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Money matters Students who don’t go to college earn less

By MAILE SUR news editor An analysis of economic data from the U.S. Census Bureau showed that “college graduates ages 25-32 who are working full time earn more annually—about $17,500 more—than employed young adults holding only a high school diploma.” The Pew Research Center report entitled “The Rising Cost of Not Going to College” surveyed 2,002 adults.

In a lifetime, those who attend college and work for an average of 45 years will earn about $765,000 more than those who only earn a high school diploma. Add inflation and that’s almost a million dollars.

According to the survey, the disparity in earnings between those who attend college and those who do not has never been greater.

Some young adults think that skipping college and going right into the work force will eliminate college debt, as well as jump start their careers.

“I’m contemplating [not going to college] because I can make pretty good money straight out of high school working with my parents,” said Nolan Gouveia, a senior at Kamehameha Schools Maui.

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Though some young adults of today’s generation—known as Millenials—may be right in that they won’t have to worry about the financial burden of student loan payments, according to the report “nine-in-ten [Millenials ages 25-32] with at least a bachelor’s degree say college has already paid off or will pay off in the future.”

Those surveyed with a bachelor’s degree or more earned $45,500 annually between the ages of 25 and 32. According to CollegeBoard, the total cost of attending a 4-year institution in 2014-2015 is between $32,000 and $42,000. CollegeBoard is an organization that prepares and administers standardized tests that are used in college admission and placement.

U.S. News and World Report stated that the average debt load for students among the class of 2013 was $27,666. The report, entitled 10 Colleges That Leave Graduates with the Most Student Loan Debt, states that “if students were paying 6 percent rate on that debt, $27, 666 would translate into a little more than $300 per month over the standard 10-year repayment plan.”

If one does the math, the amount of money that college graduates earn annually is about twice the average of the debt they leave college with.

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College graduates...earn more annually—about $17,500 more...”

-The Pew Research Center

In addition, the survey says that those who attend college are more likely to have a full-time job compared to those with only a highschool education or less.

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College debt on the rise

By DESTINEE MURRAY features editor For years, college students have dealt with the burden of student loans that leave them in debt for years past their college graduation.

According to College Factual, the total amount of student debt in the US reached a high of $1.2 trillion.

This averaged about $33,000 per student who graduated in 2014, making them the most indebted class ever.

The class of 2013 was the most indebted class before, and it’s expected that the class of 2015 will out-do the class of 2014 in student loan debt next year.

In five years, the US has seen an increase of 84% in student loans from Jan. 2008 to June 2014.

COSTS from page A1 In comparison, those who do not attend college are also more likely to be unemployed.

To add to that, the report also shows that employed college graduates are more likely to be “very satisfied” in their current jobs compared to those without any college experience.

A 2013 report by the Gallup -Lumina Foundation found that 94% of American respondents thought a higher-education degree or certificate is either “somewhat important” or “very important.”

Still, “college is not for everyone,” said Ms. Kato Moala, the grade 12 counselor. “If it’s something that is going to help them with their career choice, then I am supportive of that. I think [college is important] because not only do most careers require it, it’s also a good experience.”

Though the Pew report goes on to talk about the disparities of those living in poverty and the differences compared to other generations, the main issue is that high-school-only graduates are financially burdened with lower annual incomes than college graduates, and as the years go by, the cost of not attending college will be increasing for them as well.

Meanwhile, other common loans like home mortgages decreased.

According to the US Department of Education, the increase in student loan debt is likely attributed to the increase in college tuition. College tuition for both public and private non-profit 4-year institutions has increased every year since 2002.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, college tuition for public institutions averaged $14,292 in 2011-2012, and private institutions averaged $33,047 in 2011-2012. Tuition has increased by 40% since 20012002.

The rise in college tuition led to the need for larger student loans.

These student loans led to higher monthly payments for graduates.

T h e amount of graduates who still owed for their student loans increased from 25% in 2001 to 29% in 2009.

According to the United States Census Bureau, higher educational attainment offers higher possible earnings. In 2009, adults with professional degrees made more money than students at any other education level.

Students have been trying to find ways to avoid large student loans.

The US Department of Education found that working

while attending s c h o o l h e l p s students pay for their own education and that most students do work while enrolled.

After college, students are able to find higherpaying jobs with their degrees to help pay student loan bills. In fact, this is seen in the increase of graduates who paid off their loans within one year after graduation. In 2009, 12% paid off their loans compared to 9% who paid off their loans in 2001.

Gap year appeals to students, parents

By DESTINEE MURRAY features editor The gap year has attracted lots of students who don’t want to dive straight into college after graduating from high school.

The Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA found in a 2012 study that about 1.2% of firsttime college students had held off going to college for a year. Some students chose to enlist in studyabroad programs and volunteer at programs like City Year, a New York service organization that puts people 17-24 in schools to work with teachers and mentor students.

Other students stayed home and saved up money to pay for college.

Holly Bull, president of the Center for Interim Programs in Northampton, Mass., says that students who come to her seek a break from the academic stress and trouble.

A gap year is a good option for students who are unsure of what they want to do and be when they graduate from college. Bull said families don’t want to waste money on college tuition for a student who’s uncertain.

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I had no idea what I wanted to do after high school so I decided to take a gap year and test the waters a little bit.”

-Jonah Chiquita KSK ‘14 alumnus “I had no idea what I wanted to do after high school so I decided to take a gap year and test the waters a little bit,” said Jonah Chiquita of Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i (’14). “I traveled around a bit to get a feel for what I wanted to be doing, and by doing so, I don’t regret any of [my] choices at all.”

After his gap year, Chiquita plans to attend either Hawai’i Community College or University of Hawai’i at Hilo.

It’s also good to help students regain focus and gain life experience.

Bob Clagett, a former director of admissions at Middlebury College in Vermont, found in his research that students who took a gap year had higher college grade point averages than those who didn’t, and a study at the University of North Carolina had similar results.

Because there has been an increase in students taking gap years, colleges, like Princeton and the University of North Carolina, have begun offering scholarships for freshmen who take them. Tufts University in Massachusetts will start its 1+4 bridge program in fall 2015. This program will offer gapyear opportunities for national and international service.

Meanwhile, many organizations are expanding to promote gap year, including the American Gap Association and USA Gap Fairs.

--Sources: “Gap Year: The Growing Appeal of Not Going Right to College” from TIME “Why Your High School Senior Should Take a Gap Year” from TIME

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‘Aha Mele 2015 revamps program A look into the judging of ʻAha Mele Ka Hulu Kupuna, an award in the form of a kāhili paʻa lima, will go to the class who demonstrates excellence in the performance of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.

The term “hulu kupuna” is used to show affection and pride when referring to the few living blood relatives of our grandparents’ generation.

Ka Hulu Kupuna Students will be judged by a language professional in three areas: pronunciation, enunciation, and interpretation.

Criteria for pronunciation and enunciation are: • allowing for singing style, words are pronounced in traditionally accepted ways • words are clear • consonant sounds are delineated Criteria for interpretation are: • students sing with visible expressiveness • students use appropriate facial emotion and control • entire class is committed to communication of the song’s message Ka Lei a Pauahi Student directors will be judged according to who makes the most significant contribution to the class in organizational ability, leadership, and expertise.

The criteria are: • creative problem solving • delegation • ability to follow intuition • show respect/don’t criticize • establish goodwill • establish trust • exhibit sense of humor • demonstrate positive attitude • inspire/motivate • give specific feedback • be concise • knowledge • capability • comportment • trustworthiness • responsibility • honesty • confidence

By ASHLEY MORISHITA news writer Every year on the last Saturday of April, Kamehameha Maui High School students participate in ‘Aha Mele. The night is filled with traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs sung by the high school students. Of course, the highlight of the night is when the ‘ihe, or spear, is awarded to the class who sang their song the best, as judged by three select individuals in the Hawaiian music industry. The event is always evolving, and, this year, two new awards have been added to the program, among other changes.

Kumu Kalei ʻAʻarona-Lorenzo said that after the positive feedback she received from last year’s ‘Aha Mele, she contemplated ways to top it.

One of last year’s ‘Aha Mele changes that received great feedback was the awesome hō’ike choreographed by Kumu Henohea Kāne, the high school’s kumu hula.

Kumu Kalei along with Kumu Dale Nitta, the two event leads, agreed to create more awards to acknowledge the work students put into the event.

“In doing so, it offers more opportunities for the other classes to step up, rather than just [have] one class to receive an award after all the work that was put into each mele by all four classes,” Kumu Kalei said.

One of the new awards will be for Hawaiian Language, and the prize will be a kahili pa’a lima or a handheld kahili, which is a feather standard symbolizing royalty.

“The idea or the kaona behind this award is worth more than just writing on a plaque,” Kumu Kalei said. “The hulu or the feathers on the kahili represents what we, as Hawaiians, know as ‘hulu kūpuna’. It connects us to our ancestors.”

Ka Lei a Pauahi, the conductor’s award, was created to develop leadership in students who lead their classes through the practice and performance of a song.

