Kamehameha Schools Maui May 9, 2014 Volume IX Issue 3
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Spreading Their Wings Seniors Erin Lindsey and Iain Arimitage will be travelling to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
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Lifers set sail 14 seniors have been through it all and stuck it out from kindergarten to the very end of their time at Kamehameha Schools.
Ka Leo o Nā Koa Staff Editor: Jaylin Kekiwi Staff: Daisy Draper Destinee Murray Maile Sur Faculty Adviser: Ms. Kye Haina 9-10 Principal: Mr. Lance Cagasan Academies Principal: Ms. Jay-R Kaÿawa
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Senior destinations Our most popular feature is here! Check out where the seniors are going in the fall.
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Spreading Their Wings Seniors Erin Lindsey and Iain Arimitage role play in advance of their basic training, which begins in June, at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
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Seniors Erin Lindsey and Iain Armitage are going to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. Armitage also received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, but chose the Air Force. Both want to join the military to serve their country and be outstanding leaders. “The level of education offered [at USAFA] is just something that can’t be duplicated in any other school in the world,” Armitage said. “The quality of leader that is forged at a service academy is something that I always looked up to and aspired to be.” He said it’s an opportunity to make his dreams come true, and he’s taking it. Competition for slots at the academy is fierce, and only those who are most prepared physically, academically, and morally are accepted, according to the school’s website. Out of approximately 10,000 applicants, the academy accepts a little over 1,000 cadets each year. The Air Force Academy prepares students to be officer candidates for the Air Force. However, appointments only reserve them a spot in the academy. They must still pass basic training to fully become part of the school. Basic training begins June 26. “I’ve wanted to go ever since I was little… my dad was in the army, so it’s like following in his footsteps,” Lindsey said. He said it helps his family financially since there is no cost to attend the academy. According to the acceptance letter, the academy education
is valued at over $400,000. In order to receive an appointment, one must apply for a congressional nomination. Lindsey received a nomination from U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono and U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard. Once students receive the nomination, they can begin applying. “You wait for them to re-
are really terrifying.” “Everyone at the academy has been the top of their class, which includes AP, IB, and honors courses. The academy also has students that are Eagle Scouts and National Merit Award Winners. If you can’t keep up, you will get left behind,” he said. To apply to the U.S. military academies, students must take steps that include filling
“I’ve wanted to go ever since I was little...my dad was in the army, so it’s like following in his footsteps.” —senior Erin Lindsey spond much like any other college,” Lindsey said. He said he wants to be successful wherever he is placed in the academy, but hopefully, he will be able to attend medical school to become a doctor. “I’m planning on staying in longer than the commitment we have to do,” Lindsey said, “It’s… the career path I want.” Armitage has his eyes on the skies. “If offered the opportunity. I would really like to become a pilot and make a career out of the serving in the military,” Armitage said. He would like to graduate with an engineering degree, become a pilot, and eventually become a squadron commander as well. Armitage said his biggest fear is the academics because “all the military and physical stuff is just a matter of being able to suck it up and push through it, but the academics
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out applications, interviewing with senators and representatives, and interviewing with an admissions officer. “[You got to] keep your grades up, work hard, get involved… and don’t be afraid to take risks,” Lindsey said, “but make sure it’s something you really want to do.” Armitage and Lindsey agreed that every teacher they’ve had helped them achieve this. “Sure, I may not have used everything they taught me,” Armitage said, “but I did use a lot, so I think that just reflects the quality of the teachers that we have here at Kamehameha Schools.” The two follow in the footsteps of alumnus Cody Felipe (‘08), who graduated from the Air Force Academy in 2013.
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Three earn highest honors By DESTINEE MURRAY, staff writer
Three seniors walked into Ms. Kaʻawa’s office, and out walked three valedictorians. Ryan Foree, Iain Armitage, and Mahina Bantilan were the hardworking, soon-to-be graduates, who share a 4.0 grade point average. The students decided who would give each speech at commencement. Bantilan will give the welcoming speech, and Foree will give the closing speech. Armitage will give a speech thanking Ke Aliʻi Pauahi. “At first I was kind of unsure about the whole thing,” Bantilan said, “I didn’t want to accept the title or the invitation to speak at graduation because of the pressure it came with.” Bantilan eventually agreed after several pep talks from influential people. The valedictorians have been experiencing mixed emotions about the honor. Foree said that “speaking in front of people is always a little scary, but there’s a lot of adrenaline that comes with it as well.”
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The three valedictorians for the class of 2014, Ryan Foree, Mahina Bantilan and Iain Armitage. In addition to having a 4.0 grade point average in common, the three will also share the speaking duties at commencement.
“I never imagined being chosen, but it is a nice feeling to know my hard work and dedication is being acknowledged,” Foree said. The valedictorian is traditionally the student who achieves the highest grade point average in his or her class, and the salutatorian is the student who achieves the second highest. In picking the
valedictorians, all this being equal, the administration also considers factors, such as rigorous classes taken and involvement in co- and extracurricular activities. This is the first time Kamehameha Schools Maui will have three valedictorians. Because all of them will speak at commencement, no one was designated as salutatorian. Ms. Kaʻawa
said she is pleased there are three because it shows exceptional academic achievement by the school’s students. “Their transcripts reflect extreme rigor and diversity. We also had students who were just shy of a perfect GPA… I congratulate these scholars as well,” Ms. Kaʻawa said.
How ʻAha Mele scoring works By DAISY DRAPER, staffer writer
Everyone knows that for the past two years, the class of 2014 has taken the title at ʻAha Mele, but many don’t know how ʻAha Mele is scored. Three judges score each class at ʻAha Mele. There is a judge for Hawaiian language, a judge for music, and an overall judge. Language is judged on diction, which is pronunciation and enunciation, and interpretation. Music is scored on tonal quality, blend, and balance, technique, musicianship, and intonation. The overall judge gives scores based on both categories, and in addition, all judges score on presentation. Presen-
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tation includes stage presence, participation, grooming, and respect. In the Hawaiian language and music categories, a class can score up to 24 points. Because both of these categories are scored by two people, the scores are multiplied by two. This means a perfect score for language or music is 48. All three judges score on presentation, which means the score is multiplied by three. A perfect score is 36. These three scores total 132 points. This year the senior class of 2014 won with a score of 126, just six points shy of getting a perfect score. They also received first place in their fresh-
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The class of 2014 reacts to their third and final ʻAha Mele win.
man and junior years. “This just shows how hard our class works because the song we received was really hard. It shows that with the
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right opportunities and effort, the class of 2014 can do anything they put their minds to,” said Madison Vaught, the senior song director.
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From back, Sean Segundo, Chaysen Miyake, Daniel Quenga, Lucas Park, Kenley Souza, Kiana-Lei Chang, Hiʻilei Casco, Jaylin Kekiwi, Madison Vaught, Kaiʻa Hill, Kasie Apo Takayama, Ms. Cindy Fernandez, Kela Killam, Mikeila Yamamoto pose for the traditional Founder’s Day picture of the senior class originals. Ms. Fernandez was the students’ kindergarten teacher.
After 13 years of school together
14 lifers ready to launch By DESTINEE MURRAY, staff writer
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Yamamoto found her calling for theater through a fifth grade play that she said was made into a fun experience for her by Mr. Peter Winkler. She has, since then, done plays all around Maui. “I definitely think that the skills I’ve learned here helped
me to get into college,” Yamamoto said. The journey was not an easy one. Tam said he struggled with hardships during middle school explaining that, “I begged my mom to let me stay home, but I had to stick it out and keep going.”
