Knolleriii3 August 2000
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Knolleriii3 August 2000
Volume III, Number 3 The Alumni Magazine of Maryknoll School AUGUST 2000 Brother Venard Ruane, MM A Cornerstone of the Maryknoll Community V OLUME III • N UMBER 3 • A UGUST 2000 BOARD OF EDITORS LORRAINE SAMSON KOJIMA ’83, Senior Editor DELLA AU ’92 MICHAEL E. BAKER LORI ANN KERN CARLOS ’87 ELLIOTT W. CHAMIZO ’61 PATRICIA WONG HEATHERLY ’66 BUNNIE KA’AHA’AINA CHRISTINE MATTOS ’85 CAMILLE DOMALOAN MICHEL ’84 OUIDA YVONNE USITA MORRIS ’63 THEODORE J. STEPP JR. SHANA CAMPOS TONG ’83 ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY GERALYN L. CAMARILLO ’86 PATRICIA WONG HEATHERLY ’66 STEVEN SWIFT DESIGN AND PRODUCTION E.T. GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINTING NELSON KOYANAGI ’72, EDWARD ENTERPRISES, INC. MARYKNOLL SCHOOL BOARD ALFRED B. FERNANDES JR., CHAIRMAN ALFRED M.K. WONG, FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN CLYDE S. MATSUSAKA, SECRETARY DARRYL P. WONG, TREASURER MICHAEL E. BAKER, PRESIDENT ANDREW W. CORCORAN ’64, HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PAUL O’BRIEN, GRADE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL JEFF BLOOM PAUL Y. CHINEN ’57 CURTIS W. CHINN THOMAS S. KOSASA, MD ARNE C. LAPRADE EDWINA S.H. LEE IRWIN K.M. LEE, MD STANFORD C. LEE ’75 NICHOLAS NG PACK ALBERT J. PATTISON E.S. VAN GORDER, PHD SUSAN CHONG WONG ’66 CONTACTING THE KNOLLER KNOLLER DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI OFFICE MARYKNOLL SCHOOL 1526 ALEXANDER STREET HONOLULU, HAWAII 96822-4701 Phone: (808) 952-7310 Fax: (808) 952-7311 Email: [email protected] Website: www.maryknollschool.org Listserver: [email protected] The Knoller is published three times a year in December, April, and August by the Development & Alumni Office of Maryknoll School. Copyright © 2000 by Maryknoll School. All rights reserved. No part of this issue may be reproduced in whole or in part by any means without the written permission of the publisher. Cover photo: by Geralyn L. Camarillo ’86 Hokuli‘i Images i Knoller EDITOR’S CORNER Noblesse Oblige — to whom much is given, much is expected. This is the motto of Maryknoll School, and it appears a number of times throughout this issue of the Knoller. Our coverage of the Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Scholarship Dinner features profiles of two ladies who embody the spirit of Noblesse Oblige: award winner “Auntie” Irmgard Farden Aluli and scholarship recipient Shalei M. Bissen-Kealohi ’01. Gracing the cover of this Knoller is Brother Venard Ruane, another outstanding example of the value that the Maryknoll family places on service to others. Brother Venard has held a special place in the hearts of many who have been associated with Maryknoll School and Sacred Heart Parish over the years, and we are happy to share his story. Also featured is former student Elizabeth Haggood Helfrich ’39, who has incorporated the values she learned at Maryknoll into her work and personal life. Elizabeth’s integrity and selfless giving have made her contributions to the surrounding California community invaluable. We hope that this Knoller inspires you to reflect on the role that “giving back” plays in your own life. Are you involved in the community in a way that is particularly meaningful for you and provides a valued service to others? Perhaps you have a classmate who lives this ideal, or you recall a member of the Maryknoll faculty or staff who has served as a model of Noblesse Oblige for you. We’d love to hear about these special people and perhaps share their stories in future issues of the Knoller. On a personal note, I have found that I’ve been called to “give back” in my own way and will be leaving the Development & Alumni Office of Maryknoll School to pursue a teaching career. My sincere thanks to Camille Domaloan Michel ’84 for her assistance in seeing this issue through to publication. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve as the senior editor of the Knoller. Maryknoll School will always be an important part of my life and I’m glad to know that it will always be “home” for me. Lorraine Samson Kojima ’83 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR If possible, please offer my congratulations to Brad Donaldson ’95 on his achievements in aeronautics. He was featured in the Class Notes section of the April 2000 issue of the Knoller (Volume III, Number 2). Brad was a student of mine in chemistry during his sophomore year. His science fair project measured the “lift” of different wing shapes. He received an “A” for that project. He was also very involved in Civil Air Patrol at that time too. I’m glad to see that he has taken his interest to the grandest level. Mac McFeeley Chemistry Instructor Maryknoll High School Reading the Knoller brings me very close to Maryknoll even though I’m far away. Thank you for the wonderful coverage of alumni especially the class of ’49. Your section on memorials is informative, however, using alumnae’s maiden names would help us in placing former classmates. Keep up the good work! Audrey Chock Swiderek ’49 KNOLLER Volume III, Number 3, August 2000 18 In this issue… Brother Venard Ruane, MM FEATURES 14 ELIZABETH HAGGOOD HELFRICH ’39 DEDICATES HER LIFE TO SERVING OTHERS A special member of the Class of ’39 continues to give back to her community. By Alyce Marie Boehning Crain ’85 MARYKNOLL CONNECTIONS 18 BROTHER VENARD RUANE, MM: A CORNERSTONE OF THE MARYKNOLL COMMUNITY Brother Venard has devoted years of loving service to Maryknoll School and Sacred Heart Parish. By Shana Campos Tong ’83 SCHOOL AND ALUMNI NEWS 3 PAUL O’BRIEN NAMED PRINCIPAL OF MARYKNOLL GRADE SCHOOL 14 Educator with a solid reputation joins the Maryknoll family. By Camille Domaloan Michel ’84 4 Elizabeth Haggood Helfrich ’39 THE MONSIGNOR CHARLES A. KEKUMANO SCHOLARSHIP DINNER A living legend in Hawaii’s musical history is honored at a festive, family affair. By Yvonne Usita Morris ’63 12 CAREER DAY 2000 Students discover a world of professional possibilities. By Della Au ’92 24 MAY DAY 2000 Maryknoll Grade School students share their aloha – live on the World Wide Web. By Margaret Yamamoto 4 “Auntie” Irmgard Farden Aluli DEPARTMENTS i 2 13 19 20 23 25 Editor’s Corner President’s Column Alumni Association Report Reunion Class Notes Memorials Getting Involved and Staying In Touch August 2000 1 PRESIDENT’S COLUMN G ENDER E DUCATION: Gender Education: One Size Does Not Fit All P PP “Schools that insist on respectful behavior, the inclusion of all voices, and encourage the blending of perspectives have taken the first steps toward meeting the changing needs of our girls and boys.” PP 2 Knoller erhaps the most important contribution to education made by groups such as the American Association of University Women and the Coalition of Girls’ Schools was not their often flawed research and self-serving conclusions on the education of girls, but the light they shed on the important role gender plays in the education of our young people. The considerable body of research on girls suggests that they are often at risk academically, socially and emotionally in our schools. Above all, it suggests that schools need to work on the low level of selfesteem that frequently accompanies girls through their adolescent years. Nearly three decades of research on the development of girls has prompted a number of researchers to conduct work on the intellectual and emotional development of boys. The findings have been strikingly similar, except that the risk level and possible consequences are even greater for boys than girls. The research on boys and girls clearly indicates that at most developmental stages they share far more similarities than differences. But, it also suggests to parents and educators that the differences are extremely important. Just as boys and girls experience different physical growth spurts, they also experience brain development at different times, have different learning styles, have substantially different emotional needs, and face very different societal pressures. Three important implications come from the growing body of research on the role of gender in education. The first is that the Schools of Education must incorporate this research into their training of future teachers. The professional schools have largely ignored gender issues in their preparation of either elementary or secondary teachers and administrators. The second implication is that teachers on all levels must become knowledgeable about the learning differences and styles of boys and girls. They must acknowledge that one size does not fit all and adjust to the specific needs of both boys and girls. Just as they have come to appreciate multiple-intelligences and emotional growth as well as intellectual and physical growth, they must also be keenly aware of the ways boys and girls learn. The third implication is that parents would also be well-served to become acquainted with the latest findings in this important area. Two good books that serve as introductions to gender education are Failing at Fairness by Myra and David Sadker and Michael Thompson’s Raising Cain. Both books explore educational, social, and emotional needs of boys and girls as they pass through various developmental stages and offer sound advice on how parents and teachers sensitive to these needs can be both more effective and more supportive. The final implication is more controversial in some circles, for the research also indicates that the time-honored tradition of educating boys and girls separately may not be a wise solution. Educating girls and boys together over an extended period of time helps them to understand, appreciate, and respect their differences. Moreover, they learn that it is in the dynamic of the different emotional compositions that real understanding takes place. Girls and boys often bring a very different perspective to problems and issues, and it is in the blending of these insights that honest appreciation of the process as well as the solution occurs. Surely, the adult world should not become the training ground for an introduction or discovery of gender differences. Schools that insist on respectful behavior, the inclusion of all voices, and encourage the blending of perspectives have taken the first steps toward meeting the changing needs of our girls and boys. ON AND ABOUT CAMPUS Paul O’Brien Named Principal of Maryknoll Grade School by Camille Domaloan Michel ’84 M ichael Baker, president of Maryknoll School, has announced the appointment of Paul F. O’Brien as principal of the grade school. Following a two-year national search, Mr. O’Brien was selected from a large pool of candidates. His appointPaul O’Brien ment began on July 1, 2000. “Mr. O’Brien’s excellent credentials and management skills, combined with his reputation for integrity and his love for children, made him the overwhelming choice,” said Mr. Baker. Mr. O’Brien was most recently associated with Mid-Pacific Institute where he was the 7th grade coordinator, a language arts teacher, and director of the Summerbridge Hawaii Program. He had previously served as the principal of Newman College Junior School in West Australia, Santa Teresa Mission School in New Territory and St. Dominic’s School in the Solomon Islands. A native of Australia, Mr. O’Brien completed his initial teacher training at the Marist Brothers Teaching College. “I look forward with excitement to working as an administrator in the Maryknoll ohana,” said