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KS Maui evolution to start next year By FAITH OWAN news editor The KS Maui graduation requirements are in the process of changing to include new classes and credit adjustments. The credit changes will apply to the class of 2020 and beyond. The changes are steps that KS Maui is taking to sync up its total credit requirements with the other two Kamehameha Schools campuses. “Institutionally, the idea is that a Kamehameha Schools diploma is a Kamehameha Schools diploma no matter what campus you graduate from,” 9-10 principal Mr. Lance Cagasan said. “The other factor was to give students more options in regards to selection of classes.” Currently the three Kamehemeha Schools campuses have different credit requirements to graduate. The Hawaiʻi and Maui campuses require 28 credits, and the Kapālama campus requires 24. Although the final requirements haven’t been officially decided upon or approved, right now it looks as if the system is moving toward 24 credits tri-campus. Discussions are continuing over the summer. Next school year, the required speech class for freshmen will go from a semester class to a yearlong

Photo by FAITH OWAN

A student tests out his robot in Ms. Sone’s Robotics class. KS Maui will be opening the Computer Programming and Game Design class up to all high school grade levels in the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. class, switching from a half credit to one credit. The freshman Hawaiian Culture class will continue to be a semester course, but it will meet every other day, and will be reduced from one credit to a half credit.

Kamehameha Schools principals are deciding on these changes during a series of tri-campus discussions. After next year, Ms. Jay-R Kaawa, academies principal, said that there will continue to be improvements in Kamehameha ac-

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ademics. “As we move forward we will continue to discuss campus offerings, expected learning outcomes and programs that best reflect world class education at all Kamehameha campuses,” Ms. Kaawa said. Some of the new classes that will be offered during the next school year are AP Physics, Explorations in Sustainability, Moʻokalaleo Hawaiʻi I (Hawaiian Literature), and Haʻi Moʻolelo (Storytelling). The new Hawaiian classes will be taught by Kumu Lōkahi Antonio. Kumu Lōkahi said that the Moʻokalaleo Hawaiʻi I class will incorporate Hawaiian literature in forms of ʻōlelo noʻeau, songs, chants, and more. He said that the Haʻi Moʻolelo class will teach the art of traditional and modern Hawaiian storytelling. There will also be both a freshman and sophomore strand of English Honors that will be offered daily on a semester basis. Up to 24 slots are open in each of these advanced English classes. CORRECTION on 5/18: Admission is earned by a writing sample, grade point average, English grade, and NWEA or CTP4 test grades. Teacher recommendation is not a component for enrollment.

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INDEX: NEWS..........................A1 SENIOR MAP..............A4 OPINION....................B1 LIFE.............................C1 CARS..........................C5 SENIOR WILLS...........C9 SPORTS....................D1 ʻĀHAʻILONO................E1

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Summer fun with the juniors By ALYSSA URAYANZA features co-editor Junior Hanalei Alapai is the second student from the Kamehameha School’s Maui Campus to be accepted into the Inspire pre-college program over summer vacation. He will be flying to Washington D.C. to attend the program being held at George Washington University. The 20day, all-expenses-paid trip will start on July 3 and end on July 23. Alapai saw the post about the Inspire program while scrolling through the Daily Bulletin, and it caught his eye. He said that he likes to stay busy during the summer, and this was a great opportunity for him to do so. According to Alapai, the application process was “quite easy” with only a few forms to be filled out. “I feel priviledged because I...was informed by Ms. [Priscilla] Mikell that there was only one other student from our school that was accepted [ever], so this is, like, a big privilege for me.” The first person to be accepted into the program during her senior year was Kaylee Thompson (’15). Alapai feels that this program will give him a better understanding of “the interplay between travel interest and politics” and encourages others to apply. “I feel like our generation is not really privy of politics and, you know, things at a national level, especially in the United States, so I feel that everyone has a space for learning about politics because it’s important,” Alapai said. According to the their website, the Ispire Pre-College Program is a full scholarship open to Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian rising junior and senior high school students who are chosen based on the level of their academic ability, leadership potential, and interest in public service. Their website also states

“I feel that everyone has a space for learnWhat are you doing this summer? ing about politics beThere are tons of things to do when you’re cause it’s important” on summer break, but what are most of the Kamehameha Maui students going to do over those hot months?

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-Hanalei Alapai that during the program, students will learn about “intergovernmental relations between tribal governments and the federal government.” The website states that students will be taught by the staff at George Washington University and offered oportunities to meet and interview influencial Native advocates who work in Washington, D.C. For more information on the Inspire Pre-College Program visit inspire.naplp. gwe.edu Apart from Alapai, there are other juniors doing some cool things this summer. Cameron Herrick and Daryn Nakagawa will be doing their internship with the local fire department. Herrick’s father is also a firefighter, and she hopes that this internship will make it clear to her whether or not she truly wants to pursue the same career. According to Ms. Mikell, there are also alumni who are willing to take students for their internships. Ian Aquino (’09) is providing an internship at his company, Enehana. They specialize in computer consulting and technologies; however, the student interns are yet to be decided. Sayble Bisen (’07) who works at Akakū: Maui Community TV Inc., has offered an internship opportunity to junior Shaylee Yamashita. Dylan Andrion (ʻ10) will also provide mentoring in media as part of the First Assembly of God. The interns assigned to Andrion are Kaimana Idica, Emily Kane, and Mariana Kaniho. From advocacy to on-the-job training, these juniors are making the most of their summer. Surveys taken by Alyssa Urayanza and Quinn Williams, May 2016, 50 students per grade level

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Class of 2016 wins ʻAha Mele

Photo courtesy of KAHU WONG

Sophomore Talia Leauanae sings. By ALYSSA URAYANZA features co-editor

Photo courtesy of KAHU WONG

Mauliola “Harley” Gonsalves prompts her classmates to cheer.

Photo courtesy of KAHU WONG

Senior Kiana Carroll dances her solo hula routine before the winners are announced. Her class of 2016 won in overall, language, and conductor.

Photo by KA LEO O NĀ KOA

Sarah Catugal and Ashlyn-Jade “Hiʻilei” Aniban cheer for their win after the 2016 ʻAha Mele song contest.

The class of 2016 won Ka Maka O Ka Ihe for the second straight year at ʻAha Mele on April 23, 2016, in Kaʻulaheanuiokamoku Gym. “Going into ‘Aha Mele I had a lot of concerns,” senior song leader Harley Gonsalves said. “I thought we did really well, and afterwards I was in tears, so I took that as a good sign.” The seniors won with a score of 120 points, while the juniors came in second with 115.5 points. The sophomore class came in third with 110.5 points, and the freshman class placed fourth with 101 points. “E nā wahine ʻo ka papa ʻumikūmakahi...your faces were alit with a genuine sensitivity to the content of poetry,” presentation judge Kaumakaʻiwa Kanakaʻole said in comments on the judging sheet. “Kāne, your ability to engage the wahineʻs vocal performance and your maturity is appreciated deeply.” Apart from the overall award, the senior class also won the two other awards given. Senior Aeris Joseph won Ka Lei A Pauahi. This award is given to an outstanding song leader. Joseph won this award for her committment and dedication to leading the girls song Pihanakalani. A third award given was Ka Hulu Kupuna, or the language award. This award was also given to the senior class who had 45 points. The junior class was a close second with 44 points. The sophomore class scored 38.5 points, and the freshmen received 35 points. “The experience and committment were vibrant throughout the performance,” Kanakaʻole said of the senior class.

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Goodbye for now,until Arizona

Grand Canyon University Taylor Beesing Kiana Carroll Sarah Catugal Ayla Forsythe Kayana Kamoku Tea Kauhaa-Po Kailey Kilborn Megan Miguel Kandace Ota Kasey Redman Shayna Tamanaha Northern Arizona University Jordan Marciel

California

Matthew Brown-Chong Kee Deshawn Carillo Kamuela Daunhauer Kainoa Deguilmo Justin Delos Santos Rebekah Hurdle Sage Kamaka-Presbitero Lukela Kanae Karley Keanini Jonathan Kuamoo Erin Lim Kori Matsumura Kaupena Morando Kekoa Ostermiller Cole Schafer Alyssa Urayanza

Azusa Pacific University Faith Kekahuna-Santos Biola University Rebeka Revelle Chabot College Kulana-Alika Wilhelm San Francisco State University Brennan Joaquin University of California Irvine Lia Ikeda University of Redlands Sarah Ikioka University of San Francisco Ilena Burk Woodbury University Daevry Calibuso

Jevan Lee Tengan Buchwald

Colorado State Univeristy Pueblo Bryson Funai Nainoa Silva Colorado State University Keely Lindsey Northern Colorado University Dawson Taniguchi Univesity of Colorado Colorado Springs Jai Wilhelm University of Colorado Denver Anela Severson University of Northern Colorado Mckenna Chaney

University of Nevada Las Vegas Lauren Andrade Kekaiokalani Aquino Makayla Imaoka Kiana Nemoto-Oshita University of Nevada Reno Māhie Kama

Hawaii

Brigham Young University Mahonri Aiwohi Chaminade University Pohaikealoha Artates Ofa-Helotu Koka Lydia Yarofaichib Hawai’i Pacific University Kaira Lee Davis Kehaulani Youn Univeristy of Hawai’i Hilo Covy Cremer Maikaike English Rachel Hillen Kauilani Lonzaga Ashley-Anne Morishita Leimana Puu Kainalu Steward University of Hawai’i Mānoa Danielle Brown Blake Fukumoto Noah Monte Chantell Sakamoto Kainoa Shimizu Univeristy of Hawai’i Maui Jonathon Alakai Ashlyn-Jade Aniban Noa Auweloa

