KHON2 News reported that Gov. He talks with his family at least once a day, she multiple times. And then Smirnova sustained a concussion, keeping her from training consistently for several weeks. Three Punahou graduates Carissa Moore 10 (surfing), Erik Shoji 08 (volleyball) and Shelby Baron 12 (wheelchair tennis) are in Toyko ready to represent the United States and compete in their respective sports. How Siianytsia connected first or at all with Oltmanns seems rather remarkable, given that he had skated with little distinction in Ukraine. Legendary swimmer Warren Kealoha '25 represented the United States while still a student at Punahou taking home his first gold medal in 1920 - at just 16 Former President Barack Obama and golfer. After reaching the round of 16 in singles and the doubles quarterfinals at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, shes eager for another opportunity to compete among the worlds top players in the sport. Both Smirnova, 18, and Siianytsia, 22, last saw members of their families in person after the World Junior Figure Skating Championships nine months ago in Estonia. (HNN, 20 May 2022), Punahou wins 13th straight state title in water polo. It should be a key test for the U.S., which won its fourth consecutive Olympic title in Tokyo, but lost an Olympic game for the first time since 2004 (to France in group play). She was also a judge at the 1924 Olympics, and took numerous Hawai'i swimmers to meets throughout the Pacific, the continental U.S. and Canada. (August 2022) This is a list of notable graduates, students who attended, and former faculty of Punahou School, a private, co-educational, college preparatory school in Honolulu, Hawaii. Slovenia, with a population of 2.1 million, became the smallest nationby current population to participate in an Olympic mens basketball tournament since Estonia and Latvia in 1936. On Halloween of her senior year at Punahou, Allison Briscoe Smith '94 found herself lost in Manoa. Please visit www.punahou.edu for more information or email us at bulletin@punahou.edu. Girl Scout and Punahou third grader Laurel Schoens 30 essay titled What Space Travel Will be Like in 10 Years is one of 21 essays and artwork selected from 700 entries submitted by Girl Scouts from across the U.S., Japan and Germany that will be sent to the International Space Station, reported Hawaii News Now on March 18. Ikaika Jobe 01 director of Punahou School tennis and former nationally top ranked doubles player was part of the Hawaii doubles team that beat top players from Northern California in the 2021 Invitational Tennis Tournament, KHON2 reported on May 31. Ashley had the second highest score in the State round of the competition and advances to compete in the National round against the top four scorers from each state. (JABSOM, 17 Oct. 2022), Hawaii Land Trust promotes Denby Freeland 89 to director of ina-Based Education. She recently retired as COO of Queens Medical Center-West Oahu. Four other players will play at either a Division II or Division III school. When he returned to Dnipro in May 2018 to take his high school graduation exams (he had been doing schooling online) and visit his family, they arranged the tryout, which Oltmanns watched via FaceTime. Moore still won a record 11 National Scholastic Surfing Association titles. Local and national news outlets, including the New York Times, reported on July 27 that Carissa Moore 10 captured the first ever womens gold medal in surfing at the Tokyo Olympics. (MaxPreps, 19 July 2022), Punahou coach Tita Ahuna is the only Hawaii athlete to win state, national titles as both a volleyball player and coach. From there, he took his talent to the beach, with a well-documented slew of professional tournament wins at the highest domestic and international level. It was then that he and Oltmanns began looking for a pairs partner, and Siianytsia saw Smirnovas name on the partner search site. We had no problem adapting, Siianytsia said in a recent Zoom interview, his English now fluent. Sign Up Now! Special Olympics athletes from across the southeast U.S. will meet at Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock and Boone February 12-14 to compete in Alpine skiing and snowboarding. (Yahoo News, 5 Dec. 2021), Homeward Bound 5K is an annual fun run with a mission to help end homelessness in Hawaii. The three nations make up a tournament in Mlaga from Aug. 11-13 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Spanish basketball federation. That FaceTime was enough for her to invite Smirnova, who initially also lived with the coach but now shares an apartment with another skater. (Hawaii News Now, 4 Oct. 2021), Tita Ahunas journey in athletics has brought her to Punahou, first as an administrator, and now as the girls volleyball coach. 