Here’s the class of 2014 by the numbers By DAISY DRAPER staff writer
14,082 Community Service Hours
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The class of 2014 has 14 students who will say goodbye to their school of 13 years. The “lifers” or “originals” who have attended Kamehameha Schools Maui since kindergarten are Sean Segundo, Chaysen Miyake, Tevin Tam, Daniel Quenga, Lucas Park, Kiana-Lei Chang, Kenley Souza, Hi‘ilei Casco, Jaylin Kekiwi, Madison Vaught, Kai‘a Hill, Kasie Apo-Takayama, Kela Killam, and Mikeila Yamamoto. Compared to the other 116 students in their class, these Warriors have a unique perspective on who they are today, shaped by spending their entire school lives here in Pukalani. Chang said she has learned manners and mindsets from being a Warrior that she says will stay with her forever. “It’s life-changing. You become such a dynamic person while going through school, especially being a Warrior,” she said.
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The tables turned when Tam became an upperclassman and mentored younger students through Peer Mediation. “You… start to see how great your impact on the world can be,” he said. Segundo said he has similar feelings towards middle school and things getting better in high school. With little to no memories of elementary, Segundo believes he has been shaped into a Warrior by experiences that were fulfilling, challenging, interesting, and life-changing. “If I was told in kindergarten that I would be the person that I am today, I would disregard them as being crazy because, truthfully, I would never believe that I would turn out like this…,” Segundo said, “… and I don’t regret becoming this person.” This group of students share memories that have formed a special bond between them, like when Vaught chipped her tooth am stapled his finger in kindergarten. Even though they’ll be leaving and going their separate ways they plan on keeping in touch and sustaining their lifelong bond as a class.
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Seniors Chase and Cal Alexander pose in front of their house on campus. The two are the first and only KS Maui students who have lived on campus and, therefore, could be considered the campus’s first boarders.
Alexanders: Maui’s first boarders By JAYLIN KEKIWI, editor
For many years, the Kamehameha Schools have been home to thousands of students, figuratively and literally. When you think of boarding, you think of the Kapa¯lama campus, but our very own Maui campus has been housing boarders for 12 years – the Alexanders. Seniors Cal and Chase Alexander have attended Kamehameha Schools Maui since the first grade and have lived on campus for about the same amount of time. They moved from their previous home in Haʻiku¯ because of their father’s job, Director of Operations for KS Maui. This job requires him to be on campus most of the time, and according to Cal, it was just easier to move the entire family into their three-bedroom, twobathroom house right below Na¯ma¯hana Dining Hall at the elementary campus. After graduation, Cal will be going to college here on Maui at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College. Chase will be traveling to the mainland to attend Northern Arizona University. According to Cal, some ad-
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vantages to living on campus are that there are always facilities to use and the fact that if one of them forgets something at his locker, it’s close. However, he said that disadvantages are “that you don’t have any neighbors, you have to unlock the gates every time you have friends coming over, and it’s harder to make friends outside of school.” Here’s more of what they had to say about their experiences with living on campus What’s one of the fondest memories you have of school? CHASE: “It was the first day of school. First period had just finished. The boys got in one line and the girls in the other. When I saw this, I thought it was time to go home, so I packed up my things and started to walk home. I got all the way to the third and fourth grade rooms and proceeded to walk down the hill. One of the teachers asked me where I was going. I said that school was over, so I was going home, and she said, ‘School just started, why are you going home?’ After this, I sprinted to the next class I had, which was Art, and I was about 15
minutes late. I was so scared because I thought they were going to call my parents.” What is the oddest thing that happened to you while living on campus? CAL: “The oddest thing I would have to say that has happened to me happened
only a week or two ago, I was sound asleep laying on my stomach, and out of nowhere I woke up, and it felt as if something was pushing me into my bed. I could not breathe nor talk or move. A few days before, my dad, Chase, Codey [an older brother], and I were talking about what to do if that happens to you, you pray! I prayed and the feeling went away, and I could breathe again, so I did what any other person would probably do. I went, turned on my light, looked around, grabbed my pillow, and went right back to sleep.” What are some things about campus that you will miss when you go to college? CHASE: “I will probably miss the deer barking every night, or early on Saturday morning you hear the big lawnmower going by your window. Especially on weekdays, having all the cars going past your window while everyone is rushing for school. The biggest thing that I will miss is knowing Dad is leaving for work or coming home because you can hear the cart outside, and when he is coming home you hear his keys jingle, the key slide into the lock and turn, and the door open, and Dad’s home with his usual, ‘Hey guys! How was your day
KSM gets first AP class By DAISY DRAPER, staff writer
AP stands for advanced placement, not to be confused with academic probation. Eligible students can now take AP Biology, a first for Kamehameha Schools Maui. Up until now, students could only earn college credits through UHMC dual-credit classes or early enrollment. Dual credit means the class counts as both a high school credit and a college credit. An AP course is similar to the dual-credit courses, but the class is taught full time by a KSM teacher, and students must pass the AP exam at the end of the course to receive the college credit. Most colleges accept both dual-credit
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Ms. Malia Punglao teaches AP Biology, KS Maui’s first advanced placement course.
courses and AP courses. Ms. Malia Panglao teaches the course. “I taught AP Biology at my other school on the Big Island, when I taught at Kaʻu High, and so when I applied for the job, part of it was Advanced Biology,” she said. (ConƟnued on page 9)
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Fourth-grader Kainoa Carpenter uses the computer during class to research native Hawaiian plants.
Technology infused in student lives By DAISY DRAPER, staff writer
port entitled Parents, Teens, and Online Privacy, 72% of
95% of teens 12-17 are online. 92% of American children under the age of two already have a digital footprint. 46% of kids who are online report spending more than ten hours a day on the Internet. Is anyone surprised by these numbers? It might depend on which generation you belong to. It’s probably no surprise to Generation Y, also known as the Millennial’s. And Genera-
tion Z, the first generation born immersed in a Web-connected world, probably accept this without batting an eyelash. Their parents, the Baby Boomers and Generation X, on the other hand, have a few reservations. Now that communication has gotten more efficient with the Web, it is easier for people to stay connected. However, it is also easier for strangers to connect with kids online. In a late 2012 Pew re-
parents whose teens are online were concerned with how their children interact with strangers online. The most popular tactic that parents used to address this was to speak to their children about their concerns. Twofifths of the parents also said they worked with their teens to set up privacy settings on their children’s social media accounts.
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dinator who approves the course and handles administration of the AP exam, being taken this Monday. This AP Biology class covers what is known as the four “Big Ideas” of biology, according to the College Board. The four ideas are evolution, cellular process, genetics, and information transfer and interactions, otherwise known as ecology. “I like cellular respiration and photosynthesis. Those are pretty cool,” said senior Kyle Mauri, who is currently in the class. Mauri said he scored the highest on the placement test and has taken both Honors Biology and Honors
Chemistry. The class is offered to juniors and seniors. If a student is interested in the class, they must take a placement test. Although not required, it is recommended to have a B or higher in both Biology and Chemistry. It is also recommended to have taken both Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry and to have received a grade of B or higher. This class does not count as an endorsement class for the Science and Natural Resources Academy, but does count as a credit. Similar to the dual-credit college classes, AP Biology is worth 4 credits, not five.
