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Kahuku High's Mälosi
Te'o, #30, scored three touchdowns in the Red Raider's 43-0 victory over Wai'anae in the state semifinals. — photos by Barry Markowitz |
KALEO SPECIAL COVERAGE:
The Kahuku High Red Raiders trampled all over the Wai'anae Seariders in a yellow flags-flying, foul-plagued 43-0 shut-out on Nov. 26th at Aloha Stadium to gain the title shot in the Hawaii High School Athletic Association's (HHSAA) First Hawaiian Bank state football championship against Punahou.
The Raiders will meet the Buffanblu, who defeated previously unbeaten Baldwin of Maui in the game following the Kahuku dustoff, for all the gold on Friday, Dec. 2nd, at the stadium.
Now, back to the semi-final victory: As they have been doing all year, Kahuku's powerful defensive team denied Wai'anae all night long, forcing critical turnovers and stopping the Seariders three times within yards of the goal line.
The offense, meanwhile, stuck mainly to what is now being described as "smash-mouth" football — that is, grinding out yardage on the ground, often right up the middle behind the powerful surge of O-line players who average 280 pounds per man.
Then, of course, there were the 19 penalties against Kahuku for a total of minus-179 yards — more than twice what Wai'anae earned through their own efforts. In fact at one point in the second quarter, Kahuku racked up four within minutes. Auwe! It should be noted that only six of the penalties came in the second half, so head coach Siuaki Livai's half-time locker room "advice" obviously had a settling effect.
Still, Kahuku's nearly 420 offensive yards — including 99 in the air — gave the Red Raiders a sweet victory and the opportunity to go for the gold it last held in 2003. In short, Kahuku completely dominated the game from start to finish.
In a summary of play action, Wai'anae started off badly, fumbling away their first possession on their own 29-yard-line, which Mälosi Te'o soon converted into Kahuku's first touchdown. Gary Nagy made the kick: 7-0.
With about 3:30 left in the first quarter, Kaulin Kreb's first pass of the game went to Devin Unga who, to his credit, caught the under-thrown ball, but was hit and fumbled. Wai'anae, however, went three-and-out.
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Joseph Whittacker, #32,
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Taking the ball on the Searider's 40, Te'o carried to the 23, but a double Kahuku foul gave the ball back to Wai'anae on their own 33. They drew Kahuku into an off-sides penalty on their very next play.
Settling down somewhat, Wai'anae began advancing the ball...until Kahuku's D-machine forced a fumble and recovered. With about 1:30 left in the quarter, Te'o ran for 27 yards and his second TD of the evening. The point-after attempt (PAT) was no good. Score: 13-0.
In the second quarter Wai'anae got close enough to the end zone to set up for a field goal attempt — correction, make that a fake field goal-slash-pass that drew a pass interference penalty against Kahuku and put the ball on the 8-yard-line and first down.
Not immune from their own problems, Wai'anae drew a delay of game foul on their next play that saw William Tupola sack the Searider quarterback. On their second down, Micah Wily recovered the bobbled snap from center and ran it 82 yards into the end zone for Kahuku's next goal, bringing the score to 19-0.
Kahuku committed three consecutive penalties in setting up for the PAT, which put the ball back to the 18-yard-line, and then another one as Kamuela Alisa fell short of the two-point try.
Taking the kickoff, Wai'anae got as far as the Kahuku 31-yard-line, but couldn't convert a four-and-one situation with about 5:30 left in the half. In its next series several more fouls prevented Kahuku from gaining any positive ground; but on their fourth-down punt Wai'anae dropped the ball, which Kyle Wall recovered on their 34-yard-line. Despite being relatively close, however, Kahuku was not able to sustain a drive and punted.
Kahuku received at the opening of the second half, and following good gains by Te'o and Kamuela Alisa in their first series, Redmond Tutor reached high in the end zone to snag a pass from Krebs, bringing the score to 25-0. The PAT failed.
Wai'anae was not able to do mount a drive with their next possession, and punted away, which Suaesi Tuimaunei returned to Kahuku's 35-yard-line. Then, following good gains by Te'o all the way to the Searider's 30, Joe Whittacker carried the ball all the way into pay dirt, bringing the score to 31-0. The PAT was not good.
