May 8, 2008 Ka Leo o Na Koa

Ka Leo o Nä Koa

May 8, 2008

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Ho‘olaule’a exceeds

By MICHAEL JENKINS, news writer

On April 19th, Kamehameha Schools Maui hosted its 4th annual Ho’olaule’a event. This fundraising event has been drawing crowds from around Maui to raise extra funds for student activities not covered by the school. The cool mountain climate and clear skies welcomed more than 1,000 event-goers to the campus.

Lähaina Grown and KSM junior Po’okela Wood, highlighted the singing and hula entertainment for the day, while radio personality Alaka’i Paleka was the emcee. The Hawaiian and reggae music, performed in front of the couseling center, set the mood for a fun-filled, relaxed atmosphere.

Drama students presented Keaka Kamali’i, a keiki theater, at the business and leadership building. It featured moral plays that were crazy and fast-paced like The Cheetah and the Sloth, an adaptation of the Tortoise and the Hare story.

Photo by Kyle Deeley The Advanced Art class for the spring KSM Elementary P.E. teacher and High School varsity football offensive line coach semester also staged their Third Annual Lemoe Tua sprays innocent bystanders in retaliation for being dunked in the dunk tank.

Senior Art Show.

Some new booths arrived on campus with vendors offering new products in the Paki/Konia courtyard area, a change of scenery from last year. 808 Fluff offered cloth animals for stuffing Read about this in the fashion of Build-a-Bear, but with a Hawaiian twist – island themed bears. Keiki Kruizers year’s inaugural was there selling keiki wear and other children’s products.

Horseshoe Kapälama alumnus Kaipo Jenkins’s konäne board booth generated good traffic for the third year in a row. His boards mix cultural art and gaming.

Tournament The quad was the site for games and activity booths. The dunk tank was once again a huge On Page 4 success with victims, k-12 staff and students, plunging into the water all day. This area also featured a new event, the Hawaiian horseshoes tournament.

Index: News

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Class News

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Lifestyles

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Sports

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Editorials

D1 ÿAha Mele……………….A2

Senior Wills……….….B6

Softball…………….…C3

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ÿAha Mele preparation takes much time, helping hands

By KYMEE BURK, news writer

Ka‘ulaheanuiokamoku filled with the voices of hard-working, prepared Kamehameha Schools Maui students for the annual ÿAha Mele song festival.

On April 25th, students along with family and friends gathered together and enjoyed performances of songs like ÿAlekoki, Maikaÿi ka Makani o Kohala, and Kaÿahumanu. . The many positive comments heard at the end of the night reflected the hard work the students and faculty put in to achieve it.

For ÿAha Mele to be a wonderful night, students and faculty members constantly work for perfection. It begins a year beforehand when the theme is chosen followed by the careful selection of the songs by event director Dale Nitta and others.

Before the students’ first meeting, Mr. Nitta and band instructor Siuai Laufou spend months arranging the music into four parts. Then, come the students.

Student song leaders are chosen and rehearsed, and all students spend two hours a week for about six weeks practicing their music, all while under the supervision of the entire high school staff and faculty. Community volunteers Mr. Roger Yarborough and Auntie Fea Alcomindras come up to song practices as well.

The KSM high school band begins preparing for ÿAha Mele

about a month in advance, practicing music pieces, while Papa Käkoÿo teachers test students on the words of the ÿAha Mele songs.

Besides music, ÿAha Mele also features numerous student art works and hula and, this year’s höÿike also included a waltz performance by students who have given up hours of lunches and after-school time to practice. The hula students, staff, and volunteers create the dress and accessories for the performances. Kumu Kapulani and Ms. Romero work with students weeks ahead of time to prepare the speeches that introduce the songs.

The members of the Arts and Communications academy file all the necessary paperwork so that the operations department can properly set up and provide security for the event. Physical operation preparations begin almost a full week before ÿAha Mele.

Other support staff handle duties such as ticket and program design and distribution and coordination of leis. Each freshman class makes their own yarn leis.

On the day before and on the day of the ÿAha Mele, students and staff attend nearly all-day practices. This ensures that everything is perfect and ready for the guests who arrive later that night. Students arrive at 5:30 pm and At 7:00 pm the gym doors open as friends and family find seating and prepare to enjoy the short evening of entertainment that represents many hours of preparation. ÿAha Mele begins and students perform in front of a full gym and are later greeted with leis from loved ones.

Left: Sophomore Alex Mailua practices beside band director Siuai Laufou in preparation for ÿAha Mele.

Far Left: Chanter, Senior ‘Iolani Antonio.

Photos by staff

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Hitz ‘wood’ go, too

By KAMALU KAINA, sports writer

Some people think that woodworking is boring. To them, pounding on wood for a few hours sounds like a waste of time, but there are many people who recognize its importance and call it a hobby. Take Dr. Hitz, for instance.

Woodworking has been one of Dr. Hitz’s favorite hobbies for about 30 years and one he continues with today.

For him, “woodworking is a form of relaxation and discovery.” Even with the best-developed plan, though, he says, “however, it always changes a bit because of what you find along the way.” Dr. Hitz has put his talents to use crafting several projects for KSM, including the Manaiakalani, an annual senior award, and the new ÿAha Mele spirit spear, both made of koa.

The projects that Dr. Hitz works on are small, mainly artistic projects that that are decorative or symbolic. “They may take the form of a ‘relief’, which is

May 8, 2008 carving a picture or form out of a piece of wood,” Dr. Hitz stated. His work has also included furniture and remodeling projects like decks.

Carving into wood takes some serious hard work, not only with your hands, but also with hand tools like the chisel.

The chisel is one of the main tools in woodworking. The chisel carves into the wood to make a shape or a hole.

Some other tools that Hitz works with are mallets, planes, and saws, and small power tools such as the circular saw, the Dremel tool, the router, the sander, and the drill. You also use a lot of your own energy with hand sanding and finishing, according to Hitz.

“This hobby requires a lot of patience” said Hitz. “If I am not patient, one misstep can

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Photo by Kamalu Kaina

Manaiakalani, the seniors’ annual award, was carved

by Principal Dr. Hitz along with the ÿAha Mele spirit spear, Ka Maka oka Ihe, awarded for the first time this year at ÿAha Mele.

Photo by Ka Leo Staff

Kukui Keahi holds the spirit spear, ecstatic after the class of 2008’s victory at ÿAha Mele.

ruin the entire project, or cause me to redo a large portion of what has already been done.” The woodworker needs to be wiling to check and recheck measurements, layouts, or designs. They have to make small cuts and take slow steps to the finishing touches.

Dr. Hitz began this hobby when he was a teacher. “Woodworking was part of an agricultural class I taught for 16 years. I mainly used carpentry types of skills, until I met a man who was an accomplished wood carver. I was fascinated by the ease of his work and the quality of his products that he had created.” A subsequent trip to Russia, where Dr. Hitz saw some impressive examples of wood carving made him decide to try it. He began by experimenting, creating things to share with friends. On a recent trip to New Zealand, Dr. Hitz visited a wood carving school a t Te Puia, and said, “it was an outstanding experience” seeing the woodworking of the Maori culture.

After 30 years, Dr. Hitz still hasn’t tired of woodworking because “the learning process never ends. You have different woods, different tools, different techniques, different finishes, and different interests. It really does not take many expensive tools, just a piece of wood and good imagination.”

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Junior Prom incident causes repercussions

By WHITNEY SANTOS, sports writer

On March 28, 2008, the Kamehameha Schools Maui Junior Prom was held at the Westin Maui Resort, followed by incidents that have left the junior class with no senior ball and underclassmen without the privilege of having a prom at a hotel. The theme was “A Night for Teen Royalty” where juniors and their dates got to show off their inner kings and queens. The night went wonderfully and, to many, it was the most memorable night of high school.