Ms. Panglao said she suggested it to the headmaster when she interviewed for her position in 2011. “She [Mrs. Delima} expressed interest in having AP at our school, “ she said. “There is a lot to do to offer a certified AP course,” Ms. Panglao said. In order to get an AP course, the instructor must submit a detailed course syllabus and should take a 5day intensive AP summer institute, which provides professional development on the “content delivery, instructional methods, and laboratory component.” The school also needs a designated AP coor-
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Privacy is an important issue among parents, yet they themselves are the culprits in putting their children on the Web by posting online pregnancy updates and sonograms before their children are even born followed by pictures of them hitting major milestones as they grow up. Generation Z can already be found using a quick Google or Facebook search before they have a chance to create any accounts themselves. AVG, an Internet security company, surveyed mothers in America, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia,New Zealand, and Japan, and found that 81% of the children under the age of two in those countries already have a digital footprint. The number in America is 11 percentage points higher, thanks to connected and wellmeaning parents. The privacy issues raised by a generation born into a digital world aren’t the only things to worry about. There is also the concern that kids can be spending too much time on the Internet. Wikia.com surveyed more than 1,200 online users of their site. The users surveyed were between the ages of 13 and 18, and 100% of them said they spend more than an hour on the Internet a day. Almost half, 46%, said that they spend ten or more hours online per day. Even with these worries, parents can also appreciate the good things the Internet brings. Having access to the Internet is said to make teens more aware of modern issues than previous generations. In their report Consumers
of Tomorrow: Insights and Observations About Generation Z, Grail Research said that in November 2011, 74% of teenagers globally considered climate change and global warming to be a greater threat than drugs, violence or war and that Generation Z is already marked by greater social and ecological responsibility.
This article originally appeared March 17 on our website, www.kaleoonakoa.org.
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Senior...
...destinations By JAYLIN KEKIWI, editor
In only a couple of weeks, the senior class of 2014 will be leaving Kamehameha Maui and going their own ways. Here’s where they told us they’re going. (as of May 3). HAWAIʻI
University of Hawaii: Maui College Cal Alexander Shana Aruda Aubrey Carillo Wade Choda-Kowalski, Jr. Jessica Chung Brysen Duarte Tianna Guerrero Kauiolaʻakea Harbottle Pono Hokoana Rusty Hue-Sing Alia Hurdle Austin Kan Hai Charles Maxwell III Tatiana Medeiros William Nipp Aaren-Joshua Soriano
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Chaminade
Frank Teshima, IV Brenden Uemura-Asao Tiara Vasquez
University of Hawaiʻi: Ma¯noa Kamele Ah You Jocelyn Aipa Austin Alcomindras Kaʻiawe Chun Shalia Kamakaokalani Mikaele Kane Ammon Monte Sean Segundo Lexis Viena Kekoa Yamada
Brigham Hawaiʻi
Young
Pualalea Barrows Tyra Joaquin
Anianiku¯ Holt-Mossman Avinash Singh Ashley Tanoue-Singson Shaina Hipolito
Hawaiʻi Pacific University Kodi Joyo Zachary Yamada
University of Hawaiʻi: Hilo
University:
Kailoa Akoi Kaitlin Barcoma Kekoa Meanor Aaron Morton Shane Naeʻole Dustin Tacdol Elijah Won
Hilo Community College Kahua Julian
Kapiʻolani Community College Walter Kaʻeo Kenley Souza ARIZONA
Northern Arizona University Chase Alexander Kamahoe Caliva Dylan Fisher Kapahanau Palakiko Ashley Pulido
Grand Canyon University Kamaile Pahukoa Rachel Smith
Embry-Riddle University
Aeronautical
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TRAVEL
Victoria
WORK Linfield College Whittier College Leimana Hassett COLORADO
United States Air Force Academy
Kiana Antonio Jaylin Kekiwi Cheyenne Maio-Silva Kiana-Lei Sniffen
Oregon State University
Iain Armitage Erin Lindsey
Angus Owan Tianna Yonemura TEXAS
Colorado State University
Alvin College
Malie Cathcart Kyle Mauri MINNESOTA
Kaiulani Vila UTAH
Carleton University
Brigham Utah
Young
Malia Molina NEVADA
Mahina Bantilan
Sierra Nevada University
Nicole Nagamine VERMONT
Kela Killam Hayden Takahashi
University of Nevada: Las Vegas Kalena Potter NEW HAMPSHIRE
University:
Weber State University Champlain College Shane Borge Justin Fernandez WASHINGTON
University of Washington
Dartmouth University
Chaysen Miyake
Kamalei Batangan NEW YORK
Washington State University Josh Bal
Cornell University
American University
Hiʻilei Casco
Sarah Holter
Columbia University
Seattle University
Cochise College
Kasie Apo Takayama
Kamalei Castillo
Ciana Ruidas
University of Buffalo
St. Martin’s University
Chandler-Gilbert College
Madison Vaught NORTH CAROLINA
Kauanoeaehii Vanderpoel WYOMING
Kaiuwailani Yen CALIFORNIA
Chabot College
Laney College
Quinn Kihune
Travis Kanamu
College of the Siskiyous
San Francisco State University
Maile Santiago
San Jose State University Neʻula Aarona IDAHO
Taylor Awai Kiyozo Vaituulala
California Maritime Academy
Brevard College
Sheridan College
Paula Ngalu NORTH DAKOTA
Charity Sadang U.S MILITARY
University of North Dakota
Air Force
Bryson Vega OREGON
Caleb Kaʻaukai
Corban University
Matthew Paschoal CANADA
Brigham Young University: Idaho
Gyle McGurn
Tyler Rabara Macy Tancayo
University of the Pacific
Pacific University
Daisy Aiwohi
Lily Higashino Daniel Quenga
Kauimakamae Uwekoʻolani Kyana-lei Yamada
Notre Dame de Namur University
Willamette University
Chandler Alo Patricia Batoon
Western Oregon University
University of Southern California Mehana Fisher Ryan Foree Mikeila Yamamoto
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Army University of Victoria Kaiʻa Hill OTHER Taimane Aina Olivia Iaea Aleʻa Johnson Lucas Park Shaela Sakamoto Tevin Jon Tam
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Chapman University freshman Mehanaokala Lee’s (‘13) half a dorm room in Orange, Calif., differs markedly from her roommate’s half on the right. In addition to tackling the higher level academics in college, entering students also need to learn to get along with strangers with whom they suddenly find themselves sharing a room.
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...& how to get over them By JAYLIN KEKIWI, editor
For those of us who are going on to college in the fall, there are a lot of things that we’re all worried about. Roommates is a high-ranking one. Everyone wants the perfect roommate, one that you like and actually get along with, but that won’t happen without a little work. Here are some tips for when you finally meet the person you’ll share a room with for the next nine months. BREAK THE ICE …Online. Once you get a new roommate, there are thousands of ways to see who they are and what exactly you’re in for. If possible, get in contact with your roommate over Facebook or Twitter. Think that’s “too creepy”? Settle for emailing back and forth, just to get a feel for what they’re like. SET GROUND RULES College is a whole new ball game and you’ll likely be living with someone who’s been
raised in a different place than you, which means different values. Make sure you make ground rules – like when you two can have friends over. Compare schedules and such so you both can be on the same page when it comes to socializing, sleeping, and studying. Be clear from the
beginning. DON’T LIVE WITH A FRIEND We’ve heard it countless times before – don’t room with your best friend from high school. Why not? Those Friday night sleepovers are nothing compared to spending an entire year living with someone. Your best friend might not be totally compatible with you in terms of living together. If you live with someone you’ve never met before, there’s less of a chance of ruining a friendship should it sour. BE FRIENDLY… …But don’t expect to be best
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friends. This tip is everywhere. Just because you live together doesn’t mean you’ll be best friends, or even good friends. Of course, it might happen, but expecting it might set you up for disappointment. KEEP AN OPEN MIND Say you walk into your dorm room and your roommate has his side of the room decorated with Chucky dolls sitting on the bed and clowns that look like they belong in the movie It. On the other hand, say you walk in and your roommate has her side of the room plastered with One Direction posters, right down to the bedspread and lamp. The most important thing here is to remember to keep an open mind and not let your first judgment be your lasting one. Your roommate could be the nicest person in the world and you’d never know because you couldn’t get past the fact that she had Harry Styles on her t-shirt.
