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May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii
By Stefani Sakamoto
May Day is lei day in Hawaii. In
1965, Dave Eldredge directed the
rst Holoku Pageant, then a few
years later the Junior School, May
Day was added. The Holoku Pageant
and May Day has been running for
49 years.
May Day was performed on
Thursday, May 1, 2014. The theme
this year was Huakai Waikiki.
This years court consisted of 23
middle schoolers. The Queen and
King were Kealoha Scullion 18 and
Kahi Bisho 18. Princesses Kyla Mann
18 & Prince Evan Powers 18
(Maui), Mililama Malohe18 &
Prince KanaI Akana 18 (Kauai),
Pomai Ogata 19 (Big Island) &
Prince Joshua Yamafuji, Nohea
Lileikis 19 & Prince Keapo
McKenney 18 (Lanai), Sun-Hee
Wong 19 & Alama Uluave 18
(Molokai), Kiara Lileikis 20 & Reyn
Yoshioka 19, (Oahu). The Kahili
Bearers are Cian Ying 18, Ryan
Wilcox 18, Schuyler Cole 18,
Jameson Mckibbin 18, and Mason
Canonico 18.
May Day is a unique celebration
that began during the 1920s and
30s. An author named Don Blanding
wrote many poems and books about
our beautiful Hawai'i nei. His love for
the islands was so strong that he
wanted to create a special time to
honor and remember its beauty,
music, dance and of course leis.
So in 1928, the famous saying,
"May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i" was
created and thus began the unique
celebration of May Day. Soon after,
Punahou began honoring May Day
with special performances and
activities.
The story this year was Huaka'i i
Waik!k!, a Journey through Waikiki.
This years May Day consisted of 14
unique dances. The program started
with the Kahiko group dancing to
Nee Nee Mai, a tribute to the ruler
Limaloa and Niihau This was
followed by the court entrance.
Next, the Girls Auana group
danced to Makee Ailana, talking
about the love for Makee Island, and
the Mens Auana danced to Royal
Hawaiian Hotel.
We got a special treat from the
middle school teachers and faculty
dancing to, Kaimana Hila.
8th grade combined dance
entertained us with Strolling on the
Beach at Waikiki. This dance talked
about how there is nothing better
than strolling on the beach at
In this issue:
Behind the Scenes of May Day 2
Fault in our Stars Review 6
10 Questions with Our Teachers 15
World Cup in Brazil 20
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Waikiki. We were then enchanted by long purple dresses of Ballad, they danced
to Paoakalani. This dance described Queen Lili`uokalans estate, and the song is
dedicated to her. Round in Waikiki, is what the 6th grade swing group danced to.
This song takes on a journey through famous Waikiki landmarks. Next, we were
taken on another journey through Waikiki, by the 7th grade couples. They danced
to Henehene KouAka. The beautiful 8th grade select entranced us in their dance
to Kuhio Beach. We then were taken to the shores and surf of Waikiki with the 6th
grade Cutie cluster, dancing to Ka Nalu Kua Loa. The Court waltzed to a Aina
Hau, describing the exquisite Waikiki estate of Princess Kaiulani. Our May Day
directors danced to Waikiki, and Waikiki Hula. The last dance was of the
captivating Queen, Kealoha Scullion. She danced to Holowaapa & Ei nei, and
dedicated her dance to her kumu, coaches, and family.
We have taken beautiful and special Huaka'i i Waik!k!, and have learned more
history on Waikiki. May Day has nished and come to a close, but the songs and
dances are forever our hearts.
Behind the Scenes of May Day
By Stefani Sakamoto & Caroline Chan
Most people just see the nished, polished off
product, the show. No one really
knows what happens behind the scene
Coach K dancing to Kaimana Hila,
in the Faculty dance.
Photos by Sterling
Nyah Manuel 19 & Parker Murray
19 dancing in 7th Couples
8th Grade Combined Dance
6th Grade Swing
Court Waltz
Lia Akina-Magnussen
19 dancing in Ballad
Mens Auana
6th Grade
Cutie Cluster
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Behind the Scenes of May Day
By Caroline Chan and Stefani Sakamoto
So what really happens behind the scenes? To help us get a better look or
intake on May Day and what goes on behind the scenes, The Courier
interviews the directors, Aunty Laulia and Aunty Leilehua the head co-
directors of May Day.
1. How long does it take to prepare for May Day?
There are a multitude of preparations necessary to develop and execute
the Case Middle School May Day, and Holoku Pageant. Preparations
usually begin at the end of summer, in August and we work consistently
throughout the year. We meet with the Senior Student Directors and discuss
the theme for the year. From that point we have monthly meetings with all the Student Directors, and begin to
organize the auditions for the productions including the participants, court and Queen. We coordinate student
assemblies, sign-up lists, program order, dance assignments for students,
practice schedules, musician practices, song selections with translations,
constant communication (with Administrators, students, parents, adult
instructors, community businesses, Punahous physical plant department),
T-shirt orders, costumes, staging decorations, DVD orders, sound and
lighting systems, and program/tickets. Most importantly we prepare by
maintaining a Hawaiian value base that instills passion, love and
acceptance for students learning of the hula.
3. What types of problems occur during the preparation of May Day?
Communication can be an issue when there are time-sensitive
components that need to be addressed. We try our best to stay in
constant communication with all that are involved through emails, phone
calls and person-to-person contact. Organizing the program is almost like
a huge puzzle. There are so many pieces that need to be gured out and
placed in the right direction. It takes time to build the puzzle and slowly a
picture begins to form. The students begin to learn their dances, the
Queens have begun their preparations, the costumes are ordered and the
narration is created. We have found that it is extremely important to act
quickly upon things because there are so many details to work out.
Keeping a good running record of everything is also essential to a
positive and productive program.
4. How do you come up with the theme of May Day?
We usually come up with several ideas for the theme. We
then discuss and work with the Senior Student Directors to develop one
specic theme. Since Leilehua and I have taken over the Case Middle
School May Day Program and the Holok# Pageant, we strive to bring
a larger perspective to the shows. We engage the audience through
stories, or components of Hawaiian history. In doing so, we create an
opportunity to share Hawaiian concepts, values, morals and myths/
legends.
Photos courtesy of Leilehua Utu
Left to Right: Laulia Ah-Wong &
Leilehua Utu (May Day Directors)
Holoku & May Day girls practicing the
Ballad dance
Photo by Caroline Chan
Photo of Aunty Laulia and her children,
(from left to right) Keola and Kamaka
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5. What is one fact about preparing for May Day that we or no one else knows about?
Some details of the theme or things that are incorporated in the stage come to
Aunty Laulia in her dreams.
Kaci Tavares 15, one of the Student Directors of May Day.
1. How long does it take to teach the dances?
Rehearsals start the rst Saturday in February after Carnival and go all the way up
to the actual performances at the end of April (for Holoku) and the beginning of
May (for CMS May Day). This year we have only 10 weeks to prepare because
Carnival was a week later than usual (normally we have 11 weeks). Unless directors
are being ambitious or they feel their students are ready to move on in the dance,
we try to teach a verse per week. So, it varies depending on the dance. For
example, this year Ballad has three verses and a chorus. In the past four weeks
we've stayed "on schedule" and taught a verse per week, including the chorus.
