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Parker School’s bi-monthly newsletter, Na Mea Hou, is your source for student, faculty and alumni news and highlights. Have news or a recent accomplishment you want us to share? Email Na Mea Hou at [email protected]. Submissions from students are especially welcome. Mahalo!
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Na Mea HouThe latest news from Parker School
April–May 2015
Our MissionAt Parker School, every student is known, valued and nurtured. Our small-school setting and dynamic program foster confident, compassionate individuals who are thoroughly prepared for college, who enthusiastically engage in life and who positively contribute to an ever-changingglobal community.
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Gala Raises Over $235,000 for Financial AidKahiau
Photos by Ethan Tweedie and Anna Pacheco of Ethan Tweetdie Photography
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Parker School held its 10th annual Kahiau dinner and auction gala for financial aid on March 7 at the Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast. Over 280 people attended and helped the school raise over $235,000, a record for this event.
Nearly 50 percent of the 300 K-12 students at Parker receive financial assistance, and Kahiau, the school’s largest fundraiser of the year, is key to making this possible. The Hawaiian word
kahiau means “to give generously from the heart,” and every year the school puts on the gala so people can come to-gether in a fun way while helping provide children with a college-preparatory education at Parker.
Parker School wishes to thank the many sponsors, donors, volunteers and attendees who helped make the event a success.
Gala Raises Over $235,000 for Financial AidKahiau
Mahaloto all of the sponsors, donors, volunteers,
and attendees who made our 10th annual Kahiau fundraising gala the most successful yet!
• VOLUNTEERS •
• THE KAHIAU COMMITTEE •Dahlia Almoguera
Lisa BollingerCrystal BreezeRenée Brighter
Muffet CallenderUlu Centeio
La‘i Mitchell ChongWendy Craven
Pam DeckerJulie Hendricks
Kelly HerendeenElaine Johnson
Rebecca Keli‘iho‘omaluCheryl Kubo
Gena McFarlandBrandie Oye
Charlene ParkSandie Patton
Denise RayJennifer Richardson
Amicheli SalyerLisa Stewart
Tammy TouchetChrissie Tramontin
Jonathan VedelliNicole VedelliAlison Woods
Katie Woods CallenderHeather Yost
Tim & Trina AshcraftDarryll BrighterJudy Cassarella
Brigitte DeCambraEileen Cheng
Steve Cotton & Julia Simmons
Katherine CrossRob Decker
Marie Fellenstein HaleDave & Laura Harper
Lynn JardineSarah Mares
Don MayAnna PachecoLaurie Padron
Pristeen PerreiraJeff Richardson Mary Stancill
Ipo & Mahealani ThompsonTammy Touchet
Kyle Vares & Anela Park-VaresMaggie Woods
• STUDENT VOLUNTEERS •Jaren Ashcraft, Student Speaker
Madyson HarperKouske Kume
Anna McFarland
Christian PattonLuke Potter Maia Tarnas
Class of 2015
Gala Raises Over $235,000 for Financial Aid
April–May 2015
John BroadbentBalbi BrooksJohn & Muffet Callender/Woodson WoodsFirst Hawaiian BankFolio Exchange, Inc.Hawaii Water Service CompanyRebecca Keli‘iho‘omaluBrian & Mimi Kerley, Class of ‘91Kukio Community AssociationLet’s Go Banners
Lex Brodie’sMacArthur Sotheby’s International RealtyMichael Mondavi Family EstateNAH Security Services, Inc.Olohana Property ServicesOye, Inc. General Engineering ContractorPacific Pump & PowerParker RanchCorey Patton, Class of ‘11James Posner
Resort Association Partners, LLCYukie RobinsonRockholt & AssociatesJohn Roth - Hawai‘i Trust & Estate CounselRoy & Frances SimpermanCarl SturgesRick & Chrissie TramontinEthan Tweedie, Class of ‘85 - Ethan Tweedie PhotographyAlison Woods - Simply For Fun
Samuel & Elizabeth AllemanAnonymousAtlantis SubmarinesATV Outfitters Hawai‘iWayne Barnes , Head Tennis Pro, Mauna Kea ResortBentley’s Home CollectionMichael BickersBig Island CandiesBig Island Fitness StudioBikeworks Beach & SportsDr. & Mrs. Billy BerginBlue Dragon BodyworkBlue Dragon RestaurantBlue Hawaiian HelicoptersBody Glove CruisesJoseph & Lisa BollingerCafe PestoCalifia FarmsCanada-France-Hawaii Telescope CorporationCandace Lee StudiosCentral Pacific ManagementChef Adam F. AtwoodChef Tapu TaylorMichael & Catherine ChoiChristopher & Barbara CleverThe Club at Hokuli‘aSandy Coffee - Back in BalanceKendall ConradCrossFit KawaihaeGillian Culff, Writer & EducatorDa Fish HouseReese DaltonDenise Ray InteriorsTim & Kendall DiDonatoDisneyland ResortDr. Ed DohertyDolphin Quest Hawai‘iScott Elliott & Ava WilliamsStuart & Susan EngsEthan Tweedie PhotographyFairmont Banff SpringsFairmont Olympic HotelJason & Dawn FarrellMike FieldKen & Linda FischerFive Mountain Fitness CenterWilliam Freyd & Diane Carlson
