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Coronavirus ruins everything by MAX BIELAWSKI staff writer

2020 is what many had called the year of clear vision, however, just a few months in, it took a turn for the worse. From the outbreak of COVID-19 to “murder hornets” coming to America, a lot has been put on our plates this year. To stem the spread of the coronavirus, many events, such as ʻAha Mele and graduation, have been either canceled, altered or postponed. TIMELINE On March 13, all high school sports were suspended indefinitely. Schools worldwide were closed up and transitioned completely to online instruction or hard copy packets of work. Everyone needed to adjust, and students, especially seniors, were launched into the unknown. “I am really anxious and scared for my future. I am finally going to be on my own, and not sure how to start,” Alexa-Rhivers Villa said. The first known case of COVID-19 in Hawaiʻi was in March, when a Grand Princess cruise passenger returned to Hawai’i, unknowingly bringing the disease with him. From then to now, the num-

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Masked customers wait to enter Puklani Superette with new procedures instituted to protect staff and patrons. ber of cases has continuously increased both in Hawaiʻi and throughout the world. As of now, there have been 621 confirmed cases in Hawaiʻi, and over 3 million worldwide. On March 22, The Mayor Michael Victorino announced a stay-at-home order for the Island of Maui, and Mayor Kirk Cald-

well issued the order on Oʻahu. That was seven weeks ago. EVRYTHING CHANGES Since then, the lives of everyone has changed. “I am angered. I am sad. I just wanna go back to school. Why us?” senior Liana Vasconcellos said. With the quarantine order,

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everything became more complicated. Many of the daily activities are changed. Something as simple as going grocery shopping now requires strict guidelines one must adhere to, from the mandatory use of a mask, to a limit on the number of people you can shop with. Junior Chase Manosa said, “Shopping right now is definitely harder because there’s a much longer wait than normal, and people tend to get a bit irritated. Just today, I heard a fight break out in Walmart over food.” Many restaurants remain open with delivery and pick-up options, and online shopping has become a phenomenon, as it allows for customers to safely shop for what they need, without risk of getting the coronavirus themselves or spreading it to others. Online retailers quickly ramped up their operations, with Amazon announcing that it was hiring over 200,000 workers in two waves, but there were still slowdowns due to early staffing shortages, worker discontent and having health care workers and first responders prioritized for deliveries. There were also some supply issues with essentials such as hand sanitizer and toilet paper quickly disappearing from store shelves and online inventories,

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FEATURES

SENIOR WILLS

SPORTS

EDITORIAL & OPINION

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CORONA from A1 “Overall my shopping experience has not been that great and online shopping isn’t effective enough unless items are ordered two weeks in advance since shipping has slowed down significantly,” Manosa said. Other changes have been wearing masks in public and the new practice of social distancing. Social distancing dictates that one must maintain a distance of about six feet from another person in order to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. “I’m okay with it, as long as people respect each other,” senior Lansen Nitahara said. CAMPUS LIFE Since the remainder of the 2019-20 school year has been canceled, the campus has transitioned into a more sustainable operation. On the high school campus, typical staffing consists of one person in the headmaster’s office and one in the high school office, one custodian, one groundskeeper, and two security staff per shift, with other essential personnel reporting on a reduced schedule or working from home. The air conditioning system has been turned off throughout the campus, except for in the Charles Reed Bishop Learning Center to keep the books and rare materials safe from heat and humidity, and exterior lights have been adjusted by one hour.

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Librarian Mrs. Ketra Arcas delivers a bag of books to a teacher in her car for social distancing during the pandemic-caused school shutdown. Despite quarantine, KS Maui found ways to stay connected. Director of operations Mr. Danny Mynar said, “The entire campus has been sanitized, but staff will continue to double back as faculty members enter buildings.” The usual vibrant green grass has turned brown due to irrigation being completely shut off throughout most of March and all of April, but due to decreasing rainfall, the irrigation is back in operation again. The irrigation system can quickly bring the vegetation back using high technology. “[It is] called UgMO, which, unlike traditional irrigation sys-

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This sign on the high school office greeted teachers who came to campus during the shutdown, Teachers were initially prepared for two weeks of distance instruction at the end of Spring Break. When the entire fourth quarter was switched to distance learning, teachers were scheduled to visit campus to retrieve additional materials in spaced-out increments of time.

Safety officer Leighton Kanaele caught this herd of deer grazing in the pastures below Kanaʻiaupuni Stadium. During the campus closure, wildlife re-emerged from the surrounding environment. tems that rely on a timer, UgMO relies on ground sensors to monitor soil moisture before being activated,” Mr. Mynar said. Due to the decreased number of personnel on campus, security staff have reported an increase in wildlife, such as deer, being present during both daytime and nighttime hours. KEEPING CONNECTED Like the students, the staff has been finding ways to stay connected through online training in distance learning practices, quick tech tip workshops, staff meetings, ʻIke Hawaiʻi sessions, and launa time on Fridays via Zoom. The drop-in pau hana sessions include talk story, special guests, and contests, games, and prizes.

Even the ʻAʻapueo Book Club, which is made up of 25 KS employees from all three Maui campuses, hosted a book lending event on April 16, distributing over 200 books in total. About a dozen vehicles drove-through for pick up in order to maintain social-distancing. Gloves, masks, and hand sanitizer were used to maintain proper sanitation. Mrs. Arcas, book club member and high school librarian, said that she also delivered books to vacant offices and placed some books in the mail. Club members could then share their reading experiences in online meetings.

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Marathon man, Mr. Salzer, to lead upper division by SAVANNAH ROSE DAGUPION staff writer For the 2020-2021 school year, Kamehameha Schools Maui welcomes their new Upper Division Head, Mr. Brian Salzer, who will lead the Kula Waena and Kula Kiʻekiʻe campuses. Throughout his lifetime, he has gained much experience in education, as well as through travel and culture. It all started in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “I loved living in the midwest among a very large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends,” he said. After college and graduate school at the University of Wisconsin’s Oshkosh, Milwaukee and Madison campuses, Mr. Salzer spent years building a career as a teacher and principal. Eventually, he moved to Boston, where he continued in his career as principal, school business manager, and superintendent before moving abroad to Berlin, Germany, which is where he is preparing to make his move to Maui. In Berlin, he took to the culture right away. “I have learned to speak German, enjoyed aspects of the German culture and food, and adapted to a European lifestyle,” he said. After seven years there, Mr. Salzer’s is now looking forward to his next move to Hawaiʻi. “I want to return home to the United States and to use my experience to be part of a truly meaningful school community such as Kamehameha Schools Maui. For me, this is the ultimate place to continue my career,” he said. He hopes to use his passion for education with an emphasis on the study of language and culture to learn, lead, and grow with the Kamehameha community. “I decided that I wanted to be a part of this purposeful work,” he said. Students are, of course, curious about the new administrator, and Mr. Salzer has a message for them. “Please, teach me about your school,” he said. “Give me the opportunity to

Our Staff Savannah Rose Dagupion Max Bielawski Jonah Salomon Dyllyn Kahalehau Lauren Kalama Chasey Koʻomoa-Sidney

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Mr. Salzer completes the Dresden half marathon in October 2019. learn from you and your experiences. Do not be shy to engage in formal and informal conversations with me, so I can learn from your perspective about life at school, life in the community, and how to best continue our commitment to the Hawaiian language and culture, so it will persevere.” In his personal time, Mr. Salzer enjoys participating in sports, which comes from his experiences during his youth. “I played competitive tennis, participated in wrestling, judo, track, and cross country. Still today, I am an active distance runner and racer,” he said. Today, Mr. Salzer remains active. In the past 10 years, he has completed 20 marathons and numerous half marathons and 10K’s. He also enjoys watching and rooting for his favorite teams in football and soccer. He says he has gained new interests in international sports, as well, due to his experience abroad. “For professional teams? I have to start with the Green Bay Packers as my home football team. In moving to Boston, of course, I became a fan of the New England Patriots and Tom Brady,” he said. Since moving to Germany, his passion for soccer and especially the World Cup has increased, and he enjoys the daily drama of the Tour de France in July. Mr. Salzer is ready to be fully

immersed in life in Hawai’i, especially trying and learning about the food. “I am looking forward to the Cow Pig Bun burger and poke,” he said. As for the future of the school, Salzer plans to uplift Kamehameha Maui. “What I want to do for the students is to support them, encourage them, and prepare them for success in their lives knowing that as we evolve, our careers, families, and interests change,” he said. In todayʻs constantly changing world, students will need a variety of skills to move forward in the 21st century. Mr. Salzer asks that students be open to what they will need to be successful. “The students need to be ready to learn how to learn, accept change, strengthen their resiliency, and prepare for a lifetime of commitment to their community,” he said. Mr. Salzer wants to make sure that while students are learning these skills, they are surrounded by their culture, education, and social opportunities, but also, he wants students to enjoy the ride. “Within this school community of learning and challenge, life needs to be fun!” he said. “I will work with students to continue to support social events and the arts, so school remains rich in education and fun.”

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The Fine Print

Editorial Policy: The staff of Ka Leo o Nā Koa is dedicated to objective and balanced coverage of campus and community news. We welcome coments, corrections, suggestions, and letters. To have you letter considered for publication, limit the text to 100 wirds or less, include full name and grade, and email to: kaleoonakoa@ksbe.edu. Letters may be edited for length and priority. Disclaimer: Ka Leo o Nā Koa is a student publication of the journalism class of Kamehamhea Schools Maui. The views expressed represent the views of the individual students and does

not relect the views of KSM, KS, or its affiliations. This publication has been updated since its original release.

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CAMPUS SCENES

Empty lunch tables and parking lots, sanitized classrooms, ungroomed fields, and warnings about germs characterized the KS Maui campus during the closure.

