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Lower School

A man to remember

written by Iris Kuo • May 27, 2010

Mr. Frederick Okumura has spent fifty-two years of his life at ‘Iolani School- thirteen as a student, six as the 7th/8th grade counselor, and thirty-three as the Dean of Lower School. Mr. Okumura’s retirement was announced in chapel to the lower school students. “I was so happy... 

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Lower School

Thank you, Mrs. White, we’ll miss you

written by Iris Kuo • May 25, 2010

In Mrs. White’s classroom, hands-on opportunities for learning are all over. In a corner, there is a carpet with a map of the planets for students to sit and read after class. A bowl of beetles and oats sits on a table, in the middle, along with some insects in glass jars. On... 

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News

Kaitrin Tobin qualifies for Speech and Debate nationals

written by • May 24, 2010

Junior Kaitrin Tobin recently qualified for the National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament by winning second place in the Hawaii State Speech and Debate Tournament in the division of United States Extemporary Speaking. The National competition will be held in Kansas City,... 

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Cartoonist Cordie Xie shows some of the hidden advantages of taking an economical approach to prom.

Lighter Side

Frugal Prom Princess

written by • May 5, 2010

Cartoonist Cordie Xie examines some of the hidden advantages of taking an economical approach to prom.

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News

No SBT or Mr. U

written by Katherine Lum • May 5, 2010

There will be no Student Body Treasurer or Student Activities Director Mr. Kirk Uejio next year. The office of Student Body Treasurer is no more. The Business Office will be taking over the responsibilities normally filled by the SBT. Senior Jennifer Kimura, the current Student Body... 

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Editorials

What makes a good speech?

written by Angelina Yick · May 18, 2010

Most of the election speeches we hear at school have some sort (or a whole lot) of comedy, whether it’s in the topic, in the speaker’s inflection, or both. I admit I like comedy,... [Read more]


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Features

“Nocturnal” students have arrived

written by Janine Yim · July 7, 2010

Junior Trisha Castillo arrives at home at 5 p.m.  By twilight, she is asleep, nestled on the TV room couch.  At 12 a.m., when the majority of the world rests, she awakens to... [Read more]


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A&E

Musical to Go On

February 27, 2010

The show must go on: “Kiss Me, Kate” tonight is still on at Hawaii Theatre at 7 p.m. It’s closing night for this lively production from ‘Iolani Dramatic... [Read more]


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Sports

Covering the courtyard

written by Kaela Shiigi · May 5, 2010

Many students have wondered what is going on behind the green screens outside the locker rooms and infirmary. An awning is being built in the athletic courtyard to provide covering... [Read more]


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Lighter Side

Weather or not, happy we live Hawaii!

written by Cordelia Xie · February 26, 2010

Cartoonist Cordie Xie ponders how the recent snowstorms in Washington, D.C., translate for locals in Hawaii.


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Lower School

Second grade performs “Families are Forever”

written by Iris Kuo · March 9, 2010

On Thursday, February 25 and Friday February 26, the second graders performed Families are Forever in Seto Hall. In preparation for the play, the students interviewed their parents... [Read more]


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