Gallery of Great ThingsDr. Joan GrecoVivian GreenGyotaku Japanese RestaurantsHalekulani HotelHoward & Pat HallHana Hou PhotographyHappy Tails Pet GroomingJ. Lynn HastingsHealthways IIHearts & Stars SalonHilton San Francisco Union SquareHilton Waikoloa VillageHonomu Jams & JelliesHula Moon BoutiqueLisa Greenwell HummelJames & Mollie HustaceIce PalaceLouis Ippolito & Valerie DelahayeIsland HerbalLance & Malia JefferyJet VacationJohnson Brothers of Hawai‘iKahua RanchKamuela Liquor StoreKanaloa SeafoodKapalaea Fine ArtKapohoKine AdventuresKeauhou Veterinary HospitalRebecca Keli‘iho‘omaluKilauea Lodge & RestaurantDavid Kirk & Caroline LandryJohn & Vera Kirkpatrick - Genesis GalleriesKohala Burger & TacoKohala DiversKohala Zipline/Hawai‘i Forest & TrailKohanaikiKona Kozy’s Comedy & Magic ShowKohanaikiBen KruegerLava Lava Beach ClubRoss & Dana Lee - Hakuela FarmsLehua JewelersLeilani Lewis, PhDLilikoi CafeKathy LongMelissa LunchickMaile Charters
Megan MacArthur/Nia Hawai‘iMichael Mondavi Family EstateMichaela Martin ND, LAcMerriman’s RestaurantMobile Computer DoctorDavid and Laura MonahanChelsea Morriss - Soul Happy SpicesNanea Golf ClubMike & Kealoha NearmanBernard and Mary-Alice NoguesNorth Shore Shark AdventuresOcean SportsBrian & Linda OpdyckeParker Lower School Art StudentsParker Middle School Art StudentsParker Upper School Art StudentsParker Ranch StorePau RestaurantPersimmon Boutique WaikoloaDavid & Becky PietschPilates of Hawai‘iAl & Toni PinnPomaika‘i PearlsQueen’s Marketplace & Waikoloa Beach & King’s GolfJohn & Denise RayRedwater CafeReyn SpoonerMcGrew Rice - Ihu Nui SportfishingJeffery RichardsonRide the RimWendi RoehrigRoy’s Waikoloa Bar & GrillRuth’s Chris Steak HouseMia ScibelliPatsy Sheehan - Hanalei Land Company, LLCSheraton Waikiki ResortSkyline Eco AdventuresMary StancillStarbucksSunshine HelicoptersLinda TaylorThe Bead GenieThompson Art StudiosTammy TouchetThe Umauma Zipline ExperienceUSS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc.
Lisa VannJonathan VedelliVeterinary Associates, Inc.Village BurgerVoice of Beauty SkincareJohn Wagner - Proximo SpiritsWaimea Coffee CompanyMarnie WallachHunter WeigleWet‘n’Wild Hawai‘iFaith WhisnandMark WillmanWillman InteriorsHarry WishardLiona WishardAudrey & Don WoodDr. Errol Y.W. Yim, DDSZoe Zivalic
• KAHIAU DONORS •
• KAHIAU SPONSORS •
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From Advancement Director Jennifer Richardson
Aloha, Parker School ‘Ohana!
Whether it’s lower schoolers working toward participating in their annual May Day program, middle schoolers chanting and harvesting kalo in the school garden, high schoolers singing in the spring musical, present-
ing a case in a debate tournament, or going on a hands-on science field trip, Parker School offers its students empow-ering opportunities. Our programs, dedicated teachers & staff and beautiful setting make Parker the special place it is.
Tuition alone covers just over 80% of the cost of educating our students. We rely on our Annual Fund to raise that ex-tra 20%. It is through the generosity of our extended ‘oha-na—parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, board members and friends—that we can close that gap and of-fer our students enriching field trips, a resource teacher to help in the lower school classrooms, and programs such as debate and drama. These are examples of the myriad of opportunities that the Annual Fund helps us to afford each year, and why your support is so crucial. No gift is too small!
More important than gift size is the percentage of active participation in the Annual Fund from each of our con-stituent groups. Participation is one of the key indicators of school support.
• Parent participation is critical
• Participation serves as a strong indicator of loyalty and satisfaction with Parker School
• Strong participation provides leverage when applying for additional school funding from foundations
The Annual Fund Committee, made up of current parents representing different grade levels, as well as an alumni representative and general ‘ohana representative, was es-tablished this fall. The committee was established with the purpose of increasing campaign participation via peer-to-peer connection. We are excited to say we have already seen an increase in participation!
Thank you, Annual Fund Committee volunteers. Way to go!
There is still time to make your gift to the Parker School Annual Fund before the June 30, 2015 deadline (plus you can help us increase our participation percentage). You may either mail to or drop off a donation at the Advance-ment Office, or make your donation online via our web-site, www.parkerschoolhawaii.org. As always, feel free to contact me if you have questions about giving opportuni-ties or our events.
Mahalo for your support!
For more information call 808-885-8709 or email [email protected]
Thank you for supporting Parker School!
