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Valedictorians chosen in second year
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‘AHA MELE…………….A3
‘ĀHA‘ILONO……………B1
INDEX: CLASS NEWS….….A8 ʻA¯HAʻILONO...……B1 LIFE…….……..…...C1 SPORTS…………...D1 EDITORIAL………..E1
Senior class valedictorian Kalia Tamashiro dances hula during the 2013 ‘Aha Mele By LANDON BALLESTEROS, news writer
According to academies principal Ms. Jay-R Kaʻawa, no student in the senior Class of 2013 has maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point average in their four years of study at Kamehameha Schools Maui; however, two people have come extremely close, and both have been selected as Valedictorians for the upcoming Class of 2013 Commencement ceremony. Seniors Kaʻili Mossman and Kalia Tamashiro will share the honor of being the class valedictorians this year. The valedictorian title is typically given to a student who hold the highest grade point average in the senior class. Because many students may have identical or very close G.P.A.s by their senior year, many schools will often choose multiple valedictorians
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KAʻILI MOSSMAN
KALIA TAMASHIRO
to represent the class at their graduation ceremony. This is only KS Maui’s second year in having a valedictorian chosen for the classes. Christian Fernandez served as the valedictorian for the Class of 2012, with Makai Mann as the Salutatorian, the
person with the secondhighest G.P.A. No Salutatorian was chosen for this year’s graduation ceremony, since the tie between the two valedictorians could not be broken. (VALEDICTORIAN ConƟnued on page A2)
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(VALEDICTORIAN ConƟnued from page A1)
“I felt accomplished because all my years of hard work has paid off and been recognized,” Tamashiro said. “I was very excited. Ms. Kaʻawa gave me this letter and everything and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh!’” Mossman said. For both girls, one unfortunate A- stopped them from boasting a perfect 4.0 G.P.A. on their transcripts. For Tamashiro, it was Speech class in freshman year, and for Mossman, it was Honors Chemistry. Mossman says she excels in arts, music, English, and mathematics, except for Calculus. She also enjoys drawing, singing, acting, composing music, and writing stories.
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Ka’ili Mossman shows her passion for performing in Keaka Kamali’i at the 2012 Ho’olaule ’a.
Do your work, and actually try to do it well, and make time to study.” —Kaʻili Mossman, on getting good Tamashiro’s strong point is in the field of science, though outside of all that, she enjoys playing soccer and online shopping. Both students are heavily involved around campus outside of their academics. Tamashiro is a four-year varsity soccer player, and a member of the National Honor Society (NHS), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Teens Under Construction (TUC), 4H, the NIDDK STEPUP internship, secretary of the Associated Students of Kamehameha Schools Maui student government, and she does hula with Ha¯lau Na¯ Lei Kaumaka O Uka. Mossman is
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Kaʻili Mossman receives The President’s Volunteer Service Award in April 2012 from Academies Principal Ms. Jay-R Ka‘awa and 9-10 Principal Mr. Lance Cagasan. The award recognized her for excellence and dedication in community service.
the president of the Japanese Club, as well as a member of NHS, Interact, and Art clubs, as well as daily volunteer work with KS Maui Elementary’s after-school program. Tamashiro will be attending the University of Hawaiʻi at Ma¯noa this coming Fall, as a part of the Doctor of Medicine Early Acceptance Program (DMEAP), which is a cohort with the John A. Burns school of medicine.
“If I complete the program, then I have automatic acceptance into the U.H. medical school, so I’ll probably be pursuing a career in medicine,” Tamashiro said. Mossman will be attending the University of Utah, where she has already been granted a good financial aid package and acceptance into several student cohorts. “It may take a while, but my plan is to be an accountant for
a little while, while I study for the foreign service exam,” Mossman said. “Then I’m going to get into the foreign services and be an economic officer.” These officers work with businesses and are stationed abroad. The two valedictorians offered some advice to students who want to be in their shoes at their own graduation ceremony. “Do your work, and actually try to do well, and make time to study,” Mossman said. “Pay attention, and use resources that are available to you,” Tamashiro added. “Actually participate in the clubs you sign up for and be active in the school,” Mossman said. “If they have a tie in G.P.A. they look at other extra -curricular activities too.” Tamashiro also suggested not to take the easy way in. “Don’t pick easy classes just because you want to get an ‘A’,” she said. “You just take the classes that you need to and do well in them.” The graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 25th, in the Kaʻulaheanuiokamoku gymnasium.
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The juniors celebrate with one another after winning at the 2013 ‘Aha Mele in Kaʻulaheanuiokamoku Gymnasium on Friday, April 26, 2013. This was the second time that the class of 2014 won the coveted Ka Maka o Ka Ihe spear.
Junior class reclaims ihe at 2013 ‘Aha Mele Right: Junior and song conductor, Madison Vaught and junior Cheyenne Maio-Silva sing “Sons of Hawai‘i,” after winning Ka Maka o Ka Ihe. Far right: Senior Anuhea Arakawa dances her solo hula, “Mele ‘Ohana,” in front of the KSM student body and audience during ‘Aha Mele on Friday, April 26, 2013. Below: The sophomore and senior classes raise their hands as they sing “Sons of Hawai’i,” after the winner of ’Aha Mele was announced. The KSM student body perpetuated the school year’s theme, “He ’Ohana Ka¯kou.”
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Reid Cairme, Maya Nitta, and Mehana Lee, editors of Ka Leo O Na¯ Koa, show off their eight awards from the Hawaiʻi Publishers Association contest.
Ka Leo O Na¯ Koa wins Best in State Awards By MAYA NITTA, features editor
Each year the staff of Ka Leo O Na¯ Koa competes in the Hawaiʻi Publishers Association High School Journalism Awards. This year Ka Leo O Na¯ Koanot only repeated last year’s win as the overall best program in the online division, but also took back the overall first place award in the print division, which they won in 2011. The overall awards in the two divisions, online and print, are decided by adding up the points each school received for all submissions within the divisions. Schools may enter only once per category, which include areas such as news writing, feature writing, editorial writing, editorial cartoon, and layout and design. The awards luncheon, was held at the Pagoda Hotel on Honolulu, Oʻahu, on April 25,
2013, where winners were announced in a room of about one hundred journalism students and their advisers. The Ka Leo O Na¯ Koa staff received the coveted koa wood perpetual plaque that comes with winning the Best Student Newspaper in the State. “I know how much hard work that is; and I know how hard they have worked. Winning these awards is like winning a state championship game and they all deserve every one,” said Nicole Kaʻauamo (’12) from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Kaʻauamo is a former sports co-editor who was on the winning 2011 staff. Under the Private School Division, Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa received Best News Writ-
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Honolulu Star-Advertiser Managing Editor Mr. Michael Rovner speaks about newspaper design to Kamehameha Maui and Damien High School journalism students.
ing, Best Feature Writing, Best Photography and Best Layout and Design for their print issue. For their online Web Site, they also took home Best Mul-
timedia Reporting, Best Online Reporting and Best Online Video. The state level awards were
SEE HPA ON PAGE A5
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Lee JEA Journalist of the Year for HI, USA runner-up News editor Mehana Lee was named Journalist of the Year for the state of Hawaiʻ by the Journalism Education Association. Two weeks later, her portfolio was chosen as one of six runners-up in the national competition. Results were announced April 27, at the JEA convention in San Francisco. In addition to the runners-up, one overall winner was selected from among the 35 state winners.
then decided. The winner was chosen from between the first place winners of the public and private school divisions. In order to compete in the state division the contestants must have won in their division. In the state online division, Ka Leo O Na¯ Koareceived first place for Best Online Reporting and Best Multimedia Presentation. In the state print division they took Best News Writing, Best Feature Writing, Best Photography and Best Layout and Design. In all, the staff earned seven division level awards, six state level awards, and two overall titles. At the start of the awards ceremony, I was recognized with a certificate and announcement as Most Valuable Staffer, as chosen by our staff. I was also honored to win a first place state award for layout and design and a private school division award in the online video category. This was the second time that I’ve received an HPA award, having won for news writing in 2011. “I was shocked, so shocked that I couldn’t say a word,” said senior Reid Cairme, sports editor. Cairme’s news story “Cyberbullying and Digital Branding” won the best news writing state award this year. Notes in the scoring sheets say “This well written news
story has substance and depth. It combines survey data with personal anecdotes that enliven the issue of cyberbullying, both from the FBI and student perspectives.” Senior Mehana Lee, the news editor also said she was shocked to hear the winning announcements. She wrote a feature about kalo and the work Mr. Wili Wood put into restoring a loʻi kalo. This feature received Best Feature Writing in the State. “I went the HPA with no expectation of winning anything. After it was announced it felt good to be recognized for my hard work. It was close to my heart, and I was passionate about it,” she said. All three editors worked together to create the winning multimedia package that touched upon energy drinks and the dangers of caffeine. Cairme was the story’s photographer, Lee wrote the story, and I created the graphics and video (with Lee as anchor). Also adding their writing to the winners was Shayna Ho a staff writer, whose coverage of Red Friday received Best Online Reporting in the State. Journalism adviser, Ms. Kye Haina, said that the multiple wins this year were “unbelievable” and that she was surprised and overwhelmed.
News Editor: Mehana Lee Features Editor: Maya Nitta Sports Editor: Reid Cairme Staff: Landon Ballesteros Shayna Ho Jaylin Kekiwi Faculty Adviser: Ms. Kye Haina 9-10 Principal: Mr. Lance Cagasan Academies Principal: Ms. Jay-R Kaÿawa
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Nitta voted Most Valuable Staffer for Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Features editor Maya Nitta was voted as the Most Valuable Staffer of Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa by her fellow journalism classmates. She was recognized during the HPA awards on April 25, 2013, and her name will be added to the permanent school plaque in the Journalism classroom.
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Left: Senior Kamaka Keawekane sits as fellow senior Kalia Tamashiro stamps his wrists with a temporary kakau or tattoo. This year’s Hawaiian Ensemble and Hawaiian 4 collaborated to set up and run the Native Hawaiian Corner. In the tent they also had paʻi ʻai, makahiki, and mele demonstrations. Below: Senior Riley Shiraishsi is taught by fellow senior Raven Paresa-Neizman (not pictured) how to paʻi ʻai at the Native Hawaiian demonstrations tent.
Photos by MAYA NITTA, features editor
2013 Hoʻolauleʻa entertains all By MAYA NITTA, features editor
This year’s Hoʻolauleʻa was held on April 20, 2013 on the campus of Kamehameha Schools Maui High School to raise money for the Parent Teacher Student ʻOhana. During the event, the community participated in games and demonstrations, watched and listened to entertainment, ate food, bid at the silent auction and shopped and enjoyed the day. Left: Senior Ashley Watson waits to be dunked at the dunk tank during the 9th Annual Ho‘olaule‘a Below: Sophomore Samantha Hill and junior Tyra Joaquin danced on Hoʻolaulea morning as the Hawaiian Ensemble sang as part of the day’s entertainment.
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MORE THAN MONEY: While it is a fundraiser at its core, the Kamehameha Maui Hoʻolauleʻa is about more than money. It gives students and families a chance to grow through service to the school. Above, seniors Raven Poepoe and Iwalani Kaaa relax and enjoy their time in the Native Hawaiian cultural demonstrations tent at their last Hoʻolauleʻa as students. Left: This lilikoʻi ceramic piece by Monica Borge was on display at the Senior Art Show in Kekuiapoʻiwanui. Below: KPOA and KAPA radio announcer and KS Kapa¯lama alumna Alakaʻi Peleka emceed the performances and promoted events throughout the day. She was also the auctioneer in Hoʻolauleʻa’s first live auction.
Hoʻolauleʻa’s attendees of all ages could make art projects to take home, sponsored by the Art Club.
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Class of 2016 By OFA-HELOTU KOKA, freshman president
Good job to all the grades in ʻAha Mele, and, wow, can you believe it? This year is almost coming to an end. Please notify Kumu Ulu or any of your student officers if you have ideas for an end-of-the-year activity. Also, if you have not yet finished your community service hours, now is the perfect time. If you are interested in helping children with disabilities, come and join us at Camp Imua at Camp Maluhia for some good fun! Please contact Ms. Mikell for more information. Mahalo to all the freshman parents for helping at Hoʻolauleʻa 2013. Thank you, also, to all the parents who have been active in helping the freshman class. Athletes, football spring training is already in session. If you want to join or have any questions, please contact any of the trainers down at the locker rooms. Have a safe summer to remember! A hui hou!
Class of 2015 By SHAI IBARA, sophomore class president
Sophomores, half of your high school career will be over in just a few days. When you come back from summer, you’ll be upperclassmen. Junior year demands a lot of responsibility, so be ready for a challenge. If you haven’t finished your 60 hours of community service yet, I encourage you to get them done this summer! Then you won’t have to worry about it when you’re busy with Ho¯ʻike Nui in your junior year and college applications in your senior year. Your class officers have already started looking into the highlight of next year—that’s
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right, Prom! We are looking forward to having a successful prom, which means early planning and less stress. If you would like to help out or be on the prom committee, contact one of your officers. Also, homecoming will come fast next year. Your officers are taking sign-ups for the different committees in Mr. Rickard’s room. Committee heads are also needed. An early start will mean a successful next year! Sophomores, finish the year strong. Have a fun summer, and always remember to stay safe. Come back charged and ready to rock as the Juniors of 2015!
