A man to remember
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 that nobody cheered,”... Read more »
Thank you, Mrs. White, we’ll miss you
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 a shelf lined up by... Read more »
Kaitrin Tobin qualifies for Speech and Debate nationals
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, Missouri from June 14... Read more »
What makes a good speech?
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, a lot; heck, that’s why I even vote nowadays, because whoever has the funniest speech wins my attention and my vote. Wait,... Read more »
RWDC team takes second at Nationals
Iris Kuo
May 18, 2010
In late March, the ‘Iolani team of seniors Jared Hara, Chris Kodama, Evan Masutani, Mark Muraoka, Dominic Reiss, Taylor Van Etten and Mark Williams was awarded second place in the nation in the Real World Design Challenge (RWDC). The group, under the supervision of Dr. Carey Inouye, began working in... Read more »
Economics teams win big
Kirsten Peterson
May 7, 2010
The economics team has done it again. For the sixth straight year, ‘Iolani teams have swept the Hawaii State Economics Challenge. The event, held on April 14, included over 240 students from various Oahu schools. In the David Ricardo division, senior Jordon Rubio and sophomores Stratford Goto, Kirsten... Read more »
Pidgin making an unlikely comeback
Caitlyn Yoshina
May 7, 2010
‘Iolani junior Jamie Tamayose strode out of her AP United States history class. A tank top, cardigan, and skinny jeans dressed her petite frame. Breathing a sigh of relief, she turned to her friend and said, “Ho brah, da test stay hahd, ah?” More and more of ‘Iolani School’s upperclassmen... Read more »
Frugal Prom Princess
May 5, 2010
Cartoonist Cordie Xie examines some of the hidden advantages of taking an economical approach to prom.
Covering the courtyard
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 for athletic events. The construction started over spring break and is expected to be finished by the end of May. When completed,... Read more »
No SBT or Mr. U
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 Treasurer, said that... Read more »
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