Will you join us and participate?
Make your donation to the Parker School 2014-2015 Annual Fund
by June 30, 2015 via our website:
www.parkerschoolhawaii.org(click on the “Support” tab)
April–May 2015
Record-Breaking Art Awards for Parker School
A record number of Parker students have won awards in three different art competitions. This year, six high school students have won a total of ten Gold and Silver Key Awards in the pres-tigious Scholastic Art Awards Competition: six Silver Keys and four Gold Keys.
For the National Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month (cel-ebrated nationally throughout March every year) Hawaii competi-tion (administered by the Hawaii Art Education Association), there were 100 artworks selected out of 738 submissions, and eight Parker students were selected across all three divisions, lower, middle and upper school. The works were displayed in the State Capitol Building on Oahu, March 7-28.
Scholastic Silver Key Awards:Jasmine Almoguera, grade 12 - photography, “Island Life”Allanis Anderson, grade 12 - painting, “The Death of the Hunter”Athena Coley, grade 10 - pen and ink, “Living in a Closet”Coco Romano Giordano, grade 10 - digital art, “Untitled, Series #66”Coco Romano Giordano, grade 10 - digital art, “Untitled, Series #69”Zoe Zivalic, grade 12 - digital art, “Poly”
Scholastic Gold Key Awards:Jasmine Almoguera, grade 12 - photography, “Violence”Allanis Anderson, grade 12 - painting, “Pesticide”Athena Coley, grade 10 - pen and ink, “But I just do not see you as a girl”Mia Scibelli, grade 12 - photography, “Twin”
Congressional Art Awards (Big Island):Reese Dalton, grade 10 - mixed media, “Learning To Fly”Annalina Lozano, grade 10 - photography, “Pride”Mia Scibelli, grade 12, mixed media, “Humanity”Micah Yamanaka, grade 10 - photography, “Self Portrait, Series #7” Zoe Zivalic, grade 12, photography, “Flower, Series #22”
Lower School Youth Art Month, Parker School Winners:Noelani Mitchell, Grade 5 - drawing and paper cut out, “Warhol Self Portrait”Zoe Santana, Grade 1 - drawing and photo, “Klimt Family Portrait”
Middle School Youth Art Month, Parker School Winners:Hali‘a Buchal, Grade 7 - drawing, “Value of Me”Jordan Vedelli, Grade 7 - digital art, “Wash Over Me”Anna Gaglione, Grade 8 - digital art, “Dia De Los Muertos Self-Portrait”
Upper School Youth Art Month, Parker School Winners:Micah Yamanaka, Grade 10 - photo, “Self Portrait, Series #13”Aolani Peiper, Grade 12 - photo, “Shadow Dancer”Christina Sharpe, Grade 12 - photo, “Ocean Scape # 14”
Zoe Santana’s grade 1 - drawing and photos: “Klimt Family Portrait”
Hali‘a Buchal’s, grade 7 - drawing: “Value of Me”
Christina Sharpe, grade 12 - photography: “Ocean Scape #14”
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Mia Scibelli has earned national recognition in the 2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. She won the Silver Medal Award for her art piece “Twin”. Mia has been identified by panels of creative professionals as one of the most talented young artists in the nation!
This year, 300,000 works of art were submitted from across the country. Only the top 1% were recognized at the national level. Mia has been invited to attend a ceremony at the world famous Carnegie Hall on Thursday, June 11. Congratula-tions, Mia!
Congratulations, Annalina Lozano, for winning first place at the Congressional Art Competition with her powerful artwork entitled “Pride”! Ann-alina’s winning art piece is on display at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.
National Art Recognition
First Place Congressional
Art Competition Winner
Dr. Robert Fischell, famous physicist, inventor, and holder of more than 200 U.S. and foreign medical patents, came to visit Parker School on March 3, 2015.
Dr. Fischell’s inventions have led to the creation of several biotechnology companies. He gave specific examples for each of his inventions to the students and emphasized that much more persistence is needed to make a difference in these fields. He also explained to the students about the importance of setting oneself up for success, and the work ethic that went hand-in-hand with his own success.
