November 24, 2010 by Ka Leo o Na Koa

Ka Leo o Nä Koa

Volume VI

Issue 2

November 24, 2010

Kamehameha Schools Maui — 270 ‘A’apueo Parkway, Pukalani HI, 96768 — Phone: (808)-573-7019 — Email: kyhaina@ksbe.edu

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Photo by KANOA YAP

Senior girls exchange Hawaiian cheers with the other two Maui campuses at the first Red Friday of 2010-11. Three campuses gathered on Kahekili Field in October for games and exhibitions to celebrate Hawaiian unity.

RED FRIDAY

Red Friday pride renewed By AMANDA LEE, staff writer

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This school year’s first Red Friday “might just have been the best to date,” said Kumu Lōkahi Antonio. As the events of Red Friday unfolded on October 22 before KS Maui’s student body, there was a new energy of excitement in the air. “Teachers learned all the cheers and taught their students. People made banners. Kids had Hawaiian flags. I told the teachers that it could be as great as we make it and, boy, was it great! I was so happy to see the excitement,” Kumu Kapulani said. This year, nä kumu Kapulani Antonio and Lōkahi Antonio brought to the table the idea of a makahiki exhibition with mostly faculty and staff participants.

“Kumu Kapulani did the groundwork in organizing the event and bringing the pieces together,” Kumu Lōkahi said. Together they created an interactive event. “People participated as contestants. Teachers taught Hawaiian cheers and students cheered! Teachers and students made banners. Nā Pahu Koa (our Drum Line) added another dimension….The grounds crew provided a beautiful field. Mr. Nitta and crew provided sound. Our headmaster and principals gave us their continued support. It was a KS Maui campus -wide effort,” Kumu Lōkahi said. The dynamic duo works annually to make sure that Red Friday rallies get off the ground and become a suc-

cess. “Kumu Kapulani and I, Kumu Kapulani more so than I, usually take charge of Red Fridays. The good ones, anyway,” Kumu Lōkahi said. Red Fridays are celebrated to remind KSM students and faculty of Hawaiians’ heritage. “When you think about it, all the Red Friday events have been similar in that they have raised awareness and pride in our Hawaiian culture and who we are, and can be, as Hawaiians,” Kumu Lōkahi said. The Red Friday tradition arose from rallies to protect the Kamehameha Schools’ admission preference policy in the John Doe case. After the case was settled, “We needed to decide on themes for our gatherings, and they've dif(Continued on page A6)

Ka Leo o Nä Koa

Volume VI

Issue 2

November 24, 2010

Krueger sweeps at Hula O Nä Keiki By KALANI RUIDAS, staff writer

Senior Kaui Kreuger won the title of Master Hula O Nä Keiki at the Hula O Nä Keiki competition at Kaÿanapali Beach Hotel November 12-13. In the ÿöpio division, he was first in käne oli, pälua and käne hula. He won $2,600 worth of prizes, which included a pahu drum, $500, a nose flute, a Trilogy excursion for two, tickets for the Feast at Lele for two, tickets for Old Lähaina Lüÿau for two, and a photo shoot with famed photographer Randy Braun. Senior Kamie-Lei Fujiwara won third in ÿöpio wahine hula and first in ÿöpio wahine oli. They were both chosen by their kumu hula this year to represent their hälau in competition. Hula O Nä Keiki is an annual hula competition for dancers under the age of 18 to showcase their dancing and chanting skills as well as their appreciation for the Hawaiian culture. Contestants are also judged for their teachers’ musical accompaniment to their p e r f o r m a n c e a n d t h e ir adornments. Dancers from Hawaiÿi and Japan enter. Both participants spent 5-6 days per week practicing their chant and dance for 2-4 hours each day. Fujiwara said she

Photo by VICKIE PRONES

Senior Kaui Krueger performs his ÿoli on his way to winning the overall kane title, Master Hula O Nä Keiki at the annual competition. He was rewarded with a $2600 prize package and the prestigious title for the coming year.

created and designed her own set of ‘ohe kapala, bamboo stamps, to use on her skirt. Kreuger said he studied to meet with a panel of interviewers to show what he learned about this year’s theme, which was Queen Emma Kalanikaumakaamano Kaleleonālani Naʻea Rooke.

Soil team takes third

Photo by AMANADA LEE

Palani Hassett and Alika Sanzhez of Mr. Iwamura’s Agriculture class work in the class garden plots to prepare for the annual soil contest.

“I learned more about this precious aliÿi and everything she has done for the Hawaiian people,” Krueger said. The theme was based on the two required songs for the käne and wahine division. “The two mele were selected because they connect Queen Emma to Maui. I wanted the By AMANDA LEE, staff writer

Agriculture and Marine Biology teacher Mr. Duane Iwamura took 3 teams to the Hawai’i Conservation Awareness Soil Contest on October 19. In past years, Mr. John Svenson, middle school science teacher, took a team of 3 -5 students. This year, Mr. Iwamura made teams of his Agriculture class and they competed as part of the class. The class fielded three teams, each with about 10-12 students. The Agriculture class trained for the competition by researching the components of soil and the various levels of its classification. At the event, each competitor had to classify the soil based on the texture of the

competitors to learn about Queen Emma through the poetry of the songs,” said Ms. Hökülani Holt, competition judge “This victory is one that I will always cherish. It was an amazing experience, and a great way to top off my senior year,” Krueger said. surface soil and subsoil. They also identified the permeability, depth, and slope, and tell if any erosion had occurred. After they identified the physical features of the soil, they classified it as belonging to croplands or orchards, pastures, woodlands, or recreation and wildlife areas. The individual scores were added to arrive at team totals. The highest placing team was Team Three, taking third overall with top scores from juniors Abby Okazaki, Erika Kekiwi, Palani Hassett, and senior Levi Almeida. Of the KSM teams, top individual scores within the teams went to juniors Keanu Santos, Erika Kekiwi, Kamahoe Bal and senior Kalei Guth.

Ka Leo o Nä Koa

Volume VI

Issue 2

November 24, 2010

Class of 2011 presents senior projects By KALANI RUIDAS, staff writer

The Senior Class of 2011 showcased their Höÿike Nui projects on November12 in classrooms across the Kamehameha Maui campus. Senior Cole Hendrickson’s product was hosting a rodeo for children with special needs. “The best part of this project was seeing the kids having fun. It was very rewarding.” Hendrickson said. Planning the event included scheduling times, getting food for the event, and collecting donations from sponsors to put the rodeo together. Hendrickson said he was pleased with the final result and recommended including a community service aspect in products. “Choose something related to the community and incorporate it with something you’re passionate about. That way you can be satisfied while benefitting others, too,” Hendrickson said. Kalei Kaniaupio-Crozier was able to incorporate Hawaiian values into her project. Her inspiration came from her internship in the delivery ward at Maui Memorial Hospital. “I was able to show values

What is a Höÿike Nui? By KALANI RUIDAS, staff writer

Photo by KALANI RUIDAS

Senior Jesse Yamada demonstrates how to tie a malo during his Hö’ike Nui presentation on Friday, November 12.

such as aloha and mälama caring for the women in labor,” said Kaniaupio-Crozier. For her product, she worked with senior Külia Johnson to create and present a recipe book in Hawaiian for the students at the Pünana Leo o Maui preschool. She explained that caring for these children displayed kuleana. Her career plan includes

becoming either a delivery nurse or a neonatal nurse. Jesse Yamada planned and participated in makahiki games for his product. Yamada’s goal was to have more Hawaiian traditions in school. His product involved senior boys from both Kumu Kalei Aarona-Lorenzo’s and Kumu Kapulani Antonio’s classes. All participants learned to

According to the Höÿike Nui Guide, a höÿike is “a show, an exhibit.” At KSM, students must complete an internship, a research paper and a final product for their höÿike. All these components are then presented in a 10-20 minute speech and PowerPoint slideshow to a panel for evaluation. All students must pass their Höÿike Nui in order to graduate from Kamehameha Schools Maui. The Höÿike Nui guide says, “In order to meet the requirements, students must achieve an exemplary or proficient rating on all elements of their Höÿike Nui.” put on malo and wore them as they played ÿulu maika, pä uma and kükini like the Hawaiians of old did. “I felt more connected to my Hawaiian roots,” said participant Kamalei Medeiros.

“To reveal is to heal…”

ÿUkulele Master Sakuma speaks to music classes By KANOA YAP, sports editor

Special guest Roy Sakuma was welcomed with ÿukulelefilled arms in Kumu Kalei Aarona-Lorenzo’s and Mr. Dale Nitta’s classes when he spoke to students about ÿukulele techniques and gave advice on letting feelings out. “The MACC often calls us to see if we are interested in any of their performers that...are willing to educate students,” said Kumu Kalei. “We felt that Mr. Sakuma would spark interest in ÿukulele and music in general.” On October 15, Mr. Sakuma demonstrated his knowledge of ÿukulele. Instantly, his

charisma and intellect caught the attention of students as they rehearsed new songs. Senior Reina Freitas said, “It was nice to have him teach us....He was good. I learned many things from him.” Towards the end of class, he spoke of his rough childhood and his fight to get through it. “To reveal is to heal,” he said. Senior Kaui Kruger said, “I was moved by what he said. He helped me to think deeper about my feelings and how they affect me.” Mr. Sakuma, recognized as Hawaii’s foremost ukulele teacher, set out to become the world’s greatest ÿukulele player at the age of 16.

Photo by KANOA YAP

Mr. Roy Sakuma demonstrates his technique to ÿukulele classes.

However, he soon realized that his true calling was not in performing, but in teaching. He began teaching for Ohta-

San and Kamaka ÿUkulele until he opened his first studio in 1974.

Ka Leo o Nä Koa

Volume VI

Issue 2

November 24, 2010

Standout Senior Plastics act not recyclable By ALEXANDRIA AGDEPPA, editor

Seniors Ashley Akima, Kaydee Park and Kali Sanico, also known as The Senior Plastics, took the first place prize at this year’s Nä Hökü talent show with a mash-up of Sanicoÿs original lyrics and Airplanes by B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams. The second place winner was Cadence, who sang Come Over Love by Anuhea. The members of Cadence were seniors Pua TialinoBasques singing, Kaea Warrington on bass, Chad Ikeda on drums, junior Phillip Nishioka on guitar and freshman Shane Borge on keyboard. The third place winner was Rachel Rose, the stage name of junior Rachel Bega, who sang a cover of Gravity by Sara Bareilles. Nä Hökü was held in Keöpuolani Hale on Saturday, November 20. The prizes were $100, $75 and $50 for first, second, and third place respectively. Each winning group received a plaque. The winning group now has the option to enter their talent in the Brown Bags to Stardom Contest in 2011. This was the first year any of the members of The Senior Plastics participated in a talent show. “We felt like the under-

Photos by ALEXANDRIA AGDEPPA

Above: Senior Plastics (Ashley Akima, Kali Sanico, Kaydee Park) won first place at the annual Nä Hökü talent show. Below: Third place winner Rachel Bega accepts her award below. Bottom: The finale was a song by all.

dogs that were able to come out on top,” said Kali Sanico. Contestants were judged on their talent, originality, execution, appearance, and poise. The judges were, Mrs. Angie Abe, Mrs. Kristen Handalian, Mrs. Levi Mason and Mr. Michael Oliver. Other acts included One Speed, a completely freshmen group, who sang Perfect Together; senior ÿIolani Maile, who sang Lauryn Hillÿs version of Killing Me Softly; Acoustic Angels, a group of juniors, who sang Lucky; juniors Wyatt Bartlett and Ciara Kahahane, who sang Hallelujah. Senior Kaui Krueger, student body president, was the master of ceremonies along with co-host Olivia Borge, student

body vice-president. They entertained the crowd with door prize drawings and jokes while the contestants got ready backstage and the judges tallied their scores.

ASKSM organized this year’s talent show under the direction of Mrs. Naomi Ashman, KSM’s student activities coordinator.

