Keables Chair Performs for Public
Matthew Callahan
February 3, 2012
Taylor Mali, ‘Iolani School’s 25th Keables Chair and world renown poet, held a public slam poetry performance on Wednesday January 31 in Seto Hall. Kealoha, a local poet who was ranked among the top ten poets in the nation in 2007, accompanied Mr. Mali. The lists of accomplishments and achievements... Read more »
Hollywood Holidays
Jaylene-Rose Lee
December 16, 2011
The most anticipated event of the season is drawing near! The winter version of prom, `Iolani’s WinterBall, will be held on Dec. 20. Winterball is like a prom. The word “prom”is short for promenade, meaning a march of guests into a ballroom to announce the beginning of a formal event or ball. Though... Read more »
One New Teacher, Two New Souls on Campus
October 6, 2011
First days of school are usually filled with either excited shouts for the start of a new school year or tears for the dreadful tears for the end of summer. They are also spent by students finding newcomers or “aliens” to ‘Iolani School. One may wonder, however, what about the new teachers? Among... Read more »
Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
David Pang
September 15, 2011
IT ALL ENDS 7.15 the posters read on the signs advertising the conclusion of a decade long combination of books and films. Harry Potter. Finished at last. Spellbinding millions of fans to the screen with its latest and in many opinions greatest Harry Potter movie; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:... 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 »
A Breath of Brilliance: Scribes and Scribbles releases latest edition
David Pang, Middle School Editor
May 23, 2011
The 2011 edition of Scribes and Scribble, titled A Breath of Brilliance, was released today to 7th and 8th grade students. The magazine features 26 short stories and poems, written by middle school students, and handpicked by Scribes and Scribbles members who spent each Monday at lunch to rating hundreds... Read more »
What Day Is It?
Lauren Goto
April 27, 2011
\”Friday\” on YouTubeThe first “previously searched” result when one types in the letter “r” into the Google search engine is “Rebecca Black.” This teenage girl’s song titled Friday has become an astounding hit on the Internet. The YouTube video alone reached 16 million hits…and... Read more »
The Smooth Sounds of Japanese Jazz
Maya Stevens
April 14, 2011
As a part of their Hawaii tour, the Konan Brass Ensemble performed for the ‘Iolani community at lunch on March 31. The jazz band hails from Konan Boys’ High School in Ashiya, Japan. The ensemble had an impressive repertoire, with solos featuring many talented students. Their technical... Read more »
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