Mr. O’Brien. “I’m anxious to integrate my Marist experience with the rich Maryknoll tradition, and to help spread the good news about this great school.” Mr. O’Brien holds a Bachelor of Education degree from Western Australian College of Advanced Education and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. He and his wife Celeste, who serves as vice principal of Iolani Lower School, reside in Kaneohe. ■ Camille Domaloan Michel ’84 is a member of the Knoller’s Board of Editors. A Step Toward a Better Future by Marisa Mendoza ’01 Eco-Campers Iwalani Crush ’01, Katrina Gulay, Kathryn Sabado, Lynn Chan ’01, and Marisa Mendoza ’01 carry the exhausted Samantha Benedito back to her room after a hard day’s work. Camp participants at the Eco Park at Assumption School in Antipolo City, Philippines. I n April 2000, Lynn Chan ’01, Iwalani Crush ’01, Mark Chesney ’01, Reuben Macapinlac ’01, David Mistysyn ’01, Paul Lagos ’01, and Marisa Mendoza ’01, learned and gained enough experiences to last a lifetime. Under the guidance of high school teacher Della Au ’92, our group attended the Philippines Council for Peace and Global Education’s (PCPGE) International Youth Ecology Camp. Held at Assumption School in Antipolo City, Philippines, camp attendees worked toward “Empowering Youth Leaders for Environmental Stewardship.” Led by PCPGE president Sr. Luz Emmanuel Soriano, the camp immersed the campers in an organized flurry of activities. Intertwining discussions with hands-on activities, our group of youths and teachers learned about environmental problems as well as solutions. Although it became clear to us that the state of the environment is critical, with problems like solid waste accumulation and species extinction, we also learned of the actions we could take. We learned the benefits of recycling, the beauty of preservation, and the importance of sharing what we have learned. Not only were our eyes opened to ecological challenges, but our hearts were opened to a different culture. With activities such as the Cultural Night, delegates were able to better understand and appreciate each other – forming common bonds over song, dance, music and laughter. The Ecology Camp was an amazing event that helped us to learn and share. Inspired by our experiences, the Maryknoll delegation decided to conduct our own Youth International Wayfinding Camp in October. There we hope to share Hawaiian history, culture, and environment with our friends from the Philippines as well as with students from other Asian countries. Together, we can take a step toward a better future. ■ Marisa Mendoza ’01 is a senior at Maryknoll School. August 2000 3 ON AND ABOUT CAMPUS Remembering the Past, Honouring the Present The Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Scholarship Dinner by Yvonne Usita Morris ’63 O n April 13, 2000, the beautifully melodic strains of the songs “Puamana” and “Happy Me” filled the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Ballroom. Over 700 guests were welcomed by the Maryknoll High School Singers, and invited to share in an evening filled with memories of the late Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano and the life, times, and music of Noblesse Oblige Award winner, Auntie Irmgard Farden Aluli. The oval-shaped head table seated 28 of the Farden and Aluli family members and graced the center of the room, where the family warmly greeted guests. Tables were set with centerpieces of fern, chrysanthemums, and plumeria. Each guest received a koa bowl filled with cookies made by the Maryknoll ohana, and candies donated by Hawaiian Host. Mountain Apple provided Auntie Irmgard’s latest CD, “From Irmgard with Love,” for each guest. In keeping with the theme of the evening, a delicious and plentiful island cuisine dinner was served “ohana” style. Dinner music was provided by Pa‘ahana while heaping platters of duck salad with taro chips, macadamia crusted fish, mango chutney chicken and sweet potatoes were shared at each table. A lilikoi sherbet with banana fritters finished off the meal. Mrs. Eileen Lota, a very dear friend of Monsignor Kekumano, graciously served as the Mistress of Ceremony. She shared remembrances of the Monsignor and introduced Mike Baker, President of Maryknoll School, who presented this year’s Kekumano Scholarship Award winner, Shalei Bissen-Kealohi ’01. After dinner, the program began with a video on the life of Auntie Irmgard prepared by Milici Valenti Ng Pack Advertising. Jicky Ferrer ’75 provided some of the photography and Leslie Wilcox of KHON TV, narrated. The Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Noblesse Oblige Award was then presented to Auntie Irmgard Farden Aluli. Nane Aluli, her eldest son, told the audience about his mother and the family’s connection to Maryknoll School. Irmgard’s nephew, Hailama Farden chanted, then the famous family singers, Puamana (niece, Luana McKenney and daughters Aima McManus and Mihana Aluli Souza ’67), and Auntie Irmgard told stories and sang songs that marked different periods in her life. It was a magical evening, a warm family affair for all those who attended. ■ 4 Kenneth Lindsay ’00 and Robyn Kurasaki ’00 adorn Monsignor Kekumano’s portrait with lei. Puamana (left to right) Luana McKenney, Aima McManus, Irmgard Farden Aluli, and Mihana Aluli Souza ’67. Nane Aluli, Irmgard’s eldest son, speaks about his mother. The Aluli Ohana. Puamana serenades the audience. Yvonne Usita Morris ’63 is the director of development and communications at Maryknoll School. Knoller The Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano “Noblesse Oblige” Award for Service Irmgard Farden Aluli C onsidered the most important female composer since Queen Lili‘uokalani, Irmgard Farden Aluli has composed well over 300 songs and continues to work on musical projects with her quartet, Puamana. A living legend, she shares her love of Hawaii and her stories through her music, touching the hearts of her audiences. Born and raised in Lahaina, Auntie Irmgard learned her craft at a time when music’s primary purpose was entertainment and fun for family and friends. Her legacy to Hawaiian music is exemplified in the way she continually uses and promotes that purpose. She truly shares aloha through her music. The Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano “Noblesse Oblige” Award for Service is given to Auntie Irmgard because she truly devotes her talents to enriching the lives of others. She gives both example and meaning to Maryknoll’s motto Noblesse Oblige – “to whom much is given, much is expected.” a Yvonne Usita Morris ’63 Irmgard Farden Aluli Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Scholar Shalei M. Bissen-Kealohi ’01 by Lorraine Samson Kojima ’83 T he Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Scholarship is bestowed upon a Maryknoll School student who demonstrates excellence in and outside the classroom while exemplifying the spirit of Noblesse Oblige. On April 13, 2000, Shalei Bissen-Kealohi ’01 became the second recipient of the Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Scholarship. Shalei’s high academic record, numerous extra-curricular activities and community service earned her the award and recognition she deserved on this special occasion. Shalei began at Maryknoll in the 7th grade and recently finished her junior year. An honor student, Shalei has been a Maryknoll student ambassador for the past three years. She is on the basketball team and spends a good deal of her community service time helping children at the Ronald McDonald House, Shriners’ Hospital, and with HUGS, an organization which supports children with rare diseases. In her sophomore year, she was one of a group of student participants who volunteered to spend a week on Kahoolawe and planted over 3,000 plants for the restoration project on that island. Shalei says of the experience, “You really learn to appreciate what we have. Our surroundings are beautiful and we need to care for our environment.” During his introductory speech, President Michael Baker said, “This scholarship is awarded to a Maryknoll student who has a solid academic record and evidences the spirit of both Maryknoll School and Charles Kekumano – a spirit that takes the teachings of the Catholic faith and puts them into action serving others, showing a keen interest in both school and greater communities, and working towards the promotion of justice. Shalei has certainly demonstrated the spirit of Noblesse Oblige (to whom much is given, much is expected).” (left to right) Deborah Bissen and her daughter, Kekumano Scholarship Award recipient, Shalei Bissen-Kealohi ’01. ■ Lorraine Samson Kojima ’83 is the editor of the Knoller and an associate in the Alumni and Development Office at Maryknoll. August 2000 5 ON AND ABOUT CAMPUS HO E O BL E S S E O BL N LU I G N O SC W AI I N MARYK LL L 1927 OO H O L U, H A Maryknoll School expresses its gratitude to all who have so generously helped with the Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Award Dinner Ilima Sponsors- $5,000 Friends of Maryknoll Mr. Francis & Mrs. Juliette ’53 Chock The Mountain Apple Company Mr. Jon de Mello Mr. & Mrs. Kep Aluli Mrs. Darlaine Gerhard Anderson ’53 Mrs. June H. Arakawa Mr. & Mrs. George Ariyoshi Mr. & Mrs. Clinton Ashford Mrs. Setsuko Bluemke Mr. & Mrs. Francis Bowers, Jr. Mr. Ronald E. Bright Mr. R. Charles Bocken Mr. & Mrs. John Brogan Mr. Clint Churchill Mrs. Hilda De Cambra Cordeiro ’37 Father Daniel J. Dever Mr. Paul I. deVille ’66 Father Thomas F. Donnelly Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Farden Mr. William ’36 & Mrs. Amelia Mattos ’40 Garcia Mrs. Joyce Lee Goo ’56 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hannan Ms. Anne Harpham ’68 Mr. & Mrs. David Heenan Ms. Carmen Himenes Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert S.N. Hong Mr. & Mrs. John Hui Mr. & Mrs. Asami Ichimura Mrs. Florence S. Ikei Mrs. Cecily F. Johnston Mr. Fredrick K. Kamaka Mrs. Karen Kaneko Rep. Bertha C. Kawakami Mr. & Mrs. Yue Kwan Mrs. Frances Heau Lancaster ’46 Mr. & Mrs. Edwin K.W. Lee Mrs. Edwina S.H. Lee Mr. Howard J.T. Lee Jeffrey J.K. Lee, MD Mr. & Mrs. James Lota Mrs. Lily Lu Mr. & Mrs. Angelo N. Luciano Mrs. Laura L. Lum Mr. Duncan MacNaughton Mrs. Dolores Furtado Martin Mr. & Mrs. Vivek Mathur Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Midkiff Ms. N.A. Morasutti Mr. Charles MLS Nakoa Mr. Anthony Nebres ’58 Mr. & Mrs. George S. Odo Mrs. Nadine Jeremiah Olinger ’57 Maile Sponsors - $3,000 Bank of Hawaii Ernst & Young LLP Queen Liliuokalani Trust Mrs. Judith L. Sham Plumeria Sponsors- $1,000 Aloha Airlines Mr. Sonny & Mrs. Barbara ’61 Ching Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Mrs. Yuklin Aluli ’66 Carole Kai Charities Ming Chen, MD, Inc. Chun, Kerr, Dodd, Beaman & Wong Mr. Patrick H. Chun ’60 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Hawaii Mrs. Shirley M. Connors Mr. Joseph M. Dacey First Hawaiian Bank Hawaii Family Dental Centers - Mrs. Mary Kondo Mr. James S. Hiramatsu, CPA ’75 Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Kosasa Dr. & Mrs. Irwin K.M. Lee - two tables Gabriel W.C. Ma, MD Kapiolani K. Marignoli Maryknoll Parent Teacher Guild - three tables Mr. & Mrs Clyde S. Matsusaka Mitsunaga & Associates, Inc. - Steven D. Wong Mr. James A. Napier Mr. & Mrs. Peter Ng Partitions Hawaii Inc. - John Enos Mr. Robert J. Pfeiffer Mrs. Viola K. Pavao Quinn ’49 Sacred Heart Parish Saint Pius X Church Parish Star Markets, Ltd. Mr. & Mrs. John M. Stevenson Joseph