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History of Helping Others Students ‘Cough-Up’ For War Relief was the headline for this photo published in ‘Iolani School’s student newspaper Imua on March 14, 1941. William F. Smarz, Jr. ’42 collects money for a fund drive for relief efforts. Photo: ‘Iolani School Archives, Imua

Reaching Out to Others Retired Educator Ann Yoneshige returns to tutor KA‘I students.

WWW.IOLANI.ORG Editor’s note ENDNOTE tudents are not the only ones who graduate from ‘Iolani. Teachers gradu- ate, too. In St. Alban’s Chapel this past May, the school’s faculty and staff SCHOOL BULLETIN Sgathered as Dr. Timothy Cottrell presented seven teachers with retirement gifts, and colleagues bid congratulations and farewell to longtime friends. Director of Communications & ‘Iolani Bulletin Editor Had Dalton Sue really been teaching at ‘Iolani for 37 years? You’d never Cathy Lee Chong • [email protected] know because of his youthful outlook and elan. Pamela Shim had been at ‘Iolani Assistant Editor Jane Murphy Romjue • [email protected] for 32 years. Patsy Asato for 28; David Caldwell for 23; Tennye Cabrera for 22; Director of Interactive Media Susan Okino for 17, and Bob Kane for 4. Several retirees taught at other schools John Tamanaha ’87 • [email protected] or had diverse first careers before ‘Iolani. Art Director Teammates paid tribute by sharing recollections, praise and tearful “good- Leigh Morrison • [email protected] byes.” Librarian Linda Reser, who celebrated 30 years of service, noted she will Assistant Graphic Designer miss eating lunch with the now retired handful of Lower School faculty and that Haryson Lum ’11 • [email protected] third grade teachers Shim and Okino loved their jobs so much that they start as Hawaiian language review early as summer to plan for Halloween. The gathering sparked sentiments that Jon Yasuda ’04 • [email protected] come with acknowledging Head of School Timothy R. Cottrell, Ph.D. • [email protected] a crossroads in life and how fast time flies. The Board of Governors Dr. Cottrell also recog- Mark M. Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S. ’77, Chair nized others for their years of Melvin Kaneshige, Esq. ’66, Vice Chair service, as lei and gifts were Mark Yamakawa ’74, Secretary bestowed: 30 Year Awards to Lisa M.K. Sakamoto, Treasurer Timothy R. Cottrell, Ph.D., Head of School teachers Cate Waidyatilleka, Bertha Tomiyasu, Holly Steven C. Ai ’72 Chung and librarian Linda John C. Dean, Jr. Reser; 20 Year Awards to Thomas B. Fargo, USN (Ret.) teachers Sara Finnemore, Joe Whitney Limm, M.D., F.A.C.S. ’76 Bill D. Mills Guillou, Cathy Pettit, Ivan Calvin S. Oishi, M.D. ’79 ‘Iolani honored longtime teachers upon their retirements. Suzuki ’89, media services Raymond Ono ’72 staff Garry Chun ’80 and Kent Tsukamoto director of admission Raquel Leong; 10 Year Awards to teachers Luz-Marina Takeshi Saeki ’82 ON MAY 2, exactly a month shy of his graduation from dents to remain curious, try new things, appreciate the abun- Bernard, Mark Brasher, Tom Robinson, Reid Sagawa ’89, office staff Carrie Jenai S. Wall ‘Iolani School, senior class president Nathan Hue ’18 passion- dance of opportunities that lie ahead and be forever grateful Ohira, Joline O’Leary, trainer Louise Inafuku, physical plant staff Evan Roberts Robert “Bub” W. Wo ately delivered the homily during a chapel service for fourth, to those who make it possible. ’97, Vinh Lu and Joie Tabladillo, and nurse Shannon Yonamine. Emelda Wong Trainor ’95 fifth and sixth graders. Fittingly, Nathan’s homily followed a reading from the Jodi Shin Yamamoto, Esq. ’89 So many of us begin thinking we will stay at ‘Iolani for just a few years be- The Son of ‘Iolani, headed to the University of Southern Gospel of Matthew centered on the Parable of the Sower. The Russell Yamamoto ’69 cause we are young and early in our careers, then before we know, one year blends The Right Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick, Ex Officio California on a full-ride Trustee Scholarship, exhorted stu- seeds he sowed that morning will plant deep and grow strong. into the next, and we are celebrating 20th or 30th anniversaries. Colleagues are Tyler Kimura ’00, Alumni Representative connected by mutual admiration and respect grounded in the mission of ‘Iolani. – Text and photo by John Tamanaha ’87 Here, the definition of retirement—to “withdraw”—doesn’t apply. Retirees Postmaster, Send address changes to: remain beloved members of the school community; many return as volunteers, ‘Iolani School Bulletin, ‘Iolani School substitute teachers or, like Ann Yoneshige on this Bulletin’s cover, as KA‘I tutors. 563 Kamoku Street Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96826 The ‘Iolani day does not end when the last school bell rings. We work together. We play together. We even grow old together. Yes, we miss seeing website: www.iolani.org UPCOMING EVENTS retirees on a day-to-day basis, but are happy they have time for new adventures, email: [email protected] travel, and play, or to sit and read in a cafe all day long if they want. ‘Iolani School Bulletin JUNE 2 JULY 14 AUGUST 4 AUGUST 20 As author Richard Bach wrote in his novel Illusions: “A farewell is necessary Winner of a Council for Advancement Graduation Ceremony Alumni Association A Touch of ‘Iolani First day of 2018–19 before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is and Support of Education District VII Class of 2018 Summer Concert ‘Iolani campus school year Gold Award of Excellence certain for those who are friends.” ‘Iolani campus Jake Shimabukuro 5 p.m. 5 p.m. performs At ‘Iolani, farewell is not final. SEPTEMBER 21 ‘Iolani campus AUGUST 11 Homecoming JUNE 11 – JULY 20 4:30 p.m. Father Bray ‘Iolani vs Radford Summer Session Memorial Classic 3:15 p.m. Member, National Association of Independent Schools AUGUST 2 ‘Iolani vs Waipahu Burning of the I Alumni Reunion Eddie Hamada Field, 7:30 pm At ‘Iolani School, no child will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin, or disability. Kick-off Dinner ‘Iolani campus ‘Iolani campus 3:00 p.m. The ‘Iolani School Bulletin is published three times each year, 5 p.m. Fall, Winter/Spring and Summer, by ‘Iolani School and Webcast:www.iolani.org distributed free of charge to alumni, current or former parents Cathy Lee Chong and grandparents, and friends of the school. Non-profit flat rate postage paid at Honolulu, Hawai‘i. For the latest information, visit www.iolani.org CONTENTS SPRING 2018 | VOL. LIX • NO. 2

4 One Team Village Alumni are partnering to build Kahauiki Village for homeless families. 10 KA‘I Reaches Out ‘Iolani’s partnership with Pālolo Valley changes young lives. 18 Citizen Science ‘Iolani provides educational opportunities for the 4 community. Campus Happenings 2 Message from the Head of School 24 Campus Expansion Update 25 School in Focus 27 Profile: Michael LaGory 10 18 29 Profile: Guía Melo 30 Slice of Sports Online Magazine & Change of Address 31 Profile: Sam Cropsey ’84 The‘Iolani School Bulletin supports the school’s mission by sharing its accom- 33 Maker Spaces plishments and stories through engaging articles, relevant information, and news. The school mails one copy of the printed magazine to each residential postal 34 St. Alban’s Minute address and emails a digital version to our ‘Iolani families and alumni. An online 35 Hawaiian Language edition is also posted at www.iolani.org. 38 #iolanischool If you would like to update your postal or email address, please email 40 Hook, Line & Sinker [email protected] with your request. Alumni may also contact the alumni office directly at [email protected]. Alumni News On the cover: Ann Yoneshige retired from ‘Iolani in 2014 after 41 years of ser- 43 Reunion Corner vice as a teacher and administrator. She returns to help with the KA‘I program, including as a tutor at Kaimukī High School. Story on page 10. 44 ‘Iolani Community Action Network Cover photo by P.F. Bentley 45 Honoring Eddie Hamada ’46 ‘Iolani Received CASE Gold Award 46 Raider Recap ‘Iolani School received a 2018 CASE Gold Award from the 48 Classnotes Council for the Advancement and Support of Education 73 Memorials District VII. The award recognized ‘Iolani’s boarding admis- sion materials that describe the residential program. ‘Iolani was also honored with two 2018 Pele Gold Awards by the Da Kine American Advertising Federation Hawaii Chapter for the videos “Together As 76 Arts at ‘Iolani One” and “Educating the Next Generation of Innovators” which communicate the story of the school’s mission and programs. 77 Endnote

SPRING 2018 1 Jack Kay Teaching Fellow Dr. Yvonne Chan and young scientist Cara Tan ’20 review materials in the wet lab of the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership. Chan joined ‘Iolani’s science department faculty in 2014 to help provide research experiences to students. She has helped bring discovery-based science to ‘Iolani at all levels, and she is also contributing to ‘Iolani’s roles as a leader in the development of a collaborative research community and as a vital educational resource to partner private and public schools.

A current pilot program under the Citizen Science umbrella is helping local public schools develop modern genomics programs akin to what we offer our students at ‘Iolani. Many steps we take behind the scenes indirectly support community service, such as providing professional development for teachers and equipping them with advanced technology, including a nanopore DNA sequencer and bioinformatics computer. All these steps demonstrate ‘Iolani’s commitment to education that reaches out to the community.

–Timothy R. Cottrell, Ph.D, Head of School

2 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Our school’s mission states that ‘Iolani is committed to “An education which reflects its Episcopal Willing service to others, whether they are Church heritage and provides a spiritual foundation for teammates, schoolmates, or fellow citizens, the development of personal values and moral integrity.” This issue of the ‘Iolani School Bulletin brings to mind has been a core value since ‘Iolani School’s Matthew 25:35-40. At the Last Judgment, God tells the inception more than 150 years ago. Since righteous why they will inherit the kingdom: the time of Father Bray, the One Team

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, spirit has pervaded all we endeavor I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I to do. However, the spirit of unselfish was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes consideration goes beyond sports. and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you in Pālolo Valley. Last year’s class organized and hosted something to drink? When did we see you a stranger Refugee Awareness Week. and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? Our KA‘I and Citizen Science programs already When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit support the education of thousands of students and you?” The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever hundreds of teachers in the public schools of our you did for one of the least of these brothers and ahupua’a, and the programs are growing. A current pilot sisters of mine, you did for me.” program under the Citizen Science umbrella is helping local public schools develop modern genomics programs Willing service to others, whether they are akin to what we offer our students at ‘Iolani. Many steps teammates, schoolmates, or fellow citizens, has been a we take behind the scenes indirectly support community core value since ‘Iolani School’s inception more than 150 service, such as providing professional development years ago. Since the time of Father Bray, the One Team for teachers and equipping them with advanced spirit has pervaded all we endeavor to do. However, the technology, including a nanopore DNA sequencer and spirit of unselfish consideration goes beyond sports. bioinformatics computer. All these steps demonstrate ‘Iolani alumni lead and enrich their communities, and the ‘Iolani’s commitment to education that reaches out to programs of the school continue to evolve to fulfill our the community. mission of service. We have a fundamental institutional mission to In recent years, our chapel has forged partnerships be a leader in the betterment of our community and between ‘Iolani and non-profit organizations such as to create opportunities for ‘Iolani students to make an Family Promise, which supports homeless families in authentic positive difference. As it has been in the past, transition. Two new classes have been added to our this charge vibrantly comes to life each and every year Religion Department: Critical Service Learning and at ‘Iolani School. Religion and Social Justice. Students in Critical Service Learning have gained insight and experience by working with service organizations such as Lanakila Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, St. Elizabeth’s Breakfast for the Homeless, the Institute for Human Services, and Youth Outreach. In the fall of 2015, our Religion and Timothy R. Cottrell, Ph.D Social Justice class helped to start the KA‘I Keiki class Head of School

SPRING 2018 3 Village

4 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL Kahauiki Village, a recently opened housing development for homeless families, has some interesting school ties. Village

BY DAVE CHOO | PHOTOS BY DANA EDMUNDS

In November 2016, Mel Kaneshige ’66 answered the telephone and got an offer he couldn’t refuse. Since retiring from Outrigger Enterprises Group in 2013, Kaneshige had grown accustomed to fielding calls and accommodating requests for help and advice. This time, the caller was an old friend, local businessman Duane Kurisu, who needed help with his latest project, a housing development for homeless families that he was modeling after the Big Island plantation villages of his youth. » »

SPRING 2018 5 ONE VILLAGE

“I had read about the project earlier construction. Kurisu even had the houses But families mean children, many of whom that year, and I remember thinking: Good (or parts of them), specifically, prefabricat- would need to be cared for while their luck with that,” says Kaneshige. “I didn’t ed homes that had previously been used to parents worked. In addition, the property, know much about homelessness at the shelter victims of Japan’s 2011 tsunami. bordered by busy Nimitz Highway on time, and I really didn’t want to know But Kurisu, whose primary business one side, Kalihi and Moanalua streams anything about it either. Well, since I got is commercial real estate, had never built on two other sides, and Ke‘ehi Lagoon on involved with Kahauiki Village, I learned homes, let alone a village. Kaneshige, on the the makai side, is nearly an island unto a whole lot more than I ever thought other hand, had spent much of his 18-plus- itself, isolated from neighborhoods and I would.” year career at Outrigger developing resort surrounding businesses. In other words, this For his village, Kurisu had acquired properties. A vastly different job for sure village would also need to be a community 11.3 acres of undeveloped land from the but one that required a similar skillset. unto itself, with all the physical and social State. He had also secured a promise “I know how to put up buildings, but infrastructure that entails. from the City and County of Honolulu I also know that before you start putting to provide $4 million in infrastructure them up, you need to know why you’re ON JANUARY 12, 2018, six months improvements for the vacant lot between putting them up,” says Kaneshige. “In other and one day after breaking ground, the Sand Island and Ke‘ehi Lagoon Park, words, you need to know your market.” first phase of Kahauiki Village opened which had previously been the site of a In this case, their market was families its doors: 30 homes, 12 one-bedroom paintball battlefield. The governor had in transitional housing, which means and 18 two-bedroom units, which are also signed an emergency proclamation parents with jobs, incomes, and a desire for accommodating 115 residents – 51 adults exempting the project from the lengthy permanent housing but without drug and and 64 children. Although the steel-framed permitting processes for development and alcohol problems or mental health issues. structures were originally designed to be

Members of the leadership team for Kahauiki Village include: (left to right) Alex Tamai ’08, Russell Yamamoto ’69, Mel Kaneshige ’66, Duane Kurisu, John Dean, and Scott Kuioka ’92. Opposite page: Not afraid to roll up his sleeves, Russell Yamamoto ’69 operates machinery to remove dirt to clear a pathway to the preschool.

6 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL temporary shelters, they have been modified for the long term, featuring steel, gabled roofs, which are topped with solar and photovoltaic panels. Each unit has a kitchen and bathroom and is furnished. Rent ranges from $725 a month for a one-bedroom unit to $900 for a two-bedroom. Utilities are included in the rent. Families are free to stay at Kahauiki for as long as they are willing or able.

With this one project, we will have helped more than half of (homeless families in transitional housing on O‘ahu) move into permanent housing. This is such a worthwhile thing.

MEL KANESHIGE ’66

Also opening in January was a manage- ment office, staffed by social workers and property managers. Yet to be completed on move-in day were a laundromat, a security office, a small convenience store, and a day-care center and pre-school which will accommodate nearly 30 young children when it opens. Kahauiki’s second phase–an additional 123 homes–is still in the planning phase and is expected to be completed in 2019. Kahauiki “I’m a numbers guy and wanted to know Village was whether this project would make a dent built to have in the homeless problem, so I checked the a community state statistics and found out that in January feel and to 2017, there were 284 homeless families keep families in transitional housing on O‘ahu, and the together. light bulb went off,” says Kaneshige. “When we’re done, we plan to house 153 families. With this one project, we will have helped

SPRING 2018 7 Ryan Kusumoto ’93 of Parents And Children Together works to prepare the preschool at Kahauiki Village.

8 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL ONE ViLLAGE

more than half of those families move into Kaneshige “there are many more that have in 1969, and he too credits his coach with permanent housing. This is such a worth- ‘Iolani ties that asked not to be mentioned.” instilling in his players a sense responsibil- while thing.” According to Brian Yee ’81, a division ity for others. “He had such a strong and It turns out that it takes a village to manager at Hawaii Gas, part of the reason quiet compassion for his kids. You could build a village. Kahauiki’s list of partners, for Kahauiki’s Raider-heavy workforce see it in his eyes,” says Yamamoto. “And I donors and volunteers features dozens is that ‘Iolani graduates are heavily was real kolohe, you know. But he under- of businesses and hundreds of volunteers represented in Hawai‘i’s construction-re- stood us.” throughout the islands. It is a community lated industries. But he also attributes the But according to Ryan Kusumoto, the unto itself, one with interesting ‘Iolani ties. volunteerism to life lessons that he and concepts of teamwork and personal and “I’ve done a lot of volunteer work others have learned at the school over the community responsibility aren’t exclusive in the past, but nothing like this,” says decades, principles that weren’t articulated to ‘Iolani athletics, having spread far Russell Yamamoto ’69, founder and owner as well in his day as they are today but beyond Edward K. Hamada Field. “When of RMY Construction, who also answered resonated with him nonetheless. I was at ‘Iolani, there was a bond that I had Kurisu’s call for assistance. “It was always “We didn’t talk about the concept of not only with my class, but it was also with a moving target. I think our budget is now One Team back then, but we certainly those above and below me,” says Kusu- twice the size of what we thought it would understood it,” says Yee. “Coach (Eddie) moto, president and CEO of Parents And be. It was frustrating, but it’s also been Hamada ’46 would tell us that we were part Children Together, the non-profit, social fulfilling and inspiring.” of something larger and more important, services organization that is providing Yamamoto’s company provided the project’s extensive sitework (grading, exca- vation and infrastructure) as well as work on the houses’ foundations. Yamamoto put Kurisu in touch with Coastal Construction Coach (Eddie) Hamada ’46 would tell us that (Kaz Masutani ’07; Kai Masutani ’08), we were part of something larger and more which provided the homes’ “vertical important, and we needed to act accordingly. construction,” framing, walls, drywall, and Getting a good education was important, but it finishing. Hawaii Gas (Brian Yee ’81) do- nated piping materials, and equipment, and was also about how you carry yourself in your provides gas services for the home’s stoves, community and how you give back to it. water heaters and the laundromat’s dryers. KAI Hawaii (Ken Hayashida ’79) provided BRIAN YEE ’81 structural engineering services. Besides construction and engineering, ‘Iolani alums or ‘Iolani-connected professionals have volunteered and generously donated to the project, providing planning (Scott Kuioka and we needed to act accordingly. Getting Kahauiki’s early learning services. “I didn’t ’92), financial (John Dean, ‘Iolani Board of a good education was important, but it was appreciate it at the time, but I did more Governors) and social (Ryan Kusumoto ’93, also about how you carry yourself in your and more when I went to college and later Parents And Children Together) services community and how you give back to it.” when I entered the real world. It felt like among many other things contributed by Yee, who was a member of the ‘Iolani I was on my own, but when you have that many other businesses and people. football team that won the 1980 ILH bond, that sense of connection and mutual The network of connections that ‘Iolani championship, recalls riding the bus back respect, you’re never alone.” graduates maintain, build on and occasion- from Aloha Stadium and a 21-13 victory “I’m not saying that One Team made ally tap, is legendary in the Islands’ business over Kamehameha Schools in complete the village possible or anything like that, and social circles, but both Yamamoto silence. Coach Hamada had told the team but it did bring a sort of collegiality to the and Kaneshige say that for Kahauiki that that out of humility and respect, they project. We knew we could count on each coconut wireless wasn’t consciously acti- should sit quietly and reverently during the other,” continues Kusumoto. “I don’t know vated. “The ‘Iolani connection just kind of ride home. Only when they were in their if there is a better unifying concept for a happened,” says Kaneshige. “It wasn’t until own locker room could they celebrate. school than One Team. The idea that we recently that we realized that there were “Can you imagine? We had just won can achieve more together than we can so many ‘Iolani people involved. When we the ILH championship and there was no individually is incredibly powerful. And it started working on the landscaping, one shouting or yelling or laughing, at least until is something that is extending far beyond of the young landscape architects came up we got back to campus,” says Yee. Kamoku Street.” to me and told me he was my daughter’s Yamamoto also played football for classmate (Alex Tamai ’08). “And,” adds Hamada, winning an ILH championship Dave Choo is an ‘Iolani parent.

SPRING 2018 9 A Partnership Making a Difference

BY CATHY LEE CHONG | PHOTOS BY P.F. BENTLEY

‘Iolani alumna Erin Kushimaejo ’15 provides tutoring to Jarrett Middle School seventh grader Keahi Carden.

10 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL A Partnership

SPRING 2018 11 Ka‘I Program

‘Iolani Director of External Education Programs Allison Blankenship ’02 tutors Kaimukī High School ninth grader Fono Palauni.

I honestly couldn’t imagine the entire first group getting through all six summers because that’s such a big commitment to ask for. But every single one of the students said they could and would do this.”