Class of 2014 By AVINASH SINGH, junior class president
Great job to all of you who helped make prom possible and amazing! Now it’s the end of the year, and we are going to need help planning and creating senior lu¯‘au, senior ball, graduation and a little part of Project Grad (PTSO will help us). For the 2013 graduation on May 25, we need 20-25 people to usher. You will hand out programs and be available to help with anything that needs to be done there, and you will not need to use a ticket to get in. Ushers should wear the white school polo and their ‘Aha Mele lei. We might have an informal day at the beach during the summer. More information to come. With the seniors leaving, we will soon be taking their places. Wow. So, stay on top of your ho¯‘ike nui projects, SAT tests, and/or volunteer work. Great job with ‘Aha Mele! You are such amazing people, and I’m very happy that I could be your president this year. I love you all. Next year’s officers, I wish you luck and patience; please be good, and
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don’t go crazy during summer. Well, not too crazy.
Class of 2013 By HULALI BROWN, senior class president
This is it seniors. Here is our final class news, and all I have is a few words to say everything I have to say. Over the past four years, our teachers and peers have constantly reminded us of Pauahi’s legacy. We are about to head out on our own and no longer will we be reminded of the many gifts she has left us with. Remember her always. We are her children and we are forever indebted to her. Since our freshmen year, we were told to always aloha faculty. Let’s use our last few days to also say mahalo for their care and support. While still on campus, know that Mrs. Correa is still available. She has not stopped emailing scholarship opportunities. However, it will not be long until she directs her attention to her next batch of seniors. Speaking of seniors, to the Class of 2014, enjoy next year as kings of the campus. Hopefully, senioritis does not kick in too early. To the Class of 2015, embrace your upperclassman role and steal that Ihe from 2014 at ‘Aha Mele. To the class of 2016, do not let the upperclassmen intimidate you. Make the best of your high school career, and be the class that wins at everything. I think you guys can do it. And finally to the Class of 2013, behave, but be brave as you embark into the Real World as adults. I am proud to say that some of my best memories are with the Class of 2013, and I am happy to graduate with all of you. See you next year at Founder’s Day.
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ASKSM President’s message By KALEIHOKU KUBOTA, student body president
Aloha, Students, Thank you for allowing me to serve as your student body president this year. It has been a year of growth. We have grown closer together as a family united under the legacy of Pauahi. From the first day of school, to homecoming, to Pili Pa’a, and finally to ‘Aha Mele, we have come together and have supported one another. We started as seeds, very small, timid, and unsure about the year; we have now grown into a tree that is ready to branch off into the world. We have branches that will reach far across the great blue ocean and some that will stay here close to home. No matter where we go or who we become, we will always be rooted to Kamehameha. It is my hope that you will all continue to grow out and extend into the world, whether it’s around the globe or still here on campus, that each and every one of you branches out into what you love. It has truly been a pleasure watching the growth of our tiny campus. I love you all, and I hope that one day we can grow together into a thriving forest. I mua!
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KSM bands rock the house
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Seniors Maleko Lorenzo on electric guitar and Pololu¯ Nakanelua on bass play at the fourth annual Band-o-Rama at Keo¯pu¯olani Hale on April 9, 2013. Four KS bands, seventh grade, eighth grade, high school concert band, and Jazz-Rock Band performed. Jazz-Rock featured sophomore Destinee Murray on vocals. Mr. Siuai Laufou said he chose songs based on each class’s skill level, making sure they were simple enough to play, but complex enough to perform.
Juniors celebrated a night with “A Touch of Class” By SHAYNA HO, staff writer
Kamehameha Schools Maui’s class of 2014 celebrated their junior prom at the King Kamehameha Golf Course with “A Touch of Class” on April 6. “Prom went [well] because our class is pretty close and we’re all pretty chill. Everybody just came together and was hanging out,” said junior prom emcee Tevin Tam. The junior ladies dressed in vibrantly colored gowns, while the gentlemen looked their finest in spiffy suits. Dinner was served, pictures were taken by Nagamine Photo Studio and music was played. Laughter and unforgettable memories filled the Marilyn Monroe building that night. “The most memorable thing that I will never forget will definitely be the time I got to spend with my classmates at our first and last junior prom, that we will ever have together.” Junior Kiana Antonio said.
Photo by SHAYNA HO, staff writer
Rusty Hue Sing, Malia Molina, and Anianiku¯ Holt-Mossman strike a pose on the dance floor at their junior prom on April 6 at the King Kamehameha Gold Course. The theme of the night was “A Touch of Class.”
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Loaʻa ia¯ West ke ku¯lana ʻelua no ka hoʻoku¯ku¯ hula ʻo Miss Aloha Hula Na MEHANA LEE, luna hoʻoponopono nūhou
Paʻi kiʻi ʻia na KAHU KALANI WONG
Aia ʻo Makana West e hula ana i ka¯na hula ʻauana ʻo Kimo Hula, i haku ʻia e Helen Desha Beamer no James Kimo Henderson no kona ʻa¯ina ma Piʻihonua, Hilo, Hawaiʻi, ʻo ia hoʻi ʻo Moanikeʻala.
Ua loaʻa ia¯ Makana West (papa alakaʻi) o Ha¯laukekuaokala¯ʻauʻalaʻiliahi ke ku¯lana ʻelua ma ka hoʻoku¯ku¯ hula ʻo Miss Aloha Hula 2013 ma ka ʻAha Hula ʻo Merrie Monarch, piha makahiki kanalima, ma ka la¯ ʻeha¯ o ʻApelila, makahiki 2013 ma ka hale haʻuki ʻo Edith Kanaka‘ole ma Hilo, Hawai‘i. ʻO ke¯ia ka makahiki mua o ko West komo ʻana i ke¯ia hoʻoku¯ku¯ no ke ku¯lana ʻo Miss Aloha Hula, a he wahi mea hou loa nona. “Ua komo no¯ hoʻi ka haʻalulu i loko oʻu i ko na¯ ka¯naka hele ʻana mai i ka hale haʻuki e na¯na¯ i ko ma¯kou hula ʻana. Ho¯ʻoniʻoni ʻia ka naʻau a i koʻu kaʻi ʻana i ke kahua hula, a laila hu¯ aʻe ka pi¯hoihoi,” ʻo¯lelo mai ʻo West. No ka ma¯hele Kahiko, oli akula ʻo West i ke oli “’O Ke Kai O Ka‘ula Ka‘u Aloha.” He mele aloha ia oli no ka Mo¯ʻi¯wahine ʻo Emma a pili na¯ mea o loko i na¯ mokupuni ʻo Kaua‘i me Ni‘ihau. Wahi a West, ʻO ke¯ia kona manawa mua o ke oli ʻana ma mua o ke anaina. ʻO kona hula, ʻo ia no¯ ʻo “’Auhea Wale ‘Oe E Ka ‘O¯‘o¯.” Pili ke¯ia mele i ka moʻolelo no ka Mo¯ʻi¯wahine ʻo Emma me ka noi ʻana ia¯ ia e hoʻi i Ha¯naiakamalama. No ka ma¯hele ʻAuana, hula akula ʻo West i ke mele ʻo “Kimo Hula,” i haku ʻia na Helen Desha Beamer no James Kimo Henderson a me kona wahi ʻo Pi‘ihonua, ma Hilo, Hawai‘i, ʻo ia hoʻi ʻo Moanike‘ala. Ha¯ʻawi ʻia ke¯ia mele i ka ʻohana (WEST ConƟnued on page 11)
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Loaʻa ia¯ Makana West o Ha¯laukekuaokala¯ʻauʻalaʻiliahi ka makana ku¯lana ʻelua no ka hoʻoku¯ku¯ ʻo Miss Aloha Hula 2013. Hele wa¯wae pu¯ ʻo ia me ka¯na kumu hula ʻo ʻIliahi Paredes ma ke kahua hula o ka hale haʻuki ʻo Edith Kanakaʻole ma Hilo, Hawaiʻi. (WEST ConƟnued from page 10)
Henderson no na¯ manawa ku¯ikawa¯ ma laila, ma Moanike‘ala. “Makemake au e ʻo¯lelo, he hilinaʻi koʻu no koʻu hula ʻana ma muli o na¯ mahina hoʻoma¯kaukau i loaʻa iaʻu, aka¯ naʻe ua ku¯ no¯ hoʻi ka haʻalulu i loko oʻu [i ka hoʻoku¯ku¯ ʻana no Miss Aloha Hula],” ʻo¯lelo maila ʻo West. Wahi a Kahu Kalani Wong, ke kahu a me ka mea p a ʻ i k i ʻ i n o Ha¯laukekuaokala¯ʻauʻalaʻiliahi, ʻo¯lelo mai na¯ luna loiloi no ko West hula ʻana “he nani, maluhia a ma¯lie.” “Piha ko ma¯kou mau puʻuwai i ka ʻoluʻolu i ko ma¯kou na¯na¯ ʻana aku ia¯ ia. Hula aʻe ʻo Makana me ka nani, ke aloha, a me ka haʻahaʻa,” i ʻo¯lelo mai ai ʻo Kumu Hula Haunani Paredes. Aia no¯ ʻo West e hoʻoma¯kaukau ana no ke¯ia hoʻoku¯ku¯ Miss Aloha Hula mai ka mahina ʻo Iune 2012 i ka noi ʻana aku o kona mau kumu hula, ʻo ‘Iliahi la¯ua ʻo Haunani Paredes, ia¯ ia ina¯
hoihoi ʻo ia e lilo i moho no kona ha¯lau. Mea mai ʻo Paredes, “Hula aʻe ʻo ia no ma¯kou no
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Hula aʻe ʻo Makana me ka nani, ke aloha, a me ka haʻahaʻa,” —Kumu Haunani
Paredes, kumu hula
ʻelima makahiki, a ma muli o kona ʻiʻini nui, kona manaʻo ku¯paʻa a me kona hoʻopaʻa ʻana i ko ma¯kou ʻano o ka hula, ua komo no¯ hoʻi ka manaʻo paulele i loko o ma¯kou e lilo ʻo ia i moho maikaʻi no ko ma¯kou hula ma ke kahua hula ʻo Merrie Monarch.
Paʻi kiʻi ʻia na KAHU KALANI WONG
Hula aʻe ʻo Makana West i ka¯na hula kahiko, ʻo ʻAuhea Wale ʻOe E Ka ʻO¯ʻo¯ no ka mo¯ʻi¯wahine aloha ʻo Emma. Aia kekahi kiʻi o ka mo¯ʻi¯ka¯ne ʻo David Kala¯kaua, ʻo ia hoʻi ka Merrie Monarch, e ku¯ ana ma hope o West i kona hula ʻana i ka¯na mele kahiko.
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Senior Will Graphic To Sarah Holter, I leave you three dollars. To Aaron Morton, I leave the glasses I borrowed a couple of months ago and never returned. -King Kaya
To Lily, I give you me and my looks. To Erin L. the #ballforlife #triplejump. To Dylan F. my leggings and to the 4x4 I leave our desirable amazing looks. -Luke Batoon
To my brother Austin, you can now be the best looking haole on campus. To the track boys, I give you the first place 4x4 relay title. -Tyler MacArthur
To Josh Higa and Jackie Gorman, I leave some chickpeas. To Block 5, I leave the “special stuff.” And lastly, to Avinash, I leave my approval, 10 out of 10. -Kapa Gormley
To Damian, I leave my awesomeness so that you too can be awesome,and to Shai, I leave you my DVP skills so that you can make amazing videos. -Jason Fukushima To QuinN, call me unko. To Mr. Lopez, I leave you my banana cream pie. To Matt, I leave you the O-Line. To everyone else, shoots. -Kamana Haupu To Sarah Ikioka, I leave you my heart <3. To Chylis and Craden I leave my hops and awesomeness, To Quinn and Erin, I leave you my speed and pure shooting. MEKE! Chee! -RJ Moku To the football boys, I leave you my attitude and determination to one day be the best! Do work and make Kamehameha Maui proud! Chee! Shoots! Aloha! -Pono Freitas
To Jo Shmo, Shoots Brah -Jayna Mateaki
To my KS Tennis team, I leave you my sassy glare, my sunflower seed breaks, and my love for tennis. Stay fierce and remember IT’S NOT OVER -Brandi Silva To the tennis team, I leave my favorite candy, M&Ms, and a reminder to be tough on the court but sweet on the inside. -Kelcey Lorenzo To Iain and Jesse, I leave my spikes so that you may continue my hurdle legacy. To Chase, I leave my football. To Colton, I leave my car and “AATQ” -Kalaʻi Yap To Mele, I leave you all the patties at lunch. To Kayana, I leave you a huge hug. May the rest of your HS career be a fabulous one. - Kamehana Lee To my cousin Ed, I leave my love. Make the last of your high school years count! -Shikara Fitzsimmons
To Kiana, I leave my parking stall. To my companified hobo, I leave you my awesomely awesomeness so you can be 10x more awesome. -Kekoa Uyechi
To my tennis peasants, I leave my humor, hoping Coach Nalani will someday call all of you doodoo heads too. -Leeana Batungbacal
“To the underclassman girls, I leave you my skirt, oh wait, I forgot that it’s too short to meet requirements. Good luck with dress code!!!”
