"Basically,
we've got to raise the awareness of our residents and visitors," Purcell
continued. "In most of these crimes, the criminals just walk into the
homes or dorms. People just leave their bags and valuables laying around.
We can't take matters into our own hands, but we have to protect ourselves."
A group of Kahuku
High parents, alumni and others are forming a new booster club with an initial
goal of raising $100,000 in three years to directly support school teams and
activities.
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Mahe |
Moa Mahe
of Lä'ie, president of the newly formed Kahuku Booster Club, explained
he got involved because "my son's a senior, so I've been wanting to do
this since he got into football."
Mahe, who came
to Lä'ie in 1982 to attend BYU-Hawai'i, is married to Riana Kaka;
and the couple has four children: Nadia,
who graduated last year from Kahuku [Moa has served for the past three years
on the Project Grad committee]; Redmond,
'02, who's on the football team and in Vocal Motion; Ariana, a freshman and JV/varsity cheerleader; and Margie, a cheerleader for the Ko'olauloa Midgets football
team.
"Kahuku
has a championship football team, and I think it should also have a championship
booster club. What's unique about our booster club is it's not just for football,
but we also support activities, band, other sports, and anything related to
our high school kids," said Mahe, owner several tour and travel services
companies.
"We believe
in having all kids involved in sports and school activities," he added,
noting the "booster club commitment does not stop here. We have even
provided some support for the Kailua High football team, which includes a
number of players from Ko'olauloa and is coached by Kahuku alumnus Darren
Johnson.
"Darren
told me, next to Kailua, Kahuku is his favorite football team," Mahe
said. "Our main goal is to assist coaches with all our kids, and help
them provide opportunities."
Mahe explained
the booster club has already raised $20,000 this year — half of that amount
from his own companies, Present Hawai'i and Parades Performance Festivals,
which are committed to give $10,000 every year for the next five years.
The club also
raised $2,400 from tee shirt sales and $4,000 from the ticket sales
for the Long Beach Poly football game at Aloha Stadium, "which is separate
from what Kahuku.org raised; but we work closely with Kahuku.org and MaryAnn
Long. They have been very supportive. Principal Lisa DeLong has also been
very supportive in offering guidance.
Mahe said
the coaches are also pleased and supportive. "Coach [Siuaki] Livai,
for example, can concentrate on taking care of the team, and we'll take care
of fundraising," he said, explaining that the booster club "has
already disbursed $5,000 to the football team," and adding that the club
pays for some things directly, such as new equipment duffel bags for the team
members.
The boosters
have also given $3,000 to the band, $2,000 to choirs; and $800 each to the
girls volleyball and basketball teams "through the help of coaches Wendy
'Anae and Mona Ah Hoy.
They can do whatever they want with it."
The booster club
has also tackled the challenge of improving the Kahuku High football field,
under chairman Eldon Campbell, and with the help of Hawai'i Reserves, Inc., Turtle
Bay Resort, Woerner Turf, Brigham Young University-Hawai'i, the Polynesian
Cultural Center, and Campbell Estate.
"We're looking
for like-minded people who want to help," he continued, explaining the
new organization is expanding on the concept of a previous Kahuku High booster
club.
"We're trying
to build an organization, and run it like a business, so Kahuku alumni and
former athletes will feel comfortable supporting us. The board decides where
the money goes."
In addition to
Mahe, other Kahuku Booster Club officers and principals include Delsa Moe,
a chairperson; Uila Vendiola
and her sister, Nerisha Tafuna,
equipment co-chairs; Ann Alisa,
Bale Tuisavura and Nu'u
Lolotai.
Mahe said to
meet its fundraising goals, the booster club is offering "platinum corporate
sponsorships" for $5,000, $3,000 for gold, and $1,000 for silver. The
platinum sponsorship includes 10 annual passes to PCC and Hawaiian Adventurte
Park, 10 diners at Sam Choy's Crab House, and VIP passes to Kahuku High sports
events and activities. The gold sponsorship includes six passes to the above,
plus VIP seating; and the silver sponsorship includes two passes to all of
the above.
"Not one
person or corporation has turned us down when we have asked for their support.
There are many — even beyond the borders of the community — who have the means
to give, and we hope to win their confidence," Mahe said, adding, "We
also have family memberships for $25 each."
"Our kids
have done some extraordinary things with limited resources," Mahe said.
"Our job is to help make some of those resources easily available to
them."
Those interested
in helping the new Booster Club can call Mahe at 808-926-2244.
BYUH Hawaiian
Studies director William K. Wallace III, J.D., was sworn in September 27th as a per diem Family
Court judge. His initial appointment is for one year.
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Wallace |
"They're
preparing me to sit on all the family courts," Wallace said, explaining
this includes juvenile cases, domestics, and temporary restraining orders.
He added he has already reviewed and signed several uncontested divorce petitions.
"[Chief
Justice] Judge Wong wants me to actually incorporate Hawaiian values and train
the other judges in areas of ho'oponopono dispute resolution," Wallace
continued, adding that Family Court Judge Bode Uale, who is also from Lä'ie, "has been assigned as
my mentor."
Asked how he
can both serve as a judge and direct the BYUH Hawaiian Studies program, Wallace
explained he has already told the chief justice "that my responsibilities
with Hawaiian Studies my priority and fulltime commitment, especially with
the Iosepa [sailing canoe] and other programs here."
Still, Wallace
indicated he would be available five-to-seven days per month to serve as a
judge, especially if the Family Court switches drug cases to evenings.
