The 78th Anniversary of the Song Contest

March 24, 2000 7:30 p.m. Neal S. Blaisdell Center , Hawai‘i H H elen elen Celebrating theMusicof D D esha esha B B eamer eamer How do you pass the time when you’re on a long Helen’s stunning musical talent was evident early “Early on, grandma taught us to run movies When she would play the piano and sing, the ride to visit a friend? If you are Helen Desha in her life. When she was a young student at [in our heads] as we sing the songs or dance the canaries in the birdcage would also chirp and Beamer, you may decide to compose a song, com- Kamehameha School for Girls, her music teacher, hulas. And then you're in that moment and giv- sing. Whenever family, friends or anyone else plete with music and lyrics. A friend, Annabelle Cordelia Clymer, noted in a music program annu- ing everything of yourself. You know what the came over to the house to visit, there would be words mean and you see everything as you’re lots of singing and dancing. We were taught the Ruddle, described such a trip in a letter. al report that “In piano music, there has been singing it. In this way you express it as beauti- love of our family and friends, our Hawaiian splendid advancement on the part of. . .Helen fully as you can.” heritage, respect for ourselves and our elders as “Helen was in my station wagon when she Desha, a future composer and player. . .” — well as people of other nationalities and their wrote Na Kuahiwi Elima. We were on our way Grandson customs.” to Paniau and. . . had left Hilo very early in the After graduating from Kamehameha in 1900, she —Bonnie Beamer morning to be at Kawaihae between 6:30 & returned to Hilo and, in 1902, began to compose “It was kind of magic; sitting on the rocks and Granddaughter 7:00. We got out to Ahualoa and along the music and teach the hula. She became an accom- listening, feeling, learning how to chant, follow- plains [at] about day break and it was so clear ing the actions of the waves. . .she would have She sang everything – English, French and and beautiful – Mauna Kea & Mauna Loa – we plished musician, composer and singer who was us do vocally what the wave was doing on the Helen Desha could look into a part of Waipio and Waimanu gifted with a high, clear, coloratura soprano voice. Mexican songs, operettas – a wide variety of shore. . .It was interesting being taught that way with the waterfalls so clear – then Hualalai. She taught herself music notation by copying music. In addition, many of her 20 grandchildren – the technique was so good.” Beamer as a Helen picked up her ukulele and was strum- reams of piano and vocal music. Her fluency in and great-grandchildren became skilled musicians —Nona Beamer ming. . . and singing. . .words and music and exceptional entertainers and dancers. young woman. the Hawaiian language, with all its subtleties and Granddaughter together, each mountain as it came to her, and delicate nuance, enabled her to compose lyrics “Sweetheart Grandma,” as her descendants the valleys, and then when we got into Waimea which create vivid pictures of the places and peo- In 1910, Helen Desha married Peter Carl Beamer, a affectionately call her, set the tradition and – the Kohala Mountains. . . on the way down to ple in her songs, and give the listener the delight- provided the inspiration for their success. Kawaihae – Haleakala. Before we reached successful Hilo businessman. They raised five ful sensation of being there in that time and Kawaihae she had it completed – melody and children, all of whom became talented musicians, words.” place. singers, composers and dancers. She loved her “Every time I was with her, she made me feel so children and grandchildren dearly, and taught special; the way she would talk to me, the way Her grandson, Mahi Beamer, says that part of her “You've got to remember that the music and them a love for Hawaiian music and dance as well she would answer my questions, and never be impatient. . .always talking to me like I was an genius was in being able to compose songs with words that you're singing are really what she as the music of other cultures. important little person in her life.” such speed that: meant. She is not talking about something else. She is talking about that flower. In Kimo Hula, —Nona Beamer “Grandpa and Grandma Beamer lived in Hilo Granddaughter “[Sometimes] she would wake up in the middle for example, she is talking about her friend across the street from the electric power plant, of the night, go to the piano and everything Kimo Henderson of the Scottish Highlands, of on the banks of the Wailuku River. As children She was a teacher of the mele and hula of Hawai‘i would come to her – all the words, and music what he meant to her and of his generosity. we climbed the trail down to the river by Maui's and shared her knowledge of things Hawaiian with and everything. She would jot down the music When she talks about Francis Brown and Canoe to play. When it was time to come home, family and friends. Her legacy lives on, not only in in her number style and then the lyrics, and Keawaiki, she is asking you to come and enjoy sweetheart grandma would go to the porch and she would have a complete song. And she the hospitality. Don't look for another meaning her family and their many talents, but also in her sing out with a melodic call...using her high would write on anything – on the backs of in the music because the true meaning is all music and the era it represents. Her legacy also soprano voice, hitting a high C that would envelopes or torn pieces of paper – and there there in front of you. . .” lives in the students of Kamehameha who have reverberate up and down the river, even over would be lots of these little notepapers all over. —Marmionett Ka‘aihue performed her music often over the past 78 years the roar of the water going through the turbines Also she carried her ukulele with her a lot. She Granddaughter of the power plant. The neighborhood knew of Song Contests and perform it again this evening would sing as she went along. So as she was that we children were to get home. in a program that is devoted exclusively to her. composing a piece she was playing it. . .” HAWAI‘I PONO‘I¯ Celebrating the Music of

Hawai‘i pono‘i¯, Hawai‘i’s own, Na¯na¯ i kou mo¯‘i¯, Look to your king, Helen Desha Beamer Ka lani ali‘i, The royal chief, Ke ali‘i. The chief.

Makua lani e¯, Royal father, Pu¯ Kani Vincent Jacob ‘03, Daniel Nitahara ‘02 Kamehameha e¯, Kamehameha, Richard Grimes ‘01, Kaipo Simpson ‘00 Na ka¯ua e pale We shall defend Me ka ihe. With spears. Oli Ho‘okipa Rory Cosma, Ka‘enaaloha Hopkins ‘00 Ua Ao Hawai‘i ‘Umiokalani Jensen, Kawehi Tom ‘01 He Inoa no Pauahi Ka‘ula Kalawa, Haunani Louis ‘02 Kekai Crabbe, Megan Kanoa ‘03 She lives on SONS OF HAWAI‘I *Pule Richard Paul Knopf, Jr. ‘00 Keiki Kahu through her songs. Be strong, and ally ye, Oh sons of Hawai‘i, And nobly stand together, hand in hand. *HAWAI‘I PONO‘I¯ King Kala¯kaua, Henry Berger All dangers defy ye, Oh sons of Hawai‘i, Lindsey Kepa‘a ‘00, Director And bravely serve your own, your fatherland! ‘O¯ lelo Ho‘okipa T.J. Auld ‘00, ASKS+ President Be firm, and deny ye, Oh sons of Hawai‘i, Allurements that your race will overwhelm. Charisse Hanawahine ‘00 Be true and rely ye, Oh sons of Hawai‘i, ASKS Director of Internal Affairs On God, the prop and pillar of your realm.