Tynell Ornellas, I bestow upon you my flawlessness. Sage Kamaka, I donate to you my wonderful personality so more girls will be attracted to you. -Christian Martin-Chu
-Hope Ostermiller To Kekoa Menor, I leave you #76 for you to use. To the football team I leave you with a challenge to beat my lifting record of 1,055 pounds. -Bryson Arakaki
To Covy and Kaimi, I leave you the 100, 200, and 400. To Iain, good luck with everything. To the track team, good luck replacing me and the relay teams. -Jamal Jones Fisher: I leave you my position. Quinn: I leave you #5. Daniel: I leave you the defense. Kubo: I leave you my good looks. Ciana: I leave endless mountains of Chapstick. -Stephen Barut To my dearest Matt, I leave you my pink elephant. May it keep you company. To my KS tennis team bring home the MIL title again, and convince Avinash to play. -Shanise Kaʻaikala¯
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To Ikaika, I leave you my brother. Take care of him while I’m away at college. Gonna miss you both! To Marley, I leave you my parking stall! Love You <3 -Kailee Tabaco
To my child, Ryan Foree, I leave you my amazing talent in drama. Have fun being the little star you are. J Lo would be proud. Hugs and Kisses. -Lindsay Watson
To all the wahine, I leave my steppingness to y’all! Don’t be afraid to take charge or stand alone for what you love. Peace out, Homies! -Shayna Ho
To my amazing Casey, I leave you my Monday smiles to help you get through three more years of high school. I love you to Pluto and back times ten. -Raven Paresa-Neizman
“To my hoas in Hawaiian Ensemble, I leave you folks all my love. Take care of Kumu Kalei, and try not to be rangahs!”
To my not so little sister, I leave you the Ohashi-Sides legacy. Make an even bigger impression than I did. -Shelby Ohashi-Sides
-Iwalani Kaaa To Erin, I leave my swag, and to Keawe and Keoni I leave my 4x4 team and I leave Iain my bogging at track practice. -Billy Ayakawa To my sister Casey and her best friend Sarah, I leave you guys the Neizman rep. and my sense of humor, and to Erin I leave you my jumping skills. -Davis Neizman To the underclassmen, I leave my punctuality for I was always in time and present at school. I also leave my detention hours, you can definitely have ALL of that. BURRRRP! -Hulali Brown To my Leimanas: I leave the responsibility of upholding of our name, make me proud! To mi hermanas, Sashimi, Taylor, Ani, Pattycakes and Charity I leave you the volleyball team, love you guys!!! -Leimana Kane To Cam Newton, I leave my Rolauds for you and the BRB’s TO USE TO BEAT EVERYONE. To Kauanoe, I leave the Dubstep Maker and all of my tanks and weapons. -Dylan Nakoa To my fellow visual arts endorsees, I leave you my creative drive to live and to have fun with art. -Monica Borge
I leave my significant steez and pride on and off the field to Brennon Aloy. Hold it down and kill it next year. PG! -Tyler Harry To my Hawaiian Ensemble mates, I leave my love for music. My “sister” Sarah, I leave my voice. I leave the mea oli spot to anyone who can claim it. -Aaron Watson To my soccer girls I leave my calm, quiet motivational speeches. Let pre-season be full of heavy weights and far runs. Kekai take charge of tie-dye tank Fridays. Green Beans! -Kalia Tamashiro To my LBC, I leave my football jersey behind to remember the memories of the blood and sweat we’ve gone though under the stadium lights -Kamaka Keawekane To the Nukuhiwans, I leave you my U.N.I.T.Y. Stay small, stay mighty, and stay gold, Ponyboys. -Nalani Kikuyama To Willy, Siaosi, Ed, John and Mahonri, I leave you the shaka gang sign. -Aaron Dela-Cruz To Kawai and Esther, I leave you my running shoes to finish off the many hell miles to come during wrestling season, what doesn’t kill you, only makes you stronger! -Sheylin Patao To my best friend, Mikeila, I leave you with half of my heart because we are the same person in different bodies. -Sarah Aiwohi To my little sister, I leave all my old uniforms because I don’t need them, and I know how much you love them -Kawelau Yen
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“To Lily, Malia, and more, keep up the BBC and do it every 10 minutes. To Colton I leave my heart for you so that you’ll never by without me.” -Tori Ching To C-Section, I leave my jokes with you as well as all the betel nuts that you left in the room. To Kenley I leave my heart, my love, my everything. -Andrew Kahalewai Future La¯haina bus highschoolers, I leave you the strange smells of the elementary kids and the weird noises made by Miguel. Have fun trying to sleep on the way home. -Zoe Pelayo To Rayne, KEEP THE NAME ALIVE! To Shalia, enjoy your senior year! I’ll miss you chokes! To volleyball, win MIL. To track, work hard and dominate. Love you all! -Raven Poepoe To Block 5 and the lunch table, I leave you the spotlight, the Japaniese Club and the fandom magic of Tumblr. To Maka and Selai, prepare ye for High School. Kaili Mossman To the underclassman girls, I leave my favorite school skirt. Keep this in memory of how fun school used to be when we didn’t wear skirts down to our knees. -Kylie Wahinehoʻokae
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To my cheer sisters, I leave my love for cheerleading and luck for future success. To Halia, Tyler, and Kalei, I leave our memories so you will always remember me. -Mikela Rindlisbacher To the soccer boys, I leave my bad attitude in games. To Micah and Colton, I leave the freshman initiation process. To Micah I leave captain armband. To Ilima I leave my heart. -Kainalu Kealoha 2 dah braddahz and sistahz of ʻUkulele 2, I leave you all the instruments for you guys and 2 dah future drummahz make use of dah drumset! Jus pound! Cheehuu Baddah! -Kevin Goo To all the people in Kamehameha Schools Maui, I leave you my No. 2 pencil so that you may strive in school. -Austin Hema To all the people who read this, I leave these words of wisdom, “Don’t take life too seriously, It’s not like we are getting out alive.” -Kekipi Gamiao Erin, I leave you my everlasting love and my support to never give up! Kiara, I leave you my advice to get good grades and to keep on dreaming! -Sienna Davis To Quinn, I leave the LBC to win MIL’s. To Elijah, I leave you with nothing. To Kubo, I leave the weight room so you can be like me. -Taylor Kaʻaukai To my underclassman friends, I leave my amazing procrastination skills in hope that you all will survive your senior year. -Amber Kama
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To all of my theater friends and Block 5, I leave you my divo-tude and spontaneity. May your new recruits thrive in fun hands. -Landon Ballesteros To my younger brothers and sisters at Kamehameha, I leave you my experience as a teen parent for all of you to learn from. Make good choices! -Jaylyn Seto To Kehau Macadangdang, I leave you my parking stall if you ever pass your drivers test. Have fun walking! -Anuhea Kaiaokamalie To Quinny: I leave you my 50 free leg of the relay and my starting position on the water polo team. Do me proud. I love you <3 -Riley Shiraishi To Leimana, I leave you my breaststroke leg on the relay, you deserve it. To the swim team I leave you the hard practices and exciting meets. Work hard! -Sarina Kong Hey judo teammates, I will miss you when I’m away at college, but to keep us together forever. I want you guys to have the passion that I have for Judo. -Sai Furukawa aka. Mantis To Kahua, I leave all empty holes to fill. Along with my betel nut seeds to Wade to plant beautiful trees. For Siaosi, the pu¯; blow hard and good. -Pololu¯ Nakanelua
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“Braddah-man love ya bro! Saliaa :) SENIOR YEAR!! Cherish Every moment ily. Kia ora Hawaiian Ensemble lah you!! I leave au’da reminder text messages and fun lunch practices! Everyone else Live Aloha! A hui hou! Malama Pono! Shoots :)”
-Miriam “ANU”hea Arakawa Chase Newton and Quinn Kihune: I leave you guys the football team and do great things next year. -Makoa Medeiros To the class of 2014, I leave you my chill attitude so that you won’t stress your senior year. -Bryson Caires To the basketball boys, I leave the long practices and the boring lines we ran. Craden and Chyalis, I leave you Molokini Man. To Keawe, I leave the key to JERUSALEM!! Keep it STRICTLY ROOTS!
-Kahiau Andrade To all the little gremlin paddlers, I leave all the paddles I broke this year. I also leave the legacy of my name to all you still on campus. -Bryce Takabayashi Braddah, I leave you my uniforms. No need wash clothes now!Jrae, I leave you #13, Rep ‘um ha’dah titah! To everyone else, I bless you with my everlasting aloha :) Take cares and make Pauahi proud. -Renee K.K. Lee-Agcaoili To my little brother, Lopaka, I leave my wealth of knowledge so that next year you can impress mom and dad and make them smart. -Tatiana Kealiinohomoku To Kaulalani, I give you my patience to get through your next three years. Don’t worry—you can make it! -Tehani Kama
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To all my bebeh Warriors I leave my smile and buss laughs. I leave my steez and c14ss to my junior buddies. Have a superlative next few years underclassmen. -Alyssa McAlinden
To my seat four bangah, Elijah Won Ton, I leave you my pro paddling skills to that maybe, hopefully you’ll be an MIL All-Star in the future. -Ku¯paʻa Luat-Hueu
To the upcoming seniors, I leave all the stress from Ho¯ʻike Nui and college! Have fun! -Sheridan Kaillehu
To my boi Tob, I leave my swag, you’ll need it. To my sister, good luck, and don’t mess up. This is one of the most important times in your life. -Mavrik Forsythe
To Jonah Logotala, I leave you the lineman lunch table to watch over. -Acer Pahukoa To Kainoa, I leave you my swimming lane, and to Kela, Leimana and Hayden, I leave my water polo skills -Elizabeth Guth I leave Ugly Betty to Brandy and Kehau to drive everyone everywhere. P.S. It’s been broken so the car can only go 40 mph. -Jaelyn Takiguchi Braddah, I leave you my spot at the tables and paper towels so it stays clean! JV softball girls, I leave you my camera, make memories. Have fun in High School. -Kahea Arrieta
To the volleyball girls, I leave the MIL title. To Taylor Awai, I leave you to lead the team with Patty and to take care of the little Keahi! Love you! -Bobbi-Lin Kalama To the class of 2014, I leave my good vibes so that you may live long and prosper. -Laʻakea Baz To the paddling team, I leave you my skills and aloha to keep you guys moving Hawiian Ensemble, Jam hard! To the ladies, keep being beautiful. -Maleko Lorenzo
To Craden and Chyalis, I leave you guys the MANA-FUL POI poundah. DO IT FOR THE RACH3TS! -Mana Aikala To whom it may concern, Throughout my years in High School, I have experienced many things. Some good and some bad. There are many things I acquired. I leave my… -Noeau Pereza To my sister, I leave the answers to all my homework…nahh not really. You’s one smart girl, you can handle. To my Hawaiian Ensemble kia ora! To my wrestlers, TSUHH! -Chayce Tancayo
“I leave my love. You’re welcome.”
