Inside the May 10, 2005 issue: Study calls for new parks in Ko'olauloa; Fire destroys Hau'ula home; Ko'olauloa recycling efforts double; Ko'olauloa Children's Chorus raising funds; LCA, HRI set community planning meeting; Wal-Mart honors Kahuku's Luehrs; Kahuku's 'We The People' among top-10 in nation; Kahuku High haps: a demanding sport; Red Raiders add rugby title to other wins; More respect for school bathrooms; Ko'olauloa Community Calendar. Kaleo Home Page Kaleo o Ko'olauloa covers the O'ahu North Shore communities of Lä'ie, Hau'ula and Kahuku, and is published 12 times a year. For more information, click on... General Information on Kaleo including publishing schedules and deadlines, advertising rates and ad size specs, distribution information, staff links, and the use of Hawaiian diacritical marks. Related/Reciprocal Links Check out our related and/or reciprocal links for Hukilaubeach.com, Hawaii Reserves, Inc., BYU-Hawai'i, the Polynesian Cultural Center, Lä'ie Community Association, the LDS Lä'ie Hawai'i Temple, www.kahuku.org, Laie Inn (next to the Polynesian Cultural Center), The Ko'olau News, and the Pacific Islands Report . Back issues of Kaleo

Study calls for new parks in Ko'olauloa

Don Bremner (right) explains the recommendations his firm is planning to make to the City and County for new parks and recreation facilities in Ko'olauloa. — folifoto

After completing a Ko'olauloa-wide study of the adequacy and needs for park and recreation facilities in the area, a City and County consulting firm is poised to recommend:

• A gymnasium and a 50-meter swimming pool in on a 2.5-acre site in Mälaekahana across from the Lä'ie Convenience Center and County Yard.

• A 22-acre site that Hawai'i Reserves, Inc. (HRI) would donate from the land it purchased in Mälaekahana for a proposed new elementary school and community park.

• Four new playing fields, including restoring and refurbishing old Adams field in Kahuku and new park sites in Ka'a'awa and Punalu'u.

• Additional acreage for Hau'ula Community Park, which shows 10 acres on the map, but realistically can only use four because the rest is wetland.

• An additional nine holes at Kahuku municipal golf course.

Don Bremner, with Hawai'i Design Associates and formerly with the Waikïkï Improvement Association, told a small group at the joint Lä'ie and Kahuku Community Associations meeting on May 4th in the Lä'ie Elementary School cafeteria, "Basically, we're talking about filling the existing deficiencies. We want to make recommendations that will bring the park inventory up to par."

He explained the City has standards to decide how much park land should be available — two acres per 1,000 people. Ko'olauloa presently has a population of 14,037 people, two community parks, nine beach parks, several private facilities, and four state parks. Beach parks are not included in the present study.

By straight math, Ko'olauloa already has about 28 acres of parks, so the City "might say this region doesn't need any more," Bremner said; but he also noted "other considerations might apply, such as distances involved, scheduling challenges, and different population concentrations among the five main Ko'olauloa communities.

 "Lä'ie, where the largest population is concentrated, under City standards would qualify for about 13 acres of park. They have three, which are private. We have to get away from the standard way of looking at that," Bremner continued, also pointing out that "Ka'a'awa and Punalu'u don't have any community parks for ball fields, play activities, etc."

He explained Hawai'i Design Associates started the project last September by taking inventory. They divided Ko'olauloa into two parts and about a month ago presented their recommendations to the people from Ka'a'awa to Hauula.

"They're response was very good," Bremner said. "We've been working for about six months, and some of you remember we're trying to move it on a fast track, even though the City gave us a year.

"In doing this, we've talked to people in all the communities and worked with the community associations. During the course of that, it was very constructive. You people told us the formal activities sometimes generate the need to accommodate 50 teams. That became a key figure to take off from. In order to accommodate 50 teams, whatever sport you're talking about, you'd need seven fields.

"We're kind of stretching it by saying we have four now, so we need three more. So basically, seven fields become the overall goal.

"In discussing the needs, it was also pointed out the region could use four indoor volleyball courts, if you want to give kids playing that sport a viable venue to play on."

Bremner acknowledged there are challenges with the recommendations. "In Hau'ula, for example, it's very difficult because there's no other place to go," and Lä'ie doesn't have "any acreage at the moment."