Refrain: Ring, ring, Kalihi ring, Swell the echo of our song. Ray, ray, ray, ray, ray, rah, ray, ray, Kamehameha! * Audience please stand Let hills and valleys loud our song prolong! + Associated Students of Kamehameha Schools HO‘OKU¯KU¯ O NA¯ WA¯HINE PAPA 11 Presentation - Natalie Young, Class Vice President Girls’ Competition Song Director - Crystal Mateo

Presentation of Songs La‘amea Lunn ‘01 KAWOHIKU¯KAPULANI Helen Desha Beamer ASKS Corresponding Secretary A wedding gift for the composer’s daughter, Arranged by Alvina Nye Kaulili Helen Elizabeth Kawohiku¯kapulani “Baby” Beamer, PAPA 10 on the occasion of her marriage to Charles William Dahlberg, April 3, 1941. Presentation - Dana Jacobe, Class Publicity Director Song Director - Haunani Louis He lei ‘a¯‘i¯ ‘oe na ke ku¯puna You are an adornment (neck lei) for the A he milimili ‘oe na ka makua grandparents PIHANAKALANI Pu¯ lama ‘ia ‘oe me ke aloha And a darling for your parents Helen Desha Beamer Hi‘ipoi ‘ia ‘oe ma ku‘u poli Cherished with love Written for Hannah Keli‘iheleloa Hind for her birthday celebration Arranged by Randie Kamuela Fong You are cradled on my bosom at Pihanakalani, her home at Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Ranch. He lei aloha ‘oe, ua kaulana You are a beloved lei, renowned Aia i ka la‘i o Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a There in the serenity of Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a I pauku¯ ‘ia me ka ‘a¯hihi Linked with the ‘a¯hihi Home noho o ka wahine Home where dwells the lady Ho‘ohihi no¯ wau na‘u ‘oe I too am involved for you are mine Front entrance to Pu‘uwai aloha Loving heart ‘O ko‘u kuleana pa‘a no¯ ia This is my right — permanently Keli‘iheleloa, kou inoa Keli‘iheleloa, your name Halehuki, Helen and E o¯ ka wahine nona ka lei O answer, Lady for whom this lei Ha‘ina ‘ia mai ana ka puana The story is told E o¯ ka wahine nona ka lei O answer, Lady for whom this lei Ku‘u lei nani ‘oe poina ‘ole You are my beautiful child — unforgettable Peter Carl Beamer’s Hea aku ma¯kou e o¯ mai ‘oe We call — you answer home in Hilo. Wehiwehi Pihanakalani Pihanakalani is beautifully arrayed ‘O Kawohiku¯ kapulani, he inoa Kawohiku¯kapulani, your name I na¯ pua ‘ala onaona In lovely fragrant flowers Kahi a na¯ manu e luana ai Gathering place for the birds to enjoy at leisure Ia home i pui¯a i ke ‘ala O’erspread with sweet fragrance Home nani ho‘okipa malihini Beautiful home, gracious hospitality Home nani ho‘okipa malihini Beautiful home, gracious hospitality E o¯ ka wahine nona ka lei O answer, Lady for whom this lei PAPA 12 ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Presentation - Michelle Mueller, Class Secretary HO‘OKUKU O NA KANE Song Director - Heather Weaver Boys’ Competition

MOANIKE‘ALA Music by Helen Desha Beamer Presentation of Songs Makana Tocman ‘01 Composed for Leimakani Henderson and her lovely home, Lyrics by E.A. Nawahi ASKS Director of External Affairs Moanike‘ala, in Pi‘ihonua, Hilo. Arranged by Laura E. Brown PAPA 10 Nani wale ‘o Moanike‘ala Oh! lovely Moanike‘ala E noho maila i ka ‘iu Where throned aloft on uplands fair Presentation - Ryan Chun I laila hia‘ai na¯ manu Songbirds congregating ever Song Director - Ryan Soon Na¯ ‘i‘iwi maka po¯lena ‘I‘iwi leave it never KINUE¯ To Arthur Greenwell and family in commemoration Music by Helen Desha Beamer Hui: of a gala housewarming at their Kealakekua mountain E ke ‘ala e moani nei Oh! the fragrance forever waiting home, Pauahi. Lyrics by Noenoe Wall Kui ‘ia, haku ‘ia ko wehi Flowers strung, flowers plaited, your adornment Arranged by Les Ceballos Helen and her husband E ke ‘ala e moani nei Oh! the fragrance forever wafting Hanohano Pauahi i ka uhiwai Glorious, Pauahi in the mist Eia mai ‘o Leionaona When you come Leionaona Me ka ua kilihune o ke kuahiwi And fine rain of the mountain with Helen’s mother, Hone ana e ka leo o ke kelepona Sweet, soft voice on the telephone Isabella Hale‘ala A he nani ‘i‘o no¯ia uka Nature’s beauty most wondrous there E kono mai ana ia‘u e kipa aku Inviting me to visit I pulu‘elo i ka ua noe Mists o’er spreading keep it fair Ka‘ili Miller Desha. ¯ He puia wale no¯ ka nahele Oh! the fragrance of the forest Launa pu¯ me na¯ hoa aloha Enjoying together with dear friends I ke onaona o na¯ pua Where the woodland perfumes rest Ia home ho‘okipa pumehana The warm hospitality of this home Ho‘ohihi na¯ manu i ka la‘i The birds are lured by the quiet calm Ho‘ola‘i na¯ malihini i ka nani The guests content in beautiful surroundings

