ka leo o na koa september 21, 2012

Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 1 September 21, 2012 A1

Cry me a river, FREAK!!

Cyberb

ullying

& digit

al bran

ding

Did u c that pic of her?

Why are you so annoying?!

He just thinks he’s all

that!

Anonymous

573


Inside our issue... Page A4-5 Student survey shows cyberbullying is a problem It was known that cyberbullying has been a problem among teens, but a recent Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa survey got the statistics.

Read what we learned about cyberbullying and the new tattoo– social branding.

News begins on page A4

Pages B1, C1-5 Ke kalo ho‘ōla Check out fun facts related to taro and exciting news about lo’i restoration efforts in West Maui. Discover everything from cray-

fish to recipes and nutrition info about an island favorite.

Features begins on page C1

Pages A6-7 Rachel’s Challenge arrives at KSM The inspiring story of Rachel Scott started a world-wide chain reaction of kindness. Her father, Mr. Darrel Scott, came to KSM

to share his daughter’s message in hopes of spreading aware-ness of compassion towards others.

Page C7 Broadening horizons for Hō‘ike Nui Senior Kaili Mossman travels overseas to prove the thesis for her Ho¯ ‘ike Nui project. Find out where she went and what she

did while abroad.

Our Staff News Editor:

Mehana Lee

Features Editor:

Maya Nitta

Sports Editor:

Reid Cairme

Staff:

Landon Ballesteros

Shayna Ho

Jaylin Kekiwi

Lexis Viena

Faculty Adviser:

Ms. Kye Haina

9-10 Principal:

Mr. Lance Cagasan

Academies Principal:

Ms. Jay-R Kaÿawa

Contact us Address:

270 ÿAÿapueo Parkway

Pukalani, HI, 96768

Phone:

(808) 573-7019

Email:

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@kaleoonakoa

Website:

www.kaleoonakoa.org

The Fine Print

Wire Services: Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors /MCT Campus High School Newspaper Services

Editorial Policy: The staff of Ka Leo O Nä Koa is dedi-cated to objective and balanced cover-age of campus and community news. We welcome comments, corrections, suggestions, and letters. To have your letter considered for publication, limit the text to 100 words or less, include full name and grade, and email to: [email protected]. Letters may be edited for length and propriety.

Disclaimer: Ka Leo O Nä Koa is a student publica-tion of the journalism class of Kame-hameha Schools Maui. The views expressed represent the views of the individual student writer and editors and does not reflect the views of KSM, KSBE, or its affiliations.

Page D2 Fall sports start up, crowds cheer on Check out how the fall athletes have been doing so far in the 2012-2013 Maui Interscholastic League season. Visit our

news sports columnist, Shayno Ho, as she talks about school spirit in Stuck in the Stands.

Sports begins on page 1

Page A10 Class News Class news is back with personal notices for each class written by your own class president’s. Meet your new student body

president Kaleihoku Kubota. In this issue, she talks about the theme for this year, He ʻOhana Ka¯kou.


Cyberbullying & digital branding

By REID CAIRME, sports editor

According to a recent Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa survey, 99 of 100 KS Maui students believe

that cyberbullying is a prob-lem.

Cyberbullying occurs when a student doesn’t have negotia-tion or persuasive control in an

online environment. Unlike in a flesh and blood community,

the cyber audience is wider because the Internet connects

the whole world. Detective Arnold La`anui,

Jr., a Federal Bureau of Inves-tigation agent, visited the KS Maui campus a week prior to

the start of the school year and discussed cyberbullying

and digital tattoos with teach-ers.

He said that digital profiles are like permanent tattoos, and that it is something that

everyone, especially young people should be aware of.

CYBERBULYING “95% of American teens are

online, a large jump from the 46% of teens five years ago,” La`anui said.

Of that 95%, he said that 80% are on social media sites

and 5% of these teens were harassed online in the last

year. The number of students on

social networks is a little high-er at Kamehameha Maui.

Of the 100 students sur-

veyed electronically by Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa, 93% said they had

an account on a social net-working Web site, and 71 of

those surveyed either know or think they have been cyber

bullied. “Personally, I don’t have any problems with cyberbullying,

but I see how it has negatively affected others and how it has

become a problem over time that should be stopped,” sen-

ior Raven Paresa-Neisman said.

ONE PERSON’S STORY Ian Aquino, another KS Maui

senior and certified i-SAFE i-MENTOR, has said he was

cyberbullied in the seventh grade while playing a popular online game.

“I asked him [the cyberbully] to stop and leave several

times,” Aquino said. “I kicked him out of my server multiple

times, but [he] returned every time after that.” Aquino pulled information

(Con nued on page A5)

Graphic by Landon Ballesteros

Cyberbullying is increasingly common with teens on social networking sites. A student survey of Kamehameha

Maui High School students showed that there is a perception that many are affected by cyberbullying.

How much of a problem do you think cyberbullying is for teens?

A problem for some 28%

A widespread problem

34%

A problem for many 37%

Not a problem 1%

Have you ever made unfriendly or gossip-y comments about someone else via social media or text message within the last year?

37% have

44% have not

16% I don’t know

It’s tough to be a netizen these

days. Ka Leo o Nā Koa survey

reveals cyberbullying is a con-

cern; plus, feds warn that digital

branding tattoos students for life.

from the bully’s account and

told him he had the infor-mation and knew who he was,

and that stopped the harass-ment to Aquino and fellow players.

“I left it on a note that taught him never to cyberbully people

ever again,” Aquino said. “Law enforcement does this and

busts cyberbullies.” Aquino said that he was glad

to have the skill to thwart cyberbullies in this case, and said that he would be happy to

talk to students who have any questions about Internet safe-

ty. Cyberbullying has many

effects on teens, such as long lasting psychological damage, which can lead to real-world

violence. “160,000 students stay

home [every day] out of fear of something that was said

online,” Det. Laànui said. In fact, nearly 40% of survey

respondents said that they had made unfriendly comments or gossiped about others through

their social media pages or cell phone text messages in

the past year. Almost as many, another 32%, said that

they weren’t sure if they had or not. It’s a dangerous activity.

Cyberbullying has been shown to be a precursor to suicide,

according to Laànui. And, “Hawaiì currently leads

the country in teen suicides,” he said.

DIGITAL BRANDING

Aside from being wary of

cyberbullying and its negative effects, Laànui said that to-

day’s teens need to be made more aware of the image they

are building on the Web. Teens today may not realize it, but they are branding them-

selves on the Internet, creating a name and an image that can

be seen by anyone. “It’s like a digital tattoo,”

Laànui said. “Anyone can look you up and see the things

you post and judge who you are at a moment’s notice. It’s public and stays forever.”

Even if someone were to delete a post or inappropriate

picture, it isn’t gone. If you dig far enough, you can find eve-

rything someone has said or posted online. The Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa survey showed that 25% of respond-ents either knew or thought

they might have photos on social media sites that were

not appropriate for colleges or future employers to see.

Laànui shared the story of a

good student he knew at an Oʻahu high school. She had

earned exceptional grades, showed great leadership, and

had been accepted by an Ivy League school. She cancelled all applications to other colleg-

es that she had gotten into. Then, friends posted a pic-

ture of her online and tagged it to her profile. In it, she was

pretending to take a sip of alcohol on a school bus. Her

Ivy League school looked her up and came across that pic-ture. They revoked their offer

because she had not con-firmed her choice with them. In

their rejection, they said that they did not want students like

her to attend their school. “Even though she was a good student that fell victim to

peer pressure, that single pho-to branded her as the oppo-

site,” Laànui said. Laànui finished his presen-

tation by encouraging staff to teach students about branding

now. He wants teachers to help students figure out their “digital tattoo.”

Det. La’anui is passionate about spreading the word on

the consequences of poor digital branding.

“I was blown away after looking at the cyber squad,” he said.

Laànui worked undercover in ultra-violence, investigating

murders and serial killers, be-fore being moved to the cyber

squad to research the growing cyberbullying epidemic.

(Con nued from page A4)

Photo by KA LEO O Nā KOA STAFF

Arnold La‘anui Jr., a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent, shares a

presentation about cyberbullying and Internet branding of teens with the

faculty of Kamehameha Schools Maui in August for the start of the year.


Kā Leo o Nā Koa Poll

Graphics by: MAYA NITTA

Sample: 100 students

7 freshmen, 25 sophomores,

26 juniors, 42 seniors

Poll Taken: Aug. 31-Sept. 9

Are all the photos on your social media pages appropriate for a college or future employer to see?

I don’t know 16%

Yes 75%

No 9%

Do you have an account on a social networking site (like Facebook or Tumblr)?

Yes 92%

No 7%


FOR Club to start chain reaction By MEHANA LEE, news editor

On club sign-up day, Aug. 30, sophomore Kaala Foster commits to take Rachel’s Challenge to promote acts of kindness by being kind to others.

Photo by MAYA NITTA

The Friends of Rachel Club

plans to present a “chain reac-tion of kindness” at a Rachel’s

Challenge rally scheduled for April 20, 2013.

The paper chain will consist of linked strips of construction paper with acts of kindness

written on each link. During the rally, the chain will be un-

veiled at War Memorial Stadi-um and walked around the

track. “Our goal might be a little

ambitious, but we want the chain to be a quarter mile long,” said adult director Ms.

Venus Rosete-Medeiros said. Through this, their biggest

project, the club wants to cre-ate a school-wide movement,

which will hopefully lead to a community-wide movement by the end of the school year.

The FOR Club members can be anyone and everyone

who want to start a chain re-action and make a difference

in the community. The club will be headed by

one student ambassador who is in charge of communicating with the club coach, Rachel

Scott’s sister, Ms. Dana Scott, on a weekly basis.

Below the student ambassa-dor will be six student leaders

and six adult leaders, includ-ing Ms. Rosete-Medeiros, who

will serve as the main contact. The club will also encourage

students to start a journal to write down their thoughts and

feelings and will encourage teachers to incorporate the

challenge message into their lessons.

The rally at War Memorial Stadium will hopefully include

four other Maui high schools who are also participating in

Rachel’s Challenge, including La¯haina¯luna, King Kekaulike,

Baldwin and Maui High Schools.