He also said Kahuku District Park needs "augmentation, as opposed to expansion, which is difficult. Augmentation involves other things like utilizing the area that's there to the most efficient level that's possible, and deciding what facilities should be there.

Kahuku Community Association called for more parking there, and suggested putting a 30-foot-wide lane from Pualalea Street between the comfort station and elementary school, that would also access Kamehameha Highway and add about 100 parking spaces, while only taking up about an acre of land.

Bremner said his firm might also recommend acquiring the vacant lot next to the Kahuku Village Association building,  "with the condition that all of the activities that currently go on there be allowed to continue."

When KCA members pointed out that was where they hoped to see the pool go, Bremner said, "From an organization point of view, the City would say it has to go in a district park, but at this point we're saying it would be kind of pushing it to get both of them in the Kahuku District Park…not only from the standpoint of buildable land, but also from the standpoint of providing better access to people in the region."

Consequently, Bremner proposes the City negotiate for a portion of Mälaekahana State Park directly across from the City and County Convenience Center. "We know of no plans that the State has for this particular property," he said.

 "One of the flaws at the moment is that we don't have any back-up for another location for a pool, if the State, for instance, says no deal," he added.

In reference to HRI's donation, Bremner also wants to recommend the City take over the heavily-used three-acre Lä'ie Park.

"Most of the kids participating in the programs come from here. Having something nearby for our kids is a good thing," responded LCA board member Diane Tafua, who pointed out that hundreds of kids currently play at Lä'ie Park.

Asked about possible environmental concerns for the extension of Kahuku golf course into wetlands, Ralph Maka'iau explained KCA has been working with City, state, federal and Campbell Estate officials to make sure the land usage would be appropriate not only for conservation but also flood control and recreation.

Asked what happens next, Bremner replied, "We'll take your reactions, review them and solidify the final report. I would say that will take no longer than one more month. After that, it will be up to the City to pursue the recommendations. The final report will be distributed to everybody.

"If the City adopts all of our recommendations, they will then program them into the capital improvement program, and the items will be translated into the capital improvements budget. If it doesn't happen, then you have to be there to say, what about our park?"

"Realistically, will we see this in our lifetime?" asked LCA board member Junior Ah You. Bremner replied he thought the first item could possibly get into a City budget as early as a year from now. "You should be asking the City for at least one item each year," he said.

To contact Bremner, call 261-2494.

Fire destroys Hau'ula home Honolulu Fire Department Engine 17 firefighters attack an April 20th early morning fire that completely destroyed a Honomü St. home that was being remodeled. Six neighboring homes avoided a similar fate due to the immediate response of HFD firefighters — including Stations 11, 13, 15, 21 and 37 — as well as several bravel neighbor volunteers who helped carry hoses and wet down the nearby houses. — photo by Barry Markowitz

Ko'olauloa recycling efforts double

When the state bottle deposit law kicked in this year and it was announced a recycling center would be located at the Kahuku Sugar Mill shopping center, those who like to raise money by cashing in aluminum cans and other recyclables were happy...until they had trouble finding out just where the redemption facility was.

Serious recyclers still had to go as far as Kailua or Honolulu. Then, about a month ago Kahea Hurlbut of Kahuku took over the operation, which is formally called the Reynolds Recycling Hawai'i State Certified Redemption Center, which is located on the Kaiser Clinic side of the shopping center.

She also established regular hours: The Kahuku redemption center is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9-5 (closed from noon-1 for lunch).

More recently, Foodland Super Market in the Lä'ie Shopping Center started up a recycling operation in the parking lot. It is only open on Thursdays from 10-4.

Hurlbut, a '96 Kahuku High grad, explained Reynolds redemption center pays:

• $1.50/lb. for uncrushed aluminum cans with HI-5 stickers intact. "Don't wash off the labels, otherwise I can't pay," Hurlbut said.
• 83¢/lb. for plastic bottles up to 64 oz. in size
• 40¢/lb. for bi-metal cans (such as the ones with pineapple and coconut juice).
• 12¢/lb. for glass bottles up to 64 o. in size with HI-5 stickers. "We don't accept hard liquor, wine or spirits bottles," Hurlbut said.
• 5¢/lb. for other aluminum cans without a sticker, or that have been flattened.
• Nothing for glass and plastic without a sticker.

Kahea Hurlbut at the Reynolds Recycling redemption center at Kahuku Sugar Mill

Hurlbut, who's a recycler, said she came looking for the redemption center earlier in the year, "and the guy wasn't here, so I asked if they needed anybody." She took over the operation near the end of March.