"I made
my schedule available, and let them know I don't want that to conflict with
my schedule here. If it becomes too overwhelming, I'll let them know; and
they let me know they're very flexible," Wallace said, adding the Court
"informed me anytime there are Polynesian families involved, they would
like me on the bench."
He added he has
also discussed the matter with BYU-Hawai'i President Eric B. Shumway, who
encouraged Wallace to accept the assignment.
"Looking
at the future, I don't want anyone to be worried," Wallace said. "My
interests will always be in the community."
Wallace, who
has strong Hawaiian and Sþmoan family ties to Lä'ie, grew up on Moloka'i,
graduated from Kamehameha School in 1966, and started Church College of Hawai'i
the same year. He interrupted his studies to serve an LDS mission among the
Native Americans in South Dakota, then graduated from CCH in 1972 with a bachelor's
in history and secondary education.
After graduation,
Wallace and his wife, Nihipora Kereama from New Zealand, moved to Moloka'i where he taught
Hawaiian studies for teachers. They returned to Lä'ie in '76, where he worked
at the Polynesian Cultural Center until leaving for law school at BYU in 1981.
Wallace earned
his Juris Doctorate degree from BYU in 1984, next worked for about a year
in Honolulu in the Public Defender's office, and then served as Assistant
Attorney General in American Sþmoa for several years, mostly trying criminal
cases. He returned to Lä'ie in 1987 and worked in private practice until he
joined the BYU-Hawai'i history faculty in 1991. He was most recently named
the first director of the Jonathan Nþpela Center for Hawaiian Language and
Cultural Studies, which officially started in 1998.
Wallace and Aunty
Nicki have four children and six grandchildren.
"I feel
there's a greater purpose to all of this," Wallace said, adding that
he wants to help Hawai'i youth "understand who they are, set goals for
themselves, and accomplish their dreams.
"I look
forward to serving the community in any way I can."
Kaleo
bids farewell to the Olsens
With this issue,
Kaleo bids a heart-felt aloha to Elder
Bob and Sister Sylvia Olsen, who have served as LDS service missionaries in Lä'ie
and volunteers on the newspaper for the past 18 months, and will soon return
to Salt Lake City.
During that time
the Olsens have covered a wide range of stories, taken pictures and video,
made sure Kaleo got printed and distributed each month — on time, did
a lot of other non-newspaper assignments, and grew to love the people of our
moku.
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Sister
Sylvia Olsen |
We'll particularly
miss Elder Olsen's good nature and keen interest in the local sports scene,
which undoubtedly came naturally from his own involvement in high school,
college and semi-pro football.
We'll also miss
Sister Olsen's organization and friendly customer service, the ability to
take speedy shorthand, artistic input, and especially the work and donations
she's made through her ceramic and decorating skills.
Aloha nui and
töfä soifua. The Olsens share their own farewell messages with Kaleo
readers:
Thank you for
welcoming us into your homes over the past 18 months. Whether it is from giving
us an interview or by receiving the paper with the many fun interviews, we
were able to put in Kaleo, we loved meeting the people and the opportunity of
presenting community news to you the readers.
We've loved being
here and spending time with you and your families, and attending community
and school events. We've learned so much about your wonderful culture and
your way of showing love. Thank you for being our friends and helping us in
our times of need.
—
Sister Sylvia Olsen
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Elder
Bob Olsen |
Our lives will
never be as they were before we had the great opportunity to live here in
Lä'ie and share events with our neighbors in all of Ko'olauloa. We have
been treated as family and have come to know we are all family.
Kaleo o Ko'olauloa
gave us a chance to meet and come to know a large part of the population here.
From interviews, talking story, Kahuku High events, cultural programs at the
elementary schools, working in the HRI office, or at NAPA, Foodland, American
Savings, the Haircut store and PCC, living with such wonderful people has
been a joy. Everyone has smiled, waved and helped us everyday. Your keiki
have called us Uncle and Auntie. We love it.
Many have put
themselves far out of their way to help us with everything. We will never
stay away long, and will remember the feeling here always. Though we cross
the Pacific, part of our hearts will remain always.
I dare not mention
names in mahalo, but you each know in your hearts who you are. We will always
be in your debt. Just remembering kindnesses and your spirit gives us 'chicken
skin.'
It is hard to
leave this beautiful people and this beautiful place. Please remember us and
know we love you.
Alofa, fa'afetai
tele lava, toe feiloa'i fo'i, töfä soifua, and aloha a hui hou käkou.
—
Elder Olsen ('O Ropati pälagi ulavale)
'Talk
Story': Hau'ula drum maker
By Elder Bob
& Sister Sylvia Olsen
Robert
"Buddy" Maka'iau of Hau'ula has evolved into a world-class Hawaiian drum maker.
"Sometime
in the later half of the 70's I started doing woodwork. I did table top wood
turning of different kinds and made some bowls etc," Maka'iau recently
told Kaleo. "I really enjoy woodwork.
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Maka'iau |
"Then one
day saw Etua Tahauri making a drum. If you go anywhere in the world where hula is danced and
ask anyone drumming with a group, they have heard of Tahauri. I asked if I
could watch him work on the drum. He agreed, and after a short time he said
to me, 'Here are the tools. You make one of your own while I make this one.'
I guess you could say that was real OJT (on-the-job training).
"Since then
I have made a lot of drums," Maka'iau continued. "I made my own
lathe so I could turn bigger items. If you have done much of this kind of
woodwork, you can really appreciate power tools. I can't imagine how those
old timers did the drums they made. They did it all by hand and with so much
skill and detail. It must have taken forever.
"They made
drums with stone tools until iron chisels became available. They quickly turned
to the steel tools. I used to feel bad about using power tools. One day on
the Big Island I mentioned that to an older kupuna. He said, 'Don't worry
about that. If the old timers had been able to get these new power tools,
they would have used them without question.'"