2022 Winter Olympics From the sad to the sublime, a Winter Olympics to remember 2022 Winter Olympics We were told that playing tennis was potentially dangerous for our health so my coach and I didnt step onto a tennis court for almost two months, she said. (HNN, 16 May 2022), Poet Kealoha Wong 95 to speak at the MIT Classes of 2020 and 2021 Graduation Celebration (MIT, 9 May 2022), Punahous Shelby Baron 12 shares her inspiring story with her alma mater. Longtime Punahou Athletic Trainer Beth Ann Youngwas profiled by the National Athletic Trainers Association on May 4. Shop online at the Punahou Carnival Jewelry Store. As a young kid from Kahaluu what it really did was not only open my eyes to college and the idea of college, but really gave me the tools and the essentials on how to get there, said PUEO alumna Precious Totten. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8 May 2022), Lawmakers recognized the Filipino Curriculum Project, founded by Marissa Halagao 23, saying it helps to bolster understanding about people who make up a quarter of Hawaiis population. (Hawaii News Now, 18 Oct. 2021), A poetic and photographic celebration of Punahous beloved night-blooming cereus by writer Ligaya Mishan 88 and photographer Linny Morris 73 for T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Tokyo will be Erik Shojis 08 second Olympic Games. CNN . The Honolulu Youth Commission provides those aged 14 24 with the opportunity to serve their community. (Yahoo, 23 April 2022), Punahou has three seniors Kaikea Harrison (Texas A&M), Cody Kashimoto (Saint Marys) and Justin Tsukada (Portland) headed off to Division I schools next season to play baseball. Theres nothing up there yet, of the 44th U.S. President, Moore said, but its definitely something the school is very proud of., MORE: Hockey field to hospital ward: Olympians life amid coronavirus pandemic. I feel emotional ties to Ukraine, my heritage and my family, but I only have ever felt as an athlete that I represent and am a part of the U.S. team, Siianytsia said. Four other players will play at either a Division II or Division III school. (ASU News, 13 April 2022), Kawai Kelekolio 21 penned an article calling for Hawaii resources to return to native Hawaiian control. Please visit www.punahou.edu for more information or email us at bulletin@punahou.edu. One of my favorite things about going to Punahou was that I felt like I was surrounded by a lot of excellence, said Carissa Moore, the reigning world champion in surfing and a Punahou grad. 808-944-5714. Seniors Zoey Duan 22 and Ellie Ochiai 22 created a vaccine hotline for people needing assistance setting up an appointment. ), Draped in lei, a beaming Moore told the Waikiki crowd that her win wasnt just about her, but about everyone whod ever supported her or cheered her on. David Ige appointed Dr. William Haning III 67, an emeritus professor at the UH medical school and Punahou alumnus, to the University of Hawaiis Board of Regents, reported the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on March 30. (NYU, 9 Feb. 2022), Guy Churchill 94, the Bank of Hawaii senior executive VP and director, leads the banks sustainable finance group, which focuses on affordable housing and renewable energy. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 12 April 2022), Susan Rehberg 66 Murray was awarded the Pacific Business News Women Who Mean Business 2022 Career Achievement Award. Cosette Wu 21 from Punahou is one of two Hawaii students selected as Presidential Scholars, a distinction awarded to only 161 high school seniors nationwide, KHON2 reported on May 13. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 22 Aug. 2022), Hanya Yanagiharas 92 book, To Paradise, was included on Barack Obamas 79 Summer Reading List. He describes his ongoing journey to reach that goal. 1 min read. The Punahou School in Honolulu, private and K-12, is best known for a student who also played basketball its most famous graduate, Barack Obama. On Aug. 12, the segment focused on Punahou St. and Punahou School. Despite everything thats been going on in the world, including the pandemic, she is proud to represent her country. Punahous inauguralvirtual Festival of Ideasshines a light on the theme of Innovation and will feature more than 50 speakers, including industry leaders, entrepreneurs and student innovators. Today, with a K--12 enrollment of 3,760, Punahou is the largest single independent school in the U.S. A two-sport athlete at Punahou high school, he went on to play volleyball at Long Beach State as a outside hitter. Philip Hersh, who has covered figure skating at the last 12 Winter Olympics, is a special contributor to NBCSports.com. Over 1,000 Special Olympics athletes came to Charlotte to compete in the Special Olympics North Carolina Fall Tournament this weekend. New coachSteve Kerrwill hope for a better turnout from the NBAs best this summer for the World Cup co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, a month before NBA preseason training camps. This is the first overtime game in the history of Army-Navy matchups dating back to 1890. I told him, `Im not sure what Im looking for, but youre there, so do the tryout, Oltmanns said. (Honolulu.gov, 30 Dec. 2021), Kimi Takazawa 88 and Ballet Hawaii celebrate Christmas with unique televised version of The Nutcracker. (Yahoo News, 12 Dec. 2021), Former Punahou football standout and current Pac-Five coach Kena Heffernan 92 is this weeks Throwback Thursday focus. I was able to train in a safe environment with my