Knoller Iv3 Summer 2001

Volume IV Number 3
The Alumni Magazine of Maryknoll School
SUMMER 2001
Andrew W.
Corcoran ’64
exits stage right
V OLUME IV • N UMBER 3 • S UMMER 2001
BOARD OF EDITORS
CAMILLE DOMALOAN MICHEL ’84, Editor-in-Chief
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
OUIDA YVONNE USITA MORRIS ’63
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
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MARYKNOLL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ALFRED B. FERNANDES JR., Chairman
ALFRED M.K. WONG, Vice Chairman
SUSAN CHONG WONG ’66, Secretary
DARRYL P. WONG, Treasurer
MICHAEL E. BAKER, President
MICHELLE BOWER ONO
PAUL Y. CHINEN ’57
AUDREY HIDANO
JAMES S. HIRAMATSU ’75
ALAN R. KIMI
THOMAS S. KOSASA, MD
ARNE C. LAPRADE
IRWIN K.M. LEE, MD
STANFORD C. LEE ’75
CLYDE S. MATSUSAKA
NICHOLAS NG PACK
ALBERT J. PATTISON
EDITOR’S CORNER
Being inside Sacred Heart Church for this year’s Baccalaureate Mass,
watching the entrance of the Class of 2001 – capped, gowned, and grinning
sheepishly at one another – made me smile.
When Fr. Marc asked the jubilarians (alumni celebrating 50 or more
years since their graduation from Maryknoll) to stand, then reminded the
senior class that they stood tall on the shoulders of those who had gone
before them, I got misty-eyed.
By the end of Mass, I was a wreck.
Andy Corcoran ’64 lingered in an empty pew near the back of the
church after his last senior class had emerged into the sunlit courtyard. I
said to him, “I don’t even know any of these kids, but I’m weepy.”
He said, “It’s what’s happening to them.”
Graduation is one of life’s great clichés, a nearly universal event in
American culture that sparkles with the promise of 18-year olds who are
ready to take on the world. That’s the part that makes me smile.
What makes me weepy is that in their eagerness to begin, those 18year olds don’t realize that they’re already letting go – of the loved ones
who meet them in that sunlit courtyard with hugs and lei, and especially
of each other.
Sentimental as I am, however, I know it’s the letting go that allows us
to be open to new experiences that help us grow and change, hopefully for
the better. The challenge is to do so without losing those we care about
along the way.
I hope that on the 50th anniversary of my graduation, I’ll stand with my
friends inside Sacred Heart Church for a few moments of applause from
more than 100 kids on the eve of the rest of their lives. And I hope that all
my classmates – and, indeed, every one of Maryknoll’s alumni – know that
they belong there, not because of what you did while you were at
Maryknoll, but because of who you became after you left.
Aloha, Mr. Corcoran and the Class of 2001. I am so glad for what is
happening to you.
MARYKNOLL SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
JOHN LEPETIT, High School Division
PAUL O’BRIEN, Grade School Division
ANDREW W. CORCORAN ’64, Principal Emeritus
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The Class of 1941
photo from Gladys Soares Mosley ’41
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Cover photo: Geralyn L. Camarillo ’86 (Hokuli‘i Images)
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(L to R) High school vice principal Evanson Chang, president
Michael Baker and high school principal Andy Corcoran ’64 at
Baccalaureate Mass on June 7, 2001
Volume IV, Number 3, Summer 2001
In this issue…
FEATURES
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ANDREW W. CORCORAN: MANY ROLES AT MARYKNOLL
After 27 years of service to his alma mater, Andy Corcoran ’64 exits
stage right. By Della Au ’92
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Jim Hiramatsu ’75 is named to
Maryknoll School’s Board of Trustees
WHAT MAKES MARYKNOLL DIFFERENT?
Maryknoll is Hawaii’s only member of the national Coalition of
Essential Schools. Get re-acquainted with the principles that drive this
innovative learning program. By Natalie Morey
MARYKNOLL CONNECTIONS
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A PILGRIMAGE TO MARYKNOLL, NEW YORK
Alumnae travel to the East Coast for a joyous reunion with the Sisters
who taught at Maryknoll School.
SCHOOL AND ALUMNI NEWS
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2001 MONSIGNOR CHARLES A. KEKUMANO
SCHOLARSHIP DINNER
Entrepreneurs and entertainers Cha and Jack Thompson receive this
year’s “Noblesse Oblige” Award for Service, for their devotion to family
and service to the community.
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Guests enjoyed
Tihati Production’s signature
Polynesian spectacular at this year’s Kekumano
Scholarship Dinner.
CLASS OF 2001 GRADUATES HONORED AT
MARYKNOLL’S 67TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT
Maryknoll recognizes its outstanding students in end-of-year award
ceremonies.
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GRADUATES WELCOMED BACK TO CAMPUS FOR
JUBILARIAN FESTIVITIES
Alumni celebrating 50+ years since graduating from Maryknoll reunite
to wish the Class of 2001 well.
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GRADS GAMBLE ON A GOOD TIME IN LAS VEGAS
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Pattie Wong Heatherly ’66 hosts an alumni gathering at her home-awayfrom-home in Nevada.
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Nancy Hada Nakamura ’40 reunites with Sr. Virginia
Therese and Sr. Mildred Fritz in Maryknoll, New York
“HURRICANE MARYKNOLL” HITS FOUR CITIES ON WEST COAST
Maryknoll grads living in Washington and California get re-connected
with their alma mater at this year’s alumni gatherings.
DEPARTMENTS
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Editor’s Corner
President’s Column
New Faces
On & About Campus
Alumni Association Report
Class Notes
Getting Involved & Staying in Touch
Sports Report
Spring 2001
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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
What Happened to Play?
By Michael E. Baker
W
“... I also believe
that it is imperative
to bring spontaneous
fun into their lives:
unscheduled,
unorganized,
unplanned,
unabashed play.”
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hatever happened to play? No, I mean real play – unorganized, make-therules-up-as-you-go-along-play – free of adult direction and supervision. I
live in a neighborhood full of children, but I don’t recall ever seeing them
play together. True, I see them playing in their yards with their siblings or visiting
relatives, but I can’t think of a time when I’ve seen them with one another. I see them
leave their homes in lovely hula and ballet attire, foreboding martial arts outfits, and
all manner of sports uniforms. I also see them with sheet music, instruments, and
laden with books and over-stuffed backpacks that suggest that they are never coming
home. But what about play?
Now I know it was a long time ago and there were few of today’s demands and
distractions, but ranking high among my most vivid childhood memories are the days
of dashing home from school, tearing off my “school clothes” and running off to join
the neighborhood pack. I grew up in a neighborhood almost as constricted in space as
the one I live in now, so we had to create appropriate ground rules for our play – like
not shouting in Mr. Cashman’s yard because he worked the night shift and often napped
in the afternoon, not chasing an errant ball that went into the Rogans’ yard because they
had the meanest dog on the East Side, or, in choosing sides, deciding how many girls
were the equivalent of one baby brother.
This romp down the nostalgia trail and the question of what has happened to play
were prompted by my most recent visit with one of my daughters. She had just
destroyed me in a tennis match and was smugly walking me to the clubhouse where I
could get a cold drink, catch my breath, and bandage some of my damaged dignity. I
overheard two mothers at the next table attempting to arrange a “playtime” for their two
children. Both mothers were frantically punching the keys of their Palm Pilots and
expressing frustration, “No, Billy can’t play at that time; he has soccer try-outs. How
about sometime that afternoon?” “No,” said the other mother, “Jack does swimming
lessons that afternoon and then computer camp starts the next day.” I’m not sure if they
were ever able to find a date mutually compatible for their two highly programmed children “to play.”
Even my Martina Hingis wannabe daughter serves as an accessory to the problem
of vanishing play. She has a marvelous babysitter for her two boys who appears several
days a week with a pack full of activities for the children to do. From the minute she
enters the house until she departs, she orchestrates one activity after another to keep the
boys busy, occupied, and free of any unplanned moment. It makes me wonder about
how they will develop their own ability to entertain themselves, how they will become
creative in their play, and how they will learn to value unscheduled time.
Closer to home, Maryknoll has an excellent After School Care Program that
combines free play with organized activities and study time. However, the single
biggest request of this program is not for more creative activities, nor is it for more
enrichment programs, field trips or crafts programs. The number one request of parents
is for the After School Care leaders to make sure that their sons/daughters have
completed all of their homework before they leave for the day. No matter that they have
just completed nearly seven hours of school and that every fiber in their bodies cries for
exercise, movement, and the freedom to talk, laugh, run and play. Again, whatever
happened to play?
I fully appreciate the awesome responsibility of raising children today and preparing them for productive, satisfying lives. I also understand the caution that parents must
exercise regarding the safety of their children and their reluctance to place these
precious children in the hands of virtual strangers. But I also believe that it is imperative to bring spontaneous fun into their lives: unscheduled, unorganized, unplanned,
unabashed play. Developing healthy children is more than exposing them to learning
opportunities and experiences; it is also allowing them to freely enjoy the full expression of their humanity with its special need for play.
ON AND ABOUT CAMPUS
Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members
Alan R. Kimi is president and CEO of Sand & Seaside Hotels
located on the Big Island, Maui and Kauai. These family businesses
include hotels, restaurants and investments.
Born and raised in Hilo, Alan is a graduate of Hilo High School
and the University of Hawaii. He is married to Suzie Kimi, a retired
travel industry executive. Their son Paul is attending a university in
Japan. Alan has served on a number of boards including the Hawaii
Visitors Bureau, Holy Nativity School, Pacific Century Fellows and
AYSO.
Alan enjoys swimming, golfing and reading. He attends Star of the
Sea Church in Kahala.
James “Jim” S. Hiramatsu ’75 is president and CEO of The
American Coating Company and HICL Distributors. ACC is a general
engineering and building contractor specializing in concrete restoration and
waterproofing. HICL distributes roofing and waterproofing materials in the
Pacific.
A 13-year student at Maryknoll, Jim went on to graduate with honors
from the University of San Francisco with a B.S. degree as an accounting
specialist. Jim is married to Aileen Hiramatsu, an administrator for the
State of Hawaii’s Med-Quest Division. They have two children, Sarah and
Bryce.
Jim enjoys golfing and attending his children’s activities. He has been a
dedicated member of Maryknoll’s Alumni Association, chairing the first
annual Alumni Week in July 2000.
Audrey Hidano is Deputy Director for the State of Hawaii
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, an appointment she
received in December 2000. She is also the secretary-treasurer of
Hidano Construction, Inc., a small construction business her husband
Steve started about 27 years ago. Hidano Construction specializes in
commercial and residential remodeling and new construction
Audrey is active in the Building Industry Association of Hawaii
and its Women’s Council. She currently serves as Immediate Past
President of BIA and as a Build-PAC Hawaii trustee. She also holds
state and national positions in the National Association of Home
Builders. Current and past board experience includes the Nuuanu
YMCA, City & County of Honolulu Board of Review II (property tax
appeals board), and Honolulu Neighborhood Board #12.