Unfortunately, a week after prom, the school administration received a phone call from the staff of the Kaÿanapali Beach Hotel saying that they had discovered four rooms overcrowded with students on prom night, each room under the name of a Kamehameha student and containing alcohol and illegal substances.

The school administration quickly planned an emergency meeting of all juniors wherein Headmaster Mrs. DeLima, Vice Principal Ms. Kaawa, and Principal Dr. Hitz spoke about the incident. They discussed making the right decisions, and said that with wrong decisions come consequences.

The juniors’ consequences not only affected themselves, but the upcoming classes as well. The first consequence was the banning of a senior ball next year.

It was clearly expressed that nothing else could be planned to make up for this event.

The next consequence, and the most talked about by underclassmen, is that no upcoming classes can have their junior prom at a hotel because of the safety issues brought up by this year’s incident.

The school’s position is that they can’t just sit around and hope that this won’t happen again.

The after-prom incident has been the talk of the school for the past weeks. Junior class vice president Ashley Shaffer said, “I can see where they’re [the school administration] coming from. I feel bad that it affected those who were not involved with the incident.”

The junior class is trying to recover from a hard fall. “The junior class is comprised of good people who have the ability to make good things happen,” said Principal Dr.Hitz, “they have demonstrated this through school, sports, and community service.”

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Horseshoes, “elementary”

By KAIPO KIAHA, lifestyles writer

Carpet-covered boxes on the grass may look innocent to the ignorant passerby, but a true local horseshoer knows the hours of fun this box and a handful of metal washers can provide. At Kamehameha Schools Hoÿolauleÿa 2008, this backyard game was a hit with the afternoon crowd.

The basic concept consists of throwing washers and trying to make it in the hole.

The final games pitted the undefeated Four Menehunes against the underdog Hollywood Phonies. The Menehunes consisted of teachers from the elementary campus: Lemoe Tua, Clarke Tuitele, and Jon Kimoto. The fourth menehune, elementary principal Paul Prevenas, was a no-show due to a prior commitment. Kimoto noted that it was “a little hot, but I’m having a lot of fun.”

The Hollywood Phonies consisted of sophomore Terani Richmond and freshman Kawika Kong. After being bumped down to the losing bracket after a loss to the Menehunes, the Phonies came back with a six-win streak to enter the championship match.

Early in the first championship match, the Menehunes took the lead, but the Phonies tied it up at the thirteenth round 22-22. In the next round, Richmond scored 1 for the Phonies. But on the last round, Kong threw for 2 ringers and 1 on the box for a total of 7 points, bringing the final score to 30-22, Phonies.

With both teams at one loss each, they played one more match to determine the champion. Richmond said “the key is focus, focus, focus, and seriousness…but most of all, heart.”

The final match moved quickly, and by the twelfth round both teams were once again tied 2222. But, a ringer by Tuitele brought home the victory for the Menehunes.

The crowd’s cheers burst into the air, filled with excitement.

Tua said that the game was “Elementary, my dear boy, elementary.” Tuitele said with pride, “It came down to the wire, Photo by Kaipo Kiaha but real champions Freshman Corbin Rivera winds up for his toss at the Kamehameha Schools Ho’olaulea Horseshoe competition. pull through.”

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Sophomores run through the jungle

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news editor

Photo by Kyle Deeley

Orchestra Strives for Greatness

By Kyle Deeley, News Writer

Sweet notes rose from the strings of the Kamehameha Schools Orchestra at Nämähana dining hall on April 10. The orchestra had been rehearsing since January to prepare for the concert, with a small but dedicated audience that showed up to support the program.

The first song played was “Saint Paul’s Suite,” an upbeat jig that got people into the spirit of the night.

Orchestra teacher and conductor Karl Blauer chose “Serenade for Strings” for its romantic qualities, a good contrast to the speed of the first song. The final song, “Concerto for two Cellos and String Orchestra: First Movement,” began with Junior Keani Kahuhu playing a duet that stole the show with Director Blaeuer. Kahuhu has played the cello for five years and intends to major in music ministry and composition. She plans to be a church choir director so that she can “write and play music for God.”

The class of 2010 got their share of “running through the jungle” at their banquet, which took place on April 5 at Nämähana dining hall. Nearly 150 members of the sophomore class enjoyed their jungle theme and decorations including vines, balloons, plants, and stuffed animal snakes.

“I loved the group of boys who were wearing matching jungle prints, they looked stunning,” said sophomore class president Erin Ventura about Terani Richmond, Chase Bell, Eli Ferreira, and Connor Kihune, who all wore cheetah ties or head wraps that they made themselves.

To complement the festive sophomore boys, there was also a large bundle of animal print balloons that was let loose before the one hour and 45minute dance, DJ’d by Randy Ber-

mudez of Ace Beats. Vines dangled pendulously from the balloons onto the dance floor to create a jungle feeling.

The sophomore music video and slide show were produced by sophomores Kyle Deeley, Tani Nakamitsu, and Royal Afaga. Their music video was based on the song “I like to move it” by the Madagascar Five. In the video, members of the sophomore class were instructed by their teacher Mr. Laxson to move boxes and junk stuff to a different part of campus, which they accomplished together.

The dinner menu consisted of sumptuous, moist kalua pig, sweet squid luau, and chilled haupia. Comments remained primarily positive throughout the night, and aside from a few dresses too short to meet the dress code, the night went off smoothly.

Left: Sophomores Christian Lum, Eli Ferreira, Connor Kihune and Chase Bell along with Nä Koa Media student Josh Matsuda all wear matching cheetah prints at the sophomore banquet.

Photo by Ashley Shaffer

Top Left: Lacy and Emily Farm play at the Spring Orchestra Concert.

TECHNOLOGY BRIEFS

Getting a good Vu

By MATTHEW QUENGA, features writer

Sometime this month, LG will be releasing its new cell phone, the Vu, available through AT&T. The Vu is a slick, touchscreen cell phone with television viewing capability. Users will be able to watch television from anywhere there is a cell signal, with two channels devoted to carrying video content, unlike Verizon’s V-cast service, which does not have any exclusive channels.

The phone also has standard features, such as Internet, text messaging, and, of course, the ability to make calls. The phone’s physical makeup is similar to that of the Apple iPhone.

Besides the touchscreen, there is an extendable antenna and built-in QWERTY keyboard.

It’s true that the phone still needs to work out a few of its bugs and glitches especially with its Web browser, but with its TV feature, maybe this

phone will give the iPhone a run for the money.

No firm release date or price has been announced, but rumor has it that the phone will sell in the $200-400 range.

No TV for you!

BY KYLE DEELEY, news writer

Anyone with a TV manufactured before March 1, 2007, who hasn’t switched to cable or satellite

by February 17, 2009, will be unable to watch TV unless they convert or buy a $70 digital converter box. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is offering $40 coupons to help. Visit www.dtv2009.gov for information.

Currently, TV stations broadcast in analog and digital format. The FCC mandated that all stations stop broadcasting in analog format next February, leaving those bandwidths open to carry other signals. Older TV’s without digital tuners will be unable to process digital signals. Consum-

ers will be forced to purchase a converter box.

In March, the FCC auctioned off the airwaves freed up by the DTV transition. In the auction, wireless giant Verizon bought the “C-Block” of the spectrum for $9.4 billion. The C-Block covers all fifty states and 298 million people nationwide.

These waves have more bandwidth than conventional cellular waves, allowing for a faster rate of information transfer. While no specific plans have been announced as yet, there is speculation that the air space will be used for nationwide wireless Internet or Verizon’s own media network. In theory, this network could allow everyone with a cell phone to use the networks to view movies or TV shows on their mobile devices.

