November 20, 2007 Ka Leo o Na Koa

Ka Leo o Nä Koa

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Cover by Kaipo Kiaha

Index: News Class News

Homecoming Results……A9 A2 A10

Lifestyles

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Sports

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Editorials

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High School Musical….…B1

Football in Sports..C1, 3, 4

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The other Hawaiian school

By Kyle Deeley, news writer Most schools teach biology from a textbook and have PE in a gym, but one school has decided to break the mold with biology on the beach and PE in the ocean. Hawaiÿi Outdoor Education or HOE is a revolutionary middle school program in its fourth year at the Hawaiian Canoe Club (HCC) hale on the shores of Kahului Harbor.

The small, tuition-based program accepts approximately 15 students in grades 6-8 and graduates one class of three to five every year. At graduation, head teacher and paddling coach, Iokepa Naeÿole, presents students with a canoe plant that symbolizes their personality. This school is one of many programs offered by Hui Mälama, but it is unique in its goal to instruct today’s youth in academics and Hawaiian culture through Photo by Kyle Deeley hands-on experiences.

Iokepa Naeÿole, HOE head teacher at Hawaiian Canoe Club hale.

The science class for the day might consist of going out to the beach and collecting seawater samples to test for bacteria or dissecting a dead albatross to find out what killed it. When an endangered Hawaiian monk seal took up residence in the harbor at the beginning of this school year, Naeÿole called the Department of Land and Natural Resources, who sent a representative to show the students what to do when they encounter an endangered species and how to free beached sea mammals.

Once, when beachgoers reported a weakened ÿuaÿu kani, an endemic seabird, huddled in one of the club’s canoes, Naeÿole used the experience to teach students about how the proliferation of artificial lights on Maui have confused the ÿuaÿu, tiring them and making them easy prey for mongooses, reducing their population to dangerously low numbers. The students nursed the bird back to health and released it into the wild with the cooperation of DLNR. Hawaiian culture is a large part of the curriculum. Every morning, the students must chant to gain entry into the school, and they chant again on their way out. Naeÿole teaches them a new chant at the beginning of every quarter, and for a final project, the students must write the first chant for the next year’s class.

Math and English are taught in the morning with the latter part of the day being devoted to the sciences, experiments, and cultural exploration. Students can often be seen fishing from the canoe club’s outriggers or paddling kayaks for exercise. Extensive field trips take the students to freshwater streams to take water samples, the rain forests or volcanic fields to pluck out invasive species, or to Kahoÿolawe to plant native plants with the Kahoÿolawe Island Reserve Commission.

This program is the brainchild of former director Kathryn Wilder, who based the curriculum on KSBE trustee and Höküleÿa navigator Nainoa Thompon’s Navigating Change program.

Naeÿole hopes to see the HOE program duplicated throughout Maui. He believes that there should be one HOE program per ahupuaÿa, each being taught by the resident experts from those specific areas. He sees these programs as an effective way to preserve the Hawaiian culture.

Cecilio & Kapono gather ‘friends’

By KYMEE BURK, news reporter

Photo by Kyle Deeley

C & K take a picture with senior Kaipo Kiaha after their exclusive concert at Kamehameha Maui.

Over 30 years and still going strong, music duo Cecilio Rodriguez and Henry Kapono serenaded Kamehameha Schools Maui Arts & Communication academy students on November 3.

Academy students crowded the doorway to enter the Charles Reed Bishop Learning Center to watch. After settling in, students didn’t have to wait long for the duo to begin with their popular song “We Are Friends.”

They didn’t only play popular island music in the private miniconcert, they also answered many questions about their lives as musicians and friends. The two talked about growing up in Hawai’i and California as well as how Hawaiian music has changed throughout the years. Cecilio talked of how speaking pidgin with Continued on FACING PAGE

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Gotta catch ‘em all, gotta catch ‘em all, Coqui Frogs!

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news editor

Aubrey Matsuura and about 30 other students joined Adam Radford, the vertebrate operations supervisor, and other members of the Maui Invasive Species Committee in their coqui frog eradication expedition on October 9th and 10th for Matsuura’s senior project. Over the two nights of coqui catching, the students and MISC caught 117 frogs. The non-native frogs are negatively affecting Hawaii’s native birds and insects by eating other insects and leaving little food for native birds to hunt.

Coqui frogs are non-poisonous, tiny frogs (about the size of a quarter) that were brought to Hawai’i unintentionally from Puerto Rico around 1988. Since then, they have been known for their distinct chirping noise that they make each night as they climb into trees and perform their mating song. The loud cry can be heard miles away and is an annoyance to locals around the island. Junior Mälia Santos, who participated in the coqui frog eradication, says, “The Coqui frogs are so loud, and I had so much fun catching them! Though it was super hard, I felt like a pro by the end of the night.”

Photo courtesy of Aubrey Matsuura Along with making a lot of noise, the coqui Adam Radford, MISC vertebrate operations supervisor, assists Tina Akau and frogs also pose a threat to native Hawaiian inAshley Aquino in catching a few coqui frogs on October 10th. sects like the happy faced spider, which the frogs eat. Another potential problem will occur if brown tree snakes are introduced to the islands; the coqui frogs will be a large available food source for them to survive on.

