November 2, 2015
In keeping with tradition, Kamehameha Schools Maui celebrated its Pō‘alima ‘Ula‘ula (Red Friday) on October 23. The first Pō‘alima ‘Ula‘ula took place in 2005 as the verdict for the Doe vs. Kamehameha Schools decision was being awaited. Now occurring twice a year, the event helps KS Maui students, faculty and staff members connect with the Native Hawaiian community and show unity in all things Hawaiian.
Students, faculty and staff wore red as a sign of unity and as a reminder that they oppose any threat to Native Hawaiian rights and programs, while participating in activities on campus, and throughout Maui.
Activities ranged from elementary students hearing from guest speakers on numerous topics, middle school students participating in service projects from Kīhei to Lāhainā, ninth graders doing project-based learning, 10th graders doing ocean-related activities at Kanahā, and 11th and 12th graders participating in a Makahiki.
Mahalo to KS Maui staff members for contributing photos.
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