Also being added to the program are an all-boys song and an all-

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In addition to the class songs, there are two mass numbers, an all-girls song, and an all-boys song that will be sung on the night of ʻAha Mele. girls song. In the past years, there have only been combined numbers sung by all of the high school. To have an all-boys and all-girls song has always been a “Kamehameha thing” Kumu Kalei said, but because of Maui campus’s small student body, separate songs have

not been attempted before.

Leading the kāne song in a mele entitled “Kaʻililauokekoa,” will be senior Isaac Kalā, and leading the wāhine will be senior Tiare Laufou in a mele entitled “Pualani.”

For the first time this year, art pieces from Art Studio and Ceramics will not be on display.

In prior years, the art component had been shown in a live gallery, slideshow and on video. Even though this year’s artwork will not be displayed at the event, the art teachers are finding an alternative time and place to display the students’ artwork before the end of the school year.

Class song leaders: Seniors Kaiani Kiaha, Pua Malihini Juniors Mauliola Gonsalves, Pua Onaona Sophomores Montana Vaught, Kuʻu Lei Maile Freshmen Tyson Haupu, Lei ʻAwapuhi

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Hoʻomākaukau no ka huakaʻi hele i Tahiti Na KAHAIĀ MORISHITA ka mea kākau Ma ka wā hoʻomaha e hiki mai ana, e huakaʻi hele ana ka hui ʻo Hawaiian Ensemble 2014-15 i Tahiti. Mai ka hoʻomaka ʻana o kēia makahiki kula, ua pono lākou e hoʻoulu kālā no kēia huakaʻi.

He mau mahina hana hoʻoulu kālā ko nā haumāna hīmeni mele a me kumu Kalei ʻAʻaronaLorenzo, kā lākou kumu aʻo mele, no kēia huakaʻi pīhoihoi. E hele ana iwakāluakūmāiwa (29) mau haumāna a ʻehiku (7) mau kumu a me nā mākua kōkua e mālama aku ai i nā haumāna.

I nā makahiki a pau, hoʻoulu kālā ia hui ʻo Hawaiian Ensemble ma ka Fea Kaiāulu o Maui ma ka mahina o ʻOkakopa. Kūʻai aku lākou i ka Poi Mochi ʻono loa. Hoʻoulu kālā pū lākou ma nā hōkele a i ʻole ma nā hale ʻaina like ʻole ma Maui no ka ʻaha hīmeni a me ke kūʻai ʻana aku i ka meaʻai ma nā pāʻani pō peku, pō hīnaʻi,a me ka pō wāwae.

“Hoʻāʻo mākou e hoʻomaʻamaʻa ʻelua lā o kā pule, ma ka wā ʻai a ma hope o ke kula, ma nā Pōʻalua a me nā Pōʻahā a pau,” i ʻōlelo ai ʻo Kumu Kalei.

No kēia ʻAha Mele e hiki mai ana, e hīmeni ana ka hui ʻo Hawaiian Ensemble i nā mele like me nā mele e hīmeni ʻia ai no kā lākou huakaʻi i Tahiti. E hīmeni ana lākou i ke mele, Kuʻu Lei Kiele, i haku ʻia na Julian Ako, ke pʻokumu ma Kamehameha Kapālama. Makemake ʻo Kumu Kalei i kāna haumāna e hīmeni i kekahi o nā mele e pili ana i ka waʻa, ʻo Hōkūleʻa, ʻo Nā Peʻa Hōkūleʻa ka inoa o kekahi o nā mele.

I ʻekolu pule aku nei, ka manawa i kipa mai ai nā poʻe Tahiti, hiki i nā haumāna ke hui me lākou, kekahi me kekahi ma nā papa hana noʻeau like ʻole. Aʻo lākou maiā kākou, ka poʻe Hawaiʻi e pili ana i ko kākou moʻomeheu e like me nā

Paʻi ʻia kēia kiʻi e KAINOA DEGUILMO

Hoʻomaʻemaʻe ʻo Kaʻiulani Kawaʻa lāua ʻo Montana Vaught, he mau haumāna o ka papa ʻumi, ma ka hale kū’ai aku meaʻai māmā o ke kahua pāʻani ʻo Kanaʻiaupuni ma hope o kā ka hui Hawaiian Ensemble hana hoʻoulu kālā no ko lākou huakaʻi hele i Tahiti. mea a kākou i aʻo ai maiā lākou.

“Ua maikaʻi wale ka hui ʻana me nā haumāna mai Tahiti no ka mea ua leʻaleʻa nō. Ma mua o ka hui ʻana me lākou, manaʻo au ʻaʻole e maikaʻi ana no ka mea ua nunui kā lākou hui, akā ma hope o ka hoʻokaʻawale ʻana iā lākou i kekahi mau hui liʻiliʻi, ua maikaʻi.

Ua kaumaha au i kā lākou haʻalele ʻana no ka mea loaʻa iaʻu nā hoaaloha hou,” i ‘ōlelo ai ʻo Māhie Kama.

Maikaʻi a koʻikoʻi kēia mau huakaʻi no nā haumāna no ka mea ʻaʻole lākou e hele ana no ka leʻaleʻa wale nō, e hele pū ana lākou no ke aʻo ʻana e pili ana i nā poʻe Tahiti, ko lākou moʻomeheu a me kā lākou ʻano mele. No laila, ʻoiai he mea pono ka hoʻoulu kālā a me ka hoʻomaʻamaʻa nui ʻana no kēia huakaʻi hele, he mea iki ia no ka nui o nā ʻike e loaʻa ai iā lākou ma muli o kēia ʻano huakaʻi. No ka mea, makemake loa nā haumāna e

Paʻi ʻia kēia kiʻi e KAHAIĀ MORISHITA

Hoʻomaʻamaʻa ka hui ʻo Hawaiian Ensemble i nā mele a lākou e hīmeni aku ai ma Tahiti i ko lākou kipa ʻana aku i laila. Mālama ʻia ia mau hoʻomaʻamaʻa ma hope o ke kula ma ko Kumu Kalei lumi. huakaʻi i ʻō a i ʻaneʻi.

Ma ka ʻaoʻao e aʻe o ka hoʻulu kāla a me ka manawa nui no ka hoʻomaʻamaʻa ana, nui ka pīhoihoi ma loko o nā haumāna no ka huakaʻi. Makemake loa lākou e

hele a hana i nā mea like ʻole ma Tahti.

“I hele au ma laila, pono loa au e hele a ʻauʻau me ke kahakai,” Kama i ʻōlelo ai.

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To get a head start on everything college, I’m all about figuring out my college classes, checking DuckWeb, and sipping on Chai tea lattes.

College calls, I’m out of here!

By MAILE SUR news editor While I was sitting at my morning snack table the other day, a couple of friends and I started talking about whether one needs college to be successful.

The outcome: we agreed to disagree.

In Sociology, we are taught to look at society as a whole, rather than through anecdotal evidence.

Anecdotal evidence would be those times in which someone would say, “But wait, I know someone who blah, blah, blah.”

While having this discussion, many of us could come up with anecdotal evidence that showed we all knew people who were able to make it into a job and earn good money right out of high school;

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...86% of those surveyed got a career or career-track job after obtaining a college education.” however, looking at the statistics, it’s clear to see college is the best way to go.

Sorry, Dad, but I’m out of here!

There has never been a time when I ever even thought about not attending college, and in the U.S., college has become the norm for graduating seniors.

Among my classmates, only a handfull are still on the fence about it.

From the class of 2014, 93% of seniors went to college. For this year’s senior class, Ms. Moala,

grade 12 counselor, said she and the other counselors are expecting the same outcome.

As an alternative to college, some students serve in the military; however, the amount of students who choose college after high school still greatly outweighs those who go into the workforce.

College is a time for young adults to go out and live life on their own. It’s a time to experince the good, the bad, and the ugly.

It’s a chance for us Millennials to experience life and eventually create a successful future.

For me, college is the best choice.

Not only will I be earning a degree, but in the future, I will be making more than my peers who only recieve their high school diplomas.

Granted, not all college graduates are employed and on their way to lifetime success. Some college graduates do return home after earning their degrees.

In an article by Adam Davidson for the New York Times entitled It’s Official: The Boomerang Kids Won’t Leave, Davidson said that “one in five people in their 20s and early 30s is currently living with his or her parents.”

To add to that, 60 percent of those people receive financial assistance from their parents.

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DID YOU KNOW? For every day high school graduates spent in grades kindergarten to 12, they made $173.

Here’s why.

PolitiFact Georgia stated that, on average, a high school dropout makes $19,000 annually, as opposed to a high school graduate, who makes $28,000 annually.

If you do the math, there are about 180 days of school every year. Times that by 13 years and you get 2,340 days. The income difference between grads and dropouts is $9,000 a year.

Over an average 45 years of work in a lifetime, that equals a difference of $405,000.

If you divide that by the 2,340 days of school, you get $173.

In other words, every day of school is worth $173…

Interesting, ain’t it?

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COLLEGE from page C1 Annie Kasinecz, a 27-year-old graduate of Loyola University Chicago, is quoted in the article and says that she is “doing the sensible thing by living rent-free as she plans her next career move.”

