Monthly Archives: August 2013
SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming 2013
Homecoming this fall will be held on Friday, September 27, 2013 at the King Kekaulike Stadium.
The theme is, “It is Time to Come Home”. According to Student Activities Coordinator Janina Kennedy, “KKHS is a relatively young school and since the alumni are slowly returning to Maui to give back to their community, we felt it to be a particularly fitting theme for this year.”
Each class will design a float that represents various states that KKHS students might have gone off to for schooling and will conclude with a large float representing Hawai‘i, our “home”.
Following tradition, the court will be presented and the King Kekaulike band will play musical pieces that represent different states, and will conclude with the song, “Take Me Home, Country Road” by Braddah IZ Kamakawiwo‘ole.
Alumni are encouraged to get involved in this important event to support our school. Here are a few ways:
1. Attend the pre-game alumni kick-off party in the KKHS gym lobby from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Reminisce with a few of your favorite teachers. Those who are invited include: Mrs. Matsushita, Mr. Pisciotto, Ms. Grimley, Mrs. Ayotte (Ms. Miyagawa), and Mr. Paa. In addition catch up with a few new teachers and alums, Mrs. Lynn (Kajihara) Yamada – ’99, Mr. Dain Shimabuku – ’03, Ms. Ronnie Kihara – ’03, Mr. Ryan Arakawa – ’00. The event is free. Please RSVP at homecoming@kkhsalumni.org and check www.kkhsalumni.org for the latest information on the event.
2. Buy an alumni t-shirt! Available for purchase at the alumni kick-off or at the homecoming game.
3. Assist the ASKK Executive Council with the Hawai‘i float. The goal is to include beach scenery and lu’au decorations. Float construction will begin 2 weeks before homecoming. Contact Janaina Kennedy if you are able to assist at or donate any items for the float at Janina_Kennedy/KEKAULIKE/HIDOE@notes.k12.hi.us.
4. Participate in the Homecoming Parade starting immediately following the Junior Varsity Game ends. Meet down by the track at 6:00 p.m. to participate in the parade.
If you have any questions, on homecoming, please e-mail homecoming@kkhsalumni.org or check our website at kkhsalumni.org for up to date information.
Class of 2003 Reunion Information
The Class of 2003 has announced its 10 year reunion will be held between September 27-29, 2013 in connection with Homecoming 2013.
Locations and times of events are forthcoming. If you are 2003 graduate, please send your contact information to kkhs2003@gmail.com. Details and invites will be e-mailed.
Launching our Alumni Association
Aloha Na Ali’i Alumni,
Many of you reading this may be wondering what exactly the King Kekaulike High School Alumni Association is about. What is the purpose? Who is behind it? How can I get involved?
Let us preface these answers by rightfully acknowledging that this has been a vision of a few King Kekaulike H.S. administrators and alumni who wanted to bring the concept of an alumni association to fruition. Mahalo for the gentle nudge and we hope this vision will become a successful and beneficial relationship between alumni, current King Kekaulike High School students and the surrounding community.
The formation of our alumni association is in its infancy. We have met once a quarter to get a feel of the type of organization we would like to become. Creating an association from the ground-up has its challenges. Creating a solid foundation to build upon is critical and is one of the reasons we have taken our time in developing a framework that will allow for growth. In our meetings it has been easy to get lost in conversations, talking about all the impactful things we would like to participate in and how we can help today’s students in varying capacities. Out of those creative (and sometimes meandering) conversations, we managed to form an executive board, draft a set of governing by-laws, and participate in our first service project (working the food booth at King Kekaulike’s graduation).
The mission of the King Kekaulike Alumni Association is to engage, connect and celebrate the alumni and friends of King Kekaulike High School and work to build lifelong relationships that support the future of our high school.
Aside from the building of relationships between the alumni association and current high school students, the alumni association aims to re-connect with our own alumni and create events to gather and socialize. King Kekaulike has now graduated 14 classes, translating to thousands of alumni. If we can come together for not only good company, but to be a piece of a greater whole, the impact we can have is great. One of the most important things we can do is provide scholarships for students entering various forms of post high school education. The ability to help someone pursue their dreams in today’s challenging environment is powerful and necessary.
Those of us that have volunteered our time and energy to build this association have all come from a variety of graduating classes and fields of work. From teachers to politics to construction, our diversity is our strength. We look forward to expanding this association, adding varying perspectives and creative thinking. What has brought us together thus far is a shared belief that our alma mater is a good school. King Kekaulike has a quality administration, caring and capable educators and faculty, and a bright student body. We have come together to reconnect with all of you, as well as champion the successes of the students and faculty and become another pillar of support for those who seek it.
If you are interested in joining the King Kekaulike High School Alumni Association please visit our website at www.kkhsalumni.org and like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/KKHSAlumni