H1982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 29, 1997 to fund these priorities that are identi- years to stand up and say no. Not be- As far as the record is known, the fied as being critical to our military cause it is right for jobs, even though first classes ever held at what was un- and also look for opportunities to share it is, and not because it is right for officially known as Kahuku school technology. companies, even though it is, but be- began in 1893. The classes were held Now I talked about what the impact cause it is right for the kids who serve under shaded trees or in someone’s is when we cut these programs. Well, this Nation and who put their lives on yard. The school was first organized by let me give one example. The work- the line every day. a Hawaiian lady named Mrs. Hookana. horse of the Marine Corps is the CH–46 f Four years later in 1897, and this helicopter. It has been the workhorse time with an appropriation of only $984 of the Marine Corps since the Vietnam A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO KAHUKU provided by the republic, or then the War. We should have replaced the CH– HIGH SCHOOL’S 100TH ANNIVER- sovereign nation of Hawaii, a one-room 46 10 years ago. We have now slipped SARY CELEBRATION schoolhouse was built. An enrollment the replacement program to a point The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a of 36 students was noted and a Mr. where it is going to cost us $5 billion previous order of the House, the gen- Brightwell served as the first principal. extra dollars. We are going to be flying tleman from American Somoa [Mr. By the 1920s the school had grown CH–46 helicopters when they are 55 FALEOMAVAEGA] is recognized for 60 and was educating children from the years old. Now, what does that mean to minutes. Campbell and Laie plantations, plus a a Marine? Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, pineapple camp known as the Hawaiian Well, Mr. Speaker, if the constituents it is a real pleasure and a distinct per- Pineapple Company. During this period that we serve have young sons who are sonal honor for me to prepare this spe- the school moved to its present loca- flying Marine helicopters, they need to cial order of the House to inform my tion. understand that those young kids fly- colleagues of a very special occasion In 1939, the high school was added ing those 46s during a combat situation that will take place this week on the and the school was renamed Kahuku have to carry 18 troops. Oh, by the way, campus of one of Hawaii’s smallest High and Elementary School. The next they cannot train carrying 18 troops, public high schools. Small in number year, the first senior class graduated 16 they only can carry 6 to 8 because of maybe, Mr. Speaker, but dynamic in students and they took home the the age of the aircraft. terms of the quality of its academics, school’s first yearbook, the Ke Koolau. Those young pilots, when they fly its ethnic social mix, and a high school In the 1940’s the Laie area was still this CH–46 in a combat situation, have marching band that has won top almost exclusively plantation, and the to be able to do evasive maneuvering. awards throughout the State of Hawaii area from which it drew its students But Mr. Speaker, those young pilots for years. The band even marched at had grown considerably. The list of cannot train doing evasive maneuver- the Rose Bowl and was rated among plantations and other activities reads ing because of the age of the aircraft. the top high school bands in the Na- like who’s who in the North Shore dur- Mr. Speaker, those young pilots have tion; and yes, its athletic program is ing the 1940’s. Attending Kahuku dur- to be able to fly at night in combat sit- also among the best in the State of Ha- ing this period were the children from uations. But Mr. Speaker, because of waii. the Marconi Wireless Station, the the age of the aircraft, they have to Mr. Speaker, the high school I am re- Paumalu Pineapple Camp, Waialee-a put masking tape over the instrumen- ferring to is none other than the pride Hawaiian settlement, and several tation panel so they can fly during of the North Shore on the Island of camps of the Kahuku Sugar Mill. evening hours. Oahu, Kahuku High School. As they The Kahuku athletes became known What does that mean? That means say among the locals in Hawaii, ‘‘Imua as the Red Raiders because they wore we have more accidents with CH–46s. Kohuku High School on your 100th red uniforms donated by Iolani High That means we have more kids killed birthday.’’ School in 1950. Prior to this time the and more kids injured. So by slipping Mr. Speaker, the Hawaiian word unofficial nickname was the these programs out, Mr. Speaker, we ‘‘Kahuku’’ has a special meaning Ramberiers. Through the 1940’s Kahuku are not talking about CEOs of compa- among the ancient Hawaiians. The first had developed sufficiently and there nies, we are not even talking about four letters, ‘‘Kahu’’, means guardian, was competing in sports events against jobs. We are talking about threatening or royal keepers or protectors. The last other high schools on the North Shore the lives of those people who are there two letters ‘‘ku’’ are in reference to an and the Windward sections of the Is- to protect our country and our allies. ancient Hawaiian god named Ku. land of Oahu, and it won its first foot- That is the worst possible decision that According to ancient Hawaiian tradi- ball championship in 1947. This was the we could make, to delay a program tion, the god Ku was a member of the first in a long line of championships that directly affects the life of a young godhead of three gods, and their names that began the development of many person serving our military. were Kane, Ku, and Lono. Those three championship players as well. Mr. Speaker, I would urge my col- gods were all powerful. They created In 1988, Kahuku High and Elementary leagues to pay attention to the debate the heavens and the earth and, yes, School became the Kahuku High and this year on the defense bill. I would from red earth they made man in their Intermediate School, and the elemen- encourage my colleagues tomorrow to express image, and they even breathed tary level was separated. come out and show their enthusiastic into his nostrils and man became a liv- Today, Kahuku High School has only support for the 1.2 million men and ing soul. about 1,100 high school students from women who serve this is country as our Mr. Speaker, if one wants to give spe- grades 9 through 12. Supporting the domestic defenders, to look at some of cific meaning to the word, Kahuku, students are its 136 faculty members, the ways that we are involving the after which the location and high four administrators and the supportive military in helping us deal with terror- school are named, it means one is a staff of 42. The school has developed ism incidents. I would encourage our guardian of the god Ku. Rightly so, Mr. into an athletic powerhouse and stu- colleagues to come out on May 19, 20 Speaker, because not far from Kahuku dents from other parts of the island and 21, the largest oceans conference is another place called Laie, which ac- travel to Kahuku just to participate in ever, against showcasing our militaries cording to Hawaiian tradition was an their academic, social and sports pro- taking a lead in helping to understand ancient city of refuge, a special place grams. This is considered a consider- environmental problems. of sanctuary where offenders may es- able achievement, given the diversity I would also encourage our col- cape to seek refuge and be reinstated of the school’s population. leagues, Mr. Speaker, to get real. The by the priests who preside over the From the well-to-do residents of the defense spending in this country is at a sanctuary. famous Sunset Beach and the neighbor- critical crossroads. We must provide Mr. Speaker, I wanted to share this ing golf course communities to the the support against this administra- portion of Kahuku’s history because I low-income housing development on tion making further cuts in our defense suspect many people are not aware of the North Shore and everything in-be- budget. We must provide the bipartisan its meaning and its significance as far tween, there is ethnic and economic di- support we have had over the past 2 as ancient legends are concerned. versity at Kahuku. Unlike some areas, April 29, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1983 this diversity has been the strength of University of Colorado where he played ing as a trustee of the Bishop Trust Es- Kahuku. As one of the last undeveloped for four years. Last week Chris was the tate. areas of the island of Oahu, the North tenth player chosen in the first round Mr. Speaker, another Kahuku High Shore has experienced significant of this year’s NFL draft. Selected by School graduate who has made his growth in recent years, and this has the New Orleans Saints, Chris is one in mark in the area of the culinary arts is challenged State planners and the a line of many professional football none other than Mr. Sam Choy, Jr. State board of education. For the most players who have graduated from Known throughout the State of Hawaii part, the area is not as sufficient or as Kahuku High School. as one of the top chefs in the hotel in- affluent as the southern portion of the Another professional football player dustry but who now has a very success- island, and for that reason the adults of note is Junior Ah You, who made ful restaurant business in the State of and the children are supposedly less so- all-State in football, basketball and Hawaii. phisticated than the more populated track while at Kahuku high school. Mr. Speaker, a couple of Kahuku areas of the State. This diversity, how- Junior played professional football for graduates have also served with dis- ever, Mr. Speaker, has given Kahuku the Montreal Alouettes for over 10 tinction in State administrations. its own charm and uniqueness. years and made all-pro status for sev- There was Mr. Sus Ono, who for many Mr. Speaker, music is one of the eral years as defensive end. Earlier this