KA LEO O KE KAHUA O LAHAINALUNA

NEWSLETTER OF THE LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

DECEMBER 2008 www.LahainalunaHighSchoolFoundation.com

Season’s Greetings and warm Aloha from the Lahainaluna High School Foundation. This has been quite a year, and it seems that every time you pick up a newspaper or turn on the television, bad news abounds for our financial markets, largely due to the housing and resulting credit crisis. Difficult economic times generally translate to less giving to

non-profit organizations, so we are pleased and grateful that you have continued to support Lahainaluna despite these challeng-ing economic times. We also look forward to new leadership of our country, and hope that they can stay focused on educational needs and priorities for our country. Recently the Hawaii State Department of Education announced budget cuts of over $96 million over the next two years. This could result in a serious shortage of text books, computers, learn-ing materials, and programs. As a Foundation, we pledge to stay committed to providing a superior high school experience for all students. We are still motivated about bringing a multi-purpose stadium to the school, and will also address needs by doing our part to provide the school with the tools needed to achieve success in the classroom. It will be a particularly chal-lenging year, and we hope that you will find it in your hearts to assist us with these efforts. In January, we will be fully involved with volunteer operations during the Mercedes-Benz Championship held at Kapalua. Please support this event by attending this golf tournament, and putting your name on a silent auction item, or watching the event on The Golf Channel. Finally, we encourage you to visit our web site noted above and discover even more information about our on-going programs. You can now view our Strategic Plan completed this quarter by your Board of Directors and associated committees. A lot of work has gone into this project, and this plan will serve as a guide for our organization during the foreseeable future. We invite you to be a part of our exciting organization. Mahalo, Rob Shelton, President, LHSF

This past August, the LHS Foundation’s Stadium Develop-ment Committee approached The Dowling Company for their expertise and input regarding the stadium project. At that time, the project called for an 8-lane, all-weather track, artificial turf, seating for 3,000 spectators, lights, scoreboard, arrival building, concessions, restrooms, and press box. Our preliminary plans were submitted to 3 different construction firms and initial bids came back as high as $19 million. Our Board and committee members struggled with the challenge of funding a project of this magnitude. It was determined that much of the cost was associated with the existing site constraints, and building an 8 lane track required additional millions of dollars in construction costs due to the need for additional retaining walls, movement of an existing road and bridge, and other infrastructure improvements. We are concentrating on site constraints and opportunities. Our plan is to deliver a quality venue that will allow for all previously planned activities and athletic events. Final plans for the stadium will be completed by Lahainaluna grad Dennis Harmon, of Harmon Architects, in approximately six months. Next will be the permitting and bidding process. The LHS Foundation’s Stadium Development Committee will continue working closely with our State legislators in order to solicit the desired financial support of the State through obligation bonds. The committee will also continue their work to identify po-tential donors, submit grant applications, solicit corporate sponsors and work to keep the community involved though events like the Inaugural Re-do the Imu Golf Tournament and the Pre-Season Football Tailgate Party. Most recently, the stadium project received national attention on the www.USAFootball.com website (accessible from our website). In addition, ESPN’s Neil Everett will co-announce the Luna’s pre-season exhibition game on August 29, 2009. He will also appear at the Tailgate Party preceding the game as well as attend a fundraising dinner that weekend. Make plans to attend, it should be a fun weekend! Jeff Rogers, Development Coordinator Lahainaluna High School Foundation

Stadium Update

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The 2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship will kick off the 2009 PGA TOUR season at Kapalua Resort’s Plantation Course the week of January 5 – 11. This prestigious event features a field consisting of only winners from the previous TOUR season competing for their share of a $5.6 million purse and the keys to a Mercedes-Benz SL550. The qualified field includes past champions Ernie Els, Sergio, Garcia, Tiger Woods, along with K.J. Choi, Adam Scott, Boo Weekley, Justin Leonard, Geoff Ogilvy and defending champion Daniel Chopra. Since 1999, Kapalua Maui Charities, the host organization of the event, has distributed nearly $3 million to the Maui community. The LHS Foundation has once again been selected as a designated beneficiary for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship. Come out and support this premier sporting event. Tickets can be purchased online at www.Kapalua.com. For further informa-tion, call the tournament office at 665-9160. Monies from the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Championships assisted in funding the completion of the Boarders’ Field Stage and Kahua, as well as many of the above mentioned student groups’ projects! Mahalo Kapalua Maui Charities!

