Ka Hale Noho Haumāna o Kekāuluohi
Ka Hale Noho Haumāna o Kekāuluohi
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2022-2023 Dorm Theme:
ʻO ke kahua ma mua, ma hope ke kūkulu
First the foundation, then build
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Student Name
Student Name
Kekāuluohi Dorm
Kekāuluohi Dorm
2210 Girls Road
2210 Girls Road
Honolulu, Hi 96817
Honolulu, Hi 96817
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2273 Dorm Circle
2273 Dorm Circle
Honolulu, Hi 96817
Honolulu, Hi 96817
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Nā Kumu
Loke Kimsel
mekimsel@ksbe.edu
Kumu Loke
Kapua Ferrer
kaferrer@ksbe.edu
Kumu Kapua
Puʻuwai Kane
jhkane@ksbe.edu
Kumu Puʻuwai
Lindy Maluo
limaluo@ksbe.edu
Kumu Maluo
Our Namesake
Our Namesake
Miriam Auhea Kalani Kui Kawakiu o Kekāuluohi Kealiʻiuhiwaihanau o Kalani Makahonua Ahilapalapa Kai Wikapu o Kaleilei a Kalakua, Kaʻahumanu III
Miriam Auhea Kalani Kui Kawakiu o Kekāuluohi Kealiʻiuhiwaihanau o Kalani Makahonua Ahilapalapa Kai Wikapu o Kaleilei a Kalakua, Kaʻahumanu III
Born on July 27, 1794. She was the only child of Chief Kalaʻimamahu (half-brother of Kamehameha I) and her mother Kalakua Kaheiheimalie. She was hānai to her grandparents Namahana and Ke’eaumoku.
In 1809 she married Kamehameha I. When Kamehameha I died in 1819 she gave herself the name Auhea in memory of her first husband. She would later marry her cousin Liholiho. She had no children from her first two marriages. In 1821 was given by Kamehameha II to Charles Kana’ina on Kauaʻi in marriage. Together, Kekāuluohi gave birth to a son January 31, 1835. William Charles, would become King Lunalilo in 1873.
Kekāuluohi succeeded her half-sister Kīna‘u as Kuhina Nui on April 5, 1839, taking the name Kaʻahumanu III. Kekāuluohi was a co-signer with Kamehameha III of Hawai‘i’s first Constitution in 1840, which provided for an elected representative body, allowing the common people a place within their government. The constitution also stated for the first time, the responsibilities and authority of the Kuhina Nui. In these responsibilities she signed, with the king, all official documents; conducted all executive business affecting the Crown; received and transferred government lands; and served as special Councilor to the king, with exclusive veto power over his decisions. Also at this time Kekāuluohi also held the title of Premier or Prime Minister.
While Kekāuluohi held title there were the threats to Hawaiian sovereignty by the French and English. The French threatened war if Kamehameha III did not provide special privileges to the Catholic missionaries, repeal liquor laws, and grant generous concessions to French citizens in Hawai‘i. In 1843, the temporary loss of Hawaiian sovereignty, Lā Hoʻihoʻi Eā, when Lord George Paulet intervened and took possession of the Hawaiian Islands on behalf of the King of England.
Kekāuluohi died of influenza at Pohukaina, Honolulu, June 7, 1845. The Pohukaina Tomb, located on grounds of ʻIolani Palace, held her remains, Kekāuluohi was not amongst those transported in 1865 to the newly constructed Royal Mausoleum at Mauna ʻAla. Lunalilo refused to bury his mother at the Royal Mausoleum and arranged for her remains to be buried at sea.
As Nā Wahine o Kekāuluohi, we seek to hold the roles and leadership shown by our namesake of and for our lāhui. Understanding that in our time, we may come to face challenges and triumphs of our own. Yet we know that our decisions emulate virtuous women whom have given so much for us.
No Nā ʻOhana
No Nā ʻOhana
Hālāwai Notes
Accountability Information and Links
**These deadlines are humble asks from our hale to help us have enough time to contact ʻohana to clear passes and list students on the shuttle. Passes are not late if they come in after 5.
Study Program Information
Advisors do grade checks weekly
Advisors do grade checks weekly
Travel Information
No Nā Haumāna
No Nā Haumāna
Our Commitment to our Hale
Ka Nohona Kekāuluohi
Ka Nohona Kekāuluohi
Sophomore Send Off
It has become a yearly tradition where we send off the Sophomore girls with a celebratory dinner to recognize them and all that theyʻve become and achieved while living in Kekāuluohi for the last two years and this year was no different.
Our freshmen class helped with set up and clean up and made our lanai into a decorative and vibing space, dressed with purple for the Sophomore girls class color. We had some delicous homemade spaghetti made by Kumu Loke and some garlic and cheesy bread by Kumu Kapua. We also had a photo booth for the girls to take candid and fun pictures with their hui of friends.
We had a candy/dessert table with some sour belts, gummy bears, ring pops and cotton candy. We also had an ice cream bar with hot fudge, mini M&Mʻs, oreo crumbles and whip cream. So much sweets for everyone to enjoy.
