2014-2015 - Assets School

Celebrating 60 Years
2014-2015
A N N U A L RE P O RT
MISSION STATEMENT
UPCOMING EVENTS
Assets is an independent school for gifted and/or
dyslexic children which provides an individualized,
integrated learning environment. Assets’ environment
empowers these children to maximize their potential
and to find their places as lifelong learners in school
and society.
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From the Chairman of the Board and Head of School
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K-8 Program
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High School
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Mentorship Program
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Alumni
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Alumni & Friends
his fall marks Assets School’s 60th anniversary
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celebration; our official birthday is November 2, 2015!
Assets has been transforming lives for sixty years and
we continue to evolve, ensuring that our approach
to education remains new and innovative. We look
forward to celebrating with you!
10Athletics
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New High School Campus
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Assets Parents `Ohana
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From the Development Office
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Honor Roll
for Assets School’s Annual Gala Fundraiser
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Illumination
Friday, March 11, 2016
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Assets Teacher Training and Outreach Program
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2014-2015 Financial Report
This publication reflects gifts made to Assets School
between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. Every effort was
made to ensure the accuracy of this report. We deeply regret
any error or omission and ask that oversights be brought to
the attention of the Development Office at (808) 423-1356 or
[email protected].
Assets School (K-8 campus)
Assets High School
One Ohana Nui Way
913 Alewa Drive
Honolulu, Hawaii 96818
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Fax: (808) 422-1920
Fax: (808) 595-0259
Ph: (808) 423-1356 • [email protected] • www.assets-school.net
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Hawaii Convention Center
FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND HEAD OF SCHOOL
Paul Singer
John F. Morton
Head of School
Chairman of the Board
Dear Parents and Friends:
This November marks Assets 60th anniversary! We have enjoyed looking back at our history, reflecting on the students who have
passed through our doors and celebrating how far we have come.
In 1955, Assets started with 24 students and today we have over 324 students and two campuses. We have a learning center in
Maui and our outreach program has designated office space at the Community Learning Center in Ma`ili. Change and growth can be
daunting, but we are eagerly looking forward to what the future has in store for our School.
Over the next several years, Assets will continue to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of our unique population of students. This
summer, Assets High School opened its doors on the former Academy of the Pacific (AOP) campus in Alewa Heights. The addition
of this new campus allows us to expand our high school population and also provides a wonderful village style learning environment,
complementing our highly customized curriculum.
The addition of the High School Campus necessitated a revision of our design plans for our One `Ohana Nui Way Campus. The
relocation of the High School has given us greater flexibility and allows for the integration of more green space and outdoor learning
areas. We will also have a dedicated space for outreach and teacher training right here on campus. We are incredibly excited that
our K-8 students will finally have a campus that truly inspires their creativity. Much work must be done in order to raise the funds
needed to make this campus a reality, and we are confident that with the support of our community, we can reach our goals.
This annual report is a thank you to you, the individuals, businesses and foundations that support the work that we do. You
support what we do at Assets because our programs work! In fact, more than 95 percent of our high school graduates pursue
higher education. Not only is this percentage comparable to other top college preparatory schools, but our students attend the
same colleges and universities as well. Because of Assets, these children who would not have had the skills, confidence and selfawareness to pursue higher education, go on to colleges and universities and succeed. In many ways, you are an important part of
the success of our students!
Please accept our humblest appreciation for your continued support of our School. We are delighted to be part of the `ohana and look
forward to seeing the expansion of our programming unfold.
Sincerely,
Paul Singer
Head of School
John Morton
Chairman of the Board
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K-8 PROGRAM
Ryan Masa
K-8 Principal
This year, implementing both an iPad immersion and a Developmental
Designs program strengthened our Middle School learning
community, while our K-6 grade students enjoyed new venues
for performances, such as Kūpuna Day and the Star Gazing
event. These new initiatives join project-based learning, targeted
academic intervention, integrated social emotional learning and
enrichment-based activities as distinguishing features of our
program. As I complete my first year as K-8 Principal, I stand in
awe of our students’ brilliance and courage, and am thankful for
the opportunity to work and learn with such an exceptional school
community.
Zak and Bella
Campos with
Grandmother and
Great Grandmother
on Kupuna Day.
POWER OF COMMUNITY
We were pleased to once again celebrate Kūpuna Day with our K-6th
graders. We host this day to honor the wisdom, respect and Aloha
that our kūpuna embody and share with us. Students, kūpuna
and school staff enjoyed eating breakfast together, doing arts and
crafts and taking a lot of photos! The audience was then presented
with a real gift when two classes performed a hula, which they
practiced for weeks, to the song, Kuʻu Tūtū (My Grandmother).
Kūpuna then accompanied students to classes for activities such
as painting with watercolors, catching insects, looking at specimens
under a microscope, morning meeting circles and games, making
matchstick rockets, fingerprint art, rock painting, poetry reading
and even planting a garden! It was incredibly heartwarming to see
students’ eyes light up with excitement and pride as they introduced
their school, work, teachers and friends to their guests.
Another highlight of the year was our Star Gazing event. We started
our evening with a pizza dinner and then were treated to student
performances. Our 1st and 2nd grade class used movement as a
language to communicate how clouds drift and dance across the
sky in their rendition of the book, Cloud Dance by Thomas Locker.
As the book described, our students showed us how clouds act
wispy, glow and fade, shimmer, march, tower and burst! A 3rd and
4th grade class also entertained us with a “star tableau” in which
they collaboratively interpreted celestial bodies into movement.
After the performances, we gathered around apprentice navigators
from the Polynesian Voyaging Society and experts from the Hawaii
Astronomical Society to learn about wayfinding and celestial
observation. Through telescopes, we were able to look closely at
the surface of the moon, Venus and Jupiter and her four moons
along with the two dust stripes that front that planet.
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Students enjoying the star gazing activity.
5th and 6th
graders, as part
of their westward
expansion
studies, created
handcrafted
items authentic
to the 1800s and
bartered these
items.
Katherine Korunka, Charly Matsumoto and Collin Hanney with their
Chinese lanterns.
K-8 PROGRAM
A NIGHT OF GIFTS AND TALENTS
The Hawaiian
voyaging canoes
was one of the art
galleries featured
during Family
Night.
The annual Family Night is composed of our Art Show, Book Fair and
Middle School Project-Based Learning (PBL) Expo. As this evening
approaches, our campus walls transform into magnificent art galleries.
This year, students’ art took us on a journey around the globe as they
displayed petroglyph prints, Hawaiian voyaging canoes, Chinese
tangrams, Japanese welcome fans, Australian aboriginal dot paintings,
Japanese rice art, African-inspired ritual sticks and masks and Deborah
Butterfield horse sculptures. The Art Show was deeply awe-inspiring
because it was such a striking exhibit of what creative, brilliant minds
our kids have. Best of all, this event allowed family and friends to serve
as an audience for our student’s artistic expression, and gave us all an
opportunity to celebrate their achievements.
The PBL Expo serves as a capstone experience and demonstration
of learning for middle school students who worked all year in interest
groups focused on a diversity of essential questions. This year’s
topics included caring for animals, sustainable fashion design,
encouraging physical fitness and wellness, filmmaking, female
empowerment, Hawaiian history and cultural practices, helping others
in our general community, using portrait photography to break down
stereotypes of Assets students, raising awareness of and demystifying
learning differences, using technology to strengthen community, and
the power of words and art to raise social awareness. These studentdirected learning experiences helped our middle schoolers develop
problem-solving, leadership, communication and collaboration skills.
Kristi Fujimoto and
Mahea Gardiner
showcasing
sustainable
fashion design at
PBL Expo.
IMPACT OF DIGITAL TOOLS
Alick Damon and
Aren Karr from
Class 32 writing
code for Angry
Birds and Plants
vs. Zombies
games.
This year we implemented a one-to-one iPad program in the middle
school. These devices allowed students to access digital tools
and assistive technologies on an everyday basis to support their
learning. Keiki in the elementary school also utilized iPads, laptops
and other technologies to demonstrate and enhance their learning.
Students continue to explore 3D printing, moviemaking and computer
programming. Using Skype, our pupils connected with others from
different schools across the country and were able to share with each
other about their cultural and educational experiences. We also had
students who used the popular game, Minecraft, to recreate ancient
worlds, construct imaginary countries and design proposals for the
future Assets K-8 play structure.
LIFELONG LEARNING
One of the attributes that we value at Assets and try to help our students
develop is an appreciation that learning occurs on an ongoing basis
throughout life, in a variety of settings. We as educators and adults try
to model this type of behavior for our students. K-8 faculty kicked off
the school year with a service-learning retreat to Waikalua Loko I‘a in
Kaneohe. While at the fishpond, faculty cut mangrove, removed limu and
learned more about place-based, experiential learning opportunities for
students.
Dr. Baum working
one-on-one with
Cole Barretto.
K-8 faculty were also fortunate to join with high school colleagues in
hosting Dr. Susan Baum and Mr. Hank Nicols on campus for a threeday professional development residency. Dr. Baum is the co-director
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K-8 PROGRAM
2015 BARRETT MCCANDLESS AWARD
of the International Center for Talent Development and a national
leader in the field of gifted and twice-exceptional education. Dr.
Baum and Mr. Nicols shared many strategies with our staff and
even taught a few model lessons during the school day. A major
takeaway from these experts’ visit was an affirmation of the
school’s need to continue providing a strength-based approach
for our students.