However, Couples has ve verses and we taught two verses the rst week, one the
second, and two the third. So we were nished by the third week. The most
important thing is that the directors gage their teaching pace to the comfort level of
the students. After the choreography is nished, formations and perfecting the dances take another couple of weeks.
Each year we're always working right up to the last gym rehearsal.
2. Can you tell us one fact about preparing for May Day that we or no one
else knows about?
Although the student directors seem to have their acts together for their
own dances, we are master procrastinators. The last dance, taught every
year is the Director's dance choreographed by the seniors. Every year, all
the student directors scramble to learn the dance (normally through
video) in the last few weeks (or last week) before Holoku. During the
actual dance we may
paste smiles on our
faces but we're
normally still
depending on one
another for dancing
cues!
Kealoha Scullion 18, Queen of May Day
1. How much time, effort, and work goes into becoming Queen?
There's plenty of helping hands that contribute to this, because
there's much more to accomplish than just a dance. The dance part
depends. You can choose whatever song you want, but if you
decide to choreograph it yourself it will take longer. My kumu hula is teaching me my dances, one is from his halau and
Kea Myers-Rosa 15 & Richard Sayama
15 Student Directors
Holoku performs the Auana dance in front of CMS at the P.E. Pavilion
Kaci Tavares 15 Student Director
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one he is choreographing. I'd say right now I practice my dance for about 5 hours in total every week, usually by
myself or with my kumu. I'll gradually start practicing more with time, especially because right now I only know part of
the whole dance. The actual dance part isn't the only thing to work on though. You need to decide what kind of dress
you want and where to have it made, what kind of material, style, or if you want to buy one previously made. We also
have to try to nd what kinds of plants and owers we want to use to decorate the gym to match the theme this year.
My job is solely minor and none of this would be possible if not for my family and my kumu and the directors, and I'm
extremely grateful for them.
2. What do you enjoy most about being Queen?
I'm sure I'll enjoy the actual performance, but it's very fun to plan and imagine the stage and how it'll all look like. I love
experiencing all the pre work because I have my family and friends adding their ideas and thoughts.
3. What are you most excited for as Queen?
I'm excited to be able to put everything together and see the nished product. Along with all the May Day dancers, I'm
excited to hopefully encourage other students to want to dance hula. Dancing hula is like a time capsule. We can use it
to connect with our kupuna and it helps us understand their way of living and thinking from old times. We, the keiki of
Hawai'i need to realize that it's our responsibility to not only sustain the Hawaiian culture, but also to remember all the
values and traditions from the days of old.
Kahi Bisho 18, King of May Day
1. How do you feel about being King?
I realize that May Day is a huge tradition here at Punahou and I am just happy to be a part of it. I have grown up
hearing stories and songs from May Day and Holoku from both of my parents, who danced in the programs every year
when they were students. I just want to do a good job for my Kealoha, my class and for my family.
2. What do you enjoy most about being King?
Being able to skip class for two days, nah, just kidding! Being able to stand up there and represent my grade along with
many of my friends.
3. What are you most excited for as King?
My middle name is Kahiapopoohala,
which means rst born to carry on
family values and traditions. So I
guess, by being in May Day and having
this opportunity to be King, I am doing
something to live up to my name.
Kahi Bisho 18 May Day King
Photos by Sterling
Photo courtesy of Kahi Bisho
Kealoha Scullion 18 May Day Queen
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When they rst start to hang out, they decide to exchange
favorite books with each other. Hazel chooses An Imperial
Afiction, and Augustus picks The Prince of Dawn. After
discussing An Imperial Afiction, Augustus nds a way to get
Hazel to y out to meet the author of the book, and have the
experience of a lifetime.
This story consists of unforgettable $memories,
heartache, and lots and lots of laughs. The movie that comes
out in June, has many big name actors and actresses. Shailene
Woodley and Ansel Elgort, both from the movie, Divergent,
star in the movie as Hazel and Augustus. The track for the
movie has many popular singers/songwriters helping put
together the movie with the music, such as, Ed Sheeran, Birdy,
and many more.
John Green, the author, has been writing books
since 2005. He has 4 books on the Bestseller list which are,
Paper Towns, Looking for Alaska, Let it Snow; Three Holiday
Romances, and, of course, The Fault in our Stars. He also is a
Youtube vlogger, and creator of online educational videos. He
also speaks at colleges, as an inspirational speaker, and spoke
at Vidcon.
The Fault in our Stars is the kind of book where you
could reread it repeatedly. and never get bored of it. I dont
John Green, the author, was
born in 1977, in Indianapolis,
Indiana. He is an author, critic,
and web host. He received
awards for two of his books,
which are, Looking For Alaska,
and Paper Towns. He attended
Kenyon College in 2000, with
a double major in English and
Religious Studies. He is a web
host as well, and uploads
educational and inspirational
videos made for teens.
Phtoto by Ming Cheng-Leever
The Fault in Our Stars Book Review
By Ming Ching-Leever
The 2012 #1 New York Times Bestseller, The Fault in
our Stars has sold over a million copies and is only
getting more popular over time. The much anticipated
movie comes out on June 6, 2014, and people are
scrambling to the stores to grab that book for
themselves. You may have heard the name before, and
its not overblown, and certainly not over rated. Yes, it
is a love story, but its not only a girl book. Many
teens can relate to this book, it covers normal teenage
problems such as friendship and school. But, it also has
a whole other story to it dealing with different types of
cancer and putting you in the shoes of a cancer
survivor.
The book is narrated by a sixteen year old girl,
Hazel Grace Lancaster, who has been dealing with
cancer for her whole life. Her cancer causes her to
have to have an oxygen tank to help her breathe. It
takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana. She attends a
cancer support committee with some of her fellow
cancer survivor friends, and there, is where she meets
Augustus Waters. Augustus Waters is a leg amputee
and former basketball star. He is there because he was
helping a mutual friend of him and Hazel, Isaac, who
had a tumor and had to get an eye removed. She
catches his eye, and they hit it off, sharing every
moment they can together.
Like every relationship, they have their ups and
downs. But their ghts only make them closer.
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Supernatural-Must See TV
By Abby Oshiro
The story starts out with a fire in the
nursery of Sam Winchester, son of
Mary and John Winchester, brother
to Dean Winchester. The family
manages to get out safely, all but
one; Mary. This triggers something in
John Winchester, which he decides
to hunt for the thing that killed his
wife. The story cuts to 21 years later,
when Sam is 22, living with his
girlfriend Jessica.
During the night, Dean breaks
into their house, explaining to Sam
that their father is missing. This soon
reveals that they know about their
fathers whereabouts, and their
knowledge of the supernatural. Sam
agrees to search for their father,
leaving Jessica alone for a few
days. When he returns, he finds
Jessica on the ceiling, and she is
killed the same way Mary
(Winchester) had been 21 years
ago.
Enraged, Sam agrees to
continue searching for John to hunt
the thing that killed Jessica
together.
After working a few cases,
(a.k.a. stopping supernatural
happenings/beings from killing
anymore humans) Sam starts having
dreams about people dying in the
near future.
Despite being ridiculed by
Dean, they manage to find out that
Sams dreams are coming true, and
are later followed by a Yellow
Eyed Demon and his followers.
Soon after, they find their father,
who is coincidentally chasing after
this Yellow Eyed Demon.
The demon is named: Azazel
and is the one who murdered both
Mary and Jessica.
