Kamehameha Schools Kapālama | 94th Annual Song Contest

Louise Aoe McGregor Award
Outstanding Student Director

Jonathan Honda, Men of the Class of 2014 (Senior Men)

Richard Lyman, Jr. Trophy
‘Ōlelo Makuahine Award

Men of the Class of 2014 and Class of 2014 (Senior men and senior class)

George Alanson Andrus Cup
Boys’ Competition Award

Class of 2014 (Senior men)

New England Mothers’ Cup
Girls’ Competition Award

Class of 2014 (Senior women)

Helen Desha Beamer Award
Best Musical Performance

Men of the Class of 2014 (Senior men)

Charles E. King Cup
Combined Class Award

Class of 2014 (Seniors)

7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Oli Ho‘okipa
Pule
Ho‘onani I Ka Makua Mau
Hawai‘i Pono‘ī
He Lei No Pauahi
‘Ōlelo Ho‘okipa

Ho‘okūkū O Nā Wāhine

Girls’ Competition

Ho‘okūkū O Nā Kāne

Boys’ Competition

Ho‘okūkū O Nā Papa

Combined Class Competition

Intermission – 15-minutes

Nā Papa I Hui Pū ‘Ia

Combined Classes

Hō‘ike

Hā‘awi Makana

Presentation of Awards

Ka Hīmeni Kula

Alma Mater

Ka waiho‘olu‘u o nā papa
Seniors: melelmele, yellow;
Juniors: ‘ōma‘oma‘o, green
Sophomores: poni, purple
Freshmen: ke‘oke‘o, white

Kaʻapuni Honua: Songs of World Travel

ships Although our island home may appear to be one of the most geographically remote locations in the world, Hawai‘i has a vibrant history of global awareness and interaction that spans centuries. The sea and sky serve as our roadways and provide an infinite network of connections to the outside world. We travel to explore new places, meet new people, gain new experiences, be immersed in new cultures. And yet no matter how far or long the journey may be, our identity as Hawaiians remains.

The mele from this year’s competition will serve as the proverbial vehicles transporting us to various times and destinations. The stories captured within will inspire us to become more globally engaged while solidifying our homegrown connection to this land. We celebrate the experiences of our people as they traversed the globe and highlight the lasting impacts those journeys have had on our lāhui.

Nā Lani Kaʻapuni Honua: Royal World Travelers

hoike In the latter part of the 19th century, an insatiable need to explore and the constant search for knowledge fueled a sense of global engagement by the Hawaiian monarachy prompting our beloved ali‘i to establish diplomatic relations with foreign powers around the world. King David Kalākaua’s drive to enhance the international profile and potential of the Hawaiian Kingdom as a world player earned him the distinction of being the first monarch ever to circumnavigate the globe. This year’s hō‘ike takes us on a journey featuring mele and hula that recount these storied travels by our adventurous ali‘i.

Louise Aoe McGregor Award recognizes the student director who has made the most significant contribution to the class in organizational ability, leadership, assistance to others and persistence.

Richard Lyman, Jr., ‘Ōlelo Makuahine Award recognizes excellence in the use of the Hawaiian language within a song.

George Alanson Andrus Cup is awarded to the winner of the men’s competition.

New England Mother’s Cup is awarded to the winner of the women’s competition.

Helen Desha Beamer Award recognizes the best musical performance.

Charles E. King Cup is awarded to the winner of the combined class competition.

The Song Contest is unique to Kamehameha—a tradition that has involved all students in musical competition for ninety-two years. Miss Laura Brown, Director of Music at Kamehameha 1926–1947, stated that “the objectives of the song contest are to build up the repertoire of the best in Hawaiian music for the cultural heritage of any student who attends Kamehameha; to develop leadership, cooperation and good class spirit; and to give students the use of their singing voices and to give them pleasure in singing as a means of expression.”