For the past
12 years Maka'iau has made mainly drums, which can be found all over the world.
For example, he has filled orders from New Jersey, Holland, Germany and Japan,
to mention just a few places. When asked if he gets tired of making them,
his quick reply was no.
"I am always
back-ordered," Maka'iau said. "Making the drums is no problem. If
I could get enough good wood, the right kind of trees and good dry material,
I could make a lot more than I do now. I wish I had a constant supply of wood.
Traditionally, drums were made of coconut trees. I can use Norfolk pine also,
but ironwood is just too hard."
Maka'iau carefully
chooses trees for the quality of wood — free of cracks and splinters. For
example, Kaleo was informed of two trees he got in Lä'ie which Hawai'i Reserves, Inc.
(HRI) had to cut down for safety reasons. It was a win-win situation: HRI
didn't have to haul the trees away, and Maka'iau was happy to get the wood.
To demonstrate
the selectivity necessary for the quality of drums Maka'iau makes, one of
the two trees, though apparently healthy, was not usable and Maka'iau had
to dispose of it. Good trees are cut into suitable lengths for larger and
smaller drums, but the pieces take a long time to cure and dry to a usable
state.
"People
order the size of the drum they want. I pick the design and pattern. The old
drums were, for the most part, smooth because carving the rings was so hard
and time consuming. With the lathe, putting rings on is easy," explained
Maka'iau.
Some of his drums
have rings and ornate designs on them. Carved figures, nearly three dimensional,
and small arches adorn some of the others.
"Each drum
has its own voice," said Maka'iau. "Also, where the drum is going
makes a difference in its construction, especially the drum head lacing. Drums
going to the mainland for instance usually have cowhide covers and are laced
with nylon, to prevent dramatic tightening and loosening of the drumhead due
to temperature changes. Drums staying in the Pacific can be laced with sennit
from the coconut fibers, which is more authentic and traditional. Sometimes
people bring me sharkskin, which makes a good drum cover, but usually only
fits smaller drums. For drums of any size I usually use beef hide."
When asked how
he generates sales, Maka'iau told Kaleo most customers come by word of mouth. "Once I made
the mistake of giving a couple of guys my Internet site. They put my business
on the Internet. I got bombarded, I had to say no to many of them."
"Often I
get invited to opening performances of groups and individuals using my drums,
but I don't care to travel far. Two years ago I went to a world conference
on the Big Island for two weeks. It was great. I had 55 students from different
countries. Each student made his own drum and we all played together at the
end. It was fantastic."
Maka'iau was
born and raised in Lä'ie and graduated from Kahuku High in 1961. Later
that same year he left for three years in the Army. Upon returning, he graduated
from BYU-Hawaii. He and his wife, Tamiko, and their three children (2 boys
an one girl) have lived in Hau'ula since 1964.
The International
Association of Administrative Professionals in Ko'olauloa presented Hawai'i
Reserves, Inc. Director of Property Management Richard Vierra
with its "Executive of the year," award during its annual Executive
Luncheon.
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Vierra |
The IAAP held
its luncheon on Oct. 16th at the Polynesian Cultural Center's Gateway Restaurant
in honor of Bosses Day. IAAP member Ann Allred,
who is Vierra's assistant at HRI, prepared an introduction for Vierra before
he received the association's annual Mahalo No Ka Hana award.
"He is meticulous
in his work, devoted to his family and strives to be fair and honest with
his co-workers," Allred said. "He is easy to work with and shows
appreciation for a job well done."
"It takes
team work — a lot of working together — and I have great people to work
with," he replied.
Vierra, who is
originally from Kaimukï, graduated from Kamehameha School and then earned
a bachelor's degree in business management from BYU-Hawai'i and an MBA from
Chaminade University. He also holds a real estate license.
He joined HRI
in 1996, and oversees the company's commercial and residential properties,
including Lä'ie Shopping Center. Prior to joining HRI he worked in the tourism
and hospitality industry, and was the night manager at the Ritz Carlton Hotel
in Honolulu.
Vierra also served
an LDS mission in Ecuador and Colombia, and currently serves on the Lä'ie
Stake High Council. He and his wife, Vicki, stay busy raising their three children, Brandon, Erynn,
and Brittany, who attend Kahuku
High. Vierra enjoys good food and is a talented chef, and he is the ultimate
L.A. Lakers fan.
Following the
presentation and luncheon, IAAP guest speaker Helen Goo
of Lä'ie shared insights into the ancient Chinese philosophy of feng
shui, which "promotes harmony and balance in our homes, life, careers,
and relationships," Goo said.
Got
any old photos?
"I've always
been a historian of sorts," said BYU-Hawai'i archivist Greg Gubler.
"We are always looking for photos that those in the community come across.
Photographs donated by residents of the area are particularly welcomed at
the BYU-Hawai'i Archives."
The BYU-Hawai'i
Archives, which are open to the public and staffed with qualified workers
who can help locate historical materials, are located in the Joseph F. Smith
Library on campus on the top floor.
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Gubler |
"We can
duplicate the photographs that are brought to us, so that the original may
be returned to its owner. Photographs of early residents, buildings, and activities
provide a valuable insight into that history," said Gubler "If you
have duplicates that you just want to give us, we would appreciate any contribution."
Gubler explained
that the archives vault includes of a room with tightly packed, movable shelving.
A twist of a knob opens a walk-able aisle in the shelving, which provides
83% more storage space than traditional shelves. Gubler explained funding
for the equipment came from donations.