However, with the disparity in annual incomes for college graduates and those who only earned a high school diploma, the college choice is a no-brainer for me. Don’t we all want to make the most money we can?

I’m pretty sure we’d all say yes.

Just look at the 21 million Americans attending college. But wait, how many of these attendees actually graduate from college?

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, “The 2012 graduation rate for first-time, fulltime undergraduate students who began their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year institution in fall 2006 was 59%.” That means, of the 21 million Americans attending college now, only about 10 million will actually graduate.

Hmm... I think I’ll chance it. You have to “risk it for the biscuit,” right?

If finances are an issue for your family, you’re not alone. That’s why colleges and other foundations across the nation have scholarships,

EDITORIAL CARTOON

by Destinee Murray

March 6, 2015

grants, and loans.

If you’re too lazy to fill out the applications and scholarships, grow up. A lifetime of success is worth a couple hours of your time.

If you think the money you can make by working right now sounds like a great deal, and you’re getting a big promotion or catching a break, weigh your options. Statistics show that annually, college graduates make more than those with only a high school diploma.

In addition, statistics show that those who go right into the workforce after high school— though they may be making more than their peers at first—take longer to rise to the top, and their “top” isn’t actually the top because they often don’t have the educational requirements to advance to the highest-paying positions.

With time, college-educated workers will overtake their high school graduate peers in earnings.

In fact, the report reveals that 86% of those surveyed got a career or career-track job after obtaining a college education. In comparison, only 57% of people surveyed were able to obtain a career or careertrack job with just a high school diploma.

Long story short: go to college, folks, and stay until you get a degree. Or don’t. You decide.

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Leprechaun Lexicon

By FAITH OWAN, news writer

Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! You might’ve heard people throw around Irish terms before on St. Patrick’s Day, but do you know what a shillelagh is? Read on, lads and lasses.

Blarney stone This limestone rock is part of a wall at Blarney Castle in Blarney, Cork, Ireland in 1446. Kiss it by grabbing the safety bars and leaning backwards over the edge of the wall, which is approximately 9 stories off the ground. Legend has it that if you kiss it, you’ll become witty and charming.

Banshee This magical being is said to roam about in the night in search of people they can kill with a high-pitched scream. You’ve probably heard this death-caller while up at night doing homework at the last minute.

Pot o’ gold Legends say that Vikings used to bury their treasures around Ireland, and when they returned from their travels, forgot where they’d hidden their stashes. This ended up becoming the loot of leprechauns. If you can finally get to the end of that rainbow, you might be lucky and find one. I’d recommend spending it on college tuition.

Leprechaun This Irish fairy may be able to take you straight to that pot o’ gold, but good luck getting that to happen! Lock eyes so they can’t get away, and they’ll have to grant you three wishes and give you their treasure. These short fellows also enjoy making people dance against their will, whether it be with bagpipes or enchanted footwear.

Four-leaf clover This plant is a mutant form of clover with four leaves rather than the typical three. If you happen to find this despite your 10,000 to 1 chances, grab them before someone else does. This precious plant should give you good luck for a few solid hours before you have to take that test you didn’t study for.

Shillelagh Pronounced shill-lay-lee, this oak club may have once been used as a weapon, but today it’s more of a St. Patrick’s Day symbol derived from the oak forest in Ireland under the name. It’s used more commonly as a walking stick now, which old men allegedly utilize to beat kids on the back of the knees when they’re misbehaving.

Graphic by DESTINEE MURRAY

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10 things to know about St. Patrick

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By QUINN WILLIAMS news writer

The object of Mad Libs® is to produce something that sounds totally ridiculous. Fill the blank spaces below with the items called for. There is no right or wrong answer to this activity, so don’t give yourself a headache searching for hidden messages.

2. He was born to two Romans, Calphurnius and Conchessa, which ironically means he was not Irish.

3. Beginning at 16, he was enslaved

by Irish marauders for six years.

4. In a dream, God told him to flee his slavery.

6. St. Patrick is credited with driving out all the snakes of Ireland. Although, Ireland never had any snakes. This story may be a metaphor for driving out nonChristian practices, symbolized by serpents.

Who’s lucky now?

7. Patrick introduced the shamrock (3-leaf clover) as an explanation of the Holy Trinity; one leaf represented the Father, another the Son, and the third the Holy Spirit; however, the shamrock had been a powerful symbol in Ireland preChristianity.

8. He built the first-ever Christian church in all of Ireland. He baptized over 120,000 Irishmen and eventually established 300 churches.

9. He died on March 17, around 461A.D. in Saul Downpatrick, Ireland. To honor his words, miracles, and lifetime of service to God, he was canonized into sainthood, and the day of his death was designated as Saint Patrick’s Day. 10. Wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day originated from rumors that if you wore green, you were made invisible to leprechauns who pinched anyone they saw not wearing green. This is why people that don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day get pinched.

Greetings, Spring Mad Lib®

By ASHLEY MORISHITA news writer

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some little-known trivia about its namesake.

1. He was originally born Maewyn Succat around 387 A.D. in Kilpatrick in Scotland.

5. Maewyn became a priest and was given the name “Patrick.” He spread the Good News throughout Ireland, which was filled with pagans and druids at the time.

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by Kainalu Steward

Adjective___________________ Plural Noun_________________ Verb_______________________ Adjective___________________ Adverb_____________________ Plural Animal________________ Plural Noun_________________ Plural Noun_________________ Adjective___________________ Verb_______________________ Place_______________________ Name of a celebrity___________ Noun______________________ Body Part___________________ Onomatopoeia_______________ Verb_______________________ Emotion____________________

Now, see the Mad Lib® on page C6 and fill in the words that you wrote in the blank spaces above for a little springtime fun.

The DMV

by Faith Owan

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Prom season is here! There are so many looks to go for when it comes to beauty, but here are some styles that are trending now. Some you can do at home, while others are better left to the pros. Either way these are some go-to looks for formal occasions this year.

Prom trends to look out for

By FAITH OWAN, news writer

MAKE-UP: Kelsey Beck, a makeup artist at MAC Cosmetics, said, “Prom trends for this year…definitely like a smokier eye; not too crazy. A lot of the winged eyeliner for sure, [with] long, big full eyelashes.”

Smoky eye: Colors for this are dark, dark, and dark; but use a lighter color for the eyelid, and a darker one for the crease so that the transition is softer.

Girly and sparkly: For this one, use any eye shadow to compliment the dress, but make sure it’s a bit more muted so that the sparkles you add don’t look overly flashy.

Fresh and natural: This look is universal for prom. Just use basic, earthy tones like browns and creams on the eyes. Do winged eyeliner to add a bit extra.

French tip acrylics: Ask your nail technician for ‘pink and white’ French tip acrylics for a basic, elegant nail look that’ll go with any dress.

Bling-y acrylics: In most salons, you can pick out the charms you want on your nails. Go for ones that will compliment the color of your dress, and hopefully they’ll go with any bling that’s already on the garment.

Accent nails: For this, be specific about what you want on the nail that’s different from the others, being sure to make the look cohesive instead of mismatched. In this example, the purples in the flower design compliment the lavender on the rest of the set.

NAILS: Carrie Owan, a nail technician at Lena’s Nail and Hair Salon and Pretty and Polished, said, “[A prom trend for nails is] mostly acrylics, because people who have shorter nails add some length and glamor to their look.”

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HAIR: Angela Smiley, a hairstylist at Lena’s Hair and Nail Salon, said, “The current hair trends for prom this year, 2015, are lots of braids and messy, relaxed updos, so, kind of the conservative style, but pieces taken out, and kind of undone—that type of look. Beach-y, but everywhere.”

Boho curls: Use a flat iron to make these. Run the iron down about a 1 ½ inch section of hair, and half way down, twist the iron forward until the end of your hair is sticking out of the iron as you continue to run it down that section of hair. Do this all over, and afterwards separate the curls with your fingers to create a messier look. Hairspray it.

Half-up, half-down: Using hair that’s curled as instructed above, make braids the size of your choosing from the front sections of your hair that frame your face. Tie the ends with elastics. Then pull one braid back and pin it in place with extra-strong bobby pins, being careful to embed them in the braid so as to not look conspicuous. Take the next braid and pull it so that it crosses over the braid you’ve just pinned, and secure it down the same way. Take the elastics out and blend those sections of hair into the rest of your curls.

10 things you shouldn’t worry about at prom

By QUINN WILLIAMS news writer Prom is a big night in any high school student’s life, but, ladies, let’s be real. We obsess over prom way more than the guys do. So let me make this easy for all of you and take away all that stress.

Here’s a list of 10 things you shouldn’t have to worry about for prom: 1. Don’t worry if forms are due in a day and your future date with his prom-posal is still waiting to make his grand appearance. He’s just waiting for the right moment.

2. Don’t worry if the girls in your class forget to post a picture of their dress before prom, and you end up coming in the same dress.

Yours is blue, hers is red, no one will notice.

3. Don’t worry if your prom date mistakes lavender for violet, and you show up in two different shades of purple. At least he didn’t wear red.

4. Don’t worry if you oversleep on

the day of prom and wake up only 1 hour before instead of 5, you’re naturally beautiful, right?