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November 24, 2010

Kïÿaha, Ferreira show at Viewpoints By HÖKÜ KRUEGER, staff writer

Senior Wesley Kïÿaha and Junior Marcus Ferreira had their artworks displayed in Viewpoints Gallery in Makawao as part of the Mälama Wao Akua 2010 East Maui Watershed Partnership fundraising show, a contest open to artists of all ages. Kïÿaha’s drawing, ÿAumakua, sold for $250. ÿAumakua depicts several drawings of pueo, a species of owl found only in Hawaiÿi, posed in different positions. Kïÿaha said he was inspired while on a class field trip to the Booboo Zoo in Ha ikü. “I had never seen pueo before, and I was really fascinated, so I drew them. Then it ended up looking really good so I elaborated on it, and that’s how [ÿAumakua] came to be,” Kïÿaha said. “I couldn’t believe it. It was worth $250!” Kïÿaha said. “I mean, I thought it was going to be worth ten bucks or something.” The money went to the East Maui Watershed Partnership, a coordinated environmental effort between federal, state and private landowners to preserve Maui’s native forests and ensure that Maui residents have clean and healthy water sources.

Photo by MS. LEVI MASON

Senior Wesley Kiaha stands in front of his drawing ÿAumakua (top left) at Viewpoints Gallery in Makawao. Below that piece is Encroaching City by junior Marcus Ferreira. Both pieces were chosen to be offered for sale in Mälama Wao Akua 2010, an environmental fundraising event.

“I really support East Maui Watershed and their efforts to bring back our native species and native plants, and I’m glad

that art can help accomplish that, too,” Kïÿaha said. Ferreira’s piece, Encroaching City, was also exhibited in the Viewpoints Gallery. “It was

kind of a big step into the career I want to go into. I eventually want to sell artwork one day.” Encroaching City depicts a Green Sea Turtle with images of hotels drawn on the back of its shell. “I called it Encroaching City because the hotels that are depicted on the back of the shell are getting closer and closer to the ocean, and soon enough there might not be enough room for the turtles,” Ferreira said. The gallery held an open call to artists of all ages to submit works for the non-profit event. It was held to raise awareness about Maui’s native Hawaiian species and unique island ecosystems. “The artists have to make sure that what they’re doing is endemic, so they had to do research,” said Mr. Peter Rehfuss, art consultant at Viewpoints Gallery. Mälama Wao Akua 2010 was the sixth fundraising show by the East Maui Watershed Partnership and Viewpoints Gallery. It was a juried event. Out of 150 entries, only 50 went through to be displayed in the gallery. The show was open Sept. 25 - Oct. 26.

Habitat restores warehouse, moves affordable ReStore in By KELSEY CARBONELL, staff writer

Students provided activities, painted tattoos, and served refreshments on Saturday, October 16, at the grand opening for the new location of Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore at 970 Lower Main Street. Kamehameha Schools Maui students were there to welcome and celebrate the store opening in its new permanent home. The ReStore recycles old building supplies that are reusable and sells them at affordable prices. In the spirit of recycling, the new home was once an abandonded warehouse and was com-

pletely refurbished with recycled items. The students and Kahu Kalani Wong handled several tasks. “Kendra Kaaa was amazing. She did a lot of the tattoos for the kids,” said Kahu Wong. It was an all-day event. Students received community service hours for their work and, in the spirit of the holidays, the satisfaction of working selflessly for others. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that puts together volunteers to build affordable homes for families in need.

Photo by KAHU KALANI WONG

Senior Kendra Ka’a’a applies a temporary tattoo to an attendee at the opening of ReStorein its new location. ReStore is a recycled building supply and home improvement sales outlet of Habitat for Humanity, . Reselling donated items helps Habitat for Humanity serve its mission of providing “safe, decent and affordable housing” to families in need.

Ka Leo o Nä Koa

Volume VI

Issue 2

November 24, 2010

KS Maui senior’s design picked for Jamboree patch By DYLAN GODSEY, staff writer

Senior Wesley Kiaha won the National Boy Scouts of America Art Merit Badge Contest when he went with his troop 964 to the 100th Anniversary Boy Scouts of America Jamboree. Kiaha said, “It was amazing,” when he was notified that he had won. Kiaha said that his design has already been turned into a patch, and he has received 50 copies. He is thinking carefully about who he will share the patches with. “They’re really rare, “ he said. The only way to get a patch, other than from Kiaha, is to attend the next jamboree and earn the patch as an art merit badge. Scouts from across America and around the world will have that opportunity in 2013. On the patch there are different symbols, including scouts, an American flag, green trees, an eagle, a Native American, earth, and an arrow. Kiaha explained that the scouts represent past and present. The American flag represents America and the freedoms Americans have.

The green trees represent the environment. The eagle on the left represents the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank for scouts. The planet represents all the scouts around the world, and the arrow represents leadership and the Order of the Arrow, an honor society for scouts. This year’s jamboree was held at Fort A.P. Hill, which is located right outside of Fredericksburg, VA. It consisted of a series of trooping events and sightseeing of national sites. Some of the activities included

Photos courtesy of WESLEY KIAHA

Senior Wesley Kiaha at the jamboree with his winning design for the new National Boy Scouts of America Art Merit Badge, pictured at left.

fishing, swimming and boating. This culminating event takes place every three years, but in this case, four years had elapsed since the last one because the coordinators wanted to have it on the 100th anniversary of scouting. Kiaha discussed the symbolism of his patch. “The scouts

Hawaiÿi laws allow pre-registration to vote as young as age 16 By HÖKÜ KRUEGER, staff writer

Pre-registration is permitted to U.S. citizens of Hawai i that are 16 years of age and will be 18 years of age by the next election day. Hawai i adopted its pre-registration law in 1993 in order to target and educate youth about the importance of voting and civic responsibility. The Hawai i Office of Elections runs the Young Voter Registration Program. This program reaches out to juniors and seniors in Hawai i public and private schools. Their goal is to help increase voter awareness by sending forms to public schools through a school representative.

Traditionally, the 18-29 year age group is the least represented group at the polls. “I think the problem is lack of information,” said former anchorwoman Linda Coble, chair of Kids Voting Hawai i. Kids Voting Hawaiÿi helps young people understand the voting process and demonstrate civic responsibility. The state Department of Education learner objectives includes “civic responsibility” as a goal of public education. Because of this, there are several programs in public schools dedicated to educating students about the voting process. Pre-registration for 16 and

17 year olds is also allowed in Florida, North Carolina and Rhode Island. Kamehameha Schools Maui does not take part in this program, but anyone between the ages of 16 and 18 can register by mailing in a voter registration form, available in telephone books, or at County of Maui Elections Division Offices, post offices, public libraries, county satellite offices, and state, county, and federal Web sites. You can also visit the Office of the City or County Clerk where you reside or sign up when you apply for a Hawaiÿi driver’s license.

are holding it up [the American flag] to show that it is our duty as scouts to do our duty to our country….It is also our responsibility…to do our duty to God….It also represents everything a scout should be: brave, kind, steadfast, trustworthy, and all the aspects of the scout law,” he said.

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fered over time. Some focused on leadership, others on values and others on hula. Red Fridays are really days set aside for us to celebrate being Hawaiian,” Kumu Kapulani said. Kamehameha Maui celebrates two Red Fridays annually, a schoolwide K-12 rally and an individual rally for each campus: elementary, middle and high school. Makahiki games that were played by teachers rather than students garnered a lot of interest. “We are involved in a schoolwide initiative to make our curriculum more Hawaiian. As such, we noticed that the body-strengthening sports that our athletes of old participated in were viewed by (Continued on page A11)

Ka Leo o Nä Koa

Volume VI

Issue 2

November 24, 2010

Frampton wins $500 for flight-inspired art By HÖKÜ KRUEGER, staff writer

Junior Kara Frampton won first place and $500 from the NaPua Gallery located in the Grand Wailea Resort for her multi-media piece entitled Float Away, Sunday, Oct. 17. “To be honest, I was so stoked I almost cried,” said Frampton, an endorsee in visual arts. Frampton’s piece was featured in the premiere showing for the new NaPua Gallery, owned and operated by the Grand Wailea Resort. Professionals and high school students from Kamehameha Schools Maui, Maui High School, and Seabury Hall participated. The theme of the show was Flight. Frampton created a lamplike hot air balloon out of tissue papier-mâché. “As the mâché was completed, I added sketches of images encompassing my idea of flight, such as Pegasus, a bird, and a leaping girl,” Frampton said. The base of the sculpture depicts a nest and a bird, acting as the basket of the hot air balloon. Frampton created Float Away, during her art classes over a period of about two weeks. “Hot air balloons have always fascinated me, and it was my perfect depiction of

Seniors spend lüÿau with family and friends By KELSEY CARBONELL, staff writer

Students were greeted with kukui nut lei and photographers as they entered Nāmāhana Dining Hall for Senior Lüÿau on Saturday, October 16. Parents of seniors planned and prepared to make this night special for the seniors.

Photo courtesy of MS. LEVI MASON

Kara Frampton stands with Advanced Art teacher Ms. Levi Mason in front of her winning art piece entitled Float Away. The lighted papier-mâché piece was chosen as a favorite by the public in attendance at opening night.

flight,” Frampton said. Frampton said that she plans to spend the money on a paddling trip she is taking to Rarotonga. Other student participants were seniors Hiÿilei Andrade and Wesley Kïÿaha, juniors Rachel Bega and Ken

Kanemitsu and freshman Kamalei Batangan. There was no formal judging of the works submitted by high school students. Those who attended the opening of the show on Saturday, Oct. 16, were asked to vote for their favorite piece. NaPua Gallery

manager Mr. Will Herrera said, “Judging art is really just personal taste.” The first place prize was $500, the second place prize was a night at the Grand Wailea Resort, and third place was a breakfast for four at the Grand Dining Room.

Volunteers adorned each table with native flower centerpieces, lined with the class color, pink. “It was so beautiful. You can tell they worked really hard on this, all for us,” said senior Dane Dudoit. Before the lū’au began, seniors took pictures in the elementary school music room, with Digital Photography 2 students as photographers for the night. “It was cool that we had other students taking our pictures. We weren’t as shy in front of the camera,” said senior Pua Tialino-Basques. The music room was decorated

with palm trees on a plain black background. Students also had a variety of costume pieces to choose from to dress up in. Hawai’i recording artist and Kumu Hula Pueo Pata performed a medley of Hawaiian songs and called up guest to dance, like Kawika Freitas, father of senior Reina Freitas and sophomore Pono Frietas. “I love watching my dad dance, and it was really special that he got to do that at my senior lū’au,” Reina said. Kumu Pata was followed by Ms. Uluwehi Guerrero, another Hawai’i recording artist and kumu hula.

After the senior slideshow, people ate a variety of Hawaiian food by Dani’s Catering. As families ate and talked story, some of the students made their way back out to the photo booth, while other students stayed inside and mingled with other families. “It was nice to have a night just for us and our families all together,” Dudoit said. Then, the parents left and the dance began. As the music pumped through the dining hall, the students danced the night away.

