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2 Seniors choose military options

By EMILY FARM, staff writer

Most Kamehameha Schools seniors are rushing around searching for the right college as graduation approaches, while others plan to immediately start a career.

However, these aren’t the only options.

Seniors Keanu Kaaa and Kekoa Mountcastle have decided that service to the United States of America takes precedence when they graduate.

Kaaa said he’s going to “have my summer fun first,” but beginning next fall he is enlisting in the Marine Corps. He explained his decision with “[look] what’s going on in the world today. There are so many people or countries doing bad things, and I feel it is my duty to help out through the military. The way I think about it is, ‘If I don’t do it, who will?’”

Kaaa said he has wanted to go into the military since he was very young, but his older brother’s eight years of service in the Marine Corps, greatly influenced him.

He is expecting to “do [a job] in the military that I can use outside in the civilian world.” After his service is up, Kaaa plans to go back to school on the GI Bill, which is a government act designed to give educational benefits to people who have served in the military.

A third area that has caught Kaaa’s eye is not in the Marine Corps, but rather in the Air Force Special Forces. It is in pararescue, combat medics. “They are

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Marine Sergeant Kahekili Kaaa, brother of KS Maui senior Keanu Kaaa, shows his Hawaiian roots (on his feet) on a break at Butler Marine Base in Okinawa, Japan, in 2003. Kahekili was a crew chief on the C130 cargo plane. He has since retired from the military and goes to helicopter school in Utah. Graduating as Honorman at the top of his basic training class , Kahekili has inspired Keanu to serve his country in the Marine Corps after graduating from KSM this year. The brothers are also both recognized longboard surfers. “I’m so proud of my boys,” said mother Sandra Kaaa. (See related military story on A8 and surf story on page C3).

Band Champ...A5 ÿAha Mele….A9

the only medics that hold weapons in the military….If the enemy shoots down an airplane, then [the pararescuers] go behind enemy lines and retrieve them. If [the soldiers] are hurt, they use their medical skills to help,” Kaaa explained.

His only concern with joining is the separation from friends and family, and not the risks of war. His sentiment is that “you should expect that when you join the military. I kind of get irritated when I hear that people don’t want to go to war when they’re in the military. I basically think that it is my duty as an American citizen to...give back to my country. I just hope more people would serve because our world is a very scary place. We need more people to give back.”

After completing his service time in the Marine Corps, Kaaa says he would like to go to school. The basic enlistment time is eight years; five years active and three years on reserve. While on tour, Kaaa is interested in specializing in linguistics.

He’s also interested in intel, in which “you learn about the enemy and you exploit them.” Kaaa also has advice to other students considering the military as a future option. “I just want to let whoever is planning on joining the military know that they should really think about why they are doing it, what they want to do, and how they plan to use it in the future.

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ÿAha Mele takes audience on a voyage

By PILI KEPANI, staff writer

This year’s ÿAha Mele theme was based on voyaging on the sea. A new creative twist for this year was a threepart performance that revealed ancient navigators, canoe builders, and traditions.

Nä Kumu Keoni Kuoha and Pueo Pata composed the performance that members of all four high school classes participated in. The first part was a skit. He Wahi Moÿolele no Käne läua ÿo Kanaloa talked about Käne and Kanaloa, who were some of the first voyagers to Hawaiÿi.

The second part was a genealogy chant, He Moÿoküÿauhau no Höküleÿa.

Kuoha said the chant was first composed and performed on the island of Satawal, at a 2007 ceremony for five Hawaiian navigators who had excelled in voyaging and reached the level of master navigator according to ancient tradition. Kuoha states “This chant honors Mau Piailug, as the father of modern Polynesian wayfinding, and Höküleÿa, the mother of most of the voyaging canoes plying our waters today.” Kuoha said the chant explained the past 34 years of successful voyaging canoes.

The last part of the performance was done by the combined classes of Nä Kumu Pueo, Kuÿulei, and Keoni. The

Photo by Ka Leo o Nä Koa Staff

Seniors Isaac Ho (left) and Kody Ganiko (right) perform He Kaÿi no Höküleÿa as part of an all-grade-level performance about the voyaging process. The chant and dance honored the seafaring tradition of both ancient and modern Polynesians.

‘Aha Mele Class Performances dance, He Kaÿi no Höküleÿa, told Class Song Composer Arranger about how Hawaiians prepare Freshmen Holo Waÿapä Lena Machado Dale Nitta their canoes to go out on a jourSophomores Na ka Pueo Samual Kalani Kaea Les Ceballos ney. Kumu Keoni said, “This enMoÿolele Ned Lindsay Dale Nitta trance chant and dance describes Juniors Seniors Ka Huliau ÿAna Palani Vaughn Randie Fong the process of deep-sea voyaging, from preparing the vessel and Micronesia and Japan.” crew for the rigors of voyaging to the The night ended with the senior class glorious moment that one’s destination is sighted on the horizon. The chant was of 2009 winning Ka Maka O Ka Ihe, for their class composure, unity, diligence, originally composed during the 2004 and performance. voyage of Höküleÿa to Kure Atoll, the The combined student body also perwesternmost island in our island chain, formed Höküliÿiliÿi by Keliÿi Tauÿä which and a dance was later choreographed

by Kumu Pueo and performed in support told the story of the dog that journeyed of the 2007 voyage of Höküleÿa through on the first voyage of Höküle‘a in 1976.

Students, staff dance at Merrie Monarch

Photos and Story

By Casey Arcangel, staff writer

Hula Hälau from all across the United States went to the Big Island to compete in one of the most world-renowned dance competitions. The competition was held April 16-18. Three hälau represented Maui at the competition. Some KSM students and teacher Tracy Razo competed as members of those hälau. Razo, junior Brandi Dela Cruz, and senior Keely Rivera were glad to share their experience at the Merrie Monarch Festival this year: Brandi Dela Cruz: Junior Hälau Keÿalaokamaile Danced for 8 years Years competed: ‘09 “My mind was blank [on stage]. All I thought was ‘just focus.’”

Keely Rivera: Senior Hälau Nä Lei Kaumaka O Uka Danced for 13 years Years competed: ’09, ’08, ’07, & ‘05 “The months of practice [before the competition] were...what’s the word? Effective.”

Tracy Razo: Business Teacher Hälau Nä Lei Kaumaka O Uka Danced for 20+ years Years competed: ’09, ’08, ’06, & ‘04 “It was so surreal [on stage], it feels like you’re on autopilot, and it was over very quick.”

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George Kahanu recalls December 7

By WHITNEY SANTOS, Nä Koa Media

In the final installment of our Holo Moana series, KS alumnus George Kahanu shares his painful memories of the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

He sat in his green upholstered chair, smiling and laughing and talking about his wonderful experiences on the Equatorial Islands. But when I asked, “Where were you when World War II occurred?” his whole energy changed. He gripped the sides of his chair when he talked, he lowered his voice, and he talked at a slower pace with sorrow in his eyes. We knew at this instant that something had happened during World War II. Kahanu held many positions throughout his life, but none of his work experiences could ever replace the memories of Pearl Harbor. He remembers everything that happened on December 7, 1940, perfectly. He and his fellow shipyard workers were waiting outside the shop because the boss had returned home, having forgotten the shop keys.

Kahanu said, “So, we’re sitting down, talking stories, and pretty soon we hear boom boom boom.” The sound Kahanu heard was the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Surprised and curious, Kahanu stepped out of the shop, looked up, and saw a Japanese bomber overheard. He said it was plain to see, about the dis-

tance of a coconut tree away. The bomber hovered over the shop, turned around the sub base, then dropped a torpedo over the bay. “Wow, in five minutes the Oklahoma turned over,” Kahanu said.

the bullets came “ flying on either side of me, and I thought, ‘Have I died? Am I still alive or not?’

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— George Kahanu “Then, just about that time, another plane coming over from sub base dropped a bomb right between the pier and Honolulu and exploded, and was machine gunning, and the bullets came flying on either side of me, and I thought, ‘Have I died? Am I still alive or not?’

Things like that happen, your mind, your mind just kinda black out. You just don’t know whether it’s real or not.”

Kahanu received word that they, “needed somebody to go out to the Oklahoma to cut holes in the patch, in the hull, so that people can escape

‘cause the ship had turned over, and people underneath.”

He said he would have volunteered, but he was a welder and the job would be better done by burners so he said, “No. They...picked this haole guy, Red, and he went out that afternoon. About 1:00. I saw him in the shop. I said, ‘Eh, Red, what you doing here? I thought you were supposed to be out on the Oklahoma?’

And he started to cry. I said, ‘What’s the matter with you?’

He said, ‘You know, I went out there, and I cut the first hole…When they lifted the plate and they tell the guys to come out. They were dead.’ He said, ‘Nobody could come out.

I says, “What’s the matter?”

‘When you burn with the torch, they [torches] burn the oxygen that was in the compartment, and, when this happened, of course, these guys got asphyxiated.

They died in the compartment.’

So, we didn’t need burners any more, right? So, Red eventually came back to the shipyard instead of being out there on the ship. They took people with the chipping gun, pneumatic tools, to cut it with the cutting tools that took, like, forever to get done. But, eventually, I think they saved about 35 people by doing that and working all night…and then we were assigned different jobs, other jobs.”

Ashley and I sat in awe, jaws dropped, trying to control our shaking. He looked at us. Kahanu’s eyes began to water again.

He continued to talk about those who were killed in the attack and how they were dear to his heart. “It’s men like this that make me proud to be Hawaiian, it’s men like this that bring an astounding reputation to Hawaiians.”

As Kahanu sat in his upholstered chair, I looked at him, Source: www.nps.gov Marine Corps History and Museums Division and my eyes watered as well.

The Maryland (left) rescues sailors from the overturned Oklahoma (right) at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Kamehameha alumnus George Kahanu was on duty as a shipyard welder that historic morning and witnessed the attack and the rescue and salvage operation.

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KODY GANIKO

The Common Language “…my passion. I wanted you to feel all the emotions captured during these times at the World Cup.” Mirror Mirror “…my little sisters.

I see how the images from tv and movies, affects them.”

