april 21, 2006 ka leo o na koa
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First senior projects, second Ho'olaule'a, sophomore banquetTRANSCRIPT
April 21, 2006 Volume 1 Issue 7
Teenagers are becoming walk-ing zombies! Sounds like a bad horror movie right? According to sleep experts, it’s true.
The average teenager sleeps 5-6 hours every night when he should be getting at least 9-10 hours of sleep.
According to the American Psychological Association, 26% of teens get less than 6.5 hours of sleep on a school night and only 15% of teens get 8.5 or more hours of sleep. The site notes that 15% of all high school stu-dents fall asleep sometime during school.
continued on A3
Ka Leo o Nä Koa
Someone didn’t get enough sleep last night. Senior Jona-than Spenser fakes a nap during class.
Earning Your Graduation Ticket By Mahëa Ueshiro
On March 21, 2006, seniors Mokihana Silva and Brenn Nakamitsu presented their senior projects in front of a panel of judges: Ms. Sone, Mr. Mossman, and Mr. Mahoe.
Silva’s proposal entailed persuading Kamehameha Maui’s football coaches to switch to the Riddell brand, versus the current football pad brand Douglas. Na-kamitsu’s, project incorporated untangling the campus wires that help fuel our laptop network.
The two presentations took place in Ms. Sone’s classroom, Y-115. Silva was the first, beginning at 2:45 pm. He spoke of his post secondary plans and career goals. Silva’s plans are attending Weber State University as a football walk-on as well as becoming a football coach and a real estate agent in the future. He also mentioned that he is currently taking real-estate agent courses to prepare him for his career and the age to enroll is 18. Breaking his clavicle (A.K.A. collar bone) inspired him to carry out his senior project ideas during his sophomore year of varsity football and again injuring his shoulder his junior year of varsity football. Silva used powerpoint and showcased the two different football pads to enhance his presentation.
Nakamitsu, who presented next at 3:15 pm, explained his post high school plans of attending BYU Provo or BYU Hawai’i. His career goal is to become a network technician, but he’s considering becoming
a cinematographer. Nakamitsu presented a slide show which entailed pictures of un-raveling the school’s network mess. As his words and pictures flashed on the screen, he ended with, “This may be the ending of my Ho’ike Nui project, but this is the be-ginning of my career.”
Both presenters chose to wear their school uniform rather than the optional
business attire. Ms. Sone, who was one of the three panelists, suggested an attire for the presentations, “Maybe more of a pro-fessional appearance or a business suit could have been worn--it adds profession-alism.” As for advice for the underclass-men, she calmly chuckled, “Start early! Procrastination is not a good thing.”
(See related D2)
Photo by Mähea Ueshiro
Ms. Sone and Mr. Mossman look on as Mokihana Silva holds up the Douglas football pad during his senior project presentation.
Sophomore Banquet
A4
Spain trip A5
Sports B1
Tongue
Twisters
C2
Kalaupapa D1
Senior Project D2
Inside Teenage Zombies By Kale Kaaikala
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 - KA LEO O NÄ KOA – A2
The Survivor
Challenge Helpful tips for college bound seniors.
By Mahea Ueshiro
The seniors of the first graduating class of Kamehameha Schools Maui are gearing up for one of their largest steps out of their comfort zone; they will be “walking the line” after their hard work over the past years and in honor of their founder, Princess Ber-nice Pauahi Bishop. May 27, 2006, is a day of commencement and celebra-tion as the Class of 2006 embarks on a new journey: the life after high school.
To help stay afloat during these col-lege years, a successful parent and a college graduate offered some wise advice to endure the college experi-ence.
School secretary, Aunty Melani, a proud mother of three, sent all of her children off to college and Ms. Percell, a 2001 graduate from Pomona College in California, have both offered helpful insight for the graduating senior class.
Aunty Melani suggests packing only clothes in the suitcases because toi-letries and dorm accessories can be found at your location. Ms. Percell emphasizes important items to take, “Things that are unique to you, like sentimental photographs, whatever holds a special memory.”
As for leaving home, something that many seniors fear, Aunty Melani made it clear, “Expect to be homesick. Realize that this is a phase you must endure. I promise you that it will pass. Ask parents for care packages from home to help you get through.” However, she strongly concluded, “Your college years will go by quickly. Work hard, play hard and endure the hardships of being away from home because they are very temporary. Make your parents proud, but most importantly, make yourself proud. Your college years are such a short season in comparison to the rest of your life.”
Here are some additional pointers for incoming college freshmen who seek to conquer their new destination.
Save your money Take advantage of work-study programs if you are eli-
gible to apply.
Learn how to cook before you leave, so you won’t be purchasing fast food every day or worrying about the extra weight that freshman tend to pack on.
Be resourceful and recycle! Don’t always buy the new-est and trendiest. Use the things you have to save you some extra cash.
Practice proper study habits Find a comfortable, quiet place to
complete your assignments.
Make sure all supplies are available for you when you return to your des-ignated area.
Your space should only be for study-ing, not for other activities.
Be consistent with your studying times. This will help alleviate stress and procrastination, as well as en-courage more “me time.”
Form a study group for some extra help.
Be attentive on the first day of class Take notes
Know what is expected of you
Come to class with an open-mind
College
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FRIDAY, APRIL 21 – KA LEO O NÄ KOA – A3
How Do Students Study for a BIG Test?
By Ku`ulei Namoku
PUKALANI, Maui – Lurking around every student’s mind at Kamehameha Schools is a scary prospect the teachers like to call “final exams.” There is always a final at the end of each semester. That is when the teachers deter-mine if you are ready to advance to the next level or grade. As we all should know, these tests are only scary if you haven’t prepared.
Some students like to study with their hands by doing arts and crafts projects, while others work with books and remembering terms using flash cards. They all have their own ways of studying for a test. “I like to
study the night before and the morn-ing right before the test. This way it is easier to remember the information,” says senior Sascha Barros. “I am a visual learner because it is easier to read the notes rather than [study us-ing a]hands on [method],” says Shal-sea Kalilikane, a freshman at Maui High School.
