Senior Reflection: Kaela Shiigi

Kaela Shiigi
June 22, 2011

My approach to upper school has been to take advantage of everything this school has to offer. I decided to try everything and anything that seemed interesting in order to graduate without regrets. The best thing about this school has to be the opportunities it gives to its students. Just stepping through... Read more »

Senior Reflection: Akari Hatanaka

Akari Hatanaka
June 22, 2011

Take the advice; go for “it” your senior year, whatever “it” may be. Quitting water polo my senior year to focus on music and join speech and debate was quite possibly the best decision of my life so far. Not doing it sooner is one of my many regrets, such as not trying harder in school. I... Read more »

Senior Reflection: Kelia Cowan

Kelia Cowan
June 22, 2011

After six years on the staff, I’ve grown up from my days as a “baby” to the position of “Queen of the World.” The cliché of this being a “bittersweet moment” unfortunately holds true; ‘Iolani has become my home amid long nights laying out Imua, early morning swim practices, and promoting... Read more »

NASA is out of this world

Kaitrin Tobin
June 22, 2011

On Friday, April 21, the Upper School was shaken up by the student dance NASA (Neon and Space Adventures). The dance was unusual for its setting (the third floor of Weinberg Building). Despite conflicts such as the Orchestras 4 and 5 concert, the dance had a massive attendance. Students from grades 7... Read more »

Akari Hatanaka’s book list

Akari Hatanaka
June 22, 2011

To the reader– I really cannot explain the dark, thoughtful qualities of these books, so please forgive me for my poor summaries. 1. Black Like Me (Nonfiction) by John Howard Griffin Black Like Me is the incredible, almost unbelievable account of John Howard Griffin, a Caucasian journalist... Read more »

Performing arts take flight

Victoria Kim and Maya Stevens
June 22, 2011

Next school year, many students involved in the Arts will be traveling across the nation to represent ‘Iolani School. Band 4 and the ‘Iolani Dramatic Players will be traveling to New York City during the spring break of 2012. The Band 4 Wind Ensemble will be participating in the New York International... Read more »

Concussion testing’s lifesaving ImPACT

JT Tanaka
June 22, 2011

Tyler Ushio knows what it feels like to have a concussion. The lapses of memory, loss of balance, and constant headache persisted for over a week after he fell and landed on his head in 2008. Today, as a pitcher for the ‘Iolani baseball team, Ushio faces the risk of receiving a concussion every time... Read more »

Labor dispute jeopardizes 2011 NFL season

Eden Koo
June 22, 2011

In recent months, a developing labor feud within the National Football League has left football fans across America nervous over the potential loss of the 2011-12 season. The lost season would be a devastating blow to both the morale of passionate fans, whose love for the game is responsible for the... Read more »

Sunny sustainability

Maya Stevens
June 22, 2011

This past fall, solar panels were installed on the roofs of ‘Iolani. More than 2,000 photovoltaic panels now cover the tops of Upper School I Building, both gyms, the art building, Student Center, and select lower school buildings, all to make the school more environmentally friendly. Collectively,... Read more »

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