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Ka Leo O N盲 Koa Kamehameha Schools Maui Email: kyhaina@ksbe.edu

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Features Ms. Romero said she chose this play to be the first this year because, “It had a lot of female roles and seemed liked something fun that I knew the cast would enjoy.”

Everyone involved in the production of the play has invested a lot of time to make it the best it can be. ReBy SYDNEY MEYER, news editor hearsals for Kamehameha Schools Maui’s acting, singnewest musical, The Boy Friend, ing, and directed by Ms. Romero, will have dancing are its opening night tomorrow, NoPhotos by Kuÿulei Hanohano held every vember 10th at KeÿeaumokupäpaÿiaDonovan Sakamoto is on bended knee rehearsing with Katie Perryman day after for The Boyfriend, a musical play opening tomorrow night in the dining heahe high school dining hall. school. On hall for a two-weekend run. ÿIolani Antonio stars as the lead, selected SatPolly, a student at an all girls urdays, the cast also works on the boarding school, and Michael YanThe musical is sure to be a hit, sets. nel plays Tony. The play focuses on bring the whole family to come and Both Ms. Romero and the cast Polly and her four schoolmates look forward to opening night, “The watch the show tomorrow at 7:30. who are forbidden to date, but cast has invested many hours into Repeat performances will be held make it their goal to find boythis musical, and we will be ready on the 11th, 17th, and 18th. Admisfriends. sion is free. in time for our first performance.”

KSM Students To Stage Musical Performance

Mailer visited the Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus. We are all used to seeing her either on T.V. speaking out about the Doe vs.

Kamehameha lawsuit, or somehow supporting Kamehameha Schools.

However, we don’t always get to see a more intimate side of Mrs.

By Kainoa-Lee Kai’aokamalie Mailer. Many of us are not familiar On Thursday October 26, 2006, with her efforts to raise breast canKS Chief Executive Officer, Dee Jay cer awareness. This is a topic Mrs.

Keeping Up with KS CEO Dee Jay Mailer in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mailer has strong feelings about.

On Saturday, October 21, she helped set up a breast cancer walk with the intentions of raising breast cancer awareness and supporting breast cancer research. It is because of the love she has for our princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, and the love she has for all the women and men of Hawaiÿi that See MAILER on page A12

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Red Friday Brings Blue Skies, Open Eyes

by CHASTINY MOLETA, news writer On October 20, 2006, Kamehameha Schools Maui joined to support a common goal. The entire student body, staff, and faculty took time to observe the second year of Pö’alima ‘ula’ula, Red Friday. Red Friday is a day to raise awareness regarding Native Hawaiian issues and to nurture a sense of Hawaiian pride.

Songs, chants, discussions, and unity are just some of the many components that made up Red Friday. “Red Friday is a tradition that I’m glad our school has. It opens my eyes to how great our school is and how noble our Hawaiian race truly is, just putting on a simple red shirt with such powerful words makes a difference in showing your school and Hawaiian pride.” says sophomore Bryson Cockett.

At 7:45 am a stampede of high school students dressed in vibrant red shirts marched onto the campus, displaying their dignity and honor in their school and Hawaiian rights. “The red symbolizes the blood.” says Hawaiian studies teacher Kumu Lökahi referring to the blood that courses through the Kamehameha ÿohana’s veins.

The entire Kamehameha Maui Family packed Kaÿulaheanuiokamoku Gym. Everyone participated in singing songs such as He Hawaiÿi Au and All Hawaiÿi Stand Together. “It gave me chicken skin as I saw everyone participating and really getting involves.” Cockett adds. “The assembly was like no other. It was very easy going but the lasting impression was a strong one,” says sophomore Naea Kalehuawehe.

The assembly lasted until 2:30 in the afternoon and was filled with hundreds of people displaying their unity and strength. Many will not forget seeing the Hawaiian flag swaying freely through the assem-

Photo by Kuÿulei Hanohano

Students are charged with pride in their school and energized for the evening’s football game after a Red Friday assembly of singing and chanting and speeches by William Kenoi and the varsity football team.

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Billy Kenoi, who is the executive assistant to Mayor Harry Kim of the Big Island of Hawai’i left a lasting impression on when he addressed the students of the Maui campus. Smiles and laughs filled the room as this charismatic man full of life and humor explained the aspects of being a Hawaiian today.

“His playful personality helped everyone to enjoy learning about the hard-hitting issues that our Hawaiian culture faces today,” Kalehuawehe. “Oftentimes we get speakers who bore us, and we tend to lose interest; however Mr. Kenoi kept everyone laughing while he spoke to us about things that mattered.”

Kenoi advised the student body, “All your dreams can come true.

Don’t let people define us (Hawaiians). We represent the best of who we are. We didn’t do nothing, but if we continue doing nothing, we’re going to lose the beautiful legacy of Ke Ali’i Pauahi.”

Both Dr.Hitz and Mrs. Delima briefly spoke to the crowd of students, faculty, and staff and the students chanted I Kü Mau Mau,

leaving many with chicken skin and tearing eyes. The Senior varsity football boys closed the assembly as they led the entire crowd in I Mua Kamehameha. “I think Red Friday was a success,” Cockett concluded.

The next Red Friday will be held on February 9 and the doors will be open to parents and family to attend and observe.

Photo by Kuÿulei Hanohano

Big Island resident, Billy Kenoi, shares his ideas on what it means to be Hawaiian.

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Circus, Circus Kicks Off Week

At right: Senior Kalani Rosell kicking back as a clown on Circus Day..

by Ileili Tahauri, lifestyles writer

Below, left to right: Varsity players Keahi Raikes, Kyle Watanabe, and Josh Saribay puzzle over the Poi Bowl game while Mr. Tarazzi accepts the trophy for the faculty for the 3rd time since the bowl game was created.