OR NV U 11

Kansas

Kansas State University Julia Singh

Massachusetts

Bentley University Kiana Kanoa

Minnesota

Gustavus Adolphus College Danann Mitchell

Nebraska

Colorado

Creighton University Tianna-Lee deVault North Platte Community College Keaghan Gomes

Nevada

T CO 3

AZ 12

New York

Mahattanville College Aeris Joseph Univeristy of Rochester Sanoelani Lanias

Oklahoma

Oral Roberts University Micah Sagabaen

Oregon

Concordia Univeristy Quinn Williams Linfield College Jrae Viela Oregon State Univeristy Richard Renaud III Pacific Northwest College of Art Kia Takamori-Tihada Pacific University Quincee Taguchi Portland Community College Keiran Kauka Chyalis Min Southwestern Oregon Community College Shandon Johnson-Eugenio University of Portland Hannah Patrick Western Oregon University Michael Kahula Kamuela Kaniaupio

Texas

Univeristy of Texas Arlington Chaston Abut University of Texas San Antonio Kylee Kato

Navarro College Ashlee Sawai

Utah

Brigham Young University Jake Mateaki Mele Ngalu Southern Utah University Kaitlyn Castillo

Washington

Eastern Washington University Russell Nagamine Gonzaga Univeristy Mauliola Gonsalves The Evergreen State College Konapiliahi Dancil

Washington State University Preston Watanabe Whatcom Community College Kaisyn Lee Whitman College Faith Owan Whitworth University Kylee Corpuz

Air Force Aaron Murray Zane Nagata Rayne Poepoe Coast Guard Craden Kailiehu Kylie-Ann Pastor Sports

Univeristy of East London Keola Paredes Work Kobe Ana-Farrior James Awai Prince Kekona Justin Kelekoma

Kawai Duldulao Kahoohanohano Undecided Chrystal Cardoza Tyler Lum Elias Rivera Rylie Velez Malia Yonemura Casey Neizman

International

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May 13, 2016

The Class of 2016 will be heading off to study, to serve, and to work around the world... Good luck students!

MN 1

NY MA 2

NE 2

KS OK

“Its undergraduate marketing program is incomparable and I’d have access to exrtemely valuable business software that’ll look great to employers!” -Kiana Kanoa

TX 3

“I picked my school because I want to play professional soccer, and it’s close to the team I want to play for.” -Keola Paredes

“I was guaranteed a seat in the nursing program and got a full-ride scholarhip for 4 years.” -Ofahelotu Koka

“The dorms arenʻt actually dorms. Theyʻre apartments.” -Kia Takamori-Tihada

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English crowned chess champion

Our Staff News Editor: Faith Owan Features Editors: Alyssa Urayanza Quinn Williams Sports Editor: Kainoa Deguilmo

Faculty Adviser: Ms. Kye Haina 9-10 Principal: Mr. Lance Cagasan Academies Principal: Ms. Jay-R Kaʻawa Headmaster: Mr. Kaleo Pahukula

By QUINN WILLIAMS features co-editor Maikaʻike English was crowned chess tournament winner on May 2 at the Charles Reed Bishop Learning Center. English, who was the spring chess tournament winner, played the fall chess tournament winner, freshman Zack Murayama. The two played a short game where English checkmated Murayama in 18 moves. English took home a brand new Kindle Fire. English is the first overall chess tournament champion as Mr. Rickard instituted the chess tournament for the first time this year.

CHANGES continued from A1 There will also be two freshman seminar classes available, one taught by Ms. Laepaʻa, and one taught by Ms. Kaʻaʻa. Even though these classes will continue to incorporate the Christian Education and guidance counseling elements, the class itself will be ungraded and focused on independent study. Whether the Christian Education and guidance counseling elements will be graded is still undecided. Another change for the upcoming school year, is that Ms. Sone’s Computer Programming and Game Design class will be offered to all four grade levels, instead of just to upperclassmen. Ms. Sone said that this is important for all grade levels because technology fluency is criticial. She said that being able to work

with computers is “a new literacy that students in the 21st century will need” and that the Computer Programming and Game Design class gives students skills like analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. “[These are] skills that are fundamental to the way people think and understand the world, and computer programming and coding is one of the best ways to teach students those kinds of skills,” Ms. Sone said. Overall, Kamehameha Maui is bringing in new opportunities for students in terms of academic opportunity, and the three campus principals will discuss further changes over this summer that will make the entire Kamehameha Schools system the same in their core requirements.

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The Fine Print Wire Services: Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/ MCT Campus High School Newspaper Services Editorial Policy: The staff of Ka Leo o Nā Koa is dedicated to objective and balanced coverage of campus and community news. We welcome comments, corrections, suggestions, and letters. To have your letter considered for publication, limit the text to 100 words or less, include full name and grade, and email to: kaleoonakoa@ksbe.edu. Letters may be edited for length and propriety.

Photo by FAITH OWAN

Freshman Jaimelee Felipe talks about Kumu Hina’s impact on Hawaiʻi in Ms. Camille Romero’s speech class.

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

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Opinon

College is scary! By FAITH OWAN news editor The idea of going to college can be exciting, but it can also be nerve-wracking. There are a lot of unknown aspects of college that can lead to worry for those about to take the plunge into higher education. I can probably find doubts about almost any part of the college experience, but there are a few that stick out more than others. For example, the whole residence issue can be a little terrifying. That might seem a bit weird, but think about it. You’re about to move into a room with someone you’ve probably never met! Sure, you might have filled out a questionnaire about cleaning habits and who stays awake at night, but you don’t really know who this person is.

Editorial Cartoons

May 13, 2016

Photo by ALYSSA URAYANZA

News editor Faith Owan thinks about college, scared of the possibility of bad food, creepy campus walkers, rude roommates, and big projects.

What if this person is rude? Or just a psycho? Let’s be honest, that questionnaire doesn’t reveal any real personality traits, so you’ll just have to find out when you get there. A lot of people might say that a roommate can become your best friend, but what if that roommate is really just a nightmare? Picture

by QUINN WILLIAMS

it: you walk in on the first day, bags in hand, ready to introduce yourself, to start your new college life with a fellow freshman. You’re expecting a warm greeting, maybe some laughs, and all you get is a cold stare and a grunt. Where do you go from there? Here’s another terrifying thought: what if the food is horrible? Yeah, yeah, you’ve looked up the dining options at the college of your choice. They’ve got options for everyone at that cafeteria, but have you actually tried any of it? What if that vegan option is really just a stale veggie patty? What if that salad using local crops is really just a collection of limp lettuce and unripe tomatoes? Another possibility for college mishap is pretty obvious: academics. How will you maintain your grades? Yeah, you might be the star student now, but once those 10-page essays, big projects, and heavy test loads start to accumulate, the pressure’s really going to be on. How will you maintain a fun college social life if you’re trying to

keep up with your grades, possibly a job, club obligations, and sports? Sure, there are tutors who will probably be available. There are late-night library sessions to come to the rescue, but what if you just don’t have the time or the energy? It’s all a bit terrifying, but something to remember is that college isn’t going to be a life-changing experience if it’s not challenging. Sure, there are going to obstacles. There will be some weird people and some great people, some really difficult classes and some super fun classes, bad food and good food. No matter how brutal the classes are, or how nasty the campus food options, there will always be both pros and cons to the college experience. It’ll all be there, and it’ll all be what you make of it. As for me, I’m going to forget my fears and prepare to have both a difficult and amazing time in college, for better or for worse. I say that college is going to be what you make of it, and I for one am up for the challenge.

by FAITH OWAN

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Life

May 13, 2016

Photo courtesy of TEA KAUHAAPO

Seniors Tea Kauhaa-Po and Ayla Forsythe pose for a picture with the Grand Canyon University mascot “Thunder the Antelope” and other student visitors after a Senior Night volleyball game.

College visits: make or break By FAITH OWAN news editor Choosing a college is big, and most of the time it’s a difficult decision to make. For most seniors, their final year of high school is packed with college preparation. A lot of students prepare for this choice with visits to their potential colleges, which can change a student’s mind about whether or not to attend. One of those students is senior Tea Kauhaa-Po. She took a trip to Arizona to visit Grand Canyon University, which quickly led her to choose it. Kauhaa-Po said that a big reason why she chose Grand Canyon, was because it reminded her of home. She also said that visiting the college allowed her to talk with both professors and students about what to major in. She learned that in order to be a school counselor, she would need to enter the School

“Meeting all the people and seeing

how similar we are to them, it kind of gave me a sense of home and real comfort knowing that I’ll be safe over there.” -Tea Kauhaa-Po of Theory and become a psychology major with an emphasis on education psychology, instead of going into the School of Education like she’d been planning. Kauhaa-Po said that visiting a college can help them learn more about the field of study they want to go into within that college. Another aspect of Grand Canyon that Kauhaa-Po liked was how small it was compared to her expectations. She said that she had thought the campus would be huge and easy to get lost in, but after her

visit, she became familiar with the campus. “Seeing how easy it is [to navigate] and accessible all of my classes are, it kind of gave me that confidence,” she said. Kauhaa-Po said that her visit to Grand Canyon cemented her decision to go there, because she knew it was the right place for her. “By the end of the trip, I knew,” she said. Not all college visits end up in a student deciding to attend the school.