We ended the night with makana for the 20 sophomores from each of the Kumu. They were appreciative of being recognized individually and cheered for by their dorm sisters. We wish the class of 2025 all the best as they move on to their new hale and hope they have and coninue to make great memories here at KSK and in Residential Life. Eō Kekāuluohi! #ponipower
Water Polo Girls
This years Water Polo teams had amazing seasons. We were fortunate enough to have 3 Kekauluohi girls on the Varsity 2 team. Ava, Kawohi and Ariana. They worked hard and their perservearance and commitment shined in their performance in and out of the pool. Ava was pulled up to the Varsity 1 team during states and helped the team gain the State Champs koa statue for KSK. They were all recognized at the Water Polo banquet. We are so proud of our student athletes who represent our dorm and our school. Hūlō to the Water Polo girls!
ʻOhana Weekend We welcomed ʻohana back to campus for a weekend of fun filled activities and opportunities to build pilina. Mahalo nui to Kumu Buffy for spearheading this event as well as all of the other helping hands that helped this come together. The main activities for the weekend were the Paniolo Carnival, Kahului Wai, an opportunity to see where youʻre gonna live next year- with an activity to help with the transition, a pāʻina and chapel services. Mahalo to those who were able to attend, we hope you had a good time.
Paniolo CarnivalʻAkahi was transformed into our Paniolo Carnival. Each dorm set up a booth where everyone could come and play games, make a craft or a snack. The goal was to win each game, get a sticker and turn them in for a prize. With the talents of our students, we created a horseshoe hook ʻem game at the Kekāuluohi Corral! We made horseshoes out of old lighting fixtures and repurposed an old game with cut outs. We gave the girls ideas and paint and they were off. The finished products were amazing. All of this hard work paid off as we won best overall booth. Our prize was an ice cream float party! Mahalo nui to the students who helped with the creation of the game, the artists who made our game come to life and to all the girls for showing up for their shift and helping out and contributing to the event. ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia
Kahului Wai
Saturday was a beautiful day to be at the pool! It took a while to get there, mentally, but the girls did a great job and showed up. There were 6 events that the girls competed in and although we didn't place first in all of the events, we were consistently in the top three. Mahalo nui to the girls who competed, the girls who cheered, the girls who held our sign proudly. After all the points were tallied, ka lei o ka lanakila, the ʻihe, came back home to Kekāuluohi as we placed first in Kahului Wai.
Mahalo nui to Kumu Kona and his crew for organizing this fun event!
Transisition Activity
During ʻOhana Weekend we were able to welcome our ʻOhana and new 8th graders from middle school to Kekauluohi Hale. During this time we got to meet parents and our up and coming freshmen. We welcomed two families to do activities with our current freshmen and Kumu.
Kumu Loke started us off with Oli Aloha. We did some short introductions and found out which island out new fresmen came from. Kumu Puʻuwai did a fun ice breaker that involved some pilina building. We then did a scavenger hunt that had the famlies walking around and touring the hale. The current Kekauluohi girls and Kumu were in different rooms in the hale so they could talk about the Doʻs and Donʻts of the spaces that can be used in Kekāuluohi.
Many of the upcoming freshmen were not able to make it to our hale visit, but we are sure they will get to know and learn of our hale soon and we look forward to welcoming them when they get her for the new school year!
Pāʻina Residential Life
On Saturday, May 13 2023 we had our Res Life ʻOhana weekend paʻina at KaʻiwakIloumoku. There was entertainment by some talented musicians and hula by our very own Res Life haumana and Kumu. ʻOhana got to sit and enjoy time with their keiki and the Res Life community. Mahalo to our Flik workers for providing the ʻono food and desserts.
The highlight of the evening was the awards ceremony. Each hale got to recognize haumāna that stood out and exhibited the values of someone who would be an E Ola graduate, who has shown Mālama and great care for their Kumu, hale sisters, hale and kuleana and someone who continues to Hoʻomau through perservearance and resiiency. As a hale, all four of the Kekāuluohi Kumu agreed on the chosen students for these awards.
E Ola – Kealaula
Hoʻomau – Mahealani
Hoʻomau – Noelle
We were so proud to honor and recognize these haumāna for their values in these areas and hope they continue to exhibit them throughout their time here in Res Life. We encourage all our haumāna to aspire to hold and exhibit these values and many others as they continue to represent their ʻohana, their home islands, their hale and KS.
We also recognized our student representatives in the Residential Life student council. Mahalo nui to Lehua Kona, Cheyenne and Kahiau for serving our kaiāulu and our dorm through their work in ʻAha Kukui.
Kumu Paki and Analiʻa (and other students) danced a hula for us during our pāʻina
Our Hawaiʻi island girls - Mahealani, Ariana, Ari, Cheyenne and Keilana
Huakaʻi i Hawaiʻi Island
Kekåuluohi hale has been asking to do a neighbor island huaka’I since last year and we finally got it approved. HULO!!! Persistence and diligence paid off. We completed our Ka’apuni O’ahu for the second year this April and felt it was time to Ka’apuni Hawai’I Island.