E ake ana e ‘ike ia¯ Papaloa Longing to see Papaloa A he loa, a he loa mai ho‘i kau So far away, so distant Ia home kaulana o ia uka This home, well-known in these uplands Moani ana ke ‘ala o na¯ pua Wafting sweet fragrance of the flower

Mea ‘ole ke alanui ki¯ke‘eke‘e The crooked road is as nothing I ka holu ma¯lie ho‘i a ka jeep To the easy swaying of the jeep Hea aku no¯ au, o¯ mai ‘oukou I call, you answer Na¯ pua lei aloha a Kinue¯ Beloved children of Kinue¯ (Descendants) Na¯ pua lei aloha a Kinue¯ Beloved children of Kinue¯ PAPA 11 PAPA 12 Presentation - Pete Hostetler Presentation - Kohono Mossman, Class President Song Director - Nafetalai Naphaniel Feki Po‘uha Song Director - Tithing Chun PUA MALIHINI Helen Desha Beamer HE MAKANA Helen Desha Beamer A wedding gift for Charles William Dahlberg, Arranged by Robert Cazimero A musical gift to Helen Henderson on the occasion of her marriage to Arranged by Leila Hohu Kiaha who married the composer’s daughter, Seldon “Buddy” Chillingworth, December 16, 1939. Kawohiku¯kapulani “Baby” Beamer, April 3, 1941. Ku‘u pua malihini, my darling My rare new blossom, my darling A ka luna au o Pi‘ihonua I am up at Pi‘ihonua I ko‘i‘i i ka ua Kanilehua Freshened in the rain Kanilehua I ka uluwehiwehi o Moanike‘ala Midst the greenery of Moanike‘ala Kuko loko a ho‘oko¯ A strong desire within awaits fulfillment Pa¯ ana ka makani Li¯haupua The wind Li¯haupua blows Just you and I Just you and I Lawe mai ana i ka nu¯ hau‘oli Bringing the happy news Just you and I Just you and I

Hui: Ko maka palupalu ka‘u i ‘ike Your gentle eyes I have seen He makana na ka ua Kanilehua A gift of the Rain Kanilehua (Hilo) Ko hanu ‘a‘ala ka‘u i honi Your sweet breath I have known in a scented kiss Ia¯ ‘oe e ka ua Ku¯ kalahale To you O Rain Ku¯kalahale (Honolulu) He mehana aia i ko poli The warmth of your embrace Lawe ‘ia, lei ‘ia, pu¯lama ‘ia Take it, wear it, cherish it Ho‘i mai ka¯ua e pili Come, let us be together I pa‘a ke aloha pili me ‘oe A love sealed with you E aloha ka¯ua a mau loa May we love forever I aloha na¯u no na¯ kau a kau A love for you, forever

‘Auhea wale ‘oe e ke Ke¯hau Attend, O Kehau Another view of E ho‘oma‘u¯ nei i na¯ pua Freshen the flowers Halehuki, the Beamer Ua ko‘i‘i ua ‘ala Leionaona Desirable and sweet Leionaona Ke lei ‘ia maila e ke aloha Wearing love’s lei family home in Hilo.

Ha‘ina ‘ia mai ana ka puana The story is told No ka lei pua ‘ala onaona Of this lei of fragrant flowers Ha‘ina ‘ia mai ana ka puana The story is told E aloha ‘o¯lua a mau loa May you (two) love forever HO‘OKU¯KU¯ O NA¯ PAPA PAPA 10 Song Director - Cathryn Noelani Masuda Combined Class Competition HALEHUKI Helen Desha Beamer Presentation of Songs Desiree Koanui ‘03, Class President Halehuki, the composer’s home in Hilo, overlooked Arranged by Manu Boyd the Wailuku Stream and was surrounded by purple bougainvillea. PAPA 9 Uluwehi ku‘u home Lush and verdant, my home Helen’s mother, Isabella Ku¯ kilakila i ka lihi wai Stands majestically on river’s bank Desha [seated], with Song Director - Alika Nevin RayHenry Young Wai kaulana o ia uka Renowned waters from the uplands I ka uluwehi o Halehuki Enhance the beauty of Halehuki Helen's grown children KEAWAIKI Ia home kau i ka ‘olu This home, nestling in the shade Helen Desha Beamer [kneeling, left to right] Written for Francis ‘I¯‘i¯ Brown to commemorate a gathering Arranged by Randie Kamuela Fong Home ho‘okipa i ka malihini Is ever open to the visitor at his home, Keawaiki, in North Kona. I laila au ho‘ohihi i ka nani There, I am a part of the beauty Harriet and Helen O ia home Of this home Elizabeth “Baby”, Eia la¯ he kono ua loa‘a mai Keawaiki Here is an invitation received from Keawaiki Hui: E kipa, e nanea, e ho‘olaukanaka To visit, relax, to get together and lunch with friends Nani wale Halehuki Oh how beautiful, Halehuki and [standing, left to E pa¯‘ina ai ho‘i me ia kini Beloved son of Hawai‘i Ku‘u home e ku¯ nei My home stands here right] Milton, Peter Keiki aloha a Hawai‘i You are our favorite indeed I ka ‘owe¯ nehe mai Above the rumbling murmur He punahele ho‘i ‘oe na ma¯kou A ka wai o Wailuku Of the waters of Wailuku Carl, Jr., and Francis Ia home i pili ‘ia This home is adorned with the clinging He nani a he ‘olu‘olu ‘i‘o no¯ Truly beautiful, cool and comfortable Me ka nani o ka bougainvillea Beauty of bougainvillea (Pono). Ia home i ka ‘ae kai This home by the sea Pumehana ku‘u home i ke aloha My home is warm because of love I laila ‘oe e ola ai You live there Keiki aloha a Hawai‘i Beloved son of Hawai‘i He punahele ho‘i ‘oe na ma¯kou You are our favorite indeed PAPA 11 PAPA 12 Song Director - Mia-Amor Ke¯haulani Evaimalo Song Director - Alisa Ma¯healani Soon

