Alia Weiss will be attending the University of Hawaii in the fall seeking a degree in Nursing.  A straight A student, she was active in the National Honor Society, Key Club, and Interact Club.  She also lettered in Track and Field, Cross Country, and Swimming.  With her amazing time management skills she also held a part time job for most of her middle school and high school years.

Abigal Iloreta will be attending UCLA in the fall with the ultimate goal of having a career in medicine.  Besides being a straight A student, Abigal was co-captain of the Kapaa High School Cheerleading squad and held leadership roles in a long list of volunteer organizations which includes the Key Club, Interact Club, and National Honor Society. Abigal was also the Senior Class President.

Kiah Shigeta-Koizumi will be attending Oregon State University pursuing a degree in Clinical Psychology.  Her goal is to be able to help people, especially women, deal with traumatic life experiences.  Kiah is an Honor Student with a passion for helping others.  She enjoyed volunteering as an assistant coach for AYSO(youth soccer), Big Brother/Big Sister program, Interact Club and National Honor Society.

These young women are truly amazing.  They display maturity beyond their years in the way they manage their time in achieving so much of their academic, athletic, and other personal goals, sometimes overcoming difficult circumstances to do so.   We all hope that they can hold on tight to their dreams.

The Foundation would like to thank all the donors who make these grants possible.  Your generosity will go a long way in encouraging the young men and women who are coming out of Kapaa High School to be the best that they can be.

The tournament is scheduled for June 27, 2010 at the Wailua Golf course.  It will be a three person modified scramble format with a shotgun start at 7:00 am.   The cost of  $100.00 per person includes the green fees, cart rental and post tournament luncheon at Kapaa Elementary School cafeteria.  Door prizes that will be given away will include a Las Vegas trip package and a set of Callaway irons.   For more information please contact Art Fujita at (808)651-4325 or (808)822-4158

My first semester at Pacific University was full of meeting new people, new experiences and a handful of new hurdles to leap over.  Currently, I am one of three freshman representatives for Na Hauman O Hawaii, our school’s Hawaii club, which keeps me busy.  Spring is slowly creeping around the corner, and the weather and scenery is starting to creep out of the winter cold.  With the support of the Kapaa High Foundation, I have been given the key to a great education.  My goal to become a teacher is one step closer.  Thank you so much for helping Kapaa seniors get off to a great start!

Sincerely,
Angela Mones
Class of 2009

The Chairperson for this event is Bridget Arume, who also happens to be a Kapaa High School Foundation Board member.  Anyone is interested in being involved in this annual event can call Bridget at (808)821-6972 ext 116 or Dory Farias at Hale Ho’omalu (808)821-2025.

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Sandi Kato-Kalutke from the Kauai Chapter of the Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association. Barbara Ebinger and Rosaline Lopez from the Class of 1959. The Class of 1959 donated $550.00 to the Foundation.

Class of 1959 Check Presentation (Rosalina Lopez (left to Al) and Barbara Ebinger

From left to right: Bridget Arume, Dustin Valdez, Angela Mones, Mark Bonilla, Al Garces

This year, the Kapaa High School Foundation awarded student grants of $1,000 each to Dustin Valdez, Angela Mones and Mark Bonilla. The grants will help these students in their pursuit of a higher education. Dustin Valdez will be pursuing a career in Environmental Science, an important and highly relevant field. Angela Mones has a goal of becoming an educator, a career choice that runs in her family. Mark Bonilla is set on becoming a health care professional. We look forward to hearing of their future successes. Each student selected for this grant has shown excellence in contributing to community service projects and extracurricular activities.

Chairperson: Royce Ebesu

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Friday, October 23, 2009 – Luau at Smith’s Tropical Paradise
Saturday, October 24, 2009 – Dinner at Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa

Classmates and Spouses

Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Class of 1979

As I reflect back to my High School days, I remember how school was very important to me because I knew that it was a safe place that offered me the chance to learn and to develop friendships. I was very involved in school activities such as: member of the Future Farmers of America, Hawaiian Club, Class Officer and member of the Hawaii School Choir where I served as Vice President. I was also very active in sports where I was captain of the Football and Basketball teams. My most impactful school accomplishment was being elected Student Body President in 1979. This was a great time for me where we campaigned with classmates and underclassmen for various school projects and programs. The prime accomplishment during that time was the installation of a pay phone on campus.

As for my studies, there were many teachers who inspired me and gave me the support to study hard, such as Mrs. Josephine Sokei who was always there, working with me on term papers and writing assignments. I wanted to learn and she was there for me. Same for Mrs. Nancy Texeira who would always give me the support I needed on math projects. Mr. Richard Kubota was very willing to work with us on agricultural projects and of course Mr. LeRoy Bessert was very supportive in working on World History assignments. Mrs. Thronas stirred my music talent with song, along with the playing of guitar and ukulele. My football coaches Mr. Glenn Hayashi and Mr. Wayne Watanabe and basketball coaches Mr. Jerry Joslin inspired me to work hard on and off the field / court through dedication and hard work.

And finally, Principal Mrs. Martha Morita encouraged me to participate in student government and school leadership roles. She was the person that drilled into me the message that I could be anything that I wanted to be, it just took commitment, hard work and good heart. She instilled in me the self esteem I needed to be successful in those roles.

My public school experience from attending kindergarten at Kapa`a Elementary School through middle and high school, was a vital part of who I am today. I was surrounded by so many friends that supported me and who still remain friends today. My teachers and coaches who took me under their care and gave me the incentive to really prepare for college, and of course my school administrators were always there, by my side encouraging me to be the best I can be and to give me  the “balance” that I needed to succeed.

Kapa`a High School has produced so many great leaders at all levels and I am so proud of my fellow alumni. Mahalo Kapa`a High School for all that you have done for me. We will celebrate our 30th class reunion this year and I am looking forward to seeing my good friends once again.

IMUA WARRIORS!

Bernard P. Carvalho Jr. Class of 1979
Mayor, County of Kauai