5. Don’t worry if your dress is already large, extravagant, and bold.

Adding the blue eye shadow you’re thinking about won’t make you look like a clown at all.

6. Don’t worry if your date is only 5’3”, the 60’s hair bump is totally in, and he won’t feel small next to you.

7. Speaking of which, don’t worry if you’re already taller than he is— the taller the heels, the better! And if you smile enough, no one will notice that you can’t walk in them.

8. Don’t worry if your date is late.

He’s making sure you two are the last to walk into the building.

9. Don’t worry if your mom makes you even more late. She just can’t find the camera to take pictures of you and your date.

10. Don’t worry if you spill juice on your dress in the car ride down.

It wasn’t like you two were matching to begin with.

Nothing to worry about, right?

Braids and twists: Take a section of hair from above the ears and clip it up. Taking the bottom section you’ve left down, twist it into a low bun, using an extra-strong bobby pin to secure it in place. Take down the hair you’ve clipped up. With the back half of the hair on either side of your face, braid all the way down and tie with small, plastic elastics that match your hair color. One at a time, pull the braids back and twist them around the bun you’ve created, then use regular bobby pins to secure them; make sure to tuck the ends in as you do. With the remaining hair, pull it back and tie it up with elastic the color of your hair. Pull the section of hair hanging down through the elastic up, and then loop it through the two sections of hair you’ve just tied together. Pull the pieces that are dangling down again to tighten, and then twist it into a bun, and use an extra-strong bobby pin to secure it.

Girls just wanna have fun We asked 25 junior girls and 25 junior boys about what they were looking forward to at prom. Then, we changed it up and asked them what they thought their dates were looking forward to. The girls had the boys almost down to a T, while the boys, well, let’s just say the food had better be good.

What boys are really looking forward to/ What girls think boys are looking forward to % of BOYS % of GIRLS

food

fun

dancing/ music

date

friends

tradion/ memories

What girls are really looking forward to/ What boys think girls are looking forward to % of GIRLS % of BOYS

food

fun

dancing/ music

dress

friends

tradion/ date other schools memories

Ka Leo o Nā Koa survey taken Feb. 12-27 of 50 juniors by Kainoa Deguilmo and Alyssa Urayanza

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Personality quiz!

By MAILE SUR news editor

How to play: Answer each question by circling the one most like yourself.

How do you get to school?

A. A car with my whole family B. With the wind in my hair C. In a box car D. SUV E. Compact car F. With surfboards, fresh from the beach G. In a new car

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What is your favorite subject?

A. English B. Science C. Math D. Psychology E. Art F. Natural Resources G. Hawaiian What is your go-to phrase?

A. “Face palm” B. No motto for me C. “Time to go, gang” D. “Attitude is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it” E. “Ask forgiveness, not permission” F. “No” G. “Lanadoma!”

As your life dims, So does my happiness.

For our love links us as one.

When silence creeps in, You are music to my ears, Adapting to my needs, and Connecting me to the world.

What intense love we share?

For only I am trusted With the key to your heart The key that unlocks all of you

What is your favorite TV show?

A. I don’t watch TV B. “Once Upon a Time” C. “Seinfeld” D. “NCIS” E. “Vikings” F. “Walking Dead” G. 80’s feel-good shows like “The Love Boat”

Where are you after school?

A. In Block 5/ Ka Pā B. On my way home C. Detention D. 24-Hour Fitness/working out E. On my way to practice F. None of your business G. School club

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Ever wondered how’d we live our lives if they were like a mushy romance novel or like the poems we read in English class?

We’d find ourselves romanticizing about materialistic things like popular trends.

This is what my Instagram posts would look like in an ode-filled world!

MY iPHONE 6 Oh, iPhone 6, You scan my fingerprint, Your intelligence like no other.

Tragedy would it be, To lose you to the ocean, Or to the concrete beneath my feet.

For I no longer may use you And all your magnificent features.

Wide in my grasp, And thin in my palm.

What is your favorite music?

A. Hawaiian B. All sorts of music C. Local or pop D. Hip hop, I like the beats E. Classic rock F. All across the board G. Mix of Hawaiian and jazz

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MY HYDRO FLASK Oh, Hydro Flask, As you quench my thirst, No other doth compare.

Nothing fades in you.

Ice stays frozen forever, Fire stays heated forever, Nothing dies in you, My sweet satisfaction.

We share a love so deep.

Plastic and glass doth envy, Different colors, different sizes, Yet I choose you – perfect for me Everywhere you come with me, Never shall I ever leave you.

MY CONVERSE Oh, Converse, You bring comfort to my feet, And a smile to my face.

You take the pieces of my life, and Tie them tightly together.

Being with you is heaven, Walking on white clouds.

Our love is so immense, Not even Vans can come between us, You’ve touched my soul.

I am head over heels for you.

No matter how muddy you get, I will love you forever.

B: Ms. Lorinda Forrester: Since your moped doesn’t have a radio, you make sure to download all sorts of music on your iPhone.

C: Mr. Leo Delatori: When you’re not telling all of your friends to get to class, you’re stuck in detention for that illegal jacket of yours.

Answer Key for Personality Quiz Which letter did you circle the most? Read on and find out which KS Maui teacher you are most like!

If you circled mostly (A, B, C, D, E, or F), you are most like…

A: Ms. Kalena Laepaʻa: You love hanging out after school with all your friends in Block 5 and aren’t in a rush to get home to watch TV.

D: Ms. Malorie Chong: While working out, you just can’t get enough of that up-beat hip-hop music!

E: Ms. Lori Guntzel: After a long day of the arts, you can’t wait to get to practice, in her case, roller derby practice!

F: Mr. Duane Iwamura: Though no one actually knows where you are, you’re sure to be catching up on the latest episode of “The Walking Dead.”

G: Ms. Kalei Aarona-Lorenzo: Your crew hangs out almost every day after school in your favorite club. Besides, they’re the only ones who know your secret language!

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Picture That Song

By QUINN WILLIAMS news writer The name of the game is Picture That Song and that’s exactly what it is. Each picture stands for a word in the title of a song you might hear at prom, senior ball, or freshman or sophomore banquet. Go along picture by picture and figure out what each part is saying in order to get the final title of the song.

Graphic by ASHLEY MORISHITA

Greetings, Spring Mad Lib®

Fill in the words that you wrote on page C2 for a sprintime laugh.

YOU KNOW SPRING IS NEAR WHEN THE ___________________ (ADJECTIVE)

__________________ BEGIN TO ____________________ AND THE (PLURAL NOUN)

(VERB)

___________________ SUN RISES _________________ AND SETS (ADJECTIVE)

(ADVIERB)

LATER IN THE AFTERNOON. ________________ START BUILD(PLURAL ANIMAL)

ING THEIR _____________________ WHILE FARMERS DELIVER (PLURAL NOUN)

NEWBORN ________________. SPRING IS A _________________ (PLURAL NOUN)

(ADJECTIVE)

SEASON TO_______________. IT’S A TIME WHEN YOU CAN GO (VERB)

TO ____________ AND HANG OUT WITH ______________, WHO (A PLACE)

(CELEBRITY)

ENJOYS THE VIEW JUST AS MUCH AS YOU DO. FEEL THE _________________ BLOW THROUGH YOUR _________________.

(NOUN)

(BODY PART)

LISTEN TO THE WAVES ________________ ALONG THE SHORE (ONOMATOPOEIA)

AND THE LEAVES ________________ IN THE WIND. (VERB)

_______________ SPRING, EVERYONE! (EMOTION)

Answer Key: 1. Girls Run the World 2. Take Me to Church 3. Uptown Funk 4.Thinking Out Loud Graphics Sources: Twitter, Google via Wikimedia Commons

What is the one insight that changed your life? feature, photos by KAINALU STEWARD

Brissa Christophersen

grade 12.

“One insight that changed my life was when I went to the Odd Future concert, and I gave Tyler the Creator my painting of him.

He kissed his hand and grabbed mine while he looked at it and said “thank you” Never forget!”

Faith Kekahuna-Santos

grade 11 “‘If you think it’s right, do it; if you don’t think it’s right, don’t do it’ – OʻBreezy (Mr. O’Brien). It’s true and works with all life things.”

Cierra Benson

grade 9 “When I got into Kamehameha Schools because it made me start to realize where I want to go in life.”

Jacob Julian

grade 9 “When I ate Panda last night and read the fortune cookie…it was pretty deep, man.”

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Junior Jake Mateaki keeps the ball away from Seabury on Dec. 13, 2014. The game was a win for the Warriors, who won their way into first place..

Boys soccer, MIL champs

By KAINOA DEGUILMO sports writer The boys soccer team ended their 2015 season as MIL champions with a record of 8-1-2. They fell to the Kalani Falcons 2-1 on Saturday, Feb. 21 in the quarterfinal round of the state tournament at Kanaʻiaupuni Stadium. This was the Warriors’ first season under head coach Kyle Herendeen.

“I learned a lot and have grown with this team,” Coach Herendeen said. “The boys have taught me so much. They have such a passion and love for the game that they keep me on my toes. More than anything, I learned you can accomplish anything when you mix hard work, talent and passion to improve.”

