Ka Leo O Ke Kahua O Lahainaluna

KA LEO O KE KAHUA O LAHAINALUNA

NEWSLETTER OF THE LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

www.LahainalunaHighSchoolFoundation.com DECEMBER 2009

Warmest Holiday Greetings… WOW ~ Wonderful Outstanding Work The holidays are a special time of year as friends and That‘s what is happening at your LHS Foundation! families gather to give thanks for their many blessings. We are so fortunate to have wonderful people; We are fortunate to live on Maui and we give thanks alumni, parents of alumni, faculty & administrators to all who have supported efforts to ―perpetuate the some who are also alumni and our current and fu- torch of excellence‖ at LHS. ture students, their families, and community mem- bers. How‘s that for a list of participants! All united As you are probably aware, the State of Hawaii has dramatically and working together for Lahainaluna-- that is outstanding! reduced funding for our schools and the DOE has implemented a furlough plan of 17 days this school year, reducing classroom time Since joining this Foundation as your Executive Director I have which will have a negative impact on student progress, AND will been awe inspired by the ongoing activity and we have much hit our teachers and staff in the pocketbook. This is stressful for more ahead. Since August, the 2nd annual Tailgate event was held, families who now have more to coordinate regarding activities for $48,000 was awarded to the 4 schools in the Lahainaluna School their children, or for boarding students who need to vacate the Complex and the Tutoring Program; another newsletter published dorms each furlough Friday. This impacts us all in one way or and throughout all of this were many hours contributed by volun- another and serves as an important reminder that we all need to teers, board members and committee members working tirelessly pull together to enhance the education of our young people. planning and caring out our vision, ―I ‗ike po‘okela na ‗opio a pau o Lahainaluna‖ A superior high school experience for all Lahainaluna This newsletter could be called ―The Giving Issue.‖ You will students. So now, what‘s coming up next? find a listing of those who gave to LHSF this year as well as useful information on how you can make a difference at LHS. ANY  ―Re Do Da Imu‖ Golf Tournament, December 13 at the amount is meaningful and you can be confident that your efforts Ka‘anapali Golf Resort Royal Course (North), followed by an will help make an impact. We have programs to fit everyone, so if awards lunch at Outback Steakhouse. All proceeds go to the you have any questions, please give us a call at 661-5332 and we stadium project. Island Honda will donate a Honda Ridge- would be glad to help. I can be reached at 281-2024. line for the first golfer to score a hole-in-one at #17. Contact I am humbled by the outpouring of support for Lahainaluna High ―Noosh‖ Nishihara at [email protected] for School through our Foundation and we thank each one of our details or go to the Foundation web site and download an donors. On page 3 we highlight Charlie and Preston Fox who application or sponsorship form! have been instrumental in our continued success. One program  January 4 – 10, 2010: Come out and support the PGA Tour Charlie put together was our Friends of the Library Endowment season opening event at Kapalua, the SBS Championship, Fund. Harlow Wright donated the first $500 for the first endowed which your Foundation works and receives back from book and since then it has grown to 125 endowed books per year. Kapalua Maui Charities. Last year alone the LHS Foundation The fund continues to grow and currently totals nearly $63,000 received $44,000 which was awarded to LHS teams, clubs, which is invested through the Hawaii Community Foundation. classes and activities. This program has placed over 500 books in the library and is just  January 23, 2010: Lahainaluna Boarders Association one example of how you are making a difference at Lahainaluna. Potluck/ Membership Drive will be held on Oahu at the Patsy Mink Regional Park in Waipio from 9 AM to 2 PM. We are exploring the possibilities of a Lahainaluna reunion in Las The LBA (a non-profit organization administered by former Vegas March of 2011 to coincide with Spring Break. Our tentative boarders) is celebrating 175 years of the LHS boarding pro- plans would include registration and a reception party on day one, gram in 2011. All boarders are encouraged to contact the activities and a golf tournament on day two followed by an awards association as they continue to build their membership, data- dinner, and day three might include more fun activities, confer- base, and mailing lists, and plan for this incredible milestone. ences, and a final night get together. This could be a great way to Submit name, sex, year graduated or years attended LHS, connect with LHS students, grads, and supporters. We ask for mailing address, telephone and/or cell number and e-mail your feedback if this is something you would be interested in at- address to Lahainaluna Boarders Association, 3224 Charles tending by e-mailing us at [email protected] Street, Honolulu, HI, 96816, or [email protected], (808) 737-3625. There are NO FEES. Currently, there are Thank you for your commitment to Lahainaluna and we wish you 473 boarders listed in the LBA Directory. and your family a joyous Holiday Season and healthful New Year. ~ Aloha, Rob Shelton — Continued on Page 2