People should watch this show,
because its a good thriller and
horror film as well as a good
drama. As you can tell from the
title, this series is about the
supernatural and paranormal. It is
fiction, as far as the storyline and
characters. As for the beliefs in the
supernatural, thats up for the
viewer to decide. Besides being a
T.V. show, Supernatural has had
much support in the fan base, such
as fan-art and other Supernatural
related things found on the internet.
This show can also give
information on religions and some of
the superstitions and monsters in
them. Though there is some strong
language in this series, viewers can
relate to the storyline such
as the family drama, and
betrayal that appears in
some of the episodes.
In my opinion,
Supernatural is a good
pick-me-up T.V. series
that can lift moods in just
one episode. I hope that
the show will get more
viewers over time.
The Old Man and
the Sea Book Review
By Darren Zhou
The Old Man and the Sea is 127
page book published in 1952
written by Ernest Hemingway. This
book is set in the late 1940's in a
shing village near Havana, Cuba.
$$$ Santiago is someone who has
gone 84 days without catching any
sh. Manolin is his young
apprentice. As a result Manolin's
parents reassigned him to a luckier
sherman because they think it
would be better for him to sh with
someone with more luck.
Even so Manolin keeps on visiting
the old sherman. Finally one day
Santiago sets out to catch the
marlin. Unfortunately for him the
sh keeps dragging him along for a
few days. After some time he spears
the sh. Then sharks attracted to the
blood attack him. Santiago
manages to ght them off but they
manage to eat most of the sh and
struggles back to land. He goes to
his shack and falls asleep. The boy
brings food and newspaper to him.
Meanwhile other shermen are
measuring the sh and some mistake
it for a shark.
$$$ This is a wonderful book with its
colorful language. It tells the tale of
how Santiago was very determined
to end his streak. He went on and
chased the great sh. Even though
he got tired he kept watch over the
sh. To keep himself
from losing hope he
talks to himself. What
caught my attention
was the description of
what was happening. I
could almost imagine
myself in Santiagos
shoes.
$$$ Every page keeps
you in suspense
wondering what
happens next. You
would want to keep on reading until
you nish the book.
$$$ Overall the Old Man and the
Sea is an exciting book to read. This
book was one of the rst things that
made me wonder what shermen's
lives were like. This book teaches
many lessons about perseverance.
Photo by Anna Bunn
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Greenville, Maine A Place to
be Discovered
By Lindsay Kaback
On Moosehead Lake in Maine,
there is a small town with a
population of about 1,623 people.
With its pristine water and
spectacular wildlife, Greenville,
Maine, is a beautiful place. Yet, its
not the first place that comes to mind
when thinking of a vacation
destination. There are around forty
other places in the U.S. alone with a
city or town named Greenville. So,
why should you visit Greenville,
Maine?
The Katahdin (known to the town
residents as The Kate) takes its
guests on a trip around Moosehead
Lake for as low as $5. This ride
includes narration of history, food,
drinks, and is available for events
such as wedding. You can also take
a short ferry boat ride to go and
hike Mount Kineo. Mount Kineo is a
family friendly hike with great views,
and a golf course at the bottom.
If you want amazing
food, Greenville has multiple
restaurants that serve fresh seafood
and heavenly desserts. Speaking
from personal experience, the Dairy
Bar has the best french fries, lobster
rolls, and ice cream--but be warned:
dont go for the large size of ice
cream, the baby size is enough for
two people. Two boxes of fries,
though, will sure be put to good use
in your stomach. $For the best clam
chowder, go to Kellys Landing.
Along with the fresh seafood, Kellys
Landing has an outdoor deck with
unbeatable views of the lake and the
sun setting over the mountains.
Everywhere you go you will see
signs that say Moose Crossing and
if youre lucky, sometimes at night
you will see a moose, or maybe a
deer. In the day, you will see various
types of birds, including Maines
state bird, the chickadee, and the
loon, whose distinct call you can
hear in the dead of night. Prong
Pond is a peaceful place to go fishing
or kayaking, but there are many
mosquitoes so wear bug spray!
For more of an adventure, you
might try white-water rafting. If you
have never heard of white-water
rafting, it is an activity where you sit
on a large inflated raft and go down
different sets of river rapids. This is
something that I highly suggest to do.
It is a great way to see the nature of
Maine, and it is also extremely fun.
One event that is not to be
missed is the Fourth of July
celebration. It kicks off in the morning
with the parade. Everyone is dressed
up in festive clothes, while special
floats come down the road, throwing
candy, and squirting water guns. This
is a great event for people of all ages
and almost all the town attends. The
festivities continue all day with
various activities. At the end of the
night, a firework show wraps up the
fun day.
There are many hotels to stay in,
but you can also rent a cabin or even
go camping. $The Moosehead
Family Campground is a nice
camping spot. $The Blair Hill Inn sits
on the top of a hill and overlooks
Moosehead Lake, one of the fancier
hotels in Greenville.
I have gone to Greenville,
Maine, every summer of my life and I
never get sick of it. Whether its
going on a hike, or just sitting on the
beach at the lake relaxing, every
year I fall back in love with it and
never want to leave. It takes around
15 hours to fly to Bangor from
Honolulu and another two hours to
drive to Greenville. In the long run,
its all worth the long flight when you
drive down the hill and get a first
glance at the glistening lake.
Not many people know about
Greenville, but tourists and locals
would agree that it is hard to be
bored in this town. Next time you are
wondering where to vacation, be
sure to check out Greenville,
although there are many other
spectacular places in Maine.
Greenville is a special place and is in
many ways an unknown jewel in the
world.
Mount Kineo is a great hike.
Ferry to Kineo
Fishing on Prong Pond
Two Kayakers Enjoying Moosehead Lake
Photos courtesy of Kaback and Stroble families
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Yellowstone Wildlife
By Ryan Kong
Yellowstone National Park has always
been one of Americas
most famous wildlife
reservations. Hundreds of
people ock to the
National Park to see its
many wild wonders, the
natural beauty of the
landscape, and the
animals that live there.
However, most people
dont know the variety of
animals that reside in the
park. There are many
animals who are thriving
in Yellowstone, but some of the most famous
are the bison, the wolf, and the grizzly
bear. The park offers them a habitat, food,
and there are many laws that protect them.
Yellowstone is the only place where
bison are allowed to roam freely from
prehistoric times. There are more than 4,600
bison in the park and they all share the
same habitat. They roam on open prairies
where they can travel with their herd. Bison
are everywhere across the plains, said
Pierce Inouye 20 who recently visited
Yellowstone National Park. They eat the
native grasses that grow their and disturb
the soil so that many plant and animal
species can ourish. There used to be
millions of these majestic
animals roaming the
continent, but hunting
has nearly wiped them
out. The government has
placed some laws to
protect them. It is illegal
to hunt $or maim them in
any way. The bison are
thriving at Yellowstone
and it seems they will
stay that way.
Wolves used to travel in
their packs from the
Arctic Tundra to Mexico, but loss of habitat
has diminished their numbers, and now they
only reside in three places, Yellowstone is
one of those places.
Wolves roam from place to place,
following the movement of their prey. The
wolves eat a variety of prey including elk,
deer, and even bison. Wolves are working
harder for their food because elk are
entering winter in worse condition than
before. This causes food stress as wolves
have to work harder for a kill, which can
lead to wolf mortality as seen in 2008.