CORONA from A2 EASING UP Nearly two months since the first restrictions were placed on Hawaiʻi residents, some restrictions are starting to be slowly relaxed, with golf courses and parks opening last week and a list of businesses including retail stores and malls, groomers and nonprofit organizations will begin to reopen next week. Still government and school officials remain guarded. If there is a second wave of infections, the restrictions will once again be tightened, but if the curve (the exponential increase in new cases) remains flat or declines, more and more businesses will be given the go ahead to reopen. Plans for the reopening of school in the fall remain up in the air depending on how the next few months go. OFFICIAL WORD --FOR NOW In a lāhui-wide letter, Poʻo Kula Scott Parker announced that as families anticipate the beginning of the next school year, school administration is “already outlining options. ... We have begun to explore ideas ranging from the return of all haumāna to full classrooms, which may be unlikely, to a hybrid-learning model that splits time between virtual

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distance learning and in-person instruction. We are even considering the possibility of a full virtual distance learning model.” He assured parents, staff and students that campus leadership is considering all ideas and that everyone will be informed of the decisions when plans have been finalized. When our haumāna do return to school, we have to expect that the on-campus experience will look different. The required use of PPE and hand washing routines before and after class are ideas that may change how our haumāna and kumu make their way through the school day. Different seating arrangements and classroom capacities, as well as

how and where we eat our meals may have an impact on scheduling. Without knowing everything about our future state, it would be irresponsible and negligent to not consider every option. FINAL THOUGHTS In the meantime, students have been weathering the storm. “Currently, I feel like this situation can make us stronger, we must allow it to do just that,” Dylan Nakagawa said.

Others, still, are wary about whatʻs to come. Senior Hoaʻala Alapaʻi said, “This change has definitely changed our world forever. So looking in the future, college, life in general is not a guarantee. That’s the sad thing. What do we even prepare for? What can we even do if this continues on long term?”

HYDROPONICS PROJECT--Kumu Kanani tends to the hydroponically grown produce project that students had started previous to the school closure. She and Kumu Hōkūauo Pellegrino have been harvesting the vegetables and distributing it to various community groups. They have made deliveries to the Seabury Hall crew that made personal protective equipment for health care workers and to Kula Hospital during the pandemic.

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Naho’olewa wins gold by CHASEY KO’OMOA-SIDNEY staff writer Senior Hiwalani Nahoʻolewa won the Gold Key Award for her art portfolio “Message from the Past” in the 2020 Hawaiʻi Regional Scholastic Student Art Awards. “It has been a pleasure watching Hiwa grow as a person and an artist over the past two years, and I feel fortunate to have been part of that process,” said Mrs. Angie Abe, her AP Art teacher. Mrs. Abe’s class started the project for the competition in October, two months before submissions were due on Dec. 12, 2019. The winners were notified on Jan. 20, 2020. “I truly was not expecting to receive any kind award, let alone, the Gold Key,” Nahoʻolewa said. The Hawaiʻi State Museum on Oʻahu held an exhibit of all the award-winning artwork that received a gold or silver key from the competition. The exhibit ran from Feb. 7 to March 14. Nahoolewa did not go to the exhibit due to prior commitments, but her work stood out from a field of statewide competitors. “This year Hiwalani was the only student in the state to receive a Gold Key for an art portfolio,” Mrs. Abe said. It is the most difficult category to compete in as it is

open to only seniors and all eight pieces are judged critically. The portfolio consists of a “series of eight distinct works that communicate a single cohesive idea or visual investigation,” according to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards organization. Students enter just one art piece in the other categories. Nahoʻolewa submitted eight photographs online to the Scholastic website. Nahoʻolewa said that the artwork she submitted “showcased [her] journey to understand [her] Hawaiian identity.” In each picture, she incorporated an ʻōlelo noʻeau. “This was done to make a deeper connection by taking ancient proverbs and finding modern-day examples of those proverbs, which is why my portfolio is titled Message from the Past,” Nahoʻolewa said. She plans to get a degree in studio art and hopes to then join a career associated with art. She has been doing art since her childhood. “Hiwa has a definite style in both photography and drawing, very introspective and cultural based,” Mrs. Abe said. Nahoʻolewa enjoys using em-

Worth, Bonacorsi win at science fair

Student Corner. Students also had to record an audio presentation for the judges visiting their project page. The judges could then contact them through email with any questions they had. Worth entered the Cell and Molecular Biology category with his project titled Investigating the Roles of the LINGO-1 Receptor and Its Co-receptor Troy in Wound Healing in Lung Epithelial Cells. He looked at proteins how they play integral roles in healing damaged lung cells at the Herbert Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania. They are a lab focused on mucosal immunology. The lab was working with the LINGO receptor protein family. His mentors from the program helped Worth develop a project

by CHASEY KO’OMOA-SIDNEY staff writer Junior Joshua Worth placed second in the Cell and Molecular Biology category and senior Faith Bonacorsi placed third in the BioMedical and Health Sciences category at Hawai’i State Science and Engineering Fair held virtually in early April. “I am just glad that I could share my project and represent Kamehameha Schools Maui at the state level,” Worth said. To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the event was held virtually, and all projects had to be transferred onto the platform

Two of Hiwalani Nahoʻolewa’s composite digital photographs, which combine Native elements with ʻōlelo noʻeau. phasis, simplified backgrounds, and storytelling in photography specifically. One of her favorite techniques is composite photography. In layman’s terms, composite photography is the blending or layering of two or more images to create one final image. “I never really enjoyed math, science, or English; however, art was the only subject I enjoyed and felt safe doing because there really is no right or wrong when it comes to self-expression,” she said. Kamehameha Maui students also earned honorable mentions, including senior Ashlee Palimoʻo for her Art Portfolio entry “The Dark Side of Expectations,” that would also contribute to the research they were conducting. “I think that it was a life-changing experience working for Dr. Herbert and Dr. Saunders. ... It was so encouraging to work in a lab with a diverse group of people who were always willing to teach me something new. They made every part of my internship enjoyable,” Worth said. Bonacorsi entered the BioMedical and Health Sciences category with her project titled Investigating Urothelial Cell Death in a Novel Mouse Model of Prenatal Congenital Obstructive Nephropathy and Potential Therapeutics. “My topic was kidney disease in prenatal infants. This is what the lab I was a part of was researching,” she said. The specific disease she re-

senior William Thompson for his Drawing and Illusion entry “Faded History,” and junior Madeline Sylvester for her Digital Art entry “Broken.”

searched was congenital obstructive nephropathy. This is when the kidneys are blocked and no urine can flow through to the bladder. They used mice with the disease to uncover the cause of the blockage and find what could prevent the disease. “ I was working to find the cause of this disease using laboratory work, analysis, and testing,” Bonacorsi said. Bonacorsi used the knowledge from her internship as the basis of her entry in the science fair. She interned at the John A. Burns School of Medicine in Honolulu. It was a part of the program Pacific STEP-UP. The program pairs students with a research mentor, and in the end, they present their projects in Washington, D.C.

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Arizona

Colorado Mesa University Aleina Reyes

Grand Canyon University Marie Abihai Devin Lee Agatol Kuualoha Bailey Isaiah Duarte Iverson Dudoit Bronson Espania Janae-Mika Kahahane Tai Kauhaa-Po Llyrik Min Rio Moleta Kylie Murakami Skye Murakami Kalia Murray Jaelyne Navarro Angel Pauole Joshua Shiffler Kalae Tom Justice-Lee Vannatta-Kapoi Alexa-Rhivers Villa

Colorado State University Tatiana Soon

California Azusa Pacific University Alayna Evans California Polytechnic State University Teva Pimentel Glendale Community College William Thompson Saddleback College Steven Gushiken Shasta College Makani Smith Kemfort Simpson University California Micah Kele

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Colorado

Central Arizona College Ross Panlasigui

Northern Arizona University Kallee Aguirre Anelamakalapua Hill Aaron Pagan Graydon Tanaka

by SAVANNAH ROSE DAGUPION staff writer

With graduation just around the corner, the senior class prepares to finish their high school careers and go to new places. See where the class of 2020 is headed to next, and which places are most popular among Papa Wauke.

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University of Denver Lilia Davis

Hawaiʻi

Chaminade University of Honolulu Kailanamalie Jensen University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Selena Aguilar Kauakeakīpunikawēkiu Awana Brayden Kalani Jonah Miller

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Nokea Afong-Kneubuhl-Naleieha Nadia Apo Takayama Hiwalani Nahoʻolewa Konnor Palmeira Kaitlyn Ralar University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Justin Eckart CJ Hamasaki Cierra Freitas-Hoʻopiʻi Kalaokahaku Gomes Meleana Hoopii Tiana Irvine Josiah Kobe Kaluau-Shimada Madison Kamakana Kamahao Kang Jayda Lum Lung Ezekiel Matutino Kaililipuhanoha Palakiko Wesley Perreira Kaililau Puu Sofia Salvatierra Jerriah Solomon Sierra Tanouye Elijah Vendiola

18 Louisiana Louisiana State University Hannah Aiwohi

Massachusettes Bentley University Makena Nagasako Massachusetts Institute of Technology Keawe Mann

Nebraska Midland University Ashlee Palimoʻo

New York Columbia University Ethan James Ailana Suehiro Stony Brook University Makenna Robinson

Oregon Linfield College Faith Bonacorsi Nanea Rose Ikeda Carley Martin Shyanne Galligher Sheldon Eastern Oregon University Samuel Ostermiller

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Wyoming Western Wyoming Community College Creighton Purdy

Other Gap Year Hoʻala Alapaʻi

1 George Fox University Kobe Lilio Oregon Institute of Technology Dylan Nakagawa Jayelyn Viela Oregon State University Kahiau Vida Pacific University Taylor Morita Southern Oregon University Mia Symonds University of Oregon Kealia Sjostrand

Pennsylvania Villanova University Raelynn Yoshida

Rhode Island Naval Academy Preparatory School Michael Kalalau

Utah Brigham Young University Alema Ebana Taj Joaquin Weber State University Karsyn Pupunu

Utah Valley University Keanu Rindlisbacher Mikiala Sniffen

Washington

Mission Lanse Nitahara Kialoa Rano Slade Teshima Trade School Kamaile Ann Paet (Esthetics) Liana Vasconcellos (Cosmetology)