To switch to digital service, contact Oceanic Time Warner Cable at 643-2100. To get satellite TV call Dish Network at 877-0488 or DirecTV at (877) 200-0049. Points of distribution for the converter boxes have not yet been announced.

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Alumni Jordan Jenkins and Michael Yanell enjoy the fringe benefits of going to school in California Roller coasters!

Alumni stay close

By MICHAEL JENKINS, news writer

Many students made the leap to mainland colleges in 2007. Last year 98% of the seniors were committed to a college by May. Many students planned on going to West Coast schools from Oregon to Santa Monica and Boulder.

Often, the transition to college can be rough, but for one KSM student, the transition was smooth in at least one way, “Kamehameha Schools made it easy to transition academically,” says 2007 alumnus Jordan Jenkins, but he felt underprepared for other real world experiences.

Jenkins attends San Diego Mesa College with other 2007 alumni Michael Yanell, Mahea Cavaco and Mitchell Navarro. Like Jenkins, many students chose their college because they know people who are attending. This helps to ease the transition from Hawaiÿi to the mainland because students have ties to home.

Though around 45% of KSM students are away at college, many graduates in the past have elected to stay home for their post-secondary education. Many students stayed in Hawaiian waters and chose O‘ahu schools like UH Mänoa and Brigham Young University (BYU) and 30 of last year’s students committed to Maui Community College in Kahului. UH Mänoa offers a 4-year college experience close to Maui. It’s also a Division 1 school so Maui athletes can fulfill their college-level sports dreams.

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By MICHAEL JENKINS, news writer

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news editor

By KYLE DEELEY, news writer

By TERANI RICHMOND, sports writer

As the year winds down and with Hö‘ike Nui in the rear-view mirror, the seniors are one step closer to the end of high school when they graduate on May 24, 2008.

The seniors won the first ‘Aha Mele award for representing the spirit of the exhibition.

The Senior Bash is coming up and will be a great way to round out the year. It will be held on May 16 from 2:30 to 4:30 at the pool and also in Mr. Laufou’s room. Permission forms were due yesterday, so if you didn't turn it in, you missed out.

Seniors can look forward to Project Graduation, the final stand for the senior class and a great bonding experience.

The class of 2009 is in the process of recovering from a class punishment that resulted in the cancellation of their senior ball. The punishment was meted out because some students misbehaved after junior prom.

Previous to the incident though, the junior prom, which took place on March 29th at the Westin, Lähaina, had been a success that many juniors enjoyed. “I loved our prom! The part that I enjoyed the most was being able to see everyone dressed up and looking their best for a night that I will never forget!” said Serena Yarborough.

Don’t forget: full-sentence outlines are due tomorrow.

Elections were held today for next year’s officers, so by now the class has new leadership for its foray into Juniordom. Preston Tavares for treasurer, Kami-Lei Fujiwara for class historian, Sarah Ing and Anela Tanigawa for class representatives ran uncontested. You can already congratulate them, but watch for an announcement as to who will be next year’s secretary, president, and vice-president.

Congratulations to the sophomores for winning the Ho’olaule’a scrip selling contest, earning ice cream for dessert at lunch tomorrow.

The freshmen have nearly survived their first year of high school. With no other plans on the agenda for the last two weeks of school, some of the freshmen reflected on their first year.

Corbin Iaea thought that high school was going to be a lot of hard work with many long nights of doing homework, but if Corbin could explain freshman year in four words he would say, “lovely, hard, hilarious, and cute.”

Fellow freshman Kawika Kong feels that high school sports and homework kept him busy this year, and the expectations for sports and academics is higher than in middle school.

Mauna’ala 2008

President’s Message

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news editor

Aloha Students, The school year is finally coming to an end! Seniors, we will be leaving the campus, and life as we know it is going to change. Juniors, your time to step up has arrived.

Buckle up because Höÿike Nui, college applications, scholarships, and graduation come quickly. Sophomores, enjoy Photo by TERANI RICHMOND next year because it is the calm before the storm. Lastly freshmen, you folks are no longer the babies of the campus and will need to be good examples to the incoming freshmen.

All in all, we’ve had a pretty outstanding year. For the first time ever, we had two spirit weeks, more dances than ever before, Challenge Day, a mass community service project with Habitat for Humanity, and other memorable events.

We’ve endured this far and had a lot of fun. This time of the year is the most critical part. So, please don’t drop the ball, don’t trip at the end of the race. We started strong, so let’s end that way.

Take this time to reflect. Ask yourselves if you think you lived up to the Kamehameha name and exemplified true Warrior spirit and pride. Seniors, enjoy each other’s company in these final days. Appreciate all the many things that we, here at Kamehameha Schools, have been so blessed with. Remember that there are many others who are not as fortunate as we have been, so do not throw away what has been so generously given.

Thank you, classmates, friends, teachers, administration, and staff for all your support and love. Students, thank you for allowing me to be your president. It was my honor to serve our school. I love you all, make our school proud, and live with dignity and pride. I MUA KAMEHAMEHA! Farewell students.

On May 22, the senior class of 2008 will embark on their final journey as a class before their much anticipated graduation. To plan for this, Kapälama Campus’ senior tri-campus event chairperson Paul Iona and vice president Kahikolu Pescaia came to Maui on April 18 to plan with ASKSM students.

For this trip, the senior class will first be visiting Mauna’ala to show their class’s respect for Pauahi. Then, they will go to the Kapälama campus where they will visit the Heritage Center as well as the chapel. The Maui, Kea’au, and Kapälama campus’ seniors will join together to eat lunch and enjoy entertainment provided by members of the Kapälama Hawaiian ensemble and school band. For lunch, the Kapälama cafeteria will be bringing back the beloved Warrior Plate - kalbi ribs, chicken, corn, and mac salad.

Seniors will visit Kawaiaha’o Church for a chapel service before flying back to Maui to prepare for commencement.

May 8, 2008

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Horoscopes are for entertainment purposes only. If you need answers to life’s questions, you’ll find them in your Bible.

Jan. 20—Feb. 18

Student survey: What teacher has impacted your life the most and how?

Anuhea Reimann

“Mr. Obrien because he taught in a way that gave me a whole new look at school. He gave me great advice when I asked him.”

“Mr. Obrien, Mr. Lopez, and Mr. Tarrazi because the connections they make with their students are far greater than any other teacher. And they know what is truly important when it comes to academics and overall education.”

Feb. 19—March 20 You're outgrowing several old phobias that used to slow you down.

It's a natural process, so don't worry about it.

Relax and let them go.

March 21—April 19 Make a careful review of your needs before you go shopping. You can get everything you want for your home, but probably not all at once. First things first.

April 20—May 20

Liz Akau

Even if you're good at multi-tasking, you could get swamped today. You may have to scratch a few items off your list. Get the big stuff done and rearrange the rest.

May 21—June 21

“Mrs. Sone. She is one teacher you can count on as not only a teacher, but also a friend.”

You have a natural sense of caution, and that is very good. It'll keep you out of trouble, with lots of money in the bank. And, as you're about to prove, you'll still have lots of fun.

June 22—July 22 You need to get your facts straight so you can defend your position.

Controversy could erupt at any moment, concerning your choices.

Be prepared.

Go through your lists again. Make sure you haven't forgotten anything important. You don't want it to come back and bite you.

Aug 23—Sept. 22 Once you figure out what they want, you'll be able to produce it. Keep asking questions and don't give up until you understand. Run a test, to make sure.

Sept. 23—Oct. 22 Are you in a creative line of work that you feel good about? If not, what can you do to get yourself into that position? Have you checked the want ads recently?