years served as the right-hand man for many areas in which Kahuku has ex- year Junior was admitted to the Cana- former Governor George Ariyoshi. Mr. celled. Mr. Michael Payton started the dian Football League’s Hall of Fame. Ono also later served as a leading mem- band as a musical instructor in 1968 The football legacy of Kahuku High ber of Governor Ariyoshi’s cabinet. with only 10 members. With his retire- School is legendary, Mr. Speaker,. Gen- Currently under the administration ment in 1995, the band has grown to eration after generation of many fami- of Governor Ben Cayetano, another 100-plus members and won many State lies have played football in this school Kahuku graduate, Mr. Earl Anyai is and national awards. and the family names are enshrined in the State’s chief financial officer and In 1980, the Kahuku High School local record books. Among these nota- treasurer. marching band was rated among one of ble family names are: Thompson, Reed, Mr. Kamaki Kanahele, another the top 10 marching bands in the Na- Ka’anana, Santiago, Fonoimoana, Kahuku graduate, a former member of tion by the National Band Association. Compoc, Kaaihue, Akiyama, Tollefson, the board of trustees of the Office of In 1983 the marching band won a Class Leota, Maiava, Ah You, Nawahine, Hawaiian Affairs, currently is the A championship in the Florida Citrus Broad, Enos, Barros, Kaahawaii, statewide chairman of the State Coun- Bowl and were the Class A champions Caneda, Suzuki, Furuto, Oyawa, Anae, cil of Hawaiian Homestead Associa- and overall sweepstakes winner in the Lolotai, Tatum, Kim, Harrington, tions, a consortium of Hawaiian groups Parade and Field Show Competition. Finari, Funaki, Tupou, Taylor, Finai, put to serve the needs of some 30,000 In 1991, Kahuku’s marching band won Atuaia, Tufaga, Niumatalolo and oth- native Hawaiians in the State of Ha- international fame as they won first ers. waii. place in the international division of Mr. Speaker, while the list goes on, I Mr. Speaker, Kahuku has also had its the Midosuji Parade in Osaka, Japan. would like to recognize a few more of fair share of graduates who are in their Both in 1981 and 1984 the band was Kahuku high school’s graduates that given professions in the fields of law, one of four featured bands in the Pasa- have done well and have contributed medicine, engineering, education, and dena Tournament of Roses Band Fes- substantially to the communities in many other fields of endeavor. tival and marched in the world famous Hawaii as well as to our Nation. Kahuku has also sent its share of her Tournament of Roses parade. We have Mr. Leo Tanoai Reed, a sons and daughters in the fields of bat- Among the dignitaries the band has former Kahuku High School graduate tle to defend America against its en- performed for were the late Emperor and a graduate of Colorado State Uni- emies. Many were wounded and some Hirohito in Japan, former President versity, who served formerly with the never returned. And as a Vietnam vet- George Bush, and Governors John elite force of the Honolulu police de- eran, Mr. Speaker, I pay a special trib- BURNS, George Ariyoshi and John partment. Mr. Reed is currently serv- ute to the thousands of Kahuku grad- Waihee of the State of Hawaii. ing as the national director for the uates who served honorably in the The list of accomplishments of Teamsters Union relative to transpor- armed services of our Nation. Kahuku students is too long to repeat tation issues affecting the entire mo- Mr. Speaker, as you may have here, Mr. Speaker, but I am appending tion picture industry in the United guessed, I, too, am a graduate of a partial list at the end of this state- States. Kahuku High School. The education I ment. I do want to note, however, that received while at Kahuku, even though b the list includes 13 scholastic State 2145 it was many years ago, gave me the championships and nine athletic State There are approximately 72 unions foundation to go to college and law championships. There are also 76 other that are involved with the motion pic- school. Having seen this school rise athletic championship titles, a record ture industry, and Leo Reed plays a from plantation school to a State pow- difficult to match by any small school very important and key role relating erhouse has given me great pride, and of this size. In the last 10 years there to contract disputes and in important it is with pleasure and an honor that I have been 2 State winners, 11 runners- negotiations on behalf of some 4,000 stand here today on the floor of the up, and 41 finalists in the Sterling union members whose jobs depend on U.S. House of Representatives and say, Scholar Awards. the movie industry. I salute you, Kahuku High School. You Recent awards received by the ad- Mr. Speaker, Kahuku also proudly have provided sound educational guid- ministration and faculty of Kahuku in- claims the important contributions ance for the last century. You have clude the Milken and Crystal Apple made by Dr. Lokelani Lindsey who not fought many battles, but I know your Awards for Contributions to