In the next Wai'anae series, J.D. Malufau almost picked off a pass, but the Seariders were able to sustain enough momentum to carry them to Kahuku's 1-yard-line. The Red Raider D-men stepped up, stopping the first attempt, and then the second for a two-yard loss. Tupola's interception on the next play put the air brakes on Wai'anae and gave Kahuku the ball back on their own 5-yard-line.
More "smash-mouth" yardage by Te'o and Alisa before Whittacker broke loose — streaking for the goal before he was brought down at the 10-yard-line by the last possible Wai'anae defender. He go the ball again for about 7 more yards on the next play, and Mälosi Te'o carried it around the corner for his third touchdown of the game. Score: 37-0, with five seconds left in the third quarter.
In Wai'anae's first series after receiving the kickoff, Richard Torres intercepted. Jacob Kahawai'i, coming in at quarterback, soon hit Jason Evans down the middle with a 29-yard pass into the end zone. Kahuku scores again, 43-0, with about 5:40 left in the game. The PAT kick missed.
At this point a number of younger Kahuku players started seeing good action, including Joshua Wily who almost intercepted a Wai'anae pass; Kaliki Unga, who gained some good yardage; Ioane Teriipaia, who came in as QB; and Pele Soliai, who caught a pass.
With the mercy rule in effect — no clock stoppages after a 35-point gap — the game soon ended, 43-0. As he was leaving the field, Coach Livai said, "It feels good. These kids worked very hard this past year, and I think it's paid off.
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Thousands of visitors and Ko'olauloa residents converged on Lä'ie from Oct. 16-23rd to celebrate Brigham Young University Hawaii's first 50 years with a series of incredible activities, of course a PCC lü'au, and addresses by the mayor of Honolulu, the governor of Hawai'i, and Latter-day Saint General Authorities.
Throughout the week, speakers made frequent reference to LDS President David O. McKay, who first envisioned a university here when he stopped at the Lä'ie mission school on Feb. 7, 1921, as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve on a worldwide tour of LDS missions, and witnessed 127 multiethnic children raise the U.S. flag.
On Feb. 12, 1955, President McKay broke ground for the Church College of Hawaii (CCH), which became BYU-Hawai'i in 1974, and predicted the school's students would be as "genuine gold," helping establish peace internationally through their integrity and leadership, especially in Asia and the Pacific islands.
At the same time he foresaw the small community would become a missionary factor influencing "not thousands, not tens of thousands, but millions of people who will come seeking to know what this town and its significance are."
CCH started in September that same year in a temporary campus with its first 153 students, while volunteer labor missionaries built the permanent facilities, which President McKay dedicated on Dec. 17, 1958. The labor missionaries returned several years later to expand the campus, build other Church facilities in the area and the Polynesian Cultural Center. Since the PCC opened in October 1963, over 32 million visitors will have come to Lä'ie by the end of this year, while over 14,000 BYU-Hawai'i students will have helped finance their educations by working there.
Under the direction of BYU-Hawai'i President Eric B. Shumway, who has worked at the university for the past 40 years, a volunteer steering committee planned the university's golden jubilee celebration for the past three years.
"We knew this was going to be a special occasion, but I don't think any of us expected it to be as superlative in every way as it was," said one committee member. Another added, "So many people said it was like coming home."
Highlights of the BYUH Jubilee celebration included:
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Gladys Knight and her
choir, Saints Unified Voices from Las Vegas, at one of two 'fireside' devotionals she delivered during BYU-Hawaii's Golden Jubilee celebration. — folifoto |
"We need to get back to the basics of what Christ taught: We're all God's children," Knight told the crowd.
"I could never have imagined the things that I have experienced on this trip," she continued. "I've been to Hawai'i quite a few times, but I've never known it as I know it now."
"The Alumni Association has come a long ways in the last 50 years," said current president and Lä'ie resident Les Steward.
Dr. Richard Wootton, the second president, "was a man of enormous energy...[who] moved the campus from a two-year junior college to a four-year baccalaureate degree-granting institution, tripling the student body from 250 to nearly a thousand."
"The grand event during the Wootton administration, which would forever change the dynamics of the campus and the community of Lä'ie...was the opening of the Polynesian Cultural Center," Shumway continued.
Dr. Owen J. Cook followed, starting the tradition of the flags in front of the campus and energetically supporting the recruitment of international students, and solidifying the work-study relationship between PCC and BYU-Hawai'i.