Senior Art Exhibit: postmodern

ALEX KAHALEHILI

Photos and story by KAYLA AINA, sports editor SIERRA GANNON

FALEN PULIULUFALEILUPE

Ihikapalaumaewa “…all the different places that I go on Maui. It is my take on those places and my story behind them.”

The eyes have it …seeing your goals and what you want in life, believing in yourself to reach your goal.

Room 117 is a mystery to many.

Between Kumu Kalei’s and Mr. Paa’s classrooms is a studio. The sign on the door reads “projects in progress.” For a month, seniors painted, hung, molded, and photographed inside for their postmodern art show projects. The Advanced Art class, made up of only seniors, set up an art exhibit in the studio for the Fifth Annual Hoÿolauleÿa fundraiser.

Their pieces of art this year were in postmodern style. Art teacher Mrs. Levi Mason said postmodernism is, “a style and concept in the arts characterized by distrust of theories and ideologies and by drawing attention to conventions.” Around this article are some of the senior artists, their works, and their inspiration for their works.

Shoot for the moon …pushing your limits.

If you want to achieve something you have to reach for it, and even if you don’t go all the way at least you got a step closer.

KERRI HIGA

SAGE DECOSTA

Mokelife “…how life is in Hawaiÿi for my friends and I. The skateboards as the canvas represent how I met all of my friends through skateboarding.”

Why Not? “…the land. I tried to make the land look different.”

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Camarillo and Lum Ho triumph at Band Champ

By DYLAN ANDRION, staff writer

Shortly after winning the regional Maui competition of Band Champ in March, Senior Kalaÿe Camarillo and Junior Dane Lum Ho of Why Bother continued on to the state competition where they were crowned Band Champ of 2009. The state competition took place on March 21, also the night of KS Maui’s Junior Prom, which both Camarillo and Lum Ho were late in attending.

The duo battled against bands from the Big Island, Kauaÿi, and Oÿahu. The competition was aired on Wednesday, March 26, immediately following American Idol. Supporters were asked to call and text in their votes to support the two cousins and their passion for music.

Lum Ho said, “The competition was very fun and I will remember it forever.”

Camarillo adds that, “it was a good experience and I enjoyed being able to share my music.”

Why Bother garnered more than 56% of the 40,000 plus total votes cast. Their winnings included $5000, a free oneyear contract with MobiPCS, a single release, and an opening performance for an upcoming Tom Moffatt Production.

They are also working on an appearance in a Burger King commercial. Lum

Ho said, “I was hoping to use my share of the cash prize to put a down payment on a car, but it looks like I’ll be saving it for college.”

The recently copyrighted single entitled, “Hey Darci,” is expected to be released this summer. Camarillo explained that the song is about junior Darci Orikasa and senior classmate Joshua Rodby-Tomas. Camarillo said that Rodby-Tomas had been talking earlier in the day and he, “is the one who got Darci stuck in my head.”

From there, Camarillo said, “Me and Dane were up that night fooling around with some chords and sang whatever came to mind. Since we were talking about Darci earlier, Dane just sort of threw out ‘Hey, Darci!’ It was kind of

MILITARY FROM PAGE A1 Also, if they join they should expect to go to war. Don’t join just for the perks of college.”

He is also considering being a career Marine, however, with traveling the world free of cost as an exciting prospect. “I have gone to a few countries already, but I know the military will open my eyes to the world,” Kaaa said.

Mountcastle is waiting for his acceptance into the Air Force Academy Prep Camp, in Colorado Springs. He hopes he is accepted “because they provide one of the top learning environments in the country.” His motivation for joining is “the camaraderie and ranking as an officer from the U.S. Air Force Academy.”

Mountcastle noted that the medical and retirement benefits are outstanding, “however, the experience that the military lifestyle provides is probably the

most beneficial aspect.” He looks forward to problems and struggles so that he can be pushed to the best of his abilities. He expects, upon graduating from the academy, to deploy out to many different military bases, including Moscow, Afghanistan, and the Pacific Rim. He will be the first in his family to serve.

Mountcastle said that “as a graduate, you automatically come out with officer ranking. However, I expect to enter the Aeronautical Department, which would give me my pilot’s license. As a pilot, I will probably move up in rank.”

Similar to Kaaa, Mountcastle also wants to travel the world. Once he leaves the military, he plans on giving Photo courtesy of KEANU KAAA back “to those who have always supA 10-year-old Keanu Kaaa (left) learns parade rest posture from his older brother on a 2001 trip to Camp Pendleton, San ported me in my endeavors.” MountcasDiego for Kahekili’s promotion from basic training. tle said he is excited to be able to do something that “not most people can do Their decisions are timely since May is in their lives.”

Military Appreciation Month.

Photo courtesy of ROB DEVERATURDA

Contestants applaud as Junior Dane Lum Ho and Senior Kalaÿe Camarillo of Why Bother celebrate at Band Champ.

catchy, so we started repeating it, and that’s how we wrote this song. That’s how we write most of our songs!”

Orikasa said that the first time she heard the song was at the Maui Band Champ competition. She said that at first she was shocked, but then it was “kinda fun to have a song sung about you.” She said that the song is catchy and that she thinks and hopes other people like it too.

Why Bother’s message to their fans is, “Thank you for voting for us and helping us pursue our dream.”

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School trips benefit students

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, editor-in-chief

From New York to Japan, students at the Kamehameha Schools have traveled just about everywhere around the world on school trips. This spring break, students traveled to Europe; Washington, D.C.; and Aotearoa. In the past five years, they have also traveled to Japan, New York, Argentina, and Mexico.

This spring, Spanish teacher Ms. Hajek and 21 students toured famous places in Europe inculding Italy, France, Spain, Monaco, and Vatican City. Senior Shaye Matsuda said, “We met students from Italy, and only one of them could speak English, so it was fun having to

translate everything we said.”

Other students also toured Washington, D.C. with World History teacher Kevin O’Brien. “Washington was a great learning experience. We thought we were just getting a trip, but we got a history lesson, learned sign language, and made a bunch of great friends from all over America,” said senior Kaylee Razo.

Another highly anticipated trip was the journey to Aotearoa. Senior Kawika Boro said, “It was nerve-wracking to speak 'olelo Hawai'i by myself in front of the Rotorua All-Boys School, but it was also one of the most exciting and rewarding

parts of the whole trip.”

Kamehameha Schools’ Hawaiian Ensemble students got to partake in this unique cultural exchange between themselves and the Maori.

Sophomore McKenzie Moniz said, “It was so good that one day I plan on living there. No words can explain how much fun I had and how much I want to go back. The cultural experience was amazing.”

But there are a lot more benefits to these trips. “By traveling with friends and classmates, you get a sense of security, having something familiar in places unknown,” says O’Brien who has taken

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KSM Maui students get “shook up”

By EMILY FARM, staff writer

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Teacher Jared Mateaki, who has taken students to Japan in the past, said that with seeing things in person versus seeing it on the Internet you can get into depth more. If you are together with classmates, you can talk about what you learned in class as you see things in person.

Students who travel can make better connections to what they learn in class.

Students can see the places they read about in books. The places of Augustus and Julius Ceasar, Constantine, Alexander the Great, Miguel Cervantes, Victor Hugo, and William Shakespeare come to life. Foreign language students can

get real-life conversational experience.

Other benefits to be gained from school trips have to do with the bonding that goes on when being away from home with people you have never met or barely know. “It also helped broaden my perspective of the world itself, how big it is and how to be tolerant of other ethnicities, cultures, ideas and lifestyles,” said junior Ka’u Akina, who went on the Europe trip.

School trips give students a chance to get away from home, give them a taste of the world outside of Hawai’i, and lets them get a personal understanding of other cultures.

A spring break school trip to Europe came with an unexpected and unwelcome surprise when Spanish teacher Mrs. Hajek and the students who went with her felt a 6.3 earthquake on April 6. They were in Rome, 95 miles away from the epicenter when the earthquake hit at 3:32 in the morning (GMT) in L’Aquila, Italy.

Mrs. Hajek said that they were unaware of the damage caused until they flew back to New York and started calling people and hearing the news. Mrs. Hajek said the first thing she did when she felt the swaying earthquake was to prepare for an aftershock, but luckily there wasn’t one.

Junior Ka’ulani Akina said she slept right through it, and when she woke up and heard of it, she thought it was a joke.

Junior Kamaka Pocock described it as feeling “like the one that occurred here in Maui.” The students were unaware of the severity of the nearby quake at the time, and so were calm, despite a few people getting “riled up and scared that our flight might get cancelled,” Akina said.

However, the flight home was not cancelled because the earthquake was far enough away from Leonardo da Vinci Airport. They left for the airport that same morning, two and a half hours after the quake.

Pocock said the only change he noticed about their trip was “instead of talking about what we saw when we came back home, the topic of discussion was the earthquake.”

The death toll of the earthquake was nearly 300, and at least 1,500 people were injured. The dead and wounded included many students from the University of L’Aquila. The destruction severely damaged modern and historic buildings and left tens of thousands of people homeless.

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Pros, cons of college housing

By EMILY FARM, staff writer

Students should expect different living experiences while attending college, from living in a dorm, to living independently or with a friend or parent.

Kamehameha Schools Maui Counselor Ms. Lisa Correa advises, “If you are going away to school, the best [option] would be to stay in a two-person dorm room for the first year. This way you’re not going through the homesickness alone and will have a companion there with you who will probably be going through the same transition as their roommate.” Dorming also allows for more social opportunities, because you can build friendships when you’re living next door to someone, rather than three blocks or 30 miles apart.

Correa says KSM students’ popular choice is to live in an apartment setting, due to the complete kitchens for cooking and private showers.

Apart from tuition, there are other student costs, such as meal plans and furnishings, Correa noted. She said these are important to look into because, “sometimes the decision [of where to live while attending college] is based soley on finances and what the family can afford.” Correa highly advises that students discuss their decision with their families.

In addition to the cost of housing, the cost of textbooks, transportation, coffee, phone calls, laundry, and so forth is at

least $4,000 per year per student, according to George Chin and Alice Murphey in the New York Daily News article, ”What does college really cost?”

They said that students often end up paying more than $4,000, however, and that the average cost is $5,500 in addition to tuition costs and fees.

Then, there is just room and board itself. Chin and Murphey estimate that room and board for college students living in a dorm or off the campus will be $6,875-$8,595 on average, per year.