Page 2 YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE … … BY GIVING

―A superior high school experience for all Lahainaluna students‖ is the vision of LHS Foundation‘s in the current Strategic Plan. LHSF‘s vision includes amazing dreams – a multi- purpose sports stadium, an arts and culture center Ka Malu ‘Ulu, scholarships for every graduate seeking higher education, and an endowment whose income will provide sustainability. Achieving these dreams requires resources; some in-kind and contributions – cash, stock, real estate, bequests. That‘s where the Development Committee comes in – assisting the Board in overseeing and organizing the Foundation‘s many fund-raising efforts, all oriented to making dreams come true for LHS. The newly-formed How can YOU help the Development Committee? Committee began meeting in June; its first task was to draft a Development Plan. Development is about stretching ourselves into new places and experiences. If you have been a contributor to LHSF, mahalo nui Who serves on the Development Committee? loa! Consider stretching this year‘s gift just a little bit more. To those who have yet to contribute, consider making a gift – no The Committee, chaired by Foundation President Rob Shelton, is matter how much or little. To all, please consider including comprised of Alumni, Board members, parents, LHSF staff and LHSF in your estate planning, if you have not yet done so. community volunteers. The Committee has grown to include Board members Dr. Darcel Gilbert, Lester Nakamoto, (‗84), If you have experience as a fund-raiser – holding events, soliciting Richard ―Noosh‖ Nishihara, (‗62) and Alex Ross, (‗56); advisors gifts, writing grants – and share our vision for LHS, please let the Betty and Roy (‗60) Sakamoto; volunteer Mark LeDoux; LHSF Foundation office know. Our dreams will be made real through Executive Director Leslie Hiraga, (‗77), Development Coordinator the work and contributions of many. We welcome you and yours. Jeff Rogers, and former Executive Director, Diane Delos Reyes. Together we will make a great difference for Lahainaluna for now, and for What is the Development Plan? generations to come.

Simply put, the Committee‘s over-arching goal is to build a strong donor base to support and sustain the dreams for LHS. The Development Plan articulates clearly all the different fund-raising activities of LHSF and ensures that all fund-raising efforts are aligned to one another especially, to the Foundation‘s vision and goals. WOW, continued from page 1

What are the different fund-raising components in the Plan?  April 3, 2010, 5 to 9 pm: Lahaina Gateway will be hosting the Classic Car Show with Maui Street Rodders. Fabulous The Plan is organized around these principle sources of funding: classic cars, entertainment, prize drawings, and vendors to be

featured at Lahaina‘s newest and largest shopping center. Annual fundraising – soliciting gifts through the newsletters Prizes donated for this event are tax deductible, and the LHS Alumni, reunions and events – organizing class competitions, golf Foundation will receive a contribution from the event pro- tournaments, tailgate parties and other community fund- ceeds. Contact Bill Robinson, Maui Street Rodders to enter raising events the car show at 281-5824, or Mort Krajec/Patti Link at Maui Sponsorships – participating in the SBS Golf Tournament and other Advertising Company for Lahaina Gateway events, vendor similar opportunities booth application, advertising opportunities or prize donation Grants – developing proposals to foundations, corporations and information at 661-3311. other organizations for specific project funding  Major donors – working with individuals who have a greater capacity April 17, 2010, remains as the rescheduled date for the annual to give to become interested in and committed to supporting David Malo Day Program. Call the LHS office at (808) 662- Lahainaluna‘s foundation 4000 if you have any questions. Planned giving – providing materials, instructions & means to help persons set up bequests & beneficiary trusts to benefit LHS Stay tuned to the latest news on the LHS Athletic Stadium ground breaking (phase one, anticipated during winter 2010) by signing up How much funding will it take to achieve the dreams? for e-news that is sent out monthly by Development Coordinator, Jeff Rogers [email protected]. You are welcome to call our office The stadium price tag alone is $10 million. Ka Malu ‗Ulu is still in anytime at (808) 661-5332. the conceptual stage and could easily be in the $millions. Scholar- ships for every student moving on to higher education – that could Your Foundation is all about people. I can‘t thank all my ―peeps‖ easily be many more thousands of dollars. These are long-term enough for their efforts and results, generosity and humbleness and goals, and every day, with your help, the Foundation is a step our shared Aloha for Lahainaluna. MAHALO NUI LOA, stay closer to achieving them. with us on this incredible journey. ~Leslie Hiraga

