The Waialuan Vol. 97 No.5 May, 2011Leo Kani ‘O Mauna Ka’ala

Senior EditionCris Agcaoili- LCC, Nurs-ing MajorRosemarie Agtina- HPU, Nursing MajorMariah Albrech- LCC, Pharmacy MajorChristopher Arreola- LCC/HCC, Administration of Justice MajorJane Au- UH Manoa, Jour-nalism MajorJulie Au- UH Manoa, Spe-cial Education MajorJamil Ballesteros- HCC, Undecided MajorKarina Bayudan- Chami-nade University, Forensic Science MajorAnuhea Burtch- Working/LCC, Undecided MajorKristyl Nicole Cuesta- Pa-cific University, Oregon, Undecided MajorKylie DeWilde- UH Manoa, Undecided MajorAlthia Dicion- UH Hilo, Kinesiology MajorKara Donovan- CSU Chico, Kinesiology MajorLacy Escorzon- UH Manoa, Criminal JusticeRudi Galapia- UNLV, Ne-vada, Kinesiology MajorKuuipo Galletes- HCC, Undecided MajorJohn Rey Garcia- HCC, Architect MajorKuulei Garcia-Pauole- LCC, Social Sciences Major Mia Grafton Lumayas- KCC, X-ray Tech MajorDavid Halmas- Working at Haleiwa Off Road TowingChelsea Hardin- UH Manoa, Global Environ-

MajorKortney Pao- UH Manoa, Nursing MajorApril Pascua- LCC, Liberal Arts MajorMaria Kristle Pascua- LCC, Nursing MajorJenirose Pedro- LCC, Un-decided MajorJennifer Pedro- LCC, Nursing MajorRyan Pierce – UH Manoa, Engineering MajorKeanne Prehn- Ulupono Academy, Paul Mitchell Partner School, Cosmetol-ogyConnor Prindle- Air Force, TexasJerold Ragusante- HCC, Auto Body RepairChelsea Ramirez- KCC, Radiology MajorJame Roeun- LCC, Busi-ness MajorKamalei Rosa- Grand Canyon University, Arizona, Athletic Trainer MajorTyler Smith- UH Manoa, Pre-Vet Medicine MajorPilialoha Tupou- HCC/UH transfer, Undecided MajorRuth Tuya- LCC, Unde-cided MajorChadwick Ulep – UH Manoa, Engineering MajorSimone White-Kathy Mueller Modeling School, HawaiiChristian Whittaker- Grand Canyon University, Arizona, Athletic Trainer MajorDarrin Whittaker- LCC, Botany/Liberal Major

lege, California, Mechanics Major Brent Menendez- HCC, Electronics MajorDebieh Miguel- KCC, Pharmacology MajorStacy Mina - HCC, Cosme-tology MajorNoland Mondina- Working at Waimea Valley, Cultiva-torCristalyn Moniz- UNLV, Nevada, Kinesiology MajorHalsein Moraleda- HCC, Engineering MajorTorey Nakamura- UH West Oahu, Business MajorShantashia Naki- LCC, Pediatrics MajorSamuel Newhouse- Army, SoldierVictor Nobello- Army, Computer ScienceJohn Oroyan - LCC, Music MajorChelsea Otholt- University of Utah, Utah, Pharmacy

mental Sciences MajorAlyssiah Hernandez- UH Hilo, Exercise Science MajorAulani Herrod- UH Hilo, Hawaiian StudiesKiley Iona- WorkingKeanu Kalulu-Keao- Na-tional GaurdShordanaye Kapu- Chami-nade University, Pre-Med MajorWantakan Kundet- HCC, Graphic Design MajorCaitlin Langaman- UH Manoa, Biology MajorVanessa Lo- Iowa State University, Iowa, Graphic Design MajorKenika Lorenzo- UH Manoa, Dental Hygiene MajorDeja Lunasco- University of Northern Colorado, Colo-rado, Nursing MajorLayne McGerald- San Diego Community Col-

Where they’re going

PHOTO BY: Kona AuChelsea Hardin does her last minute studying as a senior.

2 I’ll Always Remember...

I’ll always remember...My junior homecoming because that was the day I made a fool of myself. Still, it was a great day because I realized that my class could be supportive.

I’ll always remember...When me and my brother would always get in trouble from Mrs. Colon for pass-ing notes and doodling with Chelsea Otholt. It was scary getting in trouble with her. When Alyssiah and I would glue our hands together in Chun’s and we would get in trouble. I will always remember my BFF BO!

I’ll always remember...Our softball trip to Kauai, team irrahz, my triple fresh twin, my bfffe, my softball family, Laie nights, prom night, and everything that ever made me smile and laugh.