Boarding at the University of Hawai’i at Mänoa would cost $7,500, for an undergraduate degree. Living at home will cut down costs. When making your decision about where to live in college, do the research first, to avoid ending up somewhere not compatible with your needs.

Pros

Cons

Living in a dorm

1. Proximity to classes 2. Social opportunities 3. All-in-one room and board 4. On-campus security 5. Simple living

1. High cost 2. Peer pressure 3. Clash with roommates 4. Homesickness 5. Noise 6. Drama

Living at home

1. No extra costs 2. No change of Environment 3. Familiar/ comfortable 4. Family support

1. Commuting 2. Isolated from peers 3. Lack of privacy 4. Chores 5. Drama

Living offcampus with roommates

1. Independence 2. Feel “grown-up” 3. Share costs 4. Freedom 5. Quieter/better Neighborhoods 6. Don’t need to leave for breaks

1. Utility bills 2. More responsibility 3. Miss out on free on-campus perks 4. Need to furnish 5. Still need to pay on vacation 6. “Friends” who skip out on lease 7. Drama

‘08 alumni committed to military

By EMILY FARM, staff writer

Class of 2008 alumni Kamaiki Anakalea, James Kainalu Camanse, and Cody Felipe graduated from Kamehameha Schools Maui last year and are now pursuing careers in the military.

They are going down different paths, but they all lead to serving the United States of America.

After graduation, Anakalea went directly into the Navy and is now a cryptological technical technician, which is in the intelligence field. What he actually does is “top secret.” He is a lieutenant stationed out of Pearl Harbor, who says his best experience was “getting through actual schooling and training to be in a job they [the military] want [you in].”

Anakalea advises students who are

considering the military to stick to it and don’t give up when in basic training. He says to keep in mind that “you represent Hawai’i, you represent your family, Kamehameha Schools, the United States.” Anakalea also offered these words of wisdom: “Don’t be homesick, because home will always be there.”

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2008 graduates (left to right): Cody Felipe, James Camanse, Kamaiki Anakalea are on different paths to the military.

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No Yale, Then Fail?

By LACEY FARM, staff writer

Success means going to the most prestigious college, right? Actually, for many careers the name of the school is not as important as what pupils take from it.

Education is a critical stepping stone to the real world, but prestigious colleges don’t necessarily speed a person along any faster than any other college. As long as people can persevere and prove their intelligence and good work ethic, where the actual college education comes from hardly matters. Going to MCC instead of Stanford doesn’t mean failure. It just means the first step to being successful in the working world.

When choosing a college, students should think more about the career they want to get into and less about the fancy name of the school they want to attend. An education is what one gets to have enough credentials to get a suitable job leading to a career that one can enjoy. And, a career should be about more than just making money. If people love their jobs, then they will be able to be kinder.

When people don’t think going to work is a chore, then they will enjoy their lives and not depend on vacations for happiness. They also will perform better in their jobs.

Some of the “best” colleges may not necessarily be what you need to succeed in life and school. College is just another level of school. A career is a part of the big bad world that people will be stuck in for the rest of their lives. Attending a community college first doesn’t mean failure in life, but being an architect when you want to be an author… now that is a waste of time. A job shouldn’t just be for money. A job should be where people can bond, learn, and have fun.

My advice: get that education, wherever it may be, and spend more time and energy preparing for your future career than sweating over which college you get accepted to.

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College education offered online

By EMILY FARM, staff writer

One option for college-bound graduating students is to pursue a degree online. Elearners.com, an online degree search portal, lists 1,342 online undergraduate degrees, all at 167 accredited universities and colleges recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

These colleges offer cybercourses of study in many areas, including science, nursing, computer science, dietetics, law, and medical technology.

One benefit of attending college online is convenience. Students can attend upper-level schooling in their own homes with the convenience to view and review

their lessons. Location, travel, and extra housing expenses are taken care of.

Because of this and improvements in computers and the Internet, the number of online college courses is steadily increasing.

At Online College Courses.org, students can search for online programs by area of interest or degree program. This Website lists Baker College Online, University of Phoenix, DeVry University, American Intercontinental University Online, and Ellis University among other schools as offering online certification programs and Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees.

Food for Thought About Online College Programs Advantages In-home convenience Own schedule Environment of choosing No travel expenses No extra room or board Can review lessons at own pace

Disadvantages Miss out on social opportunities Chance of technology failure Requires self-regulation Miss out on “college experience” Don’t get to travel to new places Time zone and cultural differences

KSM students came to school on a Saturday for their only fundraiser of the year: Ho`olaule`a on April 18. The students, part of various KSM clubs, volunteered at booths for a slice of the Hoÿolaule`a profit, which comes through grants from the Parent Teacher Student Organization.

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Anakalea said his motivation for joining was that he wasn’t ready to do four more years of school, and he wanted to travel the world. The Navy provides a paid job and free medical and educational benefits.

Fellow graduate, James Kainalu Camanse, is in the Air Force ROTC program at Purdue University in Indiana. He said there is an emphasis on physical fitness and leadership training in his squadron. Camanse’s motivation for going into the military is to “serve my country. I believe it’s my duty as an American citizen.” Camanse made his decision despite his mother’s and grandmother’s resistance, but says they have begun to

Ka Leo o Nä Koa wins state award

By KYMEE BURK, news editor

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This school newspaper, Ka Leo O Nä, Koa won best in state for layout and design and district outstanding performance in the categories of editorial cartoon (junior Haÿa Auweloa), illustration (junior Dylan Andion), Editorial writing (senior Ashley Shaffer), photography (sophomore Jared Kaneshiro), and layout and design Editor-in-chief Ashley Shaffer and journalism teacher Kye Haina traveled to Oÿahu on April 23 to attend the 41st annual State High School Journalism Awards luncheon hosted by the Hawaiÿi Publishers Association. The awards encourage high school students to pursue a career in journalism and seek exposure to professional publishers.

accept his decision. He decided on the Air Force in the middle of his senior year and is looking at being a career officer as a pilot. His major is aviation management and architectural engineering.

Another graduate, Cody Felipe, recently completed Prep Camp and received two of the three congressional recommendations necessary to enter the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Felipe says his uncles in the Navy influenced him to keep on with his military studies and that he feels lucky to be in the Academy, considering the current economy. He chose the Air Force because he thought it would be most rewarding. Felipe says, “There are endless opportunities that are offered, it all

depends how badly you want to experience those opportunities.”

Felipe plays soccer for the Academy team, and in this uncertain economy, he is glad he won’t have to worry about tuition (military academies are free to attendees) or career upheaval upon graduation. He does not know what job he will have, but he’ll be a Second Lieutenant when he graduates in 2013 and begins his formal military service. Felipe will be the first child in his family to graduate from college.

He says that grades from your freshman year in high school, physical fitness, and perfect health are what are what the Academy looks for in its applicants.

Ho`olaule`a raises funds and fun

By KAILANA KAHAWAII, news writer

Photo by KA LEO STAFF

Prospective Europe trip students volunteered at the Book Fair, filling the downstairs lobby of Kalaniküpule with children’s books. The Japanese Club and ASKSM members volunteered at Café Ho`olaule`a, serving sweet treats, such as mud pies, over piles of colorful cotton candy.

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Oregon

College of Southern Nevada Chaysen Miyazono Brandon Rodrigues

Academy of Art University

Oregon Cordon Bleu

Kayla Aina Keani Kahuhu

Feather River College Dayton Alexander

Marie Corps Recruit Depot Keanu Kaaa

Menlo College Kupono Hong

Occidental College

Luukia Nakanelua

Kendall Higashino Dana Ka’auamo

Oregon Institute of Technology

University of Nevada - Reno

Shelby Bantilan Evan Garces

Oregon State University Kody Ganiko Shaye Matsuda Chris Lawrence

Pacific University Kawehi Jenkins Kawika Boro

Portland State University

San Diego City College

University of Oregon

Stanford University Jaime Kane

University of San Francisco Stacey Johnston Bailey Onaga Ryanne Ortiz

University of Southern California Hope Nitta

Colorado Air Force Academy Kekoa Mountcastle

Mesa State University Bryson Cockett Naea Kalehuawehe

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Travis Motooka

Allyson Fukuyama Anuhea Medeiros Lei Song

Isaiah Kaneakua Kanani Koanui

Nevada

Ethan Cabatingan

Lewis and Clark College

Azuza Pacific University

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Lane Community College

California Malia Medeiros

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Sydney Meyer

Keely Hassett Keloni Kamalani Kainoa Kaiaokamalie Ashley Shaffer

Western Oregon University Colby Vaivai

Washington Gonzaga University Samantha Beerman

St. Martins University Cymbree DeCosta Teilissa Tua

University of Washington Ashley Correa

Whitworth University Whitney Santos Jordan Saribay

Alena Tihada

Utah

Brigham Young University Provo Eva Kaaa Larissa Nakamitsu

Arizona

Central Arizona College Kai Duarte

Wyoming WyoTech

Royce Matsumoto

New York Syracuse University Kayla-Al Kaluau

Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology Kaulana Uehara

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O‘ahu Brigham Young University Hawaii Keanuenue Krueger Keaka Wallace

Chaminade University Catelin Aiwohi Kiane Chong Kaylee Razo

Hawaii Pacific University Jordan Camara Jalisa Chong-Kee Barton Felipe Karisa Taketa

Honolulu Community College Kaikea Blevins

Kapiolani Community Colllege Sierra Gannon

Marines

University of Hawaii Manoa Kalae Camarillo Nanea Cavaco Sage DeCosta Izzy Gregory Lory Pacil Mana Palafox Alex Park Joshua Rodby-Tomas Devyn Tavares Nadine Teshima Serena Yarborough

Hawai‘i University of Hawaii – Hilo Karlton Baring Kerri Higa Lili Hiraide Kamaki Maluo-Huber Kelii Mawae Tyler Mendoza Keely Rivera Malia Santos Kanoa Severson

Maui Maui Community College Jenny Bernardino Jacob Collins Kamele Cremer Kawai Cremer Kaleo Delatori Shea Fernandez Isaac Ho Pono Hue-Sing Henry Inciong Alex Kahalehili Kailana Kahawaii La’akea Kane Kyra Orikasa Falen Puli-Ulufaleilupe Jordan Takakura-Puha Po’okela Wood

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Different States

99

Seniors planning to attend college in 2009

47

Staying in Hawai`i

52

Traveling out of state

49,438

Approximate miles seniors will fly to college

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Original kindergarten students graduating

Photo courtesy of LA`AKEA KANE

The “originals,” on the brink of graduation, surround their kindergarten teacher Ms. Cyndi Fernandez at the 2009 ÿAha Mele. (back row l-r) Laÿakea Kane, Kekoa Mountcastle, Dana Kaÿaaumo, Teilissa Tua, Keanu Kaaa (front row l-r) Kaulana Uehara, Serena Yarborough, Fernandez, Mälia Santos, Chaysen Miyazono (Missing from picture: Jaime Kane)

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By ASHLEY SHAFFER, editor-in-chief

By KELLY LUIS, sophomore class president

Well seniors, it’s been a great high school experience. The May 1 sleepover turned out to be a success and a great bonding experience. Seniors enjoyed the jumping castles, sumo wrestling, and dodge ball. “The sleepover was good because there was something for everyone to do; sleep, eat, jump, tye-dye, sham-battle, watch a creepy movie or even fall asleep,” said senior Kayla-Al Kaluau.