Page 3 TALKING STORY, WITH SPECIAL DONORS Friends of the LHS Library Donor List

Mahalo to you* we’re up to 125 endowed books per year— LHSF has been blessed with generous donations from an ‗ohana that includes not only Lahaina town but a worldwide community. Robert Noburu Abe ‘46 Special donors have been asked to share their vision and hopes for Anonymous (seven) LHS. This first column features Charles Fox III who established Bob and Tess Cartwright LHSF in 2000 in response to a simple plea for assistance from Selma Ichimura Chung Brian Kelley, now retired LHS Music Instructor who was seeking George Enriques ‗52 (two) funds to take the band to Europe. Charlie, a retired Virginia law- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox, IV yer, and his wife Preston moved to Maui in 1997 and together have Charles and Preston Fox, III (nine) had a lifetime of giving. Besides LHS, their generosity has bene- From A Friend fited University of North Carolina, Colonial Williamsburg Founda- Gilbert T. Fujiyoshi & Associates Inc. tion, University of Virginia Law School, United Way, Maui Com- Larry & Tsukie Fushikoshi munity College, Maui Arts & Cultural Center and Teiko Zenshi. Dr. Darcel Gilbert (four) John & Judy Haruguchi, James & Sharyl Haruguchi, Charlie created LHSF as a venue for individual giving. The initial Jean Haruguchi Kigawa, Andrew & Mildred H. Kutsunai, projects continue to be wildly successful – the Scholarship Fund and Sally Haruguchi Yoshinaga dispersed more than $68,000 last year and the Friends of the LHS Masu Hashimoto Library has reached an Thomas & Carol Huston endowment of nearly Donald Ishikawa $63,000 and currently has James H. Isobe ‗60 125 endowed book ac- Hisashi (‘54) & Frances Ito (two) counts, adding hundreds Ernest T. Ito Jane Iwamoto & Joyce Okinaka of books to the library Wilfred Kusuda ‗56 annually and in perpetuity. Yaeko Kawamura Charlie spearheaded the Pat & Jackie Kelly drive for stadium bleachers Raymond J. Kidani (two) which eventually led to the Stadium campaign. In Carolyn Shimomura Kidani Charlie & Preston Fox addition to being a top giver to Francis Kihara, DDS the Foundation, Charlie was also instrumental in arranging the Sam Kobayashi (three) LHS Class of 1954 (two) $500,000 Intrawest donation to West Maui schools. Charlie and Keith Masuda (two) Preston have moved to Oahu but continue to share time, money Melvin Masuda‗56 (two) and wisdom with Lahainaluna. They recently sat with LHSF Board Barry & Irene McPhee member Dr. Darcel Gilbert to reflect on their philanthropy. Dr. Charles Medeiros ‗53 (three)

What has driven your life-long philanthropy? Ann Mikami

It‘s the right thing to do. You do things for people. We have sys- Joan Ybarrola Morris Miles Muraoka & Rose A. Yamada (two) tematically given a percentage of our disposable income for years. Stanley & Joyce (Ishiyasu) Okinaka ‗57 (two) At first it was a small amount but over time, it grew as our income Aiko Otomo grew. The first 10 % is automatic and we try to give more after that. Vernon & Susan Owara ‗65 (three)