Continued from PREVIOUS PAGE friends is fine, but it is also important to speak mainstream English to be competitive in a global society.

Maui Arts and Cultural Center executive vice president and general manager Art Vento offered to share “C&K” with the students of Kamehameha because they think it is important to be involved in the Hawaiian community. Emphasizing that the artists wanted to volunteer their talents, Vento asked the students to continue this sharing by doing just one thing without being asked after leaving the room that day.

“If we see you smiling back, and you leave with warmth in your heart, we feel good,” the two said of performing. The duo has been playing together for 34 years and has no intention of stopping. “If you believe in it…if you want it…go for it” the two said when asked about aspiring to perform.

Other C & K classics performed by request: “The Other Man,” “Lifetime Party” and “House at Pooh Corner.”

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We now have snacks, drinks, tons of apparel and gift items as well!

Cash only Ku Küÿono is run by the students in the Business & Leadership Academy of Kamehameha Schools

Black or Gray $30.00

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Another Senior Sweep; Spirit Week ‘07

Check out our extensive Spirit Week photo coverage!

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By KYLE DEELEY, news writer

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Kamehameha Schools Maui celebrated their 5th annual fall Spirit Week October 22-27.

The seniors came in first for the majority of the events, putting them in first place for Spirit Week, continuing the KSM senior tradition of winning.

It was not only the seniors who showed their school spirit, however. The entire high school came out dressed and ready to go. “Be a Warrior” day asked students to dress in Kamehameha Maui blue, white, and silver. Other days, such as Fantasy Day, brought fairy folk and characters from storybooks out in force. Colors clashed and hair went wild as students arrived dressed in their wackiest clothes on “What Not to Be Day.” The school looked like it had been taken over by a military force on Thursday with green camouflage fatigues abound, and finishing up the week was “Class Color Day,” when students were encouraged to show their class spirit by wearing their class t-shirts.

Activities ranged from boys cheerleading to a student-faculty “Poi Bowl” flag football game in Kanaÿiaupuni Stadium. The Dinosaurs (faculty) trounced the student team, winning the Poi Bowl trophy for the third year in a row.

Student government has another spirit week in the works for the spring and is already moving forward with the plans.

ÿIke Kamehameha brings forth Kamehameha Maui’s identity

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news editor

Living Pono Campaign Monthly Values Nov/Dec

‘Imi Na’auao

Seek knowledge

January

Ha’aha’a

Modesty

February

Mälama

Care for

March

Ho’omau

Perseverance

April

‘Ike Pono

May

Kuleana

Understand goodness Responsibility

Photos by Kyle Deeley “Who you?”: (at top) Varsity football boys show their commitment to their Hawaiian identity by doing “up-downs” while Headmaster DeLima brings out the student pride on Red Friday , Oct. 19. (bottom left) ASKSM president Hoku Kubota is leading the search for identity and change by taking a climate survey of all high school students. (bottom right) The Hawaiiam values of the month for the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year.

This year’s theme, ÿIke Kamehameha, can be interpreted in many ways, one of them being the need for identity among students, staff, and Kamehameha Schools Maui itself.

According to ASKSM president Hoku Kubota, our school is known for being prestigious, but it isn’t known for its identity, which we are trying to build as the years go on.

The student government is trying to bring this theme to life and help students get the motivation to help find the school’s Maui identity.

Kubota has scheduled lunchtime meetings to give students a chance to give their input on what they want to change about school to make it a place they can be proud of. The next steps are to discuss the results of the survey with student government, and then, to form a plan to address the student suggestions.

The Associated Students of Kamehameha Schools Maui are continuing the lessons of Challenge Day by distributing reminders and displaying “Be the Change” posters throughout school.

The Living Pono campaign is also a new aspect of ÿIke Kamehameha.

The purpose of this campaign is to encourage students to incorporate Hawaiian values into their lives.

Teachers and staff will reward the students’ positive behaviors with personalized certificates and special lunches.

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Photo by Kyle Deeley

Photo by Kyle Deeley

Warrior Day: Top Left: Ms. Hajek finds time to file her nails while cheering on the teachers during the student teacher “Poi Bowl.” Top Middle: Sophomores Kaloe Ka’aiikala and Kyle Deeley show off their Warrior pride wearing their blue and white. Top Right: Terani Richmond unsuccessfully attempts to stop Kumu Kanani from scoring a touchdown for the “Dinosaurs.” Bottom Right: Junior Kawika Boro attempts to dodge Mr.Tuitele’s attempt to steal his flag, but was unsuccessful.

There’s more than one way to be a Warrior

KSM gives blood, not sweat or tears

By KYMEE BURK, news writer

Photo by Kyle Deeley

Photo by Kyle Deeley

POI BOWL RESULTS STUDENTS: 16

DINOSAURS: 20

After over a year of planning, seniors Cherie Joaquin and Jade Beerman along with teacher Mrs. Kassia Gann, carried out KSM’s first ever blood drive on Wednesday, October 17, 2007.

The blood drive was originally proposed by Mrs. Gann to Cherie Joaquin, who turned the idea into her senior project with Beerman as a second coordinator. In October 2006, they contacted the Blood Bank of Hawaii and decided on this year’s date.

For eight hours, students and other donors took turns giving blood.