Our day started super early…3am to be exact. Kumu Loke, Miss Maluo, Kumu Pu’uwai and Kumu Kapua got up to make breakfast bentos, musubis and tuna sandwiches for the girls to eat on our trip. The hale woke up at 445am and started grabbing food and packing up for our day trip. Our bus to the airport picked us up and dropped us off at Southwest. Mahalo to the agent who decided to board us as a group so we could sit together. Our flight left on time, and we headed to Moku o Keawe.
Mahalo to KSH for providing us with a bus that took us on our tour. We headed straight to Pu’uhuluhulu where we did protocol and offered ho’okupu at the Ahu. We shared oli and mele that we’d been practicing all week. Our Hawai’i island girls were alaka’I at our wahi pana and offered and shared mo’olelo and history of these rich places. We learned about Pu’uhuluhulu and its significance during the TMT protests. We also stood and looked towards the slopes of Mauna Kea and heard mo’olelo of this majestic mauna. We remembered our kupuna and ‘ohana who made contributions to this cause.
Our next stop took us to Volcanoes National Park, where we visited Halema’uma’u and the Thurston Lave Tube. At Halema’uma’u we offered our ho’okupu of oli, mele and lei. When we started protocol, the crater was foggy and hard to see across, but as we started sharing our leo, a slight drizzle fell, and the fog cleared away…a ho’ailona that our presence was welcomed. Our alaka’I shared their mo’olelo of Kilauea and Pele, while malihini stood beside us trying to listen in.
The Thurston Lava Tube was a short hike down through a lush and beautiful rain forest and home to many native species. We could hear the birds singing as we walked along the trail. The lave tube is visited by many and is a remnant of a river of molten lava discovered in 1913. Our hale walked through the dark and damp lava tube that is true testament of mother nature’s power.
The Volcanoes Visitors Center offered us a rest/bathroom stop but also allowed us to learn more about the volcano and the history of such an amazing wahi pana. There was information about the many lava flows and the flora and fauna that live there. Some even got to purchase a souvenir hoody to add to their collection.
Our next stop…ZIPPY’S! We headed to Prince Kuhio Mall where we got a delicious meal from Zippy’s. Our tummies were happy and full after a long day. We stopped by Big Island Candies before heading back to the airport to catch our flight back to O’ahu. We boarded our plane and left the beauty of Moku o Keawe. When we returned to the hale, everyone showered and rested their weary heads for the night. What an amazing and awesome opportunity it was to share this experience with our Hale sisters and Kumu. Mahalo nui e Pauahi!
Merrie Monarch Weekend
We did something this weekend that we hardly ever do- we stayed in! We had Merrie Monarch on TV but the girls had the chance to just relax and hang out.
We had our last spotlight series. Todayʻs guest speaker was our own Kumu Kapua. She shared her pathway and gave lots of good information for the girls to digest and use in their planning for the not too far off future. Mahalo to Kumu Kapua for the spotlight series this year!
In honor of Merrie Monarch weekend, we had a special menu for Saturday nightʻs dinner- lū'au stew, lomi salmon, poi and haupia. The girls helped Kumu Kapua cook our food in our convenient crock pots.
Hoʻomoana i Malaekahana
We spent Easter weekend out in Malaekahana. We loaded an entire box truck and mini bus with everything we needed (and more) for our weekend on the North Shore.
Laulima was in full effect. The girls set up the whole camp site which included a 20x40 tent that held our kitchen for the weekend and the tables and chairs. They also set up their own sleeping tent(s) before being able to go and jump in the water.
We had a few pockets of "blessings" in the form of rain, but it didnʻt stop the girls from making the most of the time they had off campus.
Card and games are a staple at camp- Spoons! Speed! Egyptian war!
We were a small group but we had a few visitors over the weekend. Saturday morning we went to Kahuku Point with the girls of Paiea and Kapiolani Nui as well as the boys from Naeʻole Hale and Liholiho. We participated in a beach clean up sponsored by Sustainable Coastlines. That afternoon, the boys from Kīnaʻu Hale came to hang out. They were just down the road at the Punaluʻu Beach House. We had a little Easter dinner- lūʻau stew, poi, lomi salmon, and beef stew.
Sunday we had to undo all the set up, repack the box truck and mini bus. The girls worked hard and we could not have done it with everyoneʻs help. On the way back to campus, we stopped at 7-11 and Mrs. LC treated everyone to slurpees.
The pack up! It was a live game of Tetris getting everything packed in the box truck
Kaʻapuni Oʻahu: Moku o ʻEwa
Today was the last huakaʻi in our kaʻapuni series. We visited three places in the moku o ʻEwa- ʻAiea, Kalauao and Honouliuli.
Mahalo to Kumu Kapua and the ʻEwa hui for teaching us about these significant places.