Why LHS? Greg & Martha Rosenbaum (three) LHS is the common thing for the community. We value its history The Riley Family as the oldest school West of the Rockies. It has been the heartbeat Robert & Betty Sakado of Lahaina. Supporting education has always been a priority for us. Kiyoko & Tadashi Sato

In Hawaii, the public schools are funded by the state excise and The Septimo ‗Ohana income taxes whereas in most other states, funding is from prop- Rob & Louisa (van der Linden, ‗73) Shelton (four) Dr. Boston & Harriet (Sakai) Shima (four) erty taxes. Funding is inadequate and West Maui has always been a Toshie Shishido (two) neglected step-child in receiving its share of funds. Yukinobu Shishido ‗36 (two) Why did you want to set up a foundation for LHS? Klara M. Shoupe ‗49 (two) LHSF was created as a venue for individual, tax-deductible giving. Starwood Vacation Ownership Inc. (sixteen) Now giving can be done in many ways – time, skills, money, annui- The Warren W. Hobbie Charitable Trust (five) ties, estate gifts. Donors can choose from many exciting projects – Akira & Ayano Tokunaga ‗44 the Stadium or Ka Malu ‗Ulu or an ambitious scholarship program Vicky Tsai John & Marge van der Linden to award every graduating student. Susannah Villa

You have to ask – if you don’t ask, you don’t get. Clyde Wakida & Family Martha Wible (two) Any last thoughts to share? Harold Wong ‗43 (five) Ultimately, we are stewards. We have no ownership, we only direct Harlow Wright (two) things in our lifetime. We have a duty and responsibility to manage Letty Yamada life and property with proper regard and respect to others. * (acknowledges multiple book account donations)

Page 4 MAHALO TO OUR DONORS; YOU CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LHS!

Four New Categories Show Cumulative Giving Levels! Torchbearer‟s Level ($500 to $999) Victoria ‟61 & Paul ‟59 Anbe Hoku o ka Pakipika —Star of the Pacific ($1,000,000 and up) Tanya Arakawa „68

Sue and the late Ed Cooley Kim Ball Gary & Sue Brimeyer Luna Ali‟i ($500,000 – $999,999) Crozier‟s –Charlotte ‟57, Patrick ‟59, Gerald ‟62, Franklin ‟62, Maxine ’64, Peter ’86, Lance ‘85 Maui Beach Resort Ltd Partnership/ Intrawest Placemaking Sam Ellis Jr. „61 Kathryne Esselburn David Malo ($100,000 – $499,999) Frederick Fukunaga „52