C.S. Tsai, MD Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wo Mr. Alfred & Mrs. Laurie Hong ’56 Wong Mr. Darryl P. Wong Dr. & Mrs. Livingston Wong ’48 Mrs. Susan Chong Wong, Esq. ’66 Mr. Roland J. Yap Mr. Chris Yuen ’71 6 Knoller Dr. & Mrs. James F. Pierce Mrs. Lenore Prehler Ms. Mary C. Richards Dr. Victor G. Romley Mrs. Caryn Roscoe Mr. Scott Sells Mr. James C. Shingle Dr. Reynold S. Shirai ’47 Mrs. Winona Hollinger Slate ’40 Ms. Esther K. Smythe Mr. & Mrs. Bill Stephens Mr. & Mrs. Irwin W.C. Thom, Jr. Dr. K.S. Tom Dr. Laurie K.S. Tom Mrs. Anita Torres Mrs. Kimi Uto Ms. Nancy J. Walker Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Wedeman Mr. & Mrs. Pau-Sheng Wei Mr. & Mrs. James C. Wo Dr. & Mrs. William Won Mrs. Fran J. Chow Wong ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Henry Wong Lin and Ella Wong Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert C.H. Yee Seated ( left to right) Irmgard Aluli and Lucile Smith Mistysyn ’37. (Top row left to right) President Michael E. Baker, and Steering Committee members Eileen Lota, Barabra Tom Ching ’61, Yvonne Usita Morris ’63, and Laurie Hong Wong ’56. (Committee members not pictured: Mary Lou Brogan, Lori Kern Carlos ’87, Mark Conching ’83, Lei Darcey, Patrick Downes, Charlene Wong Lum ’60, Monica Domaloan Ng Pack ’83, Nina Rapozo ’54, Dulce Sanders and Mihana Aluli Souza ’67.) Acknowledgements Ohana of Irmgard Farden Aluli; Michael Amore; Beth Bogdon; Mark Conching ’83 - MC Consulting; Patrick Downes; Jicky Ferrer ’75; Angie Golis-Yamamoto; Hawaiian Host; Jonathan Hermosura; Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Kosasa; Eileen Lota; Milici Valenti Ng Pack Advertising - Video Production: Jenni Katinszky, Juju Ranches, Public Relations: Linda Chun, Kim Tamashiro; The Mountain Apple Company - Jon de Mello and Leah Bernstein; Sheraton Waikiki; Leslie Wilcox Silent Auction Donors A-1 Luggage Dick Adair Alicia’s Market, Inc. Aloha Airlines Mike Amore Mr. and Mrs. Michael Baker Beauty by Fumiko Brite Smile Cane Haul Raod, Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Chu Coca Cola Bottling Co. Cove Entertainment Patricia Culver Darcey Builders David Lee Galleries David Paul’s Lahaina Grill Dynasty Elite Limousine Service, Inc. Entertainment Publications Futurekids Manoa GBC Boxes & Packaging GMR Garrett Gabriel H-2-0 Salon Hairs to You Havier Designs Hawaii Hawaii Sports Dr. and Mrs. Edward Ho Hokuli’i Images Image City In Memory of Ikaika Dall ’98 Indigo Mr. and Mrs. David Ishii Island Guitars JPS Dressers KAJ Products Kaheka Rehab Clinic Kenneth’s Photography Fred and Diane Kobashikawa Brad Koki Lanai Company, Inc. Lenscrafter Magic Mike Maika'i Snacks and Baskets Manoa Grand Ballroom Marian's Island Wide Catering Mauna Kea Beach Hotel MC Consulting McCully Bicycle & Sporting Mermaids Hawaii Mitsu-Ken Okazu Catering Jim and Yvonne Morris Carlson & Venancia Mun Nails by Kristin Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Oshiro Outrigger Entertainment Outrigger International Travel P&S Jewelry & Collectibles Pacific Beach Hotel Pacific Creations, Hawaii Paula's Sports Cards, Etc. Roy Sakuma Productions, Inc. Sally Foster Entertainment Sheraton Maui - Kaanapali Sheraton Moana Surfrider Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Glenn Silva Stephen R. Ho, DDS Taj Clubhouse Takushi, Funaki, Wong & Stone The Art Source The Little Dollhouse The Westin Maui-Kaanapali Tihati Productions Tori Richards Ltd. Treetops Restaurant at Paradise Park Ultrazone Lazer Adventure Utah Jazz Villa Enterprise Windward Mall Wonda's Manicure Wong's Chinese Antiques Volunteers Beverly Ann Shinnick Aldrich ’56 Jill Blaisdell Hilda De Cambra Cordeiro ’37 Erin Darcey ’99 Jacquelyn Darcey ’97 Roxane Ishikawa Goo ’78 Cora Cabebe Gushikuma ’73 Pattie Wong Heatherly ’66 Rondee Lum Barbara Ho Diane Kobashikawa Paulette Laanui Edwina Lee Irene Lee Jackie Loo Milton Makishi Lucile Smith Mistysyn ’37 James R. Morris II ’85 James R. Morris Avis Mukawa Gail Nakamura Amber Saito-Love ’05 Marilyn Taniyama Jeri Tokumoto Michelle Arakawa Ushio ’81 Lorraine Veilleux Lynne Taniguchi Watanabe ’69 Kimberly Yamauchi Brenda Yim Francine Yokoi Dr. Irwin Lee Appointed to Maryknoll School Board by Michael E. Baker Dr. Irwin K.M. Lee, the latest appointee to the Maryknoll School Board, is no stranger to the School. Dr. Lee’s son Lorrin Lee ’97, a senior at Duke University, is a 1997 Maryknoll graduate. In addition to serving on the teaching staffs of Queens Medical Center, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, and the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, Dr. Lee is a practicing obstetrician and gynecologist. He will serve on the Development Committee. Dr. and Mrs. (Irene) Lee are active members of Sacred Heart Parish who have maintained a close relationship with the Maryknoll Fathers and Sisters who have served the parish and the school. The Lees recently returned from New York where they attended former pastor and school president Fr. Frank Diffley’s Golden Jubilee. ■ Dr. Irwin K.M. Lee and Irene Lee Michael E. Baker is the president of Maryknoll School. August 2000 7 MARYKNOLL CONNECTIONS Brother Venard Ruane, MM, A Cornerstone of the Maryknoll Community by Shana Campos Tong ’83 T he Maryknoll Fathers, Brothers and the Maryknoll Sisters had a vision to found Maryknoll School as a Catholic School in Hawaii firmly rooted in faith. These missioners are responsible for setting the basic values and philosophy that guide the school today. Each of us has memories of a special Maryknoller who helped to form our academic and social consciousness. Brother Venard Ruane is a special Maryknoller who has dedicated his life to the Maryknoll Mission and to the families of Sacred Heart Parish, the students of Maryknoll, and the people of Hawaii. Brother Venard Ruane was born Thomas Ruane in Waterloo, Iowa, on April 4, 1927, to Thomas Anthony and Frances Marcella McGuire Ruane. He was one of eight children–five girls and three boys. Thomas graduated from Sacred Heart School, Waterloo, Iowa, in 1944 where he had studied since kindergarten. In August 1944, after graduation, he entered the US Marine Corps and completed basic training Br. Venard Ruane, 1950 in Paris Island, South Carolina and infantry A favorite with students, Br. Venard Ruane says he is fortunate to be able to work with young people. training in Camp LeJuene, North Carolina. (Reprinted with permission from Maryknoll magazine.) Stationed in Hawaii in March 1945, he fitting name for a man with such an appreciated sense of humor. stayed at a tent city at Camp Caitlin near the airport. (It was a coincidence that Thomas was assigned to Hawaii, for his father had also Brother Venard's next assignment was to a mission and school for lived in tents at Schofield Barracks, was discharged, and remained in Japanese in Los Angeles, California where he served for two years. Hawaii where he trained fire horses for the fire department until he Then he went to the Venard Apostolic College in Clarks Summit, moved to Iowa in 1912.) In April 1945, Thomas was assigned to Pennsylvania. However, in 1952, fortunately for the parishioners of Guam where he assisted the chaplain until December of that year. In Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu, Brother Venard was assigned to his spare time, he would read The Field Afar, forerunner of today's Hawaii. After receiving his Mission Cross from Archbishop Fulton J. Maryknoll magazine. Maryknoll seeds were surely planted! Sheen at the departure ceremony, Brother sailed on the President Cleveland and, arriving in Honolulu on August 5, 1952, was assigned After WWII was over in August 1945, to Sacred Heart Parish where Father George C. Powers was the pastor. Thomas was assigned to Tientsin, China. It was in China that he met missionaries from Brother Venard's Europe. After serving in China from duties at Sacred Heart December 1945 until July 1946, Thomas were many: he opened returned home and contacted Maryknoll. In and closed the church March 1947 he became a postulant brother at each day; he drove the Maryknoll, New York and, six months later, a school bus for the chilnovice in Akron, Ohio. After one year, dren at Maryknoll School Thomas Ruane took his vows as a Maryknoll and the catechism Thomas Ruane, 1945 Brother and was assigned to the Development students of Sacred Heart Department in Bedford, Massachusetts through August 1949. Brother Parish; he also taught chose his religious name, Venard, after Saint Theophane Venard, a catechism to the eighth Paris Foreign Missionary in China who was beheaded in 1861. When grade public school and Br. Venard Ruane, former High School Athletic asked why he chose this saint, Brother responds with a smile, "He was Punahou School children Director, presents athletic awards to (left to right) known for his sense of humor and was a modern martyr.” It is truly a on Saturdays; he handled Kenneth Kwock ’55 and Mel Tom ’59. 8 Knoller A Maryknoll “bus,” driven by Br. Venard Ruane, transports a football team to a game. Boy Scout Troop 42 receives the A.D. Altarie Award from Bishop John J. Scanlan. the chores of maintenance in the parish; and, of special significance, he served as a Scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop 42 from 1952 through 1970, a commitment which brought Brother's strong values and very positive influence into the lives of many boys. Brother Venard's broad service to the community includes nine years as the first Athletic Director of Maryknoll School. His service and personal character led to the establishment of an athletic award presented each year to an athlete who best exemplifies outstanding morals, values, and spirit at practices and games. Brother Venard is also popularly associated with the "White House,” the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers' residence on Dole Street. Although he was asked to manage the Maryknoll House on East 39th Street in New York City for two years, Brother returned happily to Honolulu where he manages the many activities and services provided for visiting Maryknollers at the White House. Currently the financial officer of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers in Hawaii, Brother Venard celebrated his 50th anniversary as a Maryknoll Brother in 1998. His mission, however, extends beyond the White House, for example, to Shriners Hospital for Children, where he serves as Eucharistic Minister and also shares his hearty laugh and enthusiastic conversation reflecting his rich and varied life experiences. Brother Venard has witnessed many changes at Maryknoll School. He recalls the days of the wooden buildings, the high school classes held at the old McDonald Hotel, and construction of the "new" high school. He remembers a Maryknoll faculty and staff consisting entirely of Religious, with the exception of Mrs. Phoebe Kwock, Mrs. Laura Whitmarsh, Joe Koelher, and Lieutenant Clarence Ho. However, Brother looks to the future with great optimism. His daily life includes threemile walks, mass at Sacred Heart Church, and periodic encounters with many current faculty and staff. Mixed with his interest in opera, the symphony, and the theater, Brother's continuing service to the Sacred Heart Parish/Maryknoll School community is an important reminder of not only Brother's own inspiring vocation, but also the rich cultural and religious roots of Maryknoll School. When asked, however, about the highlights of his career, Brother Venard quickly and simply answers that he enjoys working