It helps if you study ahead of time, but many stu-dents procras-tinate and try to embrace too much informa-tion before they take a test.
Another way of study-ing for a “big” test is working with a partner because when there is some-one else with you while studying, you can get that
second opinion about your answers, and you have someone to guide you if you’re doing something wrong.
Photo by Asia Harman
Sophomore, Josh Masuda is studying for his Jour-nalism test by trying some revisions to his article.
Words of Advice:
When taking notes:
- Include date and topic
- Names and key terms
- Page numbers
- If the teacher stops at one part of the reading to discuss it, make sure to include this in your notes
When taking a test:
- Be comfortable, but alert
- Don’t slouch; eventually your back will hurt
- Stay relaxed and confident
- Always read directions carefully
- Double check all your work
Zombies from A1 Today’s fast-paced lifestyle is a major cause of sleep deprivation which can affect a person’s mood, behavior, reaction time, and schoolwork. “If I don’t get at least 8 hours of sleep, I feel disgusting, and I, like, don’t want to do anything,” said senior Jonathan Spenser. “All I think about is sleeping.” Sleep deprivation can also cause discipli-nary problems and lack of concentration. “I never focus well when I’m tired,” senior Awa Dancil stated. “I have a hard time getting things done because all I feel like doing is sleeping.”
Good sleep is just as important as a healthy diet. If you don’t get the right amount, you could suffer in the long run. On the Slopes of Haleäkala: `Ulupalakua
By Asia Harman
“It has a beautiful view and has perfect weather, except for the summer when it is really really dry,” laughed senior Keauhou Mitchell of ``Ulupalakua. `Ulupalakua is a place of tiny rural communities that have rolling pastureland, huge trees, and majestic vistas. Below, seascapes ring the mountain. This is an area popular for flower growers, ranchers, and farmers. It is located 6,000 feet above sea level. You would have to pass Pukalani, then Kula, to fi-nally reach `Ulupalakua. Just after the windy road similar to the road to Hana, you arrive at Honua’ula.
A Hawaiian chief who would send commoners to Häna to gather breadfruit had them return with the fruit strapped to their backs. A meaning circulated by the ranch of `Ulupalakua is “breadfruit ripening on the back.”
In 1845, King Kamehameha III leased Honua’ula, about 2,000 acres of the district that is commonly known as `Ulupalakua, to L.L. Torbet for the growth and processing of sugar cane. When the farm was struggling in 1856, he turned it over to whaling Captain James Makee. See ÿULUPALAKUA on page C5
Photo by Asia Harman
Cattle cover the rolling hills of `Ulupalakua.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 21 - KA LEO O NÄ KOA – A5
SPORTS KA LEO O NÄ KOA - FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 - B1
Kamehameha Schools Maui added another exhilarating sport to their athletics program this year. This is the first time it has been offered on this campus. Water polo is the name of the game, and the girls who have joined became part of the new experi-ence. Some people may label water polo as one of the most challenging sports, but the girls who wanted in on it had no complaints when jumping in the water for the first time. The game is made up of four quarters, each last-ing seven minutes. The girls have to be able to not only sprint for the ball against their opponents, but also be able to tread in 12-14 feet of water the entire time. “I couldn’t be more pleased. I really love water polo, and I would have cried if Kamehameha Schools Maui didn’t have a team.
My freshman year was the first year of water polo at my other school so it is nothing new. I only wish that we knew we were having a team for sure earlier
along in the year,” says Puahei Me-jha, a senior and one of the experi-enced players on
the team.
While under the coaching of Stanley Zitnick and Leo Delatori, the girls accumulate a better understand-ing of the sport. Delatori has a few goals for the season. He says, “My per-sonal goal is to assist in starting the new water polo program at the Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus, to build con-fidence in the players, and teach a new sport that peo-ple do not understand or even know how to play.”
The season has started for the girls and four complete games have al-ready been played. “I wasn’t expecting the games to be as brutal and tiring as they are,” said Nicole Williamson, a senior and talented swim-mer for Maui campus. Eve-ryone felt that the team did well for their first time ever as a water polo team. Coach Delatori commented
that, “The team is getting better every day and confidence is growing. I wish there was more commitment from the players, because we will be unstoppa-ble if everyone commits.”
By the looks of it, it seems that water polo will be a popular sport and will win recognition for Kame-hameha Maui in the future. It pro-vides another opportunity for students to learn and grow.
Splashing into a New Sport By Mana Brown
Excitement was in the air as stu-dents from all over Maui scattered around King Kekaulike Stadium warming up and preparing to compete in the track and field MIL Meet II that took place on March 10th, 2006.
The Kamehameha Maui track and field team members sat in anticipation while exchanging laughs and cheering on their fellow teammates. They prac-ticed their skills on the ukulele while singing songs to pass the time. Paea Keawekäne, a junior, said, “The rea-son I like the sport so much is be-
cause of the team; we have so much fun at the meets singing and just hav-ing a good time.” When one of their own was up, everyone on the track and field team rose to get a closer look and cheer on the athletes. The official fired the gun to start off the race, the athletes’ hearts skipped a beat, and they were off.
There is not much to be said about these incredible athletes except don’t blink or you will miss them be-cause they’re fast! The boys varsity 400 meter run was dominated by the
Warrior boys with Mark Ing who fin-ished in first place, Keawekane in sec-ond, and Chris Dela Cruz in third. Keawekane said, “I thought it was a long and tiring race, but I was happy with the results. Running with Mark has really pushed me to do well, and he makes the race really fun to run. My goals for the season are to make states and to win states. I also want our team to take the MIL title. I be-lieve we can take the championship this year (knock on wood).”
See TRACK on B5
Don’t Blink They’re Back On Track By Jessica Higa
The water polo girls line up to get pointers from their coach during their game against King Kekaulike School.