Despite the changeup in coaches, the Warriors pushed on and per-

FALL WRAP-UP formed well this season.

“We overcame finding our identity,” Coach Herendeen said. “With a new head coach, new players, and new captains you never know if things will gel together. Once they did, we became the best team in the state, no doubt.”

Despite the loss in the tournament, Coach Herendeen is already looking at the 2016 season.

“The boys need to draw from the leadership of this year’s seniors and take it another step forward,” Herendeen said. “We need to get bigger, faster, stronger and do the little things. My fiancé scolded me because I already started drawing lineups for next season, but you gotta do it,” he said.

Overall, it was a good first season for Coach Herendeen.

“Always a pleasure. I tell them [the student-athletes] that the things I miss the most from my playing days isn’t games. It’s training every day with my friends, having fun playing a sport that we love.” he said. “This team captured that for me again. Nothing beats doing something you love with the people you want to do it with.”

Senior captain Micah Alo also learned a lot this season.

“You can never take a team lightly,” Alo said.

The Warriors were not just good on the defensive side of the ball, they were also dangerous in front.

Forwards Brennan Joaquin and Alo were responsible for most of the points this season, but nearly everyone contributed to the scoreboard with strong playing as well from Bryant Kubo, Colton Cabanas, Jake Mateaki, and Nainoa Silva,

Boys Soccer Scoreboard 12/10 12/13 12/18 12/27 1/7 1/13 1/23 2/3 2/6 2/21

vs. BHS vs. SBH vs. MHS vs. KKHS vs. LHS vs. BHS vs. MHS vs. SBH vs. LHS Kalani HHSAA

1-0 6-1 5-0 2-2 5-2 1-1 6-0 4-0 3-0 1-2

W W W T W T W W W L

and Keola Paredes was invaluable in the goal.

Alo said he saw many strengths in the team this season.

“I would say our possession and team, our offensive attack, was really something this year,” he said.

The team has potential to continue the tradition of excellence next season with returnees in Mateaki , Silva, Paredes, and sophomore Paytin Ayau, as well as the rest of the underclassmen.

Alo said, “My advice for the boys is to work hard and make sure you guys stay focused, and make sure everyone is on the same page.”

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New coaching staff leads boys volleyball

By QUINN WILLIAMS news writer

SPRING PREVIEW

New members in both coaching and playing characterize this year’s boys volleyball team. The volleyball team is mostly made up of underclassmen and a new coaching staff as well.

The team, led by senior captains Anson Souza and Ionatana Tua, has four seniors, one junior, seven sophomores, and one freshman.

“We definitely have a young team, mostly made up of sophomores,” Souza said.

This year, boys volleyball has new coaches. The head coach is Manuel Oliveira, and with him are his assistant coaches, Maluhia Scott, Kekoa Uyechi and Dukie Josiah. Coach Josiah coached junior varsity girls volleyball earlier this year.

Coach Oliveira looks forward to “having a team that plays together as a team and seniors that are leaving here turning out to men.”

According the Souza, the goal for this season is to beat King Kekaulike High School because “they are our main rivals,” and, he said, to beat Coach Oliveira’s previous high school team, Hāna.

“I am looking forward to playing with this group of boys and watching them develop into the great players I know they can be,” said Souza, fourth-year libero.

In the Seabury Hall tournament last week the Warriors took the title.

“The audience should look forward to exciting plays filled with power hitting and great defense,” he said.

Photo by ALYSSA URAYANZA

Sophomore Hanalei Alapai works on his spike. With many new players and coaching staff, the Warriors hope to become a force this season.

Photos by ALYSSA URAYANZA

Left: Sophomore Quinn Hottendorf leaps over the high jump pole. Right: Freshman Tyrell Baldonado-Kaleiopu gains speed before his long jump.

Track and field ready to run

By ALYSSA URAYANZA features writer

SPRING PREVIEW

This year’s track team is well rounded and has athletes participating in each event.

According to head coach Rudy Huber, the strongest areas this season are the boys 800 and 1500 meters, and the girls throws, along with the high jump and long jump

for both boys and girls.

So far, the team has focused on refining all of the athletes, and for those who have just come out of other sports, base training, technique, and getting back into “track shape.”

“This year is more of a rebuilding year for both the boys

and girls,” Coach Huber said.

“We’ve got some good returnees, but we expect for the boys side to be pretty powerful.”

Returnee Keoni Frampton is the only senior participating in any running events this season.

“I’m the only senior runner.

It’s disappointing honestly,” Frampton said. “[You have to] stay motivated, find something

that motivates you.”

Coach Huber believes that the new freshmen and sophomores on the team will develop well and hopes they will blend with the returning upperclassmen.

“I think we will go up a little bit more than we did last year, so I think MIL’s will be a lot of fun.”

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Softball brings speed to diamond

By ASHLEY MORISHITA news writer This year, girls softball is determined to reach more goals.

Last season, they ended the season 5-9, but with changes in their training this year, they are determined to bring a whole new ball game.

“Our theory this year is to have the girls involved in doing more conditioning and keeping them strong throughout the season,” head coach Angus Peters said.

Coach Peters’ expectation from the girls on the field is speed.

For the past couple of weeks, the girls have been doing preseason conditioning, which includes a massive amount of running.

As an advantage over other schools, he believes that speed is what will help them prevail. He said that one of the toughest teams they compete against during the season is Baldwin High School.

Photo by MAILE SUR

Senior Tiana Sakumoto (left) pitches a fastball to junior catcher Mahie Kama during a warm-up practice

SPRING PREVIEW On the Warriors’ team, there are three seniors, four juniors, five sophomores, and three freshmen.

Most of the girls have been playing ball since little leagues, some of them on the same team.

This will be Tiana Sakamoto’s fourth year on the varsity team, but she has been playing softball for ten years. She plans to continue playing ball in college as well at Pacific University, Linfield College, or the University of Puget Sound.

“The one thing I’m looking forward to most this season is watching our team progress and become better than the day [they] started,” Saksmoto said.

Another good sign is that senior Ceidilee Nobriga became eligible to play softball this year after transferring to Kamehameha from Lahainaluna in her junior year.

Teammate Māhie Kama said, “She’s definitely someone I’m glad to have on the team. She’s great on defense and offense, but most of all, she’s an awesome team player.”

She values softball so much, that

even though she couldn’t play in her junior year because of Maui Interscholastic League policy, she still showed up to every practice and every game.

“She was more dedicated to the team than a lot of the girls last year,” Kama said.

Some players to keep an eye out for this year are senior pitcher Tiana Sakamoto, junior Māhie Kama, and sophomore Montana Vaught. The freshmen on the team also bring new talent.

Support the girls in their first game tonight at Maui High School against Maui High at 6 p.m.

Judo looks toward success

By KAINOA DEGUILMO sports writer The judo team is getting ready for the upcoming season after the success of sending many students to the 2014 HHSAA Judo Championships last year with Sensei Ron Hiyakumoto as the coach.

“I was here since the program had started, and at the time, the judo team had another head coach,” Sensei Hiyakumoto said.

Last year, many members of the judo team advanced to the state tournament.

“A whole bunch went to states,” Hiyakumoto said. “Mckenna Chaney, Keely Lindsey, Lilia Lorenzo, and three other seniors that graduated last year.”

SPRING PREVIEW Despite a new season ahead of them, Sensei Hiyakumoto already recognizes strengths in the team.

“I want to work on developing the freshman boys and girls, but the experience that the seniors provide also helps,” Hiyakumoto said.

Team captain Joshua Hig already has one tip.

“I’ll remember not to take a super diet [not eating] before MIL’s,” he said, recalling a bad experience from last year. He said his diet made him feel uneasy and affected him during the league tournament.

Higa is pleased with the progression of the team.

“There’s a lot of team bonding,

Photo by KAINOA DEGUILMO

Sophomore Kainoa Jacobson flips Kainalu Taniguchi during practice. and everyone is working really hard,” Higa said.

He said his personal goal for the season is to qualify for the 2015 HHSAA Judo Championships.

He spoke highly of the freshmen.

“Hopefully, they open up and

join the family,” he said, “but they are really fast learners. We started this week, and they can already do all the throws, pins, rolls and are looking really good.”

The judo team’s first meet is on April 8 at 10 a.m. at Maui High.

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JV soccer speeds through

By ALYSSA URAYANZA feature writer

Photo by ALYSSA URAYANZA

Baldwin Bear Breanne Mukai (16) chases after freshman Kamalei Roback (21) as she dribbles the ball downfield during the Maui Intescholastic League championship playoff game. The Warriors lost and finished in second.

Girls soccer makes it to HHSAA state championships, finish on win

The junior varsity boys soccer team ended their season with three wins and three losses in six games played over three weekends.

Playing on the team were sophomores Nicholas Mendez, Justin Walker, Dorian RaboyMcGowan, and Noa MoikehaSilifaiva, along with freshmen Gideon Aiwohi, Hinano Long, Kai Paredes, Kalaipono Tamanaha, Michael Singh, Kainoa Higashino, and Brendan Urayanza.