He added that
noteworthy items found in the BYU-Hawai'i Archives include a bracelet of old
Hawaiian coins, elegant fans, a dance card from 'Iolani Palace and first editions
of The Book of Mormon in English and in Hawaiian.
Another outstanding
item in the archives is a set of plaster molds of the Porta del Paradiso
or "Gates of Paradise" by Lorenzo Ghiberti, which decorate the third
door of the Florentine Baptistery in Florence, Italy. Jan Fisher, a BYUH faculty
member who did restoration work on the doors in 1984, obtained the casts following
a visit with the artist.
Gubler said archives
operations range from the very old to the very new, both in materials and
technology. Meeting the challenges of what to save and how best to preserve
these items makes the work interesting and assists in safeguarding the heritage
for the generations to come.
The BYU-Hawai'i
Archives accepts many different categories photos, including negatives, family
photos, landscape pictures, business scenes, and even pictures that need restoration.
For more information, call Gubler at 293-3868.
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Kahuku
Elementary
holds bi-annual bazaar
Second
grade teacher Nancy Camit coaches keiki in the ring toss at the school's
bi-annual fundraising bazaar, which was held Oct. 26th at Kahuku District
Park.
— folifoto
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By Elder Bob
Olsen ~ Kaleo Sports Editor
Hundreds of community
residents watched 108 keiki compete in 12 teams spread across three divisions
during the Nov. 7th championship play-offs at Lä'ie Park, marking the end
of the first PAL flag football season in Ko'olauloa.
The season began
with registration and a clinic in August. Requirements to play included improved
scho-lastic performance of each participant.
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Some
of the many Ko'olauloa keiki
who played during the first season
of PAL flag football.
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In the youngest
division (4- 6), the Nþ 'Opio, the 1st place Dragonball Zee's went undefeated,
with the Transformers 2nd, Rebels 3rd and Wolverines 4th. All players
were outstanding, but the leading ground gainers in this division were Samuela
Mataele, Pega Fitisemanu and Roman Salanoa.
Intermediate
Menehune division (7-8) 1st place honors went to the Little Sharks, with the
Vikings second, the Raiders 3rd, and Dragons 4th. In a combined girl-coached
team final playoff, the L.Sharks and Vikings edged out the Raiders and Dragons
in a well played battle. Standout players in this division were Puanani
Silva and D'Vailo Motuga.
When the dust
settled in the old timers' Nþ Ali'i Division (8-and-up), 1st place went to
the Warriors, 2nd to the Rough Riders, 3rd to the Sharks, with Parkside at
4th. The big guys and gals were combined into two teams, Rough Riders and
Sharks vs. Warriors and Parkside for the season's final showdown, with the
two teams battling to a tie.
Some team members
asked for an overtime period, but league official Vai
"Doc" Taula
announced, "No overtime, no losers, no winners. This is a great way to
finish the season." Koko Malufau,
Mua Malufau, John
Lessary and James Sanft provided standout performances in the Nþ Ali'i Division.
At the closing
ceremony each player received a trophy, an athletic and scholastic certificate
of achievement, a team shirt and PAL shirt, and great food.
The founders
and organizers offered a mahalo nui to all players, coaches, officials, scorekeepers,
timers, announcers, parents, providers of the sound system and all who supported
this program.
Sports editors
note: Kalani Soren, Nu'u
Lolotai, Ben Uluave,
Tamara Ulima, Lani Sumait and (last at his insistence) Vai "Doc" Taula, donated untold
hours, finances and effort for the youth of the community.
This first year
for this program was a huge success. Families and friends gathered night after
night to enjoy the competition. From 100 keiki last year handled by Taula
to the full complement of staff and players in one year is outstanding.
The founder's
hope for next year is double the number of keiki players, which seems highly
possible. The nominal cost per player this season was $25, which included
the shirts and awards. The goal of the staff is to have an even lower cost
next year, allowing any and all Ko'olauloa youth an opportunity to participate.
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The
Ko'olauloa Children's Chorus |
Children's
chorus a singing gift
The Ko'olauloa
Children's Chorus, (KCC) sponsored by the BYU-Hawai'i Division of Continuing
Education, is celebrating its third season.
The children
come from Hau'ula, Lä'ie and Kahuku Elementary schools and from as far away
as Mililani and Sunset to participate. Conductor Esther DeLa Rosa Macy,
former director of BYUH's Showcase Hawai'i performing group founded the choir
in January 2001 as a gift to her community. The purpose and mission of the
choir is to provide quality music instruction while attaining the highest
level of artistic excellence in choral music.
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Macy |
The choir recently
participated in the 2002 Pacific Rim Children's Chorus Festival and was selected
again to sing in next year's festival. This once in a lifetime opportunity
will allow the children to represent Hawai'i with over 300 singers from all
over the United States. The festival will take place in July 2003 at the BYU-Hawai'i
campus under the direction of Henry Leck, known worldwide for his work with
children's choruses.
Upcoming performances
include the annual Christmas Lighting event on Nov. 30th in the BYUH Cannon
Activities Center and concerts at Ala Moana Centerstage and Windward Mall.
The group will also hold annual Christmas concerts at BYUH auditorium and
the Lä'ie Temple Visitors Center in December.
This is the first
year the choir has divided into two groups: the beginner's Jubilate Choir
and the advanced Concert Choir. Macy's sister, Shirley DeLa Rosa,
assists in directing the Jubilate choir while Terry Eskaran is the group's business manager. Chad Schumacher
and Adrienne Hale, both piano performance majors at BYU-Hawai'i, are
the group's accompanists. Other BYUH students — including Alisi
Langi, Emily Lowe and Susie Lafaele — serve
as music interns for KCC's Concert Choir.