Spirit week started off with Circus, Circus Day, just the beginning for the many people who participated last week. From multi-colored clowns and various ring animals, to mimes and animal tamers, the Kamehameha Schools High School students were filled with spirit. Even a few of the teachers were in costume!

There were many creative costumes that got people’s attention including sophmore Ashley Shaffer, selling balloons for $1; Ms. Haina, as a boxing kangaroo; and junior Kawehi Kaaa as a big, pink cotton candy.

For the day’s activity, to add more fun to the week, the Third Annual Poi Bowl students and staff flag football game was held in Kanaÿiaupuni Stadium at the end of the day. The teams were “Oldguys” (staff) versus “Warriors” (students). At the beginning of the game, the Warriors got off to a good start, but in the end, the Oldguys took the trophy, beating the students 27-20.

Sophomore Ashley Shaffer asks, “What would a circus be without balloons?”

Nadia Williams, senior, represents the animal acts.

Facing page: Juniors Brittany Mcguire and Angel Doane-Mau are Derek Zoolander and rival Mugatu from the 2001 Ben Stiller movie Zoolander. SEE PAGE 6 for more Spirit Week Photo coverage.

Spirit Week Photos by Zari Graham-Ventura Naÿi Kana Mitchell Navarro

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WEEK 2006 Tuesday Unites Good Guys & Bad Guys with Spirit

What They Had To Say

by CHASTINY MOLETA, news writer Villains, monsters, angels, and princesses came together on October 31, 2006, during the KSM Fourth Annual Spirit Week. Good Guy/Bad Guy Day was filled with fun and activities. Many participated to gain the most participation points for their grade level.

Good Guy Bad Guy Day gave students the chance to dress out of school attire and into their favorite fictional movie, TV, cartoon, or storybook characters. Teachers and other members of the staff and faculty also exchanged their usual dress for costumes and mask. “It was really a fun day, and it was cool to see your classmate sitting next to you as an evil goblin and to see your teacher in the front of your class dressed up.” says sophomore Chaysen Miyazono.

The day was not only filled with creative costumes but fun activities too. During lunch, students in grades nine through twelve participated in the frozen t-shirt contest. The juniors placed first, the sophomores second, freshmen third, and the seniors finished in last place. Students were forced to thaw out a t-shirt frozen in ice. After many efforts the last thing they had to do to claim the spirit point prize was to put on the soaking tshirt. “It was exciting and we all worked as a group. I thought we were about to win, but my arm got stuck in the sleeve. It was still such a fun experience,” laughed Shane Alexander, the sophomore frozen t-shirt representative.

Another activity on this Halloween day was the pumpkin carving contest. The freshmen class placed first, seniors second, sophomores third, and this time, the juniors finished last. Students were required to carve something original that reflected the Spirit Week theme out of a large pumpkin.

The fictional character I’d like to meet in real life…

You’re My Hero

KACIE YARBOROUGH, lifestyle writer

“Superman because I’d like to ask if he has natural curls.”

—Allyson Fukuyama, grade 10

Photos by Brittany McGuire

Whether it is Barney, Duke Orcino, or Winnie the Pooh, everyone has a favorite fictional character. Here are characters some of our students said they would want to meet.

“Has got to be Tweety because no matter how small he is, he always takes on a challenge.”

“Stewie Griffin because I would like to have an intelligent conversation with a baby.”

—Jeffrey Oka, grade 11

“The guy from Sailor Moon, Tuxedo Mask. I used to watch the cartoon —Cheynice Ruidas, grade 9 every morning before I went to “Darth Vaschool, and der because I thought that he was so I want to handsome.” ask him if I —Ashley Aquino, grade 11 can have his light sa- “Shrek, because my coaches ber.” call me that.”—Bryson Vaivai, grade 12

—Blayne Morton. grade 9 “Piper, Phoebe, and Paige from the show Charmed because butt-kicking witches who do all that magic stuff is awesome.”

—Jaimelyn Kane, grade 10

“I’d like to meet Stewie Griffin to discuss his motives for world domination.”

—Brenden Burk, grade 12

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Good Guy/Bad Guy Fictional Character Day Clockwise from bottom left: 1. Zari GrahamVentura ‘creeped out’ more than one person with her red devil contact lenses. 2. Kona Lee, in full knight costume, prepares for battle with all of the evil characters on campus for the day. 3. Led by Braveheart’s Wallis Simpson (aka Joshua Aquinde) seniors try to defrost a t-shirt encased in ice, but to no avail. The seniors placed last in this competition, but later went on to win for the week. 4. Kumu Kapulani as an evil queen welcomes students to enter her classroom, if they dare. 5. Ghouls, angels, pirates, and warriors (Adam Alirez, Christy Marfil, Mahea, Joshua Aquinde) all get along during Spirit Week. 5. Theanna Ventura and Shiloh Cabatingan enjoy a devilish laugh together.

Photos by Zari Graham-Ventura, Naÿii Kana, Mitchell Navarro

Fashion Disaster Strikes Wednesday

by ASHLEY SHAFFER, news writer

Fashion Do’s and Don’ts

A fashion disaster hit the Kamehameha Do: Schools during this year’s Spirit Week; an Try to be unique. array of catastrophic fashion from unique Creativity is the key. to just plain shocking, There are many Wear what you want ways to define a “fashion disaster,” and the Have fun being yourself. school’s students definitely defined them Go all out. all with outrageous designs and terrible hair-dos. Classes also went head to head Don’t: during the two events of the day; the Neon is not good. donut-eating contest and Battle of the Cutting clothes is weird.

Bands, in which the junior class took the Don’t be inappropriate. win.

