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Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 A1
INDEX: CLASS NEWS….….A8
ʻA¯HAʻILONO...……B1
LIFE…….……..…...C1
SPORTS…………...D1
EDITORIAL………..E1
Valedictorians chosen in second year
By LANDON BALLESTEROS, news writer
According to academies
principal Ms. Jay-R Kaʻawa, no student in the senior Class
of 2013 has maintained a per-fect 4.0 grade point average in their four years of study at
Kamehameha Schools Maui; however, two people have
come extremely close, and both have been selected as
Valedictorians for the upcom-ing Class of 2013 Commence-
ment ceremony. Seniors Kaʻili Mossman and Kalia Tama-shiro will share the honor of
being the class valedictorians this year.
The valedictorian title is typi-cally given to a student who
hold the highest grade point average in the senior class. Because many students may
have identical or very close G.P.A.s by their senior year,
many schools will often choose multiple valedictorians
to represent the class at their graduation ceremony.
This is only KS Maui’s se-cond year in having a valedic-
torian chosen for the classes. Christian Fernandez served as the valedictorian for the
Class of 2012, with Makai Mann as the Salutatorian, the
person with the second-highest G.P.A. No Salutatori-
an was chosen for this year’s graduation ceremony, since
the tie between the two vale-dictorians could not be bro-ken.
(VALEDICTORIAN Con nued on page A2)
Photo by KA LEO O NĀ KOA STAFF
Senior class valedictorian Kalia Tamashiro dances hula during the 2013 ‘Aha Mele
SPORTS…………………D9
‘AHA MELE…………….A3
‘ĀHA‘ILONO……………B1 Photo by MEHANA LEE
KAʻILI MOSSMAN
Photo by LANDON BALLESTEROS
KALIA TAMASHIRO
Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 A2
“I felt accomplished because all my years of hard work has
paid off and been recognized,” Tamashiro said. “I was very excited. Ms.
Kaʻawa gave me this letter and everything and I was like, ‘Oh
my gosh!’” Mossman said. For both girls, one unfortu-
nate A- stopped them from boasting a perfect 4.0 G.P.A.
on their transcripts. For Tama-shiro, it was Speech class in freshman year, and for Moss-
man, it was Honors Chemistry. Mossman says she excels in
arts, music, English, and mathematics, except for Cal-
culus. She also enjoys draw-ing, singing, acting, composing music, and writing stories.
Tamashiro’s strong point is in the field of science, though outside of all that, she enjoys
playing soccer and online shopping.
Both students are heavily involved around campus out-
side of their academics. Tama-shiro is a four-year varsity soccer player, and a member
of the National Honor Society (NHS), Health Occupations
Students of America (HOSA), Teens Under Construction
(TUC), 4H, the NIDDK STEP-UP internship, secretary of the
Associated Students of Kame-hameha Schools Maui student government, and she does
hula with Ha¯lau Na¯ Lei Kaumaka O Uka. Mossman is
the president of the Japanese Club, as well as a member of NHS, Interact, and Art clubs,
as well as daily volunteer work with KS Maui Elementary’s
after-school program. Tamashiro will be attending
the University of Hawaiʻi at Ma¯noa this coming Fall, as a
part of the Doctor of Medicine Early Acceptance Program (DMEAP), which is a cohort
with the John A. Burns school of medicine.
“If I complete the program, then I have automatic ac-ceptance into the U.H. medical
school, so I’ll probably be pur-suing a career in medicine,”
Tamashiro said. Mossman will be attending
the University of Utah, where she has already been granted
a good financial aid package and acceptance into several student cohorts.
“It may take a while, but my plan is to be an accountant for
a little while, while I study for the foreign service exam,” Mossman said. “Then I’m go-
ing to get into the foreign ser-vices and be an economic
officer.” These officers work with businesses and are sta-
tioned abroad. The two valedictorians of-fered some advice to students
who want to be in their shoes at their own graduation cere-
mony. “Do your work, and actually
try to do well, and make time to study,” Mossman said.
“Pay attention, and use re-sources that are available to you,” Tamashiro added.
“Actually participate in the clubs you sign up for and be
active in the school,” Moss-man said. “If they have a tie in
G.P.A. they look at other extra-curricular activities too.” Tamashiro also suggested
not to take the easy way in. “Don’t pick easy classes just
because you want to get an ‘A’,” she said. “You just take
the classes that you need to and do well in them.”
The graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 25th, in the Kaʻulaheanuio-
kamoku gymnasium.
(VALEDICTORIAN Con nued from page A1)
FILE PHOTO
Ka’ili Mossman shows her passion for performing in Keaka Kamali’i at the 2012 Ho’olaule ’a. “ Do your work, and actually try to do it well, and make time to study.” —Kaʻili Mossman,
on getting good
FILE PHOTO
Kaʻili Mossman receives The President’s Volunteer Service Award in
April 2012 from Academies Principal Ms. Jay-R Ka‘awa and 9-10 Princi-
pal Mr. Lance Cagasan. The award recognized her for excellence and
dedication in community service.
Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 A3
Junior class reclaims ihe at 2013 ‘Aha Mele
Photos by KA LEO O NĀ KOA STAFF
The juniors celebrate with one another after winning at the 2013 ‘Aha Mele in Kaʻulaheanuiokamoku Gymnasium on Friday, April 26, 2013. This was
the second time that the class of 2014 won the coveted Ka Maka o Ka Ihe spear.
Right: Junior and song conductor,
Madison Vaught and junior Chey-
enne Maio-Silva sing “Sons of
Hawai‘i,” after winning Ka Maka o
Ka Ihe.
Far right: Senior Anuhea Arakawa
dances her solo hula, “Mele
‘Ohana,” in front of the KSM stu-
dent body and audience during
‘Aha Mele on Friday, April 26,
2013.
Below: The sophomore and senior
classes raise their hands as they
sing “Sons of Hawai’i,” after the
winner of ’Aha Mele was an-
nounced. The KSM student body
perpetuated the school year’s
theme, “He ’Ohana Ka¯kou.”
Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 A4
By MAYA NITTA, features editor
Each year the staff of Ka Leo O Na¯ Koa competes in the Hawaiʻi Publishers Association
High School Journalism Awards. This year Ka Leo O Na¯ Koanot only repeated last
year’s win as the overall best program in the online division,
but also took back the overall first place award in the print
division, which they won in 2011.
The overall awards in the two divisions, online and print, are decided by adding up the
points each school received for all submissions within the
divisions. Schools may enter only once per category, which
include areas such as news writing, feature writing, editori-al writing, editorial cartoon,
and layout and design. The awards luncheon, was
held at the Pagoda Hotel on Honolulu, Oʻahu, on April 25,
2013, where winners were announced in a room of about
one hundred journalism stu-dents and their advisers.
The Ka Leo O Na¯ Koa staff received the coveted koa
wood perpetual plaque that comes with winning the Best Student Newspaper in the
State. “I know how much hard work
that is; and I know how hard they have worked. Winning
these awards is like winning a state championship game and they all deserve every one,”
said Nicole Kaʻauamo (’12) from the University of Nevada,
Las Vegas. Kaʻauamo is a former sports co-editor who
was on the winning 2011 staff. Under the Private School
Division, Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa received Best News Writ-
ing, Best Feature Writing, Best
Photography and Best Lay-out and Design for their print
issue. For their online Web Site,
they also took home Best Mul-
timedia Reporting, Best Online
Reporting and Best Online Video.
The state level awards were
Ka Leo O Na¯ Koa wins Best in State Awards
Photo by KA LEO O NĀ KOA STAFF
Reid Cairme, Maya Nitta, and Mehana Lee, editors of Ka Leo O Na¯ Koa, show off their eight awards from the Hawaiʻi Publishers Association contest.
Photo by MAYA NITTA, features editor Honolulu Star-Advertiser Managing Editor Mr. Michael Rovner speaks
about newspaper design to Kamehameha Maui and Damien High School
journalism students.
SEE HPA ON PAGE A5
Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 A5
News editor Mehana Lee was
named Journalist of the Year for the state of Hawaiʻ by the
Journalism Education Associa-tion. Two weeks later, her port-
folio was chosen as one of six runners-up in the national competition. Results were an-
nounced April 27, at the JEA convention in San Francisco.
In addition to the runners-up, one overall winner was select-
ed from among the 35 state winners.
Our Staff News Editor:
Mehana Lee
Features Editor:
Maya Nitta
Sports Editor:
Reid Cairme
Staff:
Landon Ballesteros
Shayna Ho
Jaylin Kekiwi
Faculty Adviser:
Ms. Kye Haina
9-10 Principal:
Mr. Lance Cagasan
Academies Principal:
Ms. Jay-R Kaÿawa
Contact us Address:
270 ÿAÿapueo Parkway
Pukalani, HI, 96768
Phone:
(808) 573-7019
Email:
Twitter:
@kaleoonakoa
Website:
www.kaleoonakoa.org
The Fine Print
Wire Services: Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors /MCT Campus High School Newspaper Services
Editorial Policy: The staff of Ka Leo O Nä Koa is dedi-cated to objective and balanced cover-age of campus and community news. We welcome comments, corrections, suggestions, and letters. To have your letter considered for publication, limit the text to 100 words or less, include full name and grade, and email to: [email protected]. Letters may be edited for length and propriety.
Disclaimer: Ka Leo O Nä Koa is a student publica-tion of the journalism class of Kame-hameha Schools Maui. The views expressed represent the views of the individual student writer and editors and does not reflect the views of KSM, KSBE, or its affiliations.
Lee JEA Journalist of the Year for HI, USA runner-up
FROM HPA PAGE A4
Nitta voted Most Valuable Staffer for Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Features editor Maya Nitta was voted as the Most Valuable
Staffer of Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa by her fellow journalism class-
mates. She was recognized during the HPA awards on April
25, 2013, and her name will be added to the permanent school plaque in the Journalism class-
room.
then decided. The winner
was chosen from between the first place winners of the
public and private school divisions. In order to compete
in the state division the con-testants must have won in their division.
In the state online divi-sion, Ka Leo O Na¯ Koareceived first place for Best Online Reporting and
Best Multimedia Presenta-tion.
In the state print division they took Best News Writing, Best Feature Writing, Best
Photography and Best Lay-out and Design.
In all, the staff earned sev-en division level awards, six
state level awards, and two overall titles. At the start of the awards
ceremony, I was recognized with a certificate and an-
nouncement as Most Valua-ble Staffer, as chosen by our
staff. I was also honored to win a
first place state award for layout and design and a pri-vate school division award in
the online video category. This was the second time
that I’ve received an HPA award, having won for news
writing in 2011. “I was shocked, so shocked that I couldn’t say a
word,” said senior Reid Cairme, sports editor.
Ca i rme’s news s tory “Cyberbullying and Digital
Branding” won the best news writing state award this year.
Notes in the scoring sheets say “This well written news
story has substance and
depth. It combines survey data with personal anecdotes
that enliven the issue of cyberbullying, both from the
FBI and student perspec-tives.” Senior Mehana Lee, the
news editor also said she was shocked to hear the
winning announcements. She wrote a feature about
kalo and the work Mr. Wili Wood put into restoring a loʻi
kalo. This feature received Best Feature Writing in the State.
“I went the HPA with no expectation of winning any-
thing. After it was announced it felt good to be recognized
for my hard work. It was close to my heart, and I was passionate about it,” she
said. All three editors worked
together to create the win-ning multimedia package that
touched upon energy drinks and the dangers of caffeine.
Cairme was the story’s pho-tographer, Lee wrote the story, and I created the
graphics and video (with Lee as anchor).
Also adding their writing to the winners was Shayna Ho
a staff writer, whose cover-age of Red Friday received Best Online Reporting in the
State. Journalism adviser, Ms.
Kye Haina, said that the mul-tiple wins this year were
“unbelievable” and that she was surprised and over-
whelmed.
Photo by KA LEO O NĀ KOA STAFF
Trophies on their laps, the Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa editors texted their friends
and family about the awards they won after the HPA’s while waiting at
the Honolulu International Airport to catch their flight back home.
Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 A6
Photos by MAYA NITTA, features editor
2013 Hoʻolauleʻa entertains all By MAYA NITTA, features editor
This year’s Hoʻolauleʻa was held on April 20, 2013 on the campus of Kamehameha Schools
Maui High School to raise money for the Parent Teacher Student ʻOhana. During the event, the community participated in games and demonstrations, watched and listened to entertainment, ate
food, bid at the silent auction and shopped and enjoyed the day.
Left: Senior Kamaka Keawekane
sits as fellow senior Kalia Tama-
shiro stamps his wrists with a tem-
porary kakau or tattoo. This year’s
Hawaiian Ensemble and Hawaiian
4 collaborated to set up and run
the Native Hawaiian Corner. In the
tent they also had paʻi ʻai, makahi-
ki, and mele demonstrations.
Below: Senior Riley Shiraishsi is
taught by fellow senior Raven
Paresa-Neizman (not pictured)
how to paʻi ʻai at the Native Hawai-
ian demonstrations tent.
Left: Senior Ashley Watson waits
to be dunked at the dunk tank
during the 9th Annual Ho‘olaule‘a
Below: Sophomore Samantha
Hill and junior Tyra Joaquin
danced on Hoʻolaulea morning
as the Hawaiian Ensemble sang
as part of the day’s entertain-
ment.
Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 A7
MORE THAN MONEY: While it is a fundraiser at its core, the Kamehameha Maui Hoʻolauleʻa is about more than money. It gives students and families
a chance to grow through service to the school. Above, seniors Raven Poepoe and Iwalani Kaaa relax and enjoy their time in the Native Hawaiian
cultural demonstrations tent at their last Hoʻolauleʻa as students.
Left: This lilikoʻi ceramic piece by
Monica Borge was on display at
the Senior Art Show in Kekui-
apoʻiwanui. Below: KPOA and
KAPA radio announcer and KS
Kapa¯lama alumna Alakaʻi Peleka
emceed the performances and
promoted events throughout the
day. She was also the auctioneer
in Hoʻolauleʻa’s first live auction.
Hoʻolauleʻa’s attendees of all ages could make art projects to take
home, sponsored by the Art Club.
Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 A8
Class of 2016 By OFA-HELOTU KOKA, freshman president
Good job to all the grades in ʻAha Mele, and, wow, can you believe it? This year is almost
coming to an end. Please noti-fy Kumu Ulu or any of your
student officers if you have ideas for an end-of-the-year
activity. Also, if you have not yet finished your community ser-
vice hours, now is the perfect time. If you are interested in
helping children with disabili-ties, come and join us at
Camp Imua at Camp Maluhia for some good fun! Please
contact Ms. Mikell for more information. Mahalo to all the freshman
parents for helping at Hoʻolauleʻa 2013. Thank you,
also, to all the parents who have been active in helping
the freshman class. Athletes, football spring training is already in session.
If you want to join or have any questions, please contact any
of the trainers down at the locker rooms.
Have a safe summer to re-member! A hui hou!
Class of 2015 By SHAI IBARA, sophomore class president
Sophomores, half of your high school career will be over
in just a few days. When you come back from summer,
you’ll be upperclassmen. Jun-ior year demands a lot of re-
sponsibility, so be ready for a challenge.
If you haven’t finished your 60 hours of community service yet, I encourage you to get
them done this summer! Then you won’t have to worry about
it when you’re busy with Ho¯ʻike Nui in your junior year
and college applications in your senior year. Your class officers have
already started looking into the highlight of next year—that’s
right, Prom! We are looking
forward to having a successful prom, which means early plan-
ning and less stress. If you would like to help out or be on
the prom committee, contact one of your officers. Also, homecoming will come
fast next year. Your officers are taking sign-ups for the
different committees in Mr. Rickard’s room. Committee
heads are also needed. An early start will mean a suc-
cessful next year! Sophomores, finish the year strong. Have a fun summer,
and always remember to stay safe. Come back charged and
ready to rock as the Juniors of 2015!
Class of 2014 By AVINASH SINGH, junior class president
Great job to all of you who
helped make prom possible and amazing! Now it’s the end of the year, and we are going to need help
planning and creating senior lu¯‘au, senior ball, graduation
and a little part of Project Grad (PTSO will help us). For the 2013 graduation on
May 25, we need 20-25 peo-ple to usher. You will hand
out programs and be available to help with anything that
needs to be done there, and you will not need to use a tick-et to get in. Ushers should
wear the white school polo and their ‘Aha Mele lei.
We might have an informal day at the beach during the
summer. More information to come.
With the seniors leaving, we will soon be taking their plac-es. Wow. So, stay on top of
your ho¯‘ike nui projects, SAT tests, and/or volunteer work.
Great job with ‘Aha Mele! You are such amazing people,
and I’m very happy that I could be your president this year. I love you all. Next year’s offic-
ers, I wish you luck and pa-tience; please be good, and
don’t go crazy during summer.
Well, not too crazy.
Class of 2013 By HULALI BROWN, senior class president
This is it seniors. Here is our final class news, and all I have
is a few words to say every-thing I have to say.
Over the past four years, our teachers and peers have con-stantly reminded us of Paua-
hi’s legacy. We are about to head out on our own and no
longer will we be reminded of the many gifts she has left us
with. Remember her always. We are her children and we
are forever indebted to her. Since our freshmen year, we were told to always aloha fac-
ulty. Let’s use our last few days to also say mahalo for
their care and support. While still on campus, know
that Mrs. Correa is still availa-ble. She has not stopped emailing scholarship opportu-
nities. However, it will not be long until she directs her at-
tention to her next batch of seniors.
Speaking of seniors, to the Class of 2014, enjoy next year
as kings of the campus. Hope-fully, senioritis does not kick in too early.
To the Class of 2015, em-brace your upperclassman
role and steal that Ihe from 2014 at ‘Aha Mele.
To the class of 2016, do not let the upperclassmen intimi-date you. Make the best of
your high school career, and be the class that wins at eve-
rything. I think you guys can do it.
And finally to the Class of 2013, behave, but be brave as
you embark into the Real World as adults. I am proud to say that some of my best
memories are with the Class of 2013, and I am happy to
graduate with all of you. See you next year at Founder’s
Day.
Photo by MEHANA LEE
ASKSM President’s message By KALEIHOKU KUBOTA,
student body president
Aloha, Students, Thank you for allowing me to
serve as your student body president this year. It has been
a year of growth. We have grown closer together as a
family united under the legacy of Pauahi. From the first day of school,
to homecoming, to Pili Pa’a, and finally to ‘Aha Mele, we
have come together and have supported one another. We
started as seeds, very small, timid, and unsure about the year; we have now grown into
a tree that is ready to branch off into the world. We have
branches that will reach far across the great blue ocean
and some that will stay here close to home.
No matter where we go or who we become, we will al-ways be rooted to Kamehame-
ha. It is my hope that you will all
continue to grow out and ex-tend into the world, whether it’s
around the globe or still here on campus, that each and eve-ry one of you branches out into
what you love. It has truly been a pleasure watching the
growth of our tiny campus. I love you all, and I hope that
one day we can grow together into a thriving forest.
I mua!
Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 A9
KSM bands rock the house
Photos by REID CAIRME, sports editor
Seniors Maleko Lorenzo on electric guitar and Pololu¯ Nakanelua on bass play at the fourth annual Band-o-Rama at Keo¯pu¯olani Hale
on April 9, 2013. Four KS bands, seventh grade, eighth grade, high school concert band, and Jazz-Rock Band performed. Jazz-Rock featured sophomore Destinee Murray on vocals. Mr. Siuai Laufou said he chose songs based on each class’s skill level, making sure
they were simple enough to play, but complex enough to perform.
By SHAYNA HO, staff writer
Kamehameha Schools
Maui’s class of 2014 celebrat-ed their junior prom at the
King Kamehameha Golf Course with “A Touch of Class” on April 6.
“Prom went [well] because our class is pretty close and
we’re all pretty chill. Every-body just came together and
was hanging out,” said junior prom emcee Tevin Tam.
The junior ladies dressed in vibrantly colored gowns, while the gentlemen looked their
finest in spiffy suits. Dinner was served, pictures were
taken by Nagamine Photo Studio and music was played.
Laughter and unforgettable memories filled the Marilyn Monroe building that night.
“The most memorable thing that I will never forget will defi-
nitely be the time I got to spend with my classmates at
our first and last junior prom, that we will ever have togeth-
er.” Junior Kiana Antonio said.
Juniors celebrated a night with “A Touch of Class”
Photo by SHAYNA HO, staff writer
Rusty Hue Sing, Malia Molina, and Anianiku¯ Holt-Mossman strike a pose on the dance floor at their junior prom
on April 6 at the King Kamehameha Gold Course. The theme of the night was “A Touch of Class.”
Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 B1
Na MEHANA LEE, luna hoʻoponopono nūhou
Ua loaʻa ia¯ Makana West
( p a p a a l a k a ʻ i ) o Ha¯laukekuaokala¯ʻauʻalaʻiliahi ke
ku¯lana ʻelua ma ka hoʻoku¯ku¯ hula ʻo Miss Aloha Hula 2013 ma ka ʻAha Hula ʻo Merrie
Monarch, piha makahiki kanalima, ma ka la¯ ʻeha¯ o
ʻApelila, makahiki 2013 ma ka hale haʻuki ʻo Edith Kanaka‘ole
ma Hilo, Hawai‘i. ʻO ke¯ia ka makahiki mua o ko West komo
ʻana i ke¯ia hoʻoku¯ku¯ no ke ku¯lana ʻo Miss Aloha Hula, a he wahi mea hou loa nona.
“Ua komo no¯ hoʻi ka haʻalulu i loko oʻu i ko na¯
ka¯naka hele ʻana mai i ka hale haʻuki e na¯na¯ i ko ma¯kou hula
ʻana. Ho¯ʻoniʻoni ʻia ka naʻau a i koʻu kaʻi ʻana i ke kahua hula, a laila hu¯ aʻe ka pi¯hoihoi,” ʻo¯lelo
mai ʻo West. No ka ma¯hele Kahiko, oli
akula ʻo West i ke oli “’O Ke Kai O Ka‘ula Ka‘u Aloha.” He mele
aloha ia oli no ka Mo¯ʻi¯wahine ʻo Emma a pili na¯ mea o loko i na¯
mokupuni ʻo Kaua‘i me Ni‘ihau. Wahi a West, ʻO ke¯ia kona manawa mua o ke oli ʻana ma
mua o ke anaina. ʻO kona hula, ʻo ia no¯ ʻo
“’Auhea Wale ‘Oe E Ka ‘O¯‘o¯.” Pili ke¯ia mele i ka moʻolelo no
ka Mo¯ʻi¯wahine ʻo Emma me ka noi ʻana ia¯ ia e hoʻi i Ha¯naiakamalama.
No ka ma¯hele ʻAuana, hula akula ʻo West i ke mele ʻo
“Kimo Hula,” i haku ʻia na Helen Desha Beamer no James Kimo
Henderson a me kona wahi ʻo Pi‘ihonua, ma Hilo, Hawai‘i, ʻo
ia hoʻi ʻo Moanike‘ala. Ha¯ʻawi ʻia ke¯ia mele i ka ʻohana
(WEST Con nued on page 11)
Loaʻa ia¯ West ke ku¯lana ʻelua no ka hoʻoku¯ku¯ hula ʻo Miss Aloha Hula
Paʻi kiʻi ʻia na KAHU KALANI WONG
Aia ʻo Makana West e hula ana i ka¯na hula ʻauana ʻo Kimo Hula, i haku ʻia e Helen Desha Beamer no James
Kimo Henderson no kona ʻa¯ina ma Piʻihonua, Hilo, Hawaiʻi, ʻo ia hoʻi ʻo Moanikeʻala.
Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 B2
Loaʻa ia¯ Makana West o Ha¯laukekuaokala¯ʻauʻalaʻiliahi ka makana ku¯lana ʻelua no ka hoʻoku¯ku¯ ʻo Miss Aloha Hula 2013. Hele wa¯wae pu¯ ʻo ia me ka¯na
kumu hula ʻo ʻIliahi Paredes ma ke kahua hula o ka hale haʻuki ʻo Edith Kanakaʻole ma Hilo, Hawaiʻi.
Henderson no na¯ manawa ku¯ikawa¯ ma laila, ma
Moanike‘ala. “Makemake au e ʻo¯lelo,
he hilinaʻi koʻu no koʻu hula ʻana ma muli o na¯ mahina hoʻoma¯kaukau i loaʻa iaʻu,
aka¯ naʻe ua ku¯ no¯ hoʻi ka haʻalulu i loko oʻu [i ka
hoʻoku¯ku¯ ʻana no Miss Aloha Hula],” ʻo¯lelo maila ʻo West.
Wahi a Kahu Kalani Wong, ke kahu a me ka mea
p a ʻ i k i ʻ i n o Ha¯laukekuaokala¯ʻauʻalaʻiliahi, ʻo¯lelo mai na¯ luna loiloi no ko
West hula ʻana “he nani, maluhia a ma¯lie.”
“Piha ko ma¯kou mau puʻuwai i ka ʻoluʻolu i ko ma¯kou na¯na¯
ʻana aku ia¯ ia. Hula aʻe ʻo Makana me ka nani, ke aloha, a me ka haʻahaʻa,” i ʻo¯lelo mai
ai ʻo Kumu Hula Haunani Paredes.
Aia no¯ ʻo West e hoʻoma¯kaukau ana no ke¯ia
hoʻoku¯ku¯ Miss Aloha Hula mai ka mahina ʻo Iune 2012 i
ka noi ʻana aku o kona mau kumu hula, ʻo ‘Iliahi la¯ua ʻo Haunani Paredes, ia¯ ia ina¯
hoihoi ʻo ia e lilo i moho no
kona ha¯lau. Mea mai ʻo Paredes,
“Hula aʻe ʻo ia no ma¯kou no
ʻelima makahiki, a ma muli o kona ʻiʻini nui, kona manaʻo
ku¯paʻa a me kona hoʻopaʻa ʻana i ko ma¯kou ʻano o ka hula, ua komo no¯ hoʻi ka
manaʻo paulele i loko o ma¯kou e lilo ʻo ia i moho
maikaʻi no ko ma¯kou hula ma ke kahua hula ʻo Merrie
Monarch.
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“ Hula aʻe ʻo Makana me ka nani, ke aloha, a me ka haʻahaʻa,”
—Kumu Haunani Paredes,
kumu hula
Paʻi kiʻi ʻia na KAHU KALANI WONG
Hula aʻe ʻo Makana West i ka¯na hula kahiko, ʻo ʻAuhea Wale ʻOe E Ka
ʻO¯ʻo¯ no ka mo¯ʻi¯wahine aloha ʻo Emma. Aia kekahi kiʻi o ka mo¯ʻi¯ka¯ne ʻo
David Kala¯kaua, ʻo ia hoʻi ka Merrie Monarch, e ku¯ ana ma hope o West
i kona hula ʻana i ka¯na mele kahiko.
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To Sarah Holter, I leave you three
dollars. To Aaron Morton, I leave
the glasses I borrowed a couple
of months ago and never re-
turned.
-King Kaya
To my brother Austin, you can
now be the best looking haole on
campus. To the track boys, I give
you the first place 4x4 relay title.
-Tyler MacArthur
To Damian, I leave my awesome-
ness so that you too can be awe-
some,and to Shai, I leave you my
DVP skills so that you can make
amazing videos.
-Jason Fukushima
To QuinN, call me unko. To Mr.
Lopez, I leave you my banana
cream pie. To Matt, I leave you
the O-Line. To everyone else,
shoots.
-Kamana Haupu
To Sarah Ikioka, I leave you my
heart <3. To Chylis and Craden I
leave my hops and awesome-
ness, To Quinn and Erin, I leave
you my speed and pure shooting.
MEKE! Chee!
-RJ Moku
To the football boys, I leave you
my attitude and determination to
one day be the best! Do work and
make Kamehameha Maui proud!
Chee! Shoots! Aloha!
-Pono Freitas
To Jo Shmo, Shoots Brah
-Jayna Mateaki
To Lily, I give you me and my
looks. To Erin L. the #ballforlife
#triplejump. To Dylan F. my leg-
gings and to the 4x4 I leave our
desirable amazing looks.
-Luke Batoon
To Josh Higa and Jackie Gorman,
I leave some chickpeas. To Block
5, I leave the “special stuff.” And
lastly, to Avinash, I leave my ap-
proval, 10 out of 10.