Edmonds College Malie Watanabe

Undecided Elena Borge

Pacific Lutheran University Gabriel Arcas

US Marine Corps Izak Morton

Washington State University Parker Awai Kaila Elizabeth Chang Freitas Kylee Sniffen

US Navy Kayla Fernandez-Roy

Whitworth University Tiliti Adams Logan Spencer

Work Force Nainoa Antonio Kehaleʻa Baz Kalewa Kailiehu Kailiwai Lau-Amaral

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Seniors deal with unconventional end to school year by DYLLYN KAHALEHAU staff writer Since the now infamous coronavirus made its way to Hawaiʻi, its presence has canceled many events for the seniors, including many of their high school “lasts.” “Senior year has been such a great humbling experience to go through and learn from. In the midst of school work and all of the kuleana from the roles I serve, I’ve got to reflect back on how much I’ve grown over the 13 years I’ve been a student here at KS Maui campus,” class president Marie Abihai said. One of those lasts was the tra-

ditional ʻAha Mele song competition, originally scheduled May 3. At ʻAha Mele 2019, the graduating seniors won in all three competition categories, and after practicing their song since March, the class of 2020 was looking forward to doing the same. “I am upset and devastated that we wonʻt get our senior sweep at ʻAha Mele,” Angel Pauole said. Even more important to most seniors, the traditional commencement ceremonies were also officially canceled on April 6. Graduation is the biggest milestone of one’s k-12 school career, and an important event that the class of 2020 had been looking

forward to for years. “I’ve been to at least one graduation every year, and now I don’t have one! I got my hopes up only for it to be destroyed,” Justice-Lee Vannatta-Kapoi said. The announcement initially broke the spirits of the senior class. Many were speechless. Students were alternately upset, angry, and sad, and academies principal Ms. Jay-R Kaawa immediately scheduled a class meeting by Zoom to give them an opportunity to connect. Nearly the entire senior class attended virtually and shared their frustration and disappointment. The meeting was followed by

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a survey of the seniors, who were given several alternative options for commencement and asked to select their preference. The result is that graduation activities will now begin with an on-campus, drive-through diploma pick-up, with maile lei, picture taking by Nagamine Photo Studio, and makana the morning of May 23. Kamehameha communications is coordinating a commencement broadcast on one of the local television stations for all three KS campuses. The Maui campus broadcast

continued on NEXT PAGE by SAVANNAH ROSE DAGUPION Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, many important events have been canceled. Here’s a look at how all of these cancelations went down.

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Junior Prom

Spring Sports

Merrie Monarch

Junior Prom was planned for the evening of April 11 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club, but it was canceled as soon as COVID-19 concerns grew. The junior class is hoping to reschedule prom to the fall of their senior year.

On April 17, the HHSAA officially announced that the spring season for sports is canceled. Athletes in track and field, softball, water polo, boys volleyball, golf, tennis, baseball, judo, and surf were unable to fulfill their seasons.

Not only were Kamehameha Maui students disappointed, but most of Hawaiʻi too. KSM students from Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi and Hālau O Ka Hanu Lehua were ready to represent Maui with their hard work and preparation, and a KS video production on mauna protocol was also scheduled to run during the broadcast; however, the wisest decision was to cancel Merrie Monarch for the safety of the lāhui.

“Junior Prom is the one of the events that really helps us bond as a class, and looking back at our sophomore banquet, we had a lot of fun, which is what I looked towards for our Junior Prom.” -Coian Hett

“I’m so mad. I wouldn’t have been able to compete anyway because of my injury, but it was good for my mental health. I think to still go to practices and feel like I belonged to something like I did during basketball season.” -Kealia Sjostrand, 12

“Good thing I didn’t pay for entry or get a tux yet, lol.” -Cruz Braun

“I will only be more disappointed if we are unable to have prom in the fall of the 20202021 school year.” -Bailey Ventura

“I am really sad that we wonʻt be able to see our teammates and play our desired sports, but it is better to be safe than to have COVID-19” -Kuumakaleihiwaonālani Ruidas, 10

“I hope that everyone who was supposed to be participating in Merrie Monarch is doing okay, especially because of all the practice and preparation they put into it.” -Kaililipuhanoha Palakiko, 12 “I find it a little crazy how the Merrie Monarch was canceled. Itʻs a big deal for many people in Hawaiʻi and even outside of Hawaiʻi. Itʻs hard for me to imagine not having a Merrie Monarch this year.” -Teani Kaluhikaua, 11

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FROM previous page is scheduled for 8:00 the same evening. This timing is to allow graduates to gather with ʻohana at home after the morning procession and share in the ceremonies together in front of the TV. The broadcast will consist of pre-recorded segments of most of the same components of a traditional commencement, including various addresses by the valedictorians and salutatorians, prayers, songs, and the presentation of some of the class of 2020. The broadcast will include a sneak peek at the senior retrospective, which is normally included in the end-of-the-year What’s Up Warriors on-campus broadcast. The full retrospective, produced by Marie Abihai, will be available on a special commencement web page to be housed on the ksbe.edu portal. By the end of the day, the web

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page will contain the traditional senior messages video slideshow, the senior retrospective, and the list of awards, achievements, and scholarships earned by the members of the class of 2020. “Life just started papa wauke, it’s only the beginning after graduation! I know God has amazing plans for all of you. I pray and believe that you all will see yourselves as the history makers & world changers that you are! Love you guys! “2020 2020 vision, Papa Wauke heading off on a mission.” Marie Abihai said As a printed memento, students should watch for a 2-page color ad featuring the graduates in The Maui News. Also canceled were the traditional baccalaureate, senior awards night, trip to the royal mausoleum, and Grad Nite. Although the seniors have faced unprecedented challenges, rather than give up, they have per-

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severed by attending online classes for the rest of the school year, earning credits and completing all their graduation requirements. “I am really sad that we seniors didn’t get to spend the last moments of senior year together, but I know we won’t let this moment define the rest of our high school memories.” Nadia Apo-Takayama said. As the senior class looks to their future, most of the seniors surveyed by Ka Leo o Nā Koa reported that they’re still planning on going to college, but many reported that they are also ready to make changes to their plans if it becomes necessary. Tiana Irvine summed up the feelings of most seniors. She said, “I am upset that this virus had to interfere with our final months of our senior year, but I am extremely grateful for all of the wonderful memories that we were able to make.”

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Recognizing 2020 Valedictorians, Salutatorians

Faith Kahiau Bonacorsi Salutatorian GPA: 4.0 College: Linfield College Major: Public Health Sciences Sports: Soccer, Track and Field, Cross-Country Clubs: NHS, HOSA, Book Club, Community Service: Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center Camp Counselor Secret to his/her success: Be determined. Reflections on cancellations: Heartbreaking.

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‘Aha Mele

Sophomore Banquet

Mauna ‘Ala

Students had been putting in time and practice for this year’s ʻAha Mele ever since the first week of February. This yearly tradition has never been broken, and for the first time, the Kamehameha Maui community will not be able to share mele and the competitive attitude of this event.

Sophomores actually had this night previously planned for March 28, but rescheduled it to April 25, where it was canceled again. They were supposed to have a DJ, tasty desserts, ‘ono food, prizes like AirPods, and various activities going on. Like with Junior Prom, the sophomore class is hoping to reschedule their banquet to the fall of their junior year.

Another classic Kamehameha Schools tradition has been broken due to the unfortunate circumstances of COVID-19, the trip to Mauna ‘Ala. The royal mausoleum is the place where seniors unite with their sister campus seniors, and connect with Pauahi at this historical location. While some students have suggested a group trip at a later time, nothing has been formally planned as of this writing.

“Honestly my feelings are pretty neutral, kinda felt another senior sweep coming along” -Tatum Chai, 10

“Iʻm okay with it.” -Sai Alueta

“I was really disappointed because it would’ve been my first ‘Aha Mele, and I thought our freshmen song was beautiful.” -Maile Kalama, 9

“I just got my outfit three days before they canceled it, and of course I was sad about them canceling, but on the bright side, I have a new outfit when I go out.” -Berilyn Lau

“No stress, not a big deal.” -Kelton Tom “Itʻs unfortunate. The ʻihe would have looked so good in pink” -Mandy Honda, 11

“Another tradition down the drain” -Justice-Lee Vannatta-Kapoi

“So sad because that was the way that we could really thank Pauahi for everything she gave to us” -Kuualoha Bailey “I wanted to go so badly.. I wanted to visit all of my friends from my sister campuses, and I wanted to be able to do that tradition that every single Kamehameha graduate has done before me.” -Jaelyne Navarro

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Ailana Suehiro Salutatorian GPA: 3.98 College: Columbia University Major: Biology Career: Neonatal Surgeon Sports: Tennis, Track and Field Clubs: National Honor Society, Lettermenʻs Club, HOSA Community Service: Maui Humane Society, Maui Food Bank, Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center, Wailuku Junior Tennis Club, Backpack Buddies Secret her success: Surround yourself with people who are honest, motivational, and uplifting.

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Reflections on cancellations: To look at it positively, it is nice to have a lot of time to spend with my family; however, it is really sad that our class can’t have a proper end to our senior year and many can’t have their last high school sports season. I miss everyone, and I wish we could get back the time we were supposed to have together before we go on our separate ways.

Raelynn Līhau Yoshida Valedictorian GPA: 4.0 College: Villanova University

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Major: Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience Career: Physical Therapy Sports: Soccer, Softball, Cross Country, Track & Field Clubs: Student Government, National Honor Society, Lettermenʻs Club, Ka Maka Koa, Book Club Community Service: Student Athletic Training, Kamaliʻi Elementary School, Hawaiʻi Blood Bank, Relay for Life, AYSO Secret to her success: Be friends with your teachers, and bake them delicious gooodies. Reflections on cancellations: I was really sad. Ive waited my whole life for these final two months, and now I’m finishing my senior year from my kitchen table. Although it is devastating that my class was robbed of our last memories together, I understand the importance of the decisions made, and I know that Papa Wauke is strong enough to get through this.