–Allison Blankenship ’02

12 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL KA‘I TIMELINE

2008 The National Association of Independent Schools emphasizes that Independent Schools have a public purpose, including supporting the Jarrett Middle community and public schools. School seventh grader Jobie 2009 Then Headmaster Dr. Val Philavong laughs T. Iwashita ’67 and then Director as he and tutor of Summer School Ann Yoneshige Chloe Miwa ’17 ask Allison Blankenship ’02 to work on homework. research private-public educational partnerships. llison Ishii Blankenship ’02 returned then principal of Jarrett Middle School, KA‘I begins with 12 rising to Hawai‘i in the summer of 2006 Donna Lum, they proposed that a dozen 2010 Jarrett Middle School seventh Awith her new diploma from UC San of Jarrett Middle School’s seventh graders graders enrolling in ‘Iolani’s Diego in hand and her options for the future enroll in ‘Iolani’s summer program at no cost, summer programs. This is the first wide open. ‘Iolani needed a girls tennis and remain in the program through their KA‘I class. coach and, as a former state champion with high school graduation. This was the start an innate ability to bring people together, of The KA‘I Program. KA‘I is an acronym 2011 to present Each sum- mer a new group of rising seventh she was more than qualified for the job. She for “Kūkulu Alaka‘i ‘Iolani,” meaning “The graders enters the KA‘I summer was eventually hired as ‘Iolani’s Community Creation of Leaders.” program and the previous year’s Service Coordinator. ‘Iolani’s involvement in The idea was that these seventh graders group returns as eighth graders. different outreach projects was growing fast would return each summer to ‘Iolani This cycle repeats each year. as faculty and students became more aware until they graduated–making it a six-year The KA‘I Keiki Program of ways to give back to the community and commitment. KA‘I would work to quell 2015 begins in Pālolo Valley to provide to help others. Then Headmaster Dr. Val the “summer slide” by engaging students in early childhood education to Iwashita ’67 and then Director of Summer a free, high-quality program every summer children ages 3–5 living in the School Ann Yoneshige asked her to research at ‘Iolani that would include academic Pālolo public housing. public-private partnerships related to enrichment classes, breakfast and lunch, a education. How could ‘Iolani provide youths leadership class and field trips. 2015 KA‘I expands to include postsecondary support for its beyond our campus with opportunities The program would encourage the pursuit graduates. This KA‘I Kūlana unavailable to them due to circumstances of their interests to reach long term goals, program is designed to help the beyond their control? So for months she starting off by graduating from high school. KA‘I students to and through a researched Hawai‘i and mainland school The great majority of the KA‘I students postsecondary pathway with community outreach programs. would be of the first generation in their family minimal or no debt. According to the Education Policy to graduate from high school and/or college. 2016 The first cohort of KA‘I Improvement Center, only 60 percent of “I remember meeting with our first students graduates from high students who live in poverty graduate from cohort of students and telling them this was school and enters college. high school. Much of the high school an all-day, six-summer commitment,” Blan- dropout rate is due to low-income students kenship says. “I honestly couldn’t imagine 2017 The Private Schools with lacking summer learning opportunities. the entire first group getting through all six a Public Purpose Conference recognizes the KA‘I Program The resulting “summer slide” contributes summers because that’s such a big commit- and Head of School Dr. Timothy to the loss of critical math, reading and ment to ask for. But every single one of the Cottrell’s leadership. writing skills. Understanding what ‘Iolani students said they could and would do this.” could initially manage, Iwashita, Yoneshige, Amazingly, they did. 2017 The KA‘I School Year and Blankenship designed a program that All twelve of the first KA‘I summer stu- Tutoring Program begins to provide weekly academic support for all would address this summer learning gap for dents graduated from the 6-summer program KA‘I students during the academic low-income, first generation students. and 11 of the 12 graduated from high school school year. Wanting to create a community program and went on to postsecondary education. with a profound impact, they chose to focus KA‘I has since grown each summer 2018 Today 73 students are on Pālolo Valley and found a strong interest by adding a new group of seventh graders enrolled in the KA‘I program; 16 from Jarrett Middle School, a Title I school who follow in the footsteps of the class a KA‘I “alumni” are in college and being supported by KA‘I Kūlana. just 2.2 miles from ‘Iolani. Together with year ahead of them. As each summer class

SPRING 2018 13 KA‘I Kūkulu Alaka‘i ‘Iolani (The Creation of Leaders)

Through our single community focus on Pālolo Valley and our small growth model, we have been able to build deep relationships with our partners, have a greater ‘Iolani teacher impact in one area, retain a very and KA‘I science high percentage of our students, and math tutor and respond to real needs as they Jami Muranaka arise. In this way, the authentic works with needs of our students drive our Kaimukī High programming. This has allowed School junior us to evolve the KA‘I programs to Sonny Nguyen best serve the needs of students after school. while improving the community we work with. ages up through the grade levels, enrollment the school year tutoring program, worked increases and the programs become even with Jarrett Middle School to secure two stronger as additional teachers, courses, and classrooms to hold tutoring after school, and 95% opportunities arise. Special guests have come put the call out to retired and current ‘Iolani Retention rate over past 8 years to speak to students about their own stories, teachers to serve as the tutors. Kirk Uejio ’98, (% of students who stay in such as ‘Iolani graduate Dr. Elliot Kalauawa ‘Iolani’s former Student Activities Director, program for full 6 years) ’71, who was a Stone Scholar at ‘Iolani and had been working in the KA‘I Program for who was raised by a single mother and lived five summers as the Head Leadership Teacher % 98 in Pālolo Valley Homes. and was asked to lead the new KA‘I School Summer attendance rate The KA‘I Program recently completed Year Tutoring Program that would start in over past 8 years its eighth summer, supporting 73 current the fall of 2017. Thanks to the continued % 7th–12th grade students along with 21 recent generosity of philanthropists who have 95 high school graduates. supported the KA‘I Program, the School Year High School graduation rate In recent years, the program expanded to Tutoring Program was added as the fourth of KA‘I students include the KA‘I Keiki Program in the summer branch of the KA‘I Program. for 3–5 year-olds living in the Pālolo public Tutoring takes place Monday through % 95 housing. At the same time, the KA‘I Kūlana Thursday at Jarrett Middle School and Tuesday College matriculation rate program started to provide postsecondary and Wednesday at Kaimukī High School, of KA‘I students guidance and support—from how to apply for where many of the KA‘I students are enrolled financial aid to navigating the murky waters of during the school year. Retired and current 16 the college graduation requirements—to the ‘Iolani teachers and alumni are the majority of KA‘I students currently in college: KA‘I high school graduates. the 24 total KA‘I tutors. One of them is retired 1st year (8 students), 2nd year (7 students), While the KA‘I Program began as a Dean of Upper School and math teacher Ann 3rd year (1 student) summer program, two years ago Blankenship Yoneshige, who has come full circle since she and her team asked KA‘I students how KA‘I was one of the founders of KA‘I. % and ‘Iolani could better support them during “I feel very fortunate to be able to know 85 the school year. The response was unanimous: the students through the tutoring program,” of students received 100% full financial aid in their first year tutoring. Students needed help with home- Yoneshige says. “It has been really reward- of college because of KA‘I’s work completion and understanding concepts ing to also see how much KA‘I has grown, postsecondary support program. beyond just assignments, and wanted more how important the program has become individual attention during the school year. over the years.” 25 “When we learn that there is a widespread The tutoring program also assists students ‘Iolani Alumni have worked need amongst our students, we do whatever with credit recovery courses to ensure as mentors in our KA‘I & we can to fill it,” says Blankenship. “I always that high school KA‘I students attain the KA‘I Keiki programs. think about how much I received from being necessary requirements to graduate and a student at ‘Iolani,” Blankenship says, “and obtain their high school diplomas. 31 I always switch myself with the KA‘I kids. If As one 7th grader says, “KA‘I Tutoring is ‘Iolani teachers worked with KA‘I they could have what I had, they would be very beneficial because it helps me to complete students in the 2017 summer and able to do the very best they could, too. ” my work so I’m not behind in school. I receive 2017–18 school year. The KA‘I team spent a year designing good grades from the help I get in tutoring.”

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Kirk Uejio ’98, who heads the KA‘I tutoring program, walks Jarrett Middle School seventh graders to the after school tutoring session. Left to right, Sidney Perez, Jyrum Bohol, Uejio, and Kaleb-Elijah Jackson.

I feel very fortunate to be able to know the students through the tutoring program, it has been really rewarding to also see how much KA‘I has grown, how important the program has become over the years.”

–Ann Yoneshige

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Another adds, “It’s really fun and I enjoy seeing my KA‘I family on a daily basis.” The 4 components Throughout the school year, middle school students will receive an additional 105 of the KA‘I Program: hours of instruction and support while high school students will have an extra 52 hours of tutoring. Another benefit of this new program is the weekly contact that enables KA‘I leadership to help keep students on track, to Summer KA‘I Program: KA‘I Keiki Program: address any academic or personal concerns The KA‘I Program recently complet- The KA‘I Keiki Program was with their respective counselors and coaches, ed its eighth summer, supporting created to introduce early and to be a constant source of positive support. 73 current 7th–12th grade students childhood education to low- KA‘I also provides opportunities for students along with 21 recent high school income children, ages 3–5, living to gather in social settings beyond tutoring graduates. The summer program in the Pālolo public housing. includes the following: two meals Through the KA‘I Keiki Summer hours, such as on Fridays for activities like each day, academic enrichment Program, we have been able to preparing meals for IHS, watching the sunset courses with other ‘Iolani summer 2serve a total of 81 3–5 year-olds at Ala Moana Beach, attending a play by 1school students, DOE-credit over the past three summers. the Honolulu Theater for Youth, watching a courses for KA‘I high school KA‘I Keiki also works intensively University of Hawai‘i Mānoa Men’s Basket- students, a leadership class, weekly with Head Start in Pālolo Valley ball game, and having special game days at yoga and zumba classes, visits to to help families register their 3 Jarrett Middle School. institutions of higher education, and 4 year-olds for Head Start so While ‘Iolani has made an institutional and college and career counseling. that those children can continue commitment to supporting KA‘I, more and The KA‘I program has a ratio of one their learning during the regular more grassroots groups are coming out to join teacher: six students, an overall school year. the effort. Fourth graders, 2nd graders, PE 95% retention rate of its students over the past eight years, and an Partners: Pālolo ‘Ohana Learning classes, the ‘Iolani ‘Ohana and entrepreneur- overall attendance rate of 98% Center Resident Services Manager ship classes support KA‘I through supplies during the summer. and Staff, Mutual Housing drives, fundraisers, and more. In turn, the KA‘I Association of Hawai‘i, Pālolo students are supporting ‘Iolani’s efforts. KA‘I Current enrollment: 73 KA‘I Elementary School, Head Start students partnered with ‘Iolani students to Students: 13 seniors, 10 juniors, 13 Pālolo, Hawai‘i Food Bank paint a mural led by artist and alumnus Estria sophomores, 12 freshmen, 14 8th Miyashiro ’86 at Pālolo Elementary based graders, 11 7th graders on the Ala Wai Watershed, and conducted a KA‘I Kūlana Program: stream cleanup in Pālolo Valley. Not only has the KA‘I Program grown, but In 2015, KA‘I expanded its so has Blankenship’s role. She has become School Year reach to support its high school a community leader, synonymous with the Wrap-Around graduates through the critical care and opportunity that KA‘I provides. Tutoring Program: next phase of their educational journey through the KA‘I Kūlana She and her team work tirelessly to build a The School Year Wrap-Around Program. The program’s mission cohesive network of educators and community Tutoring Program provides person- is to appropriately match students partners dedicated to supporting low-income alized weekly academic tutoring 4with a postsecondary option with youth from early childhood education to and support for all 73 KA‘I students minimal or no debt, and to support postsecondary education. 3during the school year. The objective them through their pathways Like the young tennis coach who returned of this program is to improve stu- to completion. Compared to to ‘Iolani and wanted the best for her players dents’ academic skills and personal the Hawai‘i state averages, KA‘I and team, Blankenship and her team are ever resilience, thereby better preparing has been significantly more committed to KA‘I, to its sustainability as a them for success in high school, successful in helping students public-private partnership, and to the trust of postsecondary education, careers graduate from high school and and beyond. especially in supporting students philanthropists who support KA‘I’s mission. in postsecondary matriculation. “We feel an immense commitment to Partners: Jarrett Middle School, This past summer, KA‘I was able to delivering the very best to our students and Kaimukī High School offer a new four-week Certificate are so grateful to ‘Iolani School and the many in Customer Service course at foundations and individuals who believe in ‘Iolani for KA‘I graduates through our students and make our programs possible.” Kapi‘olani Community College. she says.

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MEET NAIA, CLASS OF 2020

Naia is an aspiring engineer who At ‘Iolani, students are educated and empowered so that has built customized drones to allow student researchers to collect when they go out into the world, they’re ready to change it. water samples from the Ala Wai Canal with the goal of improving Your generous support allows ‘Iolani to build an experience water quality. Through the ‘Iolani for every student that goes beyond the basics, creating a Fund, you can support the work of margin of excellence that is a catalyst for bigger thoughts, students like Naia, who want to do dreams, and actions. more than just create things. They want to use their skills to solve real Please consider a gift to the ‘Iolani Fund this year and invest world problems. in each student’s journey, Every Step of the Way.

Give in the enclosed envelope or at www.iolani.org/give Remarkable Research Taking Place in Sullivan

Research. Analysis. Discovery. Learning.

All of this is taking place throughout the research lab on the fourth floor of the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership. Students are deeply involved in several Citizen Science projects and programs, each purpose-driven and designed to solve a problem or address a large issue in the real world with the goal of making a positive difference.

How does Citizen Science at ‘Iolani connect the classroom to the community? Here are five important ways:

The Oxford Nanopore MinION capable of DNA sequencing can read 20 billion base pairs of DNA and fits in the palm of a hand.

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Cara Tan ’20 works with the Oxford Nanopore MinIOn. GenomicsDNA Sequencing in the Palms of Students’ Hands

1DESCRIPTION: Genomics is an interdisciplinary field of science focusing on the structure, function, evolution, mapping, and editing of genomes. A genome is an organism’s complete set of DNA, including all of its genes.

PROCESS: Use the Oxford Nanopore MinION to sequence whole genomes in our research lab and bring the technology into other classrooms so that more schools are able to do DNA sequencing with their students and participate in the research

BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY: Whole genomes from Hawai‘i’s native taxa will be sequenced for the first time. Introduce Data is presented so the kids of Hawai‘i to the genomics era. researchers may Sequencing the genome reveals what makes check active our native species unique. pores as they read the DNA sequence.

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: Three day genomics workshop in collaboration with the Pacific American Foundation and Los Alamos Laboratories for teachers in Hawai‘i and ‘Iolani begins a new program to bring genomics to five schools on O‘ahu.

Data is presented to show sequence alignment of overlapping DNA strands of the lambda phage.

photos by Mitchel Viernes Mitchel by photos SPRING 2018 19 CITIZEN SCIENCE

Stream Biodiversity Research, Restore & Rescue

2DESCRIPTION: Monitoring and Restoring the biodiversity of our waterways to maintain the health of our streams.

PROCESS: To educate the public about Hawai‘i’s unique native freshwater species and the effect of human impact on their populations, a collaborative effort was established between the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Center for Conservation Research and Training (UH-CCRT) and ‘Iolani School. Together, classroom curriculums and field protocols were developed for use in K–12 public and private schools in the Honolulu area, emphasizing environmental awareness through three sequential freshwater stream and watershed lessons.

BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY: The project is saving the ‘o‘opu from the armoured catfish. More than 20,000 invasive fish have been removed making more space for ‘o‘opu to thrive.

Pounds Number 30+ Partner of Invasives of Invasives Schools Include: Removed Removed Ānuenue School Chaminade University Ethnomathematics / STEM^2 1,000+ 20,000+ Hālau Kū Māna Hawaii Baptist Academy Hawaii Nature Center Hōkūlani Elementary 1000 Homeschool Students ‘Iolani School 20K Jarrett Middle School KA‘I Program Kaimukī High School 800 Kamehameha Schools Mid Pacific Institute 15K Mililani High School Myron B Thompson 600 Pacific Buddhist Academy Noelani Elementary School Pauoa Elementary School Biomass EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: Through Nā 10K Punahou School Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center 400 Wai ‘Ekolu, more than 30 schools on O‘ahu Radford High School and the University of Hawai‘i have joined STEM^2 Academy The School for Examining Essential ‘Iolani’s lead in restoring the Ala Wai 5K Questions of Sustainability Watershed. ‘Iolani’s lessons have touched 200 UH Hydrology Grad Students UH Mānoa NREM over 7,000 kids and 1,000 educators. UHM COE / Ethnomathematics University Laboratory School University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Washington Middle School

20 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL Complete list on www.nawaiekolu.org/stream-biodiversity CITIZEN SCIENCE

Mosquitoes in Hawai‘i Tracking and Reducing Dengue- 3 carrying Mosquitoes

DESCRIPTION: The Mosquitos in Hawai‘i project was formed to identify where each mosquito species Above: The Asian resides. This citizen science project, established in May 2015, is powered by the primary social network tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) for natural history: iNaturalist. The iNaturalist app allows individuals to take a photo of any living is the most thing and upload it to the cloud to be identified by thousands of volunteers worldwide. By joining the common mosquito Mosquitos in Hawaii project people can share their observations and use a state-of-the-art web portal in Hawai‘i. (iNaturalist) to help identify mosquitoes in the communities.

PROCESS: Biology students deploy mosquito cups in their backyards to sample across the island for the Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) and the Southern House Mosquito (Culex quinquefasciatus). They next use a mosquito trap designed in the fabrication lab to study the Mosquito life cycle and rear the mosquitoes from eggs to traps were designed and larvae, to adults. Finally, they upload pictures fabricated in to iNaturalist to help map where mosquitoes are the Sullivan found on O‘ahu. ‘Iolani School students have Center. contributed over 100 records to iNaturalist and distributed traps all over the island.

BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY: An island free of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes were first introduced by ships filling their water barrels around 1826. Hawai‘i is now home to six invasive species of mosquitoes, which can transmit harmful diseases from Dengue and Zika to avian malaria, that continues to devastate endangered endemic Hawaiian birds. Mosquitoes are widespread and tiny so it takes a concerted effort to locate the habitat of each species and once located, eradicating populations becomes possible.

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: ‘Iolani mosquito Data collected throughout O‘ahu curriculum is being used by schools on O‘ahu and the Big Island. The ‘Iolani designed mosquito No there was nothing Yes, Aedes albopictus alive in my traps trap is open source and is now being used by other schools to make iNaturalist data collection in the No, but there was Yes, Culex quinquefasciatus something else alive classroom easier.

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Manu-o-Kū Protecting Native Species

DESCRIPTION: The Hui Manu-o-Kū is a group of conservationists and citizens with one thing in common: an interest in and admiration for White Terns, or manu-o-Kū. This group works to ensure that the official bird of Honolulu is protected. Manu-o-Kū is a unique bird, especially for an urban 4center like Honolulu. ‘Iolani School is part of the citizen science initiative to help track the growing population in the city.

PROCESS: Students and teachers participate in weekly bird walks to check on our manu-o-Kū; collect data on feeding and nest success for these beautiful birds; design a webcam in Robotics 4; and rescue manu-o-Kū that have blown out of the trees.

BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY: The official bird of Honolulu is protected while awareness and appreciation of our native birds are increased. ’87 John Tamanaha by photo

Manu-o-Kū chicks rest on perches for 45 days.

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: ‘Iolani teachers are sharing manu-o-Kū curriculum at STEMplus, helping other schools find and monitor their own manu-o-Kū nests. ‘Iolani’s Webcam of manu-o-Kū had more than 8,000 views. (‘Iolani’s first STEMPlus had 17 schools attend while another 13 participated in the second session.)

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Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria Developing New Therapies

NEAT CPC POSSIBLE SAMPLE SAMPLE PHAGE SAMPLE 5DESCRIPTION: Hawai‘i has highest rate of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria pulmonary disease and research is being conducted to find out why.

PROCESS: Alumnus Jennifer Honda ’93 with Jon Abe ’16, Sarisa Choy ’18, Kyla Kohara ’18, Max Schermer ’20, and Cara Tan ’20, and a host of faculty volunteers have been researching Non- tuberculous Mycobacteria on O‘ahu by collecting samples of bacteria from shower heads, faucets, and drinking fountains. Sarisa Choy is phage photo by John Tamanaha ’87 John Tamanaha by photo hunting for a virus to infect NTMs which may lead to the development of new therapies for NTM pulmonary disease.

BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY: Greater understanding of this emerging disease, awareness can lead to better prevention and, if the research can find the sources of these viruses, the data could lead to developing new therapies for controlling them. photos by Sarisa Choy ’18 Sarisa Choy by photos

Mycobacteriophages (phages)

Procedure for testing samples for Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria

1 2 3 Collect samples Infect flocking Plate CPC and neat by swabbing swab with sample then incubate wet areas with a Cetyl-Pyridinium upside-down for up sterile flock swab Chloride (CPC) to 3 weeks

If NTMs are detected, process second sample for phages

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: Mycobacteriophages are viruses that have the ability ‘Iolani is part of a network of 11 schools across all the to replicate themselves and infect specific bacterium. islands collecting data on NTMs. They are often found in areas where NTMs are found.

Phages can be used as an alternative to antibiotics. Quora. (2016). [Phages]. Retrieved February 9, 2018, from https://qph.ec.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-7d4054fd12cf989065d7cf3001c0b274 from 2018, 9, February Retrieved [Phages]. (2016). Quora.

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Members of the ‘Iolani Community place ‘ō‘ō, digging sticks, to symbolize groundbreaking. An Excerpt from Head of School Dr. Timothy Cottrell’s remarks:

n a day in March of 2014, the Board of Governors gathered Ofor a retreat at which the goal was to create framework for the school’s next strategic plan. One of the areas under consideration was Global Initiatives. Within this strategic area, what came to be the most highly prioritized idea was to investigate the possibility of reinstating boarding with the creation of what, at that time, was called ‘Iolani Global Village. The board’s vision then went to faculty strategic planning sessions out of which came its articulation in our strategic plan. That we will work to create meaningful, sustainable, and reciprocal global relationships that stimulate the exchange of ideas, foster Groundbreaking Ceremony a deeper cultural awareness, and build students’ desire to improve the world for the Residential Hall around them. When people ask me about this educational aspiration, I often paraphrase it and say “we want our ‘Iolani School held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new students to have relationships and on-campus Residence Hall on January 16, marking another lifelong friendships with people from around the world.” milestone in reinstating the school's boarding program. The And we want to share our One five-story dormitory will eventually house up to 112 students Team culture and programmatic excellence with students who come to in grades 9–12 and will welcome new boarding students in the reside and grow up at our school. 2018–19 school year. Please join me as we consider our hopes and aspirations so that The ceremony opened with performances by Hālau ‘Iolani and the Hōkūloa Singers. First this will be a place where lifelong Lady Dawn Ige delivered a speech that spoke of education being the key to fostering peace in friendships are formed; where young the world. Mayor Kirk Caldwell also spoke about the importance of global education and the artists, intellectuals, leaders and positive impact ‘Iolani’s boarding program will have for the community. Chair of the Board of entrepreneurs are inspired; where the Governors Dr. Mark Mugiishi ’77 and Head of School Dr. Timothy Cottrell thanked the faculty world becomes a world of possibilities and staff, and community friends for their support and dedication to a new, exciting chapter in for our local students; where our ‘Iolani’s history. One Team culture and the values by Reinstating the school’s residential program is part of the Campus Expansion outlined in its which we live prosper; and where Strategic Plan—a vision representing the culmination of a multiyear strategic planning process we continue our ‘Iolani tradition of and a collaborative effort that included direction from the school’s Board of Governors, faculty achieving excellence and caring for and administration. G70 is the lead architecture firm on the project and Nordic Construction one another every step of the way. serves as the general contractor. ‘Iolani’s campus expansion also includes the development of new May these hopes and many more classrooms, studios and labs for the Lower School. become part of this place.

