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2016 KS Kapālama Alumni Week

June 16, 2016

More than 3,400 Kamehameha Schools Kapālama alumni and their families converged on the campus recently for Alumni Week. Classmates from graduation years ending in the numbers 1 and 6 celebrated this year.

The events and activities began with a golf tournament and included tours of KS lands, a visit to Mauna ‘Ala, a cultural fair, Paniolo Night, the sumptuous Taste of Kamehameha, and a competitive class Talent Night. The week culminated with the always popular Alumni Lū‘au.

KS Photographer Michael Young and Pauahi Foundation Communications Specialist Ben Balberdi tagged along to capture the highlights of the celebration.To read more about Alumni Week, see the I Mua Newsroom story.

Alumni hit the links at the Pearl Country Club. Players included class of 1983 celebrants Max Kalahele, Patrice Perrin, Peter Donnelly and Gregory Ching.




KS land manager Joey Char talk to the alumni about the agricultural and cultural uses of Punalu‘u Valley on one of the Alumni on the ‘Āina tours that kicked off Alumni Week.




Alumni toured some of KS’ diverse land assets, including Kawailoa Wind Farm. The farm includes 30 turbines that generate enough energy to power 14,500 homes annually.




These alumni from the class of 1971 attended the opening service at Bishop Memorial Chapel. From left to right, Poni Daines, Aaron Mahi , Faye Aki.




Alumni enter the grounds of Mauna ‘Ala, the Royal Mausoleum where KS founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop was laid to rest.




Members of the class of 1976 present a lei at the tomb of the Kamehamehas. From left to right, U'i Cameron, Darryl Park and Winfred Cameron.




Alumnus Kainoa Daines shares the history of Mauna ‘Ala.




Back on campus, entertainer Robert Cazimero talks about his life and plays a little music at the Heritage Center as part of the Cultural Fair.




Alumni loosen up as they get ready to learn about Hawaiian massage at the Cultural Fair.




KS Program Manager Mark Ellis talks about Polynesian navigation techniques at the Cultural Fair.




Alumni put on their cowboy boots for line dancing at the first-ever Paniolo Night held on Kōnia Field.




Retired KS President Dr. Michael Chun and his fellow 1961 classmates serve up Beef Tripe Stew at the Taste of Kamehameha event.




Alumnus Rod Morris and his wife Brenda load up their plates.




Enthusiastic performances were put on by alumni on Talent Night.




The always popular and sold out Alumni Lū‘au brought back alumni from every class to celebrate their beloved school.




KS leaders pitched in to help serve dinner at the Alumni Lū‘au. From left, VP of Strategy and Innovation Lauren Nahme, Trustee Lance Wilhelm, Chief Communications Officer Kevin Cockett and Chief Executive Officer Jack Wong.