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Keawe Mann Valedictorian GPA: 4.0 College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Major: Computer science with a minor in finance Career: Business Sports: Air Riflery, Swimming Clubs: Academic Decathlon Community Service: Middle school math tutoring, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, SAT and College Website Secret to hissuccess: Always have a long-term goal (or several) that you are working towards. Reflections on cancellations: It’s a bummer, but at least we got 15/16 of our high school years.

May 23-24

Baccalaureate

Graduation

Project Graduation

This final religious service is the last religious service for the seniors to share with their ʻohana and to unite as a class in worship for a final time. More traditions of singing and speeches had to be canceled to lessen the spread of the virus through large-group gatherings.

High school graduation is a milestone and marks the transition into a new stage of life. This huge gathering is exactly what not to do in a pandemic; therefore, this important day had to be canceled. Seniors are receiving their diplomas in a drive-through ceremony instead.

Project Grad begins after the graduation ceremony and continues until the next morning. This night is supposed to be planned in secret, and the senior class only finds out about the celebrations as the night progresses. However, the senior class found out ahead of time that this year’s plans were to fly to Disneyland, and were extremely disappointed when they found out that they couldn’t go.

“I was looking forward to singing “Sail On, O My Soul” after practicing it all these years.” -Nadia Apo Takayama “Iʻve been waiting for this moment for years, so itʻs kinda sad it’s not happening.” -Samuel Ostermiller “Graduating from Kamehameha Schools is such an honor, and one of the many honors is the traditions that come with graduation week. Knowing that we aren’t able to experience normal graduation traditions, such as baccalaureate, makes me feel as if I could have gone to any other school and experienced the same experience.” -Elena Borge

“Never in a million years would I have thought this would happen to us.” -Kalia Murray

“This feeling is a feeling that can’t be explained” -Iverson Dudoit

“It is something that I have been looking forward to my past 13 years at KSM. It definitely doesnʻt feel good.” -Tiliti Adams

“I feel like it’s so unfair to us, but I also understand why we can’t.” -Kaila Elizabeth Chang Freitas

This was going to be the biggest and best Grad Nite in KSM history, but it has been sadly canceled. I think everyone is bummed out about it, but we can always come back and do something as a class later on.” -Michael Kalalau “The last night together as a class, we are missing out on it. Everything is getting canceled. Itʻs heartbreaking and disappointing to say the least.” -Kauakeakīpunikawēkiu Awana “Our class worked hard to gain the money, and now we will probably have nothing and not being able to spend time with our classmates.” -Rio Moleta

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May 8, 2020

Distance learning keeps students safe, engaged by SAVANNAH ROSE DAGUPION staff writer Distance learning recently became the typical school day, used as a solution to lessen the spread of COVID-19. Nā po’o of Kamehameha Schools implemented distance learning so students could fulfill their educational needs by the end of the school year. As Spring Break neared its end, Ms. Kaawa and Mr. Cagasan made the announcement via video and informed students that they would not be returning to school, but instead, would be learning through an online format. This is different from the Department of Education approach. In public schools, students are being offered enrichment learning activities, and attendance is optional in the fourth quarter. This decision was made to address financial inequities among student households. The reason was that students who do not have the equipment or availability to engage in online learning could not be denied access to the curriculum for financial or other household reasons. Since Kamehameha has a 1:1 laptop program in place and most students are, therefore, able to access their teachers and learning resources, the school year continues in the distance learning format. Alternate arrangements and accommodations were made for any students who were still unable to do their class work. Distance learning for Kamehameha Maui has meant that students log in to their classes following a bell schedule similar to the regular one, minus the rotating blocks and advisory. Assignments are completed through online platforms including Google Classroom, Quizlet, Canvas, and student email. Teachers have also been utilizing video chat applications such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams in order to meet with their students in virtual environments. “I like the Zoom meetings because it gives us a chance to

socially connect during this time,” sophomore Kellysa-Michiko Pauʻole said. School administration also changed the way students are being graded. For the fourth quarter only, students will receive one of five marks: an I, an NM or the letter grades A, B, or C. This system provides equity for students who are unable to fully participate in the distance learning program due to conditions in quarantine. These could include

I was in school” junior Hezekiah Kapuaʻala said. There were many fears about whether or not students would still be able to learn and finish their courses through distance learning, but while some students reported receiving more work or harder work, the majority of students reported that they received about the same or less work and that they learned about the same or more. Because teachers are not able to be fully available for

Within your educational experience under distance learning, would you say you: learned more learned less learned the same

What are your overall feelings about your distance learning experience? positive negative neutral

jobs, lack of wifi access, health, or other difficult home situations that may have arisen due to the pandemic. A mark of “I” gives a student extra time, until June 10, to complete the work, while a mark of NM means that the student was unable to complete the work fully or well enough to earn credit for the fourth quarter and will need to enroll in a credit recovery program. Adjusting to distance learning has been a different experience for each student and is a huge experiment for the school. Students have reported feeling good and bad about distance learning; however 51.8% of students in a recent Ka Leo o Nā Koa survey reported just feeling neutral. “The distance learning program is both good and bad. I feel that some of my grades can be better if

constant feedback and instruction like students receive in in-person classes, many teachers simplified lessons and reduced the content of the work to the most essential pieces. According to school partner Challenge Success, “Less is More” when it comes to distance learning, and about a third of students reported learning less. Distance learning may be tough, but teachers have been providing creative ways for students to learn. The activity that most students reported as their favorite? Physical education teacher Mr. Kalehuawehe’s Just Dance assignment. “Oddly enough, I had to follow a Just Dance video for an activity for my Personal Training class with Mr. Kalehuawehe. It was a nice little distraction from everything and a new change of pace,”

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senior Ashlee Palimoʻo said. Kumu Kalei Aarona-Lorenzo’s Hawaiian 5 class reported another example of a fun, creative lesson that they are doing over Zoom. “We are going to cook our favorite dish, prepare it for the class, and explain how to cook it in Hawaiian,” senior Jaelyne Navarro said. The kinds of projects students have been doing range from experiments to making art with items found around their homes. “Before quarantine, I did a photorealism project in my design class and I found out that I was actually kinda good at it. So during quarantine I have been practicing and drawing a lot. I surprised my parents and my uncle by drawing some of their favorite things and places. It has been a good way to stay productive and cure some of my boredom,” sophomore Amoi Rutherford-Storm said. Many students reported that they enjoyed the poetry projects assigned in Kumu Kēhau’s, Mr. Oliver’s, Mrs. Yatsushiro’s, and Kumu Kapulani’s classes. Kumu Kēhau Lucas also received praise for her ʻāina-based lesson from freshman Tyler Sado, who said, “My favorite distance learning activity was in...He Aliʻi Ka ʻĀina class. I had to plant seeds and organic food material that would grow, and I could harvest from later.” Students also reported that they enjoyed music lessons in Band and Chorus and real-world projects with Mr. Paa’s and Mr. Mossman’s seminar classes. Teachers and students are staying connected while quarantining, and it seems to be working. In our survey, 68.6% reported that they believe that distance learning is a good solution to the school closure as a result of the pandemic. Students have even connected over their senior projects. “My favorite distance learning activity so far was having a Zoom meeting with my fellow junior friends and Mrs. Laepa’a. We all had Mrs. Laepa’a as our Hō’ike Nui adviser, and we had the meeting so we can check on everybody and just recap. I love being able to have social interaction with people outside of my family,” junior Teani Kaluhikaua said.

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Students find ways to fill time by JONAH SALOMON staff writer

Without sports, clubs, internships, community service, and other extra-curricular activities, some KSM students have taken advantage of their free time during quarantine to do activities they wouldn’t normally be able to. In addition to a “crazy,” “full on jam session” in her house, Junior Teani Kaluhikaua has done a little of everything. “I cleared out a whole strip of the front yard that was covered in tall weeds. … I made these delicious brookie (brownie cookie) concoctions. I made a few time lapse vids of me creating cool art. I also made these pretty, clear pebble magnets. I surprised myself by recreating awesome artwork without tracing for once. I had to do a deep clean of the kitchen. I also got to read some impactful self-improvement books that really rearranged my life,” she said. Like Kaluhikaua, most students have been doing things like cleaning and cooking, and some say that they are using their extra time for sleeping, or playing video games. Still others have found other ways to beat the blah days. Students like Sophomore Alaura Estrella have gotten creative. “I have been working on a webcomic that I hope to enter in a competition,” she said. Her webtoon is titled “Kahaʻula Dream Goddess,” and she wants to enter it in the 2020 Webtoon Short Story Contest. Freshman Kyani Bateman has also taken her passion for art to the next level during the quarantine by painting. “I have a blank white wall in

Above: Junior Arianna Rios shows off the hydroponic farm she has cultivated during quarantine. Right: Freshman Kyani Bateman has repainted this wall in her room several times as she explores her artistic capabilities. (This caption has been updated. my room, so I have painted it four times and drew on it three times, and they each had different things. Some were leaves, geometry things, animals, pictures of people,” she said. Inspired by a photorealism project in her design class, sophomore Amoi Rutherford Storm has been drawing “a lot.” “I surprised my parents and my uncle by drawing some of their favorite things and places. It has been a good way to stay productive and cure some of my boredom,” she said. There are other students working on ʻāina-based projects. Junior Arianna Rios has been making a hydroponics system, and sophomore Kalaula Keahi is also

thinking ahead about food supply. She said that she is “trying to grow a garden to save us a trip from going to the store.” Some are using technology to keep busy. Maikalani Wong has been learning new skills to create an online business. “Each individual skill takes one to two weeks to learn fully, sometimes three. It takes even longer to launch it online as an affiliate business, or email marketing business, or copyright business,” he said. Shyla-Tehara Moore said that, among other things, she has been “trying to become TikTok famous,” and junior Chasen Webb said that he is keeping “in

touch with my friends through video chats, video games [and] messages.” However, sophomore Berylin Lau said that what she appreciates is the extra family bonding time that quarantine has brought. “I have been cooking a lot more with my dad and hanging out with my sister again,” she said. Lau also said that the family has been watching TV, playing card and board games and just “talking about old times. It’s great to see us laugh and spend time together just as a family and nothing else.” Hope Beesing and her family had pool parties “for one week straight” with a pool they got from Target, and freshman Maile Kehano has been bonding with her brother while the two of them are “making different forts all around our house.” Fellow freshman Rylee Kahuhu Kahookele is doing something similar, but on a smaller scale. “I completed a miniature cardboard castle and … put together a full miniature medieval kingdom. I’m also drafting outlines for a mini dragon and … some medieval type of paper, fake wands and costume pieces,” she said. Some students reported that they were focusing on selfimprovement. “I learned how to draw! Iʻve found a weird passion in drawing different body types and admiring every flaw in females. I know insecurities take over, so drawing and praising them makes them and me feel better,” freshman Damari Wright said. And some were up to just a bit of mischief, too. “I’m trying to steal a stray kitten, so I can keep it in my room and have a pet cat without my mom knowing,” junior Jayla Aguirre said. Good luck with that, Jayla. We hope it works out for you.