Dr. Stephen L. Brower set "pinnacles of excellence" for the students that focused on a spiritual environment, preparation for employment, international and cross-cultural understanding, and a strong work ethic and stewardship accountability."
Dr. Dan W. Andersen reaffirmed BYUH's curriculum balance between "vocational and liberal education," President Shumway said, and included the creation of the BYU-Hawai'i Stake with 11 wards.
Dr. J. Elliot Cameron helped initiate BYUH's relationship with China and emphasized that whatever the university did would be first class.
And Dr. Alton L. Wade "accentuated and expanded BYU-Hawaii's mission in the preparation for and in support of the internationalization of the Church," President Shumway continued.
Presidents Andersen, Cameron, Wade and their respective wives returned to Lä'ie to join the jubilee. In Wade's case, he also brought over 40 members of his family with him.
Former student body president Dr. Ishmael Stagner II attributed the tremendous growth of the LDS Church in Hawai'i to the leadership skills of "former CCH and BYU-Hawai'i students." Randy Boothe, another former student body president who also directed the university's performing group, Showcase Hawai'i in the 1970s, noted the group "carried with us the spirit of aloha that we felt as we walked these halls and studied in these classrooms."
from the community join a patriotic program
with Hawai'i Gov. Linda LingleAs a conclusion, Boothe directed Showcase Hawai'i alumni from 1969-99, current students and community members in a historic production.
Prior to the governor's address, the Kahuku High band combined with music professor Michael Belnap and several combined choirs for an absolutely awesome rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Lä'ie soloist Joe Ah Quin performed Hawai'i Pono'ï, and 76 BYUH students proudly carried the flags of their respective countries in an impressive procession. The Ko'olauloa Children's Choir, under the direction of Esther Macy, also performed.
Citing the Biblical injunction to let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven, President Monson encouraged the audience "to glow with brilliance. Our code of conduct emphasizes not so much the philosophy, what will others think? But rather, what will I think of myself?"
Following the devotional, thousands of students, guests and community members enjoyed a picnic lunch, accompanied by the Royal Tongan Defense Force band.
"I figured out a long time ago, that outside of religion, if you want to influence people's lives for good, it is in public service," he said.
of the Jubilee week during the PCC alumni talent show.Mayor Hannemann also said he does not "hesitate to emphasize the importance of prayer. We need your prayers. When I say 'we,' I mean all government leaders from President Bush on down. We are not men and women of infinite wisdom."
"Remember, when you're on the Lord's errand, you're entitled to the Lord's blessings," President Monson later added, in invoking a blessing on the congregation: "I bless you that you may have sufficient for your needs, and to spare. The Mormons are generous with their means to build the Kingdom of God.
He also blessed them "that you may help others to gain the education that you had."
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(L-r): Pane Meatoga, Lä'ie
Community Association president; R. Eric Beaver, President & CEO, Hawaii Reserves, Inc.; John Walker, Trustee, Mormon Historic Sites Foundation; Riley Moffat, Mormon Pacific Historical Society president; and Dr. Fred Woods, MHSF executive director — folifoto |
On Thursday, Oct. 20, officials from Hawai'i Reserves, Inc., the Mormon Historic Sites Foundation, the Mormon Pacific Historical Society, and the Lä'ie Community Association gathered to dedicate two small historical monuments.
The first — near the Lä'ie 1st Ward chapel which was originally built with funds raised at the Hukilau and was dedicated by Elder Matthew Cowley in 1951 — recognizes the LDS Church mission school where Elder David O. McKay witnessed the flag-raising ceremony on February 7, 1921, which led him to envision the establishment of a university in the community.
The second monument near the corner of Nani-loa Loop and Lanihuli Street marks the site of the Old Plantation Store, which was an integral part of the community for many years.
Riley Moffat, President of the Lä'ie-based Mormon Pacific Historical Society, explained that LDS missionaries and their spouses taught all the children of Lä'ie at the school, including two who still live in the area and were in attendance at the dedication program: Haleola Kanahele Broad, 89, and Thomas Nakayama, 92.
He added that the original school was located approximately where the temple president's house now is, but was moved when construction began on the temple in 1915. The Church turned over the school to the Territory of Hawai'i in 1927, and a few years later the government moved it to its present location.