Inventor and Physicist Dr. Robert
Fischell Visits Parker School
April–May 2015
2014-2015 Second Trimester Headmaster’s List
and Honor Roll
Parker School congratulates the students who made the Headmaster’s List and Honor Roll during the second trimester of the 2014-2015 school year. Students on the Headmaster’s List earned GPAs of 3.75 or higher, with no grade less than a B-. Honor Roll students earned GPAs of 3.5 or higher
Headmaster’s List-Upper SchoolEthan Crowl, Soliel Fitz-Gerald, Riley Herendeen, Kirk Hubbard IV, Owen Matsuda, Shione Mochizuki, Tatianna Staszkow, Severin Wold, Eric Fetsch, Parker Hale, Darien Jones, Kyra Matsuda, Coco Romano Giordano, Sarah Bellatti, Seraphim Benoist, Dashiell Cotton, Sophie Dommer, Kevin Grace, Julie Gregg, Savannah Harriman-Pote, Carolyn Hiller, John Hulen, Erika Kasberg, Marlo Mundon, Sivan Najita, Tijana Nikic, Harmony Ring, Kathleen Smith, Kyra Vidosh, Skye Waipa, Allanis Anderson, Salina Andreas, Jaren Ashcraft, Bryan Bollinger, Jamie Burns, Sean Dunnington, Kosuke Kume, Anna McFarland, Aolani Peiper, Luke Potter, Mia Scibelli, Christina Sharpe, Maia Tarnas, Joshua Yost, Zoe Zivalic
Honor Roll-Upper SchoolBradley Bollinger, Lucy Callender, Mathias Migliorini-Marchesi, Athena Coley, Sumika Helffrich, Begaiym Dzhumanazarova, Noeau Simeona, Ryan Touchet, Jasmine Almoguera, Leakai Meneses, Nya Phillips, Avery Williams
Headmaster’s List-Middle SchoolEmma Choi, Anna Leonard, Nissi Ragland, Mele Rickards, Jamie Saito, Zoe Spikerman, Makana Blake, Grace Bollinger, Hali‘a Buchal, Ryanne Doherty, Reece Herendeen, Malaya Hill, Gracelyn Jardine, Hiroki Soler, Jordan Vedelli, Zane Willman, Jadyn Ashcraft, Hunter Bugado, Anna Gaglione, Craig McFarland, Audrey Nixon, Masen Note
Honor Roll-Middle SchoolJenna Blevins, Andrew Groves, Benjamin May, Taiga Okada, Laura Palladino, Rachel Pessah, Noelani-Rose Sulla, Meira Bonnici, Sean Frogley, Noelani Murray, Kellen Sakaitani, Lee Weiser, Tierney Wold, Conner Brown, Emily Fetsch, Zoe Vann
The Parker School Debate Team won the sweepstakes trophy at the ‘Iolani Debate Qualifying Tournament on Oahu, February 13-14. The team competed against nine other schools and earned a total of 36 points (to Punahou’s 18 and Iolani’s 15). Eleven more Parker students qualified for States (a total of 23 have qualified now so far this season). The last time Parker won this particular tournament was in 2010.
The tournament results for Parker School students are as follows:
In Beginning Public Forum Debate, Sean Dunnington and Anna McFarland earned 1st place, Max Paas and Muhammad Khan came in 3rd, and Shione Mochizuki and Zach Gooding earned 4th in Advanced Public Forum Debate.
Luke Potter and Jaren Ashcraft came in 1st in Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Athe-na Coley placed 1st, Eitan Machala earned 4th, and Jaipal Brar came in 5th in Cham-pionship Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
Savannah Harriman-Pote placed 2nd in Junior Varsity Policy Debate, Josh Yost and Kosuke Kume earned 1st, and Bradley Smith and Susie Krall came in 4th place.
Parker Debate Team Wins Sweepstakes
Trophy at ‘Iolani Debate Qualifying Tournament
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Parker School Happenings
Spirit Week, Lower School-Style
Captain Gerald Coffee Speaks at
Parker SchoolOn February 26, Captain Gerald Coffee spoke at Parker School to a full house of grade 5 through 12 Parker students, teachers, staff, parents and grandparents at the Parker School Theatre. He deliv-ered a slightly shortened version of his renowned presentation en-titled Beyond Survival. He is also the author of the bestselling book of the same title and has been named one of America’s Top Ten Speakers. His book and talk are based on his experience spend-ing seven years as a prisoner of war in the Communist prisons of North Vietnam after his RA5-C reconnaissance jet was downed by enemy fire while on a combat mission.
Maine Exchange Students Visit Parker
Lion Dance at Lower School
K-2 100th Day of School
April–May 2015
Parker’s Poetry Out Loud Winner
Jamie BurnsParker would like to con-gratulate Jamie Burns, the school’s first place winner of our annual Poetry Out Loud contest. Jaime performed the poem, “Author’s Prayer” by Ilya Kaminsky.
LoveFestLovefest went very well! Kiss-o-grams, t-shirts and student art were sold and auctioned, to bene-fit Ebola Relief and our local food bank at Annunciation Church. Students raised a total amount of $1,185 for their efforts. Con-gratulations!
Middle School Math Counts
Parker School wants to con-gratulate our two middle school participants in the district com-petition in Hilo that was held on February 7, 2015. Our contes-
tants were Nissi Ragland (Grade 6), and Conner Brown (Grade 8). Parker thanks you for your
hard work and representing our school at the competition. Way
to go, Nissi and Conner!
Middle Schoolers Presents Comic Book Artist
Middle School Unity Day
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Athletics News from Athletic Director Nicole Vedelli
Varsity Tennis Team – It has been a very rainy beginning for our varsity tennis team this year. They have prevailed, taking home many wins and gracefully accepting some losses. They are pro-gressing and developing with the guidance and skills from Coach Randy, Coach Chuck, Coach Buff and Coach Rami. I can’t thank these coaches enough for all of their dedication and support of the sport and to our athletes. Thank you Coaches!
Lower and Middle School Track & Field – This year our Lower and Middle School Track and Field Team have taken home too many medals to count. All of our discus throwers, high jumpers, runners, triple jumpers and softball throwers gave it their best and it showed with the amount of wins they brought home. It just goes to show that with hard work and determination you will suc-ceed in all endeavors! This could not have been possible without Parker School’s Track and Field Coach of four years - Coach Julia Simmons. Thank you Julia for another remarkable track and field season.