She explained "it's important to have everything separated before you bring it. It's easier. You don't have to count them, because we weigh it; but we'll usually accept the customer's count, although we check sometimes."

She said some customers say "they're being charged deposits for 96-oz.-and-up and two-liter bottles, but we can't pay them because those containers are exempt from the law. That's why we tell them 64-oz. and below."

Hurlbut added the caps have to be removed from the plastic and glass bottles. She also stresses, "We have the right to refuse containers that are not clean or smelly. You don't have to totally wash them, but they do have to be empty."

"Finally, commercial recyclers still have to go to Halawa," Hurlbut said.

While the Foodland operation just started, Makao, a parttime helper at the Kahuku redemption center, said he doesn't think of it as competition. "It won't make a difference, because the people who come here have more cans than they would take at Foodland."

He seems to be right, as the volume of business has started to build nicely at Kahuku. One little girl, for example, brought in two large plastic bags and walked off with $6.45 in cash. And Sento Limbaga, who works at Kahuku municipal golf course and collects cans in the area, said he brings in a load every two-to-three weeks.

"The boys throw their empties in the back of my truck, and I bring them over," he said.

Another man pulled up with a pickup truck full of cans, and a Lä'ie family said, "This is great. We used to go to Kailua to recycle."

Hurlbut is very pleased with the community response and her new job. "I love it," she said. "I used to work in town, and now I work close to home."

THE KO'OLAULOA CHILDREN'S CHORUS, under the direction of Esther Macy (left), performed in the BYU-Hawai'i Cannon Activities Center on April 28th following a lü'au dinner and silent auction. The event, which included a Tongan fakapale (dance to raise money) was a fundraiser as the group — comprised of children ages 9-17 — prepares to sing at the 10th annual International Children's Choral Festival in England in 2006. The chorus, the first-ever from Hawai'i to attend the festival, will also tour France for one week. Their second annual garage sale is set for Saturday, May 21st, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lä'ie Elementary School. For more information, call Macy at 808-293-1796 or Cyd Kamauoha at 808-293-5577. — folifoto

LCA, HRI set community planning meeting

The Lä'ie Community Association (LCA) and Hawai'i Reserves, Inc. (HRI) invite all interested community members to a meeting on Thursday, May 12, at 7 p.m. in the BYU-Hawai'i McKay Auditorium to review and discuss the current land use master plan, including affordable workforce housing and related amenities.

Last month HRI conducted a survey of the employees of Lä'ie's primary institutions to gather information about the need for housing and other services. Now, as previously announced, HRI will begin the next step in a series of planning processes by discussing the community's land use master plan in the May 12th meeting.

 "The main purpose of the meeting is to review and update the master land use plan for our holdings, including housing at Mälaekahana, among other services and amenities," said R. Eric Beaver, HRI's President & CEO. "We also look forward to receiving input from the community."

LCA President Pane Meatoga also expressed his support for HRI's efforts. "We're happy to co-sponsor this event that provides a forum for our community members to learn more about HRI's plans for land use, including housing. We're also pleased to assist HRI in gathering valuable input from the community."

As part of the meeting, HRI plans to hand out a survey. "We're eager to expand the survey pool beyond Lä'ie's major institutions, to include the rest of our community," Beaver said.

The surveys seeks detailed information from respondents about housing needs, preferences and demographics, as well as opinions about the importance of community amenities such as parks, retail, and recreational facilities.

UniDev, LLC, an independent firm that specializes in the development of communities, is assisting HRI with the survey and housing project. Anyone with questions pertaining to the survey may contact Steve Hoag at HRI, 293-9201.

Wal-Mart Mililani honors Susan Luehrs (center) of Kahuku High as its 'Teacher of the Year'

Wal-Mart honors Kahuku's Luehrs

Mililani Wal-Mart, which includes many Ko'olauloa residents in its customer base, named Kahuku High's Susan Luehrs as its "teacher of the year" during a special ceremony at the Life Center on May 3rd, National Teacher's Day.

In addition to the many leis presented by a surprise gathering of Luehrs' friends, colleagues, principal Lisa DeLong and Kahuku Complex superintendant Lea Albert, Wal-Mart's community involvement coordinator, Felicia Routon, and assistant manager Greg Nelmida, presented Luehrs with a $1,000 educational grant to benefit the school, a $50 shopping card to buy classroom supplies, and an honorary Wal-Mart vest.