Don’t go for something that’s not “Battle of the Bands was fun and excitwho you are. ing; it was enjoyable to watch the competition because all the bands did pretty amazDon’t worry about what other peoing,” says junior Alyssa Green, thrilled to ple think. hear that the junior band, Rapid Rise, took the win in all matching black suits, Their band consisted of Jeffery Oka, Christian performing “King Without a Crown” by Moore, Kamuela Kalehuawehe-Valentine, Matisyahu.

Cody Felipe, and Kaleo’okalani DeMello See FASHION on facing page

Ka Leo o Nä Koa FASHION continued The seniors took second place with their band Cool Progression (Kaui Owan, Doug Chong, Kyle Watanabe, Kalei Nauka, Paea Keawekane, Lance Rabago, and Shameus Ostermiller) performing “Beautiful Woman” and “My Love.” Senior Chelsie Momoa says, “Though we didn’t place first, I’m sure all the seniors agree that it was a blast dancing as a class on the courts during Cool Progression’s performance.

Coming in third was the sophomore band Moloka’i Girl’s (Ethan Cabatingan, Catelin Aiwohi, Po’okela Wood, Nik Hoyt, Keanu Ka’a’a, Dana Ka’auamo, Karlton Baring, and Kala’e Camarillo). Their band preformed “Hell Fire” and “Down in the Valley.”

The fourth-place freshman group Jah Strangers (Nalu Nitta, Dayton Pascual, Dane Lum Ho, James Mattos, Kaloe Kaakala, and Terani Richmon) sang “Safe and Sound.”

The lunchtime donut-eating contest featured students of each class trying to eat three donuts dangling on strings. Senior Jeff Kihune took the win with his impressively quick eating skills, and freshman Harmony Laufou took second. Fellow freshman Bob Uberry says, “I wasn’t surprised that we didn’t win, but I was surprised that we took second.” Mana Palafox, a sophomore, came in third place with Junior Kaipo Kiaha coming in a close fourth.

Fashion Disaster Day From top to bottom: Cole Peralto and Theanna Ventura are at home among the ‘fashionably challenged.’ Nadia Williams can’t believe she spent all evening shopping at the American Eagle store and this is all she got. Zachary Fetalvero is pround of his new multi-ponytailed look. At right: The juniors and sophomores ’bite it out’ for third place in the donut eating contest at lunch.

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Ka Leo o Nä Koa Students Get Red Carpet Fabulous on

Oscars Day

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Oscar Trivia:

by WHITNEY SANTOS, news writer

Photo by Kanani Baz

On Thursday November 2, 2006 the students of the Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus got dressed in all their stylish and expensive outfits and hit the red carpet during this fun-filled Spirit Week.

It was a chance to show off all the students’ bling and expensive clothing. The outfits were original and creative.

Everyone was waiting for the Boys’ Cheerleading. They gathered on the quad to watch the amusing cheers. The freshmen boys started off the program with a long and entertaining routine. After that , the sophomores entertained with a funny, well-planned routine. Head cheer captain Evan Garces said, “This year was a learning lesson for us; we came into the competition unprepared, but pulled it off in the end. We had a young team this year, but the boys showed a lot of heart out there, and I expect to see us on the leader board next year and in the years to come.”

The juniors were ready to put on a show for all of the audience with their hats and shades. After the juniors’ performance, the seniors hit the stage with their stylish outfits and moves. The crowd loved the whole program, which was a definite success.

The Oscar is over 70 years old.

It was originally called “The Academy Award of Merit.”

The first was handed out at a small 15minute banquet in 1929.

The Oscar award is 13 1/2 inches tall and weighs 8 1/2 pounds.

It takes about 12 people to make the Oscar.

One statuette takes about 20 hours to make.

The Oscar got its name from secretary Marget Heerick whoe remarked that the statue looked like her Uncle Oscar, giving the statue its nickname. The Academy began to using the nickname "Oscar" in 1934.

Middle School Assembly, Boys Cheerleading, Battle of the Bands Top Left: Varsity football boys and cheerleaders visit the middle school campus on Wednesday, October 31, to spread the spirit and encourage the students to come to the homecoming game. Students from Both the elementary and middle schools later marched in the homecoming halftime parade on Friday. Left descending: Boys’ cheerleading competition in the order they placed from seniors in first, to freshmen in fourth.

Below: Junior band Rapid Rise brings a dancing crowd to the floor as they sing their way to a first place finish in the Battle of the Bands.

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Class Color Day Caps Spirit Week

by ASHLEY SHAFFER, news writer After a long but fun and exciting week of dressing up and tons of outrageous events, the seniors won for the entire homecoming week, coming in first; with the juniors second; the sophomores third, and the freshmen who came in at fourth place overall.

Class color day is the one day of head to head class competition that is battled out in Ka’ulaheanuiokamoku; Friday’s class color day, held up to all the previous years’ exciting events, with each class unified to cheer their hearts out as they hoped for the title of Spirit Week Champions, The senior class, with their theme of ‘senior supremacy,’ trailed the lead of the juniors who came in first place. The sophomores came in third, and the freshman came in at fourth place.

Kamehameha School’s gym was truly an explosion of class color and spirit with each class’ step and class cheer. The juniors, who also won the class step competition, stepped in an ‘8’ formation and removed caution tape from their t-shirts to reveal a special message for the crowd: “Juniors step it up.”

The senior class came in at a close second place with both their step and emotional and amazing class cheer. In third place for the class cheer and step were the sophomores who ended their cheer by throwing their last year’s class colors in celebration. In fourth place, came the freshmen with their loud and spirited class cheer and their great step.