with the children and Sacred Heart parishioners and enjoys meeting people. It is surely the simplicity and sincerity of this response that has sustained Brother Venard, and us, through the years. ■ Shana Campos Tong ’83 is a member of the grade school faculty specializing in Japanese, religious studies, and public speaking. August 2000 9 FACULTY MHS Teachers Stand Out Among the Best by Glenn Silva and Melissa Romley ’00 HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF LANGUAGE TEACHERS – HONOLULU ADVERTISER EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE In March 2000, Lily Lu was selected as one of two recipients of the Hawaii Association of Language Teachers-Honolulu Advertiser Excellence in Teaching Award. This award is given to recognize one’s outstanding achievement in teaching, professional development, and service to the foreign language profession in the state of Hawaii. The dynamic force behind Maryknoll’s Chinese Language Program these last several years, Lily is the object of the collective admiration of her colleagues. Her recent award for excellence in teaching is the crowning achievement of her years of dedicated service. In 1983, Lily started a fledgling class in Chinese language which has grown to include beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. The Chinese Language Program also includes travel to China and the very visible presence of the Chinese Language Club. A respected educator in Hawaii, Lily has held office in the Chinese Language Educators’Association and has been very active in Chinese festivals both in the community as well as at the high school campus. Lu Lau Shr – Xie Xie Ni! Consuelo Rogers is now one of the newest recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science teaching at the state level. As a recipient of the award, an individual is deemed to be one of the states’ most outstanding and dedicated teachers in both the classroom and the community. If chosen as a finalist at the National level, Consuelo will receive a prepaid round trip to Washington D.C. where President Bill Clinton will present her with an award. She will also receive a monetary bonus. As a teacher at the high school for nearly twenty years, Consuelo has been instrumental in founding programs and designing courses. She is the head of the science department, the founder of the Global Lab Project at the high school, and a mentor to new teachers as well. In addition, Consuelo is the coordinator of all Catholic school science teachers and is a member of the National and state Science Teachers Associations. WHITE HOUSE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FULLBRIGHT TEACHERS EXCHANGE Della Au ’92 was nominated as one of 93 semi-finalists to compete in the second round of the 2000-2001 White House Fellowship Program. White House Fellows work as full-time, paid assistants to the members of the Cabinet and senior White House Staff. Among Della’s competitors were aerospace engineers, dot-com executives, U.S. Army Majors and five other teachers. Within our Maryknoll community, Della has been instrumental in designing and establishing the Government Internship program, which is a service-learning based course. Della was also a member of a 4-teacher team that designed the 9th grade World History and World Literature courses and she was a member of the Senior Project Committee. Aside from Della’s duties and involvement as a high school teacher, she is a voluntary member of the State Campaign Spending Commission. Her interests are in government and education. In the fall of 2000, Della plans to attend the University of Hawaii Law School and focus on international studies and educational law. Karla Brundage, literature teacher at the high school, is one of the few recipients of the 2000-2001 Fullbright Teachers Exchange. As a participant of the exchange, Karla will travel to Zimbabwe to teach World Literature, and English as a second language to Olevel school children. During Karla’s exchange, an instructor from that institution will travel to Maryknoll and assume Karla’s teaching position for the duration of the school year. In the Maryknoll community, Karla is involved with the production and publication of the literary magazine The Toad and coached the CSL track team. Karla has also been the freshman coordinator for the past three years. Besides her commitment to teaching, Karla is a published writer with her most recent publication in Bamboo Ridge Press’s Intersecting Circles. 10 Knoller ■ Glenn Silva is a member of high school faculty specializing in French. Melissa Romley ’00 will be attending Pepperdine University in the fall majoring in public relations. ON AND ABOUT CAMPUS Maryknoll Takes 1st Place in Physics Olympics by Aileen Ng ’00 On Saturday, February 26, 2000, a group of Maryknoll students, Sunya Boonyatera ’00, Alan Mark ’00, Aileen Ng ’00, Stephen Sung ’00, Maryknoll High School Physics Team (L to R): and Aaron Wong ’02, Sunya Boonyatera ’00, Alan Mark ’00, Steven competed in the 11th Sung ’00, Aaron Wong ’02, and Aileen Ng ’00. annual Physics Olympics held on the Kapiolani Community College campus. “Laser Maze,” “Fork Torque,” “Car Bomb,” and “Pennies and Popsicles” were among the six events that were held. They contended against 23 teams, each consisting of three to five students, from 11 different high schools. The students took first place in the Car Bomb event and first place overall. ■ Aileen Maryknoll High School’s Electric Car – A Racing Success by Reyna Kodama ’00 Ng ’00 will be attending Harvey Mudd College in the fall. Maryknoll Student wins $1,000 For School by Lorraine Samson Kojima ’83 Maryknoll’s third grade student, Heidi Ma ’09, was named the winner in a national state-by-state essay writing contest conducted by Smucker’sTM fruit spreads and JifTM peanut butter. Students were asked to write about an imaginary lunch with their favorite book character. The best essays from 50 states – one per state – were selected and the respective students were awarded $1,000 for their schools. Heidi’s winning essay was about having lunch with her favorite book character, Elisa, from the book E is for Elisa by Johanna Hurwitz. Their lunch is interrupted by a mystery when they discover that the snack machine is empty. Who took all the snacks? “Education is very important to the J.M.Smucker Company,” said Susie Burkhart, Marketing Manager for fruit spreads. “We’re proud to support this contest as it demonstrates Heidi Ma ’09 presents the winner’s check to Maryknoll the value of reading and School President, Michael Baker. Standing with them writing and the importance (left) is third grade teacher Suzanne McLaughlin and Wendie Wong, grade school principal. of a quality education.” ■ Lorraine Samson Kojima ’83 is the senior editor of the Knoller and an assistant in the Alumni and Development Office. Maryknoll School’s Electric Car Team (L to R) Sunya Boonyatera ’00, Kenneth Lee ’03, Stacey Wong ’03, Stephen Sung ’00, Richard Barlett ’00, April Ota ’00, Aaron Bronson ’00, and (in car) Reyna Kodama ’00. What started out as a dream became a reality over a period of two years for thirteen high school students. Supported by the endless patience, help, and guidance from high school teacher Hank Le Page, and parents Nathan Costa and Michael Armstrong, Maryknoll High School’s Engineering Club members constructed an electric vehicle and entered the Hawaiian Electric Electron Car Marathon. The team of Reyna Kodama ’00, April Ota ’00, Stephen Sung ’00, Sunya Boonyatera ’00, Alan Mark ’00, Aaron Bronson ’00, Aaron Wong ’02, Christopher Koo ’01, Stacey Wong ’03, Kenenth Lee ’03, Franklin Lee ’02, Richard Barlett ’00, and Richard Tsai ’03 competed in the race which took place on March 25, on Ford Island. Maryknoll’s electric car placed third overall in the competition. The rating awarded to the team took into account all aspects of the competition – documentation, oral presentation, construction and safety, as well as the actual race itself. The high ratings in several categories pushed the team to third overall, a much higher overall ranking than last year. Through it all, the Maryknoll Engineering Club members gained a great deal of experience. ■ Reyna Kodama ’00 will be entering Tufts University in the fall. August 2000 11 ON AND ABOUT CAMPUS Career Day 2000 2000 2000 by Della Au ’92 F ourteen years ago, husband and wife Troy and Jamie Wicklund Furutani ’86 never imagined that they would both be speaking at their alma mater’s Career Day. But on Tuesday, March 21, 2000, both were part of a group of 46 community members who attended Maryknoll School’s annual Career Day. Held on the high school campus, Career Day is designed as a day for students to learn about the types of careers awaiting them in the world beyond school and the steps they can take even as high school students to move toward these careers. Among the 37 careers represented at the 2000 Career Day were dentists, attorneys, marketing consultants, surgeons, engineers, educators, FBI special agents and law enforcement officers, as well as representatives from the armed forces. In line with the principle “less is more,” Career Day organizer and Alumni Relations Coordinator Lori Kern Carlos ’87 pared down the weeklong schedule of last year’s Career Week effort. The shortened format, however, proved to be more effective as more individuals were able to join us on campus and more careers were represented, giving students even more opportunities to explore different careers. For students, the new and improved daylong format allowed them to take a break from formal classes in order to attend presentations and interact with professionals from the community. Beginning the day with an opening assembly, students listened to Heald College recruiter Candace Fajardo ’90, who spoke about the importance of school, study, and volunteer opportunities. By day’s end, students commented that the wide range of speakers provided them with variety and with ample opportunities to learn about different careers and pathways. And for those students who still weren’t quite sure what careers they want to pursue, a popular session entitled “College Life” was conducted with presentations by and discussions with recent graduates and current university students Lori Moskal ’97 and Mitchell Goo ’97. Besides the benefits to students, one special outcome of Career Day was welcoming back 17 alumni from thirteen classes ranging from 1948 to 1997, along with 11 parents of current students. During breaks between sessions, teachers and presenters could be found talking and laughing under the hospitality tent set up near the flagpole. One teacher evaluation of the day commented, “I liked the festive atmosphere, having a mix of grads and parents with the students.” From their perspectives, many alumni commented on the changes in the physical plant, as all the classrooms are now air-conditioned and what many remembered as the A-frame or C.A.P. building is now replaced by Founders’ Hall. Now in its second year, Career Day appears to be a fixture on the school calendar. If you are interested in participating as a presenter for the 2001 Career Day, please contact the Alumni and Development Office at 952-7313 or at [email protected]. ■ Della Au ’92 is a member of the high school faculty specializing in history and public speaking. 