Non-school donors said that Kamehameha made for a relaxing environment, making their experience enjoyable. Beerman said the donation process does not hurt. It is just like getting any other shot.

At the end of the day the blood drive collected a total of 80 pints of blood, which can be used to save 240 lives. The donated blood will go to help cancer patients, accident victims, and transplant patients.

Students who donated had to be in good health, weigh at least Photo by Kyle Deeley 110 pounds, and be18 years old Warriors Michele Caris and Cody Felipe show off their elbow and fingertip bandages and “I or 17 years with parental consent. gave blood today” stickers.

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Fantasy Day Pics Top Left: Senior Josh Matsuda and Junior Kainoa Kaiaokamalie dress Tuesday’s Fantasy Day theme as a pink fairy and gypsy. Middle Left: Kahea Ueshiro, Chelsie Machado, and Pua Kaopuiki as “Cinderella’s Mice” accompany math teacher Mrs. Cajudoy in keeping with the Renaissance theme of the day. Bottom: Sophomores Kylie Watson, Anela Tanigawa, Kanoe Ordonez, and Kamalani Keomaka enjoying spirit weeks dress up days while taking pictures in class. Top Right: Donovan Sakamoto and Kayani Singh as knights.

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Photo by Kyle Deeley

Battle of the Bands on What not to wear Day Top Left: The class of 2008 cheers on their band “Other Side” consisting of Jeff Oka, Christian Moore, Kamuela Kalehuawehe-Valentine, and Cody Felipe. Top Right: Dane Lum-Ho rocks it out to the sophomore’s song “School of Rock.”

Above Right: Dayton Alexander and Kupono Hong, members of the junior band DEEK, a capella their song, “Ain’t no Mountain High.” Above Left: Tayla Joaquin and Travis Motooka perform their own unique version of the Shabooyah dance. Bottom Right: Cayla Morimoto waits in anticipation as Hoku Kubota announces the sophomore band, “Last Minutes.”

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Be all you can be day: Students dressed as exemplary citizens and gathered in the quad to watch the boys cheerleading competition at lunchtime amidst a spirited crowd.

Left: Junior Evan Garces leaps over Jordan Pu’u Robinson to finish off their first-place performance. Bottom: ‘Police Officer’ Kawehi Kaaa stops traffic in that outfit. Top: Senior boys performing their eclectic mix of dance moves and styles.

Photo courtesy of Evan Garces

Photo courtesy of Chelsie Machado

Kapälama’s Ho’olökahi Week lifts spirits at sister campus

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news editor

Ho’olökahi Week is a week long annual event that is geared around unity at Kamehameha Schools Kapälama Campus. Rather than spending this week battling their hearts out in class competition, students focus on “one-anothering,” which is the theme of the 2007-2008 school year.

This year’s dress up days were: Kamehameha Shirt Day, Mellow Yellow Day, Halloween Day, Sports

Team Shirt Day, and Class Color Day. There were also different student activities, like a lemonade-making contest on Mellow Yellow Day, costume contests on Halloween, word puzzle contests on Sports Shirt Day, a blue-M&M-in-the-whipped-cream contest on Kamehameha Shirt Day, and boys cheerleading and relays on Class Color Day. “I really enjoyed Ho'olökahi week. A lot of students participated, which

made it memorable. It was the best spirit week in all my years here," says Kapälama senior Kalei NeizmanGonzales about her memories.

All of the events, activities, and dress up days at KSK are not only meant to be fun but to also help revitalize school spirit. Associated Students of Kamehameha Schools Advisor Mr. Andrew Lai says, “I strongly believe that a school strong in spirit will be strong in everything else.”

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Photo by Kyle Deeley

Photo by Kyle Deeley

Spirit Week Results Lunch Time Activities Battle of the bands Boys Cheer Step Class cheer Dress up days Banner Float Final Scores

Freshmen

Sophomores

Juniors

Seniors

50

25

75

100

375 375 500 600 800 200 600 (3rd Place) 3500

500 500 375 400 400 300 400 (4th Place) 2900

625 750 750 800 600 400 800 (2nd Place) 4800

750 625 625 1000 1000 500 1000 (1st Place) 5600

Photo by Kamalu Kaina

Friday, October 25: This favorite Spirit Week day brought class t-shirts and the step and class cheer competitions. The “sovereign seniors” made a grand entrance bearing faux kahili after the rest of the classes were already seated. The freshman class was the surprise of the step competition with an original, well-choreographed routine that set the bar high for the rest of the assembly. The seniors’ elaborate schoolyard step was an eyeful with secret stowaways in trash bins, lockers, brooms, brushes, other “junk.” which they used to produce their rhythms, but it was the juniors’ jailhouse routine that won the judges’ hearts, earning them top honors. After the seniors’ unveiled an oversized crown suspended from the ceiling at the end of their class cheer, Hoku Kubota had the whole crowd shouting “I mua!”

Photos by Kamalu Kaina

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A message from the president...

By MICHAEL JENKINS, news writer

Photo by Kyle Deeley

By HOKU KUBOTA, ASKSM president

Congratulations to all the classes.