Some laws and protections wildlife
reservations are making puts the wolves in
the endangered species list which provides
them with warranted protection.
Grizzly bears are at Yellowstone park
and hundreds of visitors come see them.
They are really amazing animals thatlive in
the forests of Yellowstone where they
hibernate, reproduce, and search for food.
Grizzlies are omnivores like humans. They
can eat meat, vegetables, and fruits. Some
food they eat are berries, nuts, tubers, and
sh. Bears are extremely adaptable and can
eat garbage and leftover human food as
well. This is not very healthy for them
because human food is lled with fats and
sugars that bears are not supposed to eat.
Protection for bears has been falling over
the last few years as well. People are
attempting to raise the Endangered Species
Act on bears to keep them safe and away
from harm.
Yellowstone is a majestic habitat full of
wildlife that can amaze and cause fear. The
lives of its residents are happy and
carefree,yet we must still remember to keep
them safe. The wondrous Yellowstone
wildlife will continue to enchant visitors for
many years to come. $$$$$$$$$$$
Fun Facts about Yellowstone and its Wildlife:
1. There are over 40 major waterfalls in Yellowstone
2. A grizzly bear will eat 35 lbs. of food on a normal
day.
3. A moose can keep its head underwater for 3 min.
4. Yellowstone has about 300 active geysers and about
10,000 thermal features.
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Cinco De Mayo-Not Just About Tacos
By Brandon Char
The 5th of May, also known in Spanish as Cinco De
Mayo, is a holiday that is celebrated in the United States
and parts of Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla.
In Puebla, the holiday is known as El Da de la
Batalla de Puebla, or The Day of the Battle of Puebla.
Many of us do not celebrate Cinco De Mayo, but it is a
national holiday and a day that is misunderstood by
Americans.
On May 5th, 1862, 6,000 French soldiers under
General Charles Latrille attacked Puebla, a small town in
Mexico. General Ignacio Zaragoza gathered 2,000 men,
many of them either indigenous Mexicans or of mixed
ancestry, and prepared for Latrilles army to come. The
outnumbered and poorly equipped Mexicans fought the
French with heavy artillery from daybreak to early
evening. When the French nally retreated, they had lost
nearly 500 soldiers while the Mexican lost fewer than
100.
Although this was not a major win in the overall war
with France, Zaragozas win represented a great
symbolic victory for the Mexican Government and
strengthened the resistance movement.
Within Mexico, Cinco De Mayo is celebrated
primarily in Puebla where Zaragozas unlikely triumph
happened, but other parts of the country take part in the
celebration as well.
In the United States, Cinco De Mayo is widely
understood as a celebration of Mexican culture and
heritage. Today, people mark the occasion with parades,
parties, Mexican folk dancing, mariachi music, and
traditional Mexican food like tacos and mole poblano.
Some of the largest festivals are held in Los Angeles,
Chicago, and Houston.
It is important to know about Cinco De Mayo
because it is a holiday that all of us know but
misunderstand. Cinco De Mayo is a very important part
of history and now you know why.
Ignacio Zaragoza: A 150 Aos de la Batalla del 5 de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Honolulu with a block party in Chinatown.
Eating Mexican food like tacos and burritos
are very popular during Cinco de Mayo.
Mexico declared independence form Spain
on September 16, 1810.
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Meow or Bark-
The Cat vs Dog Debate
By Anna Bunn
Year after year,
the debate
between self
proclaimed cat
people and dog
people continues.
Cat people argue
that cats are better
because they are
smarter. They are
also easier to
cuddle with.
However, dog
people say that
dogs are more
loyal and
affectionate.
Almost every
person identies as
either a cat
person or dog
person.
There are approximately 82
million cats, and 72 million dogs in
the U.S. Cats and dogs play an
important role in many of our lives.
They have become as important as
family members and friends. So,
which pet is better?
The human-dog relationship can be
traced back 14,000 years. Fossils
records show that humans and dogs
co-evolved. Dogs gravitated towards
human settlements where they
scavenged for food and they acted as
a warning system for potential
threats.
Over time, dogs developed the
ability to respond to human forms of
communication such as, subtle or
nonverbal cues. Humans have
benetted quite well from their
relationship with dogs. Dogs can
adapt to do a variety of tasks. They
can hunt, guard, provide therapy and
even sniff out bombs and drugs. The
most important thing that a dog
provides is endless companionship.
The human-cat relationship is fairly
new compared to the human-dog
relationship. It dates back about 3000
B.C. Cats helped to kill rats that ate
away at the grain in Egyptian store
houses. At some point, Egyptians
began to allow the cats into their
homes and eventually revered them
as gods. However, cats are still quite
commonly viewed as nuisances
instead of companions.
There are many benets of
having a dog. Dogs are much easier
to train, and they adjust much better
to change. Dogs are loyal and care
more about you than anything else.
Dogs also keep you active. Having to
walk your dog encourages you to go
out more and get more exercise. It
also provides more opportunities to
be social. Dogs also show more
affection and most dogs can provide
excellent protection.
Some cons of owning a dog are
that most dogs drool and are very
hard to house train. Dogs can also
make a mess. They are hard to
maintain. Dogs need your constant
attention.
However, there are also many
benets of having a cat. Cats are
more cuddly. When you pick up a
dog it feels hard and stiff but when
you pick up a cat it melts in your
arms. Cats are also much less
maintenance than dogs. Cats are
admired for their independence. They
dont drool or shed nearly as much as
the average dog. Cats are simply
smaller and generally easier to deal
with.
Cats also can bite and scratch
and they often have trouble adjusting
to change. They are usually hungry
and they are more likely to become
overweight. Most cats cant be
walked and they cant play fetch.
Overall, there is no proof that one
is better than the other and everyone
has their own opinions. The cat or
dog debate will never end because
people will always have a reason for
why one is better than the other.
I really like dogs because they are really loving and
playful. I have two dogs, one is 6 years old, and the
other is 5 months old, says Ming Cheng-Leever 19
Zoe Payne 19 said, I like cats
better because they are pretty easy to
care for, don't drool, and are less
demanding of your time. You don't have
to walk them or anything, and if you
have homework to do, they (probably)
won't distract you too much.
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This team had a group project to practice
cooperating skills with this activity called
walk the plank where they have to walk from
one end of the team space to the other.
Sala young 20 is chilling in the 6th
grade team spaces
Lauren 19, Sydnie 19, and Misha 19 at the Reppun
Farm day camp struck a pose in front of the outhouse.
The King Kahi 18, and Queen
Kealoha 18 walk down the aisle hand
in hand to end the May Day
ceremony.
The 7th grade girls do a dance called
Auana for May Day.
CMS Happenings and Events
The Academy Jazz Band group play for
the students in Twigg-Smith for an
8th Grade assembly.
Layout by Tiare Tuimavave
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Mr. Saporito, Mr. Jackson, Doc Chow-Hoy and Mr. Earle backstage after
their performance as the Beatles.
The team 7x had a project where they had to sustain
their country by cooperating with other countries and
you had too keep their population at a sustainable rate
or their country would die.
Brittany Giangarra 19, and Hunter Izumi
19 work in the stream at the Reppun farm.
The team continues to work on the small
wall in the stream to slow the ow of
water so they can wash off after a hard
day at work.
Parker Murray 19 sings Imagine for the choir
concert.
CMS Happenings and Events
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In Summer...