Audrey and Steve, her husband of 38 years, enjoy spending
Sunday afternoons at the movies. They have four daughters and five
grandchildren.
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ALUMNUS PROFILE
Andrew W. Corcoran: Many Roles at Maryknoll
“All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and
women merely players.
They have their exits and
their entrances,
And one man in his time plays
many parts,
His acts being seven ages.”
~ William Shakespeare,
As You Like It, II, vii, 139-143
by Della Au ’92
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n May of this year, an announcement sent waves through the unsuspecting
Maryknoll community: High school principal Andrew W. Corcoran would
not return. He had accepted a position as head of school at the Chinese American International
School in San Francisco to begin on July 1.
For the past 27 years, the bearded presence of this gentle giant on campus was assumed to be a
constant in the ebb and flow of each school year. Questions now beset the community about his replacement. Other questions linger about his legacy. One striking question that came to mind during an interview only days before his departure was, “What role has this man – this icon to passing generations of
Maryknoll students – not undertaken in his tenure as teacher and principal?”
“What’s in a name?”
ANDREW CORCORAN
Parish: Star of the Sea;
Attendance: 4; National
Honor Society: 4; Honor
Roll: 4; Rifle Team: 4;
Science Club: 4; Baseball: 4; Intramurals: 4.
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~ Romeo and Juliet
For students in recent years, Andrew is “Mr. Corcoran,” the godlike voice that boomed the daily
Pledge of Allegiance and morning prayer, as well as the litany of names at graduation. But Mr.
Corcoran did not fool many students. Alan Mark ’00 comments, “He was really stern and rough on
the outside, but a big softie on the inside.” Certainly, one can find evidence of this soft interior. Who
could ever forget Mr. Corcoran’s special appearances over the years as the baritone member of
Frankie and the DemosoTones, Santa Claus, Shakespearian characters, or the ever vibrant Blood
Drop?
For students in the ’70s, ’80s, and early ’90s, Mr. Corcoran may be better remembered as
“Corky.” Corky would take on many roles in these decades. Some students were fortunate enough to
be enrolled in Corky’s Calculus, European History, and Futuristics courses, all in one day. Corky also
served as senior class advisor, a role he notes was “probably the most emotionally rewarding job.”
Rewards and fun came with Senior Camp (an overnight pre-graduation event at Camp Erdman), the
annual Christmas Aloha song competition, and other activities built around the senior class.
For many teachers he is simply “Andy.” English teacher Natalie Morey comments, “As a result of
some very good ideas that I happen to agree with, Andy changed my professional life for the better.
I cannot imagine going back to the way it was before.”
“Whither wilt thou lead me?”
~ Hamlet
Those very good ideas include Andy’s work in creating the
Essential School at Maryknoll (see article on page 6) and forging its
reputation as a leader within the educational community.
Andy has also quietly accomplished many other goals as principal, including financial solvency – after being told that a high
school would never be able to balance its budget. Since the beginning of his tenure as principal, he
has “administratively, although not
organizationally” run the school
like a business and kept the school
out of the red each year.
Andy has also overseen the
physical transformation of the
high school campus beginning
with the demolition of the
quonset hut in the late ’80s.
Changes continued into the
’90s with library renovations
and the building of
Founders Hall. And much to the benefit of recent
graduating classes, changes such as the high
school campus’s air-conditioning system
and wireless computers led
Maryknoll into the 21st century.
Ever humble, Andy adds the
disclaimer, “I don’t want to
come across as saying I either
did all those things or dreamed up
all those things. But I do think I
was instrumental in supporting people who
had the ideas to do them.”
This support extended to teachers who
dreamed of expanding the horizons of
Maryknoll’s students through travel and
exchange. Andy remembers the day he
listened to James Eakman in Rogers Hall
as the history teacher mused, “Oh, wouldn’t it be wonderful if students could spend
Easter on Red Square?” Andy’s questions
began with, “You think that would be
wonderful?” and ended with “Why don’t we
do it?”
From that first trip to Moscow with Jim
Eakman, Maryknoll’s program mushroomed to include field trip experiences in
Great Britain; international conferences in
the Philippines; a cultural exchange with
Australia; ongoing cultural exchanges with
China, France, Japan and Costa Rica; a mission
experience in Panama; and the ongoing mission to Majuro, which
was a longtime dream of former theology and Spanish teacher
Ted Stepp.
An even more important goal of Andy’s, however, has been to
strengthen the Maryknoll charism. He notes, “My job was to make
sure that the school deserved the name of Maryknoll.”
Andy clearly embodies the founding Maryknoll Sisters’
commitment to social justice. He speaks about Maryknoll’s position
as a global institution and adds that “students need to understand,
when they leave Maryknoll School, their concerns spread beyond
their own community. Their concerns spread around the world.”
Founders Week, the required “Maryknoll” course, and the Majuro
mission trip are only a few expressions of this charism and commitment to social justice.
“Thou know’st that we two went to school together”
~ Julius Ceasar
In light of Andy’s impact as a teacher and administrator, many
forget that he was once a Maryknoll student, a young individual
who could try even the most patient of the Maryknoll Sisters. Andy
recalls, “I wasn’t a troublemaker. When the challenge wasn’t
strong enough, I just looked for other things to do.”
“Other things” included snacking on brownies and
cookies snuck in by senior women from Home
Economics through the back door of his Biology classroom. He also talked to his classmates so much that the
Sister teaching math would put him outside on the lanai
with a book and the admonishment, “When you’re ready,
let me know and I will give you a test.”
Sorry, students, but don’t try this with your math
teachers. Through this self-study method, Mr.
Corcoran earned 4 credits of high school math in
one year. With a perfect SAT score, he was not
just the valedictorian, but he was also a
National Merit Finalist. And though Mr.
Corcoran could be considered a nerd in
those days, he was a well-liked nerd who
was elected senior prom king and who led
the Class of 1964’s cheerleading squad
to victory in their senior year.
“Their exits and their entrances”
~ As You Like It
Now Andrew will become something that he has not
been. He will, in his own words, simply be “an alum.”
As he moves on to his next stage, Andy comments, “The
Maryknoll charism is the thing that I am concerned
about the most because Maryknoll is known for the
Essential School. It should change forms over the years
because everything has to evolve. There are over a
thousand essential schools in the country, but there’s
only one Maryknoll.”
Mr. Corcoran, Corky, Andy:
To those whom you have influenced over the
years, to the students whose names you may not be
able to remember, and to all the parents who
entrusted you with the care and education of their
children, you will be more than just an alum. Just
as there is only one Maryknoll School, there is only
one Andrew W. Corcoran. Your ambling presence,
quick wit, and caring attitude will be greatly
missed. Best of luck on the journeys ahead and may
your performances be as successful as they have
been here at Maryknoll!
■ Alum and former high school teacher Della Au ’92 is
currently in her second year at the University of Hawaii
William S. Richardson School of Law.
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ON AND ABOUT CAMPUS
The Essential School:
What Makes
Maryknoll Different?
by Natalie Morey
17 Students Receive
“Distinguished Senior
Project” Awards
The purpose of the Senior Project is for the student to
demonstrate his or her knowledge, creativity, and ability to do
research spanning several disciplines. Students in the Essential
School have demonstrated their understanding in many ways
over the years – in groups, portfolios, and other exhibitions.
Mary Cajski ’01
Kyle Nakahara ’01
The key elements in the creation
of a children’s storybook
Forensic science
Amanda Kawena Chun ’01
Bacteria and Viruses
Ami Ishihara’01
Hawaiian immersion schools
Tiffany Tomei ’01
How to create animation
Michelle Sugimura ’01
“Precious Moments Figurines –
An Inspiration in Life”
B
eing an Essential School makes Maryknoll different from other
schools in many ways, but the difference is most easily seen in
revisiting a few of the 10 Common Principles of the Coalition
of Essential Schools.
The second principle, “less is more,” means that a school should
choose teaching in depth, as opposed to simply covering material. The
most obvious way we practice this principle is in our unique schedule:
three classes (two hours each) per day for twelve weeks. Individual
classes at Maryknoll practice this principle by using essential questions – important issues around which entire courses revolve – such as
“What is justice?” The classes are focused but they are also integrated,
and sometimes thematic, which results in a much more “connected”
approach to learning.
The fifth principle, “student as worker, teacher as coach,” necessitates the use of different methodologies, so that students learn how to
teach themselves. Of course, the lecture still exists, but most classes
also complete activities in groups, and are project-based.
The sixth principle specifies that the diploma should be awarded
upon a “successful, final demonstration of mastery, a graduation exhibition.” Maryknoll requires all seniors to complete a Senior Project,
consisting of a research project and public presentation, before they
graduate.
The ninth principle stresses a student load for teachers of fewer
than 80. At Maryknoll, most teachers have fewer than 50 students per
trimester. The principle also emphasizes that “substantial time” for
collective planning be given to teachers. Each Tuesday, when students
are dismissed at 12:30, teachers remain to attend a variety of professional meetings.
The most visible difference in what we do resides with our schedule. But in my opinion, the most important difference – as a direct
result of the Essential School – is that our students are better thinkers.
They think more often, more deeply, and more critically.
■ Natalie Morey, English department faculty member at the high
school, was instrumental in helping achieve principal Andy
Corcoran’s vision of Maryknoll as an Essential School.
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Kanani Ami Medeiros ’01
The significance of an oli
Alison Buccat ’01
“Is orthodontics merely for
cosmetic and aesthetic
purposes?”
Ashley Hicks ’01
Kelsey Soma ’01
Pediatrics
Kate Lopez ’01
Animation
Lynn Chan ’01
David Mistysyn ’01
Iwalani Crush ’01
Paul Lagos ’01
Marisa Mendoza ’01
Rueben Macapinlac ’01
“Youth International
Wayfinding Camp”
(collaborative project)
Revitalization of the
Hawaiian language
Six Students Receive
First Sylva Scholarships
Maryknoll School awarded its first Rudolph W. ’35 and Ralph A.
Sylva ’35 Scholarship to six outstanding students. The recipients were
introduced to Maryknoll School’s major donors and extraordinary
volunteers at a May 29 reception hosted by President Michael E.
Baker. The 2001-2002 Sylva Scholars are (L to R): Stacey Wong ’03,
Heidi Choy ’02, Brian Klein ’04, Angelica Zabanal ’05, Mia
Kawamura ’05 and Kamakanaokealoha Fitchett ’05.
Group Senior Project Wins “Distinguished” Award
by Della Au ’92
O
n October 6–10, 2000, seniors Lynn Chan, Iwalani Crush,
Paul Lagos, Reuben Macapinlac, Marisa Mendoza, and
David Mistysyn hosted a five-day “Youth International
Wayfinding Camp” as the culmination of their senior project. This
group project received one of 17 “distinguished” awards at the Class
Night ceremony in June 2001.