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November 24, 2010

Lorenzo receives highest 4-H honor By MAYA NITTA, staff writer

Sophomore Kelcey Lorenzo was chosen to take part in the 89th 4-H National Conference in Atlanta, GA, November 2630. Lorenzo is one of ten students to represent Hawai i. Three students are from Maui, including Lorenzo. “This is the highest state honor attainable by a 4-Her in recognition of significant accomplishments in the Hawai i 4-H Youth Development program,” said Ms. Carol Ikeda, Extension Educator. Ikeda will be taking the students to the conference. “It didn’t really hit me until I hung up the phone. After it hit me I kind of freaked out inside, but I kept my cool and told my parents. I felt really happy and excited and proud all at the same time,” said Lorenzo Lorenzo is excited to be going to the conference. It will be the first time that she will be going to the East Coast. She said she is excited to experience the Georgia lifestyle and that going to this conference is the biggest accomplishment in her 4-H lifetime. With the help of her mother and sister, Lorenzo put together the senior portfolio that earned her acceptance. In her portfolio, she logged all of her community service and other club activities. Ms. Ikeda said that it was Lorenzo’s enthusiastic, responsible and goaldriven personality that caught

College Fair draws crowd By DYLAN GODSEY, staff writer

This year had the biggest student turnout at Maui’s college and career fair hosted by Kamehameha Schools Maui according to Ms. Lisa Correa, KSM post-high counselor. The colleges were set up alphabetically with colleges ranging from American University to Woodbury University. The popular colleges over the years have been and continue to be the Washington

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This is 4-H By DYLAN GODSEY, staff writer

Photo courtesy of MS. DEBBIE LORENZO

Sophomore Kelcey Lorenzo with fellow 4-Her Katherine Chun at the Wailuku Hongwanji Social Hall for a 4-H Easter event. Her service at these types of events made up her 4-H senior portfolio and contributed to her selection to represent Maui in Georgia later this week.

her eye and earned the acceptance. Lorenzo has been in the 4-H program since she was in kindergarten. Since third grade, Lorenzo has been saving all her work from her club activities to build her portfolio. She helped with things like organizing a luncheon for elderly women. Lorenzo said she loves to help others. Lorenzo’s main focus was in the Leadership and Community Service branch of 4-H. She said she has learned, “Caring and giving back can affect many other people.” 4-H has also helped and Oregon colleges. There were no new colleges added to the list, though Maui Community College is now combined with The University of Hawai’i and the addition of new programs brought some new offerings. Of the 133 colleges exhibiting at the Honolulu College Fair, November 12, only 91 were able to come to Maui this year. “Some of them said this was due to budget cuts,” Ms. Correa said. The college fair was open November 16 from 9-11 a.m. and then re-opened from 5-7 p.m. Students from all over Maui were welcome.

her with time management and helped her to have an open mind, she said. The theme of this year’s theme national conference is Accept the Challenge. The conference will have workshops with team-building activities that strengthen leadership skills. Miss America 2010, Caressa Cameron, and many others will be speaking. Delegates will also be participating in community service, and it will be an opportunity for Lorenzo to meet others with the same interests from all over the country and Puerto Rico.

4-H started as a program that tried to teach a more practical hands-on science in the 1800’s. 4-H stands for: Head, Heart, Hands, and Health Original Purpose: A science class Today’s Purpose: Leadership and child development 4-H around the world: More than 80 countries 4-H members in America: 6.5 million 4-H members in Maui: 50+ 3 Types of Programs: Science, Citizenship and Healthy Living. Most popular program in Hawai’i: The science livestock program. 4-H events on Maui: The livestock show at the Upcountry Agriculture & Farm Fair, held annually Kamehameha Day weekend. Sources: 4-H.org and Mrs. Thelma Akita Kealoha, Maui 4-H Secretary

There will be over 1,000 4-H delegates, adult volunteer leaders and other educators. Lorenzo hopes to come home with new leadership skills, life skills and new friendships. Lorenzo is part of the Wailuku Roselani Na Aikane 4-H Club under Kim Grey, volunteer leader.

Photo by NIKKI DAVIS

Junior Kalani Ruidas gathers brochures at the annual college fair.

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November 24, 2010

Interclub Council organizes KSM clubs By KA’IO TUBERA, news editor

The Interclub Council is a new addition to student government. The purpose of the council is to maintain order between the many campus clubs. One past problem that the council addresses is that of conflicting club meetings, which make it impossible for students to attend the meetings of two or more clubs that they may belong to. “Our school has many clubs and represents a number of student interests. Often the club meeting times conflict,” said Mrs. Naomi Ashman, KSM’s student activities coordinator. The new council is made up of an officer from each club. At council meetings, officers discuss important club dates. If there are scheduling conflicts, they work it out within the meeting. As a result of its first meeting, the council members have already completed its main goal, which was to make a list of the clubs and their meeting times, but their work continues. “The council hopes to get information about what the clubs are doing and also pass on information about what the classes or ASKSM has planned,” said Mrs. Ashman. The council was formed by ASKSM vice president Olivia Borge and secretary Kelly Luis, both seniors. “Its primary purpose was to fix the scheduling conflicts and give clubs the opportunity to share ideas, help one another, and stay connected. Now we see it as a way to really get the clubs involved and to stay active,” said Borge.

Photo by KANOA YAP

Senior Kelsey Carbonell checks in to donate blood at the annual drive organized by Health Occupations of America seniors. The annual event brought in enough pints of blood for 12 hours of medical need in Hawaiÿi.

Seniors stage successful blood drive By KELSEY CARBONELL, staff writer

A long table adorned with sweets, treats and drinks greeted donors as they entered Ka’ulaheanuiokamoku for the annual blood drive. The blood drive, was run by six seniors as their senior projects and supervised by Ms. Brandy Cajudoy, high school math teacher and co-advisor of Health Occupation Students of America. “We worked really hard, and it had its problems, but in the end we worked it out,” senior Jessi Bista said. Bista, along with Nahulu Nunokawa, Kaulana Ane, Mailani Baz, Elise Bal, and Nani May, worked together to make the day successful. “The hardest part was communicating with each other,” Bista said. “Because we were such a big group it was hard for us to all get together.” This year there were many first-time donors. Senior Keola Felipe, gave his first pint of blood this year. “I was scared at first but when the needle went in, I forgot about it. I couldn’t even feel it in my arm,” he said. “I

was really dizzy after.” The gym was filled with cots, pillows and bustling nurses. Each donor was given a sur-

vey and taken to a private interview station where a nurse asked more questions and answered any questions the donors had. Then they were taken to a cot for the actual donation. The event produced 106 pints of blood for the Hawai’i Blood Bank. That saves 318 lives. Ms. Cajudoy hopes for more next year. “We want to keep this going for a long time,” she said.

Sources: American Red Cross, Blood Bank of Hawaiÿi, WebMD Graphics by KELSIE CHONG

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Academy Student Spotlight ARTS & COMMUNICATION

Photo/Text by HULALI BROWN

SCIENCE & NATURAL RESOURCES

Photo/Text by KALANI RUIDAS

BUSINESS

Photo/Text by DYLAN GODSEY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Photo/Text by HÖKÜ KRUEGER

Bridgette Ige

Levi Almeida

Maverick Matsuoka

Christian Fernandez

Age: 17 Class: Senior Endorsement: Visual Arts Favorite academy class: “My favorite is Advanced Art because I get to express my creativity and have fun.” Why this academy? Wanted to work in a fun learning environment with hands-on classes. Excited to be a part of the Hoÿolauleÿa art show in her last year here. College plans: University of Hawaiÿi, Hilo, Master of Arts in Indigenous Language and Culture Education Career Plans: Become a Hawaiian Language teacher just “like Kumu Kalei.”

Age: 17 Grade: Senior Endorsement: Natural Resources Favorite academy class: Environmental Science. “We learn about a lot of different things in nature and how they’re all interconnected.” Why this academy? “I feel like as humans, we’re all connected with earth through nature, and it’s extremely important to take care of our ties with it.” College Plans: University of Hawaiÿi, Hilo – Hawaiian Studies Career Plans: Public speaker

Age: 17 Class: Senior Favorite academy class: Global Studies. “It challenged me to think.” Why this academy? “I chose the business academy because we live in a world where knowledge is power, and I wanted to be more prepared for the world.” College Plans: Attend Portland State University Career Plans: Become a mechanical engineer

Age: 16 Class: Junior Favorite academy class: “Robotics and Engineering because we get to make our own robot; design them, make programs for them and run them on courses.” Why this academy? “I am interested in technology and creating new things that will help others.” College plans: Nuclear engineering Career plans: A job with the government or the Air Force; own and manage an engineering company

Annual toy drive arrives By KA’IO TUBERA, news editor

From December 1-15, KSM students may donate toys to Maui’s needy. The toy drive, run by Mrs. Kalena Laepaa, has collected toys for charities for the past seven holiday seasons. This year the Harry Potter Club will be helping. “Club members will earn volunteer hours by donating their time and making gift tags for the drive,” said Mrs. Laepa’a. When KSM has hosted the drive in the past, all proceeds were donated to the Bank of Hawai’i toy drive. This year, all gifts will be donated to Feed My Sheep, a mobile charity on

Maui offering relief to needy families. To donate toys, pick up a gift tag from Mrs. Laepa’a’s room. Each tag will have the specific name of a toy and a price range. If you don’t want to pick up a tag, you can drop off new, unwrapped toys to her classroom, O-103, during lunch or after school. “Please remember that pre-teens and teenagers would enjoy Christmas presents as well,” said Mrs. Laepa’a. Her suggestions for teen gifts include skateboards, sporting goods, books and beauty supplies.

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Freshmen Shane Borges and Justin Sawai load 38 28-lb. bags of rice and 12 cases of Vienna sausage from a food drive for Feed My Sheep. Toys from the winter toy drive will be going to the same organization.

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Class of 2011 Congratulations on winning Homecoming and almost finishing Senior Projects. Seniors will still need to make a Hoike Nui CD, so they should not delete any of their documents yet. Also, your class government is looking for a Project Graduation shirt design. The theme is "Believe," and the

Class of 2014 By MÄLIA MOLINA

Only a few reminders this time: 1. Get ready for finals. Start studying! 2. Freshmen Banquet is coming up. If you have any ideas tell your Class officers. 3. NWEA testing is VERY near, so get some rest and give it your best. Have a great Winter Break!

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT By ELIZABETH HIGASHINO

By KAUI KRUEGER Associated Students of Kamehameha Schools Maui president

By MARCUS FERREIRA

use all the help we can get from both students and parents for a fantastic prom. Finals are coming up, so, everyone, stay on track. Work hard and end this quarter on a high note. Then, have a great winter break and happy holidays.

Class of 2013 Things have been going well for the sophomore class. After taking second place overall in the Homecoming competition, the class of 2013 can look ahead to the new challenges posed by the rest of the school year. The next great event for the sophomores will be the traditional Sophomore Sleepover. This takes place

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design can be done in any color. If interested, e-mail m11elhiga@ksbe.edu. This design is due Feb. 15, 2011. Last, Senior Ball will be held on April 2. If you have any ideas or would like to help, please e-mail class president Liz Higashino or talk to any class government officer.

Class of 2012 Homecoming is over and the juniors came in third place for the first time. Now, the junior class government is focusing on Prom. They have a committee formed, but the theme is still being decided on, but the committee could

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on the night of Founder’s Day, December 17, so sophomores, be prepared to start off your Winter Break with a night of fun with your class!

Photo by ALEXANDRIA AGDEPPA

Homecoming came and went, which means that all students are expected to buckle down, and focus on their school work. Seniors, congratulations on completing your Senior Project, but please remember that the school year is far from over so there shall be no talk of “Senioritis.” Juniors, you are all approaching the point in your High School career where you acquire the most responsibility, so stay on top of your internship, Senior Project and studies. I know you will all do amazingly. Sophomores and freshmen, please take this time to not only focus on your school

work, but to build relationships and memories with your peers because before you know it, high school will only be a faded memory. One festivity for everyone to look forward to is our Winter Ball, which will take place on January 15, 2011, in the elementary school’s Nämähana Dining Hall. Tickets can be purchased throughout the month of December. We have minimized costs to $10 per person and $15 per guest. So, I encourage all of you to be in attendance, because we are expecting great things this year. We are also excited for Relay for Life and hope that you all take the initiative to make teams, and raise $100 per person so that you help the foundation find a cure. Every penny counts. I know that the majority of us have come into contact with someone affected by the disease, so please do not only do it for the 15 hours of community service, but also for those suffering. So, as we to progress throughout the school year, please remember to start strong, and finish stronger. I MUA WARRIORS!!! (Continued from page A6)

most people as merely games. We usually see little kids playing hakamoa or ulu maika but rarely get to see adults of the likes of Coach Tua and Coach Bala. We thought it would be neat for people to see these titans go toe to toe and give some legitimacy and importance to the old sports,” Kumu Kapulani said. At left: Coaches Lemoe Tua and Charles “Bala” Spencer challenge each other at Red Friday’s makahiki games. Photo by KANOA YAP

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Deputation lives in the spirit of Christian living By KELSEY CARBONELL, staff writer

Eight Kamehameha Schools students, four from Maui, stepped off the tiny charter planes onto the small, onelane airport in Kalaupapa, Moloka’i. On this six-day, fivenight trip, the Deputation Team, an arm of Teens Under Construction, helped the community by doing yard work, leading Sunday church services, and spending time with the patients and kokua. Kokua is made up of staff ad volunteers who take care of the patients and work in the settlement. The first day was filled with sight-seeing, volleyball games and the groups’ first trip to Fuesaina’s Bar, not actually a bar, just a place where everyone hangs out. “The best part of the whole trip was going to the bar and getting to hang out with Aunty Gertie and Uncle Pali,” said junior Chris Kim, member of the Deputation Team.

