Congress: the gift that keeps giving
Akari Hatanaka
December 15, 2010
As Christmas time comes around, a feeling of general warmth and love is in the air–except in Congress. Instead of pulling out of Iraq, is our divided government focused on winning the battle of Republicans vs. Democrats? While relaxing over winter break, take the time to read a few of these articles... Read more »
`Iolani defeats Kaimuki for fourth straight football championship
Maile Greenhill
November 26, 2010
On Black Friday, the `Iolani football team received something you couldn’t get from any store, defeating their Date Street neighbor Kaimuki, 49-14, to win their fourth straight state championship, and their fifth in six years. Sophomore quarterback Reece Foy threw 20 completions on 24 attempts for... Read more »
Candyland’s sour prices
Kaitrin Tobin
November 21, 2010
Every year, students eagerly anticipate Winterball. However, some of the sweetness has been taken out of “Candyland,” this year’s theme. Prices for bids seem to have risen dramatically. While bids for ‘Iolani students stayed the same at $45, bids for students outside of ‘Iolani increased to... Read more »
9/11: Nine years later
Marc Fagaragan
October 19, 2010
the 9/11 bulletin board in front of the SAO A scarce few of the sun’s rays shone through the windows of St. Alban’s Chapel on a Friday afternoon, escaping the shadows of hovering clouds. Chaplain Daniel Leatherman walked up to the podium and glanced at the three people sitting in the pews. He read... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Select Middle School Orchestra wins Nationals
Akari Hatanaka
February 19, 2010
The ‘Iolani Select Middle School Orchestra took first place on Friday, February 19 in the ASTA National Orchestra Festival in the Middle School Division in California under the direction of Katherine Hafner.
Remembering “Mr. ‘Iolani”
Tawni Murphy
February 16, 2010
On Sunday, Jan. 31, family, friends, athletes, and loved ones gathered at Saint Alban’s Chapel to pay respect and say goodbye to former ‘Iolani Athletic Director and legendary coach, Mr. Eddie Hamada. Mr. Hamada, a graduate from the class of 1964, passed away on Jan. 3 due to natural causes. ... Read more »
A skit for “spider lady”
Iris Kuo
February 2, 2010
As the school prepared for Keables Chair Dr. Cheryl Hayashi’s visit, Lower School was busy with a welcome of their own. The fifth grade class, guided by several teachers, will put on a skit that reenacts the myth of Arachne.* Mrs. Ellen Gaylor, one of the two lower school science teachers, used to... Read more »