Oct. 23—Nov. 21 You're eager to get something you need, but you could make a mistake.

Check vendors much closer to home. Don't pay more for shipping or travel. Every little bit counts.

Nov. 22 —Dec. 21 The more money you stash away, the more you'll want to buy.

Narrow it down to one special item, so you don't feel so bad if you can't get everything else. It's a good trick.

Dec. 22—Jan. 19 Sometimes, like now, people want to do things their own way.

Counsel against impetuous behavior.

In time, the other guy will have to admit you're right.

Keliÿi Dias

Kellen Pacheco

By BRANDY GOMES, features editor

By LINDA C. BLACK, Tribune Media Services

Graciously accept compliments from a person who thinks you're great. You're an inspiration to many. You might as well get used to it.

July 23—Aug. 22

“Mrs. Mason has helped me develop my art more, and had me go beyond what I felt most comfortable in. Pushing me to explore and try new things in art. “ All rights reserved.

Photos by Kamalu Kaina

Fill in the blank squares so that each row, column and each 3-by-3 block contains all of the digits 1 thru 9.

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Serial Story Chapter 5

What If… We actually escaped?

By KYLE DEELEY, news writer If you missed any of the previous installments to our serial story, it’s not too late. Catch chapters 1-4 under the journalism link at: http://maui.ksbe.edu// faculty/kyhaina/ In the last installment of the “What if…” stories, the students at a school that never closes tried to escape only to be foiled by the evil teacher Mr. Aid, who held them with the power of his mind against the wall they had recently tried to destroy.

As all seemed lost and Mr. Aid drew steadily closer to the students, they realized that their plan had failed, and they were going to be trapped at school forever. No one could see any way to defeat Mr. Aid and they would have needed a miracle to escape their current predicament.

It was then that Krista, the most empty-headed student at the school, stepped away from the wall and turned to face her classmates. “Why did we all just throw ourselves at the wall?” she asked quizzically. Mr. Aid proceeded to stare at Krista, infuriated and a little confused.

“Submit to me, you brainless dolt!” he thought-yelled directly at the small girl standing in front of him. The force of this thought would have knocked most students silly. Instead, Mr. Aid wheeled back and almost fell over as what sounded like echoes bounced around the room. Incensed, he hurled all of his willpower into one push. A wave of air and dust particles sped across the room, propelled by Mr.Aid’s sheer, unbridled mental energy. The wave focused in on Krista as it neared her, ready to rip her to shreds. Then a strange thing happened. The wave seemed to implode in on itself, turning and compressing straight at Mr.Aid. He loosed a blood-curdling scream as he crumpled to the floor, crushed by the weight of his own intellect. He lay on the ground whimpering, his mind destroyed by the psychic energy.

“Oh Em Gee, what just happened?” Krista said, befuddled. “I’m confused.”

And then, there was a simultaneous gasp as the students realized what had happened. When thoughts were directed at Krista, she had such low mental activity that her brain didn’t absorb any information. Instead the thoughts created a feedback loop that directed the energy back at the sender, as had happened with Mr. Aid’s psionic wave.

When Mr. Aid fainted, the wall the students had broken down flew apart, without his influence to hold it together. With Mr. Aid defeated, the students ran outside ready to face the world… but instead, they were faced with the scalding heat-sheet that surrounded the school.

“We still can’t get off the campus!” wailed Kawika. “The only way to turn this thing off is to hit the button on the other side of the sheet.” Anyone who set foot on the glistening metal would have the flesh melted off their bones, with the bones following suit. Puny human cells were just no match for the unyielding power of technology.

In the midst of this despair, no one noticed former star athlete and foiled school escapee Marcus Kirk as he stepped out onto the sheet with his prosthetic legs.

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“Do you smell something burning?” Keoni asked. Indeed, Marcus’ mechanical feet had started to burn as he sprinted across the shining silver surface with all the speed of an Olympic marathon runner. As he reached the other side and pressed the “Off” button a cheer rose up from the students. They started to rush across the sheet, but jumped back when they realized that it needed time to cool down from its unearthly high temperature.

“Finally we can go home!” said Keoni to Kawika as they slipped away to their locker. Even in this high tech world, they knew no one would believe their story of jumping between dimensions.

As they approached it, the locker started to bulge and groan. The boys jumped back, afraid of what might be appearing because the locker had never done this before. A huge form emerged, and the boys saw with horror that it was Mrs. King. The attendanceobsessed, borderline-evil French teacher rose to her full height of 6’2,” rolls of fat sagging out from under her shirt and down over her waistband.

“HA!” she exclaimed. “Here you are. You boys think you can get out of MY CLASS just by jumping through a few dimensions? FAT CHANCE!” With that, she brusquely lifted them up by their collars and unceremoniously tossed them into the locker like two sandwiches down her enormous gullet. “You two have detention for as long as you live, ditching school like that.”

And that is how their story ends, with the heroes stuck in detention for the rest of their lives, but at least it was their detention, on their Maui, at their one and only Kamehameha Maui. In the next episode, if there was one, you could see what happens next in “What if…we were stuck in detention forever?”

by Alex Kahalehili

May 8, 2008

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Kinoki produces questionable benefits

By TYLER HILSABECK, staff writer

Anyone who’s stayed up watching late night TV has heard the commercial for the latest health craze - Kinoki Foot Pads. They are supposed to be the natural way to assist your body in the removal of all chemicals and wastes.

The manufacturers claim that Kinoki Foot Pads provide the one-two punch of powerful detox ingredients (double distilled bamboo vinegar and tourmaline) to improve your overall health and well-being. The claim suggests that Kinoki Foot Demonstration of how detox footpads work from Natural Pads may help “absorb toxins released in the body, relieve the burden on the imDetox online store. mune system, encourage the release of excess fluids, assist in weight loss, support blood circulation, improve quality of sleep, and promote vibrant health and Word search answers from B5: wellness” according to the company’s literature.

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Summer Fun

By MATTHEW QUENGA, features Writer

Summer is quickly approaching, a time without school, a time when I won’t need to wake up early in the morning to get prepped for school, a peaceful time without the stresses that come with homework. As I imagine this, I sigh with relief, but what am I going to do will all this time? Sure there’s going to the mall, but why not try something different this time around?

This summer, get your friends together and try making a music video. When everyone else comes back from Sudoku answers from B1: vacation, have an end-of-summer party with popcorn and mochi crunch. Let everyone watch the video and get a good laugh, then break out the karaoke, and it’s American Idol time.

Don’t forget to film that, too!

Surviving Finals

By BRANDY GOMES, features editor

When students hear the word “finals,” they automatically begin to feel pressured and stressed. Here are some tips to keep your cool during finals week.

1. Don’t Panic: Remember that finals are only one component of your final grade.

2. Don’t be too relaxed: Try to do as well as you possibly can.

Don’t go into finals with the idea that you only need x number of points to pass the class.

3. Don’t worry about others: Take all the time you need during the exam. Don’t worry about others finishing before you.

4. Use an effective study method: The key to studying effectively is consistent repetition. By repeating what needs to be learned you are more likely to remember the information; don’t overload your brain at the last minute.

5. Manage your time wisely: Schedule designated time for when you will study for your exam. By creating a schedule, you will be able to stay on track.

6. Exercise: Exercising isn’t only a good way to lose calories, but also helps your body to relieve stress. It helps your brain work better, too.

7. Get enough sleep: Don’t pull an “all nighter.” You will do better if you are rested, and cramming often leads to a confused knowledge of the material you have studied.