The idea for a youth camp grew out of the students’ experiences at
an international youth ecology camp held in the Philippines in April
2000. Full of enthusiasm and inspired by the Phillipines camp which
focused on youth leadership and environmental stewardship, the
students wanted to build upon the themes of ecology, diversity, and
cultural exchange with a special focus on Hawaii. Responsible for
various components of the camp from logistics to curriculum development, these six students embarked on a Senior Project experience
they would never forget.
Welcoming over 25 students from the Philippines, the Maryknoll
students organized, planned, and executed almost every aspect of the
camp from publicity to planning the daily excursions to researching
and organizing each day’s learning activities. Among the activities
planned were tours of the Hawaii Maritime Center, the Waipahu
Plantation Village, and the Heeia Fishponds. The students also got
down and dirty at several service learning projects at the Heeia
Fishponds, the Makiki Nature Center, and Manoa Stream. The experience culminated with all the campers attending the Pan-Pacific
Association of Private Education Annual Meeting, at which
Maryknoll students gave a special presentation about their experiences
in the Philippines and in Hawaii, and the need for more cultural
exchanges between students in the Asia-Pacific region.
The impact these students made could be seen in the smiles (and
tears) of all the campers on the last night, as well as in the fact that an
Australian youth ecology camp has been planned for 2001!
(Lto R) Iwalani Crush ’01, David Mistysyn ’01, Paul Lagos ’01,
Lynn Chan ’01, Marisa Mendoza ’01, Reuben Macapinlac ’01
Students Shine in Language Arts Showcase
F
or the first time in several years, Maryknoll School students
entered the Hawaii Council of Teachers of English Language
Arts Showcase, a writing contest open to students in grades 412. In Division One (grades 4-8), first place and honorable mention
awards are given in five categories: short story, poetry, essay, personal
narrative, and giving information.
Five Maryknoll students were given certificates of recognition;
their pieces were published in the Language Arts Showcase booklet.
Brent Koki (grade 4)
Honorable Mention, Giving Information
Teacher: Julie Chang ’84
Mie Omori (grade 6)
First Place, Essay
Lauren Davidson (grade 6)
Honorable Mention, Essay
Teacher: Pat Pascual
Thomas Billins (grade 7)
First Place, Giving Information
Teacher: Fran Wong
Kristen Ho (grade 7)
Honorable Mention, Giving Information
Teacher: Mercedes Valdez
(Front, L to R) Brent Koki ’09, Mie Omori ’07; (back, L to R) Maryknoll School President Mike Baker, Lauren
Davidson ’07, Kristen Ho ’06, Thomas Billins ’06.
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ON AND ABOUT CAMPUS
2001 Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Scholarship
Dinner Honors Cha and Jack Thompson
T
he 4th annual Kekumano Scholarship Dinner, honoring the
memory of Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano, was held on
March 29 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom.
More than 700 friends of Maryknoll School attended this gala
event at which Cha and Jack Thompson, entrepreneurs and entertainers, were presented the 2001 “Noblesse Oblige” Award for
Service. Joanna Ignacio ’03 received this year’s Kekumano
Scholarship.
Guests enjoyed a special program honoring the Thompsons, a
Chinese-style dinner, and fabulous entertainment, including Tihati
Production’s world-renowned Polynesian revue. Adding to the
excitement was a lively silent auction, in which bidders competed
for a range of items from CDs and jewelry to interisland and
mainland vacation packages.
This elegant evening of music and laughter raised more
than $70,000 for the Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano
Scholarship Fund.
(L to R) Emcee Elleen Lota, Honorary Chairperson Gladys Brandt, Maryknoll
President Michael Baker and Dr. Claire Asam.
Honorees Jack and Cha Thompson
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Nina Rodrigues Rapozo ’54 performs as the Monsignor’s portrait is adorned
with lei.
The Maryknoll School Kekumano Choir performed Hawaiian and traditional
Samoan songs.
Plumeria sponsor Dr. Thomas Kosasa (standing, second from left) hosted
a table.
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rowing up in a Kalihi
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taught Cha
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follows today.
She learned
that true
success only
comes through
hard work,
discipline, humor,
sacrifice, prayer, and
lots and lots of love. She
and her husband Jack
have remained faithful
to this formula for 35
years.
Today, they preside over an evergrowing ohana of twelve children, eight of
whom were welcomed into the household as hanai,
numerous grandchildren, and an ever-expanding universe of entertainment that has extended their family even wider.
Over the years, Cha and Jack have successfully woven
marriage and child rearing, education, work, faith and community
fo
rM
involvement into a
thick and wondrous
lei for many to
cherish.
Through their
business, Tihati
Productions,
they have
shared their love
of island music
and dance with
many thousands
the world over.
Maryknoll
School was privileged to honor Cha and
Jack Thompson with the
2001 Monsignor Charles
A. Kekumano “Noblesse
Oblige” Award for Service – for
their devotion to family, their
commitment to culture, and their generosity
of spirit. They give both example and meaning to
Maryknoll’s motto – Noblesse Oblige, “much is expected of those
to whom much has been given.”
”
by Patrick Downes
any To Ch
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s
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er
Patrick Downes is the editor of the Hawaii Catholic Herald.
Sophomore Receives Kekumano Scholarship
T
he Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Scholarship is awarded to
a Maryknoll School student who demonstrates excellence inside
and outside the classroom while exemplifying the spirit of
Noblesse Oblige (“much is expected of those to whom much has been
given”). Joanna Marie Agoto Ignacio ’03, who accepted the 2001
Charles A. Kekumano Scholarship as a sophomore in March, was the
first underclassman to receive the award.
Joanna graduated from St. Joseph’s School where she was class
valedictorian and recipient of the President’s Award. She also earned a
scholarship from St. Joseph’s to attend Maryknoll School.
At Maryknoll, Joanna is an honor student and a member of the
National Honor Society. She has received academic awards for World
History and Physics, as well as an award for service that reflects her
involvement in many community service projects.
Joanna has taken full advantage of the many extracurricular opportunies at Maryknoll School. She is a member of a variety of organizations: the Dance and Pep Club; Campus Ministry Choir; Homecoming
Committee, Drug Awareness Group; and the French, Math, Speech
and Wayfinders clubs. She represents Maryknoll as a cheerleader and
serves as a Student Ambassador.
Her career goal is to become a pediatrician. She also plans to
pursue her love of music and dance (jazz, ballet and hip-hop) by
becoming an accomplished pianist, singer and dancer.
Joanna is the daughter of Rafael and Pacita Ignacio.
(L to R) Rafael and Pacita Ignacio, Governor Ben Cayetano, Joanna Ignacio ’03
and First Lady Vicky Cayetano.
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Maryknoll School expresses its gratitude to all who have so generously helped
with the Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Award Dinner
Maryknoll Parent Teacher Guild – three tables
Mrs. Helen K. Ho
ILIMA SPONSORS - $5,000
Mr. & Mrs. Clyde S. Matsusaka
Mrs. Margaret Ichimura
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Tihati Productions Ltd.
MAILE SPONSORS - $3,000
Bank of Hawaii
Ernst & Young LLP
PLUMERIA SPONSORS - $1,000
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
Aston Hotels & Resorts
Mrs. Gladys A. Brandt
Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Burdick – Dwight D. Burdick
Construction
Carole Kai Charities Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Malcom H. Chang
Dr. Ming Chen
Mr. Sonny & Mrs. Barbara ’61 Ching
Mr. & Mrs. Francis W.O. Chock
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Mr. Andrew W. Corcoran ’64
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Crabb
DFS Galleria
Dr. & Mrs. David K.H. Dung
Mr. & Mrs. John Enos – Ideal Construction, Inc.
Elite Mechanical / Hidano Construction, Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Faulkner
First Hawaiian Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Saafiga Foster
Mr. James S. Hiramatsu ’75
Mr. & Mrs. Alan H.L. Ho
Honolulu Advertiser
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Jung
Mr. Alan R. Kimi
Mrs. Mary Kondo – Hawaii Family Dental Centers
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Kosasa
Dr. & Mrs. Irwin K.M. Lee – two tables
Mr. Stanford C. Lee ’75 – Next Designs, LLC
Mr. Edwin Y.H.K. Liu
Dr. & Mrs. Gabriel W.C. Ma
Ms. Kapiolani K. Marignoli
Maryknoll Grade School Student Council
Mr. Dean Miyamoto CPA, Inc.
Mr. James R. & Mrs. Yvonne ’63 Morris
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Ng
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Ng Pack –
Milici Valenti Ng Pack
Sacred Heart Parish
Saint Pius X Parish
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Thompson – two tables
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph C.S. Tsai
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wo – C.S. Wo and Sons
Mr. Alfred & Mrs. Laurie ’56 Wong
Mr. & Mrs. Darryl P. Wong
Mrs. Susan Chong Wong ’66
Mr. Roland J. Yap
Dr. & Mrs. Ernie Yim
Mr. Chris Q.Y. Yuen ’71
FRIENDS OF MARYKNOLL
Mrs. Beverly C. Aldrich ’56
Mrs. Geraldine Aluli
Ms. Yuklin Aluli ’66
Mrs. June H. Arakawa
Mr. R. Charles Bocken
Mr. & Mrs. John Brogan
Mr. & Mrs. Richard O. Buchanan
Mr. & Mrs. John Casken
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence S.L. Ching
Mr. Francis Y.Y. Chun
Mr. & Mrs. Kwang Jin Chung
Mrs. Hilda Cordeiro ’37
Mr. Jon de Mello & Ms. Leah Bernstein –
The Mountain Apple Company
Mr. Paul deVille ’66
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Eu
Mrs. Donna Garcia
Mr. William M. ’36 & Mrs. Amelia ’40 Garcia
Mr. & Mrs. John A. Gomes
Ms. Virginia Gonsalves ’38
Mrs. Joyce S.Y. Lee Goo ’56
Mrs. Ann H. Hannan
Ms. Anne Harpham ’68
Mr. Jared Kaufmann ’58
Mr. Keiji Kawakami
Mr. Bert T. Kobayashi, Jr. –
Kobayashi Sugita & Goda
Mr. David Kochi
Mr. & Mrs. Yue Fung Kwan
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin K.W. Lee
Mr. Howard J.T. Lee
Mrs. Helen C. Chock Leong ’43
Mr. & Mrs. James K. Lota
Mrs. Lily Lu
Mrs. Charlene Wong Lum ’60
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Lum
Mr. & Mrs. Rix Maurer
Father James McFadden
Mrs. Agnes M. Motley ’46
Mr. Charles M. Nakoa
Mr. & Mrs. Paul O’Brien
Ms. Carole Ota
Dr. Roland G. Perry
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Pietsch
Mr. C.D. Pratt, Jr.