One of our stops today was to the Pearl Country Club. This ʻāina Pauahi is one of the many places that is owned by Kamehameha Schools and used to fund our schooling. We learned so much from Aunty Dance today. She shared about the endowment, different private scholarships we should look out for and how much is done with Pauahiʻs gift that we all benefit from. They treated us to a bento and we all walked away with some Kalauao swag!
We also visited a laʻau lapaʻau heiau in ʻAiea. Keaiwa is located at the top of ʻAiea Heights and below the ʻAiea loop trail. We got some cool pictures there. One girl said it reminded her of Kokeʻe.
Our next stop was a treat! We went to Waimalu Shopping Plaza and got shave ice and snacks from Baldwinʻs Sweet Shop.
Our last stop was Puʻuokapolei. We got to see a hula pā and learn about the piko of Honouliuli.
We ended the night at Kapolei Commons where we could pick up food and necessities in the shops there.
Free Play at Keku
We ventured out of our comfort zone up at Dorm Circle and headed to Kekuhaupiʻo for a couple of hours. It was a small group but there was some good volleyball and other activities going on. We were missing 10 of our dorm sisters that went on the Skating outing.
Towards the end of the night, the dodgeballs came out and we got in a few good games of Prison Ball. Some of the boys from Kīnaʻu Hale and Liholiho joined us as well
Song Contest 2023
After months of rehearsals and lots of humming in the hallways, we were excited to send the girls off for Song Contest. The girls looked beautiful and they were more then ready to show off their hard work. We are so proud of them!
Waiʻanae
Our adventure started off at Kāneakī Heiau in Makaha. It is located in the Mauna Olu residential aread which is a gated community. Our guide led us from the bus up to the Heiau and talked about the significance and imporatance of this heiau. It is well kept and is considered one of the best preserved Heiau on Oʻahu. Our girls got to see the water system of Makaha stream which will eventually be used for a loʻi that the caretakers of the Heiau will start cultivating.
We traveled to Makua where we visited Kaneana, which is the original name for the Makue Cave. The famous story of Kamohoaliʻi and his son Nanaue is still told about this cave. Kamohoalii was a kupua whou change from man to shark and had a son named Nanaue with his wife Kalei. Nanaue was half shark and half man. He had a thirst for humans and would take his victims to the cave. His identity was eventually revealed and he was caught and killed by the people in the area.
We spent the rest of the day at Makaha Beach. We set up our tent and BBQ grill and got relax and enjoy the sun and sea. The girls were able to tan and swim until sunset. Music, laughter and fun was had by all who were at the beach in the most gorgous weather. We enjoyed a bbq dinner while the sun was setting above the horizon. We witnessed a eautiful sunset to end the perfect day. We headed back to the hale after a long day in the Waiʻanae Moku.
We were blessed with a beautiful day! Hoʻolauleʻa 2023 was a success.
"Hoʻolaulea was fun. I worked 3 different booths throughout the day, so I didn’t get the chance to socialize with everyone and just hang out, but it wasn't a bad experience. I worked in the Res Life booth for about an hour, then worked in the Akahi cafeteria for about 3 hours for my Aloha ʻĀina Ambassadors club that I'm in, then in the Hospitality booth for another hour. I heard the performances were great and it was entertaining, wish I could've hung out, but I wouldn't change a thing because it was super fun overall. The Res Life booth was in a bus which I found pretty amusing we were selling hotdogs, chips, and ice cakes. It was fun because I was working with some of the girls in my dorm. In Akahi, we weren't doing much besides putting the dishes thru a conveyor belt dishwasher thing and moving big containers. It wasn't hard just tedious. In the Hospitality booth, we were just accommodating and conversing with the performers of Hoʻolaulea. Form the singers to the speakers to even the people that did the tech. It was fun and I got to meet Hui Pū which was really cool because it’s a band of 3 boys about the same age as me but they were full on preforming at this event which is kind of mind-blowing if you think about it." - Keolani, Grade 10
"My experience during ho’oloulea was good. I enjoyed watching all of the hula that was performed and see everyone’s families together. I think the food tasted pretty good. The lines for the kalbi plate were no joke though. Those lines took about an hour and a half. But overall I loved hanging out with all of my friends and family and had a great time!" - Keilana, Grade 9
The line leading to the Molokaʻi booth- fried fish plate, hot bread and really nice tshirts
Our ʻohana from Kauaʻi- kulolo, smoked meat plate, patele bowl and more!
We worked in our Residential Life Snack Shop. It was a quick 2 hours and we had one of the most popular items on this nice, sunny day- ice cake with li hing mui seed
Mahalo to Kahiau, Cheyenne, Keolani, Lokelani, Amelia, Nanea A, Mahealani and Kealaula for representing our dorm
Ice Palace
Finally! After all this time, we were finally able to go back to Ice Palace. The girls were excited and willing to pay the $16 to bundle up and skate. Some girls took a while to shake off the cobwebs, but it seemed like everyone had a good time.