KA‘AHUMANU Helen Desha Beamer KIMO HULA Helen Desha Beamer Composed for the ‘Ahahui Ka‘ahumanu, a Hawaiian Arranged by Leila Hohu Kiaha Written for James “Kimo” Henderson, who, along Arranged by Les Ceballos women’s benevolent society, of which the composer was a member. with his wife, Leimakani, often entertained the composer at their home, Moanike‘ala. Lei Ka‘ahumanu i ke aloha Ka‘ahumanu is wreathed in love Lei ha‘aheo i ka lanakila Pride’s wreath in victory Aia i ka uka o Pi‘ihonua In the uplands of Pi‘ihonua Helen Desha Beamer’s Lei i ka mamo hulu melemele Lei of yellow mamo feathers Ke ki¯ha¯pai pua uluma¯hiehie A flower garden in beautiful array Lei Hawai‘i i kou inoa Hawai‘i’s crown - your name I laila au la¯ ‘ike i ka nani There I see the beauty birthday party, O na¯ pua ‘ala a he nui wale Of the flowers, fragrant, in great profusion September 8, 1951. Hui: E ola e ka ‘I¯ a me ka Mahi Long live the ‘I¯ and the Mahi Ho‘ohihi na¯ manu The birds of the forest are attracted here Seated: Helen and E ala na¯ kini o ka ‘a¯ina Arise, kinsmen of the land Na¯ ‘i‘iwi maka po¯lena The yellow-eyed ‘i‘iwi bird Ho‘okahi pu‘uwai me ka lo¯ kahi One heart - in unity I ka ‘ono i ka wai o na¯ pua At the sweet nectar of the flowers Peter Carl Beamer I ola ka inoa ‘o Ka‘ahumanu To perpetuate the name, Ka‘ahumanu O Moanike‘ala i ka uluwehiwehi Of Moanike‘ala’s beautiful gardens standing: Francis Eia ko lei a‘e lei ai Here is your lei to wear Mahalo ia¯ ‘oe e ka hoa aloha Thank you dear friend (Pono), Harriet, Peter Na ke aloha i lawe mai nei By love - brought here I ka ho‘okipa e na¯ malihini For gracious hospitality to visitors I lei ho‘oheno mau ia nou An expression of continuing affection for you Eia ko lei poina ‘ole Here is your unforgettable beloved Carl, Jr., Helen I ola ka inoa o Ka‘ahumanu To perpetuate the name of Ka‘ahumanu ‘O Leimakani, Leionaona Leimakani, Leionaona Elizabeth (“Baby”), Ha‘ina ‘ia mai ana ka puana The story is told Milton Moanike‘ala i ka uluwehiwehi Moanike‘ala, beautifully verdant Hea aku ma¯kou e o¯ mai ‘oe We call, you answer Kimo o ka uka ‘iu‘iu he inoa Kimo of the highlands, your namesong Hui: Chorus: NA¯ PAPA I HUI PU¯ ‘IA Me ke ohohia me ka hau‘oli a¯u With joy and with happiness E kaena nei a i lohe ko ke ao I speak with admiration that Combined Classes Kau ‘oe i ka we¯kiu. the world may know ‘A‘ohe ou lua You stand at the top I MUA KAMEHAMEHA! Charles E. King Ua po¯maika‘i Hawai‘i nei There is none other like you Janzell Kim ‘00, Director A e ola kou inoa ola mau Hawai‘i is blessed in you A e ola mau ‘o Kamehameha Long may your name live A e ola mau ‘o Kamehameha Long may Kamehameha live I mua Kamehameha e¯ Go forward Kamehameha Ola mau May Kamehameha live Helen[seated] and A lanakila ‘oe Until you have gained victory Paio, paio like mau Fight, fight always Peter Carl [in bow tie] I ola kou inoa That your name may live with their five young Ka wa¯ nei ho¯‘ike a‘e ‘oe Now is the time to prove ‘A‘ohe lua ou That you are incomparable children. Helen E lawe lilo ka ha‘aheo And bring pride No Kamehameha e¯ To Kamehameha Elizabeth “Baby” [on her mother's lap] KAMEHAMEHA MARCH Charles E. King with Peter Carl, Jr. Arranged by Robert Springer standing close by, and John-Paul Tai ‘00, Director Harriet, Milton and Aia i ka uka o Kaiwi‘ula There in the uplands of Kaiwi‘ula Francis (Pono) stand- ‘O Kamehameha la¯ Stands Kamehameha Home i aloha ‘ia e na¯ pua a ke Home loved by the children of the ing with their father. Ali‘i Pauahi la¯ chiefess Pauahi Na kona aloha me kona ‘i‘ini Because of her love and desire for the No na¯ kini Hawai‘i la¯ welfare of the Hawaiian people Ke ku¯ nei me ka ha‘aheo It stands there in pride, ‘O Kamehameha la¯! Kamehameha! He Aloha Nihoa i ke Kai - Queen Emma visits Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau and Nihoa. HO¯‘IKE (Helen Desha’s mother was among those who traveled with the queen.)

The poetic and musical genius of Helen Desha Beamer is the main feature of this year’s Ho¯‘ike. We lovingly dedi- Keawe ‘O‘opa - Keawe, who couldn’t walk, sought the attention of the young chiefess, cate tonight’s presentation to the Beamer Family. Lili‘u Kamaka‘eha, in vain. His awkward movement across the sand is traditionally performed by dancers who imitate him as they exit the stage. Social Gatherings and Hospitality Mahai‘ula - Accessible only by boat, Mahai‘ula in North Kona, is the setting of a delightful gathering at the beach Dear Friends home of Kapala and Puanani Magoon. Ke Ali‘i Hulu Mamo - The high chiefly rank of Princess Kahanu, wife of Prince Ku¯hio¯, is extolled in this mele inoa. Keawaiki-Francis ‘I¯‘i¯ Brown, businessman and golfer, hosted many a lu¯‘au at his Keawaiki home in North Kona. Kimo Hula - Many precious moments were spent with close friends, Kimo and Baby’s Wedding Leimakani Henderson, at lovely Moanike‘ala, their home at Pi‘ihonua, Hilo. Kawohiku¯kapulani - This song was written as a wedding gift for the bride, Helen Elizabeth Kawohiku¯kapulani Helen Desha Beamer Legacy “Baby” Beamer, the composer’s youngest child. in a floral garden. Pu¯pu¯ Hinuhinu/Ka¯huli Aku – These Beamer family favorites have touched the hearts Pua Malihini - The groom, Lt. Charles William Dahlberg, received this song as a wedding gift from his mother-in- of Hawai‘i’s children for many years. law. “E o mai ‘oe” Snapshots from the Past Na¯ Kuahiwi ‘Elima – Helen Desha Beamer was inspired by the panorama of majestic Greatly influenced by her mother, Isabella Hale‘ala Desha, the young Helen Desha was exposed to an incredible mountains during an early morning drive from Hilo — by the time she arrived at wealth of traditional stories and historical accounts. Before enrolling at Kamehameha near the turn of the century, Puako¯, South Kohala, this song was completed. she had already been trained in the hula and had heard some of the greatest orators of her time. These mele are favorites of the Beamer family and represent some of what Helen Desha learned in her youth.