To help send
30 members of KCC's Concert Choir to the 2003 Pacific Rim Festival, the keiki
are currently selling 2003 calendars featuring photos and information about
the group. If interested in purchasing calendars or making donations, please
contact Macy at 293-1796 during work hours.
Kahuku
singers to All-State choir
"I am very
excited to have our singers from Kahuku participate in the All-State Honor
Choir," said the choir chairperson and Kahuku High vocal music director
Beth Kammerer.
"The Honor
Choir allows the students to practice and perform with talented singers from
the entire state, and they make lasting friendships along with wonderful music.
"I am grateful
to Ms. [Lisa] DeLong and Kahuku.org
for helping the students with partial scholarships to pay the Honor Choir
membership fee," Kammerer continued. "This assistance helps the
students realize their goals and shows real support of the choir program."
Kammerer explained
that each student was required to sing at an audition where they proved their
vocal talent and sight reading abilities. "The judges were very impressed
with the talent of our Kahuku students. I'm so proud of them. Auditioning
is not an easy thing. Sometimes you get nervous, but these kids did a great
job. I'm sure that All-State Honor Choir will be a great experience for all
of them," she said.
Members of the
Honor Choir include Katherine Allred, Moana Arp, Pononui Cabrinha, Ashton
Carrington, Michael Cheney, Lauren Ellis, Katherine Kammerer, Leilani
Miller, Eric Oba, Mahana Pulotu, Andrew Savini, Bethany
Smith, Sarah Tovey, Seini Unga and Jordan Williams.
By Sienna Palmer
~ Kahuku High Correspondent
I always like
November. Due to Election Day, Veteran's Day, the end of the term, and Thanksgiving,
we don't have a full week of school all month. But don't worry, we won't let
that stop us from keeping just as busy. In fact, Kahuku students might find
there is even more to do as they continue to make an impact at school, in
the community, in Hawai'i, and in the world.
On Saturday,
Oct. 26th, students, faculty, and community members got together for Make
A Difference Day. Participants spent the day working on improvement projects
around campus. Senior Anthony Ching who not only participated in the event, but helped
prepare for it said that, "only about 80 students signed up, but more
than 100 showed up to help." It was a good thing too, since there was
plenty of work.
Volunteers did
everything from noticeable projects like painting (who can miss those fluorescent
yellow lines on the sidewalks?) to less noticeable jobs of picking up the
trash and recycling cans. But each of the students who participated felt good
about the differences made. Junior Neva Bridenstine,
who helped with many different projects, even suggested, "We should have
it once or even twice a month."
Kahuku students
are also eager to influence change not only in their school but in our state
as well. Most Kahuku High School students are too young to vote, but many
still have definite opinions about the Nov. 5th elections, especially as they
think about their future responsibilities.
Everyone that
I talked to had mixed feelings about the way the elections turned out, but
they all agreed that voting is essential. Several even felt that they would
have been prepared to walk into the polls that day and cast a vote. When I
asked senior Angela Barnfield if she plans to vote when she gets the chance, she
responded definitely, "I wish we could have voted now."
With everyone
so excited to vote I had to ask them some questions: Why is it that the 18-24
year-old age group has one of the lowest voter turnout averages and how can
we get them out to vote?
Both Barnfield
and junior Irie Lopes suggested that politicians need appeal more to the
younger age group by talking to them directly or through commercials geared
toward them. Senior Ku'ulei Jenks
added that "the youth are the future" and their vote makes a difference.
Senior Nicole Pšuha agreed
with Jenks and said very surely "you can't complain if you don't vote."
Our students
don't just limit their influence to cleaning up the school and preparing to
be part of an educated electorate, Kahuku students are also involved in two
other projects designed to benefit those around them.
The annual November
Canned Food Drive is under way. This year the National Honor Society and the
Student Body Government have worked together to encourage contributions from
each student so that we as a school can make a considerable donation to those
in our communities who are in need.
Students are
also helping to organize donations to the Operation Christmas Child project
set up by the charity organization Samaritan's Purse. The project asks for
shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, or other wrapped
treats (no chocolates). The boxes are then taken to a collection center in
town and Samaritan's Purse representatives take them to children around the
world whose lives have been devastated by war, poverty, natural disasters
or neglect.
If you or your
family would like to help the Operation Christmas Child effort, you can drop
off a filled shoebox with $5 inside (for handling) or you can just bring by
the items you would like to donate (nothing used, perishable, liquid, breakable
or medicines). Kahuku students will put the items together in the boxes. Bring
your box or items to Ms. Ishihara's classroom, Y-202, until November 18th.
You may also
call Samaritan's Purse at 1-800-395-9698 or go to www.samaritanspurse.org
for more information on the project or information on which collection center
is closest if you would like to take your boxes in yourself by November 24th.
It might seem
like we're not in school that much this month, but don't be fooled. It doesn't
mean we aren't getting anything done.
Varsity
football season ends early
By Elder Bob
Olsen ~ Kaleo Sports Editor
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| Through
great efforts such as this catch, Kahuku defeated Kailua, 12-7, in a hard-fought
Homecoming battle...but lost to Farrington in the OIA quarterfinals a
week later. — Photos by Barry
Markowitz |
Kahuku's Red
Raiders must have gotten "spooked" on Oct. 31st when the went up
against the Farrington Governors in the OIA football quarterfinals at Aloha
Stadium, and got knocked out of the running.