And most importantly…

8. When the exam is over, let it go!

May 8, 2008 B4

Ka Leo o Nä Koa

By KYLE DEELEY, news writer

In a world where every movie is the same…Where plots are recycled mercilessly year after year… Where people are forced to watch parody after parody ripped from the creative minds of real filmmakers…Is there anyone who can break this cycle? No (after that build-up, you didn’t expect me to say yes, did you? Coming this summer: Rip-offs, Remakes, Sequels, and Adaptations.

80’s Rip-offs and Remakes First are two direct rip-offs from older movies: Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure is the tale of two aspiring band members and their trip through time in a magic telephone booth (changed to an as-of-yet undisclosed item for the re-release). This movie was popular in the 80’s, but some fear that other actors will not be able to live up to the glory of Keanu Reeves “totally excellent” performance. Due for release sometime in 2010.

Short Circuit is another remake of a movie from the era of padded shoulders and big hair. This tells the story of a robot who, when hit by a lightning bolt, comes to “life,” developing his own personality and will to live. Release is scheduled for late 2008.

Sequels Possibly worse than the remake is the sequel, which promises a deeper look into a known fantasy universe and usually disappoints. This summer, two of these movies will be heading back into theatres, courtesy of your wallets.

Indiana Jones: The Legend of the Crystal Skull continues the saga of archeologist Indiana Jones as he gallivants across the globe collecting rare artifacts and fighting off various evil minions as he does it. Star Harrison Ford hit 66 this year, but still plays the whip-toting title hero. I don’t care how much safety netting and sugar glass you use, swinging into the windshield of a moving truck while holding a whip hurts when you’re 66. Opening May 22.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is shamefully similar to the first two installments of the series (the first one of which was, in fact, a remake). In the first two Mummy movies, two archeologists unleash an unspeakable horror into the world by digging up the Tomb of Imhotep, former high priest intent on ruling the world. SPOILER ALERT He is eventually destroyed when he is read to from the Book of Life. In this “completely new” installment the same two archeologists unleash an unspeakable horror into the word by digging up the tomb of an ancient Asian shape-shifting Emperor intent on world domination. I have a feeling that he will be destroyed by the Buk ‘o Lif, but see for yourself when the movie comes out on August 1.

Adaptations There has been a recent spree of Hollywood representations of comic books in an effort to capitalize on their already large fan base. Events like

Comic-Con, former havens for only the most dedicated comic book fans have seen their attendance grow by an average of 20,000 people a year since 2005 as a result of Hollywood’s involvement.

Iron Man is… um… oh I can’t do it, I can’t bring myself to thrash Iron Man. If you must see one comic book movie this summer, make it Iron Man. The movie tells the story of billionaire weapons manufacturer Tony Stark as he transitions from CEO to superhero. Packed full of special effects and things that make you go “ouch” when you see them. It is the best superhero movie in 30 years. You will feel like you are in the Iron Man suit with Stark soaring through the heavens, trying to protect the people you built weapons to kill. Iron Man is a hero born of technology and is, therefore, an excellent symbol of the digital age that we live in. In theatres now.

The Dark Knight tells the darkest tale in the Bat universe. At this point in the Bat timeline, Bruce Wayne (Batman) and the Joker have not yet met, so when a series of progressively deadlier pranks take place, Batman is forced to find the Joker and confront him. Marring the film is the death of actor Heath Ledger who played the Joker. Despite his untimely end, thousands of diehard Batman fans have gone so far as to paint their faces like the Joker’s and parade around Los Angeles and New York as part of an alternate reality game. If you want to know why this story is so tragic, see it in theatres on July 18th.

The Incredible Hulk is about a different Bruce - Bruce Banner. As seen in the trailers, the Hulk must battle a huge creature that I can only assume is his arch-nemesis the Abomination. The human who becomes the Abomination was a military man who retained his full intelligence when he became the monster, unlike the Hulk who retains only a fraction of Bruce’s mind.

While the Hulk turns back into his human counterpart when he calms down, the Abomination is stuck in his inhuman form forever. In 2003, another Hulk film was released that was so badly put together that I couldn’t finish watching it. This sequel’s producers have at least replaced the directors in hopes of making a better movie. Go see two huge partially human beasts try to kill each other starting June 13th.

The Hellboy comic book series, by Mike Mignola, spins the tale of a demon on earth. Conjured by Nazi sorcerers to help their cause in WWII, the United States convinces him to join them in their fight against the evil spirit world. He is possessed of the Right Hand of Doom which

has the power to loose Armageddon on the world. Hellboy two: The Golden Army promises huge monsters and a lot of monster fighting. Opens July 11.

Somehow, in a sea of book adaptations, only one is coming out this summer. Amazing.

Chronicles of Narnia is a plot-stealing trifecta. It is not only based on a book, but it is a sequel and a remake as well. Provided, the original movie was a 30-minute mash up of two books, but I still count this as a remake. In this latest installment, Simon, Lucy, Edmund, and Peter are called back to Narnia to restore a prince to his throne. Wow, how original. Despite a stale plot, the special effects and battle scenes in this move promise to be epic, with clashes taking place between huge armies of animals, humans, and mythical creatures. Opens May 16, 2008.

Topping off the list are three movies based on TV shows.

Popular sitcom Sex and the City didn’t even bother to change its name for its silver screen debut. While little information is available, I would expect the movie to be an 85-minute long episode of the show.

Some of you might be saying “Well that’s what a movie adaptation is supposed to be, right?” Wrong. A movie should be made about a series to expand the universe created by the original show. A movie should expand on a fuzzy story detail or tie up the loose ends in a series, Sex and the City promises none of this. Opens May 30.

Get Smart is based on another 80’s sitcom of the same name. Bumbling agent Maxwell Smart has just been commissioned as a secret agent to address a new global crisis. He and his partner, Agent 99, will work together to save the world from evil. Opens June 20.

Speed Racer—fast cars, cool car gadgets, funny sidekicks, mysterious Racer X, a monkey, and the Wachowski brothers (Matrix geniuses). What could go wrong?

Opens Tomorrow

The world that we live in today allows so much easy access to all forms of media that we have run out of things to talk about. With YouTube allowing people to put whatever kinds of videos they want online, the film industry is running out of things that haven’t been done before. In 200 years, when our civilization is wiped out by aliens, the newly emerging humans are going to find the wreckage of a Blockbuster, and the process will start all over again.

May 8, 2008

Ka Leo o Nä Koa

See how well you know the Graduating class of 2008 by finding their last names in this “Senior Search.”

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By BRANDY GOMES, features editor

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May 8, 2008 B6

Ka Leo o Nä Koa Anela Farrar-Ivey: To my cousin Kalei, I give my orange bag so you can stand out. To Dani guys’, I leave my lunch seat Bryan Pali: To Keloni, I leave my lucky outside Mr.Paa’s room so you’ll be stasocks; to Chase, my chinstrap; to Evan, ble.

I leave my rubber band. I also give Joshua Kong: To Kamalani Keomaka, I Devin my workout plan for his legs! leave my math and history homework so you don’t have to bother me in college.

Hulali Delima: To my little brother Hinano, I leave you my smile, that it may Joshua Masuda: To Kainoa and Kai, I brighten up each day of your future high pass down all the Katsu in the world, all school career. my secret music websites and accessories, and especially all the best memories Puanaÿala Kaÿöpüiki: My little sis of high school.

Mälia, I leave you my grace and balJosh Nitta: To my sister Hope, I leave my copy of The World is Flat. It will be on my bookshelf.

ance, use it well darling. Cissy! Dude Donovan Sakamoto: To Mana Palafox, you get all my hair clips, and don't forget I leave you my charm so that you may we “gurls 4 lyph.” catch yourself an angel just as I have, to cherish for the rest of your life.