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A message from the ASKSM president AAAAAAloha Warriors! This is your ASKSM president typing his last message for you before the ending of this very interesting 2019-2020 school year. As I began to brainstorm what I wanted my last few words to be, I couldn’t help but to reflect on the beginning of my high school journey. I began my freshman year as a new student from Kalama Intermediate, and like any other new kid, my first few months were a little bumpy; however, my freshman year was the most promising year, a new beginning. It can be difficult to believe rocky situations eventually settle, especially when it seems like this quarantine will never end, but that’s exactly what I realized in my sophomore year. PAPA KOU To the younguns of the high school, you have just begun your journey. Take it from someone who’s been in your position, high school is way too short for you to be focusing on the negatives. Let go of your insecurities and uncertainties, stop caring about what others think of you. Embrace your genuine self. It

may be difficult at first, but in the end, you will be happier being yourself than being someone you are not. PAPA ʻOLONĀ Papa ‘Olonā, you guys are halfway there! As you transition from underclassmen to upperclassmen, just know that these next moments will shape you into a very different person and that’s okay. Change is good. I understand that, sometimes, we get stuck in our journey, so here’s some advice for that. Imagine the best vision of yourself. Not what others think is the best, but what you whole-heartedly feel is the best limitless vision of yourself. The next time you feel low or hit a bump in the road, ask yourself, “What would the better me do?” In the end, you will soon realize that you are way more capable of great things than you thought you were. PAPA ʻILIAHI To the new top dogs of the school, Papa ʻIliahi, first and foremost, you guys are the oldest of high school; therefore, take care of your younger siblings.

Second, this next year will be the last leg of your high school relay, so finish strong, I know yʻall can do it. As your senior year awaits you, just know it will be filled with so many opportunities. Don’t waste your last precious moments on negativity; instead, fill the time you have left with optimism and fun. There will be times when it may be overwhelming, and in those times, it’s okay to take a break, but don’t stay there too long, for stagnant waters get stinky, so keep pushing and holomua! PAPA WAUKE Last but certainly not least, Papa Wauke. I can’t think of a more fitting name for my class. Our class is known to have gotten the short-end of the stick. The class that endures the uncertainty of change. It almost feels like the world beats down upon us, but that’s not how I choose to look at it. Only the thickest bark of the Wauke gets the most beatings from the hohoa. As a result, those beatings are what turn a simple piece of tree bark into a beautiful

piece of kapa. We call ourselves Papa Wauke because we can take the hit, and in the end, we’ll be even more remarkable. Papa Wauke, use your 2020 vision to look beyond the negatives that beat us down. Instead, look forward into a future full of optimism. As we spend our last moments apart from each other, I can’t help feeling hopeful that one day, we’ll be able to rejoice together once again. Me ke aloha nui mai kuʻu puʻuwai, --Bronson K. Espania

Graphic by Dyllyn Kahalehau

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Show me your mask

words or less

by LAUREN KALAMA staff writer

by LAUREN KALAMA staff writer He mea nui nā palewaha i kēia mau lā. Ua hana nā haumāna a me nā kumu o Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha ma ʻAʻapueo i nā palewaha o nā kaila like ʻole. Ua hoʻokomo ʻia ko lākou ʻano iho ma loko o nā palewaha a ua hoʻohuihui ʻia nō hoʻi me nā mea kūikawā i kupu mai mai ko lākou noʻonoʻo ulu wale. Eia kekahi mau palewaha…

Describe the end of the 2019-2020 school experience: Life moves pretty fast. - Elena Borge, 12 Sad, disappointed, confused, relieved, scared. - Bailey Ventura, 11 Shyra-Mae Dudoit-Casaban (9)

Na wai e ʻole ka pua makalike?

Tianna Lopez (11)

Kiuke loa!

It is what it is, bra. - Brayden Kalani, 12 Still really, really love my school. - Coian Hett, 11 Disappointed and concerned, but accepting. - Sai Alueta, 10 I’d much rather be at school. - Dorian Josue, 10 I just wanna hug my friends. - Hiilei Fuqua, 9

Trenton Kiesel (9)

Kuhikuhi o Trenton Kiesel i kou Packer haʻaheo!

Jolie inciong (9)

Auē ka mikioi!

Edward Hudcovic (9)

He kauka nō paha!

Weird, different, irritating, funny, chill, positive. - Kamaehu Noa, 9 It was fun while it lasted. - Tianna Lopez, 11 It was a weird year. - Jaden Chang, 10 I want another senior year. Please. - Madison Kamakana, 12

Ariana Ramos (10)

Momona akā maʻalahi!

Kayla Frias (9)

Hoʻonalonalo ā nalowale!

Sheldon Alama Dudoit-Caban (11)

He mio nō ka ʻeleʻele.

I feel pretty relaxed, but lonely. - Sean Sakamoto, 10 Devastating, sad, bored, happy, angry, emotional. - Hoʻala Alapaʻi, 12 I love getting to stay home. - Kirra Spalding, 9 Sad, excited, neutral, overwhelmed, nervous, sorry. - Kaʻena Kehano, 10 Disappointing because of the missed opportunities. - Jordan Holokai-Jacinto, 9 COVID took away far too much. - Jayla Aguirre, 11

Laʻakea Awai (11)

Nani loa!

Mrs. Laepaʻa

Palewaha kēlā!

Leighton Kanaele (security)

Hauʻoli!

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KSM uses tech to make shields for responders

yo ʻohana and no be afraid foa go say aloha to your hoaz. Knowing dem, dey stay tinking da same ting.

by LAUREN KALAMA staff writer I haven’t talked to my friend in a while, and I feel like things might be awkward now. What do I do? - Lonely in Lahaina Photo by KA LEO NĀ KOA

Mr. Bryan DeVore makes plastic frames for face masks in the headmasterʻs office to be donated to health care workers. by JONAH SALOMON staff writer IT specialist Mr. Bryan DeVore has been making plastic visors to protect first responders and others working to help keep the community healthy and safe. Mr. Devore, with the help of Dr. Scott Parker, Dr. Kelly Cua and Mr. Dutch Tanaka, has been 3D printing the masks from home. Volunteers help by sanding and smoothing the masks or punching holes for the strap. The finished masks are then delivered to the hospital. “The visors have a clear plastic sheet attached and can be used as PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for medical workers, first responders, and others who are working on the front lines,” Mr. DeVore said. The visors that they are creating go beyond the cloth and paper masks that most people are wearing. They shield medical workers’ entire faces from droplets from coughing, sneezing, and even breathing. This is important because viruses enter the body not just through the nose and mouth, but also through the moist tissues of the eyes. The plastic vizors also keep body fluids off the skin of the face, lessening the chances that a health worker will touch the virus on his or her face and transfer it. The ear-saver straps that they are also creating on the 3D printer are designed to allow wearers to

use the visor without having an elastic strap over their ears all day. The design being used comes from Sweden. “It just goes to show how many people working together, both locally and internationally, can make a difference,” Mr. DeVore said. Kahu Kalani Wong delivered the first 150 visor shields and ear saver straps to Maui Memorial Medical Center on May 1. “Our goal is to make at least 600 visors and as many ear straps as possible,” Mr. DeVore said.

Mandala Maze

All imma say is that now is da time to reach out. We all stay home, and we know you probly bored outta ya mind, so why not make some new hoaz or stay connected to your old hoaz. We mean, dat is possible unless you when do some bad kine meas and now dey no like you, but if not, shoot dem one text and say “howzit.” Dey prolly miss you too. You nevah know until you try, right? But wit all dis corona aktion happening now, we realizing dat, man, we took for granted auu da times when we would walaʻau with our hoaz, sad ya? Sad. Das okay tho, we goin’ tell you one ting and one ting only: cherish da time wit

By SAVANNAH ROSE DAGUPION Mahea is sick of quarantine so she is on a walk. She comes across a garden and figures the best way to social distance is to get to the center, but she’s getting confused from all the different pathways. Help her by guiding her through the breaks in the hedges. (Solution on page B9)

I miss how life used to be. I miss my friends. I miss sports. I don’t want to be sad anymore, so do you have any suggestions as to what I could do to keep busy? - Climbing da Walls First off, same. Auuright, as you know, we are very creative wahine, so we gotchu. What we like to do is draw or even paint, you know, just let yo creativity flow like ‘Iao Valley. Dis goin’ help wit auu da emotions you stay feeling in your naʻau. We know, we know. Times like dis take one toll on everybody, but we gotta holomua. Speaking of moving forward, you could try foa workout, only if you like but. You goin’ feel better if you move. No can fohget about trying new tings. Sewing is fun. You can make masks for your ʻohana. Ouu what about, eating, nahhh unless? Nah nah, you can eat away your feelings. We do dat, but den you gotta do dat workout, yeah?. None da less, do someting dat gets you outta that kaumaha mood, no negative vibes hea, au positive, you geff um.