Routon explained that "every store gives an award every year. There were at least 50-60 ballots that came in, and we selected Susan. She's now eligible to go on for consideration as the state teacher of the year."

"I live at Wal-Mart," Luehrs quipped, then turning more serious, said, "This is all for the kids and I couldn't have done it without all the volunteers and my family."

Kahuku's 'We The People' among top-10 in nation Members of the Kahuku High "We the People" team gathered for a Red Raider moment in the Washington D.C. offices of American Sämoa U.S. Congressman and Kahuku alumnus, the Hon. Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin, during a break in the national competition that tests their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution. For the second year in a row the Red Raider team reached the top-10 in the nation, this year sharing Honorable Mention with six other schools. Kahuku has participated in 11 of the past 12 We the People competitions.

Kahuku High haps: a demanding sport

By Amanda Baize ~ Kahuku High Correspondent

Have you ever been to a Kahuku High School girl's water polo game? Have you ever experienced the thrill of sitting in the stands watching as the horn blows and girls from each team sprint to get to the ball first? If you haven't then you are really missing out.

In my opinion water polo is the most physically demanding sport offered at our high school, because it demands not only a competitive edge, but the physical discipline of being able to sustain yourself in the water for an entire game. To be a part of this elite team the players practice about four times a week and each practice can run from two to two-and-a-half hours. Apart from these practices the team gets extra practice scrimmaging private schools such as 'Iolani, Kamehameha and Punahou — the current state champ. I truly admire our Lady Raiders who have worked so hard to make the Kahuku High girls water polo team the best in the OIA division.

What makes a Lady Raider water polo player? Hand work, dedication, team sprit, stamina, brains and a competitive edge all come into play. Nothing but victory can be expected from a team whose motto is "intensity," or as senior Stephanie Allen said in an interview, "We are just exploding with talent!"

These players enter every game knowing they are going to give it their all, and nothing less. They believe as team they will come out on top...and they do. Coach Aukai Ferguson often tells the players he believes in playing all quarters and not letting your guard down. Playing smart is the goal.

A team victory does not come from one individual effort. It is the spirit and heart of team that rises above in each game to bring them out on top. Older varsity members remarked, "This is the strongest bonded team we have seen in years. We are all good friends." You hear such phrases all the time, that the best teams are the best of friends; and this is true for the Kahuku girls who aren't just players, they're teammates, friends, and in a sense sisters.

Rebecca Fonoimoana shared her fondest memory of this year, "I really enjoyed the spaghetti sleepover. It was a chance to hang out and bond with the team in a way that you can't always do at practices." This might cause you to ask, "spaghetti sleepover?" That's what it was. The girls had a spaghetti sleepover as a bonding activity to build carbs and memories before a game. Rebecca is a sophomore this year, but she is already the leading scorer in the OIA division with the potential of doing some really amazing things. If you ever get a chance to watch her, she'll blow you away.

In a game that sounds so challenging, what is it that drives these girls towards success? It's the challenge. Lacy Luehrs, a senior and team co-captain, has been in water polo her entire high school career. When I asked her what keeps her loving the game she responded, "It's the competitive drive, the excitement that comes in the heat of the moment. The aggressive force that comes in getting the ball and keeping it." Lacy is another star player on the team, and when she gets into a game there is no limit to what she can do.

Sports have a way of bringing some people out of their shells in ways that you normally don't get a chance to see. For those of you who know sophomore Shannon Ching, this is the case. "I love water polo, because it brings out a different side of me that most people don't get to see. Out of the pool I'm quiet, but in the pool I'm not afraid of anything."

Sara Mirels, a senior, is the other co-captain and goalie of the team. Sara commented on the team by saying, "I'm excited this year to see how much the team has grown and improved. When we lost some of our starting players last year we had to step it up and we did. I'm confident that this year's team has what is takes to be the best."

Last year the Lady Raiders came in third in the state behind Punahou and 'Iolani. However, in the OIA division this team has come out on top in past four years. Junior Morgan Wright, second goalie, commented on the love for competition: "I will never forget the way it felt to win OIA last year. It was amazing to feel the pride and joy of an accomplishment that you know has come from lots of hard work. The best part about water polo is the competition."