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Mini Society Promotes Entrepreneurship Third graders began their Mini Society unit with a walking field trip to various businesses along nearby Kapahulu Avenue. Each student was assigned a specific business to research. They took note of products, services, signage, pricing, and ways to attract foot traffic. Later, the students came up with their own business ideas, which took shape in the following months. The young entrepreneurs learned about currency, economics, products and more. After a few “store days” to work out details, the unit culminated in March with “Parents Day,” when each business opened to hundreds of customers. The overall goal of Mini Society is to allow students to take risks, to experience the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur, to think creatively, and to contribute to the community. photo by John Tamanaha ’87 John Tamanaha by photo

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Academic Excellence

Distinguished Young Woman of Hawaii 2018

Xiao Yi Wang Beckvall ’18 was named Distinguished Young Woman of Hawaii 2018 and Bethan Lum ’18 was named first runner-up at the 59th annual competition held on January 7 at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, each winning scholarship prizes. Beckvall will represent Hawai‘i in the national competition in June in Mobile, Alabama. The students demonstrated poise and intelligence as they performed in categories of Talent, Self-expression, and Fitness. Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist

Davey Huang ’18 was named as Life Smarts State one of 40 high school seniors Championship across the country as finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent ‘Iolani won the 14th Search, the nation’s oldest annual Hawaii Life Smarts and most prestigious science state competition held and math competition for at the University of high school seniors. Huang’s Hawai‘i. The competition project was titled “Cellular and tests students on their Molecular Biology.” He wrote knowledge of personal machine learning software finance, health and to examine time-lapse videos safety, the environment, of developing human in vitro technology, and consumer fertilization embryos to detect rights and responsibilities. certain disorders (such as Down syndrome) before implantation.

Hawaii State Economics Challenge

In the David Ricardo (non-AP) Division, the team of Jacob Hinderleider ’19, Braxon Lee ’19, Akihiro Iwakiri ’19, and Kawika Lee ’19 defeated Kaiser High School to win the state championship for the fifth straight time. ‘Iolani's individual high scorer in this division was Dylan Huang ’19. In the Adam Smith (AP) Division, the team of Sean Callahan ’18, Norton Kishi ’18, Brett Hazama Lum ’18, and Bryson Choy ’18 edged out Maryknoll School for ‘Iolani's 19th consecutive state title. ‘Iolani's individual high scorer in this division was Liana Owen ’18.

‘Iolani advanced to the national semifinals on April 24. ‘Iolani teams made it to the final 4 at the nationals in 2013, 2014 and 2015, winning the national championship in 2013.

26 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL SCHOOL IN FOCUS » Faculty Profile

Literature & Language Dr. Michael LaGory

Dr. Michael LaGory didn’t plan on working at a school, but as a young, graduate student, he couldn’t afford to turn down the offer of a teaching job. Thank goodness for that. Thirty-four years later, he is now one of ‘Iolani’s most revered and admired educators, inspiring generations of his students with his insight, quick wit, eloquence, and lifelong lessons in literature.

A LOCAL BOY, Michael LaGory grew up in Ewa Beach on the Leeward side of O‘ahu. He graduated from James Campbell High School and the University of California at Santa Barbara. He earned a BA, MA, and Ph.D. in English Language and Literature and joined the faculty of ‘Iolani in 1984. Long after they graduate, his former students remember his classes, especially when the syllabus included Hamlet.

LITERATURE IS THE STUDY OF LIFE AND HUMAN NATURE. For LaGory, literature is the best way to understand himself and his world. Language is the medium in which people think, and he strives to empower students to recognize its power, appreciate its beauty, and use it well. In my accreditation work, I have visited dozens of schools and read “reports on hundreds more. None can match our combination of history, mission, resources, organization, programs and services.”

LAGORY WROTE THE KEABLES GUIDE because the ‘Iolani English Department wanted to provide an affordable writing resource that would be tailored to our students needs. Grammar is not what sparks his passion (though he is considered a god of grammar nonetheless). Instead it is his love for literature. He works to build an atmosphere of trust in which students won’t be afraid to risk being wrong.

HIS WORK SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. Here is a partial list of the many accolades he’s been awarded over the years: Hawai‘i Council of Teachers of English Teacher of the Year 1991; Presidential Scholars Teacher Recognition Award 2000; WASC Accrediting Commission for Schools service award 2001; ‘Iolani Yearbook Dedication 2004; ‘Iolani Teacher Appreciation Award 2011; University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award 2017; Honorary ‘Iolani diploma 2011 (from Dr. Val Iwashita ’67

photo by Dana Edmunds by photo for coordinating the ‘Iolani WASC accreditation report); chairman or member of 33 accrediting teams visiting schools in Asia and the Pacific.

A LITTLE KNOWN FACT: He helped pay his way through college by picking pineapple for $1.60 an hour.

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Scholastic Awards

he 55th Annual Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art TAward competition included the artwork of 35 ‘Iolani students on display at the Hawaii State Art Museum from February 16 to April 13. An awards ceremony was held on March 17 with the following students receiving Gold and Silver Key awards for their artwork: Gabrielle Ah Mook Sang ’18, Ethan Buck ’19, Kalei Chong ’21, Jessica Desmarais ’18, Jaden Devere ’22, Ellie Derwenskus ’18, Caleb French ’22, Asher Ginoza ’20, Alex Hankins ’20, Brett Hazama Lum ’18, Waylon Ho ’19, Davey Huang ’18, Remi Jose ’18, Genki Kadomatsu ’19, Joshua Lerner ’21, Linda Tao ’19, Sierra McCarty ’18, Claire McCreery ’19, Jacey Moriguchi ’18, Mara Morioka ’18, Sarah Nakamoto ’18, Nick Arima ’18, Tessa Nishida ’19, Eason Nishioka ’18, Jarod Okamura ’18, Lauren Okimoto ’22, Rebecca Sakoda ’21, Keli Santos ’19, Cella Sawyer ’20, Nikki Shimao ’20, Brandon Simon ’18, Sofia Stegman ’22, Skyler Sung ’19, Kelsey Takahashi ’20, and Justin Wong ’22.

Above: Congratulations to Scholastic Arts Award recipients. Clockwise from top: NIght Time Snack by Davey Huang ’18, Curls by Remi Jose ’18, All Wrapped up by Lauren Okimoto ’22, Violated by Nikki Shimao ’20

28 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL SCHOOL IN FOCUS » Faculty Profile

World Language Leader Guía Melo

It’s easy to see why Guía Melo is a leader among educators of world languages. The head of ‘Iolani’s World Languages Department, she is a lifetime member of the Hawaii Association of Language Teachers and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. She has served as president for the Hawaii Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese and as director for the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. But what makes Melo an outstanding educator is her warmth, charisma, commitment to students, and her love of language.

BORN IN MANILA, Melo moved to Hawai‘i when she was ten years old and graduated from Kamehameha Schools. In addition to her BA, MA, and M.Ed from the University of Hawai‘i, she studied for a summer at the Universidad de Salamanca and also at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, both in Spain.

SPANISH IS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE of at least 21 countries, and Melo has been teaching different levels of the language, including Advanced Placement Spanish Language & Culture, at ‘Iolani for 28 years. Recently, some of her former students, who now also work and teach at ‘Iolani, surprised her on Spain’s Teachers’ Day with a celebration in her honor. They performed a skit as a parody of her class, with one male teacher wearing her trademark red lipstick.

I think we all have the same goal which is to graduate students who “are not only academically successful but also good human beings.”

UNDERSTANDING AND SPEAKING ANOTHER LANGUAGE will help students with whichever career they choose in life, she says. One of her former students is a physician who relies upon understanding Spanish when communicating with patients. Spanish is the second most studied language in the world, with thousands of words in Spanish coming from Arabic.

A BIG SCHOOL WITH A SMALL FAMILY FEELING. “We, the teachers, really get to know our students well,” she adds. “The administration is very compassionate and

photo by Dana Edmunds by photo supportive of our growth as teachers and of the students as well. I have colleagues whom I would have loved to have had as teachers. Staff members are always willing to help out in any way. Parents, and even grandparents, have also been very supportive. I think we all have the same goal which is to graduate students who are not only academically successful but also good human beings.”

SPRING 2018 29 SCHOOL IN FOCUS » Slice of Sports

Athletic ‘Iolani’s girls soccer team brought home a Achievements championship trophy.

ILH Varsity Champions Boys Bowling Girls Bowling Boys Cross Country Girls Golf Boys Tennis

State Champions Boys Cross Country Girls Soccer Boys Tennis

Girls Soccer Wins State Title The girls varsity soccer team won the 2018 HHSAA State championship by beating Pearl City, 1-0 on February 10 at the Waipi‘o Soccer Complex. It was ‘Iolani’s sixth state title in girls soccer since 1987 and second consecutive title. Congratulations to Coach of the Year Kristin Masunaga ’99, who has led the Raiders to three state titles and was the goalkeeper on the 1999 championship squad. National Letters of Intent Congratulations to the following student-athletes who signed national letters of intent to Varsity Cheer Team continue their athletic experience in college: competes at Nationals The ‘Iolani varsity cheer team finished in the Semi-Finals of the United Cheer Tai John Mizutani ’18, football Association National Competition in Central Washington University Orlando, Florida in March. The team , soccer finished in 5th place in the nation Alex Liu ’18 Loyola Marymount University with their Small Coed Varsity Cheer Division! The team also practiced at Kristin Miyagi ’18, golf Orlando’s famous Top Gun Gym. Carleton College Saige Kaahaaina-Torres ’18, State Swimming & Diving volleyball - University of Utah Championships Phuc Huynh ’18, tennis Raider divers scored a clean sweep University of San Francisco in the boys 1-meter springboard at the HHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships in February on Maui. Dyson Lee ’21 is the state champ in the event. Aaron Kwok ’21 is the runner-up, followed by Culley Jones ’20 in third. Led by those points, the ‘Iolani boys swimming and diving team finished 4th overall in the state.

30 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL SCHOOL IN FOCUS » Faculty Profile

Numbers Man Sam Cropsey ’84

There are two distinct personas of Sam Cropsey ’84. One is the intelligent and eloquent mathematics teacher who provides his pre-calculus students with equations to solve and charts to complete. The other is the tough and fearless coach who wants his players to outrun, outplay, and outsmart their opponents. To everyone lucky to know him, Cropsey is beloved to the nth degree.

A GRADUATE OF POMONA COLLEGE, Cropsey earned a BA in mathematics and has taught at ‘Iolani for 27 years. He has received the Ernell Young Award, the iLead Award, and the Teacher Appreciation Award. He has also been a football coach under Wendell Look ’78 for almost as long. He appreciated the dedication and lessons he received from his ‘Iolani teachers and coaches and wanted to return to give back and to continue the legacy.

MATH IS THE BASIS OF ANY TECHNOLOGY he says. He loves teaching math because the concepts and techniques apply to endless applications. Being good at math doesn’t mean someone has to be able to calculate fast, though oftentimes that does happen. It’s more important to learn to build a logical sequence of steps. I appreciated the dedication and lessons taught by my former “teachers and coaches at ‘Iolani; I want to continue the legacy they left behind.”

IN LIFE, MATHEMATICS IS NECESSARY. Quantitative data informs decisions, and when someone shows a person a graph and claims that this graph explains why he needs a vote or money or time or effort, it’s important that the person is able to independently estimate the quality of the information.

ONE OF HIS FAVORITE CLASS MEMORIES is of an event that happened during his second year of teaching when he didn’t realize that a student had lowered the seat on a rolling chair and he tried to sit down. He misjudged his “landing,” hit the edge of the chair, and fell flat on his back. The students burst into laughter. After he didn’t move, one girl asked: “What if he’s really hurt?”

HIS FAVORITE COACHING MEMORIES include the times ‘Iolani beat the photo by Dana Edmunds by photo strongest league opponent. Each win was special because of the makeup of players at those times. The common denominator for all of those teams was that they worked hard to get wins during practice. The atmosphere was intense and elevated. Each of those teams willed the win. It was great to see the determination in their playing.

SPRING 2018 31 CLASSNOTES The Sound of Music

‘Iolani students performed the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic The Sound of Music from March 1 to 3 in Hawaii Theatre. The entire cast of talented singers, dancers and actors captivated audiences while the student orchestra and crew enhanced and helped bring the production to life. Bravo for another exceptional student performance! photos by John Tamanaha ’87 John Tamanaha by photos

32 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL photos by John Tamanaha ’87 T Why community partnerships are oneofthe most

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F.A.I.L. means Frequent Attempts in in Frequent Attempts means F.A.I.L. Learning. The expectation of students to students of expectation The Learning. It 101 and other ‘Iolani School iLab class iLab School It ‘Iolani 101 other and It 101’s goal is to instill the qualities of a qualities the It 101’s to instill is goal difference in the world. world. the in difference class uses a constructivist approach to approach aconstructivist uses class clients and community partners who seek seek who partners community and clients Students receive opportunities that allow allow that opportunities receive Students willingness to take risks, responsibility, responsibility, risks, to take willingness are one of the most important aspects of aspects important most one of the are to aresident. excitement and are the makers of meaning and knowledge. knowledge. and of meaning makers the are and many schools are adopting the idea idea the adopting are schools many and of couple years past a hot the topic over learning which is the belief that learners learners that belief the is which learning in sharing, and an optimism for making a a for making optimism an and sharing, in in the form of makerspaces. Make It 101 Make of makerspaces. form the in help with a problem or a design challenge. or aproblem adesign with help fail doesn’t mean they are failures. Rather Rather failures. are they doesn’t mean fail the Maker Movement. Students in Make Make in Students Movement. Maker the through designing and making. Make Make making. and designing through process the in involved actively to be them ed to F.A.I.L throughout the process. process. the throughout to F.A.I.L ed real-world with connecting prioritize es maker in students: curiosity, playfulness, playfulness, curiosity, students: in maker persistence, resourcefulness, an interest This is why community partnerships partnerships community why is This Students are encouraged and expect and encouraged are Students The Maker Movement has become become has Movement Maker The - - They then begin to believe that their their that believe to begin then They

often surprises the students themselves. themselves. students the surprises often with real-world clients and their ideas ideas their and clients real-world with it is expected that students will pause and and pause will students that it expected is in the world. the in of capable are they that and matter ideas beyond stretches that apurpose have for creating a quality product that meets or or meets that product aquality for creating reflect, attempt to understand what hap what understand to attempt reflect, the expectation of students to F.A.I.L. to F.A.I.L. of students expectation the themselves and their classroom, the quali the classroom, their and themselves ty of the outcome grows exponentially and and exponentially outcome grows of the ty connected are students When partner. ty exceeds the expectations of the communi of the expectations the exceeds making a difference and affecting change change affecting and adifference making provides them with a means and a focus afocus and ameans with them provides attempt. next the in succeed it and past to move away up with come and pened, SCHOOL INFOCUS »Viewpoint The imbuing of maker qualities and and qualities maker of imbuing The Technology Integration Technology Integration Make It 101 It Make in the a is II Fricano Michael Center for Innovation Innovation for Center School and teaches teaches and School Specialist at ‘Iolani and Leadership. iLab of the Sullivan Sullivan the of iLab 2018 SPRING 2018 - - -

33 SCHOOL IN FOCUS » St. Alban’s Minute

We Love Because We Are Loved

Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work,

but neither are you free to abandon it. -The Talmud

t the close of each chapel gathering for both Lower School and Upper School, Afaculty, staff, and students stand together as one right before the bell rings. The Chaplain says, “Our worship together has ended, and our service to each other, to God, and to the world has ’87 John Tamanaha by photo just begun. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.” Then together collectively, we respond: “Thanks be to God.” Perhaps it’s a little bit of wordplay, but this dismissal from Chapel aligns the word “service” not with the Chapel worship experience itself, but rather with the verb “serve.” It embodies our response, our action and commitment to our community which flows out from the Chapel experience. Worship leads to active response. We love because we are loved. Worship is where we sink into that love. Service is how we respond to that love as we embody in thought, word and deed God’s compassion On March 14, students participated in National Walkout Day to protect against gun violence in schools. for the whole world. Our regular and expected dismissal to our time together in Chapel embodies the bloodshed and innocent people are unsafe? Jesus have modeled, and what Gandhi, the true sentiment of the St. Alban’s experi- When a school, most recently in Florida, Dalai Lama, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther ence. We gather in there (Chapel) to be erupts in a hail of bullets? King, Jr., Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and more out here (in our community)—more First, we pray. Then, we act. We love countless others have embodied. present in our own lives and the moments, because we are loved. We gathered in St. Alban’s to talk feelings, people, and situations that fill our When the horrific news of yet another about the lives lost in Florida, and in all days. Chapel fosters an informed social school shooting made its way to our cam- of the other places where gun violence has consciousness and brings about a deep pus, it was clear that we needed to open ended lives. We discerned our response to awareness of the world around us, begin- St. Alban’s to the difficult conversation the ways of the world. And the students ning with our island home and extending around the tragedy. As Bishop Fitzpatrick took the lead with thoughtful responses. beyond to our global neighborhood. reminded us, this was not a political As one said, “School shootings cannot go So how do we respond when the news conversation, but rather a Gospel-driven on any longer. We must end this someway, of our nation and the world is hard? When moral obligation to learn more about the we must be stronger, we can be stronger.” there are floods, fires, and natural disasters? complicated and complex world we live in When there is war, combat, and unspeak- and then speak Gospel-truth to power. It Here is a link to a video. able attacks? When there is violence and is what the prophets of holy scripture and https://youtu.be/a7oTbnK08_k

The Rev. Heather Patton-Graham | The Rev. Nicole Simopoulos

34 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL ‘Iolani School and Kumu Jon Yasuda ’04 are opening the door for the teaching and learning of the language of the land, ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i.

Hawaiian Language at ‘Iolani School I Ka Wā Mamua, Ka Wā Mahope (THE FUTURE IS IN THE PAST)

he ring of the morning bell seizes the attention of students making their way around campus. TJanuary is here; break is over; and holiday beach days are pau! While the two-week break has brought some minor changes to students’ lives at this 155-year-old institution—new music in the earbuds and new apps on iPads—there is even more happening to perpetuate the school’s legacy of educational excellence. ‘Iolani has deep roots in these isles, and a new addition to its curriculum—‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian language)—is tapping those roots. » » »

BY RONALD WILLIAMS, JR. PH.D. SPRING 2018 35 ‘Iolani School’s Beginning ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i ma ‘Iolani “WHEN I FOUND OUT WE Emma Na‘ea Rooke was only 20-years- (Hawaiian language at ‘Iolani) COULD TAKE HAWAIIAN- old when she became mō‘īwahine (queen) I settle into a student desk in a corner TH of Hawai‘i. At 26, she organized the of room 202 inside the Harold K. L. LANGUAGE IN 7 GRADE, founding of Ke Kula ‘o Lua‘ehu (Lua‘ehu Castle building, where Kumu Jon I WAS EXCITED. LEARNING School), the educational institution that Yasuda’s Hawaiian 1A class begins would later evolve to become ‘Iolani. It promptly at 1 p.m. Kumu Jon, (who THE LANGUAGE TEACHES YOU was the 1860s, and the world’s commodi- graduated from ‘Iolani School in ties, ideas, and peoples were pouring into 2004) introduces me to the class and, SO MUCH ABOUT A this small, yet geographically significant seizing the opportunity to have them CULTURE AND PEOPLE.” crossroads in the middle of the Pacific. polish their Hawaiian greetings, asks The educated and forward-thinking his haumāna (students) to introduce Queen Emma and her husband Mō‘ī themselves. A confident young woman KEELY KAI ’23 (King) Alexander ‘Iolani Liholiho—the in the front begins: “Aloha. ‘O wau current school’s namesake—wanted to ‘o Kamalani. Noho wau ma Mānoa.” ensure that Hawai‘i’s future leaders would (Aloha. I am Kamalani. I live in Mānoa.) One after the other, the rest of the class follows come from within Hawai‘i itself; the suit. As a kumu myself, I’m struck not only by how engaged the students are, but also by new school would be a training ground. how much their “success” means to them. Attention spans today are famously brief, but Students at Lua‘ehu were bilingual, being throughout Kumu Jon’s class, the room remained engaged and smiles flourished. fluent in English and Hawaiian, and After observing a second class, I met with a few of the hāumana, without their kumu, were equipped with the best resources and asked why they chose to study ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i. Seventh grader Kela Meyer ’23 put it of both domestic and foreign ingenuity. succinctly: “I’m Hawaiian and I want to be more connected to my culture.” Classmate The school’s core mission was to produce Keely Kai ’23 traced her interest back to the fragments of Hawaiiana presented in 4th skilled, confident, and most important, grade: “That was the only subject I was really interested in. When I found out we could well-rounded leaders for the nation. An take Hawaiian-language in 7th grade, I was excited. Learning the language teaches you 1893 coup d’état ended the reign of the so much about a culture and people.” Kalā Chong ’21, a ninth grader taking Hawaiian Hawaiian monarchy, yet the school along with his twin brother Kalei, represents a common story among this generation of continued on. Hawaiian-language students—a return of native language not only to classrooms, but to nā ‘ohana (families). He and his brother are the first in their family to speak Hawaiian. “It feels really good to know that I’m doing something to help make our language live.” I asked the haumāna how the classes were going and 7th grader Baylee Goeas-Galdeira ’23 Above: portraits of King Alexander ‘Iolani Liholiho and Queen Emma at the inaugural offered, “My friends all ask if learning Hawaiian is hard. It helps that we have a really good Founder's Day chapel held in ‘Iolani teacher, but really, Hawaiian is not that hard. It just makes sense.” Kiana Hockenberger School’s Lower Gym. The portraits have a Leong ’21 agreed: “It’s just really easy to learn from him (Kumu Jon). The dots all connect permanent home in St. Alban’s Chapel. and we understand what’s going on. I don’t think anyone in class is lost.”