The only other schools with a junior varsity team this year were Baldwin, King Kekaulike, and Lahainaluna. Each team played each other twice.

The boys lost to the Baldwin Bears twice, won against Lahaina twice, and won one and lost one against King Kekaulikeʻs Nā Ali’i.

Coaching the boys was Kyle Herendeen, who also doubled as the boys varsity soccer coach.

By ALYSSA URAYANZA feature writer The Kamehameha girls varsity soccer team grabbed a spot in the state championships, but did not make it to the playoffs. Their season ended with a record of nine wins, three losses, and one tie. The girls’ only three losses were to the Baldwin Bears, twice, and the Maui High Sabers. All three games concluded with a close score of 1-2.

“I don’t really know how to feel about it, it’s [kind of] like a bittersweet feeling,” forward Taira Lucas said. “We’re definitely going to improve on the way we play together and finishing our goals so that we can win our games instead of lose.”

During the second round of the regular season, the girls came back hard with a 2-1 win against Baldwin High School and a 1-1 tie against Maui High School. By this time, their record was 6-2-1, leaving them in a tight spot. If they had lost the next game to King Kekaulike High School, they would have been out of the running for first place in the Maui Interscholastic League

FALL WRAP-UP JV Boys Soccer Scoreboard 12/13 12/13 12/20 12/20 1/10 1/10

vs. LHS vs. BHS vs. KKHS vs. LHS vs. BHS vs.KKHS

1-0 1-4 n.a. n.a.

2-3 6-2

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8-0 1-2 7-0 1-2 2-1 9-0 9-1 2-1 1-1 4-0 7-0 6-0 1-2

W L W L W W W W T W W W L

Girls Soccer Scoreboard 12/3 12/10 12/13 12/17 12/27 1/3 1/7 1/13 1/23 1/30 2/3 2/5 2/6 Photo by ALYSSA URAYANZA

Sarah Reyes (10) attempts get around Baldwin player Pi’ilani Chaves in the 2015 Maui Intersholastic League playoffs. championships.

“It was tough dealing with [each] player’s individuality [and] trying to combine each and every level of talent and make them gel to perfection,” Coach Steven Mau said.

For the league playoffs, the Kamehameha Warriors once again challenged the Baldwin Bears.

The Warriors had originally scored three goals but two were not counted. After a tough game, the final score was 1-2, and the

vs. LHS vs. BHS vs. SBH vs. MHS vs. KKHS vs. SAS vs. LLHS vs. BHS vs. MHS vs. KKHS vs. SBH vs. SAS vs. BHS

Baldwin Bears were the new Maui Interscholastic League Champions for 2015.

“In my opinion, the best aspect [of the season] was the “lesson” learned by the players that if you perform at your highest level all the time you can walk away proud in both a win and a loss,” Coach Mau said. “They persevered throughout the season and that showed character.”

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Girls tennis hopes for third title

By DESTINEE MURRAY features editor

SPRING PREVIEW

The girls tennis team hopes this season they can place first for the Maui Interscholastic League for the third time in a row. Returning tennis player, senior Mikayla Lau, also has a goal to qualify for the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association championships again in doubles.

Lau went to the state tournament with doubles partner Mehana Fisher (’14). Lau has also been playing tennis for six years outside of school.

“It was exciting, but I was still nervous,” Lau said, “Currently, I don’t have a partner, so right now we’re testing the waters with different people.”

Head coach Kathy Kanemitsu is looking for people who match well based on their strengths and personalities.

Last year, the girls team had all

wins except for two losses, while the boys had no wins.

“Our boys team were very new and [participated in] other sports,” Coach Kanemitsu said. “This year, everyone has seemed to clear their schedule.”

She hopes things will be better with a full boys team and hopes for another success for the MIL champion girls.

This year, more students wanted to join tennis after the try-out period was over, but Coach Kanemitsu was unable to accept everyone.

“Last year I was able to pull in a lot more people on a later date, but now, it’s just not possible,” she said. “I don’t like to turn away anyone… but there has to be [a deadline].”

Tennis has their first match against Nā Aliʻi today at King Kekaulike High School at 3:30.

Photo by DESTINEE MURRAY

Two-time MIL champion Mikayla Lau practices for her senior season, which begins today. If the chemistry is right with her new doubles partner, she hopes to repeat as league champion and return to the state meet.

Boys Swimming Scoreboard

Swimming wraps it up...

12/13 1/10 1/17 1/24 1/31 2/7

Shiraishi medals

By FAITH OWAN news writer The swim team brought twelve of its members to the 2015 OC16 Swimming and Diving Championships, and senior Spencer Shiraishi medaled in third place in the 100–yd freestyle and fourth in the 50-yd free Feb. 20-21.

After his return, Shiraishi said he was happy with his results, getting 47.79 seconds in the 100yd free and 21.43 in the 50-yd free and cutting his previous 47.82 and 21.46.

“It felt good [because] it was my senior year, and I’d never medaled before,” he said.

The winner of both events was Kanoa Kaleoaloha of Kamehameha Kapālama with 44.70 in the 100 and 20.28 in the 50.

Among the team, including the twelve who traveled to compete on Oʻahu, nearly all can boast of improvement. Personal recordbreaking was a theme this season for both newcomers and old pros.

“I think we all definitely got

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Freshman Aaron Veincent competes at the MIL championship trials.

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Ikeda swam at the state tournament with Chanel Browne, Quinn Shiraishi, Nikki McGuire, Mia Czerwinski, Riann Fujihara, Taylor Lee, Spencer Shiraishi, Brendan Otani, John Williamson, Kia Naeʻole and Aaron Veincent.

SPENCER SHIRAISHI None except Spencer Shiraishi placed in the top three.

Ikeda improved on her own

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record, beating her previous time by four seconds. Another person who got a better time was sophomore Quinn Shiraishi.

“I broke [my] records in pretty much all of my events,” Shiraishi said. “For my 50-[yard] free, I broke that one by like .6 seconds, which is kind of a lot in a 50… for the 100 backstroke I broke my personal records by about 6 seconds.”

The swim season may be coming to a close, but those on the team are happy about the times they’ve had together “We had a lot of fun and got really, really close…and the coaches have been great,” Ikeda said.

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Girls basketball improves team standing

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By ASHLEY MORISHITA news writer Girls basketball fought long and hard during this past winter season.

The team played at a quick pace and played smartly by learning how to control the ball on their side of the court.

Last year, they ended the Maui Interscholastic League season with a low of 0-13. Then, this season the girls improved to 8-9.

The team trained with their new head coach Matthew Weeks.

Before their last game, Coach Weeks announced in a Facebook post, “No matter the outcome, I congratulate each and every one of you for the work you put in this season and for getting this far.”

Further on, he also expressed how proud he was of the girls, but more so, proud for being able to be called their coach.

On February 7, the Warriors played off against Baldwin High School, which determined if the Warriors would qualify for the New City Nissan Hawaiʻi Basketball 2015 State Championships.

The girls played a good game through all four quarters, but

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Standout freshman Analis Nitta was starting by the end of the season.

Baldwin took the win with a onepoint lead at the end of the fourth, with the score 39-38. It was an up and up game that kept all players on their toes.

Although they didn’t come out on top, they were one point away from claiming a state berth, which, according to junior Rebeka Revelle, will be, “one of the main things on our minds for next season. Nothing can stop us now.”

Another game the Warriors came close to winning earlier this season was against King Kekaulike High

School on January 15. This game was an epic four-quarter battle between upcountry rivals. Three quarters into the game the Warriors were in the lead, 36-23.

Nā Aliʻi came back in the fourth quarter. With only 1:38 left on the clock, they were tied 41-41. In the very last seconds, the Warriors attempted to tie up the scores once more with Nā Aliʻi in the lead, but the shot failed when the ball hit the side of the backboard, and the game was over 43-45.

Though only two seniors will

be leaving this year, they will be greatly missed, not only as great teammates and assets to the team, but as friends to fellow teammates.

As the seniors move on, teammate and friend Revelle says “thank you” to Kelia Nesmith and Jayden Almeida for making her basketball memories with them great on and off the court. She also promised to make them proud next basketball season.

“Having a place to go to clear my mind every day after school is the one thing I’ll miss the most about playing for high school,” senior Almeida said. She said that the two things she will take away from her experience here at Kamehameha Schools Maui would be “discipline and a good mindset.”

Who’s marching into the Madness?

With March Madness around the corner, the competition is bound to be heated. Here are my predictions for the selection.

Kentucky (30-0): It wouldn’t be the same without Kentucky, who is an absolute powerhouse in NCAA basketball. In their next five games, Arkansas (23-6) is the only team who could present a possible upset.

Virginia (28-1): Virginia came out hot this year, already close

to beating their previous record of 30-7. In their next games, Louisville (23-6) is the only team that stands a chance against them.

Gongzaga (29-2): Gongzaga has a shot, but could be tested against teams with high winning records on their regular season schedule.

Kevin Pangos has proved to be a deadly weapon for the team.

Duke (26-3): Duke could be selected, as the rest of their schedule should be winnable for them. The young Tyus Jones has really been outstanding. When Duke played UNC he had 22 points with eight assists.

