spotlight on sabers

NOVEMBER 2011
SPOTLIGHT ON SABERS
MAUI HIGH SCHOOL
660 S. LONO AVE. / KAHULUI, HI 96732
MAUIHIGH.ORG
Principal’s Message
As we recover from a very busy and eventful fall season, I want to thank all of you
who contributed to make the Homecoming and 40th anniversary celebration (from
Oct. 17-23) one of the most memorable and historic weeks for Maui High School.
The week began with Monday's Homecoming kick-off assembly and the many
spirited activities coordinated by our Student Government. I may be prejudiced, but
I personally think the highlight was our faculty lip synch dance troop who should
have won first place. Congratulations to all grade levels for their active
participation!
On Thursday night, our first Maui High Hall of Honor Banquet with many alumni
from the old and current campus in attendance was simply amazing.
On Friday, the extraordinary Saber Family Fun Night with over a thousand in attendance created a
buzz in our community, based on the many positive comments received.
Saturday started with our Boys’ Cross Country Team winning the MIL Championship in a dominating
fashion and our football team's gutsy performance that evening at the Homecoming game. Our
Marching Band's brilliant half-time performance that night to Sunday's inaugural Athletic Fundraiser
Golf Tournament made it a week that placed our school on the forefront as the best high school on
Maui.
All of this wouldn't have been possible without everyone working together. We have a great team
here at Maui High and in the community. I know that when we put our collective efforts together, we
can and will accomplish many more great things.
Randy Yamanuha, Principal
HALL OF HONOR BANQUET: Current
Principal Randy Yamanuha enjoys
former Principal Calvin Yamamoto’s
memories of moving to Kahului.
SIDELINE SUPPORTERS: DECA
members show their spirit during the
Homecoming game.
HALFTIME SHOW: The marching
band and color guards impress the
crowd with their moves.
HALL OF HONOR BANQUET
October 20, 2011
Maui Beach Hotel
This year’s Homecoming week featured a Hall of Honor Banquet that brought
together alumni and friends from both the old and new Maui High Schools. Banquet
Committee members (MHS graduation year) Gil Keith-Agaran (1980), Grant Chun
(1979), Alfredo Evangelista (1976), Mike Molina (1978), June Ginoza Nouchi
(1979), and Carol Yamasaki Reimann (1979) are to be commended for spearheading this effort, which
anticipates the school’s 100th anniversary in 2013.
Forty years ago, Maui High School moved from its Hamakuapoko location to 660 South Lono Avenue in
Kahului. Former Principal Calvin Yamamoto astounded the audience by recalling the staff managed to
move within ten days in December, 1971. Mayor Alan Arakawa, Class of 1969, shared his proclamation
that declared October 17-23, 2011 to be Maui High School Week.
The program featured an eleven-minute student-produced retrospective video that combined memories of
these alumni: Grant Chun, ’79; Janyce Omura, ’76; Alan Arakawa, ’69; Linda Lubera, ’62; Jackie
Guillermo, ’65; Gil Keith-Agaran, ’80; Bill Tavares, ’39 and Janet Kitagawa Moore, ’52. An overview of
the school’s current Career Pathways programs showed teachers and students actively engaged in learning.
Kudos to Media Instructor Clint Gima and his students for devoting endless hours of research and
videotaping to this keepsake project!
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of awards. The November 2, 2011 issue of the Maui News
had a detailed article, which can be found in the news section of our school’s website at mauihigh.org. The
photo below is taken from that article.
Awardees & their representatives pictured from left to right:
• INSPIRATION: Edwin Ginoza, Science Teacher from 1972-2000, nominated by Linda Monden, Class of
1982;
• SPIRIT OF MAUI: Donald Takaki, Class of 1959, Island Movers CEO, nominated by Tad Iwata, MHS
Counselor;
• SABER SPIRIT: Barbara Long & Jan Dapitan, nominated by Ruth Okazaki Mukai, Class of 1947;
• SILVERSWORD HERITAGE: Kraig Vickers, Class of 1992, nominated by Mark Vickers, Class of 1989;
brother Vance Vickers accepted the award;
• AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Patsy Takemoto Mink, Class of 1944, nominated by Ruth Okazaki Mukai,
Class of 1947; brother Eugene Takemoto accepted the award.
Congratulations to all who attended and were also there in spirit!
Friday, Oct. 21: The second annual Saber Family Fun Night featured activities
for all ages: pony rides, jumping castle, games, live entertainment, Guitar
Hero, CTE and UH Maui College displays, pep rally and a variety of food
booths to satisfy all tastes. It was a successful fundraiser for all clubs, band
and athletic groups.
HOMECOMING 2011 COURT
MAHALO!
Ace Printing Co.
Army National Guard
C-Quence Music Productions
Carol Reimann
Chisa Dizon
Chris Hart & Partners, Inc.
Coconuts Travel Agency, Inc.