There are a few end of the year mandatory trips and activities that take place throughout May. First, senior awards night will be held on May 12, Mauna’ala on the 21, Baccalaureate on the 22, and finally the much anticipated graduation on May 23. Congratulations on all college acceptances and good luck with getting more scholarships.

Next year is going to be a year full of memorable events and we need our entire class to help out. If you would like to help out with the Junior Prom or Homecoming, please talk to one of the current class officers.

From the depths of my heart, I would like the sophomore class to know that I'm very proud of them. Throughout the year, the class of 2011 was amazing in every event or activity we participated in. This class has beautiful voices and astounding class pride. Saying that I was president for the class of 2011 is an honor.

By TUIMANA MATEAKI, freshman class president

The freshmen’s first ÿAha Mele was both exciting and scary. Their first practices went pretty well, for the first time ever doing this kind of thing. The freshmen showed that they can be good against some serious competition.

The class also went through their first PBL project at ÿÏao Valley. Even though it was tough, they got through it and got a small taste of what they will have to do for Senior Project.

FUNDRAISER FROM A9 To demonstrate their health expertise, HOSA club members were in charge of the First Aid booth. Lili Hiraide was ready to use the first aid skills she learned in HOSA last year, but after her shift, she reported that, thankfully, the worst injury was only a paper cut.

Cheerleaders, volunteering at the dunk tank, dodged tennis balls which were fired at a target by lines of students to submerge teachers over and over. The Drama Club performed a mash-up of fairytales for children, showcasing their antics and tie-dye shirts at Keaka Kamaliÿi.

Despite the current economic down-

By CAYLA MORIMOTO, junior class president

Höÿike Nui is on the rise, and although summer is just days away, we have to remember our deadlines. Work closely with your advisors. All product action plans are due on May 11, 2009.

As you near the end of our year as “Jockin’ Juniors,” hold onto the memories that we have together. Never forget our fabulous class cheer, elegant Junior Prom “Beneath the Milky Twilight,” and our last days as juniors.

I am deeply proud to have been your Junior Class President. Let’s Stick together and make our last year one for the record books! turn, clubs have made the most of the year with low-cost activities, such as potlucks. However, having money to buy club-related materials, such as t-shirts, enhances the experience.

In 2008, the Hoÿolaulea Committee awarded about $48,000 to clubs and different grade levels on campus. The money is usually spent for trips, lessons and equipment, said event organizer Lokelani Patrick. Currently, 2009 Hoÿolaule`a profits are still being totaled.

Seventy-five percent of the proceeds are expected to go to high school organizations, which is why, even on a Saturday, students woke up early to head out to school.

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Message from the President Aloha Students, It seems like just yesterday we were lacing up our brand new shoes in preparation for the new school year. Believe it or not, the 20082009 school year is near its end. Seniors are bracing themselves for college. Juniors are hitting the weight room for their new big-manon-campus look. Sophomores are maturing and freshmen are ready to evolve from prey to predator.

However, do not let up during these crucial last moments. Finishing strong is important. The summer is near but do not let that hamper you in your studies at school.

Seniors, enjoy what little time at high school you have left. You will surely miss it.

As for me, I would like to thank each and every student for making this school year a success. It has been a great pleasure to serve you as ASKSM President. The journey has been memorable and I will miss you all.

Evan Garces, ASKSM President, 2008-2009

Photo by KAILANA KAHAWAII

Student Activities Coordinator Mrs. Naomi Ashman, Sophomores Ty Nakama and Kelly Luis, and junior Kainalu Yen staff Café Ho`olaule`a, the source of sweets like cotton candy, to raises money for student activities.

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To Dylan, I leave my ability to finish homework, and my love for journalism. To Tai and A.J., I leave my sarcasm to eventually give Mr. O. – Kayla Aina I leave my heart to Nahulu Nunokawa. – - Jenny Bernardino To Riese, I leave my humor. Use this to your advantage.

Only you can make a difference in years to come at high school. Stay cool Riese. – Ethan Cabatingan

To Dane I leave you my sisters and Shane.

- Kala‘e Camarillo To Erin V., I leave my ability to take charges, and good luck next year

along with the other seniors leading the team. – Nanea Cavaco

Sister, I leave you, practically everything. The lunch table, my volleyball jersey, and my room =). Kaulana Ane, the setters position (haha have fun) and Makana Hussey, my mask. - Cymbree DeCosta I leave my smile to the underclassmen. :) Give one each day to your family, friends and even those you have never talked to before. Something simple as that will make a great difference through out their day. I know it has for me. - Sage DeCosta

To my little cousin, Shelby, I leave all of my worn out school uniforms so that you have something else to complain about to your mom.

- Sage DeCosta

To Turbs, I leave my allurement. To Cameron, my enchantment. To C. Bell my humor. To Terani, my ability to pass the basketball. To Kylie, any 3 items from my freezer/pantry.

– Evan Garces To my polo team, I leave you my pterodactyl call, may

you use it wisely to execute sick under water plays which will take you to be undefeated MIL Champs!

- Keely Hassett To my patient, Sarah Ishikawa, I leave my seat in the training room office, so you can help girls through their boy problems too. Good Luck!

P.S. Hi Connor! - Kerri Higa Terani, I leave you my short shorts, Lika my style, Mark the Shark my name KAAA, to Cheee Chase Bell I leave you IAO. Take care of it, I’ll be back. - Keanu Kaaa

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To Chelsea, I leave my accent skills so that you can have random British conversations with your friends just like us. – Jaime Kane I send this will out to all my fellow hoggies. Hanoa I leave you my blue shirt that I wore everyday at

practice. And to the rest of you I leave back my

legacy! - La’akea Kane I leave my grungy baseball socks to “The All-Star” Keenan Kaluau, the new sensation of MIL baseball. – Isaiah Kaneakua

Rockne Matsuda, I leave a copy of my license and my old phone. And I leave you your room door knob if you can find it in my room.

– Shaye Matsuda To my baby brother Kamalei, I leave anything you want of mine except my car. I’m burying the keys when I leave. - Anuhea Medeiros To my little brother Makoa, I leave behind the strength to finish high school and to my wrestlers; I leave behind hope that many of you will be champs.

– Malia Medeiros Turbs I leave you my gloves. Cameron my quarter sleeves.

Chase, my blacks. Blake, get some swag. Eli, my quarterback skills. Terani, my unused sneakers.

– Chaysen Miyazono To my little sister, Tani, I leave my expensive custom made blue knee brace for you to use so you won’t get injured like I always did. - Larissa Nakamitsu To my 2012 hula girls I leave my spot in

the line. To Cayla Morimoto I leave my honor choir seat. To Kapono GasparFujiwara I leave my Iwamura testing seat. – Lu‘ukia Nakanelua

To the future KSM detention students, I leave you my pili garden to weed. Go Warriors! – Hope Nitta To Kaydee and Lucas, I leave my optimism in hopes that you can salvage whatever is present to use to strengthen your lifestyle and hopefully ameliorate your lives to success. - Alex Park

To Dani, Katilyn, Shayna, and Tanya I leave Post-its to stick on each other. To Austin I leave some advice to live up your last two years of high school, honey =).

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To the student government, I leave you a wonderful teacher and advisor, Mrs. Naomi Ashman. Take care of her and don’t forget to feed her! – Jordan Saribay To Ginger Long, I leave to you the “Pee Wee Herman” dance in the “And

We’re Marching” cheer; make sure

Erin doesn’t steal it! To Leah, rep the SANTOS name!

– Whiney Santos

To Miss Kara Frampton, I leave you the best seat in the canoe, #1! Stroke hard and I love you! Also, to Kyle and next years journalism class, be nice to Ms. Haina, she’s the best!

Levi, I leave you all of our great memories! Don’t forget them!

- Ashley Shaffer To my funny friend Kalei, I leave my parking space so you can always remember our funny car rides. UPAKALAKA! Love you SHALALALAMAWHOA! - Alena Tihada To my little sister Kamalani, I leave my running shoes even though they all “bus” up cause you better run cross country next year.

– Kaulana Uehara To the water polo team, I leave my compliments with you always <3. To Allyn, I will always keep a space

free for you in my trunk. - Serena Yarborough To my brother Keenan, I leave behind all my old test and homework assignments for future reference to get good grades. To Keli Hayase, I leave you my Pokemon cards. – - Kayla-Al Kaluau

I would like to leave Solo my crutches from my sophomore year just in case you need it. Holden, you can have my mouthpiece and butt pad. - Kupono Hong I leave the Tigger costume to Kyle Deeley. Kyle, wear it with pride!

Chee ‘09! - Colby Vaivai

I leave my Bible to the next Keiki Kahu, James Mattos.

Strive to read it every day!

- Catelin Aiwohi I leave all the underclassmens’ safety in the hands of Dane Lum-Ho, bike club safety officer.

- Joshua Rodby-Tomas Layout by ASHLEY SHAFFER

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Student survey:

When you graduate, what are you most excited to be able to do?

Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

Aquarius

Alex Kahalehili

Jordan Takakura-Puha

Photos and story by ASHLEY SHAFFER, editor-in-chief

Grow my hair out and a beard, just like every other Kamehameha graduate.

You love to be center stage, but don’t be so pushy.

You set the pace for the people around you, and they will follow.

Feb. 19 - Mar. 20

Pisces

You always want do the right thing but can’t always make the right choices. Follow your psyche because you will be rewarded.

Mar. 21 - Apr. 19

Aries

I am most excited to be able to say that I have graduated from Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus.

This month, you are going to be very active in school and work.

Use your leadership to make all those activities adventurous..

Apr. 20 - May 20

Taurus

If you have any projects, it may take a while to complete, but the outcome will be worthwhile.

May 21 - Jun. 21

Lili Hiraide

Kala’e Camarillo

Gemini

Spend time with friends before we all leave for college.

You can’t wait for summer to come and soon you will know the answers to any unanswered questions that have been bothering you.

Jun. 22 - Jul. 22

Cancer

I don’t want to graduate =(.

Anything you want, you will receive this month.

Born a definite favorite, you should look for a management position.

Jul. 23 - Aug. 22

Leo

Leos are leaders with good personalities. Soar for the sky, and try something new this summer like sky diving or flying a plane.

Aug. 23 - Sept. 22

Virgo

You have a good ear for music so try earning some extra cash through music and don’t be so critical about yourself.

Sept. 23 - Oct. 22

Libra

You just want to hang out under a coconut tree and relax this summer, try pleasing yourself a little more instead of just others.

Oct. 23 - Nov. 21

Scorpio

Get ready for a summer counseling job because you are a great teacher and people look to you for knowledge.

Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 Sagittarius You love the

outdoors, get outside and go horseback riding.

It’s all about winning so follow your instincts and make good choices.

Dec. 22 - Jan. 19

Capricorn

Don’t rush to grow up, seize the fun times, and cherish the good memories you’ll make this summer. Your finances will increase greatly.

By guest astrologist Piÿilani Rupert Horoscopes are for entertainment purposes only. If you need answers to life’s questions, find them in your Bible.

Movies go 3-D, plus style, minus the headaches

By Casey Arcangel, Staff writer

Three-dimensional films, once blamed for making audiences nauseous, are now making a comeback and are likely to become the future of cinema thanks to digital technology. The advances in technology have allowed studios to use special effects and state of the art projectors to create 3-D films far superior to their predecessors.

The 3-D experience relies on tricking your brain. The projector actually projects two different frames of the same scene on the screen at different angles.

With the help of the glasses, your brain

correlates the projection to recreate the way humans see normally, changing your depth perception, and fooling you into thinking the picture is popping off the screen.

In the past, the glasses with the blue and red plastic lenses made people nauseous and gave them headaches because of the extra brain processing power needed to sort through the differently colored lenses.

The new 3-D technology that is used today is different from its predecessors.

Today, theatres have to buy a digital

projector to show 3-D movies. Stephanie Rabago (07), the projectionist at the Maui Mall Megaplex says that the new projector is a true advancement over older models. “It does everything by itself,” she said. The projector creates a higher quality digital picture, and the glasses are more stylish, with clear, polarized lenses that cause less headaches by eliminating the need for your brain to sort through the red and blue colors. Theaters are adding a $2-5 surcharge to rent the glasses, which cost them about $50 per pair.

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What’s Up Warriors 5 overthrows Fantastic Four

By DYLAN ANDRION, staff writer

On May 21, 2009, the reign of WUW4 will come to an end. This year’s What’s Up Warriors 4 crew, also known as “the Fantastic Four,” consisted of only four members: Sage DeCosta, Kody Ganiko, Jaime Kane, and Whitney Santos. The crew is made up of the students of the Digital Video Production II class and is responsible for the What’s Up Warriors broadcast, part of the Nä Koa Media package that includes DVP, Journalism, and Motion Graphics.

The first official Nä Koa Media broadcast of this year kicked off with a Christmas special that received kudos from faculty and students for its creativity and style. The Fantastic Four were also applauded for putting together the hour and forty-five minute production in the absence of media teacher Mr.Paa, who was away on an emergency.

To make it happen, the broadcast was pre-recorded with the help of WUW5 students, a change from the usual live feed. The broadcast contained the “Grillz” music video, featuring faculty and staff of KSM. This year, DeCosta was awarded first place for her mini-documentary on piracy and illegal downloading by the Youth Exchange Network. This award added to Nä Koa Media’s repute, which includes three previous awards from the Youth Exchange Network, two from the HMSA Teen Video Awards, and one from the Maui District Video Festival, all

Graphic by WHITNEY SANTOS

What’s up Warriors season four students (left-right) Kody Ganiko, Sage DeCosta, Jaime Kane, and Whitney Santos have proclaimed themselves the “Fantastic Four” because they are able to produce full broadcasts with so few team members.

earned since the program’s establishment in 2004.

Next year’s WUW5 crew will have 16 students total. The 16 student producers, editors, anchors, and motion graphics artist of WUW5 have a reputation of excellence to uphold. However, junior

Joe Mellon says, “I am not intimidated by the Fantastic Four’s success, I think we can do even better!”

Don’t miss the final broadcast of the year when WUW5 “overthrows” WUW4 in a battle of super powers and a struggle against the “Höÿike Nui” villain.

UP, another loveable Disney adventure

By Casey Arcangel, Staff writer

Disney is rolling out another animated movie with a little help from Pixar. This time it’s a story about a retired man who goes on an adventure to fulfill his lifelong dream of going on a great adventure with the help of a chubby eight-year old Wilderness Explorer.

The plot of UP is really very simple. It all starts off with a dream, like many stories from Disney do, of an old man who wants to one day go on a great adventure. Carl Fredricksen, a retired 78-yearold man, is about to fulfill his dream by going on a journey to South America by way of balloon, thousands of balloons to be exact. He attaches them to his house, which detaches from the ground and flies away. In the process of lifting off he unwittingly picks up a passenger.

Russell, the Wilderness Explorer, who had accidentally stepped onto the front porch as the house is lifting off the ground. Together they travel to South America facing problems and making friends along the way. The 3-D movie is scheduled for release on May 29.

Also on the Disney agenda are the rereleases of Toy Story 1 and 2 in digital 3-D and IMAX 3-D as a double feature this October, along with Toy Story 3.

This will be followed by the 3-D rerelease of the princess classic, Beauty and the Beast, sometime in 2010.

Disney has recently started production on a 3-D re-make of the classic Alice in Wonderland, this time directed by Tim Source: www.disney.go.com Burton, but with real actors. Johnny Depp stars as the Mad Hatter and Anne Disney also has plans to re-release Hathaway will be the White Queen.

Tron in 3-D sometime in 2012.

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LOLCAT seyz The term LOLcats refers to pictures of cats with funny captions on them. In January 2007, Eric Nakagawa and Kari Unebasami created the Web site www.icanhascheezburger.com as a place for people to post their own LOLcats. In LOLcat speak, all food and drink, as well as eating and drinking, are called “nom” or “noms,” and misspellings and typo’s abound because, after all, cats can’t type or spell, right? So, what’s the best way to impress your teacher all year long?

Graphics and story by KAILANA KAHAWAII, news writer

Other than apples, what’s the best way to impress your teacher all year long?

LOLcat seyz: Nuuu! i iz can’t be late i iz hafta be well groooooomed Dun choo gumnomnom M4ke discushunz p0lite nd funomnom U haz a questshun? Ask >:D Cl0s3 ur lappie tappies so teacher can haz talk tyme Dun typ3 ur essayz lyke diz- im in ur computer, sp3llch3cking ur essayz Wutz 4 lunchnomz- IDK seyz de te4cher U can haz A nao?

Bernardino has eye on New Zealand university

By LACEY FARM, staff writer

“Why only go abroad for travel? Why not for an education?” These are senior Jenny Bernardino’s thoughts.

She is planning to attend Waikato University in New Zealand to study science.

She was unable to travel there for a hula trip a few years ago, and soon she will be taking the opportunity to go. She would like to enroll there to “get dual citizenship” and because “the school is filled with international students.” This

way, she said, she can be more of a global citizen and also reach out to people from other nations.

Bernardino plans to fund her education at Waikato by “staying on Maui for my first semester so that I can work and save money.” After that she plans to head off to New Zealand.

She says she picked the place because friends who went there said they loved it. She thinks she would return to Maui after three years, but the future is

still open to her. “That’s a long time from now,” Bernardino said, “and you never know what might happen between that time.”

Waikato is located by the river city of Hamilton. It is New Zealand’s most modern university, and is the number one research-based business school. There are 4,196 total students, 814 international students, and 183 Pacific Islander students. Bernardino plans to make that 184.

Teacher’s Day facts

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Fill in the blank squares so that each row, Column, and each 3-by-3 block contains all of the digits 1 thru 9. Answers on B5.

By KAILANA KAHAWAII, news writer

You may have noticed signs of teacher appreciation this week and asked, what is this all about? Teacher Appreciation Day, May 5, commemorated teachers past and present for their efforts in education. First suggested by Arkansas teacher, Mattye Whyte Woodridge, the day was named National Teacher Day and first observed in 1953. Here are some interesting teacher facts to get in the spirit of the week: • There are 6.2 billion teachers in the U.S. • 71% of teachers are women.

• In the US, teachers average 16 students compared to 11 students per teacher in Italy and 50 students per teacher in the Congo.

• In public schools, 51% of teachers have a master’s degree (only 2% have their doctorate degree).

• On average, 18% of all elementary school teachers in this country are under the age of 30.

• Teachers in California receive the highest pay in the nation $54,300.

• Teachers in South Dakota receive the lowest pay at $31,300.

• Hawaiÿi teachers are paid from $36,400 to $45,000 yearly, the 15th highest paid in the nation.

• The state of Hawaiÿi needs to fill1,500 teaching positions annually.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, UNESCO, Teacher’s Appreciation Day Website, The Honolulu Advertiser

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First Fridays in Wailiku; good, clean fun for all

By HAÿAHEO AUWELOA, staff writer

Art, live music, and poetry slams are all a part of First Fridays, an event for young and old that occurs every First Friday of the month on North Market Street in Wailuku. Stores like Mauithing and Requests Music are open after hours and put on live art shows, music performances, and good, clean fun things to do. First Fridays was started for teens to have something to do at night without getting into trouble. It is an “art-scene” event, and attendees can be seen enjoying the “freestyles” that people present at the poetry slam.