This award, named for a
visionary past Head of School,
is given annually to an 8th
grader who has distinguished
him/herself at Assets and
who personifies the qualities
Barrett admired: perseverance,
commitment to one’s goals
and achievement. We were
pleased to announce this year’s
recipient, Stone Thompson, to
rousing applause at our Eighth
Grade Recognition Ceremony.
Stone was recognized by
his teachers and peers as an
individual who positively contributes to the school community
in multiple ways. He assists struggling classmates, sits with
new students at lunch, leads classroom discussions and shows
enthusiasm for school activities. Congratulations, Stone!
Additionally, middle school faculty, counselors and administrators
completed a week-long Developmental Designs training.
Developmental Designs is an educational approach that is
intended to both identify and meet the academic and social needs
of adolescents. We were honored to have our workshop led by the
Executive Director of The Origins Program, Dr. Terrance KwameRoss. Dr. Ross shared with us classroom strategies to assist
with relationship building, social skills, cultural responsiveness,
intrinsic motivation and creating a safe learning community. Even
though this was our first year of implementation, the faculty feel
the program’s strategies have already made a positive impact in
classroom climate and community. This summer, we trained all
K-6 faculty in a similar program, Responsive Classroom.
Johns Hopkins University
Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
Professional Development
Thanks to a generous grant from the Cottington Trust for Intellectually
Gifted Children, Assets hosted three days of workshops on twiceexceptional students and differentiated instruction with noted experts
Dr. Susan Baum and Professor Hank Nicols.
The Johns Hopkins University CTY annually conducts a national
and international talent search to identify, assess and recognize
outstanding academic talent. The CTY program fosters and supports
the best and brightest minds of our nation’s children, nurturing and
providing insight into educational programs designed to match their
exceptional abilities while recognizing their outstanding achievements.
The first day was an all-faculty session focused on understanding
personality preference as a method for differentiation and offered
tools for supporting twice-exceptional and gifted learners. The
following day, Dr. Baum and Professor Nicols modeled four different
lessons with K-8 classes. On the last day, they observed classes in
the high school, talked with students, and modeled moral dilemmas
and lessons to stimulate creative thinking.
This year, 28 of our second through eighth grade students were
nominated to participate in CTY. In addition, one Assets student,
Andrew Snook, was recognized by CTY for his exceptional
achievements during the past year. Andrew’s test scores were
outstanding even when compared to the highly selected group
of students who qualified to participate in this extensive talent
search. Andrew received High Honors in both the SCAT (Verbal and
Quantitative) Testing as well as the Spatial Test Battery. Andrew received
his award at a ceremony held at Hawaii Pacific University in May.
These three days of workshops allowed faculty to expand their
understanding and knowledge of differentiated instruction by
focusing on the profiles of our students and on specific instructional
strategies to use with them. We all benefited from our visitors’
expertise and talents.
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HIGH SCHOOL
Suzy Travis
High School Principal
shared at graduation. The top three were, “#3 Live in the moment; #2
Have fun, be safe and make good choices; and #1 Keep walking and
never look back.” Kanoa plans to attend Arizona State University.
Caitie also encouraged her classmates
to live life to the fullest and embrace their
errors. Caitie said, “Whatever you decide,
do it with every cell in your body, jump full
force into everything. Never be afraid of
being wrong in this life, because after all,
failure is the condiment that gives success
its flavor.” Caitie plans to attend Western
Washington University.
GRADUATION
On May 16th, 2015, Assets School celebrated the graduation
of 30 extraordinary seniors. Ms. Kerri Schweibert, a senior
advisor, presented the class with a quote from Henry David
Thoreau:
“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps
it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to
the music which he hears, however measured or far away.”
The class of 2015 will be remembered as a kaleidoscope
of individuality and independence. Forward thinking
and passionate, they define their own rules, question
conventionality and eagerly embrace the opportunity to stray
from the path to pave their own road. They recognize that the
richest learning in life often does not occur in a classroom,
but instead in the fiber of the life they live and the decisions
they make.
This year’s Valedictorian, Daniel
Omura, received a standing
ovation after sharing about
his personal journey battling
depression, a common condition
which few people discuss. Daniel
is admired for his courageous
fight and for his willingness to
share his story. “Going through
an experience like this changes
you. It was a battle that was worth fighting. I drank from
the depressive rain and I fought to grow stronger. I now
understand the meaning of sadness, grief, pain, hurt,
empathy, kindness, caring, compassion and healing. I now
can breathe light onto darkness
because others did that for me.”
Daniel plans to study English at
Wheaten University.
The Karen K. Scheid Scholarship
is given to an individual who has
demonstrated determination, character
and success
in coping with dyslexia and
its related challenges. A trustee, parent
and long time friend of Assets, Mrs.
Scheid’s annual $5,000 scholarship was
awarded to Bryce Adachi. In Bryce’s
essay, he shared about his struggles and
how his teachers and parents spent hours
helping him with reading and writing. Since attending Assets, Bryce
said “I felt a load of pressure taken off my shoulders. I could learn
and read at a pace that fit me.” At Assets, Bryce persevered and
learned how to navigate his challenges with dyslexia and dysgraphia
while demonstrating his resilience and excellence in athletics. This
fall, he will be playing football for Linfield College.
The Radiant Star Award is given in
memory of Zachary Fujisaki Mar (Class of
2008). This award honors the senior who
best shares Zach’s quiet determination,
enduring courage, passionate heart and
positive attitude when facing adversity. A
teacher wrote of Eva Armsden, this year’s
recipient, “Eva’s curiosity and penchant
for connection, combined with her creative
talents, are what make her a force to be
revered, while her humble and playful nature set the world at ease.
She’s learned to leverage her strengths over her difficulties in order
to express complex ideologies along with full ownership of what it
means to learn differently. I’d be hard pressed to think of any other
student who is such a shining example of our school, our mission
and our successes.” Eva plans to attend Western Washington
University.
The Lou Salza Honu Award, named for
our former Head of School, was awarded
to Xena Stamm. This award uses the
metaphor of the honu, or Hawaiian sea
turtle, to illustrate how the struggles
of
school slip away once individuals
reach an environment where they are no
longer defined by their differences. Dr.
Suzy Travis commented, “Xena is an
ambassador for all dyslexic students. She
This year we honored two
Salutatorians Kanoa Stevens,
and Caitie Hodel. Kanoa asked
his classmates about their life
mottos to compile a list of top
ten pieces of wisdom, which he
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HIGH SCHOOL
embraces her challenges and uses technology to support her while advocating
exceptionally well, exemplifying the honu who traveled a tough journey to find the
water.” Xena plans to attend University of Hawaii, West Oahu.
Unveiling ceremony and reception for the student photographers
involved in the mural project “Spectrum of Life” at Pali Momi Hospital.
Assets is ever grateful to former Head of School, Barrett McCandless. To
honor Barrett’s life and work, an academic prize is awarded yearly to students
who have distinguished themselves and who personify the qualities Barrett
admired most: perseverance, commitment to one’s
goals and achievement. This year the Barrett
McCandless Leadership Award was given to
Aidan Matsuura. Aidan shared, “Before I came
to Assets, I was easily distracted and reading
was very difficult. Because I had such a hard time
learning things, I did not feel like I was smart…. I
was shocked that two private colleges awarded me
merit scholarships based on my GPA and essays.”
Aidan plans to attend Western Oregon University.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
Students enjoying
Field Day with a
friendly game of
flag football.
Thanks to the amazing work of Ms. Ali Beste, her photography students and the
generous gifts of Drs. Kevin and Norma Hara, a permanent student-created
photomural entitled “Spectrum of Life” hangs at Pali Momi Hospital. This
collaborative display depicts each color of the rainbow as seen through the eyes of
our photography students and is a refreshing twist on the classic rainbow; it inspires
us to notice the colorful details in the world around us.
In February, students had the opportunity to visit the new High School campus on
Alewa Drive. Student leaders took small groups on a tour of the classrooms and
buildings while facilitating discussions around the upcoming move. Students also
enjoyed some team building activities and a chance to play on the full basketball court.
Students with volunteer lawyers and Supreme Court Justices.
Ms. Aina instructing
students on
making laulau for a
fundraiser.
Faculty and
students gearing
up for a water
fight.
Thirteen high school students, along with chaperones Mr. Jason Wagner, Ms.
Susannah Johnson, and Dr. Suzy Travis, returned to San Francisco in April for the
annual Ed Rev Conference where students met and interacted with teens with learning
differences (LD) from around the country. Several of our students came back eager
to join our SAFE group (Student Advocates For Education), which meets weekly to
support, empower and advocate for LD students. Our SAFE group is planning to speak
at schools and in the community to help all LD students.
This year’s 6th Annual Art & Poetry Show was held at Manifest in China Town,
whose owners graciously donated the space for the evening. Ms. Ali Beste’s
photography students displayed their top images of the year in gallery style setting
while Ms. Kerri Schweibert’s English students took the microphone to perform
original pieces of poetry that brought both laughter and tears.
This year the Student Senate planned and managed the 10th annual Field Day.
There was something for everyone--a lip sync contest, an engineering challenge,
flag football, team relays and a trivia quiz game. Classes were awarded spirit
points, and the winning class claimed possession of a large trophy for the 201516 school year. This spring, despite having the fewest students, the Class of
2016 took the title with their positive attitude, enthusiastic school spirit and good
sportsmanship.
On June 1st, the trucks arrived for our move to 913 Alewa Drive. It was a bittersweet
moment as we looked forward to our spacious and beautiful new campus and said
farewell to our home of 23 years. The transition is sure to take some time, and we
greatly appreciate our community’s patience as we start a new chapter in our history.