Anonymous S.W. Friedman Foundation, Inc. Kapalua Maui Charities Hale Mahaolu Central Office Kristen & John Hassett Ho‟oha‟ahea –Honor ($50,000 – $99,999) Joseph Kaoni „61 Robert Kawaguchi ‟48 Makana Aloha Foundation Lahaina Hawaiian Civic Club Shigeru & Toyoko Ichiki Endowed Scholarship Fund LHS ‟08-‟09 Student Council, and Classes of 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Starwood Vacation Ownership Dieter Lane Kirsten Lum Lung „84 Donors Recognized from December „08 newsletter to Nov 15, 2009 Keith Masuda ‟65 in honor of Nobuyoshi Richard Masuda Merrill Lynch & Co. Fdn., Inc., matching gift program James Robinson Pu‟u Pa‟upa‟u Level ($1,000 to $49,999) Nation Meyer Lillian Tanaka Abbott ‟61 Michael Miyabara ‟68/Miyabara Associates LLC George Akemoto „56 Jean Miyahira „58 Anonymous „65 Lyle Miyasaki „80 Edwin Bernau, Jr. Doris Nakamura in memory of Roy Nakamura „40 Central Pacific Bank Roger Nakamura „66 Cooke Foundation Panda Restaurant Group Charles & Preston Fox Blossom N. & Robert Perry Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation James Robinson Warren W. Hobbie Charitable Trust Ralph Sanborn Memorial Kihachiro Hotta Memorial Endowment Pearl Soong ‟56 in memory of Shoon Tet/Annie Akiona Hew Hula Grill Valley Isle Vision Fund- HCF Grant Frederick Izumi ‟52 Memorial West Maui Tongan Catholic Ministry Scholarship Ka‟anapali Land Management Corporation Myrtle Kanemitsu „60 I mua Level ($100 to $499) Michael & Kehaulani Kelly/Interisland Diversified, Inc. A & B Foundation, matching gift Sharon Shimabukuro Kimo‟s Restaurant Juliet Acio Sam Kobayashi ‟43 Clarence Merton Agena „62 Dr. James S. Kumagai „52 Anonymous „51 Lahainaluna 175th Anniversary Steering Committee Anonymous „57 Lahainaluna Boarders Association Roy Akiyama „59 LHS Class Challenge George & Janet Allan LHS Class of 1956 Laurita & Benjamin Ambrose Leilani‟s on the Beach Paul Anbe „59 Maui Agricultural Foundation, Inc. Richard Anbe „59 Michael Nakano Susan Antoku ‟60 NFL Charities Roland Aoki „59 Stanley & Joyce Okinaka „57 Mutsuo Aoyama The Mark & Debi Rolfing Charitable Foundation Norman Aragaki „59 Jeanne & Jim Riley Foundation Melvyn Arase „59 Louis & Nancy Salera Charles Barnum Robert & Louisa Shelton „73 Stephen Beringer „77 Janice & Mark Shimamura Gerald Caires „59 Paul Tate Tyson Caitano „65 West Maui Soil & Water Conservation District Aldirico Carba „59 Wiki Car Wash & Lube Randy Casco & Family Rose Yamada & Miles Muraoka in memory Humio Okimoto „43 Monica & Walter Chihara

DISCLAIMER: LHSF asks for your help with identifying any errors or omissions. Please contact us at (808) 661-5332 or email [email protected].