The senior class took first place in the float competition with their float of a stage/theater with a projection of the class’ memorable moments of the week..’ The juniors came in second with an Oscar statue on their yellow and black float. Coming in third was the freshman float witch was decorated in native ti leaves that represented their class color of green. The sophomores took fourth with their ship-wrecked float. based on their theme of ’sophomore survivors.’

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Living in the Limelight

Class Spirit Equals School Spirit at Kamehameha Maui

By BRENDEN BURK ASKSM President, contributing writer We got spirit yes we do, we got spirit how ‘bout you?! It was an awesome and crazy homecoming last week, with students and teachers dressing in costume for the various Spirit Week dress days.

Students and faculty alike dressed as clowns, angels, fashion wrecks, and glamorous divas and celebrities.

Adding to the week’s excitement were a heap of Spirit Week activities including: a frozen t-shirt contest, pumpkin carving contest, stringed doughnut eating contest,

boys cheerleading, battle of the bands, and the always-anticipated step and class cheer.

At Wednesday’s assembly, students were treated to the insane musical talent of bands from each grade level. The juniors, class of 2008, dominated the competition with the skills of the members of the band Rapid Rise.

Friday was, without a doubt, the biggest assembly incorporating both the class cheer and step competitions. Each class filled the gym with melodic praise and synchronized beats to show their spirit.

Towards the end of the assembly school spirit was bolstered with the

singing of I Mua Kamehameha and the unforgettable haka performance by the football boys.

It wasn’t until halftime at Friday night’s game against the Sabers, during the class banner/float parade, that the results were made known. Overall, it was announced that the seniors, class of 2007, took Spirit Week, accumulating the most overall points.

As an ending note, I would like to thank all the classes for participating in this year’s activities. Your maturity, spirit, and willingness is what helps us to put on such events. Until next time.

Zombies Walk All Over Campus Behind the scenes of the making of Thriller

by KAWEHI KANAE, sports writer

The zombies of video production roamed Kamehameha Schools campus on October 9, 2006. Mr. Paa’s students dressed as zombies and danced to the song “Thriller,” originally popularized by Michael Jackson. It was a scary and horrific night for all those who didn’t know who the students were, with their faces painted and wearing ripped and dirty clothes. Kyle Watanabe, the zombie infected by myspace, infected the whole video class turning them all into zombies for the shoot. The students learned the choreography of “Thriller,” with the help of Ms. Romero.

“The video production class put together the biggest production,” said Mr.Paa. Producers Kacie Yarborough and Michael Yannell had a lot of problems with actors and getting everything together. The class took two hours to figure out their positions and how they were going to do everything. “It took a lot of hard work, and with the help of the class it was possible,” said Yannell. The student producers also said, “Although we had the cooperation of many, it was still very difficult to get the lead people to film.” With Watanabe’s busy schedule, completing the project was hard. The video production students stayed until 9:00 that night to dance and get the footage to get the video done for the October 30 broadcast.

Photos by Kawehi Kanae

Video production students come to life as zombies, led by Kyle Watanabe who was infected by a virus when he illegally visited myspace,com on a school computer. Jay Paa, video production teacher, and junior Alohalani Torres crew the session.

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Class News Seniors Stressing

Freshman Nerves

By NAÿI KANA, news writer

By CHLOE WOO, photographer

Wake me up when the stress is done. Seniors are stressing on SATs, ACTs, Höÿike Nui, athletics, homecoming, family, and relationships. One ongoing source of stress is Höÿike Nui. On November 17, all final drafts of the research papers are to be submitted to your advisor via blackboard by 3:30pm.

Now that the class is in second quarter, another source of stress is grades. Semester grades will most likely “make or break you for college”, says Mrs. Correa. This is the first transcript that all seniors should be sending in to their colleges of choice; then, at the end of the year, the final transcript with both semester grades should be sent. With all this stress, just think about the fun times.

“Work hard, play hard later” is definitely a saying to live by for seniors who are feeling the stress.

Reminder: ads along with money for Senior Lüÿau are due December 1 to Mrs. Pico.

Freshmen have gone through their first Spirit Week with many participating. Many reported that they enjoyed their first Spirit Week in high school and are already thinking about changes for how next year’s Spirit Week will go. Even though the freshmen lost in overall points, they entered Spirit Week with optimism. For not having performed before, the upperclassmen agree they did a good job as they transitioned into high school. Naÿi Kana, senior class vice-president says, “They are working really hard, they have a schedule which amazes me. I don’t think we even had a schedule freshmen year. My advice for them is I think they should just keep working hard. It is our last year as seniors, and we worked hard to gain the title, but I want to congratulate the freshmen; they were really good.” Freshmen tried their best, and everyone enjoyed themselves coming together for the first time as a class united.

Sophomore News

By ASHLEY SHAFFER, news writer The sophomore sleepover is still a big maybe and the class officers are still not sure whether or not they will be able to pull it off right now. The final determination will be based on improved class behavior. But, now that Spirit Week is through, class officers are jumping straight into planning the sophomore banquet which will be taking place on March 3. They are also still working on fitting in field trips that will fit everyone’s learning criteria.

President Jordan Saribay says, “Our sophomore class, as a whole, is working towards getting our act together in order to prosper throughout the year.”

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Students Jam at Kani ka Pila

By BRYCE TANIGUCHI, news writer To pick up an instrument and to play music, in Hawaiian we call this Kani ka Pila. A Kani ka Pila is a casual way to get people together. Many students and teachers took part in planning and playing in the Kani ka Pila when, on September 28, the first school Kani ka Pila was held in Keÿeaumokupäpaÿiaheahe dining hall.