Anyone can go up and rhyme for prizes from Pop-Tarts to $50 held in the nearby indoor food court. In the past, artists such as George Kahumoku and Richard Hoÿopiÿi have performed under the banyan tree. Abundant parking can be found behind First Hawaiian Bank.

The next First Friday is June 5 starting at 5 PM.

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Three make MMOP final round

By KYMEE BURK, news editor

Three KSM students rose to the top becoming three of six finalists in the Miss Maui Outstanding Teen Pageant on April 11, 2009, at the Westin Maui Hotel in Lähaina. Senior Caitlyn Aiwohi was crowned Miss Elly’s Outstanding Teen, Junior Napua Salbedo was crowned Miss Maui Outstanding Teen, and classmate Breana Asuncion was crowned Miss Aloha Culture.

To enter the pageant, 10 contestants submitted applications and platform

statements explaining a cause they are passionate about. Aiwohi’s platform was supporting music education in schools.

All three students received $500 in scholarships and will make appearances and host events as part of their duties.

They have already appeared at the Fashionistas Market. The three finalists will be moving on to the Miss Maui Outstanding Teen Pageant to be held on June 13 on Oÿahu. The event will be televised on OC16.

Miss Maui Outstanding Teen Pageant winners (left to right) Breana Asuncion, Napua Salbedo, and Catelin Aiwohi. All three winners’ have already started fulfilling their title duties by hosting and handing out gift bags at the Fashionista Market at the Westin Maui in Lähaina.

Photo courtesy of Catelin Aiwohi

Author writes book Under Maui Skies

By LACEY FARM, staff writer

Koa Books has just published a new book called Under Maui Skies and Other Stories

by Wayne Moniz, a local author. The Photo courtesy of www.koabooks.com book is seven Maui author Wayne Moniz short fiction stories, each in a different genre, but all with a local Hawaiian flavor. Maui dweller Deborah Iida, the award-winning author of the novel Middle Son said, “With firm knowledge and a gift of telling stories, Wayne Moniz takes us from precontact Hawai’i to the 1960s on an island of gods and royalty, cowboys, and schoolboys.”

This is Moniz’s fourth book. His three previous each sold 5,000 copies. Moniz was born in Wailuku and received an M.A. in Theater Arts and Film from UCLA. He started writing plays in 1982.

So far, he has written 13 plays that have been performed at Maui OnStage and the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Only three of his plays have not been produced yet, including a play on Kamehameha the Great, which he has given to KSM for a future performance. His most popular play is Hawaiian Kine Christmas Carols, a local twist on the famous story by Charles Dickens.

Some of his ideas come from suggestions made by other people. For instance, Lei Rider, a Maui spiritual leader, singer, and educator, once told him, “You should write a play about Kaho’olawe.” So, he went. After his research there, he wrote Still Born.

Moniz teaches writing courses at MCC and reads his latest books to his students to see if they like them. “If they don’t throw things at me, then I know it’s okay,” he said.

He is now busy trying to publicize his latest release. “Wherever Moniz is going, we try and gather a large crowd of people that would enjoy hearing of a

UFO landing on Maui or a romance between ancient Hawaiians,” said Arnold Kotler, publisher of Koa Books.

Moniz is doing a reading of his latest book at St. Anthony School on May 8 at 5:00pm and again at Barnes & Noble in Lähaina at 2:00pm on June 13. The readings are open to the public for free, and he will be signing books as well.

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KSM Baseball number 1 in MIL; playing at states

By HAÿAHEO AUWELOA, staff writer

The varsity baseball team defeated the Maui High Sabers 4-3 on April 27, winning the first MIL championship for KS Maui and a spot at states. Scoring all four runs in the first inning, the team credits their win to a tough defense.

Senior pitchers Isaiah Kaneakua, who pitched innings 1-6, and Naÿea Kalehuawehe, who closed the final 2 innings, held the Sabers to single runs in the first, sixth, and seventh innings.

In second by the end of the season, the Warriors defeated the third-place Baldwin Bears in the D1 Tourney on April 24, and the Sabers in the Tourney Championship on the 25th, setting them up for the title face-off. Senior second baseman Dayton Alexander said, “It was great because there were a lot of seniors on this year’s team who have been playing from freshman year and were there when we fell short two years ago against St. Anthony...Everyone’s looking forward to States.”

Photo by KYLE DEELEY

First baseman senior Naea Kalehuawehe swings at a Bears pitch at the pre-season Baldwin Invitational Tournament held on February 20 at Iron Maehara Stadium in Wailuku. The Warriors lost 10-1, but went on in the regular season to become league champs with a 4-3 victory over Maui High in April. Results of their performance at this week’s state tournament were unknown at press time.

Boys volleyball takes MIL title, 26-24, in 5-game see-saw finish

By HAÿAHEO AUWELOA, staff writer

Photo by KYLE DEELEY

Kamehameha Schools Maui’s varsity boys volleyball team became MIL champions, defeating the Baldwin Bears on Friday, May 1, in Kaÿulaheanuiokamoku gym.

In a game that should’ve ended at 15 points, the Bears and Warriors exchanged points one-for-one until the score was 2223, Warriors. It seemed as if the Warriors won on a kill by senior Kekoa Mountcastle, but the floor referee ruled that he had stepped on the 10-meter line before serving the ball on the play, and the point was awarded to the Bears, putting the score at 23-23. The game was back on, but a few tense plays later, The Warriors scored twice in a row and sealed the championship, 26-24.

Their 8-1 regular season, marred by a loss to Häna in early April, gained momentum when they overcame the thenundefeated Seabury Spartans by winning the final 3 games after losing the first 2 on April 14. Senior setter, Kanoa Severson

Photo by Ka Leo staff

Junior Terani Richmond congratulates Senior Kekoa Mountcastle after the KSM volleyball team’s 5-set victory over the Baldwin Bears. At left: Junior Kamahaÿo Freitas spikes over the net to the Lähaina Lunas.

said, “I just couldn’t believe that we came back and beat them.” He also stated that, “coach said that was the best game we ever played.”

The volleyball Warriors will be moving on to the HHSAA Tournament to be held on Oÿahu May 13-16.

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Varsity water polo back in states action

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, editor-in-chief

The Kamehameha Schools varsity water polo team completed the season winning every game, except those against the current MIL champions, Lähainaluna.

With only one four-year player, senior Keely Hassett, the Lady Warriors shocked many with their team spirit and overall skill. “Even after losing 7 strong seniors, one being our goalie, we picked it up this year with 8 brand new players and with great practice attendance. We have developed into the best team our school has ever had,” said team captain Hassett, who plays both defense and offense. During the summer, Hassett also enjoys playing water polo as a part of Team Maui with Kamehameha sophomore Kalei Guth.

The KS water polo team completed its first year in 2006 with only one win and seven losses. The following year in 2007, they didn’t win a single game. Last year, they earned a berth at the state tournament with a record of 4 wins and 3 losses, all to Lähainaluna – the same as this year.

Hasset said she has enjoyed guiding her team to states. She also enjoyed having the benefits of a full roster. During prior years of water polo, Hassett remembers playing the entire game with no breaks because there were no substitutions available to the seven-player team.

The game of the season came down to an April 18 re-match with Lähaina, which ended13-4, LuBottom left photo by KYLE DEELEY, Top and bottom right photos by CASEY ARCANGEL nas. “We trained really hard in preparation for the Top: Goalie Larissa Nakamitsu makes a save against Lähainaluna at the last regular game of the season April game and when it came down to it, we just made 18 at the Lähaina Aquatic Center. Bottom Left: Team Captain Keely Hassett looks for an opening to pass.

Bottom Right: Sophomore Kalei Guth is intent on a block or a steal. The Warriors lost this match, 4-13. mental errors and a lot of us were playing just by adrenaline,” said senior Kainoa Kaiaokamalie.

“Everything that has come to the team this year is because Though the Warriors lost, they came out strong during the this team worked for it. The girls’ commitment, with practicing MIL tournament where they beat King Kekaulike 16-4 to adin the cold [water] every day, their hard work paid off all year. vance to the finals against Lähaina, but for the fourth time, the That shouldn’t change at states,” said Coach Leo Delatori Lunas claimed the MIL Championship crown, 9-4. earlier this week.

The KS Maui water polo team traveled to O’ahu for the state Last year’s team was defeated during their first state match competition this Wednesday to face the Kahuku Red Raiders against Kalani High School and were defeated again in the at 4:30PM. Results were unknown at press time. consolation match against Moanalua High School.

Serves up for Katie Perryman in singles

By CASEY ARCANGEL, staff writer

Photo by CASEY ARCANGEL

Junior Katie Perryman serves at the March 28 tennis match on Länaÿi. Perryman and both the girls and boys teams won this offisland match.

Katie Perryman has been playing tennis for about nine years, and has played well enough this season to be seeded third in the MIL, winning all but one of her regular season matches.

Her whole family plays tennis, including her parents. Her brother, Kainoa Perryman (08), was also a talented tennis player for KSM. "I've beaten my brother on several occasions," said Katie. "I’m lucky to have a family that plays tennis."

She says that she has a few tricks up her sleeves that help her to overcome her opponents.

One of her techniques for getting ready for a match is a little unusual. Depending on what time the match starts, she either eats an Egg McMuffin meal or a Big Mac meal from McDonalds. She says that this helps her performance.

Perryman was seeded to play singles in states before the MIL qualifying tournament took place on April 24-25. Teammates Kendra Kaaa and Abby Okazaki also qualified for states at the MIL tournament. The HHSAA State Tourney for tennis on Oÿahu started on yesterday and continues to Saturday, May 9. Scores were not available at press time.

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Surf Club Official

By HAÿAHEO AUWELOA, staff writer

KS Maui’s Surf Club surfed in its first official interscholastic competition and came in third to King Kekaulike and Lähaina with the help of seniors Keanu Kaaa (longboard first place) and Jordan Takakura-Puha (bodyboard fifth place).