Photo by MAYA NITTA

Students add their names to the Friends of Rachel Club roster on club sign-up day, Aug. 30, 2012. The new

club’s goal is to create a movement that inspires a chain reaction of kindness, or kind acts, on Maui.


A high school girl’s three goals in life have been

achieved after her death. Ra-chel Scott was one of the 13 victims of the most horrific

high school shooting in US history at Columbine High

School on April 20, 1999. Scott has been dead for 13

years but continues to live on through her published journals

impacting over 17 million peo-ple. “Her dreams are living even

to this day,” Mr. Darrel Scott said.

Rachel’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darrel and Sandy Scott,

and 52 others speak on her behalf to schools and groups around the world, including at

Kamehameha Schools Maui. At a school assembly on Au-

gust 24, they emphasized what is known as “Rachel’s

Challenge.” Rachel’s Challenge to start a

“chain reaction of kindness” is inspired by a school essay she wrote entitled My Ethics, My

Codes of Life. Her thoughts have had an

influence on celebrities and well-known figures such as President Clinton, Chuck Nor-

ris and President Bush. She was presented the National

Acts of Kindness Award as the Student of the Year Award by

the Acts of Kindness Associa-tion.

Rachel’s Challenge consists of four steps. 1. Look for the best in oth-

ers. Rachel believed in elimi-nating prejudice, and she

wrote in her last journal entry, “Look hard enough around

you, and you just might find light.” 2. Dream big. Martin Luther

King once said, “I won’t be labeled as average.” This was

one of Rachel’s favorite quotes. She wrote it in the

journal by which she defined herself.

3. Choose positive influ-ences. “Don’t let your charac-ter change color with your

environment,” Rachel wrote in one journal entry.

4. Speak with kindness, not cruelty. Adam, a disabled stu-

dent, met Rachel two months before her death and changed

his mind about taking his own life because of her kind words and actions.

Rachel’s legacy continues through her challenge of the

chain reaction. Her family and the 52 speakers continue to

spread a worldwide chain re-action of kindness through

speaking engagements and advising Friends of Rachel Clubs worldwide.

Chain reaction reaching Kame-hameha Schools

By SHAYNA HO, staff writer Photo by LANDON BALLSTEROS

Photo used courtesy of MR. DARREL SCOTT

RACHEL SCOTT

Mr. Darrel Scott speaks to the Kamehameha Maui high school student body on August 24. As a representative of Rachel’s Challenge, he told stu-

dents about how the death of his daughter, Rachel, at Columbine High School inspired a worldwide movement toward kindness.


Cool art teacher heats it up on wheels By LEXIS VIENA, staff writer

A member of the undefeated Maui Roller Girls roller derby

team is now also a member of the KSM teaching staff.

Mrs. Lori Guntzel currently teaches the Ceramics and Sculpting; Contemporary Art

Concepts; Art, and Multimedia and Design classes at Kame-

hameha Schools Maui Mrs. Guntzel was born on

Oʻahu and raised in California. She has been living on Maui since 1999, and has taught at

Maui High School for seven years. She is married and has

a son who is a sophomore at Baldwin High School and a

daughter who is in the seventh grade at Roots Academy in

Ha¯ʻiku¯. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in fine art from the

University of San Fransisco and her Master’s Degree in

education from the University of Phoenix.

Of the visual arts, Mrs. Gun-tzel says she likes working with clay the most and “enjoys

seeing students create.” Stu-

dents say they are fond of her

relaxed teaching style and the fact that she plays music while

she works with her students. “She’s a really cool teacher, and she’s very helpful when

we don’t understand how to work our art,” Ceramics stu-

dent Tatiana Medeiros said. When she has free time, you

may find her practicing her skating at the Central Maui

Boys and Girls Club outdoor basketball court in Kahului. She constantly travels with her

team, the Maui Roller Girls, to neighbor islands for games

and tournaments. She says

she really enjoys the challenge

of women’s roller derby.

Meet our new staff

Photo by LEXIS VIENA

Sophomore Cody Fushikoshi Wago receives help from the new art

teacher, Mrs. Lori Guntzel, during Ceramics and Sculpture class.

By LANDON BALLESTEROS, staff writer

Kamehameha Schools Maui welcomed Mr. Nainoa Kane as

a new educational assistant, but he is already a member of

the family. We are happy to have him,”

Academies Principal Ms. Jay-R Kaawa said. “He comes with

a wealth of knowledge, partic-ularly in English language arts, so we thought he would be a

great fit in our student support center.”

Mr. Kane joins his parents Mr. Jason and Mrs. Kaukoka-

lani Kane who also work at the school. His brother Laʻakea, graduated from KS Maui, and

his sister, Leimana is a current senior.

Mr. Kane is also a 2005

graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapa¯lama. Since he

hails from Maui, he was a boarder at the Oʻahu campus.

Being away from his family was hard, but he said those

experiences strengthened the bond with his classmates and dormitory friends.

Upon graduating from Kamehameha, Mr. Kane came

back to Maui and attended Maui Community College for

two years before transferring to the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. There, he got his Bache-

lor of Arts degree in English, as well as his teaching certifi-

cation. He says that his interest in

English came from his passion for reading when he was a child. As he got older, he

turned to creative writing as one of his favorite hobbies.

Being familiar with both campuses showed Mr. Kane

some differences and similari-ties between the two schools. “Kapa¯lama was a lot bigger,

but I still see the same cama-

raderie between the students

of both campuses,” he said. As an educational assistant,

Mr. Kane is ready to support students with their reading and

writing, especially when it comes to refining their re-search papers. He also assists

the counselors with students who are working on college

applications and writing es-says.

Mr. Kane loves getting to work with the students and

seeing a different side of the school setting. “I think we need more school spirit,” he

said. “Be proud that you at-tend this school.”

This idea is supported by KSM staff members as well. “It

helps to have Kamehameha alumni to come back and fos-ter that mindset in giving

back,” Ms. Kaawa said.

New E.A. Mr. Kane joins new, yet familiar ʻohana


MRS. LORI GUNTZEL

Photo by LANDON BALLESTEROS

MR. NAINOA KANE


New high school in town: Global Tech By LANDON BALLESTEROS, staff writer

The first Montessori high

school in the state of Hawaiʻi, Global Technology High

School, opened its doors to Maui students in Wailuku this summer for the 2012-2013

school year. “Global Tech Maui is a com-

munity of learners committed to expanding standards of

academic excellence through a cross-disciplinary program

and by combining research on the developmental needs of adolescents with Montessori

principles,” Office Manager Jody-Lynn Glickman said.

The school can serve up to sixty students, with up to fif-

teen in each grade level. One thing that the students love is that classes don’t start

until 9:00 am. “Brain research has shown

that the adolescent brain does not ‘wake up’ until later in the

morning, and we want to en-sure that our students are

awake when they come to school,” Glickman said. Between each 8-week quar-

ter, there is an intersession hosted in various locations

around Maui. Each year, there is an integrative theme, where

students apply their mastery of core subjects in a real-world setting.

This year, their theme is Na¯ Wai ‘Eha¯, so the students will

concentrate their studies on the 13 ancient land subdivi-

sions of Maui, where re-sources from the land and sea

sustained the island’s ancient population. The students spend part of

their first two years of school preparing for an internship. In

the second semester of their junior year, the students will

get to go out into the field on various internships with Maui businesses.

When it comes to sports, the school offers sports based on

student interest. Students who do extra-curricular physical

activity for four hours a week for sixteen weeks, earn 0.5

credits for Health Fitness eve-ry semester. The school has a membership with 808 Fitness

as part of the Health Fitness program, and student athletes

may join in with St. Anthony High School for team sports. It all depends on the students’

interests. Due to the youth of the

school, having only freshmen and sophomores in this first

year, students are collaborat-ing to come up with new extra-

curricular activities. Currently, the school provides opportuni-ties for Yearbook, Social Com-

mittee, and Spirit Committee. A Montessori school is an

education method modeled after the research of Italian

educator Maria Montessori. As such, the curriculum at Global

Tech Maui is focused on pro-ject-based collaborative learn-ing.

Global Tech Maui is also a STEAM school, focusing on

science, technology, engineer-ing, art, and mathematics.

Photo used courtesy of GLOBAL TECH MAUI HIGH SCHOOL

Hawaiʻi’s first Montessori high school opened 2050 Main Street in Wailuku. Emphasizing student-centered

education and a cross-disciplinary approach, the school also features small class sizes and collaborations with

local businesses and the St. Anthony athletic program. The school is the fifth private high school on Maui.

Senior team enters Robo Tech Maui By MAYA NITTA, features editor

Seniors, Ramsey Arista, Kevin Goo and Kahiau An-

drade will be participating in the annual Robo Tech Maui Expo and Competition at the

Maui Fair as a part of their senior project Sept. 29 in the

Baldwin High School Gym. The Expo/Competition will

display robotics and student work in science, technology, engineering, and math. This

competition is a world qualify-ing event. The competition is

using a bracket style competi-tion where the winners of each

event will move up. The work was divided into 3

parts. Arista is designing, An-drade is constructing, and Goo is programming the robot.

“What I and my team are

designing is something that is

based off a robot that was built by last year’s team. All

we are doing is changing up the gearing and changing the

arm for the specific challenge we are doing.” Arista said. The students will be compet-

ing in the game Sack Attack. The purpose of the game is to

rack up as many points as possible by getting sacks into

various goals. On the floor there will be 98 regular scor-

ing sacks and fours bonus sacks.

There are three different

goals that the robot can score with, a floor goal, trough goal,

and a high goal. The floor goal is located in

the colored square where the race starts. Putting a regular

sack in that goal will give the

team a point, and putting a bonus sack in that goal will

give them six points. The trough is raised 18 inch-

es above the ground in the middle of the field. A regular sack in the trough is worth five

points and a bonus sack in the trough will give the team ten

points. The high goal is located in

the middle of the field at 30 inches above the field. Putting

a regular sack in the high goal is worth ten points, and a bo-nus sack will garner fifteen

points for the team. This will be the fifth year the

expo/competition will be com-ing to the Maui Fair.


By KALEIHOKU KUBOTA

student body president

Aloha students,

As we begin this year it is important that we keep in mind

our school theme of He ‘Ohana Ka¯kou.