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What to do before you get there By JAYLIN KEKIWI, editor
Ah, college. It’s the time for new experiences…but what exactly does college hold? Here are some tips to prepare for college before you get there.
BUDGET Don’t think that you’re going to break the “poor college student” stereotype – you aren’t. Budget your Christmas money, your birthday money, and your job money so you have something left in the bank when you need it.
KEEP A PLANNER OR CALENDAR Your phone will be super nifty for this. If you want to keep up with events, you’ll need to remind yourself. Your parents aren’t going to be around to do it for you anymore. Don’t just use it for social events, either. Use it for any school work that’s due. PLAN TO WORK OUT Buy exercise clothes and make a plan. Why? The Freshman 15. It’s a real thing, folks, and unless you want to fall prey to it, you should bust out those running shoes.
How to really prepare for finals
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GET CUTER, COMFIER CLOTHES You’re not always going to want to study in your room, and when you’re not confined to those four walls, you’re probably going to want to go out. On campus. Where everyone else can see you. Don’t wear that bright orange Homecoming shirt that you have from your high school freshman year. Leave most of your Hawaiʻi clothes here if you’re going off to the mainland. Styles are different up there. Wait until you get up there to invest in some clothes that will help you fit in comfortably.
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Finals are around the corner, and with those buggers come two things: excitement and stress. Finals mean the last of the cr az y, com plet elyunrelated-to-what-we-justlearned tests, the end of the seven-hour days, and the beginning of the best part of the year—summer. But first, there’s the stress. Well, for most of the world, at least. Teachers are constantly telling you what to study, giving you handouts, and, in the end, just completely overwhelming you with four tests in one day. Like a lot of students, I need a new way of studying. Forget the traditional means of studying. You know, the taking-notes-every-day-andactually-understanding-whatyou-read-so-that-you’re-ready method. Let’s try something different. We students need some real advice on what we need to conquer the insane week of finals. For that reason, I’ve come up with my new strategy
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on how to really prepare for finals. Caution: don’t take everything I say in the next few paragraphs too seriously. First off, don’t be so quick to shake off your teachers’ advice. You should definitely study. In fact, the week before your finals, cram in a good four to five hours a night reading over everything you were supposed to have read during the semester, but don’t actually comprehend anything. Also, be sure to have your iPhone or laptop out, as well, with Instagram or Tumblr on your screen so that you can multitask. That will help a lot with the anti-comprehension. If your schedule is a little too hectic to study every night, just jam it into one night. Stay up studying for hours on end, skipping dinner and a midnight snack. When it’s almost morning and your eyes are red and unable to stay open, take a nap. When you wake up only a few hours later, realizing you
slept for too long, just throw on some clothes and head on out the door, skipping breakfast as well. Who needs energy? If you’re not into the whole studying thing, or you’re just too busy with life to study, don’t you worry. There’s a solution for you, too. Two words: cheat sheet. It takes only a few hours to copy almost every single word from all of your notes, worksheets and homework problems on to an 8.5” cheat sheet that you can’t even read without squinting. The best part is that you won’t even have to use it on the day of your final because your teacher will require you to clear your desk, empty your pockets, unroll your shorts, and, of course, take off your shoes and jackets. Well, so much for that one. Many of you can probably relate to some of the strategies I mentioned, which might not be a good thing. Getting ready for a final is serious business, which means you
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shouldn’t put it off until the last minute. Also, just because you’ve finished studying doesn’t mean you don’t need energy for the test. “A student’s performance in the classroom is dictated by the amount of sleep he or she gets the night before… a teen who regularly gets enough sleep will have improved academic performance…” said Dr. William Kohler, MD, an American Academy of Sleep Medicine pediatric sleep expert in the article, Getting Enough
Sleep Will Help Raise Your Exam Scores-AASM to Teens published in Medical News Today. The right amount of sleep, which is about 9.25 hours, and a good meal is definitely key for any finals week. If you think you’ve got the right studying strategies, kudos to you! You can say “Bring it on!” to finals. If your study regimen sounds more like this one, good luck.
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From freshmen to seniors and back to freshmen
While this year’s KS Maui freshmen are facing worries about their senior year, the seniors are worrying about next year in college. Here, our seniors leave advice to the freshmen, and our teachers give advice to the seniors, next year’s college freshmen.
Photos and feature by DESTINEE MURRAY, staff writer
“I’ve heard it’s the most important and stressful year of your high school experience. That you really have to buckle down and make a plan for your future in regards to where you want to go for college, sending out a lot of applications, and packing.”
Raven Yamamoto
“If you plan out your classes right, the school work won't be too bad, although it [senior year] is the most important because we had to apply for schools and scholarships. As for the stress, it’s hard to explain. For three weeks I could go without any real work to do, and then all of a sudden I've got essays, worksheets, reading packets, tests, and quizzes all due one week. So, you're just going to have to figure out how to handle that by yourself.”
freshman
Hayden Takahashi senior
“I hear that senior project and applying for different colleges is challenging and time consuming. I am a little scared of all the work and how it will affect my after-school activities.”
“Senior project can be done during the summer of your junior year so you can get that done early, and there's no problem. Applying for colleges actually does take some time, but it’s easy, so ridiculously easy. Everyone says it’s hard, but they're just saying that to scare you or because they procrastinated.”
Elle Ramos
Chandler Alo
freshman
senior
“I heard that the work is going to be crazy intense and that the classes were really hard. You won’t have so much time to do everything.”
“The work load usually isn’t that hard. It’s the person that makes it that hard… you need good time-management skills.”
Kaulike Pescaia
Justin Fernandez
freshman
senior
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“(I’m afraid of) being on my own, not being able to have my dad help me out with stuff… and making my own choices.”
“Leaving the island is scary at first, but it’ll give you the experiences you can’t get if you stay home.”
Austin Kan Hai senior
Kumu Dale Nitta teacher
“Leaving high school would also mean that I would finally be alone… I have a hard time actually making new friends… [making friends] makes me feel a little anxious on leaving.”
“If your school has a freshman orientation, go to it. You get to do wonderful mixers… Try to branch out and join clubs and [do] an activity you never dreamed of doing before… You might meet people you wouldn’t have hung out with, and they actually become your friends.”
Ms. Kalena Laepaʻa
Sean Segundo
teacher
senior
“I’m only going to be on Oʻahu, so I’m happy I’m going to be able to see nature and the ocean… but I’m scared to be completely away from my island.”
“Have an open mind. You’ll miss out on the differences out there in the world [if you don’t have an open mind]. I think you’ll enjoy college better… if you have an open mind.”
Mr. Chad Kalehuawehe
Pualalea Barrows
teacher
senior
“One of my biggest concerns is that the weather in New Hampshire, where I'm going, is really cold… I really like the sunshine, so adjusting to the climate will be a struggle.”
Kamalei Batangan
“Seasonal Affective Disorder is very real… [it’s important to] dress warmly, drink tea. Getting enough sunlight really is imperative because this disorder can lead to depression and prevent you from completing your tasks… Tanning booths can help, not for the tan, but for the light and changing light bulbs [to ultraviolet bulbs and lamps].”
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Mr. Michael Oliver teacher
senior
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Let’s play By MAILE SUR, staff writer
College is right around the corner for you, seniors. In college, you’ll learn to take the good with the bad. To get a feel for what’s to come play our game. Grab a place marker, get a die, sit down with a friend or two, and get a taste of your first year of college! (Wait, I know what you’re thinking. Who walks around with a die in their pocket? Roll the die online at http:// www.random.org/dice/.) What you need: 2+ players 1 die 1 place marker per player How to play: Each player needs a place marker – a coin, a Skittle, a piece of lint. It can be anything, as long as you can differentiate each player from one another. Jan ken po to see who goes first. Start on the start space and follow the arrows. After rolling, move the exact amount of spaces shown on the die. Take the prize or punishment if you land on a space with a consequence. When there are two options on which way to go, (ie. go home for break or stay on campus) you are only allowed to take the shortcut, (go home for break or go on a trip) if you roll the exact number to land on that space. If not, take the longer road. The object of the game is to be the first to get to the end. However, you only win if you get the exact number of spaces to land on the end space. If not, stay where you are and wait for your next turn. The winner of the game gets bragging rights and can say, “I survived my first year of College Life!”