Photo by Kahai Jhonson
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KAHULUI- After a month of practice, and the opening match against last year’s MIL champs, the Warriors were faced with a back to back games against King Kekaulike and Saint Anthony. “Playing Lahainaluna first was good, their really good and were number one last year, I wanted to get them over with,” said Chandra Davis, senior and varsity player for the War-riors’ Tennis Team. The Trojans hosted the Warriors at the War Memorial Tennis Courts. “Playing another school is pretty scary but you get to meet new people and its fun,” freshmen Chloe Woo said. “It was my first time playing doubles,” says Woo who was paired with Junior Lily Kihune. Kihune and Woo lost the No. 1 doubles match against the Trojans (6-3, 6-4). Senior Brandie Lai won the No. 1 singles match (7-5, 6-4) along with class-mates Chandra Davis and Brenna Tavares in the No. 2 doubles (6-0, 6-3). “This was a really fun match, and a confidence booster,” said Davis. Team score for the lady Warriors was 2 games while the Trojans had 3.
The boys had a tough battle against the Trojans. Seeded at No. 1 for the Warriors was sophomore Kainoa Perryman who almost won against Trojan Luke Young (6-4, 6-3). Picking up the only win for the warriors was senior Jerome Asun-cion, seeded at No. 2, who won with a (6-2, 6-1) victory against Trojan Cory Russel.
”The match against St. Anthony was good because this match gave me the confidence to play MIL Tennis this year...the credit shouldn’t be towards me, but towards the team who fought hard,” Asuncion said. The men ended with one victory against the Trojans. This season should be a great one; the Warriors have practiced hard every day at the Kula courts and work hard at their matches. “More
practice, is better for us, Davis said. “My hopes for the tennis season are to win a few team matches against other schools from the MIL, but an-other hope that I have is that the Junior Varsity and Varsity Tennis Teams grow as one, and hopefully we can become a unit to be reckoned with for years to come,” Asuncion said. We can’t wait to see the Warri-ors tear up the courts.
Love None By Josh Matsuda
On March 21, 2006, the Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus girl’s varsity basketball team played their first official MIL game of the 2005-2006 season against the Maui High lady Sabers. With the starting line up consisting of Lokelani Bullard, Shavonn Matsuda, Lahela Matsui, Christy Marfill, and Jasmine Poouahi, the lady Warriors made their way onto the court to face off. Bullard scored the first point of the game at the top of the free throw line after being fouled by Lili Laloulo-Saleimoa of Maui High. The Warriors pressured the Sabers with numerous amounts of subs put into the game during the first quarter, but the end of the quarter, the Sabers led with a score of 13-09. In the third quarter, the War-riors tried to catch up. Sophomore, Heather Heath, even flew into the bleachers trying to get the basketball during a wrangle with a Maui High
player. The lady Warriors had great defense and aggressiveness. Accord-ing to senior Matsuda, who felt that the two teams were otherwise equally matched, “The only advan-tage they had was their height. They had at least three girls who were huge.” At the end of the fourth quarter, the lady Warriors came up a little short. The final score of the girls’ basketball season opener was 52-25. With even more determination, the girls will return to the drawing board to re-group and strategize for the up-coming games in the MIL. Student supporter, Lauran Kanae says, “They played hard and tried their best against Maui High. I am going to try and attend as
many games as I can this season.” The next game against La-hainaluna will be on April 22, 2006 at 7:00 PM at Lahainaluna High School.
The Kamehameha Schools Varsity Tennis Team. Photo by: Jermone Asuncion
Coach Blackburn discusses the game plan with the lady Warriors before they head back into the game. Photo By ‘Eleu Novikoff
A Season Opener By ‘Eleu Novikoff
KA LEO O NÄ KOA - FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006 - B3
Hilarious, talented, and con-centrated are three words that best describe senior basketball player Er-ica Kokalis-Fernandez. With seven years of experience in the sport of basketball, Erica is determined to make her last year a memorable one. Erica has set her goals for the MIL basketball season in hopes of a re-peat of last year’s “Cinderella Story.”
For Kokalis-Fernandez, sports have played a huge role in her life. They have helped her to become a calmer person on and off the court. Basketball, cross country, and volley-ball are sports that Erica has partici-pated in throughout school. Out of all three, Erica says her favorite sport has to be basketball, “I love all sports. Being a part of a team, form-ing a strong bond, and being able to trust others are a few of my favorite things about basketball.”
“I wake up every morning, and I can’t wait to get to school only so [that] I can go to practice after,” says Erica.
Senior team-mate Ashly Makiling says, “Erica is a great, entertaining, and hilari-ous friend. She has
taught me to keep pushing myself to prove that I can be good. She is al-ways encouraging the team and not a one player girl.”
After being a part of the Kamehameha Schools Maui campus basketball team for three years, Ko-kalis-Fernandez has learned to tran-sition from coach to coach as well. Over the three years, she has played under two different head coaches, and feels that this year the players are spoiled with great coaching tac-tics and Jamba Juice. The coaches reward the girls with free Orange Dream Machines, Strawberry Dreams, and White Gummies to get their energy going.
Taking the position of a shooting guard on the court, Kokalis-Fernandez relishes every minute of playing time, whether it is at practice or in an actual game. This senior is going to miss playing in college, but will take the lessons of teamwork, endurance, and skill with her in her
heart. In addition to what she has learned, Kokalis-Fernandez has cre-ated many bonds with other people.
Erica has decided to further her education either at Northern Colorado University or George Fox University in Oregon. The sport of basketball will be an option while in college, but her main focus right now is to soak in every minute of high school basketball and graduate.
Erica Kokalis-Fernandez shoots at the top of the free throw against Baldwin High School. Photo by Kokalis-Fernandez Family
Eat. Sleep. Basketball By Eleu Novikoff
Pukalani, Maui- It is only natural for student athletes to be nervous or wor-ried for a big game. Preparing yourself for the long battle at hand is a key to success and overcoming nerves.