KSM surfers have competed in the past four years, but all previous 14 years of the Interscholastic Surf Meet were unofficial because coaches were not certified, and surfing was not recognized as an official sport.

Mr. Dale Nitta, the club adviser, said that, “these were our best result so far.”

Three boys got to the finals and six to the semi-finals. This year’s competition was held on April 25 at Hoÿokipa Beach Park. Kaaa said, “I had no desire to surf in the mess [the wave conditions.]“ and “didn’t go there to make friends, to hang out, [or] to show off. All I was there for was to surf.” He says he can credit his success to, “I guess you can call it focus, but I call it my way of life.”

That morning, he didn’t think he had a good chance, but he remembered his dad’s advice to just, "surf your surf. You don’t surf against the other guy. You just surf your best.”

Photo courtesy of CATELIN AIWOHI

The KS Maui Surf Club takes a break during the Interscholastic Surf meet on April 25 at Ho’okipa Beach Park.

Still, Kaaa was surprised that he won.

He said, “I didn’t feel that I was going to win,” and he felt kind of “bummed” when he got out of the water. “I knew I had a good first and last wave, but I didn’t think it was going to be enough.”

The KSM turnout was good, all boys except for senior bodyboarder Catelin

KAI DUARTE Sport: Softball Jersey number: 15 Position: Outfield, 1st Base, and Pitcher Height: 5'6 Age and Grade:18; Senior Workout: In the off season, I Photo by KAYLA AINA continue to train and play travel ball with an Oÿahu team.

Hobbies: Hanging with friends and family, listening to music, watching movies Something others (KSM students) don't know about you: I am an amazing singer!!!

Other Sports: Basketball What she adds to the team: She is a leader on the field, very skilled, a wonderful teacher, and rarely makes mistakes. She communicates well on the field and plays well under pressure. - Kayla-Al Kaluau So far this year, what challenges has your team faced? So far, our softball team faced injuries. A handful of players got hurt in the beginning of the season.

How have you conquered the hurdles? Coming together as a team and playing for each other. Our coaches supported us and were always there to guide us in the right direction.

How long have you been playing? 12 years.

Aiwohi, club secretary. She said, “I don’t mind being the only girl in the club because I’m used to being the only girl out in the line-up competing for waves [when not in a meet].” But she hopes more girls will join the club. They plan to hold beach days and movie nights to increase membership next year.

KANOA SEVERSON Sport: Volleyball Jersey number: 3 Position: Libero/Defensive Specialist Height: 5'8 Age and Grade: 17; senior Workout: whatever we do Photo by KAYLA AINA in practice.

Hobbies: Biking, camping in Häna, watching television.

Something others (KSM students) don't know about him: I can fly. I have x-ray vision. I see dead people, and Kim Kardashian rejected my proposal.

Other Sports: Soccer What he adds to the team: He knows how to encourage people. He’s a leader and knows how to control the ball. He is a team player. He’s a good guy. He brings mad game. - Keanu Kaaa So far this year, what challenges has your team faced? Consistency, limiting our errors, and maintaining focus mentally How have you conquered the hurdles? Coming together as a team and playing for each other How long have you been playing? 5 years

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Underclassman track runners ‘just wanna win’ Among the 60+ athletes in track and field two underclassmen, sophomore Jesse Yamada and freshman Makana Pundyke, stand out.

Freshman Pundyke runs the 100 and 200 meter races and competes in the 4x1 and 4x4 relay. In the records of KSM track and field women’s races, Pundyke is second only to 2007 alumna Nicole Smith in the 100 relay, at 13.30, in comparison to Smith’s 12.78.

Pundyke’s primary sport is soccer, but she joined the team to keep “in the best possible shape, and make [her] a faster athlete.” She said her coaches constantly push her to her limits, and are “always in a positive mood, keeping me focused, making me want it more.” Her simple motivation, “I don’t wanna lose!”

“She is emerging as one of the top sprinters in the MIL, along with [sophomores] Aisha Jones and Mailani Baz,” says Head Coach Bala Spencer, “She (Pundyke) exemplifies the girls team….They’re so competitive. ” His plans for her upcoming years are to keep her in these races, and if she continues, “she’ll be on her way to win a lot of state titles.” In the track and field junior varsity championships, Pundyke came in second in the 100 meter, first in the 200 meter, and both of her relay teams came in at first place. She is moving on to states.

Yamada, a sophomore, participates in six events: the 100, 200, and 400 meter races, the shotput, and the long and high jumps. Yamada also plays in football and basketball. He competes to stay in shape, “but it’s still pretty fun,” says Yamada. According to Coach Bala, the

coaches and trainers are trying to get him to stay healthy, work on stretching, and work with weights to recover from an injury suffered in the second quarter of the season. At the JV Championships, Yamada came in third in the 100 meter.

He is still waiting to hear if he will be heading to states.

According to Spencer, Yamada’s motivation is his competitiveness and willingness to work. “He is exciting to watch run. He is one of our best starters, and we should see good things in the next Photos by KAINALU FONSECA Top: Freshman Makana Pundyke leads the group of runners in couple weeks. He (Yamada) should be the 100 meter dash during MIL Meet 1 at King Kekaulike’s the one to watch in state championStadium. Above: Sophomore Jesse Yamada defeats his opponents during the 100 meter dash at the JV finals with a ships.” Regarding both Pundyke and time of 12.13 seconds.

Yamada, Coach Bala said, “Those two are not worried about the times. They just wanna win.”

Kunitomos, future of KS Maui golf

By HOLDEN TAKAHASHI, staff writer

Photo by PILI KEPANI

Aaron Kunitomo

Kamehameha Maui golfers, Andrew and Aaron Kunitomo have been golfing for about 6 years. The brothers are teammates on the golf course, but have their own competition as siblings. Andrew said, “Of course. We strive to beat each other in everything that we do. Especially in golf.” But, Andrew tipped his hat to his little brother when he said that Aaron was the better golfer because he had won more tournaments.

Though they are brothers, they each have a different approach to golf, mentally and emotionally. “My brother is more disciplined.

He doesn’t get as upset as I do. I sometimes let emotion cloud my judgment when

I’m playing,” Andrew said.

The Kamehameha Schools Golf team started the season, with losses to Lähainaluna, then Baldwin, but they came back and defeated Baldwin, giving the Bears their first loss of the season. The Warriors went on to defeat Seabury and St. Anthony. All golfers, including the Kunitomo’s earned a spot at the state competition.

Freshman Shannon Abarra, who finished not less than fifth in thr regular season, was in the middle of the pack, 15 points off the lead, at the conclusion of the second day of the state tourney earlier this week on Oÿahu.

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Congratulations to all MIL , state champions!

Boys Paddling — MIL & State Girls Wrestling Mälia Medeiros — State

Mixed Paddling — MIL

Girls Volleyball — MIL

Baseball — MIL Girls Paddling — MIL

Girls Soccer — MIL Track — MIL

Girls Wrestling Team — MIL Girl Wresters: Mälia Medeiros, Makana Hussey, Keaka Wallace, Eva Kaaa — MIL

Photos by CASEY ARCANGEL, KYLE DEELEY, PILI KEPANI, KAINALU FONSECA, and courtesy of Nagamine Photo Studio

All Judo girls move on to states

By DYLAN ANDRION, staff writer

Boys Soccer — MIL

Boys Volleyball — MIL

Malia Medeiros, Shea Fernandez, Erika Kekiwi, and Naomi Holokai will all move on to the state tournament this Saturday. The MIL tournament for Judo took place at the Baldwin High School gymnasium on May 2, 2009. Medeiros, Fernandez, and Kekiwi all placed first in their respective weight classes. Holokai got second place. The girls will be moving on to states to compete against other first and second place winners throughout Hawaiÿi. Fernandez says, “I’m looking forward to competing in states again.” This will be Fernandez’s second year in states since beginning Judo in her freshman year. .

Malia Medeiros (top), Erika Kekiwi (bottom left), and Shea Fernandez (bottom right) all qualified for the HHSAAA state tournament this Saturday on O`ahu.

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Spring Sports Scoreboard TRACK AND FIELD Girls Event 3/6 200 400 Relay

3/13

3/20

3/27

4/3

4/4

4/17 4/18

4/25

5/2

JUDO Place 2 1

Shot put

3

100 Hurdles 400 Relay 1600 Relay High Jump Shot put

2 1 2 3 2

Discus

2 3

100 200 400 800 1,500 100 Hurdles 400 Relay 1600 Relay Shot put Discus 400 800 100 Hurdles 300 Hurdles

2 1 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 1

Athlete Aisha Jones Falen PuliUlufaleilupe

Kamalani Keomaka

Cymbree Decosta Teilissassa Tua Falen PuliUlufaleilupe Teilissassa Tua

Makana Pundyke Makana Pundyke Kamalani Keomaka Sage Decosta Sage Decosta Kamalani Keomaka

Teilissa Tua Teilissa Tua Aisha Jones Sage Decosta Kamalani Keomaka Kamalani Keomaka Brianna VargasHafoka Falen PuliUlufaleilupe Mailani Baz Kamalani Keomaka Kamalani Keomaka Ashley Wendt Falen PuliUlufaleilupe Falen PuliUlufaleilupe Mailani Baz Kamalani Keomaka Kamalani Keomaka

Boys Event 100 200

Athlete Keloni Kamalani Keloni Kamalani

1,600 Relay 100 200 800 110 Hurdles 400 Relay

Place 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 2 3 1

High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump 200 400 800 400 Relay 1,600 Relay Triple Jump

1 3 2 2 1 3 1 2 2

Kalaÿe Camarillo Cameron Yip Kekoa Turbeville Daylen Machado Levi Almeida Levi Almeida

400 Relay

200 400 Long Jump Triple Jump

Shot put 200 100 Hurdles

1 3 3 1

300 Hurdles Long Jump

1 3

Shot put

1

Discus 200 100 Hurdles 300 Hurdles 400 Relay Long Jump

3 3 1 1 2 3

Shot put

1

Discus 200 Shot put 200 100 Hurdles 300 Hurdles 400 Relay 1,600 Relay Shot put

3 3 2 3 1 1 1 2 2

100

2 1

400 400 Relay 1,600 Relay

2

Long Jump

1

Ashley Wendt

Long Jump

Shot put

2

Diondra Gomes

Shot put

300 Hurdles Shot Put

1 1

Kamalani Keomaka Teilissa Tua

Discus 1,600 Relay Triple Jump

Ashley Wednt Falen PuliUlufaleilupe Falen PuliUlufaleilupe Mailani Baz Teilissa Tua Mailani Baz Kamalani Keomaka Kamalani Keomaka