To my brother, I leave you my car to get you to school and nothing else, and the title of Rap King to anyone who has the guts to take it. -Alika Ostermiller
-Kanoe Bulusan To the B-ball boys, I better be seeing you guys at states. Quinn Kihune, you better not be injured next year. Kill it boys, kill it beans. -Micah Mossman To my Basketball boys, hope you guys wreck it next year. To my killahs, Feoni Krampton and Reawe Kindlisbacher, keep killing it. To Diesel, Rock, McGyle, Live. It. Up. Breezy. -Kolby Ah Sau
To Aaron Kokobun, I leave you two lunch tables and continue to recruit the linemen and sit together to keep the tradition going. -Ramsey Arista To the underclassmen I leave my lunch area and table to you when you just need to sit in the sun and stay warm. Don’t walk up the hill ever! -Kristen Miyahira-Dumaran
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To Aaron Morton, I leave to you the glory and legacy of slaying the basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets. Weald the sword of Gryffindor with honor and pride. -Reid Cairme To my lunch table, I’d leave you with my drop-dead good looks, but you kooks obviously don’t need it ;) Tevin, you get my chocolate and Kamaile good luck, basic. -Kamalei Warrington Colton, I leave my dice, naturals all day! Twins, I leave my pool and house. Little bro, I leave my parking stall. Quinn, Dylan, I leave the football team. Aloha. #vemmaballin’ -Aydan Lopes To my cheer sisters, what Mikela said. Love you guys! Halia, I leave you my strength. Get that handspring! To my brothers, yeaaah I’ll see you at home. -Jacilyn Lum-Lung To the wrestlers, I leave Scrappy’s farts behind. Wrestle hard. Skittles, Tweedle D amd Tweedle Babe, C Section, Pa¯ke, Central, Ringworm, Bubba, Poepoe, Estawai, and Murry! Leave it all on the mat girls. TSUH! -Kiana Soloria
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To my niece Makayla, I leave my unparalleled luck. It will bail you out of anything and everything. -J.R. Kishi
To my fellow Asians , keep it Asian, keep it smoove. And keep the Asian persuasion. Shootz. -Chris Oka
To my sister, Carolyn, I leave the Krueger legacy. You are the last of us, so do work and finish our run at this school strong. ONE SPEED! -James Krueger
To my friend Aaren Soriano, I leave you my blessing and best wishes, greatness awaits you in all that you do. Me ke aloha nui -Ian Aquino
To Malia Molina, I leave all the fun and educating moments in Mr. Iwamura’s science classes. Ever need help I will share all my secrets and notes with you. :) -Kayla Purdy To whoever gets it, I leave my parking spot. Also, I leave the snake in your hands, Tevin. Oh yeah, Tiana and Shane, I leave you my saying “Ha, ha, ha.” -Dane Ventura To my fellow long jumpers I leave you my jumping ability. Go hard and jump far! -Sayge Edrada To the upcoming journalists, good luck, and don’t give up! Keep this school newspaper going strong. It may be overwhelming at times, but it’s worth the reward, I promise. Peace out! -Mehana Lee
Students should care about their credit because, according to CNN, the world is slowly turning to a credit-only monetary system, and if you don’t know how it works, you’re eventually doomed. Psychologically, it’s easier to spend money with a credit card, and for college students who aren’t really sure how to budget, they are extremely dangerous. Mr. John Ulzheimer, a recognized credit card expert, has shares important information about credit cards on the Web site Credit Card Insider. Here are some things you need to know about credit: First, there are laws that protect students from “predatory marketing,” which is active, in-your-face tactics for getting you to apply for credit cards. In the past, credit card
companies hired teams to walk college campuses and target young students as potential customers. They offered free goodies like a free university t-shirt or water bottle. The companies tried to rope in consumers while they were young and make them into lifetime debtors. Luckily for students under the age of 21, Congress passed the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure or CARD Act in 2009. Many of those predatory practices are now illegal or restricted. According to Mr. Ulzheimer’s article “Life After High School: Credit Lessons They Won’t Teach You in College,” credit card companies must now follow these guidelines when it comes issuing credit cards:
To my softball girls, I leave laughs and smiles. Princess, wear 11 with pride. Sunshine, keep everyone smiling, Madi, Cheyenne, and Kaui, take the team to the top! Love you! -Kalei Kubota
To my cheer and judo ʻohana I give you my smile, positivity and sharp and strong motions/moves. Go make someone happy or win some gold! I love you guys! -Ashley Watson To Jon, I leave the passenger seat in dad’s truck to you. Good Luck. To the cross country team run hard, and eat all the Otter Pops you can eat. -Victoria Alakai Take control, my young brothers and sisters, and live up the rest of your high school careers. It only happens once. -Kaimi Kapaku To Mom. try not to miss me too much! To the soccer girls, please kick everyone’s butt next season so I may watch you on TV! Mahalo and good luck! -Kaylee Correa
Before you go, you need to know: By JAYLIN KEKIWI and staff
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CREDIT CARDS
“Obtain proof of income before issuing a credit card to consumers under 21 years old. If you don’t have an income, a credit card cosigner is required in order for the application to be approved. Obtain prior consent before sending pre-approved credit card offers to anyone under the age of 21. Obtain written permission to increase credit limits on accounts with co-signers for accountholders under the age of 21. Cease all predatory lending practices on or near college campuses.” Some of you might be crying “foul!” You hear from everyone that you should start building credit now, but the Card Act makes it almost impossible to get it if you’re under 21, so what can you do?
Don’t lose hope. There are a few ways to start building a credit record. Mr. Ulzheimer says: “Start with a secured credit card. A secured card works just like a regular credit card except for the fact that the credit limit is backed or "secured" by a cash deposit that you make with a bank in exchange for the card. For example, if you opened a secured credit card with a $500 cash deposit, the bank would issue a credit card with a $500 credit limit. The drawbacks to secured cards are their low credit limits and fairly high interest rates. Your goal should be to manage the account wisely in order to build and establish credit and then upgrade and move on to a traditional credit card. (CREDIT ConƟnued on page C6)
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Getting in gear for finals By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer
White hair will grow, plans will be cancelled, and sleep will be lost. That’s right, it’s that time of year again: finals. Take a look at your guide for preparing for finals week. Use your planner. When you can look at your week at a glance, it’ll be a lot easier to see all your important dates at once and know when all your finals are in order to be prepared for all of them. Take notes. This may seem like a no-brainer, but it will actually cut your study time in half. Your
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And, if possible, always pay your bill in full each month to avoid interest costs. Become an authorized user on someone else’s credit card. As an authorized user you get a credit card with your name, granting you full “authorization” to use the card just like the primary cardholder. When someone adds you as an authorized user on their credit card, you essentially get all of the benefits of the primary cardholder but without any of the liability. You’re not responsible for the monthly payment and you have no obligation to pay the bill. Authorized users benefit from the primary cardholder’s credit history because credit card issuers will typically report the account to the authorized user’s credit reports. Get a Co-Signer to vouch for you. A co-signer is someone who signs on a loan with you, accepting equal liability for the loan on your behalf. If you're unable to make a payment, the co-signer is liable, right along with you. This means that if you miss a payment or default on the loan, both you
brain registers information better when you write it down, and it’ll already be familiar when you go over it. Eat before study sessions. Before, not during. Eating will distract you, but so will being hungry. Even if you’re between meals, grab something light to eat so you’ll be able to focus. Get rid of it. Put your cell phone on airplane mode or put it in a different room while you’re studying, so you won’t be tempted to check it while you’re stud-
and the co-signer's credit will suffer. I'm including this option so that you know it exists but it's not an option I like and it's one I'd strongly advise against. Simply put, there are other, smarter options that work just as well -- without the drawbacks and unnecessary risk for the co-signer.” Once you have a credit card, the easy part is done. Don’t forget that you are trying to build an excellent credit record. That means paying your bill on time every month. As soon as you are late, your creditworthiness begins to decline, and that’s the opposite of what you wanted in the first place. Don’t use your card to pile up huge debt. Pay your balance off every month and you won’t accumulate debt. On top of that, you’ll avoid paying any interest charges. For the original and full version of “Life After High School: Credit Lessons They Won’t Teach You in College” as well as lots of other information about credit cards, visit Credit Card Insider at http:// www.creditcardinsider.com/ credit-cards/student/collegeand-your-credit/.
ying. Music. What? Music can help? The answer is yes – as long as you listen to music before you start studying. Studies have shown that doing so improves memory and attention span as well as alleviates anxiety. Draw pictures…as long as those pictures relate to whatever you’re studying. This especially helps if you’re a visual learner. Use different-colored pens. If you’re the type who writes and rewrites things until it sticks in your
brain, use different colored pens to help you remember them. That way, if you blank out during the test, think of the color you continuously wrote it in – it’ll help you a lot. Get a good night’s sleep. This may seem selfexplanatory, but do not pull an all-nighter before the test. You’re going to need energy and focus during that final, and if you’re lacking sleep, you’re not going to get either of those.
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What do you say to taking chances?
By LANDON BALLESTEROS, news writer
I remember a time when my younger self would look forward to senior year and say, “That’s forever away. I have all the time in the world to make the most of it.” As I feel the doors of high school closing around me, I look back on those earlier days and wish that it was then that I told myself, “What do you say to taking chances?” People say this all the time, but years tend to fly by as one gets older, and before you know it, it’ll be too late to accomplish things that you might have envisioned in years past. I remember the Class of 2010 saying this to me at freshman orientation, and back then, the years went by slowly, so I had no sense of urgency to dive into what opportunities KS Maui has to offer.
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Eventually, as I watched my upperclassman friends graduate, I realized how influential they have been on myself and others. I saw the legacies that they left on our school and how they left being known as this amazing student, or ‘beast’ athlete, or fantastic
s i n g e r , or phenomenal leader. I realized that I myself hadn’t really done anything with the gifts that Ke Aliʻi Pauahi has made possible for us. It wasn’t until junior year that I started to cherish those opportunities, and it definitely leaves me regretting that I
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didn’t get started two years earlier. Everything was accomplished because people decided to take the chance, whether it was a big invention, a scientific breakthrough, an act of heroism, or even a simple assignment. So, readers, I encourage you to look to the past, then look to the present. Is this where you saw yourself today? If so, how can you make it even better? If not, how can you make it happen? Think about where you see yourself in the future. What chances are you going to take to put yourself there? These are all things that I wish I had asked myself years ago; a time to think about what you want to accomplish before a chapter in your life is closed, and where you would want to be when another chapter opens. Take advantage of any opportunities that come your way, because you never know what benefits will come out of it. Some things in life are only temporary, and once gone, you can’t go back and do those things again. So take the chance, before the last chances come around, and believe me, it’ll be sooner than you think.
Feature by MAYA NIITTA, features editor
SENIORS ONLY: What’s one thing you will never forget about Kamehameha Schools?
Davis Neizman “Shaving every day cuz Mrs. Kurisu told me to shave every time I had her class.”
Elizabeth Guth “Mr. Laxson singing ‘California oranges, Arizona cactus, here’s a worksheet just for practice.’”
Alyssa McAlinden “I will never forget the day… when Mrs. Cub made us draw babies and make rain coats out of plastic bags then sprayed us with the water hose or the time the girls who broke my shoe box project in kindergarten.”
King Kaya “I will never forget the sheltered and functional community we have on campus, no matter where I go, the past 13 years in this Kamehameha Schools has prepared me for everything.”
College fears: By MAYA NITTA, features editor
With teachers telling tales about debt, weird roommates, and procrastination, no wonder seniors are scared of the unknowns that college holds.
“I’m not going to college, I can’t pay for it.” Financial aid classes and scholarships create a problem before we even get to college. Many of us worry that we will never be able to even go to college because we can’t pay for it. This is a problem that many of us will face. No one can pay for their full tuition – well, except for millionaires. The first thing you need to know is to how to budget your money. Know what you need, want, and like. Just because you like something or want something doesn’t mean you have to have it. Know how much everything costs and put aside the money that you need for housing, food, toiletries and transportation. Then, you can use the leftover money for clothes, concerts or whatever you want to spend your money on.
Don’t take out too many loans. You will have to pay them back and not at the original price, plus interest. Paying for a student loan of $50,000 over 15 years at 6.8% interest will cost you $79,891.81. Another way to control your finances is to get a job. Many students going into college have never worked. If the job is on campus it’s even better because you don’t have to pay for gas to get there.
“I will probably fail” Procrastination is everyone’s worst enemy. Although there are some who work best while under pressure, college is a whole other ball game. That is a habit many students have tried to get over but have yet to do so. There are so many things that keep you from doing your work. From the party next door to the speck of dust on the wall that is just so weird you stare at it for an hour, distractions are everywhere. Remember to stay focused. Stay off Facebook, don’t go to the par(MONOPOLY ConƟnued on facing page)
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ty next door (sorry), stay on one thing and stick to it, and don’t waste time nitpicking at small parts of your assignments while putting off the big parts.
“What if I’m lonely?” Since many of our seniors are going to the same schools, this might not be as much of a problem for the class of 2013, but for students who are going to college alone, being alone is not the worst thing that could happen. College is like starting life over again. It doesn’t matter who you were in high school, you are now starting from the bottom just like everyone else. Start by participating in all activities. You are bound to find someone you like there. Join clubs, intramural sports, or kill two birds with one stone and get a campus job.
“What about the Freshman Fifteen?” With meal plans and buffet-style cafeterias, gaining weight is the easiest thing you can do in college. It has been said that freshmen will gain about 15 pounds in their first year. The number comes from an average, so… some are gaining more and some less.
The best and only way to avoid this is to stay healthy. It seems like it’s easy, but college makes you lazy. Why go out and play a sport when you have the Internet and a computer in your dorm room? No. Go outside, join a team or go to the gym. Nearly all colleges have a physical fitness center where students can work out for free. Some of the gyms at the big universities are nicer than most commercial gyms like 24-Hour Fitness. Getting and staying in shape is not easy, so get a friend to come along to make things more fun.
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A hui hou, 2013 By MEHANA LEE, news editor
With graduation only 15 days away, the seniors will soon be leaving Kamehameha Schools Maui prepared for “college and a global society.” See where the class of 2013 is headed. Islands not to scale. (Information was accurate on May 3.)