2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship

Lahainaluna Grads Leslie Sutherland Hiraga ‘77, and Myrna Felicilda Ah Hee ‘80, are working with the Lahainaluna High School Foundation to begin the formation of a Lahainaluna Alumni Association. Starting with support of the Lahainaluna High School Foundation, they will be working toward the goal of an independent association. IMUA LUNAS!

Ideas as well as energy and volunteers are being solicited. This is long over-due for generations of loyal Luna grads. Just e-mail the Foundation at LHSFoundation@hawaiiantel.net or mark the box on the mailing form and return it to us and get involved at the beginning!

Alumni Association on the first step! Support the Stadium and Leave a Lasting Legacy on the grounds of Lahainaluna! The Ke Ala O Na Po’okela (Path of Champions) will lead you into the new

stadium. Specially engraved brick pavers are available in the following sizes: 4” x 8” Imua Paver—Your Name (up to 18 characters) and Graduation Year $150.00 8” x 8” Pride and Spirit Paver—Six Lines up to 18 characters per line $500.00 16” x 16” Custom Patron Paver—Include your business or custom logo $1000.00 These make great gifts to honor Lahainaluna graduates—past, present and future!

AOHT $ 11,000 Art 5,000 Band 1,630 Baseball Scoreboard 5,937 French/Spanish Club 5,595 Golf Team 5,000 Ka Leo 100 Voc Ed 100 Weightlifting 150 Woods Program 200 HOSA 2,280 Friends of the Library 1,405 Complex Tutoring 8,000

Kamehameha III Elem. $ 10,000 Princess Nahi’ena’ena 10,000 Lahaina Intermediate 10,000 Teacher Workshop 2,000 Soccer 1,700 Boys’ Baseball 6,030 Cheerleaders 1,360 Tennis 5,360 Ag/FFA 10,640 Boarders 1,290 Boys Basketball 2,000 National Honor Society 1,200 Biotech Classroom 43,000

Athletic Stadium design $ 61,597 Scholarships 55,000 Kahua Stage 71,600 (on Boarders’ Field) Other grants will soon be disbursed.

YOUR DONATIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Following is a list of grants and monetary support given through LHSF as of this year to date. These were funded by endowment funds, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Championship, the 2008 LPGA, grants from Starwood, Intrawest, Maui Plein Air, the Makana Aloha Foundation, the Class Challenge Golf Tournament, and many individual donors and designated donations.

The Financial Statement of

the LHS Foundation as prepared by

Russell Yamane and Associates, CPA’s Inc, may be viewed

at our website

Pu’u Pa’u Pa’u Level ($1,000 & up) Lillian Abbott Ad Ventures Publishing Inc. Bank of Hawaii Robert and Tess Cartwright Central Pacific Bank Class of 1958 Sue Cooley Dowling Community Improvement Foundation Darcel Gilbert, M.D. Kihachiro J. Hotta Fund Julian Hu ‘51 Lorraine Huff ‘57 James H. Isobe ‘60 Frederick Izumi Kapalua LPGA Classic Kapalua Maui Charities James Kumagai ‘52 LHS Class Challenge Marriott International, Inc. Maui Beach Resort Limited Partnership Maui Land & Pineapple Co, Inc. Michael Nakano Paradise Beverages, Inc. Jeanne & Jim Riley Louis & Nancy Salera Edith Sanborn in memory of Ralph Sanborn Michael Shibuya Boston & Harriet Shima Janice & Mark Shimamura ‘74 Starwood Vacation Ownership Inc. Ellen Okubo Sumikawa ‘58 Paul Tate The Makana Aloha Foundation The Village Gallery-Contemporary West Maui Soil & Water Conservation Districts Torchbearer’s Level ($500 to 999) Lois & Carlton Agena Clifton Akiyama ‘62 Charles & Preston Fox III Gary Forester Steve & Rondilyn Franz Gilbert T. Fujiyoshi & Assoc., Inc. ‘59 Frederick Fukunaga ‘52 Tsukie & Larry Fushikoshi ‘47 Glenn & Suzanne Hara ‘61 Home Street Bank Henrietta Hudson ‘39 Hisashi Ito ‘52 Lena & Steven Kanemitsu ‘61 & ‘62 Steven Kuwahara ‘58 Lahaina Hawaiian Civic Club Lahainaluna Class of 1961 Maria Lanakila Tongan Community Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Abel & Clarice Miyahira ‘61 Lyle Miyasaki ‘80 Richard “Noosh” Nishihara ‘62 Nishijima Ohana Edwin Okubo ‘63 Vernon & Susan Owara James & Martha Robinson Greg & Martha Rosenbaum