Red Raiders add rugby title to other wins

Kahuku High defeated Waimea 10-6 on April 30th at Kapi'olani Park to win the first-ever Hawai'i state rugby championship. — photo by Cynthia Thompson

Kahuku High athletes continue to accumulate championships: The latest being the first-ever Hawai'i state high school rugby championship which Kahuku High's rugby club won on April 30th at Kapi'olani Park in Waikïkï by coming from behind to defeat Waimea, 10-6. Go, Raiders!

"With under two minutes left in the match, we won a scrum and passed the ball out to the outside center, Tevita 'Ofa, who ran it in, breaking tackles along the way to score the final points," said coach Siuaki Livai. He added that Tuvili Tuisavura scored the team's first try and Viliami Tilini Jr. is the team's captain.

Livai, head coach of the Kahuku High football team, is helping the rugby club, along with Lome Toluono and other community members, including 'Inoke Finau and Taufa Latuselu who are working with the forwards, and Jobe Lowenilovo and Sione Tupola with the backs. Committee members include Timote Fotu, Apolosi Lauhingoa, Viliami Tilini Sr., Likitoni Kauvaka and Feleti Mataele.

Livai reported following the victory, Kahuku "immediately applied for the national championship competition, which will be at Stanford University on May 20-21st. We are praying they will allow us to enter. We believe we could play with the best, even though we just started. We will be in next year for sure and one day soon we will be the national rugby champions," he said.

In other Kahuku High sports news:

Girls basketball

Athletic Director Joe Whitford praised the girls varsity basketball team, who tied at 11-1 each with Kaläheo for the OIA East championship and defeated Moanalua, 44-33, in the OIA Championship quarter-finals on May 6th at Kapolei.

"That means we're in the state tournament for the third consecutive year," said Whitford, who pointed out the team showed "steady improvement through the season. Even in our lone loss to Kaläheo, we were leading by one in the last few minutes of the game, but we were missing our lead player, Aisha Ale, who had an ankle injury; but she'll be ready for the OIA tournament."

The JV basketball girls, who played for the OIA championship on May 4th against Farrington, finished the season at 10-2. "That was good for second place in the OIA East. On May 3rd we knocked off the west top-seed, Mililani, who were previously undefeated at 12-0. We beat them 60-51. It was a great win."

"The JV are playing their last few games without star center Alayana Galea'i, who's out for the season with a knee injury," Whitford continued.

He also reported that girls head basketball coach Wendy 'Anae has accepted a similar position at Timpview High in Provo, Utah. "This is her last attempt to win the state at Kahuku. She'll be leaving at the end of this school year."

Boys track and field

The Kahuku High boys placed second in the OIA track and field championships on May 6th, behind Mililani, 100-86, but far ahead of third-place finisher Kapolei at 53. The Kahuku girls came in 8th place.

The boys won the 4X100 relay with a time of 43:29 by Spencer Hafoka, Mauhe Moala, Al Afalava and A J Victoria; and the 4X400 in 3:28:64 by Hafoka, Redmond Tutor, Suaesi Tuimaunei and Tomasi Fuller. Individual championships went to Hafoka in the 110 hurdles (15:35), and Tutor in the 400 (50.96). On the girls' side, Juleesa Kawaauhau won the shot put at 36-4.

Other places included Tutor and Hafoka, 5th and 6th respectively in the long jump; Tutor, 3rd in the triple jump; Ethan Golden, 4th in the shot put; Fuller, 3rd, and Afa Bridenstine, 5th, in the 110 hurdles; Afalava, 3rd, and Moala, 5th, in the 100; Tuimaunei and Jason Evans, 5th and 6th respectively in the 400; Fuller and Bridenstine, 3rd and 4th respectively in the 300 hurdles; Euta Lightsy, 5th in the 800. For the girls: Kawaauha and Illissa A'alona,4th and 5th respectively in the discus; and Helanica Näutu, 5th, in both the 100 and 200.

"We also did very well in the earlier Punahou relays," Whitford said, noting Kahuku won four races. "That's pretty good for a public school. This was the first time Kahuku was invited to the annual meet which drew 800 athletes from 30 different schools. People would scratch their head if they could see how we have to practice getting off the blocks and setting up the hurdles out on our field," he continued.

