2015 Tri-Campus Senior Gathering

May 27, 2015

Seniors from the Maui and Hawaiʻi campuses journeyed to Oʻahu to visit Mauna Ala, the final resting place of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the founder of the Kamehameha Schools. In a moving ceremony before the tomb of the Kamehamehas, the seniors prayed, sang traditional songs, and recited their ‘Statement of Appreciation.’

Following the ceremony the Hawai’i and Maui seniors joined their Kapālama Campus fellow seniors for a tri-campus ceremony and lunch at Kaʻiwakīloumoku, the campus Hawaiian Cultural Center. The combined group then traveled to Kawaiahaʻo Church for a final ceremony in the historic venue where Hawai’i kings and queens worshipped.

The annual Tri-Campus Senior Gathering brought together three campuses for a meaningful day where the beneficiaries of Princess Pauahi’s vision had the opportunity to reflect upon her generosity and to think about how they may live their lives in such a way to make her proud.

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The combined seniors of the Kāpalama, Hawai’i and Maui campuses pose for a group picture in the parking lot of Kaʻiwakīloumoku, the Hawaiian Culture Center on the Kapālama Campus.

Seniors from the Hawai’i and Maui campuses enter the grounds of Mauna Ala, the Royal Mausoleum.

Kamehameha Schools CEO Jack Wong, at left, and Trustees Micah Kane, Lance Wilhelm and Colbert Kalama represented the KS leadership.

Seniors stand before the tomb of the Kamehamehas, the final resting place of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop.

Each senior places a single rose at the tomb. Roses were Princess Pauahi’s favorite flower.

Following the ceremony, the seniors explore the grounds of Mauna Ala, including the chapel.

Senior representatives from Hawai’i and Maui present flowers at the memorial to Princess Pauahi’s husband, Charles Reed Bishop.

The Kalakaua Dynasty crypt was opened for this special occasion

2015 Class Presidents from left, Ashlyn Chee, Kapālama; Micah Kanehailua, Hawai’i; and Shai Ibarra, Maui.

2015 Class Valedictorians from left, Jaysha Alonzo Estrada, Hawai’i; Sierra Hirayama, Kapalama; and Regina Kuhia, Maui.

Seniors from different campuses get to know each other at lunch.

A final ceremony at historic Kawaiahaʻo Church

Kamehameha Schools Trustee Lance Wilhelm shared his mana’o, thoughts, about how the graduating seniors should think about their futures.

All students sing ’Sail On O My Soul” to conclude the service.

After the Kapālama seniors leave, and while waiting to depart for the airport, the Maui seniors share a song.

The Hawaiʻi seniors respond with a song and hula of their own.

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2015 Tri-Campus Senior Gathering

Kawaiaha‘o Plaza

KS Hawai‘i

KS Kapālama

KS Maui