October 7, 2005
Ka Leo O Nä Koa Hurricane Katrina hits Home By Joshua Masuda On Friday, August 25, “Hurricane Katrina” first made landfall on American soil. On August 29th, it hit New Orleans and left our nation on its knees. With heavy rains and winds up to 175 mph, it was no wonder the people of New Orleans had to evacuate. Even though Hawaii is thousands of miles away, people here were affected by this devastating Hurricane. Some of them walk on our campus this very moment. Awapuhi Dancil a senior has a friend affected by this disaster. Dancil’s friend, Sarah Skiles, was from Mississippi. “At first I didn't even think Sara was in any danger... I didn't put two and two together. Then I read a caption in the paper about the damage that happened in her town. I was really worried,” Dancil said. Fortunately, Awa’s friend was not directly hit by the storm, and she and her family are doing fine. Like Dancil, Su Lun Guth a sophomore also had a friend affected by this catastrophe. “I called my friend the day after it hit and asked her if everyone and everything wa s o ka y,” sh e sa id . Chantelle Ferrari was a classmate of Guth until she moved to Covington, which is a small town in Louisiana that was affected by Katrina. “We evacuated and stayed away for two weeks in California;
we came back to a miracle,” Ferrari said. Her block had trees that had fallen and water was up to her knees but Ferari’s house was intact, no tree had fallen, and the water had come just up to her doorstep. Kayla Meyer, also a sophomore didn’t realize the extent of the damage until she saw it on the news. “Honestly, I wasn't even aware of what was happening until the news showed how horrible the damage was. It’s so sad to see the victims struggling.” It was once said “United We stand and divided
All donations went to victims of Katrina and The Red Cross. “It’s a good idea, and a great way to raise money for the victims,” Guth said. “Even us all the way in Maui we’re doing all that we can to help those affected by this disaster” Meyer said. Congratulations to the faculty and staff for winning the penny wars. Between all three campuses of KSMC, $4,335 was raised.
Our School After Doe Student Poll By Kayla Meyer This summer’s announcement of the court’s decision to allow non Hawaiian children into Kamehameha Schools has caused quite a buzz throughout the campus. Students and faculty alike have realized that if this decision sticks, it threatens to change everything we know. Although an overwhelming majority would say that John Doe was unjust in his efforts to bring about the downfall of the Kamehameha Schools admissions policy, the real question is not whether the decision was right or wrong, but rather, how will Kamehameha Schools be affected by this decision?
(From left to right) Seniors Logan Green, Walter Kahaiali`i, and teacher Mr. Mahoe watch as Senior Rachel Lum Ho and sophomore Aubrey Matsura add pennies to their class jars.
we fall.” People all over America are opening their homes, kitchens, and hearts to those in need. In September, Kamehameha Schools held a penny war. In this competition, each class and the faculty competed against each other to see who could bring in the most pennies.
The Kamehameha School's students, faculty, and parents have many opinions on the future of this school. Whether the admissions policy stays the same or changes drastically, one thing is for certain, the Kamehameha Schools legacy will never be quite the same. (continued on A8) See also John Doe
A4
Inside: Caps & Gowns vs. Dress Whites…….A2 Sports………...B1
Puzzles……….....C1
Cheerleading...B5
John Doe……….A4
Volleyball…….B2
Student Driving.A6