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KSM celebrates Pōʻalima ʻUlaʻula

November 8, 2016

Kamehameha Schools Maui recently held its bi-annual tradition of Pōʻalima ʻUlaʻula (Red Friday), participating in numerous activities to show the students their responsibilities as Kanaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiians).

The first Pō‘alima ‘Ula‘ula took place in 2003 as KS Maui staff members and students gathered – wearing red – to await the verdict of Doe vs. Kamehameha Schools, a lawsuit which challenged the schools’ preference-based admissions policy.

The campus and community events are also an important reminder that KS will continue to protect the educational legacy of its founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, which includes her wish to give preference to Hawaiian children.

Students took part in pōhaku hoʻoikaika (stone throwing) during the makahiki.

The traditional game of ʻula maika (stone rolling) was part of the makahiki as well.

Students show off their ʻulu maika form.

Kōnane (checkers) was one of the events in the makahiki on campus.

One of the most popular events of the makahiki was the lele pahū (biggest splash).

Students looked on for the events at the pool.

The entire student body of the kula haʻahaʻa gathered on the lawn at UH Maui College before waving signs on Kaʻahumanu Ave.

Kula waena students help cleaning up outside Ka Hale a Ke Ola homeless shelter in Lāhainā.

They also helped with cleaning inside the rooms at the Lāhainā homeless shelter.

The haumāna paid attention to all the details.

The haumāna paid attention to all the details.

Kumu chipped in to make the kitchens clean.

Papa ʻumi helped with the planting of native plants at Waokele ʻo Honolua.

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