As a family, it is our duty to support one another whether it’s on the football field, or in

the classroom; we never leave anyone behind.

Now that we are about to enter into homecoming and

spirit week season, it is time that we rally together. This is

the time where we show our school pride. This is the time we show our school spirit. This

is the time we shine as a school, as a family.

Although class competition is expected, please remember to

keep it clean and remember that we must have respect for one another.

Also coming up is the home-coming dance. Admission will

be free, and we are expected to have a lot of fun.

The theme of homecoming, and the dance is “Rated E for

Everyone.” Rated E for everyone basi-cally means that everyone is

included in whatever goes on here at Kamehameha.

It means that we are a family that does everything together.

As we progress through this year, remember Rachel’s Challenge. We are going to

begin our chain reaction as soon as the FOR club selects

a chairperson; preferably a junior who is looking to contin-

ue this into next year. In the meantime, continue to

show kindness, make and achieve your goals, and rise above the average. Let’s make

a chain reaction and truly unite as one heart, one mind, and

one family.

Class of 2013 By HULALI BROWN, senior class president

There is much to look for-ward to during the last year of

high school. For those who have registered for the SAT on October 6, please remem-

ber to get a goodnight’s rest, eat a nutritious breakfast and

don’t forget your calculator. Snacks are welcomed,

phones are not. Need help registering? Log onto College

Board or see Mrs. Correa for assistance. Speaking of Mrs. Correa, visit her blog on the

high school Web site for more information on scholarships.

In other news, as of now, senior officers have agreed to

have Senior Ball on campus instead of at the Kamehame-ha Golf Course. An enormous

tent will be rented to create an extravagant night on February

23. KSM students will not be charged, but there will be a

cost for guests. Meetings for this event will commence the

week after Homecoming. Founder’s Day practice will be starting soon. Remember

that you are seniors, so act like it during practice. Be per-

fect examples, project your voices, minimize the talking,

and know your words. After four years, words and pitches should come naturally.

You’ll want to be at your best because, thanks to to-

day’s technology, Founder’s Day will be celebrated by all

three campuses together via Webcast.

Class of 2014 By AVINASH SINGH, junior class president

Homecoming is coming up Oct. 15-19, so go to all com-

petition meetings that you signed up for or explain to the

people who are spearheading the event why you can’t go. No excuses.

The day themes will be games (seniors), travel

( jun iors) , mov ies/music (sophomores/freshmen), and

class colors.

Let’s get 100% participation

so if you need ideas for dress-ing up, go to Mrs. Laepa’a for

help. Remember that we have

Red Friday during Homecom-ing also, so wear your red shirt, and show your Hawaiian

pride. ASKSM has chosen

Ka’ulaheanuiokamoku as the site for the Homecoming

dance on Saturday, Oct. 20. Don’t forget that all juniors

will have to take the PSAT on October 17, which is the Wednesday during Homecom-

ing Week. This is a very im-portant test and can get you

scholarships, so be prepared. Get a good night’s rest, and

eat a healthy breakfast for extra brain power. Prom will be held on April 6

at the King Kamehameha Golf Course Ballroom. This is a

formal event so a tuxedo for boys and nice dress for girls

are required. No t-shirts with a picture of a tuxedo on it,

please.

Class of 2015 By SHAI IBARA, sophomore class president

The sophomore student gov-

ernment has been working hard to prepare for homecom-

ing, but we can always use more help! Homecoming week is less

than a month away. It begins Oct. 15 and ends Oct. 20.

The theme is Rated E for Eve-ryone, representing different

activities families do together. Our class will represent mov-

ies. Please stay informed about committee meetings if you signed up for anything.

We have a class cheer prac-tice during lunch in the gym on

Wednesday, Oct. 10. Stay posted for other upcoming

class cheer practices. We have one new addition to our class this year. His

name is Makoa Gaughen. If you haven’t had a chance to

meet him yet, please do. He is now part of the 2015 ʻohana.

We are the host class for

Hoʻolauleʻa this year. Infor-

mation will be forthcoming so please watch for it.

Sophomore banquet is scheduled for Saturday,

March 2, 2013. If you have any suggestions, talk to one of your officers.

If you haven’t finished your community service hours, I

suggest you get them done by the end of this year.

The busy year ahead will bring new challenges. In the

spirit of he ʻohana ka¯kou, make this year the best it’s ever been. Being closer brings

strength. Remember that fami-lies stay together.

Class of 2016 By OFA-HELOTU KOKA,

freshman class president Guess what? That’s right, homecoming week is almost

here! If you’re interested in volunteering to help out on the

committee, please see Kumu Ulu. Homecoming practices are

being held every week during lunch in Kumu Ulu’s room at

12:30. Tuesdays are for boys cheer

practice. Wednesdays are for battle of the bands, and

Thursdays are for step. Hope to see you there! Dress-up Days are coming

up, as well. Each day will be focused on one class’s theme.

Get pumped up and repre-sent your class with pride and

lots of spirit. Also, the Maui County Fair is coming up, and if you’d like

to sign up for community ser-vice hours, check the daily

bulletin for information. The quarter is coming to an

end on Sept, 27, 2012. Just one more week until break, so

hang in there freshman class! Looking further ahead, mark your calendars for the fresh-

man banquet, on Feb. 9, 2013. Admission is free.

Be prepared because this year’s going to be a fun-filled

adventure. Make this a year to remember!

President’s Message

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ʻano kalo i palapala ʻole ʻia paha ma mua ma ke kahawai

ʻo Honokahua ma uka aʻe o ka Pa¯ka ʻo DT Flemings, ʻehiku makahiki i hala aku nei.

I kona hele wa¯wae ʻana aku i ka nahele me kona hoa, ʻo

Kapule Eubank, ʻike akula ʻo ia i ia meakanu e puka aʻe ana

mai kekahi mau po¯haku kokoke i ke kahawai ʻo

Honokahua, a hoʻihoʻi akula ‘o ia i kona loʻi kalo ma ke awa¯wa ʻo Honoko¯hau.

E noiʻi ana ʻo Wood i na¯ ʻano kalo like ʻole no ʻumi paha

makahiki, a ʻaʻole no¯ i maopopo ia¯ ia¯ ke¯ia ʻano kalo i

loaʻa mai ia¯ ia. Ho¯’ike akula ʻo Wood i ke kumu i kapa ʻia a ke¯ia kalo, ʻo

ka paʻaloa. Aia no¯ kekahi hoʻoku¯ku¯ paʻi ʻai ma kekahi

Hoʻolauleʻa ʻo First Friday i ke kaona ʻo Wailuku. Lawe akula

‘o Wood i ke¯ia kalo, ka paʻaloa, he hoʻokahi haneli

mau paona. Nui na¯ ka¯naka Hawaiʻi i komo i ia hanana. Ua ha¯ʻawi ʻia maila he ʻumi

minuke ia¯ la¯kou e kuʻi ai i ʻelua mau paona kalo. A ʻo ka mea i

ʻike ʻia, ua paʻa loa no¯ ke kalo, ʻaʻole ma¯kaukau koke ka

paʻiʻai. Hoʻomau la¯kou i ke

kuʻi ʻana a ma hope o ʻewalu minuke, puʻupuʻu mau no¯ naʻe ke kalo. Ha¯ʻawi ʻia akula ʻelua

minuke hou, a ua pau akula. Na Kaponoʻai Molitau, ka ʻona

o Wailuku Native Intelligence, a me ke kumu moʻomeheu

Hawaiʻi, i ka inoa a “ka paʻaloa” ma hope o kona

ʻikena i ka paʻa o ke kalo i ka paʻi ʻai ‘ana. [Ka paʻaloa means very firm or solid.] Ua

lohe pepeiao mai ʻo Wood a me kona poʻe hoa, ʻo

Nameaaea Hoshino la¯ua ʻo Kai Keahi, i ka manaʻo o

Molitau, a hea inoa la¯kou i ia inoa kalo no ia wa¯ paha.

Na Wood i ha¯ʻawi aku i ke¯ia ʻano kalo i ka mokuʻa¯ina a¯pau

ʻo Hawaiʻi nei. Nui ka ha¯ʻawi ʻia aku i na¯ mea mahiʻai

ʻohana, a me Jerry Konanui, kekahi mea noʻeau kalo kaulana o Hawaiʻi. Ma hope o

ka hoʻoulu no ʻeono a ʻewalu mahina, wahi a Konanui

“maikaʻi ka paʻaloa i koʻu manaʻo,” me ka ʻae ʻana, ʻo ia

no¯ ka inoa ku¯pono no ke¯ia ʻano kalo. Na Konanui i hoʻoulu i ka paʻaloa no ʻehiku

makahiki no¯. ʻO Penny Levin, kekahi mea

ʻimi naʻauao a he la¯la¯ o ka Taro Security and Purity Task

Force, kai ku¯ka¯ kamaʻilio pu¯ me Wood a e kilo nei i na¯ ʻano

o ka paʻaloa. Ua hoʻokumu ʻia ka Taro Security and Purity Task Force e ka Office of

Hawaiian Affairs a me ke kiaʻa¯ina ʻo Linda Lingle i ka

makahiki 2008. ʻO ka ma¯kia o ia hui ka ʻimi ʻanai na¯ mea

mahiʻai kalo me ʻekolu makahiki ʻike hana a me ka

hoʻomalu ʻana i na¯ ʻano kalo kamaʻa¯ina. Huli ʻo Levin i na¯

ʻano kalo hou a kahiko like ʻole i palapala ʻole ʻia.

ʻAʻole ʻike pono ʻia ke ku¯lana kamaʻa¯ina o ka paʻaloa i Hawaiʻi a i ʻole ua lawe ʻia mai

nei i ke awa¯wa i na¯ makahiki ma waena o 1960 a 1970 mai

na¯ kahua eʻe moku. Ke hoʻa¯ʻo nei ʻo Levin e

hoʻoha¯like i na¯ wehewehena o na¯ ʻano kalo a kahiko me na¯ ʻano o ka paʻaloa. Manaʻolana

ʻo ia e hoʻopaʻi palapala i na¯ ho¯ʻike i ka Hawaiʻi Agricultural

Experiment Station o ka University of Hawaiʻi Bulletin

helu 84, ma hope o kona ʻike paha i ka like pu¯ o na¯ ʻano

kahiko a me na¯ ʻano hou o ka p a ʻ a l o a . I n a¯ ʻ a ʻ o l e hoʻoha¯likelike ʻia na¯ ʻano o ka

paʻaloa me kekahi ʻano kalo, e paʻi palapala ʻo Levin ma ka

“pauku¯ ʻike ʻole ʻia” o Bulletin helu 84.