For three days, the group weeded, pruned and mowed the yards of the host church, Kanaana Hou, and one of the patients. They learned new skills like how to start a lawnmower and how to properly use a tree trimmer. “I stood the thing up next to me and it came all the way up to my shoulders! But I just showed the trimmer who’s boss. I wanna’ trim stuff all the time now,” said senior Cerya Cruz, from the Kapālama campus. After all the work was done the group had a pile of trash almost 5 feet tall. The students also held nightly Bible studies. The lessons were taken from the book Live Out Loud by Max Lucado. Each night they had to answer questions about their day and the assigned reading for that night. “I liked doing the reflections, it gave us a chance to talk about all the things that happened during the day,” said

Photo by KAHU KALANI WONG

Members of the Deputation teams from all three Kamehameha campuses gather around Father Damien’s grave at Kalaupapa on Molokaÿi.

Cruz. On their last day, the group drove around the settlement giving out their alohas, goodbyes, and handwritten thankyou letters. With many tears and hugs the students parted and went back to their three

4 Juniors go to UH Mänoa Journalism Day By KELSIE CHONG, staff writer

Juniors Amanda Lee, Hökü Krueger, Kelsie Chong, and Nicole Kaÿauamo attended the annual Journalism Day conference held on Oÿahu on October 23. Journalism Day was split into four sessions consisting of different journalism topics. Guest speakers attended the conference to talk about writing features, news and sports. Other sessions were about blogging, video, design, photography and opinion writing. Mr. Jay Hartwell, University of Hawai’i at Mänoa’s student media adviser, opened the morning by speaking about the future of journalism and how essential it is today.

Photo by Ka Leo O Nä Koa Staff

Literary arts endorsee Kelsie Chong takes notes at a press conference for students at the University of Hawaiÿi’s High School Journalism Day.

Ms. Libby Young, a journalism and English professor at Windward Community College on O’ahu guided the journalism students in writing leads for an article on Mr. James Goodson, a current UH Mänoa film major. Ms. Kelly Hajam and Ms.

Jori Jasper were guest speakers for the sports section of the conference. They are attending the University of Hawai’i at Mänoa and currently play on the school’s softball team. Ms. Nadine Kam, a blogger and fashion journalist working

campuses, all changed by Kalaupapa. “These people will always be in my heart; I will never forget anything I’ve learned here,” said Kapālama senior Paul Robins.

in Honolulu attended the conference as well and spoke how journalists use blogging in their work. Mr. Dan Nakaso, staff writer for the Honolulu StarAdvertiser, was designated to speak for the video section, and Mr. John Temple, award winning journalist and editor of the Web site Civil Beat in Honolulu, worked with the opinions group. “It was eye opening to see how different schools ran their own papers, and it gave me an idea of what it really means to be a journalist,” said Amanda Lee. Chaperoning the four firsttime attendees to the conference was journalism teacher Ms. Kye Haina. The six-hour conference, held at the University of Hawai’i at Mänoa, was sponsored by the Carol Burnett Fund for Responsible Journalism, Ka Leo O Hawai’i, the UH Mänoa Board of Publications and the Hawai’i Media Council.

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ÿahi, ke aku, a me ka ulua ka hoÿokupu a ka lawaiÿa. Kuku kapa a ulana lauhala nä wähine. Piÿi i uka nä käne a ÿunuunu i nä hulu manu, he hulu ÿulaÿula mai ka ÿiÿiwi a me ka ÿapapane, a he hulu melemele mai ka ÿöÿö. ÿO ka hiÿu ai kekahi hana koÿikoÿi, he hoÿomaÿemaÿe ÿia ke kino, ‘o loko a ‘o waho hoÿi a hoÿokuÿu ÿia nä ÿino a me nä hewa. Kali

nä kānaka i ka höÿea ÿana mai o Lono. ÿO Lono Makua a i ÿole ‘o ke Akua loa kekahi o kona mau inoa ÿë aÿe. Na ke kahuna e häpai i ke keÿa o Lono. Kaÿapuni ÿo Lono i ka ÿäina me ke kipa ÿana i nä ahupuaÿa like ÿole. Mälama ke konohiki i ke ahupuaÿa. Näna nö e lawe i ka hoÿokupu i ka ÿahu no Lono. Hiki wale nö i ke kahuna ke ÿae a höÿole

paha i ka hoÿokupu. Pule akula ke kahuna i ka pule hainaki e noa ka ÿäina. Mäkaukau aÿela nä känaka e päÿani. ÿO kekahi mau päÿani kaulana, ÿo ka ÿöÿö ihe, ka uma, ka päuma, ke kükini a me ka ÿulu maika. Nou i ka ihe i ka pü maiÿa. Inä paÿa loa ka ihe i ka pü maiÿa, lanakila ÿo ia. ÿO ka uma, moe a i ÿole kukuli ÿelua kanaka ma ka lepo. Hoÿopaÿa ÿia ko läua lima ÿäkau a kau nä kuÿekuÿe lima ma ka lepo. Hoÿäÿo kekahi e huki hema i ka lima o ka hoa paio i lalo. Inä pä ka lima i ka lepo, eo ÿo ia. ÿAno like ka päuma me ka uma, akä kü nä känaka ÿelua i luna a hoÿopaÿa läua i ka lima ÿäkau. Hoÿäÿo läua e huki i ka lima o ka hoa paio. Inä häÿule kekahi, lanakila ke kanaka ÿë aÿe. He päÿani holo ke kükini. ÿO ka mea holo ÿäwïwï loa a hiki mua i ka laina ka lanakila. He päÿani kamaÿäina ka ÿulu maika. He pöhaku ÿano poepoe ka ÿulu. Pono ke kanaka e kakaÿa i ka ÿulu ma waena o ÿelua läÿau, me ÿeiwa ÿiniha ma waena o nä läÿau ÿelua. Lilo këia mau päÿani hoÿomaÿamaÿa kaua i mau päÿani leÿaleÿa ma këia wä o ka Makahiki.

He kumu hou

këia manawa, ke noho nei ÿo ia ma Wailuku. Ua puka ÿo ia mai ke kula kaiapuni kiÿekiÿe ÿo Kekaulike ma ka makahiki ÿelua kaukani ÿekahi. ÿAÿohe äna käne i këia manawa, akä, e male koke ana ÿo ia. ÿO käna hana punahele, ÿo ia nö ka hula ÿana. A he mau mele punahele käna, ÿo Lono ÿoe a me Kamalani o Keaukaha. Ua nïnau ÿia ÿo ia e pili ana i kona manaÿo no këia kula nei, a wahi äna, “He kula maikaÿi

nö hoÿi këia. Maikaÿi ka papahana. Maikaÿi nö ke kahua o këia kula.” ÿO kona pahuhopu ma këia kula, e hoÿokäÿoi i ka ÿölelo Hawaiÿi o nä haumäna. Ua nïnau ÿia ÿo ia e koho i kekahi wahi e hele ai inä hiki ke hele i kahi o kona makemake me ka noÿonoÿo ÿole i ke kälä a ÿölelo mai ÿo ia penei, “He mea maikaÿi inä hiki iaÿu ke hoÿi i kekahi wä… a e ÿike i nä küpuna a me nä aliÿi… ÿaÿole pono e hele i ÿEulopa…”

Paÿi ÿia këia kiÿi e KANOA YAP

Ua päÿani ÿo Levi Almeida me na ihe i ka päÿani makahiki ma Okakopa 22.

Makahiki…no nā pāÿani kahiko Na MALEKO LORENZO, ka mea käkau

He wä noa a leÿaleÿa ka makahiki. ÿAÿohe kaua. ÿEhä mahina o këia wä, ÿo Ikuwä, Welehü, Makaliÿi, a ÿo Käÿelo. Ma mua o këia wä, pono nö nä känaka a pau e hoÿomäkaukau i hoÿokupu no Lono, ke Akua o ka Makahiki. ÿO ke kalo, ka ÿuala, a me ka maiÿa ka hoÿokupu a ka mahiÿai. ÿO ka

Na MALEKO LOREZO, ka mea käkau

Photo courtesy of Kumu Henohea Käne

KUMU HENOHEA KÄNE

He kumu hou kä käkou e aÿo ana i ka papa ÿölelo Hawaiÿi, makahiki ÿelua, ka papa hula, ka papa hana noÿeau, a me ka papa pä ÿai kuÿi. ‘O Cherissa Louise Henoheanäpuaikawaokele Käne kona inoa. Akä naÿe, hoÿopökole nä poÿe i kona inoa. Kapa ÿia ÿo ia ÿo Kumu Henohea ma këia kula. No Päÿia Maui mai ÿo ia. I

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Mr. William Mocozack directs freshman Shane Borge as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Montoya version of A Christmas Carol. The drama club production will be playing the first two weekends of December.

New faces take the stage in Christmas play By KELSEY CARBONELL, staff writer

The comedic winter play A Christmas Carol has attracted a lot of attention from KSM

actors. The play is about a bitter old man, Ebenezer Scrooge, who learns a valuable lesson from three visiting

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ghosts. Unlike the Dickens classic, this revised edition was, written by Jerry R. Montoya, is much shorter and is usually done by only eight actors. Seasoned actor Mr. William Mocozack will be directing. Mr. Mocozack most recently played the role of Sergeant General in the Maui Academy of Performing Arts summer production of South Pacific. He also acts on television. His most recent TV role was as a captain on the hit show Lost. “I always wanted to be an actor,” he said. Although he has been in the business for many years, directing high school students is a new experience for him. “The main challenge is scheduling. That’s the big one,” Mr. Mocozack said. “I know the kids have personal lives, and they don’t have the freedom that adults have.” “We put in a lot of hours so that we can put on our best show, sometimes that means sacrificing a few things along the way,” said freshman Ryan Foree.

Another challenge Mr. Mocozack faced was casting. Usually directors want to fill a role with actors who fit a certain age, gender and look. However, in a high school play, the actors are all in the same age group and at this audition, the majority were girls. Although the audition process was difficult, he said he is up for the experience. “I hope everyone has a good time and they learn something too,” Mr. Mocozack said. Along with getting a new director, this play attracted many freshmen to the tryouts. “My sister [Leesa Foree (’10)] always did them [school plays] and she had so much fun, so I decided to give it a try,” said freshman Ryan Foree. Foree has the parts of Marley’s Ghost and Mr. Fezziwig. Fellow freshman, Shane Borge, plays the leading role of Scrooge. A Christmas Carol will be running December 3, 4, 10 and 11. The show starts at 7:00 P.M. on Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is free.

Review

Harry Potter: Part I packed with action, emotion

By NICOLE KA’AUAMO,staff writer

In the first part to the conclusion of a classic series, Harry Potter sets off to defeat Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. Harry, Ron, and Hermione nearly escape the Death Eaters twice and then search for the real horcrux. They follow a trail of clues that leads to Gryffindor’s sword, the only thing that can destroy the horcrux. Ron destroys it and they find themselves risking their

lives once again to search for the Elder Wand, the most powerful wand known to all wizards. In a suspenseful end, Voldemort believes he has found the wand and is set to kill Harry Potter. This movie was closest to the book out all of the entire series, and the emotion oozes out of the screen. Full of drama, action, and suspense HP and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is a must-see for all movie lovers.

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Juniors Marcus Ferreia, Ciara Kahahane, Nalei Sampson and Wyatt Bartlett went to Harry Potter in its first day of general release.

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KSM students to sing, play at winter concert By ALEXANDRIA AGDEPPA, features editor

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Senior Dane Dudoit, sophomore Kalaÿi Yap, freshmen Ryan Foree and Kaiÿa Hill and senior Haliaka Kama rehearse with music teacher Mr. Dale Nitta for their highly anticipated Aloha Kalikimaka concert in two weeks.