After long hard practices, student athletes are ready for the game at hand. Whether its football, basketball or soccer, student athletes are ready to put all their hard work and effort from practice into the real deal.
Some athletes have their very own routines or tradition before a game. “I like to listen to my favorite music and pray before a game,” senior Awapuhi Dancil said. This is a good way to calm yourself before a game.
To calm your nerves before a big game, do something that makes your relax, listen to music, read a book, talk to someone — anything that will lower your nerves. Don’t get stressed over who’s coming to watch or mis-
takes that might be made because it will only worry you and work your nerves again. “Trust your team; push yourself as far as you can, games are the payoffs of hard practices,” said Dancil.
Senior Wal-ter Kahaialiÿi has his own tradition, “We sing the alma mater and Imua Kame-hameha on the bus before games.” Creating tradition and routines can help crack your nerves and make you a more confident player. When the stress of putting your best out there
starts to get to you, remember that it’s just a game, and the most important component is to have fun. “Just try to be relaxed, and then just explode onto the field,” Kahaialiÿi said.
Preparing for a Big Game By Josh Matsuda
Kamehameha Schools Varsity Warriors
Photo by: Lokelani Patrick
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All over the world, from elementary to high school, students compete in a variety of sports and many athletes participate in sports camps to further their knowledge and, for some, to pursue dreams of becoming professional ath-letes. This past July, a few of our high school football players attended the Weber State Football Camp in Utah, led by the defensive Coach McBride of Weber State.
Sports camps help improve a competitors’ skill and allow them to try differ-ent techniques. Keoni Wong, a senior, says, “Playing with people in the mainland and getting col-lege coaches’ knowledge, and getting use to playing up there its different then Hawaii.” Senior Robert John Kukahiko, said, “There was a lot of competi-tion between players, and I felt like I had to prove that I was a good player and could hit hard because we are from Hawaii, and we wanted to represent our state.”
“We did a lot of speed drills, and I really enjoyed meeting top ath-letes from around the state. It was great,” said senior Walter Kahaialiÿi. Senior Mokihana Silva says, “I learned to try hard and push yourself to the best because that’s the only way you will excel in the things that you love to do.”
Kahaialiÿi recom-mends going to a sports camp because, “It teaches
you a lot about sports and teamwork, as well as devel-oping speed and strength in whatever sport you do!” “I recommend this to anyone who wants to make them self better prepared”, Silva says.
“If you want to make a difference in the upcoming football season don’t make excuses; just listen to what your coaches say and work harder then anyone else on the team. Always push your teammates to try harder … to be bet-ter. When it comes around to football season, and you know you worked hard in the off sea-son, it will all pay off when you guys win MIL again,” were Silva’s last words.
Sports camps build character and improve an athlete’s skill. Participants learn new techniques. There is always some-thing new to learn.
Why you should attend a sports camp By Jessica Higa
THE CHALLENGE By Jessica Higa
Professional Bull Riding, the world’s most danger-ous sport, is coming to the islands on November 10th and 11th. Accompanying these two thousand pound bulls are their fearless challengers, the top riders in the nation. The Myron Duarte Maui Challenge is named after Maui’s own Myron Duarte, a professional bull rider who has earned a million plus dollars in his career and continues to compete.
The location is to be deter-mined, but there is a possibility that the event will be at War Memorial Stadium. At half time, it’s probable that local bull riders will be given a chance to demonstrate their talent. Following The Myron Duarte Maui Challenge, the professional bull riders and bulls, will travel to Oÿahu and entertain at the Neal Blaisdell Arena on November 17th and 18th. The event will be televised on Fox Sports. This is the first time Hawaiÿi has ever hosted a PBR event, and it should be an excellent thrill. Bull riding fans won’t have to sit through a rodeo because the PBR is all ac-tion, all excitement, and non-stop bull riding.
Photo to the left: Myron Duarte ready to compete in the sport he loves bull riding. Photo By Mark Scott
Meet New People Make Friends
Get In Shape
Learn New Skills
Prepare For Next Season
Exposure Better Yourself
Have Something To Do
KA LEO O NÄ KOA - FRIDAY, APRIL 21 , 2006 - B5
As the Kamehameha Warriors var-sity baseball team stepped onto Mae-hara Field in Wailuku, April 4, 2006, there was no doubt in their minds that they were going to take this game against Seabury Hall. At the end of the first inning, the Warriors were al-ready up 1-0, but the scoring was not going to stop there. In the bottom of the second inning Bubba kukahiko no only hit a single, but also brought home two of his teammates, making
the score 5-0 at the end of the second inning. Seabury was not going to go out of this game without putting up a fight, so at the top of the third inning they loaded up the bases, and with two outs, the Spartans’ batter stepped up to the base. As fourth inning came up, the War-riors were not about to lose their two-point lead. The only thing the Warri-ors were looking to do was to increase that lead, and that is exactly what they did. At the bottom of the fourth inning, Micho Navarr slammed the ball and brought home Bubba Kuka-
hiko and Kameron Castillon for two points. But the points did not stop there. Dayton Alexander hit a single, sending home Mo Lau Hee, and the final score was 9-3. Even though the Warriors domi-nated the Seabury Spartans, there are still a few things which the Warriors could work on according to Lau Hee, “We should play the whole seven in-nings.” On the other hand, teammate Kyle Watanabe felt that it was a job well-done, “Our team played good we played as one,” he said.