Page 5 WITH YOUR HELP, YOU ARE PERPETUATING THE TORCH OF EXCELLENCE! I mua Level ($100 to $499), continued I mua Level (continued) I mua Level (continued) Amy Chow „59 Anthony Kikuyama „53 Donald Sera „59 Faith Ciriako „59 James & Nancy Killett Gilbert Shibao „59 CJ‟s Deli & Diner Capt. Mark King „68 Gwendolyn Ewalani Shim „59 Clifton „62 & Pat Akiyama /Clifton Electric Kenneth Kiyonaga „59 Sharon Shimabukuro „65 Aileen Cockett „65 Marion Klauz „59 Gary ‟64 & Jean Shibuya Ronald L. Cox, Trust Kobe Japanese Steak House Priscilla Shinmoto „59 Patrick Crozier ‟59 Diane Kosaka „65 Ronald Shinmoto „59 Andrew Davis „59 Vida Kowalski „65 Judge Richard Siangco „57 George Dustin June Koza „59 Mr. & Mrs. James M. Spaulding Anne Munemitsu Elliott „62 John Kupau „59 Larry Sugimoto „65 Neil Everett /ESPN Sports Andrew & Mildred ‟52 Kutsunai Brian Sumida „59 Glenn & Wilma Foosum „65 LHS Class of 2008 Patricia Takahashi „59 Scott Fujii „87 Judge Alfred Laureta Glenn Takata „65 Sanae Fujimoto Chris Long „86 Ronald Takemoto „65 Aileen Fujitani „59 Karen Mabe „59 Yukimi “Eleanor” O. Taketa ‟39 Alma Fujiwara „65 Leo Maielua „54 Arleene Talley „59 Gilbert Fujiyoshi „59 Dorothy Makekau, in memory of James M. Edith Tanaka „59 Ronald Fukami „59 Makekau „57 Pat Tanaka „59 Steven & Becky Fuller Clarence Manjiu „59 Frank Tau-a Sr. „54 GT Enterprises, LTD William Marciel „62 Timeshare Resales Hawaii Carmen Garcia „59 Karen Christenson Marshall „79 Karen Thyne „59 Darice Garcia June Nishino Marugaki „54 James Tobita „50 Dustan George Geraldine Matsui „59 Janice Tokuno „65 Dr. Darcel Gilbert Mauigrown Coffee Inc. Betty Tsugawa „63 Robert Kau‟ilani Gilmore (Kaniho)„61 Ruth & Joseph McKay Mitsuru & Mitsuki Uda „45 Lani Goto ‟65 Gregory & Carol Jean Medeiros „65 Steven Y. & Hatsuye Uyehara Fay Hamai „54 Denise ‟72 (Tabbal) & Greg Miller Alexa Vaught „59 Kazuichi Hamasaki Dalton Murayama „62 Michael Vierra „59 Osa & Edi Harada George & Alma Nagao „51 Walter P. Vierra „85 James Haruguchi Nagasako Company, Ltd. Village Gallery John Haruguchi Robert Nakamoto „59 Bill Watson Ronald Hayashi „59 Alvin & Charlotte Nakamura „57/ Midtown Kenneth Wong „59 Norbert Hinau „59 Foundation, Inc. Abraham Yamada „59 Roy & Dorothy Hirata ‟53 Michael Nakamura „61 Lester Yamaguchi ‟59 in memory of Jimmy Wayne Hirata „67 Phyllis „ & Noosh „ Nishihara Miyahira Priscilla Hoke, in memory of Charles Hoke „50 Ronald Okada „59 Gary Yamamoto Craig & Kathleen Hottmann „65 Norman & Patricia Okimoto „51 Elsie Yamatsuka „59 Caroline Hummel Katherine & Chuck Ondatje Sally & Carl Yanagawa „62 Vivian Ichiki „45 One Dollar..One Field..One Dream,Las Vegas Ruth Yoshida „49 Susan Ichimura „64 Fundraiser, Kirsten Lum Lung „84 Gary & Alma Yoshimori Vernon Ichimura Matsuyuki Osato „59 Sally Yoshinaga Carol Inaba Takeyuki Osato „59 Doris Ito „59 Hannah Paa „59 Pride and Spirit Level (to $99) Karen & Rogers Ishizu „65 Glen Pascual „89 Above All Travel Nathan Jio „65 Jim & Judy Peterson Karen Aragaki „65 Jo Anne Johnson Kirtley Pinho „59 Robert Barengo Larry Joyo „59 Criscencia Poepoe „59 Walter & Diane Delos Reyes Dr. Glenn Kadohiro Shirley Ponomareff „59 Cindy Dunn „77 Takashi ‟40 & Toshiko ‟41 Kajihara Nora Rabago „65 Benjamin Felicilda „59 Carolyn Kam „59 Eusibio Ralar „59 Karmi Speece Ferguson „80 Albert Kamakana Jr. „65 Barbara Ramos Holli Feutz Leslie Kato ‟65 Emilio Reyes „43 Joseph & Rosemary Fox Betty & Roy Katsuda „63 Sue Riemer „59 Emiko Fujikawa Ronald Kawahara Julie & Curtis Robb Martha Fukunaga „59 Paul Kawamura „59 Kawika Robinson „95 Michael ‟54 & Claire ‟56 Furukawa Richie Kaya „65 Louise & Alexander ‟56 Ross Manuel Gomes „59 Kenneth Keaunui „59 Phyllis Ross „65 Joanie Hunt Brian Kelly Sandra Kosaka Ross „66 Ilocandia Philipino Store Jean Kigawa Chad Santiago, State Farm Ins., Lahaina Denis Irimata „65