Charles Goo explained how his father, Charles K.C. Goo, moved to Lä'ie in 1955 to take over the Plantation Store when the new Church College of Hawai'i was starting up. The store became known thereafter as Goo's Store for the next 30 years.
"Lä'ie has a unique and rich history. A few years ago the idea came up of pulling it off the shelves of the archives and making it live in the minds and hearts of those who live here," said HRI President & CEO R. Eric Beaver, who contacted the Mormon Historical Sites Foundation.
BYU-Hawai'i President Eric B. Shumway, in his capacity as a member of the LDS Church's Fifth Quorum of the Seventy, dedicated the markers.
Broad, who was born in Lä'ie 89 years ago, attended the missionary school through 8th grade, and then went to Kahuku High for several years before marrying Lionel Broad — who was born in Iosepa, Utah — at age 16.
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Haleola Broad (right)
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She has three surviving children: Barbara Fonotï, a retired Civil Service budget analyst who now lives in Lä'ie but also runs a nonprofit multicultural festivals business in northern Utah; William Broad of St. George, Utah, a retired engineer who graduated from BYU; and Bertha Adachi, a homemaker who lives on Moloka'i.
All of Broad's children attended Kahuku High before the family moved first to San Pedro, California, in 1954 and lived there for 24 years; and then moved to Ogden, Utah, until 2004. "We were one of the first local families to go over to the mainland, and I was the only Polynesian in San Pedro High School," said Fonotï. "I went from Kahuku High, which had probably 600 kids, to my last two years in a school with over 2,000. I missed home."
Fonotï and her mother recently moved back to Lä'ie. With her help, Broad remembers walking to Lä'ie school all those years ago. "There were buildings for each class, and I was good at music. School hours were pretty much like today. Sometimes I would take lunch, and sometimes I would eat there. Otherwise at home, we would cook outside.
"After school, we would work in the taro patch. My grandparents owned a poi factory, and poi cost 25 cents for a barrel.
"Our family used to sing a lot, too, and my mother would go to Goat Island to catch squid. Once in a while my dad would carry me all the way to Kahuku and I would play while he was working in the field.
"Maybe because my father was Chinese, I used to play mostly with the children in Japanese camp. I used to speak more Japanese in those days," Broad said. "As a girl we used to play marbles and hide-and-seek. When the train came with the sugar cane, it was exciting, and when we thought nobody was looking, we would pull canes off to eat.
"We would also go for candy at the Plantation Store. We used to have horses, and some of the kids would ride them to the store. There was a bakery in the back of the store. Later, concerts and dances were the things we would always do.
"I also remember we would help hukihuki [pull] the nets, not for the Hukilau, but anyone who helped pull the net would get fish," Broad continued.
"Throughout her life here and in the mainland, my mother was involved with music," Fonotï said. "When she was growing up in Lä'ie, they played with a group: Vailini Hiram, Ipolani Thompson's mom, was the ukulele player; and Josie Kekau'oha was the guitar player, and they would go around serenading. Mom played the stand-up bass. They would also make money at the various lü'au. Any time you think of my mom in those days, you would associate her with music. She played all over, including the Pacific islands, and she still has her bass in Utah."
"Throughout my life we also had a Broad family band. My mother played the saxophone, and we would put on concerts and dances every Saturday night at the Lä'ie Social Hall."
"I taught myself, and played by ear," Broad said, adding that her "grandmother was also a musician, the one who composed Nani Lä'ie, and my grandfather, John Pele Ka'i'o, helped pave the roads in Lä'ie.
Of course, Broad played a key role in the Hukilau, which started in 1948, because of her musical talent, especially on the stand-up bass. "All the older people worked in the kitchen, while the younger ones would serve. After serving, I would go and entertain.
"There were tons of tourists. The whole community, from the old to young, all participated. They were exciting days. Hamana Kalili was the Hawaiian ali'i, Tautua Tanoai was the Sämoan leader, and Levusi Pilimai was the head dancer.
Though she lived for many years on the mainland, Broad said, "I missed this land, and I'm happy to be back. Of course, there's hardly anybody left from that time, but I have a lot of family here who show their love."
From her generation, Broad has two surviving sisters: Annie Taua of Lä'ie and May Kuni who lives in California.