36 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL “This language has completely

Ke Kumu (The Teacher) changed the way I see these islands. Jon Michael Toshio Yasuda ’04 came to his passion for ‘ōlelo The places I have known since small Hawai‘i in perhaps the best way, through personal interest, and kid times have come to life. Hawaiian not a dominating sense of kuleana (responsibility). As an elementary school student in Kaimukī, Yasuda stories, histories, place names all enjoyed class visits from Hawaiian kūpuna (elders) who carried along ‘ukulele and filled the young students’ imaginations with offer a glimpse into how the kūpuna exciting mo‘olelo (stories) of Hawai‘i’s past. When he entered saw the world.” ‘Iolani as a seventh-grader, Hawaiian language wasn’t offered; he took Spanish. “I’ve always been interested in language,” he says. “The words we use and the way we choose to put them together is a reflection of how we see the world. To be better able to see JON YASUDA ’04 the world as it looks through someone else’s eyes is not only empowering but also fascinating.” After graduation, Yasuda left the Islands to attend college in Arizona, majoring in Spanish. Interestingly, it was after leaving that he committed himself to learning Hawaiian. “When I was in Arizona, I missed home and the things that made it unique. In Arizona, people would ask me things Nā Wā Mamua (The Future) about Hawai‘i and its culture, and I realized I couldn’t answer them—I didn’t know.” The first Hawaiian-language classes at While home for summer break in 2006, Yasuda enrolled in a Hawaiian-language course ‘Iolani were offered in the fall of 2016, at the University of Hawai‘i and the fire was lit. The following year he returned to taught by current Dean of Studies Melanie the Islands, Spanish degree in hand, and immediately enrolled in the undergraduate K. Pfingsten, as part of the launch of a Hawaiian-language program at UH Mānoa. He earned a B.A. in ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i in 2009 Hawaiian-language program that will offer and his M.A. in 2012. Jon’s obvious passion for Hawaiian is rooted in what he sees as a full four-year course of study by 2020. its tremendous value: “This language has completely changed the way I see these islands. The initial success has spurred wide-spread The places I have known since small kid times have come to life. Hawaiian stories, interest. Kumu Jon commented, “People histories, place names all offer a glimpse into how the kūpuna saw the world.” naturally want to support the language. As A knock at the classroom door interrupts Kumu Jon’s explanation and three they become more familiar with the breadth haumāna enter. Seth Edamura ’22, Jaxson Kahawai ’22, and Tyler Tara ’22 have been of its value, when they begin to see that tasked by their social studies teacher, Mrs. Jones, with finding out the correct way to value through the eyes of their children, the say certain terms in ōlelo Hawai‘i. Kumu Jon spelled out the Hawaiian terms for spear support grows. That is happening at ‘Iolani.” fishing, net fishing and weapons of war. Hawaiian-language at ‘Iolani is filtering outside The mission statement of ‘Iolani School of ka papa ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian-language class). asserts the commitment to: “A student body diverse in cultural, ethnic and socioeco- nomic backgrounds who bring the best He Mo‘olelo Pōkole (A Brief History) combination of intellect, talent, character In the late 18th-century, an estimated half million people across the Hawaiian Islands and leadership to the school.” By bringing spoke ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i. But by the late 20th century, the number of Hawaiian-language ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i into the school, ‘Iolani speakers stood at only a few thousand and the number of Hawaiian speaking children provides an opportunity for its haumāna under the age of 18 was estimated to be less than 50. to discover a sense of self in relation to A cultural and political revolution in the 1970s produced a renaissance of interest, the place they live while also serving a study, and practice of Hawaiian culture and history. Hawaiian-language immersion broader community good. ‘Iolani math pre-schools were launched, followed by immersion K–12 education and eventually teacher Joe Guillou noted: “There’s been the opportunity to be educated in the native language of the Islands from pre-school encouragement at ‘Iolani to be more aware through a university doctorate degree. ‘Ōiwi TV, a Hawaiian-language cable station, of our founders, our past, and offering reaches more than two hundred thousand homes across the Islands and is available to Hawaiian language goes along with that. the world online. Apple offers a Hawaiian-language version of its operating system and It just makes sense.” The school’s move Google does likewise with its search engine. You can grab some quick kālā (money) forward, through reaching back, is finding using the ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i option on Bank of Hawai‘i ATMs. And, in one of the coolest fans while contributing to the enrichment developments of all in normalizing ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i, Dr. Keao NeSmith has translated of the mo‘olelo (story) of Hawai‘i—one some of the world’s most popular tales into Hawaiian books—Nā Hana Kupanaha excited student at a time. a ‘Āleka ma ka ‘Āina Kamaha‘o (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland); Ke Keiki Ali‘i Li‘ili‘i (The Little Prince); Ka Hopita (The Hobbit); and more. He’s currently working on a Ronald Williams, Jr. Ph.D is president of the Hawaiian-language series of Harry Potter books! Hawaiian Historical Society

SPRING 2018 37 #iolanischool

iolani_school Return to campus through these randomly selected posts on Instagram of the 2017–18 school year. Then find us, follow, and connect! #iolanischool

August 21, 2017 August 25, 2017 September 5, 2017 Good morning, Raiders! Welcome back! The football team will host Kaimuki in the The first K-12 chapel service of the school #iolanischool #firstdayofschool #instaiolani Father Bray Memorial Football Classic. year was held today. Members of the Class of Go Raiders! #iolanischool #frbraygame 2018 escorted kindergartners. #iolanischool #iolanifootball #goraidersoneteam #iolaniclassof2018 #iolaniclassof2030

September 18, 2017 October 10, 2017 October 19, 2017 Homecoming Week 2017 “Destination” kicked Artist at work.Sparks fly in the art building. The 30th Annual Pumpkin Patch Day was off today! Monday's dress theme asked #iolanischool #design3D #instaiolani held today for kindergartners and first graders. students to dress in their wackiest outfits. #1500thpost #iolanischool #pumpkinpatch #iolanischool #iolanihomecoming #iolaniclassof2030 #iolaniclassof2029 #iolanischool

November 22, 2017 December 8, 2017 December 11, 2017 Good morning, Raiders! #iolanischool The Class of 2030’s Grandparents Sugar Good morning, Raiders! Dive into this final #instaiolani Plum Tea followed a delightful Christmas week before Christmas vacation and make performance by the kindergartners today. it count! #iolanischool #goraidersoneteam #iolanischool #iolaniclassof2030 #instaiolani #iolanidiving #instaiolani

February 2, 2018 February 9, 2018 April 13, 2018 Screenwriters Jordan Kandell ’01 and Aaron The girls soccer team beat OIA champion #HappyAlohaFriday from the Daisaku Kandell ’01 served as the 2018 Keables Mililani on Friday in the semifinals of the Uchida Farm where our fourth graders are Chair Holders. #iolanischool #keableschair HHSAA State Championships. #iolanischool on the final day of their Big Island Trip. #iolaniclassof2001 #instaiolani #iolanisoccer #goraidersoneteam #iolanischool #bigislandtrip #instaiolani

April 20, 2018 April 27, 2018 May 8, 2018 ‘Iolani Fair 2018: “Dino Days” is a blast! Don’t “He Lei Poina ‘Ole Ke Keiki: A Lei Never The baseball team slugged its way past miss out on all the fun today and tomorrow! Forgotten is a Beloved Child” was held this Kalani, 11-1, in six innings today at Visit www.iolanifair.org for all the details. See morning at an all-school assembly. Les Murakami Stadium. #iolanischool you soon! #iolanifair #iolanischool #iolanischool #mayday #leiday #goraidersoneteam #iolanibaseball ALUMNI PROFILE

BY BEAU FLEMISTER X’01 PHOTOS BY DANA EDMUNDS

Hook, Line Sinker& JON NIIYAMA ’99

40 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL here are many, many reasons people get hooked on fishing. The intenseT rush of the hunt. The briny and familiar smell of the sea. The meditative act of casting a line, throwing a net or releasing a spear. The

taste of fresh fish or Opposite page: sashimi and that feeling of Niiyama Lures are handmade by Jon nostalgia one gets casting Niiyama ’99. This page: lines with a loved one. Niiyama puts intricate detail But perhaps the most into each lure. addictive, most universal quality all true anglers share is their relationship Not catching anything doesn’t failure,” Niiyama tells me from his necessarily determine a good or bad day of fascinating home workspace in Kaimukī. with the odds. The catch fishing. On the contrary, that relationship “You can always get back up and try again. I is never guaranteed with failure only ignites a fisherman’s look at failure as a good thing at this point.” passion more intensely. I look around the large studio, which and that’s precisely Born to be a fisherman, thanks to his he refers to as his “toy room” and it is indeed what keeps every angler father, and connected to ‘Iolani, thanks a little Santa’s Workshop-esque. He points to his grandfather who was influenced by to an art station with airbrush gun and coming back. That Father Kenneth A. Bray, Jon Niiyama ’99, organized bottles of paints. He shows me never-ending, hopelessly currently one of the world's most popular his prepping and skirting station with tools, lure makers, had the odds against him as vises and blades of varying sizes. While his satisfying challenge. far as school went. You see, the passions molding method is top secret (technically, Because whether you do of hopelessly devoted fishermen and the proprietary), I can’t help but notice the wall rigors of the academic world don't always of shelves displaying hundreds of colorful or don’t catch a fish one see eye-to-eye lifestyle-wise. Guess which fishing lures, including some he made back day, deep down every one would rather be at sea? Looking in the eighth grade as a student at ‘Iolani. & back, he admits ‘Iolani’s rigor was a huge Now, Niiyama is a big deal in the fisherman believes that challenge for him, with appreciation for the fishing world all due to his unequalled there’s always bigger fish experience coming years after graduation. craftsmanship and product. I ask him “I think one of the greatest things frankly what makes his lures so special. in the sea. ‘Iolani has taught me is how to manage He takes one of his top sellers, the 7-inch

SPRING 2018 41 BUT TO ME, NONE OF THIS MATTERS IF THEY DON’T CATCH FISH. IT’S NOT JUST ARTWORK— IT’S FUNCTIONAL. AND THAT MAKES IT SATISFYING.

Ballyhoo, and places it in my hand. The hand, I can’t get over the detail and sheer lure—the front half of a bait fish—is artwork in his product. While entirely so utterly realistic, I hold it tightly, half self-taught as far as airbrushing goes, Jon expecting it to slip and wiggle right out of credits teachers at ‘Iolani like Dave Roberts, my palm. Cyrus Won ’70, Cheri Keiffer and Dave “What I’m now producing is very, very Masunaga ’75 for nurturing his talents. “I lifelike,” he explains. “The attention that think classes like ceramics and 3D art were I’ve had has come solely because they’re the only classes I excelled in,” he laughs. so realistic. It has taken a lot of time and “But to me, none of this matters if they don’t catch fish. It’s not just artwork—it’s effort and failures to get to this point.” Niiyama in I study the intricate scaling on the lure functional. And that makes it satisfying. It’s his workspace and feel its detailed texture and ridges. The also opened the doors to so much for me. in Kaimukī. shading and metallic hues are gorgeous, It’s almost spiraled out of control at this the polished gloss like a fish’s slippery point; demand is far exceeding supply. But membrane. Even the authentic look of life lure making is literally taking me around in the lure’s eyes is astounding. I ask Jon to the world now. I’ve gone to Japan, Costa balance, shape and beyond. There are show me his competition, he takes a few off Rica, Australia, Tasmania, Tahiti. And the effects from UV rays, saltwater corrosion, the wall, and to me they don’t appear half people I get into contact with, I gotta pinch reflectiveness and the interactions with as lifelike. myself—they’re the all stars of fishing.” dissimilar materials, but when a fisherman “If everyone is right of the field, I’m One of those “all stars” is a master holds one of Niiyama’s lures in his hands, on the left,” he says plainly, with a grin. He craftsman from Honolulu named Joe Yee, he’s hooked before the thing hits the water. seems to relish in this rebellion a little, as perhaps the most famous lure maker on If the ultimate point is to simulate his lures are apparently stirring the pot the planet. Eighty nine-years-young and nature, to mimic the real thing—Niiyama’s and changing the game in the lure-making handcrafting fishing lures since the early lures are spot on. business. This sentiment of going rogue in 60s, Joe Yee grew up fishing and surfing It’s getting late in the toy shop and a way and paving his own path is a quality with Duke Kahanamoku when Hawai‘i before I go, Niiyama disappears, returning he admits both haunted him through grade wasn’t even officially a state yet. While with a gift for me: a fresh kawakawa fish school at ‘Iolani, eventually led to his not necessarily Niiyama’s mentor, the that he caught earlier that morning, gutted present success. two collaborate often: Yee in love with and filleted in a plastic bag with ice. Niiyama’s art; Niiyama in love with Yee’s “What’s your favorite thing about A SON OF ‘IOLANI, Niiyama had to work shapes and molds. fishing?” I ask him at the door. hard through much of Upper School to But like Niiyama said, none of this “What do I love about fishing?” he graduate. He did a year at Notre Dame, a matters if they don’t catch fish . . . so says smiling in deep in thought. “It’s a few at Skyline College, but was undeclared do they? Well, Niiyama was part of the culmination of a lot of things. It’s the most of the time. It wasn’t until returning team last year that won the Hawaiian freedom. It’s the hunt. It’s the satisfaction. to Hawai‘i, going to HCC, and enrolling International Billfish Tournament (one of It’s the fight. Sometimes it’s about the in the Small Boat and Vessel Fabrication the world’s most reputable fishing com- money. I guess it’s a combination of a lot and Repair program that he got straight petitions). His team tagged and released a of emotions, but fishing in the sea, it’s one As for the first time in his life. Niiyama 125lbs Pacific blue marlin in eight minutes. of the last truly free places out there. But I started his own boat repair business, JN So, sure, the proof is in the pudding, but also have just as much fun on the rocks as I Marine; worked as a mechanic at Pearl also his top sellers—his Red Rovers, do on a 70-foot boat.” Harbor for five years after that; and Ballyhoos and Oamas—fly off online As I hop into my car, Niiyama assures through it all, made lures. shelves like hotcakes. So yeah, they work. me I can eat the kawakawa raw if I’d like Now a one-man operation, making Luck aside, Niiyama tells me that and when I get home I heed his advice, a full-time living off his work for the past there are a number of factors lure makers wondering with each shoyu-dipped bite if two years, he sells his lures exclusively take into account when crafting a success- all the fish caught on his lures (that aren’t on a renowned online retailer based in ful one. There’s location, target species, released) are this friggin’ delicious. Oklahoma called GZ Lures. time of year and an array of hydrodynamic Still holding one of his lures in my elements to consider from weight to Beau Flemister X’01 is a freelance writer.

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CLASS OF 1958 60th CLASS OF 1988 30th REUNION REUNION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018 FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2018 Golf followed by get together. Non-golfers Cocktail Party, Location TBA also invited. REUNION SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2018 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018 Family Sun & Fun Party, Kailua Residence Class Reunion Dinner, Natsunoya Tea House For more information contact: For more information contact: Scott Simon ’88 at [email protected] CORNER Leonard Chow ’58 at [email protected] or OCTOBER 12–14, 2018 David Nakamoto ’58 at [email protected] Las Vegas For more information contact: CLASS OF 1968 50th Rick Takeshita ’88 at [email protected] REUNION Alumni classes with years FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2018 ending in 3 or 8 will celebrate Golf Tournament, Waialae Country Club CLASS OF th Class Dinner, Natsunoya Tea House 1993 25 milestone reunions in 2018. REUNION FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2018 Classmates have been diligently SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2018 Class Party, One Ala Moana meeting and planning Class of 2018 Graduation, Special Recognition for gatherings to commemorate 50th Reunion Class, ‘Iolani School SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2018 Family Day, Location TBA reunion activities. Alumni MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2018 celebrating their reunions this Campus Tour, Memorial Service and Luncheon, DISCOVERER’S DAY WEEKEND 2018 year are invited to the following: ‘Iolani School Las Vegas Reunion For more information contact: For more information contact: Wes Chong ’68 at [email protected]; Mike Moses ’93 at [email protected] Cal Inouye ’68 at [email protected]; Scott Harvey ’68 at [email protected]; or REUNION WEEKEND th KICK-OFF DINNER Wayne Nadamoto ’68 at [email protected] CLASS OF 1998 20 REUNION THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2018 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. CLASS OF th Class Reunion Cocktails & Pūpū, 1973 45 Location TBA REUNION SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2018 Hosted by Dr. & Mrs. Timothy Cottrell For more information contact: Class Golf Day & Pūpū Party, Joy Imada ’98 at [email protected], 'Iolani Center Courtyard. Honolulu Country Club Brett Lau ’98 at [email protected] or Invitations to be mailed in June NOVEMBER 15-18, 2018 Rhiana Lau ’98 at [email protected] Las Vegas Reunion

For more information contact: CLASS OF th Alan Tamanaha at [email protected] or 2003 15 A TOUCH OF ‘IOLANI REUNION Guy Kamitaki at [email protected] DECEMBER 2018 SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2018 Class of 2003 Reunion, details coming soon 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. CLASS OF th For more information contact: 1978 40 Walden Au ’03 at [email protected] Tickets on sale at REUNION www.touchofiolani.com FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2018 Class Pau Hana Friday, Oahu Country Club Presented by the Class of 1999 CLASS OF 2008 10th and the ‘Iolani Alumni Association FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017 REUNION ‘Iolani Class of ’78 & St. Andrew’s Class of ’78 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018 Reunion ticket pricing available and Reunion, Hale Koa Hotel 10th Year Reunion, Waikīkī Aquarium reserved tables for reunion classes at the Senior Benches beneath the Sullivan Center. For more information contact: Contact the reunion committee at Warland Kealoha ’78 at [email protected] or [email protected] Brandon Lee ’78 at [email protected]

CLASS OF 2013 5th CLASS OF 1983 35th REUNION REUNION HOLIDAYS 2018 FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2018 Class of 2013 Reunion Event Golf, Olomana Golf Course Details to follow Class Pau Hana, Classmate’s home, Location TBA SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 Class Dinner, Waialae Country Club For more information contact: Lori Kaizawa ’83 at [email protected]

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ICAN Derek Low ’04 SERVES THE COMMUNITY spoke about Coach Hamada The ‘Iolani Community Action Network held several community service projects this past fall to give back to their local areas and to unite in the spirit of One Team.

BOSTON Boston alumni assisted staff of ‘Iolani participants helped children Y2Y Harvard Square with a general create water bottle “tornadoes” by cleaning of the facility. The volunteers connecting two water bottles filled helped stock and clean the pantry, with water, glitter, and a Monopoly linens, and common space in game house. The children had fun preparation for the upcoming week. swirling and shifting the water from Y2Y Harvard Square, a student-run one bottle to the other and watching overnight shelter, employs a youth- Dorothy's house fly away. to-youth model to provide a safe and affirming environment for young SAN FRANCISCO adults experiencing homelessness. San Francisco alumni, led by Maya Y2Y guests have opportunities Tatsuno ’03, volunteered at Habitat Honoring Coach Hamada to collaborate with service for Humanity (H4H) in the Greater providers, other youth experiencing Bay Area by working in the retail hree hundred guests gathered in tribute homelessness, and student volunteers outlet completing much needed duties. to Mr. Edward K. Hamada ’46 at the The ReStore facility in San Carlos is to create sustainable pathways out of Waialae Country Club on February homelessness and develop skills for over 25,000 square feet of retail and long-term success. receiving space. T2, 2018. The evening featured heartfelt stories After a tour and introduction by the about Coach Hamada told by his former DENVER H4H Volunteer Coordinator, the alumni players, colleagues and friends. They spoke of Denver alumni partnered with A team was divided into work groups to the lasting impact he had on so many lives. Little Help, a nonprofit organization tackle the priorities. They unloaded The event was held in support of the that connects elders to resources to goods, cleaned and vacuumed carpets, help them navigate the unknowns scrubbed appliances, organized the Eddie Hamada Legacy Project, which is of aging, on November 3, 2017. The back storage rooms, assisted customers creating a life-size statue of Coach Hamada alumni and friends provided services with sales, and straightened out the and raising funds to support the scholarship such as sweeping, raking and bagging home furnishings display floor. The endowment that bears his name. leaves; window cleaning; and garage most fun assignment was setting up The statue is scheduled to be completed organizing to help five elderly families and decorating their Holiday Winterland in all. Afterwards, alumni and friends pop-up store with artificial Christmas early next year. If you would like to learn more renewed comradery over a lunch trees and holiday decorations. about the Eddie Hamada Legacy Project, provided by Denver CB Potts. please contact Chris Shimabukuro ’85 at TOKYO (808) 943-2256 or [email protected]. A dozen alumni led a coordinated HONOLULU To enjoy a photo gallery of the dinner, Nearly 30 alumni painted and effort to clean and repair homes in the refurbished landscaping at the Palolo Nakano ward for Habitat for Humanity please visit iolani.org/hamada. Valley Homes administration building Japan and their Project Home Works which houses all the community's key which provides homeless support to services including the maintenance the vulnerable in Tokyo. The group department and Learning Center. The assisted five individuals by decluttering fresh coat of paint and landscaping their front yard, cleaning AC units and were came from the continuing living spaces and assisting with moving partnership between Pālolo Valley large items. Homes and the KA‘I program. Thank you to ICAN coordinators in NEW YORK Boston Spencer Kiehm ’14, Kelsey New York City alumni and friends Matsuoka ’11 and Jason Yuasa ’11; partnered with Ronald McDonald Denver Jennifer Honda ’93; Honolulu House New York to organize an out- Allison Blankenship ’02; New York Karla of-house Wizard of Oz theme party Chikamoto ’10; San Francisco Maya at Chelsea Piers for children battling Tatsuno ’03 and James Finley ’80 and in Brian Sunada ’66, Dale Lee ’66, Dr. Timothy Cottrell, Chris cancer and their families. Tokyo Rintaro Sato ’10. Shimabukuro ’85, Hugh Yoshida ’58, and Calvin Oishi ’79

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UKULELE FAMILY NIGHT WINTER PAU HANA YOUNG ALUMNI REUNION ALUMNI GUMI BONENKAI 1 The ‘Iolani Alumni 2 As their holiday gift to the 3 Alumni from the Classes 4 On December 16, 2017 Association sponsored ‘Iolani ‘ohana, the ‘Iolani of 2017 through 2008 the ‘Iolani Alumni Gumi Ukulele Family Night on Alumni Association held returned to campus met at the Oakwood November 9, 2017 with an alumni event at Pitch for the Young Alumni Premier Tokyo Midtown Jody Kamisato along with Sports Bar in Kaka‘ako’s Reunion on December 27, Lounge for its annual end Nā Hōkū Hanohano award SALT on December 14, 2017. Over 330 attendees of year dinner. The group winning artists Honoka & 2017. Eighty alumni from shared an evening filled welcomed newcomers: Rin Azita holding a workshop the 1960s to the 2010s with laughter, hugs, Sato ’10, Mark Chun ’97, on basic string techniques gathered for a great stories and reconnection Keito Ueda ’17 and Takeshi and cords. At night’s end, evening at the alumni- with friends. Mark your Munemura ’17. ‘Iolani the large audience was owned establishment. calendar for the 2018 Director of Legacy Giving playing songs that they Young Alumni Reunion for Chris Shimabukuro ’85 could practice in the future. the same date this year. shared plans for ‘Iolani’s It was fun for all. new Residence Hall. Also in attendance: Jon Genka ’80 and his wife, Frank Song ’80, Soo Yun Park Iida ’04, Alisa Nakamine ’01, Naoki Ebisawa ’92, Takeshi Saeki ’82, Dale Sakata ’84, Kel Ide ’88, Emi Tao ’98, Korry Luke ‘15 and Akira Kadomoto ’97 with his family.