Kahuku received
the opening kick-off and started in good field position, only to lose the
ball on a fumble. Taking over, Farrington gained 32 yards in three plays,
ending with a TD pass. The point-after was good, giving the Govs a 7-point
lead with over eight minutes still to go in the first quarter.
The Raiders took
the second kick-off on their own 20-yard line, but on the second play from
scrimmage, the ghost of Halloween arose again as the ball squirted loose,
ending up in Farrington possession. Setting up on the Kahuku 25-yard line,
the Govs dropped a TD pass bomb on the first play from scrimmage, and again
made good on the PAT. With over seven minutes remaining in the first quarter,
Kahuku was in a hole, 14 to zip.
Spencer Hafoka
brought the ensuing kick-off out to the Raider 30-yard line, from where QB
Bronson Ponciano completed
several long pass-run connections to Hafoka and then Sahavili Lätü, bringing Kahuku to Farrington's 4-yard line. Taking
a handoff, Paea Vaimoui crashed
through scrimmage to cross the goal. The Red Raiders converted on the PAT,
and were finally challenging the Govs, 14-7.
Kahuku came back
again about half way through the second quarter on a grounding-gaining pass
and run play to Robert Tuifua. Then, a few plays later a Hafoka 23-yard pass-and-run,
plus completed PAT, tied the score, 14-14.
Still in the
first half Vaimoui carried the ball on a draw play for 30 yards, then from
the 22-yard line carried the ball again, breaking or slipping five tackles,
and going in for a TD. The Raiders missed the point-after attempt, but now
held the lead. 20-14.
In the next series,
Farrington began driving well until a hard hit jarred the ball loose and Sam
Spurrier recovered. Unfortunately, the Raiders' subsequent drive ended in an fumble;
but Kahuku's D-men came through: Spurrier broke up a pass play, and Timote
Toluata'u sacked the QB. Keeping the
pressure on Farrington, Lee Kaananä
also stopped runners, and Quin Ah You dropped the Govs' QB for a 10-yard loss.
The third quarter
saw Farrington drive 70 yards in 11 plays to tie the score, then go ahead
one point with the conversion, 21-20.
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Homecoming
queen Nichole Fonda and king Rankin Lorico |
In the last quarter
the Halloween goblins returned again, as Kahuku turned the ball over three
times on fumbles and once on an interception.
Farrington held
on to the ball and ran the clock out, finishing Kahuku's chances for a better
finish this year.
Homecoming
The Kahuku Red
Raiders hosted the Surfriders of Kailua at its annual homecoming game and
celebration in a gridiron contest that held the interest of fans on both sides
of the field from opening kick-off until the last play of the game. Both teams
scrapped fiercely from the first second until the last, during which Kahuku
kept its homecoming unspoiled with a 12-7 victory.
Kailua received
the opening kick-off and, after benefiting from a facemask penalty against
Kahuku, began its first series with good field position at Kahuku's 45-yard
line. With defensive pressure from linebackers Sione Olevao
and David Alisa, Kailua's struggled to earn another first down; but
then a perfectly thrown Surfrider ball from the 35-yard line was caught and
run in for the game's first score. The point after was successful and with
less than 2 minuets off of the clock, Kailua held a 7-0 lead.
The Red Raiders
received the ensuing kick-off, beginning downs on their own 29-yard line;
but they were unable to find their rhythm and punted away on their first fourth
down.
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| The
Juniors won Cheerfest... (photo by Elder Bob Olsen) |
Kailua tried
to repeat the scoring pass, only to have it broken up by Viliami Nauahi.
In each of the two following plays the Surfriders lost big yardage, compliments
of Quin Ah You and Tauati Taulogo
who took turns sacking the Surfrider QB. Faced with a fourth-and-forever,
Kailua punted back to Kahuku.
The Raider O,
however, kept having their own problems sustaining a drive, and quickly punted
the ball back to Kailua. A hard Raider tackle soon put the ball on the ground
and into the possession of the Raiders again, with the first quarter ending
in a seesaw defensive battle.
On the first
play of the second quarter, Kyle Juliano intercepted a Kailua pass, putting Kahuku in good
field position; but a defensive holding call gave the ball back to the Surfriders.
The second quarter
was much the same with some outstanding defensive plays by the Raiders: Tu
Tui stopped a drive short on a 3rd-and-2,
forcing a punt, and the half ended with an interception of a Kailua pass by
Nauahi. The score was still 7-0 for Kailua.
Following the
presentation of the royal court during halftime, Kahuku received the second
half kickoff but failed to convert, and punted to Kailua. The Surfriders'
drive was moving when lightning struck for the Raiders: Sam Spurrier snatched
a Kailua pass out of the air, turned on the after-burners and scrambled 70
yards, crossing the goal line for Kahuku's first TD. The two-point conversion
attempt missed, however, and with 8:53 left in the third quarter the Red Raiders
trailed 7-6.
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...but
weren't able to bring their Homecoming float onto the track because
it was too muddy.
(photo
by Elder Bob Olsen)
|
In the ensuing
series, Raider defenders Sheldon Helemano, Ryan Barenaba, Ola Kubota, David Alisa
and Tauati Taulogo pressured the Kailua QB and stopped ball carriers, forcing
a Surfrider punt to Kahuku.
Starting in a
hole on their own 4-yard line the Red Raiders were hit with a holding penalty,
moving them half the distance to the goal. Three straight short yardage runs
came up short of converting, bringing up a Kahuku punt, but a block in the
back penalty against Kailua gave the Raiders new life.
With four minutes
left in the third quarter, the Red machine began a drive that would cover
98 yards to pay dirt. Spencer Hafoka swept right for a good gain, then Joseph
Lefau picked up some hard yardage. Sione
Fotu contributed about eight yards, and Hafoka carried for another Raider
first down to end the quarter.
