Memoirs of a Freaked Out Sixth Grader
Brandi Saunders
June 7, 2012
I had almost six months to prepare for this day, and I had been hoping against hope that maybe (just maybe!) it would never come. And yet, here I was, on August 29th, in front of my new ‘Iolani homeroom. I was entering sixth grade, and while I had been telling myself it would be fine, I would... Read more »
Final Exam Schedule
May 25, 2012
Upper School students will take their final exams May 29-31. Tuesday, May 29: History 7:45/Science 10:15 Wednesday, May 31: English 7:45/ Math 10:15 Thursday, May 31: Language 7:45 View the attached slideshow for details and room assignments. Best of luck!!!
Imua honored for print, online publications
April 26, 2012
‘Iolani journalists won honors for both print and new media publications for 2012. Student reporters won top honors in the state for sportswriting and editorial cartooning. Senior cartoonist Cordelia Xie ’12 caps a string of awards for cartoons she’s drawn going back to seventh grade.... Read more »
Police probe chapel blaze
Guthrie Angeles & Maya Stevens
March 19, 2012
When Chaplain Dan Leatherman was preparing the altar for communion on the morning of March 7, he was met by a disturbing sight. A large burn mark, about six inches across, marked the linens on the altar. After further inspection, he noticed a small, quarter-sized mark on the carpet behind the altar and... Read more »
Donating for a bloody good reason
Claire Furukawa
March 19, 2012
Students, faculty, and staff donated enough blood to save 249 lives at the March 9 blood drive. Nurse Shannon Yonamine organized the drive by the Blood Bank of Hawaii. Those who were 17 and older poured out their blood for a good cause. Of the 93 who signed up to donate, along with five walk-ins, 83... Read more »
Boys volleyball drops home opener to Punahou
Maile Greenhill, Sports Editor
March 6, 2012
The Raider volleyball team fell to Punahou in straight sets, 20-25, 22-25 in their home opener on Saturday at the Lower Gym. The Raiders kept the score close early in both sets until the Buffanblu gradually pulled away. Senior Gabriel Vega led the game with 12 kills, while Punahou sophomore Tui Tuileta... Read more »
Dr. Val Iwashita
Iris Kuo
February 14, 2012
Dr. Val Iwashita is a lot of firsts. He’s the first `Iolani alumnus to be head of the school. He’s the first Asian American head of the school. He’s the first person from Hawaii to be named Chair of the National Association of Independent Schools. But, most importantly, he’s the first person... Read more »
Keables Chair Performs for Public
Matthew Callahan
February 3, 2012
Taylor Mali, ‘Iolani School’s 25th Keables Chair and world renowned 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 »
Raiders hold on to top AOP, 39-37, in ILH round-robin opener
Maile Greenhill, Sports Editor
January 26, 2012
The Raiders basketball team watched as the Academy of the Pacific Dolphins’ last-second shot ricocheted off the rim as time expired to seal a 39-37 win, Thursday night at Le Jardin. The Raiders avenged a loss to the Dolphins a week ago, which, coincidentally, was by the same score of 39-37. The... 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 »
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