Mrs. Viola K. Quinn ’49
Mrs. Consuelo Rogers
Dr. & Mrs. Alberto C. San Juan
Dr. Reynold S. ’47 & Mrs. Edna T.’49 Shirai
Mrs. Winona Hollinger Slate ’40
Technology Systems Support, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Teruya
Mr. & Mrs. Irwin W.C. Thom, Jr.
Dr. K.S. Tom
Ms. Lydia Tsui – Panda Travel Inc.
Mrs. Grace H. Tsukamoto
Mrs. Kimiko Uto
Mrs. Marion A. Vasconcellos
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Vieira – Starwood Hotels &
Resorts Hawaii
Dr. & Mrs. William W.T. Won
Mr. & Mrs. Fred C. Wong
Dr. & Mrs. Livingston Wong ’48
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Wong – Surgical Assoc. Inc.
Mr. Roy K. Yamamoto, Architect, AIA
Kekumano Award Dinner Committee
Gladys Brandt, Honorary Chairperson
Steering Committee
Barbara Tom Ching ’61
Mark Conching ’83
Phyllis Corteway
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Patrick Downes
Gigi Dang Johnson ’72
Eileen Lota
Charlene Wong Lum ’60
Yvonne Usita Morris ’63
Monica Domaloan Ng Pack ’83
Nina Rodrigues Rapozo ’54
Laurie Hong Wong ’56
Acknowledgements
Beth Bogdon; Mark Conching ’83 – MC Consulting; Ken-Wai & Annina Doo; Patrick Downes; Hilton Hawaiian Village; Angie GolisYamamoto; Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Kosasa; Eileen Lota; Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Lung; Milici Valenti Ng Pack Advertising: Video Production – Dave
Daniels, Jenni Katinszky, Carmen Rodrigues; Public Relations – Linda Chun; Arnold Ing – Nursery Associates; Ohana of Cha & Jack
Thompson; Presentation Services; Tihati Productions, Ltd.: Afatia Thompson, Misty Thompson, John Tilton, Aaron Sala; and to the Maryknoll
staff, teachers & parents who volunteered their time to make this event possible.
Silent Auction Donors
Dick and Margot Adair
Alicia’s Market
Aloha Airlines
American Airlines
Mr. Michael Amore ’79
Anonymous Donor
Arna Photography
The Art Source
Avanti Fashion
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E.
Baker
Beauty by Fumiko
Better Brands –
Mr. George D. Szigeti
Beverly Hills Country Club –
Gene Axelrod
BMW of Honolulu
Bob Chinn’s CrabHouse
Restaurant
Ms. Teresa Brink-Wong
Cane Haul Road, Ltd.
Charles Nii Nursery, Inc.
Ms. Susan Cheng
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Chu
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Coffee Partners of
Hawaii/Starbucks
Cove Entertainment
Daughters of Hawaii
Dynasty Restaurant
Elite Limousine Service, Inc.
Entertainment Publications
Mr. Andrew Feldmann
Franklin Covey
Futurekids Manoa
Garakuta-Do
GBC Boxes & Packaging
Ms. Angie Golis-Yamamoto
Great Chefs Television
H&R Block
Hawaii Prince Hotel & Golf
Club
Hilton Beverly Hills
Hilton New York
Hilton San Diego
Hilton San Francisco
Hilton Times Square
Hilton Turtle Bay Golf &
Tennis Resort
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Ho
Hokuli’i Images Photography
Image City
Indich Collection –
Mr. Bill Indich
Island Guitars
JPS Dressers: A Hair and Nail
Salon
Kaheka Rehab Clinic &
Universal Massage
KD Jewelry, Inc.
Kenneth’s Photography
Kim Taylor Reece Gallery
Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Kobashikawa and Denise
Mr. Bradley Koki ’71
Kontemporary Kreations
Michael and Cyndy LaPorte
Ms. Claire Lau
Lenscrafters
Maika’i Snacks & Baskets
Malama Salon and Spa
Marians Island Wide Catering
Mary Ann Changg
Photography
Maryknoll School
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Mermaids Hawaii
Milici Valenti Ng Pack
Mistu-Ken Okazu & Catering
Mr. James R. Morris
Ms. Yvonne Usita Morris ’63
Ms. Avis Mukawa
Murphy’s Bar & Grill
Ms. Monica Domaloan Ng
Pack ’83
The Orchid at Mauna Lani
Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Oshiro
Outrigger International Travel,
Inc.
Outrigger Waikoloa Beach
Resort
Pacific Beach Hotel
Pagoda Hotel & Terrace
The Paperie
Paul K. Tanaka, DDS
Picture Magic
Pictures Plus
Roy Sakuma Productions, Inc.
Sheraton Maui Resort
Star Markets
Taj Clubhouse
Tori Richard Ltd. –
Mr. Mort Feldman
Treetops Restaurant
Ultrazone Hawaii
Utah Jazz
Kathy Y.S.C. Viniegas (H20
Salon)
W Honolulu Hotel
The Westin Maui
Windward Mall
Mr. Al Wong
Worry-Free Vacations
Volunteers
Evanson Chang
Lisa Chang
Hilda Cordeiro ’37
Roseyn Devlin
Tom Dwight
James H. Gahler
Roxane Goo ’78
Cora Gushikuma ’73
Pattie Wong Heatherly ’66
Carolyn Dang Hong ’67
Moilee Hong
Terry Jaskot
Ashley Kemmler ’04
Aki Kimura ’05
Becky Kotake
Cyndy LaPorte
Mardi LaPrade
Irene Lee
Colleen Yoda Liu ’75
Jackie Loo
Milton Makishi
Cyndi Medeiros
Florence Min
Lucile Smith Mistysyn ’37
Lynn Mitchell
James R. Morris II ’85
James R. Morris
Avis Mukawa
Gail Nakamura
Judy Oliveira
Patricia Pascual
Viola Pavao Quinn ’49
Amber Saito Love ’05
Susan Sam
Peter Uiagalelei
Michelle Arakawa Ushio
’81
Lynne Taniguchi
Watanabe ’69
Annie Yamamoto
Kimberly Yamauchi
Francine Yokoi
Summer 2001
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ON AND ABOUT CAMPUS
Class of 2001 Graduates Honored at
Maryknoll’s 67th Annual Commencement
The following awards were presented at graduation ceremonies on June 8, 2001 at Blaisdell Concert Hall:
Lynn Chan ’01
Michelle Bareng ’01
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
The Maryknoll Cup is awarded to the
graduate who best personifies the spirit
of Maryknoll School’s motto, “Noblesse
Oblige.”
The Christopher Award is presented to
the senior who has demonstrated those
qualities that mark one as a contemporary Christopher, a person who gives
tangible evidence to Christian principles
in every day activities.
Tiffany Tomei ’01
Melissa McGraw ’01
POMONA COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA
The Mother Mary Joseph Rogers
Award honors the foundress of the
Maryknoll Sisters; recognizes the senior
class woman best exemplifying good
will and sensitivity toward the needs of
fellow students and the Maryknoll
Community.
The Father John Murray Award
honors a former associate of Sacred
Heart Parish; recognizes the graduating
senior who has, in the tradition of Father
Murray, provided unselfish assistance in
serving fellow students and the
Maryknoll Community.
David Mistysyn ’01
Kelsey Soma ’01
CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
The Bishop James A. Walsh Award
honors a co-founder of the Maryknoll
Fathers; awarded to the student who
displays outstanding character, leadership ability and concern for others.
The Chi Rho Award is given to the
graduating senior who has displayed
growth in personal integrity and
Christian outreach.
Highlights of Class Night Awards • June 7, 2001 • Hawaii Theatre
• Valedictorian – Tiffany Tomei ’01
• Salutatorian - David Mistysyn ’01
• Principal’s List – 47 seniors (minimum GPA
3.7 during the first two trimesters)
• Honor Roll – 23 seniors (minimum GPA
3.25)
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• “Distinguished Graduation Portfolio” Awards
– 10 seniors
• “Distinguished Senior Project” Awards
– 17 seniors
Maryknoll School Class of 2001
Boston University
California Maritime Academy
California Polytechnic University
Chaminade University
Claremont McKenna College
Colorado State
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Evergreen State College
Gonzaga University
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu Community College
Hope International University
Kapiolani Community College
Leeward Community College
Loyola Marymount University
Manhattanville College
New York University
Northeastern University
Oregon State University
Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific University
Pomona College
Rensselaer Polytechnic University
Santa Clara University
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle University
St. Louis University
University of Colorado – Boulder
University of Oregon
University of Southern California
University of Hawaii-Hilo
University of Hawaii-Manoa
University of Central Florida
University of Delaware
University of Denver
University of Idaho
University of the Pacific
University of Portland
University of Puget Sound
University of San Francisco
Villanova University
Washington State University
Western Oregon University
Willamette University
Windward Community College
Grade School Division Recognizes
Outstanding 8th Grade Graduates
Michael Green
Riley Tang
Christopher Lum
Freda Feng
Maryknoll Spirit
Athletics
Christian Character
Citizenship
Krystle Salazar
Leadership
Brian Tabata
Scholarship
Katie Parsons
Service
Summer 2001
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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REPORT
Career Day 2001 Features Alumni, Parent Speakers
T
he 2nd annual Career Day was held on May 3, 2001 at
Maryknoll’s high school campus. Freshmen, sophomores and
seniors received valuable career advice from 42 speakers representing a wide range of professions, while the juniors attended the
College Fair at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.
The morning opened with a presentation by Scott Siegfried, admissions associate at Hawaii Pacific University, who suggested practical
ways for students to prepare for the college admission process.
Students then attended small group sessions led by the volunteer
presenters, most of them alumni or Maryknoll parents.
Mindful of the guest speakers’ busy schedules, alumni relations
coordinator and Career Day organizer Lori Kern Carlos ’87 thanked
the speakers as they finished their sessions, and sent them on their way
with a Maryknoll “koozie” bag packed with a delicious bento from
Mitsu-Ken.
Graphic designer
Alfred Garma ’82
(left) and athletic
trainer Alex Lo ’85.
Lori Kern Carlos ’87 (left) thanks attorney Stacey Chong Foy ’82 with
a bento-to-go.
Dr. Cyril Goshima ’69 (left)and Fr. Gary Secor ’69
enjoyed a mini-reunion at this year’s Career Day.
(L to R) FBI agent Jim Tamura Wageman ’83, stock investments and patent
process expert Lisa Haeringer, and graphic designer Vince Aquino ’90.
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(L to R) Fr. Gary Secor ’69; Stanford Lum, CPA; and Dennis Hu ’61, vice president
at First Hawaiian Bank.
A Message from Paul...
Dear Alumni,
I’m pleased to report that the 2nd
Annual Alumni Week was a huge
success. With excellent participation
in all the events, everyone had a great
time enjoying the activities and
socializing with many long lost
friends. No matter where the alumni
gathered during the week – golfing,
bowling, cocktail social or family health fair – I could sense that
special feeling of the “Maryknoll family.” My special thanks to
chairman Marvin Silva ’77 and to everyone who helped with
the events.