12 Knoller (left to right) Lori Moskal ’97, high school math teacher Fernando Urgelles, and Mitchell Goo ’97, meet with members from the U.S. Coast Guard. Alex Lo ’85 teaches Michael Faria ’03 how to correctly wrap an ankle. (left to right) Della Au ’92, Lori Anne Ladrillono ’01, Troy Furutani ’86, and Ryan Goshima ’00. Calling all Alumni & Friends of Maryknoll! We’ve got a mat for you at the 25th Annual Maryknoll School Luau. Enjoy “ono” food and great entertainment! Alumni, meet your classmates at your special table. Return this postcard to the Development l nnua noll yk Mar ol A Scho 00 , 20 ber 1ion Hallm o t c ay, O hibit thru 6p Sund enter Erxving 4pm $20.00 e T C CO S dell uous S Blais Contin Office to reserve your seat today! YES! Send me ___ tickets. Enclosed is my check for $______ ____ YES! I am a Maryknoll alum! Reserve ___ seats at my class table. ____ YES! I already have tickets, but please reserve ____ seats at my class table. ____ Please return this card and your check in an envelope addressed to: Maryknoll School • Development Office • 1526 Alexander Street • Honolulu, HI 96822 Name ___________________________________________ Class of ____ Address ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________ SEE YOU AT THE LUAU! ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REPORT A Message from Paul... Dear Fellow Alumni, Thank you for making the first year of the renewed Maryknoll Association so successful! Mahalo to everyone who volunteered time and energy to plan the events, and to those who attended these special functions throughout the year. I continue to be impressed by your dedication to Maryknoll School. We concluded the year with the first ever Alumni Week. This triple-header event, the highlight of this year’s program, brought many alumni back in contact with each other and Maryknoll School. Thanks to all the classes who planned their reunions in conjunction with this Alumni Week. Please mark your calendars for next years 2nd Annual Alumni Week, scheduled for July 17 – 21, 2001. Our first event next school year is the 2nd Annual Alumni Memorial Mass, which will be celebrated on November 2, 2000 at Sacred Heart Church. This event promises to be even better than the last. I can’t think of a more meaningful way to “give back” to Maryknoll School as we honor our deceased alumni and faculty. Your Alumni Association continues to grow and mature with a program designed to support Maryknoll School and its alumni. Thanks for your kokua and generous support of the Maryknoll Alumni Association. Paul Y. Chinen ’57, Alumni Association President 2000-2001 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CALENDAR October 1 October 7-8 October 26-30 November 2 January 5 March 4 April 5 May 3 May June 7-8 July 17-21 17 19 21 25th Anniversary Luau Class of 1950 Reunion Class of 1955 Reunion Alumni Memorial Mass Alumni Homecoming (Maryknoll vs. Damien) 100 Days Dinner The Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Scholarship Dinner Career Day West Coast, East Coast Alumni Gatherings Graduation Festivities for Jubilarian Classes 2nd Annual Alumni Week Alumni Cocktail Party 10th Annual FORE! Maryknoll Golf Tournament Family Fun Day For more information on any of these events, phone the Alumni Office at (808) 952-7310 or e-mail at [email protected]. Mahalo to our Career Day Presenters: Alex Arakaki - CPA Hiram Au ’67 - FBI Special Agent Michael Baker - Education/Head of School Richard Brislin - Education/College Professor Philip Bruno - Physician Tammy Chang-Motooka ’83 - Orthodontist Stephen Choy - Clinical Psychologist Walter Chun - Occupational Safety/Health Consultant Penny Chung - Registered Nurse Thomas Collins - Private Investigator Mark Conching ’83 - Marketing Consultant Michael Duncan - Human Resources Trainer Jamie Wicklund Furutani ’86 - Veterinarian Troy Furutani ’86 - Athletic Trainer Dori Kern Gabriel ’87 - Pharmaceutical Sales Mitchell Goo ’97 - College Student Joe Hernandez - Environmental Engineer Pamela Kee ’91 – Business Support Analyst BeJay Upchurch Kodama ’81 - Television Marketing Cecelia Kong - FBI Special Agent Aaron Koseki - Health Sciences Philip Kuchler ’69 - Real Estate Sales/Management Jonathan Lau ’91 - Dentist Larry Lee - Attorney Alex Lo ’85 - Athletic Trainer Ann-Marie White Medeiros ’88 - Computer Network Adminstrator Jim Mistysyn - Science and Business Gervin Miyamoto - Law Enforcement Lori Moskal ’97 - College Student Gene Murata - Human Resources Jon Ortiz - Attorney Neal Palafox - Physician Jeff Polovina - Marine Scientist Peter Rosche - Coast Guard Stevette Santiago – Human Resources Thomas Sawa - Veterinarian Henry Sim - Industrial Engineer Winslow Tanabe ’72 - Electrical Engineer Lan Tran - Fiscal Services, Accounting Charlotte White ’63 - Education/Principal David Wilson - Marketing Livingston Wong, ’48 - Surgeon Jack Wong - Computer Programmer Analyst Cynthia Yee-Bronson - Attorney Malia McLaughlin Zimmerman ’86 – Reporter August 2000 13 ALUMNA PROFILE Elizabeth Haggood Helfrich ’39 dedicates her life to serving others By Alice Marie Boehning Crain ’85 E lizabeth Haggood Helfrich ’39 truly exemplifies the school motto Noblesse Oblige as she has served her community of Salinas, California, as a practicing lawyer for over 30 years and continues to serve as an active member of various community organizations. When you speak with Elizabeth, her kindness, humility, and love of family quickly endear you to her. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Elizabeth has lived in many different places because her father was in the Navy. In the beginning of her high school years, Elizabeth’s father relocated the family to Hawaii for three years while he was stationed there. Committed to Catholic education, Elizabeth’s Irish-Catholic mother insisted that all three daughters attend Catholic schools wherever they lived. Of all the schools she attended, Maryknoll holds the fondest memories for Elizabeth. Sending her to Maryknoll cost her family $3 per month, where she was enrolled in small classes. Elizabeth also recalls the Maryknoll Sisters who encouraged her to “do right, study hard, and do something with her life.” Besides Elizabeth Haggood Helfrich ’39 and her cat, Koko. studying, many good times were had ti leaf sliding, swimming, and riding the train to Girl Scout camp in Pearl City. When the Navy relocated her father in her junior year, Elizabeth became a “nongraduating alum,” one of a special category of alumni who do not graduate with their class but continue to feel a special tie to that class and to Maryknoll. Indeed, Elizabeth is very much a part of the Maryknoll class of 1939 in the close ties that she maintains with Maryknoll and in the way that she has lived and continues to live her life. Earning her B.A. in political science from Stanford University, Elizabeth went on to earn her J.D. from the University of San Francisco Law School in 1958. She worked as a Deputy District Attorney for Alameda County from 1959 to 1964 before becoming a partner in the firm Pioda, Bryan, Ames, Helfrich & Ewills in 1968 until her retirement in 1990. Upon beginning her practice as a lawyer in the 1950s, Elizabeth entered a world in which very few female attorneys could be found. Elizabeth recalls that she was once mistaken by the judge for a man named Jean, whom she was representing. When the judge read the court papers, he mistook Elizabeth for “Jean,” who was accused of drunk driving. Girl Scout Troop #38 continued on page 15 May Day celebration at Maryknoll, 1935. (Elizabeth is standing to the queen’s right.) 14 Knoller continued from page 14 Being there for people with legal problems and helping them through the maze of the system made Elizabeth’s career very rewarding. Because she specialized in family law, adoption cases especially touched her heart. Elizabeth delighted in helping couples adopt children into loving families. Retirement has not slowed Elizabeth down. 8th grade, 1935 She still participates in numerous professional and community organizations such as the Board of Counselors for the University of San Francisco Law School and the Executive Committee of the Community Foundation for Monterey County. Elizabeth also maintains ties with Catholic education in Hawaii as a member of the Board of Trustees for Palma High School, a school affiliated with Hawaii’s Damien High School. Besides her community service, Elizabeth is also an active tennis player and worldwide traveler. Her adventures have taken her to Africa, Europe, Asia and North America, and throughout the Pacific. Along with her husband, who is an avid hiker, Elizabeth has also hiked through exotic locations such as Nepal, Hawaii and New Zealand. Does this accomplished, active, incredible woman have advice for today’s youth? “Dream and persevere.” Clearly, Elizabeth Helfrich has not stopped following her own advice. ■ Alyce Marie Boehning Crain ’85 is a full-time mom. She lives in Sacramento with her husband and two children. Elizabeth Helfrich (farthest right) and her older sister, Kathleen, and younger sister, Vivian. Jubilarian 2000 – “Coming Home” June is an exciting time for Maryknoll alumni to “come home” for Baccalaureate Mass and graduation! For some alums, “coming home” means their first visit back since graduation. For Jubilarian classes (those celebrating their 60th, 55th, or 50th year reunion), that can mean seeing old friends that they haven’t seen in more than 50 years! That was the scenario for Nancy Hada Nakamura ’40 and Eloise Zerbe McIntosh ’40, our first guests to arrive at Baccalaureate Mass…a definite Kodak moment! For more than 10 years, Jubilarian festivities have included Baccalaureate Mass, a luncheon, and special seating at graduation. Mahalo to our Jubilarian attendees: Nancy Hada Nakamura ’40 Edwina Leong Goo ’40 Eloise Zerbe McIntosh ’40 Margaret Goto Sato ’45 Jubilarian attendees (left to right): Alice Uyehara Masutani ’50, Eloise Zerbe McIntosh ’40, Sacred Heart Pastor Fr. Marc Alexander, Margaret Goto Sato ’45, Nancy Hada Nakamura ’40. Not pictured are Edwina Goo ’40 and Irene Letoto ’50. Joseph Kalaukoa ’50 Mona Ann Chock Kalaukoa ’50 Irene Chang Letoto ’50 Alice Uyehara Masutani ’50 Thomas Tam ’50 Lenore Fong Young ’50 August 2000 15 WINTER/SPRING SPORTS REPORT ILH All Stars, Medalists and Team Championships WINTER SPORTS BOYS BASKETBALL Ashley Vidal ’04 rebounds and drives past a Sacred Hearts Academy opponent. Kenneth Lindsay ’00 – First Team All Star Russell Sypowicz ’01 and Adi Muranovic ’00 – Honorable Mention CANOE PADDLING Robin McAneeley ’03– Girls Varsity II Canoe Paddling First Team All Star Coaches Harry and Cathy Kam-Ho – Girls Canoe Paddling Coaches of the Year GYMNASTICS Dayna Miyashiro ’04, ILH Intermediate Championships 1st Place Medalist in bars 2nd Place Medalist in beam 3rd Place Medalist in floor exercise 2nd Place Medalist Overall Kari Mukawa ’04, ILH Intermediate Championships 6th Place Medalist in vault 3rd Place Medalist in bars 6th Place Medalist in floor exercise 6th Place Medalist Overall BOYS SOCCER Derek Birkmire ’01, Second Team All Star Goalie GIRLS SOCCER Malia Kane ’01 – Second Team All Star GIRLS SOFTBALL Kristen Lim ’03 and Kelly Sato ’00 – ILH Honorable Mention Doug Morrison ’04 takes 1st place in the long jump at the annual CSL track and field meet. SWIMMING For the first time Maryknoll had both a girls and boys relay team in this year’s State Meet. State Qualifiers: Rob McEntire ’00, Shana McEntire ’02, Robert Segawa ’00, Brian Coleman ’01, Allyn Wijnveldt ’01, Ashley Higashi ’02, Taryn Fong ’02 and Rachel Sierra ’03. Rob McEntire ’00 – ILH and State Medalist in the 50 Freestyle and 100 Freestyle First Team All Star, 50 Free First Team