Torchbearer’s Level , continued Saichi & Kay Sasaki ’34 & ‘62 Ron & Eileen Exton Togashi Harold Wong ‘43 Letty Yamada ’61 Imua Level ($100 to 499) Hideo & Nobuko Abe ‘52 Kyle Agawa ‘79 Clarence Agena ‘62 AIG Paul & Chuncha Akiyama ‘91 Tanya Arakawa ‘68 Haruo Arisumi ‘45 Toshio Arisumi ‘58 Henry Ariyoshi Mutsuo Aoyama ‘56 Rodney Auwae ‘58 Rosalyn Baker Lindsay & Momi Ball Charles & Donna Mae Barnum Craig Bradley Jazmin Cabrera Chase ‘N Rainbows Real Estate, Inc. in memory of Ralph Sanborn George T.S. Chong ‘54 Selma Ichimura Chung ‘54 D&G Trucking in memory of Ralph Sanborn Beverly DeLorenzo Walter & Diane Delos Reyes in memory of Ralph Sanborn & Harlow Wright Anne Munemitsu Elliott ‘62 Asoong Len Elliott ‘48 Energy Solutions Marion & Paul Felicilda, Sr. ‘58 Joseph & Rosemary Ann Fox Wallace Fujii ’54 in memory of Harlow Wright Sanae Fujimoto ‘52 Martha Ito Fukunaga ‘59 Robert Gilmore Adelbert Green Kazuichi & Grace Hamasaki Jimmy Harada Osa & Edi Harada Travis & Shawn Harvey ‘97 Hawaii Fire Fighters Association in memory of Ralph Sanborn Frances Hinton in memory of Harlow Wright Katsumi Hirata Wayne Hirata ‘67 Ernest Hue Sing ‘58 Caroline Hummel Lorna & Gerald Ichiki ‘62 Vernon Ichimura Toshio Ikehara ‘55 Joe Imai ‘54 Akira & Alice Imano ‘51 Chris and Courtney (Dent) Ingan Robert & Joyce Himori Inomoto, 50,’51 Dennis & Cindy Ishimoto in memory of Ralph Sanborn Jane Ito Lynn Kaho’ohalahala

Donors in 2008 --Imua Lahainaluna! Page 3

Imua Level ($100 to 499) Takashi & Toshiko Kajihara Donald Kalama ‘56 Larry & Noro Kato ’62 & ‘61 Karyn Kawahara Thomas Kekona ‘58 Brian Kelly Jacqueline & Patrick Kelly in memory of Harlow Wright Anthony Kikuyama ‘53 William Kinaka ‘58 Ronald Kondo ‘50 Saburo Kondo ‘43 Mae (Seki) Krause ‘61 Andrew & Mildred Kutsunai ‘52 The Lahaina Restoration Foundation in memory of Ralph Sanborn Judge Alfred Laureta ‘43 Paula Loewen Harold & Irene Lusano ‘58 Karen Marshall Fely Martinez ‘68 June Marugaki Judy Masters ‘58 Gary Masuda ‘63 Noburo & Yaeko Matsuda Robert McInerney Joseph & Ruth McKay Susan Merab in memory of Harlow Wright Sharon & Ray Michimoto ‘58 Jean Miyahira ‘58 Stan & Jean Miyahira ‘56 Dalton & Karen Murayama ‘62 George & Alma Nagao ‘51 Mamori Nagao ‘46 Nagasako Company, Ltd. Shirley & Melvin Nakaima ‘62 Robert Nishimoto ‘60 Ohana Floral Design & Gifts Clarence Ohashi ‘50 Sheri Okamoto ‘50 Gerald Park Dr. Raymond & Bonnie Penniman ’61 in memory of Harlow Wright Robert & Blossom Perry in memory of Ralph Sanborn William & Tanya Robinson Arthur & Jessie Sakai Pia Scott Norman & Terri Shaddox Rob & Louisa Shelton in memory of Ralph Sanborn & Harlow Wright Gary & Jean Shibuya Henry and Florence Shimomura ‘47 Keith & Alice Shimomura Wallace & Marion Shirota ‘58 James & Carole Spaulding Aileen & Donald Taguchi ’60 & ‘61 David & Jean Takahashi ‘52 Kenneth & Patricia Tanaka ‘58 King Tanigawa ‘44 Kenneth Teraguchi ‘58 Patricia Togashi ‘58 Trinity Maid Co. in memory of Ralph Sanborn Steven Uyehara Helen Von Tempsky Milton Watanabe ‘58