The Kani ka Pila was an event to gather the student body together. It was meant for everyone to have fun and listen to some good music. Musicians Jon Gabriel- Ako, Poÿokela Wood, James Mattos, Kamuela, Huali Borges, Rachel Kanahele, Luÿukia Nakanelua, and Nanea Cavaco played in the Kani ka pila. Rosie Bailey, Taylissa Joaquin, ÿIolani Antonio, Tori Canha, Keely Rivera, Kukui Keahi, Kawehi Kaaa, and Tehani Aina danced the hula.

The musicians and dancers played MAILER continued from A2 she decided to help with the Komen Hawai’i Race for the Cure.

Mailer has a message for the young women of Hawaii. She says, “I think today we as women and young ladies, need to just be up front with the fact that we’re taking care of our bodies, and if something goes wrong with our bodies, we need to ask for help and not be embarrassed and hide it.”

Along with others, Mrs. Mailer experienced a personal brush with breast cancer. Over the past three years she has had biopsies done for any suspicious things that she noticed about her body. All the biopsies came back negative, but the scare taught her that taking care of yourself is an essential practice in order to stay healthy.

Two days before the walk, Mailer had one of the biopsies done. The results

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and danced to A Ke Aloha, Haleakalä Hula, Noho Paipai, Pua Lïlïlehua, and Kuÿu Hoa. The student musicians and hula dancers performed well for the student body. “I really liked it; the performance was beautiful and culturally enriching,” said sophomore Chastiny Moleta. “I would like to see these activities occur more often,” said Junior Micah Torricer. Mr. Rickard, math teacher, Photo by Kuÿulei Hanohano said his favorite part Jon Ako sings and plays the bass and sings while students in the was when “they dediHawaiian Ensemble dance. Staff and students join in any cated that song to time, Hawaiian style.

Kumu Lökahi and Kumu Kapulani for their anniversary.”

After the first Kani ka Pila, the musi- needed to. Kumu Kuÿulei, Kumu Kapucians held another one in Mr. Laufou’s lani, Mr. Nitta, Mr. Rickard, and Kumu room. In a comfortable atmosphere, Kalei who planned the get-together and people came in to watch when their everyone is invited to join in throughschedules permitted and left when they out the year. came back negative, but this time the experience was very humbling to her.

“I was facing, that day, probably 200 or more women with bright pink shirts on who had already been diagnosed with breast cancer and who were surviving, and thriving, and strong, healthy and happy. I thought to myself, whether or not I do have cancer, I am proud to stand with all the women who are taking care of themselves.”

Mailer was pleased with the turnout. There were 7,000 people who came to support this cause. Out of that 7, 000 about 700 were a part of the Kamehameha ‘ohana. A section of the girl’s dorm, cheerleaders, faculty, and staff all showed up to help the cause.

“It was a proud day for Kamehameha,” says Mailer.

When asked what message she would like to leave for the people of

Hawaiÿi Mailer said enthusiastically, “I would like to leave my pride, for the people of Hawaiÿi. I am very proud to know that you children are willing to stand up for what you believe in. I also know that something like breast cancer will be a part of your normal lives, but you guys are strong, and I am proud to be a part of you. Anything you need help with, I will be right there alongside you to help make you stronger!”

CEO Mailer pauses to pose with our reporter, junior Kuÿulei Hanohano.

Photo by Doug Holt

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LIFESTYLES

killed.

One night he dreamed a dream in which a voice spoke, "Gaze always over the bays of Piÿilani."

He began to do so, and his neighbors thought him even stranger than before. But one day, he saw a white cloud shaped like Ka Pae ‘Äina o Hawaiÿi a finger pointing to Molokaÿi. At once he Selected by ILEILI TAHAURI, lifestyle writer recognized it as a sign, took his canoe, and paddled under the cloud, going in the diThis year’s theme for ‘Aha Mele is: Ka rection the finger pointed.

Pai ‘Aina ‘o Hawai’i, the archipelago of After four hours of steady paddling, he Hawai’i. Every issue will have one story or legend that pertains to one of the Hawaiian landed on the beach at Kähei Point. He islands. This issue’s legend comes from the beached his canoe and stood on the shore watching the finger cloud. He was amazed island of Moloka’i. This is the tale of the naming of Puÿu o Hoku, "the Hill of Stars." to see the finger point upward and thought to himself, I certainly can't go up into the Näkoa was a lonely man, who lived by himself and sledom spoke, not even to his sky. What is the sign saying? Perhaps it is neighbors, the people of Paÿuwela on Maui. telling me to climb the cliff and go upland?

Wasting no time, he began to climb the He had a dark reason for his silence. A cliff.

But when he got to the top he saw chief from Kukuihaele was seeking him for another hill and another. After he had breaking a serious kapu, and Näkoa lived climbed three hills, it was nightfall. Exin constant fear of being captured and

Island Legends: The Legend of Puÿu o Hökü

HOROSCOPES

By LINDA C. BLACK Tribune Media Services

hausted, he sat down, then lay on his back and gazed in the sky.

Suddenly he had a glorious feeling as if he could reach up and touch the stars. I shall call this place Puÿu o Hökü, or 'Hill of the Stars,' "he whispered. He did not move and finally fell fast asleep, his eyes closing as he still gazed at the stars.

He awoke the next day and went to see the famed kahuna Lanikäula of the sacred kukui grove. He told Lanikäula of his life of fear and confessed his fault in breaking the kapu.

"You need not run any more," Lanikäula told him. "It is the will of the gods that you stay here at Puÿu o Hökü. You will always be safe here."

Thus it was that Näkoa lived on the Hill of the Stars till the end of his days, lonely no longer.

Quoted from "Tales of Molokaÿi" - Harriet Ne with Gloria L. Cronin. Courtesy of The institute for Polynesian Studies, Laÿie, Hawai`i.