-Kapa Gormley
To my KS Tennis team, I leave
you my sassy glare, my sunflower
seed breaks, and my love for
tennis. Stay fierce and remember
IT’S NOT OVER
-Brandi Silva
To the tennis team, I leave my
favorite candy, M&Ms, and a
reminder to be tough on the court
but sweet on the inside.
-Kelcey Lorenzo
To Iain and Jesse, I leave my
spikes so that you may continue
my hurdle legacy. To Chase, I
leave my football. To Colton, I
leave my car and “AATQ”
-Kalaʻi Yap
To Mele, I leave you all the pat-
ties at lunch. To Kayana, I leave
you a huge hug. May the rest of
your HS career be a fabulous
one.
- Kamehana Lee
To my cousin Ed, I leave my love.
Make the last of your high school
years count!
-Shikara Fitzsimmons
To Kiana, I leave my parking stall.
To my companified hobo, I leave
you my awesomely awesome-
ness so you can be 10x more
awesome.
-Kekoa Uyechi
“To the under-classman girls, I
leave you my skirt, oh wait, I
forgot that it’s too short to meet re-quirements. Good luck with dress
code!!!” -Hope Ostermiller
To Kekoa Menor, I leave you #76
for you to use. To the football
team I leave you with a challenge
to beat my lifting record of 1,055
pounds.
-Bryson Arakaki
To my tennis peasants, I leave
my humor, hoping Coach Nalani
will someday call all of you doo-
doo heads too.
-Leeana Batungbacal
Tynell Ornellas, I bestow upon
you my flawlessness. Sage
Kamaka, I donate to you my won-
derful personality so more girls
will be attracted to you.
-Christian Martin-Chu
To Covy and Kaimi, I leave you
the 100, 200, and 400. To Iain,
good luck with everything. To the
track team, good luck replacing
me and the relay teams.
-Jamal Jones
Fisher: I leave you my position.
Quinn: I leave you #5. Daniel: I
leave you the defense. Kubo: I
leave you my good looks. Ciana: I
leave endless mountains of Chap-
stick.
-Stephen Barut
To my dearest Matt, I leave you
my pink elephant. May it keep you
company. To my KS tennis team
bring home the MIL title again,
and convince Avinash to play.
-Shanise Kaʻaikala¯
Senior Will Graphic
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To Ikaika, I leave you my brother.
Take care of him while I’m away
at college. Gonna miss you both!
To Marley, I leave you my parking
stall! Love You <3
-Kailee Tabaco
To all the wahine, I leave my step-
pingness to y’all! Don’t be afraid
to take charge or stand alone for
what you love. Peace out, Ho-
mies!
-Shayna Ho
“To my hoas in
Hawaiian En-
semble, I leave
you folks all my
love. Take care of
Kumu Kalei, and
try not to be ran-
gahs!” -Iwalani Kaaa
To Erin, I leave my swag, and to
Keawe and Keoni I leave my 4x4
team and I leave Iain my bogging
at track practice.
-Billy Ayakawa
To my sister Casey and her best
friend Sarah, I leave you guys the
Neizman rep. and my sense of
humor, and to Erin I leave you my
jumping skills.
-Davis Neizman
To the underclassmen, I leave my
punctuality for I was always in
time and present at school. I also
leave my detention hours, you can
definitely have ALL of that.
BURRRRP!
-Hulali Brown
To my Leimanas: I leave the re-
sponsibility of upholding of our
name, make me proud! To mi
hermanas, Sashimi, Taylor, Ani,
Pattycakes and Charity I leave
you the volleyball team, love you
guys!!!
-Leimana Kane
To Cam Newton, I leave my
Rolauds for you and the BRB’s
TO USE TO BEAT EVERYONE.
To Kauanoe, I leave the Dubstep
Maker and all of my tanks and
weapons.
-Dylan Nakoa
To my fellow visual arts endor-
sees, I leave you my creative
drive to live and to have fun with
art.
-Monica Borge
To my child, Ryan Foree, I leave
you my amazing talent in drama.
Have fun being the little star you
are. J Lo would be proud. Hugs
and Kisses.
-Lindsay Watson
To my amazing Casey, I leave
you my Monday smiles to help
you get through three more years
of high school. I love you to Pluto
and back times ten.
-Raven Paresa-Neizman
To my not so little sister, I leave
you the Ohashi-Sides legacy.
Make an even bigger impression
than I did.
-Shelby Ohashi-Sides
I leave my significant steez and
pride on and off the field to Bren-
non Aloy. Hold it down and kill it
next year. PG!
-Tyler Harry
To my Hawaiian Ensemble mates,
I leave my love for music. My
“sister” Sarah, I leave my voice. I
leave the mea oli spot to anyone
who can claim it.
-Aaron Watson
To my soccer girls I leave my
calm, quiet motivational speech-
es. Let pre-season be full of
heavy weights and far runs. Kekai
take charge of tie-dye tank Fri-
days. Green Beans!
-Kalia Tamashiro
To my LBC, I leave my football
jersey behind to remember the
memories of the blood and sweat
we’ve gone though under the
stadium lights
-Kamaka Keawekane
To the Nukuhiwans, I leave you
my U.N.I.T.Y. Stay small, stay
mighty, and stay gold, Ponyboys.
-Nalani Kikuyama
To Willy, Siaosi, Ed, John and
Mahonri, I leave you the shaka
gang sign.
-Aaron Dela-Cruz
To Kawai and Esther, I leave you
my running shoes to finish off the
many hell miles to come during
wrestling season, what doesn’t kill
you, only makes you stronger!
-Sheylin Patao
To my best friend, Mikeila, I leave
you with half of my heart because
we are the same person in differ-
ent bodies.
-Sarah Aiwohi
To my little sister, I leave all my
old uniforms because I don’t need
them, and I know how much you
love them
-Kawelau Yen
“To Lily, Malia,
and more, keep
up the BBC and
do it every 10
minutes. To Col-
ton I leave my
heart for you so
that you’ll never
by without me.”
-Tori Ching
To C-Section, I leave my jokes
with you as well as all the betel
nuts that you left in the room. To
Kenley I leave my heart, my love,
my everything.
-Andrew Kahalewai
Future La¯haina bus high-
schoolers, I leave you the strange
smells of the elementary kids and
the weird noises made by Miguel.
Have fun trying to sleep on the
way home.
-Zoe Pelayo
To Rayne, KEEP THE NAME
ALIVE! To Shalia, enjoy your
senior year! I’ll miss you chokes!
To volleyball, win MIL. To track,
work hard and dominate. Love
you all!
-Raven Poepoe
To Block 5 and the lunch table, I
leave you the spotlight, the Japa-
niese Club and the fandom magic
of Tumblr. To Maka and Selai,
prepare ye for High School.
Kaili Mossman
To the underclassman girls, I
leave my favorite school skirt.
Keep this in memory of how fun
school used to be when we didn’t
wear skirts down to our knees.
-Kylie Wahinehoʻokae
To my cheer sisters, I leave my
love for cheerleading and luck for
future success. To Halia, Tyler,
and Kalei, I leave our memories
so you will always remember me.
-Mikela Rindlisbacher
To the soccer boys, I leave my
bad attitude in games. To Micah
and Colton, I leave the freshman
initiation process. To Micah I
leave captain armband. To Ilima I
leave my heart.
-Kainalu Kealoha
2 dah braddahz and sistahz of
ʻUkulele 2, I leave you all the in-
struments for you guys and 2 dah
future drummahz make use of dah
drumset! Jus pound! Cheehuu
Baddah!
-Kevin Goo
To all the people in Kamehameha
Schools Maui, I leave you my No.
2 pencil so that you may strive in
school.
-Austin Hema
To all the people who read this, I
leave these words of wisdom,
“Don’t take life too seriously, It’s
not like we are getting out alive.”
-Kekipi Gamiao
Erin, I leave you my everlasting
love and my support to never give
up! Kiara, I leave you my advice
to get good grades and to keep on
dreaming!
-Sienna Davis
To Quinn, I leave the LBC to win
MIL’s. To Elijah, I leave you with
nothing. To Kubo, I leave the
weight room so you can be like
me.
-Taylor Kaʻaukai
To my underclassman friends, I
leave my amazing procrastination
skills in hope that you all will sur-
vive your senior year.
-Amber Kama
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To all of my theater friends and
Block 5, I leave you my divo-tude
and spontaneity. May your new
recruits thrive in fun hands.
-Landon Ballesteros
To my younger brothers and sis-
ters at Kamehameha, I leave you
my experience as a teen parent
for all of you to learn from. Make
good choices!
-Jaylyn Seto
To Kehau Macadangdang, I leave
you my parking stall if you ever
pass your drivers test. Have fun
walking!
-Anuhea Kaiaokamalie
To Quinny: I leave you my 50 free
leg of the relay and my starting
position on the water polo team.
Do me proud. I love you <3
-Riley Shiraishi
To Leimana, I leave you my
breaststroke leg on the relay, you
deserve it. To the swim team I
leave you the hard practices and
exciting meets. Work hard!
-Sarina Kong
Hey judo teammates, I will miss
you when I’m away at college, but
to keep us together forever. I want
you guys to have the passion that
I have for Judo.
-Sai Furukawa aka. Mantis
To Kahua, I leave all empty holes
to fill. Along with my betel nut
seeds to Wade to plant beautiful
trees. For Siaosi, the pu¯; blow
hard and good.
-Pololu¯ Nakanelua
“Braddah-man
love ya bro!
Saliaa :) SENIOR
YEAR!! Cherish
Every moment ily.
Kia ora Hawaiian
Ensemble lah
you!! I leave au’da
reminder text
messages and fun
lunch practices!
Everyone else Live
Aloha! A hui hou!
Malama Pono!
Shoots :)”
-Miriam “ANU”hea Arakawa Chase Newton and Quinn Kihune:
I leave you guys the football team
and do great things next year.
-Makoa Medeiros
To the class of 2014, I leave you
my chill attitude so that you won’t
stress your senior year.
-Bryson Caires
To the basketball boys, I leave the
long practices and the boring lines
we ran. Craden and Chyalis, I
leave you Molokini Man. To Kea-
we, I leave the key to JERUSA-
LEM!! Keep it STRICTLY
ROOTS!
-Kahiau Andrade
To all the little gremlin paddlers, I
leave all the paddles I broke this
year. I also leave the legacy of my
name to all you still on campus.
-Bryce Takabayashi
Braddah, I leave you my uniforms.
No need wash clothes now!Jrae, I
leave you #13, Rep ‘um ha’dah
titah! To everyone else, I bless
you with my everlasting aloha :)
Take cares and make Pauahi
proud.
-Renee K.K. Lee-Agcaoili
To my little brother, Lopaka, I
leave my wealth of knowledge so
that next year you can impress
mom and dad and make them
smart.
-Tatiana Kealiinohomoku
To Kaulalani, I give you my pa-
tience to get through your next
three years. Don’t worry—you can
make it!
-Tehani Kama
To all my bebeh Warriors I leave
my smile and buss laughs. I leave
my steez and c14ss to my junior
buddies. Have a superlative next
few years underclassmen.
-Alyssa McAlinden
To the upcoming seniors, I leave
all the stress from Ho¯ʻike Nui and
college! Have fun!
-Sheridan Kaillehu
To Jonah Logotala, I leave you the
lineman lunch table to watch over.
-Acer Pahukoa
To Kainoa, I leave you my swim-
ming lane, and to Kela, Leimana
and Hayden, I leave my water
polo skills
-Elizabeth Guth
I leave Ugly Betty to Brandy and
Kehau to drive everyone every-
where. P.S. It’s been broken so
the car can only go 40 mph.
-Jaelyn Takiguchi
Braddah, I leave you my spot at
the tables and paper towels so it
stays clean! JV softball girls, I
leave you my camera, make mem-
ories. Have fun in High School.
-Kahea Arrieta
To Craden and Chyalis, I leave
you guys the MANA-FUL POI
poundah. DO IT FOR THE
RACH3TS!
-Mana Aikala
To whom it may concern,
Throughout my years in High
School, I have experienced many
things. Some good and some bad.
There are many things I acquired.
I leave my…
-Noeau Pereza
To my sister, I leave the answers
to all my homework…nahh not
really. You’s one smart girl, you
can handle. To my Hawaiian En-
semble kia ora! To my wrestlers,
TSUHH!
-Chayce Tancayo
“I leave my love.
You’re welcome.” -Kanoe Bulusan
To the B-ball boys, I better be
seeing you guys at states. Quinn
Kihune, you better not be injured
next year. Kill it boys, kill it beans.
-Micah Mossman
To my Basketball boys, hope you
guys wreck it next year. To my
killahs, Feoni Krampton and Rea-
we Kindlisbacher, keep killing it.
To Diesel, Rock, McGyle, Live. It.
Up. Breezy.
-Kolby Ah Sau
To my seat four bangah, Elijah
Won Ton, I leave you my pro pad-
dling skills to that maybe, hopeful-
ly you’ll be an MIL All-Star in the
future.
-Ku¯paʻa Luat-Hueu
To my boi Tob, I leave my swag,
you’ll need it. To my sister, good
luck, and don’t mess up. This is
one of the most important times in
your life.
-Mavrik Forsythe
To the volleyball girls, I leave the
MIL title. To Taylor Awai, I leave
you to lead the team with Patty
and to take care of the little Keahi!
Love you!
-Bobbi-Lin Kalama
To the class of 2014, I leave my
good vibes so that you may live
long and prosper.
-Laʻakea Baz
To the paddling team, I leave you
my skills and aloha to keep you
guys moving Hawiian Ensemble,
Jam hard! To the ladies, keep
being beautiful.
-Maleko Lorenzo
To my brother, I leave you my car
to get you to school and nothing
else, and the title of Rap King to
anyone who has the guts to take
it.
-Alika Ostermiller
To Aaron Kokobun, I leave you
two lunch tables and continue to
recruit the linemen and sit togeth-
er to keep the tradition going.
-Ramsey Arista
To the underclassmen I leave my
lunch area and table to you when
you just need to sit in the sun and
stay warm. Don’t walk up the hill
ever!
-Kristen Miyahira-Dumaran
To Aaron Morton, I leave to you
the glory and legacy of slaying the
basilisk in the Chamber of Se-
crets. Weald the sword of
Gryffindor with honor and pride.
-Reid Cairme
To my lunch table, I’d leave you
with my drop-dead good looks, but
you kooks obviously don’t need
it ;) Tevin, you get my chocolate
and Kamaile good luck, basic.