Come and let the Arts and Communication Academy lure you into their Christmas-filled “Aloha Kalikimaka” concert. Keöpuolani will be overflowing with the ultimate Christmas spirit on Thursday, December 9, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. when KSM performers show the true meaning of Christmas through music. The Hawaiian Ensemble and choir under the direction of nä kumu Kalei AaronaLorenzo and Dale Nitta will be performing. The Kamehameha Maui Elementary School’s Nä Mele choir and middle school’s choir, under the direction of Clarke Tuitele and Mamo Nitta will also perform. The high school choir’s Christmas selections include,

Tales from the line

Tales of Black Friday Our intrepid reporter has braved the night, the crowds, the cold and the discomfort all in search of those fantastic after-Thanksgiving Day sales at Wal-Mart in Kahului. Want to know what it’s like? Take a look inside the diary of a 2-time overnight camper, senior Vickie Prones. By VICKIE PRONES, staff writer

For the past two years I have spent my Thanksgiving evening at Wal-Mart, waiting in line until 5:00 the next morning, Black Friday, for the store to open to get the best deals on Christmas presents. Thursday, November 27, 2008 - This year is my first Black Friday experience. 4:30 p.m. - My family and I arrive on the scene. The store is closed, and as early as it is, we aren’t the first ones here. Families before us have already set up chairs, cots, and blankets. Our spot in line is next to the vending machines in front of the store. 11:45 p.m. - Mom and Dad take shifts waiting in line. My younger sister and I wait in the car. It gets colder, and the windows of the car start to fog

up. Friday, November 28, 2008 1:00 a.m.- We walk to Zippy’s while my dad waits out in the cold. The line at WalMart is wrapped around the building and snakes back down towards the entrance to the parking lot. 2:00 a.m. - We get back with our midnight snack, the line has reached Panda Express. My sister and I take a nap in the car while Mom and Dad sit in the cold enjoying the company of others. 3:30 a.m. - Everyone starts to put their chairs and makeshift beds away, brush their hair and wipe the pia pia from their eyes. Mom puts our chairs away and tells us to get up. Because everyone’s chairs are put away, the line moves

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The doors opened, and the crowd goes nuts. Talk about ‘everyone for themselves.’ up considerably, and we are finally right in front of the main doors to the store. By this time people are literally trying to jump over the barricades to cut in line. 4:45 a.m. - Everyone in line has moved up, pushing you from the back. The doors

Calypso Lullaby arranged by Joel Raney, A Holly, Jazzy Christmas arranged by Douglas E. Wagner, White Christmas arranged by Deke Sharon and Winter Wonderland arranged by Dale Nitta, the choir director, himself. The high school choir, middle school choir, and Hawaiian Ensemble will also perform two mass numbers which are a Christmas medley including the songs I Will Sing Praises and A Christmas Wish and Pö Läÿi Ë/Silent Night, both arranged by Dale Nitta. The fourth block high school choir class has been rehearsing for two months said Nitta. “We look forward to bringing Christmas cheer,” he said Come early, sit where you like, and enjoy the show for free!

opened, and the crowd goes nuts. Talk about ‘everyone for themselves.’ The store associates hand out maps to the advertised items. I make the mistake of grabbing a wagon and trying to push it through the crowd. 5:45 a.m. - We spent an hour in the store and got what we went there for: jackets, toys, pajama’s, and an Hp printer. Wal-Mart management could only let so many people into the store, so they closed the doors while we were inside. As people left they’d let more people in. As we were leaving the store, the line was wrapped around Panda Express. Lessons to be learned: 1) get there early, and 2) DO NOT grab a wagon. Let someone you are with stay in an empty aisle to watch the wagon. Thursday, November 26, 2009 – This year Wal-Mart handled things a little differently. They did not close the store on Thanksgiving Day. It remained opened throughout (Continued on page C3)

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Florida surfer transitions to Hawaiÿi filmmaker By KELSIE CHONG, staff writer

HONOLULU - Passion brought Florida native Mr. James Joshua Goodson from business suit to film set after surviving a head-on car crash. Mr. Goodson, now a University of Hawai’i, Mänoa student, has been pursuing his dream as a film director since relocating to Hawaiÿi six and a half years ago. His short film, Aikea, was featured at the Hawaiÿi International Film Festival on October 22. It is about a young man who has a promising future as a surf instructor, but is surrounded by his complacent, drug-addicted family who hold him back from pursuing his

Photo by KELSIE CHONG

Guest speaker James Joshua Goodson shares a preview of his film, Aikea, during a press conference with high school students attending the Journalism Day Conference at the University of Hawaiÿi, Mänoa.

dream. Mr. Goodson’s future as a real-estate agent in Florida took an unexpected turn when he faced a near death situation after being in a fatal car crash. He said it was then that

he realized he should live his life to the fullest. Combining his love for filming and surfing, Mr. Goodson began to film surfers. As he became more experienced, Mr. Goodson’s films pro-

gressed to focus on real-life problems, such as those in Aikea. As an aspiring filmmaker, Mr. Goodson has worked at UH Mänoa internships on movie (Continued on page C4) (Continued from page C2)

the night. 4:30 p.m. – My family and I get there early Thanksgiving evening to understand WalMart’s new Black Friday rules. There are lots of others doing the same thing. 5:15 p.m. - We find out that there will be lines inside the store for the high-priced items. We set up camp at the front of the line for the 32” TV that was $259. Senior Keani Kapeliela-Bannister and her family join us. My dad is lucky enough to be the second in line for a laptop. When my mom and dad have to go to the bathroom, they get a ticket and have to be back in line in 15 minutes, but my sister and I are here so we stay in line for them. 3:45 a.m. - Although we don’t get to sleep this year, it is still fun. All of the items in the Black Friday Advertisement are wrapped in cellophane, and at certain times (Continued on page C9)

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A bit about gratitude By KA’IO TUBERA, news editor

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Of course, it’s a great excuse to eat enough food to feed an army, but the whole point of it is to be thankful, remembering all of the blessings of our life. Personally, I have used Thanksgiving as a day to get in all my thank-you s that I had forgotten to say through the year. So, that gets me thinking. We should be thankful 365 days a year (366 days for leap years), not just Thanksgiving. Are we so self absorbed as a society that we only make a point to show our gratitude one day out of the year? I, along with most seniors, have started the college application process, and have begun to realize how much I take my mom for granted. The amount of research and pa-

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perwork involved for parents is enormous. Are once-a-year expressions of gratitude enough? Too often we take for granted the work that others do for us. Our teachers make sure we know everything we need to succeed in the future. Our friends support us in times of need (or when we just

November 24, 2010 get too lazy to get something out of our locker). And, of course, there are our parents, who do their best, considering they’re attempting to raise a teenager. My point is, we should show our gratitude every day. Not just by saying “thank you” but by showing how much we appreciate the people around us. Make it easier on your teacher, and turn your work in on time. Go get your friend’s book out of her locker next time, and tone down the teen angst around your parents every now and then. This Thanksgiving, go ahead and partake in the delicious traditions of the season. Take turns reciting what you’re grateful for before dinner, dive into the juicy turkey, and eat all the stuffing you can. Then, starting with November 26, perpetuate that sense of gratitude you felt after the Thanksgiving feast and don’t forget to tell people, “Thank you.” (Continued from page C3)

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and television productions such as Lost, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hawaiÿi 5-0, Battleship and other Hawaiÿi film projects. While interning, he said he learned that it was essential to produce a film that one is passionate about. He said Aikea was something he was passionate about due to past addiction problems. Mr. Goodson said he likes edgy films because he believes that as a new film maker, it is the edgier films that will “get the buzz going,” Mr. Goodson’s film is still being entered in the festival circuit, and it is unknown yet when and where the film will be released. Afterward however, Mr. Goodson assures the anticipating viewers that Aikea will be posted online once he is finished entering it. With an optimistic attitude, the Florida born surfer talked about his passion for the film industry. “Filmmaking is like a paint brush, and I’m trying to make a masterpiece,” Mr. Goodson said.

Source: City of Yukon Oklahoma Web site

Holidays every day By KALANI RUIDAS, staff writer

We all know about the major holidays, but many people forget that every day is a holiday Here is a list of special days to celebrate from now until New Years. November 24 Unique Talent Day 25 Thanksgiving Day 26 You’re Welcome Day 27 National Listening Day 28 Red Planet (Mars) Day 29 Electronic Greetings Day 30 Saint Andrew’s Day December 1 Eat a Red Apple Day 2 National Fritters Day 3 National Roof Over Your Head Day 4 Santa’s List Day 5 Bathtub Party Day 6 Miner’s Day 7 Letter Writing Day 8 National Brownie Day 9 National Pastry Day 10 Human Rights Day 11 UNICEF Day 12 Poinsettia Day 13 Violin Day 14 Monkey Day 15 Bill of Rights Day 16 National Re-Gifting Day 17 National Maple Syrup Day 18 Bake Cookies Day 19 Go Caroling Day 20 Games Day 21 Look At The Bright Side Day 22 Thermometer Day 23 Roots Day 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day 26 National Whiners Day 27 Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day 28 Card Playing Day 29 Tick Tock Day 30 National Bicarbonate Of Soda Day 31 New Years Eve There’s a reason to celebrate every day. Happy Holidays!

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Thanksgiving Special: Pumpkin Square Recipe By VICKIE PRONES, staff writer

Pumpkin Squares are the perfect desert for fall because they’re easy to make and serve a crowd. This delicious and wonderful desert is very creamy but not too sweet. The crust has a good refreshing crunch to it. If you like pumpkin, you won’t be able to eat just one. 16 oz. can pumpkin 12 oz. can evaporated milk 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 box yellow cake mix 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts 2 sticks melted butter

Mix together pumpkin, evaporated milk, cinnamon, sugar and eggs. Pour mixture into a 9” x 13” pan lined with wax paper. Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle the macadamia nuts over the cake mix and pour the melted butter evenly over all. Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan. When cooled, flip the pan over and remove the wax paper. Finally, refrigerate for an hour or two, cut into squares and serve.

Excuse the pun, or don’t, but our Thanksgiving food poll revealed that the favorite pie by a long shot is...

Pollsters: Maya Nitta, Nikki Davis, Kelsie Chong, and Kelsey Carbonell Poll of 200 KSM students taken November 9-18 Graphics by NIKKI DAVIS

THANKSGIVING 2012

JEFFREY CLARKE

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Student Survey:

If the turkey were to be dismissed as the official animal symbol of Thanksgiving, which animal would you want to represent that day, and why?

Hayden Takahashi

Shayna Ho

Sasha Souza-Stant

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Two koi fish, one black and one white to represent our differences, but to also represent how we came together.

A hippopotamus because they are fat like us after Thanksgiving dinners and parties.

Sheep because their thick wool keeps them warm. Thanksgiving is a time for everyone to come together and feel the warmth of love from one another.

Compiled by ALEXANDRIA AGDEPPA

Amberlee Watson Senior

I would have the unicorn because…but I wouldn’t eat it.

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS BURN INTO SATURDAY MORNING TEXAS - A 19-yard field goal ended a high school football game with 12 overtime periods, the amount it took to decide the game. Jacksonville High School won over Nacogdoches High School 84-81 on October 30 at 12:54 am, hours after it started. According to The National High School Record Book, only two other games have lasted past 8 overtimes, most recently in 2006 when Bothel High School and Pasco Washington High School went into 9 overtime periods.

November 24, 2010 MAN CELEBRATES CANCER DEFEAT WITH BID FOR RECORD NORTH CAROLINA - Eugene Tyner, a former prison guard, is celebrating his victorious fight against cancer by applying to the Guinness Book of World Records for largest cancerous kidney ever removed. The cantaloupe-sized kidney weighed 332 grams, twice that of a normal kidney. Doctors removed it in a four-hour surgery. Tyner says the tumor nearly killed him, and a record will cement his triumph over it.

Former student publishes first book By NICOLE KA’AUAMO features writer

Title: Let Me Tell You Publication Date: 2010 ISBN: 1426913931 Retail Price: $12.00 Former student Ileili Tahauri has published her first book, Let Me Tell You. This book of poetry takes readers through her struggles with everything from not having her father around to feeling like her own brother is a stranger. After suffering chronic severe depression in 2009 at the end of her first semester of college, she used writing as a way to get through it. “Mr. [Lance] Cagasan [current 9-10 principal] taught me in sixth grade that writing can be one of the healthiest and productive forms of therapy. That’s what it was to me at first, a good way to express my feelings,” she said. After realizing that she was good at writing, she transferred her talent to a career, she said. The process was not an easy one, and she said it was especially difficult for her because she is a “big procrastinator.” Editing was a tedious process, and it was a while before she was fully satisfied. “What I write is real. This was the motivation: knowing I’ll be an impact on somebody’s life, [it] made the costs and tedious work seem insignificant,” Ms. Tahauri said.