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No Student Left them drive past me or, people who get picked up by the bus at War Memorial, say they Behind drove past me on the road, yet Walking On the Side of the Road

By AARON GUERRERO, columnist

In your senior year most people have cars and are frequently driving to school or driving to the bus stop. I would be doing the same, but due to my poor grades and a certain amount of distrust from my parents, I am one of the unlucky people who do not have the privilege of driving.

Every day, about 30 cars that have Kame-

no one stops to offer me a ride!

As I walk through the dust and foul smelling odors coming from who-knows-where, I think about the things that could happen to me during that short amount of time like; I could be hit by a car, kidnapped, suffer from exhaustion, get heat stroke, get hypothermia, be crippled with cramps, attacked by a wild animal, and worst of all, die.

I’m not begging people to pick me up off the side of the road, but I do wonder what happened to the idea of ÿohana. I remember that assembly very well, about Dr. Hitz being a grandpa to all of us and the teachers being like parents to everyone. Where is the ÿohana when I’m trudging to school?

This lack of “ÿohana-ness” could also be at the root of our lack of school spirit. The teachers of the Arts and Communications Academy have been trying desperately to get our students to come out and support sports and other student activities. When the Kamehameha Schools Maui football team came out and tied Baldwin,

supposedly a spirit filled crowd, it showed that if we come together we can make great things happen. The new Spirit Club showed a lot of support on Senior Night for the girls and boys volleyball teams, which helped out with a win for the Warriors (boys and girls).

Our school needs to continue working on being a family again, and next time you see a Kamehameha Schools student walking on the side of the road to War Memorial; be a good brother or sister, and ask him if he wants a ride. The life you save could be my own.

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senior night game with my other classmates who played on the girl’s varsity volleyball team.”

Senior Volleyball Players Peek Towards Future

Pomai Ibarra - “I plan to major in pharmacy at either UNLV or UCby KEAHI RAIKES, sports writer San Diego. Yes, I plan to continue and play volleyball in colOur school’s five senior volleyball lege. One of my greatest memogirls and one senior volleyball ries this year was beating Maui boy all have different thoughts High at our senior year.” on what they are going to do after high school. Some are choos- Jayme Valle ‘07- “I would like to ing to continue their road in vol- major in physician assisting at leyball, and others are ready to either Pacific University in Oretake different directions. gon or Oregon State University.

Sayble Bissen - “I would like to attend Santa Clara University and major in business.

If it is possible, I would like to play at the college level. My greatest memory so far is senior night. It was sad, but it finally hit me, and I appreciated all the people who helped me to get here.”

Nicole Smith – “I plan to go to the University of Oregon to run track and major in earth science. I would like to play volleyball, but I’m mostly there to learn.

My greatest memory this year was that I got to start and play with the volleyball girls this last time... I’m going to miss them so much.”

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Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Team on Way to States

by ERWIN DeCOITE, sports writer

Over the past few weeks our Lady Warriors have been doing quite well in finishing off their season. The defending MIL Champions are on a mission of holding on to their title and pursuing on going to states. These Lady Warriors were going strong all season long until upcountry rival, the Seabury Spartans, out-dueled them. It was a tough loss No, I don’t plan on playing volbeing that it was their first in 3 ½ sealeyball in college. My greatest sons, which broke their 33-game winmemory this year was playing against Maui High on our senior ning streak. Disappointed and defeated, the players didn’t allow it to night and beating them. The bother them as they continued going other great memory I had was, even though we had a brand new strong to compete with their next conteam, we were still able to bond tenders. Flying all the way to another when on the court. This was the island to challenge the Molokaÿi Farmers was the first challenge. Then taking best team I have ever played the Farmers on in three sets, they fion.”

See PEEK on C5 nally pulled it off and ended the last set with a huge lead.

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Kaleb Jardine - “The college that I want to go to is UH Manoa. I would like to major in business. I would like to continue playing volleyball at the college level. My greatest memory in volleyball this year is that I was the only senior guy at our Photo by Naÿi Kana

Volleyball Senior Night honors graduating senior athletes.

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Spirit Drives Warrior Wins

by KAWEHI KANAE, sports writer

The Spirit Club was the driving force behind the football boys’ 14-14 tie game with Baldwin High School on Friday, October 13, 2006. The Spirit Club has gone overboard in helping the sports teams by painting their faces, wearing “I M-U-A”, and by Photo by Kawehi Kanae. cheering all together for the first time this year. The, sec- The I Mua Team, four members of the Spirit Club, made their debut on Friday the 13th at War Memorial Stadium to get the ond game of the second crowd worked up over the game. They were instrumental in round was a really big surhelping the Warriors tie the score, when Yanell screamed the prise for the Bears, who were going for their 20th win.

It wasn’t only the Warrior football In the last few seconds of the game, players at War Memorial Stadium, it with time enough for one more play, the seemed like the whole school showed up score was tied 14-14, when Bears Dane to support the team, led by four seniors, Fernadez went for what could have been Kacie Yarborough, Michael Yanell, Jor- the game-winning field goal. But, he dan Jenkins, and Kawehi Kanae. missed and the Warriors tied the game, ending the Bears’ winning streak.

Full Name: Kyle Watanabe

Grade: 12 Sports: Football Extra-Curricular: Baseball

Strengths: Pick-up lines

Why he plays: It’s fun

Proudest sports moment: When we went to states last fall season

Challenges: Mentally?

Dream college to play for: Any college with a scholarship

Famous relations?:

Channing Tatum is my long-lost brother

3 words to describe the football team:

Good-looking, hardworking, determined

Haka, Maori tradition or high school cheer?

Many Hawai’i high schools have been using the haka to instill school spirit and pride before games. What the haka represents and what football teams are using it for are two different things. How appropriate performing the haka before a high school football game has recently become a controversial topic.