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HIGH SCHOOL
MENTORSHIP
SITES
ASSETS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
INFLUENCING STUDENTS’ FUTURES
One of the primary ways in which Assets High School helps students to become lifelong learners
is via our Mentorship Program, which extends learning beyond the walls of classrooms and into
authentic work environments. Through the Mentorship Program, students hone their abilities and
knowledge through hands-on experiences under the guidance of community mentors.
For ninth graders, those mentors are faculty members who are experts in a range of fields. In teams,
freshmen work with their mentors to plan and implement a variety of projects specific to their chosen
fields, as well as feature their projects at the Ninth Grade Mentorship Expo. For example, our student
fashion designers created prom dresses that they showcased in a runway show; student architects
constructed a small-scale model home; and student theater technicians planned and managed the
sound, costumes, make-up, props and sets for a spring stage production.
For tenth through twelfth graders, the mentorship
experience broadens considerably. This year, we
were fortunate to have ninety-one students mentored
at eighty-eight different companies and organizations.
In addition, and in response to feedback we received
from both students and mentors, we expanded
the standard mentorship workday to span the full
Wednesday school day. Our scheduled workday
affords students greater opportunities to learn with
their mentors and is the culmination of a shift we
began a few years ago.
While most of our older students are mentored
off campus, we are proud to feature the Assets
Photography Team, whose home base is our
campus. The Photo Team—comprised of students
Kalani Akau, Lucy Durel, Noah Pearce, and
Jennalyn Tam, under the mentorship of Ms. Ali
Beste—was commissioned by Assets School to
complete numerous projects, such as providing
photographic coverage of our volunteers at
Illumination and producing the Assets High School
photo calendar. Their breathtaking images also
adorned sets of greeting cards that were gifted to
mentors who attended the Mentorship Expo.
MENTORSHIP AWARDS
In recognition of outstanding service to our students and to Assets School, we honored select mentors
with the following awards at our annual gala, Illumination:
The Rising Star Award (which recognizes an up-and-coming mentor who has quickly
established a dazzling presence): Mr. John DeYeso, a train car restorer at the Hawaiian
Railway Society.
The Guiding Star Award (which recognizes an inspirational mentor who helps students to
navigate their individual courses to success): Mr. Alexander Miyamoto (Class of 2012), Staff
Member, and Mr. Wayne Yun, Manager, at `Olelo’s Mapunapuna Community Media Center.
The Stellar Award (which recognizes a mentor whose enduring brilliance over years of service
continues to bring great distinction to the Mentorship Program): Ms. Beverly Parker, Volunteer
Coordinator at The Queen’s Medical Center.
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Thank you to our generous mentorship
sites for welcoming our students and our
deepest gratitude to our mentors, who
make our program possible.
Assets Architecture
Assets Artist-in-Residence
Assets College & Career Transitions
Assets Fashion Design
Assets Design Engineering
Assets Health Room
Assets Local Sustainability
Assets Musician-in-Residence
Assets Performing Arts
Assets Photography
Assets Sports
Assets Technical Theater
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Burgers & Things
Café Laufer
Catholic Charities Hawaii
Coscina Brothers Coffee
Cycle City
Ft. Shafter Bowling Center
Great Harvest Bread Co. (Kahala)
H-Power Computing
Haleiwa Joe’s (Kaneohe)
Hans Hedemann Surf School
Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center
Hawaii Nature Center
Hawaii Yacht Club
Hawaiian Island Creations
Hawaiian Railway Society
Hokulani Elementary School
Ho`oula `Aina
Hot Topic
Hui Ku Maoli Ola Native Plant Specialists
Japanese Cultural Center
JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry
Ka Pa`alana Preschool
Kailua Computer Repair
Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks
Kaiser Permanente
Kalapawai Deli
Kapiolani Community College (Culinary Arts)
Kapiolani Medical Center (General & Child Life)
Kawailoa Ranch
KCAA Muriel Preschool
Koa Gallery at Kapiolani Community College
Kosasa Academy
Living Art Marine Center
Lyon Arboretum
Manuheali`i
McCully Bike Warehouse
Melim Service Center
Mercedes-Benz of Honolulu
Mililani Mauka Veterinary Clinic
Moore Air
Navy Hale Keiki School
NEX Auto World
Nimitz Elementary School
Olelo Mapunapuna
Pacific Bid
Porsche of Hawaii
Precision Machinery & Tooling
Premier Title
Proper Ride Shop
Queen Emma Preschool
Queen’s Medical Center
Red Pineapple
Revision Audio
Ruby Tuesday (Moanalua & Windward Mall)
Seagull School
Security and Sound Systems
Servco Pacific Automotive (Customer Services;
Strategic Planning & Inventory)
Soccer Locker
Sounding Joy
Sunshine School
TAG: The Actor’s Group
Tenn’s Auto Center
Town & Country Surf (Ala Moana)
Tripler Army Medical Center
US Army Museum of Hawaii at Ft. DeRussy
USS Missouri
VCA Animal Hospital Kaneohe
Waikiki Aquarium
Waikiki Beach Services
Waikiki Yacht Club
Watanabe Floral
Zumiez (Ala Moana & Waikiki)
ALUMNI
Whether graduating from Assets, Academy of the Pacific or transitioning to other schools, our alumni leave prepared with the tools
needed to succeed. Here are some of our latest alumni happenings.
Tracey (Yamamoto) Middleton ‘08 with husband Jeff,
Principal Suzy Travis and Courtney-Cree Aponte ‘10
Liku McCormick (‘07-’11),
Nick Medeiros ‘14 and
Chase Deaton ‘14
Lahela Naki ‘14
News
Alumni
Jonathan Robinson
AOP, Class of 1989
Matthew Limtiaco AOP, Class of 1990
is working at Optimal Intelligence, Inc., a computer forensic firm.
Eric Oshiro AOP, Class of 1991
who attended Assets through 8th grade, is a wedding videographer at
UI Production, Inc.
April Young is working at Scientific Consultant Services as an Office Manager.
Tara Hasegawa Assets, Class of 1995
received her degree in special education from UH Manoa and taught special education in the DOE for 11 years. Currently, she works at Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii as a parent consultant.
Brandon Ahakuelo AOP, Class of 2001
is the director of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1260.
Tasha Walker Assets, Class of 2002
is working at The Queen’s Medical Center in the cardiology department.
Liesel Santimer Assets, Class of 2003 graduated from Gonzaga University and then completed her M.A. at UH Manoa. Liesel is working at Waiea Aquaponics.
Davin Char Assets, Class of 2007
is a web designer at Roberts Hawaii. He graduated from Kapiolani Community College with a degree in Interface Design.
Caroline Cutter AOP, Class of 2007
is getting a master’s degree in social work from UH Manoa.
is currently working in the DOE and recently earned his Ed.D. from USC. In June of 2015, his twins Abram Charles and Remy Nathaniel Limtiaco were born.
Assets, Class of 1994
Harrison Sakuma-Tam graduated from UH Manoa with a degree in political science and is Assets, Class of 2007
working at The Modern Honolulu.
Mr. Shelvey, Malia Brown ‘13, Kodi Heininger ‘13,
Portia Yee ‘11 and Ms. Schweibert
Jordon Ching AOP, Class of 2009
attended Pacific University in Oregon, earned a degree in business, and now works at Bank of Hawaii.
Cameron Watanabe
Assets, Class of 2010
just graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a degree in aerospace engineering and a minor in mathematics.
Benjamin Fischberg just graduated summa cum laude from Willamette University in Salem, AOP, Class of 2011
Oregon.
Jordan-Matthew Kumasaka
is a pitcher for the UH Hilo baseball team and is studying kinesiology.
Keiji Suzuki Assets, Class of 2011
graduated from Mitchell College in May of 2015 and is currently working as an administrative assistant clerk at the Defense Logistics Agency in Pearl Harbor.
Jan Geisse is studying game design at Savannah College of Art & Design.
Shaun Allosada joined the Army.
Arwen Uyeoka Assets, Class of 2013
is currently at the University of Portland where she was inducted into the Gamma Kappa Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Psi Business fraternity last fall.
Ryan Hara
is attending Colby College in Waterville, ME.
Joseph Konan
is attending Santa Clara University studying economics, math and computer science.
Assets, Class of 2011
Assets, Class of 2012
Assets, Class of 2013
Darrin Chinen ‘10 and
Cameron Watanabe ‘10
Kailyn Osaki ‘13 and
Danielle Asato ‘14
Assets, 2001-2010
Assets, 2004-2009
Let us hear from you!
Stay in touch and/or send us updated contact information
so that we can keep you informed of Assets’ latest news and events.
Call 423-1356 or email us at
[email protected].
Trevor Hook ‘12, Jan Geisse ‘12, Rocky Swanson
‘14, Keiji Suzuki ‘11, Ryan Suemori ‘11 and Natalie
Nahme (‘05-’08).
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ASSETS ALUMNI & FRIENDS
Over the years, we have received feedback from many alumni and
their parents expressing the desire to stay engaged with the school,
but not having any opportunities. A parent of an alum commented,
“I never get asked to help, but would really love to.”
In response to this, “Assets Alumni & Friends” was formed. This
group is open to anyone who has attended Assets, their family
members, and friends. The invitation is also extended to anyone
who attended the Academy of the Pacific (AOP), their family
members and friends. It is our hope to build a strong and
meaningful alumni community that supports all Assets students
and their families- past, present and future.