Celebrating Valentineʻs Day
We wanted to be festive for Valentineʻs Day- celebrating aloha, connection and each other. We invited Kīnaʻu Hale to hang out with us and we challenged the students to come as a pair or famous duo.
"For our Famous Duo night with Kina'u, we all gathered at their dorm dressed as a "famous duo" with our friends. We got to do like a fashion show, play some games and win prizes. One of the games we did was finish the lyrics of a song and who was the artist. It was a good time spent with another dorm. " -Dani, Grade 10
"The duo night was fun, and it was very fun to dress up. The games that were played were very inclusive and everyone that left when these happened missed out. The food was good." - Nanea A, Grade 9
Pepeluali: Ua lanakila!
February was a short month but there were a lot of small victories that we celebrated.
Acts of Aloha
✔️Our goal- 82 acts
Super Bowl Sunday
✔️ Good food
✔️ Good halftime show
✔️ Good times
Ua lanakila mākou i ka hoʻokūkū mahina ʻōlelo Hawai'i! Eia mākou me ka ʻihe
We were blessed to have Kumu Ipo, Kumu Kahuʻs mom, join us again this year for mahina ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. We learned about pule and himeni haipule. We were able to join in on The Lordʻs Prayer and Hoʻonani. Mahalo nui loa to Kīnaʻu Hale for inviting us to join you.
E ola ka ʻōlelo!
Mean Girls
We are so proud of Lahela! She was part of the amazing cast in Mean Girls. For three weekends, she danced and sang and it was fabulous.
The beautiful ladies of Kekāuluohi, just before banquet
Mahalo nui to Kumu Lala and Kumu Kila for all your help
Sophomore Banquet: A Night on the Red Carpet
The girls were able to sleep in due to our huakaʻi being canceled because of the unexpected stormy weather that rolled in.
Shortly after lunch, the girls started to get ready. Kumu Lala came back to work her magic and Kumu Kila came to help too.
The girls looked beautiful and ready for a night of fun. We loaded the bus and headed down the hill.
Special shout out to our dorm sister, Lahela, who serves on the sophomore board. After months of planning, she saw their vision come to life.
IMG_4932.MOVMaking an entrance
Aliʻi Sunday
We attended a really nice service at Kawaiahaʻo on Sunday to honor Lunalilo who is the son of Kekāuluohi. We presented hoʻokupu at the crypt and Kahiau and Kealaula led us in oli.
Hamilton
Broadway in Hawaiʻi!
We were so fortunate to be able to attend Hamilton on Saturday. Some of them were Hamilton fans while a few girls were going with no idea of what they were in for.
We were lucky enough to get all of our seats together!
Sophomore Banquet Prep
With Sophomore banquet just a week away, we decided to spend the night doing a test run testing out our looks. We were happy to have Kumu Lala with us to help with make up tips and hairstyles. It was a magical night and we canʻt wait to see the final looks on Saturday!
Residential Curriculum - Financial Literacy
Finding out what it costs to live in Hawaiʻi and what kind of jobs do you need to afford to live the lifestyle you want. It was an eye opener but Iʻm not worried about these girls- they will find a way!
Hoʻomaikaʻi
Just like that, the paddling season is over. Hoʻomaikaʻi to the girls who persevered through the long days of practice, early mornings for regattas and lately, the cold weather to practice and train. I mua to our paddlers!
Both Ends of the Island
No school on Friday? Off to the beach we go. We were invited to join Kīnaʻu Hale on their huakaʻi to Nānākuli Beach. The sophomores shared their ʻike and experience on hiʻuwai and although we didnʻt do the whole thing, along with our oli and pule, it was a good way to start the day. The water was cold and refreshing and the beach was mostly empty. We had a seal encounter, but luckily, it was quick and everyone was safe. Not a bad way to spend the day off.
Saturday took us to the opposite end of Kaʻena point in Waialua. Mahalo to our Waialua hui for planning this huakaʻi. We started at Puaʻena Point, grabbed a bite in Haleʻiwa and made our way to Kaʻena Point. In three rotations we gathered shells to decorate a frame, did DIY ʻōlelo noʻeau posters and painting the beauty of Kaʻena. Just as we were leaving and ready to do our oli mahalo, we were treated to a show of whales jumping off on the horizon.
Sunday was a special day! We went back to the Westside and participated in the coolest of experiences. We went back to Kapa Hawaiʻi with Kumu Dalani. The girls got to make kapa for iwi repatriation. The kapa will be used for iwi kūpuna returning from around the world.
httpsvgroupmecom6474345420230122T204829Z3e39ed2e736x414r0mp4_..MP4Warriors cheering on Warriors!