Na MEHANA LEE, mea kākau

Mali‘a paha o ke kalo pa‘aloa i kanu ‘ia ma ko¯ mahi ‘ai Wili Wood lo‘i ma Honokohau, Maui. He ‘ano kalo kahiko

i ho‘opalapala ‘ole ia ke hana pu¯ hei ‘o Wood me Penny Levin, he kanaka huli ‘ike kalo e ‘ike i na¯ ‘a‘ole i

ho‘opalapala ‘ia ke¯ia ‘ano kalo. E heluhelu i ke¯ia atikala ma ka ʻO¯lelo Pelekane ma www.kaleoonakoa.org.

Pa‘i ‘ia kēia mau ki‘i e MEHANA LEE

Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa Volume VIII Issue 1 September 21, 2012 C1

Ka Leo o Nä Koa Volume VIII Issue 1 September 21, 2012 C2

Wili Wood and Kekai Keahi restore kalo patches, or loʻi, in Honoko-hau Vallley. They bring awareness to the community about sustaina-bility and ancient Hawaiian con-cepts that can be applied today.

By MEHANA LEE, news editor

From the looks of the en-trance, you would never guess

what lies beyond the rickety plywood bridges that cross

flourishing kalo patches and an ‘auwai, or open channel

system, that flows downward to Honokohau Bay. Kalo farmer Wili Wood’s

humble home, which is com-pletely off the grid and self-

sustaining, is built upon kalo patch number 282, one of

what used to be about 4,700 kalo patches in Honokohau Valley 100 years ago.

It is apparent why Wood put seven years of hard labor into

restoring the 33 ancient kalo patches that surround him.

Bright green leaves flutter a greeting when you step foot on

his land and the soft breeze is scented with plants and earth.

Wood has the goal of restor-ing the area to what used to

be: sustainable land and a united Hawaiian community.

“We try to bring a modern aspect to the ancient ways,”

Wood said. One hundred years ago in this valley, pristine kalo patch-

es ran from the mouth of the bay all the way to the top of

the valley, 11 miles inland and up.

In the modern day, much has changed. Only 33 out of 4,700 lo‘i patches are in full

use. Wood and his lo‘i partner, Kekai Keahi, and a group of

dedicated friends have been working in Honokohau Valley

for seven years. They have been restoring kalo patches

that had been completely over-grown and neglected.

Wood said he could not have accomplished this without the help and support of friends

and family. He said that the land he owns is not just his,

but it belongs to everyone who has helped him.

Seven years ago, Wood’s property would not be identifia-

ble due to the thick forestry

that formed a canopy over the area. Preparing for the restora-

tion was a laborious task. Wood said that chainsawing

through the trunk of a tree took up to a month to finish, and restoring the lo‘i was just as

hard. Wood and Keahi cleared the

dried patches of rocks, branch-es and tree trunks. They had

to smooth the ground to make it level. Then, they broke down

(LOʻI KALO Con nued on page C3)

Photos by MEHANA LEE

One of the more than 30 restored loʻi kalo in Honokohau. Below, Kamehameha Maui students volunteer with the ongoing restoration in the valley.

Resurrection of a

Loʻi Kalo


and rebuilt the rock walls.

Between work, family and his restoration work, Wood

juggled his responsibilities. “You got to find that balance to make things work,” he said.

Every Sunday, Wood, Keahi and friends gather to enjoy

what they love to do: get their feet muddy and talk story.

Little get-togethers like these help keep the land balanced

and taken care of. A few friends clear a dried out patch of debris. Others

begin to weed lo‘i that look

LOʻI KALO (Con nued from page C2)

(LOʻI KALO Con nued on page C4)

Profile:

Wili Wood By MEHANA LEE, news editor

Kalo farmer Wili Wood resides in Honokohau Valley, Maui, where he restores taro patches that are over a hundred years old.

Born and raised? Kahana, Maui

First interest in agriculture? “When I was younger, like eight or nine, I started noticing

the different types of mango trees. I guess you can say

that’s where my interest in agriculture started.” His inter-

est in agriculture increased while taking agriculture classes in high school.

Where do you work? Kapalua, exterior maintenance

School? La¯haina¯luna, Class of 2002

Interests? Surfing, woodworking, sailing

Favorite kalo memory? “Having a bunch of Hawaiian kids coming up and having

them experience something they might not have experi-

enced before.” Why did you want to restore

taro patches? “In a way, I feel like I was called upon to restore the taro

patches. It was never in my intentions when I first started to

clean the property in Honoko-hau. After me and some

friends cleared out some of the land, a flash flood hit and

flooded the whole place. I real-ized that I was sitting on some-thing that was already laid out.

And in a month, we got one lo‘i running.”

Photo by MEHANA LEE WILI WOOD

Photo by MEHANA LEE


What are crayfish? Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans

that inhabit streams and riv-ers. They resemble small lob-

sters or prawns. When did they come to Ha-

wai‘i? They were first intro-duced to Hawai‘i in 1923 in kalo patches along Ahuimanu

Stream, O’ahu. By 1940, the population of crayfish had

increased and become a prob-lem in kalo cultivation.

What do they do to kalo patch-es? Crayfish make tunnels in

the mud banks of kalo patch-es, causing leaks. They also

eat the corms of the kalo,

making them more susceptible to infection by other organ-

isms. What can you do? The best

way to get rid of crayfish in a lo‘i is exclusion, or blocking them from the lo‘i. The patch-

es can also be lined with plas-tic to prevent the leakage

caused by crayfish. Ducks are another alternative since they

eat the crayfish. Kalo Farmer Wili Wood said he bought 21

ducklings to do the job. He also welcomes anyone who wants to take these critters

home and prepare them for

dinner (yes, it’s just like eating

lobster!) Wood also catches and ferments them to put into

soil as fertilizer. Is that why poi is so expen-

sive? Rising poi prices are mainly because of weather factors, such as arid condi-

tions, wind, excessive rain or cool temperatures. Crayfish

are not a huge factor in the pricing of poi statewide.

Sources: Taro: Mauka to Makai by University of Hawai‘i at Ma¯noa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Bishop Museum, Wili Wood

Graphic by LANDON BALLESTEROS

Those darn crayfish! These crusty crayfish cause problems in lo‘i patches across Hawai ‘i. Here is some information on the

invasive pests, what they do and how to get rid of them. Hint: They’re delicious when boiled.

What is your favorite kalo food?

Pollsters: Lexis Viena and Landon Ballesteros Sample: KSM 200 students Poll taken: September 2012

Lu¯ʻau Stew

1%

Fried Taro

Slices

5%

Laulau

4%

Poi

21% Ku¯lolo

24%

Taro Chips

14%

Poi Mochi

31%


Kalo Glossary


kalo:

corm, underground stem huli:

part of the plant that is used for replanting after the leaves and

corm are removed lau or lu¯ ‘au: leaf

kumu ha¯: stalk of leaf base ha¯: leaf stalk huluhulu: feeder roots

‘oha¯: bud of corm ‘o¯mu‘o¯mu‘o: bud stalk

‘ili kalo: skin of corm iho kalo: core of corm

makamaka: bud of shoots ao lu¯ ‘au or mohala: leaf blade rolled inside the

stalk of last expanded leaf pua: flower

piko: place where the stem is attached to the leaf

mahae: leaf indentation ka‘e lau: edge of leaf

ke alo o ka lau: upper surface of the leaf

Graphic by MEHANA LEE

kalo

Huli

Lau or

lu¯ ‘au

Kumu ha¯

Ha¯

huluhulu

‘o¯ha

‘o¯mu‘o¯mu

‘ili kalo

Iho kalo

mohala

pua

piko

mahae

Ka‘e lu¯‘au Ke alo o ka lau

close to harvesting. One of

Wood’s friends, who goes by the name “Kazuo,” grabs a

weedwacker and heads to the bottom of the property, bare-foot and shirtless. The work is

casual. Organized groups also help

out at the lo‘i of Honokohau Valley. Maui High School,

Maui Preparatory Academy, Hawaiian Canoe Club and

Lae Ula o Ke Kai Canoe Club have all volunteered. “It’s brought a lot of people

together. It’s brought cultural and sustainable awareness to

the community. I think that’sgreat,” Wood said.

Wood plans to expand his acreage and eventually re-store more patches in the

valley. In the meantime, he and Keahi work on getting

everything into an organized system.

“It [the restoration] was something bigger than we

thought it would be,” Keahi said. There is no doubt that this

project is a labor of love, but Wood and Keahi do not see

this as “labor.” They said that the difficul-

ties they encountered were not because of hard work, but because of water rights and

usage. They had to work with Maui Land and Pineapple

Company because the lo‘i were not getting enough wa-

ter. The lo‘i were drying out, and

the kalo had become rotten from the water deficiency. Maui Land and Pineapple

controls the water that goes into Honokohau Valley. Wood

says there are some days that the water is totally shut off.

“The challenge is going outside of what we do and going to other people to fight

for things that we should al-ready have the rights to. We

need to fight in order to sus-tain ourselves. It’s really sad,”

Wood said. Still, Wood and Keahi con-

tinue to keep at this restora-tion effort out of love. “Every morning I wake up

and say, ‘Holy Cow, how did I get so lucky?” Wood said.

LOʻI KALO (Con nued from page C3) Kalo wai, flooded kalo production


Pre-planting: Remove weeds and other debris. The lo ‘i

should be easily reachable by the ‘auwai for irrigation and

have yielding mud. Stomp the mud to, increase its ability to

absorb water. Before the huli is planted, moisten the mud. Planting a lo‘i: Use stakes and

string to set guidelines running parallel across the loʻi to make

rows. The first two rows should be planted 2 ½ feet away from

the banks. Hold the huli at its base and firmly push straight

into the mud, about 4-6 inches deep. Larger huli should be

placed slightly deeper. Huli

planted too deep could drown. While the huli is being

pushed into the ground, pat a mound of mud around it to

stabilize it. Move the stakes and string to create new rows. Refrain from walking around

after planting because this may uproot or damage the

growing kalo. 0-3 months: Roots start to es-

tablish. Remove weeds. The water level should be 1-3 inch-

es above the soil. 3-5 months: Heavy leaf growth. Weed occasionally. Limit con-

tact with roots and plants. Wa-

ter should be 1-6 inches deep.

