Jul. 25, 2024

From the field to the skies, our extended KS ʻohana is making headlines. Whether they are sweeping scholarships before college or becoming Miss Hawaii, our haumāna are accomplishing so much.

Read more about it below.

EDUCATION

• Kamehameha Schools discusses efforts to bolster culture-based education (Hawaii News Now)
  Spotlight Now talks to KSH Poʻo Kumu Kaʻulu Gapero and a guest from UH Mānoa about the importance and impact of Hawaiian culture-based education.
   
• National Teachers Hall of Fame welcomes five new members (Emporia Gazette)
  Retired KS Hawaiʻi chemistry teacher Joel Truesdell was inducted on June 21 in Emporia, Kansas.
   
• New director of American Indian Studies hopes to bring increased visibility of the KS-partner program (Arizona State University)
  An ASU master's degree program in Indigenous education, which includes a partnership with  Kamehameha Schools, is moving to the American Indian Studies program with its new director.
   
• The Friends of Haleakalā National Park’s Memorial Scholarship granted to 3 students (Maui News)
  Recent KS Maui graduate Emmi-Lin Felten was one of three Maui high school awardees.
   
• Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation awards scholarships to six Maui students (Maui Now)
  The Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation awarded $5,000 scholarships to six recent Maui graduates. In the fall, Emmi-Lin Felten from KSM will study Environmental Science, Policy and Conservation at Pacific University.
   
• Sadie Yu is Making a Difference with Sweetheart Farm (Hawaiian Airlines)
  Hawaiian Airlines is now serving lilikoʻi butter made by the KS Hawaiʻi student.
   
• The Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Financial Aid (Honolulu Magazine)
  Pauahi Keiki Scholars and Kipona scholarships were mentioned in an article about financial aid at Hawaiʻi private schools.

ALUMNI
 

• Multifaceted musician Aaron Mahi inspired generations (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
  Aaron Mahi, a musician, composer, conductor, recording artist, kahu and bandmaster of the Royal Hawaiian Band for 24 years, died just days before his 71st birthday.
   
• 'Moana' Star Auliʻi Cravalho and Sheba Cat Food on Mission To Save Coral Reefs of Hawaiʻi (Yahoo!)
  The Kapālama alum partnered with Sheba and Kuleana Coral Reefs for a short film series titled “Growing Hope in Hawai’i,” highlighting coral-reef restoration during Coral Reef Awareness Week.
   
• Kapālama grad wins judges over with hula, vocal combo, winning Miss Hawaii 2024 crown (Hawaii News Now)
  Hayley Cheyney-Kane KSK’15 was crowned Miss Hawaiʻi 2024 and will compete in the Miss America 2025 competition later this year.
   
• ‘A dream come true for our family’: Akana sisters host first youth camp in Hawaiʻi (Hawaii News Now)
  Over 300 keiki attended the Akana Sisters Volleyball Camp, hosted by Braelyn KSK’19 and Keonilei KSK’20.
   
• ‘Hard work and faith: Local baseball prospect reflects on journey ahead of MLB Draft (Hawaii News Now)
  Jace Souza KSK’24 went to the MLB Draft Combine with hundreds of prospects hoping to get a call to the big leagues.
   
• Kapālama grad brings leadership to Mānoa’s offensive line (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
  Kuao Peihopa KSK’21 played two seasons in Washington before coming back to Hawaiʻi.

‘ĀINA PAUAHI
 

• Kamehameha Schools moves ahead with Keauhou Bay development plan (West Hawaii Today)
  Kamehameha Schools unveiled its plan for limited development at Keauhou Bay, aiming to revitalize and transform the area into a place where culture and education are celebrated and integrated with viable commercial operations.
   
• Mana + Pua celebrates new SALT at Our Kakaako location (KHON2)
  Mana + Pua, a contemporary European bistro that originated on Oʻahu’s North Shore, has transformed into a celebration of culture and living at its new location in SALT at Our Kakaʻako.

ATHLETICS
 

• Mourning her dad’s loss, she quit softball. But his legacy and love brought her back (Hawaii News Now)
  Recent Kapālama graduate Mua Williams KSKʻ24 announced she will be attending the University of Georgia on a softball scholarship.
   
• Kamehameha’s Mua Williams voted state’s top player in softball (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
  Coaches and media voted the senior shortstop to a second-consecutive Position Player of the Year honor.
   
• Pitcher of the Year Greyson Osbun is baseball grinder (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
  Osbun achieved an impressive 6-1 record with a 1.48 ERA in 42 2/3 innings, earning the KS Kapālama junior the title of Pitcher of the Year in high school baseball.