Kevin Unga, Devin Unga, Byron Beatty and Micah Strickland won the power relay in 47:66. Hafoka, Moala, Afalava and Strickland won the 4X100 relay in 43.66. Tuimaunei, Strickland, Victorian and Afalava won the 4X200 in 1:30.69. Hafoka, Fuller, Tutor and Bridenstien won the 4X110 shuttle hurdles in 1:02.8; and Hafoka, Bridenstien, Tuimaunei and Fuller the 4X180 shuttle hurdles in 1:25.0.

In addition, the boys place third in the 4X400, and fifth in the 1600 sprint medley. Tutor also won the long jump at 20-11, while Hafoka came in fourth; and Tutor came in second in the triple jump. Ilissa A'alona of Kahuku came in fourth in the discus for the girls.

Whitford explained that the Kahuku boys have won three out of four OIA East titles this season. "We were the champs for varsity boys, and both the JV boys and girls. The boys were favored [as of press deadline] to win the OIA championships on May 7th at Mililani.

He added that coach Sean Maka'iau is looking to better his second-place finish in last year's state championship. "We have a good shot. That will be the weekend of May 14th at Mililani," Whitford said.

Water polo

Kahuku girls won their third straight OIA title on May 7th, ending the season with an 12-1 record. "The one loss was a forfeit," Whitford said. "In three years we haven't lost an OIA game in the water, and the average score against each of our 11 opponents was 14-2."

Whitford added he expects even better things in the future. "We have a young team: We're only graduating four seniors out of a team of 27, so we'll be ready to tangle with the ILH again.

Judo

The Kahuku High boys judo team finished third in the OIA East with a 7-3 record, "which pretty respectable considering we don't have any supporting leagues or programs in the community; and the girls finished with a 5-4-1 record," Whitford said.

The judo state championships will be held at the Cannon Activities Center on May 21st. We'll definitely have some of our kids qualify," he added.

Baseball

The baseball team finished the year at 3-7. "That's the only sport we're really struggling in," Whitford continued, "but we're hopeful for next season because coach Steve Van Ness will be continuing and he's very optimistic about the future of the program."

The JV team finished at 4-6.

Golf

The Kahuku boys golf team finished 2nd in the OIA East and will advance four players to the state championship on Maui on May 16-18th. "We'll also be sending two girls to the state championship," Whitford said.

'Red & White' scrimmage

"For those interesting in seeing what Kahuku has to offer in the 2005 football season, the spring 'Red and White' intra-squad scrimmage will be held June 7th at 7 p.m. on the Kahuku field," he said, "and Spring practice will start on May 23rd.

"We've had an amazing 268 kids sign up to play football. We only have 575 boys on campus in the 8th-11th grade. Just to have that level of interest is awesome," Whitford continued, adding that his fellow ADs just "scratch their heads when they hear about our numbers."

More football

In other football news:

• Spencer Hafoka was recently named one of 12 Hawai'i high school scholar-athletes for the 2004-05 school year. The honor includes a $1,000 scholarship.
• Is there anybody who didn't hear that 2000 Kahuku graduate Chris Kemoeatu was drafted in the 6th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and classmate Aaron Francisco signed as a free agent with the Arizona Cardinals. Aaron's father, James Franciscus, said Aaron is doing well at camp and has already moved up to the second team.

"If they make the roster we'll have six in the NFL, including Itulä Mili with Seattle, Chris Nae'ole with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Ma'ake Kemoeatu with the Baltimore Ravens, and Töniu Fonotï with the San Diego Chargers."

Pre-season football

"Kamehameha will be our only pre-season game this year," Whitford said, stressing that the Skyline (Utah) game is "definitely off. Raising the money is always an issue, plus the coaches getting time off for at least a week."

Whitford added he made attempts to secure another pre-season game with teams from California and Florida, "but it never panned out."

"Because of some changes in the coaching staff, for now we want to focus on winning state championships," Whitford said, explaining that coach Byron Beatty is not returning in the fall and "head coach Siuaki Livai will be making some assignment adjustments to his staff."

By the numbers

"Our athletic numbers are incredible," Whitford said. "We had 577 students participate in at least one of Kahuku's 48 interscholastic teams during the year (not including club sports such as surfing and rugby).

"We barely have 1,200 kids on campus, or 48%, so you can see where all the pride of the North Shore comes from."

Stylin' bathrooms Kahuku High student body co-treasurers Kesa Piutau (left) and Ajri McArthur show off the cafeteria bathrooms they painted and refurbished. "The response has been very good and people respect the bathrooms more," McArthur said.

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