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.
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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