Middle School Tennis – This is the first year of our middle school tennis program and I have to say it has exceeded our expectations. Under the leadership of Coach Winderbaum, the developmental program has been a big hit with the students. His passion for ten-nis is contagious as our program has already doubled in size creat-ing the need for two tennis sessions for our students. This is excit-ing news for our soon to be varsity tennis athletes! Keep working hard! Thank you Coach Winderbaum!
Middle School Basketball – New this year as well is our middle school boy’s basketball team. We’ve had so much interest in this sport that we had to create two teams representing Parker School in the Parks and Recreation League. All of the boys have led the way to an incredible season of success. Team A came out ahead with an incredible 1-8 average. And team B has been instrumental in developing their skills and technique out on the courts. Con-gratulations Junior Basketball Bulls! I would like to thank the new
April–May 2015
SPRING SEASON is well underway and the Parker Bulls Soccer Club is off to a great start! Three of the teams are in first place for their division. PBSC’s goal for this season was to have a competitive HSYA soccer club here in North Hawaii. These standings are showing that they are!
Parker Bulls Soccer Club would love to have your support out on the pitch. Here is a game schedule for the rest of this sea-son. All games are subject to change.
May 28:00 a.m. Parker Ranch Arena Coach Gabe vs. Strikers9:25 a.m. Parker Ranch Arena Coach Nik vs. Rush10:00 p.m. Parker School U8 Coach Cari vs. Rush10:30 p.m. Parker School U10 Coach Blaze vs. Surf11:00 p.m. Parker School U8 Coach Sue vs. Rush12:00 p.m. Parker School U8 Coach Stephen vs. Flash12:15 p.m. Parker Ranch Arena Coach Billy vs. Rush1:00 p.m. Parker School U10 Coach Jon vs. Surf
League finals will be on May 9 here in Waimea, game times to be announced. The club will be hosting a season celebration with the club after the championship games.
If you are interested in learning more about the Parker Bulls Soccer Club or the Challenger Sports Soccer Camp contact the Club Coordinator at PBSC@parkerschoolhawaii,org.
PBSC NewsParker Bulls Soccer Club will be hosting the Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp again this summer! Camp dates are July 20-24 and August 3-7. Camp registration is now OPEN . You can register early online to get a free soccer jersey for your
athlete. There are camps for all ages! For more information and to register please go to www.challengersports.com.
addition to our Parker ‘Ohana and thank a remarkable parent and coach. Coach Kevin Herendeen, for an outstanding basketball sea-son this year. All of our junior bulls worked hard and played hard because of Kevin’s inspiration, enthusiasm and knowledge of the game. He has created winners inside and out and I can’t wait to see our team develop and grow with his devotion and commitment to our athletes. Thank you Kevin and thank you boys for representing Parker and making us all so proud!
Middle School Paddling – I am simply thrilled to have Coach Kealoha teaching our young paddlers this year. She is an instru-mental part of our varsity paddling program and I feel very for-tunate to have her expertise in developing our middle school ath-letes. Paddling is such strong part of our culture here in Hawaii that I feel lucky to have this opportunity for our kids to experience it. This is a short introduction for these athletes to experience the waters and to see if they have a passion for it as they enter high school. GO BULLS and thank you Aunty Kealoha!
Lower School Basketball & Volleyball – New this year for our lower school athletes is a basketball and volleyball develop-ment program for our 4th and 5th graders. Coach Seneca Ropp who is Parker’s assistant varsity volleyball coach and who has coached middle school basketball before is very excited to begin these lessons. Your kids will have tons of fun with Coach Ropp’s drills and fun games to be had twice a week during the month
of April. For more information please email [email protected].
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES TO CONSIDER: 1. Winners say, “It may be difficult but it is possible.” – unknown
2. “See the gain…See the possibilities…Make it happen.” – unknown
3. “Believe you can and you are half way there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
ATHLETICS SCHEDULE
(Subject to change—please check the Parker School website or weekly Webflash for updates)
TENNIS SCHEDULE Thursday, May 7–9, HHSAA Tennis O‘ahu
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On February 15, all nine Parker students who compet-ed in the Sonny’s First Powerlifting Championships, a national competition in Hilo, qualified for the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters (WABDL)World Competition in November 2015. Great work, Bulls!
Students participated in their annual Jump Rope for Heart Event on February 26. For several weeks prior, students joined forces to collect funds from family, friends and sponsors to raise a total of nearly $8,600, far surpassing their $5,000 goal!
On the day of the event, with Parker 11th graders on hand to help facilitate, the young students gathered under blue skies on the lower school’s field and moved through various jumping stations as their favorite music boomed in the background. The stations
had activities like solo jump roping, partner jumping, parachute fun, group jumping and team races.
The Jump Rope for Heart event raises money for the American Heart Association to help children with heart problems, and also teaches young participants how to keep their own hearts healthy through exercise and good nutrition. Parker School congratulates its students on working hard to raise so much for such a worthy cause.