We attended the UH Men’s volleyball game and had a blast as they took down Ball State. The crowd was hyped, the food was awesome and the only thing that would have made it better is if we made it on the jumbo tron! But, it was really fun and we had a good time with our friends from Kīna’u Hale and Kaha’ōpūlani Hale that joined us
Best way to start the morning
We had morning chapel this weekend which was a nice way to start the day! It was a nice change up and had us talking about our ‘ohana and their stories
Thrifting Magic
Who said you need a lot of money to have fun? The girls were so excited to go thrifting and hit two hot spots- Savers and Goodwill. Can’t wait to see how they incorporate their new finds into their wardrobe
Essentials = Boba and Dunkin Donuts?
Saturday took us to Pearl City where we picked up some of life’s essentials at Walmart, TJ Maxx, Foodland and McDonalds 😊 It was a quick trip but any trip with food is a trip worth going on
Spontaneous Picnics
We had our dinner on the lawn as we potlucked with Kīna’u Hale and had a fun night outside. The girls and Kumu Kapua chef-ed it up in the kitchen making homemade meatballs and potato crab salad. Add that to the chicken katsu that Kumu Kahu made and the poke Kumu Paki spoiled us with...yumm! We set up the spotlight and the volleyball net and worked off all that food we just ate- mostly laughing
Onipaʻa
Although we werenʻt able to participate in the Onipaʻa march because we would be in school, a few girls went to Mauna ʻAla to offer lei and oli. Mahalo to Kumu Loke for taking the girls who wanted to go. Check out our Lā Kūʻokoʻa shirts!
Campus Scavenger Hunt
We spent Saturday afternoon going around to and learning about the different buildings and the people they were named after. Mahalo nui to Kumu Ula and Kumu Kanalu for helping to hide the clues around campus. We werenʻt able to complete the whole scavenger hunt because we had to give the vans back, but we were able to get to the buildings that we donʻt see day to day.
Mele Kalikimaka from all of us at Kekāuluohi!
Dress Whites
What a beautiful time to celebrate our Founder and the girls worked hard to get their dress whites crisp and pressed for the occasion.
Pāʻina Kalikimaka ma Kekāuluohi
The Sunday before we closed up our hale, we celebrated with each other with our very own Christmas party. We spent the day in our PJʻs and had a nice brunch, followed by a movie, games, a gingerbread house competition (congratulations to Kumu Lokeʻs hui). We ended the day with a delicious dinner- Portuguese bean soup.
Mahalo nui loa to Kumu Kapua and Kumu Loke for planning this festive day!
Cookie Making Contest
Freshman vs Sophomores- the kids were chef-ing it up in our first annual cookie baking competition. The students were given ingredients, categories, a time limit and free range of whatever they could find in the kitchen.
After two hours, they presented beautifully decorated cookies. Our judges carefully considered and while it wasn't an easy decision... the overall winners were the sophomores!!
Mele Kalikimaka- Poʻo Kula Style
We had a delicious meal to celebrate the upcoming Christmas season. We had a visit from Santa Claus and were gifted with a fitted hat from Poʻo Kula Chun. It was made especially for us, Residential Life students.
We are blessed!
Kaʻapuni Oʻahu, Koʻolauloa
Our next stop on our Kaʻapuni Oʻahu series took us to Koʻolauloa.
Our huakaʻi took us to Kahana bay, Hukilau Beach and Haleʻiwa.
Mahalo to our hui that planned this huakaʻi and shared manaʻo about this moku.
To Him the Angels Sing
Hoʻomaikaʻi to our Performing Arts superstars- Darbie, Noelle, Lahela, Mia and Hauʻoli.
Do yourself a favor and tune in to the rebroadcasting of this yearʻs Christmas Concert.
Weekend Fun!
We had one weekend to do all of our holiday shopping so we went to where we could get the most of our time- Ala Moana.
A few hours earlier, our paddlers were across the street at Magic Island participating in their first regatta of the season.
Kaʻapuni Oʻahu: Koʻolaupoko
Our hui Koʻolaupoko- Kawohi, Iana, Saydie and Amelia took us on a huakaʻi of this moku. Kawahine, Lehua-Kona and Nanea M were also on this hui but due to their paddling schedule, they were not able to join us until later.
The day started at Kualoa Beach park where the girls opened with oli and hoʻokupu and shared the significance of this place in relation with the Hōkūleʻa. Saydie shared an ʻōlelo noʻeau about Kahaʻi who brought ʻulu to Hawaiʻi. The girls used what they could find around them to create a floating vessel that would be able to hold Kahaʻi (a small portion of coconut we found). Each group took a different approach to the challenge but they were all successful.
Our next stop took us to Waiāhole Poi factory. We watched a video on the bus ride over that described the history of this now famous Hawaiian food stop. We enjoyed ʻono Hawaiian food and the Sweet Lady of Waiāhole.
On the way to Waimanalo, Saydie and Amelia shared some history and information about the ahupuaʻa that we passed- Kahaluʻu and Heʻeia. We also learned about Kāneʻohe, Waikane, Hakipuʻu, Waiheʻe, the wind and rains of this moku. Mahalo for technology- we could learn from the whole hui without them being there. Did you know- the ʻĀpuakea rain that is found in Koʻolaupoko, specifically Waimanalo, can also be found on Maui?