Jose Ledesma: Cody Ganiko; I will leave my How to Score a P.K. video, so Kelton Kealoha: Best wishes for next that if you and the rest of the ladybugs year’s baseball team. To Kody Kahaialiÿi; make it to states. You can win… Not. I hope you fulfill a big spot on next year’s team. Be better than I was. Wait, that’s Brice Murayama: To my little brother, too hard.

Chad, I leave my basketball so you can play after school.

Makana Rosete: To my best class of 2009 friend, Cymbree, I leave nothing but my friendship because you have everything else already. I love you, so be good to my boy Chase.

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Alyssa Green: To my wonderful friend Harmony, I am leaving you my humor so that in the coming years you can continue to make all our friends laugh over stupid things.

Brittnee Lau: To Kai, next year when I’m gone don’t forget to bring home lunch so you don’t have to eat chicken. I love you bestie!!!

James Kahalekai Jr.: To the soccer boys, I leave my size 34 soccer shoes so you all can be as deadly as me.

Penny Tauvela: To Kehau Chong, I leave you my love and my sovereign senior spirit for your first year in high school. I will also leave the table at the Kekuÿiapoiwa Nui building.

Kamalu Kaina: To Maka Suapaia, I leave you my size 18 shoes for b-ball next year. These shoes scored 8 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 assists this entire season.

Jake Wong: To Aasin, I leave my wrestling knee pads, because you always complained about it. To Mark Kaaÿa, I give you my wrestling weight class cause you can’t beat me.

Erwin Decoite Jr.: To my little brother, Aaron, I leave my coolness, my intelligence, and my swagger for you to survive the rest of your high school career.

Good luck!

Brian Speelman: To the freshman class of 2011, I leave the undying thought of senioritis that you get when you complete Höÿike Nui. Jazmine Poouahi: To my brother at heart, Jared, I leave the shot-put balls that will allow you to be a state champion.

Kanoelani Steward: To Kaleiopio Guth, I leave you my spot in the goalie cage and that wonderful red cap. May you take this opportunity to get ejected as much as I did.

Aubrey Matsuura: To my bestest friends forever and ever and ever. I wish you all the funnest days of highschool. Hulk, I leave you my yellow umbrella for all those rainy days!

Miken Souza: To my water polo sisters, I want to give you all the passion, aggression, and will to take home the MIL. Remember “California oranges, Arizona cactus, we play Baldwin just for practice.”

Courtney Uÿu: To Kainoa “Katsu Girl” Kaiÿaokamälie, I leave to you my parking stall at Kulamalu, ‘cause, I mean, you can’t let Anuhea have all the fun!

Kainalu Camanse: To Dayton, I leave my big yellow goofy eraser. May it help you get through all of your mistakes. Good luck next year.

Kona Lee: To Mr. Paa, I leave tickets to my big premier in the future when I make it big.

Jeffrey Oka: To my fellow co-founder Chaysen Miyazona, the future of “Chaysen and Jeff’s Shave Ice” now lies in your hands. I’ll be expecting those Krispy Kremes as well.

Rachel Patrick: Sir Hulk, keep smiling!

People won’t think you’r so intimidating that way. Haha! Love, Princess Pretty Eyes.

Brandy Gomes: To Kyle Deeley, jr. editor, I leave you my skills in journalism, since I was a lot better than you.

Good luck!

Carli Owan: To all the underclassmen who have grown dear to me throughout the years, Pua, Uÿi, Cherie, Kamalani, and my cousin Nick, good luck during your last few years!

Ka Leo o Nä Koa

May 8, 2008

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Water Polo team qualifies for States in third year!

By NOAH CLEMONS, sportswriter

The Kamehameha Warriors water polo team is going to States for the first time in only their third year as an MIL team. The girls were on a streak this season, winning against every team except Lähaina to give them a regular season record of 5-3.

Lähainaluna has been the team’s main competition, never having lost a game to the Lady Warriors. Because of their two season losses to Lähainaluna, the girls are seeded second going to states.

Goalie senior Kanoe Steward says “The season was great for us, every game we improved and only got better. Our game against Lähainaluna for the MIL Championship was the best game we ever played, although the score didn’t show it.” The Warriors were defeated 19-9 in the championship game.

The team has a good future for upcoming seasons, being dominated by underclassmen with only six seniors. Still, seniors like Sulun Guth have been a real asset to the team. Guth is the leading scorer, with younger sister, Kalei Guth, following in her footsteps.

Photo by Kyle Deeley

Senior Hulali DeLima defends against Lähainaluna in the MIL tournament May 2. The Warriors lost 19-9 after a rally in the fourth period. The Lady Warriors are away at the state championships, which end Saturday.

Varsity Baseball plagued with injury

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news editor

The Kamehameha Schools Maui varsity baseball team has ended their MIL regular season 9-3 in third place, despite injuries that affected them.

A few members of the baseball team that were injured include outfielder Aaron Asato who injured his shoulder, centerfielder Jordan Camara who cut his finger washing dishes at home, outfielder and second baseman Evan Garces who injured his throwing arm, and outfielder Kamaka Pocock who broke his thumb during practice.

One crucial loss was catcher Mason Castillon who had injured his shoulder playing football in the fall and re-injured it diving to second base during their first game against King Kekaulike. Castillon said, “Being injured affected our team, but our juniors and underclassmen stepped it up to take my place.” Juniors Dayton Alexander and Ethan Cabatingan replaced Castillon during games against King Kekaulike and St. Anthony.

Though Castillon’s shoulder injury kept him out of a few games, he recovered in time to catch for the rest of the season. Castillon is looking forward to walking onto a college baseball team at either Colorado State University or Hawai’i Pacific University when he graduates. The Warriors ended their season when they lost their first tournament game to Baldwin 4-3 in ninth inning overtime.

Suapaia ignites team to victory

By TYLER HILSABECK

“Slammin, rippin, and bangin” are the things sophomore Maka Suapaia says he likes to do while playing tennis. Suapaia first started playing tennis at age 12, and he says that it all started when he used to play pick-up games at outdoor tennis courts. He has been playing varsity tennis for the Kamehameha Schools Maui tennis team for 2 years.

He mostly competes in team doubles, but he is also able to compete in singles. This year Suapaia has a good record in team doubles, holding a record of 10 wins and 1 loss with partners freshmen Nohea Duro, and sophomore Ekolu Kim. He balances his time between two sports, varsity tennis, and JV volleyball. However, when he is at tennis practice, coach See SUAPAIA C5 Kapisi says he gives it his100%.

Photo by Kyle Deeley

JUDO 2008 The judo team this year consists of Kilohana Borges, Justin Davis, Kyle Saiki, Keanu Franco and Malia Medeiros coached by Sensei Ron Hiyakumoto, who says, “I am proud of everyone who stuck with it this year, and hopefully more people will come out for the team in the future.” Some of the other schools with a judo team this year were Baldwin, Maui High, King Kekaulike, and St. Anthony.

Ka Leo o Nä Koa

May 8, 2008

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL This fall season came with plenty of success for Kamehameha Maui teams.

The most successful of these sports was the girls volleyball team. The girls won their fourth consecutive MIL titles. Senior Dreanne Shaw was also able to repeat as MIL Player of the Year because of her thundering slams and all around solid play. Fellow seniors Hulali DeLima, Makana Rosete and junior Kayla-Al Kaluau were named honorable mention MIL all-stars.

The team doesn’t look like it will falter next year as the Junior Varsity girls won the JV MIL title, the 5th in a row for KS Maui.

second team all-stars Kaiea Medeiros and Curtis Puli, both seniors as well as juniors, Evan Garces and Jordan Puÿu-Robinson helped the team finish second in Division II, with a 4-3 record.

As for the JV team, the Warriors put up a gleaming 7-0 record, becoming the first KS Maui JV football team to win the championship.