Senior Kaira Davis took a trip to California to visit one of her top choice schools, Azusa Pacific University. Even though Davis said that she really wanted to go to Azusa, she said that her experience at the campus changed her mind. “I really wanted to go to Azusa from, like, online views,” Davis said. “But then when I went there…I wasn’t expecting what I saw, and it was good for me because it made up the decision for me really fast.” Even though Davis said that she already knew that Azusa was a Christian university, during her visit she discovered that Christianity was a bigger part of the experience than she had anticipated. She learned that Azusa’s students are required to attend church at least three days a week, and Davis said that the learning is “Godbased,” which means that all the lessons are taught from a Christian perspective--even science classes, which Davis said she wasn’t interested in. Another unexpected aspect of Azusa was the campus’ appearance, which Davis said was “bare.” “When you look online, it’s like, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s so pretty,’ and all the pictures are so nice, and then you go there and it’s like ‘whoa,’” Davis said. Overall, after visiting Azusa Pacific University, Davis said that she decided to attend Hawaiʻi Pacific University in Honlulu instead. She said that she chose HPU because of its close proximity to home and its volleyball team. Overall, whether the experience is positive or negative, the college visit process can be be the key factor in a student’s decision to attend or not. A college visit can open the eyes of students to either the harsh realities or great possibilites of a college, and from there a student can make an informed decision and increase the chances of success.

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May 13, 2016

Juni or Prom

Photo courtesy of MS. ASHMAN

Freshman Brennan Mendez sings "Take Me or Leave Me" with Idina Menzel at the Grand Wailea. Mendez was there as part of a Hawaiian Ensemble gig.

Ensemble hits the big time Photo by ALYSSA URAYANZA

Kupono Aguirre and Kortney Russell are crowned king and queen at the junior prom on April 30 in the King Kamehameha Golf Course Clubhouse. The theme for the night was “cherished moments.” Students and their guests watched a slideshow of the juniors’ time together throughout their school years. The night ended with music and fun as students let loose on the dance floor. Students also had the opportunity to take professional photos or simply have fun taking funny pictures at a photo booth.

What I learned on my college visit College visits give you a better look at the college you’re thinking about, and sometimes that look can be surprising, fun, or just plain cool. Here are some things that students learned about when they visited prospective colleges.

“In the indoor pool center, they show the film Jaws, and you can swim in the pool and watch while the scuba team comes in and act as sharks to make the movie more enticing,” Faith Kekahuna-Santos, Northern Arizona University

“If you’re from Hawaiʻi, random students will ask you a lot of questions,” Nainoa Silva, Colorado State University, Pueblo

“There are three things that are really big at my college: hockey, choir, and Dungeons and Dragons,” Danann Mitchell, Gustavus Adolphus College

“UH Hilo is the only place in the nation where students can earn a masterʻs degree in indigenous language studies,” Kahaiā Morishita, University of Hawaiʻi, Hilo “I found out that an Insta famous exotic animal veterinarian [@ dr.evanantin] graduated from CSU, and he’s famous on Instagram because he’s very good looking,” Keely Lindsey, Colorado State University

“The day I visited UC Irvine just so happened to be their club signup day. One of the clubs gave me Chipotle coupons, which made me very happy, so I decided to go there,” Lia Ikeda, University of California, Irvine “At UC Santa Barbara football games, every time they make a touchdown, fans throw tortillas all over the field,” Hannah Patrick, University of California, Santa Barbara

“My college is the most diverse college in the nation,” Chantell Sakamoto, University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa “There are hardly any locals that attend this college,” Leimana Puu, Trinity College “There are literally only a handful of Republicans on campus; the rest are liberal feminists,” Sanoelani Lanias, University of Rochester "The sidewalks are heated!" Russell Nagamine, Eastern Washington University "When you drive up, there is a giant statue of praying hands right there," Micah Sagabaen, Oral Roberts University "...the main building...is a castle! It's called the Reid Castle..and it's used as the Admissions building," Aeris Joseph-Takeshita, Manhattanville College

Kamehameha Maui's Hawaiian Ensemble was treated to a surprise finish to their three-day performances at the The Best of IBM recognition event at the Grand Wailea, May 1-8 – singing with award-winning performer Idina Menzel. The choral group was there as an opening act for the event, at which the best employees of IBM were being honored. On the first night, the ensemble members had finished their performance when an IBM representative invited them to watch the rest of the entertainment. To everyone's surprise, the final singer was Menzel, who wrappedup by singing “Let It Go.” When she heard the ensemble singing along in the audience, she invited them on stage to sing the final chorus with her. “I couldn’t even wrap my head around it because it was just that big of a shock. The second and third nights, it was just fun, like she was just a regular person. She was super down to earth,” senior ensemble member Mahiē Kama said. Over the next two nights, students repeated their performances including a duet and tercet with Menzel and freshmen Brennan Mendez and Sariah Mossman. They sang "Take Me or Leave Me" from the musical Rent. Kama said that afterwards, Menzel told them, “It was good to sing with you. You guys sound great."

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#KSM20 on IG Feature, graphic by QUINN WILLIAMS

Throughout this school year, Kamehameha Maui has celebrated its twentieth anniversary with observances that ranged from a special look-back calendar to an all-school lūʻau, and it was all captured on Instagram with the special hashtag #KSM20. Here are some of the photos that were tagged, along with a little bit of KS trivia.

Ke Ali’i Pauahi’s birthday is December 19, 1831. Sound familiar?

KS Maui is the only campus that has Red Fridays.

KS Maui was originally supposed to be only K-8.

KS Kapālama was opened in 1887, KS Maui in July 1996, KS Keaʻau in August 2001.

KS Maui is on 180-acres.

Kamehameha Schools is the largest independent school system in the U.S.

Every year the seniors and kindergarteners plant a koa tree in the Ulu Koa ceremony. The grove is next to the Charles Reed Bishop Center.

ʻAha Mele is specific to KS Maui.

The Kapālama high school band came to the campus for one of the first assemblies in 1996. They marched and played in front of 80 students and staff, including the first class of 2006.

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Campus Safety Graphic by QUINN WILLIAMS

men

are sexually assaulted while in college

90%

Sexual assaults are to occur in

MORE LIKELY

of college assault victims DO NOT report the assault

September October November

STAY SAFE THIS FALL

TIPS TO STAY SAFE NEVER walk alone at night LOCK your doors

Ask security guards to walk you home at night Buy a whistle or pepper spray for self defense.

DO NOT let your phones or music distract you Always have emergency contacts Always have emergency money Sources: http://www.nsvrc.org, http://www.fastweb.com

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Need-to-know Car Basics Feature, photos by KAINOA DEGUILMO

In college it’s important to take care of your car because there’s no more mom or dad to do it for you. Demonstrated by sophomore Kaleo-David Deguilmo, here are a few car basics to know now that you’ll be on your own.

To change a flat tire:

ÖPull over as soon it it’s safe

to do so. Driving on a flat tire can damage your rims, which will cause even more damage to the car.

ÖPull all the way off the road.

Try to get off a freeway via an offramp if it’s possible.

ÖFlip on the hazard lights.

Use the head of the tire iron to loosen the lug nuts on the wheel.

Then, use a jack to raise the car off the ground. If you raise the car first, it will be difficult to unscrew the lug nuts. The tire will spin when you try.

Take the lug nuts off and take the tire off.

Put the spare tire on. Put the lug nuts back on and hand tighten. Lower the car. Tighten lug nuts on with the tire iron. Tighten the nuts opposite from one another, alternating from side to side. Do not go in a circular rotation.

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Checking your car fluids is important because they lubricate the engine. Without lubrication, major friction can damage the engine and transmission. This could add serious wear and either cost you a lot in repairs or total your engine or transmission completely.

To check the motor oil:

Park the car on a flat level surface.

Pop the hood. Check the motor oil by pulling the dipstick straight out.

Hold a clean paper towel un-

derneath to catch oil and check oil color.

A gold clear color is a good sign, but a dark color is a bad sign.

To check windshield wiper fluid:

ÖPark your car on a flat, level ÖIf the oil level is consistent- surface. ly low on the dipstick, add more to the level indicated on the dipstick, Pop the hood. and have you car checked for oil leaks. ÖFind the washer fluid reserTo check transmission fluid: Ö

Park the car on a flat, level surface.

Pop the hood. Leave the car in neutral or park and let the engine run.

voir. It’s typically by the base of the windshield.

Check your levels by the marks on the reservoir. If it’s under half full, refill water or window cleaner or a mixture of both.

Pull out the dipstick. ÖCheck the fluid by rubbing

the fluid with your index finger and your thumb. The color should be almost pink and clear. If it’s not, then it’s time to change your transmission fluid.

ÖIf the oil level is consistently

low on the dipstick, add more, and have a mechanic check it out.

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It’s important to maintain your tires because if they are underinflated they can be dangerous. Underinflated tires can become flat and build up heat inside, and that causes tire failure. Lack of maintenance on underinflated tires can cause you to lose control of your vehicle and lead to an accident

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To check a tire’s pressure:

Look at the pressure recommended for your car, which can be located on a sticker on the driver’s door or in the car’s manual. Observe the maximum psi pressure embossed right on your tire’s sidewall.

Pressures are for cold tires only, so the best time to do this is in the morning, or after the car has been parked for a couple of hours.

ÖPress the head of the tire

gauge to your car’s valve stem. Press down quickly with enough force to stop the hissing sound, and your gauge will record the pressure.

If you hear hissing, that means air is coming out of the tire, push harder or re-align the head.

To fill a tire with air:

Park your car next to an air dispenser. Take the valve stem cover off.

Use the hose to fill the tire by putting the nozzle onto the receptacle at the top of the valve stem. You should be able to hear the air filling the tire.