Ke Ha‘a la Puna - Ha¯‘ena, learns the hula from her friend, Ho¯poe.

Manono - Manono joins her husband, Chief Kekuaokalani, in the battle of Kuamo‘o to defend traditional religious practices. HA¯‘AWI MAKANA KA HI¯MENI KULA Presentation of Awards Alma Mater

Introduction of Award Presenters Shekinah Leionaona Ilae ‘00 *SONS OF HAWAI‘I William B. Oleson, Theodore Richards ASKS Protocol Officer Arranged by Randie Kamuela Fong COED Directors Outstanding Student Director Mrs. Calvin C. McGregor Louise Aoe McGregor Award * Audience please stand ‘O¯ lelo Makuahine Award Dr. Michael J. Chun Richard Lyman, Jr. Trophy President, Kamehameha Schools

Kamehameha Schools Girls’ Award Amy Sato New England Mothers’ Cup College Counselor, Secondary School MO‘OLELO Helen Desha Beamer Kamehameha Schools Boys’ Award Anthony J. Ramos The Song Contest is unique to Kamehameha - a tradition that has involved all students in musical com- petition for seventy-eight years. Miss Laura Brown, Director of Music at Kamehameha 1926-1947, stated posing in a flowered George Alanson Andrus Cup Principal, Secondary School that “the objectives of the song contest are to build up the repertoire of the best in Hawaiian music for the cultural heritage of any student who attends Kamehameha; to develop leadership, cooperation and good hat. Best Musical Performance Dave Burge class spirit; and to give students the use of their singing voices and to give them pleasure in singing as a Helen Desha Beamer Award Representative, Alumni Association means of expression.” East Coast Region The first song contest for male students was held at the School for Boys in 1921. A cup named for George Alanson Andrus, a former director of music at Kamehameha School for Boys who inspired the idea of an Kamehameha Schools Combined Class Award Robert K.U. Kihune annual song contest, was offered as an incentive in the competition. Charles E. King Cup Chair, Board of Trustees 1922 marked the first year that both the Kamehameha boys and girls held song contests. Mrs. E. G. Kamehameha Schools Scoville, a visitor to the Islands from Watertown, Connecticut, was so impressed with the singing of the Kamehameha girls that she donated the New England Mothers’ Cup for the School for Girls competition.

In 1967, an additional trophy was offered by the Trustees in honor of Charles Edward King, an 1891 grad- uate of the School for Boys. The trophy is awarded to the class winning the combined class competition. The Louise Aoe McGregor Award, named for a member of the first graduating class of the School for Girls in 1897, was first presented in 1972. It recognizes the student director who has made the most significant contribution to the class in organizational ability, leadership, assistance NA¯ LUNA LOILOI to others, and persistence. Song Contest Judges The Richard Lyman, Jr. ‘O¯ lelo Makuahine (Mother Language) Award recognizes excellence in the use of the Hawaiian language within a song. Mr. Lyman, a Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate trustee from 1959 to 1988, was keenly interested in the preservation of Hawaiian language Holoua Stender - A teacher at Kamehameha Schools, currently on sabbatical leave pursuing an and culture. advanced degree in Pacific Island Studies at the University of Hawai‘i. For the past 21 years, taught Hawaiian chant, dance, language, history and culture at Kamehameha. First learned Hawaiian from his The Helen Desha Beamer Award recognizes the best musical performance. Donated by the Kamehameha Alumni Association, the award hon- grandparents and great grandparents as a child. Graduate, Ha¯lau o Keli‘i as a kumu hula; kumu hula of ors the substantial contributions of Helen Desha Beamer to the lexicon of Hawaiian music. Helen Desha Beamer was a 1900 graduate of the Ka Pa¯ Hula o Kamehameha; B.A., University of Hawai‘i-Ma¯noa; M.A. in Education, University of Colorado Kamehameha School for Girls. at Boulder.

In the early years, the girls’ song contest was held in front of the Assembly Hall, and the boys had their contest in front of Bishop Hall. When Laiana Wong - Instructor of Hawaiian Language in the Hawaiian and Indo-Pacific Languages and the School for Girls campus on Kapa¯lama Heights was completed in 1931, separate contests for boys and girls were held in the auditorium. Literatures Department, University of Hawai‘i-Ma¯noa. Hawaiian language editor of ‘O¯ iwi Journal, which In 1952, the first combined contest of the School for Girls and School for Boys Senior Division took place in Keku¯haupi‘o, the newly con- accepts Hawaiian and Pidgin prose and poetry. Most of his work at UH focuses on the revitalization and structed fieldhouse. The song contest moved to the Neal Blaisdell Center in 1964 and has been attended by capacity crowds there since then. perpetuation of the Hawaiian language. M.A. in Linguistics, University of Hawai‘i-Ma¯noa. Helen’s mother, A highlight of the evening is the Ho¯‘ike, a show to entertain and inform the audience while the judges’ score sheets are tallied. The Ho¯‘ike is an exhibition of the beauty of Hawaiian mele and hula. Nina Rapozo - a promotions representative with Aloha Airlines, she is known to the world as the Isabella Desha, Hawaiian classical music vocalist, Nina Kealiiwahamana. Appeared in the top showrooms in Hawai‘i, the at Halehuki. mainland, Canada, Australia and Japan; solo artist with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, the , and on at least nine different record labels; featured vocalist on Hawai‘i Calls and Sounds of Aloha; winner of 3 Nani Awards, 2 for Hawaiian Album and 1 for female vocalist; and winner of a Na¯ Ho¯ku¯ Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award.