Education only serves as an educator but as an past will serve you well as we move for- awarded to the principal, Mrs. Lea Al- administrator and trustee of perhaps ward. bert, and social studies teacher, Mrs. the most prestigious trust foundation You have provided inspiration to Linda Smith. Music teacher Beth in the State of Hawaii; namely, the thousands of us as generation after Kammerer has been chosen as the 1997 board of trustees of the Bernice generation returns to you asking for State Teacher of the Year by the De- Panwahi Bishop Foundation. This help in meeting the educational, eco- partment of Education and the Polyne- foundation provides funding and ad- nomic and social needs of Hawaii and sian Cultural Center. ministration of Kamehameha Schools our Nation. Mr. Speaker, one graduate of Kahuku which serve specifically the edu- Mr. Speaker, I end my remarks with high school who recently made the na- cational needs of students of native Ha- the words to a very simple song that is tional news is Chris Naeole. Chris is a waiian ancestry. Dr. Lindsey’s edu- always in the minds and hearts of all 6 foot, 4 inch, 310-pound offensive guard cational background and profession as Kahuku graduates. The words to the from Kahuku High School where he an educator will go a long way to assist song go like this: played football. Chris went on to the her native Hawaiian people while serv- In old Kahuku stands our alma mater H1984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 29, 1997 Where the salt winds blow day after day High School Marching Band was rated as one Oceanic Cable Television—Featured band Where her doors flung wide for our sons and of the top ten (10) marching bands in the na- during school pride advertisement. daughters true. tion by the National Band Association. In Holiday Bowl Parade—2nd Place. While the flag of freedom proudly waves 1983, the Kahuku High School Marching 1996: above Band won the Class A Championship at the Holiday Bowl Field Competition—1st Hail Kahuku, hail our alma mater Florida Citrus Bowl Band Competition. In Place—Category 2. Grand Champion Overall. Hail to our colors red and white. 1986, the Kahuku Band attended the Sea f We will cherish, love and honor thee. All hail World Holiday Bowl Band Competition and Kahuku, hail. was the Class A Champions and Overall ABOUT THE BUDGET Mr. Speaker, I include the following Sweepstakes Winner in the Parade and Field The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Show Competition. for the RECORD: SUNUNU). Under the Speaker’s an- In 1991, the Kahuku High School Marching nounced policy of January 7, 1997, the KAHUKU HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC Band won International Fame as they won gentleman from Georgia [Mr. KINGS- CHAMPIONSHIPS 1st Place: International Division at the TON] is recognized for 60 minutes. Football OIA champions: 1947, 1958, 1959, Midosuji Parade in Osaka, Japan. Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I ap- 1969, 1972, 1989, 1993, 1994, & 1995. Both in January, 1981, and in January, Football East/West Conference Champions: 1993, the band was one of the four featured preciate the opportunity to address the 1971, 1972, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1990, and 1992. bands at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses House tonight. I want to speak about Boys OIA Volleyball Champions: 1995. Band Fest and marched in the world famous the budget. Boys Volleyball East Champions: 1992. Tournament of Roses Parade. Before I do so, I want to speak about Girls Volleyball OIA Champions: 1992 & The Kahuku High School Marching Band the big bust over there at the Depart- 1993. has played for many important dignitaries. ment of Justice. I am referring, of Girls Volleyball East Champions: 1982, 1984, Among these important people are: Emperor course, to finally, on Thursday, April 1985, 1992 & 1993. Hirohito, President Bush, Governor Burns, 24, I am getting this out of the Savan- Girls Basketball State Champions: 1983. Governor Ariyoshi, and Governor Waihee of Girls Basketball OIA Champions: 1980, 1983, Hawaii. nah Morning News, that the Florida couple, who illegally recorded a con- 1984, & 1985. BAND versation of Members of Congress and Girls Basketball East Champions: 1980, 1976: 1983, 1984, 1985 & 1991. Aloha Week Parade Hon, HI—1st Division- then passed it on to other Members of Boys Basketball East Champions: 1987. Highest Scores. Congress finally got, finally pleaded Wrestling State Champions: 1969, 1983, & King Kam Parade Hon, HI—1st Division- guilty to Federal charges, which is, 1985. Highest Scores. they actually had already said that Wrestling State Runner-ups: 1981, 1982, S. Pacific Bi-Centennial Parade—Hawaii’s they were guilty, Mr. Speaker, back in 1988, 1990–1992. Bi-Centennial Band. Wrestling OIA Champions: 1983, 1985, 1987, January, but our good old Department Int’l. Lions Convention—Brazil’s Honor of Justice, who has been very busy with 1988, 1990, 1991, & 1992. Band; State Band. Wrestling OIA Dual Meet OIA Champions: Kauai Island Concert—Guest Band. all kinds of other things, just now de- 1993. OIA Marching Band Festival—1st Division- cided to lower the boom and deal with Wrestling East Champions: 1979, 1980, 1984, Highest Scores. the Martins. 