Some Native Americans have protested against using mascots like the Red Skins, Chiefs, and the Braves as being culturally offensive. Many Maori people believe the issue of sports haka to be on the same page.

The haka is a Maori war chant that was created when a chief had to go into hiding because he learned he was to be killed. Many other Polynesian cultures have their own adaptations of the haka.

The chant symbolizes the chief’s realization that he must come out of hiding and go into battle. He is no longer afraid, but instead is ready for the fight.

The New Zealand rugby team, the All Blacks, performs the haka before every game. Their haka was created specifically for their team, with references to

the All Blacks and the silver fern, which represents New Zealand.

At the beginning of each of our team’s football games, the boys perform a version of the haka. In the school’s attempts to raise school spirit and pride, the haka has been a great help. The energy has fans of every age enjoying it, and it intimidates the other teams.

Watching the sea of blue emerge from the tunnel as the football team begins the chant is amazing. It brings fear and excitement to any onlooker, either in the stands or on the field.

The haka may be controversial, but it does appear to raise school spirit and pride. As the school’s new saying goes, Eö E Nä Koa!

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How you look is how you play

BY KAUI OWAN, sports writer From preparing in the men’s locker room down to giving 100% on the football field one thing getting a big workout is the mirrors. Believing that “how you look is how you play”, football players constantly look at themselves hoping that they can place high in “style points” for the team. From the eye strips to the wrist bands, there are many accessories that they can buy to score style points. “It gives you a confidence boost,” says Keahi Raikes “It’s a form of intimidation before any action; it puts doubt in the opposing team’s mind.”

“I definitely see who dresses up on the field,” say Shiloh Cabatingan faithful Warrior fan. “Some people over-do it, but for the most part, from a fan’s point of view, I think they look good.” Style points have a deeper meaning than what is just on the outside; it is to get into the heads of the opposing team. Although it may not seem like a big deal, players report that it makes all the difference.

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JV Football Fights Way Through Season

by CHLOE WOO, photographer

This year’s JV football team has come a long way. Some leaders of the pack are Jordan Pu’u-Robinson, Chase Bell, Brandon Rodrigues, Kaikea Blevins, Ethan Cabatingan, Eli Ferriera, Louis Turbeville, Devyn Tavares, and former JV player turned varsity player, Dana Kaauamo. With this year’s juniors now at the varsity level, these guys help set the path for this new season.

Pu’u-Robinson, one of the quarterbacks, has just come back from injuries to his collar bone. Robinson says, “Having to leave because my shoulder makes me want to work harder now that I am back. It feels good to be back in the game.”

Three of the sophomore stars on the team were offered a chance to move up to varsity because of their skill in the game.

The athletes were Kaikea Blevins, lineman, who scored a 55yard touchdown at the game against King Kekaulike; Dana

by KALEO DeMELLO, sports writer Kaauamo, one of the fastest players; and Brandon Rodrigues, a The junior varsity volleyball girls did exactly what everyvaluable lineman who has scored touchdowns and is a leading one expected. The girls finished the season undefeated, win- rusher; although only Dana Kaauamo took the offer and moved st ning the JV girls tournament at Maui High on October 21 up to varsity mid-season. He says, “I didn’t move up for glory winning the championship game in three sets . “When the or anything. I moved up so I could prepare myself for the next girls win, they win,” says boys varsity coach Kaipo Thomas. year. We will be varsity and I will already know the game. It is Their team is well balanced and the girls work together. hard, and they (varsity players) are good, but I am trying my There are few freshmen on the team, so next year, the varsity best.” girls, even though losing good talent like seniors Jayme Valle, The freshman football players have worked hard to learn the Kela Lau-Hee, and Dreane Shaw, should be very strong. game. Connor Kihune a freshmen says, “This year has been Next year, the JV girls moving up should be able to fill in way different then middle school. The sophomores have helped the for the seniors leaving on the varsity team, and the upus. Football is hard, and it is a great work out. I enjoy it.” coming sophomores should do well in leading the junior varRodrigues one of the few selected who had an offer to move sity team. “This year is exactly what I expected,” said JV set- up to varsity says, “It was a great offer, but I wasn’t ready. I am ter Cymbree Decosta. “Next year at the varsity level should going to be at varsity next year. I didn’t see any reason to move be very fun, and I think our team will do very well,” says up now.” The JV football team finished the season with a record of 6-4. middle blocker Whitney Santos, who has already made the move up to the varsity level at the end of this season.

With only a few feet to go Rosell gave his last burst, but it wasn’t enough. Adolpho won by inches and Rosell came in second.

None the less, Rosell goes to the state championships as a result of finishing in the top 30. The third place runner,

by JOSHUA KONG, sports editor freshman Reid Hunter, from King Kekaulike, was signifiWinner takes all! The MIL Championships for crosscountry took place on October 28th, at Seabury Hall. It was cantly behind because of the fast pace, but still had a respectable finish. a 1.5 mile course that would be run twice, with the top 30 advancing to States. Teams from all over Maui County came, from Lana`i, to Moloka`i, to Hana. All schools were represented with five runners each. All except for Kamehameha, who had only one runner, Kalani Rosell.

At the gun, Senior, Manu Adolpho from Moloka`i High sprinted out of the pack and took command of the lead.

With the rest of the pack at least 20 feet behind him and losing feet fast, it looked as if Adolpho would win this race hands down. Then Kamehameha runner, Kalani Rosell emerged out of the pack and soon was right on the tail of Adolpho. For the next two miles Rosell and Adolpho fought for the lead. They were now far from the pack and in their own race.

During the second lap, the race between Rosell and Adolpho continued, but down the home stretch, the pace picked up considerably and Rosell began to run away with the lead. As the crowd went wild and fans ran to the finish, Photo by Erwin DeCoite Adolpho picked his pace up too and slowly began to pass KSM runner Kalani Rosell fights for first against Moloka`is AdolRosell. Rosell came back, and the gap was just inches!