Mahela Rosehill - Kamehameha elementary music/Hawaiian teacher for 25 years who also served as resource specialist with the Hawaiian Studies Institute; first Director of Kamehameha Summer Programs; member of the team that created the Kamehameha Ho‘oma¯ka‘ika‘i-Explorations program and who com- posed its theme song which is still used today. Currently volunteering as a teacher of Hawaiiana and music at Na¯ Lei preschool. B.A. and Professional Certificate, University of Hawai‘i-Ma¯noa; M.A. in Music Education, Columbia University.

Haunani Apoliona - Trustee and Chair, Committee on Budget and Finance, Office of Hawaiian Affairs; former president/CEO of ALU LIKE, Inc.; member, Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center Advisory Committee; director, Queen Emma Foundation; Chair, U.S. Census Bureau API Committee and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Subcommittee; director, Bank of Hawai‘i; Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs’ Outstanding Hawaiian; Na¯Ho¯ku¯ Hanohano Awards for Haku Mele, Female Vocalist, Slack Key Artist of the Year. MSW and B.A., University of Hawai‘i-Ma¯noa. NA¯ HO‘OLAHA NA¯ ALAKA‘I EO Announcements Winning Leaders and Classes

The 78th Anniversary Song Contest is being telecast tonight beginning with the pre-show at 7:00 p.m. over FOX 2: Hawai‘i’s News YEAR GIRLS COMPETITION BOYS COMPETITION Channel, and simulcast on KINE-105 FM radio. The entire program will be rebroadcast on Sunday, March 26, on FOX 2: Hawai‘i’s News 1921 (no contest) Class of 1926 Channel at 2:00 p.m. 1922 Class of 1926 Class of 1926 1923 Martha Poepoe Hohu ‘25 Class of 1926 These telecasts are made possible by grants from Alexander & Baldwin Foundation, First Hawaiian Bank, Grace Pacific Corporation and 1924 Martha Poepoe Hohu ‘25 Arthur Mahoe ‘27 Kamehameha Schools as a public service to the people of Hawai‘i. We gratefully acknowledge their generous support. 1925 Martha Poepoe Hohu ‘25 Ezer Matthews ‘28 1926 Dorothy Poepoe Chong ‘28 Samuel Keala ‘29 Video and flash cameras will not be permitted except for television crew and school photographers. Guests are asked to remain in their 1927 Dorothy Poepoe Chong ‘28 George Kahoiwai ‘30 seats when taking photographs. 1928 Dorothy Poepoe Chong ‘28 Ezer Matthews ‘28 1929 Sally Peters Kamalani ‘31 Samuel Wallace ‘32 All the sounds of Song Contest - singing, instrumental music, narration and other effects - are presented live. 1930 Sally Peters Kamalani ‘31 Jonah Wise ‘31 1931 Sally Peters Kamalani ‘31 Daniel Wise ‘32 For the first time ever, the entire song contest audio and video will be available on the Kamehameha Schools website at 1932 Mae Punohu Ah Chong ‘33 Daniel Wise ‘32 www.ksbe.edu/SCwebcast.html. 1933 Mae Punohu Ah Chong ‘33 Earl Guerrero ‘35 1934 Leimomi Kalama Taa ‘34 Earl Guerrero ‘35 1935 Maile Cockett ‘35 Kenneth Bell ‘35 Kamehameha Schools wishes to thank the Beamer family for permission to use information, music and English and Hawaiian lyrics from 1936 Eunice Cockett ‘36 Isaac Kaopua ‘39 their book, Songs of Helen Desha Beamer, edited by Marmionett K. Ka‘aihue and published in 1991 by the Abigail K. Kawananakoa 1937 Winona Kanahele Jensen ‘37 Charles Mahoe ‘37 Foundation, Honolulu. Nancy Punohu Zalopany ‘39 (tie) Helen and P.C. 1938 Sarah Henrickson Barnes ‘38 David K. White ‘38 On the cover: Helen Desha Beamer in her later years. In the background is a portion of the score of one of her compositions written in her 1939 Nancy Punohu Zalopany ‘39 Bernhardt Alama ‘41 Beamer with their own hand. 1940 Amy Miller Roberson ‘42 William Wilson ‘40 1941 Josephine Keanoano Marshall ‘41 Bernhardt Alama ‘41 children on a jaunt 1942 Laura Sabey Childs ‘44 Henry Chai ‘45 1943 Laura Sabey Childs ‘44 Henry Chai ‘45 in the family car. 1944 Laura Sabey Childs ‘44 Henry Chai ‘45 1945 Rowena Vieira Walker ‘47 Henry Chai ‘45 1946 Anna Eagles Wahinehookae ‘46 Cleighton Beamer ‘47 1947 Rowena Vieira Walker ‘47 Cleighton Beamer ‘47 1948 Kaonoulu Sequeira Barenaba ‘50 Stanley Lum ‘48 1949 Emmanelle Vierra Tucker ‘49 Frank Kahili, Jr. ‘50 1950 Kaonoulu Sequeira Barenaba ‘50 Eli Kawai ‘51 1951 Josephine Choy Vosburg ‘52 Eli Kawai ‘51 1952 Martha Dudoit Turner ‘54 Gustavus Supe, Jr. ‘52 YEAR GIRLS COMPETITION BOYS COMPETITION YEAR GIRLS COMPETITION BOYS COMPETITION 1953 Martha Dudoit Turner ‘54 Clifford Victorine ‘53 1989 Bella Finau ‘89 Kaipo Schwab ‘89 1954 Martha Dudoit Turner ‘54 William Ikaika ‘54 1990 Warnette Lina Naipo ‘90 Shawn Pimental ‘90 1955 Ernette Cockett Bright ‘55 James Kaina ‘55 1991 Leinani Cachola ‘91 Kinohi Gomes ‘92 1956 Joy Ahn ‘56 Rodney Kalua ‘56 1992 Elena Savaiinaea ‘93 Kinohi Gomes ‘92 1957 Maureen Supe Thibadeau ‘57 Frank Medrano ‘57 1993 Hilary Meyer ‘95 Monte M. McComber ‘94 1958 Lenora Palpallatoc Van Osdol ‘58 Charles Mahoe ‘58 1994 Faylene Paishon ‘94 Ian Chun ‘95 1959 Nancietta Lincoln Haalilio ‘59 Roy Cachola ‘59 1995 Nani