Where are they going? Hawaii: University of Hawaiʻi: Maui College: Kahiau Andrade Ian Aquino Anuhea Arakawa Ramsey Arista Laʻakea Baz Hulali Brown Sayge Edrada Mavrik Forsythe Sai Furukawa Kapaʻiaokumukahi Gormley Austin Hema Shayna Ho Amber Kama Leimana Kane Kainalu Kealoha Nalani Kikuyama J.R. Kishi Devonte Llanes Christian Martin-Chu Alyssa McAlinden Kristen Miyahira-Dumaran Chris Oka Sheylin Patao Zoe Pelayo Taylor Phillips Jaylyn Seto Kevin Goo
University of Hawaiʻi: Manoa Shikara Fitzsimmons Reid Cairme Kamana Haupu Jason Fukushima Kekipi Gamiao King Kaya Renee Lee-Agcaoili
Ku¯paʻa Luat-Hueu Raven Poepoe Brandi Silva Kayla Tactay Kalia Tamashiro
Chaminade University Tori Ching Luke Batoon
Hawaiʻi Pacific University Tatiana Kealiinohomoku Bryce Takabayashi Kekoa Uyechi
Sarina Kong
Honolulu Community College
Kamehana Lee
Acer Pahukoa
Maleko Lorenzo
Chapman University
Brigham Young University: La¯ʻie
Mehana Lee
Missouri
Ashley Watson Aaron Watson
Loyola Marymount University
University of Hawaiʻi: Hilo
University of California, Davis
Illinois
Landon Ballesteros Sienna Davis Kiana Davis Shanise Kaʻaikala¯ Davis Neizman Kiana Soloria
Kaelyn Nakamura-Kowalski
Illinois College
California Polytechnic State University
Bryson Arakaki
Cal Lutheran University
Kelcey Lorenzo
Minnesota Carlton College
Webster University Monica Borge
Riley Shiraishi
Indiana
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Notre Dame University Kaylee Correa
Hawaiʻi Community College: Hilo
Lindsay Watson
Pololu¯ Nakanelua
Orange Coast College
Massachusetts
Kala‘i Yap
Bay State College
Mount San Antonio College
Makana West
California San Diego State University Kahea Arrieta
Jamal Jones
Alaska
Stanford University
Colorado
Aaron Dela Cruz
Oxnard College
Colorado State University: Boulder
Tyler Harry
Tyler MacArthur
New York
Texas
Leeana Batungbacal
Texas Christian University
Siena College
Chayce Tancayo James Krueger
Bobbi-Lin Kalama
Azusa Pacific University Taylor Kaʻaukai
Chico State University Anuhea Kaiaokamalie
Santa Clara University
University of Anchorage Hope Ostermiller
Marist College
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Oregon
Arizona
Utah
Western Oregon University
Northern Arizona University
University of Utah
Kanoelehua Bulusan Kamaka Keawekane Jacilyn Lum Lung
Kolby Ah Sau Stephen Barut Bryson Caires Pono Freitas Makoa Medeiros R.J. Moku Micah Mossman Shelby Ohashi-Sides Jaelyn Takiguchi
Victoria Alakai
Oregon State University Kayla Purdy
University of Portland Kailee Tabaco Kaimi Kapaku
Pacific University Raven Paresa-Neizman
Nevada Sierra Nevada University Elizabeth Guth
University of Nevada: Reno Billy Ayakawa
College of Southern Nevada Aydan Lopes
Brigham Young University: Provo Iwalani Kaaa Tehani Kama Kaleihoku Kubota Kaili Mossman Maya Nitta Mikela Rindlisbacher
Grand Canyon University
Undecided
Sarah Aiwohi Kamalei Warrington Kylie Wahineho‘okae
Liana Lewis Kawelau Yen
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Alika Ostermiller
Ohio
University of Nevada: Las Vegas
Antioch College
Sheridan Kailiehu Dane Ventura
Notre Dame College
Manaloa Aikala Dylan Nakoa
Work Andrew Kahalewai Jayna Mateaki Barry Pereza
Military Kaiea Hokoana
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Horoscopes Horoscopes are for entertainment purposes only! If you need answers you’ll find them in the Bible. By Nancy Black, Tribune Media Services
By SHAYNA HO staff writer
By LANDON BALLESTEROS, news writer
Tehani Kama Academy: Science & Natural Resources – Health Services Times on the Honor Roll: 15 Favorite place on campus: Kumu Kalei’s room Why academics are a priority: “Academics are a high priority for me because it is good preparation for college, and it’s a family value kind of thing.” GPA: 3.8 How you let your hair down: Lunch-time sessions, musical activities Tip for succeeding in the classroom: “This might sound weird, but be the teacher’s pet.” Pre-Test Ritual: Cram and
My Dearest Summer, I admire how you seem to make everyone so happy. When they’re with you, life is good. I mean, anyone who doesn’t stop to get to know you, well that’s just their loss. And you’re so patient with School. I mean, he could share a couple of months with you. How selfish can he be? We need way more time together. Three out of twelve months just isn’t enough. Nonetheless, I enjoy every moment with you. I love the sunshine at the beach, the sound of the gentle waters of ‘Īao, the plane rides to see my family and explore the world, the camping trips, and the many unforgettable adventures that we share. But guess what? Only seven more days until we can finally be together. I can’t wait to make up for lost time that I spent with School, and, of course we’ll be the best together, Summer. You, me and the graduating class of 2013! Cheee! I love being able to see all of my friends and making new friends, and it happens all because of you. Well, I’ll see you soon. Don’t leave me behind. With happiness and excitement, An Anxious Student
Sudoku Fill in each box with the numbers 1-9. Each row, column, and 3 x 3 box must have the numbers 1-9, no repeats. ANSWERS ON C14
Aries (March 21-April 19) You're sharp as a tack for the next few days. Do the math. Learn what you need to know. Taurus (April 20-May 20) You're moving up to a new level, with regard to finances, living conditions and even romance. A promotion is possible. Gemini (May 21-June 20) You're empowered and confident; acknowledge your accomplishments. You're also a genius at planning. Cancer (June 21-July 22) A completion opens a new beginning in partnerships. Today and tomorrow, clean up any messes. Take first steps toward your future. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)In a blissful moment, it all seems so clear. Schedule meetings and parties during the phase ahead. Go ahead and shine. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Consider taking on more responsibility and authority. Career matters occupy you. Consult an expert. You're getting more deeply involved in community activities. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You'd sure like to get away for the next few days ... a business or educational trip? Capitalize on the flow of ideas. You'll find what you seek. Your team is on fire. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your time is best spent at home, or not far away from it. Tackle detailed plans and chores. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Consult with strategic experts. A partner helps with a decision. It's easier to delegate. Home life gets disrupted.
pule! SAT Score: 1900’s Clubs/Organizations: NHS Historian, Na¯ Mele, Interact Club Secretary Sports: Paddling Senior Project: Meaʻai Hawaiʻi – A study about the health benefits of Native Hawaiian foods. Favorite quote: Psalms 30:5 “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Future plans: Studying to become a copy editor or a teacher at Brigham Young University at Provo.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Love is in the air. Fall into creative work mode. You're feeling more secure. A new personal door opens, even as work distracts. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) There's a completion and new beginning at home. Your nerves will become less frazzled soon. Concentrate, decide and then act quickly once clear. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Expect more changes at home, which could provoke emotion. The coming days are good for domestic projects. Ease into it. Get into the planning. Write dream messages. Puzzle used courtesy of KrazyDad.com. All rights reserved.
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What’s your score? Japanese BY REID CAIRME, sports editor
Do you think you could survive a day in Japan? Let’s take a quiz! Answer each question; then, score yourself according to the guide at the bottom. Freshman 1. How many characters are there in hiragana and katakana? 2. What is the third writing style that uses “pictures”? 3. What is “Japanese language” in Japanese? Sophomore 4. What is a nickname for Japan? 5. What is the name of the girl who attempted to create 1,000 paper cranes to make a wish? 6. Bases are used for what types of words? Junior 7. What was the motto of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II? 8. Translate 勝ちました 9. What is the Japanese word for “friend”? Senior 10. Base 3 is known as what form? 11. What is the name of the raccoon-dog in Mr. Mossman’s room? (Also pictured at right.) 12. Sing the Pokémon Rap. BONUS: What is written on the purple wallpaper behind this quiz?
By LANDON BALLESTEROS, news writer
J.R. Kishi
ANSWERS: 1. 46 2. Kanji 3. Nihongo 4. The Land of the Rising Sun 5. Sadako 6. Verbs 7. “Go for broke” 8. Let’s win 9. Tomodachi 10. Dictionary Form 11. Tanuki 12. See lyrics on C14 Bonus: Pokemon Rap in Japanese! Scoring: Score 1 point for each correct answer on the freshman level, 2 points on the sophomore level, 3 on the junior level, and 4 points on the senior level. 30 points – Emperor; 29 to 23 – Shogun; 22 to 16 points –Daimyo; 15 to 9 points – Samurai; 8 to 0 points – Peasant
Missed Steps
by Reid Cairme
Chirp, Chirp
@birdnext to me Chirp! Chirp! << LOL # FUNNYBIRDNOISES
Academy: Science & Natural Resources – Health Services Times on the Honor Roll: 5 Favorite place on campus: Sensei’s room Why academics are a priority: “Academics are a priority because for my desired occupation, education is imperative towards my goals.” GPA: 3.4 How you let your hair down: “For me, when I have fun, I want to relax, I’ll either read a good book, or I’ll surf the Net for a while.” Tip for succeeding in the classroom: Take good notes and take it in words that you can understand. Pre-Test Ritual: Reading my notes in the morning and before class, and the night before. SAT Score: 1840 Clubs/Organizations: Japanese Club Sports: N/A Senior Project: Diabetic health care routines Favorite quote: “The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing” by Socrates Future plans: Attending college at UH Maui majoring in electronics and computer and technology engineering.
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Yamada first to finish senior product By JAYLIN KEKIWI , staff writer
While most of the other juniors had barely begun on their Ho¯’ike Nui projects, junior Kyana-Lei Yamada had already finished hers. Yamada finished her project in February after working on it from the beginning of November. Her project was to create an end-of-the-season soccer booklet for the Kamehameha Maui varsity soccer teams, which she gave to each member of both the girls and boys soccer teams. “Sports photography is my favorite kind of photography,” Yamada said. “I originally wanted to do a booklet for all our sports, but now that I think about it, doing only one sport was hard enough.” Yamada had done just a girls soccer booklet the year before because of her sister’s spot on the varsity team. “I wanted to show people that photography is an art, it’s not as easy as it seems, and that it’s important,” Yamada said. “I also wanted to prove that sports photography is actually one of the more difficult forms of photography.”
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KYANA-LEI YAMADA
Over the course of her project, Yamada encountered several challenges. For instance, getting useable photos of nearly all the players was a challenge. “Soccer is fast,” she said. “The players move around a lot, and sometimes it’s really hard to get a good shot.” Yamada is in the Arts and Communications Academy with a Visual Arts endorsement. With the project, a graduation requirement, done, Yamada said she thinks she’s shown how important sports photography is, but she doesn’t think she’ll do it again.
Spring concert performance wows
Photo by JAYLIN KEKIWI
Yamada’s Ho¯ʻike Nui product, an athletic program for varsity soccer
By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer
Iwalani Ka’a’a along with the rest of Kumu Kalei ʻAʻaronaLorenzo’s Hawaiian Ensemble perform Toia Mai Te Waka, a song accompanied by hula taught by Kumu Henohea Kane during the annual Spring Concert on Thursday, April 11. Kumu Kalei’s ‘ukulele classes and Mr. Dale Nitta’s choir classes also performed during the concert. The concert was a coordinated effort by Kumu Kalei, Mr. Nitta, and Kumu Henohea. “Getting their minds into it and getting them focused was the hardest part,” Mr. Nitta said. “It’s our goal to give them something to work for so they can be proud of it in the end.” The students had been preparing for the concert since the beginning of the second semester.
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Pokemon Rap Lyrics I want to be the best There ever was To beat all the rest Yeah, that's my cause Electrode, Diglett, Nidoran, Mankey Venusaur, Rattata, Fearow, Pidgey Seaking, Jolteon, Dragonite, Gastly Ponyta, Vaporeon, Poliwrath, Butterfree (Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all Pokémon!)