Fill in short bursts. Stop to check the pressure intermittently to make sure you fill to the right PSI. If you overfill, just press into the top of the valve stem with the pressure gauge head or the air chuck (head) on the air hose to release air until you reach the proper pressure.

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by ALYSSA URAYANZA

May 13, 2016

Picture That Song: Summer Edition

By QUINN WILLIAMS Summer is a mere two weeks away, and it’s time to get your beach playlists ready! The name of the game is “Picture that Song.” Use the pictures below to make out the title of a popular song. Good luck!

Source: Twitter [CC BY 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

ANSWERS: 1. Dangerous Woman 2. Cake by the Ocean 3. Work from Home 4. One Dance 5. Me, Myself and I

STUDENT SURVEY: What’s your favorite memory here at KSM? Feature, photos by ALYSSA URAYANZA

Ofahelotu Koka “My favorite KS memory was when [our class] went on the Molokaʻi trip.”

Maika'ike English “Probably when we won the ihe. Both times.”

Casey Neizman “In eigth grade when I tried to do a scorpion pose and ripped my pants.”

Noa Auweloa “My favorite KS memory is when we turned in a whole bush as ‘detention weeds.’”

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Senior Wills Class of 2016

AS SENIORS, WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH MANY UPS AND DOWNS, LEFTS AND RIGHTS, BUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS THAT WE GOT THROUGH THEM TOGETHER. AS A CLASS, WE’VE LOST MANY CLASSMATES, BUT NEVER ANY FRIENDS. WE’VE EVEN GAINED A FEW MORE ALONG THE WAY. OUR TIME TOGETHER HAS BEEN FUN AND MEMORABLE. EVEN IF WE ARE NO LONGER CLASSMATES, WE WILL FOREVER BE THE CLASS OF 2016. To Chyna, I leave you my stress-free attitude because although school gets hard, remember to smile ;) Have fun throughout high school and don’t stress the little things. Love Catz <3 -Sarah Catugal To Kaitlyn, I leave you my passion for marine life. To this school, I leave a piece of my heart. -Chrystal Cardoza To the classes before me, I give the luck I had for my senior project, hope it helps. -James Awai To the cheerleaders, I leave you the gum on our cheer mats. -Chaston Abut To Kamehameha, I leave the school. -Makana Rivera To my ensemble lovers: I leave you the stress of Kumu’s planning. To the tennis girls: I leave you the strength for a 5th MIL championship. -Sarah Ikioka To underclassmen, I leave you traffic cones so you can stay in your lane. -Tea Kauhaapo

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To the soon-to-be seniors of

Hawaiian Ensemble,

I leave you with

the bass, guitar, and

'ukulele to give to

whoever your new

musicians will be. Good luck ;p -Lukela Kanae

To my brother Michael I leave the RAV4 and the perpetual question: “Are you related to Avi?” -Jula Singh To my freshman sibling and my Kanemitsu twins, I leave you my number so you can text me if you need anything ❦ -Lauren “Kahea” Andrade To all my underclassmen, I leave my caring advice on how to make it through high school, so you can have it easy all the rest of the way. -Lydia Yarofaichib I, Bryson Keoki Funai, leave Zack Fasi a focused board with countless memories, Kai Paredes, fuel because you spit straight fire, and my parking stall to Daryn Nakagawa because blood’s thicker than water. -Bryson Funai To Queen Lele, I leave you my positive attitude because you need it. To Tonight, I leave you brooms for spiders and soap for the trampoline. Maks, my training kit ❦ -Kailey Kilborn To all my swimmer peeps, swim your butts off and break records. -Erin Lim

To the worst Kubo of them all, I give you a gift card to Supercuts. To Cy, I give you my jersey, and I hope you kill it next year. -Kaisyn Lee To my friend, Kepa Horton, I leave my CS:GO inventory after graduation, so don’t sell or bet them. Make good choices. -Zane Nagata To any incoming transfer seniors, I leave you the tenacity and anxiety involved in meeting all of the Kamehameha Schools Maui grad requirements in one short and busy year. -Kehaulani Youn To the remainder of the “oatz” clan, Bailey, I leave the legacy of the Ota’s to you. To the tennis girls, take the 5th MIL title! You can do it! -Kandace Ota To my brothers Lanakila and Dylan, I leave my patience for you because you’re gonna need it when Ka’ililau becomes a freshman. Good luck with that! Love you guys! -Leimana Puu Dear underclassmen, I give you my looks so you can pick up all the chicks. -Keaghan Gomes

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To Cayla, Leanna, and Kaelyn, enjoy high school, and to Kleven, I give you my awesome music taste and stress. Have fun! -Kia Takamori-Tihada To the volleyball team, I leave my undying will to win. Love you guys! -Danielle Brown To my friends, I leave you with the image of me (the greatest boxer to ever come out of Hawai’i). -Kawai Duldulao Kahoohanohano I give Kahaka my T-zone and my title of team captain. -Russell Nagamine To underclassmen, I leave this quote with you, “Do what you have to do to do what you want to do.” Every homework, test, and quiz count. -Anela Severson To braddah Rojac and Ha’a, I leave behind my hops and straight tens so next year you can be like me. -Craden Kailiehu To Kyana I leave my love. To the boys I leave the cherreh nights going to Zippy’s and cruising ‘til the sun comes up. -Kulana-Alika Wilhelm To my gorilas, I leave behind coach Tyson’s lies and all my mana. Light it up! “When you play, play hard; when you work, don’t play at all.” -Kylie-Anne Pastor To my friend Zach: I leave you Mr. Iwamura’s class. -Jonathon Alakai To my paddling buddy Kepa I leave behind my smile and funny personality so you, too, can be Mr. Aloha. -Justin Delos Santos EKK, I leave you the responsibility of finding your own rides after school and the Alboro family crown. You’re up next! Make it count. -Kawai Devault To all the people I have met, I leave my Aloha. -Covy Cremer To Pahe Akoi, I forget… -Kamu Kaniaupio To my gorillas, go eat an apple, then run six miles! Hiroshi, make these last two years count! It’s gonna fly by. Lana, just remember, you’re 12. -Shayna Tamanaha To my friend Kainoa, I leave my captain position to you. Lead with pride and with dignity. Most importantly, lead the team to victory. IMUA. -Dawson Kainalu Taniguchi

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I leave nothing. OK, bye. -Karley Keanini To my Eggs and Aaron, I leave you all my love, sass, and senioritis. Have fun kids! -Lia Ikeda To WUW12, I pass the baton of hard work, stress, and possible mental breakdowns to you. It may not be an easy task, but it’s one that is most rewarding. XO! -Hi’ilei Aniban

“To the cheerleaders,

I leave our

championship titles

To Chloe Lawrence,

my good grades and

May 13, 2016

To my favorite VP Mr. Del, I leave my dress code violations and my little sister to carry on the Calibuso legacy in a couple of years. -Daevry Calibuso

To my best friend, Taylor, I leave you with our lunch table. To my hula sisters, I leave you with letters being written for admin to get excused from school. -Pohaikealoha Artates

To my wahine warriors, stay blessed and beautiful! Also, mahalo nui e Pauahi. -Ofahelotu Koka

To my freshman sibling Mallorie Vaught, I leave you my abundance of sass and procrastination. Have an amazing high school career! To everyone else, kick senior project’s butt. -Kaala Corpuz

To the sudent body of Kamehameha schools, I leave some advice: Question Everything. -Kobe Ana-Farrior Quinn, I leave you Puke Corner. Cy, I leave you with my 800 time to beat. Hawaiian Ensemble, I leave you with the stres of finding new musicians. -Richard Ikaika Renaud III I leave #9 to Dayne Kubo, and I leave all the four corner runs to the baseball boys. -Kekoa Ostermiller Yeah cuz, to all you that no tink, good luck. To Keahi Rojac, I leave you all my goodness. You so good! Haha! Cough, triangle, jelly, shark. Shoots! -Chyalis Min

To “Taylerrr” and Kiana I leave my love. To my water lolos “play with passion” and always goal side and to Kiare, Ka’iulani, and Koko I leave my kū’ē. -Rachel Hillen

To all my friends, I leave Mrs. Sone to whomever she may choose. -Tyler Lum

To future paddlers, I leave that perfect, short paddle. To my little sister, Ariana, I leave my late nights of studying. Don’t worry, you’ll get through it! -Rebekah Hurdle

good looks,

all the

To my brother Kai, I leave the wonderful Paredes reputation with every teacher. -Keola Paredes

I’ll miss you!

To Kaho, I leave nothing. To Gideon, I leave the jersey #5. -Jake Mateaki

memories we’ve made.