Water flow should be stopped for 3-4 days until the mud

starts to crack. During this time, the lo‘i must be cleared

of all weeds. 5-11 months: the corm of the plant will to increase in size.

Weeding is important, but avoid contact with roots and

plants. Water flow should be the same as months 3-5.

11-15 months: Harvesting peri-od. Control weeds. Before

harvesting, soil should be moist. After harvesting, the lo‘i will have a little water in it, but

not be completely dry.

Learn the process of growing kalo and what happens during the 15-month span.

0-3 months 3-5 months 5-11 months 11-15 months

Kalo nutrition By MEHANA LEE, news editor

Kalo has been a staple of the Hawaiian diet for thousands of years. This wonder food is

high in fiber, rich in potassium and loaded with Vitamin E

minerals. Not only is it a deli-cious food, but it’s good for

you, too!

Portion: 1 cup cooked kalo without salt

Water 84.22 g Calories 187

Protein 0.69 g Total lipids (fat) 0.15 g

Carbohydrates 45.67 g Fiber dietary 6.7 g

Sugars 0.65 g Cholesterol 0 mg

Calcium 24 mg Iron 0.95 mg Magnesium 40 mg

Phosphorus 100 mg Potassium 639 mg

Sodium 20 mg Zinc 0.36 mg

Vitamin C 6.6 mg Thiamin 0.141 mg

Riboflavin 0.037mg Niacin 0.673 mg Vitamin B-6 0.437 mg

Vitamin A, IU 111 IU Vitamin E 3.87 mg

Source: National Nutrient Da-tabase for Standard Reference


Kumu Ulu’s caramelized kalo A sweet and simple dessert

Ingredients:

1 kalo 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 block of butter

Instructions: Clean kalo and boil in water

for about 2 hours until com-pletely cooked. Let cool and

dice kalo. Put the 1/2 block of butter into frying pan and add kalo. Make sure the kalo has

absorbed the butter. Mix 2 tbsp. of brown sugar with the

kalo. Serves two.

Poi nut bread A heavy, moist, and delicious bread

Ingredients lb. poi

3/4 cup water 2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup salad oil

1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup chopped macada-

mia nuts slightly toasted 1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup raisins Instructions:

Mix poi with water and set aside. Sift all dry ingredients together into a large mixing

bowl. Take 2 tablespoons of flour and mix with the coco-

nut, raisins, and nuts; set aside. Beat eggs and com-

bine with the salad oil and vanilla and add to the flour mixture. Add poi and mix well.

Fold in the coconut, raisins, and nuts. Pour into two well-

greased 5x9 loaf pans and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Poi mochi Golden brown outside and chewy inside, yum!

Ingredients: 1 bag poi

2 cups water (more or less as necessary for consistency

of thick pancake batter) 2 packages (10 oz. each) Mochiko (Asian sweet rice

flour) 1 1/2 cups sugar

1 qt. canola oil for deep frying

Instructions: Combine all ingredients

except oil; mix well. Drop by teaspoons full into hot oil and deep fry until slightly crisp.

Drain on absorbent paper. Makes about 30 to 36 pieces.

Last 2 recipes used courtesy of Makaweli Poi (http://www.hiipoi.org/)

Photos by MEHANA LEE

‘Ono kalo recipes

Proximates Amount

Vitamins Amount

Minerals Amount

POI NUT BREAD

POI MOCHI

By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer

You’re at home, working on

a project for school. Your iPh-one is plugged into the USB

port because you’re down-loading new songs. Your

camera is importing all the smiles that you flashed over the weekend. At the same

time, you need a place to plug in your jump drive with your

English assignment on it. If you’re anything like me,

you really hate having more than one USB device plugged in at a time.

On our own school laptops, there are two USB devices on

each side of the laptop. How-ever, even when you use all

four ports, it seems as if you still need a couple more for

something else. Never fear, the Hubman is here!

The Hubman is a little de-vice with four additional USB

ports. As the name implies, the Hubman is actually

shaped like a person, with

four USB ports, one on each

of its arms and legs. It even has a little smiley face, which

is a cute addition. Unlike other USB hubs, the

Hubman also has a little light on its chest. When you plug a device into the USB port, the

light glows red, like a tiny heart.

Honestly, I love this little guy. I always have a lot of

external devices plugged in, and it feels so cluttered. The

Hubman has all the ports in one place. And the best part? You only

have to safely eject the re-movable disc once, not four

different times. (I mean, not that anyone really does that,

but it’s the thought that counts, right?) All in all, the Hubman is

here to save the day.

Rating: Four Hubmen

Hubman: 4-in-1 USB ports

Photo by JAYLIN KEKIWI

3. right attitude

6. check this daily

8. use for handouts

9. useful info on every page

12. goes with paste

13. free game entry

14. don’t bring this to chapel

16. can’t drive without it

17. Mrs. Laepaʻa teaches you to

use one

18. campus bloodsuckers

19. tabbed

22. one of Mrs. Robberson’s

favorite tools

25. aliʻi

26. blizzard

29. measures angles

34. Mrs. Fujiwara takes care of

broken ones

36. homework organizer

37. sticky one

38.teacher

39. Akina conveyance

40. rest here

41. wrist adornment


Crossword puzzle:

Tools of our trade

The first quarter is almost over, and everyone should be famil-iar with these school tools of the trade.

Across

1. pen product

2. Monday obligation

3. you can find this

4. writing tool

5. H20

7. book for notes

8. back-up for laptops

10. Pink Pearl

11. Swingline

15. essential for Algebra

20. a famous marker

21. index

23. sticker

24. a San Diego football player

27. music to your ears

28. pointed geometry tool

30. masking, duct, Scotch, etc.

31. letter, legal, bond, etc.

32. writing tool

33. needed under classroom

vents

35. Ms. Haina sends homework

here

ANSWERS on PAGE D5

Down

Plug it in!

a handy Dandy

Mediocre Man Underpowered USBad

By MAYA NITTA, staff writer

Globetrotter Kaili Mossman

visited seven cities this sum-mer when she participated in student programs all over the

world. She said she did it for her senior project.

Mossman’s project was based on students and com-

petition. Her paper spoke about how applying to summer

programs and college involve similar processes, so students can become more competitive

by applying to them. To prove her thesis, she

applied to eight summer pro-grams. She was accepted to

seven and attended five. She attended the Business Careers Awareness Program,

College Horizons, Summer of A c a d e m i c R e f i n e m e n t

(SOAR), Leadership Educa-tion and Development Sum-

mer Business Institute (LEAD-SBI), and Council on Interna-

tional Educational Exchange South Korea Scholarship Pro-gram.

The BCAP was held at the University of Arizona. There,

she studied accounting and presented a business plan to

professors and accounting partners of Ernst and Young. She also took part in classes

about marketing, accounting and financial statements.

Lighter activities included a scavenger hunt and a visit to a

temporary tattoo factory, where she and her group re-

ceived free temporary tattoos. The College Horizons pro-gram that she attended was at

Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. During this program she

looked into colleges and worked on the Common Appli-

cation. College Horizons also orga-nized a culture share in which

Mossman shared her culture and learned about other cul-

tures in the United States. SOAR was located in Provo,

Utah, at Brigham Young Uni-versity. Mossman said SOAR

helped her study for the ACT and learn about minorities and

the problems that they face.

After studying for the ACT, students were taken on tours

and taught about the college. They bonded by participating

in a ropes course, hike and dance. In the LEAD-SBI program,

Mossman learned about fi-nance, investing, marketing,

and accounting. She also toured companies like John-

son & Johnson and Google, where she presented market-

ing plans. Students in this program

went to Philadelphia, Wash-

ington D.C., and New York City. Mossman said it was

special to be in Philadelphia for Independence Day. She

explored the city and went to Dorney’s Park, an amusement park. She also toured the

Washington D.C. area and ate at a Moroccan restaurant, and

when she was in New York City, she stayed at Columbia

University and walked around Times Square.

Mossman then traveled to Seoul, South Korea, for the

CIEE program where she learned about the Korean cul-

ture through language, history and lectures. She stayed with a family and learned about

their traditions. She was also exposed to different local is-

sues like the territorial dispute between Korea and Japan

over Dokdo Island. During a trip to the Korean Demilitarized Zone, Mossman

saw North Korean Soldiers. “They were walking so fast!”

she said. During this program, Moss-

man blogged about her experi-ences in her blog, sunshine-in-

my-seoul.tumblr.com. While in these programs she and her groups made catch

phrases like “lettuce” which was used as a way for her

group members to identify themselves as being a part of

that certain group. She was also accepted to the National Security Lan-

guage Initiative for Youth pro-gram in Marrakesh, Morocco,

and the Finland-US Senate Youth Exchange Program in

Finland and Washington D.C. but was unable to attend be-

cause it would have cut into other programs that she went to and school.

Mossman sees world; proves thesis


Photos courtesy of KAILI MOSSMAN A picture taken by Mossman on the streets of Seoul, South Korea, where she spent part of her summer.

Mossman attends the CIEE program in Seoul, South Korea, where she

attended various lectures about the Koran culture and history.

Horoscopes

Horoscopes are for entertainment

purposes only! If you need answers

you’ll find them in the Bible.

By Nancy Black, Tribune Media Services

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Awareness comes through private talks and through a chal-

lenge from a female. Save some of the good stuff for the future.

Invest in efficiency and minimize

distractions.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Get creative, put your feelings into the design, give it all you've

got and stand for its success.

Keep expenses down. Somebody nice thinks you're cute. Good

news arrives.

Ares (March 21-April 19)

Try something new, and see what

develops. You're smart to keep it gentle. Love grows exponentially.

