high school career. The players on my team have changed from year to year, but my love for the game will never change, my love for my team ’ohana will never change, and my appreciation for these opportunities will never change. Being part of a sports team is like being part of a family. You spend at least 3-4 hours a day with these people, so you begin to treat them like family. I treat my teammates the same way that I would treat my younger brother or younger sister. Sure we get into arguments and go through periods where we gossip about each other, but in order to be successful, we always “forgave and forgot.” This year was probably my most enjoyable year, as well as the toughest. Being MIL Champions for the first time in our short basketball