”

-Hannah Patrick

To the class of 2017, senioritis is real. Ask Kobe. -Casey Neizman To the next NHS president: Have fun while governing the members and make sure to take time to sit back and enjoy senior year. -Kiana Kanoa To the future KSM cheer team, I leave you to defend our titles. To underclassmen, I leave you the bench under the tree. -Ashlee Sawai To my ‘ōlelo Hawai’i Hui, I leave you my mino’aka so you may stay ‘oia’i’o. -Kainalu Steward

To the boys, I leave all the good times we had. To Kai Segundo, I leave my hands, and to my many ‘ohana, I leave my aloha. AJ gets #13. -Maikaike English To Kevin, I leave the throne, to Anela, my jokes, to Cameron, the manager’s position, and the judo team, my laziness. To the breakfast club, don’t you forget about me. -Alyssa Urayanza

To Zach, I leave you my golf prowess even though we know you are better than me anyway. -Jordan Marciel

and to my mom,

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To my Music Tech II kids, I leave you the studio. To the next drummer, develop your own style and ham out. Just say “no” and stay in school. -Micah Sagabaen To the judo team, I leave my laziness so that you work harder than me. To my pakana ‘ola, I leave you my laughs and my leg sweeps. -Mckenna Chaney To my little sister, I leave my love and support. You will do great things. -Sanoe Lanias To my little brother, Henry, I leave you the key to getting through sleepless nights and stressful mornings. I also leave you my awesome procrastination skills. -Megan Miguel

To the Drama Club, I leave my really bad puns and collection of names to get all of you through the next school year. Aloha, brah! -Makayla Imaoka To my boyz and Kai, I leave you tha hamma duties and the wai side crew. Represent my Haynz! -Michael Kahula To the ballers this year, I leave my athletic stuff. And for everyone, do the right thing, and you will succeed in life. -Sage Kamaka To my LVA babies, have a very interesting year. Selai, make many music videos in Utah and Lana, I leave you nothing because I’m taking you with me to college. -Kayana Kamoku To Queen Lele I leave you my stress and sweetness to be more nice to people. To my softball girls I leave you sparkly bows and untied shoelaces. -Kaui Longzaga To the upcoming juniors I leave you all of Mr. Iwamura’s jokes and lectures. -Kori Matsumura To Blayde I leave you two more years of suffering and two more years of youth. -Justin Kelekoma

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To my beloved sisters, keep the name strong. To my legacy, be the man I raised you to be. To my Egyptian War rival, I leave you my skill. -Rayne Poepoe To Riannie I leave you my love, to Noahane I leave you coin and I leave you all my stress to the students that have Haina and during senior project. -Chantell Sakamoto To the Drama Club, I leave you the everlasting image of me in your minds. -Kainoa Shimizu

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To Kaelyn, I leave my old uniforms and my clothes you use anyway. To Quinn Hottendorf, I leave you my parking stall, <3 and to the tennis team, you just one! -Kylee Kato

To my mini Tysons, I leave the duty of putting paddles away after practice and to Raf I leave you in charge of leading stretches before practice. -Ashley-Anne “Kahaiā” Morishita

To future AP Bio students, I leave you my amazing procrastination skills and late night mastering sessions. -Kaitlyn Castillo

To Tehani, I leave you a singular potato chip. -Jevan Lee Tengan Buchwald

To all my Keiki ‘O Ka ‘Āina, I leave my crackahz-ness. To youngnoa, keep Lahaina bus regulated and never forget our huaka’i’s. To Pahe, keep it green up mauka. Love always, Ayla Ray. -Ayla Ray Forsythe

To any who dare to take up the task of claiming the lunch table I sat on, I leave you it’s entirety including the hole in it that we put trash. -Jai Wilhelm

To Samuel, you better stay in high school so me and Ayray can come back and see you graduate. To youngnoa, I’ll never forget our MBC memories! -Mahea Beesing

To Taylor and Tati, I leave my short skirts wear them well and to underclassmen I leave my lunch table. -Malia Yonemura

To Timmy, I leave you a magical boy to protect you from your haters. -DeShawn Carillo

To the Hammah I leave yourselves because you guys is all hammahs already. -Keiran Kauka To Tay-Tay, I leave my amazingly horrible art skills that somehow always seem to fascinate you. Sorry I couldn’t bless you with them sooner! -Kiana Nemoto-Oshita To the class of 2018, I leave the class of 2016’s manhood. -Ikaika Chong-Kee To my little brother Raige, I leave you all the teachers that are going to call you Rylie. -Rylie Velez To my soccer team, I leave you permission to skip/hide from as many suicides and ladders as you can, good luck. #hoodyhu -Quinn Williams To Noa Helm and Zach Murayama I leave you my wrestling skills so you guys can win next year. Oh and my good looks too for the ladies. -Shandon Johnson-Eugenio To Pahe…I leave you my Visine for those pre-school surf sessions. Don’t get surfer’s eye! -Noa Auweloa To my little brother Cullen, I leave my pretentious music taste, Steven Universe theories, and love. To the Drama Club, thank you for four magical years. I love you all! -Danaan Mitchell

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Hawaiian Ensemble, I leave you my stress from Kumu Kalei. Tennis team, I leave my “braids.” Raf, I leave you the duty of uncovering the canoes early every day. Good luck underclassmen! -Quincee Taguchi

To my sister Majeka, I leave my happy, unsarcastic attitude. To KPHOA, mino’aka because NZ is next year. -Kiana Carroll To Timmy, I leave to you all the responsibilities and math homework that I have not completed (it’s a lot). -Kamuela Daunhauer Remember this, a minute of anger and bitterness is a minute of happiness you will never get back. -Prince Kekona To everyone at this school, I leave nothing for you because everything you get at this school is given to you, y’all better start working. Always treat yo’ self. -Preston Watanabe Gideon, I leave you my uniforms that fit you better. Raf gets my tractor-pull time. Hawaiian Ensemble boys, hold it down! My voie goes to the next Na Kolokolo Ālaka’i. -Mahonri Aiwohi To Lexi, always remember who you are and where you came from. To my LVA chikahs grip it and rip it, stay humble and stay golden. Love you all! -Kaira Lee Davis Go-To’s: It’s your job to babysit now! I’ll miss you guys. Love you lots! Kiera: You’re the oldest Viela here now, make us proud! I love you! -Jrae Viela To my friends, don’t lose touch, call me whenever you want. I’ll miss you all, don’t forget me! -Kekai Aquino

To DM, I leave you my uniform shirts since you think they’re all yours anyway. -Ilena Burk

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To my kids, MIL Champs next year! To Kepa, keep

jamming.

To anyone else,

work hard for what you want because

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To Sariah, I leave you my number to give to guys that are interested in talking to you, so I can evaluate them, have fun in school, Goofy. -Noah Monte To my HE babies, work hard and have fun in Aotearoa! To my softball girls, I leave my loudness so you don’t get in trouble in the dugout. Much love! -Māhie Kama To every KS student, I challenge you to beat my record of 1,031 CS-HRS. To my twins and Miss Kapua, you’re destined for greatness, don’t let yourselves be held back! -Faith Kekahuna-Santos For future journalism students, I leave you my editing duties. Have fun! -Faith Owan To my drama club babies, I leave you the sick blanket, cough drops, and tea. May you survive the infamous tech week! With all my love, Mom. -Aeris Joseph-Takeshita To the next CDM, Bailey Ota, I leave my pace and goal scoring ability. To Zach I leave nothing. To Cy, I leave a dirty tennis ball. -Kona Dancil

nothing

To my judo team, I leave my awesome captain skills. To Ha’e, I leave you the judo kid. To Kukui, good luck with the rest of high school. -Keely Lindsey

comes easy if it’s

To my drama club peeps, I leave you the burden of seniority. Enjoy it while it lasts. -Cole Schafer

in this life

worth it.

”

-Beka Revelle

Little Red, I leave you my lack of running skills so you don’t chase boys, but they run miles for you. Shaybae, I leave all my sass for Mrs. Pang. -Kasey Redman To my brother Kaleo I will my amazing parking stall. Don’t park crooked. To the boys swimming relay I leave my joyful enthusiasm and spirit. You guys better qualify. -Kainoa Deguilmo To my “Ngalu Tribe,” I leave you the amazing reputation I made for us at Kamehameha and all my assignments to copy, nah jk, I leave you my stress too . -Mele Ngalu

To Kiha, I leave you my secrets, my supplements, my skill, and maybe my body size. -Aaron Murray To Zack Fasi I leave all the good times we've had and more to come. Cherreh! Keep It real. -Ka'upena Morando To Alexis, I leave my uniforms. To the fam, bless up and kill it next year. To Lele, you better be at this school next year. -Mauiliola Gonsalves

...and so ends the last will and testament of the class of 2016. May they not rest in peace. May they go forth into the world, shouting and railing and generally raising a ruckus until the world sits up, takes note, and rings with the refrain, #'Oia'i'o.

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Sports Girls place at state tourney By ALYSSA URAYANZA features editor

Photo by ALYSSA URAYANZA

Senior Quinn Williams and Hannah Patrick were two members of the 4x100 meter relay team, who placed 6th at the 2016 Island Movers Track and Field Championships.

Photo by ALYSSA URAYANZA

Senior Richard Ikaika Renaud III races to the finish during his 800-meter race. He placed second in the 800-meter race at the Maui Interscholatic League championships.

The girl’s 4x100 relay team: seniors Hannah Patrick and Quinn Williams, sophomore Analis Nitta, and freshman Kayla Tuitele, placed 6th and Nitta, in the 200-meter dash, placed 7th overall at the HHSAA state championships on Saturday, May 7. Nitta said she didn’t think that she was going to make it into the finals for the 200-meter dash because there were a lot of fast competitors at the 2016 Island Movers Track and Field State Championships. Nitta competed on Friday and qualified as an alternate for the 200-meter dash. “I think I did good, but I could have done better,” Nitta said, “but finals were kind of hard to run because...the wind was really bad. Everyone's time was junk.” In total, there were 15 athletes who qualified for the state championships. The athletes who qualified include seniors Jake Mateaki, Richard Renaud, Williams, and Patrick, juniors Quinn Hottendorf and Hunter Logan, sophomores Tyrelle Baldonado-Kaleiopu, Daniel Kapua, Lily Gavagan, Shaina Uyechi, Hunter Worth, Nitta, Micah Au-Haupu, and Tuitele and freshmen Keely Logan. Micah Au-Haupu was the only KSM thrower that qualified. “Varsity actually did pretty good...” head coach Rudy Huber said. “We had a lot of personal records.”