Page 4 Imua Level, continued Eleanor Watson Susan Wilson Alan Yabui ‘58 Sally & Carl Yanagawa ‘62 Susan Yap Bud & Mary Joan Yates in memory of Ralph Sanborn Alma & Gary Yoshimori Frances Zaman in memory of Harlow Wright Pride and Spirit Level A&B Foundation Wanda Adams ‘69 Donna Lee Ah Sam in memory of Ralph Sanborn Diana Akiona in memory of Ralph Sanborn William & Helen Alexander ‘58 Vicky & Paul Anbe ’61 & ’59 in memory of Harlow Wright Lori Apo in memory of Ralph Sanborn Irene & Larry Au ‘58 Adelino Carba in memory of Ralph Sanborn Frank Chang Jeffrey Coleman Ruth Cutright in memory of Ralph Sanborn Phyllis Dogan in memory of Ralph Sanborn Brian & Gayle Ducey in memory of Ralph Sanborn Samuel Ellis, Jr. Ernest Encarnacion ‘58 Benjamin Felicilda, Sr. ‘58 Donald & Caroline Fujii in memory of Harlow Wright Michael & Claire Furukawa ’54 & ‘56 James & Sharon Gardepe Carmen Gibbs in memory of Ralph Sanborn Antoinette & John Healey ‘58 Gerald & Sandra Hekekia ‘58 Clara Henry in memory of Harlow Wright Ronnie & Jill Huschke in memory of Ralph Sanborn Arlene Inamine ‘58 Carl Kaiama Frances Kalua in memory of Ralph Sanborn Jeanette Kam ‘52 Myrtle Kanemitsu Nora Kato Ruth Kato ‘49 Robert & Sakae Kawaguchi in memory of Ralph Sanborn Harry & Tsuneko Kikuyama ‘58 Arthur Kontura Glenn Kosaka in memory of Ralph Sanborn Thomas & Barbara Koshiyama ‘58 Clarence & Miyoko Kubo in memory of Ralph Sanborn Jerry & Irene Kubo ’58 in memory of Harlow Wright Tsurumi Kusuda Harry & Laura Kwon ‘58 Lahaina Carpet & Interiors, Inc. Marguerite Lee in memory of Ralph Sanborn Joyce Love in memory of Ralph Sanborn Cathreen & Jamie Lung ‘58 Robert Mack in memory of Ralph Sanborn William & Elaine Masotti in memory of Harlow Wright R. Shigemi Matsumoto Trust ‘58 Dale & Jo Ann Mattson in memory of Ralph Sanborn Clare Merrill ‘47 Hazel Minami Carole & Robert Mizomi ‘58 Col. David & Elizabeth Mott in memory of Harlow Wright Leila Nacua in memory of Ralph Sanborn Robert & Violet Nago ‘58 Tetsuyuki Nakamoto in memory of Ralph Sanborn Ann & Jesse Neizman in memory of Ralph Sanborn

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Pride and Spirit Level, continued James & Joyannthel Neizman ‘58 Harold Nihei ‘58 Mary Ann Nishi ‘61 Glenda & Ray Nishida in memory of Ralph Sanborn Alberta Nobu in memory of Harlow Wright Lily Oba ‘58 Kenneth T. Okano ‘45 Humio & Jean Okimoto in memory of Ralph Sanborn Richard & Lynn Osato ‘58 Harriet Ota & Janice Owens in memory of Harlow Wright Donald & Linda Park Karen Perreira in memory of Ralph Sanborn Ridge Realty/Rentals, LLC Gary Robert in memory of Ralph Sanborn & Harlow Wright Janet Rogers Brenda & Lawrence Sakamoto ‘58 Sharyl Ann Seino in memory of Harlow Wright Antje Shields in memory of Ralph Sanborn Sharon (Hayashi) Shimabukuro ‘65 Pamela Silva in memory of Harlow Wright William & Donna Soares, Jr. in memory of Ralph Sanborn and Harlow Wright Sunya’s Flowers & Plants Shizue Suzuki Marion Switzer in memory of Ralph Sanborn Aileen & Donald Taguchi Alma & Lawrence Teruya ‘58 Evelyn (Tanaka) Toba ‘55 Walter Toma in memory of Ralph Sanborn Howard & Carol Uyeda ‘58 Scott Victorino in memory of Ralph Sanborn Deborah Von Tempsky in memory of Harlow Wright Penny & Clyde Wakida in memory of Harlow Wright Ruth Ann Wilson Vee Yamafuji ‘58 Larry & Diana Yamamoto in memory of Ralph Sanborn Amy Yoshihara Sheldon Zimmerman, Inc.