Keli‘i ‘95 Ian Chun ‘95 1960 Paula Faufata Johnson ‘60 Wallace Kaapana ‘60 1996 Temple Chun ‘97 Ka‘imi Pelekai ‘96 1961 Daphne Mahikoa Mack ‘61 Wallace Akeo ‘61 1997 Kieiki Kahalepuna ‘97 John Velasco ‘97 1962 Helene Kahoano Wong ‘62 Kevin Mahoe ‘62 1998 Amber Stone ‘98 A. Kainapau Lota, IV ‘98 1963 Ella Mae Kelii Camacho ‘63 James Hussey ‘63 1999 Crystal Mateo ‘01 David Kapololu ‘99 Joseph Recca ‘64 (tie) 1964 Judith Kahoano Dela Cruz ‘64 Lester Cabral ‘64 Helen Desha with her 1965 Karen Tsark Draeger ‘65 Kealoha Kelekolio ‘65 YEAR COMBINED CLASS COMPETITION 1966 Pua Mitchell ‘66 Nathan Kalama ‘66 1967 Charles Kiaha ‘67 classmates at the 1967 Sharlette Keliikipi Poe ‘67 Robert Cazimero ‘67 1968 Edward Hale ‘68 1968 Audrey Hiram Keliiholokai ‘68 Thomas Akana ‘68 1969 Charles Gumapac ‘69 fountain in front of 1969 Haunani Keahi Kaohu ‘69 Jonathan Osorio ‘69 1970 Ronald Chun ‘71 McGREGOR AWARD 1970 Leinani Fukino Springer ‘70 David Goldstein ‘70 1971 Ronald Chun ‘71 (Began in 1972) the old Kamehameha 1971 Teresa Makuaka¯ne-Drechsel ‘71 Aaron Mahi ‘71 1972 Joanne Makalena Takatsugi ‘72 Randall Fukino ‘74 School for Girls at 1972 Beatrice Mahi ‘73 Steven Baptista ‘72 1973 Randall Fukino ‘74 Scott McBirnie ‘74 1973 Francine Peneku Wassman ‘74 Scott McBirnie ‘74 1974 Stuart Domingo ‘76 Reiko Fukino ‘75 the corner of Kalihi 1974 Reiko Fukino ‘75 Scott McBirnie ‘74 1975 Suzanne Kaupu ‘78 Reiko Fukino ‘75 1975 Denise Pescaia ‘76 Rockwell Fukino ‘76 Samuel Ka‘auwai ‘75 (tie) and King Streets 1976 Carolyn Perkins ‘77 Rockwell Fukino ‘76 1976 Isaiah Ka‘auwai ‘77 Denise Pescaia ‘76 1977 Carolyn Perkins ‘77 Timothy Lino ‘77 1977 Isaiah Ka‘auwai ‘77 Suzanne Kaupu ‘78 (ma kai). 1978 Jeanne Miyamoto ‘78 Anthony Conjugacion ‘79 1978 Suzanne Kaupu ‘78 Jeanne Miyamoto ‘78 1979 Kealani Kekoa ‘79 Anthony Conjugacion ‘79 1979 Samuel Pokini ‘79 Samuel Pokini ‘79 1980 Kaui Paleka ‘80 Derek Nuuhiwa ‘81 Marthalei Kiaha ‘80 (tie) 1981 Kanoe Kakaio ‘81 Dickson Au ‘82 1980 Garrett Kam ‘81 Garrett Kam ‘81 1982 Stacy Naipo ‘82 Dickson Au ‘82 1981 Lehuanani Velasco ‘82 Garrett Kam ‘81 Whitney Iranon ‘84 (tie) 1982 Lehuanani Velasco ‘82 Gustavus Supe III ‘84 1983 Kahaunani Aki ‘83 Eugene Travis ‘84 1983 Gustavus Supe III ‘84 Kahaunani Aki ‘83 1984 Kalua Leong ‘85 Kawika Freitas ‘85 1984 Isaiah Jeremiah ‘85 Kalua Leong ‘85 1985 Kalua Leong ‘85 Kawika Freitas ‘85 1985 Isaiah Jeremiah ‘85 Kalua Leong ‘85 1986 Andrea De La Cruz ‘86 David Huihui ‘86 1986 Laura Yim ‘86 ‘Iolani Kamau‘u ‘87 1987 Dana Hookala ‘87 Alden Levi ‘87 1987 ‘Iolani Kamau‘u ‘87 ‘Iolani Kamau‘u ‘87 1988 Lehua Martinez ‘88 David Lovell ‘88 Wesley Lum ‘90 (tie) YEAR COMBINED CLASS COMPETITION McGREGOR AWARD 1988 Pohaikealoha Leong ‘88 Timothy Ho ‘91 KA PO‘E HANANA 1989 Fay Fitzgerald ‘89 Fay Fitzgerald ‘89 Timothy Ho ‘91 (tie) Production 1990 Wesley Lum ‘90 Timothy Ho ‘91 1991 Timothy Ho ‘91 Timothy Ho ‘91 Coordinator of Special Events: Bob Whiting Mele Apana ‘92 (tie) 1992 Mele Apana ‘92 Elena Savaiinaea ‘93 Performing Arts Department Head: Randie Kamuela Fong 1993 Kekoa Kaluhiwa ‘94 Elena Savaiinaea ‘93 Monte M. McComber ‘94 (tie) 1994 Ian Custino ‘95 Aaron Sala ‘94 Special Events Assistant: Liz Makuaka¯ne Hansen 1995 Leah Paulino ‘98 Nani Keli‘i ‘95 Leah Paulino ‘98 (tie) Special Assistance: Dani Gardner, Midkiff Learning Center 1996 Carlson Kamaka Kukona III ‘96 Carlson Kamaka Kukona III ‘96 1997 Temple Chun ‘97 Temple Chun ‘97 Music Staff and Assistants: Kalei ‘A‘arona-Lorenzo, Les Ceballos, Timothy Ho, Lehua 1998 Leah Paulino ‘98 J. Kau‘i Taylor ‘99 Kalima, Jason Kaneakua, Monte McComber II, Dale Noble, Ka‘imi Pelekai, Kala‘i Stern, 1999 Cathryn Masuda ‘02 Justin Kaupu ‘01 Alethea Train Helen Kapuailohia YEAR ‘OLELO MAKUAHINE AWARD Hawaiian Language Consultants: Kalei ‘A‘arona-Lorenzo, Hailama Farden, Lilinoe 1989 Class of ‘89 Ka‘ahanui, Sarah Keahi, Robin Nakamura, Melelani Pang, Randie Kamuela Fong, Lloyd Desha Beamer 1990 Class of ‘90 Kumula¯‘au Sing, Ke‘ala Kwan 1991 Class of ‘91 Class of ‘94 (tie) HELEN DESHA BEAMER AWARD Speech Consultants: Wendie Burbridge, Walter Kahumoku, Amy Kimura, Judi 1992 Class of ‘92 (Began in 1993) 1993 Class of ‘94 Class of ‘94 Naniole, Cheryl Yin 1994 Men of ‘95 Men of ‘95 1995 Women of ‘95 Men of ‘95 Hosts for Judges: Robin Nakamura, Alan Akaka Class of ‘98 (tie) 1996 Class of ‘96 Men of ‘96 Decorations: Melvin Lantaka Class of ‘96 (tie) 1997 Class of ‘97 Class of ‘97 Setup: Physical Plant staff 1998 Men of ‘98 Men of ‘98 Women of ‘98 (tie) Score Tally: Arlis Legler, Jaime Apo 1999 Women of ‘01 Class of ‘02 Technical Coordinator: Mary James Lewis HO¯‘IKE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MAHALO Acknowledgements Coordinating Team: Randie Kamuela Fong, director (choreography, music, script), Kaleo Trinidad (choreography), Snowbird Bento (choreography), Jamie Fong (costume design, logistics, coordination) Assistant Principal: Sandra Behenna

