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The students' artful ornaments illustrate the beauty and rich culture of Hawai‘i. Above are art teachers Wendy Larrow, Kathy Chock, and third grade artists Pilialoha Carlson, Kodi Kwan and Emilee Torres who contributed to the ornaments shown.

KS Kapālama ES ornaments adorn D.C. Xmas tree

Dec. 13, 2017

Contributed by Nadine Lagaso

Na haumāna of Kamehameha Schools Kapalāma Elementary School were selected by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation to create ornaments to adorn a Hawai‘i Christmas tree as part of the White House’s “Christmas Tree Experience: America Celebrates.”

Their artful ornaments illustrat the beauty and rich culture of Hawai‘i and include everything from hula noho and honu, to the voyaging canoe Hōkūle‘a.

Ho‘omaika‘i to our student artists and the exemplary attributes they displayed of our E Ola Learner Outcomes. Hats off  also to our elementary school Visual Arts Team: Kathy Chock, Wendy Larrow, and Tammy Aea.

The KSK ES Ornament Artists

Mahalo to our participating students for sharing their creativity and dedication with the project:

Grade 6:
Tanaya Ale, Mackenzy Beppu, Carly Cruz, Kelliann Cruz, Kadence Fergerstrom,  Stella Imada, Raevyn Kalili, Breeana Kawatomari, Nahe Koanui, Eastlynn Lane, Tyren Lawe, Grace Martinez, Cameron McGough, Mamo Nite, Sammy Nourrie, Mele Peaua, Ocean Palelei, Taylor Ryan, Kili Salvador, Taitea Sunaoka,  Mahina Tahere

Grade 5:
Makai Barr, Seth Chang, Chloe Imada, Bailey Ishii, Elai Iwanaga, Mikayla Kakaio, Blake Nakatsukasa, Jaxen Nishimura, Shanti Ng, Carly Paet, Nalei Shannon, Trevor Tanoura

Grade 4:
Tabitha Ryan

Grade 3:
Pilialoha Carlson, Dayton dela Cruz-Espina, Hilinai Holt, Lygia Kaaihue-Kawaa, Kodi Kwan, Mikayla Santilena, Emilee Torres

Grade 1:
Slayter Ishii


The Hawai‘i Christmas Tree in D.C. (Source: Ben Lee/Instagram)


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