-Kamalei Warrington
Colton, I leave my dice, naturals
all day! Twins, I leave my pool and
house. Little bro, I leave my park-
ing stall. Quinn, Dylan, I leave the
football team. Aloha.
#vemmaballin’
-Aydan Lopes
To my cheer sisters, what Mikela
said. Love you guys! Halia, I leave
you my strength. Get that hand-
spring! To my brothers, yeaaah I’ll
see you at home.
-Jacilyn Lum-Lung
To the wrestlers, I leave Scrappy’s
farts behind. Wrestle hard. Skit-
tles, Tweedle D amd Tweedle
Babe, C Section, Pa¯ke, Central,
Ringworm, Bubba, Poepoe, Esta-
wai, and Murry! Leave it all on the
mat girls. TSUH!
-Kiana Soloria
To my niece Makayla, I leave my
unparalleled luck. It will bail you
out of anything and everything.
-J.R. Kishi
To my sister, Carolyn, I leave the
Krueger legacy. You are the last of
us, so do work and finish our run
at this school strong. ONE
SPEED!
-James Krueger
To Malia Molina, I leave all the fun
and educating moments in Mr.
Iwamura’s science classes. Ever
need help I will share all my se-
crets and notes with you. :)
-Kayla Purdy
To whoever gets it, I leave my
parking spot. Also, I leave the
snake in your hands, Tevin. Oh
yeah, Tiana and Shane, I leave
you my saying “Ha, ha, ha.”
-Dane Ventura
To my fellow long jumpers I leave
you my jumping ability. Go hard
and jump far!
-Sayge Edrada
To the upcoming journalists, good
luck, and don’t give up! Keep this
school newspaper going strong. It
may be overwhelming at times,
but it’s worth the reward, I prom-
ise. Peace out!
-Mehana Lee
To my fellow Asians , keep it
Asian, keep it smoove. And keep
the Asian persuasion. Shootz.
-Chris Oka
To my friend Aaren Soriano, I
leave you my blessing and best
wishes, greatness awaits you in all
that you do. Me ke aloha nui
-Ian Aquino
To my cheer and judo ʻohana I
give you my smile, positivity and
sharp and strong motions/moves.
Go make someone happy or win
some gold! I love you guys!
-Ashley Watson
To Jon, I leave the passenger seat
in dad’s truck to you. Good Luck.
To the cross country team run
hard, and eat all the Otter Pops
you can eat.
-Victoria Alakai
Take control, my young brothers
and sisters, and live up the rest of
your high school careers. It only
happens once.
-Kaimi Kapaku
To Mom. try not to miss me too
much! To the soccer girls, please
kick everyone’s butt next season
so I may watch you on TV! Mahalo
and good luck!
-Kaylee Correa
To my softball girls, I leave laughs
and smiles. Princess, wear 11 with
pride. Sunshine, keep everyone
smiling, Madi, Cheyenne, and
Kaui, take the team to the top!
Love you!
-Kalei Kubota
By JAYLIN KEKIWI and staff
Students should care about their credit because, according
to CNN, the world is slowly turning to a credit-only mone-tary system, and if you don’t
know how it works, you’re eventually doomed. Psycho-
logically, it’s easier to spend money with a credit card, and
for college students who aren’t really sure how to budget, they
are extremely dangerous. Mr. John Ulzheimer, a rec-ognized credit card expert, has
shares important information about credit cards on the Web
site Credit Card Insider. Here are some things you
need to know about credit: First, there are laws that p ro tec t s tuden ts f rom
“predatory marketing,” which is active, in-your-face tactics for
getting you to apply for credit cards. In the past, credit card
companies hired teams to
walk college campuses and target young students as po-
tential customers. They offered free goodies
like a free university t-shirt or water bottle. The companies tried to rope in consumers
while they were young and make them into lifetime debt-
ors. Luckily for students under
the age of 21, Congress passed the Credit Card Ac-
countability Responsibility and Disclosure or CARD Act in 2009. Many of those predatory
practices are now illegal or restricted.
According to Mr. Ulzheimer’s article “Life After High School:
Credit Lessons They Won’t Teach You in College,” credit card companies must now
follow these guidelines when it comes issuing credit cards:
“Obtain proof of income be-
fore issuing a credit card to consumers under 21 years
old. If you don’t have an in-come, a credit card co-
signer is required in order for the application to be approved. Obtain prior consent before
sending pre-approved credit card offers to anyone under
the age of 21. Obtain written permission to
increase credit limits on ac-counts with co-signers for ac-
countholders under the age of 21. Cease all predatory lending
practices on or near college campuses.”
Some of you might be crying “foul!” You hear from everyone
that you should start building credit now, but the Card Act makes it almost impossible to
get it if you’re under 21, so what can you do?
Don’t lose hope. There are a
few ways to start building a credit record. Mr. Ulzheimer
says: “Start with a secured credit
card. A secured card works just like a regular credit card except for the fact that the
credit limit is backed or "secured" by a cash deposit
that you make with a bank in exchange for the card.
For example, if you opened a secured credit card with a
$500 cash deposit, the bank would issue a credit card with a $500 credit limit.
The drawbacks to secured cards are their low credit limits
and fairly high interest rates. Your goal should be to man-
age the account wisely in or-der to build and establish cred-it and then upgrade and move
on to a traditional credit card.
(CREDIT Con nued on page C6)
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Before you go, you need to know: CREDIT CARDS
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And, if possible, always pay
your bill in full each month to avoid interest costs.
Become an authorized user on someone else’s credit card. As an authorized user you
get a credit card with your name, granting you full
“authorization” to use the card just like the primary cardhold-
er. When someone adds you as
an authorized user on their credit card, you essentially get all of the benefits of the prima-
ry cardholder but without any of the liability. You’re not re-
sponsible for the monthly pay-ment and you have no obliga-
tion to pay the bill. Authorized users benefit from the primary cardholder’s
credit history because credit card issuers will typically re-
port the account to the author-ized user’s credit reports.
Get a Co-Signer to vouch for you.
A co-signer is someone who signs on a loan with you, ac-cepting equal liability for the
loan on your behalf. If you're unable to make a payment,
the co-signer is liable, right along with you. This means
that if you miss a payment or default on the loan, both you
and the co-signer's credit will
suffer. I'm including this option so
that you know it exists but it's not an option I like and it's one
I'd strongly advise against. Simply put, there are other, smarter options that work just
as well -- without the draw-backs and unnecessary risk
for the co-signer.” Once you have a credit card,
the easy part is done. Don’t forget that you are trying to
build an excellent credit rec-ord. That means paying your bill on time every month. As
soon as you are late, your creditworthiness begins to
decline, and that’s the oppo-site of what you wanted in the
first place. Don’t use your card to pile up huge debt. Pay your bal-
ance off every month and you won’t accumulate debt. On top
of that, you’ll avoid paying any interest charges.
For the original and full ver-sion of “Life After High School:
Credit Lessons They Won’t Teach You in College” as well as lots of other information
about credit cards, visit Credit Card Insider at http://
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By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer
White hair will grow, plans will be cancelled, and sleep will be
lost. That’s right, it’s that time of year again: finals. Take a
look at your guide for prepar-ing for finals week.
Use your planner. When
you can look at your week at a glance, it’ll be a lot
easier to see all your im-portant dates at once and
know when all your finals are in order to be pre-pared for all of them.
Take notes. This may
seem like a no-brainer,
but it will actually cut your study time in half. Your
brain registers information
better when you write it down, and it’ll already be
familiar when you go over it.
Eat before study sessions.
Before, not during. Eating will distract you, but so
will being hungry. Even if you’re between meals, grab something light to
eat so you’ll be able to focus.
Get rid of it. Put your cell
phone on airplane mode or put it in a different room
while you’re studying, so you won’t be tempted to
check it while you’re stud-
ying.
Music. What? Music can
help? The answer is yes – as long as you listen to
music before you start studying. Studies have
shown that doing so im-proves memory and atten-
tion span as well as allevi-ates anxiety.
Draw pictures…as long as
those pictures relate to whatever you’re studying. This especially helps if
you’re a visual learner.
Use different-colored
pens. If you’re the type who writes and rewrites things until it sticks in your
brain, use different col-
ored pens to help you remember them. That
way, if you blank out dur-ing the test, think of the color you continuously
wrote it in – it’ll help you a lot.
Get a good night’s sleep.
This may seem self-explanatory, but do not
pull an all-nighter before the test. You’re going to
need energy and focus during that final, and if
you’re lacking sleep, you’re not going to get either of those.
Getting in gear for finals
Davis Neizman “Shaving every day cuz Mrs.
Kurisu told me to shave every time I had her class.”
Elizabeth Guth “Mr. Laxson singing ‘California
oranges, Arizona cactus, here’s a worksheet just for practice.’”
Alyssa McAlinden “I will never forget the day…
when Mrs. Cub made us draw babies and make rain coats out of plastic bags then
sprayed us with the water hose or the time the girls who
broke my shoe box project in kindergarten.”
King Kaya “I will never forget the shel-
tered and functional communi-ty we have on campus, no matter where I go, the past 13
years in this Kamehameha Schools has prepared me for
everything.”
By LANDON BALLESTEROS, news writer
I remember a time when my younger self would look for-
ward to senior year and say, “That’s forever away. I have
all the time in the world to make the most of it.”
As I feel the doors of high school closing around me, I look back on those earlier
days and wish that it was then that I told myself, “What do
you say to taking chances?” People say this all the time,
but years tend to fly by as one gets older, and before you
know it, it’ll be too late to ac-complish things that you might have envisioned in years past.
I remember the Class of 2010 saying this to me at freshman
orientation, and back then, the years went by slowly, so I had
no sense of urgency to dive into what opportunities KS Maui has to offer.
Eventually, as I watched my
upperclassman friends gradu-ate, I realized how influential they have been on myself and
others. I saw the legacies that they left on our school and
how they left being known as this amazing student, or
‘beast’ athlete, or fantastic
s i n g e r , or phenomenal
leader. I realized that I myself hadn’t really done any-thing with the gifts that Ke Aliʻi
Pauahi has made possible for us. It wasn’t until junior year
that I started to cherish those opportunities, and it definitely
leaves me regretting that I
didn’t get started two years
earlier. Everything was accom-
plished because people de-cided to take the chance,
whether it was a big invention, a scientific breakthrough, an act of heroism, or even a sim-
ple assignment. So, readers, I encourage
you to look to the past, then look to the present. Is this
where you saw yourself to-day? If so, how can you make
it even better? If not, how can you make it happen? Think about where you see yourself
in the future. What chances are you going to take to put
yourself there? These are all things that I
wish I had asked myself years ago; a time to think about what you want to accomplish
before a chapter in your life is closed, and where you would
want to be when another chapter opens.
Take advantage of any op-portunities that come your
way, because you never know what benefits will come out of it. Some things in life are only
temporary, and once gone, you can’t go back and do
those things again. So take the chance, before the last
chances come around, and believe me, it’ll be sooner than you think.
Student Survey Feature by MAYA NIITTA, features editor SENIORS ONLY: What’s one thing you will never forget about Kamehameha Schools?
Ka Leo o Nä Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 C6
What do you say to taking chances?
By MAYA NITTA, features editor
With teachers telling tales about debt, weird roommates, and procrastination,
no wonder seniors are scared of the unknowns that college holds.
“I’m not going to college, I can’t pay for it.”
Financial aid classes and scholar-
ships create a problem before we even get to college. Many of us worry that
we will never be able to even go to college because we can’t pay for it.
This is a problem that many of us will face. No one can pay for their full tui-tion – well, except for millionaires.
The first thing you need to know is to how to budget your money.
Know what you need, want, and like. Just because you like something or
want something doesn’t mean you have to have it. Know how much every-thing costs and put aside the money
that you need for housing, food, toilet-ries and transportation. Then, you can
use the leftover money for clothes, concerts or whatever you want to
spend your money on.
Don’t take out too many loans. You will have to pay them back and not at
the original price, plus interest. Paying for a student loan of $50,000 over 15
years at 6.8% interest will cost you $79,891.81. Another way to control your finances
is to get a job. Many students going into college have never worked. If the
job is on campus it’s even better be-cause you don’t have to pay for gas to
get there.
“I will probably fail” Procrastination is everyone’s worst enemy. Although there are some who
work best while under pressure, col-lege is a whole other ball game.
That is a habit many students have tried to get over but have yet to do so.
There are so many things that keep you from doing your work. From the
party next door to the speck of dust on the wall that is just so weird you stare at it for an hour, distractions are every-
where. Remember to stay focused. Stay off Facebook, don’t go to the par-
(MONOPOLY Con nued on facing page)
College fears:
ty next door (sorry), stay on one thing and stick to it, and don’t waste time nitpicking at small parts of your assignments while put-
ting off the big parts.
“What if I’m lonely?” Since many of our seniors are going to
the same schools, this might not be as much of a problem for the class of 2013,
but for students who are going to college alone, being alone is not the worst thing that could happen.
College is like starting life over again. It doesn’t matter who you were in high
school, you are now starting from the bot-tom just like everyone else. Start by partici-
pating in all activities. You are bound to find someone you like there. Join clubs, intra-
mural sports, or kill two birds with one stone and get a campus job.
“What about the Freshman Fifteen?” With meal plans and buffet-style cafete-
rias, gaining weight is the easiest thing you can do in college. It has been said that
freshmen will gain about 15 pounds in their first year. The number comes from an aver-
age, so… some are gaining more and some less.
The best and only way to avoid this is to
stay healthy. It seems like it’s easy, but college makes you lazy. Why go out and play a sport when you have the Internet
and a computer in your dorm room? No. Go outside, join a team or go to the gym.
Nearly all colleges have a physical fitness center where students can work out for
free. Some of the gyms at the big universi-ties are nicer than most commercial gyms like 24-Hour Fitness.
Getting and staying in shape is not easy, so get a friend to come along to make
things more fun.