Wisconsin (26-3): Players Sam Dekker and Frank Kaminsky really shined against the PennState Nittany Lions, helping the Badgers hold the Lions down from

a second half comeback.

Villanova (28-2): Their talent has really shown this year as they have an impressive 66.3% on field goals made, which also leads their conference. Daniel Ochefu, their 6’11” center also is getting better on scoring against double teams and is one of the best college centers in the country.

Arizona (26-3): Arizona is ranked at seventh in field goal percentage per game, and with point guard T.J. McConnell and impressive shooter Stanley Johnson, this team could be in for the Madness.

Utah (22-6): Utah is getting hot at the right time, and their defense looks just as strong as Kentucky.

They held Oregon State to a measly 37 points!

Iowa State (20-10): Iowa had

been on a roll until late, but with their energetic power forward Jameel Mckay, who’s provided the team with 18 free throw opportunities, they could return.

Northern Iowa (27-3): Northern Iowa’s star Seth Tuttle is like Wisconsin’s Frank Kaminsky. He brings all the skills and athletics to the table. He gives a major lift to the Panthers.

Only time will tell who will make it and who won’t. For sure teams like Kentucky, Virginia and Gongzaga will get in. But for the others, the opportunity is up for grabs.

For the final game, I predict Kentucky to win against Gongzaga 110-83. Gongzaga is on fire, but Kentucky’s defense will hold them down.

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The girls paddle at the Maui Interscholastic League tournament. They missed a state berth in a close race off.

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Boys crew paddles in HHSAA state tournment at home harbor

By MAILE SUR news editor

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After a tough season, the KS Maui varsity paddling team sent one crew to compete at the 2015 HHSAA First Hawaiian Bank Paddling Championships at Kahului Harbor on February 7, 2015. The boys crew placed 5th in the varsity boys semifinal 2 race with a time of 04:07.49.

“Being the only crew representing our school was a good and humbling feeling,” senior paddler Edward Juan said.

The crew competed against other teams from all across the state,

including Punahou School, who swept all three crew titles; Kalaheo High School, who came in second for the boys; and sister campus Kamehameha Kapālama, who placed third in the boys final.

During the preliminary rounds, KS Maui raced in Heat 2 against KS Kāpalama, Keaʻau, Seabury Hall, Radford, Kailua, Kalani, and Waiakea. KS Maui got a time of 4:15.90, which qualified them for the semifinals.

“Competing against our sister campus was a fun experience, and it showed how different our

Water polo anticipates exciting season

By MAILE SUR news editor With just a couple of weeks until their first Maui Interscholastic League game, the KS Maui Warrior water polo team is ready to get in the pool and compete this 2014-2015 season.

“We have many diligent girls willing to work for team success,” senior Mia Czerwinski said.

“Having a bigger team to lead and lean on makes me more confident [in this year’s season].”

Junior Shayna Tamanaha is a standout among the new recruits.

“Shayna has a strong arm, accurate passing, and consistent catching since she used some of those skills

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Rachel Hillen, also a junior, has shown off her comfort in the water due to her passion for surfing.

The team lost four seniors from the class of 2014, and though Czerwinski thinks they may “hit some weak points,” that doesnt lessen their spirits.

“Regardless, we still have lots of potential from each individual player this year,” Czerwinski said.

The team is up from 11 players to 15, which will definitely help with substitutions, as well as encouragement to do better.

In addition to more players, this

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Sophomore Nikki McGuire works on her short passes during practice. year’s team also has a new coach: Coach Allyn Kalaiwaʻa, a 2010 graduate from KS Maui.

Since Kalaiwaʻa assisted during this year’s swim season, she is familiar with many members.

Czerwinski said that Coach Kalaiwaʻa “knows how to push [the team] to [their] limits and knows what’s best for [them]

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practices are [compared] to them,” Juan said.

In the semifinal round, KS Maui was in Heat 2 again against Seabury Hall, Hilo, Le Jardin, Kalani, and Waianae. The team wasn’t able to get a qualifying time and placed 5th in that race.

“One of the challenges we faced were timing and power application,” Juan said.

For the other crews, the Maui Interscholastic League Championships on January 31, 2015, were their last chance to paddle for the 2014-2015 season.

The girls varsity team raced off against King Kekaulike High School and Molokaʻi High School to see which teams would be competing with Seabury Hall at the state competition; however, the Warrior girls were just a few seconds behind, with a time of 4:41.60.

The mixed varsity crew placed 4th at the MIL competition, just missing the state berth.

In the junior varsity division, KS Maui pulled out two wins at the MIL Championship: the boys crew with a time of 1:55.44 and the mixed crew with a time of 2:02.87.

“We owe it to Amery Duduoit.

He was our stroker. Without him, we wouldn’t have blended or done as well,” said Kamauliola Kana, sophomore boys paddler.

mentally and physically.”

Last year, the team went 5-6-0, which hindered them from participating in the state competition. Their last game was a tough 10-11 loss against the Baldwin Bears.

The team’s goal is to get conditioned and skilled for upcoming games, as well as win the MIL title, something they have never been able to do.

With their first game against reigning MIL Champions Lahainaluna, the season will start with a challenge, so the girls hope to see many fans in the stands.

“Come and watch our games for fast swiming, impressive goals, and sneaky underwater tricks!”

Czerwinski said.

During their recent scrimmage versus the Maui High Sabers, the Warrior water polo team won with a 20-10 victory over the Sabers.

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Rindlisbacher ends season as top scorer

By DESTINEE MURRAY features editor

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Senior Keawe Rindlisbacher jumps for the basket against Baldwin.

Rindlisbacher was the top scorer for Kamehameha Schools Maui this season with over 100 points.

Senior Keawe Rindlisbacher, who scored over of 100 points during the season, was the top scorer in boys basketball. Rindlisbacher helped push the team toward their single win.

“Keawe had all the tools necessary to compete with the best teams in our league…,” head coach Chad Kalehuawehe said.

“His work ethic and his love for this game of basketball helped him to be the kind of player any coach would love to have on their team.”

Valentine’s Day was senior night, and the boys got the win against King Kekaulike (52 - 45).

Rindlisbacher had one of the top scores for the Warriors with 13 points. Senior Micah Ing followed with 12 points, and sophomore Keo Chun led with 15 points.

Senior night was packed with friends and family to support the boys’ last game of the season.

“There was a crowd… usually no one comes to our events, but with the crowd, it makes us more motivated,” Rindlisbacher said.

Rindlisbacher’s top scoring games were Feb. 7 with 22 points

JV boys basketball plays it out

By KAINALU STEWARD staff writer JV boys basketball wrapped up another winter season playing their last game with and at Maui High.

This year, the young team of nine freshmen and three sophomores, led by head coach Kaeo “Mo” Lau Hee and assistant coach Angus Peters, had a tough season, yet gained a lot.

“The season was full of positives.

Each game and each week we got better collectively and played our best basketball towards the end of the season,” Coach Lau Hee said.

With one win against King Kekaulike and two forfeits from Nā Aliʻi as well, it turned out to be a challenging season, especially during winter break. They

concluded the season with a 3-12 record.

“Our toughest part of the season was during winter break. Several players went on family trips, so we were shorthanded on players.

Several players stepped into a different role and definitely made the best out of the situation,” Coach Lau Hee said.

Out of all the goals set for next season, being “fundamentally sound” was the theme.

“The game of basketball offers many things to a team. I think the players gained a broader perspective when it came to why and how we play the game. It is not always about wins and losses.

It’s the life lessons and values that we can take away from those experiences, is what is most

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(51 – 71) and Jan. 15 with 26 points (51 – 55). Both games were against Nā Ali’i.

Boys basketball ended the season 1-11, in last place in the Maui Interscholastic League.

Team captains were seniors Rindlisbacher and Zackary Lopez.

“Throughout the season we struggled to understand what it meant to be a varsity team and the importance of working hard, but we also learned how to never give up,” Coach Kalehuawehe said.

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important,” Coach Lau Hee said.

Sophomore Hanalei HoʻopaiSylva agreed. “I thought it was good, we had really good coaches and really good players, I feel like I learned a lot and our team learned al lot,” he said.

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Freshman Kaimana Supnet dribbles down the court against Maui High (41-57).

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Golf season approaching

By FAITH OWAN news writer As you read this, the golf team is kicking off their season in Wai’ehu. There are eight players on the team.

“Right now, this is my third season coaching for the girls,” Coach Jimmy Nagamine said last week.

The only girl returning is Senior Kalena Tamashiro. Coach Nagamine hopes she has an outstanding season.

“My goal as the girl’s coach is to get Kalena to be in the top 20 list in the MIL,” he said.

Although they don’t have a coach yet, Coach Nagamine had positive things to say about the boys. “The boys team has a lot of potential this year,” he said.

“They could become contenders this year once they get Jacob Pu’u back [from soccer]. Pu’u is probably the best Kamehameha Schools Maui golfer, and he should be leading the charge this year. I expect him to definitely be a contender.”

Jacob Pu’u is a returning senior on the team. “Last year for me was alright. I had some good matches and some not so good,” Pu’u said. “I qualified and made it to states individually.”

