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KS Launches New Commercial

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:07:06 -1000

This week, Kamehameha Schools is rolling out a new TV commercial statewide to promote its commitment to and role in Hawai’i’s agriculture industry. The commercial is airing during the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. news on all of the major network stations (KHON, KGMB, KHNL, KFVE and KITV). The agriculture commercial is the first in a year-long campaign to raise awareness about some of the broad-based KS initiatives impacting the state. Other commercials in the campaign will feature early childhood learning as well as community and culture.

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Mahi‘ai Match-Up Agricultural Business Plan Contest Unveiled

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:04:13 -1000

Winners Receive an Agricultural Lease (Waived Rent up to Five Years) and Cash Prizes

Kamehameha Schools (KS) and Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation (KAPF) announce Mahi‘ai Match-up — an agricultural business plan contest dedicated to decreasing the state’s dependence on imports to create a sustainable Hawai‘i. Winners will receive an agricultural lease (up to five years of waived rent) from Kamehameha Schools and a cash prize from Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation to help make their winning agricultural business plan a reality. “The Mahi‘ai Match-up agricultural business plan contest will provide a fun, competitive venue for talented farmers and entrepreneurs to compete for access to, and leasehold interest in, some of Kamehameha Schools’ most valuable agricultural lands,” said Thomas Kaeo Duarte, KS’ director of strategic initiatives.

With stewardship for roughly 90,000 acres of optimal agricultural land statewide, Kamehameha Schools began implementation of its strategic agricultural plan three years ago. Since then, KS has invested millions of dollars towards infrastructure improvements such as roads, irrigation, fencing, and security gates in areas such as Kawailoa Plantation and Punalu‘u Ahupua‘a Farms on O‘ahu’s North Shore and Pāhoehoe, Hilo in order to prepare its priority agricultural areas for the success of new farmers.

“Mahi‘ai Match-up is an exciting way for Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation and Kamehameha Schools to partner with other generous supporters of the sustainable agricultural movement in Hawai‘i, such as the Ulupono Initiative, to move our community closer to food security,” said Keawe Liu, Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation’s executive director. “We look forward to being able to extend our reach and benefit the entire state of Hawai‘i by providing agricultural scholarships and grants.”

All farmers, entrepreneurs, aspiring farmers or anyone with a fresh, innovative idea are encouraged to submit their initial business plan proposal by July 1, 2013. A first round selection will be made by August 1, 2013 at which time finalists have three months to develop their comprehensive agricultural business plan. Winners will be announced in February 2014 at an awards gala. To apply for Mahi‘ai Match-up or for more information, visit www.pauahi.org/mahiaimatchup.

ABOUT KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS’ AGRICULTURAL INITIATIVE
Kamehameha’s Strategic Agricultural Plan, completed in 2009, lays a vision and strategy for management and use of Kamehameha’s 181,373 acres zoned for agriculture. Through the plan, Kamehameha is committed to: increasing market share of locally-grown produce, meat and other food products; investing in agricultural support facilities and infrastructure like irrigation systems; restoring and revitalizing traditional agricultural systems like lo‘i, loko i‘a, and dryland field systems; and contributing to a sustainable, clean energy future by supporting projects like solar and wind energy.

ABOUT KE ALI`I PAUAHI FOUNDATION
The mission of Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation is to support the mission of Kamehameha Schools by seeking and developing new and diverse sources of income to support the ever-increasing educational needs and goals of people of Hawaiian ancestry. The Foundation accomplishes its mission in a number of ways including alumni support, endowed scholarships, early childhood education and literacy, charter school support, land stewardship, and advancing the Hawaiian language.

Winners of the Mahi‘ai Match-up contest will receive an agricultural lease with up to five years of waived rent from KS and a cash prize from KAPF to help make their business plan a reality.

735 Complete KS Kapalama Culminating PE Events

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:26:32 -1000

The Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Physical Education department held its culminating event at Ala Moana Beach Park on Friday, May 10, with 231 completing a 10k run, 133 completing a 3k swim, and 371 completing a biathlon that consisted of a swim of one length of Ala Moana Beach and two laps running around the beach park. A group of four freshmen boys were the top finishers in the 10k. Micah McNicoll, Micah Kealaiki-Sales, Evan Iwanaga and Isaiah Arikawa all finished with a time of 46:41.Taryn Mata was the top female finisher, at 52:34. Hoanu Ho was the top male finisher in the 3k swin, at 49:49, with Hope Ushiroda-Garma finishing just a second behind him as the top female finisher. Kanoa Kaleoaloha was the top finisher in the sophomore biathlon with an impressive time of 41:54, more than six minutes faster than any other sophomore. Mailani Neal was the top female biathlon finisher at 50:29.

Along with the students, many KS staff members also completed the events, including KS Kapālama Po‘o Kula Earl Kim, KS Trustee Micah Kane, and numerous KS Kapālama teachers.

KS-Kapālama started its fitness program in 1978, having freshman complete either a 15k run or 4k swim. It was later reduced to a 10k run and a 3k swim in 1996 due to scheduling issues. In 1989, the biathlon was added for sophomores to maintain the fitness levels reached in ninth grade.