City and County of Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann delivered a keynote message to the several hundred community members and service providers at the Ko'olauloa "Working Together as a Community" lü'au on Nov. 5th at BYU-Hawai'i:
"You folks really take it upon yourselves to let us know what you need, and I want to encourage you to continue doing that," said the mayor. "I want to encourage you to continue to work with us."
The Ko'olauloa Working Together as a Community organization has combined representatives from public service agencies — HPD, HFD, EMS, O'ahu Civil Defense, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society and DLNR-DOCARE — with community leaders, social service agencies, faith-based organizations, educational and civic groups since 2001.
"If we believe we can sit at City Hall...and solve your problems, then you know it's not going to happen," Hannemann said, praising Ko'olauloa people for being "willing to step out in front and not let government do everything."
"When you talk about working together as a community, that's great. You make it easy for us when families stepped out in front and said they're willing to do their part," he said.
Hannemann also said he considers himself a "son of Lä'ie" because of his family and church ties to the community. He noted his father is buried "right here in Lä'ie [and] Uncle David Hannemann and Aunty Carolyn are his "resident ambassadors."
"Uncle David and Aunty Carolyn are the glue who hold us together. He's always telling us what Lä'ie needs, what Hau'ula needs, what the north shore needs."
Kawai Äona Ueoka gave the welcoming chant. Sheree Evans prepared the food for the lü'au, which prompted emcee Delsa Moe to say, "Here in Polynesia, we say a waist is a terrible thing to mind."
The Working Together coordinating committee consists of Babes Fely, Sunny Greer, MaryAnne Long, Sgt. Ardi Maioho, Max Purcell, Hans Ta'ala and Gwen Valparaisio.
• The Lä'ie-based Mormon Pacific Historical Society (MPHS) has recently republished the unique and rare 1942 issue of Ka Elele o Hawai'i, the LDS Hawaiian Mission newsletter.
In 1942, as LDS missionaries were being sent home because of World War II, mission leaders decided to create the 100-page booklet to serve as a general handbook for local lay leaders of the church. Among other things, it summarized 92 years of mission history (1850-1942), listed the names of every LDS missionary ever to serve in Hawai'i up to that point, included pictures of all the old chapels, explained the organization of the church in general, and listed all local leaders.
MPHS board member Mark James noted the reprint, which costs $20 plus $5 s/h, is in a larger, easier-to-read format than the original. To order a copy, mail a check to James at BYUH #1834, 55-220 Kulanui St., Lä'ie, HI 96762.
• Former BYU-Hawai'i professor and LDS Sämoan mission president R. Carl Harris has recently published Building the Kingdom in Sämoa, 1888-2005, a beautiful heavily-illustrated history of the church's Sämoan mission. It contains hundreds of anecdotes and lists the names of over 7,000 who served there.
The book costs approximately $40. Go to samoaldshistory.org to order, or call 801-768-2726.
By Morgan Wright ~ Kahuku High Correspondent
On our Kahuku school campus certain characteristics identify specific teams,
organizations and clubs. The football team wears red and white jerseys,
and the Students Waging Peace Club wear black armbands. Another organization — not
so well known but highly visible — is the Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps (JROTC).
Although easily recognizable, the majority of people aren't sure exactly what JROTC really does. According to 1st Sergeant Brandt, (one of the Kahuku JROTC advisors), there are a number of misconceptions that the community has regarding JROTC. Sergeant Brandt said that contrary to popular belief, JROTC "is not a recruiting tool. You don't have to join the military. It is mainly for leadership building, and self improvement."
JROTC is available to grades 9-12. Participants learn geography, history, first aid, marksmanship and current events. Carlyn Hubner, a sophomore member of JROTC, advocates for the program as she said, "(It) makes you feel good, and is the best life preparation class offered." JROTC cadets also get new books every other year, teaching advanced curriculum which will assist graduates in college and life after high school.
Kahuku has been very well represented in JROTC as the group has historically fared well in off-campus extracurricular competitions such as drill team, color guard, ranger team challenge, and riflery. Upcoming events our JROTC students will be involved with include: a military ball, parade, and a variety of cadet competitions in which Kahuku as placed in the top 5% nationally. Amazingly, after-school activities are all voluntary, and missing activities will not jeopardize a cadet's status.