You all showed tremendous spirit and enthusiasm during Spirit Week, and homecoming was a huge success. Although it was a hectic week, I am glad to say we all got through it with very few students sent to the office. The Beneath-the-Mask dance was outstanding. We had a very good turn out, raising over $200 and 350 cans of food for the Maui Food Bank.

The dance was a great kickoff for the tri-campus food drive which ended last Friday and adding even more to the canned goods we’ll be donating to go to homes of those less fortunate this holiday season.

The canned food drive was also a class competition. The winning class earned 1000 points, the equivalent to class cheer, and they will receive an ice cream party.

Speaking of party, Winter Ball, themed “Be Dazzled” is approaching soon. Winter Ball is a very inexpensive way to have glamorous fun, dancing under the stars and enjoying fantastic local food. Be there! It’s going to be a night to remember!

Once again students, thank you for all your support and enthusiasm during Spirit Week. I must say I think this was the best Spirit Week Maui campus has ever seen. All the classes “brought it,” and the competition was thick. Keep it up Warriors, stay true to yourself, we have a lot more still ahead of us.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The sovereign seniors couldn’t be happier with their win at Spirit Week.

They showed lots of spirit in every event under spirit-filled ringleader Hoku Kubota. As a sign of things to come, the seniors head into the holidays with lifted spirits. With second drafts of their Hō’ike Nui projects being turned in and assessed, it is smooth sailing into the break. Also, graduation is in sight and many have begun planning, including the Project Grad committee, who met on November 1 to plan for their special event.

So seniors, make sure your community service is done and your senior projects are complete. Keep up the good work this year, and stay out of trouble this holiday season.

Photo by Kyle Deeley

Photo by Kyle Deeley

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news editor

The junior class has clearly improved their class spirit this year during Spirit Week as shown by this year’s 2nd place finish. “We’ve followed directions better than ever before and [we] came together as a class and pulled it off the end,” says Whitney Santos.

Along with doing well with the points, the junior class was also more organized then ever says class advisor Mr. Kalehuawehe. Because they did so well in organizing, planning, and presenting themselves during Spirit Week, the class officers are contemplating a junior sleepover. Other than the sleepover, Junior Prom is rapidly approaching -on March 29th at the Westin, Lähaina.

By KYLE DEELY, news writer

Hey sophomores! What? What?

Well, with Spirit Week under our belts, it’s time to start looking ahead to the sleepover coming up on Founder’s Day. The class council has been hard at work planning lots of activities to make the night spectacular – food, games, movies, and other surprises are on the agenda, and we’re trying to get the pool, too, so don’t forget your swim clothes and towels! See Mrs. Laepaa to pick up your permission slips. Get them in on time and don’t be left out!

By KYMEE BURK, news writer

Freshmen have nothing new on their horizons for the second quarter, but they are working hard on making their March 1 Freshman Banquet a good one. Freshman Keola Felipe says Freshman Banquet is still in the process of being planned. Looking back, the freshmen are proud of their overall ranking in Spirit Week, beating the sophomores to place third in spirit points during their first high school homecoming week.

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

Jan. 20—Feb. 18 You're naturally inquisitive. Put those talents to work. Help your friends get rid of what they have in abundance. Best case: they'll make a profit.

High School Musical:

Feb. 19—March 20 A project begun soon can be quite lucrative.

There are a couple of glitches to be worked out before you begin.

You know what they are.

What high school musicals should be

Photo by Kyle Deeley

Top: Keeley Rivera has a run-in with an overeager admirer and gourmand. Left: Stacey Johnson’s character has the perfect idea for a high school musical!

By LINDA C. BLACK, Tribune Media Services, All rights reserved

March 21—April 19 You're getting more impatient, but caution is advised. Be quick without being impetuous, especially where money's concerned.

April 20—May 20 Discover another gold mine, right in your own backyard.

It's the projects you promised you'd do, and haven't found the time. Money saved is money earned, by the way.

May 21—June 21 Try not to play favorites to avoid hurting anybody's feelings. A friend who's usually tough-skinned is especially sensitive now.

June 22—July 22 You can improve your list of chores.

Figure out what you want to do more, and what you'd like to do less. Be ready with an offer than can't be refused.

July 23—Aug. 22 You want to get away and you might be able to succeed.

There's a delicate matter to handle first, however.

Forget that at your peril.

Aug 23—Sept. 22 You can afford a renovation you've been thinking about.

Look again and discover a secret source of wealthy. It could be the materials you'll use to do the job.

Sept. 23—Oct. 22 Delegate when you discover you can't do it all by yourself.

Toss the ball to a teammate, the rewards will more than cover the costs.

Oct. 23—Nov. 21 More work is required, but that's OK. You've been looking for ways to increase your pocket change. Take on a new job.

Nov. 22 —Dec. 21 A particularly difficult confrontation could almost cause you to lose your temper.

This isn't going to help, as you know, and it could be quite expensive.

Dec. 22—Jan. 19 Questioning your own judgment is a valid exercise. It's useful every once in a while, and part of growing up. The overall outcome looks good.

By Kyle Deeley, news writer

KSM’s production of Disney’s High School Musical opened to a full house on November 2nd at Namähana dining hall. The production was spellbinding and more than merited the attendance.