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To Jayna Luka and Deanne, I leave Tyler’s “broken” ankle. Maintain a high GPA… as well as other things. Love you, my babies.
-Malia Molina For my handsome friend, Jonah Logotala, I give my throwing shoes and my ugliness.
To the musicians, I leave you my spot to play guitar for Founders Day and ‘Aha Mele. It was an honor to play for our school.
-Taylor Awai
-Bryson Vega To Kalei, I leave all the answers to scavenger hunts for art field trips.
-Kamele Ah You
-Caleb Ka’aukai To the future paddlers, I leave you Coach Rob and seats 1 and 4. To my bro, the weight room. To Beka, stay cool.
To Shayna Tamanaha, I leave all my injuries. To Keahi Jacintho, I leave my family.
To my braddah, Zack Fasi, I leave you my wise words and my professional golf skills. Adi -Zero, boys!
Freshmen: My perseverance to strive for excellence. Sophomores: My attitude to push through struggles. Juniors: My excitement to be out of here in 1 year. Freshmen: My smile to stay positive. Juniors: My singing voice to win ‘Aha Mele.
-Tiara Vasquez
-Mitchel Dutro
-Elijah K. Won To my DB’s, hope you guys have a great senior year. Liv and I leave you the lunch table, invisible spot, and sun hill. Love you chicks, #DB’s
-Kenley Souza To everyone, I leave you all my senioritis. To my little brother, I leave you my stall since you use my gas. Good luck!
-Kiana Antonio To the underclassmen, have fun with Meatless Mondays. And to the track team, I leave you “the corner.”
To my Wahine Warriors, find that passion in yourselves and each other; you will be invincible. Go out, create that lightning, a inu I ka wai ‘awa’awa mau a mau. -Leimana Hassett
To all the swimmers, charge! Get gold, Spenjah ahhfoshua! My musicians, Micah, Lukela, Blake, keep jamming. To Shandon and Aidan, spread the word of Maple Leaf Rag. Till then, shoots.
To my little brother, AJ, I leave the stressful mornings and all the new foster dogs that you will have while I’m gone.
-Taimane Aina I leave to all my friends and to my little brother, Noah, the will to strive for the best.
-Aukai Monte
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To my younger brother, Kai, I leave my intelligence and study skills. To the Drama Club, I leave my confidence and spontaneity to brighten up your future productions.
-Sean Segundo To the paddling team, I leave you my sunscreen. Skin cancer is real, kids.
-Iain Armitage Jonah, I leave you the last sushi. Kaika, I leave you my lifestyle and the party vest. Jonah, Koko, Owen, Pupunu and Mossman, do better on the line than me.
-Dylan Fisher To Josh Hiwatashi, I leave my speed. To Michael Kahula, I leave my pink Under Armour socks. To Buddy Santos, I leave my center field position and the jersey number 19.
-Cal Alexander To Spencer and Taylor, I will to you the mental toughness to hammer the swim season. To Chanel, I leave you the hashtag #feartheblowhole. And for the rest, good luck.
-Kyle Mauri
I give Keoni all the pug pictures. To Keawe, I give you my spot in the legends.
-Matt Paschoal To the baseball team, have fun next season. To the outfielders, I leave the out field.
To the Juniors, I leave you the “joys” of senior year— senior project, internship, community service, college applications, scholarships, and senioritis. Good luck!
-Ashley Pulido
-Kamahoe Caliva
-Mika’ele Kane
-Kiana-Lei Sniffen
I leave these words: Dream big and work hard!
I leave to my drama club trolls, my senioritis. Ha! That’s what you get for appreciating me!
-Kekoa Yamada To Ed Juan, I leave the job of Kapuaning others. To Kam Pupunu, I leave the scout team D. To Sage Kamaka, I leave #21, DO Work! And stay cherry!
-Tianna Yonemura
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-Charles Maxwell III
To Jakey, I leave my love. And to my two DB’s, I leave all the spider-filled salad and yummy lunches you have to look forward to. Cheers!
-Olivia Iaea To Carolynn and Mom(s), I leave you my energy and patience. To Ashlyn, I leave my title as tallest Drama Club member. To Drama Club, I leave my love...Ew!
-Shane Borge
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On my graduation, I, Hayden Takahashi, hereby relinquish the title of “Nana” to Sarah Noelani “Noe-boy” Reyes. May you be a loving nana that buys all the kids Subway cookies.
To my Hawaiian Ensemble Keiki, take care of shumu and sing your hearts out always. And to my Haʻaheo, I love you, and have the best senior year ever! Xo!
To Daryn, I leave my legacy and I better see results. To my boys, Bryant and Micah, I leave my Lahm contract. To Kale’a, I leave my strawberries. #con3
-Shalia Kamakaokalani
-Jaylin Kekiwi To Anela Brittain, I leave my “believing” in you taking us to states next season! To Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, I leave my vow to remain forever indebted to you.
To my brother, Brody: I leave you my job so you can buy me things. To Kaden, I leave you the power to overcome senioritis. Good luck next year! :)
-Kyana-Lei Yamada
-Kasie Apo Takayama I leave the position of guitarist to Ikaika, jokes to Blake, and to Lukela, I leave the glue that puts the band together. Keep the music sounding cherreh!
-Kapa Palakiko To Murray, Bubba, John, Taniguchi, Rayne, Perry, Noe, Shandon and Stone Cold Yamada, I leave you the track and stairs for hell miles and Kamaile, I leave my good looks.
To my basics, I leave my awesome spotter spirit. I’ll always be there to cheer on my little Amish pooflings. To my sister Kamaile, I bestow my beloved parking stall.
-Jocelyn Aipa To Kaʻimi and Ekolu, I leave pitching duties. To Nalu, I leave the middle infield. To KSM baseball team, I leave Coach Brandon.
-Kiana-Lei Chang
-Tobi Monden
-Hayden Takahashi
To my J1’s: I leave you the editorial back row of seats and the hope that you’ll take back best print newspaper in the state next year!
To my little trio, I leave you scissors, butter and my senioritis. My babies, Kia and Jrae, I’ll miss your cute faces. To the team, get that state title!
To Daryn Nakagawa, I leave jersey #7. To Micah and Colton, I leave our undefeated season and leadership to lead the soccer team. To Brennon, I leave my future detention.
-Daniel Quenga To the cross country team, I leave you my cookies after every meet and my love for running and going on CRAZY forest adventures. I love you all!
-Rachel Smith Dear Hebekah, I leave you all my illegal jackets. You’re welcome, Mr. Del! Judokas pass on the whale. And Dramas keep singing Bohemian Rhapsody.
-Alia Hurdle To my babies Jayden, Beka, and Kelia, I leave my hunger for pizza rolls. Try not to kill each other or the coach. Love you! Good luck with the paralel parking! Fdmfbean!
To the unholy trinity, I leave short skirts and toxic. To my DoDo, I leave the “put on pants” sign. To my Queen wife Carolynn, I leave my hearts.
-Aubrey Carillo To my son Daryn Nakagawa, I leave the soccer team. I expect 50 goals next season or else I’m dis-owning you.
-A.J. Owan To my little brother, Mahonri, I leave you my beautiful singing voice because you will need all the help you can get to win ʻAha Mele next year!