Believe in yourself, and every-body will be happy.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) All isn't as it appears. Rest up, as

there's more fun and games

ahead. A female is part of the equation. Private time could get

interrupted. Count to ten before

responding.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Romance is rising. Work together for the betterment of your world.

Don't let social pressures mess

with your commitment to a healthy environment. Meet disagreement

with apple pie.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Figure out how to make your money grow, and use intuition

and magnetism. It may be worth

the risk. Get expert help. A female provides a soothing touch.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Surround yourself with laughter

and harmony to get the best

medicine. Children are your inspiration. The creative process

could be messy, but results pay

off. You have what you need.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your partner is optimistic about money ... perhaps you ought to

listen. Don't be complacent, and invest in your talents. Creative

work pays well. Your perfection-

ism comes in handy at home.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your dominance gets challenged. You have a chance to prove

yourself. But don't try too hard to

impress. Just be your brilliant self. Friends offer good advice

and compliments.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

A confrontation opens up an

opportunity to create something new, which completely inspires.

Accept acknowledgement for your wisdom. There's money coming

in.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)You're hot, and so is your team.

You get a new sense of your own position. Test your hypothesis

and see if it fits with your plans.

An older person feels generous toward you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Find out what's good before it's

gone, and do what you can to

preserve it. Love finds a way to compromise. There could be a

volatile moment. You'll advance naturally.

Killer Sudoku

Kaili Mossman By LANDON BALLESTEROS news writer Academy: Business & Leadership

Times on the Principal’s List: 2 (+10 Headmaster’s)

Why you make academics a priority in your life: “If you want

to secure a solid future, you must have a good education.”

GPA: 3.98 How you let your hair down: “I study! Just joking. I Tumble

jlike everyone else, and fangirl over fandoms such as

Avengers, Supernatural, Sher-lock, Doctor Who. I love to

travel, seeing new things and learning about new cultures. I also love to sing, draw, and

crochet.” A tip for succeeding in the

classroom: Sit in the front row and actually participate. If you

participate, your teacher will probably write you letters of

recommendation. Plus, partici-pating keeps you awake. SAT Score: Classified

Other Academic Honors: 3rd place in the Na¯ Hoku talent

show 2011 Clubs/Organizations:

Japanese Club president, Dra-ma Club secretary, Art Club, Interact Club

Sports: Cross Country Senior Project: Applied to and

attended multiple summer programs to prove her thesis

about the value of competition. Future plans:

To attend a prestigious col-lege, such as Georgetown University, and to become a

diplomat or businesswoman

Dear Instagram,

I don’t know if I’ve told you this before, but I’m complete-

ly, 100%, without a doubt, in love with you! Ever since the

first time we met in 2010, I haven’t found a love for any-thing else like the one I have

for you. I am so thankful that you get along so well with my

second secret love, Face-book, because you just make

everything so easy. Instagram, you lift the bur-

den of having to share my photos twice. And somehow, you always make everything

look better and more beautiful and pretty with the many ef-

fects you offer me. That’s just another reason why I love you

so much! Oh, and I especially love when you tell me what my

friends are up to and the best places to eat. You are truly a

lifesaver because without you,

I don’t know if I would be able

to keep up with who’s dating and who hating.

But my favorite overall is your photos of nails. I like all of them and follow EVERY-

ONE who shows cute pictures of fingernail polish designs.

By the way, I’m so thankful to you for showing me how to

be popular. I mean, we’ve only been together for two

short years, and you already have over 27 million best friends!

And just hearing others say, “OMG, post it on Instagram,”

my face lights up with the biggest smile ever! Hearing

your name gives me joy and happiness. That’s all I have to say for now, but I promise, I’ll

be visiting you soon.

Love Always, Your Crush

My shared obsession


Like regular Sudoku the columns, rows and 3-by-3 boxes, contain the numbers1-9 . But in

Killer Sudoku you must add the digits with in the dotted lines and the sum of the digits will

total to the number in the corner. Answers on D5.

By SHAYNA HO, staff writer

What’s your score? Math BY REID CAIRME, sports editor

Let’s take a quiz! Answer each question; then score yourself accordingly at the bottom. Have you been paying attention in class? indicates math riddles. Freshman

1. What is the acronym for the order of operations? 2. What is a coefficient?

3. Why did the Roman mathematician hate algebra? Sophomore 4. What is the definition of congruent?

5. What is a vertex? 6. What is the equation to find the volume of a pyramid?

Junior 7. What is the first derivative of a cow?

8. What did Pythagoras say when he was confronted by the square root of 2? 9. What is the equation of a straight line?

Senior 10. What are the six trigonometric functions?

11. What do you call a teapot of boiling water on top of Mount Everest?

12. What function does not look like a “wave”?

Answers: 1. PEMDAS. 2. A number that is paired with a variable. 3. X was always 10. 4.

Equal/exactly the same. 5. A point where two lines create an angle. 6. Base area x height x

⅓. 7. Prime Rib. 8. There has to be a rational

explanation for this. 9. Y=mx+b10. sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, cotangent.

11. A high-pot-in-use. 12. Y=tan(x)

Scoring: Score 1 point for each correct answer on the freshman level, 2 points on

the sophomore level, 3 on the junior level, and 4 points on the senior level.

30 points – Einstein; 29 to 19 points – Col-

lege professor; 18 to 10 points – This is math! Why are there letters in here!?; 9 to 0

points – 2 + 2 = fish.

James Krueger

By LANDON BALLESTEROS news writer

Academy: Arts & Communica-tions (Music Emphasis)

Times on the Principal’s List:

10 (+2 Headmaster’s)

Why you make academics a priority in your life:

“Cause can! Just joking. It is because it is the way my par-ents raised me.”

GPA: 3.8

How you let your hair down:

Reading and playing League

Tip for succeeding in the class-room: Just do it.

SAT Score: 1940

Clubs/Organizations:

ASKSM Vice President, Inter-act Club President, National Honor Society, Drama Club

Musical Talents:

plays clarinet and saxophone

Sports: Football

Senior Project: Formed a band and performed

at Hoʻolauleʻa

Future plans: To attend Northwestern Uni-

versity or an Ivy League school and to become a musi-cian


Missed Steps by REID CAIRME

Student Survey What would you name your own

social networking site, and what

cool feature would it have that

all the others don't?

Feature by MAYA NIITTA, features editor

Alyssa Urayanza Freshman “I would name it Kanakas Konnect and the one kool

feature it would have is that there would be a social gath-

ering every month in one of Maui’s most beautiful spots. And it would be open to the

public.”

Kainoa Degiulmo Sophomore “I would name it kickit.com. That way people could just

come and ‘kick it’ and relax. My cool feature would be pets

of the week, so people could post their own pets.”

Liana Lewis Senior “I would have a social network where you can have a pen pal

with someone from around the world, and you can share any-

thing you want with them. It would be called PenPals.”

How to

Hug


They’ve already had the

longest reign as Maui Inter-scholastic League champions.

They’ve already had the long-est winning streak in MIL girls volleyball. Now, the varsity

volleyball girls are taking their talent overseas to the Cougar

Classic to prepare for the state competition.

They will be the first team from Kamehameha Schools

Maui to compete in a tourna-ment on the mainland. The 12th Annual Cougar Classic in

Mission Viejo, Calif., at Ca-pistrano Valley High School

will be held Sep. 28-29. They will be the only team from Ha-

wai‘i competing in this mid-season tournament. “Mid-season tournaments

are good for us because it tests our abilities and gives us

a perspective to see if we’re

on track for states,” Coach Bala Spencer said. There

will be seven other teams, and most of the teams are from

California. The Warriors were invited to the tournament by Capo Val-

ley’s volleyball Head Coach Darren Utterback when he

brought his team to Maui for the pre-season Maui Volley-

ball Invitational Tournament. “I feel that the tournament

will better prepare us for states because the teams in the mainland are much more of a

challenge. The teams here on Maui don’t play as much at a

high intensity as the teams in the mainland do. Playing

teams that are better will make us better as a team,” senior Anuhea Kaiaokamalie said.

Coach Bala has been trying to get his team to compete in

other mainland tournaments

for the tougher competition. “We’re getting better every

match. The biggest challenge is getting the team motivated

to push themselves without

any [MIL] teams pushing us,”

Coach Bala said. Other teams in the MIL see

the Warriors as the team to beat.

Their theme for 2012 is queens of the court. It originat-ed from a practice drill, in

which the winners are de-clared queens and everyone

else’s goal is to knock them off the court.

Head Coach Bala Spencer believes that the KSM Warri-

ors are like the queens of the court in this MIL season in that other teams are going to try to

defeat them, while the Warri-ors will work to stay on top.

“There are a lot of different, hidden messages to this,”

Coach Bala said. During the beginning of the MIL season, four of the play-

ers had to sit out of games because of injuries.

“It’s good because we’re all well-rounded players and

know each position. We can play accordingly to what

Coach Bala tells us to. We know how to play together, not as individuals,” senior Sheylin

Patao said. So far, the injuries have not

greatly affected their rank in the season as they remain

undefeated.

Hear ye, hear ye, all hail girls volleyball

Photo by MEHANA LEE

KS Maui’s varsity girls volleyball will be the first team from Kamehameha Maui to compete in a tournament on

the mainland in the 12th Annual Cougar Classic at Capistrano Valley High School in California in September.

By LANDON BALLESTEROS, news writer

“Watch out, because JV volleyball is going to have a

good season this year!” freshman Hiʻilei Aniban said.

To freshmen Aniban and Shayna Tamanaha, the fu-ture of the KSM junior varsi-

ty volleyball team is promis-ing.

The girls opened up their

(JV GIRLS Con nued on page D2)

Davis shoots for success

Photo by Ka Leo o Nā Koa staff Freshman Kaira Davis tips the

games in the Warriors’ favor.

Davis is a 3-year volleyball player

from ‘Iao Intermediate School.

Queens of the court

Ka Leo o Nä Koa Volume VIII Issue 1 September 21, 2012 D1

BY REID CAIRME, sports editor

The KS Maui Warriors have always been good on defense,

and this year’s team is no ex-ception.

“The defense is extremely senior-heavy,” Senior Kalaì

Yap said. ”They’re smarter, quicker, and they’re working as a unit…a well-oiled ma-

chine.” The Warriors’ defensive line

practices explosive drills and reading their opponents to

block effectively. “We’ve done a lot of position-specific drills,” senior Kaiea

Hokoana said. “I think we always had a

strong defense,” Assistant Coach Robert Vickers said.