Page 6 MAHALO NUI LOA! THE PGA TOUR STARTS HERE! Pride and Spirit Level (to $99), continued The 2010 SBS Championship will kick off the 2010 PGA TOUR season at Kapalua Carl Kaiama „51 Resort’s Plantation Course the week of Tsurumi Kusuda „38 January 4 - 10. This prestigious event Wayne Kusunoki „63 features a field consisting of only win- Joseph Lum Lung III ner’s from the previous TOUR season Faye Makishima „80 competing for their share of a $5.6 mil- Mediterranean Ya Sou Inc., Athens Greek lion purse. The qualified field includes Restaurant defending champion Geoff Ogilvy along Jon Morioka „75 with Retief Goosen, Zach Johnson, L.J. Patrick Muffler Kenny Perry, Stewart Cink, Lucas Michael Nishimoto „65 Glover, Angel Cabrera, Sean O’Hair, Fred Nagao „65 Steve Stricker, Y.E. Yang and more. Jean Okimoto „49 Chris Popp Since 1999, Kapalua Maui Charities, the Sharlene Rabang host organization of the event, has dis- Sheila Ried tributed over $3.2 million to the Maui Ridge Realty/Rentals, LLC community. We has once again been June Seo „65 selected as a designated beneficiary for the 2010 SBS Championship. Come out Lorena Taketa and support this premier sporting Thelma Tengan „48 event. Tickets are currently on sale and John & Ann Turner can be conveniently purchased online at Susan Yap in memory of Patricia F Grundeman Kapalua.com. For further information, Richard Yoshitake‟65 call the tournament office at 665-9160.

Community/ In-Kind Support Mahalo to the many businesses & individuals who continue to support LHS through donations of time and effort, goods and services

Arthur‟s Limousine Service Ka‟anapali Golf Resort Michael Nakano Best Western Pioneer Inn Kapalua Villas Napili Kai Beach Resort BJ‟s Chicago Pizzeria Kimo‟s Restaurant No Ka Oi Deli Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. King Kamehameha III Elementary School Old Lahaina Luau Buzz‟s Wharf Kobe Japanese Steak House Olapa Ko‟a Charters, Ltd. Canoes Restaurant Kop Distributors Otomo Engineering, Inc. Castle & Cooke Resorts Lahaina Cannery Mall Outback Steakhouse Lahaina Cheeseburger in Paradise Maui Lahaina Gateway Pacific Radio Group Chez Paul Restaurant Francais Lahaina Galleries Pacific Whale Foundation China Boat Restaurants Lahaina Grill Penne Pasta & Maui Tacos Cool Cat Café Maui/ Sean Corpuel Lahaina Inn Pineapple Grill Restaurant Dan Brown‟s Condo Care, Inc. Lahaina News Pizza Paradiso & Cilantro Mexican Grill Walter Delos Reyes Lahaina Town Action Committee Precision Cutting Services Executive Transportation Service Lahainaluna High School Princess Nahiena‟ena Elementary School Expeditions, Lahaina – Lana‟i Ferry Leilani‟s on the Beach Ridiculust Neil Everett, ESPN Vicky Lightning The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Betty Hay Freeland Local Motion Roy‟s Kahana Bar & Grill Anne Friedman Lulu‟s Lahaina Surf Club & Grill Ruth‟s Chris Steak House Frogman Charters, Inc. Mala Ocean Tavern Sacred Hearts School Fu Lin Marriott‟s Maui Ocean Club Jon Shigaki The Gazebo Restaurant Maui Advertising Company Sheraton Maui Hotel Gerard‟s Maui Classic Charters Starwood Vacation Ownership Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa Maui Jim, Inc. Eric Tore Anthony Griffith Maui Nei Native Expeditions UFO Parasailing Harmon Architects Maui News „Ulalena at Maui Theatre Hawaii Media Maui Soda & Ice Works Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Hula Grill Mauitime Weekly Warren & Annabelle‟s Magic Show Island Ice Media Systems Westin Ka‟anapali Ocean Resort Villas Island Honda Merriman‟s Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka‟anapali Beach Hotel Alvin Naito „56 The Wharf Cinema Center

Page 7 Ke Ala O Na Po’okela (Path of Champions) and Imu Turf Programs

The Athletic Committee is hard at work to bring the first phase of the LHS stadium to completion in 2010. This will consist of a new synthetic turf, four lane track, and some infrastructure. We look forward to showing progress on this important project and to send a message that our community can bring a multi-purpose stadium to Lahainaluna. Thank you for showing your support with the purchase of brick pavers. The Pride and Spirit level of $150 provides a 4‖ x 8‖ brick with your name and class year. The 8‖ x 8‖ Torchbearer Brick is $500 and provides up to six lines of text,. The Custom Patron Paver is 16‖ x 16‖ and will include your family or corporate logo. You may also claim your square yard of Imu Turf for $50 which will include a certificate suitable for framing. We also have naming rights programs so give us a call for further information!