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LEGAL PAU HANA COLLEGE FAIR DOWNTOWN PROGRESSIVE BAY AREA ALUMNI 5 The alumni legal 6 More than 60 graduates 7 DINNER 8 GATHERINGS community gathered with from the Classes of 2014 Fifty alumni and friends Dr. Timothy Cottrell and law school students for to 2017 spent lunch on enjoyed a progressive the ‘Iolani Advancement the annual Legal Pau Hana January 4, 2018 sharing dinner sponsored by Office visited alumni in the at Oahu Country Club on their college experiences the Alumni Association Bay area on March 3 and 4, December 28, 2017. The with the ‘Iolani senior Class at some of the top 2018 to share news about annual gathering has of 2018. Colleges from the food establishments in the campus expansion. One grown into a vital part West Coast, Midwest, East downtown Honolulu. The hundred and fifty alumni of connecting alumni Coast and Canada were evening started with and guests heard plans with law students to represented. The alumni cocktails at Tom Park’s ’96 for the Residence Hall, K–1 provide professional back on campus took the Bar Leather Apron paired Community and Lower advice as well as make opportunity to visit their with hors d’oeuvres by School Labs and Studios, critical connections for favorite teachers and to chef Chris Kajioka ’01 of as well as learned more future internships and catch up with friends. Senia. After a short walk about the achievements opportunities. to Chinatown, the group of students. The groups feasted on several courses at the University Club in and dessert from chef San Francisco and at the Robynne Maii ’92 of Fête Garden Court Hotel in Palo paired with wine. Alto were also greeted by beloved faculty member, Carey “Doc” Inouye '66.

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longtime friends enjoyed everything to be had; besides all the foods, it was socializing, talking story, and reminiscing about the old, happy days (and years) before. Betty (spouse of George) Hamada came home to join us, though Paul Inn, both from California, could not make it. Wilna (Leong) Fong, our friend and Ruth’s classmate, joined us too. We had so much to talk about. She says exercise, socialize, and family are the way to go! Wish we’d had more of our folks there, but no-shows were for other reasons, not the doctor. Next time, folks!

It’s been 75 years since the WWII era (1942) when I joined the ‘Iolani family in the 6th grade and where I first met Robert Saida, Harold Aloiau, Walter Komeiji, Warren Wong and Richard Papa, all survivors from our 1943 class. Our other classmates came Fourteen members of the Class of 1949 gathered at the home of Gilman and Ruth Hu for their annual into the school later—in 1943, 1944, when Labor Day luncheon. Enjoying the afternoon are (standing) James Lee, Thomas Lau and Edward Chun; and (sitting) Clarence Taoka, Kenneth Mukaigawa, Albert Nishikawa, Robert Saida, Raymond Wong, Gilman Hu, Hawai‘i was already under Martial Law, Howard Han, James Kawasaki and Raymond Hatate. Not pictured: Walton Shim and Barry Napoleon which was in effect from December 7, 1941, until October 1944. It was rough and tough for youngsters like us growing up under When all was done, the Hus were left the task control of the military. But we were brave ’49 of cleaning up the dishes, pots, and pans. We patriots and did our part to help the war cause. On the road again! That’s Gilman and suggested restaurants “next time,” but it was You guys, remember? Ruth Hu! I can’t blame them after cooking NO, NO! As always, they said, “Don’t worry, and baking for over thirty of our hungry we enjoy doing it.” When we left, Gilman was This October, I had the privilege/honor of classmates and widows for their annual Labor pooped out, but soon they were on their way participating in ‘Iolani’s Oral History Project Day luncheon. Preparations began several to Hong Kong, Japan, and I bet many stops to document the story of ‘Iolani during WWII days before as they went to town–searching in-between before heading home, only to leave at the Nu‘uanu Campus. There was so much for the “freshest and bestest” foodstuff for us again for the Northwest. Well deserved, Gil to talk about, including the attack on Pearl all. As though not enough, some of our folks and Ruth. We thank you again for all you do! Harbor as I saw it that day. I recall our teachers brought fancy desserts and bottles of wine– Cooking, gardening, socializing, singing, and really “took care and watched over us” with we finished off everything before we left. A traveling are some of the things we must copy– Martial Law in effect while under difficult and gourmet lunch! To top it off, we all ended up plus exercise–to forget our aging. Gilman sets fearful wartime conditions. Besides our studies, with avocados from their garden to take home! the example; after all, he’s been through a lot! we drilled at the bomb shelters on campus, carried gas masks, worked in the pineapple Carol (spouse of Raymond) Wong surprised fields, collected bottles and cans, and bought us at the Hus when she brought a large war stamps. For Navy Day, we marched across sheet-sized black, red and white decorated, Nu‘uanu Street to lay flowers and leis on the homemade cake with a big “I” to the 49ers and graves of sailors and marines killed during the a Happy 86 to all. It was Ray’s birthday!! We attack. The cemetery was across from Father unfortunately had only one candle; we needed Bray’s old house on Judd Street. V-J day was 85 more. We managed to feast on the cake, August 14, 1945, and how happy were we all. leaving a few pieces for Ray to take home! It was Pau War! after living in fear for so long. Thanks, Carol, and Happy Birthday, Ray! The war experience really brought us closer and The Labor Day party included a large sheet cake decorated to honor the 86th birthday of Class of 1949 fostered the camaraderie we still have today. I members. It turned out that the day of the luncheon Fourteen of our classmates, some with wives, know many other classmates have stories to was Raymond Wong’s birthday. plus our ohana of widows, along with several tell too. We wish you were with us to share

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three times already, once from Punahou and twice from being the executive director at Variety School.

The printed menu was courtesy of WCC’s catering department. At the bottom of the menu was the ‘Iolani logo re-designed by our world-renowned graphic artist, the late Clarence Lee. We are elated that Clarence, who chaired all of our previous reunions, is still a part of us.

Tamotsu ‘Bumpy’ Tanaka, leader of the pack, chaired the program and set the tone for the event by asking each alum to share something about himself with the group. He still golfs and plays tennis with his lovely wife, Esther.

We were happy that Victor Young, who started at ‘Iolani in the first grade but left after his freshman year to finish high school in Berkeley, California, was able to carve time from his tai chi classes to join the festivities. A chance meeting with Walter Luke at Kaheka’s Don Quixote in 2016 resulted in Victor’s participation. He’s a tai chi teacher who was taught the art by a grand master in Taiwan. TOP: Members of the Class of 1950 celebrating their 67th reunion at Happy Day Chinese Restaurant included He teaches tai chi six times a week, working Richard Yogi, Donald Amano, David Kennedy, Riley Yuen, and Harry Takane. BOTTOM: Celebrating their 67th with seniors at One Kalakaua, Kahala Nui, reunion at Happy Day Chinese Restaurant are Class of 1950 members Paul Konishi, Stimson Lee, Francis Okada, and Alex Ikeda. Hale Ola, and one day at a park.

One of his students is Jeanette Pang, widow stories not about the war years but also about Okada, Harry Takane, Richard Yogi and Riley of our own Hunky Pang. While at Berkeley, our school and community activities until we Yuen. As usual, we reminisced about our high he maintained a long-distance relationship all became the 49ers. school days. All seemed to be in good health, with Betty Higashi. Together, they had four considering our age. girls, four grandchildren, and eight great- Year 2017 is at an end and now here comes grandchildren, besting Walter Luke by one. 2018. The past was like a “sine wave” for many We observed a moment of silence for our 35 of us, good and bad, but we must move along classmates who are no longer with us. Victor appeared in Hawaii 5-0 episodes and at our best as time marches on and stay in was in the movie The Hawaiians. touch like we always have through the years. Let’s celebrate when we can as we look Frederick “Fred” Takara and his wife, forward to our 69th. Let’s hear from you! ’53 Virginia, is another success story. All three The class of 1953 held its 66th reunion at of their children graduated from ‘Iolani and the Waialae Country Club hosted by Duane went to Syracuse, Purdue, and Washington Yee. He arranged for us to use the private University in St. Louis, Missouri, respectively. ’50 boardroom, which played a large part in Each majored in a science-related field. Fred Aloha Classmates, the success of the luncheon. The room was himself retired as an administrator from the perfect for the 18 attendees, which included Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, and Virginia Our class celebrated our 67th Honolulu five spouses. Thank you, Duane, for all the retired as a chemistry teacher at Roosevelt reunion once again at the Happy Day Chinese hard work in arranging with the WCC High School. Restaurant in Kaimukī on December 8, 2017. banquet team for a seamless event as well Eleven of us attended: Donald Amano, Ed as for the thoughtful favors for the wives. Did you know that Frank Hamada was Aoki, Lloyd Chong, Alex Ikeda, David Williams College trained you well! Duane a Waialae Country Club golf champion? Kennedy, Paul Konishi, Stimson Lee, Francis must love retirement because he has retired Some impressive names are on that list of

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A group of 18 (including five spouses) celebrated the 66th reunion of the Class of 1953 the at the Waialae Country Club: (sitting) Kinyo Lum, John Kimura, Donald Satogata, and Frank Hamada; and (standing) Duane Yee, Fred Takara, Virginia Takara, Winfred Lum, Aija Kimura, Esther Tanaka, Tamotsu Tanaka, George Shimomura, Stanley Doi, Walter Luke, Victor Young, Gilbert Ching, Jo Ching, and Herbert Loo.

champions as well. It paid off for Frank that work and software related to government he learned to golf at an early age. It was nice contracts. After 30 years, he retired. He sends ’54 to meet Jo Ching, wife of Gilbert Ching. Jo his ALOHA to everyone. The idea of a 65th Reunion is in the air. I was the one who really encouraged Gilbert had a conversation with Frank Atienza, who to participate because of old friendships. We still need information on Charles suggested we should have a get-together Winfred Lum introduced his wife, Kinyo, to Horinouchi, Roy Kanda, and Ronald G. Lau. this year although 2019 is the year of our the group. He continues to dabble in high- We know that Charles joined the Air Force 65th year since graduation. Mako will ask tech audio systems for his home in addition and retired as a high-ranking enlisted man. his golf buddy, George U, to coordinate the to being a gourmet baker. We think that Roy is somewhere in Illinois. mainland contingent. Hopefully you have Ronald was last seen here when he returned received the IOL54 Newsletter including George Shimomura had a time limit at the for his father’s memorial service. Bing Fai the standard questionnaire that was drafted luncheon since he had several senior GYN Lau was our very popular business manager. years ago. During the planning of the 60th, patients to see at his Aiea Clinic. He still golfs Ronald is believed to be somewhere in Santa there was interest in updating the ‘IOLANI at least once a week. Cruz, California. If anyone has information BIO PROJECT initiated by the late Larry on any of the three, please contact Shari “Agar Agar” Wong and Philip “P Y ” Chong Considerable time and effort was spent trying Tapper at the Alumni Office, 943-2309. in conjunction with the 50th Reunion. to locate all the unaccounted for classmates. However, experience has shown that merely Fortunately, we re-connected with Wilfred Dependable Herbert “Birdie” Loo: it’s always floating ideas and “advice” does not translate “Sheik” Asada. At the request of Richard a joy to see his happy, smiling face! into accomplishments. It may be efficient to Luke, who attended the last reunion, we commission a “committee” and get classmates talked about nicknames. Richard couldn’t Finally, there are John Kimura and Donald engaged. Many have said they were not attend this one since he was on a cruise with Satogata, a throwback to Abbot & Costello, interested, but I believe that maybe we need his wife. Stanley Doi christened Wilfred except you wouldn’t know who is who or a Larry Wong to generate camaraderie and “Sheik” because of his suave personality and what is what! Thank you, Aija, for taking such generate interest. That said, if the ball is not lady-killer looks. Wilfred has two sons and good care of Johnny for the past 45 years! rolling at the time you are reading this, it a daughter, two adult granddaughters, and a Until next time . . . . means the Bio update and the 65th are in set of twin grandsons who recently turned limbo, and there is a lot of chatter absent of an three. After serving three years in the army, action plan. The success of the 50th Reunion he returned to school and learned computer is attributed to Agar’s action plan and his

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ability to motivate by his personalized cajoling and cry for action: “Eh, let’s get going”.

Short notes: Frank reports he is busy at the Hawai‘i State Legislature where he serves as REUNIONS senate sergeant of arms; the 2018 has already Classes ending in 3 and 8 will celebrate their milestone reunions in 2018. convened as you read this. Ron Oi and Elliot Your classmates have been diligently meeting and planning gatherings to commemorate your reunion activities. Alumni celebrating their reunions Ozu are still involved in golf, Ron at this this year are invited to the following: facility at Bay View and Elliot at Ko‘olau. Mako reports he got to talk with Gino in Las Vegas last December. Mako, Gino, and Matsu REUNION WEEKEND A TOUCH OF ‘IOLANI have retired their golf clubs. Drop a line to KICK-OFF DINNER Saturday, August 4, 2018 Classnotes to let us know what you are up to. Thursday, August 2, 2018 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ‘Iolani School Center Courtyard ‘Iolani School Center Courtyard Presented by the Class of 1999 and ’55 Hosted by the ‘Iolani Alumni Association The lateHoward Nakamoto’s family business, Dr. Timothy and Mrs. Lisa Cottrell Reunion ticket pricing and reserved Beretania Florist, was the subject of the cover Invitations will be mailed tables will be available for reunion story by Paige Takeya in the December 12 in early summer classes at the Senior Benches. issue of MidWeek, “Beretania Blossoms.” Replete with beautiful photographs of Purchase tickets at Christmas floral arrangements and a picture www.touchofiolani.com of the third generation of this “multi- generational family business,” the article focused on what has contributed to the success of this now 80-year-old family business. Family Business Institute puts the odds of a business succeeding down into ’59 ’60 the third or fourth generation at only three Class Representatives: Class Representative: percent, yet Beretania Florist is still going JAMES YAMASHITA RANDY OKUMURA strong. The business was started in 1937 by [email protected] (H) 808-833-7065 Howard’s father; in 1968, Howard took over; (H) 808-373-9617 and forty-five years later ownership was ROBERT FUJITA passed down to Howard’s daughter Celeste. Wade Ishimoto’s experience and expertise in (H) 808-671-7490 The family was honored on December 6 by military intelligence has made him a valuable the Honolulu City Council on the occasion resource for the history of American Special The year 2017 was a sad and disastrous year of the 80th anniversary of Beretania Florist. Operations. In a recent New York Times article for our class. We lost three of our classmates: Other family members continue to work for and video (watch “How Special Ops Became Arthur “Atta” Katahara in March; Melvin the business, too. Celeste hopes to keep things Central to the War on Terror” on Times “Mel” Arimoto in June; and Randall “Satch” at Beretania Florist just the same as they have Video https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/ Ng in November. In the 2017 Fall edition of been for decades. She credits the longevity of politics/100000005450516/special-ops-war- the ‘Iolani School Bulletin, we dedicated our the business with keeping everyone happy: on-terror.html?emc=eta1), Wade narrates column to Atta and Mel, and for this Spring “The bottom line is that we want the person the account of the November 1979 Tehran, edition, we dedicate this column to Satch. who receives our flowers to be happy. We want Iran, hostage situation and the role of Special the sender to be happy they chose us to send Operations’ rescue mission, code-named Randall was born on April 26, 1942, and passed the flowers. I feel like we really care, and that’s Eagle Claw. Although the rescue mission did away on November 4, 2017. He was predeceased one of the cornerstones of our business. That’s not succeed, Wade points out how “failure by his brother Logan ’55; he is survived by why we’re still here.” can be a powerful teacher” and how lessons Logan’s widow, Mary; two nephews, Nathan learned from that operation led to “a well- and Darryl, and their families; and Satch’s hanai trained, disciplined force of special operators daughter, Hossana Terrado. His funeral was groomed for counterterrorism, hostage private with family and close friends and held ’58 rescue, and other demanding missions.” Even on December 4th at Diamond Head Mortuary. Class Representative: 21st century presidents Obama and Trump LEONARD CHOW have relied on the Joint Special Operations Satch started ‘Iolani in the first grade in [email protected] Command. 1948. After graduating from ‘Iolani, he

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The ‘Iolani School Bulletin has been publishing a with troubled kids. He availed himself to CLASS Classnotes section since the magazine’s inception in 1961. everyone, giving the moral support that we News about alumni includes career changes, graduations, longed for as teens. It was through his tough NOTES marriages, births, travels and other occasions. love and support that he garnered the hearts DEADLINES Clearly shot print or digital photos are accepted and may be of a generation of students. Mr. Ng had a mailed separately from emails or attached to submissions. big heart for the ‘little guys in the ghetto.’ Digital photos must be high resolution (minimum 1800 x He tore down walls built by stereotypes FALL 2018 1200 pixels). Please identify people in the photos. Space and removed the blinders from our eyes to August 30, 2018 limitations may prevent some photos or submissions from reveal the world of possibilities before us. He being published. Thank you. WINTER/SPRING 2019 helped us look ahead rather than down at our feet. He showed us that we had value in this December 15, 2018 MAIL: ‘Iolani School Bulletin E-MAIL: ‘Iolani School [email protected] world and could succeed at anything we set SUMMER 2019 563 Kamoku Street our hearts and minds on. His influence and April 15, 2019 Honolulu, HI 96826 FAX: (808) 943-2326 advice personally helped me through so many obstacles in life. I can say with confidence that Mr. Ng helped me successfully make it.” attended Citadel Military Academy and Outskirts Press Company. The first of these later continued his education at Texas A&M, was published in 2011 and titled Hawaiian The other book titled Reflections in Solitude, where he received his bachelor’s degree Sunrise to Sunset; it is an autobiography of published in 2012, is a book of poetry majoring in history with a minor in political working as a middle school counselor servicing influenced by his admiration of musician science. He later decided to go into teaching kids in a low-income neighborhood which Kuiokalani Lee and by his own personal and graduated from University of Hawai‘i in included kids ranging from gifted students, to struggles with students as a middle school 1967 with a professional teacher’s certificate gang members, from at-risk to motivated kids, counselor. In recognition of those who in secondary education. and from safe to abused children. The digest inspired him to be a writer, Satch dedicated from the book notes that “Randall transcends this book to Mr. Potts and Mr. Reed Taylor, After receiving his certificate, Satch taught the typical role of school counselor, as he visits former ‘Iolani English teachers, as well as at Jarrett, Niu Valley, Kaimukī and Kalākaua students at home, confronts them and their a professor in English Literature at Texas middle schools as well as Kaimukī High for parents with the truth, finds wildly creative A&M University (no name mentioned), a combined total of 33 years as a classroom solutions to problems with no easy answer, and classmate and attorney Jimmy Kawashima, teacher and campus, outreach, and grade level steps in as a father figure to children who have his friend Hank (no last name mentioned), counselor. In 2002, he received an award from never known a reliable and caring authority.” and his hanai daughter, Hossana. the Hawai‘i State Senate for his counseling efforts to promote a safe, healthy and drug- After he passed away, one of his former In return, Satch inspired many of his students, free lifestyle among his school’s students. In students at Kalakaua, Rowena Blas, wrote turning them around from potential problem 2005, he received the Hawai‘i State Teacher an email to Willy Matsuura about Randall’s delinquents to successful people in the Association Friends of Youth award. dedication as a counselor and the influence community. He will be missed by his family, he had on many students. The following are his ‘Iolani classmates including best friends As all of you know, Satch was always physically excerpts from her email: “Mr. Ng was not Willy Matsuura, Roger (Lopes) James and and mentally tough. During his early high your typical school counselor that only dealt Clarence “Rags” Scanlan ’59, who were very school years, he was on the football and track teams but had to give it up because of an injury to his knee. This did not keep him away from the sports he loved, however, and he continued as an assistant football coach at Kaimukī High School. He was also the head coach for the Kaimukī High track team which won their first public schools track championship. Just a couple years ago, the members of this championship track team invited him to and honored him at a luncheon at the Mini Garden Chinese restaurant in McCully.

Randall also loved reading and writing. One of his bucket list wishes after retirement was to write books about his life experiences. He authored two books, which were published by Dave and Corrine Dumas enjoyed lunch in Beaverton, Oregon, with Allison Garr and Andre Dulce

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close to him through the school years and beyond; and his former students, colleagues and friends. Aloha, Satch, from all of us. RIP.

Now for the good news. In October 2017, there was a mini-reunion in Los Angeles hosted by Clifton “Klump” Yamamoto and his wife at their home. Attending were LA residents Will Prestridge, Al Yamashiro and their wives, Mike “Joe” Tom, and Bobby Yamato. Also joining them was Carl “Bunny” Watanabe from Honolulu.

REMINDER: If you have any Class of 60 A group from the Class of 1961 enjoyed the company of other alumni at the annual A Touch of ‘Iolani: news that you want to be published in the (1st row) Bob Mumper, Calvin Lee ’59, Linda Lee, and Warren Ho; (2nd row): Ken Lee, Jennifer Lee, Joyce ‘Iolani Bulletin, please send your draft including Kawada, and Allan Kawada. pictures preferably by email to Paul “Shag” Shigenaga at [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the deadlines for "next door neighbors" when they lived on St. class. Twenty-two members are deceased publication: Summer Edition, April 15: Fall Louis Heights while students at ‘Iolani. and seventeen were not able to participate Edition, August 30; and Winter/Spring for one reason or another. As of December Edition, December 15. Andre Dulce and spouse Allison Garr met up 15, 2017, when Classnotes were due, 45 with Dave and Corrine Dumas for a ramen members had responded. Preliminary results Have a happy, healthy and prosperous 2018! lunch in Beaverton, Oregon. The Dumases include the following: The class grew from 15 live about six miles from Tillamook, Oregon, kindergarten students in 1958 to 110 seniors which is famous for its cheese. They have a in 1961. Class size increased every year home on the Trask River, and they do a lot of except 1951. The largest increase occurred ’61 traveling and spend time with their children in 1955 (grade 7) where 35 classmates were Class Representative: and grandchildren. admitted to ‘Iolani. Ninety-three percent of ROBERT MUMPER respondents earned a bachelor’s degree and [email protected] Frannie Wong attended the ‘Iolani Alumni 81% of those were conferred within five years (H) 808-261-4519 function at the school on July 15, 2017, with of graduation from ‘Iolani. Engineering (17%) Willie K entertaining. He wrote in an email and mathematics (12%) were the majors in There was a good turnout from the Class of that it was a great concert with lots of alums which bachelor’s degrees were most frequently ’61 at the 22nd Annual A Touch of ‘Iolani from other classes there. Due to the fact that conferred. Sixty-seven percent of those who held on August 5, 2017. Classmates enjoyed The Marco Polo fire took place on the day responded thus far subsequently earned an the company of other alumni and friends of before the concert, ‘Iolani stepped up and advanced and/or professional degree. This ‘Iolani while enjoying the cuisine of some of provided Seto Hall as a shelter for residents portrait was intended to provide classmates an Honolulu finest restaurants and the selection displaced by the fire. As a Red Cross volunteer, opportunity to share and, for many, to become of the many premium wines and beers in the Frannie worked at the shelter so he just had to spirit of ‘Iolani One Team. Attending were walk to the courtyard for the concert. Ken and Jennifer Lee, Gary and Carolyn Shigemura, Russ and Lei Saito, Allan and Craig Ichinose conducted a statistical study Joyce Kawada, Dennis and Connie Goto, Milt of the Class of ‘61 to obtain biographic and Maddie Oshiro, Ken and Lynn Nakasone, information for a class portrait. The portrait Jim and Sue Miyashiro, Gordon K H and would describe in quantitative detail various Annie Chun, Warren Ho, and Bob Mumper. aspects of the respondents’ lives before and Ken Lee wrote that this past August 2017, after their graduation from ‘Iolani. These Jerry Chong ’61 and his wife Simone were aspects include (a) their enrollment at in Honolulu from California to visit Jerry’s ‘Iolani, (b) their biological families, (c) their mother Rose Chong, who will be 99 years college education, (d) military service, (e) old this year. Jerry, Simone, Ken and spouse marriage and offspring, (f) occupation and Jennifer got together shortly afterwards to retirement, and (g) current residence. The Dining together at the Assaggio Bistro in Kahala catch up on the latest news while dining at survey was distributed in early August 2017 are (front) Simone and Jerry Chong ’61 and Assaggio Bistro in Kahala. Jerry and Ken were to 71 of the 110 members of the graduating (back) Jennifer and Ken Lee ’61.