AOP alumni enjoying the gathering with Dorothy Douthit.
Last year, we held several successful “Pau Hana” events at Assets
High School, the former AOP campus. In June, we hosted our first
reunion honoring Assets & AOP “All-Star Teachers.”
An enthusiastic crowd of nearly 200 alumni, parents, faculty, staff,
board members and volunteers from Assets School and AOP
gathered at Assets High School for the reunion. Alumni from as far
back as 1978 (AOP) and 1994 (Assets) reconnected with old friends
and teachers while getting to meet folks in our now extended
community.
“This reunion was a perfect opportunity to introduce Assets alumni
to our new beautiful high school campus while welcoming AOP
alumni back home. In a sense, we are now a blended family; AOP
alumni are now part of the Assets family,” commented Paul Singer,
Head of Assets School. “The reunion was an invitation to honor the
past, celebrate the present and build the future as one `ohana.”
Paul Singer and former Head of School Lou Salza talked about their
experiences growing up with dyslexia.
A very special thank you to our reunion co-chairs Dorothy Douthit,
former AOP Head of School, and Patti Jenks, former Assets High
School Principal. The reunion could not have happened without their
dedication and leadership. Thank you to the reunion committee for
making this celebration a great success: Patti Almirez, Karen
Clark, Farris James, Natalie Haggerty, Norma Hara, Mokihana
Maldonado, Jeff Millikin, Steve Nochese, Jason Wagner and
Lisa Young. A big mahalo to our many volunteers, musicians and
speakers who did so much to make it a lovely and memorable event!
If you are interested in getting involved with Assets Alumni & Friends
to plan the next reunion or Alumni Pau Hana gatherings, please
send a message to [email protected].
Reunion co-chairs Dorothy Douthit and Patti Jenks with committee
members.
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ATHLETICS
ASSETS ADMIRALS ATHLETIC AWARDS
John Medeiros
Athletic Director
Award
Outstanding
Athlete
High School
Intermediate
Ben Browning
Emily Davidson
Kealoha Garvin
Michaela Miller
Scholar
Athlete
Noah Wilson
Kelsey Ikeda
Admiral Spirit
Aidan Matsuura
Iwa Worthington
Kainalu Nu`uhiwa
Mahealani Gardiner
Royce Angelo
Cheyenne Garcia
Dwight Amano-Mitsui
Alexis Marlette
Bryce Adachi
Natalie Lamphear
Scott Fujishima
Kristie Fujimoto
Ian Murakmi
Angela Arii
Tanner Teruya
Marissa Nagano
PAC-5
Most
Inspirational
It was another successful year for our Assets Admirals. Either
on “home” Assets teams or through our membership in Pac-5,
our athletes participated in 18 sports with nearly fifty percent
of our students in grades 7-12 representing Assets athletically
on the field of competition. Furthermore, demonstrating the
transformative effect that exercise has on the brain and its
powerful, positive impact on the learning process, fifty-four
percent of our high school athletes were honor roll members,
with a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average. Let’s hear
it for our athletes; you make us proud!
Luke Fermahin
Stone Thompson
Michaela Miller
Mahealani Gardiner
Sportsmanship
HONOR ROLL MEDALS, Blue Ribbons
Kalani Akau
Angela Arii
Brance Armstrong
Mya Dela Cruz-Williams
Jason Dorflinger
Egan Ebright
Cheyenne Garcia
Jace Hanes
Jason Hara
Cole Herrera
Drew Higashihara
John Hollinger
Kelsey Ikeda
Daniel Ka`alakea
Adam Kofsky
Roy Konan
Brandon Leong
Ian Murakami
Lincoln Mussell
Mark Pang
Megan Park
Brian Rhee
Bridget Saifoloi
Calsea Shaner
Kala`i Sim
Jayson Tamashiro
Chance Uyeoka
Noah Wilson
Steven Yiu
THREE SPORT ATHLETE MEDALS, Red Ribbons
Dwight Amano-Mitsui
Brance Armstrong
Royce Angelo
Scott Fujishima
Kealoha Garvin
Kelsey Ikeda
Brandon Leong
Kainalu Nu`uhiwa
Alika Takenaka
Alaka`i Ushijima
Noah Wilson
Iwa Worthington
Varsity Wrestling
JV Swimming
ILH MEDALISTS
Varsity Swimming
100 Yd Freestyle
200 Yd Medley Relay
200 Yd Freestyle Relay
3rd Place
Gabriel Hanaoka
ASSETS COACHES
Boys Varsity Division III
Basketball
Carey Won, Head
Mike Wong – Assistant
Kanani Niipali – Assistant
Boys Intermediate III
Basketball
Hoku Kama, Head
Charles Tacoronte, Assistant
Bowling
Rodney Okaneku, Varsity
Howard Eguchi, Jr. Varsity
Scott Akau, Volunteer Coach
ILH ALL-STARS
Golf
Russell Grocki, Head
Dwayne Izumi, Assistant
Varsity III Basketball
Aidan Matsuura
Sailing
Maddie Kennedy, Head
Lindsey Phillips, Assistant
Varsity I Canoe
Paddling
Ben Browning
Girls Intermediate Volleyball
Carey Won, Head
Emily King, Assistant
Hoku Kama, Assistant
Varsity I Kayaking
Distance
Ben Browning
10
126 lb, 3rd Place
Ian Murakami
JV Judo
198 lb, 2nd Place
Caelan Colescott
200 Yd Freestyle Relay,
3rd Place
200 Yd Medley Relay,
3rd Place
200 Yd Freestyle, 2nd Place
Cheyenne Garcia
NEW HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS
It was an exciting summer for our high school faculty and summer school
students. A lot of hard work went into preparing for our high school’s
move to its new location in Alewa Heights. In June, Assets High School
(AHS) officially opened for summer classes on the former Academy of
the Pacific (AOP) campus. In 1982, AOP named this campus Pu`u O
Hoku, meaning a village of learning, and we are incredibly grateful that
our students have the opportunity to thrive and grow in this unique
environment.
View of the high school
campus in 1982 when
AOP bought the land
between the Young
building and basketball
court for $1 million.
The Young building
belonged to the estate
of John Mason Young.
Mary Mills Damon Hall
provides a beautiful
gathering space for
events.
Mahea Gardiner ‘19 loves
working out in the weight room.
Coincidentally, Mahea’s parents
Mia and Scott Gardiner met
while students at AOP. Mia was
an Assets student when Assets
was still located at Pearl Harbor.
Paul Hanna and his students from
the Intro to the Music of the World &
Basic Guitar Playing class.
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ASSETS PARENTS `OHANA
President
Rachael Cook
Vice President
Irma Jones
Community building begins in August. Before school
started, over 60 volunteers laid fibar chips around our
play structure to ensure the safety of all students who
cavort there daily. The ice cream social that followed
gave everyone a chance to cool down and mingle.
During the first week of school, an APO crew arrived
before dawn to prepare and serve up breakfast to
welcome back students and honor new K-8 Principal
Ryan Masa. They did it again in May to celebrate
the year’s end. Besides pancakes and waffles, these
labor-intensive acts of love featured sumptuous
toppings, breakfast meats and assorted beverages.
Keiki, parents, grandparents, faculty and staff took
a moment to enjoy each others’ company and the
generous bounty set before them.
BOARD
EXECUTIVE
2014-2015
The Assets Parents `Ohana (APO) is a dedicated group of parents who work to strengthen communication,
provide parent education, create a sense of community and support Assets School. Led by
President Rachael Cook, this group helped us celebrate our 60th anniversary by supporting the
programs and initiatives of Assets School.
Myrnelle Garcia
Tracy Hoevel
Michelle Kakazu
Janet Marlette
Karen Wilson
The APO also sponsored three parent education
forums. In the fall, Assets’ Counselors discussed
“Pathways to Relationships,” designed to
introduce families to the Assets approach to
building community and highlight strategies for
communicating effectively with your child. In
January, Dr. Melinda Kohr’s forum, “Understanding
Your Child’s Evaluation,” reviewed the diagnostic
testing process and gave parents an opportunity
to ask questions. February featured a pizza dinner
on the lanai followed by a Star Gazing Party on the
back field. Families learned about navigation from
members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, peered
into the heavens with the help of Hawaii Astronomical
Society members, created celestial art with Christin
Fox and enjoyed keiki performances inspired by
clouds and constellations.
In November, APO sponsored an all-family event
at Ice Palace where intrepid students enjoyed
skating alongside their classmates. In February, they
coordinated “Teacher Appreciation Week.” Students
were eager to get to the “Appreciation Station” where
they wrote notes of gratitude to teachers and staff. Of
course, the highlight of the week was the delectable
catered luncheon which everyone enjoyed while
relaxing with colleagues.
The APO further bolstered our community by
providing refreshments at school events, sponsoring
the Candy Buffet during the Scholastic Book Fair,
and hosting coffee socials where parents gathered
to network and chat. Lastly, nowhere was APO’s
support more profound than at Illumination, where
they were the heart and soul of our largest fundraiser.
Thanks to our parents’ and even our grandparents’
volunteerism, this event was a great success!
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FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Lacy Moran
Key, historical events have taken place at Assets
School over the last two years. We secured a
permanent home for our K-8 campus by purchasing
the land at One `Ohana Nui Way and our merger
with Academy of the Pacific (AOP) has allowed our
High School to relocate to a campus of its own.