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It’s summer time! By Landon Ballesteros, staff writer
With summer coming up, you’ll probably be heading on over to these places or seeing these things over this glorious break. ANSWERS BELOW
I'll search across the land Look far and wide Release from my hand The power that's inside Venomoth, Poliwag, Nidorino, Golduck Ivysaur, Grimer, Victreebel, Moltres Nidoking, Farfetch'd, Abra, Jigglypuff Kingler, Rhyhorn, Clefable, Wigglytuff (Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all Gotta catch 'em all - Pokémon!) Zubat, Primeape, Meowth, Onix Geodude, Rapidash, Magneton, Snorlax Gengar, Tangela, Goldeen, Spearow Weezing, Seel, Gyarados, Slowbro (Gotta catch 'em all - gotta catch 'em all Gotta catch 'em all - gotta catch 'em all) (Gotta catch 'em all - Pokémon!) Kabuto, Persian, Paras, Horsea Raticate, Magnemite, Kadabra, Weepinbell Ditto, Cloyster, Caterpie, Sandshrew Bulbasaur, Charmander, Golem, Pikachu At least one hundred and fifty Or more to see To be a Pokémon Master Is my destiny Alakazam, Doduo, Venonat, Machoke Kangaskhan, Hypno, Electabuzz, Flareon Blastoise, Poliwhirl, Oddish, Drowzee Raichu, Nidoqueen, Bellsprout, Starmie (-woo! we're at the half way point, dooing great so far! -we? what's all this we stuff? i'm doing all the hard work! -break time's over..here we go!) Metapod, Marowak, Kakuna, Clefairy Dodrio, Seadra, Vileplume, Krabby Likitung, Tauros, Weedle, Nidoran Machop, Shellder, Porygon, Hitmonchan (Gotta catch 'em all - gotta catch 'em all Gotta catch 'em all - gotta catch 'em all)
ACROSS 2. Gemini and Cancer month 3. Money maker 5. 4th of July flashes 6. Senior destination 9. Makawao Independence Day tradition 13. Back to school month 17. 2013 Mike Wasowski movie
Articuno, Jynx, Nidorina, Beedrill Haunter, Squirtle, Chansey, (Pokémon!) Parasect, Exeggcute, Muk, Dewgong Pidgeotto, Lapras, Vulpix, Rhydon At least one hundred and fifty Or more to see To be a Pokémon Master Is my destiny Charizard, Machamp, Pinsir, Koffing Dugtrio, Golbat, Staryu, Magikarp Ninetales, Ekans, Omastar Scyther, Tentacool, Dragonair, Magmar
Cartoon
by Shayna Ho
DOWN 1. Sand castle real estate 3. Ruby birth month 4. See new places 7. Big day for seniors 8. Outdoor overnight activity 10. Kaʻanapali attraction 11. Ticket to summer 12. Senior stressor 14. Phineas and Ferb: a-hundred-and-____ days of summer vacation 15. Summer musical event 16. 40 hours for juniors SUDOKU ANSWERS:
(-WOAH! catch your breath man, shake out those lips! -it's downhill from here, just 24 more to go -now it gets tricky, so listen real good) Sandslash, Hitmonlee, Psyduck, Arcanine Eevee, Exeggutor, Kabutops, Zapdos Dratini, Growlithe, Mr. Mime, Cubone Graveler, Voltorb, Gloom, (We're almost home!) (Gotta catch 'em all - gotta catch 'em all) Gotta catch 'em all - gotta catch 'em all) (Gotta catch 'em all - Pokémon!) Charmeleon, Wartortle Mewtwo, Tentacruel, Aerodactyl Omanyte, Slowpoke Pidgeot, Arbok That's all, folks! (catch em, catch em, gotta catch em all) (ooh, gotta catch em all, pokemon) (catch em, catch em, gotta catch em all) (GOTTA CATCH EM ALL, POKEMON!)
CROSSWORD ANSWERS: ACROSS 2. June 3. Job 5. Fireworks 6. College 9. Parade 13. August 17. MonstersUniversity
DOWN 1. Beach 3. July 4. Travel 7. Graduation 8. Camping 10. Black Rock 11. Finals 12. Hoike Nui 14. Four 15. Concert 16. Internship
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Girls tennis makes history By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer
For the first time in history, the Kamehameha Maui girls tennis team nabbed the Maui Interscholastic League doubles tennis title at Wailea Tennis Club on April 20. Freshmen Sarah Ikioka and Kylee Kato snatched the title with a 6-3, 6-3 win over La¯hainaluna’s Chanelle Baclay and Melissa Taketa, despite the fact that Ikioka had recently injured her ankle at practice and was still recovering. “It feels great,” Ikioka said. “We’ve been working for this our entire season, and knowing that we’re the first to do this feels great.” Head Coach Nalani Cagasan said that the girls certainly deserved it. “They’re always giving it their all at practice,” she said. “Even if they’re hurt, they show up and show dedication.”
Ikioka and Kato moved on to the Hawai’i High School Sports Association Championships May 3 – 5 on the Big Island. They defeated Konawaena High School, La¯hainaluna’s Barclay and Taketa, and Punahou High School’s Kylie Kam and Taylor Wardwell before losing to ‘Iolani’s Kara Okazaki and Kristen Poei, 6-0 and 6-1 in the semifinal match. They also lost the third-place match against a different team from ʻIolani, and finished the state tournament in fourth place. Girls tennis also got their first MIL team title two weeks before, when Kelcey Lorenzo and Brandi Silva defeated the Luna’s Chanelle Baclay and Nicole Aceret with a 6-4, 6-1 win at first doubles, Kato defeated Joanna Aceret 6-3, 6-2 at second singles, and Ikioka was victorious against Melissa Taketa with scores of 4-6, 6-1,
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Sarah Ikioka in a home match, March 27, 2013. She and Kylee Kato won the girls tennis MIL title in doubles for the first time in KSM history.
and 6-0. Ikioka has been playing tennis since she was ten. Kato has been playing since she was twelve. Junior Rachel Smith said that the freshmen are “a big part of the team, despite their young age.” “I know a lot of sports look
Llanes a smash in tennis By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer
Seniors oftentimes want to leave a legacy in whatever sport they may play. According to Head Tennis Coach Nalani Cagasan, Devonte Llanes definitely did this. “He’s a go-getter,” Head Coach Nalani Cagasan said. “He puts his mind to something, and then he just does it.” With a 4-4 win-loss record in the regular season, Llanes went 5-2 in the Maui Interscholastic League singles tennis tournament where he pulled off three wins in a row on the final day and took the last MIL slot for the state tour-
nament. “He’s definitely one of our better players,” sophomore Ed Juan said. According to Coach Cagasan, Llanes has “several strengths,” but his main one is rallying and “being fast about it.” Since Llanes began playing tennis in his freshman year, he has improved. “He’s the really well-rounded kind of athlete,” junior Avinash Singh said. “I played soccer with him [this past season], and even though it was his first year playing [MIL soccer], he was pretty outstanding.”
Photo by JAYLIN KEKIWI
DEVONTE LLANES
According to Llanes, he trains hard because he likes “to see the improvement in himself.”
down on their underclassman players because they’re younger and usually ‘less experienced,’” she said, “but in my case, the younger players help me to get better.” Coach Nalani Cagasan said that the freshmen “have a fire, and help that fire to grow in all the other players.” Llanes was also the only member of the boys tennis team who attended the Hawai’i High School Sports Association Tennis Championships May 3- 5. He was defeated in the first round of boys singles matches by Tyler Mikami of Pearl City High School. “It’s fun playing,” Llanes said. “It can be as fast paced or slow paced as you want the game to be, and I like that you can control the game just like that.” Despite how much he loves the game, Llanes doesn’t think he’ll play at a collegiate level, keeping the game of tennis “for fun.” He’ll be attending the University of Hawai’i Maui College.
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The Hawaiʻi All-Stars pose for a picture after wining the USA All Star Championships award. This award was one of the three championship titles that the All-Stars won this year. Part of the Senior 3 group, seniors Ashely Watson and Mikela Rindlisbacher joined the All-Stars back in November 2012 after the HHSAA tournament.
KSM cheerleaders get redemption with All-Stars BY REID CAIRME, sports editor
Nine Kamehameha Maui cheerleaders were part of a squad that won two national division champion titles, one international division title, one overall choreography award, and one grand champion title at three different cheer competitions over Spring Break. For members of KSM’s varsity cheerleading squad, it was sweet redemption after the Maui Interscholastic League champions placed fifth at the state tournament in November. Seniors Ashley Watson and Mikela Rindlisbacher, both in their last year of high school cheerleading, were excited about their accomplishments with Kahului’s Hawaiʻi All-Stars Cheer squad. “Even though it was their first year with us, Ashley and Mikela were awesome,” Coach Kealiʻi Molina said. “They had great spirit, energy, and drive.” Coach Molina is also an
“Even though it was their first year with us, Ashley and Mikela were awesome,” —Coach Kealiʻi Molina assistant coach at Kamehameha Maui. As an experienced choreographer, his innovative routines and demand for excellence, along with the team’s hours of work, Molina pushed the girls all the way to the top of the three events. “It was the best feeling ever,” Watson said. “I came to this team to win and to get redemption after our cheer season, specifically our HHSAA states competition.” Both seniors will be attending Brigham Young University, W a t s o n i n L a¯ ʻ i e a n d Rindlisbacher in Provo, Utah.
Watson said that she is going out for the team, and Rindllisbacher is still undecided. Hawaiʻi All-Stares competed at the National Jam Sesh on March 16 and 17, then at the United Spirit Associations National Championships on March 23 and 24. They also won the Aloha Spirit International Championship on Oahu on March 30. Within the three championships, the Hawaiʻi All-Stars won nine division championship titles (both national and international), two grand
champion titles, and two overall choreography awards. “We try really hard to make ourselves look different from the other groups,” Coach Molina said. “That means practicing a lot. Some girls in our group have back-to-back practices, meaning that they have their cheer practice after school before coming to our practice.” “It was a long and hard process,” Mikela Rindlisbacher said. “We practiced three days a week for a total of eight hours. Watson and Rindlisbacher competed as part of the Senior 3 level squad. They were joined by fellow KS Maui freshmen Ashlee Sawai, Chaston Abut, and Hannah Patrick; sophomores Acacia Caloma-Mariano and Kalei Kamaliʻi; junior Tyler Rabara; and eighth-grader Kayla Sniffen.
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Signing Day
Bryson Arakaki Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL, Blueboys Sport: Football Weight: 275 Height: 5’10” Position: Offensive Lineman “I’m excited to play football in college because it’s a faster game and better competition.”
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Bobbi-Lin Kalama Siena College, Loudonville, NY, Saints Sport: Volleyball Height: 5’8” Position: Setter “I’m really excited to play. I can’t wait to play with other college players to step up my game.”
Dylan Nakoa
Acer Pahukoa
Notre Dame College, South Euclid, OH, Falcons Sport: Football Weight: 315 Height: 5’11” Position: Offensive Lineman “Football is such a great sport, and being able to continue playing at such an awesome school is just such a blessing!”
Carleton College, Northfield, MN, Knights Sport: Football Weight: 275 Height: 5’11” Position: Offensive/Defensive Lineman “The best part [about playing in college] is being able to put the pads back on and playing the sport I love. Also the hitting.”
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Student-athletes see brighter future
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Bobbi-Lin Kalama, Sienna Davis, and Bryson Arakaki enjoy their moment in the spotlight at Kamehameha Maui’s largest letter of intent signing day on April 17, 2013. The student-athletes pledged their talents to six schools from across the nation
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By MEHANA LEE, news editor
With the help of Athletics Counselor, Ms. Michelle Arnold, six Kamehameha Schools Maui seniors will continue their sports career in college here and on the mainland. The signing of the athletes’ National Letters of Intent on April 17, 2013 was the largest in KSM history. Ms. Arnold has a vision of increasing the number of student-athlete commitments in the future. “My goal is that in the next few years we double the amount of student-athletes participating in our signing ceremony. The key will be educating our athletes on the recruiting process with a focus on academic success and mental fortitude,” Ms. Arnold said. Ms. Arnold believes that education is one of the reasons for success, but “the student-athletes, their ʻohana, and their coaches are the [main] reason for their success,” she said. This is Ms. Arnold’s first year as an Athletic Counselor at Kamehameha Schools Maui.
Anuhea Kaiaokamalie
Sienna Davis
Chico State University, Chico, CA, Wildcats Sport:Volleyball Height: 5’8” Position: Outside Hitter “I’m stoked I will be playing in college because I get to continue playing with new people and new opponents. It should be refreshing.”
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, Hilo, HI, Vulcans Sport: Volleyball Height: 5’9” Position: Outside Hitter “I’m really excited to see what the collegiate level will be like. I will be playing at a faster tempo with talented girls who have gained a lot of experience over the years.”
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Senior Pololu¯ Nakanelua flips his opponent at the Maui High Gymnasium on March 23, 2013. Nakanelua was undefeated in his regular weight class during the regular Maui Interscholastic League season and went on to earn the title of MIL champion on April 27, 2013.
Judo wraps up By
JAYLIN
KEKIWI,
sports
writer
Kamehameha Maui’s judo team produced two MIL champions and sent five judoka to the state tournament on Oʻahu, May 4. Senior Pololu¯ Nakanelua and junior Neula Aarona were the individual Maui Interscholastic League champions in their weight classes. Also, taking the second MIL spot and advancing to the state level were freshmen Keely Lindsey and Dawson Taniguchi and junior Aaron Morton. “I’m really proud of them,” Sensei Ron Hiyakumoto said. “They pulled through in the end.” Nakenalua trained 6 days a week. His before-practice routine consisted of a 3 mile run and “light weightlifting.” He
also practiced with King Kekaulike’s judo team to get extra matches in and face a “wider variety of opponents.” As a result, he went 11-0 in the 132-lb. weight class during the regular season. All of his preparation, however, led to disappointment when, at the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association Judo Championships, Nakanelua was disqualified prior to the start of the tournament for a procedural breach. Aarona and the rest of the team did not make it into the final rounds. As for the rest of the season, the seniors came to terms with their final year as KSM judoka. “I thought that my season went well,” senior Sai Furukawa said. “Even though I only
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Senior Sai Furukawa throws his opponent at the Maui Invitational.
competed in the first two matches of the year.” Furukawa was unable to compete due to a foot injury that he sustained during the second MIL meet. He placed
second in that meet despite the season-ending mishap. “I still go and support the team,” he said. “It’s hard just watching because I want to be the one to compete, too.”