All Star, 100 Free 16 Knoller Taryn Fong ’02, looks ahead to score a goal at the ILH Water Polo Championship. TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS Canoe Paddling – ILH Girls Varsity II Division Championship Boys Basketball – ILH Boys Intermediate Championship CSL Boys Intermediate Division I Tournament Championship CSL Boys Intermediate Division II Tournament Consolation Championship CSAL Elementary Boys Basketball Championship SPRING SPORTS BASEBALL Brendan Higa ’01, Honorable Mention Sean Ortiz ’02, Honorable Mention Cruz Hatanaka ’03, Honorable Mention GIRLS BASKETBALL Baseball Captain Ryan Goshima ’00 scores a Maryknoll run. Shayne Enright ’00, Second Team All Star Kainoa Fialkowski ’00, Honorable Mention Elizabeth Kam ’01, Honorable Mention Shannon Riely ’02, Honorable Mention GOLF Kelsey Soma ’01 is elated over the success of her tennis forehand. Top intermediate golfer Marc Lau ’03, putts for a birdie. Ashley Chang ’02, JV Individual Championship 5th Place Medalist Lea Young ’02, Honorable Mention Ernest Fontes ’01, Honorable Mention Chris Gelson ’01, Honorable Mention TENNIS Robbie Eiford ’02, Second Team All Star State Boys Tennis Tournament Qualifier TRACK Christal Cuadra ’01, First Team All Star, 3000 meter State Track and Field Qualifier 5th Place State Medalist in the 3000 meter TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS Members of the Novice Boys received 1st place at the Annual Catholic School League Track and Field Meet. (L to R) Asst. Coach Zane Silva ’95, Head Coach Darcie Au ’90, Kuli‘a Aiona ‘06, Nicholas Laniauskas ’06, Stratton Wright ’06, Christopher Arakawa ’06, Alex Adair ’06, Christopher Chu ’06, Student Coach Stacey Wong ’03, Wesley Perry ’06, Student Coach Jamie Adams ’01, Asst. Coach Kim Mitchell, Student Coach Jordon Tanabe ’02. Members not pictured: Michael Williams ’06, Scott Zane ’06, Matthew Chun ’07, Matthew Chee ’07, Michael Hann ’07 CSL Boys Track and Field Novice (5th and 6th graders), lst Place CSL Boys Track and Field Open (7th and 8th graders), 2nd Place August 2000 17 1999-2000 ATHLETIC BANQUET O n Sunday, May 21 the Annual Athletic Banquet took place at Hickam Officers Club. Three hundred and forty administrators, faculty, families and friends were in attendance to honor student athletes in grades 5 through 12 and their coaches. Various individual student athletes and teams were awarded plaques, trophies and medals for their exceptional performance and placement in their respective seasons. Special congratulations went to our 1999-2000 Student Athletes of the Year award winners. The following recipients were presented personalized lithographs awards: Female and Male Athletes of the Year Female and Male Scholar Athletes Robyn Kurasaki ’00 and Britton Komine ’00 Aileen Ng ’00 and Jonathan Elfalan ’00 Brother Venard Ruane Sportsmanship Award Female and Male Inspirational Athletes Ryan Goshima ’00 Torrin Ching ’05 Amber Belcher ’00 and Sid Hermosura ’00 The Porter Family – Ed, RanYing and triplet sons Female and Male Spartan Athletes: Mike ’00, Pat ’00 and Ron ’00 Kainoa Fialkowski ’00 and Kenneth Lindsay ’00 Female Student Athlete of the Year, Robyn Kurasaki ’00. Male Inspirational Athlete, Sid Hermosura ’00 (right). Female Inspirational Athlete, Amber Belcher ’00 (center). Male Student Athlete of the Year, Britton Komine ’00 (left). Male Spartan Athlete, Kenneth Lindsay ’00 (center). Male and Female Scholar Athletes, Jonathan Elfalan ’00 and Aileen Ng ’00. Brother Venard Ruane Sportsmanship Award: Ryan Goshima ’00 (top center), Torrin Ching ’05 (top right), and the Porter family (left to right), RanYing, Ed, and triplet sons Mike ’00, Pat ’00 and Ron Porter ’00. 18 Knoller REUNION Class of ’69 Celebrates the Millennium! By Keala Wong Cupp ’69 and Lynette Mau Seto ’69 T he class of 1969, never one to follow convention, celebrated our 31st reunion on May 12, 2000. Twenty-two classmates gathered at the Tree Tops Restaurant in lush Manoa Valley for a fabulous buffet dinner. Although it took some of us a few seconds to recognize each other, in no time we were talking just like we did in high school. Attending this event were Phyllis Au, Tiki (Ching) Wong, Ryan Dang, Jocelyn (Ebisu) Kurisu, Cyril Goshima, Lynette (Itakura) Ing, Sharon (Kiyabu) Katahira, Kristine (Kojo) Nishiyama, Bryan Lau, Normelita (Lavaro) Delahunty, Lynete (Mau) Seto, Joann (Murata) Sakuma, Kenzie Pang, Louis Rapoza, Robin (Razon) Calhoun, Margaret (Tam) Araki, Lynne (Taniguchi) Watanabe, Arlinda (Valite) Andersen, Keala (Wong) Cupp, Erwin Lee, Sterling Yee, and Susan Young. During dinner, Sterling provided us with music reminiscent of the 60’s and 70’s with songs like “Light My Fire,” “Lightning Strikes,” “Kind of a Drag” and “My Cherie Amour.” After dinner, we sat and listened to our class president, Cyril, read letters and emails from Mike Caires, Mary Chun, Mike Horgan, Milton Inouye, and Alvin Lee, classmates who were not able to attend this reunion but sent their regards and best wishes. Our short program also included door prizes donated by Sterling, Keala (Fun Bowls) and Tiki (TAJ Clubhouse). At the end of the Front row (L to R): Bryan Lau, Louis Rapoza, Phyllis Au, Arlinda Valite Anderson, Ryan Dang, Susan Young, Lynette Mau Seto, Normelita Lavaro Delahunty, Keala Wong Cupp, Kenzie Pang. Back row (L to R): Lynette Itakura Ing, Sterling Yee, JoAnne Murata Sakuma, Kristine Kojo Nishiyama, Margie Tam Araki, Cyril Goshima, Jocelyn Ebisu Kurisu, Lynne Taniguchi Watanabe, Tiki Ching Wong, Sharon Kiyabu Katahira. evening, no one wanted to leave – but everyone promised to keep in touch and meet up again soon. In fact, “soon” will be on Saturday, September 30, 2000, at the Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI) beach house – so we’re all invited to an all-day picnic. If you’re interested in attending this event or want to help with the planning, contact Sterling at 532-5870 (day) or 3954953 (evenings) or send email to [email protected]. For more information on the class of 1969, please see the Class Notes section (1969). ■ Keala Wong Cupp ’69 is a 6th grade teacher at Maryknoll School. Lynette Mau Seto ’69 works in the human resources department of the main branch of Bank of Hawaii. (L to R): Lynette Itakura Ing, Lynne Taniguchi Watanabe, JoAnn Murata Sakuma, Kristine Kojo Nishiyama. (L to R): Susan Young, Jocelyn Ebisu Kurisu, Arlinda Valite Anderson, Margie Tam Araki, Phyllis Au, Tiki Ching Wong, Lynette Mau Seto, Normelita Lavaro Delahunty. (L to R): Arlinda Valite Anderson, Robyn Razon Calhoun, Jocelyn Ebisu Kurisu, Lynette Mau Seto, Erwin Lee. (L to R): Bryan Lau, Keala Wong Cupp, Louis Rapoza, Phyllis Au. August 2000 19 ALUMNI PROFILES Class of 2000 Graduates Honored at Maryknoll’s 66th Annual Commencement Ryan Ung The Father John Murray Award honors a former associate of Sacred Heart Parish and recognizes the graduating senior who has, in the tradition of Father Murray, provided unselfish assistance in serving fellow students and the Maryknoll community. Cliff Chow The Maryknoll Cup is awarded to the graduate who best personifies the spirit of Maryknoll School’s motto, “Noblesse Oblige.” Ryan will attend the University of Southern California in the fall. Cliff will attend Duke University in the fall. Candy Leung The Mother Mary Joseph Rogers Award honors the foundress of the Maryknoll Sisters and recognizes the senior class woman best exemplifying good will and sensitivity toward the needs of fellow students and the Maryknoll community. Kalei Wong The Chi Rho Award is given to the graduating senior who has displayed growth in personal integrity and Christian outreach. Kalei will attend Leeward Community College in the fall. Candy will attend the University of California - Berkeley in the fall. VALEDICTORIAN AWARD Aileen Ng Jessica Schiavoni The Bishop James A. Walsh Award honors one of the co-founders of the Maryknoll Fathers and is awarded to the student who displays outstanding character, leadership ability, and concern for others. Jessica will attend the University of San Francisco in the fall. SALUTATORIAN AWARD Stephen Sung Additionally, there were 69 senior men and women who attained the Principal’s list for the first two trimesters with a grade point average of 3.7 or higher. There were 28 senior men and women who attained the Honor Roll with a grade point average of 3.25 or above. Graduates pictured below have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program with a Letter of Commendation. Aileen Ng The Christopher Award is presented to the senior who has demonstrated those qualities which mark one as a contemporary Christopher; a person who gives tangible evidence to Christian principles in everyday activities. Aileen will attend Harvey Mudd College in the fall. 20 Knoller Stephen Sung Candy Leung Sunya Boonyatera University of Hawaii Regents Scholar UC - Berkeley Carnegie-Mellon University CLASS NOTES Former Faculty Sister Pat Roe (former principal , Sr. Margaret James), who taught at Maryknoll High School for 10 years, is in Guatemala tending to the needs of trash dump Former Faculty – Sr. Pat Roe workers and their brings hope for Guatemalan children. As the children living in a garbage former principal dump. (reprinted with permission from of Colegio Monte Maryknoll magazine) Maria School, Sister is concerned with managing and advising alumnae groups of the school to provide these families with appropriate medical care and the best education possible. During Sister’s years as a teacher, she advocated service to all. Class of 1940 Although Louise Dolan DuMontier could not make it to the Jubilarian this year, she wrote to tell us some information about her family. Louise left the island in 1949 so her husband could attend St. Louis University Medical School. They have six sons and two daughters. Five of their sons are physicians, the oldest one is a fire inspector. The eldest daughter retired with the CIA and the younger one is an insurance analyst. They still travel to Honolulu to visit and in fact were here in May of this year. Class of 1943 Helen C. Leong was one of more than 20,000 people who were privileged to attend the Religious Education Congress 2000, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on April 7-9. She says, “It was a truly a first class gathering and you could feel the spirit moving in the hearts of the people.” She would also like to say that Congress 2001 will be held on February 15 (Youth Day), 16, 17, and 18, so mark your calendars! Class of from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and now has a plant nursery and income tax service. Class of 1955 The 45th anniversary reunion will be held in Las Vegas! Plans have been made to depart Honolulu on October 26 and return on October 30. For more information, call Eloise Yoneda Yano at 235-4789. In recognition of her work locally, regionally, and nationally, the NAFSA: Association of International Educators awarded June Chun Naughton with a lifetime membership at their annual conference in Denver, Colorado in May 1999. Nominated by her colleagues in Hawaii, recommendations came from past NAFSA presidents who worked with June through her 32 years at the University of Hawaii. An endowment fund was set up in her name. June Naughton ’55 and the June was also International Student honored recently at Services Interim Director a Catholic Charities Martha C. Staff at her Treasure retirement party in March Island 1999. dinner. Since her retirement from International Student Services (ISS) in December 1998, she travels, has taken classes and enjoys gardening. Class of Class of 1959 Lorrie Lee sends this message: “This is a special year for the Fabulous 59’ers! We, the class of 1959, will be celebrating our 59th birthday this year. It will also be our 41st class reunion and we were born in 1941! Rennette Wright Miller’s handsome son, Kala‘i Miller, is the ‘local boy’ regular on ‘Baywatch Hawaii,’ as well as on the PAX network’s ‘Destination Stardom.’ Also, Rennette’s daughter is a crew member/navigator on the ‘Hokule‘a’ and like her mom is also a beauty! Congratulations to Major Calvin Lau, Ray Villanueva and Vernon Chun on their recent retirements. Calvin is retiring from the U.S. Army reserve, Ray is retiring from Pearl Harbor, and Vernon retired in December 1998 as a civil engineer from the City of Hayward, California. Patti Rapoza was recently married. Congratulations, Patti, and let us know the latest. Anyone with more information such as Patti’s last name etc., please let us know… Roger Simon has become quite the artist, not only for his singing, but also for his koa woodwork, specializing in beautiful custom jewelry boxes! Anyone looking for some beautiful koa should call Roger. Congratulations, Clarence Tom and wife 1957 Edmund Young has been traveling to exotic lands since the West Coast Gatherings last January. First, he’s had his dream come true of going on an African safari. A total of 1,000 snapshots will help him remember this event! He’s also visited the Holy Land and was able to see the exact spot Christ was born, and stand in the same room where the Last Supper was held. On the same trip, Edmund travelled the Nile River for five days and toured the Valley of the Kings. What an adventure! Edward was so fascinated by Africa that he is setting up his own 1949 In getting together for the reunion last year, talented classmates were discovered. Nancy Yoshida Wada is an accomplished potter and donated several of her beautiful pieces for prizes at the reunion. Pauline Umiamaka Kiyabu makes and sells various shell and fresh water pearl jewelry. Ruth Ando Tamanaha teaches sushi making and Bernard Shinbara, a horticulturist, retired safari business, will write a book on African animals, and is currently studying Swahili. Edmund Young ’57 (second from left) relaxes with his friends after a hot air balloon ride in Kenya. Adelaide and Clarence Tom ’59 win big at the Cal. Adelaide, on your 36th wedding anniversary and also on your big winnings at the ‘Cal’ in Las Vegas. Alvin Wong’s beautiful daughter, Sharrone, is a current Narcissus Queen candidate. Please provide her all your support. Good luck, Sharrone! Melvyn Tom’s daughter, Logan Tom, who plays volleyball for Stanford University, was named to the NCAA Volleyball All American first team and also is a candidate for National Freshman of the year! Bobby Mau recently underwent bypass heart surgery successfully and is currently rehabilitating. Please keep him in your prayers. John Arafiles has recently moved back to Hawaii after living in San Jose for almost 39 years. David Kim and Tommy Wong have August 2000 21 recently moved to Las Vegas. David relocated from Los Angeles and Tommy from Honolulu. They join Patrick Melim and Jane Izuo Kawaguchi in the HOT oasis in the desert of ‘Lost Wages!’ Again, anyone who knows how to contact them, please email the ’59 website : [email protected] to update the class information. All suggestions and/or comments are welcome and all emails will be responded to promptly.” Class of 1961 Walter Wong is currently living in Anchorage, Alaska. He says that the University of Alaska Anchorage, played Hawaii Pacific University for the first time this year. Walter was able to go to the game with fellow alum, Ken Braz ’70 and both were able to get together with HPU coaches Russell Dung ’70 and former faculty member, Tony Sellitto. Class of 1965 Guy De Primo has been teaching mathematics at City College of San Francisco for the past 18 years. He served one three-year term as department chair. For the past dozen years, his professional activities have been in K-12 mathematics. He spent six years on the board of the California Mathematics Project, a statewide mathematics leadership program. More recently, he was co-director of a fouryear California Postsecondary Education Commission — Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program state grant, which provided mathematics in-service workshops for all K-5 teachers in the San Francisco Unified School District. Class of 1969 The next GIGANTIC event is planned for late June/early July, 2001, when the class of ’69 celebrates their 50th birthday. For all of you out-of-towners, plan to return to Hawaii next year for the biggest event of 2001, one you’ll not want to miss! If you want to help plan the picnic or birthday party, contact Keala Wong Cupp ([email protected]), Lynne Taniguchi Watanabe [email protected]), Lynnete Mau Seto ([email protected]_ or Sterling Yee ([email protected]). Watch your mailbox for further details about both of these events. You can help keep the class of ’69 informed of future class of ’69 events by sending us your email address or by signing up with the Maryknoll Alumni Listserver (to sign up, go to www.maryknollschool.org 22 Knoller and submit your information to the alumni mailing list). Class of 1972 Vince Vassallo has been living in the Los Angeles area since 1986. He’s recently opened his own business as a commercial real estate consultant and visits Hawaii at least twice annually to visit friends and family. Vince likes to travel with his wife in their spare time and his interests are in computers and the Internet and a variety of outdoor sports. Class of 1984 Ben Valle and wife Katie have a brand new baby daughter. Raquel Frances Akemi was born on April 6, 2000, weighing in at 6 lbs, measuring 20 inches. Their first child, Jordan is keeping busy, being mommy’s helper. Congratulations to all of them! In March of this year, Tracy Cheung Sullivan went to Guatemala to do volunteer dentistry for two weeks. This was a self-funded group that included dentists, physicians and nurses who performed medical services. They went to the highlands of Guatemala and the slums of Guatemala City. Included in the group were Tracy’s father, Dr. Donald Cheung, a pediatric dentist, and Tracy’s sister Jennifer, a hygenist. Glenn Nishimura and his wife Michelle are the proud new parents of Brandon Takeshi Nishimura, born on November 18, 1999. Little Brandon weighed in at 7 lbs. 6 oz. and measured 20.5 inches. Glenn works for Servco Pacific Inc.’s Automotive Group and is willing to help anyone who needs a car. Email him at [email protected]. Class of 1985 Captain Vincent Gilkey is an army intelligence officer currently assigned to U.S. Central Command (U.S. Forces Middle East) and has recently returned from a three-month tour at Camp Doha Kuwait. Vincent was married Cpt. Vince Gilkey ’85, on November 16, Camp Dooha, Kuwait 1999 in Tampa, Florida to Kymberlee Pace. Congratulations to Myles Fujiwara and his wife Cheryl, who gave birth to daughter Caitlyn on March 5, 2000. Caitlyn weighed in at 6 lbs. 4.5 oz. Dr. Kenneth Arakawa has opened his own practice in a brand new office at 1441 Kapiolani Blvd. Ken specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Jenn Cion Tagorda writes: “Anyone interested in volunteering to help plan our 15th year reunion, please call me at (253) 874-6808 or page me at (877) 301-7044. I would like to get an idea of how many people are interested in attending a 15th year reunion. You can also email me at [email protected].” Class of 1987 Richert Salondaka has been keeping busy the past several months. Last November, he took a 15-day excursion to Thailand, which left him with wonderful memories. Richert looks forward to his next trip there when he can share his experiences through the eyes of a newcomer to Thailand. Last March, he launched a new import boutique called Asiatique. The boutique will include antiques from Cambodia and Vietnam, handicrafts from Thai hilltribes, and Burmese lacquerware as well as Indonesian pottery and silver. It is a very exciting time for Richert and his team and he will keep us abreast of all the developments. 1984 alumna and their families: (front row, L to R) Lace & Logan Yamamoto, Jonathan & Henry Hoeft, Marissa & Kaitlin Takemoto. (Middle row, L to R) Lee Yamamoto & Lisa WongYamamoto ’84; Jennifer & Donna Souza Hoeft ’84; Mike & Andrea Young ’84 Takemoto; Chris, Therese Ching ’84 & Stefan Wooding. (Back row, L to R) Agnes Leung ’84 Demarke & Chris Demarke. “Air” Richert Salondaka ’87 on vacation in Thailand. Class of 1993 Eric K. S. Chun lives in Japan and teaches conversational English to students at two high schools under the JET program. He graduated from UH Manoa in 1998. Class of 1994 Brian Wong recently graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in chemistry and biology. He is presently a second year medical student at the University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine. His future ambition is to be a professor for the University of Hawaii’s School of Medicine. He credits his good studying habits and love of learning to his Maryknoll School teachers. Stephanie C.L. Lum lives in Guam and works as a TV newscaster for KUAM. She graduated from Seattle University in 1998. Rob White lives in Los Angeles and manages “Don’t Panic,” a “wacky” T-shirt shop. He is also working on his improv and stand up at The Groundlings in Hollywood, while waiting for that important call from NBC… Tanya Fernandes just finished her 2nd year at Boston Law School and is working in Boston for the summer. Moira McAniff lives in Louisville, Kentucky and works as an EMT. In the fall, she will begin her studies to become a paramedic. Moira says, “When I am not saving lives, I am busy riding and training horses for rodeo competitions.” Melodee Young graduated from Creighton University with her doctorate in Physical Therapy. Class of 1996 Jenny Matsumoto, a third year PharmD student at Creighton University in Omaha, 00 Knoller Nebraska was recently inducted as a member of Rho Chi Pharmacy National Honor Society. She spent last summer exploring the East Coast, while working as a pharmacy intern at CVS Pharmacy in Amherst, Massachusetts. Her travels took her from the magnificence of Niagara Falls to Broadway plays in New York City. This summer, visit her in the pharmacy department at Long’s Moiliili store. Monica C. G. Lum is currently attending the University of Redlands in California and expects to graduate In May, 2000. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in education and currently practice teaching. Monica is also a resident coordinator of an apartment complex and on the dean’s list. On May 17, 2000, Christine Leopardi graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a degree in management. Congratulations! Alfie Fernandes is at the University of Colorado at Boulder, majoring in information systems. Class of Kailua. Joshua Evans is graduating in December with a B.A. in Japanese. He is currently working at Tiffany & Co. at Hilton Hawaiian Village. Brent Lau is in his third semester at the University of San Francisco of hosting KDNZ’s “More Music Morning Show” (from 7:00-9:00am), the most popular on KDNZ. People just love to listen to him in the early mornings. Besides his full-time radio show, Brent really keeps his plate full by hosting several different events and keeping a job in the athletic department as well. With all he has to do, the amazing part is that Brent still manages to stay on top of his schoolwork! LeAnne Mistysyn was one of a group of Creighton University students who attended the International Model United Nations conference in Cairo, Egypt, March 7-12. More than 400 delegates participated in the conference, making it the largest Model U.N. held outside the United States. 