One Race, One Chance for Cross-Country Runners

pho at the MIL Championships.

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Kaleb Jardine Spends Time On and Off the Court You know him as Kaleb, the only senior on the boys’ volleyball team.

You’ve seen him on the court, you know how he plays, but do you know who he truly is and what he feels?

Kaleb Michael Kaiwilohia Jardine is a defensive specialist for the Warriors. He specializes in passing, and feels that his strength is passing the ball to “the money spot” and being very vocal. Along with being vocal, since he is the only senior on the team he is faced with many responsibilities, “It’s my job to keep the team on track and be a good role model,” says Jardine.

Off the court he enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and his girlfriend, Kiane. He also enjoys just “cruising” in his car and riding his quad. He hopes to attend UH Manoa and take up business with the possibility of playing UH volleyball as a walk- on.

Being the only senior on the team, “feels really good because I'm the only one and all eyes are on me!”

All eyes were on him, on the night of October 19, 2006, when the Warriors played the last MIL game for all seniors.

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CHAMPS continued from C1 Bringing their confidence up another notch, they faced their biggest competitor in the league, the Maui High Sabers. It was a battle of the blues. Both were up and up, rallying back and forth continuously. “I felt really excited and anxious throughout the entire game.

All I wanted to do was just play,” says middle blocker Nicole Smith. Smith and the rest of the front row battled against Maui High’s enormous front row with blocks and kills determining the outcomes of points. “We just wanted to win and knew that all they had in mind was to take us down. Knowing this made us fight harder to not let this happen. If we were to lose, it might have prevented us from keeping the Division I title,” said Makana Rosete, a junior back row specialist, after the game.

Kamehameha went into the MIL tournament as the top seed and had a bye on Photos by Erwin DeCoite the first day, but started of KSM varsity girls put it all on the line and seal the MIL division championship against Maui High at Baldwin on October 28. in the quarterfinals against King Kekaulike High School. Kaleb Jardine, below left, also traveled to O`ahu when the boys’ team also secured a spot at states.

An easy win over Nä Aliÿi ended their first game, 2515, 25-11. Then they faced one of their the first set with out a fuss. While in toughest competitors in the league, the the second set, Sabers took off with a Maui High Sabers, in a re-match for the tremendous lead having the warriors championship. “We feel very confident down. Not to worry, the Warriors made in going against any team and we want a impressive comeback with kills, aces, to win the whole tournament so and blocks to finish the game with 26we’ll have a bye in states and 24. have an easier road to victory,” The Lady Warriors had just departed said outside hitter Pomai Ibara. for the state tournament on Oÿahu at It was an all out battle between the time of this writing. Check local the blues with Warriors taking news for the latest results.

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Photo by Na`I Kana

Kela Lau Hee - “I would like to go to college somewhere on the West Coast and major in culinary arts. I would like keep playing volleyball in the college level. My greatest memory this year was beating Maui High on our senior night!”

Casseye Friel- I would like to go to college somewhere on the West Coast and plan on majoring in business management. I do plan on playing volleyball in college. My greatest memory this year was Senior Night because that was the most important game for everyone, including the underclassmen.”

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Spirit club’s got the loud drum

by JORDAN JENKINS, editor Kamehameha Schools’ spirit has been turning heads left and right, at football games, volleyball games and other sporting events. The past few years have been immense for the Warriors of Kamehameha Schools, winning the state championship in mixed paddling and the division championship in football and volleyball last year, but to me it seemed that we weren’t as proud of our school as we should have been.

Last year, as most of us can remember, wasn’t the most exPhoto by Kawehi Kanae citing as far as having school The I Mua team drums up school spirit at sporting events. spirit, and having low attendance at the football games didn’t ally accomplished something by gethelp. This year is much different. Esting people to support us.” When tablished in 2005 at the club sign up asked what made him want to join the day. The Spirit Club has been somespirit club, Michael Yannell, senior thing that people have wanted to join mascot of the spirit club he replied but not want to follow through with, saying, “Seeing Mrs. Mason and Mr. until this year. I and others have been Paa push for something that they trying to boost up spirit in our school. really aren’t even a part of made me The seniors Mr. Paa, and Mrs. Mason realize that it starts with the students, have made a big push to encourage and if I could be a part of that begineveryone to make this year as spiritning then maybe, just maybe, the filled as possible. change could really occur.”

For the first time at Kamehameha Ever since the football game against Schools Maui, I am seeing a sense of defending champions Baldwin High pride among the students. It has been School ended in a14-14 tie, attendance hard to get this many people on the at games has improved. I personally bandwagon, but we are trying. We have an awesome time at the games want everyone on the bandwagon. doing my own thing being part of the I asked Bryson Vaivai, senior offencoveted I-M-U-A team. I encourage sive linemen, what kind of feeling do everyone to come out to all sporting you get when you see so many people events and support our Warriors. Besupporting your football team, he recome a believer and the team will sponded saying, “It feels like we actu- make a believer out of you.

Senior Night for the Warriors ended successfully as they beat the Maui High Sabers 25-22 and 25-19.

Jardine felt the heat entering his big game. The Warriors struggled in the first game, but held it together, winning both games.

After the game, all the Warrior fans gathered on one side of the gym to say their farewells to the graduating seniors.

Jardine, the only senior boy, sat between six of the graduating senior girls. After a heartwarming speech by

Robert Brede, head coach of the boy’s team, Kaleb took the court to hit his last ball, and take his final lap as a Warrior. All the volleyball supporters circled the gym and sang Sons of Hawaiÿi wishing him the best of luck.