CROSS COUNTRY

KS-Maui was successful in yet another of the fall sport, cross country when senior Kaÿahumanu Rozet, won the first two MIL meets in September and went on to compete at the state level.

The winter season is filled with happiness and good fortune. KS-Maui athletes definitely got their share with a total of five sports turning in MIL titles. One of those sports actually brought KamehamehaMaui’s first individual state FOOTBALL The highly anticipated and championship. hard-hitting football season also took place in the fall.

Their season was highlighted by a stout defense, anchored by first team allBASKETBALL star linebacker, Keloni KaThe boy’s varsity basketball malani. Kamalani, a junior, received plenty of help from team may have provided the all other positions, including most excitement in the season, rallying from the third defensive ends, junior, seed in the MIL tournament Küpono Hong and senior, Bryan Pali. On the offense, to seize back-to-back MIL

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titles in front of gyms packed with Warrior students and fans. Coach Lance Cagasan received his second MIL Coach of the Year award. Coach Lance led an experienced and poised team filled with seniors. MIL all-stars Kaiea Medeiros, Erwin DeCoite, Kaleo DeMello, Jeff Oka and Bryan Pali headed this talented senior class. Also joining them from the class off ’08 members were Josh Kong, Lindsey Kalaiwaÿa, and Kamalu Kaina.

SOCCER Boys and girls soccer added even more excitement to the season as they ripped through the rest of the MIL. The boys finished the season undefeated with a record of 10-0-2 eventually finishing fourth in states.

The Warriors can attribute their success to a great effort by the entire team. But the team had strong leadership from many seniors as well as MIL Player of the Year, junior forward, Kekoa Mountcastle. Senior Cody Felipe was also honored by receiving all-state first team honors. Classmate Josh Nitta was named to all-state second team.

The girls soccer season nearly equaled the boys team with an undefeated record; however, the perfect

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record was blemished by a loss in the season finale. The team still finished league play with a superb record of 13-1. They were crowned MIL champions and received the third seed in the state tournament, where they ended up losing to the state runner-up, Punahou, in the first round. And then dropped a tight 3-2 match to the fifth place finisher, Moanalua, in the consolation bracket.

SWIMMING The KS-Maui swim teams also competed well in the MIL season. Both boys and girls teams placed third in the team results. Seniors Kellen Pacheco and Keoni Hasset led the boys team on their way to first team MIL honors. Sophomore Victoria Crozier also made first team and finished fifth in the state in the 100-meter freestyle.

PADDLING The mixed paddling crew won yet another MIL Championship for KS Maui in the winter season. The team went on to finish fifth at States.

WRESTLING Many times, Maui athletes are expected to struggle on the state level, however, the Maui Warrior wrestling team shrugged off this prospect.

With Kaÿahumanu Rozet leading the way, the wrestlers were successful in both the MIL and in the state

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matches. Rozet became the first athlete from Kamehameha Maui to win an individual state championship.

Other medalist at states included third place finishers, Seniors Kyle Saiki and junior Malia Medeiros also, senior Hoku Kubota, received fifth place. Freshman Makana Hussey and Junior Eva Kaaÿa joined Rozet and Medeiros as MIL titleholders in their weight class.

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Warriors have qualified for states for the first time in school history. They rebounded from a shaky start and ended up taking second place in the MIL, behind undefeated Lähainaluna.

GOLF

The golf team is among the numerous KS Maui teams to make states this season. The team has benefited from some veteran leaders. Seniors Kealiÿi Dias and Kamalu Kaina led the team to a third place finish. They This season had many also received help from thrilling moments at a variety Andrew Kunitomo, sophoof athletic venues. Baseball more, who stepped big and softball both gave valiant for the team this season. efforts to end their seasons Freshmen Kaydee Park just short of a state berth. and Arielle Andrade are BOYS VOLLEYBALL KSM’s first female golfBoys volleyball is going to ers to make it to the state tournament. states yet again, only this time they are going as MIL TENNIS champions. Coach Robert Three Maui Warrior Brede led the team to their athletes will compete in first MIL title in school histhe state tournament. tory. The boys state tourna- They are known as ‘KP3’ ment will be played here on by their teammates. SenMaui May 13-16 at KSM as iors, Kellen Pacheco, well as King Keakaulike’s Kainoa Perryman, and gym. The team is hoping for sophomore, Katie a big home crowd to support Perryman will all take the MIL champions. their game to another GIRLS WATER POLO level as they take on the best in the state.

The girls water polo team also set history this season. The

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First year of JV volleyball

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Varsity volleyball recovers from

By TERANI RICHMOND, sports writer

By TERANI RICHMOND, sports writer

In the four years of Kamehameha Schools Maui sports, they had yet to have a junior varsity volleyball team, but this year put an end to that. This is the first year that KSM has ever had a junior varsity boy’s volleyball team. The season ended with a loss to Seabury, this was their last game. The new team also has three brand new volleyball coaches just for them.

Coach Rob Brown and Coach John Nabors hail from San Antonio, Texas. Not only do they have a love for volleyball but they also love playing other sports. Coach Rob played Division 1 basketball for University of Texas, San Antonio, and Coach Jon played D-1 soccer at UNC - Charlotte. They have a passion for volleyball and teaching athletes how to play the game. Knowing that this is the first season of JV volleyball they were eager to get out on the court and start coaching.

The major challenge that the team faced this year was trying to learn a new game that many on the team had never played before. Sophomore Tyler Hilsabeck is one of the new players. He quickly learned to be an excellent passer as well as front row hitter. He feels that JV volleyball is a great idea because many people want to play volleyball but aren’t ready to play at the varsity level. “Although we have had a not so great season, we want to do better next year and we will take it more seriously,” he says.

The JV team started off with a three-game losing streak, but ended that with a win over the Seabury Spartans in an MIL tournament at Maui High School in the middle of the season. Unfortunately, this would be the first and last win the JV Warriors would get.

Another new player, sophomore Mark Kaaa, says, “I love playing the game.” He played the setter position and also helped the team greatly with his leadership.

Other players who helped lead the team were sophomores Maka Suapaia, Haÿaheo Auweloa, and freshman Kainoa Kealoha.

After losing the championship to Lähainaluna last year, the KSM volleyball Warriors were ready to take the MIL title this year, but everything seemed against them from the start.

Key players Kekoa Mountcastle, Erwin Decoite, Kamuela Kalehuawehe-Valentine, and Kala’e Camarillo injured themselves in pre-season tournaments and practices. KalehuaweheValentine sprained his left ankle in a pre- season tournament at Seabury Hall when he was landing after jumping for a block. He feels confident that the team will do well in the state tournament, saying “We had a slow start but now we are working hard and getting better as a team.” He looks forward to States so they can “not only be participators in the tournament but competitors.”

Fellow teammate Jordan Saribay has been playing since the injuries occurred, “I was devastated to see some of our key players injured, this was a sign for me to step my game up.”

Another player who felt he needed to step up his game was freshman Hinano DeLima. DeLima felt that the team was going to suffer and the season was lost once the players became injured, but his feelings motivated him to play harder than ever, and he made a great contribution as middle blocker playing in all games this season. “Heck yes, I needed to step up my game because that’s what I had to do in order to win games,” says DeLima.

It was an exhilarating but dark night for the Warriors on Saturday April 26 when they suffered a hard loss against the Seabury Spartans at their home gym. The game went five sets with the Warriors wining the first two. From there the Spartans won three straight matches to finish the game.

Despite the loss, the Warriors still ended the season with the best record Junior in the MIL Division 1, 5-3. This Keanu put them in good position for Kaaa the MIL tournament this past serves. weekend.