BOTOX DEFENSE, YOUR HONOR VANCOUVER - When pulled over by a police officer and asked to blow into a breathalyzer, Paddi Anne Moore gave an interesting reason why she couldn’t provide a breath sample. She said Botox injected to her face and lips did not allow her to blow. The Botox and wrinkle freezing injections were administered by a doctor, who also wrote a letter to her trial judge, who threw out the case based on the doctor’s testimony. The arresting officer stated that she made no attempt to blow.

Excerpt from Dad? “Today the past grabbed hold of me, & man did it hug me fast Cause never did I long so bad, to be back in my past The days when I enjoyed home life, seeing my dad every day Unlike now I dread this house; I prolong it in every way Going home is like a chore, this house holds me no joy Seems like it’s just me, cause it’s a different story if you’re a boy

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The cover of Let Me Tell You…, a book of collected poems by former KSM student Ileili Tahauri pictured at right.

Getting published is an expensive task, and includes getting an agent and sending out manuscripts. She sent her manuscripts to multiple publishers. Trafford Publishing picked up her work and after countless revisions, Let Me Tell You was released earlier this year. “I had enough faith in myself

No curfew no boundaries, no mile long list of “to do’s” No time to sleep in or relax, no time to simply cruise and my work to know that the world will never run out of emotional teenagers that have a tough time growing up,” she said.

She calls this book her biggest accomplishment and said it has opened many doors for her, like exposure that could (Continued on page C9)

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ents can redeem any time they want. Try things like “one free foot rub”, “take out the trash (without complaining)”, or “control of the remote for one hour.” For your mom try “one fantastic pedicure” or “clean my room the way you like it.” Remember it’s the thought that counts. Wishing you luck, Ella Mentor-y

Dear Ella Mentor-y, Next month is Christmas, and I still have no idea what to get for my parents. I don’t have a lot of money to spend, but I really want to get them something nice. How do I make this Christmas special without spending a lot of money? Signed, Flat Broke Dear Flat Broke, That’s elementary, my dear. Make something for them. Take them back to the little kid days when you made everything for them. Make coupons for them. Write little favors on them that your par-

Dear Ella Mentor-y, Every year I come up with a New Year’s resolution, but I just can’t seem to stick to it. I make all these goals for myself, but I never follow up. Please help. Signed, New Year’s Flop Dear New Year’s Flop, Make sure your goal is attainable. To reach a goal you need to take small steps there and reward yourself along the way as you complete each step. Also, don’t make the goal extremely challenging. Instead of “get all A’s,” how about “do all of my homework for one week” then work your way up from there. There is always room to grow from your resolution. You can always strive for more later. Wishing you luck, Ella Mentor-y

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By Nancy Black and Stephanie Clement, Tribune Media Services 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 Others may stress about a deadline. You know that there's plenty of time to get things done. You've been here before and know the score. Infuse optimism.

Feb. 19—March 20 Begin preparations early for a gathering. Perfectly laid plans run into snags. No worries: everything comes together and new opportunities open up.

March 21—April 19 Try not to panic if you can't get in touch with people who are traveling. Give them a chance to reach their destination, and plan a flexible menu.

April 20—May 20 Long-distance communication produces stressful news. Your best course is to ask informational questions, and choose your directions based on the answers.

May 21—June 21 Although you won't see results today, focus attention to your partner. Discuss plans and gather everything you need for an unforgettable trip.

June 22—July 22 Others seem to want extra nurturing today. A better idea is to offer enthusiastic assurance that they can do the job, and put the tools in their hands.

July 23—Aug. 22 Words only convey a small portion of the meaning in a conversation. Tone and body language are important. Pay attention to absorb the entire message. Then relax.

Aug 23—Sept. 22 Keep to the plan for what you need to do today. Take time to keep family members focused. Manage details and handle them as early as possible for best results.

Sept. 23—Oct. 22 If invited to a potluck, don't skimp on ingredients. Then dress up in your finest, and take time to glow. Everyone has special stories to tell.

Oct. 23—Nov. 21 Your biggest challenge today is to alleviate your favorite person's worries. Suggest activities that take care of practical matters early.

Nov. 22 —Dec. 21 Organize your to-do list and share it with everyone involved. You'll need help to get everyone involved in a fun weekend. Stock up on extra victuals. Capricorn

Dec. 22—Jan. 19 You realize you've forgotten a few key items. Take time midday to handle this. You may be able to leave work early, if you play your cards right.

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Tips for healthy Thanksgiving dining When indulging in a big Thanksgiving meal, keep in mind that many foods can put on extra pounds that you may not be too grateful for later. Here are some tips for a healthy Thanksgiving dinner. 1. Turkey: The breast meat is a healthier choice than dark meat. 3 oz. of white meat has 133 calories, while dark meat has 159 calories. 2. Vegetables: Make this already healthy food even healthier just by steaming them instead of frying them. 3. Rolls: Choose wholewheat instead of white. It has less calories and more fiber. 4. Dessert: Make dessert with sugar substitutes and fat -free whipped toppings. Your pies will still be delicious, but twice as healthy. 5. Don’t go to dinner hungry: People tend to eat faster and more when hungry. Eat a wholesome breakfast and lunch to avoid overeating at dinner. Keep these healthy tips in mind. They'll come in handy when Christmas rolls around.

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throughout the very early morning some of the items can be purchased. From time to time I walk around to see what items are being sold. 4:20 a.m. - Some customers go insane when Wal-Mart employees give the okay to take certain items. The aisles are crowded with people, and merchandise is all over the floor from people snatching items from the shelves or from other customers. 5:00 a.m. - Everything is available for purchase, I leave the wagon with my sister sleeping in it between the children’s clothing so that I can run and pick up things that my mom has on her list and run back to the wagon to drop them off on my sleeping sister. 5:45 a.m. - We get out of there as soon as we have everything and head for the car. And just like the year before, the Wal-Mart management is letting people in as people come out. Overall this year turned out pretty smoothly.

This year Wal-Mart is running their Black Friday event the same way they did last year. Remember, 1) bring multiple people so you can stand in multiple lines and stand in for each other for bathroom runs, and 2) leave one person to watch the cart. No matter which format WalMart uses from year to year, I can assure you, I’ll be there!

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lead to other book deals and being able to pursue other interests such as photography. She has been working hard to promote her book by doing book signings and sending complimentary copies to celebrities such as James Franco, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Johnny Depp. Ms. Tahauri attended Kamehameha Maui from kindergarten to grade 11. She said her 10 years gave her guidance and the best education. "It’s thanks to Kamehameha Schools that my first year of college was exceptionally easy,” she said. Her first book signing is this Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Haloa Resource Center in Wailuku at 6:00 P.M. The book is available for sale at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Copies can also be checked out from the Charles Reed Bishop Learning Center. Tahauri is already working on two more books. Another collection of poems and an autobiography.

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Volleyball girls MIL champs “It’s sad that it’s over, but it was fun while it lasted” - Ginger Long

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Senior outside hitter Ginger Long slaps it down hard on Baldwin’s second line. At right, Anuhea Kaiaokamalie shows she’s got what it takes.

By NIKKI DAVIS, staff writer

Coach Charles “Bala” Spencer led the Kamehameha Maui girls varsity volleyball team to their seventh straight Maui Interscholastic League Division 1 title. The lady Warriors went undefeated, winning all twelve MIL matches played. According to Ginger Long, senior outside hitter, this season was like no other, with many injuries of key players and two new freshmen who made a mark as defensive specialists. At the start of the season the team was senior-heavy, with seven returning seniors. But at one point, five seniors were forced to sit out due to injuries. As a result of taking the time to recover, almost all injured seniors were able to return to the court for their senior night against Baldwin High School. “I think although there were a lot of injuries this season, the players bounced back from them pretty fast and came back ready to play,” Long said. Two promising freshman players, Taylor Awai and Shalia Kamakaokalani, had a lot of playing time in their first (Continued on page D2)

Swim team has new coach By KANOA YAP, sports editor

The Kamehameha swim team is awaiting a fresh and exciting season under a new coach Steven Davis. Many returning swimmers, as well as new swimmers are anticipating the upcoming season. Senior swimmer Ka io Tubera said, “I expect practice to be much different than my previous years. Especially since many of the new swimmers are predominantly underclassmen.” The Warriors swim team has sent individuals to the MIL and state championships every year. With a new, fresh coach in

the mix, this could be a new opportunity for many swimmers to qualify for championships. Coach Steven Davis has been swimming ever since he was eight years old. Davis swam throughout college and he continues to surf constantly. This is his first coaching job and he is excited to try his hand at the trade. “I believe that I have what it Photo by MAYA NITTA takes to be a coach,” said Sophomore swimmer Riley Shiraishi pulls through the water at the first Davis. “I have been swimming week of swim practice with new Head Coach Steven Davis. The swim for 16 years and I have had season starts Saturday, December 11 in Kïhei, 10:00 a.m. experience in collegiate races.” Coach Davis believes that he “bringing a positive attitude to ing the fundamentals of techcan improve the team by practice every day and stressnique and conditioning.”

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More Warriors run in states this year By MATT SPENSER, staff writer

The cross country Warriors were in rare form this year, sending seven Warriors to the state competition, but the larger numbers did not translate to success this time. Team captain, Senior Kelly Luis, freshmen Cheyenne Maio Silva and Daniel Quenga, Sophomore Victoria Alakai, and junior Naomi Holokai, Erika Kekiwi, and Jared Toba went to O’ahu on Thursday, October 28 to compete. Toba and Quenga were also the first male Warriors to go to the state championship. Of the seven state competi(Continued from page D1)

season. Awai had 155 digs this season, the most on the team. Kamakaokalani was not far be-

Top 3 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 2010 KILLS Ginger Long

318

Sienna Davis

199

Kaulana Ane

147

ACES Ginger Long

Bobbi-Lin Kalama

Kaulana Ane

BLOCKS Ginger Long

Mailani Baz

Sienna Davis

DIGS Taylor Awai

179

Ginger Long

160

McKenzie Moniz

129

ASSISTS Bobbi-Lin Kalama

535

Kaulana Ane

335

Taylor Awai

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tors, Daniel Quenga placed in the top 100 coming in at 99th. “I don’t know why, but everyone was off their [MIL] times,” said Holokai, who was making her second state appearance. “I mean, not by a lot. It was just a few seconds, but that was enough,” she said. The number of students participating increased twofold since last year. This could be because there were so many new runners from the freshman class this year. It could also have something to do with how tightly knit the team was this season. “We were very spirited this hind with 125 digs. “I’m really proud of the underclassmen for stepping up and giving it their all the entire season,” said Long. “It also gave Coach Bala a chance to see what those underclassmen could really do.” “We have a lot of potential in our team because we are a young team,” said sophomore setter Bobbi-Lin Kalama. The players were excited when they were seeded second in the state tournament, but in the second round they lost to Kahuku High School at Kaÿulaheanuiokamoku Gym and did not qualify for the semi-final round. “When it came to states we worked hard during practices, and it showed how much we wanted to win states,” said Kalama. “Even though we didn’t finish how we wanted, we ended our season fighting.” With seven seniors leaving this year, the outcome of the 2011 varsity volleyball season lies with the promising underclassmen and their abilities to fill the shoes of their volleyball sisters. “I’m happy that we, as seniors, left a legacy and most importantly a strong sisterhood for the underclassmen to continue as next year’s leaders,” said Kaulana Ane, setter and opposite hitter. University of Hawaiÿi signee Ginger Long had some advice

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Junior Naomi Holokai flies around the last turn on her way to the finish line at MIL cross country meet #2 at Kamehameha Maui.

season,” said Junior Makai Mann. “They [the team members] painted themselves with the school colors.” The cross country runners all help each other to do better

and are always ready to encourage a teammate when they might be having a hard time, said Mann.

for next year’s team, “Work super hard but have fun with each other.” “If they want to be successful on the court, they have to do whatever it takes; whether it’s giving your all at practice, helping eachother out, or

working out on your own time. The little things you do will pay off in the long run and may be the deciding factor between winning a match and losing a match,” she said.