Out of the Park By Lucas Alo
ÿULUPALAKUA from A3 The “Torbet Plantation at Honua`ula” came with 1,600 livestock, a sugar mill, and the land. When the captain moved to Maui, he named this home the “Rose Ranch” after his wife Catherine’s favorite flower, Maui’s Lokelani Rose. The ranch quickly became one of Maui’s showplaces, known for its hospitality and its agricultural expertise. A regular to the ranch was Hawai`i’s Merry Monarch, King Kaläkaua and his wife Queen Kapi`olani. The King’s Cottage was built in 1874 especially for the visit of the monarch and his wife. The last sugar crop was proc-essed at the ``Ulupalakua Mill in 1883, after the death of Makee in 1879. The area became a working cattle ranch. In 1963, after eight dec-ades, current owner Pardee Erdman purchased the property, naming it the “`Ulupalakua Ranch.” Erdman and winemaker Emil Tedeschi joined re-sources to plant vineyards of grapes and gave Maui its first commercial wine. Here, in `Ulupalakua lies the most famous winery on Maui. Tedeschi Vineyards produces red, white, spar-kling, and raspberry wines. In the tasting room, they offer samples of different wines amidst an awesome historical display of ranch activities. “Every day, there [are] at least ten tour buses that come through,” states
Keauhou who works at the `Ulupalakua Ranch Store. Across from the winery, lies the `Ulupalakua Ranch Store. It first opened in 1849. There is a small deli inside with great prepared sandwiches using fresh beef or elk from the ranch. As you wander the store, you will no-tice some interesting signs on the wall
and fun souvenirs to take home with you. There is a veranda you can dine on or you can eat your lunch on the winery lawn. “When I think of `Ulupalakua the thought that comes to mind is brand-ing cattle, hunting, and cruising with my family,” summed up sophomore Jake Wong who lives in nearby Kula.
Photo by Asia Harman
Tedeschi Vineyards Tasting Rooms changed the meaning of good-tasting wine.
TRACK from B1
“My family and friends are my inspira-tion because they believe in me,” said senior Dela Cruz. He said his goal is “to improve my times from last sea-son.”
Since the March 10 meet, several of our track and field members have made other accomplishments. Ka-maka Camarillo, a senior, placed first in the high jump at the Yamamoto Invitational on Saturday, April 1, to clinch a gold medal with a height of
six feet one inch. The overall team placed third on the boys’ side and girls’ side at the Blue and White com-petition on Friday, April 7 and Satur-day the 8th.
C1 – FRIDAY, APRIL 21- KA LEO O NÄ KOA
Entertainment
Crowing Rooster or Hooting Owl? Are you a Day or Night Person?
By Leslie Shirai
1. You had a typical Friday night. On Satur-day morning, you get up after ten.
ο True
ο False 2. You love the sunrise much more than the sunset.
ο True
ο False 3. You have to get in shape, but you want to beat the heat. You plan to run early in the morning, rather than after dinner.
ο True
ο False 4. You save your homework until 9:00 P.M. You can make it past midnight before yawning.
ο True
ο False 5. You want to catch the news. You tune in at 11:00 P.M.
ο True
ο False 6. Your favorite meal of the day is breakfast.
ο True
ο False 7. In school, you’re most alert after lunch.
ο True
ο False 8. Late night babysitting is a cinch.
ο True
ο False 9. Getting up early on vacations is something you normally do.
ο True
ο False 10. When the sun goes down, your spirits go up.
ο True
ο False 11. You schedule most of you heavy classes for the morning.
ο True
ο False 12. Ten P.M. is not too late to call your buds.
ο True
ο False 13. Your favorite movie time is 9:00 P.M.
ο True
ο False 14. Getting up early for trips and vacations never throws you.
ο True
ο False 15. When someone says “Meet me early in the morning,” you think they mean before ten A.M.
ο True
ο False 16. You arrive at school knowing what’s hap-pening in the world because you’ve had the time to read the newspaper or watch the news on TV.
ο True
ο False 17. You love Daylight Savings Time.
ο True
ο False 18. You start to get hungry for dinner at around 8:00 P.M.
ο True
ο False 19. You always catch Saturday Night Live.
ο True
ο False 20. Bankers’ hours seem normal to you.
ο True
ο False
Your Score True: 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 20 Morning Glory! You love to get up early and get things done period. Also, you probably accomplished more because waking up early gives you more time to do things your own way. Other advantages are the privacy and peacefulness you can only find in the morning.
True: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 18, and 19 Captain Midnight! You love going out late and sleeping past noon. You might be thought of as something of a procrastinator since you save your work for late at night. You’d rather watch the sunset than get up at a dreadful hour to see the sunrise, but in reality, it’s those late night genes that make you what you are.
Got time on your hands? Want to know how fast you can move your tongue? Have some fun with these tongue twisters.
Enjoy!
Directions: Try to say these phrases three times fast without tripping over your tongue.
1.A box of bis-cuits, a batch of mixed biscuits 2.Which wrist-watches are Swiss
wristwatches? 3.Three free throws. 4.Mrs. Smith's Fish Sauce Shop. 5.Shy Shelly says she shall sew sheets. 6.I slit the sheet, the sheet I slit, and on the slitted sheet I sit. 7.The sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick. 8.Unique New York. 9.A skunk sat on a stump and
thunk the stump stunk, but the stump thunk the skunk stunk. 10.Six thick thistle sticks. Six thick thistles stick. 11.Sam's shop stocks short spotted socks. 12.Knapsack straps. 13.Lesser leather never weathered wetter weather better. 14.Inchworms itching. 15.Friendly Frank flips fine flapjacks. 16.Cheap ship trip.
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Lookin’ to the Stars What’s in the stars for you this month? Find out and have fun with your April horoscope.
(Mar. 21- April 20) Go out shopping this month. If everyone wants to do his or her own thing, let them. Don't be-lieve everything you hear. You will feel better about yourself,
and you may also meet potential lovers. Your luckiest events will occur on a Saturday.
(Apr. 21- may 21) The talk you have may be eye-opening with regard to your present situation. Be profes-sional, and you will advance much more quickly. You may be
out of sorts if you have been extravagant or have let children or friends take advantage of you finan-cially. Be careful not to divulge secret information this month. Your luckiest events will occur on a Sunday.