1985, 1987–1992. 1980: I will read a little bit of that article: Golf State Champions: 1969, 1972, 1973, 1976. Rated by National Band Assoc.—One of A Florida couple agreed Wednesday to Golf OIA Champions: 1971, 1978, 1993, & 1994. Top 10 Marching Bands in USA. plead guilty to Federal criminal charges of Golf East Champions: 1974, 1978, 1988, 1993, Selected to the 1981 Pasadena Tournament intercepting a cellular phone call between & 1994. of Roses Parade—Guest Band. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and other Re- Girls Tennis OIA Champions: 1994. 1983: publican leaders last December. Judo East Champions: 1989, 1990, & 1991. Aloha Week Parade—1st Division. Identical one-count criminal informations Boys Swimming Varsity East Champion: Kam Tournament of Bands—Overall were filed in U.S. District Court in Jackson- 1995, 1997. Sweepstakes Award. All Caption Awards. An- ville, Florida against John and Alice Martin Water Polo Public School State Cham- nual Pahu Award. of Fort White, Florida. pions: undefeated. Citrus Bowl Band Competition—1st Place The Martins signed agreements with pros- Overall Trophy Class A. Outstanding Rifle KAHUKU HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLASTIC ecutors to plead guilty and those were filed Corp. Drum Major Award. CHAMPIONSHIPS in court along with the charges. The Martins Citrus Bowl 1983—Bowl Pre-Game Guest admitted in the agreements that they inten- Citizen Bee State Champion: 1993. Band. Citrus Bowl Parade Participant. American Legion State Champion: 1991 & tionally intercepted the telephone conversa- Disney World (FL)—Guest Band. tion and agreed to cooperate with the Jus- 1993. Epcot Center—Guest Band. tice Department’s continuing investigation We the People State Champions: 1993 & Knott’s Berry Farm—Guest Band. 1994. Magic Mountain—Guest Band. of the case. Justice officials, who requested History Day State Winners: 1994. Disneyland (CA)—Guest Band. anonymity* * * * State JV Debate Champions: 1993 & 1994. Arlington Nat’l. Cemetary—1st Hawaiian SLEP (ESLL) State Speech Champions: Band to participate in wreath laying cere- That is interesting, Mr. Speaker, be- 1991–1994. mony at Tomb of Unknown Soldiers (D.C.) cause I guess when they were inter- Spelling Bee State Champions: 1991. 1986: viewed on the phone they were not on San Diego Holiday Bowl—1st Division Rat- KAHUKU HIGH SCHOOL BAND the cellular phone or anonymity would ing. 1st Place: Parade Competition. 1st ACCOMPLISHMENTS be irrelevant, would it not, but they Place: Field Show Competition. 1st Place: The Kahuku High School Learning Center Drum Major. 1st Place: Percussion. 1st said the investigation is continuing on ‘‘Red Raider’’ Marching Band and Color Place: Color Guard. how a transcript of the conversation Guard was under the direction of Mr. Mi- 1989: ended up in the New York Times and chael J. Payton. Mr. Payton was a graduate Florida Citrus Bowl Band Competition—1st later the Atlanta Journal-Constitution of the University of Hawaii, Manoa. Mr. Place: Percussion. 1st Place: Drum Major. and Roll Call, a Capitol Hill newspaper. Payton retired June 1995, having taught at 1st Place: Color Guard. Superior & 1st Divi- I wonder, Mr. Speaker, how did the Kahuku High and Intermediate School for sion Rating. Class A Field Show Champion. Martins get that tape from Florida, the past 27 years. He was the Coordinator 1990: and Director of the Kahuku High School’s from their car, which they were just in- USA President Bush-Hawaii Visit—Only nocently driving along, how did they Performing Arts Learning Center Program, High School Band invited to perform for focusing on marching band and color guard, President of USA. get that tape to the Atlanta Constitu- and he was the Director of the Annual All- 1991: tion and the New York Times? It does State Marching Band Camp. Midosuji Parade—Osaka, Japan—1st Place make one wonder, does it not? Mr. Payton had been the backbone of the Winner Int’l. Division. But good old Justice Department, I marching band program at Kahuku. He es- 1993: guarantee you, they will crack this tablished and built a band from an existing Tournament of Roses Parade—Pasadena, case probably in 10 years. No, maybe in band of ten (10) members in 1968 to a superior CA—One of four (4) marching bands to par- 5 years, because these people said they award winning band of a hundred plus (100+) ticipate in Band Fest at Pasadena City Col- will cooperate. So I am very optimistic members. lege. The Kahuku High School Marching Band, 1994: about our Justice Department and, under Mr. Payton’s direction for 27 years, CBS Thanksgiving Day American Parade— who knows, maybe they got some con- has always won superior ratings at local and Featured Band and Dancers on national tele- sultants from the FBI telling them how national competitions. In 1980, the Kahuku vision. not to botch an investigation.