Senior Lynndy Klevin and junior Kawika Boro took the lead roles of Gabriella Montez, a new student at East High School, and Troy Bolton, a basketball jock, respectively. Klevin’s melodious voice easily filled the hall during her musical numbers, while Boro convincingly played the swooning jock to her new-kid-on-the-block, brainiac character. ÿIolani Antonio’s ambitious portrayal of drama teacher Ms. Darbus was appropriately… well…dramatic. Her ever-present gong was hilariously over-the-top.

Donovan Sakamoto’s portrayal of Coach Bolton was brilliant and struck calculated fear into the hearts of the audience, and Stacey Johnson’s nerdy, playwright portrayal is ready for the big screen.

Nolan Yee as an omniscient narrator, of sorts, helped to move the plot along with humorous rapid-fire pacing.

Ekolu Kim and Keeley Rivera played sassy twins intent on keeping Gabriella and Troy out of the drama club play and stealing the star roles for themselves. Their duets and jazz dance routines were some of the highlights of the show. And, with their outrageous costuming, we couldn’t wait to see what wacky hat Kim would appear in next.

Guest choreographer Jennifer Campbell’s intricate dance design of “Get’cha Head in the Game” was stunning with basketballs bouncing every which way and being caught with amazing precision.

Senior Kaipo Kiaha, who was there to see his younger brother act, said the musical “was entertaining” and thought it was “cool” to see his friends performing.

If you missed this outstanding exhibition of what high school musicals are supposed to look like, you really missed out. Make sure to see the spring comedy, Moliere’s The Miser coming soon!

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By BRANDY GOMES, features editor

Photo Courtesy of Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Brown Rice Put the Thanks in Thanksgiving

By Matthew Quenga, lifestyles writer

It’s a nice warm day, you walk into the back yard and smell the mouth watering scent of kalua pig sitting out on the table, neatly prepared for the evening ahead. You’re visiting the rest of your family tonight. There is going to be a small potluck with lots of food. Thinking back to the previous year you remember the gravy-smothered turkey, the palahë kalua pig, sticky rice, your uncles playing Hawaiian music.

The Thanksgiving traditions here in Hawaiÿi are different from the ones you might find in the mainland. Here, we sometimes like to “cruise” with our friends or family, and eat sweet haupia for dessert. We have rice AND mashed potatoes. The more the merrier, right?

But one thing is the same everywhere. I’ve learned to say “thank you” after I receive things. It might get repetitive or irritating, but it’s extremely important to say “mahalo” on this day; after all, it is “Thanks-giving”. We need to especially say thanks to God for everything he’s provided us with, our families, our homes, pants with stretchy waistbands… just kidding.

Over this Thanksgiving weekend, remember what this day is meant for and put the “thanks” in Thanksgiving.

By Matthew Quenga, lifestyles writer

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Student Survey: What does “to be or not to be” mean to you?

Kawika Boro

Kody Kahaialii

By BRANDY GOMES, features editor

Tasha “It reminds me of Romeo and Juliet.”

“This saying messes with my mind.”

Reina Freitas

“To be or not to be means to be original or be a fake.

Basically, you should just be yourself and be proud of who you are.”

“It’s about making a choice within yourself about yourself.”

Photos by Kamalu Kaina and Kyle Deeley

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

What if…

we didn’t have so much homework?

By Kyle Deeley As they were staring in amazement at the scenery around them, mouths agape, neither Keoni nor Kawika noticed the elephantine shadow behind them. It was only after the owner of the shadow spoke that both boys whipped around to see a 438 lb. Mrs. King standing behind them in a bikini, the bottom of which was obscured by a roll of fat.

“Why aren’t you two on the beach?” she asked, her four chins bouncing up and down with each word.

“Uhh… we were just on our way,” Keoni responded, sounding very unsure of himself.

“Well hurry up, or all the fish are going to be gone,” and with this mysterious comment, Mrs. King turned and left, giving the adolescents a full view of her too-small, orange and pink, polka-dotted bikini bottom struggling to stay interlaced.

“I suppose we should head down to the beach then, eh?” said Kawika, and with that they turned left and proceeded to the shoreline.

Strangely, there were no plates of food, nor were there any lunchboxes. Instead, the coast was lined with row upon row of fishing poles. One of the poles waved in the wind and a student, clad in only surf shorts, leapt up to reel it in shouting, “I get one fish! I get

one fish!” However, the closer he reeled it in the more apparent it became that he “never get one fish.” In fact, there was no hook at the end of the line. As more and more people began to reel in their lines, it became clear that something was very wrong. Not one line had a hook at the end of it. Divers emerged from the water bleeding with spears stuck in their sides, and Christa appeared to be trying to catch fish in her mouth. The entire population of KSM had been turned into a conglomeration of blithering idiots.

Things only got worse as class started.

For fourth block, Keoni had Seminar and Kawika had English. They split up but agreed to meet back at Keoni’s locker after school. As Kawika entered the English classroom (which now consisted of one wall with a whiteboard, two other walls lined with fish diagrams, and one open side) he groaned. English was his favorite subject and he could tell from the lesson on the board that he would not enjoy this at all. It read, “We will go to the store.” “we going da kine uhh… stay go to da stoa.” The grammar just got worse as class wore on, and the teacher stood up to lecture.