By, Erica Sung & Tia Tuimavave
Just as Olaf, the adorable snowman from Frozen, awaits for many
adventures in summer, many of us await to discover our own adventures that
summer brings. Sometimes these adventures need some creativity, which is
why The Courier tells you some of the inexpensive ways that will keep you
cool and give you the summer you have been looking for.
A sweet treat such as ice cream gives us the coolness and sweetness
we want. If youre out of ice cream, you can create your own popsicles by
blending fruit and freezing it in paper cups. Another healthy idea is to cut off
the tops of strawberries and ll the inside with jello mixture. Then freeze the
strawberries which will later give you a strawberry-covered jello. Drinks are
an important part of summer too. An emptied-out coconut, pineapple, or
watermelon can be a perfect cup for your smoothie. Another drink that would
be fun to try is to refrigerate hot cocoa and drink it later, which is frozen hot
chocolate.
The water is an exciting place to create many memories, such as the
beach or pool. A oating cooler will hold your favorite drinks while you swim
or hang out, and if you are thirsty you simply need to reach out and grab
your cold drink from your oating cooler. To make your own waterproof
cooler, all you need is a regular cooler. Outline the base and top with the
pool noodles.
You dont have to pay over 40 dollars a person to go to the water
park when you can make your own slides for free. Nail down a tarp to the
hill and spray it down with soap and water to make it slippery and try out
your boogie board.
So next time when youre trapped in the house and you have no
idea what to do in the summer you can use your creativity to make easy do-it-
yourself projects. You can use one of these ideas to make your summer a
blast without spending a lot of money to have fun. This way, you wont have
to empty your wallet out and you will create a healthy environment by
recycling your old and used items.
Olaf imagining his adventures in summer
Popsicles made out of fruit,
a cool and healthy treat
Try drinking out of a hallow pineapple,
fill the inside of the pineapple with a
smoothie.
Just freeze some fruit in ice cubes for a treat!
I would want to try make a smoothie and
put it inside a hollow watermelon rather
than going out and buying an expensive
drink.
-Zoe Payne 19
Photos from Internet
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Mrs. Mary Robinson
1. What made you want to
become a teacher?
I was going to grad school to
do cancer research, but I had
a lot of school loans I needed
to pay back. I decided to get
a teaching credential for
California. Once I started
teaching I thought Wow! This
is what I should be doing. In
the end I felt like teaching was
a calling. Being around kids is
great.
2. Where were you born and
raised? Did you enjoy life there?
I was raised in Southern California. I didnt enjoy the
smog. When I nished grad school and professor told me
about teaching opportunities in Australia, my husband
and I left to live there. We lived there for ve years.
3. What are some things you like to do when you are not
teaching?
I like gardening, walking my dog up Tantalus and sewing
knitting. Most of all, I like to spend my time with my
grandson who is turning one. Grandparenthood not
overrated or underrated, it is really the good deal.
4. What songs are in your playlist?
Im listening to Bruno Mars a lot.
5. What is your favorite food?
Chocolate.
6. What is your favorite animal?
In Australia, I loved wombats. I was a biology teacher
and we were out in the bush all the time. You know their
pouches are backwards so they could dig. Youd run into
these wombats on country roads. They're the opposite of
koalas, who went up trees, but wombats go down to the
earth. The animals in Australia to me were amazing.
7. Do you have any pets?
My sons dog. Its a poi dog.
8. Do you speak any other languages?
No. But I took Latin all the way through High School and
College.
9. If you could go anywhere in the world where would
you go?
Ireland. Ive been all over,
but I havent been to
Ireland.
10. In 20 words or less,
describe your experience
at Punahou.
Ive been here since 1980,
so 34 years. It was having
the opportunity to be the
best teacher I could be,
given the support,
facilities, encouragement
to dream. Were not
hemmed in by standards
and testing. Just being
around creative,
stimulating colleagues that
you could ever meet. It
brings out the best in the kids and in you. I feel its the
connection with the kids and the colleagues is by far the
best. Its what the school has to offer and what it
encourages.
Mr. Joe Tsujimoto
1. What made you want to become a teacher?
Often, one's direction in life is chosen for you, sometimes
long before you even know. $As an undergraduate student
I had rst majored in architecture, until I took a course
from the poet Konstantinos Lardas and heard him read
great musical works of verbal art. $So, without thought of
a vocation, much less teaching, I became an English
major and, like a sorcerer's apprentice, continued my
study of the arcane and magical powers of language and
literature in graduate school.
2. Where were you born and raised? Did you enjoy life
there?
I was born and raised on the Upper Westside of New
York City, across from Columbia University, on the edge
of Harlem. $Yes, I had fun growing up in a multicultural
neighborhood and public schools--among African
Americans, Puerto Ricans, Italians, Irish folks, Jews, and
professors' kids, mostly WASPs, where my sister and I
were among the very very few Asians.
3. What are some things you like to do when you are not
teaching?
10 Questions with our Middle School Teachers
It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.- Albert Einstein
The Courier would like to share with you some interesting facts about three wonderful teachers who are retiring at the end
of this school-year.
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When I was healthy, I liked to play golf. $I stopped four/
ve years ago, just when I had risen to the level of
mediocrity. $I like T.V., following sports, the news, Game
of thrones, British detective series. $I used to read and
write more than I do now. $
4. What songs are in your playlist?
Miles Davis, Coltrane, George Shearing, Satchmo, Billie
Holiday, etc.
5. What is your favorite food?
Chinese chicken salad.
6. What is your favorite animal?
Pterodactyl, Central Park squirrel.
7. Do you have any pets?
No. $Though three times a day two redheaded cardinals
and a bolbol come to our screen door and sing for food. $
If we leave the door open and put crumbs six feet from
the welcome mat, the cardinals will come in the house
pick up the food and swiftly y out. $The bolbol $is a
scaredy cat. $Doves come around, mynah's keep their
distance. $The shama thrush, because of their vivacious
music, think the other birds beneath them.
8. Do you speak any other languages?
Yes,$Brooklyn.
9. If you could go anywhere in the world where would
you go?
Florence, Italy, which my wife and I missed on our trip to
Italy in the summer of 1973: it $was so hot we wanted to
camp out in the catacombs, cuddle with bones; Florence,
to visit the Uzzi Gallery to see the great Renaissance
works of Da Vinci, Giotto, Michelangelo, Raphael,
Botticelli--I know, they sound like exotic pasta, but for the
eyes.
10. In 20 words or less, describe your experience at
Punahou.
Working in an ideal, pedagogical world of academic
freedom; working with inspiring collegial who are my
friends; working with seless staff who've made my work
graceful; working with humble administrators, like Rod
McPhee, Duane Yee, and Jim Scott, who truly cared for
my welfare; working with bright, beautiful, thoughtful
young people who've dened who I am, $giving meaning
and signicance to my life.
Mr. John Saporito
1. What made you want to become a teacher?
My father was a well-liked teacher and was my inspiration
to enter the teaching profession.
2. Where were you born and raised? Did you enjoy life
there?
I was born in Rochester, New York and grew up in a small
town south of there called Avon, New York. I loved the
closeness of others I felt growing up in a small town and
am still in touch with some of my childhood friends there.
3. What are some things you like to do when you are not
teaching?
I enjoy cruising around the island with my wife in our
Corvette with the top down as well as dancing and dining
out with her (my wife, not the car).