FKS Rentals & Sales
Friends of Old Maui High
School
Gil Keith-Agaran
Hawaii Carpenter's Union
Local 745
HFN Maui Petroleum
Hollywood Theaters
Island Auto Center
Island Honda
Iwamoto Natto Factory
Jamba Juice - Kihei
Jimmy Del Rosario
Jumpin' for Joy
Kahiona Bulusan
Karen Padilla Stone & the
BBoy Crew
Ki-Hana Nursery
Kula Country Farms
Lahela Rapozo
M. Toguchi Body Shop
Mark Lau Hee
Mark Thorman Home
Inspections
Maui County Parks
Department
Maui Police Department
Minit Stop
Miyake Concrete
Accessories, Inc.
Moku
Mr. & Mrs. Neal Wakayama
Nolan Ichiki
Nuff Sedd
Pacific Chiropractic
Rich Lucas
Ruth Mukai
Stacy Woodson
TKH Construction
Tracie Takatani
Ululani's Shave Ice
Unified Soul
University of Hawaii Maui
College
Valley Isle Community FCU
VIP Food Service
Wal-Mart
King Kobi Bisera-Price & Queen Chanel Sijalbo
12th grade: Christian Tabbay & Ariel Ehara
11th grade: Alidrin Armandico & Julia Andaya
10th grade: Chazz Ishikawa & Cassandra Cantos
9th grade: Austin Tapuro & Danica Badua
Clint Gima & Video Club
Duane Souza
Gerardo Aquino
Glenda Joyo, Student Activities Coordinator
Glenn Prieto, Freshman Class advisor
Iris Anger &T'ia Joaquin, Key Club advisors
Joanna Macabeo
Keith Scherdt & Aimee Ribao, Junior Class advisors
Kim Toso & John Melia, Sophomore Class advisors
Kimberly Villon
Leilani Green & Rondy Arquero, Senior Class advisors
Lynette Ducosin
MHS Girls Soccer Team & Parents
Michael Ban, Athletic Director
Nelson Corpuz
Renee Boteilho
Sam Agapay
Shane Okamoto, Associate Registrar
Sharmane Aquino
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS by Michael Ban, Athletic Director
The 40th Anniversary Homecoming Athletic Department Golf Tournament was a huge success! There
were 39 teams participating in the golf tournament on a perfect sunny day at Waiehu Golf Course.
Congratulations to the following teams:
Closest to Pin Contest Winners
1st Place: Mike Ruiz and Cy Kalehuawehe
Hole 2:
Dennis Yamagata
2nd Place: Brent Fukugawa and Todd Kawasaki
Hole 8:
Jon Yokouchi
3rd Place: Nelvin Ruiz and Matt Ruiz
Hole 14:
Matt Ruiz
Thank you very much for all the golfers and volunteers who made this event so special!
A BIG MAHALO to all the businesses and community organizations that provided prizes, food and
services!
Alan Fukuyama
Aloha International Employment
Aloha Poi Factory
Aloha School of Massage
Bounty Music
Cafe O'Lei Restaurants
Central Pacific Bank
Coach Curtis Lee
Ehara Family
Elleair Maui Golf Club
Expeditions Lanai
Farmer's Hawaii, Inc.
First Hawaiian Bank
Four Seasons Resort
Fred's Mexican Cafe
Grand Wailea
Hale Hoomana
Hawaii Nature Center
Home Maid Bakery
Island Movers, Inc.
Ka'anapali Beach Hotel
Ka’anapali Golf Course
Kahili Golf Course
Makawao Steak House
Makena Beach & Golf Resort
Maui High Culinary Arts
Maui High Track Team
Maui Jim's
Maui Master Builders, Inc.
Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Riders
MCM Sales
Meadow Gold
Nagamine Photo Studio
Pukalani Plant Co.
Richard & Barbara Watanabe
Rosie's Catering
Stella Blues
Super Stop
Takamiya Market
Tanikai, Inc.
The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course
The Mauian Boutique Beach Studios
Tokyo Tei
Valley Isle
Special thank you to the Golf Tournament Committee:
Jessica Adkins, Art Rego, Brenda Rego, Sally Soliven, John Soliven, Gilbert
Silva, Mary Machida, Chase Corniel, Lei Pagdilao, and Kelly Fliear.
Winter Sports Start Dates:
October 17
JV Basketball
October 31
Paddling, Swimming, Girls Soccer
November 7 Girls Varsity Basketball
November 14 Boys Soccer
November 21 Boys Varsity Basketball
November 27 Wrestling
In order to participate, students must have a completed medical physical and emergency card.
Students may pick up these forms at the main office.
Winter Parent Meeting-There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Wednesday Nov. 16 at 6:30pm in
the Maui High Gym.
Congratulations!
Cross Country- The Boys Cross Country Team won 2nd place in the HHSAA State Cross Country
Championships in Kapalua. We had three boys (Rocky Balala, 5th; Nicola Perez-Garreaud, 6th;
Angelito Cuaresma, 9th) finish in the top 10. Other members of the State Runner Up Team were
Leonel Tumacder, Cody McCorriston, Jarrett Jackson, and Jordan Moracco. Michelle Gima and
Jessica Garcia represented Maui High in the Girls Race and came away with respectable times.
Bowling- Boys and girls had a great showing at the HHSAA State Bowling Championships in Hilo.
Lynnze Lynch, Taylor Wakayama and Trent Hori represented Maui High at the Championships.