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Medical Center. This was after a distressing ’62 week and after more than a year of contin- Class Representatives: uous stay in the hospital. What follows is a CONROY CHOW sampling of sentiments from classmates. [email protected] (C) 808-222-6894 Dan Yoshioka: “So sad, but what a struggle he put up in trying to get better so he could JOHN ISHIKAWA rejoin us on the golf course! We will miss his [email protected] friendship and leadership.” (H) 808-258-8345 Dennis Choi: “Please send Grace my thoughts COLIN LEONG and prayers. I remember Wilbert as being [email protected] calm and casual and always smiling. I am sorry 808-927-2325 to hear about his passing.”

PATRICK TOM Russell Jones “I hesitated replying as I also [email protected] was very sad. But after much reflection, I am (C) 808-754-5733 fortunate to have known Wilbert and to have his friendship. Those many memories of the http://www.Iolaniclassof62.com good times in school and after graduation are prominent and will stay with me when I think of Wilbert. But it is still sad, Wilbert has passed.” ’63 55 th Class Representative: Gordon Lee: “To a family man and business RONALD MIYASHIRO owner, a community leader and military officer [email protected] who served his country, a gentleman with TOP: Chester ’62 and Evie Ching recently enjoyed (H) 808-455-6005 always a smile, a colleague and classmate, we a river cruise down the Danube. shall miss you at the 19th hole and reunions, BOTTOM: On December 1st, Rolin Soong ’62, wife With military honors, remembrances, thanks- but know that you always will be with us in Vicky, and son Joel were able to join Colin ’62 and givings, prayers and a scripture reading by The spirit, encouraging us to go forward. Mahalo Pam Leong at Jade Dynasty for a quick Dim Sum Reverend Daniel Leatherman, the commen- for your continuous friendship. God bless you Lunch. Rolin and his family spent Thanksgiving in Honolulu as he prepared to renovate the Soong dation and blessing, and a heart-warming and your family.” family home on Bingham Street: Vicky, Joel, and video presentation showcasing Wilbert Rolin Soong. singing Frank Sinatra, the celebration of Norman and Lauren Chun from Maui: the life of Wilbert Seiki Toma took place “Anything we say will only be redundant in December 2017 at Nu‘uanu Memorial because he was the same person to all of us; acquainted with their family backgrounds, Park. Wilbert very peacefully passed away on that is, he was a straight-up kind of a person, how they came to ‘Iolani, and events that Sunday, November 12, 2017, at The Queen’s honest, considerate, kind, and a little rascal, transpired in the years following graduation. Gathering self-reported information now is also timely given the aging of the class. Most surviving members were born in 1943 and will be 75 in 2018. Summarizing of the survey responses and data analysis are on-going as more classmates respond, and a final version of the portrait will be made available to the class in 2018. Craig received his Ph.D. in general experimental psychology from the University of Portland, Portland, Oregon, in 1973. He has spent a lifetime working in human services. His last position was that of human services senior administrator specialist, Children and Family Services, Ventura Richard Ho ’62 had dinner with Dennis Ching ’62, Eunice, and their friends in October while they were Human Services Agency, Ventura, California visiting in Hong Kong. Richard took them around the city the following week when they returned from from 2003 until his recent retirement. Shenzhen and Macao.

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and always fun to be around. Whenever he and Grace came to Maui, our suppers were always filled with plenty of laughter. We will miss Wilbert!”

Richard Chun-Hoon: “When I learned that Wilbert had passed away, I was so moved that I wrote the following.”

He continues “Paraphrasing lines from William Wordsworth’s Ode on “Intimations of Immortality,” (which was echoed in the movie Splendor In The Grass) though nothing can bring back the years, days and hours we spent planning our ‘Iolani Class of ’63 reunions, we will grieve not, rather reminisce the good times we had together.

“Wilbert was the most organized of us all. You wouldn’t, couldn't find him without his folder of past years’ statistics and notes tucked under his arm. When our planning committee of 6 or 7 classmates met at Clifford Lee’s house or at Honolulu Country Club after golf, not everyone had the same ideas of the how and what to do that got bounced around. In the end it was always Wilbert, who made the decision, and everyone agreed it was for the best.

“For years, 12 to 15 of our classmates traveled to other islands for golf and the companionship. On the last day of our three-to-four-day trip, it was always Gordon Dang and me versus Wilbert and Gordon Okumura. The losers buy the winners dinner. Sometimes Dang and I won, more times Wilbert and Okumura won because Wilbert was just too good for us.

“We love you, man; we miss your leadership, the camaraderie, the golf and the competition. We know you are up there playing golf. Someday in the future we will be joining you so make a few starting times in anticipation of our playing together again.”

Our 55th class reunion happens the last TOP: Jonathan Kim and friends traveled to Kyushu in November. Highlights of the trip were the Karatsu Kunchi weekend in September 2018 in Honolulu. Festival and the Opening Day of the Fukuoka Sumo Basho. The group included Ron and Karen Ohira, Edwina Wilbert will be with us in spirit. and Jonathan Kim, Joy and Allan Tanigawa, and Patty and Bruce Shimomoto.

MIDDLE: Bruce and Patty Shimomoto have been graciously hosting a Class of ’64 Holiday Gathering for the last 14 years. If you did not receive an email invitation, Bruce does not have your current email address. The following classmates attended this year’s gathering: (seated) David Lo, Ed Oshiro, and Gordon Cho; ’64 (standing) Bruce Shimomoto, Dan Chang (Charlottesville, Virginia), Mark Ames (Perth, Australia), Jon Kim, Class Representative: Elwin Goo, Warren Chee, Frank Hay (Kōke‘e, Kauai), Leroy Uyehara, Roy Ledesma, and Ed Sakoda. JONATHAN KIM BOTTOM: Several members of the Class of 1964 had an informal lunch at Happy Day in Kaimukī. Those able to [email protected] make it included David Lo, Warren Chee, Bruce Shimomoto, Ed Oshiro, Ron Ohira, Roy Ledesma, Jon Kim and (H) 808-396-0417 Allan Tanigawa. It was nice to see Roger Lopes and Willie Matsuura ’60, who were also having lunch.

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A group of Class of ’65 members and their spouses got together when Tom Nagata and his wife Judy were in town: (clockwise from left) Stu Kaneko, Judy and Tom Nagata, Randy Wong, Steve Yamamoto, Dennis Kato, Dexter Yee, Glenn Goo, Fred Okumura, Alvin and Margaret Onaka, Val Wong, Jan Goo, Claire and Courtland Pang, and Pat Nam.

the line by as much as 200 pounds. One to Hawai‘i because he got drafted, only ’65 Team! He commented that it was good to see to fail the physical because of old athletic Class Representative: the female students helping to raise the bar injuries! Upon returning to Ohio, he was COURTLAND PANG in athletics as well as in academics and also seen playing baseball and offered a job [email protected] to see the Head of School behind the bench teaching at a local high school where his first (C) 808-299-1770 rooting for the team. coaching assignment was to coach volleyball. Courtland marveled that Tom could just The Student Center was once again home to While seeing his old number 19 in action jump into successfully coaching volleyball the Father Bray Football Classic’s pre-game took Alvin back in time in spirit, Tom Nagata without ever having played it, but Tom said reception for ‘Iolani ohana attending the physically went back in time by visiting here, that he just studied up on the specific skills game, among them Alvin Onaka and spouse with spouse Judy, from his home in Fort while the coaching philosophies are the same Margaret. They enjoyed comfort food Myers, Florida. Tom and Judy barely got out from sport to sport. Tom eventually married (macaroni and cheese, chili, hot dogs and just before Hurricane Irma shut down the and moved to Fort Myers where he raised salad) from the cafeteria then watched an Fort Myers airport. Stu Kaneko arranged a three sons and coached them to area baseball exciting preseason game on Eddie Hamada mini-reunion dinner with Tom at the Side championships. He retired from teaching art Field with ‘Iolani’s record-setting quarterback Street Inn. Randy and Val Wong, Steve then started his own graphic design business Tai-John Mizutani leading the Raiders to a Yamamoto, Dennis Kato, Dexter Yee, Glenn with Judy, whom he first met 40 years ago, high scoring victory over neighbor Kaimuki and Jan Goo, Fred Okumura, Alvin and as his business manager. Tom specializes in High School, 57-37. Alvin was especially Margaret, Courtland and Claire Pang, and painting koi and is intrigued by the patterns proud of Raider kicker Mika Makekau who Pat Nam, were able to attend. of their scales but confided that he also first kicked two field goals and converted every wanted to paint flowers but was inhibited extra point while wearing the same number While we went back in time to when Tom because flowers were not considered manly; 19 that Alvin wore when he played for Coach was a standout baseball, football, and soccer now he is uninhibited and renowned for Hamada. Who says you can’t go back in time? player at ‘Iolani, none of us had seen him his orchid paintings, among other subjects. Mika brought to Alvin’s mind that another since graduation so it was great catching up Visit his website nagataart.com to see more. Raider female kicker, Angela Ichinose with each other’s journeys over the past 52 Besides painting, Tom is branching out into Ballard ’97, had been the first female Hawai‘i years. Tom went to Ohio University on a clothing, bags and jewelry. varsity player to make a field goal back in baseball scholarship where he continued to 1996. Alvin marveled at how quickness and excel as a catcher as he had at ‘Iolani when While everyone else made it to Side Street precision triumphed over brute strength and he played for Chuck Halter. Tom graduated Inn on time, Fred was the last to arrive for size as the Raiders, with few players larger with a fine arts degree in graphic design but the dinner but he came bearing armloads of than when he played, were outweighed on had to sell his portfolio for airfare to return his children’s book Keoki and the Secret Island,

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which he graciously autographed and gave to Recife before heading home in time to make everyone for their grandchildren, so we forgave a quick turnaround and head to Denver for a ’67 him for keeping us waiting. Thanks, Fred! western region health statistics meeting. Class Representative: WILLIS AU Randy and Val were planning to go on a cruise As time flies by, it’s good that we see each (H) 808-833-3500 in the Baltic Sea with a stopover in London other while we still can, so let’s hope we can (B) 808-955-1600 so Alvin, whose son Christopher ’97 lives in all make it to our class’s booth at the next London, shared ideas of what to see during Family Fair. MIKE FLORES their time there. [email protected] And speaking of time flying by, Courtland (C) 808-497-7736 Who knew that Stu had time to watch much and his volleyball ‘ohana again helped with television, but he shared that he’s interested the Honolulu Marathon, and being an old in Japanese historical dramas and is quite cross-country runner, it was amazing to him knowledgeable of the latest series on television. as the lead runners whizzed by that they ’68 50 th would run a sub-5 minute pace for the whole Class Representative: The dinner at Side Street Inn was comprised 26.2 mile race. In contrast, some 10-kilometer CALVIN INOUYE of many tasty dishes, thanks to Margaret, run participants took more than four hours [email protected] who knew the chef there. Many thanks also to cover that 6.2-mile distance; time crawled (C) 808-226-9017 to Steve, who picked up the tab for the entire for them. dinner! Next time Michel’s, huh Steve? Time is also counting down for Wes Chock’s Alvin continues to travel lots for work and daughter Madison who, by finishing fifth in the ’69 was using Duolingo to learn some Portuguese finals of the 2017 Grand Prix of Figure Skating, Class Representative: ahead of a trip to Brazil where he was to make has qualified to represent the United States in RUSSELL YAMAMOTO a presentation to the Brazilian Ministry of ice dancing at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter [email protected] Health and Medical Society. He later learned Olympics. Best of luck to her and her partner. (B) 808-596-8003 that was a good idea because the official language in Brazil is Portuguese, and like in many other countries where nationalism runs strong, not many choose to speak English. ’66 ’70 Still he was grateful for the simultaneous Class Representative: Class Representative: translation and the interpreter assigned to DALE W. LEE ERNEST CHOY him. After the conference, Alvin had a day [email protected] [email protected] off and enjoyed some of the food and sights in 808-341-1399 (H) 808-235-6837

On September 9, 2017, the Sons of ‘Iolani of the Class of 1970 gathered at the Willows restaurant to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of their entrance to kindergarten. (2020 will be the 50th anniversary of their graduation.) Ten of the fourteen Sons attended. Some had not seen each other since their graduation. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lee ’53 were honored guests. Mrs. Dorothy Kim, their second grade teacher, had planned to attend, but unfortunately needed to cancel at the last minute. The event was organized by Clifford Lee, Doug Nakoa, and Nelson Chun.

Howard Hateyama wrote to Peter Okumura about his status. Howard has been retired for two years now after 18 years with the California Environmental Protection Agency, Class of 1966 friends Stephen Ho, Mike Wong, Dennis Go, and Alan Short “reunited” with Howard Sur starting as a research assistant and leaving (center) on Howard’s recent (rare) trip to Honolulu. Blissfully retired, Howard enjoys hiking, sailing, pig as the head of one of its regional offices for hunting, and the great outdoors with Mark “Chico” Arakawa on the Big Island. toxic substances control. He spent the next

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Blood, Shuggie Otis (Scott’s request) and Dire Straits, just to name a few. You guys have to make it to the next party to hear Dale’s sound system!

We ended the fun evening around Dale’s kitchen table discussing and laughing about so many subjects, most of which I can’t print. A big thank you goes to Dale for organizing the golf tournament and again opening his home to us for our post golf party. We had a blast!

Classmate update:

I’m happy to report that Bill Hillendahl, along with his sister and mom, made it through the devastating wild fires that blazed through Northern California in October unscathed. They were very fortunate, as other classmates know of friends that were not as fortunate and lost their homes.

Ten of the Class of 1970’s original Sons of ‘Iolani gathered at the Willows this September: Front Row: Gregg Waki, Dobson Okawa, Dwight Nadamoto, Chucky Nakoa. Back Row: Nelson Chun, Brian Shimamura, Clifford Lee, Colin Kim, Rodney Veary, and Rodney Hirokawa. ’72 Class Representatives: COLIN CHING 23 years at the University of California in Lloyd Nishimoto, Scott Shimabukuro, Ross [email protected] various management capacities relative to the Yokoyama, and Kenny Krumm. (B) 808-391-3201 national laboratories run by the University. He is enjoying being a three-time granddad to Host Dale and hostess Helen Chang KENSEY INOUYE kids ages four months to nine years old. They welcomed all the golfers to his home where [email protected] are all living in Denver and he is catching up they were quickly joined by Randall Hayashi, (B) 808-949-9999 on home projects and traveling a lot. Howard Cyrus Tamashiro, and Robert Shimizu. (C) 808-741-1441 said Happy Holidays to All. Keith Fujio soon arrived after a day trip to Kauai for one of his last trips as special Calvin Tabata checked in saying he is retired assistant to the state librarian of the Hawaii but still teaching Aikido. State Public Library System. Keith is retiring ’73 45 th at the end of this year but has a lot of projects Class Representative: Any more news guys, let me know. Everyone he will undertake next year. Keith’s wife, Dr. ALAN TAMANAHA likes to hear about us now older retiring guys. Jan Fujita, helped deliver a new baby into [email protected] the world prior to joining us at Dale’s house. (H) 808-677-3380 Donn and Judie Tokairin enlightened us with many stories of their recent trip to Machu ’71 Picchu along with Joseph and Joy Murakami. Class Representative: Donn also had a baby delivery scheduled for ’74 LLOYD NISHIMOTO the next morning. Class Representative: [email protected] ROBIN UYESHIRO (C) 808-226-2082 One of the highlights of the evening was [email protected] Dale’s upgraded sound system as his new The Class of ’71 held their annual golf speakers made you feel and hear the music Shane Kimura, volleyball coach for Linfield tournament at Pearl Country Club on like you’ve never heard it before. Requests College in Oregon, is retiring after an November 17, 2017, and Dale Nishikawa were satisfied through his albums and illustrious 40-year career and a record of was the big winner in a very competitive streaming service as we listened to the 666-520. His 666 wins rank ninth among skins golf tournament. Dale was followed by sounds of the Eagles, Lydia Pense and Cold active Division III coaches. According

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to an item posted November 6, 2017, on serves as board chair of the American Heart golinfieldwildcats.com, Shane has the & Stroke Association-Hawaii Division, and distinction of “having coached more seasons as a board member of UHA (University than any coach of any sport in Linfield history. Health Alliance), Kapi‘olani Medical Center No other active Division III coach has led a for Women & Children, Child & Family program as many seasons as Shane.” His Services, and ‘Iolani School. He is a member accomplishments include leading his team of the Shidler College of Business Advisory “to a national runner-up finish in 1980 at the Council. Mark earned an MBA specializing AIAW championship tournament. His teams in finance and decision science from the [also] shared or won outright five Northwest University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Shidler Conference titles in 1980, 1983, 1989, 2003, College of Business. and 2006, and he led the wildcats to four NCAA Division III playoff appearances.” Several Class of ’74 members enjoyed A feature story on Shane’s coaching career themselves at the windy A Touch of ‘Iolani. published in the Fall 2017 issue of Linfield Magazine, “Linfield Longevity,” focused on Also, sadly, Randy Grune’s father, Murray what has contributed to Shane’s having “the Grune, passed away on September 4. He was longest run of any Linfield coach and the President of Castle & Cooke and was also on Billie Jean King and David Masunaga ’75 second-longest volleyball coaching stint the ‘Iolani School Board of Governors. We were honored at the Northwestern University nationwide”: Garry Kilgore, Linfield athletic are poorer for his loss. commencement in June 2017. director, characterized Shane as “a person who has a high degree of integrity and We’re now in that stage of life where our commitment to students. Shane encourages parents’ generation is passing. It’s a sad, but traits that make his players better individuals strangely empowering time. It’s also a time has innovated many projects serving and on and off the court. He understands that the to start thinking how we will be remembered. engaging the community. Congrats, Harris! real championships are the championships of life.” His former students and other coaches David Masunaga was the subject of an article agree that character, integrity, and building in the “Newsmaker” section of the October relationships with his athletes are key aspects ’75 18 issue of Midweek, “It all adds up for ‘Mr. contributing to Shane’s longevity and success Class Representative: Mas’” by writer Susan Sunderland. Prompted as a coach. At the conclusion of that article, BRYAN WONG by David’s recently being honored by Shane shares his own advice for being a [email protected] Northwestern University as a Distinguished successful coach: “Whatever role you have, do Secondary Teacher, the article focuses on it to the best of your ability. It’s not just about Michael Ako is currently the general manager his “almost fanatical passion for imparting volleyball. If it’s only volleyball, we’re not at The Beach Villas at Ko Olina. He enjoys knowledge and turning on the light of doing our job as coaches.” Shane also echoed surfing regularly in front of his home at comprehension in pupils,” his equal passion for the One Team mantra with the following: “Be Secrets or Aina’s. He has been working on music, and his expertise on the mathematically a good player for the team, not just a good improving his skills with a new 7’4” stand up. inspired art of Dutch artist M.C. Escher. player on the team.” That is a challenge with this performance size David was nominated for this award by a SUP board! triumvirate of Northwestern/‘Iolani graduates, Mark H. Yamakawa was recently honored Nicholas Yim ’13 and his brothers Eric ’03 and by Shidler College of Business as a Hall of Wayne Muraoka has been the general counsel Brandon ’05. Honor Award recipient. Mark has been the and involved with Armstrong Builders president and CEO of Hawaii Dental Service project developments. He says that Mark ’08 In a side bar with the article, David offered since November 2014. He was also one of and Mari ’11 have finished college and are “Four Steps to Becoming a Model Teacher.” several Honolulu businessmen in the special now experiencing the “working world.” The Most important is his overriding premise that section of Pacific Business News this October Muraokas are another grateful ‘Iolani Nō Ka “Great teachers don’t just teach. They change “honoring the best places to work and ‘Oi family! lives.” Certainly the thousands of students introducing a new category that recognizes whose lives he has touched in his 39 years of outstanding work by HR executives at Harris Nakamoto was presented the teaching at ‘Iolani would attest that David is winning companies.” In that item, Mark prestigious 2017 Ho‘okela Governor’s Award truly a great teacher. indicated that he loves the mission of Hawaii by the Retail Merchants of Hawaii. He is Dental Service—to improve oral health in our the director of labor and strategic sales for Email to let me know what’s up at community. He admitted that the greatest Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. He has bmkwong805@gmail, or bmkwong1@aol. lesson he has learned is to “treat everyone served in various management positions Blessings, Bryan with the respect you yourself expect.” Mark within Hawai‘i’s health care systems and

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’76 Class Representatives: MARK IMADA [email protected]

DUANE OKUMOTO [email protected] (C) 808-783-1450

Peter Gibson just completed his 37th consecutive Honolulu Marathon! Yep, every single one since 1980. ’77 Class Representative: CURT OTAGURO [email protected] (H) 808-988-7082 (B) 808-844-3620

’78 40 th Class Representative: ALAN YUGAWA [email protected] (C) 808-225-6734

Aloha Class of ’78 Members of The Class of ’76 got together for a fun afternoon of golf at Ala Wai: Duane Okumoto, Peter Gibson, Chuck Fasi, Mark Imada, and Wes Choy. Duane was low scorer, of course. Everyone did well at the 19th hole. We will be celebrating our 40th high school reunion next August and I want to send an invite out to all. We are hoping for another great turnout like the one we had at our 35th if we do not have your current contact info, reunion. Mark your Google and Outlook please update with school online or get hold ’80 calendars for Thursday, August 2nd, through of either one of us. Class Representative: Saturday, August 4th. ‘Iolani School will EARL CHING kick off the festivities with a campus event Mahalo and Best Wishes, [email protected] Thursday from 5–8 p.m. at Center Courtyard (B) 808-561-2653 for our class as well as all graduated classes Warland Kealoha – [email protected] having reunions ending in 3 and 8. For our Kevin Aoki was named Northwest Mainland alums, Thursday evening will be Brandon Lee – [email protected] Conference Coach of the Year for the ninth an opportunity to come back and check out time. Kevin guided his Pacific Lutheran the changes to the campus and the new look P.S. Our goal is to get a 100 alumni turnout University women’s volleyball Lutes to the of your alma mater. We will continue Friday for our 40th! conference title and the program’s 11th berth with our pau hana events and are scheduling to the NCAA Division III Tournament. This these currently. was the tenth time in his 22 years as their coach that the Lutes have earned the league Our 40th reunion culminates Saturday with ’79 title. His record so far is 393-176. Other dinner and entertainment at Hale Koa Hotel. Class Representative: years that Kevin was awarded title of Coach The reunion team will notify everyone with ERNEST NOMURA of the Year are 1999, 2004, 2006–2009, and details and the activities planned (Class of ’78 [email protected] 2012–2013. Facebook/Alumni website/email/phone). So (B) 808-768-5120

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the Coral Creek Golf Course. Phil Chun and Keith Nouchi were narrowly beaten by 1 stroke. Others in attendance were Matt Hee, Renato Casambre, Darren Hori, Derek Ching, Prabhas Upadhyaya, Craig Haga, Richie Kibota, Kent Matsumura, Darin Lee, Ethan Okamoto, Peter Kwan, and Robert Futa (not shown).