Long makes All-American 2nd Team By MAYA NITTA staff writer

The hard work and powerful performance of senior varsity player Ginger Long earned her national recognition. The American Volleyball Coaches Association named her to a spot on the All-American 2nd team. “I never really expected it because there were so many good players on the watch list, so to be recognized that I was on the team was an honor. It felt good to know that all my hard work paid off and I was recognized for it,” said Long. She had been on the AVCA watch list this year, but head Coach Bala Spencer said, “I did not want to tell anyone so as not to put so much pressure on her.” In this season Long made 318 kills and 52 service aces, both KSM season records. She also led the team with

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All-American Ginger Long goes up high for a serve.

34 blocks and 160 digs, and she averaged 3.9 kills per game with a .625 service percentage. Also on the team are Molokaÿi High Schoolÿs Kalei Adolpho and Punahou’s Alex Santi.

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UH softball players anticipate next season By NICOLE KA’AUAMO features writer

After their first trip to the College World Series last year, the University of Hawai’i softball team has higher than ever expectations for the upcoming season. One new player is sophomore Jori Jasper who chose to red shirt last year. Red shirting is when a player practices with the team, but does not play. Ms. Jasper is excited to show the coach what she has. Her main goal is to stay positive and contribute to the spectacular team chemistry she said already exists. Although her right ulna was broken in a freak accident line drive at practice, she is keeping her mind focused so that the team will experience the same success as last year. She said that one challenge that college athletes have is making the transition from high school sports to being a Division I athlete. For students becoming collegiate athletes next year, she said that the most important part is time management. “It’s all about being responsible and taking your studies into your own hands,” she said. Junior Kelly Hajam, who led the team last year with a UH record of 30 home runs, said that they are going into the season with “a target on their back,” but remains especially optimistic about the upcoming season. This is remarkable because in July, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and received surgery five days after her diagnosis in her hometown of Pine Valley, CA. Four weeks later, she was back on Oÿahu training with the team. Although the season does not start until the spring, the Warriors are already well into their off-season training. The (Continued on page D4)

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Varsity cheer squad execute an energetic routine at the Baldwin High School gym in this year’s MIL cheerleading championships. It was their first competition under new Head Coache Ann Saffrey and Coach Kealiÿi Molina.

Varsity squad takes second for third year By KELSEY CARBONELL, staff writer

The KSM varsity cheer squad took second place at this year’s MIL championships, and the junior varsity squad took first at Baldwin High School, November 13. Preparation for the winter competition started early this year. The cheerleaders hoped to get first place over top dog, Baldwin High School, who has held the first place spot for ten years. Last year Baldwin beat out the KSM cheer squad by only 5 points. This year Baldwin won by 20 points due to a higher difficulty level, with big-

ger stunts and maneuvers with more risk in the Bears’ routine, said varsity cheerleader Robert Akuna. A new coach, Coach Keali’i Molina, also joined the squad this year. Coach Keali’i is a professional cheerleader and had a part as a member of the Toros’ rival squad, The Clovers, in the hit movie Bring it On. “He is so awesome. He knows what we can do and he always pushes us to do better,” said junior Rachel Bega. “You can tell he really knows what he’s doing,” Bega said. Bega is one of the new faces

on the varsity squad. Also new to the team this year is their focus on strength. The cheerleaders spent countless hours at practice and working out in the gym to strengthen their bodies for the final competition according to Bega. The team showcased their routine for friends and family on November 10, a few days before their first competition, followed by dinner at Ke’eaumokupāpāiaheahe. “It was super fun to watch. I don’t think I could do half of the (Continued on page D4)

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Warrior boys soccer team looks forward By JEFFREY CLARKE, staff writer

With winter, comes the MIL winter sports season, which means soccer to the fans of the Kamehameha Warriors boys soccer team. Senior Chad Ikeda, soccer fan, says he is highly anticipating this season and that it will be even better than the last due to fresh new players with natural skill. Last year, the Kamehameha Maui soccer team had one win, eight losses and three ties for a total of six points for the season. This year, however, the Warriors hope to “land on the winning end of the stick,” said senior Kawena ChangYuen, player for the Warriors soccer team. With a new lot of underclassman players and a “new frame of mind” as Chang-Yuen said, the Warri-

ors are looking different in the way they go about things. He feels they are “determined and open minded to all aspects of the game.” “We got lots of talent this year. It’s a team of strong soccer players,” said Kainalu Fonseca, Warrior soccer forward for four years. “This year we have a strong first team and second team, so no matter which team is in, we can come out on top” he said. “We look pretty strong at this point right now, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be challenged,” Chang-Yuen said. “The other schools are looking tough as usual, but we won’t be discouraged by the way they look. We will push forward like we have been taught to do.”

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The varsity cheerleading team competes at the MIL championships on November 13 at Baldwin High School’s gym. At left, the JV squad surrounds the varsity with well wishes and support before it’s their turn to represent KSM. The varsity squad came in second, and the JV took the title in first place. (Continued from page D3)

stuff they do,” said Gabriel Bega, sister of Rachel and eighth grader at Kamehameha Schools Maui. The girls will go off to O’ahu for the state championships during Christmas Break.

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players go through weight training and running at least twice a day, which Ms. Hajam said is more physically demanding than the practices themselves. Ms. Hajam said, “It doesn’t matter what jersey the other team is putting on, it just matters which one we’re wearing.” University of Hawaiÿi football is now leaving the Western Athletic Conference and joining the Mountain West Conference instead. It is not yet certain whether all other athletic programs will switch, but it’s likely. Joining the Mountain West will be beneficial to the team because its biggest rivals, California State University, Fresno and the University of Nevada have joined as well. Ms. Hajam said tougher and higher-ranked opponents like Fresno and Nevada give the Warriors a better chance at reaching the World Series again.

Soccer girls enter with high hopes By NIKKI DAVIS, staff writer

For many years Kamehameha girls soccer has been a successful winter sport. Last year, they ended the season with 8 wins, 4 losses, and 2 ties, placing them third in the Maui Interscholastic League. Although they did not make it to the state championship last year, they feel confident about this year. “I feel confident in the team, everyone is definitely showing the effort and being positive. I think we'll have a good turnout this season,” said junior, Makana Pundyke, forward. The team has been engaged with preseason training and conditioning to get in shape. The lady Warriors competed in a 3-day preseason tournament this past week. “We have been training hard

for the past month, so hopefully it'll pay off in the end,” said junior, Kalena Kaeo, center midfielder. This year new Head Coach Sean Joaquin brings new knowledge and skill to the table. “The new coaches are definitely a great addition to the team! We are doing lots of useful drills that are getting us ready for the season. It’s very beneficial,” said Pundyke. Another important new staff member is Coach David Kamalani, who will work with the girls on their speed and agility. “He [Coach Dave] is very good at training us and improving our speed. He is a hard worker and only likes to train athletes that are dedicated,” said sophomore Lindsay Watson, midfielder. The four team captains are

seniors Brieane Gomes and Elizabeth Higashino and juniors Makana Pundyke and Kalena Kaeo. Higashino said they help the team by being good motivators and setting positive examples for their teammates. “We have to take MIL and go to states and show them what we can do,” said Higashino. Pundyke also believes that if she helps everyone stay positive and work together the victory will come. “My job as a captain is to push the girls to excellence. They're very capable of doing the average, but I know they can excel,” said Pundyke. Kaeo said there is a lot of talent this year, and she is confident that the new coaching staff will lead them to a great season.

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Paddling team anticipates successful season, MIL wins By MALEKO LOREZO, staff writer

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Sophomore middle blocker Tori Cambra sets the ball over the net in a match against King Kekaulike.

Volleyball girls prevail, have superb JV season By ALYSSA McALINDEN, sports writer

The JV girls’ volleyball team had an outstanding season. The girls went undefeated in the regular season with 12 wins and no losses. Their only two losses came at the JV MIL championship tournament. This season was the first for Coach Suzette Uyechi. She also coaches volleyball at KSM Middle School and helps coach the boys varsity volleyball team. Coach Henry Davis has coached in previous years. A challenge the girls faced was having their returning and starting players out because of injuries. “Our bench stepped up their game and pulled together as a team [to address this],” coach Uyechi said. “The one thing I wish I could have done differently was to teach them more plays that

would’ve made them a more competitive team. Especially for their JV championship tournament. Overall, we did really well in the MIL season and we went undefeated,” she said. The season held a variety of experiences for the girls this year. “It went pretty fast and there were the fun times, the hard times… and the very bog times,” said Raven Poepoe, a sophomore in her second year on the JV team. “I had fun playing with the girls on JV.” Freshman Malia Molina said she enjoyed playing with the returning players. “I liked them a lot. They were very encouraging and had good leadership skills,” Molina said. “We improved a lot since we first started, and we got closer.” “They [the coaches] did well. They communicated well with us, and they were committed to the team, and encouraging,” Molina said.

November was the official start of the MIL paddling season. That involves 11 schools, 6 events and 5 regattas, with a culminating event that ends on Friday, February 11, 2011 at Ke ehi Lagoon, O ahu, to decide who takes the state championship crown. The girls crew comes into the season as MIL champions. Also at the MIL championships last year, the boys crew came in second place, and the mixed crew came in third place. With all these crews placing in last year’s league, the team is looking forward to bringing a state title back to Kamehameha Maui under Coach Robert Brede. In 2009, the boys crew won in Lähaina, and in 2007, Kamehameha Maui had its first state win thanks to the mixed crew. With returning paddlers Kamāhoe Bal, Levi Almeida and Kaui Krueger for the boys and Hiÿilei Andrade, Kara Frampton, Diondra Gomes and Lilinoe Bal for the girls, the team looks promising. “I am very optimistic about our paddling season. Many experienced paddlers are present and fired-up to work hard. We have the potential to accomplish great things but only through focus, desire,

and commitment. It’s really special that so many ōpio are interested in perpetuating our Hawaiian cultural sport of hoe waÿa,” said Almeida, who strokes for the boys varsity team. Coach Brede said, “The program is really working right now. It’s growing a lot and the numbers are high. We have a very talented group this year, and it’s exciting for me because I can see the spark in the kids’ eyes. It makes me happy to see them getting into the sport. A lot of the boys and girls are striving to do better in this sport paddling for clubs. And we have a lot of club paddlers this year. The other schools have also grown larger and are getting more competitive.” Last year’s MIL winners who advanced to states: Boys Crew: Seabury 36, Kamehameha Maui 31, Kekaulike 26 Mixed Crew: Seabury 34 Kekaulike 32 Kamehameha Maui 31 (Kamehameha DQ put Seabury in 1st) Girls Crew : Kamehameha Maui 34 Seabury 32 Baldwin 31

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The paddling team hauls in canoes after a long and rigorous practice at Kahului Harbor. With all three crews placing in the top three at the MIL championships last year, this year’s crew has much to prove.

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Girls Basketball

Solo senior takes charge; Ige in final year By KELSEY CARBONELL, staff writer

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Although the team looks small, they are in it to win it. With only a handful of players, the girls basketball team have a lot of obstacles to overcome. However with a new coach, they hope to start the year off on a good note after a winless season in 2009-10. “He [Coach Dave Nesmith] is a great coach. I think with him we could do a lot better than last year,” said senior Bridgette Ige. Ige is the only senior on the varsity basketball team this year, she also played varsity

last year. Without a junior varsity team, all underclassmen were moved up to varsity. This year there are 10 underclassmen altogether, but Ige doesn’t see this as a problem. “I don’t see them as underclassmen, and I don’t see myself as the only upperclassman,” said Ige. One of her worries this year is the senior night. Because she is the only senior, she will be celebrated alone rather than with fellow classmates. After last year’s 0-7 results, Ige is doing everything she

can to boost the team’s morale and win as many games as possible. “Everyone is working together to get the win,” said Ige. Ige is trying to instill a strong team spirit in her teammates and hopes that it brings them back on top. “I’m trying to be as encouraging as possible and push them to do their best,” said Ige. To get the girls pumped up and ready for change, a team of teachers and administration challenged the girls team to a friendly game yesterday.