(May 22-June 21) You may find that your anger stems from lending or borrowing money. You can meet a new romantic partner or secure the love connection you already have
by going out and entertaining yourself. Look into career choices and courses being offered. Be ag-gressive and colorful, and you will get your way. Your luckiest events will occur on a Monday.
(June 22-July 22) It's time to get yourself back on track. Be discreet and don't reveal any personal informa-tion. Avoid functions that will
bring you in contact with those you find difficult to get along with. Difficulties with your mate may lead to estrangement. Your luckiest events will occur on a Saturday.
(July 23-Aug 22) Your mind may not be on the job. You should be looking at ways to spoil yourself. You will be relent-less when it comes to getting your-self back into shape. Follow
through on some of the good ideas that come up, and you could have a real winner of a deal. Your luckiest events will occur on a Thursday.
(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Look for professional guidance if it will help unite the family. Mat-ters pertaining to your home environment will be favorable if
you are direct. Sign up for seminars that will ex-pand your business awareness. You can make money, but try not to let it slip through your fin-gers. Your luckiest events will occur on a Tuesday.
(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Communication must be open, precise, and honest. Be prepared for an active but rewarding day. You must not let fellow workers take advantage of your fine tal-
ents. Opportunities to pamper yourself may un-fold. Your luckiest events will occur on a Tuesday.
(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Make sure that new mates live up to your high standards. The answers can only come from within. Try looking into new
ways to make extra money. Make sure that new mates live up to your high standards. Your luckiest events will occur on a Monday.
(Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Remember that no one can walk through your door if there's someone standing in the doorway. Listen to the problems
of others and offer suggestions where possible. Be careful when using machinery or electrical equip-ment. Your practical approach to life may charm someone who has been observing you. Your luckiest events will occur on a Thursday.
(Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Don't push your mate if you want to keep this union going. You can increase the value of your dwell-ing. Look into residential moves
that will give you more space. You can accomplish a lot if you work out of your home this month. Move forward if you want to turn your life around. Your luckiest events will occur on a Thursday.
(Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A little overtime may help you reduce the workload. You may be more emotional than usual. Rela-tionships will become stronger.
Don't bother complaining, do the work yourself. Your luckiest events will occur on a Friday.
(Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Relationships will be erratic this month. You need to get out and have some fun to reduce tension. Travel and creative hobbies will be your best
outlet. Accept the inevitable and continue to do your job. Your luckiest events will occur on a Tuesday.
— Leslie Shirai
Jumbling Stumbling Gibberish By Leslie Shirai
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By Joshua Aquinde
Did you know that April is National Foot Awareness Month? Every day our feet take massive poundings. On aver-age, people walk about 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. Guess what? That’s equivalent to walking about 4 to 5 times around the world in the average lifetime, and the average day of walk-ing, we put several hundred tons of force on our two little, complex feet.
Such a great tool to us, our feet contain about 25% of our bodies’ bones. Around 75% of Americans experience foot problems at some time during their lives. From fungal and bacterial conditions, dry skin, corns and calluses to, warts, hammertoes, bunions, and spurs, foot problems are unpleas-ant and unwanted. People annually check their eyes and teeth and groom their hair, but always seem to forget the im-portance of their feet. April was made National Foot Health
Awareness Month so that this importance is not passed over.
I Would Walk 500 Miles
But I would walk 500 miles And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walked 1000 miles
To fall down at your door
- The Proclaimers
Here’s a list of easy tips to help your feet:
1. Don’t ignore foot pain if it occurs. If you need it, get help.
2. Inspect your feet on a regular basis. Take notice of changes of color and fungus.
3. Habitually wash your feet. Make sure to completely dry them.
4. Clip your toenails straight across and not too short. Take heed not to cut the corner or sides; this prevents ingrown toenails.
5. Wear shoes that fit properly. If you’re on a mission to get new shoes, buy them in the latter part of the day where your feet are at their largest.
6. Wear the right shoe for the right activity. If you’re running, wear running shoes.
7. Alternate what’s on your toes. Don’t wear the same pair of shoes everyday.
8. Be careful while walking barefooted. This increases the chance of injury and infection.
9. Be careful when using your own remedies for foot ailments. Self treatment can sometimes make a small problem into a big problem.
10. Don’t worry too much. Basics like toenail cutting, washing and drying your feet should keep away most problems. Bigfoot lopes away due to bad
foot hygiene.
The Tale of Fools
Myth or Fact? False or True? The History of April Fools.April Fools Day. By Joshua Aquinde
24 hours filled with unflattering jokes, pranks, and mischie-vous doings. A whole 1440 minutes com-mitted to laughter,
sneaking, crying, and teasing. “The First of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year.” -- Mark Twain April Fools Day is when it’s all legal to kick your friend with a sign on his back (with good judgment of course), replace some sugar with salt, and to put a gummy worm in the apple you give to your “favorite” teacher.
The question is, who the heck started all it all? Where did all these things come from and start? The day also known as “All Fools Day” has no real history or origin. However, the most widespread theory evolved simultaneously in several cul-tures at the same time. The beginning of this Fool’s Tale starts in France in, the year 1582. Prior to this date, the celebration of the New Year lasted for eight days. Starting on March 25th and culminat-ing all the way through April 1st. While under the rule of Charles IX, the Georgian calendar was introduced, changing the date to the New Year we now know, January 1st. With news only delivered by foot, many people didn’t find out about the change for several years. Some who
were too stubborn to believe refused to accept the new calendar and contin-ued celebrating the New Year through April 1st. Because of their disbelief, those who disregarded the calendar were called “fools”. Sent on “Fools Er-rands” these people were teased and ridiculed. Over time April 1st evolved into a prank-playing, fun-filled tradition. Spreading to England and Scotland, the tradition of fools traveled to the American colonies and other places starting an international day of fun. Ranging from setting a roommates alarm clock a few hours early, to plac-ing a “kick me” sign on a buddy, April 1st is a day full of fun and trickery usually followed with a large shout of “April Fools!” A theory or not? Who knows?