The teams traded
ends on the field. Lefau hammered ahead for the first down and the drive was
under way. Lefau carried three straight runs, and the drive continued until
an incomplete pass brought Kahuku to a 4th-and-7 on the Surfriders' 43-yard
line.
Determined, the
Raiders went for the first down. Taking the snap, Waika Carvalho
dropped a well-thrown ball into the hands of Tali Toluta'u, who sprinted the remaining yardage to score for Kahuku.
The extra point try failed, but The Red Raiders now held the lead, 12-7.
Kailua got the
ball back with 10:04 left in the game on their own 35-yard line, and earned
another first down at their 45, at which point the Red wave began to change
the direction of the drive: Alisa made two consecutive stops for losses, then
ganged up with Ah You and Ryan Barenaba for another Kailua five-yard loss.
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| YEAH!
The JV cheerleaders and team are still in the runnning. (photo
by Elder Bob Olsen) |
After a Surfrider
punt the ball changed hands back and forth, the turnovers to Kahuku being
aided by Vave Walker as he caused and recovered a Kailua fumble. The Red
Raiders made two great goal-line stands, denying Kailua scores. Spurrier and
Tu Tui broke up pass attempts, each with near interceptions. Driving hard,
Kahuku turned the ball back to Kailua on a fumble. The Surfriders made a gallant
attempt, with 43 seconds left in the game,
Going to the
wire with victory or loss on one play, Kailua put the ball in the air with
one second on the scoreboard clock. The passing play was nearly executed but
the receiver lost control of the ball just prior the end zone, bringing excitement
from the Kailua side and then from the Kahuku crowd.
Kahuku prevailed
keeping the homecoming spirit bright.
JV
team still in the running
Kahuku's JV football
team defeated Leilehua in the OIA quarter finals, 28-12, on Nov. 2nd at Kahuku.
Jumping out 8-6
in the first quarter, the Raiders never lost the lead. Early in the 2nd quarter
with Kurtney Silva at quarterback, receiver Apolosi Lauhingoa
and Al Afalava combined for good yardage. Two good runs by Afalava
ended in Kahuku's first score of the second quarter. The drive, aided by Mauhe
Moala's recovery of a fumble, marked
the start of an unreachable lead for the Raiders.
Good kick returns
by Kamuela Alisa and hard running by Simote Vea aided the Raiders in the victory. On defense Jason
Tufuga punished Leilehua runners and
Josh Wily recovered a fumble,
keeping Kahuku in control of the ball. Tyler Kaka
and Jason Aumua also gained
long and hard-earned yardage for the Red Raiders.
A united team
effort and unity proved too much for Leilehua.
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| The
Kahuku High girls varsity volleyball team, as well as the JV team, recently
won their respective OIA championship matches. — photo
by Elder Bob Olsen |
By Andrew
Thompson ~ Reprinted from http://www.kahuku.org/
The defending
Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) champion Kahuku varsity girls volleyball
team defeated the Moanalua Menehunes, 15-8, 15-13, on Nov. 7th to once again
claim sole possession of the top spot in the OIA. A year ago the Red Raiders
beat Kalani 15-10, 15-6 to win the title.
The Red Raiders
came out blistering hot in the first game, stopping the Menehunes quick-tempo
offense. Moanalua hitting errors and kills by Michelle Peters
and Musie Olevao gave the Red
Raiders an early 11-1 advantage. The lead was cut to 11-8 when Moanalua's
Resina Nataniela served seven straight points, including three aces.
Nataniela's next
serve sailed gracefully into the net, and the Red Raiders took control again.
Kahuku extended their lead to 14-11 from another Moanalua hitting error
and kills by Peters and Chazel Fiso.
On the next play, Nataniela could not keep the ball in as her hit landed out
of bounds to end the match.
Game two featured
a much more improved Menehune team, as they took a 9-5 lead midway through
the second set. Kahuku, however, roared back, due to Moanalua's hitting errors
and surged ahead of the Menenhunes to take a 12-9 lead. Moanalua would tie
the score at 12 off of a kill from Ashley Gandauli. Both teams traded points
as the score was evened up at 13. Another Moanalua hitting error proved costly
as the Red Raiders went up 14-13. At game point, Peters hammered a ball down
in the Menehunes backcourt to end the game.
"Our goal
was two sets and out," said Peters. "We knew Moanalua would come
back stronger in the second set and we didn't want it to go to a third set."
Kahuku captured
its second straight OIA title and fourth overall. The Red Raiders also won
in 1995 and 1996. The win also gave Kahuku its second OIA title of the 2002-2003
school year as the J.V. volleyball girls won its championship game over Moanalua
also.
JV
Girls also win
In front of nearly
200 fans at the Farrington High School gymnasium, the Kahuku High School Junior
Varsity girls volleyball team defeated previously undefeated Moanalua 15-11,
6-15, 15-13, to capture their OIA title.
The Red Raiders
excelled on offense in the first set, going up on the Menehunes, 5-1 with
kills from Sophomore Sachi Mamizuka and Freshmen Lily LätŸü. Lätü also had a block which highlighted
the run.
After a timeout
by Moanalua the Red Raiders built their lead to 9-2 after numerous hitting
errors by the Menehunes. Moanalua managed to cut Kahuku's lead at 9-6 and
13-11, but they would never past the Red Raiders as LeAnn Mapu
finished the game with a kill to give Kahuku a first game victory.
Seeking vengeance,
the Menehunes stormed out to an 11-0 lead in the second set, with tenacious
defense, and tough serves. Kahuku ended Moanalua's run and went of their own,
scoring five straight points to ice Moanalua's offense, and control the tempo
of the game.