4. What songs are in your playlist?
John's proud of his Italian heritage, and rightly so. He
embodies Italian air: he is one of the few guys doing hula in the
Holuku, he and his wife go dancing every Friday or Saturday
night, and he drives a 400 horsepower Vette! John knows how to
live the good life, and whether working or retired, he is sure to
manifest that famous Italian style.
- Tom Earle
Joe "Tsuj" Tsujimoto is a dynamic character from New
York (edge of Harlem) who has a quick wit, a sharp mind
and an incredibly caring disposition. Hard and crusty on
the outside, Tsuj is soft and gooey on the inside. He's a
one-of-a-kind human being, giving of his heart and soul
to those willing to accept his gifts.
-Mr. Young-Kingsbury
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I have a wide variety of favorites in my playlist from
Bruno Mars to the Beachboys to Lea Salonga to Maroon
5 to Pit Bull.
5. What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is Italian pasta with red sauce.
6. What is your favorite animal?
My favorite animals are friendly dogs.
7. Do you have any pets?
We have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Joey.8. $
Do you speak any other languages?
I speak a little Italian which I learned in college.
9. If you could go anywhere in the world where would
you go?
I hope to brush up on my Italian language skills and take
my wife to Italy during my retirement. After that, we
would like to visit Japan and Korea and do a road trip
across the U.S.A.
10. In 20 words or less, describe your experience at
Punahou.
I have enjoyed the roughly 6,000 students I have taught
here as well as the warm friendships I have shared with
my teaching colleagues and the great support from the
parents whose children I have taught.
Appreciate Your Teacher Everyday
By Caroline Chan
School is coming to a close, but that doesnt mean you
cant stop to appreciate your awesome and hardworking
teachers!
Teacher Appreciation Week, which is May 5 - 9 is the
perfect time to do it! If you want to be more specic and
on the dot, you can thank your teachers on May 6,
Teacher Appreciation Day!
Teacher Appreciation is a time to recognize, appreciate
and thank your teachers for all that they do for you.
Whether its from what they teach, all their contributions
or even by just being someone to talk to, everyone has
something to appreciate about their teachers!
First, a little history. According to www.teacher-
appreciation.info, at around 1944, an Arkansas teacher
named Mattye Whyte Woodridge, began discussing with
political and education leaders about the idea of needing
a national day to honor teachers and show them
appreciation. He wrote to Eleanor Roosevelt, who in
1953, persuaded the 81st Congress to ofcially announce
a National Teacher Day. The National Education
Association (NEA), Kansas and Indiana afliates lobbied
Congress to create a National Day celebrating teachers.
Congress then declared March 7, 1980, as National
Teacher Day for that year. In 1985, NEA and the
National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as
the rst full week of May. Then nally, the NEA
Representative Assembly voted to make the Tuesday of
the rst week of May as National Teacher Day.
To help boost your thinking about all the things you
appreciate about your teacher, Im going to share some
quotes about education and teachers that (famous)
people have said.
Teacher appreciation makes the world of education go
around. - Helen Peters
The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you,
who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau,
sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.' -
Dan Rather
I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks. -
William Shakespeare
The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery. -
Mark van Doren
Finally, The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher
explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great
teacher inspires. - William A. Ward
We are so blessed here at Punahou to have such
wonderful and dedicated teachers. The Courier asked
them their favorite memory of Teacher Appreciation
Week.
Dr. Chow-Hoy, Team 7Z, Math Teacher says, Every
day -- not just Teacher Appreciation Day -- brings a new
(and usually happy) memory for me, whether it's a funny
joke or incident in class, a meaningful interaction with a
student, or watching someone nally grasp a difcult
concept. In that same spirit, I truly appreciate the
opportunity to be surrounded by such enthusiastic and
energetic students and colleagues, who make it a joy to
come to work each day.
Mrs. Saito, Team 7Y, Social Studies Teacher says, I
think my favorite memory of Teacher Appreciation Week
is when I rst started teaching in the DOE at Wai'anae
High School. I had a student named Solomon. He was a
senior getting ready to graduate in a few weeks. The odds
were stacked against this student as his family lived in a
home that was in disrepair, needed nancial help to buy
the required cap & gown for graduation, and who
believed college was well outside of his nancial reach.
Solomon hand wrote a sincere letter of gratitude for I was
his Advisor during his senior year. I saved that letter and
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have it stored in a safe place. I
remember Solomon and often
wonder what his life is like today.
Mrs. Fujioka, Team 7Y, English
Teacher says, One year, a 7th
grader gave me a prefabricated
trophy with the inscription 'To the
Best Teacher in the World! It was a
nice sentiment, but also funny
because he gave one with the same
inscription to all the core teachers.
"Which one of us was the best?" we
joked. Years later, when the student
was a senior, he showed up in my
classroom with the news that he had
gotten into the Ivy League college of
his choice, early. He was jubilant
about his success but took the
occasion to remind me how he had
thanked me for helping him grow as
a writer when in 7th grade. These
words and sharing his moment of
celebration were the best gift, better
even than the shiny trophy.
Kumu Kealohi, Team 7Z, Social
Studies Teacher says, My favorite
memories about teacher
appreciation week are the hugs and
thank-yous from students.
Mrs. Kaulukukui, Team 7Z,
English Teacher says, Teacher
Appreciation Day is a ne sentiment.
I enjoy the occasional lei or candy
treat. To be quite honest, it usually
comes and goes without much
fanfare. Of course, that does not
mean I do not feel appreciated. I
nd that my students make me feel
appreciated most days. They do this
with a simple thank you. Rarely does
a class go by without someone
saying "Thank you Mrs. K" as they
scramble out the door. I doubt if any
one of them realizes what impact
those words have. For me they say,
"I was present in your class" and "I
recognize the work you did for us
this past hour." Teacher Appreciation
Day is nice, but being appreciated
everyday with a thank you is the
best.
Magistra Kihm, Team 7Y, Latin
Teacher says, What I like best
about Teacher Appreciation Day is
that it gives everyone a chance to
stop and consider the fact that
teachers are people, not just a
position. This is something we
teachers also have to keep in mind
always: that our
students are all
unique individuals.
Administrators - and
even, surprise,
surprise, our parents
are people, not just
anonymous
authority gures. All
people are three
dimensional,
complex
personalities with
many interesting
experiences and
ideas. I nd that everything works
best when we all stop for a little
while and x this idea rmly in our
minds.
Mr. Saporito, Team 7X, Social
Studies Teacher says, My best
Teacher Appreciation Day memory
is actually from this past week when
our team parents: Monica Wong,
Cheryl Kim, Marci Char, and Stacey
Hee (along with her husband
Belden) brought in delicious
breakfast treats for all of our team
teachers. It was a very thoughtful
gesture and fully enjoyed by all of
our Team 7X teachers.
Mrs. Umeda, Ka Pu'u Pueo o
Wodehouse, 6th Grade Humanities
says, It's such a blessing to be
remembered during Teacher
Appreciation Week! $Students and
their families are so kind and
generous to recognize us. $Punahou
is such a wonderful place--truly one
ohana!
I hope you have a better insight
on Teacher Appreciation Day and
that you also know how much your
teachers do for you and how
thankful they are to have you and
how thankful you should be to have
them! Dont stop there! You can also
appreciate everyone else who has
helped you in your life during the
week because they do so much for
you too and you should also
recognize them! Take the time to
carry on and show your
appreciation to others and
especially your teachers everyday
because it doesnt need to be just
that 1st week of May. Have fun and
thank you very much teacher, for all
that you do for us.