The night before the golf tournament, classmates got together for a potluck at the home of Prabhas and Kamna Upadhyaya. Classmates in attendance were Carl Delos Reyes, Phil Chun, Peter Kwan, Darryl Jung, Brad Konishi, Doug Ing, Jeffrey Lin, Susan Abe (Inouye), Derek Tanaka, Trisha Shimabuku-Fish, Melody Kubo, Denise Miyasaki Wheeler, Meri Morisada Guillou, Renao Casambre, and Lori Kaizawa.

For the third year in a row, the Class of 1983 held its ’83 Raider Cup golf tournament. ’84

On October 7, 2017, Mid-Pacific High School sporter air riflery head coach ’81 ’83 35 th Lieutenant Colonel (USA, Retired) Jon Class Representative: Class Representative: Narimatsu led his varsity boys to their first SCOTT HIRASHIKI LORI KAIZAWA ILH championship since 2013 and a trip [email protected] [email protected] back to the HHSAA Sporter Air Riflery (B) 808-946-4459 (C) 808-352-1664 Championships for the fourth time in five (C) 808-478-2734 years. On October 24, his boys captured the In August 2017, for the third year in a row, HHSAA second place team trophy, with Matt Loo has opened his own real estate Scott Nekota and Derek Tanaka took one team member winning the overall boys’ brokerage firm, Oahu Property Services home the trophy at the ’83 Raider Cup golf second place individual trophy. Jon also LLC. He was formerly principal broker with tournament organized by Richie Kibota, at returned three girls to the state tournament, Distinctive Homes Hawaii. Matt promises that his clients will appreciate his “laid back and approachable manner complemented by a serious and professional work ethic”; he wants his “customers to be confortable and motivated while making some of life’s biggest decisions.” ’82 Class Representatives: BERWYN ITO [email protected]

AARON KAM [email protected] ‘[email protected]

(C) 382-9993 In August, several members of the Class of 1983 gathered at the home of Prabhas and Kamna Upadhyaya for a potluck dinner.

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’86 Class Representatives: CATHERINE V.T. CAMACHO [email protected] (C) 808-220-2665

RONA KEKAUOHA [email protected] (C) 808-223-3630

1 ’87 Class Representatives: SHERI FONG [email protected] 4 (C) 808 232-3859

DANIEL SHIU [email protected] (C) 808-220-2083 2

Brennon Morioka, recently hired by Hawaiian Electric Company as the manager for electrification of transportation, was interviewed for an article posted September 15, 2017, on staradvertiser.com, “Brennon Morioka: The Former HART Deputy Director Leads HECO’s Efforts to Expand Use of Electric Vehicles,” by Vicki Viotti. The article pointed out how Brennon’s varied background in transportation positions, 3 5 such as his six years at the department of Celebrity visitors dining at Craig Katsuyoshi’s Helena’s Hawaiian Foods have included (Photo 1) Bill Murray, transportation and over four years as deputy (Photo 2) Kate Hudson, (Photo 3) Bill Lee ’53, (Photo 4) Bobby Webster ’02, and (Photo 5) Jeff Bezos. In director for HART, has helped him move addition to Craig, photos include Craig’s wife Kalei and his daughter Kayla. up the learning curve to his new position. Although Brennon does not yet own an EV, he is looking forward to purchasing one one of whom won the overall girls’ third place once the single battery charge is available individual trophy. Jon also led his JV boys to ’85 and the range of the vehicles is greater. their first ILH JV championship—the first Class Representative: time that both varsity boys and JV boys have JOANNA SETO won the ILH championship simultaneously. ‘[email protected] Jon was further honored by a panel of his (C) 808-292-8408 coaching peers by being named the 2017 ILH Boys’ Sporter Air Riflery Coach of the Year. Craig Katsuyoshi, owner of Helena’s In his six years of coaching sporter air riflery, Hawaiian Foods, continues to garner Jon’s teams have won a combined five ILH accolades for his James Beard award-winning Championships, five HHSAA second place menu and can be regularly seen on numerous trophies, and three HHSAA championships. Food Network shows. Recently, he had the Jon is currently coaching in the precision air billionaire founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, riflery season at Mid-Pacific. dine with him. Other visitors have included Bill Murray and Kate Hudson, but the most inspiring were ‘Iolani legends Bobby Webster Sandy Stroud ’87 proudly shows off her ‘Iolani ’02 and Bill Lee ’53. insignia during an evening out.

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TOP: Class of 1987 banquet at Orleans Hotel included (front row) Mike Liebetrau, Ken Kawahara, Jill (Tamashiro) Rodriguez, Anne Fuller, Reina Fuji, Robin Kibota, Maraea Weinberg, Tommy Leong, Christine Shin-Yin, CarrieLyn (Donigan) Guymon, Kaipo (Fujishige) McCartney, Lanai Ferguson, and Tammy (Bueno) Torres; and in the back row are Alan Shoda, Aaron Brown, David Northcutt, Rodd Yano, Bert Matsuwaki, Mike Kato, Mark Yonamine, Dean Nakagawa, Corey Shibata, David Shimabuku, Scott Hashimoto, Ryan Okuhara, Eddie Mui, Paul Okino, and Dan Shiu.

BOTTOM LEFT: The Shiu family vacationed in Tokyo, Japan, with friends in June 2017: Craig Yamakawa ’78, Jordan Shiu ’20, Sandee Moriki, Dylan Shiu ’18, Dan Shiu ’87, Wade Wakashige ’94, and Kira Tamashiro Wakashige ’05 (also present but hidden in the baby carrier is Riley Wakashige!).

BOTTOM RIGHT: The Class of 1987 held part II of its 30th Reunion in Las Vegas. In attendance were kneeling: Dan Shiu, Ken Kawahara, Mike “LT” Liebetrau; Middle: Rodd Yano, Jill (Tamashiro) Rodriguez; Tammy (Bueno) Torres; Lanai Ferguson Bea; Back: Glen Guymon, CarrieLyn (Donigan) Guymon, Aaron Bea, Anne Fuller, and Tommy Leong.

Saturday, August 4, 2018 | 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. www.touchofiolani.org

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The interview discussed the addition of charging stations (“We are seeking a dozen additional fast charger locations in places most useful for commuters, people who live in apartments and condos, and visitors who will be driving electric rental vehicles,” he said.), legislations which may “better enable the EV infrastructure,” and the “need to update and maintain infrastructure” such as harbors, airports, and highways. Brennon sees potential in collaboration between the public and private sectors to move forward in most areas of improving transportation.

’88 30 th Class Representatives: KATHLEEN CHU [email protected]

ROBIN HIRANO [email protected]

’89 Class Representatives: NICOLE DIERKS [email protected] (C) 206-226-8865

DAVID OYADOMARI [email protected] (C) 808-779-0122

DEAN YOUNG [email protected] (C) 808-375-2495

’90 Class Representatives: MARCUS KAWATACHI [email protected] (B) 808-586-8636

AURENE PADILLA [email protected] 808-382-6744 TOP: Golfers at the Class of 1987 30th Reunion in Las Vegas included (kneeling) Dan Shiu and Ken Kawahara; (standing) Rodd Yano, Dean Nakagawa, Robin Kibota, Scott Hashimoto, Ryan Okuhara, Mark Yonamine, and Bert Matsuwaki.

BOTTOM: Several ‘Iolani alumnae attended the opening of Tara Boone’s ’87 Design House boutique in Kahala Mall recently. With Tara celebrating are Aubrey Hawk ’85, Lynn Takeshita ’87, Gina Batacan ’87, Susan Apduhan ’87, Christy Maii ’87, Misty Nitta ’87, Stephanie Matsumoto ’87, Cella Sawyer ’20, and Holly Sawyer ’91.

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Larry Fontanilla lives in Olympia, Washington, Jill Yamashita Lira and husband David ’91 and works as a physician at Olympia renewed their wedding vows after ten years Class Representative: Emergency Services and as medical program of marriage. The ceremony at Comic Con in LISA FURUTA director at Thurston County Medic One. San Diego celebrated the couple’s love of each [email protected] other and the eternal movie series. (Special Kimberly Song and her partner have been thanks go to Brett Northcutt for working his My apologies for my hiatus in submitting happily together for nearly six years and live magic at the conference.) updates for this section. This issue is my first in Beaverton, Oregon. Kim works for a food attempt to recap our classmates’ activity (and, microbiology lab in Portland. Great food there! What’s happening in your neck of the more importantly, our parents’) over the past woods? Drop me a line anytime (email, three years. I look forward to a flood of emails After coaching his Naturals club team on Facebook Messenger, text) and send your high from you this year with high-resolution the Windward side, Paul Ah Yat was named resolution photos by email. photos attached. Pac-5’s varsity baseball coach. He spends much of his time raising his three children, Trae Mitten ’90 relocated to Jackson, Missouri. ranging from age eight to eighteen, and He is an investigator for Title IX and equity supporting their activities. ’92 issues at Southeast Missouri State University. Class Representative: Eun Juu Lee welcomed her fifth child (yes, TREVOR BENN Paul Matsumoto and Brian Lee ’93 are busy fifth) last year, and she is equally as cute as (or [email protected] rehabbing our aging parents at their practice, possibly cuter than) Eun’s first four. She and (C) 808-383-2366 Physical Therapy Associates. Be nice to them. her family live in Southern California. We’ll need to be worked on in just a few years. Nolan Nakamura and Megan Kawatachi ’93 welcomed beautiful Leia Kawatachi Nakamura on June 29, 2017! She weighed in at 7 pounds and 6 ounces.

Bentley Pai and wife Gen welcomed baby boy Zayn Vernon Kenichi Pai on September 14, 2017!

The Class of 1992 had their 25th reunion in Las Vegas. Over 60 people made it to the reunion, which included events such as bowling, Top Golf, night clubbing, and a cocktail party. Although there were more white hairs and wrinkles than our last reunion, the relationships that we all shared didn't change. People reminisced about past high school classes such as geometry, U.S. History, our wonderful counselor Mr. Harrison, and getting busted by Mr. Lee. Disagreements occurred over who our valedictorians were and who were in the 200 Club. All of these entertaining conversations occurred while listening to tunes by musicians such as George Michael, Billy Ocean, Janet Jackson and Tears for Fears. Mainland attendees included Ashley Nakano, Jeri Tagawa, Clayton Katsuyoshi, Rebecca Ray, Doug McGrath, Emily (Mason) Daley, Julie (Kessler) Hammatt, Elton Murakami, Marc Masatsugu, Kevin Lo, Cathy (Faleafine) Patrick, Dean Fujioka, Lorilei Tamura, and Molisa Wilkins (who came all the way over from the Netherlands!). Members of The Class of 1992 celebrated their 25th reunion in Las Vegas.

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Over 100 people gathered to celebrate the 25th Reunion of The Class of 1992.

This reunion occurred just two weeks after the tragic Las Vegas shooting. Along with ’93 25 th ’95 celebrating, the class decided that they also Class Representative: Class Representatives: wanted to do something to help the city of JON NOUCHI NORMAN CHENG Las Vegas. So they brought up coffee and [email protected] [email protected] macadamia nut chocolates and hand delivered (C) 808-223-2682 them to some of the first responders of the shooting. Classmates collected over $600 and JUSTIN IWASE filled up four large bins of omiyage, and they ’94 [email protected] visited two police stations and one hospital. Class Representative: (C)808-368-6646 Some of the teachers of the Class of 1992 also CHAD TAKESUE had their students write letters of appreciation [email protected] DARIN NAKAGAWA and encouragement to the first responders. (C) 808-227-4476 [email protected] (C) 808-375-5805

’96 Class Representative: THOMAS PARK [email protected] (C) 808-387-7033 (B) 808-922-0777

’97 Class Representative: SHANNON ASATO [email protected]

Warren Yamamoto ’92 won the Queen’s Health System Award of Excellence recently. This award is given to leaders at Queen’s who embody the mission of Queen's and have made significant contributions to Queen’s. Pictured are Matt Okahata ’92, Warren Yamamoto ’92 and his wife Dr. Suzette Tokuda, and Les Chun ’92.

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part of her parents’ “love language to family, friends and customers was the joy of feeding people.” Now as director of Lanakila Meals on Wheels, Lori oversees the sharing of food with 2,500 kūpuna. Even though she is not personally delivering meals, she feels personally involved with the welfare of her clients. Those volunteers who actually take the meals to the homes of the kūpuna provide far more than a meal, she says. Their visits are also a wellness check and companionship, an important link to the world outside of the homes of these kūpuna. Of course, Thanksgiving and Christmas mean a special effort and special meals for those receiving Meals on Wheels. The Christmas meals were a special Hawaiian menu. With so many receiving meals and about 350 more on the waitlist for the meals, Lori emphasized the

Kevin Otsuka ’07 and Lea Okudara ’00 were recently selected for the U.S.-Japan Council Emerging Leaders importance of volunteers to deliver those Program, which selects 12 Japanese Americans across the U.S. and Japan for being leaders in their industry. meals. The article concluded with a reflection They are pictured here with former U.S.-Japan Council Board Member Bobby Ichikawa ’80, Shiori Okazaki ’00, by Lori on what she has gained by helping who works at the U.S.-Japan Council office in Washington, D.C., and associate member Colby Takeda ’07. others: “Working so closely with our kupuna has changed me. It has made me re-evaluate my life and how I want to age. I believe in paying it forward. I hope to serve for as long 20 th ’98 he said.” The sidebar of the article indicated as I can, and when my turn comes, hopefully Class Representative: that Daniel also coaches soccer, teaches there will be someone there for me.” GINA FUJIKAMI his two young sons ‘ukulele, advocates for [email protected] music-centric public policy, and provides ‘Iolani’s girls soccer coach Kristin Masunaga programming assistance for events in his was named a regional High School Girls Daniel Damian Pak was the subject of position serving on the Board of Governors Coach of the Year by the United Soccer an article by Gwendolyn Elliott in the for the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Coaches Association in December, according December 2017 issue of Seattle magazine, Grammys. He is also a member of the Seattle to soccerwire.com. “Superconductor: A Former Engineering Music Commission. Student Forms Strong Bonds in Seattle’s Music Scene.” Despite graduating from the University of Washington with a degree ’00 in metallurgical engineering and receiving ’99 Class Representative: a lucrative job offer on Oahu as a nuclear Class Representatives: KATI HONG engineer, Daniel decided to follow his passion DEREK KAMM [email protected] for music and remain in Seattle. He started a [email protected] band, Kore Ionz, after college, and has now (C) 808-228-5486 extended his love of music to helping local schools and organizations with Totem Star, SHOGO MIYAGI ’01 the nonprofit, youth powered recording label [email protected] Class Representative: he created in 2010. This free program [Totem (C) 617-784-9410 SARA YAMAMOTO Star] “offers instruction in every aspect of [email protected] the music industry, from networking and gig Lori Lau was the focus of a story by Maureen booking to composition and performance. It O’Connell in the December 15 edition of Chris Kajioka and his Senia business partner focuses on ‘keeping kids off the streets, in the the Honolulu Star Advertiser, “Lori Lau: Anthony Rush will be opening a new studio, and on the stage,’” Daniel said. Daniel Lanakila Meals on Wheels Director and dining concept in 2018 at the Hotel Wailea, may live outside Hawai‘i, but he feels he has Her Volunteers Deliver Joy to Homebound according to an item posted October 26 on kept the spirit of Hawai‘i: “‘One thing I’ve Seniors.” The article pointed out that Lori bizjournals.com/pacific/news. “The new learned is my role as an ambassador of aloha grew up sharing food with others because of concept, called Ondine,” according to the and a teacher of love, with music as my tool,’ her family’s restaurants. Lori indicated that article, “will be situated across three dining

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venues in the hotel: a private chef ’s kitchen for groups of 6 to 20 people along with a ’02 ’07 tasting counter; a garden that looks into Class Representative: Class Representative: the kitchen; and a teahouse private dining MARIANA LEE SARAH TURGEON experience for groups of eight.” Jonathan [email protected] [email protected] McManus, a principal investor in Senia since (C) 808-741-7245 before the Chinatown location opened, has KAREN DANG recently renovated and reopened the Maui [email protected] hotel and is now finalizing projects at the Maui hotel as well as focusing on the new ’08 10 th dining concept Senia will be offering there. Class Representative: Eric Matsui, “previously general manager of ’03 15 th MICHAEL HACKLER California restaurant Auberge du Soleil, has Class Representative: [email protected] been hired as director of food and beverage WALDEN AU to oversee the launch of Ondine,” which will [email protected] provide a “menu focusing on Maui regional (C) 808-234-8021 ingredients.”

Aaron and Jordan Kandell, fresh from the success of their most recent script (Adrift), ’04 are now working on an STX project Class Representative: described as “a character-driven comedy ANDREW INOUYE that takes an original spin on the superhero [email protected] genre,” according to an item posted October 808-286-0735 26, 2017, on deadline.com. The idea for the film, Starfall, came from Josh Gad, who after interviewing writers “brought in the Kandell brothers.” The space station action film will be ’05 directed by James Madigan and is hoping to Class Representative: MATTHEW OISHI Dayna Chikamoto ’08, Tim Chang ’89, and Kellee start production in May 2018. Murayama ’08 enjoyed celebrating a friend’s [email protected] wedding in Los Angeles. [email protected]

Brinton Howerton and wife Hannah welcomed the birth of son Ethan on October 7 in Dubai, UAE. Brinton explained how he ’09 and Hannah chose each part of Ethan Andrew Class Representative: Kaname’s name. They chose Ethan because “we ROBERT TAMAI like it and it is a Hebrew name that means [email protected] ‘strong’ or ‘constancy.’ Andrew represents his Scottish heritage; this name also honors several men who are spiritual mentors in our lives. Kaname is a name passed down from his ’10 father; it is a Japanese name meaning ‘strong Class Representatives: link’ and also sounds Hawaiian.” JACQUELINE MOSTELLER [email protected]

CLAIRE MOSTELLER ’06 [email protected] Class Representative: CHRISTOPHER ST. SURE Sister and brother Haley Ling and David [email protected] Ling ’13 both moved to New York City in the summer of 2017. Haley is a 1L at Columbia RYAN ODA Law School. David, a 2017 graduate of Duke [email protected] Brinton Howerton and wife Hannah welcomed the University, works for a media agency. birth of son Ethan on October 7.

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Fifty-four members of the Class of 2007 got together to celebrate their 10th Reunion on December 30, 2017, at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant at Aloha Tower Marketplace.

Members of the Class of 2007 celebrating their 10th Reunion included Sarah Turgeon, Brett Tokairin, Mie Omori, James Fitzpatrick, Marissa Chung and guest Henry Lew.

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In May 2017, Jill Tamura-McCleary ’10 married David McCleary. Her bridesmaids were classmates Courtney Ochi (left) and Lumi Shimizu (right). Many alumni attended the May wedding.

John Foy ’10 and Phoebe Jordan ’10 were bio-medical engineering from Worcester 5 th married on July 1, 2017, after an eight-year Polytechnic Institute outside of Boston, and ’13 romance that began during junior year at Phoebe graduated from the University of Class Representative: ‘Iolani when they attended the junior prom Texas at Austin with a degree in marketing KEN BEN CHAO together. After graduating from ‘Iolani, they and a minor in finance. Their wedding [email protected] remained a couple even while separated in ceremony took place at St. Margaret Mary (C) 808-469-8806 college. John graduated with a master’s in Chapel (Sacred Hearts Academy) and was followed by a reception at Lanikuhonua at Can you believe it? Our 5-year reunion Ko Olina. After a honeymoon in Thailand, is right around the corner and it will be they now reside in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “in-tents”! The reunion will be in December 2018 around the holiday season. It’s the perfect time to catch-up, reminisce, and enjoy some drinks! Keep a look out for more details ’11 and ways to participate in our class gift. Also, Class Representative: if you would like to be a part of the reunion LAUREN WONG planning committee, feel free to let one of us [email protected] know. Hope to see you all there!