“Besides a few big plays this year, they seem ok.”

Head Coach Kevin O’Brien has had the varsity players go into the weight room more

often this year. “Weight-lifting is a big part of football,” Coach

Vickers said. 21 varsity players, 15 of

which are on defense, are in the 700 Club. To qualify, ath-letes must bench press, squat

and power clean 700 or more pounds all together between

the three lifts. The Warriors have played

four games this season, with a 1-3 win-loss record.

In their first three games, the Warrior defense was able to keep the Maui High Sabers,

Lahainaluna Lunas and King Kekaulike Na¯ Aliì from scor-

ing more than ten points be-fore the end of the first half.

The team started their MIL season on August 24, with a close 10-7 loss to the Sabers.

They met a grueling defeat at the hands of the Lunas, but

won their first game against Na¯ Aliì. In their last game

against the Baldwin Bears on Sept. 15, they scored three

times before being overpow-ered and dealt another loss. This is the last football sea-

son for 25 seniors. “It’s kind of sad, but also

exciting,” Hokoana said. “We are putting in all our work to go

out with a bang and leave the team with no regrets.”

Defense stands strong

Above: Tight end Quinn Kihune.

Top: Senior Taylor Kaàukai

tackles a Na¯ AliÌ ball carrier at

War Memorial stadium prevent-

ing a potential touchdown. The

Warriors won this game on

Sept. 8, 2012. Right: Senior

Sayge Edrada on a kick return

in the La¯hainaluna game. The

Maui Warriors lost, 36-0.

Photos by REID CAIRME

first game with a 21-15 win

over the Seabury Hall Spar-tans in both sets in an interdi-

visional match. Since then they have won all of their games, giving up

only one set loss to the Bald-win Bears on Sept. 11.

A team loaded with new freshmen and a few returning

sophomores, the girls are already determined to follow

in the footsteps of their varsity sisters one day, snagging MIL championships.

For one girl, following in the

steps of her varsity sister is a reality.

A 3-year volleyball player, freshman Kaira Davis came to

Kamehameha Schools Maui this year from ‘I¯ao Intermedi-ate School.

“I feel that this season is going really well,” she said.

“Our strengths are our hustle.” Davis serves as a middle

blocker. Already, she has shown her skills on the court,

being one of the key players in the team’s victory over Sea-bury Hall on August 28. “She

has a lot of team spirit, and

she has good leadership on the court,” JV Head Coach

Olivia Solomon said. While Davis is focused and

determined to do well this year, she hopes to be able to play on the varsity team next

year. In the far-off future, Da-vis plans to play college vol-

leyball. In the meantime, the junior

varsity player continues to work hard and improve her

skills as the JV team works their way towards their final game against Maui High at

4:30 PM on October 18 at the

Maui High gym. With the JV championships

just one month away on Octo-ber 20, the JV team already

looks like the front runners for victory. So far, the JV team has racked up four wins with

no losses. “We’ve been im-proving every game and work-

ing hard,” Solomon said. “We’re going to have a great

season this year because we’re getting better each and

every week, and performing like how a real team should,” Aniban said.

(JV GIRLS Con nued from page D1)


Varsity Girls Volleyball 9/6 vs. KKHS 3-0 W 9/8 vs. MHS 3-0 W

9/11 vs. Baldwin 3-1 W 9/13 vs. KKHS 3-0 W

9/18 vs. LLHS 2-0 W

JV Girls Volleyball 9/6 vs. KKHS 2-0 W 9/8 vs. MHS 2-0 W

9/11 vs. Baldwin 2-1 W 9/13 vs. KKHS 2-0 W 9/18 vs. LLHS 2-0 W

Varsity Football 8/24 vs. Maui High 7-10 L

8/31 vs. La¯hainaluna 0-36 L 9/8 vs. KKHS 11-8 W

9/14 vs. Baldwin 18-62 L

JV Football 8/24 vs. Maui High 0-20 L 8/31 vs. La¯hainaluna 12-26 L

9/8 vs. KKHS 14-19 L 9/14 vs. Baldwin 6-30 L

Cross Country 8/25 at Keopuolani Park Girls: N/A Boys: N/A

9/1 at Kamehameha Maui Girls: 5th Boys: 4th Renaud shows cross country promise

By MAYA NITTA, staff writer

Freshman Ikaika Renaud

displayed his value to the team at the first cross country meet of the season on August

25 at Keo¯pu¯olani Park. In the meet, Renaud placed

second among the junior varsi-ty runners and ninth overall

out of a field of 98 runners. Renaud was the first to cross the line for the Kamehameha

Maui Warriors. “It surprised me. Even my

parents thought I would end up in the middle,” Renaud

said.

“We are so proud of him, I’m

a proud mommy,” his mother, Pualani Renaud, said.

Renaud started his training with the team last year as an

eighth grader. Renaud found his love for the sport in the seventh grade

when some of his friends wanted him to join them.

“It got me really pumped knowing that I could handle

running with the high school runners even at an eighth-

grade level,” Renaud said. Training with the team helped Renaud get to know

them better and made his tran-

sition to high school easier. Junior Avinash Singh is a

role model to Renaud. He said that Singh has set an example

by training hard all the time and doing his best in any situ-ation. Renaud also said that

he’s really fun to be around and a natural leader.

The admiration is mutual. “I also look up to him [Renaud]

because he is a freshman and is doing so much more, period.

He’s very committed to the team and himself,” Singh said. In MIL Meet 2, Renaud

placed 34 of 112 runners. He

said he did not do as well due to some side pain.

As the new season started, Renaud said his goals are to

get faster times and keep moving up in placement. “He is one of our top three

runners, and like I have said before, there is always room

for improvement,” Coach Jon Svenson said.

See Renaud and the entire cross country team in action

tomorrow at their next race at the Kapalua Village Course in La¯haina at 9:00 am.

SCOREBOARD

By LEXIS VIENA, staff writer

Academic Athletic Counse-lor Ms. Michelle Arnold has joined the KSM counseling

crew to work with athletes and to improve their performance.

“The main purpose of my job is to keep students eligible [for

sports] and to make them bet-ter than average,” Ms. Arnold

stated. “Being that this is a new position means that I am laying down a foundation…and

that is what makes this job so difficult.” Students and teach-

ers think that she is doing a good job at it so far. “The after-school study ses-

sions are more regulated this

year, and that is a positive

thing for student athletes,” junior linebacker William Nipp

said. Ms. Arnold was born on Oʻa-

hu, and raised in Kaʻu¯, Hawaiʻi. She was a boarder at the Kapa¯lama campus from the

seventh grade until she gradu-ated in 1989. She played colle-

giate volleyball at George Ma-son University in Fairfax, Va.

Being athletic herself, she admires athletes Tita Ahuna,

Michael Phelps and Michael Jordan. She enjoys playing all

sports, but because of past

sports-related injuries, she

sticks to paddling these days, which she says she very much

enjoys. In fact, Ms. Arnold is planning to paddle in Na¯ Wahi-

ne o Ke Kai, which is an all-female canoe paddle race this September.

Before working at Kame-hameha Schools Maui, Ms.

Arnold worked at Kalama In-termediate as a behavioral

counselor. She had worked in the Department of Education

system for close to twelve years before joining the staff at Kamehameha Schools Maui.

Ms. Arnold preps student-athletes


MS. MICHELLE ARNOLD

Photo by MAYA NITTA

Freshman Ikaika Renaud crosses the finish line during the second MIL meet at KS Maui placing 34th of 112

runners. Renaud placed ninth among the 98 junior varsity cross country runners during the first MIL meet.


Vanderpoel wins gold x 2 at World Sprints By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer

Junior Kauanoe Vanderpoel

emerged victorious at the In-ternational Va’a Federation’s Va’a World Sprints this year,

winning two gold medals in the Junior 16 men’s division for

500-meter double-hulled and 1000-meter single hull canoe-

ing. “It feels good to win,”

Vanderpoel said, “It means that we’re best in the world in that event.”

Paddling groups from all over the world come together

in an annual competition so big that it lasts five days.

These groups compete in dif-ferent events, paddling dis-tances from 500 to 1500 me-

ters. This year, the competition

took place in Calgary, Canada. In order to prepare for this

competi t ion, Vanderpoel trained every week day with

Hawaiian Canoe Club, starting in the summer. “We worked for what we

earned,” Vanderpoel said, “That makes it a lot better be-

cause all our hard work paid

off.” Vanderpoel’s group had been paddling together for

over a year before going to Canada. The time they spent

together showed in their pad-dling.

“When we were racing, we had to kind of mold together

as a team,” he said, “We’re all different, but when we’re in the water, we’re one person.”

The trip proved to be fun for all the participants as they

were able to meet new people and travel to a different place.

Vanderpoel said that it was a great way for the team to

bond.

“It’s not only Hawai’i teams that paddle. It’s an internation-

al sport,” Tianna Yonemura said.

Juniors Yonemura and Me-hana Fisher, also from HCC, won two bronze and a silver

medal in three different 16 girls events. Yonemura also

earned a fourth bronze with the v6 19 girls team.

“It’s a competition against canoe clubs around the world,

and to place second in the world for that event is awe-some,” Fisher said.

Senior Maleko Lorenzo com-peted with HCC as well. Due

to his previous accomplish-ments, he was told that he had

to compete in the 19s men’s division as the only 16-year-old among 17 and 18-year-old

competitors. Lorenzo raced in three events: 19’s men V1, V6,

and V12. Though he received no medals, he came closest in

the 12-man event, placing fourth with his team.

The next World Sprints will be in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2014.

By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer

Maleko Lorenzo broke a race record paddling with the

professional crew Team Pri-mo in the Howe Sound Outrig-ger Race on Gibsons, a

coastal community northwest of Vancouver, Canada, Au-

gust 17-19. Team Primo is a group of all

-star paddlers from Maui. Each member of the group is

scouted and chosen by team captain Kai Bartlett. Lorenzo was one of the

paddlers handpicked for this group.