Andy Corcoran ’64, who departed after serving for 27 years
as a teacher, administrator, and principal, described Maryknoll
School as a “special place.” As Andy explained, it is a special
place that goes beyond preparing students for college;
Maryknoll School prepares students to make a difference in life.
We can be grateful for alumni like Andy, and for all the
Maryknoll Sisters, Brothers, and Priests who devoted their
professional lives to making Maryknoll School a special place.
I’m sure you are thankful for the education and values learned
at Maryknoll School and appreciate the impact that it has made
on our lives.
Please plan your next year’s class reunions around the 3rd
Annual Alumni Week to be held July 14-20, 2002. Also, please
join us in remembering those who have gone before us at the
3rd Annual Alumni Memorial Service on Friday, November 2,
2001 at Sacred Heart Church.
Thank you for your support of Maryknoll School as we work
to preserve this wonderful institution. Looking forward to
seeing you at the 3rd Annual Alumni Memorial Service.
U P C O M I N G
REUNIONS & EVENTS
CLASS 1991
❃
10TH REUNION
Saturday, October 6, 2001
Buffet Dinner at Dole Cannery Ballroom
for classmates and a guest
Sunday, October 7, 2001
Potluck Picnic at Magic Island for
classmates and family members
Contact Emily Wong (525-8334 or [email protected])
CLASS 1966
❃
35TH REUNION
Saturday, October 27
Please RSVP to Wendell Konn (pager 576-0681)
Please email updated contact information to
[email protected]
or call Pattie Heatherly at (808) 952-7372.
ALUMNI MEMORIAL MASS
Friday, November 2, 2001
Sacred Heart Church • 5:30 pm
26TH ANNUAL LUAU
Sunday, November 11, 2001
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall • 4 to 6 pm
CLASS 1950 & 1951 ❃ REUNION
November 15-17, 2001
Hotel California, Las Vegas
Contact James (Blackie) and Dorinda Tom at (702) 6587288 or [email protected]; Shirley Cordeiro Harvey at
(760) 724-2674 or [email protected].
Aloha,
Paul Y. Chinen ’57
Alumni Association President
MAHALO TO OUR CAREER DAY PRESENTERS:
Vince Aquino ’90 - Graphic Design
Michael E. Baker – Education/
Head of School
George Balazs - Marine Biology Researcher
Kathy Bow – Nurse
William Bow – Civil Engineer
Albert (Bert) Braden – Business Owner,
Marketing Connections
Adrian Chang – Attorney
Carol China ’74 – Pharmacist
Randy Ching ’63 – Attorney
Dr. Stephen Choy – Clinical Psychologist
Stacey Chong Foy ’82 – Attorney
Alfredo Garma ’82 and Karene Garma –
Graphic Design
Cyril Goshima ’69, MD – Physician
Lisa Haeringer – Stock Investments/
Patent Process
Jonathan Hermosura – Education
Susan Howard – Nurse
Dennis Hu ’61 – Banking
Capt. Ron Johnson – Honolulu Fire Dept.
Jeff Kalani ’90 – Civil Engineer
Aileen Kaneshiro – Social Worker
Dr. Robert Kinzie – Marine Biologist
Carol Kotsubo – Nurse
Darrel Lau – CPA
Alex Lo ’85 – Athletic Trainer
Stanford C. Lum – CPA
Clyde Matsusaka – Senior VP of Investments
Robert McGraw – Urban Planner
Tony Mizuno ’89 – Banking
Jim Morris ’85 – Computer Software
Anita Sasaki – Pharmacist
Thomas Sawa – Veterinarian
Fr. Gary Secor ’69 – Catholic Priest
Marilynn Taniyama – Education
Alvin Tomita – Honolulu Fire Dept.
Mark Troedson – Manager, Tori Richard
Matt Tsukazaki ’77 – Attorney
Debi Tulang De Silva ’86 – Attorney
Cheryl Ann Sanchez Vierra ’84 – Sales
Jim Tamura Wageman ’83 – FBI agent
Darryl Wong ’68 – Pilot/National Guard
Jack Wong – Computers in Government
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REUNIONS
Graduates Welcomed Back to Campus for
Jubilarian Festivities
The Class of 1941 was one of the classes honored at the
Baccalaureate Mass (June 7, 2001) of the graduating class of
2001. It was with great joy that we watched over a hundred graduates march into Sacred Heart Church in their caps and gowns.
On a sad note, it was unbelievable to think that sixty years ago we
were the graduates marching down the aisles.
After Mass, we were guests of the School President Michael
Baker at a lovely buffet lunch on the school grounds, with a tour
of the new office building.
Class of 1940: (L to R) Violet Ramai Kekina, Edwina Leong Goo,
Nancy Hada Nakamura
~ Gladys Mosley ’41
ray – we’re
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~ Dora S. Piamonte ’4
Class of 1937: (L to R) Hilda De Cambra Cordeiro, Lucile Smith Mistysyn,
Agnes Sills Cordeiro, Mary Peterson Kaulahao ’38, Dulinda Gomes Ernesto
Class of 1941: (front, L to R) Dora Shinn Piamonte, Gladys
Mosley Soares; (back, L to R) Felix Freitas, Mook-Lan Mui Fan
m the best that life has to offer.”
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Class of 1946: (front, L to R) Ted Candia, Pearl Young Castillo, Elsie Lee
Won, Susan Taam Jong; (back, L to R) Robert Pang, Allan Yuen, Clifford
Wong. (Not pictured: Ruth Watanabe Sano)
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~ Felix
Class of 1951: (L to R) Carole Rodrigues Cruze, Clarence Gouveia,
Marjorie Wong Kum
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ALUMNI GATHERINGS 2001
Grads Gamble on a Good Time in Las Vegas
A group of alumnae traveled to Maryknoll, NY (see article on p.
28), then met up with other alumnae for a reunion at the home of
Maryknoll’s Athletic Director Pattie Wong Heatherly ’66, who maintains a second residence south of Las Vegas in Henderson, NV. Many
thanks to Pattie’s husband Bobby and “Papa” (Reinhardt Crowell) for
cooking up a delicious array of food, including a special gourmet treat:
pickled pigs lips!
While in the Las Vegas area, non-residents stayed at the Fremont
Hotel. The ladies enjoyed trying their luck in the casinos, as well as
shopping for bargains. They also attended Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas
Church in Henderson.
The next Alumni Gathering in Las Vegas has been scheduled for
April 21, 2002. The Alumni Office will be organizing an alumni trip
package from Honolulu for this event, departing April 18 and returning April 22. Look for details in the next issue of the Knoller.
If you’re interested in attending, or live in the Vegas area and would
like to help plan the next Alumni Gathering, please email Lori Kern
Carlos ’87 at [email protected].
LAS VEGAS, NV
APRIL 21, 2001
Agnes Sills Cordeiro ’37
Lucile Smith Mistysyn ’37
Nancy Hada Nakamura ’40
Helen Chock Leong ’43
Colette Cordeiro Ruiz ’60
Rita Rapoza ’61
Pattie Wong Heatherly ’66
Susan Leong ’70
Faye Sato ’92
(L to R) Bobby and Pattie Wong ’66 Heatherly, Mike Baker, Yvonne Usita Morris ’63
(Seated L to R) Faye Sato ’92, Lucile Smith Mistysyn ’37, Nancy Hada Nakamura ’40, Pattie Wong Heatherly ’66; (standing L to R) Colette Cordeiro Ruiz ’60,
Agnes Sills Cordeiro ’37, Susan Leong ’70, Mike Baker, Yvonne Usita Morris ’63, Helen Chock Leong ’43, Rita Rapoza ’61, Jenny Wong Kam ’47
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ALUMNI GATHERINGS 2001
“Hurricane Maryknoll” Hits Four Cities on the West Coast
Spartan spirit shone in four cities in Washington and California
during the Alumni Gatherings this past spring. In a whirlwind tour of
the West Coast from March 9-13, 2001, Alumni Relations Coordinator
Lori Kern Carlos ’87 arranged dinner events in Seattle, San Jose, San
Francisco and San Diego.
These reunions gave our away-from-home alumni a chance to
meet fellow grads in their area, and to re-connect with their alma
mater. At the San Jose gathering, President Mike Baker shared the
latest news about Maryknoll today and its plans for the future. Director
of Development Yvonne Usita Morris ’63 did the same in San Diego.
Mahalo to all our alumni and guests who joined in the fun!
Alumni Gatherings for 2002 have been scheduled in the following
cities: Seattle, WA (February 22); Portland, OR (February 23); San
Francisco, CA (February 24); Los Angeles, CA (April 7); and Las
Vegas, NV (April 21).
Invitations will be sent out to alumni living in those areas, but
alumni from everywhere are invited to attend these events in the city
of their choice. See the next issue of the Knoller for details.
If you would like more information, or can lend a hand to plan an
Alumni Gathering in your area, please email Lori Carlos at [email protected].