Moanalua however
denied the Red Raiders a straight game upset, winning the set, 15-6
Game three feautured
the best volleyball of any JV team in the OIA, as both teams played scrappy
to score points. Down 2-0, Kahuku went on a 8-2 scoring run to take the lead
at 8-4. After a timeout by the Menehunes, the Red Raiders propelled their
lead to 10-6. Moanalua then scored two straight points to close the gap at
two, 10-8. The Red Raiders answered with two blocks and a kill from sophomore
Aisha Ale to take a 13-8 lead. But like the first game, the Menehunes came
roaring back and trailed Kahuku by one point at 14-13. At match point, Moanalua
could not keep the ball in play from the service line, giving Kahuku the upset
victory. It was the Red Raiders first championship since 1993.
"Its so
exciting, it was like whoa, we finally did it," said Luceane Kauvaka.
Teuila Oto also added: "Coach
told us that it's not how good you are but how bad you want it and so I guess
we just wanted it more."
Earlier in the
season Moanalua defeated Kahuku to capture the OIA East championship title.
"It felt good because it was the first championship that we won since
1993. Our team played to it's full potential, and it paid off with a sweet
victory."
"After going
down 15-6 in the second set, I told the girls just relax, play our game, no
regrets, and let's do this baby!" said Mamizuka. "We knew Moanalua
was going to come back strong after the first set, and they did. We knew we
had to shut them down and get a quick start in the third set."
LeAnn Mapu lead
all attackers with 12 kills and three aces, while Lily Latu contributed five
kills and two solo blocks. Freshmen Luceane Kauvaka, sophomore Teuila Oto,
and Mamizuka combined for eight kills and two blocks. Ale also had a match-high
five blocks.
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Prime Minister
of Fiji
visits BYU-Hawai'i, PCC
BYU-Hawai'i
Vice President Isileli Kongaika (left) and Polynesian
Cultural Center Vice President John Muaina (right)
escort the Prime Minister of Fiji, Laisenia Qarase and his wife, through
the PCC.
—
Photo by Barry
Markowitz
www.kahukuphoto.com
www.laiephoto.com
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Ko'olauloa
Community Calendar
Kaleo
collects the following information from various sources, and encourages readers
to re-verify details. To submit items for listing, call 293-8357 (leave voice
mail), mail to P.O. Box 101, Lä'ie 96762, or send an e-mail to: foleym002@hawaii.rr.com
at least by the Kaleo deadline
before the event. The next deadline is listed below,
or look under General Information.
Thursday,
November 14:
Ko'olauloa Neighborhood Board, 7 p.m.,
Hau'ula Civic Center;
Friday, November
15:
Windward Bookmobile stops at Pat's at
Punalu'u, 12:30-1 pm, The Ponds at Punalu'u, 1:15-1:45 pm, and Ka'a'awa Elementary,
2-2:40 pm (schedule repeats each Friday);
Friday-Saturday,
November 15-16:
BYU-Hawaii
Asia-Pacific Invitational basketball tournament, 6 and 8 p.m., CAC, $5 adults,
$2 children (5-17);
Saturday,
November 16:
Kahuku Public Library ongoing storytime,
10 a.m., call 293-8935 for more info; Healthy Communities Farmers Market,
Kahuku Hospital front lawn, 8-1, call 293-9221 for info (each 2nd & 4th
Saturday);
Monday, November
18:
HRI blood drive, 7:30-2:30, Lä'ie Shopping
Center parking lot, call 293-9201 if you want to schedule;
Tuesday, November
19:
Kahuku Public Library features Magic
Moments with Sandra MacLees, 6:30 p.m.; Ko'olau Loa Hawaiian Civic Club, 7
p.m., QLCC in Punalu'u;
Friday-Saturday,
November 22-23:
Country Sisters 9th annual Christmas
craft fair, 6:30 p.m. Friday and 8-noon Saturday;
Tuesday, November
26:
BYUH Fall Choral Festival featuring several
choirs, 7:30 p.m., Aud., free;
Wednesday,
November 27:
Kahuku Public Library storytime with
Beth Tueller, 10:15-10:45 a.m.;
Thursday,
November 28:
Thanksgiving
(schools closed Thursday and Friday);
Saturday,
November 30:
BYU-Hawaii Christmas Lighting ceremony:
O Come Let Us Adore Him, 6:30 p.m., CAC, community invited,
free;
Sunday, December
1:
LDS Temple Visitors Center series of
Christmas musical fireside programs begin, 6 p.m., free;
Tuesday, December
3:
Hau'ula Community Association meeting,
7 p.m., Hau'ula Civic Center;
Wednesday,
December 4:
Kahuku Public Library storytime, 10:15
a.m., with Sarah Robinson;
Tuesday,
December 5:
Deadline,
next issue of Kaleo;
Sunday, December
8:
LDS Temple Visitors Center Christmas
musical programs: Lä'ie 6th Ward, 4:30 p.m.; Ron Miyashiro and friends,
6 p.m., free;
Tuesday, December
10:
Kahuku Public Library features Christmas
Magic, 6:30 p.m., free; Kahana Community Association meeing, 7 p.m., Kahana
Orientation Center; Punalu'u Community Association meeting, 7 p.m., QLCC;
Thursday,
December 12:
Next issue of Kaleo;
Upcoming Events:
Dec. 12: BYU-Hawai'i Alumni/Graduation
lü'au, 6 p.m., Ballroom, $15; Dec. 14: BYU-Hawaii'i commencement, 9 a.m., CAC.
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