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March 2006 - Show #51
 
    9th Circuit Rehearing
In August of last year, 2 judges out of a 3 judge panel on the 9th circuit court of appeals struck down Kamehameha Schools 120 year old policy of granting an admissions preference to students of native Hawaiian ancestry. Kamehameha Schools petitioned for a hearing by the entire 9th circuit court, and, on February 22nd, was given a rare, favorable decision.
 
         
   

Admiral Kihune Chairman of the Board
It has been nearly 7 years since retired Naval admiral Robert Kihune was first named a Kamehameha Schools trustee. Today he is filling his second and final 5- year term as a permanent trustee. The Kamehameha Schools graduate has grown into his job well.

 
         
    Ed Strat Plan / VP Chris Pating
The Kamehameha Schools Educational Strategic Plan is made up of only 29 pages - 29 pages which outline how Kamehameha Schools intends to increase the capability and well-being of the Native Hawaiian people through education.
 
         
    Tim Lino, Ehunuikaimalino
A wonderful example of good work being done by in the community is in South Kona on the island of Hawaii, where Kamehameha Schools graduate Tim Lino is doing his part to provide educational opportunities.
 
         
   

Nohona Hawaii
The term Nohona Hawaii refers to a living Hawaiian culture, a Hawaiian way of life. At Kamehameha Schools, we interpret Nohona Hawaii to mean those important cultural contexts of people, social networks, as well as relationships that people have with the environment, with the land. presentations in the inspiring environment of the Pauahi Heritage Center.

 
         
    Post High Fiancial Aid
Kamehameha Schools recognizes that, for many, educational careers extend beyond high school, with tuition and costs that are becoming increasingly more expensive. Kamehameha s Financial Aid and Scholarship Services are offering innovative post-high school scholarships, like Hana Lima: a vocational/technical scholarship for students entering select limited term certificate programs.
 
         
    Maui Koa Planting
Students at Kamehameha's Maui Campus have committed their energy to revitalizing the forest, planting native koa, and building a partnership with Haleakala Ranch.
 
         

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