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KS class of 2016 gathers at tri-campus event

June 3, 2016

Nearly 700 Kamehameha Schools seniors from the Maui and Hawaiʻi and Kapālama campuses converged on Oʻahu prior to graduation for the annual Tri-Campus Gathering. The first stop was for the students was a visit to Mauna ‘Ala – the Royal Mausoleum in Nuʻuanu – where they paid their respects to KS founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop.

From there they visited the Bishop Memorial Chapel at KS Kapālama and had lunch on campus. The day culminated with a service at Honolulu’s historic Kawaiahaʻo Church, where Princess Pauahi once worshipped.

KS Photographer Michael Young followed haumāna to caputure the highlights of the special day.

KS Maui and Hawai’i seniors gather at the entrance to Mauna ʻAla.




KS Kapālama Kahu Kordell Kekoa (left) and KS leaders greet the students. Nā alakaʻi are (l-r): Community Programs Director Pono Ma‘a, Executive VP of Administration Darrel Hoke, Head of Schools Dr. Rod Chamberlain, Trustee Micah Kāne, CEO Jack Wong, Executive VP of Education Dr. Holoua Stender, VP of Communications Kevin Cockett and VP of Legal Services Eric Sonnenberg.




Students gather before the tomb of the Kamehamehas.




Executive Vice President of Education, Dr. Holoua Stender, welcomes the students with an oli.




Students place roses upon the final resting place of Princess Pauahi.




Executive leadership do the same. Roses were the princess’ favorite flower.




Hawai‘i and Maui students sing the Kamehameha Schools alma mater, “Sons of Hawai‘i.”




A bouquet is presented at the memorial marker of Charles Reed Bishop, husband of Princess Pauahi and KS co-founder.




The three KS senior classes gather on KS Kapālama’s Konia Field.




Students enter Honolulu’s historic Kawaiaha‘o Church, where Princess Pauahi once worshipped.




The blowing of the pū signals the start of the tri-campus service.




Kawaiaha‘o Church is where Hawaiian royalty would come to worship.




Retiring Head of Schools Dr. Rod Chamberlain delivered a poignant message to the students.




The seniors joined hearts and voices as they sang, “Sail On O My Soul.”




After the service the Hawai‘i island seniors shared a mele and hula.




The Maui seniors also performed a song.