1997 Jaymie Lei Melket and Mailani Makainai ’98 together form the musical group Keahiwai, and they want to send out a big mahalo to everyone who purchased chili tickets as a fundraiser for the trip to the University of Washington Luau that was held on May 6. Both say they had a wonderful time playing at such a big event. They opened up for Natural Vibrations, a big time reggae group from Hawaii. The chili tickets sales went toward airfare so without your contribution, they might’ve never gotten the chance to go. In return, they are going to try their hardest to make it to the next big event at Maryknoll and hopefully share their music with all of you. Lenny Au recently got his associate’s degree at KCC this past spring in the culinary arts. He will be working as a leader for the summer fun program. Cherilyn Konn graduated from KCC with a associate degree in liberal studies and now will continue at the University of Hawaii. Emily Hull-Martin recently went to London on a study abroad program at UH. Mitchell Goo was in spring footholds 2000 at UH in “Ruffin With The Temps.” He’s also going to be in the youth theater at UH next semester with “No One Will Marry a Princess With a Tree Growing Out of her Head.” Abercrombie and Fitch has a lot of Maryknoll alumni hanging around their store — Jennifer Young, Justine Kamelamela, Mitchell Goo, Kristina Chang ’98, and Mandy Baptist ’99 all work there! Mary Alice Hamnett continues her radio station at UH and will be graduating soon with a BA in sociology/psychology in December. Jonathan Thompson is the general manger of a Wallace Theater in LeAnne Mistysyn ’97 and classmate Brian Anzur Class of 1999 Joan Pan recently won a scholarship to study at the University of Hiroshima, Japan. She won by writing an essay and will be an exchange student, studying in Japan for one year. In April of this year, Joan also won 1st place in a Japanese poetry contest. She won some Japanese books and assorted Sony products. Joan is currently attending the University of Hawaii, majoring in Japanese. MEMORIALS Monica Marie Ko ’70, passed away on May 24, 2000. A graduate of Maryknoll School, she obtained her 5th year certificate in Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She was co-owner and first grade teacher at Playmate Kindergarten, Day Care Center & Grade School for the past 25 years. She touched the lives of hundreds of students of Korean ancestry who were enrolled at the school. August 2000 23 ON AND ABOUT CAMPUS May Day 2000 by Margaret Yamamoto T he students, faculty, staff, and administration of Maryknoll Grade School were excited and overjoyed to have been able to celebrate May Day 2000 with their family members, friends, and special guests on the morning of May 5th. Teachers worked for many weeks in advance with their students to prepare grade level selections that demonstrated how they “Live Aloha” (this year’s theme) in song and dance. The children were proud to continue in the footsteps of Christ, who lived aloha in all He said and did, by sharing themselves, their talents, and their joy with the standing-room-only crowd. The special feature of having this year’s May Day Program broadcast “live” via the World Wide Web was the brainchild and task of Mayknoll’s own expert technology director, James Morris II ’85. “This technology didn’t really exist a year ago,” says Morris. “I just thought that it would be a really neat way for families and friends around the world to share in what Maryknoll does.” 316 viewers from six of the seven continents “tuned in” to the live broadcast. Vanda Lum ’05, Erica Lee Members of the Royal Court included students on all grade ’05, and Aki Kimura ’05 levels. Clint Oka ’04 (Kahuna), Philip Ono ’04 and Andrew are part of a seventh grade Rutherford ’04 (Kahili Bearers), Kristin Tomita ’04 (Queen), multicultural dance. and Matthew Lau ’04(King) were selected to represent Grade Eight. Attendants to the Queen and King from Pre-K were Brittany Souza and Robert Torres. Princesses and Princes from Grades K-7 represented the eight islands of the Hawaiian chain. They wore impressive costumes along with beautiful, authentic island flower leis created by renowned lei expert Bill Char. These students were Lindsey Carlos ’12 and Vinay Mathur ’12 (K), Tory Kono ’11 and Jordan Kurokawa ’11 (Gr.1), Kai‘mi Aiona ’10 and Trevor Lam ’10 (Gr.2), Lauren Wong ’09 and Clifford Son ’09 (Gr.3), Carlee Kim ’08 and Gregory Chang ’08 (Gr.4), Jennifer Sobol ’07 and Travis Liu ’07 (Gr.5), Jenna Wong ’06 and Patrick Dolan ’06 (Gr.6), and Krystle Salazar ’05 and Brandon Frost ’05 (Gr.7). It was most difficult to tear your eyes away from the breathtaking beauty of the Royal Court in all its regalia. Heartfelt thanks went to the many individuals who donated their time, talent, and/or treasure in order to make this program so successful: students and school personnel, parents and guardians, friends of Maryknoll, and resource contacts from the outside community. Florals and greenery were donated in abundance, and pre-program decorating and other preparations involved precious time that was graciously given by so many. Faculty coordinators Mrs. Margaret Yamamoto and Ms. Kerstin Ka‘ahaaina are forever grateful and indebted to all who helped produce a show that was meaningful, memorable and awesome! No doubt they’re already gearing up for the next May Day. Mark your calendars now, and let’s anxiously await that time when Maryknoll’s youth will again bless us with their aloha. Margaret Yamamoto is a 5th grade teacher at Maryknoll Grade School. Mrs Kupau’s hula halau dances to “Kawika.” (left to right) Candace Howser ’09, Alyssa Nada ’09, Gigi Chan ’09, Brooke Bluemke ’10, Kelly Todani ’10, Chelsea Fortuna ’09, Christina Faria ’08. Kindergarten students (left to right) Aaron Tom ’12, William Young ’12, Katia Worley ’12, and Nicholas Schilla ’12 sing along to “You Gotta Live Aloha.” King Matthew Lau ’04 escorts Queen Kristin Tomita ’04 off the stage. ■ Seventh graders do their version of the Maypole dance. Alyssa Wijnfeldt ’05, Dorothy Herring ’05 (back row left to right) Remy Reed ’05 and Christine Alevizos ’05 (front row left to right) demonstrate how to do the Filipino “Tinikling” dance. 24 Knoller GETTING INVOLVED AND STAYING IN TOUCH Last Call for the Maryknoll School Alumni Directory The telephone verification phase of our alumni directory project, in which each alumnus/a can make a final change to his or her listing, is almost complete. Representatives of Bernard C. Harris Publishing Company, Inc., the official publisher of our directory, have just a few more calls to make before final proofreading begins. Since we are publishing only enough directories to cover prepublication orders placed at this time, please let the Harris representative know if you are interested in purchasing your own directory. This will be your only opportunity to reserve a copy of the Maryknoll School Alumni directory. If for any reason you have not heard from our publisher by August 31, 2000, you may contact the company directly at: Customer Service Department Bernard C. Harris Publishing Co., Inc. 16 Koger Center, Suite 103 Norfolk, VA 23502 Phone: 1-800-877-6554 Visit the Maryknoll School Website For those of you who did not know, Maryknoll has a website. The address is www.maryknollschool.org. Included in the website is an alumni section (click the Maryknoll seal labeled “administration” on the main page to reach the links listed in the “development/alumni” section), where you can find archived copies of the Knoller, a calendar of upcoming alumni activities, and coverage of recent events at Maryknoll. Please stop by and explore the website. Let us know how we can improve it to meet your needs. Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor are most welcome. A sampling of letters will be published in subsequent Knollers in order to provide a forum for your opinions and views. There are two ways to send us a letter. The preferred method is to email your letter (either as a message or a Microsoft Word file attachment) to: [email protected]. Or you may mail the letter to: Knoller Letters to the Editor, Development & Alumni Office, Maryknoll School, 1526 Alexander Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822-4701. Let your voice be heard! Getting Involved with the Knoller We invite all Maryknoll alumni, parents, and friends to volunteer at the Knoller as writers, editors, or photographers. Make an impact by writing features, photographing reunions or other alumni events, or joining our Board of Editors. At the same time, you will be working with and meeting fellow alumni, faculty, and friends of the school. Contribute to Maryknoll in this unique, interesting and fun way! Call the Development & Alumni Office at (808) 952-7315 or send an email to: [email protected]. We would be happy to answer any questions and welcome you aboard the Knoller! Volunteer to be a Class Agent! The Maryknoll Alumni Association is looking for a few great men and women to volunteer as Class Agents. Class Agents help to gather news on their fellow classmates for the Knoller, send solicitation letters to their respective classes during the Annual Giving Campaign, and work with the Alumni and Development Office to obtain greater class support for and participation in the Alumni Association. If you would like to join the ranks of our super volunteers, please contact the Development & Alumni Office at (808) 952-7310, or send an email to Lori Kern Carlos ’87 at [email protected]. Class Notes—keeping the Maryknoll family informed of the latest news on you Please use the form below (or just send us a letter or email message) to let us know what you have been up to. Feel free to write about a recent graduation, marriage, memorial, promotion, new job, address change, or what life has thrown your way. We would be happy to print your note and let friends and classmates see what’s new with you. In addition, please send us photographs of yourself, family, friends, or special occasions. We are looking to publish more photos in our class notes. CLASS NOTES Complete and send this form to: Class Notes, Development & Alumni Office, Maryknoll School, 1526 Alexander Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822-4701 Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Year of Graduation: __________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ Telephone: (Home) ________________________ Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ✁ (Work) News: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ You may also send us your news via email to [email protected]. August 2000 25 Maryknoll School 1526 Alexander Street Honolulu, HI 96822-4701 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Honolulu, HI Permit No. 603 You are invited to attend Maryknoll School’s 25th Anniversary Sunday, October 1, 2000 Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall Continuous Serving 4 pm thru 6 pm Cost $20.00 Reserve your seat today by sending in the postcard located in the Alumni Association Report section of the Knoller. For more information call the Alumni and Development Office at 952-7310. See You at the Luau!