He also said that there was a good group of underclassmen that he believes will do well next season. According to Coach Rudy, there were three girls for the long jump including Williams, Hunter Logan, and Keely Logan, two for the triple jump, Williams and Keely Logan, and all four relay teams that qualified for the state meet. Among these athletes were Renaud and Nitta, who Coach Rudy felt did exceptionally well this season. In the Maui Interscholastic League championships, Renaud won the boys 800-meter dash and set a new personal record of 2:03. He also participated in the boys 4x100 and 4x400 relay. “He’s an excellent athlete, and he is what we call a ‘gamer.’ He always comes, he’s ready to go, and he takes the workout with whatever he needs to do to make it work, so he’ll be sorely missed,” Coach Rudy said. Nitta participated in both the girls 100-meter, 200-meter, and 4x1 relay in the MIL championships. Coach Rudy said that Nitta had set a personal record in both the 100and 200-meter races. “She really had an incredible performance,” Coach Rudy said. “She kept on getting better and better and really came into her own the week before the MIL meet.” Next season, he hopes that the team will keep on improving and getting better and wants to start the season sooner so that the team can develop a good base early on. As for the seniors, he said they will be “sorely missed,” but that their lives are only now beginning.

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Photo by QUINN WILLIAMS

Sophomore Austin Peters and Junior Hanalei Hoʻopai-Sylva block Nā Aliʻiʻs Nakuluai Morando during their game against King Kekaulike at Kaʻulaheanuiokamoku Gymnasium on Wednesday, March 30.

Boys volleyball places third

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Kamehameha Maui’s boys volleyball team placed third overall in the Maui Interscholastic League with five wins and seven losses, not including the team’s first-round loss against Lahainaluna in the MIL Divison 1 Boys Volleyball Championships. Coach Robert Brede described the season as one of “highs and lows.” “When teams go through three different coaches every season, we have to start all over again,” coach Brede said. “You have to see what you got.” Two starters will be leaving the team, seniors Chyalis Min and Craden Kailiehu, who Brede also coached as freshmen before he left for two years. The team of 16 players is half juniors with six sopho-

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Junior Hanalei Sylva and sophomore Hinano Long block King Kekaulike’s Hunter Mars. mores and the two seniors. Besides seniors Min and Kailiehu, Coach Brede said that one standout was sophomore setter Austin Peters, who thought the season went well since the boys placed third. “This year, in the beginning we

had a hard time coming together as a team, but lately we’ve been gelling and we’ve been playing our best of the season,” Peters said. Coach Brede looks forward to having Peters for two more years. “He’s the biggest core of this

JV boys volleyball has near-perfect season By QUINN WILLIAMS features editor Kamehameha Maui’s junior varsity boys volleyball team ended their season victoriously with only one loss. The boys played nine games, with eight of them wins. Of the eight wins, the three games against Baldwin were won by forfeit.

“It’s been pretty good,” coach Bala Spencer said. “I think they grew a lot, and I’m happy and proud of where they started to where they finished.” Coach Bala said the team of four freshmen and seven sophomores has a lot of potential and will help the varsity team next year. Some standouts that coach Bala said would help feed into the var-

sity are Brennan Urayanza, Keoni Rosete, Kea Aguirre, and Kahai Bustillos. “Those guys will make a big impact at the varsity level,” he said. While a lot of the boys were new to the game, coach Bala said that they were always willing to learn. “They wanted to play every day. They came to work every day,” Coach Bala said.

team,” Brede said. Coach Brede is expecting many “good JV players” next year to take the place of the seniors. He said that this year’s team was bigger than what he usually coaches, a team of 14, and he’ll have to make some difficult decisions on who he’s going to bring up next year.Coach Brede said he plans to return next year.

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Kato, Ikioka are state tennis champions By ALYSSA URAYANZA features editor Seniors Kylee Kato and Sarah Ikioka are the 2016 girls double HHSAA tennis champions. Kato and Ikioka, as well as freshman Kayleen Lau, competed in the Carlsmith Ball Tennis Championships May 5-7 at the Mauna Lani Sports and Fitness Club on the Big Island. Kato and Ikioka competed in the doubles division and Lau in the singles division. “It’s an honor [to be state champions] because me and Sarah, we both worked really hard on getting here, especially coming so close every year,” Kato said. “It’s a really rewarding experience. It’s just something that we’ve always wanted to accomplish, and it’s been our main goal, since freshman year, to win states.” Having placed second last year, Kato said that this year, she and Ikioka were “a lot more hungry” and determined to win. She said that they had prepared a lot more than in previous years including playing in several matches against men. Kato said that men have a different style compared to women and are usually a lot stronger and more aggressive.

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Tennis champs Kylee Kato and Sarah Ikioka, here with their coaches Ms. Nalani Cagasan and Ms. Kathy Kanemitsu at the HHSAA state championships, have played tennis together in all four years of high school. According to Coach Kathy Kanemitsu, Lau had a rough start to the season but ended it with “determination and fierce competition.” Lau took the Maui Interscholastic League state qualifying tournament and beat out the third and second seed opponents. At the state tournament, she went out in

the first round to Kalaheo’s Liliya Malakhova. As for Kato and Ikioka, this is their fourth year in a row winning the Maui Interscholastic League championship in the doubles division. They have been partners since their freshman year. “Of course, our seniors [are]

Boys tennis was one away By ALYSSA URAYANZA features editor The boys tennis team was one match away at the Wailea tennis courts from taking a doubles team to the state championships. Doubles pair Konapiliahi Dancil and Zachary Luis lost to Maui High’s Anthony Buduan and Eric Lazo in the last round of the quarterfinals at the Maui Interscholastic League championship tournament, knocking out their chance of making it to the state championships. “I feel we did good. We were up going into it, [but] they made a good comeback,” Dancil said. Before their match, Dancil and Luis had played against KSM teammates Jake Mateaki and Maikaike English and won.

The quarterfinals on April 22 decided who would fill the fifth seat at the state championships. Overall, the boys tennis team placed tenth in the tournament. “We have boys that don’t have any experience, but they have a lot of energy and a lot of determination,” Coach Kathy Kanemitsu said. In past years, Coach Kathy remembers the Alo brothers, Chandler (’14) and Micah (’15), as being a dynamic duo, but this year the two outstanding pairs were Mateaki and English, and Dancil and Luis. She feels that the team got “stronger as the season went on.” She was impressed with Mateaki who had never played tennis before this season and said he demonstrated the right attitude and court

knowledge that comes with being a competitor. “For my first year, I think I did pretty good, but I kind of wanted to go to states,” Mateaki said. Mateaki feels that the team could have done better if they were more experienced. He also said that this season was fun, but at the same time, a lot different from his other sport, soccer, because in soccer he can be loud, but in tennis you have to be quiet. Coach Kathy recalls that before she was hired, there was no boys team and only a girls team, so she made it her personal goal to create one. “When I came onboard, I was hoping to make one that was fun and get...whoever [wanted] to play,” she said.

just consistent. I can always count on them to bring in points that we need and to always be stellar in their performance,” coach Kathy Kanemitsu said. According to coach Kathy, the team tended to rely on the senior duo to bring in their points, and they always managed to do it; however, the third point would fall on the “bottom half of the line up.” She said that this was a struggle for the team because they would have to shift around players and even move some players from the doubles to the singles division. Coach Kathy said she has known Ikioka for a long time. She said that she first met Ikioka before she was in high school, when coach Kathy briefly coached at the Wailuku Juniors Tennis Club, and she got to know Kato over the three years she spent coaching high school. “Those two, they are so different, yet so similar. I just learned so much just by being around them, the way they approached certain things. They have totally different ways of doing things and totally different views,” coach Kathy said. “I’ve learned a lot from them. I’ve always enjoyed being around them. They rejuvenate me. They give me inspiration as to how I want to continue my program after they leave.”

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Volume XI

Issue 1

March 4, 2016

Girls judo, Lindsey excel By FAITH OWAN news editor Senior Keely Lindsey was the highest achieving judoka this season. She placed fourth at the Hawaiʻi Judo 2016 State Championships on Saturday, May 7. “I feel really good about it because placing at states has been my goal since freshman year,” she said. The girls judo team came in second overall at the Maui Interscholastic League Championships on Saturday, April 30, at King Kekaulike High School. The boys team came in fifth. “I think it was a great season. We got a lot of new underclassmen that did really good this year,” team captain Lindsey said. Lindsey continued her undefeated streak that started in her sophomore year and got her third Maui Interscholastic League title. Freshman Jillian Ikehara also remained undefeated throughout the season, and won first in her 98-lb weight class. “I’m really happy that I was able

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Freshman Jillian Ikehara holds her opponent in place at the opening Round Robin Judo Tournament at Kaʻulaheanuiokamoku Gymnasium on Saturday, April 2. Ikehara placed first in her 98-lb weight class. to win MIL’s three times because heal, and that causes some people ed to the state competition, where every year I try to do better than to have to sit out for the rest of the their runs ended in the consolaI did the previous year, and I felt season,” Lindsey said. tion rounds: Emily Kane (172-lb), Lindsey said that other injuries Healani Tolentino (154-lb), and physically really good and preincluded shoulder and knee pains, Malie Nahoolewa (129-lb). pared this year,” Lindsey said. Despite these accomplishments, in which case students have to “rest Lindsey said that she thinks that the team suffered from injuries. for a couple days,” and don’t get to the main reason for the girls team Lindsey said that a lot of team practice. success is that its members are Lindsey said that the boys were committed. members got hurt, mostly with concussions. Among them was “doing good individually,” but that “Most of the girls kept trying to few of them showed up consistent- improve and learn from their misboys captain Dawson Taniguchi. “It’s really hard when someone ly to meets, explaining the boys’ takes, so they could win at the next can’t participate due to a head in- fifth place finish. meet,” she said. Three other judo members headjury because those take a while to

Baseball bonds By FAITH OWAN news editor

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Senior Rylie Velez throws the ball to the pitcher during a Division One Tournament against Maui High on Friday, April 22 at Maehara Stadium.