Parker Lower Schoolers Raise Nearly $8,600 for Jump Rope for Heart
Congratulations Parker Powerlifters!
April–May 2015
Parker’s Middle School Excels at Hawai‘i
District Science & Engineering Fair
Eleven students from Parker middle school swept some of the top prizes at the 2015 Hawai‘i District Science & Engineering Fair in Hilo on February 7. Parker students won awards in 16 categories, including first place in the Junior Research Division. Four of the 11 students advanced to compete at the state science fair on O‘ahu, March 22-24. Mindy Higgins, Parker School’s Science Department Chair, won the Outstanding Teachers Award for the Junior Research Division.
Seventh grader Hali‘a Buchal won the first place trophy at the district competition for the Robert M. and Alice K. Fujimoto Foundation Award for Junior Research. Awards listed below:
1. Awards of Merit: Helena Goto, Ben May, Emma Choi, Jordan Vedelli, Riley Higgins, Hiroki Soler, Makana Blake, Tierney Wold, Hali‘a Buchal, Hunter Bugado, and Anna Gaglionne 2. American Association of University Women Award: Tierney Wold 3. ‘Imiloa Outstanding Project in Space Science Award: 1st place winner: Tierney Wold 4. Charlie Chong Future Conservationist Award: Hiroki Soler 5. TMT Galileo Award: Riley Higgins, Jordan Vedelli, Hunter Bugado and Tierney Wold 6. Hapai Enterprises (The Outstanding Entomology/Zoology Award): Ben May 7. Mauna Loa Observatory Award: Hali‘a Buchal 8. Joint Astronomy Centre’s Research Project Award: Tierney Wold 9. Hawaii Electric Light Company Best in Engineering/Environmental Science Awards: Hunter Bugado 10. Pacific International Center for Space Exploration Systems Award: Tierney Wold 11. Office of Naval Research Award: Hali‘a Buchal 12. Best in Subject Categories: a) Junior Best in Physics and Astronomy: Tierney Wold b) Best in Plant Sciences: Hali‘a Buchal 13. Broadcom Masters: Hunter Bugado and Hali‘a Buchal 14. The Robert M. and Alice K. Fujimoto Foundation Award ( Junior Research): Hali‘a Buchal 15. Hawaii District Science and Engineering Fair Travel Awards: Hali‘a Buchal, Hunter Bugado, Hiroki Soler and Tierney Wold 16. Outstanding Teachers Award for the Junior Division: Mindy Higgins
Announcing Scholarship Recipients
We are pleased to announce the recipients of three scholarship programs for the 2015-16 school year. The Richard Smart Scholars award for 9th grade and the Ulu Pono Scholarship for middle school are $8,500 awards.
Parker has added an additional scholarship for 2015-16, thanks to the generosity of Dr. Lori Kim of Waimea. The Lori Ann K. Kim, O.D. Scholarship is a $7,000 award granted to one new student entering the 9th grade.
All scholarship awards will follow the students each year of their Parker School career provided they maintain appropriate academic and behavioral standings.
The Ulu Pono recipients were selected based on financial need, academic promise, strong character and passion for an area of interest. The Richard Smart Scholars were selected on the basis of financial need, academic merit and exceptional academic potential. The Lori Ann K. Kim, O.D. recipient selection is based upon academic progress, demonstrated interest in the STEM subjects and good citizenship.
Richard Smart ScholarsShea Ervin (returning) Malia Dills (new) Kaila Phillips (new)
Lori Ann K. Kim, O.D. Scholarship recipientAnnie Pham (new)
Ulu Pono Scholarship recipientsKai Griley (returning)Lucas Koranda (new)Hana-Lei Ji (new)
Congratulations, Scholars!
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PTSO News by PTSO President Jude McAnesby
PTSO has been engaged in a number of exciting activities this spring! We kicked off the season with a couple of newly sponsored clubs. The Tech Club has been engaging students in fun program-ming activities, while the Art Club has students uti-lizing recycled materials to express their dynamic and vibrant creativity. Many thanks go out to parents Caroline Landry and Geof-frey Mundon for their ener-gy and enthusiasm in these innovative ventures. We hope to expand activities like this next year. Please reach out to PTSO if you have any ideas of your own!
PTSO is also putting to-gether an internship re-source manual for upper school students interested in extending their learning, which will be accessible electronically. We hope to have it ready to go before the end of the school year. If anyone is aware of unique opportunities for our upper school students, please be in touch so that we can add them to our on-going offerings.
On March 12, a number of our ‘Ohana members gathered for the Parker Board’s second presentation of the school’s future plans. We discussed the next steps in assessing the feasibility of the multi-purpose building (which would include a combination gym, dance studio, and an indoor gathering space). We are also exploring the future expansion of the middle school. Parents, fac-ulty, and staff members shared their perspectives on these projects and brought their own original ideas to the table. It was a warm
and lively gathering, where we decided that Board meetings with community involvement should occur on a regular basis.
PTSO is again providing monetary grants to the school com-munity this spring. We extended mini-grants to our faculty and staff, of-fering $1,500 in grants of up to $500 each, and we provided a spring oppor-tunity of our new ‘Ohana grant for student-led initiatives. The ‘Ohana grant represents PTSO’s desire to further sup-port and connect with our student body more directly. Funds of $750 were offered for grants up to $250 each. We will have the list of recipients posted soon.