“Good morning class. Oh, what? Stay afta’ noon awready? Ho, Brah! Time goes fas’, eh? So today we going fo’ talk about da

kine, da comma use. You use one comma when you need for separate one ting from one naddah ting. Gettum? Awright! Go swim for da rest a da day, class pau. Oh, an’ one moa ting, no moa homework, eh?” And with that, the teacher sat down and went to sleep.

In Seminar, things were equally dismal.

Marcus was apparently the smartest kid in the class, what with being able to answer every question about the world’s great surf schools. Most of the rest of class consisted of trying to put plastic cylinders into their corresponding holes.

Keoni and Kawika both sprinted from class to Keoni’s locker, desperate to find someone able to recite the entire alphabet.

“When I said less homework, I didn’t mean no work at all! We got no homework in Seminar, no homework in English, no homework in anything. It’s the man, man! It’s the man keeping us down with stupidity. I just want to learn something!”

As he said this Keoni bent down to open his locker, and again the universe seemed to dim. When he stood back up he found the school had miraculously returned to normal… or so he thought.

Stay tuned for next issue’s installment: What if…all our teachers had PhD’s in everything?

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By BRANDY GOMES, features editor Clip art licensed from the Clip Art Gallery on DiscoverySchool.com

Answers to Puzzles:

GREENTEA COMICS by Alex Kahalehili

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Crowd adds Homecoming spirit

By KEKOA TURBEVILLE, sports writer

During Spirit Week, students do their best to represent their individual classes; however, on Saturday October 27, at the homecoming football game, students came together to support the Kamehameha Maui football team. Even before kickoff, the crowd was already filled with signs and supporters backing the Warriors. Students wore home-made t-shirts with players’ names and jersey numbers, parents of varsity players got to wear their sons’ spare game jerseys, and other supporters wore white shirts in a white-out show of unity.

After the JV team finished off Lähainaluna 21-7 to clinch the MIL Junior Varsity championship, the rest of the stands were filled in, leaving empty seats hard to come by. The varsity sprinted out of the gates against the ninth-ranked team in the state. Warrior fans shouted their approval down to the field, jolting the Kamehameha defense into action.

The Warrior defense held the explosive Lunas to only 7 points in the first half. By halftime, dedicated fans had completely filled up the Kamehameha stands. While the team was getting pumped up in the locker room, students outside cheered for the class floats and the Spirit Week winner announcement. Cheerleaders led the enthusiastic crowd before the team charged back into the stadium through a huge pride banner. The rowdy crowd was on their feet.

Despite the intensity of the crowd, Lähaina extended the lead to 23 in the second half, winning the game 0-23.

Photo by Kyle Deeley

Varsity Warrior Volleyball Wrap-up — Above: Outside hitter Whitney Santos dives for the ball in a regular season home game against Lähaina. Below: Libero Kayla-Al Kaluau prepares to respond to a high-flying volley.

State Championships: HILO—Congratulations to the Kamehameha Schools Maui Girls Varsity Volleyball team who placed 7th in the state tournament on Oct. 31-Nov. 1.

The Warriors ended their season 10-4, losing to nationally ranked team ÿIolani and OIA champions Moanalua.

KSM v. Baldwin 10/5: Far Left: Wide receiver Dayton Alexander finally goes down after running a reception for 40 yards.

Left: Quarterback Brian Pali fires off a pass.

Bottom: Running back Keloni Kamalani heads for the end zone.

Photos by Kyle Deeley

Photo by Kyle Deeley

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Photo by Kamalu Kaina

Name: Jordan Puÿu Robinson Grade: 11 Hometown: Waiÿehu Sports: Football Position: Tight End and Quarterback Height: 6’3” Extra-Curricular: Boys Cheerleading Why he plays: He loves the sport and has been playing since he was eight years old Strengths: His size and experience Struggles: Speed, speed, speed, speed!

Playing sports at the college level: “Yes it is my dream.”

Top Three Schools: University of Oregon; Arizona State; or Nevada, Reno

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Photo by Kyle Deeley

Warrior #16, Erin Ventura, tips the ball over on King Kekaulike at the MIL junior varsity volleyball tournament on Oct. 13 at Baldwin Gym.

JV volleyball clinches title

By Whitney Santos, Sports Writer

The JV girl’s volleyball team has done the expected once again after winning the 2007 championship game against the Molokaÿi Farmers on October 13 at Baldwin High School. The Warriors were still able to maintain focus after their previous game had been rescheduled.

The junior varsity squad is coached by Tiny Galago.

The Warriors are led by sophomores Erin Ventura, Cayla Morimoto, Breana Asuncion, and Krysten Ellis.

The JV Warrior girls have gone through another undefeated season for the third straight year.

Name: Kaÿahumanu Rozet Grade: 12 Hometown: Pukalani Sports: Cross Country, Wrestling, Track Position: Cross Country and Wrestling Captain Height: 5’4” Extra Curricular: Oh My Globe Club, Spanish Club, Scrub Club Why she plays: “I love to compete. I love the rush of anxiety that I get in each sport and it’s just super fun!”

Strengths: Technique, Heart, and Determination Playing Sports at the college level: “That would be lovely if I get a scholarship, but academics will be my primary focus.”