Pu’u also said his best performance came at the 2014 David S. Ishii Foundation Golf Championship. He scored a 75 and learned important lessons last year.

“Last year I learned that no matter how terrible your first round might have been, the next one can always be your best.

Don’t give up and keep trying to get better,” said Pu’u, who learned that by scoring a 75 in the second round at the 2014 David S. Ishii Foundation Golf Championship Coach Nagamine said that the boys have real potential this year.

“We have to just put in time.

Like all sports it takes time to get good,” Pu’u said. “Especially in this sport. Golf is not called the 20-year sport for nothing.”

As for the girls, returning golfer

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Sophomore silver medalist Aaron Murray struggles with Baldwin High School’s Thomas Stevenson in the finals of the Maui Interschlastic League Wrestling Championships Saturday, Feb. 28 at King Kekaulike HIgh School.

Wrestling pushes through drop off

By QUINN WILLIAMS staff writer Both the junior varsity and varsity wrestling teams pushed their way through hardships this winter season. They began with a large roster; however, they ended with a smaller one.

“A lot of them [wrestlers] quit because their heart wasn’t in it,” junior captain Shandon JohnsonEugenio said.

Many players decided they did not want to wrestle during the season. This affected the overall goal of winning the Maui Interscholastic League title as every player’s result contributes to the team’s overall placement; however, players remain hopeful for a large turnout next year and plan to keep the same goal, Eugenio said.

According to Coach C.J. Elizares, the original team roster had 27 names, but that number tumbled to 9 by the end of the season.

“It’s a tough sport and it demands a lot of hard work and responsibility and it’s hard to ask of any person,” Coach Elizares said.

Kalena Tamashiro said, “Last year, we weren’t that strong,” she said.

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Senior Owen Tau-a escapes King Kekaulike’s Rex Hazuka at the championship. Hazuka took the title in the 197-lb class in two rounds.

League championships Feb. 21.

FALL WRAP-UP At the varsity MIL championships, Owen Tau-a Captains of this year’s team were senior Owen Tau-a, senior and Aaron Murray won silver Jonathan Lum Lung, junior medals and advance to the state Shandon Johnson-Eugenio, and championships. Keale Kalahiki, Shandon Eugenio and Jonathan sophomore Jayra Poepoe.

Sophomore champion Kortney Lum Lung took home bronze Russell easily described them medals, and Keagan Gomes as “good examples of what our , Jayra Poepoe and Kortney Russell came in fourth. wrestling program promotes.”

The 2015 Chevron Wrestling Sophmores Keale Kalahiki, Championships begin today at Jayra Poepoe, Kortney Russell, Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena on and Timothy Osterhus placed first in their weight class in the junior Oʻahu, with finals scheduled for varsity Maui Interscholastic tomorrow.

However she sees positives in this season.

“The boys have good people coming,” she said.

Her personal goals are to qualify for the state championship and to “advance further into individuals.”

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Baseball ready to hit home run

By FAITH OWAN news writer The KS Maui baseball boys are ready to shake things up with a young roster and a new coach leading the way.

Coach Mo Lau Hee is excited to start the season with the Warrior baseball team as he starts as new head coach.

“It is an amazing feeling. Along with my coaching staff, we are excited to shape and mold all the young student-athletes and develop their athletic, personal, and life skills,” Coach Lau Hee said.

Coach Lau Hee thought the team’s first pre-season tournament from Feb. 19-21 went well, even though they didn’t win any games.

“A lot of players got game-like experiences that we cannot simulate during practice, so we got exactly what we wanted out of our first tournament,” Coach Lau Hee said.

Catcher Rylie Velez, who played in the Senior Little League World Series that advanced to the quarterfinals in August last year, will be playing his third year of varsity baseball. He said the practices

SPRING PREVIEW have been going well so far.

The baseball boys are preparing for future experiences in baseball under the new coach. “[Coach Lau Hee] is very young, with a young staff. But they know a lot, because all of them have been to college and they’re trying to give us a college experience of how practice [is] going to be,” Velez said.

According to Velez, the baseball season can go well as long as the players use “communication, hard work, dedication, and [listen] to the coaches.”

Coach Lau Hee believes strongly in what the KSM baseball team is capable of, and hopes to allow the players to bring the skills they obtain from the baseball program into their college and career experiences.

“This season you can expect a team that will never quit and give their 100% both in the classroom and on the field,” Coach Lau Hee said. “We want to be role models to the KS community and show what our baseball program is all

JV baseball

Wins some, loses some

By KAINALU STEWARD staff writer JV boys baseball wrapped up the 2014-2015 season strong with their last game against Baldwin High School at the Eddie Tam Fields.

Run by head coach Jason Kane and assistant coaches Carl Alexander and Leonard Barcoma, the team consisted of a solid group of ten freshmen and five sophomores.

Like most teams, their goals were clear: it was up to the team to finish strong. Although the season is over, there is still a lot to improve on and think about for next season.

“Just got to work on the small stuff, the mental part of the game, which, this game, about 80% is

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Junior, catcher Rylie Velez leaps for a high ball at practice. The team is being led by a new head coach and sole senior Kristian Kaʻimi Gilliland. about.”

The boys went 0-5 in the the Maui High and Baldwin preseason tournaments in late February.

Their pre-season play was less than hoped for, and on Monday, most of the seniors left the team before the season proper started.

They cited preseason losses, start-

ing lineups at the tournaments, and wanting to focus on opportunities in other sports, especially when it came to pursuing sports scholarships for college, as their reasons.

The new team will play their first league game against Maui High at Maehara Stadium, 6 p.m. March 19.

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mental,” Coach Kane said.

A few matches definitely showed their abilities, especially in the game against Lahainaluna on Jan. 28, where they swept the Lunas at their home field 14-4.

The Warriors also finished up the season with a tight 4-3 win at their last game, on Feb. 7 against Baldwin High School. “[Our best memory was] the last game of our season against Baldwin, the game went nine innings with us getting the win

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Nevan Watanabe up to bat in the junior varsity game against Lahainaluna. The Warriors won 14-4 and later finished the season up 5-3. with a walk off, bases loaded, line drive single,” Coach Kane said.

Over the course of this season the Warriors finished 5-3 overall.

They learned a lot of lessons, and

described the most impactful one in three words.

“Never give up,” sophomore Kaelo Lindsey said.

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Coach Corner

By MAILE SUR, news editor

Grade: senior Sport: volleyball Jersey Number: 15 How long he has been playing: 10 years, 4 years on varsity Favorite drill: hitting Career kills: about 50 Pump-up song: “Get Me Bodied” by Beyoncé College you hope to attend: Cornell University Any lucky item you need in order to play? a headband Who do you idolize in volleyball? Dave Shoji Other sports: paddling If you had one wish: to dance on stage with Beyoncé Biggest fear: Jaye Orikasa If you could go anywhere in the world: Indonesia because there is good surf Best pre-game grinds: McDonald’s Sports dreams: To play in the European Circuit If you could be any superhero: Beyoncé Top thing on your bucket list: I want to get Beyoncé’s towel that she throws to the crowd.

Ms. Allyn Kalaiwaʻa

By KAINOA DEGUILMO sports writer

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Sarah Ikioka, 16

By MAILE SUR, news editor

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Grade: junior Sport: tennis How long she has been playing: 8 years, 3 years on varsity Partner: Kylee Kato Who do you idolize in tennis? Serena Williams, of course Lucky item: I have a favorite outfit: a green Nike shirt, Lululemon shorts, blue, long Nike socks and shoes.

Favorite professional pair: Bryan Brothers, the most successful doubles tennis duo of all time Other sports: softball Best pre-game grinds: I like to eat ribbon noodles with Costco chicken.

Biggest fear: Injuring myself to a point where I can’t continue my tennis career at all. Also, I’m afraid of falling from tall heights.

If you had one wish: To become a graphic designer on the mainland and one day be able to move back home to Maui.

Pump-up song: “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars College(s) you hope to attend: Portland University, University of San Diego, California State Northridge Sports dreams: I want to become a tennis coach for young beginners.

If you could be any superhero: My mom is a perfect example of a superhero; she’s my foundation.

Top thing on your bucket list: Surf a wave in Tahiti.

Sport: Water polo Other Job? I’m a substitute for Kamehameha Elementary and a waitress.

What are some strengths you see in this team?

This is a bigger team, there are a lot of returnees and the new swimmers show a lot of potential.

How long have you played water polo?

I played in high school and swam in college.

Favorite food?

Pasta and nato, not together though!

What college did you attend?

I went to Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, where I swam. I majored in elementary education with a concentration in mathematics.

What strokes did you swim in college?

I swam freestyle and the 100yard fly.

State appearances/awards?

For water polo in high school, we went to states every year, and at Whitworth we won our conference in swimming my freshman and junior year.

Favorite swim memory?

For club swimming, I placed seventh in my first career finals in the 100-fly for short course states. For college, I dropped 4 seconds in my 100-fly.

Coaching mentality?

Ho’omau, which means to persevere. If the games get tough, we need to persevere and push through to beat our opponent.