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

from left to right: Andrew Yamamoto, Kawika Roman, Al Garces (KHS Foundation President), Russell Cabral, Alicia Higa

The Foundation loves to bring good news to parents, students and alumni of Kapa`a High School. As part of the commitment of the Kapa`a High School Foundation, four $1000 grants were recently awarded to deserving seniors.

Congratulations to Andrew Yamamoto, Kawika Roman, Russell Cabral and Alicia Higa, each of whom demonstrated a true commitment to volunteerism and community service activities. These students will be looing forward to continuing their education in various schools and universities across the country. We look forward to seeing great things from them.

L-R: Al Garces (Foundation President), Kula Brede, Erin Millard

The 2008 Outstanding Educator Award was presented to math teacher Erin Millard for her extraordinary efforts in teaching, motivating and inspiring her students to learn. Mrs. Millard, a Kapa`a High School graduate herself (class of 2000), was nominated by student Kula Brede in an essay contest that went on to earn Kula a $200 prize. Kula, who was a student in Mrs. Millard’s class, described Mrs. Millard as a “friend, a shoulder to lean on, a role model and most of all a giver.” For her excellence in teaching, Mrs. Millard was awarded $1,000.

Congratulations Mrs. Millard and thank you for helping to shape and prepare our youth for the challenges of tomorrow.