-Daisy Aiwohi To my cross country runners, I leave my determination and hard work. To my basketball souljahs, I leave my happy spirit. To my softball bebe’s, I leave centerfield (noodles), my speed and bunts (bebe gazelle), and the Matson Container. -Cheyenne Maio-Silva
-Ashley Tanoue-Singson
-Travis Kanamu
-Wade Choda-Kowalski Jr. To my water polo girls, instead of leaving you something, I want to thank you for making my last season the best one yet. Chanel, Mia, Mical, lead them well.
-Kela Killam To Lilia, I leave my nonexistent fame and fortune. To Leimakamae, I leave the ‘Aha. To my Bball girls, I leave “wait, what?” And to everyone else my love&kindness.
-Neʻula Aarona To my sister, Jrae, I leave you the side braid and our twinish looks. To my little brother, I leave you Antonio’s gas.
-Mahina Bantilan To Jonah, Josh, Keoni and Ryland, I leave the basketball courts.
-Chase Alexander
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Senior steppers Kiana-Lei Chang, Emma Yen, Hiʻilei Casco, Shalia Kamakaokalani, and Kamaileuilani Pahukoa celebrate a first-place step routine at Spirit Week 2013 in Kaʻulaheanuiokamoku.
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Sophomore Sarah Ikioka reaches for a return on April 9, 2014, at the KSM tennis courts. This season, Ikioka and her doubles partner, Kylee Kato, captured the MIL girls tennis doubles title for the second of two years.
Kato, Ikioka repeat as MIL champs
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For the second year in a row, sophomores Kylee Kato and Sarah Ikioka have snagged the Maui Interscholastic League championship spot for girls doubles in tennis. They were MIL champions for the first time last year, as freshmen. Though the two were playing singles for the 2014 tennis season, they teamed up for doubles on April 19, 2014, at the Royal La¯haina Tennis Ranch. “We did great as freshmen,” Ikioka said. “We still need to improve as doubles.”
The two defeated La¯hainaluna’s Nicole Aceret and Joanne Uzzanti with scores of 6-3 and 6-0 to seal their repeat. According to Ikioka, the two were shaky at first, but “towards the end, we got our groove on.” Kato agreed, saying that they became “more relaxed and confident” as the match went on. The team went on to take third place, one spot better than last year, at the Carllsmith Ball State Tennis Championship in Wailea last week.
Park, Puʻu lead golf By MAILE SUR, staff writer
With a whopping 10 wins this season, the Warrior boy’s golf team did very well. At the head of the pack was senior Lucas Park and junior Jacob Puʻu. Throughout the season they both had consistently low scoring matches and were main contributors to their many wins. During the HHSAA Boys Golf Tournament, over 36 holes, Park scored a combined score of160 and Puʻu
scored a 168. With Park’s score of 160, he placed 27th overall out of 96 competitors. “My goal was to medal (make top 15),” Park said. “I did not meet my goal, and I did not play nearly as well as I know I can, but there were some positives that I can take from this season.” Park made the MIL First Team and got his best placement at the state tournament.
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Girls golf goes on, numbers declining By MAILE SUR, staff writer
This year, the Warriors girls golf team had few athletes, and unless some underclassmen come out, it looks like next year will be the same. With no new members, and only four returnees to this year’s team, they also had trouble with attendance. With a minimum of three athletes needed to play in a match, the team didn’t have very much wiggle room when it came to vacations and busy schedules. This caused them to have to forfeit twice. Along with that, three of this year’s athletes are seniors. The only member left for next year is junior KadenKalena Tamashiro. So far, there has not been any talk about upcoming underclassmen, but Tamashiro has her fingers crossed. “I really hope more girls come out next year,” Tamashiro said. “If not, we won’t have a team.”
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Judo wraps it up By JAYLIN KEKIWI, editor
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Senior Erin Lindsey aborts on his third attempt at the triple jump at the Maui Interscholastic League Track and Field Championship finals, April 26 at War Memorial Stadium.
Track & field end strong By DESTINEE MURRAY, staff writer
Even with a smaller team than last year, track and field was able to qualify 17 students for the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association Track & Field Championship Trials being held today at Kamehameha Schools Kapa¯lama campus. The boys team, at the MIL Championships, placed second with 73 points, just one point ahead of La¯hainaluna, who scored 72. The girls placed sixth with 22 points. Senior Kauanoe Vanderpool placed first in discus and shot put, senior Erin Lindsey placed third in the high jump, and Iain Armitage placed first in the triple jump. Senior Quinn Kihune was third in shot put. The boys and girls placed third in the 4x100 relay team. The boys also placed second in the 4x400 relay team, and the girls placed third in the 4x400 relay team. Coach Rudy Huber has been coaching the team for only two years, and in that time, he said he has seen great improvement. “We’re getting a lot more kids with heart come out,” Huber said.
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Senior Quinn Kihune lauches the shot at the MIL championship finals. He placed third overall with a distance of 47’ 0.75” for his throw.
JV track achieves individually By DESTINEE MURRAY, staff writer
The junior varsity track and field team placed sixth for boys and girls overall at the MIL JV Track and Field Championships on April 11 at War Memorial Stadium. The boys racked up 26 points and the girls earned 38 points. Although they did not place high as a team, they were able to achieve individually.
Sophomore Covy Cremer placed first in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash. Sophomore Quinn Williams also excelled with third place in the 100-meter dash, 200meter dash, and long jump, and sophomore Taira Lucas placed second in the 200meter dash.
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A few judokas have proven themselves as worthy Warriors this year. Seniors Neʻula Aarona and Aaron Morton, junior Aaron Morton, and sophomore Keely Lindsey are four standout judoka this season. “This season’s been really good,” MIL champion Lindsey said. “I’ve improved a lot.” The boys and girls teams finished in third place at the MIL championships May 3. Tau-a (220) and Morton (285) both placed first. Dawson Kainalu Taniguchi placed second (132), Kapahanau Palakiko placed first (198-lb) by default. On the girls team, Aarona (154) and Lindsey (172) took home the gold, Junior Lilia Lorenzo won silver (115), sophomore McKenna Chaney (129) and freshman Emily Kane (154) won bronze, and freshman Lahela MataGoldman won by default. Sensei Ron Hiyakumoto said that while the underclassmen are always a “concern” due to their lack of experience, this batch of firsttimers really pulled through this season. “They’ve all improved a lot from the first match to the last,” Sensei Ron said. He also said that this particular team “gelled really well.” “A lot of people think that underclassmen are going to be annoying, but everyone gets along this year,” senior Alia Hurdle said. Hurdle also said from her first-timer’s perspective, the team was “super welcoming” and “helpful with techniques.” With the MIL season over, league champions will be looking for state titles at the 2014 Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association Judo Championships tomorrow at the Stan Sheriff Center on Oʻahu.
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Kauanoe Vanderpoel, Siaosi Ngalu, Chandler Alo, Kaʻiulani Vila, Lily Higashino, and Emma Yen display their athletic letters of intent at the Charles Reed Bishop Learning Center on February 11. This group was the second in a wave of three signing sessions in a record year.