SEATTLE, WA
MARCH 9, 2001
PYRAMID BREWERY & ALEHOUSE
Mary Ann Cordeiro LaFazia ’63
Frank Jon Reh ’64
Clarence Kwock ’67 & Jackie Kwock
Kristin Stahl-Johnson ’69 &
Brian Johnson
Patricia Barnette Klingler ’70 &
Jon Klingler
Steven Ono ’86
Lucy Baraquio Rossi ’86 &
Geoffrey Rossi
Rodney Catiggay ’89
Kyle Wong ’89
Danielle Chun ’92
Amy Underkofler ’96
(Top L to R) Kyle Wong ’89, Rodney Catiggay ’89, Geoffrey Rossi, Steven Ono ’86, Patricia Barnette Klingler ’70,
Jon Klingler, Clarence Kwock ’67, Jackie Kwock, David LeFazia; (middle L to R) Danielle Chun ’92, Frank Jon Reh
’64, Brian Johnson, Mary Ann Cordeiro LaFazia ’63; (seated L to R) Lori Kern Carlos ’87, Lucy Baraquio Rossi
’86, Amy Underkofler ’96, Andrea Neilson, Kristin Stahl-Johnson ’69
SAN JOSE, CA
MARCH 10, 2001
PEDRO’S RESTAURANT & CANTINA
Angeli Labrador
Diane Labrador
Greg Labrador ’61
Jim Labrador ’64
Jordan Dung ’79 & Jamie Dung
Tyron Cheung ’95
Wesley Lum ’95
Jason Knight ’96
(Seated L to R) Diane Labrador, Angeli Labrador, Jamie Dung, Lori Kern Carlos ’87; (standing L to R) Jim
Labrador ’64, Greg Labrador ’61, Jordan Dung ’79, Jason Knight ’96, Tyron Cheung ’95, Wesley Lum ’95
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA
MARCH 11, 2001
PUNAHELE’S ISLAND GRILL
Jenny Wong Kam ’47 & Fred Kam
Dr. Henry Nomura ’47 &
Anna Nomura
Gloria Bonilla Speth ’56
Carol Young ’58
Shirlita Bonilla Barron ’59
Patricia Yap ’65 & George Perazzo
Peggy Shiu ’87
Suzanne Sunada ’88
Creighton Pang ’89
Steven Dudoit ’90
Ron Pelagio ’90
Carey Takayesu ’90
Edric Wong ’90 & Tracie Ninomoto
Stacey Kanno ’93
Lynn Sato ’94
Megan Suilliban ’94
Grant Ching ’95
Jason Knight ’96
Nicole Fukeda ’97
(L to R) Jenny Wong Kam ’47, Patricia Yap ’65, George Perazzo, Dr. Harry Nomura ’47, Anna Nomura
(L to R) Carol Young ’58, Tracie Ninomoto, Edric Wong ’90
(Top L to R) Ivan Yen, Grant Ching ’95, Creighton
Pang ’89; (seated L to R) Carey Takayesu ’90, Ron
Pelagio ’90, Steven Dudoit ’90
(L to R) Lynn Sato ’94, Jason Knight ’96, Peggy Shiu ’87, Megan Sulliban ’94, Suzanne
Sunada ’88, Lori Kern Carlos ’87, Nicole Fukeda ’97
SAN DIEGO, CA
MARCH 13, 2001
HARBOR HOUSE RESTAURANT
– SEAPORT VILLAGE
Scott Finkboner ’62
Sheila Nakanishi ’68
Dolores Grohmann Beddow ’78
Pamela Gomez Murnane ’78
Rhonda Suzuki ’84
Jon R. Santos ’85
(Seated L to R) Pamela Gomez Murnane ’78, Rhonda Suzuki ’84, Jon R. Santos ’85; (standing L to R) Lori Kern
Carlos ’87, Sheila Nakanishi ’68, Scott Finkboner ’62, Dolores Grohmann Beddow ’78, Yvonne Usita Morris ’63
Summer 2001
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CLASS NOTES
Class of
1941
In March, Mary Brudenell Pitts came
from California with her family for a holiday
in Waikiki. Dora Shinn Piamonte and
Gladys Soares Mosley visited with her at a
luncheon at the Hale Koa…Marian Scanlan
Van Kirk and husband Bob visited
Honolulu from La Jolla, CA. While here,
they enjoyed a luncheon at Arcadia with
Mook-Lan Mui Fan, Florence Chow
Phillip and husband Bill, and social butterflies Dora and Gladys…Felix (Clarence)
Freitas retired from the fire department after
33 years of service. The oldest competitive
cyclist in Hawaii, he keeps in shape by
riding his bike 20 miles every day.
Class of
1946
Pearl Castillo is proud of granddaughter
Jenna Castillo ’02, now a senior at
Maryknoll School.
Class of
1951
Carole Rodrigues Cruze, mom of Corie
Cruze-Abiva ’79, is retired after 40 years
with Sheraton Corporation. Carole keeps fit
with aerobics three times a week and volunteers at the Waikiki Aquarium. She recently
starred in a First Hawaiian Bank commercial
about getting back on her financial feet with
the help of her personal banker (“your very
own advisor to help you with banking, financial planning…and life”) after the passing of
her husband, John “Skippy” Cruze ’52.
Class of
1955
Antonella “Tiny” Chock Bennett of
Pasadena, CA retired in October 2000 but
keeps busy with the Aikane Bowling Club,
golfing, volunteering her time at Huntington
Memorial Hospital’s gift shop and Blood
Donor Center, and babysitting her twin
granddaughters.
Class of
Knoller
Class of
1960
David Anduha writes from Sun City,
CA, “I’m retired now and enjoying the
golden years with my wife Nancy. Still playing music for fun (using the same old uke).
Looking for a good one from home if anyone
knows of a good deal. I play golf – anyone
for a round? Would love to have old friends
visit. Just give us a call! Let me know and I’ll
get the tee time!” He wanted to announce that
David Jr. just graduated from San Diego
State University and they’re all very proud.
He also adds, “Maryknoll no ka oi!” If you
want to take David up on his invitation, email
[email protected] or call (808)
952-7310 and we’ll let you know how to
contact David at home…Garvin Arrell, chief
of police for the city of Surprise, AZ retired
last February after 10 years. He had moved to
Arizona after his retirement from the
Honolulu Police Department, where he
worked for 25 years.
Class of
1961
Walter “Wally” Wong is living in
Anchorage, AK and was a social worker until
he retired this year. He writes, “We note that
the Knoller shows Mike Baker and Lucile
Mistysyn ’37 at reunions up and down the
West Coast. Perhaps we could have one in
Anchorage. Lucile is a classmate of my
mom, Annie Lum Wong ’37.” He also adds,
“The Maryknoll spirit is alive and well in
Alaska and we are proud of the way the
school has grown. The third generation of our
family is on campus – Aaron Wong ’02 is
carrying on the tradition.”
Class of
1962
Gil Streeter works in public assistance,
aiding the disabled in Anchorage, AK…Joe
Clare emails, “Daughter #3 (Katie) graduated from George Mason University in
Fairfax, VA with a double major in English
(with honors) and Art History. To celebrate
(and just for the heck of it), Katie, my wife
Kathy and I took off for a week and a half to
Italy in late April. We visited Milan, Lucca,
Pisa, Florence, and the Lake Como area. We
had a great time, ate wonderful food, met
nice people, and drank lots of good cappuccino (and wine).” This was a repeat visit to
Italy for Kathy and Joe, who were there
“most ‘recently’ in 1976. Good grief.” He
adds, “It’s almost time for the 40th reunion
for the Class of ’62!”
Class of
1963
Lorna Chang Lin works at Delta
Airlines at Honolulu International Airport in
the baggage service office and says she can’t
retire yet because her youngest daughter is
still in college at Princeton. Her oldest
daughter is doing her ob/gyn medical residency in Ashville, NC and was recently
married; her middle daughter works for a
dot-com in San Jose. One of Lorna’s favorite
pastimes is playing golf and she is looking
forward to the next class reunion!
Class of
1967
Cynthia Fellez writes from Eugene, OR,
“I’m an adoption worker for the state of
Oregon. With two children, Sarah (17) and
Martin (9), I spend my time as mentor, van
driver, cook, maid and all around ‘go-for.’
Isn’t life a hoot – not even I thought I’d be
1957
The latest postcard from world traveler
Edmund Young reads, “Was denied entry to
China due to a clerical error. Friends came to
my rescue. Re-climbed the Great Wall and
revisited Tienamen Square. Rode a rickshaw
for three hours and ended up having dinner
with a Chinese family. Cruised the Yangtze
River for four days. Met the world’s greatest
dam builder who built the largest dam in
South America. He came to see China’s
Three Gorges Dam – an awesome sight! Am
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a guest of Professor Zheng, who did the
murals for Nixon. Am off to Thailand and
Japan!”
Four alumni in Anchorage, Alaska got together for a photo during the annual luau for the Na Keiki O Hawaii civic
club: (L to R) Ken Braz ’70, Gil Streeter ’62, Walter Wong ’61 and Chad Resari ’55.
doing the ‘mom thang!’” She says she could
be tempted to make the trek to Honolulu,
should there be a 35th reunion.
Class of
1968
Fran Bellinger began her 7th year teaching PE at Samuel Wilder King Intermediate
School. She is active with HSTA, the state
affiliate of the National Educational
Association. She has been appointed for six
years to a national cadre of peer trainers
within the Women’s Leadership Training
Program, which keeps her busy traveling,
reading and doing research…Laine Matsuo
Skiendiel and Robin Razon Calhoun ’69
wonder if there are any other Maryknoll
alumnae playing soccer in the Women’s
Island Soccer Association (WISA). Laine
plays for “Aiola,” which has taken first place
in its division of five consecutive seasons.
She also participated in the U.S. Amateur
Soccer Association Veterans Cup National
Championships in Beckley, WV this past
June, on a team of 50-plus year olds. While
they didn’t advance to the semi-finals, she
says they “learned what it was like to play
while suffering from jet lag, under thunder
and lightning storm conditions, and on a
field that, after the storm, sucked one’s shoes
into the mire.” At least, she adds, the people
of Beckley were nice!
Class of
1969
Robin Razon Calhoun plays on team
“Haleiwa” in the over-30s division of the
Women’s Island Soccer Association. She
and Laine Matsuo Skiendiel ’68 would like
to meet other Maryknoll alumnae who
already play in WISA and invite more alums
to participate in this competitive
league…Cynthia “Kamaile” Davis in
Orlando, FL proudly announces, “I am now
a ‘tutu.’ My daughter had my grandson on
January 14 of this year. His name is
Ihilaniokapule Anthony Elam. Yes, I spoil
him rotten!” She missed the Class of ’69
birthday party in July, but spent her 50th
birthday in Key West, FL (“not as nice as
home!”). Kamaile plans to be in Hilo for the
2002 Merrie Monarch Festival, and spend
some time on Oahu visiting family as well.
She welcomes emails from classmates at
[email protected]…Capt. Donald J.
(“Skip”) Riley, Jr. says, “Life is to be lived.
Grab hold, hang on and go!” In that spirit, he
took a trans-Pacific voyage on the 32-ft. sailboat “Tuatha” from Honolulu to California,
down the Mexican coast (including Baja,
California and the Sea of Cortez), returning
via Acapulco to Honolulu.
Class of
1970
Ken Braz is an administrator with the
Department of Public Safety for the state of
Alaska.
Class of
1971
Next time you’re in Kailua-Kona, visit
Greg Usita at The Tsunami Broiler, his new
restaurant on Kopiko Street. Greg is a culinary whiz but has also hired two cooks to
help out. Talk about going above and beyond
the call of duty – rumor has it (from sister
Yvonne Usita Morris ’63, who should
know) that Greg catches all the fish himself.
Class of
1976
Christanthi Ching-Tanaka has been
living in the San Francisco Bay area for the
past 13 years. She and husband Darryl have
been married for 15 years, and they have a
son, Adam (10). She is a registered nurse but
says her being a wife and mother are her
full-time jobs at the moment!
Class of
1977
Denise Nolan Cascino writes from Daly
City, CA that she works for Dreamworks in
animated feature film production. She
worked on productions such as “Antz” and
“Shrek” as supervisor of the layout department, which oversees the camera and layout
of each shot. Denise is currently working as
a production manager, overseeing all the
departments, and creating the film schedule
and budget with the producer on “Shrek 2”
and “Madagascar.” Don’t hold your breath,
though – she says it takes nearly two years to
complete a film, so these won’t be out for a
while. Denise is married to Dan Cascino
and they have two children, Kelly (9) and
Jackson (2).