Other up-coming events include a Parker all-school family gathering, the lower school re-cyclables competition, volunteer and staff luncheons, and Paniolo Day preparations, which coincides with the conjunction of the 100th anniversary of Parker’s main hall. We invite you to come and join us in the fun and comradery!
There are many ways to follow our PTSO activities, progress, and updates: on Parker School’s Weekly Webflash, the PTSO page on the Parker School website, (www.parkerschoolhawaii.org), or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ParkerSchoolPTSO.
As always, we welcome any questions, suggestions and comments at [email protected].
New HiresPristeen Perreira
Business Office Assistant Welcome to Parker, Pristeen!
Jennifer Grace Admissions Associate Jennifer moved from
Business Office to Admissions We are grateful for you, Jennifer!
This year’s Parker Summer Program offers three incredible summer opportunities for kids:
• Summer Camp (for ages 5-12)• Summer Extension Program (for ages 8-18)• Parker Bulls Soccer Club’s British Soccer Camp (in partnership with Challenger Sports, for ages 3-14)
To register and learn more about these programs please visit the Parker School website at:
www.parkerschoolhawaii.org.
Register Now for a Summer of Fun at Parker!
April–May 2015
Alumni Notes
Madi Pozner ’11 is currently a Senior at University of Northern Colorado majoring in Early Childhood Education. Madi was recently offered a head teaching position at the Denver Center Theater Academy for their upcoming Summer program. Once she graduates (2016), she hopes to work for the Disney Corporation at one of their specialized college programs. After that, Madi plans on becoming a kindergarten teacher. We have no doubt she will be an inspiring leader in the field of teaching!
John Tyler Orion McCullough ‘13 and 2012-2013 Career Athlete recipient, participated in Boston’s prestigious Head of the Charles rowing regatta, crewing in varsity seat number 7, (the 5th strongest row), for Tufts University’s Jumbos. Tyler is a lifetime athlete, who is also the Captain of the soccer team at Tufts. Congratulations, Tyler!
Thomas J. Matthew ’05(Formerly Matthew Mullen-Hevey) is currently in a PhD program in Computational Biology, employing algorithms to find novel pathways for untreatable cancers. He is living in the heart of Silicon Valley with his wife of 2 years, Stephanie.
Save the Date!
Parker School Alumni ReunionSaturday, August 1, 2015
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Parker School Upper Campus
Beverages and pupus will be served.
Bring your families and enjoy an afternoon of catching up with old friends, faculty and staff.
Look through old yearbooks and reminisce.
RSVP early, or for more information, contact us at:[email protected]
or (808) 885-8709
Aloha, Parker School Alumni!
If you have any news and/or photos of accomplishments, milestones, mini
gatherings of Parker alumni, etc., that you’d like us to share in an
upcoming issue of Na Mea Hou, our bi-monthly newsletter,
please email us at advancement@
parkerschoolhawaii.org or simply message
us on Facebook. We love to hear
what you’re up to!
Mahalo!
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APRIL7 - Alex Dizol30 - Reneé Brighter
MAY2 - Andrea Richmond7 - Heather Emmons 10 - Eric Sills19 - Shellie Note-Gressard20 - Dianna Alameda 22 - Buff Winderbaum25 - Sara Jane Lilley
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Faculty & Staff!
Note: In preparing this publication we diligently try to avoid errors and omissions. Please accept our apologies and notify the Advancement Office if any are discovered.
DATES TO REMEMBERApril 24-26: Footloose the Musical
May 1: May Day & Ho’olaule’a K-12 Early Dismissal: Lower School - 11:00 a.m. Middle/Upper - 1:30 p.m.