Senior signers reach 20 By JAYLIN KEKIWI, editor
This year seems to be a year of record breaking for the seniors. As of the spring signing on April 18, 18 seniors have officially signed letters of intent to the colleges that they will be attending in the fall with athletic scholarships. “[The class of 2014 is] a talented class,” said AthleticAcademic Counselor Michelle Arnold. “We have very determined and driven student athletes in here.” The first student to sign her letter of intent was Madison
Vaught for softball. She signed on Nov. 20, 2013. Six more students signed in the second wave on Feb. 11, 2014. These students were: Chandler Alo, soccer Lily Higashino, soccer Siaosi Ngalu, football Kauanoeaehii Vanderpoel, track and field Kaʻiulani Vila, softball Emma Yen, volleyball At the most recent signing on April 18, the largest group of seniors yet signed to their
Kanamu, Santiago sign to junior colleges By MAILE SUR, staff writer
Seniors Travis Kanamu and Maile Santiago signed to junior colleges on baseball scholarships. They will both be residing in California: Kanamu at Laney College in Oakland, and Santiago at the College of the Siskiyous in Weed. Kanamu is a pitcher. During one game against La¯hainaluna at Maehara Stadium, Kanamu struck out five batters in a four-hitter game. They
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went on to win 5-1. “I’m excited to play at the next level,” Kanamu said. In addition to pitching, he also plays short stop. As for Santiago, also a short stop, Ms. Michelle Arnold, the Athletic-Academic Counselor at KSM, helped connect him with Coach Billy Hefflinger at the College of the Siskiyous. “Coach Billy has a lot of connections.” Ms. Arnold said. “That college sends a lot of
colleges. These 11 athletes were: Patricia Batoon, volleyball Taylor Awai, volleyball Avinash Singh, soccer Daniel Quenga, soccer Marley Duncan, soccer Cheyenne Maio-Silva, softball Kaui Uweko'olani, softball Mikaele Kane, swimming Jarom Santiago, baseball Kiana Antonio, track & field Leimana Hassett, water polo The previous record for signers was held by the class of 2013 with six student athletes.
“We’re becoming more comfortable with the process [of signing],” Ms. Arnold said. “That’s why we have so many people this year.” In addition to those that have officially signed, two more athletes are hoping to do so as well. Quinn Kihune would like to sign to Chabot College in California for football and Travis Kanamu is aiming for Laney College in California for baseball. To see where the studentathletes will be attending college, check out our Where are They Going? article on page 10.
their players to the D1 or D2 level.” The baseball Warriors played their last game against Maui High in the semifinal round of the MIL tournament. They lost 11-5, and lost a spot in the state tournament and the opportunity to face the Bears in the finals for MIL tournament champs..
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Senior Travis Kanamu on the pitcher’s mound at Iron Maehara Stadium. The baseball tradition runs in his family and will continue on when he goes to California to play at Laney College on a baseball scholarship.
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The Alo brothers Micah (junior) and Chandler (senior), best known as soccer players, paired up in boys tennis for the first time this year and won every match they played.
Although brothers, junior Micah and senior Chandler Alo, didn’t make it to the Carlsmith Ball State Tennis Championships last week, the two dominated the Maui Interscholastic League tennis season. This year was the first time that the two brothers played MIL tennis. “We thought that it would be fun,” Micah said. Though the boys team had a 0-7 season overall, the Alo brothers won 5 out of their 6 matches. They started playing doubles after the Feb. 27 m at c h es a ga i ns t K i n g Kekaulike, in which Chandler played singles. “We just tried to have fun,” Chandler said. “We had such good chemistry, and this season brought us even closer together.” In the fall, Chandler is heading for Notre Dame de Namur University in California. Micah has yet to decide if he will continue to play tennis next year, his senior year.
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The KSM softball girls worked towards overcoming adversity this season. First, there were eight underclassmen on the team. The four seniors on the team were Madison Vaught Kaiulani Vila, Chyenne Maio-Silva, and Kauimakamae Uwekoolani. Also, “we had a few injuries this season and a lot of us struggled at the plate. We had only a few pitchers and our positions changed a lot, but we managed to work through,” said Vaught, captain. They had five wins and ten losses this season.
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Softball says ’bye’ to four seniors
Boys volleyball young, developing
Girls water polo finishes on tough loss For the wahine water polo team, this year came with a lot of new experiences and a close call finish that shut them out of the state tournament. With a new coach, Ashley Miller, who was also the new swim team coach, there were different expectations for the team. Not only from the coach, but also from themselves. “I think our toughest challenge was forgetting the outcomes of the past years and just starting new,” Junior Chanel Browne said. The team had six wins and four losses this season. In their final match against Baldwin, the team worked hard until the very last whistle was blown, signaling a win for Baldwin. That game determined which team would go on to play against the Lunas in the MIL Championship
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A Luna makes a grab for the ball in junior Chanel Browne’s hand during one of their regular season games. The Warriors lost this game and were hoping to face off with the Lunas in the Maui Interscholastic League tournament finals, but were shut out when their semifinal opponents, the Bears, scored first in double overtime.
game. It was a tough loss for the Lady Warriors, with two overtime periods, and a sudden death round. Senior Kela Killam thought she got the winning shot off for the Warriors, but the goal didn’t count because she was within the 2meter area, basically an offside foul. During the confusion over the recalled win, the
Bears were able to get a shot off that ricocheted off the goal post and went right back to the shooter. She immediately shot again, scoring for the Bears and winning the game. Despite the devastating loss, the athletes gained much this year. “It was a very inward experience,” Browne said. “It was a great year.”
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The KSM boys volleyball season could probably best be described as growing. The team welcomed many new freshmen and got a new coach, Coach Jason Sadang. “I think the amount of freshmen that came was a good thing because it means that there will be a great future for our volleyball team,” said junior Anson Souza, captain. There were seven freshmen, two sophomores, four juniors, and one senior on the team. The sole senior was Walter Kaeo, and team captains were juniors Anson Souza and Iotana Tua. Although the team was young, they got seven wins and seven losses this season. “They developed so much over the season, and I am really proud of them because it isn’t an easy thing to play varsity as a freshman. I believe the only way is up from here,” Souza said.
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By DAISY DRAPER, staff writer
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Sport/Season: Softball, spring Jersey Number: 14 Position: Shortstop, Pitcher Height: 5'7" Age and Grade: 17, 12 Hobbies: Singing, going to the beach, going camping How long she has been playing: Since I was 6 Other Sports: None Something others (KSM students) do not know about her: I love classical music. Biggest inspiration: My family Who do you fan-girl?: Kid Cudi If you were a superhero, what power would you have?: The power to make any food that I want appear in my hands when I want it. If you could change one thing about high school, what would it be?: Seniors would be able to take any classes they want and leave school early. Sports accomplishments: MIL Softball First Team All Star (Freshman year) MIL Softball Second Team All Star (Sophomore and junior year) Pre-game ritual: Listen to music, put on my uniform in the same order every time, make my hair Favorite post game grind: anything with rice
Daniel Quenga By MAILE SUR, staff writer
Sport/Season: Soccer, fall Jersey Number: 7 Position: Center mid-field Height: 5’8” Age and Grade: 18, senior Hobbies: Going to the beach, hanging out with friends How long he has been playing: 13-14 years Pre-game rituals: Listen to Chance the Rapper Post-game grinds: I’m usually not that hungry, but chicken katsu or li-hing mui apples. Other Sports: Cross country Soccer achievements: MIL Honorable Mention, MIL Second Team, MIL First Team (twice), Hawaii All-State First Team Something others (KSM students) do not know about him: I collect marbles. Biggest inspiration: Lionel Messi Who do you fan-girl? Kendall Jenner What super power would you want to have? Super-speed If you could change one thing about high school, what would it be? I would have gone to more dances.
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By DAISY DRAPER, staff writer
Sport/Season: Bowling, fall Jersey Number: N/A Position: Girls captain. I began the season in first spot (first in the lineup) and ended the season as the anchor (last to bowl). Coach Rodney did this for both me and Russell Nagamine as a symbolic way of showing the first and the last ball of KS Maui's first bowling season. Height: 5'0" Age and Grade: 17, Senior Hobbies: Hula, Tahitian, Maori, and Obon dance, piano, bowling, astronomy, SCUBA, fishing, and writing. How long she has been playing: First year for MIL (previously, bowling wasn’t offered as a school sport), bowling with Central Maui Junior Bowlers since 2008. Other Sports: None Something others (KSM students) do not know about her: I forgot how to ride a bike.