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Editorials Kalaupapa: Untouched by Time
By Awapuhi Dancil
There are a few places in this world that can leave a person transformed – Kalaupapa on Moloka`i is one of them. I was blessed with the chance to go to Kalaupapa this past spring break along with four other Maui campus students and Kahu Wong. There we met with four more students from the Kapälama and Kea`au campuses along with Kahu Cordell, Kapälama campus chaplain. The main purpose of the trip was for us students to serve the community through yard work or other chores.
Historically, Kalaupapa was where those who had leprosy were sent to live in a colony. It has a sad history, and some of the patients live there today. I flew to Kalaupapa expecting to give to a hurting community, but I was not pre-pared for the valuable lessons that community would give me instead.
Since Kalaupapa has such a small population, I learned what it meant to enjoy silence. There were no distrac-tions there, and it was as if the entire town had been ignored by time. The houses looked historic, the people were so relaxed, and the scenery so stunning that it stole my heart after the first day. It was almost as if you could feel the place. We were surrounded by majestic cliffs on one side (it was on a penin-sula), and ocean on the other. The church we stayed in was right next to the ocean, so we could always hear the surf. When we went on a tour around the peninsula, I saw rainforests and caves hidden in ocean-cliffs that seemed to come straight out of old Ha-waii. The landscape was always beauti-ful, and put me in complete awe of na-ture.
While I was there I also learned the value of fellowship. All the students who were on the trip became fast friends; soon we had our own inside jokes and spent most of our time laugh-ing about random topics like the “ancient” mower that refused to work. While we were there, we worked, ate,
and lived together. We became a fam-ily. In fact, two of the students on the trip discovered they were family. Ki`i Pundyke and Shalysse Gramberg dis-covered that they were half sisters while in Kalaupapa. Needless to say, it was an emotional reunion.
The most amazing thing about Kalau-papa was the people. The patients who remained on Kalaupapa were visibly scarred by Hansen’s disease, but that was outshone by the joy on their faces. We had the chance to go to a lu`au after church service, where we enjoyed good food and even better music. One of the patients was dancing while Kahu Cordell played his ukulele, and two of the students preformed a hula for eve-ryone. Every single person in that room was smiling and singing; I had never been in a happier place in my life. It was a party that was celebrating life in a place that was historically filled with death.
If I could share one thing with you about Kalaupapa, it’s this: you must experience it yourself. I have so many stories, so many lessons, and so many pictures; I could never share all of them in this paper. One thing that concerns me about Kalaupapa is that its future is uncertain. Realistically, the remain-ing patients will pass away, and then what next? Kalaupapa sits on Hawai-ian homelands, so technically the gov-ernment could take the land back. But then would be developed, and I think, the history lost. Or Kalaupapa could become a ,National Park, preserved for future generations to learn about and enjoy. The land is beautiful, and I sin-cerely hope human greed won’t destroy it with development. So when you hear about the fate of Kalaupapa in your future, please don’t ignore it. If you have a voice, try to preserve this special place. And when you visit – and I hope you will – may it touch you as deeply as it did me.
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It’s Almost Done...Little Do You Know, It’s Just Begun By Haylee Kepani
“Make sure you go to college.” “Fill out those applications.” “Make sure you meet the dead-lines.” I remember my mom telling me all those things about going to college and “making some-thing of myself”. I can’t believe that that time is finally here. It’s right around the corner. We are all finishing up our senior projects, we’re all getting those grades up, and we’re finally into the fourth quarter. I’m in awe at how fast our high school days flew by.
So many of my friends know exactly what they are going to do. One of my friends got accepted to a college in California and knows already what he is going to study. He’s even thought about his plans after college. Another friend said she’s only halfway ready to go to college because of all the new things that will be ex-pected of her. She isn’t sure what she is going to study, but college representatives say that a little more than 50% of graduating seniors go into the same “major” — undecided.
I think, somewhere down the line, we’re all going to miss home. We are definitely going to miss mom and dad, the home we live in, the animals around the house, and, of course, our friends. Some friends are going to college to-gether, but for those of us who are going our separate ways, I know we seriously fear being away from each other.
Not all of us know what to expect when we go to college. Some of us fear the independence, while others are scared of the classes. Some will miss home while others are ready to move out and about.
Whatever our fears are or whatever may excite us the most, we made it. We’re finally going to college, and we’re all going to make the best of ourselves. Good luck to you! Great job to those who are pursuing their dreams!
To all the underclassmen, keep working at it; you’ll get there soon enough, don’t worry. Kalaupapa mission team poses after a day of
touring the peninsula. Photo by Avis Wong
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Disclaimer: Ka Leo O Na Koa is a publication of the journalism classes of Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus. The views expressed are those of the student writers and editors and does not necessarily reflect the views of the KSBE or its representatives.
What? More Stress?
By Haylee Kepani
This editorial is going to be a little different. Instead of the entire article being
my opinion, I went out and talked to a few of our fellow classmates, upperclassmen and underclassmen.
Almost nine months have passed since we began school in August, and the school year is almost over. As the year draws near its end, we all tend to look back and evaluate.
For the seniors, the biggest part of their year was their senior project. The seniors began their projects in August and have been bending over backwards to make sure to meet every deadline.
I talked to a some of them about the Hoÿike Nui, and here’s what they had to say:
I recently spoke with Kumu Ku`ulei, a senior seminar teacher and advisor, who had a great deal to say about our senior projects.
Kumu Ku`ulei told me that of all the com-plications that arose during the project, procrastination was the biggest. “I would have loved to see more effort on the stu-dents’ part and not as much procrastina-tion. I would have really liked to see more student effort to finish it in a timely man-ner.”
Although Kumu Ku`ulei saw lots of delay with the students, she was also very opti-mistic after seeing that there is a lot of po-tential in the students. Being that this is the first year of the senior project, unfortu-nately, many reported that organization was a big issue. Hopefully, next year, there will be less confusion as everyone is sup-posed to be on the same page. Although it may not seem like it, the teachers know what it’s like to do a senior project...believe it or not, they did one too, once.