Blake Lau recovers in time for basketball season

By TERANI RICHMOND, sports writer

If there is anybody who knows about getting ready for a sports season, it’s Blake Lau. He has been playing basketball since he can remember. His team, the Kahului Falcons, won the Menehune Basketball League title in the 8th grade. He was starting point guard for the Falcons and the second leading scorer in the league.

Entering Kamehameha Schools Maui as a freshman last year, he was eager to start playing for the Warriors’ basketball team. However, Lau unexpectedly injured himself during a junior varsity football Photo by Noah Clemons practice resulting in personal disappointment and knee surgery later in the year. His recovery kept Blake Lau him from participating in the ‘06-’07 season. He feels that his injury in football set him back because he missed out on one season of play and now has less experience than the other players.

Lau is now a recovered sophomore, and he has been training for his big comeback in this year’s season. He says that he plans on playing the role of a leader for the junior varsity basketball team this year; however, if he is placed on the varsity team, he hopes to learn by listening to the coaches and the other “veterans” of varsity.

To prepare for his comeback he says he, “worked on my knee, lifted weights, and ran.” Now Lau is practicing with the team and is ready to show that he has a lot to offer.

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JV football has champ season

By Kekoa Turbeville, Sports Writer

Every team starts out the season looking to win every game. However, most don’t finish an undefeated season.

The Kamehameha Maui JV football team isn’t one of those teams. With only 14 returnees, they were still able to power through the season with a sparkling clean record of 7-0.

The JV Warriors could count on the stout defense to hold their opponents. This lockdown defense had a few familiar faces from last year. Nalu Photos courtesy of Kyle Deeley Nitta, Kody Kahaialiÿi, Top: Wide receiver Kekoa Turbeville. Bottom: Jesse Yamada narrowly escapes a Saber deTyler Nakagawa, and fender as he dashes for the end zone in the final game of a perfect winning season, Nov. 3.

Kyle Deeley led the hard-hitting unit that didn’t allow any team to score more than 14 points in a game.

The Warriors also had an explosive offense that usually put the game out of reach by early in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Noah Facuri used his arm to throw for 11 touchdowns this year, while tossing only two interceptions. Seven of those touchdowns went to Kekoa Turbeville, while Cameron Yip added four.

Facuri had great protection by the young offensive line that started three freshmen: Jared Kaneshiro, Hanoa Puaÿa-Freitas and Pono Hoÿopiÿi. These freshmen learned quickly with the leadership of fellow starters Kawehi Loque and Kahaialiÿi. The line also opened up holes for freshman Michael Lacno, who rushed for 9 touchdowns this season.

The team’s chemistry and hard work over three months allowed them to accomplish their original goal and make history by winning the first JV football championship in Kamehameha Maui history. “I’m proud to be on the team that will be referred to as the first JV champions,” said an animated Deeley after the final win over Maui High on November 3.

Today in Sports: November 20

By KEKOA TURBEVILLE, sports writer

2005 — (High School Football) The Kamehameha Maui Warriors prepare for their game against Radford after beating the Kauaÿi Raiders. This was the Warriors’ 2nd varsity season. The

Warriors became the first visiting team to win a state tournament game on the Garden Isle.

2004 -- (College Basketball) The University of North Carolina lost to Santa Clara. This loss came days before they were to travel to Maui and play in the EA Sports Maui Invitational. North Carolina ended up winning the Maui Invitational and eventually the National Championship.

1977 – (Pro Football) Walter Payton (Bears) rushes for NFL-record 275 yards. Adrian Peterson has recently set the new single game rushing record with 296 yards.

1969 – (Soccer) Pele scores his 1,000th career goal 1975 -- (Pro Baseball) JD Drew’s birthday. Drew starts right field for the current World Series champion Boston Red Sox

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Sports Briefs Champs have high hopes

By TYLER HILSABECK, sports writer

The defending MIL champion boy’s varsity basketball team is coming off a great 2006-2007 year in which they only lost two games, both to Baldwin High School. Only losing three senior players to graduation last year, the Warriors are bringing back basically the same team. Led by senior Erwin DeCoite, the Warriors are ready to defend the MIL championship.

The Warriors open up their season on December 28 against Baldwin High School at Baldwin, and then play the Lähaina Lunas the next evening at home at 7:30 PM. Even though the Warriors open up the season with two tough games, Coach Lance Cagasan says he has high hopes and expectations that this year’s team will retain their title.

New varsity soccer girls ready

By KAMALU KAINA, sports writer/photographer

This year’s girl’s varsity soccer team is looking forward to an outstanding season as they take on new challenges, new players, and a new coach. Markus Bathelt is the head coach for the

varsity team this year.

One change: there will be no junior varsity team as Coach Bathelt is looking for one strong unit on the varsity team. Eliminating the JV team will give the varsity team double coverage of all positions, creating more possible combinations of players and strengthening the team at the competitive varsity level.

Returnees say that they can’t wait for this season to get started. Senior, Brandy Gomes said she feels that this team will do best by creating one strong bond. The girl’s first game kicks off on November 29 at War Memorial Stadium as they face the St. Anthony Trojans at 7:00 PM.

Coach Camarillo expects to prepare these players for varsity basketball fundamentally and mentally. With the basketball season coming up quickly, fans are hoping that this year’s basketball program will deliver another season of great Warrior action on the court.