Quarantine Jams

2020 has been a rough year for everyone. How about we turn the clock back and throw it back BCE with these classic songs? Tears For Fears: Everybody Wants to Rule the World Bee Gees: How Deep Is Your Love Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody Bill Withers: Ain’t No Sunshine The Temptations: My Girl Hall & Oates: Sara Smile Doobie Brothers: What a Fool Believes Rupert Holmes: Escape (The Piña Colada Song) Gerry Rafferty: Baker Street Elton John: Bennie and the Jets Simple Minds: Don’t You (Forget About Me)

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Senior Wills “To my little cousin, Jenna Later, I leave you a school that I am fond of and thankful for. I know you will do amazing things!” Nadia Apo Takayama “To Tonu, we leave the table. To Faith, I leave you the mouth and attitude of a Keahi.” Liana Vasconcellos

“To anyone worthy, I leave my records on the weight room board to beat.”

--Hannah Aiwohi

“To Tonu, we leave the table. To Kuumana, I leave you the car if you ever get your liscense. To my buddies, I leave the season we never got to have.” Kuualoha Bailey “I leave Kana’iaupuni Stadium to Koali’i.” Tiliti Adams “To Alisha, I leave you my old job, common sense, a pack of gum, and my graduation ceremony.” Aleina Reyes

“To Tonu, we leave you the table.” Makenna Robinson “To the baseball team, I leave the red bag” Devin Lee Agatol “To the underclassmen, don not take anything for granted! Make memories!” Carley Martin “I leave my computer to the next KS student lucky enough to receive it.” Teva Pimentel “Keala, Robynn, and Izzy, you get our lunch table to talk crazy stories. To Gabby, I leave my basketball jersey for my favorite statistician.” Kealia Sjostrand

“To the team, I leave the pre-practice rap battles and the dugout hype. #MIL #STATES To my brotha, Jigga. I leave my parking spot and the tables.” Janae-Mika Kahahane “To my flyer, Kalia, I leave you my sparkly cheer uniform - your forever backspot. To Teija, I leave you my runway time - your tik tok partner.” Sofia Salvatierra “To Ikua Kamaka, I leave my ability to bomb.” Samuel Ostermiller “To Justin, I leave you with all the crazy memories. To Tyler, I leave you my lunch table. To my Judo fam, never be afraid, and we go to taco bell.” Kamahao Kang

“To Samson, I leave you Kulamalu. Hold it down my boy. My son Keola, I leave you my Unko status, carry it like you know you can. Stay rooted my boyz.” Izak Morton

“To my amazing freshmen sib, Kyani, I leave you my heart so that next year I’ll be by your side in spirit.” Alexa-Rhivers Villa

“To everyone out there reading this, STOP VAPING IN SCHOOL” Kailiwai Lau-Amaral

“To my sister, Ava, I leave you my “new” car so you can finally be early in the mornings.” Lilia Davis

“To my younger brothers, Bradin and Happy. I leave you all my uniforms, good luck trying to fit into them.” Lansen Nitahara

“To my softball girls, I leave MIL champs and states to you, you guys got this!” Jaelyne Navarro

“To the underclassman! Make the most of your highs chool career. Work hard and be great!” Brayden Kalani “To my freshmen volleyball sisters, you’re only freshmen, you have three more years to grow and strengthen but also make a lot of memories. Love you guys!” Taylor Morita “To Dayven, we leave you the table. To Tiger, I leave my you my parking stall. And to my baby b-ball boiz, I leave you all of our half sets and 17s.” Angel Pauole “To Teija, I leave you all my strength to do 10+ pull-ups and my secret boba drinks. To Matthew, I leave my pole vaulting coaching to place 1st at states.” Alayna Evans “To my glam squad, I finally give you guys the last mat. I love you guys so much. Please be nice to the new coach. Be good. :)” Madison Kamakana “To Kale Spencer, I leave the legacy of the ALL GREAT VOLLYEBALL AND FOOTBALL TEAM. Keep it up boy beacause you will do great things.” Iverson Dudoit

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“To the underclassmen, I leave my patience cause you’re gonna need it.”

--Hiwalani Nahoʻolewa

“To Chase and Lauren, I leave you my captains title and all of the wa’a. Please take care of them. To Maddie, I leave my conductors box. I believe in you.” Mia Symonds “To my little brother, Kamaka, I leave you the spot we would always cruise, you know where it’s at.” Meleana Hoopii

“To the KSM Swim team, swim hard, swim fast, have fun, and please recruit more boys so that we can have enough for a relay team.” Kobe Lilio “To the remaining MIN grandkids and whoever has to deal with them, GOOD LUCK!” Llyrik Min

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“To Brayden Joaquin, I leave you the #11 jersey. Keep killing it on the field bro!” Dylan Nakagawa

“To my not so little UCE , Mayson, I leave all the trouble making to you slick.” Kialoa Rano

“To the underclassmen, I leave nothing, yall scrubs.” Makani Smith-Kemfort

“To Heno, I leave you mom’s loud cheering at football games. To Maddie, we’re gonna do big things! To my underclassman friends, make Mama Lana proud!” Kailanamaile Jensen

“To my boys, Taylor, Eli, Cruz, and Kale, the LBC is yours, the head knockers of the team, and now it is all yours. Good luck in the upcoming season!” Slade Teshima “To the next KEIKI KAHU I leave you daily devos & bible studies, to my DVP FAM I leave you Mr. Paa have fun, to my FRESHIE SIBS enjoy highschool loves!” Marie Abihai “To Robby & Izzy, I leave y’all our lunch table. To the athletic training room, I leave the bag of deer jerky I hid in the fridge.” Raelynn Yoshida “To my HE babies, I leave you with the responsibility to make sure Kumu Kalei gets some sleep and a trip to Aotearoa that you’ll never forget.” Kehalea Baz

“To my tennis babies, I leave you with those 10/10 hill sprints I suggested to coach and never have to do again :)”

--Kaitlyn Ralar

“To my mini, psycho, gorgeous, wild daughter, Jhene, I leave my confidence, my good vibes and off the basic mentality to you.” Hoʻala Alapaʻi

“To Eli and Taylor, I leave the cheesecake pudding and Taylor’s boxing skills. To the baseball boys, I leave all the 4 corners and burpees.” Rio Moleta “Puni, I leave you with my Hwn slang and name ʻo Tūtū Mākena, I leave you with HE and my oli path Maika, I leave you with my passion for culture.” Elijah Vendiola “To Kuumana, I leave my sick morning dabs and to Connor, I leave my long hair to play with. Good luck kiddos, see you at Founder’s Day 2020 :)” Kauakeakīpunikawēkiu Awana “To my soccer girls, I leave you all my love and passion for soccer (lock it down next year). To Robynn, I leave you everything.” Faith Bonacorsi “To my friend, the upcoming sophomore, Tyler I leave the knowledge and energy that I have left behind for you to pass on” Justin Eckart “To the football players, I leave my mindset that football is harder than soccer.” Karsyn Pupunu

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“To the juniors ma ka Papa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, I leave my perseverance to make it through all the haʻawina and planning. E hoʻomau!” Kaililau Puu

“To my home boy, Ilikea, I leave my hard work and dedication to you since I know you got something to prove this upcoming basketball season. #rururu” Steven Gushiken

“To my little brother, Makana, I leave you my parking spot. I never had one so you gotta settle for my bus seat.” Kalāokahaku Gomes

“To Kobey Kintaro, I leave you Valentine’s Day lollipops and a lifetime of happiness.” Graydon Tanaka

“To the underclassmen, I leave this piece of advice... Don’t take highs chool for granted. You won’t realize how great it really is until it’s all over.” Sierra Tanouye

“To Patrice, I leave you all my love and KS pride! To Nalea, Laʻa, Malina, Labry, and Jaqui, I leave you the opening sprint. I know you wanted it haha.” Elena Borge

“To my little brother Xavier, I leave absolutely nothing. Don’t touch any of my clothes, Jacob can have all that.” Joshua Shiffler

“To Mason, Po-Mon, and Kamaka, the art boys, I leave you guys my parking spot.” Nokea Naleieha

“I leave behing my goofiness.” Nainoa Antonio “To my team, I leave you my two left feet so you guys can fall during warm ups, and my five layers of sweats so you can tell coach ‘I’m on weight, I swear.’” Ashlee Palimoo “To Kelton, I leave you.” Kalae Tom “To Taylor and Eli, I leave my mom’s famous egg sandwich croissant.” Tai Kauhaa-Po

“To my sister, Jayla, I leave you with my work and my phone number. Remember to cherish every moment and call me whenever you need. I love you so much!” Kallee Aguirre “To the lower classes I encourage you to get stronger by lifting kiawe posts, winning arm wrestling and always keeping it country!!” Creighton Purdy “To my tall little sister, Kirissa, have fun and good luck with our youngest sister.” Kaila Elizabeth Chang Freitas

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“For my little sis Nariya, I leave you my alarm clock so you can get up on your own.”

--Ezekiel Matutino

“To Robynn and Izzy, I leave you our lunch table. To the bball boiz, I leave you my knee brace for the next one that tears their ACL.” Mikiala Sniffen “To my boy Jyan, I leave you the weight room, c4, and whey protein so that you can get huge. Work hard and get it done!” Konnor Palmeira “To the classes below me, I give you my patience. You’re gonna need it during the He Wā Hou times. To ASKS, I give my endless supplies of snacks.” Justice-Lee Vannatta-Kapoi “To the underclassmen, I leave this advice. Enjoy every moment high school does fly by. Don’t be afraid to fly alone, find a path that is your own.” Tiana Irvine

“To my cheer babies, I leave my strawberry thighs and ankle brace(s) for all the track practices and full outs” Shyanne Galligher Sheldon “To my sister Tilesa, I leave for you my clothes for when your testosterone levels overtake your body” Alema Ebana “To my volleyball bangers, bball boiz, and water polo eggheads, you have changed my life. To Kale and Hi’ilei, I leave the legacy of making bad jokes. Logan Spencer “I leave behind lunch to everyone.” William Thompson “To my Hawaiian Ensemble ohana, I leave my bright smile in hopes hat you thrive to be the best dancers and singers you can be! Kaililipuhanoha Palakiko

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Check out www.kaleoonakoa.org for bonus student survey responses.