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Volleyball boys end in second BY REID CAIRME, sports editor
The boys volleyball team ended their Maui Interscholastic League season with seven wins and five losses. They came in second to the Baldwin Bears who had a nearly undefeated season with a record of ten wins and one loss. “We weren’t able to reach our main goal as MIL champs,” Coach Robert Brede said, “but we did show how much potential we have as a team, which was another goal of ours.” The MIL season ended for them when they lost in four sets on their senior night to the Maui High Sabers at Kahekili Gym on April 23, 2013. “We wouldn’t have been able to beat Baldwin out for that spot in first place, but it is always a goal to win every game, especially senior night,” senior Christian Martin Chu said. The boys team placed third in the MIL tournament on May 4, 2013. The Warriors and Sabers were tied for second in the tournament until the Sabers defeated the Warriors in an exhausting five-set game that ended with the Warriors going home and the Sabers going on to the state tournament. This is the closest the Warriors have been to going to the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association State Championships since 2008, the last time they made a state appearance. “A lot of it had to do with the experience and skill level of our players,” Coach Brede said. “We had a few first years that were seniors.” Three of the nine seniors came out for the first time as volleyball players this year. RJ Moku, Kolby Ah Sau, and Makoa Medeiros showed improvements playing the game, especially Moku and Ah Sau who got a lot of time on the court.
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Kahiau Andrade blocks a hit made by a Maui High Saber at the MHS gymnasium. The Warriors lost to the Sabers in the MIL tournament to continue to the state tournament on May 4, 2013.
“They were able to learn quickly due to their athleticism,” Coach Brede said. All three boys play other sports at KSM. “It felt good to put my heart into volleyball this year,” Moku said. “I tried out my sophomore year, but I wasn’t fully into it. I guess in my senior year, I was able to put everything into it without any regrets.” Nine of the seniors are leaving this year, taking their experience and leadership with them. “I had a lot of fun playing on varsity all four years,” Martin Chu said. “Time flies by when you are having fun playing the sport you love.” “It has been a great journey this past season,” Coach Brede said. “Enjoy every last moment of your high school career you have left because you only live it once.” Photo by REID CAIRME
Senior Pono Freitas bumps the ball against the Baldwin Bears on April 23, 2013. The Warriors placed second to the Bears in the 2013 MIL season.
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Junior Leimana Hassett looms over a Baldwin Bear at the water polo team’s senior night at Piʻilani Pool on April 17, 2013.
Seniors say aloha to high school water polo By MAYA NITTA, features editor
As the year comes to an end so does the close of the water polo season and high school careers for the 2013 seniors. This year’s seniors were cocaptains Liana Lewis and Elizabeth Guth, Riley Shiraishi, Kayla Purdy and myself. Lewis, Guth, and I have been playing the sport since our freshman year. Shiraishi joined in her junior year and Purdy started playing this year. Although the seniors will not be continuing with the sport in college they are happy that they left their mark on the team. This year’s win-loss record of 2-4 was not what they expected when compared to last year’s record of 4-4. The 2012 -13 team also saw their first victory over La¯hainaluna and were second in the MIL. “We started off the season really slow, but as it progressed we got stronger,” said junior Kela Killam, “I couldn’t have ended the season better because we had so much fun time and we got so close… besides winning.” The girls started off their season slowly winning only
one game against Leilehua in theʻIolani Tournament on Oʻahu in February. They grew stronger and faster, not winning every game but improving in number of shots and defense. Toward the middle of the season the team was joined by a new assistant coach, Josh Guth. Coach Guth introduced more drills and helped with positions.
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Leimana Hassett goes up against the Bears’ goalie Katrina Mooers, last year’s MIL player of the year.
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Seniors Liana Lewis, Riley Shiraishi and Maya Nitta pose in their senior night adornments at the KS Maui pool on April 17, 2013. Fellow co-captains Elizabeth Guth and Kayla Purdy are not pictured.
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RJ Moku Sport: Volleyball Other Sports: Basketball Position: Outside Hitter Jersey Number: 5 Age and Grade: 18, senior Workout: “Coach Charles’s workout.” Hobbies: Eat, sleep, bodyboard, and sports Something others (KSM students) don’t know about him: “I’m from the Big Island” Best thing about volleyball: “Getting kills!” What he adds to the team: “He adds potential power,” – Christian Martin Chu, outside hitter Challenges the team has faced so far this year: “Miscommunication between players is the biggest problem.” Most memorable game: “When we played against La¯haina at La¯haina, I was on fire! Everything I hit was going over, and I was killing balls.” How long he has been playing: 1 year Sports Idol: Michael Jordan Basketball or Volleyball: Basketball If you could take only one thing to college, what would it be: “My truck because I love it, and I need transportation.” What is the biggest challenge about playing a sport and going to school: “Getting home late.”
By REID CAIRME, sports editor
Kaleihoku Kubota Sport: Softball Position: Catcher Jersey Number: 11 Age and Grade: 17, senior Workout: “Whatever coach says.” Hobbies: “Eating cookies, playing with my bother, and dancing.” Something others (KSM students) don’t know about him: “My favorite animal is the hippopotamus.” Best thing about softball: “Hitting the heck out of the ball.” What she adds to the team: “She adds experience and leadership,” – Kauʻi Harbottle Challenges the team has faced so far this year: “Our hitting wasn’t up to par.” Most memorable game: “When we went 15 innings with Baldwin during my sophomore year.” How long she has been playing: 10 years Sports Idol: Jackie Robinson If you could take only one thing to college, what would it be?: “Tasaka Guri Guri.” What is the biggest challenge about playing a sport and going to school: “When you get home late and you have a bunch of homework. I hate staying up until midnight doing homework.”
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Boys track is MIL silver medalists By LANDON BALLESTEROS, staff writer
Junior Kauanoe Vanderpoel, MIL silver medalist in discus and shot put. Photo by REID CAIRME
The Kamehameha Schools Maui varsity boys track & field team placed second overall in the Maui Interscholastic League. They, along with the girls team, saw several athletes earn early qualifications for the state tournament, which will be taking place today and tomorrow at Mililani High School on Oʻahu. This year, with many second and third place finishes in the MIL tournaments, the boys won a second-place overall victory with 90 points, far behind the long-reigning champions, Baldwin High School. It was a big improvement over last year, when the boys placed fourth overall with 66 points. This is the team’s first year with a new coach, Rudy Huber. “From the beginning of the season we definitely have increased and gotten better in beating some of the other teams,” Coach Huber said. The girls placed sixth overall with 39 points this year compared to their third place standing last year with 47 points. The lower points were (TRACK ConƟnued on page D10)
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Senior Jamal Jones is one of Maui’s premier runners. He competes in five running events, with a best time of 0:11.07 in the 100meter dash. At the Maui Interscholastic League tournament, he took home one gold, two silver, and one bronze, as well as an overall silver. In his high school career, he has garnered nearly 20 medals in all. He recently competed in two college meets on the mainland, where he plans to attend school at Mount San Antonio College in Pomona, California.
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Senior Kalaʻi Yap competes in the hurdles at the Yamamoto Track Invitational, March 23. He competes in the 110 and 300 meter hurdles and placed from first-third place throughout the season. He and about 15 other varsity track and field athletes, are on Oʻahu today competing at the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association state competition.
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Senior Bryson Arakaki puts the shot. He also competes in discus He finished just out of the top three in shot put in the MIL championships.
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the result of less girls participating in the sport this year and less top three finalists. “Of course, Baldwin is our number one competition, but we’re not too far behind them,” junior Kiana Antonio said. “Us, as girls, have accomplished by beating Baldwin’s 4x100 team, which was our ultimate goal this season.” Varsity athletes competing at the state tournament today include juniors Kiana Antonio, Mahina Bantilan, Kiana-Lei Sniffen, Taira Lucas, and Shalia Kamakaokalani, and seniors Jamal Jones, Stephen Barut, Tyler MacArthur, Davis Neizman, Raven Poepoe, Billy Ayakawa, and Kalaʻi Yap. The team has qualified for numerous events, including the boys 4x100 meter relay, the girls 4x100 relay. The KS Maui teams are the MIL champions in this event, as well as senior Raven Poepoe, who is the Maui gold medalist in the high jump. The team is also entered in several other events. “From day one until now, everyone improved to make us stronger,” senior Davis Neizman said. He will be competing in the boys high jump at the state tournaments. He is also one of the 4x100 meter relay runners, along with seniors Stephen Barut, Tyler MacArthur, and Jamal Jones. Jones is a standout runner who placed in the top three in most of his racing events, including
Scoreboard MIL Championship 4/27/13 Girls: High Jump: Raven Poepoe 1st Girls 4 x 400 meter relay 1st Girls 4 x 100 meter relay 3rd Boys: 200: Jamal Jones 2nd 400: Jamal Jones 2nd High Jump: Davis Neizman 2nd Shot Put: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 2nd Discuss: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 2nd Triple Jump: Iain Armitage 2nd 110 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 3rd 300 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 3rd 4 x 100: Team A 3rd 4 X 400: Team A 1st Boys Team 2nd
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Junior Kiana-Lei Sniffen hands the baton to freshman Taira Lucas in the girls 4x100 relay at the Yamamoto meet. The 4 x100 team, consisting of Sniffen, Mahina Bantilan, Shalia Kamakaokalani, and Kiana Antonio qualified for the state meet, along with the 1600 meter team, which placed first at the league championships.
the 100, 200, and 400 meter dashes. “The talent on this team is extraordinary,” Coach Huber said. “I see a really great future in the track program.” This weekend’s state tour-
nament is being broadcast on OC16. League silver medalist Neizman said that he is looking forward to “do[ing] some damage up there.”
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Luke Batoon flies through the air in the triple jump at the Yamamoto Invitational.
Scoreboard JV Championships 4/19/13 Girls: Shot Put: Kelia Nesmith 3rd Boys: 1500: Keoni Frampton 1st Richard Renaud 3rd 4 x 100 Relay: KSM A 2nd 300 Hurdles: Jesse Amaral 3rd 800: Keoni Frampton 1st Richard Renaud 3rd 200: Covy Cremer 3rd 3000: Richard Renaud 1st 4 x 400 Relay: KSM A 1st Long Jump: Micah Ing 1st High Jump: Micah Ing 3rd Shot Put: Jonah Logotala 3rd
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Park scores low, ranks high in MIL By MEHANA LEE, news editor
Junior Lucas Park scored a solid 71 during the Maui Interscholastic League Individual Tournament putting him in seventh place and advancing him to the state tournament, along with nine other MIL golfers. The 2013 David S. Ishii Foundation Golf Championships tournament took place on May 7- 8 at the Ka¯‘anapali Royal Golf Course. Results were unknown at the time of this printing. “Towards the beginning of the individual matches [in the MIL tournament], I played pretty solid the first two rounds,” Park said. The biggest challenge for Park during the MIL season was when he lost seven balls during one of the individual matches. That penalty comes out to fourteen strokes. He also hit one hazard off the tee in the same match. “I need to keep working
more on my driver and getting the play off of the tee,” Park said. Park has been playing golf for twelve years, three of which have been played on the Kamehameha Schools Maui golf team. He was the most experienced player on the team, and led the team to a satisfactory season. The boys finished their season with two wins, fives losses and one forfeit in the regular MIL season. As for the girls, they had three wins and five losses. The team was made up of mostly young players, with three juniors leading the team. The rest of the players consisted of sophomores and freshmen. “I think the biggest challenge was just having inexperienced golfers. Being a young team had its difficulties, but it was all a building experience,” Head Coach TJ Figueroa said.
Junior Lucas Park prepares to take a swing at the Maui Lani driving range. Park was able to advance to the state tournament after scoring a 71 in the MIL tournament for boys golf. Photo by MEHANA LEE
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Scoreboard Track and Field MIL Meet #1 3/1/13 Girls: 4 x 400 relay KSM A 2nd High Jump: Raven Poepoe 3rd Long Jump: Shalia Kamakaokalani 2nd Kiana Antonio 3rd Triple Jump: Shalia Kamaokalani 1st Boys: 100: Jamal Jones 3rd 200: Jamal Jones 1st 800: Tyler MacArthur 3rd 300 Hurdles: Iain Armitage 3rd 4 x 100 Kamehameha A 2nd 4 x 400 Kamehameha A 2nd Triple jump: Iain Armitage 1st
MIL Meet #2 3/8/13 Girls: 300 Hurdles: Raven Poepoe 1st 4 x 400 relay: Kamehameha A 2nd High Jump: Raven Poepoe 1st Triple Jump: Shalia Kamakaokalani 1st Boys: 100: Jamal Jones 3rd 200: Jamal Jones 3rd 110 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 3rd 300 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 3rd 4 x 100 relay: KSM A 2nd 4 x 400 relay: KSM A 3rd Triple Jump: Iain Armitage Shot Put: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 1st Discus: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 1st
Kamehameha Relays 3/15/13 Girls: High Jump: Raven Poepoe 3rd Long Jump: Shalia Kamakaokalani 2nd Boys: 100: Jamal Jones 2nd 200: Jamal Jones 1st Cremer 2nd 800: Tyler MacArthur 3rd 4x100 Relay: Team A 2nd 4x400 Relay: Team A 1st 110 Hurdles: Jesse Amaral 1st 300 Hurdles: Iain Armitage 3rd High Jump: Davis Neizman 3rd Micah Ing 3rd Triple Jump: Iain Armitage 1st
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300: Jamal Jones 3rd 110 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 2nd 4x100 Relay: Team A 3rd 4x400 Relay: Team A 2nd High Jump: Davis Neizmen 2nd Discuss: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 2nd Shot Put: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 2nd High Jump: Davis Neizman 2nd
MIL Meet #3 Girls: 100: Mahina Bantilan 2nd Kiana Antonio 3rd 4x100 Relay: Team A 1st 500 Hurdles: Raven Poepoe 1st Long Jump: Mahina Bantilan 1st Kiana Antonio 2nd Triple Jump: Shalia Kamakaokalani 1st High Jump: Raven Poepoe 2nd Boys: 110 Hurdles: Iain Armitage 3rd 100: Luke Batoon 3rd 4x100 Relay: Team A 1st 400: Jamal Jones 1st Billy Ayakawa 3rd 300 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 200: Jamal Jones 1st Davis Neizman 3rd 4x400 Relay: Team A 1st Discuss: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 1st Shot Put: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 1st Triple Jump: Iain Armitage 2nd High Jump: Davis Neizman 3rd
Softball 2/23 vs. MHS 6-0 2/27 vs LLHS 5-10 3/2 vs. BHS 0-10 3/6 vs. KKHS 7-3 3/16 vs. LLHS 0-11 3/20 vs. BHS 4-9 3/23 vs. KKHS 2-1 3/27 vs. MHS 7-2 3/30 vs. MHS 4-8 4/3 vs. LLHS 0-10 4/6 vs. MHS 2-11 4/13 vs. KKHS 4-1 4/17 MIL D1 Tournament vs. LLHS 4-11 2/26 vs. 2/28 vs. 3/5 vs. 3/7 vs. 3/12 vs. 3/14 vs. 3/19 vs. 3/21 vs. 3/28 vs.