Loss of leaders challenges girls

By Kekoa Turbeville, sports writer

The girls varsity basketball team will have to fill in some big holes on this year’s roster. A few key members from last year’s squad, including MIL all-star Lahela Matsui who will be devoting her time to the soccer team, are not playing this year, which will force some new faces into sigFreshmen flood JV basketball nificant positions for the Warriors. One of those new faces is sophomore Kelsey Soriano, who

By TERANI RICHMOND, sports writer Tryouts for this year’s junior varsity basketball says the team is “working hard to make an imteam had a large turn out. Twenty-one players provement from last year and to make up for the signed up, and thirteen of those signatures were loss of players.” Even without Matsui, who chose from freshmen. Junior Varsity Head Coach to play soccer instead, this team still has some Camarilllo thinks the freshmen were inspired to returning leaders. Heather Heath, Natasha sign up because, “They love the game and want Kealoha, and Jazmine Poouahi will look familiar to be a part of a winning program.” Eager to to Warriors basketball fans as they try to keep play for the Kamehameha Warriors the freshmen the girl’s varsity team in contention for a state have been training hard, trying to make the cut. tournament berth.

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Today in news history

by KYLE DEELEY, news writer

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2005 High school students march down Maui streets, protesting tobacco use

POINT: I love Spirit Week!

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news editor

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1999 John Carpenter takes home $1,000,000 on Who Wants to be a Millionaire? becoming the first million dollar winner on any TV game show.

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1984 SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) is founded in Mountain View California to look for life in the universe by sending and receiving transmissions from space

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1820 An 80-ton whale attacks a whaling ship off the coast of South Africa

Today in arts history

By KAIPO KIAHA, lifestyles writer

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2007 Rock Band for Xbox 360 and PS3 releases today, where a band of four players make virtual music with vocals, lead and bass guitar, and drums.

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1985 Microsoft Windows 1.0, Microsoft’s first graphical operating environment was released.

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1962 The doo-wop song “Big Girls Don't Cry” by The Four Seasons was released.

Editorial Cartoon

by Kaipo Kiaha

Spirit Week is the only week at Kamehameha Schools that you are able to truly be free and show your Warrior spirit while you are still learning, working, and having fun.

There are so many activities that get everyone involved and interacting with people that they don’t normally hang out with.

Spirit Week is also a great time to get involved with your class by Photo by Kyle Deeley building a float or painting a banner.

For me, this week is extremely hectic, and organization is the key to doing well against the other classes. This can lead to chaos, but it is always extremely rewarding at the end of the week, despite how well or poorly you do.

Friendly competition among classes, like battle of the bands, step, and class cheer, is a great way to show how much pride you have in your class. Without the competition between classes, there wouldn’t be a motivation to be as spirited as we are because I personally know that my desire to beat the other classes pushes me to dress up in the most ridiculous outfits and put the time I put into Spirit Week. Here are some benefits of Spirit Week: Shows school spirit Class bonding and participation Supports Athletic Teams No Uniforms Fun Activities Unites the grades Even though there are these many benefits of Spirit Week I still hear complaints, and, yes, they are reasonable, but if we didn’t have a Spirit Week, there would never be a simple week of fun, relaxation, and school spirit. I can’t wait for the next Spirit Week to see all of the classes’ new ideas and awesome showcase of spirit.

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COUNTERPOINT: The Other Side of Spirit Week

By BRANDY GOMES, features editor

Anticipation rises as our Homecoming week draws near, but during that time faces change from friendly to fierce and competition comes to the forefront of the faculty and students’ minds. We all love Spirit Week because it’s a week in which we can dress wacky, and no one seems to care. It’s a week of simplicity and fun, but sometimes the competition between the classes and students and teachers has unintended consequences.

Spirit Week, like many things at our new and developing campus, has its problems that still need to be worked out.

Our student government spends time thinking of creative days that no one Photo by Kyle Deeley seems to like, and we feel pressured to dress up to gain those powerful “spirit points.” Some people feel that they are pressured to have spirit when they just want to relax during the week and really couldn’t care less.

Then there are those who spend all their time bossing or pressuring others to learn a cheer, join a game or activity, or participate in some way to gain the big win for their class. Is this what Spirit Week is about? Spirit Week is not about: • Trash talking • Put downs Editorial Cartoon by Matthew Quenga • Accusing others of copying • Treating dress up days like free dress days • Making more rules to get detention for • “Drama” Although Spirit Week is beneficial in pumping us up for that “big game” we need to realize that this is a week for fun.

Not everything is about winning or being the best.

The main thing is that we realize who we are and who we represent, Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus. Be the change and create a week that lives up to its name.

Ka Leo o Nä Koa Staff Faculty Advisor: Ms. Kye Haina; News Editor:Ashley Shaffer; Sports Editor: Whitney Santos; Lifestyles Editor: Brandy Gomes; Copy Editors: Kyle Deeley- News; Alex Kahalehili - Sports; Kaipo Kiaha - Lifestyle; Hawaiian Language Editors: Kaipo Kiaha, Noah Clemons Graphics: Kaipo Kiaha, Brandy Gomes, Ashley Shaffer Editorial Policy: The staff of Ka Leo o Nä

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