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Founder’s Day 2020

Join us in our annual celebration of Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop



Kamehameha Schools Founder’s Day Service

Guided by her Christian faith and Hawaiian values, our Founder, Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop, understood her kuleana for her people, establishing the Kamehameha Schools as an enduring legacy. For generations, our students, staff, and alumni have honored Ke Ali‘i Pauahi's life and legacy through our Founder's Day service.

Friday, December 18, 2020
10-11 a.m. HST
The virtual event will stream here live.

Pū KaniBlane Baclig, Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i ‘21
Kuahiwi Glendon, Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i ‘21
Koby Tabuyo-Kahele, Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i ‘21
Keanu Klask-Ho‘opi‘i, Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i ‘21
Pule WeheOpening PrayerIoane K. Boshard, Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i ‘21
Mo‘okū‘auhau o PauahiKeolapono Keahi, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘21
Lauren Healani Kalama, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘21
WelinaGreetingsKalena Wojcieski, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘21
Excerpts from the Will and Codicils of PauahiCandace Cavaco, Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i ‘21
Heluhelu BaibalaScripture Reading Psalm 24:1-5
Proverbs 31:10, 28, 30-31
Logan Lau, Kamehameha Schools Kapālama ‘22
Noe Hussey, Kamehameha Schools Kapālama ‘21
Pledge to PauahiNĀ KULA KAMALI‘I
Awaiāulu Castillo, Brynn Brock, Embry Keiley-Kapoi, Collins Pang, Haiulu Kaiaokamalie, Hoʻolaʻi Caires, Kacy AnnMarie Isaacs, Kahiau Tehiva, Kalia Edenstrom, Kamaehu Kaina, Kamakana Ayau, Keaulele Kanuha, Keawe Kawaihoa, Kiaʻi Lawrence, Konnar Henriques, Legend Iosua, Leimana Tafoya, Makaʻala Tehiva, Mannix Shanks, Manu White, Mina Esteban, Rheign Duran, Shontei Helekahi-Ng, Sonny Beebe-Lee, Star-Hayven Hoopai-Kahalehoe, Thalia Conradt
‘Ōlelo Ho‘omaika‘i
Statement of Appreciation
KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS HAWAI‘I
Avaree Carter, Candace Cavaco, Caylee Cook, Colten Ornellas, Ethan Loo, Ōlili‘u Wise, Sophia Perry, Skylar Castro, Tylee Calicdan, Xander Calicdan

KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS MAUI
Ka‘iulani Sanchez, Kuiokalani Mederios, Jenna Later, Makamae Kaili-Kramer, Cruz Braun

KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS KAPĀLAMA
Abigail Maclintal, Alana Souza, Andrew-Lee Smith, Cheyenne Bajo, Leah Delos Santos, Ka‘enaaloha Watson, Malulani Paiste, Ramsey Lee, Ridge Ka‘auwai
We, the students of Kamehameha Schools,
In appreciation of our founder, Bernice Pauahi Bishop,
Pledge to develop our potential in all we do,
To strive to meet our responsibilities,
To progress to the best of our ability,
To carry ourselves with dignity and pride,
So we, the people of Hawai‘i,
For whom she cared so much,
Give thanks on this day of remembrance,
And remain forever indebted to her.
Aloha Pauahi
Cordelia Clymer Yarndley
Dr. Charles M. Hyde
Amedee Conley-Kapoi, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘22
Carly Zablan, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘22
Kealani Werner, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘23
Kawena Espania, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘22
Leimana Purdy, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘22
Maile Kalama, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘23
Savannah Dagupion, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘21
Teija Tuitele, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘21
Teilana Akre, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘21
Mana‘oKeolakupaianaha Shores-Ulep, Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i ‘21
Joshua Worth, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘21
Mahina Amoy, Kamehameha Schools Kapālama ‘21
He Inoa No PauahiKAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS HAWAI‘I
Addison Araki, Aleah Kay, Allen Soares, Anuhea Dulan, Bethany Correia, Blane Baclig, Brianne Asakura, Caley Tadeo-Etrata, Candace Cavaco, Chadwick Guerrero, Jr., Chase Bridges-Hunter, Chayden Bertelmann, Colby Bowman, Daimon Williams, Dylan Rosehill, Eleanor Martin, Grace-Makena Kipili‘i, Glenn Kealoha, Jr., Hi‘ilei Hauanio, Jaymie Wengler, Jaydie Kobayashi, Jayson Berdon, Jazzlin Wills-Hein, Kaelynn-Joy Pahinui, Kaha‘aha‘a Tilini, Kaiana Kawelu, Kaleb-Joshua Mahoe, Kalena Ishii, Kamakalehua Yoshida, Kamanakai Paikuli, Kaupena Yasso, Kealohakaumaka Rapoza, Keanu Klask Ho‘opi‘i, Keenan Labrador, Keolakupaianaha Shores-Ulep, Khayden Kahihikolo, Laieikawai Smith, Lekahi Coloma, Lenaia Andrade, Loheauokalani Boshard, Melanie Savella, Nathalia Mattos, Noel Kim, Paetyn Gealon, Reese Makaimoku, Sarah Schubert, Sharlei Iranon, Siera Morales, Sierra Scanlan, Taliyah Sylva, Taira Chun, Tiani Thomas, Trinity Ann Kim, Tylee Calicdan, Ulili Mossman, Xyliana Ho‘opai, Zoey-Dee Schutz Kumu: Herb Mahelona, Anita Erickson, Willie Harris

KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS MAUI
Abou Diallo, Alyssa Mateo, Amedee Conley-Kapoi, Bradin Nitahara, Brock Hinano Lovell, Gabrielle Maile Kalama, Hakaru Nitahara, Haylee Pruse, Hi‘ipoi Starbuck, Kailea Tuitele, Kalyanie Aiwohi, Kamakana Ishiki, Kawekiu Palakiko, Kiha Kahalehau, Kili Robinson, Kylie Haleakala, Leimana Purdy, Mahina Braun, Makana Kuon, Pueo Hill, Puniawa Vedder, Savannah Dagupion, Teilana Akre, Teija Tuitele Student crew: Chasen "La‘a" Webb, Hezekiah Kapua’ala, Iokepa Kan Hai, Joseph "Palaile" Knochel, Sean “Aimi” Sakamoto, Teani Kaluhikaua Kumu: Andie Simon, Breena Titus, Brian Salzer, Brenn Nakamitsu, Charla-Mae Helm, Clarke Tuitele, Henohea Kāne, Hulali DeLima, Jay Paʻa, Kalei Aarona-Lorenzo, Kaholo Rickard, Kalani Wong, Kaleo Pahukula, Kanani Franco, Kimberly Thomas, Lance Cagasan, Lisa Correa, Dr. Mahina Hannemann-Gago, Malulani Moreno, Paula Acohido, Ronnelle Suda, Sandy Taniguchi, Dr. Scott K. Parker, Shannon Endo, Yann Lusiez, Food Service Department, KSM Security, Custodial & Events Services

KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS KAPĀLAMA
Abigail Beair, Acacia Miner, Caleb Wright, Cameron Enomoto, Chase Kamikawa, Colton Bright, Fay Nuuhiwa, Griffin Maddock, Hannah Roehm, Jaden Nakamaejo , Joby Yuen, Joseph Akeo, Kaylyn Mahilum, Kaumana Kalama, Madison Borja, Makena Apo, Ocean Nakamitsu, Oliko Hudgens, Ryen Hampton, Seth Asano, Siosaia Meli, Teisha Moe Kumu: Alika N.R. Young, Andrea Los Baños, Bailey Matsuda, Elton Masaki, Justin Kaupu, Kalua Leong, Keilana Mokulehua, Leah Kihara, Lono Ikuwa, Lynell Bright, Will Nakao, Puamana Miyasato, Tory Watanabe

KS ALUMNI
Aaron Sala KSK ’94, Jonathan Lum Lung KSM ’15, Kalei Neizman-Gonzales KSK ’08, Kaleo Pinto KSK ’15, Kaleopaʻa Vares KSK ’13, Kawika Trask KSK ’76, Makanani Sala KSK ’99, Misty Kelaʻi KSK ’78, Monte McComber KSK ’94, Nani Dudoit KSK ’78 KS East Hawaiʻi Alumni Choir: Pam Ahuna Welden Ahuna, Paul Chang, Gay Covington, Gaynell Fuchs, Ryder Furukado, Anne Gilbert, Crystella Kauka, Kaipo Kauka, Nanea Nahuina, Nathan Suganuma, Mike Tulang, Maila Yamanaka, Noelani Whittington
Honi ana i ke anu i ka mea hu‘ihu‘i
Hu‘i hewa i ka ‘ili i ka ua Pō‘aihala
Lei ana i ka mokihana i ka wewehi o Kaiona
Līhau pue i ke anu hau‘oki o Kaleponi.

Hia‘ai ka welina ka nene‘e a ka ‘ōhelo papa
Pupua i ka noe mōhāhā i ke anu
Noho nō me ka ‘ano‘i ka mana‘o iā loko
‘O loko hana nui pau ‘ole i ke ana ‘ia.
A ka wailele o Niakala ‘ike i ka wai ānuenue
I ka pō‘ai‘ai a ka ‘ohu hāli‘i pa‘a i laila
Pue ana i ka ‘ehu wai pupu‘u i ke ko‘eko‘e
Eia iho ka mehana o ka poli o Hi‘ilei.

E ō e ka wahine hele lā o Kaiona
Alualu waili‘ulā o ke kaha pua ‘ōhai
‘O ka ua lani pōlua pō anu o ke Ko‘olau
Ku‘u hoa o ka malu kī malu kukui o Kaho‘iwai.
Ho‘okupu
Presented on behalf of
Kamehameha Schools haumāna
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama
Class of 2021 and Hawaiian Ensemble
Pule Ho‘oku‘uBenedictionIoane K. Boshard, Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i ‘21
Keolakupaianaha Shores-Ulep, Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i ‘21
Kahiau Kaniho, Kamehameha Schools Maui ‘21
Noah Harris, Kamehameha Schools Kapālama ‘22

Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.