We ended the day in Waimanalo at Hūnānāniho, also known as Sherwood Beach. Mahalo nui to our hui Koʻolaupoko for planning this huakaʻi for us.
Thanksgiving came so quickly! We were able to gather as a Residential Life ʻohana and express gratitude and celebrate Lā Kūʻokoʻa over a delicious thanksgiving meal.
As one of our activities, we made our own Lā Kūʻokoʻa t-shirts. While we weren't all able to wear them to dinner, we have them to wear proudly throughout the year.
Veteranʻs Day weekend took us to the North Shore. We went to Kokololio beach for the day. It was windy and overcast, but we made the most of our time at the beach. When we first got there, a group of boys (Kahuku JV football team) offered to help carry our stuff. Although we appreciate the offer, we had it!
The rest of the day was mellow and we almost got through the day without anyone getting stung by a blue bubble :(
Whatʻs better than football, food and friends? Football, food and friends at the beach.
On the first Saturday of November, we visited Kanewai. As a 9/10 grade community we spent the morning learning about this place in Mānoa.
We were able to work amongst the kaiā ulu and clear the stream, work in the loʻi and hear moʻolelo.
At the end of the workday, we were able to open the imu and eat the delicious food that was prepared. Mahalo nui to Kumu Kiana from Kapiʻolani Nui for planning this activity for us.
Hereʻs some things that weʻve done in our second quarter-
Kumu Kapua and Kumu Lokeʻs advisee groups celebrated first quarter by having a BBQ dinner up at Kumu Kapuaʻs courtyard. The girls enjoyed a nice evening with delicious food.
Each week we attend chapel to learn more about our relationship with Ke Akua. We have one of our students, Keolani, who has joined the deputation team. We are currently looking for students who want to join the praise worship band. If you are interested, please let Kahu Naeole know.
Our dorm is well represented on the athletic field and courts-
Volleyball- Leinaʻala
Cross Country- Analiʻa
Soccer- Ari
Basketball- Kaʻiulani
Tennis- Mia
Swimming- Keilana, Kawohi
Paddling- Nanea M, Ariana, Hiʻilei, Cheyenne, Dani, Mahina, Kahiau, Madi, Lehua-Kona
I mua Warriors!
ʻOhana Weekend- Fall 2022
We enjoyed seeing and reconnecting with the ʻohana who were able to join us this past weekend. We hope that you were able to catch some of the live action on our KS Boarder Nation instagram page.
Friday night we helped with the Haunted House at Kaleiopapa Dorm. It was a creepy sight and our PAʻs and Kumu went all out to create this experience. We were in charge of the psych ward room and the girls delivered! Ariana, Kally, Madi, Kaʻō and Hiʻilei did an amazing job "acting" crazy. Darbie and Analiʻa brought the Doll Room to life and freaked everyone out with their outfits and well timed movements. We heard screams all night long and in this case- screaming = success!
Saturday was full with activities for the ʻohana. Mahalo nui to Ariana, Kaʻō and Analiʻa who helped Ms. Maluo at the canvas painting workshop!
Saturday evening was our Spooktacular! Our kōmike heleuī did an awesome job putting together our booth and the game and slime prize was a hit.
Sunday was chapel service and brunch and the perfect way to wrap up a successful weekend!
We hope you enjoyed ʻohana weekend and canʻt wait to see more of you at the next one.
trunk or treat 2022.mp4This past week was full of fun activities. We celebrated Makahiki! With the efforts and support of each other, we came in 2nd, just barely losing first place to Kamehameha- Paiea. Check out the short video below to see us in action.
Friday night was our first dance of the school year! The girls dressed up and headed to Kōnia field to dance, play games and daringly go through the haunted Midkiff. Everyone had a great time! Our very own Lahela is on the board that planned this fun event. Mahalo Lahela for your hard work.
Saturday we traveled out to Kapolei where we skated to an awesome playlist! Mahalo to our kōmike student activities for planning this huakaʻi.
Sunday we talked story with Mollie Fine- a former Kekāuluohi resident who is now a nurse. She shared tips and insights to her journey to her career path. Mahalo to Kumu Kapua for inviting her to come talk with us. The afternoon had us thrifting at Savers. The newest trend- little boy shirts!
KE Makahiki.mp4In the weekend before Fall Break, we had one last pilina activity. We held our first annual, Kekāuluohi Game Night!
Our wheel of names chose the 6 team captains. Team captains picked their teams and worked together to come up with a team name, outfit/color and anything else that promoted team spirit.
10 games were prepped around the dorm and each team sent their best representative.
While not every game was captured on film, each team was well represented and everyone did great.
While we were all winners, the points determined who the first, second and third place winners were. One player from each team was selected as an All Star and two players were selected to be the MVP and MOP. Each were recognized and received a bag of popcorn along with a coupon for one free service pass.
Mahalo to all of the girls who went all in and made this a successful Game Night!
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Catching you up on life at Kekāuluohi...