We need the community‘s continued support on this most important project! Spread the word; every bit helps!!

MAHALO FOR PAVING THE WAY… PRIDE & SPIRIT ($150), cont. Roy K. Katsuda HOKU James & Nancy Killett Arrival building naming rights Mae (Seki) Krause (two) Sue and the late Ed Cooley LHS Class of 2008 Chuck & Paula Loewen HOALOHA ($10,000) Chris Long “Wall of Honor” medium plaque, Dorothy S. Makekau and custom paver William Marciel Hawaiian Electric Industries Foundation Gary T. Masuda TORCHBEARER‟S ($500), cont. Ruth & Joe McKay HOALAUNA ($5,000) Jean H. Miyahira Michael Miyabara/ Miyabara Assoc., LLC “Wall of Honor” small plaque, Abel & Clarice Miyahira “Noosh” & Phyllis (Nakamura) Nishihara and custom paver Doris Nakamura Robert N. Nishimoto NFL Charities Roger Nakamura Katherine & Chuck Ongatje (two) Violet Nishijima Rhonda Pang CUSTOM PATRON PAVER ($1,000) Penny Okubo Glen Ramos Pascual Bob and Tess Cartwright Blossom N. & Robert Perry Blossom N. & Robert Perry Keoki & Betty Hay Freeland Ralph E.K. Sanborn Memorial Jim & Judy Peterson Makana Aloha Foundation Rob & Louisa Shelton Barbara Ramos Michael Nakano Curtis & Julie Robb Jim & Jeanne Riley Sandra Kosaka Ross The Mark & Debi Rolfing Charitable Foundation PRIDE & SPIRIT ($150) Louis & Nancy Salera Clarence Merton Agena (two) Tom & Pia Scott (two) TORCHBEARER‟S ($500) Senator Roz Baker Aileen Taguchi Clifton Akiyama Lindsay & Momi Ball Donald Taguchi Paul E. Anbe Craig Bradley Timeshare Resales Hawaii Tanya Arakawa Walter & Monica Chihara Betty Tsugawa Kim Ball CJ‟s Deli & Diner Walter P. Vierra Ruth Conklin Maxine Crozier Bill Watson Crozier Family Sam Ellis, Jr. (two) Sam Ellis, Jr. Wallace H. Fujii IMU TURF ($50) Steve & Rondilyn Franz Scott Fujii Above All Travel S.W. Friedman Foundation, Inc. Steven & Becky Fuller (two) Karmi Speece Ferguson Suzanne Hara Dr. Darcel Gilbert Dustan George (two) Lena & Steven Kanemitsu Wayne A. Hirata (two) Kirsten LumLung Myrtle Kanemitsu Priscilla G. Hoke Noburo Matsuda (six) Joseph Kaoni Susan Ichimura Jeff Rogers Robert Kawaguchi Carol N. Inaba LHS Class of 1959 Dennis N. Ishimoto, DDS, Inc. LHS Student Council 2008-2009, with the Myrtle Kanemitsu (two) classes of 2009-2012 Larry Kato Kirsten LumLung Noro Yasuhara Kato

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LHSF Board & Advisors RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED President: Rob Shelton Vice President/Secretary: Nancy Cross Treasurer: Ivy Huerter

Alumni & Community Relations: Alex Ross Arts & Culture: Darcel Gilbert, MD Athletics: Mark Tillman Finance: Walter Vierra Grants & Sponsorships: Michael Nakano History & Culture Preservation: Susan Yap Scholarships: Andrew Kutsunai Stadium Development: Richard Nishihara Lester Nakamoto Matthew Erickson

Advisory: Bruno Ariyoshi, Karen Ancheta – Pruitt, Roz Baker, Brian Blundell, Walter Chihara, Maggie Cole, Richard & Pat Endsley, Charlie Fox, Sam Kadotani, Robert Kawaguchi, and Betty Sakamoto,

Executive Director: Leslie Hiraga Development Coordinator: Jeff Rogers Bookkeeper: Tamara Felechner

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