Director of Development
Thank you for being such wonderful supporters of Assets School. We are
incredibly fortunate to have such generous and loyal donors. Your support – in
any amount – is critically important, not only for the obvious financial reason,
but also as a very real vote of support. Foundations, banks and corporations
look at a school’s rate of giving when they decide on which organizations to
fund. Without your support and commitment, Assets School could not exist.
From young alumni finding the money to make a gift, to former parents
wanting to show their appreciation, our donors this year were truly supportive.
Thank you for your continued generosity. Here are some of the highlights:
• Over $500,000 was contributed to Assets’ general fund through the
School’s annual appeal, our annual Illumination gala and the 2014 Aloha
United Way Campaign. The general fund provides support for the
School’s tuition assistance program and crucial “extras” in the areas of
library resources, computer technology and professional development.
• More than $810,000 in tuition aid was awarded in 2014-15. Many donors
helped make this assistance program a reality, and it certainly would not
have been possible without the endowment created by The Harry &
Jeanette Weinberg Foundation as well as the Catt Family Foundation,
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, G.N. Wilcox Trust and the McInerny
Foundation.
• In 2014-15, 105 donors joined the Honu Society, a donor club that
recognizes individuals contributing $1,000 or more a year to Assets and
foundations and businesses that give at least $2,500.
• Assets also received generous grant support from the Margaret Watt
Edwards Foundation, The Robert E. Black Fund of the Hawai`i
Community Foundation and Friends of Hawaii Charities to help in the
critical area of professional development for school faculty.
• In support of our Assets Center for Learning – Maui, we received a
generous grant from the McInerny Foundation.
• With our high school expansion to the Alewa Heights Campus, we had
to invest in several necessary repair projects. The Atherton Family
Foundation and the Cooke Foundation, Limited very generously provided
funds to assist us with work being completed at Mary Mills Damon Hall.
The Honor Roll over the next few pages is based on cumulative giving during
the 2014-15 fiscal year and is our way of gratefully acknowledging the
contributions so many have made. Event contributions and sponsorships are
included as part of a feature story on pages 17-19.
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These milestones allow us to grow our campus and
our mission in many significant ways. We are at an
exciting crossroads in our 60-year history. As we
celebrate the past, we also look forward to building
a bright future in continuing to serve a unique role
in educating Hawaii’s youth, one that is of critical
importance for those with learning differences.
As part of our expansion, we
welcome Lynne Wooddell
(formerly with Kapi`olani
Health Foundation) as our
Campaign Director. Lynne
is working with our volunteer
committee members to
share our long-term vision
with the community and
raise funds for a new K-8
campus, upgrade our new high school campus and
increase our endowment to ensure that every Hawaii
child who needs an Assets education can attend,
regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
NEW K-8 BUILDINGS
The design is nearly complete for our new, permanent
K-8 school. Our portable buildings will be replaced
with a campus designed with our unique and gifted
students in mind. They will thrive in an environment
that allows them to explore their interests and
capitalize on their strengths. While our goal is to
break ground in 2017, the timing hinges on how
quickly we can receive donor support and secure
the permits necessary for the project.
NEW HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS UPGRADE
We are reaching out to Assets and former AOP
supporters to assist in upgrading the new high
school campus. This peaceful campus in Alewa
Heights allows us to continue to guide our high
school students in individualized instruction, utilizing
our small class sizes and customized college prep
curriculum and counseling.
ENDOWMENT
Increasing our endowment for tuition assistance is
a critical priority. We aspire to provide an Assets
education to any child in Hawaii in need of our
services, regardless of their ability to pay. We are
asking for help from the community to support our
vision of making an Assets education available to all.
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FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
2014-15 HONOR ROLL
Capital Gifts
$25,0000 - $50,000
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation
$10,000 - $24,999
Mabel Burchard Fischer Grant
Foundation
Mr. Richard Kowen &
Ms. Susan Walker Kowen *
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Lau *
Mr. & Mrs. John Morton *
Mr. Paul Singer
Below $10,000
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Backus *
Philip Bossert, Ph.D.
Mr. Armand Côté *
Mr. Brant Fish &
Ms. Trisha Shimabuku-Fish
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hollinger
Ms. Donna Howard
Mr. Fritz Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Kent Lau
Ms. JoAnn Lumsden
Dr. Timothy Olderr &
Ms. Kristi Maynard
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wacker
($5,000 to $9,999)
Catt Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Mrs. Dawn Aull
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Dey
Ms. Roberta Guillory
Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Hartenstein
Mr. & Mrs. Ian MacNaughton
Mr. & Mrs. Duncan MacNaughton
Mr. Patrick McFadden &
Ms. Helen MacNeil *
Mr. & Ms. Joshua Stinson
Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Tamashiro *
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Tema
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wacker
Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Wiehe
Maile
($2,500 to $4,999)
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc. *
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg
Foundation, Inc
Anonymous
Mr. Daniel Cooke
Mr. & Mrs. William Gleason *
Drs. Kevin and Norma Hara
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Higashihara
Mr. & Mrs. Dexter Mar
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Marlette
Mr. Curt Otaguro *
Mr. & Mrs. McD Philpotts
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Vericella *
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wo, Sr. *
Annual Giving
‘Ohia
Mamani
Chaminade University of Honolulu
The Mills Group
($20,000 and above)
The Atherton Family Foundation
Robert E. Black Fund of the
Hawai`i Community Foundation
Cooke Foundation, Limited
McInerny Foundation *
Margaret Watt Edwards
Foundation
Karen K. Scheid *
‘Iliahi
($10,000 to $19,999)
The Cades Foundation *
The Shidler Family Foundation
G. N. Wilcox Trust *
Mr. & Mrs. John McGrath *
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Middleton
Mr. & Mrs. Michael O’Neill *
Mr. Edmund Olson
Mr. & Mrs. John Patton
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wo, Jr. *
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Yamamoto *
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Karas
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Kiyan
Mr. Richard Kowen &
Ms. Susan Walker Kowen *
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Krekel
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Lau *
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Lau
Mr. & Mrs. Kent Lau
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Leitner
Mr. & Mrs. Glen Lindbo
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Locquiao
Ms. JoAnn Lumsden
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen MacMillan
Mr. & Mrs. Don Mailer
Mr. & Mrs. Marc Matsuura
Ms. Yvonne Miranda
Mr. H. Brian Moore
Phill and Lacy Moran
Mr. & Mrs. John Morton *
Mr. & Mrs. George Morvis
Mr. & Mrs. Archie Murakami
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Murakami
Mr. & Mrs. Henderson Nu`uhiwa
Mrs. Donna Brace Ogilvie *
Dr. Timothy Olderr &
Ms. Kristi Maynard
Dr. Beatriz Rodriguez
Mr. & Mrs. Lou Salza *
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Shimabukuro
Mr. Paul Singer
Mr. Andrew Smith &
Ms. Jean Hamakawa
Mr. Oscar Symonds
Ms. Sandi Tadaki *
Dr. & Mrs. Darrell Takebayashi
Ms. Alyssa Wade
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Yamada *
Mr. Sam Yee &
Ms. Camille Chun-Hoon
Koa
Ilima
($1,000 to $2,499)
($500 to $999)
Haas Insulation, Inc.
Network for Good
Anonymous (4)
Ms. Patti Almirez
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Alonzo
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Amano
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Backus *
Ms. Jyo Bridgewater
LCDR & Mrs. Todd Charles
Dr. John Corboy
Mr. Jeff Dinsmore &
Ms. Dawn Suyenaga
Dr. Lawrence Eron &
Dr. Donna Cheng
Mr. Collin Fritz &
Ms. Susyn Miller-Fritz
Mr. Samuel Fujikawa
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Fujimoto
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fujioka *
Mr. & Mrs. James Giddings
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Haggerty
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hardisty
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hollinger
Mr. Richard Humphreys
Mr. Fritz Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Asato
Mrs. Joan Bellinger
Mr. Leonard Black
Mr. Scott Bower &
Ms. Helen Smalley-Bower
Mr. Armand Côté *
Mr. & Ms. Peter Fithian
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Glick
Mr. Ford Izumi &
Ms. Nora Tamanaha-Izumi
Mr. Stephen Jones &
Ms. Elisa Yadao
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Kim
Mr. Alan Kobayashi
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Kuraoka
Mr. Peter Marko & Ms. Amy Moran
Mr. Lance Mizumoto
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Rodolfich
Mr. & Mrs. Chandler Rowe
Mr. Craig Shoji &
Ms. Danica Fong-Shoji
Mr. Michael Sitch & Ms. Louise Ing
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The Honu Society
The 2014-15 school year has
been a successful one, thanks in
large part to the generosity of our
105 Honu Society members. We
are incredibly grateful to these
generous donors who feel so
strongly about the mission of our
School. Thank you for investing
in the future of each and every
one of our students.
Created twelve years ago, the
Honu Society recognizes and
encourages philanthropic support
of Assets School. The Honu, or
Hawaiian sea turtle, is incredibly
vulnerable in youth and on land,
yet majestic and powerful in
the ocean - creating the perfect
metaphor for our students and
our school. The experience of
the honu mirrors the experience
of our students who have
faced challenging educational
journeys until their arrival at
Assets, where with the proper
support and encouragement
they flourish. Likewise, inherent
to Assets is our commitment to
help students learn regardless of
their challenges and, ultimately,
achieve success in life.
The giving levels for The Honu
Society are: ‘Ohia ($1,000), Maile
($2,500), Koa ($5,000), ‘Iliahi
($10,000), and Mamani ($20,000).
Membership is open to all –
Everyone is invited! If you would
like to join, please send your
check in the envelope included
with this annual report and write
“Honu Society” in the memo
portion of the check.
FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Ms. Diane Spindle
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Uyehara
Mr. & Mrs. Leighton Wong
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Yamauchi
Pikake
($100 to $499)
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation
Foodland Super Market, Ltd.
Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods, LLC
Kokua In Kind
Kraft Foods Matching Gifts Program
Mizuho USA Foundation, Inc.
The Nippon Foundation
Target
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Allen
Mr. Keith Applegate
Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Arii
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Armstrong
Mr. & Mrs. James Asato
Mr. Daniel Atoigue &
Dr. Marsha Wellein
Mr. & Mrs. Barth Baron, Jr.
Mr. Cornelius Bates
Mrs. Keri Brittain
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Bull
Ms. Jerilyn Burke
Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Campos
Honorable & Mrs. Peter Carlisle
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Castello
Mrs. Corliss Chang
Mr. & Mrs. Leland Chang
Mr. Kendall Char
Ms. Ann Ching
Dr. & Mrs. Wesley Choy
Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Chun-Hoon
Mr. & Mrs. Clint Colescott
Dr. & Mrs. Timothy Cottrell
Mr. & Mrs. John Cox
Dr. Ricardo Custodio &
Ms. Tammy Yee-Custodio
Ms. Cleone Davis
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Doi
Dr. Dorothy Douthit
Mr. & Mrs. David Dunham
Mr. Richard Dunning &
Ms. Inara Silkalns
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Esperanza
Ms. Marlena Faaliga
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Faurot
Mr. Brant Fish &
Ms. Trisha Shimabuku-Fish
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Flores
Ms. Marion Foster
Dr. Franklin Fukuda &
Dr. Dawn Minaai
Ms. Marilia Geisse
Mr. Roy Gomes
Mr. Chad Griffin & Dr. Christy Taoka
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Griffin
Mr. & Mrs. Youssef Hanna
Ms. Nancy Heck
Mr. & Mrs. John Henry
Ms. Nancy Hickman
Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Higashionna
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hoevel
Ms. Debbie Hopkins
Mr. Jack Huizingh
Mr. William Hummel &
Ms. Katie Doyle-Hummel
Mr. Ian Hunt & Ms. Lia Young Hunt
Ms. Mary Hutchinson
Mr. & Mrs. Tatsuo Inouye
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ito
Ms. Beatrice Iwamoto
Mr. & Mrs. Aurilio Javellana
Mr. Royce Jones &
Ms. Judy Strait-Jones
Mr. & Mrs. James Miyahara
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Miyahara
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Miyashiro
Mr. & Mrs. John Monahan
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Muschany
Mr. & Mrs. Randall Nagano
Ms. Linda Nakaima
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nakasone
Mr. & Mrs. Mitsugi Nakatsuka
Dr. & Mrs. Darrell Natori
Dr. & Mrs. James Noon
Ms. Holly Novick
Ms. Frances Obata
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Okuda
Mrs. Arlene Pack
Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Pang
Mr. & Ms. Samuel Tollefson, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Tomori
Dr. & Dr. Michael Travis
Mr. Daniel Tuttle III &
Ms. Carolynn Bell-Tuttle
Gen. & Mrs. Andrew Twomey
Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Tyler
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Uchiyama
Dr. & Mrs. David Ueunten
Mr. & Mrs. Jackson Uyeda
Ms. Nancy Wahineokai
Mr. Benoit Weber &
Ms. Lisa Nakamura
Mr. Duane Wenzel &
Ms. Joanna Mackin
Mr. Thomas Starr Witten
Mr. & Mrs. James Wo
Mrs. Carol Joy Won
Mr. Carey Won
Ms. Carol Wong
Mr. Richard Worthington &
Dr. Janice Durham-Worthington
Mr. & Mrs. Daryn Yamada
Mr. & Mrs. Marc Yamane
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Yamasaki
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Yamauchi
Dr. Evelyn Yanagida
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Yee
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Yoshii
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Yoshino
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Young
Mr. & Mrs. William Yuen
Pakalana
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Kakazu
Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Kamida
Mrs. Natsuko Kaneshiro
Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Kanno
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Kawahara
Mr. & Mrs. Kit Kawamata
Mr. & Mrs. Mason Kitamura
Ms. Rochelle Kitaoka
Ms. Julia Kona
Drs. Abel & Denise Konan
Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Kubo
Mr. & Mrs. David Kumasaka
Mr. & Mrs. Lambert Lau
Ms. Vicki Lau
Ms. Patricia Lee
Ms. Laurie Lee
Ms. Jocelyn Linnekin
Dr. & Mrs. George Lisehora
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lister
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Loo
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lowe
Ms. L. Kuuipo Lum
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Luther
Mr. & Mrs. Lester Maeda
Mr. & Mrs. David Marchant
Dr. Janice Marsters
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Matsunaga
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Matsuura
Mr. & Ms. David Mattson
Mrs. Sharon McPhee
Mr. & Mrs. John Medeiros
Ms. Melanie Meinken
Mr. Samuel Pang & Ms. Shannon Lau
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Park
Dr. Norman Polk
Ms. Karen Prochno
Ms. Tiare & Ms. Erminie Reyes
Ms. Darlene Robertson
Ms. Lisa Rodrigues
Mr. & Mrs. David Rolf
Mr. & Dr. Denis Salle
Mr. Bermar Sarandi &
Ms. Amber Vaughan-Sarandi
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Sato
Mr. & Mrs. Kristofer Scheid
Ms. Mariette Schiff
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Seminara
Mr. Danny Sheldon
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Shimabuku
Mr. Gilbert Shimatsu
Mr. Lee Sichter & Dr. Carol Nowak
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Harald Snook
Mr. Rudy Stamm &
Ms. Terry Muraoka-Stamm
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Stevenson
Ms. Linda Strong
Mr. & Mrs. Evan Stubbart
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Tachino
Mr. Gary Tadaki
Mr. Michael Tanaka
Mr. Ron Tang & Ms. Linda Lee-Tang
Ms. Myrtle Taoka
Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Teruya
15
(up to $99)
Freecause Inc.
Kaho`omiki
Mathnasium Learning Center
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program
Anonymous (4)
Mr. Jacques Abellira &
Ms. Brandy Bacal
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Agena
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Akau
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Aki
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Amuro
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Ancog
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Arita
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Auerbach
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Badua
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Barretto
Mr. & Mrs. James Beaton
Ms. Janice Bennett
Mr. Kenneth Berkun &
Dr. Gay Armsden
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Bloom
Ms. Elizabeth Bookmyer
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Bring
Mr. & Mrs. Harlan Cadinha
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Canute
Ms. Karen Carreiro
Mr. & Mrs. Glen Chock
Mr. C. Kent Coarsey &
Ms. Amy Wake
Ms. Grace Cobb
Ms. Rachael Cook
FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Ms. Regina Dang
Ms. Sally Desai
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Dorflinger
Mr. & Mrs. Scot Drown
Mr. Roger Epstein
Ms. Noelani Fernandez
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Florimonte
Cdr. & Mrs. John Friedman
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Fujikawa
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Fujimoto
Mr. George Fujishima
Mr. & Mrs. David Garcia
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Gardiner
Ms. Rochelle Geffen
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Gibson
Ms. Hoku Gilbert
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Hanes
Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Hasegawa
Mr. & Mrs. David Herndon
Mr. & Mrs. Reynolds Higa
Mrs. Charlaine Higashi
Dr. Earl Hishinuma
Mr. & Mrs. Zoltan Horvath
Ms. Dianne Ida
Mr. & Mrs. Byron Inahara
Ms. Charlene Iwahiro
Mr. & Mrs. Rob James
Mr. & Mrs. R. Daniel Jordan
Mr. Kyle Jordan
Ms. Grace Kamikawa
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Kanemori
Mr. & Mrs. Gareth Kaneshiro
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Kaopuiki
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Keanu
Mr. & Mrs. Guy Kidder
Mr. & Mrs. John Kirkpatrick
Ms. Sharon Kirkpatrick
Mr. & Mrs. Nobu Kiyan
Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Kondo
Ms. Kiliwehi Kono
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Kubota
Ms. Linda Laine
Ms. Bernadette Lalau
Mr. James Lamphear &
Ms. Teresa Berg
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Lau
Ms. Sungalina Lee
Mr. Gregory Lee
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Lonetti
Ms. Sarah Love
Mr. Rodman Low &
Dr. Helen Baroni
Mr. Dwight Lum Esq.