Student Survey: What will people remember most about you? by LAUREN KALAMA

Mia Symonds

“The one thing that people will remember is my overly exaggerated conducting style.”

Aaron Pagan

“Probably my friendly attitude and how I really have no shame.”

Tatiana Soon

“I was the first girl to be the Pū Kani.”

Samuel Ostermiller

“I think people would remember me for being a rapper.”

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“To the future boys volleyball team, I leave a 3 year MIL winning streak. P.S. don’t mess it up.” Ethan James

“To all the other grades, I give you strength and endurance to get through the next school year which will probably be challenging due to COVID-19.” Skye Murakami

“To all my football and basketball brethren, I leave you with this message “FOR TONIGHT WE DINE IN HELL!” - King Leonidas aka Mike Michael Kalalau

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“To Mr. Mossman: I leave you with my condolences. Good luck with the senior class next year...” Makena Nagasako

“To Kolea, I leave my room and likely all the clothes in my closet. To the tennis team, I leave memories we should’ve made this year.” Ailana Suehiro

“To my cousin Teancum, I give you my playlist so you can remember my beautiful singing while you drive.” Taj Joaquin

“To Kairos I leave behind maturity and a little bit a brains so you don’t get beaten up.” Gabriel Arcas

“To my softball sisters, I leave you my home runs and my flash speed To Jy, I leave you the bus. Sorry buddy.” Jerriah Solomon

“To my softball babies, I leave the strength to get what we wanted for soo long. To my bubba, Jigga, I leave you my attitude, parking spot, and the tables.” Janae-Mika Kahahane “I leave behind only my absence. Oh, and my lost headphones.” Keawe Mann “To my baseball boys, I leave the season we never had. To Micah, I leave our reckless memories and laughs that we’ve shared together.” Ross Panlasigui “I leave everyone nothing. Just experience everything for yourself.” ʻĀnelamakalapua Hill

“To Joshua Worth I leave the title Mr. President. To class of 2021, I leave my graduation, haha, enjoy it.” Bronson Espania “For my little sis Nariya, I leave you my alarm clock so you can get up on time on your own.” Ezekiel Matutino “To my KPHOA babies, I leave you our hālāwai moments and endless set lines. Have the time of your lives in Aotearoa and take care of our Mama <3” Kalia Murray

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“To the juniors, I give you strength when you stand in Kumu Kapulani’s class. #cramps”

“To my sb buddies, I leave the HRs I didn’t get to hit this season. To the whole school, I leave the strength to deal with Jai Viela for the next 4 yrs!” Jayelyn Viela

--Kylie Murakami

“To the upcoming senior class, I leave my student passes to leave early every single Wednesday.” Wesley Perreira

“To the baseball boys, play hard and ball out. To Ross, I leave the crazy memories and genuine laughs we shared throughout high school.” Micah Kele

“To Tonu we leave the tables and to Deana K, I leave BEAST status (just pls learn how to do those squats).” Kayla Fernandez-Roy

“To everyone that I’ve shared memories with, I leave my annoyingly loud laugh with you all because I know you’ll never forget it.” Selena Aguilar “To the underclassmen, hold on to every moment you have left in high school and cherish the times you have with your friends.” Kamaile Ann Paet “To the next procrastinator, I leave my unbelievable ability to pull it off at the very last minute. May your mom lose less nights of sleep than mine.” Kalewa Kailiehu “To the juniors I give you strength when you stand in Kumu Kapulani’s. #cramps” Kylie Murakami

“To my little brother, Kamaka, I leave you the spot we would always cruise, you know where it’s at.” Meleana Hoopii “To Kuumana, I leave all the common sense in the world and horse blinders to help you STAY IN YOUR LANE!! LOL. Luv ya and good luck with high school.” Tatiana Soon “I have nothing.” Nanea Rose Ikeda “Damari, I leave you with my quick speed and pinch-hit beams. To my buddies, I leave the bases that I never got to steal this season.” Malie Watanabe

Student Survey: When you look back, what will you remember most? by LAUREN KALAMA

Kobe Lilio

“Papa Wauke wins Homecoming Week two years in a row.”

Hannah Aiwohi

“The memories. My friends mostly. They brought laughter and smiles in times I needed it most, and I will never forget that.”

Teva Pimentel

“I’ll remember the endless support from teachers and staff.”

Kalia Murray

“When I look back on this school in later years, I will always remember how lucky I was to be a part of Papa Wauke.”

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Review: Animal Crossing New Horizons A needed diversion by MAX BIELAWSKI staff writer

SPOILERS: Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a game that provides a very necessary escape from students’ stress-filled lives, and if we ever needed an escape, now is the time. The game’s launch on March 20 was coincidentally, but perfectly timed with the coronavirus lockdown. Animal Crossing is designed to reflect our own lives through the syncing of the day-night cycle with our own day-night cycles. With this, every new day in Animal Crossing, is a new day in our own lives. The game progresses slowly, but it allows users to enjoy the game in a much more fulfilling way, as they progress through building up their own island. The game starts with the player booking a ticket to a deserted island to live on. You move into this island with two other villagers, and later on, more unique villagers will move in as you progress through the game. Each of these villagers is an animal character that has its own

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Animal Crossing New Horizons takes social distancing to another level. Each player gets his or her own island to customize. This is me, and with Nintendo Switch, I can visit my friends’ islands too. personality and quirks. I started with Kody and Charlise, two bear villagers. The early game consists of the player gathering resources and materials, such as chopping a tree for a certain variety of wood or hitting a rock for iron. Crafting is another big aspect of this game, as the more recipes you learn, the more you can move around the island and can customize it with things like torches and tbles. In an almost too-realistic way, the character brings you to this island, Tom Nook, requires you to pay off debts to progress through

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the game. The main currencies used are bells, and Nook miles. Bells are a typical currency you can acquire through selling items you collect, while Nook miles are earned by completing tasks, such as pulling weeds or talking to your neighbors. Your character begins in a tent, and as you pay these debts off, you are able to upgrade to a house, and even more. This also affects your fellow villagers as you help them upgrade with you. Another fun aspect is that you are able to visit your friendsʻ islands, and are able to interact with each other on your islands. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is able to provide different types of players the best game experience possible. Collectors are able to catch different types of fish and bugs in order to display them in a museum on the island. Because of this, you are able to view all of the progress you make in the game in a rewarding way, such as discovering

fossils and being able to put them together into a full display. Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows you to build up this deserted island into your very own village. In the end game, you are able to terraform the whole island into whatever you can imagine. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a delightful retreat from the quarantined world that we live in. I would give it a 9/10. The game is available for the Nintendo Switch for $60.

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Spring sports wrap it up in face of pandemic by MAX BIELAWSKI staff writer Despite the spring hype and due to the global coronavirus outbreak, the 2020 spring sports season was cut short. In addition to spring sports, spring football practices have also been canceled The HHSAA issued a directive to shut down the spring sports season on Friday, March 13, and by Monday, March 16, they also completely suspended practices as well. Some teams had continued to practice on Friday and scheduled practices for the following week in the belief that the shutdown would be only for the short term. KS Maui athletic director Jon Viela said, “The decision was made for the health and safety of all of the athletes” to prevent the spread of the coronavirus through both athletic contact and large group gatherings. Since then, the island leagues have found ways to celebrate the spring athletes and the 2019-2020 athletes in general. Social media posts honoring individual athletes and teams have increased, and websites like ScoringLive.com are getting creative. ScoringLive has a place on its site for Senior Shoutouts “to honor Hawaiʻi student-athletes in the Class of 2020.” Graduating athletes are able to submit their memories and warm wishes to their teammates there. Faith Bonacorsi, Iverson Dudoit, Malie Watanabe, and Janae Mika-Kahahane already have posts there. Schools around the islands, including KS Maui, are also honoring graduating athletes by turning stadium lights on every Friday until the end of may. The lights come on at 8:20 p.m. and remain lit for 20 minutes and 20 seconds, symbolizing the year of their graduation.

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Slade Teshima practices. His along with the rest of the boys volleyball teamʻs season ended before they could pull off a fourth MIL championship. GOLF Prior to the shutdown, the boys golf team was able to play four regular season matches. They went 2-2, winning against Baldwin and Maui High and losing against Maui Prep and Seabury Hall. As the only golfer on the girls team, Courtney Vannatta-Hamasaki was a non-scoring competitor. TENNIS Girls tennis had five matches with a record of 1-4, with a single win agains Maui Charter by default. Boys tennis an 0-5 record when the season came to a halt. Sophomore Berilyn Lau said “I was really sad at first because I only do one sport [tennis] which is in spring, and it was supposed to be a pretty good season for us. It was almost the feeling if you were watching a really great show but, then all of a sudden it was canceled. All of my excitement and goals for spring went away.” Lau was getting better with every match and was expected to be an athlete to watch this season.

ScoringLive ran this graphic when the HHSAA and all island leagues announced the cancelation of the spring sports season. WATER POLO Water Polo had been off to a rocky start in preseason play, coming in last in the Baldwin Invitational, Feb. 20-21m and going 1-1 with an 8-7 win against Maui High and a 12-5 loss to the Spartans at the MIL Invitational, Feb. 29. They played one regular season game, a 19-5 loss to King Kekaulike. The scorers were Jacqueline Brandon, Logan Spencer, Melina Mossman, and Kayla Fernandez. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Boys volleyball was able to finish their first of three rounds of the season, coming out on top with a 4-0 win record, defeating King Kekaulike (3-2), Lahainaluna (3-0), Maui (3-0), and Baldwin (3-0). The three-time defending MIL champions were well on their way to a fourth title when the season was cut short.

SOFTBALL Softball played in four regular season games with a 2-2 record with wins against Lahaina and King Kekaulike, and losses against Baldwin and Maui High. BASEBALL Baseball played nine preseason games in three different tournaments with a 7-2 result, losing only to Waiakea and St. Louis. SURF The single surf meet of the season was held for the first time at Kahului Harbor on March 29. Out of a field of nine schools, the boys team placed 5th (2260), and the girls placed 6th (2017), with Ty Simpson-Kane also placing third in the shortboard event. TRACK & FIELD Track, which was already going to have an adjusted season due to the repaving of the War Memorial Stadium parking lot, was able to have one official meet, on Friday, Feb. 28.