Overall, as someone who has actually finished her paper, project, and presenta-tion, it was an “interesting” experience. It was hard and confusing, but I think that the senior project is good for us because we learn more and more about ourselves. I learned how to organize a little better, how important time is, and how important it is to practice time management.
We all hate it, but the end is drawing near!! Now, we get to cheer on the under-classman and watch as they struggle.
SENIOR PROJECT
What were the hardships you encountered?
What was the easiest part of the project?
What did you find fun about this pro-ject?
What was the worst part about the process?
What would you change about the proc-ess?
What are your words of wisdom for the upcoming seniors?
Lucas Alo Picking a topic, making a the-sis, and putting together my senior product because of un-fortunate events.
To be hon-est, I have-n’t come across a single easy part yet.
Nothing yet. I think the only time I will have fun is when it’s over and done with.
Researching to make the six page paper
I would have procrastinated a lot less.
DO NOT PROCRAS-TINATE. As hard as that may be, don’t let yourself slip
Mahea Ueshiro
Time manage-ment
Coming up with a topic and prod-uct
Creating my portfolio wasn’t that hard.
Research and putting the paper together
I would have like to see a lot less confusion since so many people were lost on so many different levels.
Meet all deadlines because every sin-gle one is impor-tant.
Brenn Nakamitsu
Loss of sleep It was more easy than hard be-cause it’s something that I like to do.
My product would have to take this one again because, like I said, I like doing it.
Confusion, definitely con-fusion
I wouldn’t have procrastinated as much as I did and maybe would have gone to my seminar teacher and advisor a little more.
Don’t put off ‘til tomorrow, what you can do today.
Kaikaika Teves
Time manage-ment, making time, less sleep, balanc-ing project and sports
There was-n’t really anything easy about this; after all, it’s not supposed to be easy at all.
There was nothing; once again, not sup-posed to be the most fun thing you will ever do.
Confusions and miscommuni-cations
I would have tried to balance my life with my school work a little better.
All I would say is that you shouldn’t procrastinate, but if you don’t believe me, then too bad, find out the hard way!
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2nd Annual Ho`olaule`a Upcoming By Chandra Davis
The second annual Ho`olaule`a for the Maui Cam-pus is coming up tomorrow, Saturday, April 22nd. The event starts at 9:00 and lasts throughout the day until 2:00.
The Ho`olaule`a is put to-gether by Parent Communica-tions Coordinator, Lokelani Patrick, student groups, the PTSO, and alumni. The pur-pose of this event is to raise money to go towards education and growth benefits to stu-dents, such as field trips, pre-season sports events, clubs, and others.
Last year was the first Ho`olaule`a where there was lots of food, arts and crafts, and many other activities. Many people showed up, and the amount of money raised was estimated at about $28,000!
This year will feature stu-dents performing music and dance, a silent auction, food
court, crafts for people of all ages, games, dunk tank, country store and an art gal-lery. At the silent auction, you will be able to purchase hotel stays, dinners, tours, student class baskets, and more. There will also be a logo booth where you can
purchase Ho`olaule`a t-shirts, bags, and golf towels. Alaka`i Peleka, the Morning Goddess from KPOA will be the master of ceremonies for the day.
Kahu Kalani Wong thinks the Ho`olaule`a is a great event. “It gets people to help students so that they don’t have to put out money themselves.” Last year, Kahu Wong had a booth for the on-campus club Teens Under Construction. “My favorite part about this event was seeing all the people who came to sup-port Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus.”
The new features of this year are a Hawaiian plate lunch to add to the food menu, a scho-lastic book fair, and an art gallery where you can browse student artwork with mud pie and Kona blend coffee from Café Ho`olaule`a
Some of the other food that will be on the menu is pizza, chili and rice, chow fun, hot dogs, Caesar salad, and of course, shave ice and ice cream. It is an event for people of all ages. There are so many things to do and good food to eat. See you there!
Building Character
By Awapuhi Dancil Among the students of the Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus there is a vast array of ethnicities, characters, hopes, dreams, and maturity levels. However, there is one common denominator, one universal concern that is on the mind of every KS student. Yes, it’s community service.
The 60 hours of community service have been the con-stant complaint of some students, especially seniors who are near-ing graduation with a record low of five hours. However, commu-nity service is one graduation requirement that also builds charac-ter. As high school students, it’s easy to get absorbed in our own needs, wants, and dramas. Community service is one way of re-minding us that there is a world out there, with bigger needs, big-ger wants, and much bigger dramas. Community service is also a way of giving back to the island of Maui. In all honesty, I don’t think very many students would, of their own initiative, go out and serve the community. Having a requirement is a way of making sure students remain involved.
After talking about community service with many of my class-mates, I came up with a generalized opinion on the subject: grudg-ing thankfulness. Community service can be difficult to do, since it requires genuine effort and determination to complete. Some seniors view service as more of a burden than an opportunity. Common complaints are: no time, no interesting events, or (ironically) no opportunities.
However, there are students who think community service is beneficial to personal growth. It is a chance to build character, and to Mälama the land our ancestors valued so much. So here’s a warning underclassmen: Complaining about community service won’t complete your hours. Get it done early, have fun doing it, and view community service as your way of giving back.
Ka Leo o Nä Koa Staff: The grand result of two hours of community service on Kalaupapa. Photo by Kalani Wong
Attendees mingle among the booths of last year’s Ho`olaule`a.
Photo by Lokelani Patrick
Tips on Community service: Take advantage of every opportunity the school gives you.
Check your e-mail and the counseling center for new opportuni-ties Serve the community in a way you would enjoy (I.E. If you like working with your hands help build a house with Habitat for Humanity)
Serve in a place near you (it’s your community after all!)
Get it done as soon as possible, graduation is sooner than you think!!