Mr. John MacMillan
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Matsumoto
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Matsumoto
Mr. & Mrs. Garrett Medeiros
Mr. & Mrs. Louie Mikasobe
Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Millar
Dr. & Mrs. Steve Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Miller
Ms. Tracy Mills
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Mukai
Mr. & Grant Murakami
Dr. Ada Murakami
Mr. & Mrs. Cey Murakami
Ms. Shannon Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Nagamine
GIFTS IN HONOR
In Honor of the Amazing
Teachers at Assets
Mr. Ian Hunt & Ms. Lia Young Hunt
In Honor of Trude M. Akau
Mr. Daniel Atoigue & Dr. Marsha
Wellein
In Honor of Dr. Philip Bossert
Chaminade University of Honolulu
In Honor of Micah Kanemori
Ms. Charlene Iwahiro
In Honor of Francis Kaneshiro
Mrs. Natsuko Kaneshiro
Mr. Omengkar Ngirbabul &
Ms. Otila Valoaga
Ms. Carole Nitta
Dr. Sandra Noon
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Okada
Mr. & Mrs. Jared Okamura
Ms. Lori Okino
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Okuda
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Otaguro
Mr. Donatien Pahuatini &
Ms. Jennifer Scheifla
Mr. & Mrs. Randall Pang
Ms. Kellie Pearce
Mr. & Mrs. Juan Peña
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Perrin
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Platte
Ms. Ariel Rapoza
Mr. & Mrs. John Reed
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Reyes
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Richards
Drs. Robert & Eileen Robinson
Mr. & Mrs. John Rooney
Mr. Everett Sakai &
Ms. Nichole Hamai Sakai
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Sakaue
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Seki
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Shaindlin
Ms. Kehaunani Shayler
Mr. & Mrs. Mako Shimazu
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Shintaku
Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Sim
Mr. William Skiendiel &
Ms. Sylvia Lee-Skiendiel
Mr. Gordon Smith &
Ms. Malie Beach-Smith
Mr. Russ St. Cook
Mr. Brandon Stevens
Mr. & Mrs. Winston Stubbart
Ms. Toni Stylos
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Taketa
Mr. & Mrs. David Tam
Ms. Kristi Taniguchi
Mr. Eric Tara &
Ms. Stephanie Lung-Tara
Mr. Travis Thompson &
Ms. Shanna Blumenfeld Thompson
Ms. Louise Tingman
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Toda
Ms. Helen Torigoe
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Mr. & Mr. Michael Tory
Ms. Sarah Toyama
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Toyama
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Tyau, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Tyau-Beam
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Ushijima
Ms. Pamela Uyeda
Ms. Sheila Uyeoka
Mrs. Takako Varney
Ms. Cynthia Wagner
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Wagner
Dr. Richard Wagner &
Ms. Lynn Wakatsuki
Dr. Thomas Walk &
Ms. Gordean Leslie-Walk
Mr. & Mrs. Derek Watanabe
Ms. Jamie Wo
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Worrall
Mr. & Mrs. James Yamada
Ms. Sara Yamaguchi
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Yiu
Mr. & Mrs. David Yomes
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Young
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Young
In Honor of Kai Kirkpatrick
Mrs. Natsuko Kaneshiro
*Founding Honu Society Members
In Honor of Albert Yee
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Yee
MEMORIAL GIFTS
In Honor of Zackary Kwon
Mr. Omengkar Ngirbabul &
Ms. Otila Valoaga
In Memory of Barrett McCandless
Anonymous
Ms. Jocelyn Linnekin
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Mukai
In Honor of Zackary Kwon
Mr. Omengkar Ngirbabul &
Ms. Otila Valoaga
In Honor of Chris Lee
Drs. Kevin and Norma Hara
In Honor of Charly Matsumoto
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Miyashiro
In Honor of Zachary Miyahara
Mr. & Mrs. Tatsuo Inouye
In Honor of Lou Salza
Drs. Kevin and Norma Hara
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Muschany
In Honor of Karen K. Scheid
Mrs. Donna Brace Ogilvie
Mr. & Mrs. Kristofer Scheid
Mr. & Mrs. Evan Stubbart
Mr. & Mrs. Winston Stubbart
In Memory of Susan Hulick
Mr. Thomas Starr Witten
Donations can
In Memory of Arnold Pack
Mrs. Arlene Pack
to the
In Memory of Erik Tamashiro
Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Tamashiro
In Memory of Max Templeman
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Yamasaki
also be made
Dorothy Douthit
Endowment Fund
FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
SPONSORS
Diamond $10,000
The MacNaughton Group/
BlackSand Capital, LLC
Gold $5,000
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc./
Grace Pacific Corporation
American Savings Bank
First Hawaiian Bank
Honda Windward
Island Insurance Company, Ltd.
Kohala Nui Farms
Nakata Electrical, Inc.
Nordic PCL Construction
R. M. Towill Corporation
A heartfelt thank you to our event sponsors, supporters, guests, staff
and volunteers for making this year’s 60th anniversary Illumination,
Though the Years event a spectacular night to remember! Over
$260,000 was raised for tuition assistance, a testament to your
generosity and your steadfast support of our program through the
years.
More than 550 guests enjoyed this fabulous evening which featured
a fine sampling of chef creations, a musical performance by alumnus
Danny Carvalho, an amazing live and silent auction, and to mark
our 60th anniversary, a diamond pull! The event culminated with the
honoring of former Head of School, Mr. Lou Salza, known for his
exuberance and generosity of heart. “Mr. Lou” was recognized for his
leadership and significant contribution to Assets.
Servco Foundation
Charles B. Wang International Foundation
Mary & John McGrath
Donna Brace Ogilvie
Omidyar `Ohana
Karen K. Scheid
Steven & Nancy Yamamoto
Ten of Hawaii’s premier chefs volunteered their time and talent to
treat event guests to a selection of delectable foods including Kevin
Hanney of 12th Avenue Grill, Michi Watarai of Cooking FRESH,
William Bruhl and Keith Kong of Duke’s Waikiki, Paul Matsumoto
of Hawaii Convention Center, Dirk Koeppenkastrop of Il Gelato,
JJ Luangkhot of JJ Bistro & French Pastry, Elmer Guzman of Poke
Stop, Goran Streng of Tango Contemporary Cafe, Eric Leterc of
the Pacific Club and Alan Tsuchiyama along with KCC Culinary
Students serving for Y. Hata & Co, Ltd.
Thanks to emcees Dan Cooke and Barbara Wallace and auctioneer
Eric Schiff for their flawless stage coordination. Special thanks to
co-chairs Myrnelle Garcia and Michelle Kakazu for their guidance,
diligence and creativity throughout the event planning process. Our
biggest thanks we extend to our sponsors, donors and guests whose
great aloha for Assets School has laid the foundation for the past,
present and future of Assets through the years!
Kohala Nui Farms
Steven & Nancy Yamamoto
Charles B. Wang International Foundation
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FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Silver $3,000
Air Central Inc.
Bank of Hawaii
C.S. Wo & Sons, Ltd.
DFS Hawaii
Finance Factors Foundation
Hedberg, Batara &
Vaughan-Sarandi, LLC
Air Central Inc.
MC Architects
United Laundry Services, Inc.
Friends & Family of Shelley
Wong & Allison Yee
Honoree Lou Salza
with Lily Ling, Louise
Ing, Dell Salza, Patrick
McFadden and Helen
MacNeil
Gloria Chang with volunteers manning the
Wish List
Alumni Eric Bottomley (‘99-’08) and
Jake Kimura ‘09
Bank of Hawaii
Guest Chefs:
Alan Tsuchiyama, Göran V. Streng, Elmer Guzman, Eric Leterc, Dirk KoeppeKastrop,
JJ W. Luangkhot, Paul Matsumoto, Keith Kong, Bill Bruhl and Michi Watari
C.S. Wo & Sons, Ltd.