SPORTS
Kasie Apo Takayama
Biggest inspiration: My little sister, Nadia Who do you fan-girl?: Daryl Dixon, Glenn Rhee, Jesse Swanson, and Jack Dawson. If you were a superhero, what power would you have?: I don't know what powers I'd have, but I'd be Iron Man. If you could change one thing about high school, what would it be?: I would add the Running Start Program as an option for students who want to graduate with their Associates Degree or change the classes to 1 hour long so that we can fit 6 classes in one day. Sports accomplishments: When our team ended Maui High's winning streak. Previous to that, they had been undefeated. Pre-game ritual: Getting inspiration and advice from Jeremy Chang. Favorite post game grind: C-Jayes, Genki, or Pearl's
Taylor Awai By DAISY DRAPER, staff writer
Sport/Season: Girls Volleyball, fall Jersey Number: #4 Position: Libero Height: 5'4" Age and Grade: 18, Senior Hobbies: I love going the beach and going shopping. How long she has been playing: 8 years Other Sports: none Something others (KSM students) do not know about her: I own two goats. Biggest inspiration: My sisters Who do you fan-girl?: Beyoncé If you were a superhero, what power would you have?: Teleportation If you could change one thing about high school, what would it be?: Meatless Monday’s Sports accomplishments: MIL 1st Team Pre -game ritual: Eat rice Favorite post game grind: Chicken fettuccini Alfredo
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Lucas Park By Maile Sur, staff writer
Sport/Season: Golf, spring Position: Team Captain Height: 5’10” Age and Grade: 18, senior Hobbies: Surfing, golfing, listen to music, socializing How long he has been golfing: 12 years. Pre-game rituals: I don’t’ shave the day before I play and I only drink water, Propel and coconut water when I play. Post-game grinds: Portuguese bean soup. Other Sports: Nothing else for the school. But I can play soccer and basketball. Golf achievements: MIL First Team, won Jr. Maui Golf Tournaments Something others (KSM students) do not know about him: I am superstitious about the things I do when I am going to play golf. Biggest inspiration: My dad. Who do you fan-girl? Tiger Woods What super power would you want to have? Super strength If you could change one thing about high school, what would it be? Student attitude overall, need to be more determined and hyped.
Siaosi Ngalu By MAILE SUR, staff writer
Sport/Season: Football, fall Jersey Number: 52 Position: Defensive end Height: 6’0” Age and Grade: 17, senior Hobbies: Driving, sleeping, paintball, wrestling and football How long he has been playing: 4 years Pre-game rituals: I sit quietly by myself and run through my head exactly what I’m going to do when it comes to game time. Post-game grinds: Anything, I’m so hungry it doesn’t matter to me. Other Sports: Wrestling Football achievements: MIL Honorable Mention, holds the record for overall tackles in a season Something others (KSM students) do not know about him: I’m afraid of heights. Biggest inspiration: Ray Lewis Who do you fan-girl? Ray Lewis What super power would you want to have? X-ray vision If you could change one thing about high school, what would it be? To realize who my true friends are and listen to them.
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Leimana Hassett By DAISY DRAPER, staff writer
Sport/Season: Water Polo, spring Jersey Number: 16 Position: Utility player, 2 meter defense point Height: 5' 6" Age and Grade: 17/12 Hobbies: Swimming, Hawaiian crafts, dancing, music, surfing, photography How long she has been playing: I played here and there as a kid, but seriously for 4 years. Other Sports: Cross country, swimming, soccer, surfing Something others (KSM students) do not know about her: I danced Tahitian for 8+ years, and I was a Pop Warner cheerleader Biggest inspiration: Mother Nature (as a Hawaiian) Who do you fan-girl?: Eminem & Bob Marley If you were a superhero, what power would you have?: Water Manipulation If you could change one thing about high school, what would it be?: Nap time would have to be required for a minimum of an hour and a half. Sports accomplishments: 2012 MIL Water Polo Honorable Mention, 2013 MIL Water Polo All-Stars First Team, 2013 MIL Swimming 3rd Place,100 Breastroke Pre -game ritual: I usually warm up my vocal cords by singing horrendously to Ariana Grande or rapping to Eminem and then simmering down to get serious by oli(ing) in ʻo¯lelo Hawaiʻi of course. My fellow seniors, Kela Killam and Hayden Takahashi , and I will shout "I mua e na¯ po¯kiʻi!" and as a team we finish the cry with "a inu I ka wai ʻawaʻawa!" It is the most powerful thing said in the water. Favorite post game grind: chicken and fruit
Kauanoeaehii Vanderpoel By MAILE SUR, staff writer
Sport/Season: Track and Field, spring Position: Shot put thrower Height: 6’1/2” Age and Grade: 17, senior Hobbies: Paddling, body boarding How long he has been playing: 6 years Pre-game rituals: None Post-game grinds: Fried chicken plate and a F’real from Minit Stop Other Sports: Paddling Shot put achievements: MIL Champion, 4th place at States Something others (KSM students) do not know about him: I only have two pairs of shoes. Biggest inspiration: Elijah Won Who do you fan-girl? No one What super power would you want to have? Teleportation If you could change one thing about high school, what would it be? I wish we would’ve won paddling states.
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—senior JAYLIN KEKIWI
Are we ready for the real world?
EDITORIAL
“Now that I’m a senior just about to graduate, I’m freaking out a little.”
editorial
By JAYLIN KEKIWI, editor
Ka Leo o Nā Koa
Well, the school year’s almost over, and for about a fourth of the school, that means travelling to a new place with a different culture and fresh faces. Seniors, you’re moving up in the world. You’re shifting from being the big dogs on campus to being back at the bottom of the food chain as fresh meat. There’s a lot to be prepared for in the coming months. In this issue, we’ve covered preparing for those crazy roommates and even some habits you should get into before you get on that plane. But however many articles you may read about college prep and what to do, there’s one thing that most seniors are hopelessly unprepared for: the real world. Sounds a little daunting, doesn’t it? The term’s always been thrown at us, but always when we’ve been safely inside classroom walls, carefully separated from “the real world.” You’re always wondering when you’re going to use skills taught in math or science or English in life after high school. Chances are, you won’t use much of the knowledge you obtained while in high school unless that’s your major. Really, when is an English major going to need to know the equation for finding
an ellipse? See, most of us know how to solve for x but we don’t know how to file taxes. We don’t know how to balance a checkbook. We don’t know how to cook. We don’t know how much to tip. Some of you teachers try to tell us, but if students don’t take your classes, then they won’t learn it until they’re thrown forcefully into the real world. We live in a world in which we spend time learning things in school when we could potentially be looking those things up on the Internet, but we’re not really learning life skills that we are actually going to use outside of high school, like buying a house, or knowing when you’re getting cheated out of your money – and we should. Classes should be offered in which we can specifically learn about things that we need to know. Maybe not an entire course dedicated to taxes, but maybe one on money: budgeting, balancing checkbooks, and filing taxes. Home Economics would be helpful, for example. We’d be able to make meals in college instead of relying on microwaveable food and the cafeteria. Auto Shop would be helpful, too. We could learn how
much air to put in tires and even how to change one. It starts with things like that, things that should be considered basic knowledge, but really aren’t. At least, it isn’t to naïve teenagers like us. Now that I’m a senior who’s just about to graduate, I’m freaking out a little. As I’ve grown closer to leaving the nest and making my own life with my own rules, I’ve also steadily become more and more terrified of what’s to come. Our school does a great job of preparing us for college-level coursework, but some classes that prepare us for the real world and our adult lives would be great, too. I’ll admit, I’m not as ready for the rest of my life as I’d like to think. Well, seniors, if you’re in the same boat as me here’s to the most daunting part of our lives: figuring it all out on our own.
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