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Nothing to worry about
Hawaii: University of Hawaiʻi: Maui College: Kahiau Andrade
Ian Aquino
Anuhea Arakawa
Ramsey Arista
Laʻakea Baz
Hulali Brown
Sayge Edrada
Mavrik Forsythe
Sai Furukawa
Kapaʻiaokumukahi Gormley
Austin Hema
Shayna Ho
Amber Kama
Leimana Kane
Kainalu Kealoha
Nalani Kikuyama
J.R. Kishi
Devonte Llanes
Christian Martin-Chu
Alyssa McAlinden
Kristen Miyahira-Dumaran
Chris Oka
Sheylin Patao
Zoe Pelayo
Taylor Phillips
Jaylyn Seto
Kevin Goo
University of Hawaiʻi: Manoa Shikara Fitzsimmons
Reid Cairme
Kamana Haupu
Jason Fukushima
Kekipi Gamiao
King Kaya
Renee Lee-Agcaoili
Ku¯paʻa Luat-Hueu
Raven Poepoe
Brandi Silva
Kayla Tactay
Kalia Tamashiro
Chaminade University Tori Ching
Luke Batoon
Hawaiʻi Pacific University Tatiana Kealiinohomoku
Bryce Takabayashi
Kekoa Uyechi
Honolulu Community College Maleko Lorenzo
Brigham Young University: La¯ʻie Ashley Watson
Aaron Watson
University of Hawaiʻi: Hilo Landon Ballesteros
Sienna Davis
Kiana Davis
Shanise Kaʻaikala¯
Davis Neizman
Kiana Soloria
Hawaiʻi Community College: Hilo Pololu¯ Nakanelua
California San Diego State University Kahea Arrieta
Stanford University Aaron Dela Cruz
Oxnard College Tyler Harry
Azusa Pacific University Taylor Kaʻaukai
Chico State University Anuhea Kaiaokamalie
Santa Clara University
Sarina Kong
Cal Lutheran University Kamehana Lee
Chapman University Mehana Lee
Loyola Marymount University
Kelcey Lorenzo
University of California, Davis Kaelyn Nakamura-Kowalski
California Polytechnic State University
Riley Shiraishi
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Lindsay Watson
Orange Coast College Kala‘i Yap
Mount San Antonio College Jamal Jones
Colorado Colorado State University: Boulder Tyler MacArthur
Texas Texas Christian University Chayce Tancayo
James Krueger
Minnesota Carlton College Acer Pahukoa
Missouri Webster University Monica Borge
Illinois Illinois College Bryson Arakaki
Indiana Notre Dame University Kaylee Correa
Massachusetts
Bay State College Makana West
Alaska University of Anchorage Hope Ostermiller
New York Marist College Leeana Batungbacal
Siena College Bobbi-Lin Kalama
Ka Leo o Nä Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 C9
A hui hou, 2013
By MEHANA LEE, news editor
With graduation only 15 days away, the seniors will soon be leaving Kamehameha Schools Maui prepared for “college and a global society.” See where the class of
2013 is headed. Islands not to scale. (Information was accurate on May 3.)
Where are they going?
Ka Leo o Nä Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 C10
Oregon Western Oregon University Kanoelehua Bulusan
Kamaka Keawekane
Jacilyn Lum Lung
Oregon State University Kayla Purdy
University of Portland Kailee Tabaco
Kaimi Kapaku
Pacific University Raven Paresa-Neizman
Nevada Sierra Nevada University Elizabeth Guth
University of Nevada: Reno Billy Ayakawa
College of Southern Nevada
Aydan Lopes
University of Nevada: Las Vegas Sheridan Kailiehu
Dane Ventura
Arizona
Northern Arizona University Kolby Ah Sau
Stephen Barut
Bryson Caires
Pono Freitas
Makoa Medeiros
R.J. Moku
Micah Mossman
Shelby Ohashi-Sides
Jaelyn Takiguchi
Grand Canyon University Sarah Aiwohi
Kamalei Warrington
Kylie Wahineho‘okae
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Alika Ostermiller
Ohio Antioch College Manaloa Aikala
Notre Dame College Dylan Nakoa
Utah University of Utah Victoria Alakai
Brigham Young University: Provo Iwalani Kaaa
Tehani Kama
Kaleihoku Kubota
Kaili Mossman
Maya Nitta
Mikela Rindlisbacher
Undecided Liana Lewis
Kawelau Yen
Work Andrew Kahalewai
Jayna Mateaki
Barry Pereza
Military Kaiea Hokoana
THE TOP 5 Hawaiʻi 55 California 14 Arizona 13 Utah 7 Oregon 7
By LANDON BALLESTEROS, news writer
Tehani Kama Academy: Science & Natural
Resources – Health Services Times on the Honor Roll: 15
Favorite place on campus: Ku-mu Kalei’s room
Why academics are a priority: “Academics are a high priority
for me because it is good prep-aration for college, and it’s a family value kind of thing.”
GPA: 3.8 How you let your hair down:
Lunch-time sessions, musical activities
Tip for succeeding in the class-room: “This might sound weird, but be the teacher’s pet.”
Pre-Test Ritual: Cram and pule! SAT Score: 1900’s Clubs/Organizations: NHS His-
torian, Na¯ Mele, Interact Club Secretary
Sports: Paddling Senior Project: Meaʻai Hawaiʻi – A study about the health
benefits of Native Hawaiian foods.
Favorite quote: Psalms 30:5 “Weeping may endure for a
night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Future plans: Studying to be-
come a copy editor or a teach-er at Brigham Young Universi-
ty at Provo.
Horoscopes
Horoscopes are for entertainment purposes only! If you
need answers you’ll find them in the Bible.
By Nancy Black, Tribune Media Services
Aries (March 21-April 19) You're sharp as a tack for the next few days. Do the math. Learn what you need to know.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) You're moving up to a new level, with regard to financ-es, living conditions and even romance. A promotion is possible.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) You're empowered and confident; acknowledge your accomplishments. You're also a genius at planning.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) A completion opens a new
beginning in partnerships. Today and tomorrow, clean up any messes. Take first steps toward your future.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)In a blissful moment, it all seems so clear. Schedule meetings and parties during the phase ahead. Go ahead and shine.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Consider taking on more responsibility and authority. Career matters occupy you. Consult an expert. You're getting more deeply involved in community activities.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You'd sure like to get away for the next few days ... a business or educational trip? Capitalize on the flow of ideas. You'll find what you seek. Your team is on fire.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your time is best spent at home, or not far away from it. Tackle detailed plans and chores.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Consult with strategic ex-perts. A partner helps with a decision. It's easier to dele-gate. Home life gets disrupt-ed.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Love is in the air. Fall into creative work mode. You're feeling more secure. A new personal door opens, even as work distracts.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) There's a completion and new beginning at home. Your nerves will become less frazzled soon. Concentrate, decide and then act quickly once clear.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Expect more changes at home, which could provoke emotion. The coming days are good for domestic pro-jects. Ease into it. Get into the planning. Write dream messages.
Sudoku Fill in each box with the numbers 1-9. Each row, column,
and 3 x 3 box must have the numbers 1-9, no repeats. ANSWERS ON C14
Puzzle used courtesy of KrazyDad.com. All rights reserved.
Ka Leo o Nä Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 C11
My Dearest Summer, I admire how you seem to make everyone so happy. When they’re with you, life is good. I mean, anyone who doesn’t stop to get to know you, well that’s just their loss. And you’re so patient with School. I mean, he could share a couple of months with you. How selfish can he be? We need way more time together. Three out of twelve months just isn’t enough. Nonetheless, I enjoy every moment with you. I love the sunshine at the beach, the sound of the gentle waters of ‘Īao, the plane rides to see my family and explore the world, the camping trips, and the many unforgettable adventures that we share. But guess what? Only seven more days until we can finally be together. I can’t wait to make up for lost time that I spent with School, and, of course we’ll be the best together, Summer. You, me and the graduating class of 2013! Cheee! I love being able to see all of my friends and mak-ing new friends, and it happens all because of you. Well, I’ll see you soon. Don’t leave me behind. With happiness and excitement, An Anxious Student
By SHAYNA HO staff writer
By LANDON BALLESTEROS, news writer J.R. Kishi
Academy: Science & Natural
Resources – Health Services Times on the Honor Roll: 5
Favorite place on campus: Sensei’s room
Why academics are a priority: “Academics are a priority be-cause for my desired occupa-
tion, education is imperative towards my goals.”
GPA: 3.4 How you let your hair down:
“For me, when I have fun, I want to relax, I’ll either read a
good book, or I’ll surf the Net for a while.” Tip for succeeding in the class-
room: Take good notes and take it in words that you can
understand. Pre-Test Ritual:
Reading my notes in the morn-ing and before class, and the night before.
SAT Score: 1840 Clubs/Organizations:
Japanese Club Sports: N/A
Senior Project: Diabetic health care routines
Favorite quote: “The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing” by Socrates
Future plans: Attending col-lege at UH Maui majoring in
electronics and computer and technology engineering.
Ka Leo o Nä Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 C12
What’s your score? Japanese BY REID CAIRME, sports editor
Do you think you could survive a day in Japan? Let’s take a quiz! An-
swer each question; then, score yourself according to the guide at the bottom.
Freshman 1. How many characters are there in hiragana and katakana?
2. What is the third writing style that uses “pictures”? 3. What is “Japanese language” in Japanese?
Sophomore 4. What is a nickname for Japan? 5. What is the name of the girl who attempted to create 1,000 paper
cranes to make a wish? 6. Bases are used for what types of words?
Junior 7. What was the motto of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in
World War II?
8. Translate 勝ちました 9. What is the Japanese word for “friend”?
Senior 10. Base 3 is known as what form? 11. What is the name of the raccoon-dog in Mr. Mossman’s room?
(Also pictured at right.) 12. Sing the Pokémon Rap.
BONUS: What is written on the purple wallpaper behind this quiz?
Missed Steps by Reid Cairme
Chirp, Chirp
@birdnext to me Chirp! Chirp! << LOL # FUNNYBIRDNOISES
1. 46 2. Kanji 3. Nihongo 4. The Land of the Rising Sun 5. Sadako 6.
Verbs 7. “Go for broke” 8. Let’s win 9. Tomodachi 10. Dictionary Form
11. Tanuki 12. See lyrics on C14 Bonus: Pokemon Rap in Japanese!
Scoring: Score 1 point for each correct answer on the freshman level,
2 points on the sophomore level, 3 on the junior level, and 4 points on
the senior level.
30 points – Emperor; 29 to 23 – Shogun; 22 to 16 points –Daimyo; 15
to 9 points – Samurai; 8 to 0 points – Peasant
ANSWERS:
Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 C13
By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer
Iwalani Ka’a’a along with the
rest of Kumu Kalei ʻAʻarona-Lorenzo’s Hawaiian Ensemble
perform Toia Mai Te Waka, a song accompanied by hula taught by Kumu Henohea Kane
during the annual Spring Con-cert on Thursday, April 11. Ku-
mu Kalei’s ‘ukulele classes and Mr. Dale Nitta’s choir classes
also performed during the con-cert.
The concert was a coordinat-ed effort by Kumu Kalei, Mr. Nitta, and Kumu Henohea.
“Getting their minds into it and getting them focused was
the hardest part,” Mr. Nitta said. “It’s our goal to give them
something to work for so they can be proud of it in the end.” The students had been pre-
paring for the concert since the beginning of the second se-
mester.
By JAYLIN KEKIWI , staff writer
While most of the other jun-
iors had barely begun on their Ho¯’ike Nui projects, junior Ky-
ana-Lei Yamada had already finished hers. Yamada finished her project
in February after working on it from the beginning of Novem-
ber. Her project was to create an end-of-the-season soccer
booklet for the Kamehameha Maui varsity soccer teams,
which she gave to each mem-ber of both the girls and boys soccer teams.
“Sports photography is my favorite kind of photography,”
Yamada said. “I originally wanted to do a booklet for all
our sports, but now that I think about it, doing only one sport was hard enough.”
Yamada had done just a girls soccer booklet the year
before because of her sister’s spot on the varsity team.
“I wanted to show people that photography is an art, it’s
not as easy as it seems, and that it’s important,” Yamada said. “I also wanted to prove
that sports photography is actually one of the more diffi-
cult forms of photography.”
Over the course of her pro-
ject, Yamada encountered several challenges. For in-stance, getting useable photos
of nearly all the players was a challenge.
“Soccer is fast,” she said. “The players move around a
lot, and sometimes it’s really hard to get a good shot.”
Yamada is in the Arts and Communications Academy with a Visual Arts endorse-
ment. With the project, a gradua-
tion requirement, done, Yama-da said she thinks she’s
shown how important sports photography is, but she doesn’t think she’ll do it again.
Spring concert performance wows
Yamada first to finish senior product
Photo by JAYLIN KEKIWI
KYANA-LEI YAMADA
Photo by JAYLIN KEKIWI
Yamada’s Ho¯ʻike Nui product, an athletic program for varsity soccer
Ka Leo o Nä Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 C14
It’s summer time! By Landon Ballesteros, staff writer
With summer coming up, you’ll probably be heading on over to these places
or seeing these things over this glorious break. ANSWERS BELOW
ACROSS
2. Gemini and Cancer month 3. Money maker
5. 4th of July flashes 6. Senior destination
9. Makawao Independence Day tradition 13. Back to school month 17. 2013 Mike Wasowski movie
DOWN
1. Sand castle real estate 3. Ruby birth month
4. See new places 7. Big day for seniors
8. Outdoor overnight activity 10. Kaʻanapali attraction 11. Ticket to summer
12. Senior stressor 14. Phineas and Ferb: a-hundred-and-____
days of summer vacation 15. Summer musical event
16. 40 hours for juniors
Pokemon Rap Lyrics I want to be the best
There ever was To beat all the rest
Yeah, that's my cause
Electrode, Diglett, Nidoran, Mankey
Venusaur, Rattata, Fearow, Pidgey Seaking, Jolteon, Dragonite, Gastly
Ponyta, Vaporeon, Poliwrath, Butterfree
(Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all - Pokémon!)
I'll search across the land Look far and wide
Release from my hand The power that's inside
Venomoth, Poliwag, Nidorino, Golduck Ivysaur, Grimer, Victreebel, Moltres
Nidoking, Farfetch'd, Abra, Jigglypuff
Kingler, Rhyhorn, Clefable, Wigglytuff (Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all -
Gotta catch 'em all - Pokémon!)
Zubat, Primeape, Meowth, Onix
Geodude, Rapidash, Magneton, Snorlax Gengar, Tangela, Goldeen, Spearow
Weezing, Seel, Gyarados, Slowbro
(Gotta catch 'em all - gotta catch 'em all Gotta catch 'em all - gotta catch 'em all)
(Gotta catch 'em all - Pokémon!)