All in all, JROTC is an interesting group of students and advisors who are committed to gaining as much as they can from the program to help cadets prepare for life after high school. Senior Monica Su'a summed it up best when she said, "It helps develop leadership skills, motivates young people to be better citizens, teaches success, and helps build a strong résumé."
So next time you see these students in uniform, let's recognize them as hard workers and hopefully we'll have a better appreciation for what they do.
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The Kahuku High varsity
girls volleyball team, 2005 |
The Kahuku High varsity girls volleyball team swept Roosevelt 25-19 and 25-20 on Nov. 3rd at McKinley to nail down their fifth O'ahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) championship in the past six years.
"We had to work for it, and there were some opportunities for Roosevelt to play better, but we shut them out," said Kahuku athletic director Joe Whitford of the team's latest victory, which brought their season record to 14-1 and a top seed in the Division I state championships.
"Because of rally scoring, the momentum could have changed at any time, but we beat them in straight sets," Whitford said, adding, "there was consistent play by seniors Ane Vea, Camilla Ah Hoy and Lily Lätü. The girls had a very successful season."
Whitford explained the championships will be played this week at Kamehameha and UH, with some of the games already over by the time Kaleo is distributed. "We're seeded number-two in the state, behind Kamehameha. Three years ago we won the state championships, and since then we've had a fifth place and a fourth place; so we're hoping to repeat as champions," he said.
"The ILH competition is tough, but we're in a favorable bracket. We lost a close pre-season game to Kamehameha out here at Kahuku, so we're more ready for them this time."
Whitford also reported that the Kahuku High JV girls volleyball team also won their fourth consecutive championship and have accumulated a four-year record of 51-2.
"They've gone the last two years undefeated," he said, "and this year had 11 freshmen. The future of girls volleyball at Kahuku looks very good. Freshman Nile Te'o, for example, was moved up to the varsity."
Whitford noted the varsity boys volleyball team finished third in the OIA East, and sixth in the OIA playoffs, "so they also advance to the state championships as the sixth seed. They ended up at 8-4, and endured a pretty rough season with some academic casualties while several other players quit; so we're only going to play with six in the state tournament.
"We've only recently been more noted as a volleyball school, so the few players we've had are very good. Coach Howard Kaululä'au has done a very good job with the boys team, which was led all year by senior Charles Bell and setter Michael Tanuvasa."
In other Kahuku High sports reports:
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Kahuku defeats Kapolei
enroute to the 2005 OIA title — photo by Barry Markowitz |
Varsity football
"The varsity team finished second to Castle in the OIA East with a 5-1 record," Whitford said, emphasizing that "the defense only gave up a total of 23 points in seven games, including the pre-season. They shut out six teams, including state defending champions Kamehameha.
"Some people consider this year's varsity to collectively be one of the best defenses in the history of Kahuku football. That's saying a lot, but in two OIA playoff games against Kapolei and Farrington, they've scored a total of 82 points and allowed only 7. That's amazing considering Kapolei is the highest-scoring team in the OIA," Whitford continued.
"This Friday Kahuku plays 'Aiea for the OIA championship at 7 p.m. in the stadium. If we win we have a first-round bye in the state tournament. Our chances are very favorable of doing well in state."
Whitford also noted that senior Joe Faifili, who plays tackle both directions, has been selected to play in the U.S. Army High School All-American game on Jan. 7th in Texas.
"Joe was up in Utah when they made the selection, but when he moved back here, he became the first-ever Hawai'i player to receive this honor. They only select 78 players nationwide for that tournament, so it's a very distinguished award.
"We've tried to get other players in the past into the game, and without taking anything away from Joe, we have other players who are just as good. We have a solid overall group.
"For example, right now Kahuku High leads the nation with the most active NFL players from a high school," Whitford said. "We have six: Itulä Mili with the Seattle Seahawks; Chris Nae'ole, Jacksonville Jaguars; Ma'ake Kemoeatu, Baltimore Ravens; Chris Kemoeatu, Pittsburgh Steelers; Aaron Francisco, Arizona Cardinals; and Töniu Fonotï with the Minnesota Vikings."
JV football
"For the first time in nine years we're not in the OIA finals," Whitford continued. "We lost a heart-breaker in the semi-finals, 7-0, to Leilehua on Nov. 6th. It was a hard-fought game, and Leilehua scored on a drive in the third quarter.