LLHS LLHS BHS BHS MHS MHS SBH SBH KKHS
149-139 L W 148-123 L 138-119 L 140-128 L 151-116 L 139-171 W 137-159 W 141-For. W
SBH SBH KKHS KKHS LLHS LLHS BHS BHS MHS MHS
L L 191-192 W Forfeit L 201-170 L 221-154 L 206-169 L 188-150 L 209-188 L 183-186 W
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Girls: 200: Tiare Lucas 3rd 300 Hurdles: Raven Poepoe 2nd Boys: 100: Jamal Jones 3rd 200: Jamal Jones 2nd 110 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap High Jump: Davis Neizman Shot Put: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 2nd Discuss: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 3rd
2/29 vs. 3/2 vs. 3/6 vs. 3/8 vs. 3/13 vs. 3/15 vs. 3/20 vs. 3/23 vs. 3/27 vs. 3/29 vs.
Kamakea 3/28/13
Boys Tennis
Girls: 100: Mahina Bantilan 2nd Tiare Lucas 3rd 300 Hurdles: Raven Poepoe 1st 4x100: Team A 2nd 4x400: Team A 3rd High Jump: Raven Poepoe 2nd Long Jump: Kiana Antonio 3rd Triple Jump: Shalia Kamakaokalani 2nd Boys: 200: Jamal Jones 2nd 400: Jamal Jones 1st 300 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 4x400: Team A 1st Shot Put: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 3rd
2/26 3/1 3/6 3/8 3/13 3/16 3/27 4/10
Boys: Jamal Jones 1st
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Yamamoto 3/23/13
Victorino 4/5/13
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vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.
SBH 4-1 L La¯naʻi 5-0 W KKHS 0-5 L BHS 1-3 L SBH 2-3 L La¯naʻi 5-0 W BHS 3-4 L KKHS 1-4 L
Girls Tennis 2/26 3/1 3/6 3/8 3/13 3/16 3/27 4/10
vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.
SBH La¯naʻi KKHS BHS SBH La¯naʻi BHS KKHS
4-1 5-0 2-3 5-0 5-0 5-0 4-1 5-0
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Boys Volleyball 3/8 vs. Ha¯na L 3/15 vs. Molokaʻi 25-19, 25-18, 25-20 W 3/19 vs. BHS 30-32;21-25;21-25 L 3/26 vs. SBH 25-21;25-17;25-20 W 3/28 vs. La¯naʻi 19-25;15-25;23-25 L 4/2 vs. LLHS 25-18;25-22; 25-14 W 4/4 vs. KKHS 25-18;25-21; 25-15 W 4/9 vs. MHS 25-17;25-13; 25-15 W 4/16 vs. LLHS 23-25, 25-21 25-13, 28-26 W 4/18 vs KKHS 25-15, 24-26, 25-12, 25-13 W 4/19 vs. BHS 18-25;10-25 25-18; 20-25 L 4/23 vs. MHS 24-26;25-23 23-25;19-25 L 5/1 DI tournament vs. BHS 23-25, 17-25, 16-25 L 5/4 D1 tournament vs. MHS 25-15, 19-25, 21-25, 25-22, 11-15 L
Water Polo 3/28 3/1 3/1 3/2 3/2 3/6 3/14 3/28 4/4 4/11 4/17
vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.
Leilehua KSK Punahou ʻIolani KSK BHS LLHS MHS MHS LLHS BHS
5-2 5-6 2-10 3-10 5-10 7-14 6-10 17-9 17-8 9-11 9-13
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Baseball 3/14 vs. LLHS 11-1 3/15 vs. LLHS 3-5 3/16 vs. LLHS 6-0 3/21 vs. KKHS 2-4 3/22 vs. KKHS 3-2 3/23 vs. KKHS 2-3 3/27 vs. MHS 6-2 3/28 vs. MHS 1-10 3/29-30 vs. MHS 3-8 4/3 vs. BHS 6-10 4/4 vs. BHS 1-7 4/5 vs. BHS 3-11 4/24 DI Tournament vs. LLHS 4-3 4/25 D1 Tournament vs, BHS 0-8
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Senior Tyler Harry bats for the Warriors against the Maui High Sabers at the Iron Maehara Stadium on March 27, 2013. The Warriors lost 2-6.
Baseball Warriors well-prepared for next season
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Judo 3/23 at MHS 1st 2nd 3rd
Sai Furkawa (121) Polou¯ Nakanelua (132) Keely Lindsey (172) Dawson Taniguchi (132)
3/30 at KSM Results not available
4/6 at HHS 1st Lilia Lorenzo (115) 2nd McKenna Chaney (129) 3rd Aaron Morton (275)
4/13 at BHS 3rd
Lilia Lorenzo (115) Joshua Higa (161)
4/20 at KKHS 1st
Neula Aarona (154) Keely Lindsey (172) Kapahanau Palakiko (198) 2nd Lila Lorenzo (109) Pololu¯ Nakanelua (132) Aaron Morton (275) 3rd Dawson Taniguchi (132)
MIL Judo Championships 1st
Neula Aarona (154) Pololu¯ Nakanelua (132) 2nd Aaron Morton (275) Keely Lindsey (172) Dawson Taniguchi (132)
It was a long and hard season for the Kamehameha Maui baseball Warriors. They left the season with a record of 3-9. Even though they had few wins, they felt that they experienced something just as good or better than that. “We did pretty [well] even though our record wasn’t that good. Our record didn’t reflect our camaraderie and our success as a team,” catcher Tyler Harry said. The team faced some game changers in the middle of the season, which forced them to push themselves hard. “We overcame our differences throughout the season because we didn’t really work that well together at the beginning of the season, and at the ending, we came a lot closer,” said junior centerfielder Cal Alexander. The baseball Warriors are well prepared for next year’s season as Harry was the only senior player leaving almost an entire experienced team to play next year. He will be missed, but his influence will continue on. “He’s our only catcher, and that’s gonna
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Junior TJ Kanamu pitches at the Iron Maehara Stadium on March 27, 2013. The baseball team had a long season with three wins and nine losses. They faced challenges and had to push through them mid-season.
be hard to overcome because he’s probably one of the best catchers on Maui in our eyes. He left a pretty good impact on our team because he was a good leader,” said Alexander. With a solid baseball team returning next year, the Warriors look forward to a great 2014 season.
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BY SHAYNA HO, sports writer
A big chunk of everyone’s lives is the beloved four years of high school. There are so many choices that can lead you to so much in the future, such as the choice of sports. Sports are doors that allow students to show off their hard work, perseverance, dedication and talent, but it also benefits one in many ways especially those who have not spent their four years of high school at Kamehameha Maui. “Coming into KSM as a junior, sports benefitted by making me more active and it made me look forward to something at the end school.”
said junior invitee Patricia “Patty” Batoon. The motivation to excel in one’s academics is important. “It [sports] eased my transition because it helped me focus on schooling,” said junior invitee Caleb Ka’aukai. Both junior invitees said that playing sports gave them the opportunity to make new friends. Batoon` said she has two new best friends,
Bobbi-Lin Kalama and Taylor Awai; for Caleb, it was Chandler Alo. Through these new relationships, new opportunities arose for Batoon. “And then I joined their club [Maui Volleyball Club] after volleyball season. Sports has benefitted me college-wise because with traveling, I got to get exposed to scouts and coaches,” she said.
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Kamehameha Schools has all kinds of sports for students to join and coaches who want you to succeed and care. For me, I wish I had participated in sports in high school. I mean, who doesn’t want to make new friends and share unforgettable moments with those who you’ve become so close to? As a senior now, I cannot go back and play all the sports I wanted to, but for those who still have time; make the best of your high school experience, and go out for a sport next. Good luck, Warriors!
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Junior Cheyenne Maio-Silva bunts the ball at the MIL softball tournament on April 19, 2013. The Warriors played against the La¯hainaluna Lunas.
Softball places third By MEHANA LEE, news editor
The Kamehameha Schools Maui softball team ended their Maui Interscholastic League season in third place, behind La¯hainaluna High School and Baldwin High School. With ten underclassman players, the team was young. The Warriors had four wins and nine losses for the season. The Warriors started their season well, but faded towards the end with three consecutive losses. They eventu-
ally lost the semifinal game against La¯hainaluna. “Having a young team was difficult at times, but overall I’m glad that I got to play my last year with these girls. They were such a great support, and I felt that they all did their absolute best,” senior Kaleihoku Kubota said. The KSM Warriors will be losing their only senior, catcher Kubota, but a foundation is set in the young team and juniors Madison Vaught,
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Tiana Sakumoto pitches the ball. The Warriors’ softball team placed in third in the 2013 MIL season. They were led by La¯hainaluna High School and Baldwin High School.
Cheyenne Maio-Silva, and Kaui Uweokalani, who will need to balance and lead the team next season. “Those three girls push the team to work hard. They will lead the team well,” Kubota said. Vaught plays shortstop, second base and pitcher. Ma-
io-Silva plays shortstop and second base and Uweokalani plays first base. “They lead by example. These [three] girls work hard all season…there is a lot of potential for the future season,” Head Coach Angus Peters said.
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Into a crazy world... By MAYA NITTA, features editor
Boston bombers, shootings at elementary schools and explosions that nearly wipe out a town in Texas. The world is not exactly what it used to be. As the year comes to an end, we are venturing out, no longer as seniors but as freshmen once again, waiting to see the world and find a new life. There are so many things I want to do and people I want to meet, but there is one thing that instills a little fear. What if something bad might happen? With all the craziness going on, what if I go out and get attacked? What if I go to college and there is some guy or girl on the edge and ready to destroy the entire school? People are people. Some are sweet, but some have a darker side. Sometimes there are people who think you are weird. I don’t think there is anything that you can do that can change another person. Trust me, people have tried. The only person who can change those people is themselves. What you can do is accept that that is the way of the world.
Since the time we stepped foot on campus we were taught to be kind and have aloha for everyone and everything around us. Our teachers had us apologize for the wrong we did, even if we hadn’t done them. In freshman year, Kumu Lo¯kahi Antonio always told us to be the first to say, “Aloha,” which is one of the simplest way to not only show our respect, but also our aloha. I love being able to help others. While I was in a video competition in March, there was a girl whose computer battery kept draining, and I gave her my charger so that she could finish her project. It was a great feeling to have.
Knowing that I might have helped a person win a competition or even finish the competition felt satisfying. I want to feel that way all the time. Aunty Venus RoseteMedeiros spoke about this topic at our last chapel. She talked about being compassionate and helping others in need, but I couldn’t help thinking, “How are we supposed to do that when we’re always thinking of being shot or blown up?” Being in Hawaiʻi we are kinder people, and many times we help others. I will never forget the time when I was a freshman, and I was riding up with my water polo captain, and we stopped at McDonald’s. She
bought some extra burgers and gave one to the homeless man walking by. In the words of Louis Armstrong, “What a wonderful world!” Now is the time for us to decide if this is our wonderful world, or if we’re going to let our fears stop us from being the industrious young men and women that we were raised to be. Can we take the initiative and be brave against the world we live in? Being a fully compassionate person will take a lot of time. Start off slowly; give a few smiles here and there. Once you are comfortable, and no one screams at you when you smile, go bigger. As for the anarchists, haters, and evil-doers of the world, we will not live in fear of you. And since you have no other meaning for your life try your hand at being one of us… good, industrious young men and women.
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Peace out.