Class of
1978
Elizabeth Russell Hochberger has lived
in Japan and Hong Kong, and was recently
in Australia living on an organic farm on
French Island near Melbourne. She and
hubby Fred (her college sweetheart) and
their four children – Marjorie (12), Colleen
(10), Kathy (8) and Andy (6) – moved back
to the States in May. To “give our kids more
of a sense of being American,” the family
drove cross-country from Los Angeles to
Boston, where they now live. Liz has worked
in education both in Japan and Hong Kong,
so she hopes to get back into teaching in
Boston. “I also worked as a Japanese interpreter at the Adventist Hospital in Hong
Kong for a year,” she writes, “so I might be
able to put my Japanese language skills to
use.” She also adds, “There’s never a dull
moment at our house” – something that’s
definitely not hard to believe!
Class of
1983
Sean Henderson has found his career
passion as a financial advisor with Merrill
Lynch and loves every minute of it. He lives
in Aurora, CO (“what can be better than
having God’s playground at my doorstep?”)
with Megan, his wife of four years, and
daughters Keelyn (14) and Ciara (3). He
claims to still be a bodybuilder at heart and
wants to compete again. Sean looks forward
to seeing everyone at the 20-year
reunion…Vicki Sato Leong lives in
Portland, OR with her husband William and
their two children, David George (6) and
Rachel Marie (3). She is using her six years
of teaching experience to homeschool her
children and loving it. Vicki says, “I count it
as a privilege to teach them now.” Leinani
Nakamura Malig was named partner in the
San Jose office of KPMG Peat Marwick last
year, according to proud mom Karen T.
Nakamura ’62. Leinani is married to Ruben
Malig (St. Louis ’83) and they have two children, Zachary (6) and Emily (3). They live in
Santa Clara, CA…Joel (aka Joey, aka Joe)
Sullivan is “employed as a geek” – he’s a
systems engineer for the avionics division of
ITT Industries, which designs and manufactures electrical gear (“specifically radar
warning receivers and self-protection
jammers”) for military aircraft (“specifically
I work on the Comanche and Apache helicopters and the CV-22 Osprey Tilt-rotor”).
He is also a lieutenant commander in the
Naval Reserve. As a flight officer/navigator,
he drills with an EA-6B Prowler Squadron
out of Andrews AFB in Washington, DC. He
writes, “For the last two years we have been
deploying overseas to fly the no-fly-zone
missions and in May we returned from 45
days in Saudi.
Joel Sullivan ’83 with his wife Shawn and
their children: (L to R) Connor (4),
Hannah (8) and Emma (5).
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CLASS NOTES
Class of
1984
Christine Kaufmann Jackson completed
her associate’s degree in General Studies
from Austin Peay University in Tennessee
and will continue on as a full-time student
until she earns her bachelor’s degree…Sheri
Danner recently resurfaced after a long
absence from the Maryknoll family! She
graduated in 1990 from George Mason
University with a B.S. in social work, and
earned her MSW from the University of
Maryland at Baltimore in 1992. She lives in
northern Virginia with her 10-year old
daughter. Sheri was previously a social
worker in the projects of Washington, D.C.
and now works for Head Start in Virginia,
handling disabilities and mental health.
Welcome “home,” Sheri…Kim Laboy
Catolos found her way home – to St. Louis,
MO after also living in California and
Florida. Kim is married, works out of her
home as a freelance corporate meetings and
events consultant and has a 21-month old
boy named Quinn “and two yellow labs –
my other children.” She loves living in
Missouri and says the quality of life is
wonderful, a “small town feeling.” She and
her son visit Hawaii a couple of times a year
and she says, “I don’t realize I miss ‘home’
until I see the ocean over the airport and
Diamond Head in the distance.”
Class of
went to graphic design at the end of July.
Kurt is teaching religion, math and social
studies at a Catholic elementary school in
Alexandria, VA where he is both the vice
principal and coach of many sports.
Class of
Reina Minami Pollock, daughter of Peter Pollock ’88.
Class of
1988
Jennifer Hayselden and her daughter
Meaghan moved to Brea, CA in July.
Jennifer works as a consumer bank trainer
for Washington Mutual in Irvine…
Congratulations to Peter Pollock and his
wife Akiko on the birth of their daughter
Reina Minami Pollock, born on the 4th of
July at University Hospital in Denver, CO.
She weighed in at 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Peter
says mother and daughter are doing
extremely well and looking forward to
taking on the world! Peter is in the last year
of his Air Force active duty assignment at the
University of Colorado. He hopes to get
back to Hawaii for his next tour beginning
the summer of 2002.
1986
Class of
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Class of
1991
Colette Kaufmann lives in Beverly Hill,
MI and will be home in October for her 10year class reunion. She’ll be back again to
visit the family at Christmas.
Class of
1993
Jennifer Leong is enjoying her fourth
year as a teacher and is currently teaching
7th grade Life Science at Westridge School
for Girls in Pasadena, CA.
1995
Andrew Everett is living his dream as an
airline pilot for Mesaba Airlines, based in
Memphis, TN. He writes, “Part of the inspiration came from some of the great teachers
at MHS who instilled confidence and helped
fuel the burning desire to get what I want out
of life.”
1987
Bruce Flegal lives in Torrance, CA and
has been working for TRW at their space and
electronics group in Redondo Beach since
February 2000. He recently enjoyed a twoweek visit from son Dayton (5) and his dad,
former Maryknoll teacher Ron Flegal. They
spent a weekend at Big Bear Lake “where
we did some hiking and even rented a boat to
zoom around the lake a little”…Lisa
Johnsen graduated from the Chicago
Medical School on June 8 with her PhD in
Clinical Psychology. Proud sister Tiana
Johnsen ’86 was there to cheer her on. Lisa
will do her post-doctoral fellowship at
Northwestern University Medical Center in
Chicago next fall. She hopes to come home
to Oahu someday to live and work.
J. Grace Felipe has been practicing law
in California since graduating from Loyola
Law School and passing the bar exam in
1997. She is an associate with the Los
Angeles firm of Schaeffer & Lax, which
specializes in civil litigation defense. Last
year, Grace and husband Isaac Matias
purchased their first home located near
Loyola Marymount University, where they
met.
Class of
Jared Kaufmann, Jr. and wife Stephanie
plan to visit Hawaii at Christmas with
daughter Kayla who will celebrate her 4th
birthday upon their arrival.
1990
Congratulations to new mom Ann-Marie White
Medeiros ’88, pictured with son James Christopher at
eight weeks old (born on May 3, 2001) and proud
grandma Charlotte Gomes White ’63. Ann-Marie is
married to Jayson Medeiros.
Class of
1989
Jill Easley (now Allen) was married on
March 24, 2001 to Craig Allen, in a “dream
wedding come true.” She is working as a
paralegal at the law firm of Chun and
Nagatani, and also helping run the family
flower business, “Terrie Easley Designs.” In
her very spare time, she is a crisis worker for
the Sex Abuse Treatment Center…Kurt
Kaufmann and wife Ann Marie were
expecting their first child when the Knoller
Class of
1996
Marisa
Kula
graduated
from
Northwestern in June 2000 with a BA in
Journalism and Women’s Studies (a double
major). She was working at Spin magazine
in New York for just short of a year before
moving to Berlin to freelance, and is now
headed back to Chicago.
Class of
1997
Lorrin Lee graduated from Duke
University on May 13, 2001 with a BS in
Biology. He has accepted a job in Boston
and will be working at as a research associate at the New England Regional Primate
Research Center, a division of Harvard
Medical School. He says he’ll be “looking at
AIDS and HIV pathogenesis and treatments
using the SIV model…or something along
those lines…” Lorrin also sent along the
following news of his classmates’ graduations: Nicole Fukeda (University of San
Francisco), Justin Nip (Loyola Marymount
University), Karen McLeod (Manhattanville
College – currently in physical therapy
school at New York Medical College), and
Lisa Yim (University of the Pacific –
currently doing research in an immunology
lab “somewhere in Los Angeles”).
Class of
1999
Mark J.S. Bagayas is attending the
University of Nevada-Las Vegas majoring in
Management Information Systems and
minoring in finance. He is looking forward
to playing baseball this year, which will be
his third in Las Vegas…Emily Jones is
living in Chicago, IL where she works for
American Airlines as a flight attendant. She
says, “I’ve met so many people and I’ve been
to so many places – it’s a wonderful job!”
She plans to move to California soon so she
can be closer to home.
Class of
2000
Stefanie Hirota, a student at the
University of Washington, was nominated
for membership in The National Society of
Collegiate Scholars, an honor society for
high achieving first and second year
students.
CLASS NOTABLES
Working for World Peace
I
n fall 1999, law school
student Steven Janko
’90 heard a professor
in his international law
class talk about the problems of displaced persons
– a subject that resonated
strongly with Steven,
whose
parents
had
escaped from Hungary in
the 1956 revolution.
Steven decided that he
had the opportunity “to do
something unselfish, for
at least once in my life.”
A reservist with the
Steven Janko ’90 (left) and Beverly Freitas- US Army, Steven called
Suenaga ’65 add the local touch to Camp
headquarters in Europe
Bondsteel in Kosovo.
and asked to be assigned
to Kosovo as a peacekeeper. He spent six months from July to
December 2000 at Camp Bondsteel, assisting the United Nations
effort to help refugees return to their homes safely and to establish an effective government free of human rights abuses. He
worked closely with troops from Russia, Greece, Poland and the
Ukraine to ensure that the October 28, 2000 municipal elections
– Kosovo’s first free elections in many decades – were conducted
smoothly and safely.
What made Steven’s experience even more memorable was a
chance encounter when he inquired about educational opportunities available to soldiers while “downrange.” It turned out that
one of the staff members assisting him was also from Hawaii.
This led to the inevitable “Where did you go to high school?”
question. Both were astonished to learn their answers were the
same: “Maryknoll.”
Beverly Freitas-Suenaga ’65, who holds degrees in education from Austin Peay State University and whose husband
Reynold served 32 years in the Army, was in Kosovo as a specialist with US Army Education Services.
“Soldiers and their families are the neatest people to help
groom and guide. My one-year tour in Bosnia and Kosovo
provided me with many lessons and outstanding experiences,”
Beverly said. “Meeting Steve Janko was a highlight. It was a
surprise and delight to hear he, too, had graduated from
Maryknoll and is also an outstanding solider.”
Maryknoll was a family tradition for Beverly, whose father
Felix Freitas ’41 and siblings Barbara Freitas Edens ’61,
Douglas Freitas ’63 and Diane Freitas Lau ’67 are also graduates. She says her Maryknoll and family experience prepared her
“to reach for the brass ring and do great things for others.” She
adds, “Achieving in the field of education opens doors to everything. There is nothing I cannot accomplish. Time, however, is of
the essence now, with so much to do and so many to reach. I
chose to remain with the Army as part of giving back what was
provided to Rey and me 30 years earlier.”
Her involvement, Beverly says, “was probably the greatest
thing I will ever do for others. I worked with and met some of the
bravest and most outstanding people. I have the utmost respect
and compassion for those serving America.”