"It was a great effort by a young and inexperienced team. Congratulations to everyone for a fine season," he said, pointing out "prior to this year, coach Reggie Torres has won seven-out-of-eight OIA champion-ships."
Girls cross country
"This weekend the girls cross country team will travel to the state championships on Kaua'i. Leading the way is Ke'i Wasson. She placed fourth in the recent varsity championships, and just moved up from the JV championship."
Air Riflery
"Our boys team ended up second in the OIA East, with a record of 8-1," Whitford said. "People get very upset because we're not supposed to be in the upper echelon, so some of the competition has been very surprised at how good we are."
He added that the boys team advanced to the OIA championship, "but they didn't win. Four boys also qualified for state championships, and that's never happened before. Leading the way was Jonathan Maguba-Glover and Adam Turin. Coach John Shaw is to be congratulated for his effort. He's only in his third year."
The girls air riflery team tied for third in the OIA East.
Kaleo lists a limited number of activities and encourages readers to re-verify details. To submit items, call 754-4304, or e-mail: foleym002@hawaii.rr.com by the Kaleo deadline before the event.
| Thursday, November 10: Relay for Life kickoff rally, 5-7 p.m., Hau'ula Beach Park Pavilion, free entertainment, refreshments, door prizes, team packets; Ko'olauloa Neighborhood Board, 7 p.m., Hau'ula Civic Center; |
| Friday, November 11: Veteran's Day; Kahuku Hospital Auxiliary holiday craft sale to benefit the hospital, includes gifts, decorations, baked goods, tickets for "opportunity quilt," 9-9, Kahuku Community Center; Kahuku varsity football vs. 'Aiea for the OIA championship, 7 p.m., Aloha Stadium; Hawai'i state girls volleyball championship, 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, November 12: American Volks Walk inaugural 10K "hukilau walk," from 8-3, starts at Lä'ie Chevron, call Lois at 293-7243 for more info; Taste of Hau'ula fundraiser, Hau'ula Beach Park, 6-8 p.m.; |
| Tuesday, November 8: Kahuku Library book sale (repeats on Wednesday), during regular hours; |
| Tuesday, November 15: KYAC general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hau'ula Community Park; |
| Thursday, November 17: Kahuku Community Association meeting, 7 p.m., KVA; BYU-Hawai'i men's basketball tournament runs through Saturday, CAC; |
| Friday, November 18: Kahuku Elementary picture re-takes; |
| Saturday, November 19: Vocal Motion fundraiser: "A bite of the Big Apple," 6 p.m., school cafeteria, $10 for dinner, admission free, call 293-8950 x351; |
| Tuesday, November 22: Kahuku Library cornucopias with Liz Requilman, 6 p.m., bring your own or buy for $3, call 293-8935 to register; BYU-Hawai'i Lyceum features Jake Shimabukuro, $, 7:30 p.m., McKay Auditorium; |
| Thursday, November 24: Thanksgiving (two-day school holiday); |
| Monday, November 28: Kahuku Elementary "scholastic book fair" throughout week, 7:30-2:45, Admin Building; |
| Wednesday, November
30: Kahuku Library "groovy greetings" stamp cards with Jocelyn Lopez, 1:30, free; BYU-Hawai'i Christmas lighting program featuring Eclipse, free, 6 p.m., CAC; |
| Thursday,
December 1: Deadline, next issue of Kaleo; |
| Friday, December 2: BYU-Hawai'i Women's Organization luncheon, 11:30 p.m., Aloha Center 155, $, childcare available, call 293-2848 for more info; |
| Saturday, December 3: Ko'olauloa Lions Club Christmas Candy Caravan starts from Püpükea Road at 11 a.m. and ends at Swanzy Beach Park in Ka'a'awa at 1:30 p.m.; |
| Tuesday, December 6: Kahuku Library Holiday music with the Ko'olauloa Children's Chorus and Kahuku High band, sing along, 6:30 p.m.; KYAC board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hau'ula Community Park; |
| Wednesday, December
7: Ko'olauloa Community Health & Wellness Center meeting, 6:30 p.m., BYUH Aloha Center 133; |
| Thursday, December 8: Last issue of Kaleo. |
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sponsored by
and
co-sponsored by as a community service. |
Composed,
edited and published by
Mike
Foley |