SPORTS contd. on C2

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2020 student athlete college commitment list by DYLLYN KAHALEHAU staff writer This list of KSM signed athletes is not complete. Most sign in the spring and did not have that opportunity imder quarantine.

SPORTS contd. from C1 The fleet-footed Steven “Kapena” Gushiken and Cruz Braun made a strong showing, coming in first in a crowded field of runners in the 100 and 400 meter runs respectively. Junior Garrett Smith also had his eyes on the top prize in pole vault, placing first with a height of 13ʻ0”. Smith will get another go at it next year, but for senior athletes like Gushiken, the single-meet season marks the end of their high school track careers. Braun said, “This was a huge bummer for me. I was looking forward to track this season. I felt pretty confident in what I could accomplish this year.” These are the Kamehameha Maui students who placed in the top three at the track meet: GIRLS TEAM 100 meter dash 3rd: Madisun Goueytes, 13.39 400 meter run 2nd: Jhenè Saribay, 1:03.40 3rd: Kira Spalding, 1:05.11 High jump 1st (tie): Kirra Spalding, 4-10 3rd: Keala Ching 4-8 Pole vault 3rd: Teija Tuitele, 9-0 Long jump 3rd: Keala Ching, 13-9 Triple Jump: 3rd: Danielle Bridge, 30-9 Shot Put: 2nd: Makamae Nāleiʻehā, 31-1 BOYS TEAM 100 meter dash 1st: Kapena Gushiken, 11.38 400 meter run 1st: Cruz Braun, 53.79 High jump:

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Runners practice their start at top. Above, junior Dayven Tonu, Steven “Kapena” Gushiken, and Cruz Braun at practice. Gushiken and Braun were the top placers in the MIL in their running events at the only track meet of the season. 3rd (4-way tie): Brevin Carillo, Cruz Braun, Marco Kahoohanohano, 5-6 Pole vault 1st: Garrett Smith, 13-0 2nd: Matthew Kaimiola, 12-6 Long Jump 2nd: CJ Hamasaki, 19-1 JUDO Judo was in full-on practice mode with their first meet coming up when the closure hit, but they had not had any competitions scheduled before the MIL season was suspended. eSPORTS Perhaps the team most unaffected by the shutdown has been the esports team. In the official spring season, Kamehameha Maui tied with Maui High in first place with a record of 4-0. This has already qualified the team for the playoff sometime this month according to the PlayVS

league. Coach Brenton Kimoto said that this would happen if the league is able to coordinate with the other teams. Unlike in the other spring sports, esports athletes have been able to take advantage of the shutdown to scrimmage against teams from around the nation “almost every day,” coach Kimoto said. “We’ve actually been more active than during the normal school year since they allowed national scrimmages, and the students are available,” Junior Bryson Reformina summed up what many students were feeling when he said, “I feel sad for the seniors who their main sport is in the spring season, because they won’t have the chance to showcase their skills one last time. As for myself, I attempted a new spring sport this year and to have it canceled before the season started was really sad.”

Logan Spencer Women’s Volleyball Whitworth University (WA) Mālie Watanabe Softball Edmonds College (WA) Kobe Lilo Swimming George Fox University (OR) Gabriel Arcas Men’s soccer Pacific Lutheran University (WA) Makenna Robinson Women’s soccer Stoney Brook University (NY) Kapena Gushiken Football Saddleback College (CA) Karsyn Pupunu Football Weber State University (UT) Tiliti Adams Football Whitworth University (WA) Konnor Palmeira Baseball University of Hawaiʻi (Mānoa) Micah Kele Baseball Simpson University (CA) Ross Panlasigui Baseball Central Arizona College (AZ) William Thompson Baseball Glendale University (AZ) Dylan Nakagawa Men’s soccer Oregon Institute of Technology In addition to spring sports being affected, fall sports will likely also be pushed back. In addition to not knowing what the COVID-19 status would be at that time, the current shutdown has created logistics issues as far as taking care of the behindthe-scenes things that need to be done prior to re-starting, such as the reconditioning of the football helmets.

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by MAX BIELAWSKI, staff writer

Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Evans

Alayna Evans

Tiliti Adams

Grade: Senior Main Sport: Football Height: 5’8’’ Jersey Number: 25 Positions: Quarterback,wide receiver, defensive back Career Stats: 47 passing/receiving touchdowns, 7 Interceptions Accolades: 3-time MIL first team, first team All Hawaiʻi Division 2 All Purpose Records: Tied MIL record for 7 touchdowns in a game, broke MIL record for 6 touchdowns in a half and 4 touchdowns in a quarter, all against King Kekaulike in the 2019 football season. How long he has been playing: 7 years Biggest Supporters: Family, God, and teammates Other Sports: Basketball, volleyball Favorite Cheat Meal: Teddy’s Bigger Burgers with a shake Hobbies: Training, playing Madden, watching TV, and eating Pre-game Hype Song: NLE Choppa: Shotta Flow (Remix) featuring Blueface Favorite Athlete: Odell Beckham Jr. of the Cleveland Browns Future Career: College football coach College: Whitworth University Favorite Collegiate Team: Whitworth Pirates Final Thoughts: “It [is unfortunate] that my high school career has to end the way it will. But I’m glad that I got to experience everything that I did ... in both school and athletics.”

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by LAUREN KALAMA, staff writer

Grade: Senior Track and Field: Pole Vault Height: 5’2’’ How long she has been playing: 3 years. Highest placement: 4th and qualifying for states at 8’6’’ Lucky items: “My shoes that I wear for pole vault: it’s like track spikes.” Pre-game ritual: “Drink boba tea before a meet, touch my toes at the end of the runway before every vault.” Hobbies: Working out, baking and going on adventures with friends Comfort Food: Chocolate cake Biggest Fans: My grandparents Favorite training: Upper body, triceps and back. “I like being super strong, and that’s what’s most important for pole vaulting too!” Advice: “I’d say to start benching and shoot for 10+ really good pull ups.” Other sports: Swimming. Favorite collegiate team: UCLA gymnastics team. If you could meet anyone: Probably Isaac Newton ... or Jesus. Accomplishments: “Getting into my dream nursing school [Azusa Pacific University].” Future Career: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Final thoughts: “I wish I could have got to finish my senior season, but I am glad to have made so many amazing memories over the past four years!”

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Downside of distance learning

by DYLLYN KAHALEHAU staff writer As this COVID-19 pandemic continues, our student body and staff have turned to distance learning to finish the school year. Although distance learning is a good solution for not being able to go to school physically, I do not support doing schoolwork from home because now that I’m home literally 24/7, I don’t feel as motivated as I would in a school atmosphere. One reason is that it is so

tempting for me to crawl back into bed, and I can’t be the only one. Now that students are learning from home, it is easy to get distracted, like when younger siblings run into one’s room while on a Zoom or Teams meeting. Let’s not forget that outside distractions are common as well, like your neighbor’s barking dogs and the sounds of emergency vehicles speeding by. Without a teacher or classmates to hold the learner accountable, students, including myself, are easily tempted by video games and TikTok. Another reason that distance learning doesn’t work is that now that we are home more, many of us seem to have more chores to do. Whether it’s because we are home more or our parents are trying to juggle their jobs and our stay at home time, it seems as if every day is a chore day.

“It is so tempting to crawl back into bed, and I canʻt be the only one.” Here’s a third reason: now students must become their own teachers, and we’re students, not teachers. In a recent Ka Leo o Nā Koa survey of 137 high school students, one-third reported learning less during the distance teaching period, and about 42% even said that teachers have been giving more work when compared to preCOVID-19 schooling. We also miss the classroom environment, which allowed the learner to have social interaction and bounce ideas off peers. It seemed as if there was always a teacher around to give us feedback

and answer our questions when we had them. In distance learning, we need to post a comment or send an email if we have a question, and then wait for a reply, and if we have a follow-up question, we have to do it again. Even when we meet in Zoom or Teams, it never seems as if there is enough time for everyone to ask all the questions they want to. Last, distance learning is really best for students who are extremely motivated and focused, and while we are all capable of that at Kamehameha Maui, not everyone is gonna be 100% all the time. Although this was the safest option during the coronavirus pandemic and we have the ability to use technology to enhance the way we learn, there are still many disadvantages to distance learning, and I, for one, hope we don’t have to do it again.

Distance learning for the win by JONAH SALOMON staff writer In a contest of distance learning and traditional classroom learning, distance would win, hands down. Distance learning has helped me drop a lot of the stress that I had previously had from school. One of the things that works for me is that I can set my own schedule and work at my own pace. I’m not the only one who recognizes it either. According to the Christa McAuliffe Academy, a k-8 school in Kansas, “With self-paced, mastery-based personalized learning styles of online education, students do not need to battle stress but can actually enjoy school.” I feel that I can pay more attention to the things that are important now that I am working

“Learning from home has increased how happy I am.” from home. It was normally a struggle for me to pay attention in most of my classes, and now that I can learn on my time, life has gotten a lot easier, at least school-wise Being at home is also a lot more comforting than being at school. No more back-breaking plastic chairs, and I get to spend all day with my family when I’m finished with my work rather than having to stay at school. I also have the opportunity to sleep in now instead of having to

wake up at 6:00 every morning just to catch the bus up to school. Not having to deal with other students face-to-face is great too, because interacting with others isn’t exactly my forte, and how many times have you gone to the restroom only to find TikTokers or other cliques filling it up? Not good. Learning from home has increased how happy I am and I could see myself doing this in the future. A lot of schools offer distance education regularly, and you can even get a high school diploma or college degree from it, too. Some Kamehameha students have really taken to the new approach since we started using it. Freshman Noah Alo said, “I just really like Distance Learning and wish it could be implemented into

the future education of Kamehameha Schools.” For people like me, a little distance learning can be a good thing, and our school should consider adding it as an option. Though our distance learning experience might not have lasted long (so far), if I got the chance to do it for the rest of my school career, I would say yes without skipping a beat.