Class of 2016: Kūkaʻōhiʻa
Class Name:
Kūkaʻōhiʻa
Class Officers:
Class Color:
Pink
Class Representative with Pauahi Foundation:
Rianne Masuda, KSH '16
Hūlo! Hūlo! Ho'omaika'i to KSH '16 Kūkaʻōhiʻa alumna, Rianne Masuda, on graduating from Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD)! Rianne, a member of Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society (top 20% of graduating class), received the student award in Excellence in Patient Care/Outreach in 2023 while in Pharmacy School. She also volunteered in leading numerous vaccine clinics in the Spokane, WA area. Rianne previously graduated from Seattle Pacific University with my B.A. in Chemistry in 2020. Her passion for pharmacy began with a job shadow at UH Hilo College of Pharmacy during her junior year at KSH and after taking AP Chemistry with Mr. Truesdell.
Rianne extends her gratitude to Pauahi for the continued support of her education over the last 8 years. She also thanks her family (including KSH '10 alum Daysen Masuda) and significant other (Ryan Chun, KSH '14) for all of their love and support. Congrats again, Rianne! Mahalo for sharing!
Pono Kaleohano, Aircraft Mechanic, KSH '06, with aspiring aviators at the Hawaii National Guard facility!
JOB SHADOWS
In February, Junior haumāna participated in shadows to explore their career interests and gain insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of a specific job or industry. Mahalo nui to the many community members and businesses who helped our students gain real-life experience. A special shout-out to our alumni who mentored our haumāna at their respective worksites!
Katelynn Kubo, MSN, RDN, LD, KSH '16, at Hui Mālama Ola Nā Ōiwi with aspiring Dieticians/Nutritionists!
Sharing from Tre' Evans-Dumaran 'Ohana (KSH '16):
Support the Live Like Tre' Foundation!
For more info: https://liveliketre.org
Ua hele ma ke alahele hoʻi ‘ole mai -
Aloha e Tre!
Our aloha goes out to the ‘ohana of KSH alum (c/o 2016), Tre Evans-Dumaran, who passed on February 4th on Maui. We embrace members of the Class of 2016 and others who were pili with him for the loss of their friend, classmate.
We honor Tre’s service to others as a firefighter on Maui. We remember Tre who manifested aloha and pono in all that he did while a student here and beyond high school.
As an outstanding athlete and an excellent student of Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi, may Tre remain paʻa in our naʻau and etched in our memories for years to come as he was respected by many. May the HHSAA state banner in Koaiʻa gym continue to serve as a cognizant reminder of Tre as well as the goodness and impact that our haumāna have on us all.
Aloha
Naʻu ihola, na Kumu Lehua
Taylor Uyetake,
KSH '16
Sending a big congratulations to Taylor Uyetake, class of 2016 Kūka`ōhi`a alumna, who recently earned her Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado! She currently works for the state of Colorado as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, helping people with mental, physical, and emotional disabilities obtain sustainable and meaningful employment. Ho'omaika'i, Taylor! Mahalo nui for sharing!
Lexis Andrade, KSH '16
Congratulations to Lexis Andrade, KSH Class of 2016, Kūkaʻōhiʻa alum, who graduated Magma Cum Laude this weekend from Washington State University with a BS in Civil Engineering! Mahalo for sharing!
Taylor Uyetake
KSH '16
Hulō to Class of 2016, Kūkaʻōhiʻa alumna, Taylor Uyetake! Taylor is attending the University of Northern Colorado and will be earning her Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling in December 2022. She recently earned the Outstanding Graduate Student Academic Scholar Award for her achievement in academics, service and leadership. Ho'omaika'I Taylor - Mahalo for sharing! We look forward to your continued success!
Kala'i Pomroy
KSH '17
Alums Kala'I Pomroy, 2017 Kauluwena and James Shaw, 2016 Kūkaʻōhiʻa, have started an R&B/Hip-hop duo called “Wavvy”. "We have concerts coming up in March in Honolulu and possibly an interisland tour this spring. Much love!" Check them out! @itswavvymusic
James Shaw
KSH '16
Tyler Tavares KSH '16
Ho'omaika'i to Class of 2016 Kūkaʻōhia alum, Tyler Tavares on earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from UH Hilo this past December! She also has recently been accepted to Chaminade's Master's in Counseling Psychology program with a focus in School Counseling! Best wishes on your MA! Mahalo nui for sharing!
(L-R)
Danielle Uluwehi Chung – Ka ‘Ieʻie – Class of 2008
Joelle Cabasa – Nā ‘Aʻaliʻi – Class of 2009
Zoe Leonard – Kua Paiʻea – Class of 2015
Kekai Wong-Yuen – Kūkaʻōhiʻa – Class of 2016
Kailee Yoshimura – Kauluwena – Class of 2017
Mahalo nui to our alumni panel for sharing their mo'olelo at our Faculty/Staff Opening! Understanding the narratives and stories of our haumāna help us to appreciate the uniqueness of each one and support their individual passions and pathways.
Mahalo nui to our alumni for responding to the kāhea from Mrs. Mahuna and Mrs. Ching to share
their post-high school pathway and advice for their summer class - Pre-College 101!
Much mahalo to:
Rianne Masuda, KSH '16, Ryan Chun, KSH '14, Tristan Cross, KSH '17, Chase Tanaka, KSH '19, Paka Davis, KSH '14,
Dr. Jace Saplan, KSH '08, Zaric Binyan, KSH '14, Johnathan Correa, KSH '15,
Logan Uyetake, KSH '14, Akoakoa Paleka-Kennedy, KSH '12, Timothy Burke, KSH '14, and Natasha Silva, KSH '10
Mahalo nui to the @kealaulili crew for hosting the Kamehameha Kula Ki’eki’e Faculty Staff! Mahalo for sharing your mo’olelo and ‘āina with us.
Honored to also re-connect with a few KS alumni from Hawai'i and Kapālama campuses!
No’eau Peralto KSH ’06, Hiwa Kaʻapuni KSH ’16, Haley Kailiehu, Bronson Palupe KSK ’12, Uakoko Chong KSK’12
Check out their website: http://www.alaulili.com/ for more info and how to get involved!
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