The baseball season came to a close with a record of five wins and six losses for the Warriors. Their final game was against Maui High in the Division I tournament on Wednesday, April 27. They lost 16-1. Despite this loss, the KS Maui baseball boys improved throughout the season, and the team finished much closer than they started. Senior Kulana Wilhelm said that the team’s dynamic transformed during a preseason tournament in Hilo, leading to their improvement throughout the season. “In the beginning of the season,

we all couldn’t play as one,” Wilhelm said. “We weren’t really a team.” Senior Rylie Velez said that the reason for the team not doing well was that the players were trying to not make mistakes and “trying to look good.” Velez said that once the team relaxed, they bonded and began to improve their playing. “In the beginning it was all business--we were there to play baseball. But then in Hilo we were just having fun,” Velez said. “I think that’s why…we could have won a lot of games ‘cause we were having fun.” After the baseball team’s trip to Hilo, the boys improved during another preseason tournament; however, the official season started off rocky. The first four games were losses, but after that the team pulled out three consecutive wins against Lahainaluna.

“As soon as we went into the season, the first series was terrible,” Velez said. After that one series we checked ourselves and we did more, like, bonding things. Before every single game we would go eat with everyone to get a feel before the game.” Despite the end-of-season loss, Velez said that the team still worked together in their last game. “The team was still working as one. We played our best that game, it’s just [Maui High] played better baseball than us,” Velez said. The KS Maui baseball team cam in third after Maui High in second and Baldwin in first, and even though the team didn’t make it to the baseball state championships, Velez said that they still came out strong. “Slowly but surely we came together as a team and pulled through the hard times,” Velez said.

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Issue 1

March 4, 2016

6 steps to get into college for athletes

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1. Make a plan. For example, “I want to be committed to a college before the end of my junior year.” But, Kamehameha Maui athletic counselor, Mr. Ulima Afoa, said to also be flexible. Offers could come in during your senior year too, so don’t commit yourself too early.

2. Research your school options. Decide what sport you want to play, what division you want to play in, where in the world you want to be, and what you’re interested in studying. “When looking at the school, ask yourself if you would enjoy going there if you didn’t play [sports],” said Kenya Sherman King Kekaulike alumna. Sherman attends Idaho State University playing soccer.

3. Research camps, camps, camps Plan financially to try to attend camps that produce the best exposure for you. For example, the largest soccer event is Players Showcase, which takes place every summer in Las Vegas. Coaches come from all over the country to watch players play and recruit them. Sherman was recruited through a Maui camp, the Valley Isle Soccer Academy summer camp, but she agrees that the Las Vegas showcase is the “most efficient.”

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4. Reach out to coaches before, during, and after camps. Send out as many emails to try to meet as many coaches as you can. “Try to get a real feel for the coach,” Sherman said. Mr. Afoa said that since not every athlete is in the “blue chip” category, reaching out is definitely a good idea.

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6. Make timely decisions. If you feel like the school is what you want, don’t wait to commit. Good scholarship offers only last so long.

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Water Polo ends at 5-7 by KAINOA DEGUILMO sports editor The water polo team finished their season with a 13-5 loss to Baldwin in the second round of the MIL water polo tournament. Senior captain Mele Ngalu reflected on the team’s season. She acknowleged the positive and negative things that the team experienced. “Over the course of the season, our team grew a lot,” Ngalu said. “We were passing better, swimming faster and communicating more.” Ngalu said there were ups and downs throughout the season. “One major ‘up’ was that we had a lot of experienced players from last season, and we all played with each other for a while,” she said. “We also had awesome coaches that conditioned us well for the season.” However, injury took its toll on the team. “The ‘downs’ were that we had a lot of players that got injured throughout the season, so our numbers got smaller towards the end,” Ngalu said. Being a goalie for three years

straight, Ngalu said the position has taught her much. “Goalies have a lot more pressure on them because they are the last sort of defense,” Ngalu explained. “A lot of times there are fast swimmers that outswim ours, and it’s just their team and me so they team up, and I just always need to be ready. The goalie also needs to be aware of who’s open to pass to when we get the ball back because the clock is always running.” Ngalu made the transition from being a field player in her frehsman year, to goalie for the next three. “The transition from field position to goalie is really different. I definitely do a lot more swimming and sprinting when I play field and do more ‘egg beating’ in the goal,” she said. “The defense is also more tough in field because you’re always trying to not let your person pass you.” The eggbeater kick is when the swimmer is in a sitting position in the water with their knees at 90 degrees. Then they rotate their legs so one leg is going clockwise and the other going counterclockwise. Since the transition, she has been more comfortable in the goal. “I enjoy being able to go after

Softball Team Struggles by KAINOA DEGUILMO sports editor The Warriors softball team struggled this season due to injuries and inexperience. Key players had to miss games due to injuries, which greatly affected the team overall. Senior Captain Ka’ala Corpuz said that two of their strong upperclassman players, Māhie Kama and Kierra Viela, were out for three weeks due to injuries. Kama was hurt after the second game. She rolled her ankle during practice. Viela sustained a head injury that required medical attention. “We needed a catcher and an outfielder,” Corpuz said. “The only other catcher beside Māhie was Montana [Vaught], but she was also a pitcher.” Corpuz explained that young, inexperienced players had to play different positions to fill in for the absence of injured players. Players for

the catcher and outfield positions had to adjust to new and different techniques that came with the new positions. “They did pretty good,” Corpuz said “They had to learn their positions that week of the game, and for that, they still did good.” Corpuz said the outfield hurt the team the most. “Our outfielders didn’t have that much experience,” she said. “In softball games the hits are usually to the outfield, rarely infield, so that really hurt us defensively.” Offensively, Corpuz said the Warriors struggled with hitting. “Hitting was something we really needed to work on,” she said. “Coming into the season we weren’t hitting very well, and it wasn’t until the end that we began hitting the ball more. It showed.” As for next year’s team, Corpuz said that repetition would be key for their success.

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Senior captain MELE NGALU guards a Saber on Thursday April 21 at the Pi’ilani Pool against Maui High. players to steal the ball away from them,” Ngalu said. “I also enjoy being able to throw the ball far to make fast breaks.” Warrior head coach Allyn Kalaiwaʻa said she is proud of her team. “This season has definitely had it’s ups and downs,” she said. “We’ve won some, and we’ve lost some, but what I’m proud of most is how far our team has come.” Over half the team was new to the sport at the beginning of the season, but they were still able to get some wins under their belts. “I’m proud of how the team

“They need more reps of everything,” she said. “Especially for weigh training, and just more hitting for them.” Head Coach Mark Vaught said he thought the season was a learning experience for the whole team. “It was a new season,” he said, “with a new staff. We did a pretty good job of putting the program out there.” Coach Vaught agreed that injuries were crucial this year. “Injuries definitely played a big part in our season,” Coach Vaught said. “But they persevered through adversity, and I’m very proud of them.” The injuries forced players to play out of position over the course of the season. “Even though [the players who played out of position] weren’t used to it they dealt with it,” Coach Vaught said, “and they did a fantastic job.” Along with injuries, the pitcher position was another struggle for

showed ha’aha’a and ho’omau during practice as well as games,” Coach Kalaiwaʻa said. “The athletes pushed through all different kinds of adversity this season, and it shows me how strong they are mentally and physically.” Although the season has come to end, Coach Kalaiwaʻa already has her eye on the next one. “Our biggest obstacles this season were movement and safe passes. We’ll focus more on those next season,” she said. “We’ve definitely gotten better throughout the season.”

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Junior MONTANA VAUGHT throws to home plate April 16 against King Kekaulike at Patsy Mink field. the Warriors this season. “Consistent pitching was something we really had to work on,” Coach Vaught said. “We knew that coming into the season.” SOFTBALLL continued on D7

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Volume XI, Issue 2, May 13, 2016

“They went from scoring 70s down to 50s, and that’s unheard of.” - Coach Abarra on golf team’s improvement

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Co-Captain ZACK FASI winds back and prepares to hit the ball at the Ka’anapali Kai Course on March 5 against Lahainaluna.

Golf has ups and downs by KAINOA DEGUILMO sports editor Despite having major issues with inexperience this year, and the near lack of a girls team, golf made it through with an optimistic new

Warrior athletes off to next level by KAINOA DEGUILMO sports editor Several seniors from the class of 2016 have signed to play their respective sports at the collegiate level. Students were recruited for tennis, volleyball, soccer and cheer, and some plan to walk on to tryouts in other sports. Here’s the list.