Kabuto, Persian, Paras, Horsea
Raticate, Magnemite, Kadabra, Weepin-bell
Ditto, Cloyster, Caterpie, Sandshrew
Bulbasaur, Charmander, Golem, Pikachu
At least one hundred and fifty Or more to see
To be a Pokémon Master
Is my destiny
Alakazam, Doduo, Venonat, Machoke
Kangaskhan, Hypno, Electabuzz, Flareon Blastoise, Poliwhirl, Oddish, Drowzee
Raichu, Nidoqueen, Bellsprout, Starmie
(-woo! we're at the half way point, dooing
great so far! -we? what's all this we stuff? i'm doing all
the hard work!
-break time's over..here we go!)
Metapod, Marowak, Kakuna, Clefairy Dodrio, Seadra, Vileplume, Krabby
Likitung, Tauros, Weedle, Nidoran
Machop, Shellder, Porygon, Hitmonchan
(Gotta catch 'em all - gotta catch 'em all
Gotta catch 'em all - gotta catch 'em all)
Articuno, Jynx, Nidorina, Beedrill Haunter, Squirtle, Chansey, (Pokémon!)
Parasect, Exeggcute, Muk, Dewgong
Pidgeotto, Lapras, Vulpix, Rhydon
At least one hundred and fifty
Or more to see To be a Pokémon Master
Is my destiny
Charizard, Machamp, Pinsir, Koffing
Dugtrio, Golbat, Staryu, Magikarp Ninetales, Ekans, Omastar
Scyther, Tentacool, Dragonair, Magmar
(-WOAH! catch your breath man, shake
out those lips! -it's downhill from here, just 24 more to go
-now it gets tricky, so listen real good)
Sandslash, Hitmonlee, Psyduck, Arcanine
Eevee, Exeggutor, Kabutops, Zapdos
Dratini, Growlithe, Mr. Mime, Cubone Graveler, Voltorb, Gloom, (We're almost
home!)
(Gotta catch 'em all - gotta catch 'em all)
Gotta catch 'em all - gotta catch 'em all) (Gotta catch 'em all - Pokémon!)
Charmeleon, Wartortle Mewtwo, Tentacruel, Aerodactyl
Omanyte, Slowpoke Pidgeot, Arbok
That's all, folks!
(catch em, catch em, gotta catch em all) (ooh, gotta catch em all, pokemon)
(catch em, catch em, gotta catch em all)
(GOTTA CATCH EM ALL, POKEMON!)
SUDOKU ANSWERS:
CROSSWORD ANSWERS: ACROSS 2. June
3. Job 5. Fireworks
6. College
9. Parade 13. August
17. MonstersUniversity
DOWN 1. Beach
3. July 4. Travel
7. Graduation
8. Camping 10. Black Rock
11. Finals
12. Hoike Nui 14. Four
15. Concert 16. Internship
Cartoon by Shayna Ho
Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 4 May 10, 2013 D1
By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer
For the first time in history, the Kamehameha Maui girls
tennis team nabbed the Maui Interscholastic League dou-
bles tennis title at Wailea Ten-nis Club on April 20. Freshmen Sarah Ikioka and
Kylee Kato snatched the title with a 6-3, 6-3 win over La¯hai-
naluna’s Chanelle Baclay and Melissa Taketa, despite the
fact that Ikioka had recently injured her ankle at practice and was still recovering.
“It feels great,” Ikioka said. “We’ve been working for this
our entire season, and know-ing that we’re the first to do
this feels great.” Head Coach Nalani Caga-
san said that the girls certainly deserved it. “They’re always giving it
their all at practice,” she said. “Even if they’re hurt, they
show up and show dedica-tion.”
Ikioka and Kato moved on to
the Hawai’i High School Sports Association Champion-
ships May 3 – 5 on the Big Is land. They defeated
Konawaena High School, La¯hainaluna’s Barclay and Taketa, and Punahou High
School’s Kylie Kam and Taylor Wardwell before losing to
‘Iolani’s Kara Okazaki and Kristen Poei, 6-0 and 6-1 in
the semifinal match. They also lost the third-place match
against a different team from ʻIolani, and finished the state tournament in fourth place.
Girls tennis also got their first MIL team title two weeks
before, when Kelcey Lorenzo and Brandi Silva defeated the
Luna’s Chanelle Baclay and Nicole Aceret with a 6-4, 6-1 win at first doubles, Kato de-
feated Joanna Aceret 6-3, 6-2 at second singles, and Ikioka
was victorious against Melissa Taketa with scores of 4-6, 6-1,
and 6-0. Ikioka has been playing ten-
nis since she was ten. Kato has been playing since she
was twelve. Junior Rachel Smith said that the freshmen are “a big
part of the team, despite their young age.”
“I know a lot of sports look
down on their underclassman players because they’re
younger and usually ‘less ex-perienced,’” she said, “but in
my case, the younger players help me to get better.” Coach Nalani Cagasan said
that the freshmen “have a fire, and help that fire to grow in all
the other players.”
Girls tennis makes history
By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer
Seniors oftentimes want to
leave a legacy in whatever sport they may play. According
to Head Tennis Coach Nalani Cagasan, Devonte Llanes definitely did this.
“He’s a go-getter,” Head Coach Nalani Cagasan said.
“He puts his mind to some-thing, and then he just does it.”
With a 4-4 win-loss record in the regular season, Llanes
went 5-2 in the Maui Inter-scholastic League singles ten-nis tournament where he
pulled off three wins in a row on the final day and took the
last MIL slot for the state tour-
nament. “He’s definitely one of our
better players,” sophomore Ed Juan said.
According to Coach Caga-san, Llanes has “several
strengths,” but his main one is rallying and “being fast about it.”
Since Llanes began playing tennis in his freshman year, he
has improved. “He’s the really well-rounded
kind of athlete,” junior Avinash Singh said. “I played soccer with him [this past season],
and even though it was his first year playing [MIL soccer],
he was pretty outstanding.”
According to Llanes, he trains hard because he likes
“to see the improvement in himself.”
Llanes was also the only
member of the boys tennis team who attended the Hawai’i
High School Sports Associa-tion Tennis Championships
May 3- 5. He was defeated in the first round of boys singles matches by Tyler Mikami of
Pearl City High School. “It’s fun playing,” Llanes
said. “It can be as fast paced or slow paced as you want the
game to be, and I like that you can control the game just like
that.” Despite how much he loves the game, Llanes doesn’t think
he’ll play at a collegiate level, keeping the game of tennis
“for fun.” He’ll be attending the University of Hawai’i Maui
College.
Llanes a smash in tennis
Photo by JAYLIN KEKIWI
Sarah Ikioka in a home match, March 27, 2013. She and Kylee Kato won
the girls tennis MIL title in doubles for the first time in KSM history.
Photo by JAYLIN KEKIWI
DEVONTE LLANES
BY REID CAIRME, sports editor
Nine Kamehameha Maui
cheerleaders were part of a squad that won two national
division champion titles, one international division title, one overall choreography award,
and one grand champion title at three different cheer compe-
titions over Spring Break. For members of KSM’s var-
sity cheerleading squad, it was sweet redemption after the
Maui Interscholastic League champions placed fifth at the state tournament in Novem-
ber. Seniors Ashley Watson and
Mikela Rindlisbacher, both in their last year of high school
cheerleading, were excited about their accomplishments with Kahului’s Hawaiʻi All-Stars
Cheer squad. “Even though it was their
first year with us, Ashley and Mikela were awesome,” Coach
Kealiʻi Molina said. “They had great spirit, energy, and drive.”
Coach Molina is also an
assistant coach at Kame-
hameha Maui. As an experi-enced choreographer, his in-
novative routines and demand for excellence, along with the team’s hours of work, Molina
pushed the girls all the way to the top of the three events.
“It was the best feeling ever,” Watson said. “I came to this
team to win and to get re-demption after our cheer sea-son, specifically our HHSAA
states competition.” Both seniors will be attend-
ing Brigham Young University, Watson in La¯ ʻ i e and
Rindlisbacher in Provo, Utah.
Watson said that she is going
out for the team, and Rindllisbacher is still undecid-
ed. Hawaiʻi All-Stares competed at the National Jam Sesh on
March 16 and 17, then at the United Spirit Associations Na-
tional Championships on March 23 and 24. They also
won the Aloha Spirit Interna-tional Championship on Oahu on March 30.
Within the three champion-ships, the Hawaiʻi All-Stars
won nine division champion-ship titles (both national and
international), two grand
champion titles, and two over-
all choreography awards. “We try really hard to make
ourselves look different from the other groups,” Coach Moli-
na said. “That means practic-ing a lot. Some girls in our group have back-to-back prac-
tices, meaning that they have their cheer practice after
school before coming to our practice.”
“It was a long and hard pro-cess,” Mikela Rindlisbacher
said. “We practiced three days a week for a total of eight hours.
Watson and Rindlisbacher competed as part of the Senior
3 level squad. They were joined by fellow KS Maui
freshmen Ashlee Sawai, Chaston Abut, and Hannah Patrick; sophomores Acacia
Caloma-Mariano and Kalei Kamaliʻi; junior Tyler Rabara;
and eighth-grader Kayla Sniff-en.
KSM cheerleaders get redemption with All-Stars
Photo courtesy of ASHLEY WATSON
The Hawaiʻi All-Stars pose for a picture after wining the USA All Star Championships award. This award was one of the three championship titles that
the All-Stars won this year. Part of the Senior 3 group, seniors Ashely Watson and Mikela Rindlisbacher joined the All-Stars back in November 2012
after the HHSAA tournament.
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“Even though it was their
first year with us, Ashley and
Mikela were awesome,”
—Coach Kealiʻi Molina
Bobbi-Lin Kalama Siena College, Loudonville, NY, Saints
Sport: Volleyball Height: 5’8”
Position: Setter “I’m really excited to play. I can’t wait to play with other college players to step up my game.”
Dylan Nakoa Notre Dame College, South Euclid, OH, Falcons
Sport: Football Weight: 315 Height: 5’11”
Position: Offensive Lineman “Football is such a great sport, and being able to continue playing at such an awesome school is just such a
blessing!”
Acer Pahukoa Carleton College, Northfield, MN, Knights
Sport: Football Weight: 275 Height: 5’11”
Position: Offensive/Defensive Lineman “The best part [about playing in college] is being able to put the pads back on and playing the sport I love. Also
the hitting.”
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Signing Day
Bryson Arakaki Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL, Blueboys
Sport: Football Weight: 275 Height: 5’10”
Position: Offensive Lineman “I’m excited to play football in college because it’s a faster game and better competition.”
Student-athletes see brighter future
Sienna Davis University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, Hilo, HI, Vulcans
Sport: Volleyball Height: 5’9”
Position: Outside Hitter “I’m really excited to see what the collegiate level will be like. I will be playing at a faster tempo with talented girls
who have gained a lot of experience over the years.”
Anuhea Kaiaokamalie Chico State University, Chico, CA, Wildcats
Sport:Volleyball Height: 5’8”
Position: Outside Hitter “I’m stoked I will be playing in college because I get to continue playing with new people and new opponents. It
should be refreshing.”
Photo by MEHANA LEE
Bobbi-Lin Kalama, Sienna Davis, and Bryson Arakaki enjoy their moment in the spotlight at Kamehameha
Maui’s largest letter of intent signing day on April 17, 2013. The student-athletes pledged their talents to six
schools from across the nation
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By MEHANA LEE, news editor
With the help of Athletics
Counselor, Ms. Michelle Ar-nold, six Kamehameha
Schools Maui seniors will continue their sports career in college here and on the
mainland. The signing of the athletes’ National Letters of
Intent on April 17, 2013 was the largest in KSM history.
Ms. Arnold has a vision of increasing the number of
student-athlete commitments in the future. “My goal is that in the next
few years we double the amount of student-athletes
participating in our signing ceremony. The key will be
educating our athletes on the recruiting process with a focus on academic success
and mental fortitude,” Ms. Arnold said.
Ms. Arnold believes that education is one of the rea-
sons for success, but “the s tudent-ath letes, the i r
ʻohana, and their coaches are the [main] reason for their success,” she said.
This is Ms. Arnold’s first year as an Athletic Counse-
lor at Kamehameha Schools Maui.
By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer
Kamehameha Maui’s judo team produced two MIL cham-pions and sent five judoka to
the state tournament on Oʻa-hu, May 4.
Senior Pololu¯ Nakanelua and junior Neula Aarona were
the individual Maui Interscho-lastic League champions in their weight classes. Also,
taking the second MIL spot and advancing to the state
level were freshmen Keely Lindsey and Dawson Tanigu-
chi and junior Aaron Morton. “I’m really proud of them,”
Sensei Ron Hiyakumoto said. “They pulled through in the end.”
Nakenalua trained 6 days a week. His before-practice
routine consisted of a 3 mile run and “light weightlifting.” He
also practiced with King Kekaulike’s judo team to get
extra matches in and face a “wider variety of opponents.” As a result, he went 11-0 in
the 132-lb. weight class during the regular season.
All of his preparation, how-ever, led to disappointment
when, at the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association J u d o C h a m p i o n s h i p s ,
Nakanelua was disqualified prior to the start of the tourna-
ment for a procedural breach. Aarona and the rest of the
team did not make it into the final rounds.
As for the rest of the season, the seniors came to terms with their final year as KSM judoka.
“I thought that my season went well,” senior Sai Furuka-
wa said. “Even though I only
competed in the first two
matches of the year.” Furukawa was unable to compete due to a foot injury
that he sustained during the second MIL meet. He placed
second in that meet despite
the season-ending mishap. “I still go and support the team,” he said. “It’s hard just
watching because I want to be the one to compete, too.”
Judo wraps up
Photo by LEXIS VIENNA
Senior Pololu¯ Nakanelua flips his opponent at the Maui High Gymnasium on March 23, 2013. Nakanelua was undefeated in his regular weight class
during the regular Maui Interscholastic League season and went on to earn the title of MIL champion on April 27, 2013.
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Photo by LEXIS VIENA
Senior Sai Furukawa throws his opponent at the Maui Invitational.