Teilissa Tua Makana Pundyke Aisha Jones Mailani Baz

1 1

3 3 1 3

4/4

Wt. 132A 220 98 109 122 154

4/11

98 109 115 154 132 145A

1 1 2 1 3 3

Ericka Kekiwi Malia Medeiros Naomi Holokai Shea Fernandez Maverick Matsuoka Ken Kanemitsu

4/18

98 115 154 132 145 145

2 2 2 2 1 3

Erika Kekiwi Naomi Holokai Shea Fernandez Maverick Matsuoka Kilohana Borges Ken Kanemitsu

4/25

98 109 115 122 121 132 145 178 205

1 2 2 2 1 2 2 3 2

Erika Kekiwi Mälia Medeiros Naomi Holokai Alex Agdeppa Jared Pulido Maverick Matsuoka Kilo Borges Keanu Franco Josh Kua’ana

5/2 MIL

132 98 109 115 154

3 1 1 2 1

Maverick Matsuoka Erika Kekiwi Malia Medeiros Naomi Holokai Shea Fernandez

Keloni Kamalani Cameron Yip Levi Almeida Eli Ferreira

Place 3 n/a n/a 1 1 1

Athlete Maverick Matsuoka Josh Kuaana Erika Kekiwi Malia Medeiros Naomi Holokai Shea Fernandez

Kainalu Stanich

Daylen Machado Cameron Yip Kaimalu Stanich Kaimalu Stanich

100 Long Jump

3 3

Kamalani Keomaka Kaimalu Stanich

Triple Jump

3

Kekoa Turbeville

100 400 Relay Long Jump

3 2 3

Keloni Kamalani

400 Long Jump 400 300 Hurdles 400 Relay 1,600 Relay High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump 100

1 3 1 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 3 1 2 1 1

Levi Almeida Cameron Yip Levi Almeida Dana Kaÿauamo

200 400 1,600 Relay

Date

BASEBALL 3/25 Kekaulike 6-8(W) 3/26 Kekaulike 6-12(W) 3/27 Kekaulike 11-8(W) 4/2 Baldwin 2-2(L) 4/3 Baldwin 9-4(W) 4/4 Baldwin (L) 4/9 Maui High 5-6(L) 4/10 Maui High 5-2(L) 4/11 Maui High 6-5(W)* 4/15 Lähainaluna 10-0(W) 4/16 Lähainaluna 16-0(W) 4/17 Lähainaluna 15-0(W) 4/24 Baldwin 3-2(W) 4/25 Maui High 8-5(W) 4/27 Maui High 4-3(W) *win by protest;illegal substitution SOFTBALL 3/4 Maui High 3/7 Maui High 3/18 Baldwin 3/21 Baldwin 3/15 Kekaulike 3/28 Kekaulike 4/1 Lähainaluna 4/4 Lähainaluna 4/8 Maui High 4/11 Lähainaluna 4/15 Baldwin 4/22 Kekaulike WATER POLO 3/13 Kekaulike 3/21 Lähaina 3/28 Baldwin 4/4 Baldwin 4/11 Kekaulike 4/16 Lähainaluna 4/24 Kekaulike 4/25 Lähainaluna (MIL)

8-0(W) N/A 5-3(L) 9-4(L) 12-5(W) 12-1(W) 7-6(W) 3-1(W) 16-1(W) 4-2(W) 3-1(L) 11-1(W)

20-9(W) 9-10(L) 17-6(W) 20-10(W) 19-8(W) 4-13(L) 16-4(W) 4-9(L)

Kaimalu Stanich

Kalaÿe Camarillo Cameron Yip Kekoa Turbeville Nico Lopes Daylen Machado Nico Lopes Levi Almeida Kaimalu Stanich Daylen Machado Jared Kaneshiro Hanoa Puaÿa-Freitas Hanoa Puaÿa Freitas Jared Kaneshiro Kaimalu Stanich

Photo by KYLE DEELEY

Junior Kelsey Soriano takes a swing against Maui High on April 8. The Warriors won 16-1. The softball team finished the season in second and advanced to states.

The team says the new coach, teamwork, and leadership were key to their success. The state competition will be held May 13-16 at the University of Hawaiÿi.

Softball team at states

By PILI KEPANI, staff writer

GOLF Maui Prep Maui Prep Lähainaluna

Win N/A Win

Lähainaluna Kekaulike Kekaulike MIL Individual Qualifying MIL Individual Championship Round 1 MIL Individual Championship Round 2 MIL Individual Championship Round 3 MIL Individual Championship Round 4

160-182(W) N/A Kamehameha Maui, 33 points 5.Aaron Kunitomo 74 3. Shannon Abarra 83 3. Aaron Kunitomo 70 4. Shannon Abarra 83 4. Aaron Kunitomo 144 4. Shannon Abarra 166 Aaron Kunitomo 219, Kyeton Little 239, Shannon Abarra 254, Arielle Andrade 270 Aaron Kunitomo 295 Andrew Kunitomo314 hannon Abbara 345, Arielle Andrade 363

TENNIS Kekaulike Seabury Hall St. Anthony Maui High Lähainaluna Lanai Baldwin Häna Molokaÿi

The girls softball team went to the MIL tournament this year with a regular season record of 7(W)-5(L), second in the MIL. “The new coach [Angus Peters], heck yeah, he is one of the reasons why we did so good,” said Junior Leyna Coloma-Uwekoolani.

Senior Kayla Kaluau, who injured her hand while catching during practice and could watch a few games from the dugout, 25-20, 19-25, 25-19, 29-31, 15-10(W) 25-13, 25-20, 25-18(W) said the team was so successful this 25-20, 25-19, 25-18 (W) 24-26, 23-25, 25-16, 25-10, 15-13(L) season, because, “It’s the leadership 25-14, 25-20, 25-23(W) we have now, and we have good team22-25, 17-25, 25-19, 25-21, 15-13(W) N/A work. Oh yeah, and Kai Duarte helps a MHS forfeit, 25-18, 25-15(W) 25-13, 25-10, 25-14 (W) lot, you can put that in there.”

B:4-1(W); G:3-2(T) B(L); G(L) B(L); G(W) B(L); G(W) B(W); G(W) B:4-0(W);G:3-2(W) B:4-1(L) G:3-2(L) B:3-1(W) G:3-1(W) B(T); G:3-2(L)

VOLLEYBALL 3/24 Kekaulike 3/26 Lähainaluna 3/28 Molokai 4/4 Hana 4/9 Baldwin 4/14 Seabury 4/17 Lanai 4/22 Maui High 4/29 Maui High

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Don’t be typical; you’ll be surprised

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, editor in chief

This spring break, I was given the opportunity to travel with some of my classmates to Washington, D.C. in the Close Up program. When I got to Washington, I wondered what kind of people I would be rooming with. Where would they be from? What would they be like?

All of the Kamehameha students were a bit worried, and then, a group of students walked in. Quickly enough ,like typical teenagers, we began to speculate about what we saw as their imperfections – most of them were deaf.

All of the hearing-impaired students eventually left the room and we were alone once again – as typical teenagers – to complain about the possibility of having to room with one of “the deaf kids.” “Why do we have to be a part of a trip that deaf kids are on?” we whined aloud and to ourselves.

What I didn’t know at the time was that

having hearing-impaired students on this particular trip truly changed the way I saw people with disabilities. While touring Washington, many of the hearingimpaired taught us sign language, and we had a great time interpreting each others’ movements – no matter how awful mine were.

Some of the students, like senior Colby Vaivai, picked up sign language very quickly and became our translators.

It was incredibly interesting to see just how like us these students were. They each had relationships, problems, and unique personalities. There were the kolohe ones, the quiet ones, and some so outgoing you would never suspect they were unable to hear.

The best part of the trip was definitely when many of the KS students invited some hearing-impaired students to gather in a circle before bed and play “Thumper,” a game wherein the partici-

Photo by KYLE DEELEY

pants “pass” different motions to each other across a circle. This goes faster and faster until someone cannot think of a movement fast enough or messes up.

Each and every student had a great time and I realized that despite our differences, we were all the same. We all enjoyed silly games, and we could all be friends. We accepted each other as people, not “’deaf people” or “normal people.” It was by far the greatest part of my trip, and with more than 22 million hearing-impaired persons in the U.S.; it’s a good lesson for everyone to learn.

10 things to do during summer…

By KYMEE BURK, news editor

Summer vacation will be here in 13 days. Here are 10 things to do to beat the boredom: Learn to juggle Film your summer Swim in all five community pools in one day Go parasailing Learn to play the harmonica Pull an all-nighter Go ziplining (Kapalua or Kula) Fry an egg on the sidewalk Visit the Kilauea volcanic eruption via Helicopter Find Helele'ike'oha Falls on the way to Häna

Ka Leo o Nä Koa Staff Faculty Advisor: Ms. Kye Haina. Editor-in-Chief: Ashley Shaffer. News Editor: Kymee Burk. Life Editor: Ashley Shaffer.

Sports Editor: Kayla Aina. Hawaiian Language Consultant: Casey Arcangele. Graphics: Ashley Shaffer, Lacey Farm, Emily Farm. Staff: Kailana Kahawaii, Dylan Andrion, Pili Kepani, Ha’aheo Auweloa, and Holden Takahashi.

Editorial Policy: The staff of Ka Leo o Nä Koa is dedicated to objective and balanced coverage of campus and community news. We welcome comments, suggestions, and letters. To have your letter considered for publication, limit the text to 100 words or less, include full name and grade, and email to: kyhaina@ksbe.edu. Letters may be edited for length or propriety. Disclaimer: Ka Leo o Nä Koa is a publication of the journalism class of Kamehameha Schools Maui. The views expressed represent the views of the individual student writers and editors and does not reflect the views of KSM, KSBE, or its affiliations. Wire Services: Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School Newspaper Services.