Letter of Intent

coach and was able to qualify senior Jordan Marciel to advance to the 2016 David S. Ishii Foundation Golf Championships. “It’s definitely been a rough season,” co-captain Zack Fasi said. “We only had three wins and two Quinn Williams, soccer Concordia University Kaira Davis, volleyball Hawaii Pacific University Nainoa Silva, soccer Colorado State University Chaston Abut, cheer University of Texas, Arlington

Walk-On Keaghan Gomes, rodeo North Platte Community College Kamuela Kaniaupio, football Western Oregon University

Kylee Kato, tennis University of Texas at San Antonio

Kulana Wilhelm, football Chabot College

Sarah Ikioka, tennis University of Redlands

Michael Kahula, football Western Oregon University

of them were forfeits, and the only real one was against Maui Prep.” Fasi said the team used to be better two years ago because of experience the former Kamehameha players had. “Golf isn’t as big as other sports, so not that many people do it,” Fasi said. “We’re also a small school, [so] there’s not a high chance of us getting experienced, seasoned players.” He said many players who join are typically in their first year and the girls team only consisted of one student, freshman Sherri Nagamine. However, there were still positives to the season. “This year we got a new coach,” Fasi said. “Before, parents were designated as coaches...to fill the spot so we could have a team.” Players this season were also able to get higher scores. “Everyone’s scores came up,” Fasi said. “They were able to keep Shandon Johnson-Eugenio, wrestling Southwestern Oregon University Rylie Velez, baseball Unknown Ashlee Sawai, cheer Either Navarro College or University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Brennan Joaquin, soccer San Francisco State University Jake Mateaki, soccer Brigham Young University Konapiliahi Dancil, soccer Evergreen University Richard "Ikaika" Renaud III, track Oregon State University

up in the matches and stay competitive.” For the offseason, Fasi said that it would help if players practiced at the range more. “Coach wants to meet up during the offseason, but it’s hard since we have school and other sports,” he said. “But it’s really up to them to put the work in and practice on their own time.” New golf coach Ryan “Kalani” Abarra was pleased with the Warriors this season. “I thought it was great,” he said. “Coming into the program, we had to start from ground zero, but I thought they did great.” Coach Abarra said that many of the less experienced players grew. “Half of them play other sports, so it was harder,” he said. “But [the less experienced players] came a long way. They went from scoring 70s down to 50s, and that’s unheard of.” Coach Abarra said the players plan to meet twice a month in offseason to practice and fine tune their golf skills. He and the team look forward to next season. “I’m totally for it,” he said. “They said they wanted to commit and get better this offseason. If they need help they know they can come around and ask me any time, and I’ll help them.” Marciel placed near the bottom at the state tournament.

SOFTBALL from page D6 The Warriors lost a star pitcher, Tiana Sakumoto, who graduated with the class of 2015. Coach Vaught said that inexperi enced people had to step up to the position, but they improved from the beginning to the end. “They sacrificed their own goals for the good of the team,” he said. In their first year playing, Coach Vaught said that the inexperienced players showed improvement. “From the first day to the last, they all got better and improved,” he said. With the season over, Coach Vaught already has his eyes on the upcoming season. “We just have to work on becoming better players and on understanding the game more,” he said. “Physically, we’re prepared, but it’s all about the mental aspect.”

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Warriors with Game:

Quinn Williams Name: Quinn Williams Grade: 12 Sport: Soccer How long: 14 years Post game meal: Bentos Biggest fans: My parents Favorite college/pro team: U.S. Women’s National Team Favorite Move: Scoring Lucky item: None Sports dream: Play college Pump up song: “Jumpman” by Drake Sports accomplishment: Player of the Year Hobbies: Going to the beach, hanging out with friends If you could change one thing about high school: Make senior year last longer Awards won: MIL Player of the Year, 4-time MIL First Team, 3-time MIL Leading Goal Scorer, 2-time MIL Champ, 2-time MIL Runner Up, 3-time State Chamption, Futsal National Champion Runner Up, Hawai’i State Tournament Team, Hawai’i State Tournament Leading Scorer Most goals scored in a game: 4 Teams played for: Excel, Pono, Po’okela, Blitz, Honolulu Bulls, Kamehameha Maui

Volume XI, Issue 2, May 13, 2016

From elementary playground to MIL Players of the Year:

Two lifelong friends at the same school have both claimed the titles of MIL Player of the Year in soccer. Seniors Brennan Joaquin and Quinn Williams were each named for their skills in soccer. Both Joaquin and Williams said that getting the Player of the Year award has been a goal for each of them since their freshman year. “I think it’s really cool that we both got player of the year,” Williams said. “Because we pretty much grew up playing soccer together, [on different teams].” Joaquin was also happy that they both won. He remembers when they both attended St. Anthony School together. Joaquin recalls playing soccer in the school yard with Williams in boys against girls games. “We can look back on that and reminisce, but we’re also in the same place now,” he said. Aside from playing in elementary together, over the years, the two have competed in the same soccer

Feature and photos by KAINOA DEGUILMO, sports editor

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...a tale of two Warriors

Warriors with Game:

Brennan Joaquin Name: Brennan Joaquin

tournaments. Williams and Joaquin both attended Soccer Regionals in Idaho in 2012. They also both went to a Las Vegas Showcase in 2014. “We’ve been to the same tournaments all over the place,” Williams said. “In the mainland, too, we would always see each other.” Williams talked about what it was like growing up with Joaquin and seeing him excel at the sport. “It’s cool because I remember racing and playing with all the boys when I was little,” she said. “It’s funny to see him now around tournaments, in the middle of Idaho. It’s cool to see someone and grow up with them for so long, and see them improve and go down the same line as you.” Joaquin said that the feeling is mutual. “She’s super talented, and she’s a cool person,” he said. “Seeing her progress as a person was amazing to me.”

Grade: 12 Sport: Soccer How long: Since I was 4 Post game meal: Loco Moco Biggest fans: My mom Favorite college/pro team: Real Madrid Favorite Move: Bicycle kick Lucky item: Wearing pink Sports dream: Playing professionally Pump up song: “Hello” by Adele Sports accomplishment: Going to London for professional tryout with West Ham United F.C. Hobbies: Going to the beach. If you could change one thing about high school: Being able to dye your hair. Awards won: 4-time MIL First Team, 2-time All State Team, All State Tournament Team, MIL Player of the Year Most goals scored in a game: 5 Teams played for: Maui Elite, Rush, Select, Davis Legacy, Texas Rush Academy, Pōmaika’i and Kamehameha Maui.

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Volume XI

Issue 1

March 4, 2016

ʻĀhaʻilono

Huakaʻi Mele Manaka Na MELE NGALU mea kākau Ma ka lā 30 o ʻApelila i hele aku ai nā haumāna o ka papa ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi Makahiki ʻElima i Hilo no ka Mele Manaka. Aia ʻekolu haumāna ma ia papa, ʻo Kahaiā Morishita, Kainalu Steward, a me Kaulalani (Mele) Ngalu. Ma hope o ko lākou hōʻea ʻana aku i ke kahua mokulele o Hilo, hele pololei aku lākou i ke kahua hōʻike ʻo Edith Kanakaʻole e nānā iā Kumu Kalei mā i ka hoʻomaʻamaʻa ʻana no ka hālau ʻo Pukalani Hula Hale. Ua hoʻokani pila ʻo Kumu Kalei me kekahi mau mea hoʻokani pila no kēia hālau hula. Ma hope pono, kalaiwa akula

lākou i ke kula nui o Hawaiʻi ma Hilo a hui pū me ka ʻohana keiki a Kumu Kalei. Nāna nō i hoʻokipa aku iā lākou me ka hōʻike ʻana aku i nā wahi like ʻole a puni ke kula, ʻo ia hoʻi ka hale waihona puke, ka hale hoʻoikaika kino, a pēlā aku. Ma ia pō nō lākou i nānā aku ai i ka pō mua o Mele Manaka, ka pō Hōʻike. Ua nānā lākou i nā hōʻike o nā hui mai Taiuana, Aotearoa, a me Kaleponi. Ma ka Pōʻahā, ala aʻe lākou i ke kakahiaka a hoʻomākaukau no ke kipa ʻana aku i ka papa ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi makahiki ʻelua ma ke kula nui. ʻO Kumu Kainani Kahaunaele ke kumu. Ma hope o ka pau ʻana o ka papa, hoʻomākaʻikaʻi ʻo Kumu Kainani iā lākou i nā wahi i loko o ka hale ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. Nui ko lākou ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi ʻana i loko o

kēlā papa. Ma ka Pōʻalima, hele lākou i ke kula ʻo Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu, he kula kaiapuni. Hōʻike ʻia nā wahi like ʻole o ia kula iā lākou e ʻelua haumāna ʻeleu a akamai o ka papa ʻehā! Loaʻa nō i kēia kula he mālā nui me nā mea kanu Hawaiʻi like ʻole, he imu nui a poepoe, he wahi mālama puaʻa, a he wahi no nā pāʻani hoʻoikaika kino. I nā ʻauinalā, ua hele lākou i ka Fea no ke kūʻai hele ʻana. Nui nā mea Hawaiʻi nani loa ma ia Fea. Aia nā m e a Hawaiʻi e like me nā lole, ka mea hoʻonani kino, a me nā paʻahana Hawaiʻi ma laila. Ulu aʻe lākou i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi a i nā mea Hawaiʻi. He huakaʻi maikaʻi loa kēia no lākou a mahalo nui lākou i nā mea a pau. Wahi a Kainalu Steward o ka papa 2016, “Hiki ke aʻo ʻia mai nā haʻawina he nui i Hilo inā hoʻolohe pono ʻoe, no ka mea hiki ke lohe mai i nā poʻe he nui e ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi ana ma laila, no laila maikaʻi kēlā!” Mea mai ʻo Kahaiā Morishita o ka papa 12, “He huakaʻi maikaʻi kēia a he mea kūpono ia e hoʻomau ʻia no kēia mua aku.”

Ua hele ʻo Kahaiā, Kainalu a me Kaulalani (Mele) i ke kula ʻo Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu, he kula kaiapuni ma Hilo.