Mahalo to each of the girls who help to prep our meals! Under the guidance of nā kumu, the girls have prepped fabulous meals. Our brunch menus have included our famous omlette bar, loco moco, egg bites, grilled bread pudding, breakfast burritos, and a waffle bar, to name a few. The girls also take turns cooking our dinner on either Saturday or Sunday.
Intramurals are back! On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the girls are able to sign up and attend a fun activity planned by our PAʻs. This past week we had volleyball, right outside our hale. The girls did a great job representing against the boys of Kīnaʻu and the juniors and seniors of ʻIolani.
This weekʻs touch point activity had us revisiting the lesson on boundaries. The girls took some time to share their boundaries by making posters that are posted on their doors or on their walls.
Friday night lights at Kapālama! Our boys defeated Pac 5 but some of us missed all of it because we were behind the counter running the concession. We had a fundraising opportunity and had a good time selling musubi, hot dogs, chips and water. Mahalo to Madi, Ariana, Keolani, Kealaula and Amelia for volunteering to work. We also want to mahalo Nanea M, Keʻalohi, Talia and Kumu Pōmai for making the creative and awesome signs that drew people to the concession.
Our budgeting skills were put to the test as we had an outing to Ala Moana this past Saturday.
Kumu Ula and Kumu Beth created a cool set up for us to have a movie right outside on the lawn. We were treated to popcorn and mochi crunch, a bag of candy and soda- just for scanning the QR code and signing up. We watched the classic, The Goonies!
We had our first huakaʻi for Kaʻapuni Oʻahu series. This weekend took us to the Moku o Kona. The weather worked against us, but we visited the Pali lookout, Kaniakapūpū, and ended at Mānoa Marketplace.
Last weekend we did a little beautification project here in our dorm. The lānai got a good scrub down and we sorted through the recycles that will be turned in to help support our future activities.
On Sunday, we joined Kīnaʻu Hale and under the direction of Kumu ʻĀina Asing, we learned the first two verses of Luaʻole ka Nani o Niakala. Mahalo iā Kumu Paki for providing this awesome papa hula.
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We had a small group in for the long weekend but that didn't stop us from having fun!
After we said a hui hou to our friends that checked out, we headed down to Kekuhaupiʻo to cheer on Alohalani and Leinaʻala as they challenged Punahou on the court. After getting the W, our all star athletes came and took pictures with their fans.
On Saturday we took advantage of the $3 movies and AC at Windward Mall. Pups of War, Pandaʻs and Starbucks!
That evening, we cooled off at the pool with the rest of our 9/10 dorms. There were themed jumps off the diving board and an intense game of Gutter Ball.
Sunday was a holoholo day! We went to a park and stopped for some snacks. But before we did that, we had a fun workshop learning a siva! Faʻafetai to Kumu Lokeʻs dad for this awesome opportunity.
We didnʻt sleep in on the holiday. Instead we ventured out to Mākaha for a beautiful beach day.
We hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend as much as we did.
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This weekend was a blast!
Friday night lights at Kapālama. We watched the boys, even in the rain, take on Moanalua. We stayed as long as we could, leaving near the end of the 4th quarter. The final score was a tie and we hope to meet up with them again.
Saturday we had our first student planned activity. On this very hot day, we cooled off and had fun on the super slip and slide. After we rinsed off, part two of our activity was a trip down to Kamehameha Shopping Center for food, snacks and supplies. Mahalo nui loa to Ariana and Nanea for taking planning this fun activity for all of us.
We had our first trip to the loʻi. We are blessed to be able to go back to the loʻi that we started work at last year. It was hard work but it is always so rewarding.
This past Saturday we competed in Aloha Games! All of Residential Life was in attendance as we sported our new Kekāuluohi t-shirts. We had so much fun doing the wheel barrow race, the team plank walk, back to back with a big, red, ball. We did 109 touches for a volleyball, tossed frisbee in to hula hoops, and participated in the longest hula hoop transfer line ever! So much fun at Aloha Games, even though we tied for last place :). We will get back on track for Makahiki.
Our hale is filled with laughter and light once again! We tried to find a good balance of planned getting to know you activities and letting the natural process of pilina take its course.
While our freshmen were getting introduced to campus on the first day of school, our sophomores spent time at Hale Huliamahi. They worked on clearing spaces, pulling weeds and spending time at this special place. Check out the DIY konane board that they came up with. Always feels good to huli ka lima i lalo, turn our hands down and get to work!
We have spent the last two weeks covering many *many* topics to create our foundation and expectations. The girls have been engaged in activities, lessons, and hands on experiences that teach them how to contribute to our hale. From groceries, to study hall, each process is carefully and intentionally reviewed so the expectations are clear. We are off to a good start and hope to continue in this spirit of collaboration and kuleana.
Food. Friends. Fun.
Looking forward to making a lot of memories on the weekends. This first weekend we went to a football game, played in the gym, caught a (slow moving) bus to Target and spent time making our planners.
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