MAKANA PUNDYKE By ALYSSA McALINDEN, staff writer

Sport: Girls varsity soccer Jersey #: 19 Position: Forward Height: 5’4” Age, grade: 16, junior Workout: Lift and soccer practice everyday Hobbies: “Eating, going to the beach, movies” Something others don’t know about you: “That’s a hard one…my favorite color is red. And I am going to be an Olympic speed skater when I grow up.” What do you add to the team: “I’m loud, and I bring expierence in agility because I know lots of different techniques and always help others who are uneasy about certain things. I also bring support, although I yell, it's because I know the girls can do better if they push themselves pass average.” How long have you been playing: “Since I was 5.” Other sports: Track and Field

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Basketball boys take a breather after running wind sprints at practice in the Kamehameha gym.

Boys basketball gets up and running By DYLAN GODSEY, staff writer

This year the Kamehameha Maui basketball team is getting an early start to get ahead of the game. Head Coach Chad Kalehuawehe is leading the Warriors through preseason training and long hard practices. Coach Kalehuawehe said, “Our goal in 2010-11 is to build upon what we started last year, hard work and perseverance. Last year we went to states and won two games.

This year we want to win MIL, just like any other team.” The basketball team has 15 varsity players made up of freshmen, sophomores and seniors. This year, no juniors signed up. “This has never happened before,” said Coach Kalehuawehe. There are two additions to this year’s basketball program. Mr. Kees Mashino (’06) and Mr. Kaeo “Mo” Lau Hee (’06), Human Anatomy teacher, are new assistant coaches for the

junior varsity team. The Warriors’ first preseason game is November 30 at and against Seabury, and the first regular season game is December 21 at home against King Kekaulike. “Come support all the winter athletes. Fan support, help at any sport is always helpful. I’m looking forward to an exciting season,” said Coach Kalehuawehe.

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KAWIKA KONG Photo by KELSEY CARBONELL

Sophomore running back Sayge Edrada pushes for extra yards in Kamehameha Maui’s homecoming game. By ALYSSA McALINDEN, staff writer

JV Warriors wrap up 2010 season

JV sophomore tight end Laÿakea Baz elevates for the catch.

Sport: Boys varsity basketball Jersey #: 21 Position: “Anything” Height: 6’ 1” Age, grade: 17, senior Workout: “Training hard at practice” Hobbies: “Going to the beach and hanging out with friends” Something others (KSM students) don’t know about you: “I can multitask” What do you add to the team: “I add my hard work and enthusiasm for the team to get hyped.” How long have you been playing: “Since I was in fourth grade.” Other sports: Football and Volleyball

ing game against Maui High School. “It was a good game but we did not expect to lose,” said Aaron Morton, inside tackle for the JV Warriors. “We could’ve played harder, I think. We just needed to get pumped up.” Linebacker Cal Alexander summed up the JV football season as “a great learning experience wrapped up with fun memories. We all tried our best and put our hearts into everything, that’s all we could ask for, giving it 110%.”

As for next year, Alexander said he “will be looking forward to teaching the upcoming freshman what we have learned this year.” Morton also speculated about next year’s prospects. “There will be challenges, but I think we will be able to get through and be great,” He said. “I feel the boys did a great job and I hope they take the lessons they learned into the future,” said Head Coach Jojo Chong Kee.

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Defensive back Tyler Macarthur swoops in behind Daulton Cabcungan. By JEFFREY CLARKE, staff writer

The closing of the 2010 football season saw the JV Warriors football team with a season record of 2 wins, 5 losses, and 1 tie. Both wins for this year’s JV Warriors were taken from the King Kekaulike Nā Ali i, 48-0 and 33-6. They also picked up a tie in their first game against Maui High. The JV Warriors were the

MIL champions in 2007 and 2008, they were undefeated in the 2007 MIL season while in 2008, they gave up only one game to Lāhainaluna High School. In 2009, they fell just short of the champion title. The JV Warriors losses were on the heavier side of the scale with two losses to Lāhainaluna High School, two losses to Baldwin High School and one loss at the homecom-

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The varsity Warriors break through the Art and Spirit Club banner to storm the field in their homecoming against the Maui High Sabers. The varsity Warriors won this final game of the season 45-6. Below, senior quarterback Bryson Souza scrambles with the ball against Lähainaluna October 9.

Varsity football young, progressing By KANOA YAP and staff

The Kamehameha Warriors ended the season with a 45-6 win over the Maui High Sabers at homecoming. This season, the Warriors improved on last year’s 2-6 win/loss statistics with victories over King Kekaulike (1) and Maui High (2); but wins against Lāhainaluna and Baldwin still elude them. This was the first year under new Head Coach Kevin O’Brien. Senior running back Michael Lacno III said, “The team gladly welcomed Coach O’Brien. They made many improvements, and I am proud to have had the chance to be under his coaching.” Quarterback Bryson Souza said, “The season was okay, coulda been better, but we had a whole new coaching staff. Our whole scheme was different. We worked with it. I’m sure the future years will be better, but it was a good first year for Coach O’Brien.” At the beginning of the season, the state championships seemed to be in

reach. But Baldwin and Lāhainaluna proved to be the stronger teams and kept the Warriors out of the running. “I feel that Baldwin High and Lāhainaluna prepared very well, and we did not capitalize on their mistakes, which would have been essential to a victory,” said senior defensive end Nico Lopes. Throughout the ups and downs of the season, the players continued to support each other led by the senior players. “I think Keenan Kaluau was a big help to both the offense and defense. He didn’t really get much of the spotlight, but he made big plays and kept everyone in line,” Souza said. He added, “Cody Pundyke was also a big asset to our offense. He always worked hard. Whenever he got the ball he went the extra mile to put the ball where we needed it to score. He always got everyone pumped up to put them on another level.”

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Kahuku learns the hard way, a lesson for all By KANOA YAP, sports editor

Kahuku has been facing trying times since the Oahu Interscholastic Association discovery of a fifth-year football player on the team a little over two weeks ago. The unfortunate events that followed included a complete wipeout of their record this season, suspension from future games over the remainder of the season (including the state championship), and a court date. Various people believed that the football players should be allowed to finish their season, regardless of the ineligible player, who only played sparingly according to coaches. Kahuku was an undefeated team during the regular season and was expected to make it to the finals of the

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state championship. Had Kahuku not been disqualified, I feel that they could have won the whole thing. However, rules are rules. Perhaps the coaches were not aware of the player’s fifth year of football. Perhaps the player thought that he would be eligible since he was still a senior. Whatever the reason, there is no excuse. Someone is at fault and evidence is pointing to the coaching staff. Integrity is a very special quality that is vital in sports. Integrity in sports prevents mishaps like the Kahuku case of the fifth-year football player. With integrity all games will be equally fun and fair. Rules are made to regulate fairness and equality, and once you break the rules there are no exceptions. Over time, teams gain reputations according to their poise, game plan, and overall attitude. One incident could ruin your reputation. Teams work very hard on their reputations, Kahuku included. Had it not been for this incident, Kahuku could be state champions in a couple of weeks. Integrity should not be taken lightly in sports. Too bad Kahuku had to learn the hard way.

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MIL Scoreboard JV Girls Volleyball 8/26 vs. Lähainaluna 8/28 vs. Maui High 9/2 vs. Baldwin 9/3 vs. King Kekaulike 9/7 vs. Maui High 9/8 vs. Lähainluna 9/14 vs. Seabury 9/16 vs. Baldwin 9/17 vs. King Kekaulike 9/22 vs. Maui High 9/23 vs. Lahainaluna 9/28 vs. King Kekaulike 9/29 vs. Baldwin Varsity Girls Volleyball 8/26 vs. Lähainaluna 8/28 vs. Maui High 9/2 vs. Baldwin 9/3 vs. King Kekaulike 9/7 vs. Maui High 9/8 vs. Lähainluna 9/16 vs. Baldwin 9/17 vs. King Kekaulike 9/22 vs. Maui High 9/23 vs. Lahainaluna 9/28 vs. King Kekaulike 9/29 vs. Baldwin

unavail. 2-0 W 2-0 W 2-1 W 2-0 W 2-1 W unavail. 3-0 W 3-0 W

3-0 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-1 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-0 W

Junior Varsity Football 8/27 vs. Maui High 9/10 vs. Baldwin 9/18 vs. King Kekaulike 9/25 vs. Lahainaluna 10/1 vs. Baldwin 10/9 vs. Lahainaluna 10/15 vs. King Kekaulike 10.30 vs. Maui High

6-6 T 26 - 0 L 0 - 48 W 21-14 L 14-6 L 16 –31 L 33-6 W 17 –6 L

Varsity Football 8/27 vs. Maui High 40 - 2 9/10 vs. Baldwin 6 - 41 9/18 vs. King Kekaulike 0 - 40 9/25 vs. Lahainaluna 7-21 10/1 vs. Baldwin 3-35 10/9 vs. Lahainaluna 19-37 10/15 vs. King Kekaulike 35-12 10.30 vs. Maui High 45-6

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Cross Country Results Seven runners advanced to states: Kelly Luis Cheyenne Maio Silva Daniel Quenga Victoria Alakai Naomi Holokai Erika Kekiwi Jared Toba

Warrior wrestlers begin By NICOLE KA’AUAMO features writer

With winter approaching, the Warriors wrestling team is preparing for a new year. Coach CJ Elizares will be taking over the head coaching position. He was assistant coach last year. Head coach Nelson Saribay is coaching at King Kekaulike and will not be returning this year. There is also a new girls wrestling coach, Tehani Ibara. She is a 2009 graduate of Saint Anthony Junior/Senior High School and participated in high school wrestling and judo. She ranked 4th at the 2009 State Championships. In order to prepare, the team has been lifting weights and practicing together since the

middle of October. Junior Nikki Davis and sophomore Kaleihoku Kubota will be traveling to a pre-season challenge this weekend. Punahou will be hosting an all-girls tournament. On the first day, athletes will attend a clinic and hear speeches. The athletes will then get a chance to compete against each other on the second day. “I’ll get to see all my opponents that I will be competing against, and not only on Maui. It’s like a pre-states [competition] and a good preparation [for the state championship],” Kubota said. Another change is that the season will begin two weeks earlier than in previous years. Maui will be hosting two pre-

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Senior Vinson Silva serves as a test subjet to Assistant Coach Kodi Shepley as they demonstrate proper wrestling technique.

season tournaments this year. The first will be held in Häna December 10-11. The Maui Invitational Tournament, an

annual event, will include teams from Oÿahu, Hawaiÿi, Molokaÿi, and Länaÿi.

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Register to vote…or someone else will In order to be president, you have to be at least 35 years old. To be a state senator, at least 30 years old. To register to vote in Hawai’i, you can be as young as 16. Since the passage of the National Voter Registration Act in 1993, new drivers have been able to register to vote on their driver’s license applications. Teenagers can handle two adult problems, getting their drivers license and registering to vote, with one sheet of paper. As teens we hate when other people make decisions for us: what to wear, when to wake up, and even who we can hang out with. Voting is one way to take back some control in your life. When you turn 18, you can vote for the politician that makes sense in your opinion, but only if you’re registered. Don’t let someone else speak for you. What issues are important to you? If you enjoy the ocean, you can vote for someone who

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will work to protect it. If you agree or disagree with a subject, you can make sure to vote for a candidate who sees eye to eye with you. If you’re not 18, register anyway, and educate yourself while you wait. Maui is home to the lowest voter turnout in the state. Only 49.7% of Maui County residents voted in the recent November 2 election, according to the State of Hawai’i Office of Elections. Imagine what would happen if that number jumped to 100%, helped by newly registered young adults. We hear celebrities advocating the importance of casting your ballot. “Rock the Vote” and Diddy’s “Vote or Die”

campaign are recent examples of people in pop culture urging the youth of America to vote. In 2008, the presidential candidates who won their parties’ nominations, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama also won the youth vote according to Rock the Vote. Young voters can and do influence elections. If you think that your vote won’t make a difference, think again. Your vote counts, especially in local elections and on local issues. In the Bob Carroll-Bill Medeiros race for East Maui councilperson a difference of just 59 votes in the November 2 election put Carroll over the top, and he won the seat. So get educated and register to vote even if you’re still 16 or 17. Once you’re done with that, make sure when you turn 18 you go out and cast your ballot. Future generations will thank you for it. Graphic source Connecticut State Web site

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