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2014 Brazil FIFA World Cup
By Edlin Davis and Ryan Park
The 2014 World Cup is an
international soccer tournament, or
an international football tournament.
This will be the 20th FIFA World
Cup, and will be taking place in
Brazil on Thursday, June 12, and will
end on Sunday, July 13.
This intense soccer competition
has been played every four years
ever since 1930, but never occurred
in the years of 1942 and 1946 due
to World War II. So far, Brazil has
hosted one Fifa World Cup; one was
in 1950 and this year, in 2014, is the
second time Brazil is hosting this
much anticipated soccer event.
There will be 32 teams split into
8 groups of 4 teams participating in
this years World Cup. From there,
each group is given a letter from A-
H. After getting assigned a letter,
each team will play every other
team in their group and is given 3
points for a win, 1 point for a tie,
and 0 points for a loss.
At the end of the three games,
the top two teams from each group
is placed into a single elimination
bracket based on their performances
in the group play. The 16 teams
remaining will go head to head with
each other based on the bracket
and leave 8 winners. The top 8
teams will play against each other in
the quarternal round leaving the 4
seminalists. These four teams will
play to advance to the
championship game with the losers
playing for third place. The winner
of the championship game will be
crowned the World Cup Champion.
The favorite for this years
World Cup is the host country,
Team Brazil
Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho, better known as the Maracana was built for the 1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil. It was once the largest
stadium in the world with a capacity of 200,000. The soccer matches will be played in 12 different host stadiums all around Brazil.
Macarana is where the nal match will be played.
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Brazil, according to ESPNs Power
Rankings. Spain is a close second as
they are currently ranked #1 in the
FIFA World Rankings, because they
are the defending World Cup
champions. Argentina is in third for
the rankings with superstar Lionel
Messi. The United States is not
expected to do very well this year,
because of their tough group which
includes Portugal and Germany.
Ghana is also in their division. U.S.
fans should catch this game,
because the U.S. has a chance of
winning this game. Dont get your
hopes up though, they were
eliminated by Ghana in the 2010
World Cup after advancing past the
group stage.
No matter which team you are
cheering for, make sure you catch
some of the games in this exciting
world event.
Top 10 FIFA World Cup Soccer
Teams:
1. Brazil
2. Spain
3. Argentina
4. Germany
5. Italy
6. Colombia
7. Belgium
8. Netherlands
9. Chile
10. Uruguay
5 FIFA World Cup Soccer Facts:
1. The record number of World
Cup career goals is 15 by the
forward Christiano Ronaldo, who
plays for Brazil.
2. The fastest goal ever made
was scored by Turkeys Hasan
Sukur. It was 11 seconds into the
game against South Korea in the
2002 World Cup when he
scored the goal.
3. Oliver Kahn, who plays for
Germany, is the only goalkeeper
in the history in the FIFA World
Cup to have won the Golden Ball
trophy.
4. The record for most defeats
suffered by a nation in World
Cups is held by Mexico with 20
losses.
5. 42-year-old Roger Milla, who
played for Cameroon, in 1994
became the oldest goal scorer
and the oldest player in World
Cup history.
Photos from the Internet
Team U.S.A.
Lionel Messi, Team Argentina
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The Courier interviewed
Kai Cox 18, one of the
members of the winning
team
1. Why did you decide to enroll in
Lemonade alley?
Well, originally, one of my teammates,
Nicki (Lee) invited me to be apart of
her team but it really interested me to
have that opportunity, to run your own
business for a day, and raise that
money for charity.
2. What was the process going up to
that day?
It was a lot of work. It was kinda just
like selling at a normal lemonade
stand. You would stand in your stand
and try to advertise and get people to
come to your booth and it was quite a
big event, There were many people
there. It was a lot of fun
3. What charity did you choose to
donate money to?
The Kapiolani NICU because my sister
who is now 8 years old, spent 2 weeks
there when she was rst born.
4. How much money were you able to
raise?
Including the grand prize money, we
raised around $5,000.
5. Would you do something like that
again?
I think I would, it was a very good
learning experience and it was a lot of
fun because Ive never done something
like that.
6. Would you choose a different team,
or would you keep the same team that
you had this time, if you had a chance
to do that again?
I really liked my team this year. I think
I would have the same team. We
worked very well together.
7. Would you recommend Lemonade
Alley to anyone you know?
I would absolutely recommend it. It
was hard work, but it was a lot of fun.
Youre raising money for a good
cause, which is also good.
8th Graders Win Lemonade Alley Grand Prize
By Emily Bender and Ian Saturnia
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade Well, that was exactly what the
creators of Lemonade Alley thought when they started the contest in 2011.
Lemonade Alley is a contest that was started by a group of people 3 years ago to
teach kids how to make money. Some of the rules and regulations are: there needs
to be 2-5 kids per team. Contestants must donate the money to a nonprot
organization. They can also have a custom charity. You can make your own
lemonade recipe, as long as there is some lemoniness to it (lemon avor).
Besides the main award of $1000 there are different awards such as The Best
Dressed Kids. See other awards at http://lemonadealley.com/awards/.
Contestants are judged upon there business plan, lemonade recipe, sales
environment, sales pitch, and net performance. There are three age groups
grades: K-4, 5-8, 9-12.
$$$ This year the winning team from the 5-8 age group was from Punahou. The
winning team consisted of Nicki Lee 18, Cammi Murakami 18, Hunter Nishikawa
18, and Kai Cox 18. Their team name was Celestial Citrus.
The Courier interviewed Kai Cox and asked him why he decided to enroll in
Lemonade Alley? Originally one of my teammates, Nicki (Lee) invited me to be a
part of her team but it really interested me to have that opportunity, to run your
own business for a day, and raise that money for charity,said Kai Cox 18
$$$ Lemonade Alley seems like a wonderful way to widen your entrepreneurial skills
and to have fun. We think it is very interesting and a unique experience. Maybe
next year you can try it.
Photo courtesy of Kai Cox
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Mint Shakes
Ingredients:
-2 cups vanilla ice cream
-1 1/4 cups milk*
-1/4 teaspoon mint extract
-2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
(optional)
-2 tablespoons whipped cream
(optional)
Instructions:
1. Blend ice cream, milk, and mint
extract together in a blender until
smooth.
2. Drizzle chocolate syrup around
inside walls of 2 tall glasses; pour
shake into glass. Top with
whipped cream.**
*Milk can be added to taste,
depending on the consistency you like.
**Chocolate syrup and whipped
cream are optional and are added to
taste.
Recipe from allrecipes.com
Note: This recipe has been slightly
modified from the original
allrecipes.com recipe.
Summer Heat
By Zoe Payne
Were all too familiar with the
terrible temperatures that Hawaii
summers bring. The average
temperature for summer in Honolulu
tends to hang around the high
eighties. And I have a hunch most of
us have spent a number of summer
days lying on a carpet, feeling
unable to move in the breezeless,
humid heat. Heat doesnt just make
us lazy, too. Theres a danger of
heatstroke or sunstroke in 90-degree
weather. Also, theres the danger of
sunburns. Going to the beach
without sunscreen might seem ne on
a cool, overcast day over winter
break, but if you forget to bring
sunblock on a hot day during
summer vacation, watch out! Youll
get a bit of a sunburn if you dont
reapply, too.
