The 4th Annual Citizenship Awards is a collaborative effort between The Hawai'i Hotel & Lodging Association, The Honolulu Advertiser and the Hawai'i State Department of Education. This exciting event recognizes one graduating high school Senior from each public school Statewide. Students are recogized for their spirit of Citizenship, of giving back to their school or community at large.
Kahuku Honoree
Gina Marie Ahue
Parents: Terry & April Ahue
College: University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Major: Business
Achievements:
Kahuku Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, State Science Fair Honorable Mention. Helped gir's water polo team reach the state finals for the past three years. Will complete five out of Kahuku's six AP classes.
Community Service:
Numerous community service projects through the National Honor Society and the North Shore Christian Fellowship
Character:
Gina is a friendly, supportive, dependable and an active member of the senior class. She is the kind of student teachers love to have in their classes. Gina is most proud of her athletic accomplishments. She participated in soccer and water polo for four years. She was named OIA player of the year as a sophomore, and all state tournament first team as a freshman. Gina is a very competitive person and doesn't like to finish second best. She is determeined to make sure that, as a senior, she helps her water polo team win the state championship this year. (Matthew Mumma, Counselor)
Mentor:
Lori Nishimura is an English and Yearbook teacher. From all the years I've know her, she has helped me realize my dreams. Her kind and loving character is always respectful, and I can look to her whenever I need anything. She will be a teacher I will remember for the rest of my life.
Personal Statement:
I am a very hard working and driven student. I try to put a lot of effort into everthing that I do. I come into situations with a positive attitude hoping that I can expand my knowledge more every day.
Hawai'i Hotel & Lodging Association Sponsor Member:
Turtle Bay Resort
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Star Poets pen from deep within
No one ever said growing up is easy, but if you're curious about its modern-day complexities, joys and surprises, read the poetry of youths.In poems, children and teenagers find a voice for feelings they would otherwise struggle to express. In writing that comes from the heart, they share what the world means to them.
Anything can inspire the works, from a favorite family vehicle to the way generations fail to communicate.
Samantha Thee, an 18-year-old Kahuku High & Intermediate School senior, recently wrote about an eating disorder:
Her outer shell,
Top Model approved.
The light inside,
Extinguished.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Kai's three goals lift U.S. to 6-0 win
Natasha Kai had already scored two goals, and when another ball went off her foot into the back of the net, the reality of her accomplishment hit home.
It was the first career hat trick for Kai, who led the U.S. women's soccer team to a 6-0 win against Canada in a friendly at RFK Stadium yesterday.
"My mind was just like, 'Oh. My. Goodness.' I'm still kind of shocked," Kai said.
Kai said it was her first hat trick since she played at the University of Hawai'i. All three goals came in a 19-minute span in the second half when the Americans' lead went from 1-0 to 5-0.
Kai, a Kahuku High alum, had the strongest performance, but she wasn't the only one.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
It was the first career hat trick for Kai, who led the U.S. women's soccer team to a 6-0 win against Canada in a friendly at RFK Stadium yesterday.
"My mind was just like, 'Oh. My. Goodness.' I'm still kind of shocked," Kai said.
Kai said it was her first hat trick since she played at the University of Hawai'i. All three goals came in a 19-minute span in the second half when the Americans' lead went from 1-0 to 5-0.
Kai, a Kahuku High alum, had the strongest performance, but she wasn't the only one.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Friday, May 9, 2008
STEM Summer Bridge at Kapiolani Community College
Aloha Junior and Senior Students! If you have a desire and are interested in attending this Summer Bridge program to strengthen your science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills please come to Q2 to speak with Mrs. Ah Puck. The deadline is May 9th. Some of you were privileged to listen to Mrs. Keolani Noa from KCC in your classroom last month. If you have your application, essay, letter of recommendation, and transcript, I can send it to her this week. Just a reminder: the program will run for Juniors from June 16th through July 3rd, and for Seniors it will run from July 14th through August 1st this summer.
- J. Ah Puck
- J. Ah Puck
JROTC Cadets Win at Organizational Day
Saturday, May 3rd, Kahuku's very own Red Raider battalion brought home 3 trophies from the annual organization day at Bellow Air Force Station. Kahuku cadets won 1st place in the Humvee pull, second place in track and field and received a special award for motivation. Every cadet put out a tremendous effort and had a great time!
Kahuku Air Riflery Team Tryouts
All interested Students not participating in a Fall Sport or Activity meeting for tryouts on Friday 5-9-08 at 2:30 PM in the Cafeteria. All returning team members need to be present and pick up physical and participation forms. No forms, no practice. Season starts soon. See Coach Shaw.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Elections for 2008 - 2009 School Community Council
Elections for our 2008 - 2009 School Community Council and Parent Teacher Student Organization are here!
SCC positions needed are:
1 Classified member (2 year term)
1 Teacher member (2 year term)
1 Parent member (2 year term)
The School Community Council advises the principal on specific matters that affect student achievement and school improvement. The group's primary role is to ensures that the needs of all students are specifically addressed in the overall education plan, called the Academic Financial plan, for the school.
PTSO positions needed are:
President
Vice Presidents
Secretary
Treasurer
Members
The Parent Teacher Student Organization supports activities that build communication and partnerships amongst parents, teachers to improve academic achievement and activities include Open House Night, Make a Difference Day, reading campaigns, and college readiness activities.
For nomination and application forms see Angella Malufau at Q-0 or call her at 293-8950 ext 239. You may even mark on this sheet what position you are interested in for either the SCC or PTSO then have your child turn it in to the office and we can get the applications to you. The nomination period will close on Friday, May 9, 2008. You may also nominate someone else for a position; please include contact information.
SCC positions needed are:
1 Classified member (2 year term)
1 Teacher member (2 year term)
1 Parent member (2 year term)
The School Community Council advises the principal on specific matters that affect student achievement and school improvement. The group's primary role is to ensures that the needs of all students are specifically addressed in the overall education plan, called the Academic Financial plan, for the school.
PTSO positions needed are:
President
Vice Presidents
Secretary
Treasurer
Members
The Parent Teacher Student Organization supports activities that build communication and partnerships amongst parents, teachers to improve academic achievement and activities include Open House Night, Make a Difference Day, reading campaigns, and college readiness activities.
For nomination and application forms see Angella Malufau at Q-0 or call her at 293-8950 ext 239. You may even mark on this sheet what position you are interested in for either the SCC or PTSO then have your child turn it in to the office and we can get the applications to you. The nomination period will close on Friday, May 9, 2008. You may also nominate someone else for a position; please include contact information.
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