BY REID CAIRME, sports editor
The boys volleyball team ended their Maui Interscholas-
tic League season with seven wins and five losses. They
came in second to the Baldwin Bears who had a nearly unde-feated season with a record of
ten wins and one loss. “We weren’t able to reach
our main goal as MIL champs,” Coach Robert Brede said, “but
we did show how much poten-tial we have as a team, which was another goal of ours.”
The MIL season ended for them when they lost in four
sets on their senior night to the Maui High Sabers at Kahekili
Gym on April 23, 2013. “We wouldn’t have been able
to beat Baldwin out for that spot in first place, but it is al-ways a goal to win every
game, especially senior night,” senior Christian Martin Chu
said. The boys team placed third
in the MIL tournament on May 4, 2013. The Warriors and Sabers were tied for second in
the tournament until the Sa-bers defeated the Warriors in
an exhausting five-set game that ended with the Warriors
going home and the Sabers going on to the state tourna-
ment. This is the closest the Warri-ors have been to going to the
Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association State Champion-
ships since 2008, the last time they made a state appear-
ance. “A lot of it had to do with the experience and skill level of
our players,” Coach Brede said. “We had a few first years
that were seniors.” Three of the nine seniors
came out for the first time as volleyball players this year. RJ
Moku, Kolby Ah Sau, and Ma-koa Medeiros showed im-provements playing the game,
especially Moku and Ah Sau who got a lot of time on the
court.
“They were able to learn quickly due to their athleti-
cism,” Coach Brede said. All three boys play other
sports at KSM. “It felt good to put my heart
into volleyball this year,” Moku said. “I tried out my sopho-more year, but I wasn’t fully
into it. I guess in my senior year, I was able to put every-
thing into it without any re-grets.”
Nine of the seniors are leav-ing this year, taking their expe-
rience and leadership with them. “I had a lot of fun playing on
varsity all four years,” Martin Chu said. “Time flies by when
you are having fun playing the sport you love.”
“It has been a great journey this past season,” Coach Brede said. “Enjoy every last
moment of your high school career you have left because
you only live it once.”
Volleyball boys end in second
Photo by REID CAIRME
Kahiau Andrade blocks a hit made by a Maui High Saber at the MHS gymnasium. The Warriors lost to the
Sabers in the MIL tournament to continue to the state tournament on May 4, 2013.
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Photo by REID CAIRME
Senior Pono Freitas bumps the ball against the Baldwin Bears on
April 23, 2013. The Warriors placed second to the Bears in the 2013
MIL season.
By MAYA NITTA, features editor
As the year comes to an
end so does the close of the water polo season and high
school careers for the 2013 seniors. This year’s seniors were co-
captains Liana Lewis and Eliz-abeth Guth, Riley Shiraishi,
Kayla Purdy and myself. Lewis, Guth, and I have
been playing the sport since our freshman year. Shiraishi
joined in her junior year and Purdy started playing this year.
Although the seniors will not be continuing with the sport in
college they are happy that they left their mark on the
team. This year’s win-loss record of 2-4 was not what they ex-
pected when compared to last year’s record of 4-4. The 2012
-13 team also saw their first victory over La¯hainaluna and
were second in the MIL. “We started off the season
really slow, but as it pro-gressed we got stronger,” said junior Kela Killam, “I couldn’t
have ended the season better because we had so much fun
time and we got so close…besides winning.”
The girls started off their season slowly winning only
one game against Leilehua in
theʻIolani Tournament on Oʻa-hu in February. They grew
stronger and faster, not win-ning every game but improv-
ing in number of shots and defense. Toward the middle of the
season the team was joined by a new assistant coach,
Josh Guth. Coach Guth intro-duced more drills and helped
with positions.
Seniors say aloha to high school water polo
Photo by Ka Leo o Nā Koa staff
Seniors Liana Lewis, Riley Shiraishi and Maya Nitta pose in their senior night adornments at the KS Maui pool
on April 17, 2013. Fellow co-captains Elizabeth Guth and Kayla Purdy are not pictured.
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Photo by Ka Leo o Nā Koa staff
Junior Leimana Hassett looms over a Baldwin Bear at the water polo
team’s senior night at Piʻilani Pool on April 17, 2013.
Photo by Ka Leo o Nā Koa staff
Leimana Hassett goes up against the Bears’ goalie Katrina Mooers,
last year’s MIL player of the year.
Kaleihoku Kubota Sport: Softball
Position: Catcher Jersey Number: 11
Age and Grade: 17, senior Workout: “Whatever coach says.”
Hobbies: “Eating cookies, playing with my bother, and dancing.” Something others (KSM students) don’t know about him: “My favorite animal is the hippopotamus.”
Best thing about softball: “Hitting the heck out of the ball.” What she adds to the team:
“She adds experience and leadership,” – Kauʻi Harbottle Challenges the team has faced so far this year:
“Our hitting wasn’t up to par.” Most memorable game: “When we went 15 innings with Baldwin during my sophomore year.”
How long she has been playing: 10 years Sports Idol: Jackie Robinson
If you could take only one thing to college, what would it be?: “Tasaka Guri Guri.”
What is the biggest challenge about playing a sport and going to school: “When you get home late and you have a bunch of homework. I hate
staying up until midnight doing homework.”
RJ Moku Sport: Volleyball
Other Sports: Basketball Position: Outside Hitter
Jersey Number: 5 Age and Grade: 18, senior
Workout: “Coach Charles’s workout.” Hobbies: Eat, sleep, bodyboard, and sports Something others (KSM students) don’t know about him:
“I’m from the Big Island” Best thing about volleyball: “Getting kills!”
What he adds to the team: “He adds potential power,” – Christian Martin Chu, outside hitter
Challenges the team has faced so far this year: “Miscommunication between players is the biggest problem.” Most memorable game: “When we played against La¯haina at La¯haina, I was on fire!
Everything I hit was going over, and I was killing balls.” How long he has been playing: 1 year
Sports Idol: Michael Jordan Basketball or Volleyball: Basketball
If you could take only one thing to college, what would it be: “My truck because I love it, and I need transportation.”
What is the biggest challenge about playing a sport and going to school: “Getting home late.”
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By REID CAIRME, sports editor
By LANDON BALLESTEROS, staff writer The Kamehameha Schools
Maui varsity boys track & field team placed second overall in
the Maui Interscholastic League. They, along with the girls team, saw several ath-
letes earn early qualifications for the state tournament,
which will be taking place today and tomorrow at Mililani
High School on Oʻahu. This year, with many se-
cond and third place finishes in the MIL tournaments, the boys won a second-place
overall victory with 90 points, far behind the long-reigning
champions, Baldwin High School. It was a big improve-
ment over last year, when the boys placed fourth overall with 66 points.
This is the team’s first year with a new coach, Rudy Hu-
ber. “From the beginning of the
season we definitely have increased and gotten better in
beating some of the other teams,” Coach Huber said. The girls placed sixth over-
all with 39 points this year compared to their third place
standing last year with 47 points. The lower points were
(TRACK Con nued on page D10)
Boys track is MIL silver medalists
Photo by REID CAIRME
Senior Kalaʻi Yap competes in the hurdles at the Yamamoto Track
Invitational, March 23. He competes in the 110 and 300 meter hur-
dles and placed from first-third place throughout the season. He and
about 15 other varsity track and field athletes, are on Oʻahu today
competing at the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association state com-
petition.
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Photo by REID CAIRME
Senior Bryson Arakaki puts the shot. He also competes in discus He
finished just out of the top three in shot put in the MIL championships.
Junior
Kauanoe
Vanderpoel,
MIL silver
medalist in
discus and
shot put.
Photo by
REID CAIRME
Photo by LANDON BALLESTEROS
Senior Jamal Jones is one of
Maui’s premier runners. He com-
petes in five running events, with
a best time of 0:11.07 in the 100-
meter dash. At the Maui Inter-
scholastic League tournament,
he took home one gold, two
silver, and one bronze, as well
as an overall silver. In his high
school career, he has garnered
nearly 20 medals in all. He re-
cently competed in two college
meets on the mainland, where
he plans to attend school at
Mount San Antonio College in
Pomona, California.
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the result of less girls partici-pating in the sport this year and
less top three finalists. “Of course, Baldwin is our
number one competition, but we’re not too far behind them,” junior Kiana Antonio said. “Us,
as girls, have accomplished by beating Baldwin’s 4x100 team,
which was our ultimate goal this season.”
Varsity athletes competing at the state tournament today
include juniors Kiana Antonio, Mahina Bantilan, Kiana-Lei Sniffen, Taira Lucas, and Sha-
lia Kamakaokalani, and seniors Jamal Jones, Stephen Barut,
Tyler MacArthur, Davis Neiz-man, Raven Poepoe, Billy
Ayakawa, and Kalaʻi Yap. The team has qualified for numerous events, including the
boys 4x100 meter relay, the girls 4x100 relay. The KS Maui
teams are the MIL champions in this event, as well as senior
Raven Poepoe, who is the Maui gold medalist in the high
jump. The team is also entered in several other events. “From day one until now,
everyone improved to make us stronger,” senior Davis Neiz-
man said. He will be competing in the boys high jump at the
state tournaments. He is also one of the 4x100 meter relay runners, along with seniors
Stephen Barut, Tyler MacAr-thur, and Jamal Jones. Jones
is a standout runner who placed in the top three in most
of his racing events, including
(TRACK Con nued from page D9)
Photo by REID CAIRME
Luke Batoon flies through the air in the
triple jump at the Yamamoto Invitational.
the 100, 200, and 400 meter
dashes. “The talent on this team is
extraordinary,” Coach Huber said. “I see a really great
future in the track program.” This weekend’s state tour-
nament is being broadcast on
OC16. League silver medalist
Neizman said that he is look-ing forward to “do[ing] some
damage up there.”
MIL Championship 4/27/13 Girls:
High Jump: Raven Poepoe 1st
Girls 4 x 400 meter relay 1st
Girls 4 x 100 meter relay 3rd
Boys:
200: Jamal Jones 2nd
400: Jamal Jones 2nd
High Jump: Davis Neizman 2nd
Shot Put: Kauanoe Vanderpoel
2nd
Discuss: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 2nd
Triple Jump: Iain Armitage 2nd
110 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 3rd
300 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 3rd
4 x 100: Team A 3rd
4 X 400: Team A 1st
Boys Team 2nd
JV Championships 4/19/13 Girls:
Shot Put: Kelia Nesmith 3rd
Boys:
1500: Keoni Frampton 1st
Richard Renaud 3rd
4 x 100 Relay: KSM A 2nd
300 Hurdles:
Jesse Amaral 3rd
800: Keoni Frampton 1st
Richard Renaud 3rd
200: Covy Cremer 3rd
3000: Richard Renaud 1st
4 x 400 Relay: KSM A 1st
Long Jump: Micah Ing 1st
High Jump: Micah Ing 3rd
Shot Put: Jonah Logotala 3rd
Scoreboard
Scoreboard
Photo by REID CAIRME
Junior Kiana-Lei Sniffen hands the baton to freshman Taira Lucas in the girls 4x100 relay at the Yamamoto
meet. The 4 x100 team, consisting of Sniffen, Mahina Bantilan, Shalia Kamakaokalani, and Kiana Antonio
qualified for the state meet, along with the 1600 meter team, which placed first at the league championships.
Track and Field
MIL Meet #1 3/1/13 Girls: 4 x 400 relay KSM A 2nd High Jump: Raven Poepoe 3rd Long Jump: Shalia Kamakaokalani 2nd Kiana Antonio 3rd Triple Jump: Shalia Kamaokalani 1st Boys: 100: Jamal Jones 3rd 200: Jamal Jones 1st 800: Tyler MacArthur 3rd 300 Hurdles: Iain Armitage 3rd 4 x 100 Kamehameha A 2nd 4 x 400 Kamehameha A 2nd Triple jump: Iain Armitage 1st
MIL Meet #2 3/8/13 Girls: 300 Hurdles: Raven Poepoe 1st 4 x 400 relay: Kamehameha A 2nd High Jump: Raven Poepoe 1st Triple Jump: Shalia Kamakaokalani 1st Boys: 100: Jamal Jones 3rd 200: Jamal Jones 3rd 110 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 3rd 300 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 3rd 4 x 100 relay: KSM A 2nd 4 x 400 relay: KSM A 3rd Triple Jump: Iain Armitage Shot Put: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 1st Discus: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 1st
Kamehameha Relays 3/15/13 Girls: High Jump: Raven Poepoe 3rd Long Jump: Shalia Kamakaokalani 2nd Boys: 100: Jamal Jones 2nd 200: Jamal Jones 1st Cremer 2nd 800: Tyler MacArthur 3rd 4x100 Relay: Team A 2nd 4x400 Relay: Team A 1st 110 Hurdles: Jesse Amaral 1st 300 Hurdles: Iain Armitage 3rd High Jump: Davis Neizman 3rd Micah Ing 3rd Triple Jump: Iain Armitage 1st
Yamamoto 3/23/13 Girls: 200: Tiare Lucas 3rd 300 Hurdles: Raven Poepoe 2nd Boys: 100: Jamal Jones 3rd 200: Jamal Jones 2nd 110 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap High Jump: Davis Neizman Shot Put: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 2nd Discuss: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 3rd
Kamakea 3/28/13 Girls: 100: Mahina Bantilan 2nd Tiare Lucas 3rd 300 Hurdles: Raven Poepoe 1st 4x100: Team A 2nd 4x400: Team A 3rd High Jump: Raven Poepoe 2nd Long Jump: Kiana Antonio 3rd Triple Jump: Shalia Kamakaokalani 2nd Boys: 200: Jamal Jones 2nd 400: Jamal Jones 1st 300 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 4x400: Team A 1st Shot Put: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 3rd
Victorino 4/5/13 Boys: Jamal Jones 1st
300: Jamal Jones 3rd 110 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 2nd 4x100 Relay: Team A 3rd 4x400 Relay: Team A 2nd High Jump: Davis Neizmen 2nd Discuss: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 2nd Shot Put: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 2nd High Jump: Davis Neizman 2nd
MIL Meet #3 Girls: 100: Mahina Bantilan 2nd Kiana Antonio 3rd 4x100 Relay: Team A 1st 500 Hurdles: Raven Poepoe 1st Long Jump: Mahina Bantilan 1st Kiana Antonio 2nd Triple Jump: Shalia Kamakaokalani 1st High Jump: Raven Poepoe 2nd Boys: 110 Hurdles: Iain Armitage 3rd 100: Luke Batoon 3rd 4x100 Relay: Team A 1st 400: Jamal Jones 1st Billy Ayakawa 3rd 300 Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap 200: Jamal Jones 1st Davis Neizman 3rd 4x400 Relay: Team A 1st Discuss: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 1st Shot Put: Kauanoe Vanderpoel 1st Triple Jump: Iain Armitage 2nd High Jump: Davis Neizman 3rd
Softball 2/23 vs. MHS 6-0 W 2/27 vs LLHS 5-10 L 3/2 vs. BHS 0-10 L 3/6 vs. KKHS 7-3 W 3/16 vs. LLHS 0-11 L 3/20 vs. BHS 4-9 L 3/23 vs. KKHS 2-1 W 3/27 vs. MHS 7-2 W 3/30 vs. MHS 4-8 L 4/3 vs. LLHS 0-10 L 4/6 vs. MHS 2-11 L 4/13 vs. KKHS 4-1 W 4/17 MIL D1 Tournament vs. LLHS 4-11 L
Girls Golf 2/26 vs. LLHS 149-139 L 2/28 vs. LLHS W 3/5 vs. BHS 148-123 L 3/7 vs. BHS 138-119 L 3/12 vs. MHS 140-128 L 3/14 vs. MHS 151-116 L 3/19 vs. SBH 139-171 W 3/21 vs. SBH 137-159 W 3/28 vs. KKHS 141-For. W
Boys Golf 2/29 vs. SBH L 3/2 vs. SBH L 3/6 vs. KKHS 191-192 W 3/8 vs. KKHS Forfeit L 3/13 vs. LLHS 201-170 L 3/15 vs. LLHS 221-154 L 3/20 vs. BHS 206-169 L 3/23 vs. BHS 188-150 L 3/27 vs. MHS 209-188 L 3/29 vs. MHS 183-186 W
Boys Tennis 2/26 vs. SBH 4-1 L 3/1 vs. La¯naʻi 5-0 W 3/6 vs. KKHS 0-5 L 3/8 vs. BHS 1-3 L 3/13 vs. SBH 2-3 L 3/16 vs. La¯naʻi 5-0 W 3/27 vs. BHS 3-4 L 4/10 vs. KKHS 1-4 L
Girls Tennis 2/26 vs. SBH 4-1 W 3/1 vs. La¯naʻi 5-0 W 3/6 vs. KKHS 2-3 L 3/8 vs. BHS 5-0 W 3/13 vs. SBH 5-0 W 3/16 vs. La¯naʻi 5-0 W 3/27 vs. BHS 4-1 W 4/10 vs. KKHS 5-0 W
Scoreboard Park scores low, ranks high in MIL By MEHANA LEE, news editor
Junior Lucas Park
scored a solid 71 during the Maui Interscholastic
League Individual Tourna-ment putting him in sev-enth place and advancing
him to the state tourna-ment, along with nine oth-
er MIL golfers. The 2013 David S. Ishii
Foundation Golf Champi-onships tournament took
place on May 7- 8 at the Ka¯‘anapali Royal Golf Course. Results were un-
known at the time of this printing.