brother, Micah Christenson (also an Olympic vollyeball player) and a couple other guys. Multiple local media outlets reported on July 9 that the U.S. Olympic swim team has been practicing for two weeks at the Waterhouse Pool at Punahou before they leave for Japan on July 12 to compete at the Tokyo Olympics (Star-Advertiser, Star-Advertiser Gallery, KHON2, KITV and Hawaii News Now). (The Business Journals, 29 Oct. 2021), CJ Perez 21 is shattering glass ceilings in the sport of hydrofoil racing. Now, shes taking her talents to the Olympics for the debut of the sport in the Games. Now, with the Paralympics coming up in August, Baron is growing more excited every day to compete and is grateful for the opportunity. There's a crisis of bullying in US schools, and the solution is learning what to do before it happens. Choose from thousands of products to decorate, including the newest Olympic High School Trojans t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jerseys, hats, long sleeve shirts, face masks, polos, shorts, sweatpants, and more. (HNN, 30 May 2022), Punahou sophomore Sophie Chen 24 runs a nonprofit organization involved in food waste and food insecurity called The Kokua Tree. Enjoy this buff n blue twist on a popular holiday story. Both their stepfathers serve in a local defense group that Siianytsia likened to a neighborhood watch. Thats what has happened to the lives of U.S. pair skaters Anastasiia Smirnova and Danil Siianytsia. Under the mentorship of UH astronomers, her research into sunspots was recently published. A reference from the friend was enough for the coach to invite him to Minnesota. Manti Malietau Louis Te'o (/ m n t a t o / MAN-ty TEH-'oh; born January 26, 1991) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent.. Te'o played college football at Notre Dame, where he was a consensus All-American and received eight national awards. Now in his senior year at Pitzer College, Kapule is working to help Native Hawaiian students with distance learning by donating laptops to kids who need them. Mrs. Im symptom-free, thankfully, but deeply disappointed to not be able to join Jake (Gibb) on the sand and compete as a member of Team USA, Crabb said in a statement shared on social media. Fast facts about Punahou School (Honolulu, HI) Address. How Can Sustainable and Green Architecture Revitalize Hawaiis Chinatown? (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 9 Nov. 2021), Meli James 96 shares the wealth, launches new venture capital fund. But then when I stepped foot here, I said, wow, you know, its so diverse. Punahou, whose name means the New Spring, referencing renewal and a spring at the center of the campus, bills itself as the largest single-campus independent school in the U.S. and reportedly the oldest west of the Mississippi. Students were recognized for their work and dedication to Punahou's educational centers. 3 Iolani in girls volleyball. Erik Shojiis a veteran libero and Micah Maa a promising setter and outside hitter for the U.S. indoor volleyball team. On April 2, Ashley Hong 25 qualified for the National MATHCOUNTS Competition. (U.S. Army JROTC, 28 Oct. 2021), Jairus Rhoades 22 won the Young Talent division of the Aloha International Piano Festival. As I transitioned to high school, competing and balancing school work became more grueling. We both talked to therapists.. Rhoades also won the Audience Prize in his category. Way to #GoPuns! Trees are one of the most important tools in combating climate change the most pressing issue of our day.(Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 6 Nov. 2021), Punahou JROTC news: Remembering General Colin Powells visit to Punahou. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 18 April 2022), Punahou swept Huntington Beach, California, 25-19, 25-18 in the final of the Clash of the Titans boys volleyball tournament on Saturday night. One was I could do it even with very little training. Director of Sustainability Debbie Millikan and Punahou faculty member Stephanie Brown are among educators helping Hawaii students understand climate change. The two had skated on the same rink in Dnipro, but their four-year age difference meant they had little more than a passing acquaintance. NBC Olympics More than 30 U.S. Olympians have been graduates of Hawaii's Punahou School. He follows former Academy Principal Emily McCarren as she departs to become the head of Keystone Academy in Beijing. (Civil Beat, 18 Jan. 2022), Punahou School Carnival returns in-person on Friday, Feb. 4, open to current students, faculty, staff and their families. Read More at. (Hawaii Business Magazine, 25 March 2022), Congratulations to Aulanis Head Pastry Chef Carrie Portuondo 97 for her outstanding performance on the Food Networks Spring Baking Championship. (Disney, 3 March 2022), David Sun-Miyashiro 04 started HawaiiKidsCAN in 2017 to advocate for equitable learning environments for all students. Athletes competed in bocce ball, cycling, roller skating, softball, soccer and tennis. But several famous athletes are among the alumni. We caught up with Erik in Tokyo, as he was with his teammates preparing for the Games. Her accolades include distinguished awards and service awards for her dedication to the field. Theyll also serve as voluntary advisors to the mayor and the city council on issues important to youth and their communities, reported KHON2 on Aug. 31. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Case Accelerator for Student Entrepreneurship, Global Education at Wo International Center, Student Global Leadership Institute (SGLI), Dr. Carl R. Ackerman and Dr. Lyn K. Ackerman, Brian Suite 10 Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund, https://punahou-carnival-art-gallery.myshopify.com, Carnival Shift Sign Ups for Parents and Guardians, Twenty-one Seniors Named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists, Debbie Millikan Appointed Director of Sustainability, Punahou Welcomes New Dance School Director. 1 spot in FIBAs world rankings for the first time since 2010. Hanya Yanagihara 92 is the magazines editor in chief. It was her first day volunteering at a Salvation Army-run domestic violence shelter. He and Smirnova both have green cards yet another thread color for the current iteration of their tapestry and should become U.S. citizens in time to be eligible for the 2026 Winter Olympics. I have heard this, Moore said, smiling when told the nickname. An honorablemention goes out to Ian Jun 27 who placed fifth in the State competition and just missed qualifying for Nationals. Standing with Smirnova atop the awards podium in Croatia, two skaters from one land wearing the competitive colors of another, Siianytsia felt the achievement could resonate in both places, even if he had not been good enough as a young skater to compete for Ukraine. Their move involved expected cultural and linguistic dislocation and separation from families, difficult but surmountable obstacles in an ever-more-connected world. Punahou School is an independent K12 school in Honolulu, Hawaii. The other top fourfinalists were also Academy students:Shea Noland 22, Lyric Kensington Ono 24, Rachel Waggoner 23 and Harlequinn Wolters 23. Punahou welcomes Annri Opitz-Kostick an acclaimed dance instructor with over 30 years of teaching, performance and choreography experience as its new Dance School director. Registration for the online event, which runs from June 7-9, is open to the public, as reported by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on June 2. (Civil Beat, 10 Jan. 2023), Oakwood of California had strong showing at the Punahou Basketball Invitational. Students can pursue their favorite hobby or discover a new activity through the breadth of opportunities offered. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 28 Sept. 2021), Heperi Mita 03 grew up in Hawaii and mainland United States with his New Zealand filmmaker parents, Merata Mita and Geoff Murphy. Hell, Bar, he whispered, this isnt a school. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7 Sept. 2022), Punahou School joined Mayor Blangiardi and representatives from Hawaii Pacific Health, Kamehameha Schools and other Hawaii organizations in support of the Oahu Good Food Program. Punahou School is an independent K12 school in Honolulu, Hawaii. Athletics are an extension of the classroom at Punahou. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 12 April 2022), FormerPunahou Schoolstandout Kaulana Makaula 19 leavesUSCto come home and play for University of Hawaii. They began the 2022-23 season in early October with a struggling seventh at a Challenger Series event in Finland. Twenty-one Seniors Named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists New Academy Principal Gustavo Carrera Carissa Moore 10 has been surfing professionally for more a decade, racking up a long list of accomplishments. Wheelchair tennis standout Shelby Baron 12 will be competing in Tokyo in her second Paralympic Games. (NAfME, 29 March 2022), A group of Hawaii high school students, including Marissa Halagao 23, and recent graduates is leading an effort to create curriculum about Filipino history, culture and identity. And I want you to think about how to make the very most of that opportunity. Punahou Carnival 2023. Favorite us! KHON2s weekly Aloha Authentic segment highlights various roadways across the Island to uncover the meaning behind their names. Punahou seniors Liana Heshiki 21 and Tiani Wayton 21 share their experiences playing softball this year in the April 11 Honolulu Star-Advertiser article. Griffin Chen 25 was one of the members of the first-ever Honolulu Youth Commission to be sworn in by the mayor and the Honolulu City Council. Such a fall on a lift at a show last May left Smirnova with a concussion, compromising the beginning of this season, their first full season as senior-level competitors. They were among 57 Hawaii high school seniors selected in honor of their academic ability and potential for collegiate success. Throughout the years as I improved, my goals got bigger and the competition grew steeper. Punahou has three seniors Kaikea Harrison (Texas A&M), Cody Kashimoto (Saint Mary's) and Justin Tsukada (Portland) headed off to Division I schools next season to play baseball. 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