The Warriors started the tournament with a win over the King Kekaulike Nä Aliÿi, at Baldwin Gym on May 1. The game went to three sets: 25-18, 21-25, 15-5.

The Warriors took con trol of the third set from the beginning with six unanswered points. Senior Erwin Decoite sealed the game with an outside kill to give the Warriors a chance to win their first MIL title.

The Warriors started off the May 2 championship game in control against Lähainaluna. The Warriors only needed two sets, 25-10 and 25-15, to seal the title. Kekoa Maountcastle had eight kills, and three blocks for the Warriors, and Erwin Decoite also had eight kills.

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Kaaa gets cut, literally

By NOAH CLEMONS, sports writer

Junior Keanu Kaaa competed in the MIL Surfing Championships on April 26, 2008 at Hoÿokipa Beach Park. Kaaa competed in the longboard division but failed to finish the competition. Kaaa cut his foot on a reef after surfing a wave. Although, he cut his foot, he caught two good waves and placed first in his heat, but could not compete beyond that. “I was pretty bummed, pretty mad that I couldn’t finish the contest.” says Kaaa. He was looking for a first place finish for the second year in a row after winning first place in the longboard division in last year’s MIL Championships. He’s looking forward to reclaiming the title next year.

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JV track championships

By KEKOA TURBEVILLE, sports writer

On the evening of April 25, most students were displaying their singing talents at ÿAha Mele. However, a handful of freshmen and sophomores were displaying their athletic prowess at the JV championship track meet. Both girls and boys teams were successful, possibly showing a glimpse of what may be to come for KS Maui track in the coming years.

The boys and girls relay teams were definitely the highlight of the night. The girls won both the 4x100 meter relay, which included Aisha Jones, Cheynice Ruidas, Mailani Baz and Kylie Watson, as well as the 4x400 relay, with a team comprised of Kamalani Keomaka, Liz Higashino, Baz and Jones. The boys 4x100 team of Jesse Yamada, Chase Bell, Cameron Yip and Connor Kihune cruised their way to a first place finish.

The Warriors had one individual champion, Aisha Jones in the 400-meter run. Other athletes who placed were the boys second place 4x400-meter relay team comprised of Eli Ferreira, Kekoa Turbeville, Yip, and Kihune. Second place finishers in individual events: Kihune 400-meter, Jones 200meter and Turbeville in the long jump and triple jump.

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Senior Kaÿahumanu Rozet leads the pack during the regular season.

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By KEKOA TURBEVILLE, SPORTS WRITER

As each MIL track meet passes, so does another chance for athletes to qualify for the State Championship Meet. With the chances for qualifying for this meet diminishing, the pressure is mounting for many athletes. One athlete that won’t have to worry about her place in either meet is Kaÿahumanu Rozet. The senior captain is currently ranked fourth in the state in the 1500meter run. At States, she will try to better last year’s second place finish.

There may be a number of KS Maui athletes who will join Rozet at the state meet. Cymbree DeCosta qualified for the high jump, clearing 4’8’’. The boys and girls 4x100 meter relay and the girls 4x400 meter relay teams are all in consideration for the state meet as well.

SUAPAIA from C1 One day, Suapaia hopes to be the number 1 tennis player in “the universe”.

In 3 years, Suapaia hopes to play tennis at the University of North Carolina where he can get a good education and further his tennis career.

Coach Kapisi says, “Maka brings a banging outlook to our team and he has a good sense of humor.” All three coaches, Kapisi, Vierra, and Cagasan said they look forward to great things from this young man.

Girls softball team falls short of state appearance

By WHITNEY SANTOS, sports editor

This year’s girls softball team has experienced many hardships. After being recognized as one of the best teams in the league, the Warriors dropped to last place with a record of 9-6.

One event that affected the Warriors was a school trip, which occurred during the season, forcing the Warriors to play with 9 players, most of them freshmen or girls new to the team.

Five starters were out for the trip and missed 2 games, losing both to Länaÿi.

The Warriors’ next game was scheduled for Saturday, April 19, against the Farmers, who forfeited due to a staff shortage and the Molokaÿi High School junior prom.

On Friday April 25, the Warriors faced softball rival and last year’s state champions, the Baldwin Bears, in high hopes of winning this game to enhance their record. Unfortunately, the Lady Warriors came up with a loss after the game was ended in the fourth inning under the ten-run rule (10-0). The next day, the Warriors challenged King

Kekaulike winning 13-3, gaining back their confidence after the harsh loss against the Bears.

The Warriors played their last two games of the season this past weekend. On Friday May 2, they lost 4-3 against Lähainaluna. Their final game of the season was on Saturday May 3 against Maui High. The Warriors lost 6-4.

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A whole new world for the class of 2008

By BRANDY GOMES, features editor

The time is now when the senior class will spread their wings and set forth on a new journey. Looks begin to alter on our faces and the outlook on life begins to change. Are we, the class of 2008 ready to step out and be on our own? We begin as freshmen and climb the ladder to become the superior senior class only to end up back where we started, the insignificant-immature freshman class in college.

I don’t know about you, but I feel nervous about the year coming to an end. Of course, we are all excited about heading off to college, getting our dream job, not having our parents on our backs, being able to do anything we want, and making new friends.

But, what about the friends we have made through high school? Will we really remember everyone when we are miles apart? We don’t really know when we will be seeing each other again. For some, it might only be at our twentieth class reunion. In the meantime, we will create new best friends and new memories.

I guess what I am trying to say is don’t end this school year with enemies or things holding you back from cherishing this moment. Life is too short to be mad at someone and let them get you down, because twenty years from now, popularity and what other people think of you won’t matter.

So be prepared to soar on to new experiences, class of 2008, and let’s make these last moments with each other the best time of our lives. Let’s take the time to really appreciate each other now so when we meet again twenty years from now we will be able to remember the name of the person who used to sit next to us in math class.

Boys golf 3rd in teams

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Senior Keliÿi Dias practices teeing off.

By KAMALU KAINA, sports writer/photographer

The boys golf team has been in contention with some of the top league golfers in the MIL like St. Anthony’s Taeksoo Kim, who is considered one of the top MIL golfers, and Baldwin’s Justin Keiley, a sophomore who won the first two tournaments this season.

In several matches the Warriors fell short of a win by a stroke or two, but they fought and finished the team season alone in third place.

This year, the Hawaiÿi High School Golf Association is allowing 19 players to represent the MIL at the state competition on May 12, 13, and 14 at the Wailua Municipal Golf Course in Wailua, Kauaÿi.

Though the Warriors did not make it to the state competition for the teams event, they competed in the individual tournament that was held on April 18 and 19 at Kaÿanapali Golf Course, and April 25 and 26 at Köÿele Golf Course in Länaÿi.

At the third and fourth rounds, which were played on the Köÿele Golf Course in Länaÿi, the Warriors went into the tournament with one goal: to go to states.

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Senior Kamalu Kaina was tied for fourth going into the third round with a score of 150 for two days. Senior Kelii Dias was seventh with a score of 157. Sophomore Andrew Kunitomo fired a 161 for the first two rounds.

Dias had the best two rounds as he posted a first round 75 followed by a second round 2 over par 74. Dias placed 6th overall in the individuals event. Kaina finished in seventh.

Sophomore, Andrew Kunitomo placed ninth with scores of 78 and 84 and a total of 323.

Dias, Kaina, and Kunitomo will also be participating in the 2008 David S. Ishii Hawaiÿi High School State Golf Championship early next week.

Two female golfers also made it to the girls’ state tournament held earlier this week in Wailua. Freshman golfers Kaydee Park and Arielle Andrade made it to the state tournament for the first time. Park and Andrade make history for Kamehameha by being the first two female golfers to make it to the state tournament. Their results were not available at the time of this publication.