An easy way to beat the heat is
water. Stay hydrated and drink lots
of water--try at least a cup (8
ounces) per hour. Also, try keeping
a spray bottle of cold water for a
quick, cool mist. Another cool thing
to do is to run your wrists under cold
water for ten seconds on each hand.
Keep the back of your neck cool,
too. Its one of the sensors for your
bodys temperature control system.
Or take a cold bath or soak your
feet in a bucket of cold water. Going
swimming is also a good idea.
$$$ Change the way you dress for
summer, too. Dont wear heavy
clothes. Try light fabrics like linen,
cotton or silk. Wear light colors and
avoid dark clothes. Dont cover up,
either. Loose T-shirts and comfy
shorts will feel great as opposed to
tight tops or jeans. You dont need to
abandon your sense of style--just be
sure to dress summer-smart.
$$$ Change your choice of food, too.
Keep your fridge well-stocked with
popsicles and ice cream. For a
healthier alternative, freeze fruit and
snack on that. But aside from frozen
food, try mint. It has a cooling effect
on your body. Minty recipes like
mint cookies, mint fudge, mint iced
tea, and mint brownies are great to
eat in summer. For bonus points, eat
cold minty treats like mint ice cream
or mint sorbet. Mint isnt just for
eating, though. Try mint foot soak,
lotions, body scrub, et cetera. Also,
use cold cucumber slices on your
tired eyes, or place a piece on your
forehead.
$$$ Last but not least, get some rest
and relaxation. Sit still, as moving
around while feeling hot can make
you feel hotter. Try sitting or lying in
the shade. Avoid going outside
during the peak sunlight hours,
which are 10 am to 2 pm. Stay
inside with the fan on and windows
open instead. Also, stay low. Heat
rises, so lying on a tile oor will
probably feel nice.
$$$ Its pretty easy to beat the heat.
Just remember that youll need lots
of water, light clothes, refreshing
food, and plenty of rest. Make sure
you wear sunscreen and reapply
fairly often. Follow these tips, and
stay rested, relaxed, and refreshed!
Have a great summer and keep
cool!
What do you do to stay cool during the
summer?
I go swimming in the ocean. -
Chloe Loughridge, 19
Eat cold things, such as
ice cream. -Erika Sung, 19
Stay inside with the AC. -Tia Tuimavave 19
Photos by Zoe Payne
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Place
Price ($)
Diamond Head Cove
Health Bar
Paina
Jamba Juice
Blue Hawaii LifeStyle
$7.99
$5.75
$
$4.50
Acai- Purple Goodness
By Eden Chun and TJ Johnson
Purple, frozen and delicious. Acai bows have been a must-try experience when
coming to Hawaii.
Diamond Head Cove Health Bar, Paina, Jamba Juice, and Blue Hawaii
LifeStyle are popular places where they are sold. Acai bowls are really refreshing,
said Edlin Davis 19.
Acai is a type of palm tree that is harvested for its heart of palm and berries.
The dark purple fruit of this tree is sometimes called a superfruit because it is full of
antioxidants, amino acids, and omega fatty acids. It is grown in Peru and Brazil, in wet areas like floodplains and swamps. The most
common forms of acai are chocolate covered acai berries, acai juice, and of course, acai bowls. I love acai bowls. Sometimes on a
busy day, a bowl can be filling and nutritious enough to be a meal. My favorite is definitely from Diamond Head Cove on Monsarrat
Ave. The bee pollen and honey make the $10 price tag worth it, according to Ms. Mazzullo.
You can even buy an acai bowl at our own snack bar for $3.50. Acai bowls
are perfect for any time, and can be eaten as breakfast or as a refreshing
snack. Acai bowls can come with many different toppings like granola,
strawberries, blueberries bananas, coconut, and honey.
The Courier compared different places that carries acai bowls, all have
different tastes and prices.
Make your own acai bowl!
What will you need:
Powerful Blender (like Vitamixor Blendtec)
Big spoon
Bowls
Spoon
Ingredients:
2 Sambazon Acai Packs (buy at Costco)
1 Cup of Almond or Coconut Milk
1 Banana
1 Cup of Strawberries/Blueberries
Fill half of blender with ice; add all ingredients
Blend until smooth (use big spoon to help blend)
Pour into bowl; add toppings
Eat and post to Instagram
Possible toppings:
Granola
Honey
Slices of Banana
Strawberries
Blueberries
Dried Coconut
Photos from T.J Johnson and Lindsay Kaback
Diamond Head Cove Health Bar has good tasting acai that
is creamy and refreshing. They put a lot of fresh bananas,
strawberries and blueberries as toppings. The Health Bar
also has crunchy granola with energizing bee pollen. But the
health bars acai bowl is very expensive at $7.99 for their Da
Cove Bowl. But the the price is worth it and personally my
favorite. - T.J$ Johnson$
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Behind The Scenes of
News Journalism Class
By Edlin Davis, Stefani Sakamoto,
and Taylor Kealoha
Throughout this school year,
the 6th-8th grade News Journalism
classes have brought you six
volumes of The Courier lled with
several interesting news articles.
Although News Journalism may
seem as just an ordinary writing
class, it is actually much more than
that.
With $every article that is
published, there is a student who
researched, wrote, and designed
that article. Every student begins by
choosing an idea or event to write
about, then starts to create an
outline in order to
expand on their topic.
After an outline is fully
completed, students
write out their rst
draft. Once they have
edited their article to
their liking, students
have the choice of
conferencing and
editing their article
with the News
Journalism teacher,
Ms. Mazzullo, or three
students in their class.
After revisions have
been made, each
student creates a
layout for their news
article. Students re
responsible for the
look of the article.
That means deciding
on pictures, colors and
sometimes sidebar
information.
Although it may seem
that News Journalism
meant for those who love to write, it
is a really good elective to take for
everyone.
Throughout the two trimester
class, you to develop better writing
skills, work tactics, courage, and
stronger relationships with your
peers. In the beginning of News
Journalism I felt that it was an
interesting class, but was still unsure
of what to expect. Now that Ive
gotten to experience the class for
myself, I look forward to coming
back every B-Day, says Eden Chun
19.
The Courier interviewed Ms.
Mazzullo, News Journalism teacher
to ask her about the class.
1. What is your favorite part about
teaching this class, and why?
I love that each writer chooses their
own topic. The students can get
really passionate about topics and
its fun to see them discover more
and more things about it.
2. What is most special about NJ?
I really love the cameraderie of the
writers. They help each other with
news stories and pictures. Some
even go out on weekends together
to research their topics.
3. How would the
upcoming class, CMS
Headline News, be
different and similar to
News Journalism, and
why should people take
it?
I am really excited about
the new class Broadcast
Journalism. People get
their news through print
or broadcast: radio or
TV. I really wanted to
offer this class so that
students can get the
experience of writing an
article, then scripting it
out and nally lming. Its kind of a
hybrid class of my two other classes,
Halawood and News Journalism.
The News Journalism teacher, Ms. Mazzullo conferences with
on one of her students. Other students are working hard at
their articles.
Ideas for article start at the board. Students look at different
categories for possible topics and determine their
newsworthiness. Once they decide on a topic, they create a
mind map, then outline and a first draft.
Photo by Courier Staff