The senior class, accompanied by kindergarten students, enters Kekūhaupiʻo Gym to begin the annual Founder’s Day celebration.

The blowing of the pū kani, or conch shell signals the start of the program.

A traditional oli is performed by student Aulani Latorre-Holt.

The KS Kapālama ʻohana – including over 3,100 students and 600 staffers – were there to honor Princess Pauahi.

Kamehameha Schools and community leaders were among the event’s attendees.

KS Elementary School keiki sing the mele, “Pauahi, Nona Ka Lei.”

Keiki from the KS Kalihi-Palama Preschool, located down the hill from the campus, experience Founder’s Day.

Members of the KSK High School Hawaiian Ensemble perform a hula dedicated to Princess Pauahi.

The KS Kapālama Elementary School Bell Choir performs “Aloha, Pauahi.”

As is tradition, the senior class leaves campus at the conclusion of the celebration and heads to the Royal Mausoleum at Mauna ʻAla.

The KS Kapālama senior class enters Mauna ʻAla, the final resting place of Princess Pauahi.

The senior class sings in honor of Princess Pauahi while standing before her crypt.

Members of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I honor Pauahi with their presence.

A bouquet of roses – Princess Pauahi’s favorite flower – is presented by the senior class.

KS trustees Robert Nobriga, Lance Wilhelm and Micah Kāne present a hoʻokupu to honor Pauahi.

The annual Founder’s Day celebration culminates with the singing of “Aloha, Pauahi.”