“We brought Maleko on board because he’s got a lot

of potential, a lot of talent,” Bartlett said. “He’s pretty much what we look for in a

paddler.” Lorenzo was excited about

paddling with the pros.

He said it was “pretty awe-

some. It’s crazy. I was able to paddle with the elites – the

best of the best.” For this competition, due to his advanced skills, he was

moved to the Open Men’s division rather than being al-

lowed to paddle in the juniors division.

With Team Primo, Lorenzo

paddled in two events, OC6 and OC1. OC6 is a six-man

canoe race while OC1 is a one-man canoe race. Team Primo broke the OC6 record

with a time of 1:44:36. In the OC1 race, Lorenzo placed

fourth out of about one hun-

dred other men. Though Lorenzo was not

paid as a part of the team, he received free things, such as Maui Jim sunglasses, clothes

and hats. Team Primo also paid for Lorenzo’s airfare,

transportation and lodging.

Lorenzo, Primo break paddling race record

Photo by JAYLIN KEKIWI

MALEKO LORENZO

Photo provided by KUMU KALEI AARONA-LORENZO

Juniors Mehana Fisher, Kauanoe Vanderpoel and Tianna Yonemura

display their collective nine medals at Kahului Airport upon returning

from the Va’a World Sprints, a premier international paddling event that

attracts hundreds of outrigger paddlers from around the world.

Screenshot from Hoe Wa’a, a documentary by MALEKO LORENZO

Senior Maleko Lorenzo practices a mid-ocean crew change with Team

Primo, the only professional paddling team in Hawaiʻi. Lorenzo was invit-

ed to compete in the Howe Sound Outrigger Race, a Canadian champi-

onship event, at which he and his team “smashed” a race record.


JV football

Down 4, Ready for win By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer

Get pumped, Warriors! Foot-ball season is officially here.

The junior varsity football team officially began their

season with four losses against the Kapa’a Warriors,

the Maui High Sabers, the Lahainaluna Lunas, the King Kekaulike Na¯ Ali’I, and the

Baldwin Bears. “The season isn’t going as

we expected it to, but the ath-letes are getting better every

day,” Head Coach Jojo Chong Kee said, “They’re still learn-

ing.” “It’s been rough,” Sopho-more Jonathan Lum Lung

said, “We will get better, but for now, it’s kind of discourag-

ing.” With the junior players now

playing on varsity, there is also a new batch of freshman players to get to know.

“Overall, we’re not really a team right now,” said sopho-

more offensive lineman Owen Tau-a, “We’re playing more as

individuals… and that’s what we need to work on, so we

can succeed.” Behavior and attitude are key factors in improving their

playing Coach Chong Kee said.

“They possess good attitude and great effort. We’re getting

there slowly,” he said. Lum Lung agrees, saying that the team members “push

ourselves…and push each other to do our best.”

But, as they say, winning isn’t everything. Before every

game, Coach Chong Kee ad-vises his players by saying,

“Respect our opponents, and

Photos by SHAYNA HO

Sophomore Keoni Keanini avoids a Luna September 31 at War Memorial Stadium. The Warriors lost 26-12.

Freshman Covy Cremer shrugs off a Luna.

Answers: Here are the answers to the games on pages C6 and C8.

respect the officials. Demonstrate

good sportsmanship, and represent Kamehameha Schools and our sup-

porters at the highest level.” See if the JV Warriors can break

their losing streak at their next game against the Sabers, September 29, at Kana’iaupuni Stadium at 4:30 pm.


Kamaka Keawekane Sport: Football

Position: Linebacker Jersey Number: 34 Age and Grade: 17, senior

Workout: Weightlifting and speed conditioning

Hobbies: Beach, sports, and spending time with family

Something others (KSM stu-dents) don’t know about him: Hawaiian is his first language

Best thing about football: hit-ting guys

What he adds to the team: “Leadership through example

and hard work.” – Rusty Hue Sing

Challenges the team has faced so far this year: “Working to-gether as a team.”

Most memorable game: “The time we beat Baldwin 21 to 0

in my freshman year.” How long he has been playing:

8 years Sports Idol: “My dad.”

Photo by REID CAIRME

Photo by REID CAIRME

Sienna Davis

Sport: Volleyball Position:

Opposite/outside hitter Age and Grade: 17, senior

Workout: Agility, plyometric, weightlifting and core

Hobbies: Watching movies and going to the beach Something others (KSM stu-

dents) don’t know about her: Doesn’t like mushrooms and

onions. Best thing about Volleyball:

“Getting to hit the ball.” What she adds to the team: “Intensity and she motivates

everyone to do their best” – Patty Batoon

Challenges the team has faced so far this year: Working as a

team, not individuals Most memorable program: High

Performance, an athletic pro-gram for volleyball athletes to try out for camps and get ad-

vice from coaches and players from around the world.

How long she has been playing: 6 years

Sports Idol: Emily Hartong

By SHAYNA HO, staff writer

On August 24, with two minutes left in the fourth

quarter, Kamehameha’s football Warriors stood de-

fending their ground at War Memorial Stadium against

the Maui High Sabers. As the tension increased on both ends of the stadi-

ums’ stands, so did the noise from the Maui High

School band. Against a series of quick plays by the

Sabers, our Warriors fought with courage and persever-

ance. But, with one minute left in the game, the referee raised his hands signifying

a Sabers touchdown, and the Warriors now trailed by

four points. Then, of course, Maui

High’s band played their victory song loud and proud with those in the stands

shouting encouragement to their players.

As for the supporters in Kamehameha’s stands, I

could not believe what I was hearing. They began to yell

at the players and the

coaches. The barrage of negative words, remarks

and criticisms from their own stands was constant.

“We try to block it out and listen to the plays,” said senior varsity ball player

Kia’i Kaya, “but if the person yelling has a distinct voice,

it hurts.” Despite staring into the

face of defeat, our Warriors do not give up out there;

they continue to fight with heart and passion. I believe that everyone

could have a good experi-ence at the games if our

Warriors had supportive fans in the stands to the last

second even when we’re down. People in the stands do

not understand that what they say has a psychologi-

cal effect on the players - what they say matters. The

support of the audience is important and can even

have an impact on the out-come of the game. Na¯ Kumu Lo¯kahi and

Kapulani have gotten a new idea underway. Students

have been bringing a ki’i to hold in the air for everyone

to see. This is a symbol of war. When the ki’i is raised in the air, the spectators

should stand and chant, “Ku¯ like,” with two cupped claps

in between. Ku¯ like means to “stand together” as our

ancestors did. Try to be supportive no

matter the circumstances. It does not help, whatsoever, to yell your negative obser-

vations about the game. Come to the game with

pride and a cheerful spirit, ready to give the boys the

support they need. Choose to be a positive and supportive spectator! Your

presence and attitude makes a difference.

Photo by REID CAIRME Senior Pololu¯ Nakanelua prac-

tices the new Ku¯ Like cheer as

staff and students try to bring

new spirit to athletic events.


By MAYA NITTA, features editor

Is gossiping, teasing, lying, and treating others badly help-

ing…anyone? Being mean has come so

easily to people these days. Why?

Personally, I think that there are many reasons, but one of

them is the media. The 2004 movie Mean Girls and other movies like it have

made it easy for teenagers to think that being mean is nor-

mal. Many teenagers know the

movie by heart and can quote it in regular conversation. They laugh about it all the time. It is

not just a movie anymore. Now it’s a guidebook for living

like a true teenager. Bring it On, Easy A, Glee—these kinds of shows make adolescents think it’s okay to

behave like those characters in their daily lives. Another reason teenagers

are mean is because they feel that everyone else is being

mean so, they can be mean too, to fit in.

From their point to view, they see that the cool people are the people who are the mean-

est. Maybe there are teenagers

out there who are crazy enough to create a burn book

and release it publicly or cut holes in each other’s shirts to

embarrass others, but this is crazy. Take the phone conversa-

tion between the mean girls in the movie. Each of them has

some ulterior motive behind the conversation. One is sabo-

taging a relationship while another is gossiping behind another’s back, and another is

lying to get away from the oth-er friend.

For many of us this has hap-pened in reality. Why? Because these days, mean

is queen. We took a survey on cyber-

bullying for this issue, and 37 of 100 students here reported

that they had “made unfriendly or gossip-y comments about

someone else via social media or text message in the last year.”

More interestingly, 19 of the students who took the survey

said that they weren’t even sure whether they had made

these types of comments or

not. In other words, mean-ness is so entrenched in the

adolescent social fiber that nearly one-fifth of survey re-

spondents didn’t even know if they were being mean or not. Wow.

Add that to the 37 who admit-ted it, and more than half of

our respondents are or might be mean.

Maybe the confusion lies in

phrases that are common to-day. Many of us say things we

probably don’t even know are mean. Saying things like “I

don’t mean to be mean but…” or “I’m just saying…” implies that an insult is coming up.

Someone might say, “Ugh, I don’t want to be mean but

sometimes he can be so irritat-ing.”

Obviously by saying it, that person is being mean. Just

because you say or put some words at the beginning or end of the mean things that you

say doesn’t make them not mean.

Adding “just kidding” after a mean comment doesn’t help

either. How about a sincere apology in that space instead?

“I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean that,” goes a lot further than, “JK! LOL ; )”

Another culprit is producer Simon Cowell’s standby: “I’m

just being honest.” Well, you know what? If your

honesty is to tell me what a terrible person I am, then for-

get it. I can do with a little less

honesty sometimes. I think we all can.

Words can never be taken back no matter how much you

may try to make them disap-pear. People will remember them forever.

No one likes mean people, and “I’m just being honest.”

Don’t be the person people look at as the mean girl (or

boy). Being a nicer person is as

easy as counting to ten. When there is something stupid that another person says or does

bite your tongue and count to ten. The urge to be mean will

pass. Contrary to what you may

believe, it is not essential that the entire world know what you’re thinking about someone

every second of every day. Keep it to yourself, and let

time give you a chance to real-ly form a complete opinion.

In the real world, not the “real world” in the movies, but

the real world where there are real people who have actual feelings, being mean isn’t fun-

ny. Being mean is mean. Take the Challenge. Make a

commitment to stop saying “just kidding,” “just being hon-

est,” or “just saying,” and start being a part of a better world, one without mean people.

The MEan generation

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