Season’s Greetings! Another Message from Jeff Rogers… With six months now as the Development Coordinator with the LHS Foundation, I share some ideas to improve our communications and ensure our overall effectiveness as a non-profit organization whose success is crucial to the improvement of Lahainaluna High School. COMMUNICATE FASTER: The need for faster communication between the Foundation and its supporters has never been more evident. That means email and website communication. INVOLVE MORE SUPPORTERS: With the Stadium Project in full swing and the Ka Malu ‘Ulu (Performing Arts Center) on the horizon, the Foundation’s need to involve its supporters is paramount to the success of these two projects. For example, the Founda-tion will be pursuing state funding for the stadium through obligation bonds at the next legislative session. It will take the effort of the entire network of alumni and other LHS supporters to solicit the support of their legislators; through letters, emails, faxes, and phone calls. If we have your email address, we can supply you with the necessary information; who to contact, and when, on a timely basis. REDUCE COSTS: The newsletter is a great way for us to provide you with the latest news, pictures, and recognition in a colorful and effective format. However, you might not be aware of the cost of postage and human power required to deliver the newsletter to you. Perhaps receiving your copy via e-mail, or accessing it through our website might be your contribution to reducing Foundation ex-penses, not to mention helping us in our efforts to ‘go green’. Another way to reduce costs and labor could be through electronic (e-mail) acknowledgement of donations. Instead of the normal hard copy system we now employ, an email notification could be sent to acknowledge your gift. The impact on the bottom line could be important in our efforts to maximize our programs & services at LHS. Please consider these options & let us know of your preferences. REMEMBER: visit the website for the latest news and developments!

MAHALO to FPA Lahaina Assoc./Trinity Property Consultants, 505 Front Street, Lahaina.

Home of the LHSF Office!

Friends of the Library Endowment Fund Grows! Reaching 113 Endowed Books, the Friends of the Library has, so far, placed nearly 500 books in Lahainaluna High School’s library. Added to the Endowed Book list this year were the fol-lowing donors and honorees: 104. Boston Shima & Harriet Shima—in honor of John and Katherine (Sakai) Shima 105. Boston Shima & Harriet Shima—in honor of John and Katherine (Sakai) Shima 106. Darcel Gilbert—in honor of Lori Gomez 107. Greg & Martha Rosenbaum—in honor of Eve, Elliott & Eli Rosenbaum 108. Gilbert Fujiyoshi & Assoc.. Inc.—in honor of Tadao & Hiroko Fujiyoshi 109. Vernon & Susan Owara—in honor of KYO 110. Tsukie & Larry Fushikoshi—in honor of David Harada ‘47 111. Preston & Charles Fox III—in honor of Darcel Gilbert 112. Harold Wong—in honor of Robert Keanini ‘44 113. Letty Yamada—in honor of Noboru Murata A one time gift of $500 endows a book and bookplate to be placed annually, and in perpetuity, at Lahainaluna’s library.

Mike Miyabara and Fely Martinez of the Class of 1968 presented a check to the LHSF after their recently held 40th class reunion.

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WITH YOUR HELP, WE ARE PERPETUATING THE TORCH OF EXCELLENCE!!

LHSF Board & Advisors President: Rob Shelton Vice President: Nancy Cross Treasurer: Ivy Huerter Alumni & Community Relations: Alex Ross Arts & Culture: Darcel Gilbert, MD Athletics: Mark Tillman Finance: Walter Vierra Grants & Sponsorships: Michael Nakano History & Culture: Susan Yap Scholarships: Andrew Kutsunai Lester Nakamoto Richard Nishihara Advisory: Bruno Ariyoshi, Karen Ancheta, Roz Baker, Brian Blundell, Walter Chihara, Maggie Cole, Richard and Pat Endsley, Charlie Fox, Sam Kadotani, Robert Kawaguchi, and Betty Sakamoto Executive Director: Diane Delos Reyes Development Coordinator: Jeff Rogers

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