May 2-3: Footloose the Musical
May 12: Lower School Art and Chorus Showcase
May 13: Parker School Chorus Spring Showcase
May 14: Fine Arts Awards Ceremony
May 15: Academic Awards & Seniors’ Last Day
May 25: Memorial Day NO SCHOOL/OFFICES CLOSED
May 27: Last Day of School & 5th Grade Graduation
May 28: 8th Grade Graduation/Senior Class Ohana Night
May 29: 12th Grade Graduation
June 1, 2 & 3: Faculty Workshops
June 11: King Kamehameha Day OFFICES CLOSED
For details check the Parker School calendar and announcements at www.parkerschoolhawaii.org
Children 5 & under are freeTickets available at the door; all ages welcome
PARKER SCHOOL THEATRE
65-1224 Lindsey Rd., Waimea
For more information please contact:
Dr. Angela Alforque, Director/Performing Arts [email protected]
(808) 885-7933 ext. 7128 • www.parkerschoolhawaii.orgFootloosethe musical
DRAMATIQUESpresents
For more information please contact: Dr. Angela Alforque, Performing Arts Director
[email protected] www.parkerschoolhawaii.org
808.885.7933 x7128FOOTLOOSE is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com
Stage Adaptation byDEAN PITCHFORD & WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by TOM SNOWLyrics By DEAN PITCHFORD
$10 Adults/$5 StudentsChildren 5 & under are free
Tickets available at the doorBox office opens 30 mins. before curtain
7:00 p.m. Apr. 24, 25 & May 22:00 p.m. Apr. 26 & May 3
PARKER SCHOOL THEATRE65-1224 Lindsey Rd., Waimea HI
Footloosethe musical
DRAMATIQUESpresents
For more information please contact: Dr. Angela Alforque, Performing Arts Director
[email protected] www.parkerschoolhawaii.org
808.885.7933 x7128FOOTLOOSE is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com
Stage Adaptation byDEAN PITCHFORD & WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by TOM SNOWLyrics By DEAN PITCHFORD
$10 Adults/$5 StudentsChildren 5 & under are free
Tickets available at the doorBox office opens 30 mins. before curtain
7:00 p.m. Apr. 24, 25 & May 22:00 p.m. Apr. 26 & May 3
PARKER SCHOOL THEATRE65-1224 Lindsey Rd., Waimea HI
Footloosethe musical
DRAMATIQUESpresents
For more information please contact: Dr. Angela Alforque, Performing Arts Director
[email protected] www.parkerschoolhawaii.org
808.885.7933 x7128FOOTLOOSE is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com
Stage Adaptation byDEAN PITCHFORD & WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by TOM SNOWLyrics By DEAN PITCHFORD
$10 Adults/$5 StudentsChildren 5 & under are free
Tickets available at the doorBox office opens 30 mins. before curtain
7:00 p.m. Apr. 24, 25 & May 22:00 p.m. Apr. 26 & May 3
PARKER SCHOOL THEATRE65-1224 Lindsey Rd., Waimea HI
Footloosethe musical
DRAMATIQUESpresents
For more information please contact: Dr. Angela Alforque, Performing Arts Director
[email protected] www.parkerschoolhawaii.org
808.885.7933 x7128FOOTLOOSE is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com
Stage Adaptation byDEAN PITCHFORD & WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by TOM SNOWLyrics By DEAN PITCHFORD
$10 Adults/$5 StudentsChildren 5 & under are free
Tickets available at the doorBox office opens 30 mins. before curtain
7:00 p.m. Apr. 24, 25 & May 22:00 p.m. Apr. 26 & May 3
PARKER SCHOOL THEATRE65-1224 Lindsey Rd., Waimea HI
Footloosethe musical
DRAMATIQUESpresents
For more information please contact: Dr. Angela Alforque, Performing Arts Director
[email protected] www.parkerschoolhawaii.org
808.885.7933 x7128FOOTLOOSE is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com
Stage Adaptation byDEAN PITCHFORD & WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by TOM SNOWLyrics By DEAN PITCHFORD
$10 Adults/$5 StudentsChildren 5 & under are free
Tickets available at the doorBox office opens 30 mins. before curtain
7:00 p.m. Apr. 24, 25 & May 22:00 p.m. Apr. 26 & May 3
PARKER SCHOOL THEATRE65-1224 Lindsey Rd., Waimea HI
Footloosethe musical
DRAMATIQUESpresents
For more information please contact: Dr. Angela Alforque, Performing Arts Director
[email protected] www.parkerschoolhawaii.org
808.885.7933 x7128FOOTLOOSE is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com
Stage Adaptation byDEAN PITCHFORD & WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by TOM SNOWLyrics By DEAN PITCHFORD
$10 Adults/$5 StudentsChildren 5 & under are free
Tickets available at the doorBox office opens 30 mins. before curtain
7:00 p.m. Apr. 24, 25 & May 22:00 p.m. Apr. 26 & May 3
PARKER SCHOOL THEATRE65-1224 Lindsey Rd., Waimea HI
Footloosethe musical
DRAMATIQUESpresents
For more information please contact: Dr. Angela Alforque, Performing Arts Director
[email protected] www.parkerschoolhawaii.org
808.885.7933 x7128FOOTLOOSE is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com
Stage Adaptation byDEAN PITCHFORD & WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by TOM SNOWLyrics By DEAN PITCHFORD
$10 Adults/$5 StudentsChildren 5 & under are free
Tickets available at the doorBox office opens 30 mins. before curtain
7:00 p.m. Apr. 24, 25 & May 22:00 p.m. Apr. 26 & May 3
PARKER SCHOOL THEATRE65-1224 Lindsey Rd., Waimea HI
Footloosethe musical
DRAMATIQUESpresents
For more information please contact: Dr. Angela Alforque, Performing Arts Director
[email protected] www.parkerschoolhawaii.org
808.885.7933 x7128FOOTLOOSE is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com
Stage Adaptation byDEAN PITCHFORD & WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by TOM SNOWLyrics By DEAN PITCHFORD
$10 Adults/$5 StudentsChildren 5 & under are free
Tickets available at the doorBox office opens 30 mins. before curtain
7:00 p.m. Apr. 24, 25 & May 22:00 p.m. Apr. 26 & May 3
PARKER SCHOOL THEATRE65-1224 Lindsey Rd., Waimea HI
DRAMATIQUESpresents
$10 adults, $5 students
7:00 p.m.
April 24-25 & May 22:00 p.m.
April 26 & May 3