“Towards the beginning of the individual matches
[in the MIL tournament], I played pretty solid the first two rounds,” Park said.
The biggest challenge for Park during the MIL
season was when he lost seven balls during one of
the individual matches. That penalty comes out to
fourteen strokes. He also hit one hazard off the tee in the same match.
“I need to keep working
more on my driver and
getting the play off of the tee,” Park said.
Park has been playing golf for twelve years, three
of which have been played on the Kamehameha Schools Maui golf team.
He was the most experi-enced player on the team,
and led the team to a sat-isfactory season. The boys
finished their season with two wins, fives losses and
one forfeit in the regular MIL season. As for the girls, they had three wins
and five losses. The team was made up
of mostly young players, with three juniors leading
the team. The rest of the players consisted of soph-omores and freshmen.
“I think the biggest challenge was just having
inexperienced golfers. Being a young team had
its difficulties, but it was all a building experience,”
Head Coach TJ Figueroa said.
Junior Lucas
Park prepares
to take a swing
at the Maui
Lani driving
range. Park
was able to
advance to the
state tourna-
ment after scor-
ing a 71 in the
MIL tournament
for boys golf.
Photo by
MEHANA LEE
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Baseball Warriors well-prepared for next season
By SHAYNA HO, staff writer
It was a long and hard season for the
Kamehameha Maui baseball Warriors. They left the season with a record of 3-9.
Even though they had few wins, they felt that they experienced something just as good or better than that.
“We did pretty [well] even though our record wasn’t that good. Our record didn’t
reflect our camaraderie and our success as a team,” catcher Tyler Harry said.
The team faced some game changers in the middle of the season, which forced
them to push themselves hard. “We overcame our differences through-out the season because we didn’t really
work that well together at the beginning of the season, and at the ending, we came a
lot closer,” said junior centerfielder Cal Alexander.
The baseball Warriors are well prepared for next year’s season as Harry was the only senior player leaving almost an entire
experienced team to play next year. He will be missed, but his influence will contin-
ue on. “He’s our only catcher, and that’s gonna
be hard to overcome because he’s proba-bly one of the best catchers on Maui in our
eyes. He left a pretty good impact on our team because he was a good leader,” said
Alexander. With a solid baseball team returning next year, the Warriors look forward to a great
2014 season.
Photo credit REID CAIRME
Junior TJ Kanamu pitches at the Iron Maehara
Stadium on March 27, 2013. The baseball team
had a long season with three wins and nine
losses. They faced challenges and had to push
through them mid-season.
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Photo by REID CAIRME
Senior Tyler Harry bats for the Warriors against the Maui High Sabers at the Iron Maehara Stadium on
March 27, 2013. The Warriors lost 2-6.
Boys Volleyball 3/8 vs. Ha¯na L 3/15 vs. Molokaʻi 25-19, 25-18, 25-20 W 3/19 vs. BHS 30-32;21-25;21-25 L 3/26 vs. SBH 25-21;25-17;25-20 W 3/28 vs. La¯naʻi 19-25;15-25;23-25 L 4/2 vs. LLHS 25-18;25-22; 25-14 W 4/4 vs. KKHS 25-18;25-21; 25-15 W 4/9 vs. MHS 25-17;25-13; 25-15 W 4/16 vs. LLHS 23-25, 25-21 25-13, 28-26 W 4/18 vs KKHS 25-15, 24-26, 25-12, 25-13 W 4/19 vs. BHS 18-25;10-25 25-18; 20-25 L 4/23 vs. MHS 24-26;25-23 23-25;19-25 L 5/1 DI tournament vs. BHS 23-25, 17-25, 16-25 L 5/4 D1 tournament vs. MHS 25-15, 19-25, 21-25, 25-22, 11-15 L
Water Polo 3/28 vs. Leilehua 5-2 W 3/1 vs. KSK 5-6 L 3/1 vs. Punahou 2-10 L 3/2 vs. ʻIolani 3-10 L 3/2 vs. KSK 5-10 L 3/6 vs. BHS 7-14 L 3/14 vs. LLHS 6-10 L 3/28 vs. MHS 17-9 W 4/4 vs. MHS 17-8 W 4/11 vs. LLHS 9-11 L 4/17 vs. BHS 9-13 L
Baseball 3/14 vs. LLHS 11-1 W 3/15 vs. LLHS 3-5 L 3/16 vs. LLHS 6-0 W 3/21 vs. KKHS 2-4 L 3/22 vs. KKHS 3-2 W 3/23 vs. KKHS 2-3 L 3/27 vs. MHS 6-2 L 3/28 vs. MHS 1-10 L 3/29-30 vs. MHS 3-8 L 4/3 vs. BHS 6-10 L 4/4 vs. BHS 1-7 L 4/5 vs. BHS 3-11 L 4/24 DI Tournament vs. LLHS 4-3 W 4/25 D1 Tournament vs, BHS 0-8 L
Judo
3/23 at MHS 1st Sai Furkawa (121) Polou¯ Nakanelua (132) 2nd Keely Lindsey (172) 3rd Dawson Taniguchi (132)
3/30 at KSM Results not available
4/6 at HHS 1st Lilia Lorenzo (115) 2nd McKenna Chaney (129) 3rd Aaron Morton (275)
4/13 at BHS 3rd Lilia Lorenzo (115) Joshua Higa (161)
4/20 at KKHS 1st Neula Aarona (154) Keely Lindsey (172) Kapahanau Palakiko (198) 2nd Lila Lorenzo (109) Pololu¯ Nakanelua (132) Aaron Morton (275) 3rd Dawson Taniguchi (132)
MIL Judo Championships 1st Neula Aarona (154) Pololu¯ Nakanelua (132) 2nd Aaron Morton (275) Keely Lindsey (172) Dawson Taniguchi (132)
By MEHANA LEE, news editor
The Kamehameha Schools
Maui softball team ended their Maui Interscholastic League
season in third place, behind La¯hainaluna High School and Baldwin High School.
With ten underclassman players, the team was young.
The Warriors had four wins and nine losses for the sea-
son. The Warriors started their
season well, but faded to-wards the end with three con-secutive losses. They eventu-
ally lost the semifinal game
against La¯hainaluna. “Having a young team was
difficult at times, but overall I’m glad that I got to play my
last year with these girls. They were such a great support, and I felt that they all did their
absolute best,” senior Kalei-hoku Kubota said.
The KSM Warriors will be losing their only senior, catch-
er Kubota, but a foundation is set in the young team and
juniors Madison Vaught,
Cheyenne Maio-Silva, and
Kaui Uweokalani, who will need to balance and lead the
team next season. “Those three girls push the
team to work hard. They will lead the team well,” Kubota said.
Vaught plays shortstop, second base and pitcher. Ma-
io-Silva plays shortstop and
second base and Uweokalani plays first base.
“They lead by example. These [three] girls work hard
all season…there is a lot of potential for the future sea-son,” Head Coach Angus Pe-
ters said.
Photo by MEHANA LEE
Tiana Sakumoto pitches the ball. The Warriors’ softball team placed in
third in the 2013 MIL season. They were led by La¯hainaluna High School
and Baldwin High School.
Softball places third
BY SHAYNA HO, sports writer
A big chunk of everyone’s lives is the beloved four years of high school. There are so
many choices that can lead you to so much in the future,
such as the choice of sports. Sports are doors that allow
students to show off their hard work, perseverance, dedica-
tion and talent, but it also ben-efits one in many ways espe-cially those who have not
spent their four years of high school at Kamehameha Maui.
“Coming into KSM as a jun-ior, sports benefitted by mak-
ing me more active and it made me look forward to something at the end school.”
said junior invitee Patricia
“Patty” Batoon. The motivation to excel in
one’s academics is important. “It [sports] eased my transi-
tion because it helped me focus on schooling,” said jun-
ior invitee Caleb Ka’aukai. Both junior invitees said that playing sports gave them the
opportunity to make new friends. Batoon` said she
has two new best friends,
Bobbi-Lin Kalama and Taylor
Awai; for Caleb, it was Chan-dler Alo.
Through these new relation-ships, new opportunities arose
for Batoon. “And then I joined their club
[Maui Volleyball Club] after volleyball season. Sports has benefitted me college-wise
because with traveling, I got to get exposed to scouts and
coaches,” she said.
Kamehameha Schools has
all kinds of sports for students to join and coaches who want
you to succeed and care. For me, I wish I had partici-
pated in sports in high school. I mean, who doesn’t want to make new friends and share
unforgettable moments with those who you’ve become so
close to? As a senior now, I cannot go
back and play all the sports I wanted to, but for those who
still have time; make the best of your high school experi-ence, and go out for a sport
next. Good luck, Warriors!
Photo by MEHANA LEE
Junior Cheyenne Maio-Silva bunts the ball at the MIL softball tournament
on April 19, 2013. The Warriors played against the La¯hainaluna Lunas.
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By MAYA NITTA, features editor
Boston bombers, shoot-ings at elementary schools
and explosions that nearly wipe out a town in Texas.
The world is not exactly what it used to be. As the year comes to an
end, we are venturing out, no longer as seniors but as
freshmen once again, wait-ing to see the world and
find a new life. There are so many things I want to do and
people I want to meet, but there is one thing that in-
stills a little fear. What if something bad might hap-
pen? With all the craziness going on, what if I go out and
get attacked? What if I go to college and there is some guy or girl on the edge and ready
to destroy the entire school? People are people. Some
are sweet, but some have a darker side. Sometimes there
are people who think you are weird. I don’t think there is anything
that you can do that can change another person.
Trust me, people have tried. The only person who can
change those people is them-selves. What you can do is
accept that that is the way of the world.
Since the time we stepped
foot on campus we were taught to be kind and have
aloha for everyone and every-thing around us.
Our teachers had us apolo-gize for the wrong we did,
even if we hadn’t done them. In freshman year, Kumu Lo¯kahi Antonio always told us
to be the first to say, “Aloha,” which is one of the simplest
way to not only show our re-spect, but also our aloha.
I love being able to help oth-ers. While I was in a video competition in March, there
was a girl whose computer battery kept draining, and I
gave her my charger so that she could finish her project. It
was a great feeling to have.
Knowing that I might have
helped a person win a compe-tition or even finish the compe-
tition felt satisfying. I want to feel that way all the time.
Aunty Venus Rosete-Medeiros spoke about this
topic at our last chapel. She talked about being compas-sionate and helping others in
need, but I couldn’t help think-ing, “How are we supposed to
do that when we’re always thinking of being shot or blown
up?” Being in Hawaiʻi we are kind-er people, and many times we
help others. I will never forget the time when I was a fresh-
man, and I was riding up with my water polo captain, and we
stopped at McDonald’s. She
bought some extra burgers
and gave one to the homeless man walking by. In the words
of Louis Armstrong, “What a wonderful world!”
Now is the time for us to decide if this is our wonderful
world, or if we’re going to let our fears stop us from being the industrious young men and
women that we were raised to be. Can we take the initiative
and be brave against the world we live in?
Being a fully compassionate person will take a lot of time. Start off slowly; give a few
smiles here and there. Once you are comfortable, and no
one screams at you when you smile, go bigger.
As for the anarchists, haters, and evil-doers of the world, we
will not live in fear of you. And since you have no other meaning for your life try your
hand at being one of us… good, industrious young men
and women.
Into a crazy world...
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Peace out.