Assistants: Wayne Chang (choreography), Holoua Stender (choreography), Kawena Stender (choreography) Vice Principals: Fred Kramer, 9-10 Unit; Ninia Aldrich, 11-12 Unit Dean of Student Activities: Julian Ako & Renee Martin Narrator: Violet Hughes (Voice of Helen Desha Beamer) Helen Desha Class Advisors: Cheryl Kam, grade 9; Eric Shimamoto, grade 10; Sharilyn Akiyama, Beamer at the Principals & Soloists: Natasha Akau ‘00 & Isaiah Kamali‘i-Ligsay ‘00 (Mahai‘ula couple); Kaliko Hurley ‘01 & Jason grade 11; Chuck Berry, grade 12 Jeremiah ‘00 (Kawohi/Pua Malihini couple); Janelle Jeremiah ‘00 (Helen Desha); Shanelle Sanborn ‘00 & Aureana Lyman House Counseling: Cyr Pakele, Department Head/Outreach Counselor; Amy Sato, Herb Tseu ‘01 (Ha¯‘ena and Ho¯poe); Ka‘ula Kalawa ‘02 (Manono); Loeka Longakit ’00 (falsetto soloist-Pu¯pu¯ Hinuhinu/ Museum in Hilo Ka¯huli Aku); Jeremy Narca ‘00 (slack-key guitar) Wilson, College Counselors; Peter Jackson, Adrienne Pikake Renaud-Cashman, Jerry Helen Desha Tackett, Carolyn Watada, grades 9-10; Alyssa Braffith, Larry Lee, Alvina Lopez, Vince withBeamer [left asto right]a Singers: Les Ceballos, coordinator; Soprano - Oakleigh Akaka, Jeanne Miyamoto-Olivera, Malie Cambra ’00, Occhipinti, grades 11-12; Ed Lapsley, Ingrid Muller, Outreach Counselors Bernice Lindsey Kepa‘a ’00, Toni Ruiz ‘00; Alto - Snowbird Bento, Robin Nakamura; Tenor - Les Ceballos, Kala‘i Stern, young woman. Holoua Stender, Kamuela Sing ’02; Baritone/Bass - Kaipo Hale (soloist-Kawohiku¯ kapulani), Randie Fong (soloist- Rehearsal Supervision: Kamehameha Secondary School faculty & staff Kahanamoku Lee, Mahai‘ula), Kaleo Trinidad, Tui Scanlan ‘01 Ushers: Alumni & Parent Advancement Center, alumni, staff, Junior class parents and Martha Ludloff Accompanists: Gayla Traylor & Bailey Matsuda (synthesizer, special effects); Randie Fong (piano); Daniel Chai ‘02 friends and Emma (guitar); Tithing Chun ‘00 (bass); Hale Seabury-Akaka ‘02 & Alan Akaka (steel guitar) Transportation: Jerry Kaopuiki and staff Giacometti. Special Guests: Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus - Lynelle Bright, director Food Services: Jerry Sprague and staff Lei & Stage Decor: Mel Lantaka Rapid Copy: Staff Graphics: Mary Carvalho and staff Hair & Makeup: Hanalei Ramirez and Salon 808 Physical Plant: Bob Stender and staff Sets: Randy Hudgens (platform design and construction) Security: Edward Lingo and staff Support: General support - Rose Mae Reeves, Eldon Chun; Seamstresses-Carmen Sumibcay, Midori Watanabe; Purchasing: Brymer Waski and staff Meals - Yvonne Cabral, Robinn Asuncion, Mavis Kanaeholo (coordinators), Ho¯ ‘ike parents Communications Division: Kekoa Paulsen, Kehau Yap Audio Visual: David Tome, Al Harada Kamehameha Schools Administration

Michael J. Chun, Ph.D., President Rockne Freitas, Ed.D., Vice President Anthony J. Ramos, Principal Board of Trustees Robert K.U. Kihune, Chair Ronald D. Libkuman Constance H. Lau Francis A. Keala David P. Coon Executive Management Team Hamilton I. McCubbin, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Chun, Ph.D., President Wendell F. Brooks, Jr., Chief Investment Officer Nathan T.K. Aipa, Chief Operating Officer Colleen I. Wong, Chief Legal Officer