Guest Chefs: Alan Tsuchiyama, Göran V. Streng, Elmer Guzman, Eric Leterc, Dirk
KoeppeKastrop, JJ W. Luangkhot, Paul Matsumoto, Keith Kong, Bill Bruhl and Michi
Watarai
Entertainment
provided by the
Danny Carvalho Band
MC Architects
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FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
ADDITIONAL SUPPORTERS
Nicolas Longpre Wealth Managing Partners
Kamehameha Schools
Shayne & Virna Castanera
Esther Garcia
Gregory & Marie Garrett
Bronze $1,500
David & Holly Marchant
Taire Richert-Finney
Harald & Hiroko Snook
Randy & Sharon Vitousek
Tracy Yamada
Dr. Evelyn Yanagida
Tracy Yamada
COMMITTEE
Seating
Lacy Moran
Table Solicitation
Patti Almirez
Lacy Moran
Event Co-Chairs
Myrnelle Garcia
Michelle Kakazu
Video Editor
Patti Almirez
Mike Yasutake
Art work
Eva Armsden, Grade 12
Assets Parents `Ohana
Rachael Cook
Auction Item Pick Up
Momi Ushijima
Auction Processing
June Hasegawa
Auction Set-Up
Cissy Shaner
Auction Solicitation
Suzy Gibson
Assets Parents `Ohana
Cadinha & Co, LLC
Catt Family Foundation
Hawaii Cement
Ted N. Wakida Foundation
The Queens Medical Center
Sleep Center at Pali Momi
Staging Solutions
Assets Fans
Donald & Judge Riki Amano (retired)
Peter & Kimberly Backus
JR & Malia Baron
Dr. Philip Bossert &
Mr. Robert Witt
The Kaulukukui Family for
Sam Li
Harvey & Ronnie Hartenstein
Eric & Cheri Higashihara (2)
Melvin & Michelle Kakazu
John & Willow Morton
Greg & Faith Sato
Tony & Dana Vericella
The Family of Albert Yee
Videographer
Hugh Gentry
Catalog/Program
Carolynn Bell-Tuttle
Event Coordinator
Carolynn Bell-Tuttle
Volunteers
Rachael Cook
Chef Liaison
Beth Waller
Event Logo
Jack MacMillan
Wish List
Development Office
Class Creations
Filiz Arslan
Graphic Design
June Hasegawa
PROGRAM
Check Out
Shannon Murphy
Hospitality
Trudy Murakami
Wendy Nagano
Auctioneer
Eric Schiff
Live Auction
Jason Wagner
Emcees
Dan Cooke
Barbara Wallace
Diamond Pull
Lillian Rodolfich
Reception/Check-In
Carol Uyeda
Entertainment
Danny Carvalho Band
Nikki Hamai Sakai
Paul Hanna
Ann Hartiein
Cheryl Herndon
Adele Horikawa
Dominique Horvath
Elen James
Janelle Jeremiah
Sasha KaheleManners
Susie Kahl
Alan Kaopuiki
Lael Kaopuiki
Amanda Kelly
Seong Kim
Ruby Kinzie
Mason Kitamura
Natalie Kitamura
Julia Kona
Tish Kondo
Kent Korunka
Susan Kubo
Nam Suk Kwon
Birgitta Leitner
Daniele Leong
Rich Lew
Shanetta Lew
Samantha Lincoln
Summer Loo
Wendy Loo
Stephanie Lung-Tara
Caitlin Mates
Jill MacMillan
Annette Marie
Jan Medeiros
Carole Mikasobe
Lori Mikasobe
Louie Mikasobe
Linda Miller
Joy Minaai
Peter Nishimura
Elaine Nuuhiwa
Lyann Okada
Donatien Pahutini
Elsworth Paikai
Shireen Paikai
Kenneth Powell
Karen Prochno
Rachel Rachau
Jane Raissle
Ariel Rapoza
Anita Rhee
Elena Richards
Scott Richards
Darlene Robertson
Mae Russell
Kristy Sakai
Karen Scheid
Jennifer Scheifla
Heidi Shimabuku
Carol Sichter
Lee Sichter
Allyn Sim
Rie Sohn
Anne Stone
Mary Stone
Sally Symonds
Ryan Suemori
Merlene Suzuki
Richard Suzuki
Sandi Tadaki
Scott Takahashi
Daniel Tamashiro
Adele Tamashiro- Horikawa
David Terry
Janet Terry
Onaona Thoene
Joy Tomori
Jeffrey Tomori
Shawn TorresAkiyama
Sarah Toyama
Carol Tyau-Beam
Lowell Tyler
Renna Tyler
Helena Von Sydow
Sheila Uyeoka
Takako Varney
Debra Warunek
Deanne Watanabe
Mary Wellein
Julie Wee
Carey Won
Mary Wong
Daryn Yamada
Tracy Yamada
Edel Yamane
Marc Yamane
KenLyn Yee
Jill Young
Ron Young
Audio Visual
Jim Swanson
Decorations
Tracy Hoevel
Irma Jones
Breakdown
John Medeiros
Table hosted by Donald & Judge Riki Amano (retired)
VOLUNTEERS
Nancy Adams
Laurie Akau
Scott Akau
Dori Amano-Mitsui
Kevin Ancog
Robin Ancog
Ruby Arita
Joy Arizumi
Stacy Armstrong
Tim Armstrong
Aina Badua
Nalani BaduaFernandes
Mele Barretto
Malie Beach-Smith
Daniel Boutote
Peggy Brandt
Jeri Burke
Linda Chang
Jared Chantrill
Jody Chun
Camille Chun-Hoon
Maile Cox
Catherine Daniels
Scot Drown
Patty Durel
Oli Faaliga
Tracey Fermahin
Trisha Fish
Cindy Fullmer
Dave Garcia
Marilia Geisse
Laura Giddings
James Giddings
Kehau Glassco
Jerry Glassco
Chad Griffin
Jessica Griffin
Janice Ha
Faith and Greg Sato with Sam and Peggy Failla and Art Mersereau
and Marion Lyman-Mersereau
CASHIERS
Gloria Chang
Sandi Duke
Pearl Lee
Ji Liu
Noel Mau
Sean Okamoto
Linda Tanimura
Cheryl Tomimatsu
Joy Tsuchiyama
Steven Yun
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Guests from The Queen’s Medical Center
ASSETS TEACHER TRAINING AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
Darlene Robertson
to support learning. Furthermore, thanks to the generosity of
Kamehameha Schools, ATTOP has a designated space at the
KS Community Learning Center in Ma`ili.
Professional Development Director
Outreach involves being part of a public purpose in the
community. ATTOP is grateful for the educational partnerships
and colleagues in the Wai`anae community that have allowed
us to increase our engagement with families and educators
working with diverse and at-risk learners.
On the Wai`anae Coast, the Assets Teacher Training and
Outreach Program (ATTOP) has been privileged to be part of a
partnership with a mutual interest in closing the achievement
gap in reading, particularly for K-3 learners. One of these
relationships involves ATTOP, Kamehameha Schools Ka Pua
Initiative and Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao Public Charter School.
The collaboration started with an early reading screening pilot
and has since grown to include the following:
• Early Reading Screening: This free early reading screening
is open to families in the larger community with primary
aged students (mid kindergarten to 3rd grade). The
screening session takes approximately an hour and
includes individualized feedback with parents. There is a
plan to add an early reading screening for four year old
children next spring.
Former Head of School Lou Salza toured the facility during his visit.
• Summer Literacy Academy: The 4-1/2 week Summer
Literacy Academy was born out of the Early Reading
Screening effort to support at-risk readers and the
recognition of cultivating educators to increase professional
capacity and sustainability in Wai`anae. In this extension
project, teachers are provided an opportunity to learn a
Multisensory Structured Language approach and students
benefit from one-on-one instruction.
Slingerland tutoring
session at the KS
Community Learning
Center in Ma`ili.
• Family Literacy Parent Workshop Series: Parents of
students who attended the Summer Literacy Academy
were interested in having their own workshops structured
around the Multisensory Structured Language approach.
ATTOP has conducted workshops for K-3 parents and a
separate series for preschool families.
• Student Literacy Tutoring: The Student Literacy Tutoring
program continued the work of the Summer Literacy
Academy. Struggling readers received direct instruction and
tutors could access structured support as they honed their
skills using a Multisensory Structured Language approach.
Participants from the Multisensory Writing summer workshop.
In addition to the programs above, ATTOP participates on
the planning committee and will present at the fall Early
Literacy Symposium for early learning educators in Wai`anae.
ATTOP is also involved with Alignment Hawaii 96792-Early
Learning Alignment Committee, a representative group of
non-profits along with the Department of Education working
Educators
practicing
a hands-on
activity.
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2014-2015 FINANCIAL REPORT
TUITION INCOME BY PROGRAM
100% = $7,249,803
OPERATING EXPENSES
100% = $8,249,393
OPERATING REVENUES
100% = $7,989,293
K-8 58%
$4,204,547
Salaries 70%
Tuition 90.74%
Tuition Aid 9.8%
Contributions 9.26%
Facilities 10.1%
H.S. 38%
$2,756,718
Curriculum 5.2%
Operations 3.6%
Other 1.3%
Auxilliary Programs 4%
$288,538
This year, due to the expansion to the new High School Campus in Alewa Heights, Assets
School incurred additional facility costs. In order to ensure that the new campus was ready
for students and teachers this fall, much needed repairs and upgrades were completed.
Due to the fiscal planning or our Board of Directors, Assets was fortunate to have reserves
on hand to make the necessary repairs. And thanks to the generosity of foundations and
individual donors, some of these expenses will be offset in the coming year.
Assets School finished the year in sound
financial condition. Assets continues to rely
almost completely on tuition income to meet its
obligations. Contributions and other sources
account for approximately 9.3% of our operating
revenue. More than $810,000 in tuition
assistance was provided to families in need.
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“Assets School is recognized as a wonderful education resource on
O`ahu – and as a school that serves students across the state. For
many years, we have appreciated the opportunity to have some of our
students spend time at Assets School, addressing identified learning
issues. While there, these students have developed the skills and
attributes necessary to successfully return to our campus. It’s that type
of partnership that sets Assets apart. We’re excited that Assets School
is developing programs near our Kapalama campus, and we have
already begun conversations about how best to utilize the skills and
knowledge of their staff in addressing some of the emergent learning
issues for some of our students.”
Dr. Rod Chamberlain
Kamehameha Schools
“Every community of schools needs a choice like Assets. While many
traditional schools have grown in their knowledge and understanding
of how to support students with learning differences, there are children
who truly need a very focused learning environment tailored to their
needs. It is such a relief to know that there is a place where these very
talented students can discover, perhaps for the first time, that they are
not only smart, but also that they can be academically successful. Thank
you, Assets!”
Sandy Theunick
Head of School, St. Andrews Schools
“Assets is the one school where your kids wants to go. They
want to go there, they want to learn. That makes everything
easier.”
Assets parent
“One of the challenges of living so far from other major metro areas is that specialized services and
resources are scarce, if available at all. Assets School, however, is exactly the type of exceptional institution,
found in major cities across the country that specializes in serving the needs of students with learning
differences. For families with children who will thrive and succeed within such an environment, the knowledge
that your child is being educated by people who are trained to connect with them provides a sense of
security and hope that is beyond measure. Assets School is an oasis of possibility for these young people
and their families. Mahalo nui loa to all of the wonderful people who make Assets possible.”
Timothy R. Cottrell
Head of School, `Iolani School
2014-2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Peter Backus
Fritz Johnson
Alan Battersby
Susan Walker Kowen, J.D. Karen K. Scheid
Philip J. Bossert, Ph.D.
Kitty Lagareta
Eric Tema
Rachael K. Cook
Kent R. Lau
Tony S. Vericella
Secretary
Jean H. Hamakawa
JoAnn Lumsden
Eileen Wacker
Russell J. Lau
Harvey A. Hartenstein
Jill MacMillan
Suzy P. Hollinger
Dee Jay Mailer
Robert Witt
John F. Morton
Chairman
Kristi L. Maynard
Vice Chairman
Robert W. Wo
Treasurer
McD Philpotts