Steven Janko will make a career of doing just that after he
graduates this December with his LL.M. (master of laws) from
the University of Miami’s St. Thomas Law School, where his
thesis is on the role of the United Nations as a trustee-occupant to
help foster newly created democracies. He plans to apply for
active duty with the Army JAG, and hopes to be reassigned to an
area where he can continue his peacekeeping duties.
When he reflects on this passion for serving others on an
international scale, a decade after his graduation from Maryknoll,
Steven thinks of a remark made by teacher Jared Kaufmann ’58
in a religion class: “Sometimes it takes 10 years for students to
realize the Maryknoll spirit is about helping other people.”
Beverly – and the entire Maryknoll family – can be proud that
Steven is right on schedule.
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SPORTS REPORT
Annual Athletic Banquet • Hickam Officers Club
May 20, 2001
Standing, left to right: Matthew Chun ’07, Allyn Wijnveldt ’01, Russell Sypowicz ’01, Christine Moreno
’01, Coach Duane Eldredge, Jamie Adams ’01, Michael Chu ’01, Riley Tang ’05. Seated, left to right:
Lynn Chan ’01, Kristie Watanabe ’06, Jacklyn Ma ’02, and Michelle Sugimura ’01.
Female Athlete of the Year
Christine Moreno ’01
Male Inspirational Athlete
Allyn Wijnveldt ’01
Cross-Country, Soccer, Track
Water Polo, Swimming
Male Athlete of the Year
Russell Sypowicz ’01
Four-Year, Three-Sport Athlete
Jamie Adams ’01
Volleyball, Basketball
Cross-Country, Paddling, Track
Female Scholar Athlete
Kelsey Soma ’01
Brother Venard Ruane Sportsmanship Award
Jacklyn Ma ’02
Tennis
Soccer, Golf
Michelle Sugimura ’01
Male Scholar Athlete
Bowling
Richard Arrington ’01
Volleyball, Basketball
Coach Duane Eldredge
Female Spartan Athlete
Elizabeth Kam ’01
6th Grade Student Athlete of the Year
Matthew Chun ’07
Baseball
Soccer, Basketball
Volleyball, Basketball, Track
Male Spartan Athlete
Michael Chu ’01
7th Grade Student Athlete of the Year
Kristie Watanabe ’06
Basketball, Golf
Softball, Basketball
Female Inspirational Athlete
Lynn Chan ’01
8th Grade Student Athlete of the Year
Riley Tang ’05
Cheerleading
Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball
Summer 2001
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SPORTS REPORT
WINTER
Thank you, Grade School Cheerleaders, for your spirited
support at our games!
DIVING
Justin Fujimoto ’03
ILH Championship, 2nd place
ILH Boys All-Star 2nd Team
State Meet Qualifier
BOYS BASKETBALL
Russell Sypowicz ’01
ILH All-Star 2nd Team
Michael Chu ’01
Colin Lee ’02
Sean Ortiz ’02
ILH All-Star Honorable Mention
Elementary Boys Maroon Basketball Team
CSAL Championship
Christal Cuadra ’01 takes 1st
place in the 3000 meter, ILH
Track & Field Championships.
GIRLS SOCCER
Erin Ota ’01
ILH Player of the Year
ILH 1st Team
Monica Yempuku ’03
ILH 2nd Team
BOYS SOCCER
Darin Fajota ’02
ILH 1st Team
GIRLS SOFTBALL
Kristen Lim ’03
ILH Honorable Mention
GIRLS WRESTLING
Darci Hata ’04
(Maryknoll’s 1st female state wrestling qualifier)
ILH Varsity Championship
SWIMMING
Brian Coleman ’01
Taryn Fong ’01
Tiffany Loo ’01
Shana McEntire ’01
Rachel Sierra ’01
Allyn Winjnveldt ’01
State Meet Qualifiers
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Varsity golfer Lea Young ’02 with pro
David Ishii at the Sony Open.
Coach Dave Friedemann and the girls JV
basketball team.
SPRING
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Franklin Lee ’02 practices his front
court overhand smash.
Michelle Baduria ’02
Carla Donlin ’01
Elizabeth Kam ’01
Shannon Riley ’02
Diana Samson, ’03
ILH All-Star Honorable Mention
BASEBALL
Brandon Goshima ’02
Brendan Higa ’01
Sean Ortiz ’02
ILH All-Star Honorable Mention
GOLF
Christopher Gelson ’01
Matt Lau ’04
Lea Young ’02
ILH All-Star Honorable Mention
Erin Ota ’01, ILH Girls
Soccer Player of the Year
TRACK
Christal Cuadra ’02
ILH 1st Team All-Star, 3000 meter
ILH Championship, 1st place, 3000 meter
JUDO
Hoku Kinzie ’04
ILH Championship, 150 Class, 4th place
Darci Hata ’04
ILH Championship, 128 Class, 4th place
Catcher Brandon
Goshima ’02 warms up
before the big upset of
the ILH baseball
season: Maryknoll 7,
Kamehameha 2.
Blaine Gier ’88, Maryknoll’s new boys
varsity basketball head coach and program
coordinator for volleyball and basketball.
Summer 2001
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MARYKNOLL CONNECTIONS
A Pilgrimage to Maryknoll, New York
The group enjoyed a tour of
n April, a group of
the property (which includes the
young-at-heart alumnae
Walsh
Building,
where
jetted across the counMaryknoll
magazine
is
try to be reunited with
published);
a
scenic
drive
another group of women
through “Bear Country” along
who represent the very
the Hudson River; and daily
heart of our alma mater –
Mass with the Sisters. They also
the Maryknoll Sisters.
spent an afternoon visiting Fr.
Five alumnae – Agnes
James Jackson and an evening
Sills Cordeiro ’37, her
having dinner with Fr. Frank
daughter Colette Cordeiro
Diffley, both former pastors of
Ruiz ’60, Helen Chock
Sacred Heart Parish.
Leong ’43, Lucile Smith
A highlight of the visit was
Mistysyn ’37, and Nancy
being invited to the Residential
Hada Nakamura ’40 –
Care floor for the monthly birthplus longtime Maryknoll
day party. The staff put on a
friend Christine Ribble The travelers reunite with two former pastors of Sacred Heart Church: (L to R) Yvonne Usita
short show, then asked the visiwere led on their pilgrimage Morris ’63, Fr. Francis Diffley (also former president of Maryknoll School), Christine Ribble,
Agnes Sills Cordeiro ’37, Fr. James Jackson, Lucile Smith Mistysyn ’37, Helen Chock Leong ’43, tors from Hawaii to dance the
to the Maryknoll Center in Nancy Hada Nakamura ’40 and Colette Cordeiro Ruiz ’60.
hula. Yvonne and Colette
Ossining, NY by Yvonne
obliged
with
an
impromptu
rendition
of the “Hukilau.”
Usita Morris ’63, Director of Development at Maryknoll School.
Agnes enjoyed the whole trip, especially meeting all the nuns – a
The Maryknoll Center is 35 miles north of New York City on a rise
sentiment echoed by all of the other members of the group.
called Sunset Hill, overlooking the Hudson River. The Maryknoll
Sisters’ Center (the Mother House) is the main Congregation of the
“I was impressed with how well they take care of the Sisters. For
Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic. It houses the administrative offices,
me, it was a gift,” said Helen. The feeling was obviously mutual.
chapel, training, housing and health facilities of the Congregation.
Helen recalled, “They didn’t want us to leave!”
Most of the group stayed in comfortable dormitory-style rooms in
“And we didn’t want to leave,” chimed in Lucile, who was instruthe Mother House. Nancy was in the “African suite;” Agnes and
mental in recruiting her fellow alumnae to make the trip to New York.
Colette were assigned to the “Latin American suite,” which Colette
says was “larger than any hotel room I ever stayed in.” While there, the
ladies were treated to delicious buffet-style dining in a cafeteria the
size of two basketball courts.
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“I never expected it to be so big, so peaceful, so beautiful,” said Yvonne. “The nuns are so content. They take
such good care of one another.”
A special memory that Yvonne will hold dear is her
reunion with Sr. Mariel Vitcavage at the monthly birthday
celebration. “I remember you, missy Usita,” Sr. Mariel
rejoiced, embracing her former student. “You came for
my birthday!”
Christine, the only non-alum in the group, gave the
experience an enthusiastic thumbs-up. “I couldn’t ask for a
more lovely trip. It was exciting, different, peaceful…and wellplanned,” she
said. She also Sr. Mariel Vitcavage (left) and Yvonne Usita
e n j o y e d Morris ’63
meeting the Sisters, saying, “They seem like a bunch of
happy children.”
Nancy, Lucile and Christine had been to the Mother
House before. Nancy makes it a point to visit the
Maryknoll Sisters regularly because “they were there
when I needed them most.”
“When I go there,” Nancy says, “it’s just like going
home.”
The alumnae group is grateful for the gracious
hospitality of Sr. Joan Marie Chatfield, Sr. Jane Bruce,
the administrators and staff of the Sisters’ Residential
Care Facility, and all the Maryknoll Sisters at the
Mother House.
The resting place of Mother Mary Rogers (right), and the memorial to the Maryknoll Sisters who
passed away overseas (left).
Following are excerpts from Colette’s
diary of the trip to Maryknoll, NY:
Sr. Alma Virginia Weber sang Aloha Oe for us. She remembered all the Hawaiian words even though she is suffering from
Alzheimer’s. She remembers everything about Hawaii…[and]
just loved to talk about her time in Hawaii. Met her again the
following day and she did not remember anything from the
day before. But she was happy talking about Hawaii again
and life here.
Lucile Smith Mistysyn ’37 (standing)
and Sr. Roberta King
We met Sr. Antonia Guerrieri. She was not from Hawaii but
very interesting. She is a medical doctor [who] practiced in
Taiwan and Hong Kong. She is 92 years old and one of the few
sisters who still wears their habits. Being active her whole life,
she just wants to go back to her mission.
(L to R) Sr. Virginia Therese Johnson,
Lucile Smith Mistysyn ’37 and Sr.
Joan Chatfield
Sr. Miriam David is now confined to a wheelchair. Her face
looks the same as when I was in school; she still had her authoritative look.
Sr. Mariel Vitcavage was celebrating her 90th birthday. She
was my teacher in high school. Every time I saw her, she would
hug me and say that this was the best birthday she ever had.
Christine Ribble (seated), Lucile Smith
Mistysyn ’37 (left) and Sr. Jane Bruce
Sr. Alma Virginia Weber
Summer 2001
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Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage
Maryknoll School
1526 Alexander Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
PAID
Honolulu, HI
Permit No. 603
Maryknoll School’s 26th Annual
Sunday, November 11, 2001
Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
4 to 6 pm (seconds served after 5 pm)
Ono Hawaiian Food • Entertainment
Game Booths • Country Store
$20 per person pre-paid/$25 at the door
For tickets and info, contact: Alumni & Development Office
(808) 952-7310
[email protected]