Class of 2013 Reunion Planning Committee: Quinn Cowan, Reece Foy, Erin Masatsugu, ’12 and Jill Shimabuku Class Representatives: GUTHRIE ANGELES Reece Foy, who played football at Amherst [email protected] College, is one of 22 college football players (C) 808-381-2672 nationwide to be named to the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. These select student- KENTON NAKAMURA athletes, such as Reece, are honored because of [email protected] all they do to give back to their communities and the organizations that are part of the fabric DARIN POEI of college football culture, according to Thomas [email protected] Clarkson, president of the west territory for Allstate Insurance Company and a member STEVEN YEE John Foy and Phoebe Jordan were married on of the voting panel which selected this year’s [email protected] July 1, 2017, in Honolulu. They now live in honorees. The 22 college football players and the Cambridge, Massachusetts. honorary head coach also selected were invited

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to New Orleans to participate in a special being like trial runs and commented that her and scholars to train other artists and spread community service project ahead of the 2018 first internship was with an event-planning an understanding of what the arts can do to Allstate Sugar Bowl where they were recognized company, the field she first wanted to pursue; uplift the quality of human life. on the field at halftime. however, after her more recent internship, she is leaning toward the PR side and is interested Reilly Killeen, a defensive specialist on the in marketing analytics. Dakota is the Kansas State women’s volleyball team, had incoming president of Shidler’s chapter of the eight digs, two assists, and an ace in a five-set ’14 American Marketing Association and credits win over Oklahoma this fall. Class Representative: that group with her learning “how to interact KYLE MILLER with professionals, how to talk, act, and dress. Anna Uhr, a junior on the Harvard women’s [email protected] It’s [networking and connecting with other volleyball team, totaled a match-high 20 digs, (C) 808-292-9212 professionals] one of the most valuable things five assists, two aces, and a kill in a four-set Shidler has given me,” she said. These highly win over Dartmouth this fall. motivated young businesswomen are pursuing both undergraduate and graduate degrees ’15 in business at several Hawai‘i institutions Class Representative: of higher learning: Chaminade University, ’16 KORRY LUKE Hawaii Pacific University, and Shidler College Class Representative: [email protected] of Business at the University of Hawai‘i. MAYA FRANKLIN [email protected] Dakota Chun is one of several young Hawai‘i Kahler Suzuki was pictured in the Fall 2017 businesswomen profiled in the cover story by issue of Peabody Magazine. A member of the KIMBERLY OGATA Beverly Creamer of the October 2017 issue four-person a cappella group the Octopods, [email protected] of Hawaii Business magazine, “We Can Do Kahler and the other three Octopods are in It: Young Women from the Latest Generation the “O is for Octopods” section of the special CAROLINE KODAMA of Business Majors Want To Be Executives, letters-of-the-alphabet article celebrating [email protected] Entrepreneurs, CEOs and Moms, Too.” the 40th anniversary of the affiliation of Dakota recognized the valuable internships the Peabody Conservatory with Johns Chris Yick has launched a website establishing she has had and her “intense commitment Hopkins University. For 160 years the world- a chamber music non-profit: https://www. to school clubs” as two key paths she sees to renowned Peabody Institute has brought hawaiicmf.org/ According to material on the her way forward. She described internships as together a community of artists, teachers, site, Chris, “now a student double bassist at

Members of the Class of 2012 got together at Gordon Biersch Aloha Tower to enjoy drinks, pupus, and each other’s company in celebration of their Five Year Reunion. Having enjoyed the earlier Young Alumni Reception at the ‘Iolani campus, classmates gathered in a more intimate setting to share stories, catch up, and reminisce about high school days.

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the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings at and made the All- NWC Honorable Mention Mercer University [in Georgia], is following Team. Cameron is the first athlete from his musician mentors to create opportunities Lewis and Clark to receive the Northwest for chamber music at the highest level for Conference Freshman of the Year award. He listeners and performers.” The site includes played in all nine games and finished the a gallery of photos showing the Christmas season with 13 tackles and 4.5 sacks. concert Chris and other musicians put on recently at the Palolo Chinese Home and Kylee Kim-Bustillos, who is currently events for 2017 and 2018. attending Sacramento State University, finished her first collegiate soccer season on Bailey Choy, a sophomore on the Utah a high note, acquiring numerous accolades women’s volleyball team, had a match-high at the end of the year. She was named 2017’s 40 assists, 13 digs, and a block assist against Big Sky Newcomer of the Year and earned the Buffalows and added 24 assists, six digs, spots on the 2017 United Soccer Coaches and a kill against the Bears. This fall, Baily NCAA Division I All-Region team and the ranked eighth in the Pac-12 averaging 10.29 Big Sky All-Conference First Team. She also assists per set. In early December, Bailey had a total of 11 goals, the highest number had 40 assists and 5 digs to help the Utah ever recorded by a freshman in the program's University Women’s Volleyball team defeat history. Purdue University. The class of 2016 would like to congratulate Bailey for her success in Ana Oglivie, a freshman on the Army women’s bringing her team to the NCAA Division I volleyball team, had 13 digs, two assists, and Sweet 16. This is Utah’s third-ever Sweet 16 two aces against Lafayette this fall. appearance and first since 2008. Bailey had an outstanding season as a setter with 320 digs Two University of Nevada at Las Vegas students reconnected at their college homecoming in and 1241 assists. October: Kassie Nakaya ’17 and Nate Oishi ’16.

This October, Cole Chun set off on a voyage to Northern India. He is volunteering for ten weeks, teaching English and math to children in disadvantaged areas. Cole organized a fundraiser to help raise money to provide basic resources such as food, clothes, medical supplies, and toiletries for his students. For more information on how to donate to the cause, please email Cole at [email protected].

Sara Watanabe, a defensive specialist on the Arizona women’s volleyball team, had nine digs, two assists, and an ace in a four-set loss to Washington State this fall. ’17 Class Representative: ALYSSA UJIMORI [email protected]

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Cameron Chang plays defensive end for the Bailey Choy plays setter for Utah University in a Lewis and Clark Pioneers. He was named Kylee Kim-Bustillos was named 2017 Big Sky match against Purdue University Northwest Conference Freshman of the Year Newcomer soccer player of the year.

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‘Iolani School extends heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the deceased. The school also attempts to maintain accurate records on all alumni. Please let ‘Iolani know when an alumnus/a has passed away. Notices may be sent to Office of Advancement, ‘Iolani School, 563 Kamoku Street, Honolulu, HI 96826

CLASS OF 1948 final year, he took the lady Govs to the state finals without the thought of it being named after him.” Ernest Chew Ki Lau died in Honolulu on February in Maui. Shortly thereafter, Zuke had health Nakasone added “his [Howard’s] dream was not 24, 2017. He was an accountant for Chevron USA issues; however, he was able to make a final visit to only grass and dirt, but it was for all the players at Kapolei, where he worked for over 30 years. He his favorite destination, Las Vegas, with Kathleen and to get them to dream big and work hard to is survived by wife Chiyoko; sons Ernest Lau (and and Renee. see it through.” spouse Dorene), Glen Lau (and spouse Naomi), and Clifford Lau (and spouse Myra); sister Glenn is remembered by the Lady Govs as In 1991, Howard led HLC to its first NAIA Barbara Kalino; grandchildren Janna, Julianne, a mentor and father figure. His classmates National Championship and was named NAIA Casey, Kathryn, and Tyler; and many cousins, appreciated his active participation in and Coach of the Year. Upon the merger with Hawai‘i nephews and nieces. contributions to the class events, always providing Pacific University (HPC), Howard joined the HPU boxes of Menehune Mac to attendees and sharing coaching staff and was named head coach in 1994. CLASS OF 1952 anecdotal umpiring experiences. He served as a He guided HLC to the National Tournament Eugene H. Manuel, Jr., died in Pearl City on greeter for class golf events, including the 60th for four consecutive seasons. In 1998, HPU was October 12, 2017. He was born in Honolulu. reunion golf get-together at Navy Marine Golf sanctioned as a NCAA Division II institution. In Course with classmate Howard Okita. spring 1999, HPU won its first NCAA Division II Lowell C. E. Ing died November 5, 2017, in PacWest Conference Championship and finished Honolulu. He survived by sons Jeffrey L. Ing ’81. Glenn is survived by wife Kathleen; son Dan (and second in the NCAA Division II West Regional. Tim S. Ing ’87, and Lowell D. Ing ’83; and nephews spouse Summer); daughter Renee Zukeran; and Howard led HPU to five NAIA Tournament and Michael Y. Ing ’70 and Scott D. Lee ’86. brother James ’47 (and spouse Gail). He was four NCAA Division II Tournament appearances predeceased by brother Stanley ’51. including two PacWest Pacific Division titles and CLASS OF 1954 two PacWest Championships. Glenn Kenji Zukeran died April 27, 2017, at Islands Hospice Home after a brief illness. Glenn Howard stepped down as head coach at the end served in Korea with the US Army. Upon discharge, Howard A. Okita died June 2, 2017, after a sudden of the 2008 season to have more time to watch his he entered the retail sector joining Longs Drugs and brief battle with leukemia. He retired as chief grandchildren grow up. He, however, continued after which he joined Hawaiian Candies and Nuts master sergeant for the Hawaii Air National as a force in the program as an assistant coach (aka Menehune Mac) until his retirement. Glenn Guard after serving 40 years. to Nakasone. Howard ultimately helped HPU met his lifelong companion, Kathleen, at Longs to PacWest Championships three more times in 1973, and they were married in 1975. They Born and raised in Kailua, Howard had an and the NCAA National Championship in 2010 occasionally visited Glenn’s favorite destinations, illustrious softball career beginning in 1978 and before finally fully retiring in 2013. Howard Disneyland and Las Vegas. spanning decades with the Kailua High School amassed a career collegiate record of 701-274 and Girls Surfriders. The Surfriders dominated the took HPU to the postseason 12 times Glenn was an avid sports fan and a staunch San OIA in the ’80s, amassing a record of 181-24, Francisco 49ers fan. He was also a faithful follower winning all of the OIA East division crowns, eight Howard became interested in coaching in 1963 of UH football; he and daughter Renee could be OIA championships, and six state championships. when, to pass the time, he agreed to help coach his seen at every game rain or shine. Glenn had a Kailua neighbor’s son’s Little League team after passion for baseball. He started his baseball umpire In 1988, Howard was courted by Herbert Minn, work. What started as a pastime led to a rewarding duties with the PAL program then moved on to athletic director at Hawai‘i Loa College (HLC) lifework. Howard dedicated 12 years to the Kailua the OIA. He later continued in the community who announced the start of the women’s softball American Little League program, moved up to leagues as a coach and umpire. program and dreamed of building a softball field high school level, and finally embarked on his at HLC. That dream was fulfilled in the summer illustrious college career. Besides his other activities, he coached the of 1992, and in 2009 the field was renamed Farrington High School OIA Division II girls Howard A. Okita Field. Bryan Nakasone, who Howard met his lifelong companion, Nina, softball team for 15 seasons giving the Lady Govs coached alongside Howard starting in 1993 stated, in his junior year at ‘Iolani. They exchanged its first state championship in 2008. In 2015, his “Howard had a vision to build a ‘field of dreams’ vows in 1959. In an interview with Midweek,

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Howard acknowledged that his wife had the Former Board of biggest impact in his life with her support over Governors Member the years that Howard devoted to athletics and Former ‘Iolani Board Member Murray Grune last haole sampan ever built in Hawai‘i, the 41foot youth development. died September 4, 2017, at home. He was born Nalu Kea, which he helped build. On various trips, in Hilo but grew up in Honolulu and graduated the Nalu Kea transited the Hawaiian Island chain Howard is survived by wife Nina; daughters from Roosevelt High School with the Class of from Ka‘ula Island, off Ni‘ihau, all the way to Renee Kiyabu, Donna Okita (and spouse Duane), 1944. He joined the US Navy, serving on Midway South Point on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. Murray and Wanda Okita; six grandchildren; five great- Island as an airfield fireman until the end of World was predeceased by his sister DJ and brother grandchildren; sister Sheila (and spouse Gary) War II. After the war he returned to Honolulu Freddy. He is survived by wife Marj; daughter Murakami; and brothers Denis (and spouse and enrolled at the University of Hawai‘i Mānoa, Caryn Wagner (and spouse Paul); sons Randy Audrey) Okita and Lew (and spouse Cindy) Morris. where he earned a bachelor’s degree. He continued ’74 (and spouse Anna), Martin ’77 (and spouse his education at Stanford University and earned Melanie), and Sterrett ’78 (and spouse Jennifer); a master’s degree in economics. Murray married grandsons Connor C. Grune ’12 and Sutter R. Marjorie Maas in Burlingame, California, before Grune ’14; and five other grandchildren. CLASS OF 1960 returning to Honolulu, where Murray had received Arthur Katahara died in Honolulu on March 24, an employment offer to enter the management- 2017. He was born in Honolulu. training program at Castle & Cooke, Inc. At Castle & Cooke Terminals, Ltd., Murray rose in the ranks Randall “Satch” Ng died on November 4, 2017. A to president in the mid-1970s. In 1984 Murray private funeral service with family and close friends had the opportunity to lead a leveraged buyout of was held on December 4, 2017, at Diamond Head Castle & Cooke Terminals, Ltd., from Castle & Mortuary. Randall was predeceased by his brother Cooke, Inc., and Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. (HSI), Logan ’55. He is survived by Logan’s wife Mary; was formed to continue the important work of two nephews, Nathan and Darryl, and their loading and unloading vessels calling at the ports of families; and hanai daughter Hossana Terrado. Hawai‘i. Murray worked with many business and Randall started Iolani in the first grade in 1948. labor leaders over his long career in the maritime After graduating from ‘Iolani, he received his industry and served on various boards. bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and continued his education at the University One of the boards he became very passionate of Hawai‘i, where he received his professional about was the ‘Iolani School Board on which certificate in secondary education in 1967. He he served for more than 20 years. Murray really taught at Jarrett, Niu Valley, Kaimuki and enjoyed working with his hands, whether it was Kalakaua middle schools and at Kaimuki High building cabinets in his wood shop or helping School for a combined 33 years as a classroom friends and neighbors; he was a real handyman teacher and counselor. Randall also was an author that loved tinkering with anything mechanical. He and published two books after his retirement. (See always loved the ocean and was never without a also the 1960 Classnotes section of this issue.) boat. Over the span of his life he owned various boats culminating in his commissioning of the

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Frank Briguglio (“Mr. B”) ‘Iolani English teacher Frank Anthony Briguglio died on December 9, 2017, in Saint Francis Hospice-Nu‘uanu, O‘ahu. He was born on February 20, 1949, in Brockton Massachusetts. He began his teaching career in Brockton, graduated from the University of Hawai‘i and the University of San Francisco, and lived the past 35 years in Hawai‘i as a devoted and highly acclaimed, locally and nationally recognized English teacher. Frank’s philosophy was “I like to teach that students can be their own best teachers.” His other hobbies included playing the guitar, photography, collecting comics, and travel.

In a letter to faculty and staff, Head of School Dr. Timothy Cottrell wrote: “Frank loved this school with his whole heart and gave everything to being an excellent teacher, one who encouraged and challenged his students to do their best work and be their best selves. He was never one to take the spotlight and led by example from behind. Always curious and eager to ‘do things better,’ Frank constantly pursued opportunities to learn—he attended and led professional development workshops, was an avid reader, and challenged himself to improve his guitar-playing skills. Throughout his health challenges, Frank remained positive, reminding himself and saying to others that ‘I get by with a little help from my friends (he loved the Beatles), music, students’ laughter, love of family and faith.’”

Frank’s stalwart dedication to the legacy of Harold Keables and to our students greatly contributed to the success of the Keables Chair. He is survived by his significant other Pamela Wong and his brother Alec Briguglio. A service was held on February 24 in St. Alban’s Chapel.

Bernard Ching (Bernie) ‘Iolani security guard Bernie Ching died on April 6, 2018, at Queen’s Medi- cal Center. He was a security guard at ‘Iolani for 38 years and an ‘Iolani coach for 48 years for various sports—basketball, football and paddling. He coached ‘Iolani girls basketball teams to three ILH championships (1989, 1995 and 1996), three state championships (1989, 1995 and 1996), and three state runner-up finishes (1990, 1993, 1994). He was also a boys bas- ketball assistant under Dr. Mark Mugiishi ’77 during the Raiders’ run of state titles in the early 2000s. Mugiishi, incidentally, was an assistant under Ching at St. Andrew’s Priory early in Ching’s coaching career.

Bernie had many musical talents as well. He sang and played the guitar, ukulele, bass and drums and was a member of the legendary musical group The Surfers which recorded “Blue Hawaii” with Elvis Presley. Dr. Timothy Cottrell wrote in a letter to faculty and staff: “Bernie was known for his warmth, big smile, and genuine aloha for others. He was always willing to lend a hand to someone in need, whether it be escorting a visitor to precisely the right spot on campus or taking families new to Hawai‘i surfing or canoeing off Waikīkī so that they could experience our beautiful ocean and culture firsthand. When my own family first arrived at ‘Iolani, we were among those lucky enough to share time with Bernie at the beach.”

Bernie is survived by his four daughters, Lisa Ching, Rona Kekauoha ’86, Kehau Panoke, and Beth Ann Shizuru; 15 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. A service was held on May 5 in St. Alban’s Chapel.

SPRING 2018 75 Erica Cheung ’18 Dancer, Leader, Friend, Sister, Daughter

Excellence and opportunity are the hallmarks of our visual and performing arts programs.

Erica is one of three students profiled in The Arts at ‘Iolani video series, which shares why and how ‘Iolani is committed to the arts. Watch this beautiful series on our website:

www.iolani.org/arts Editor’s note ENDNOTE tudents are not the only ones who graduate from ‘Iolani. Teachers gradu- ate, too. In St. Alban’s Chapel this past May, the school’s faculty and staff SCHOOL BULLETIN Sgathered as Dr. Timothy Cottrell presented seven teachers with retirement gifts, and colleagues bid congratulations and farewell to longtime friends. Director of Communications & ‘Iolani Bulletin Editor Had Dalton Sue really been teaching at ‘Iolani for 37 years? You’d never Cathy Lee Chong • [email protected] know because of his youthful outlook and elan. Pamela Shim had been at ‘Iolani Assistant Editor Jane Murphy Romjue • [email protected] for 32 years. Patsy Asato for 28; David Caldwell for 23; Tennye Cabrera for 22; Director of Interactive Media Susan Okino for 17, and Bob Kane for 4. Several retirees taught at other schools John Tamanaha ’87 • [email protected] or had diverse first careers before ‘Iolani. Art Director Teammates paid tribute by sharing recollections, praise and tearful “good- Leigh Morrison • [email protected] byes.” Librarian Linda Reser, who celebrated 30 years of service, noted she will Assistant Graphic Designer miss eating lunch with the now retired handful of Lower School faculty and that Haryson Lum ’11 • [email protected] third grade teachers Shim and Okino loved their jobs so much that they start as Hawaiian language review early as summer to plan for Halloween. The gathering sparked sentiments that Jon Yasuda ’04 • [email protected] come with acknowledging Head of School Timothy R. Cottrell, Ph.D. • [email protected] a crossroads in life and how fast time flies. The Board of Governors Dr. Cottrell also recog- Mark M. Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S. ’77, Chair nized others for their years of Melvin Kaneshige, Esq. ’66, Vice Chair service, as lei and gifts were Mark Yamakawa ’74, Secretary bestowed: 30 Year Awards to Lisa M.K. Sakamoto, Treasurer Timothy R. Cottrell, Ph.D., Head of School teachers Cate Waidyatilleka, Bertha Tomiyasu, Holly Steven C. Ai ’72 Chung and librarian Linda John C. Dean, Jr. Reser; 20 Year Awards to Thomas B. Fargo, USN (Ret.) teachers Sara Finnemore, Joe Whitney Limm, M.D., F.A.C.S. ’76 Bill D. Mills Guillou, Cathy Pettit, Ivan Calvin S. Oishi, M.D. ’79 ‘Iolani honored longtime teachers upon their retirements. Suzuki ’89, media services Raymond Ono ’72 staff Garry Chun ’80 and Kent Tsukamoto director of admission Raquel Leong; 10 Year Awards to teachers Luz-Marina Takeshi Saeki ’82 ON MAY 2, exactly a month shy of his graduation from dents to remain curious, try new things, appreciate the abun- Bernard, Mark Brasher, Tom Robinson, Reid Sagawa ’89, office staff Carrie Jenai S. Wall ‘Iolani School, senior class president Nathan Hue ’18 passion- dance of opportunities that lie ahead and be forever grateful Ohira, Joline O’Leary, trainer Louise Inafuku, physical plant staff Evan Roberts Robert “Bub” W. Wo ately delivered the homily during a chapel service for fourth, to those who make it possible. ’97, Vinh Lu and Joie Tabladillo, and nurse Shannon Yonamine. Emelda Wong Trainor ’95 fifth and sixth graders. Fittingly, Nathan’s homily followed a reading from the Jodi Shin Yamamoto, Esq. ’89 So many of us begin thinking we will stay at ‘Iolani for just a few years be- The Son of ‘Iolani, headed to the University of Southern Gospel of Matthew centered on the Parable of the Sower. The Russell Yamamoto ’69 cause we are young and early in our careers, then before we know, one year blends The Right Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick, Ex Officio California on a full-ride Trustee Scholarship, exhorted stu- seeds he sowed that morning will plant deep and grow strong. into the next, and we are celebrating 20th or 30th anniversaries. Colleagues are Tyler Kimura ’00, Alumni Representative connected by mutual admiration and respect grounded in the mission of ‘Iolani. – Text and photo by John Tamanaha ’87 Here, the definition of retirement—to “withdraw”—doesn’t apply. Retirees Postmaster, Send address changes to: remain beloved members of the school community; many return as volunteers, ‘Iolani School Bulletin, ‘Iolani School substitute teachers or, like Ann Yoneshige on this Bulletin’s cover, as KA‘I tutors. 563 Kamoku Street Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96826 The ‘Iolani day does not end when the last school bell rings. We work together. We play together. We even grow old together. Yes, we miss seeing website: www.iolani.org UPCOMING EVENTS retirees on a day-to-day basis, but are happy they have time for new adventures, email: [email protected] travel, and play, or to sit and read in a cafe all day long if they want. ‘Iolani School Bulletin JUNE 2 JULY 14 AUGUST 4 AUGUST 20 As author Richard Bach wrote in his novel Illusions: “A farewell is necessary Winner of a Council for Advancement Graduation Ceremony Alumni Association A Touch of ‘Iolani First day of 2018–19 before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is and Support of Education District VII Class of 2018 Summer Concert ‘Iolani campus school year Gold Award of Excellence certain for those who are friends.” ‘Iolani campus Jake Shimabukuro 5 p.m. 5 p.m. performs At ‘Iolani, farewell is not final. SEPTEMBER 21 ‘Iolani campus AUGUST 11 Homecoming JUNE 11 – JULY 20 4:30 p.m. Father Bray ‘Iolani vs Radford Summer Session Memorial Classic 3:15 p.m. Member, National Association of Independent Schools AUGUST 2 ‘Iolani vs Waipahu Burning of the I Alumni Reunion Eddie Hamada Field, 7:30 pm At ‘Iolani School, no child will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin, or disability. Kick-off Dinner ‘Iolani campus ‘Iolani campus 3:00 p.m. The ‘Iolani School Bulletin is published three times each year, 5 p.m. Fall, Winter/Spring and Summer, by ‘Iolani School and Webcast:www.iolani.org distributed free of charge to alumni, current or former parents Cathy Lee Chong and grandparents, and friends of the school. Non-profit flat rate postage paid at Honolulu, Hawai‘i. 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History of Helping Others Students ‘Cough-Up’ For War Relief was the headline for this photo published in ‘Iolani School’s student newspaper Imua on March 14, 1941. William F. Smarz, Jr. ’42 collects money for a fund drive for relief efforts. Photo: ‘Iolani School Archives, Imua

Reaching Out to Others Retired Educator Ann Yoneshige returns to tutor KA‘I students.

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