I’ll always remember...The time when my friends and I went to Ali’i Beach Park to shoot Kelly’s music video. Even though there were some bad incidents, we all seem to just laugh it off. Like how the dog was coming to us, when we were in the water and when we were going to leave the beach, one of Jenirose’s leg got stuck on a hole on the grassy area.

I’ll always remember...When me, Mia, and my cousin Natasha would

always get in trouble from Mrs. Chow in 7th or 8th grade for dress code. I’ll also remember when Mia used to ride her bike at 5 a.m. in the morning to my house so we could catch bus together and she would always bring this huge wooden paddle with her for protection.

I’ll always remember...All the good times with Miss America. The cool cats. The “not it” game. Late night cruise seshs. BMW. Every single second with my Bestfriend Ruth Tuya. Pearlridge weekly visits. Nickname “Tan-Tan.” Laughing at every-single thing and dancing to every song in the car with best-friends. I’ll always remem-ber High School days.

I’ll always remember...All my brothers, Kamalei, Matt, Kris, Christian, Dar-rin, Skye, Kaimana, Nainoa, Taleon, Brennon, Jeffery A, Chayse, Noland, Kainalu, David, Anu, June, Keoni,

Brent, William, BRUNO, TJ, Eetu, Hunter, Destry, Jason, Kaleo, Kekai, Kepa, Victor, Rudi, Boboi, Chris, Jerold & My High School Sweetheart Aulani Herrod!!! I’ll always remember...Being a class officer and having our arguments, fights, meetings, weird conversations, and Kenika’s box, lol.

I’ll always remember...Our 2009 softball team when we would have nights out, BBQs, and when when we won OIA’s, when Trusila scared Althia and made her choke on the bubble drink at homecoming sophomore year, Althia’s retarded-ness in Mrs. Holdren’s class, my BFF ADO, and all the adventures in high school.

I’ll always remember...When Pili was playing cards in 1st period and asked Mr. Farrant “Wanna see a magic trick?” Mr. Farrant: “Yeah can you disappear?” And the times when “the gang” used to cruise on the side of

the cafe, and always An-thony Broberg! :)

I’ll always remember...Trips to Pearlridge, Wan-takan’s GPS getting us lost in town, teaching Kenika how to race and not blow his engine, leaving Miss America at the beach, “The Man Purse,” BMW’s, and almost dying whenever Kenika drove.

I’ll always remember...Kelly’s outrageous dreams, the time my friends and I went to Ala Moana and we

lost James and had to ask security to help us, the look on the security guard’s face when we said he was 17, and the fun tennis practices that I will always cherish.

I’ll always remember...When my friends and I went to the beach and Kelly got so excited she tripped once she got to the water.

I’ll always remember...The 2009 fireman muster when we were playing the Bucket Brigade and I saw all of my classmates slip and fall on the mud and I got a big cut, I’ll also always remember when my love asked me out at Tanaka Square.

I’ll always remember...The events we have done and all the sports we have competed. It is always the best to remember the good times than the bad.

I’ll always remember...The time I spent with Char-lie Case. I will also never

PHOTO BY: Kortney PaoSeniors”wrapped up” at a pep rally. Assemblies like this will

always be remembered!

3forget the experiences I had in AP physics and the fun I had with the 2011 class.

I’ll always remember...All the laughter and memo-ries with our “7pack” and especially SuperSpy because whenever we’re together we make things 10 times more funnier than they actually are. Being in robotics and all the experi-ences that come with it: including the Econolodge (EXIT NOW), the late food runs, staying at the school and pulling all nighters, and of course all the traveling. :)

I’ll Always Remember...

PHOTO BY: Kortney PaoSeniors Rudi Galapia and Keoni Perkins at a pep rally earlier this

year, playing a game against the underclassmen.

4I, Cris Agcaoili, hereby leave my greatest support to the tennis team to do well next year, my gratitude and appreciation to all my teach-ers that taught me through-out my high school years. Last of all, & my creative-ness to my sister, Myra.

I, Lacee Almeida, hereby will to Kaleo Fernandez my money, Loke Miner my smooth talking skills, Kari-elyn Almeida my car, Kekai Albeso my sounds so one day we’ll hear him coming, & Cory Conley, nothing becuz u already have my everything!

I, Christopher Arreola, hereby will my leadership of Judo to Keoni Bicoy-Gaco & Khristel Mina, my winning streak and more to Khristel Mina.

I, Jane Au, hereby will my “sock on cox” pin to Charlie Case because she loves the Red Hots just as much as I do, apples to Aya Jeffers-Fabro, so we can be as seductive as the mustache man, scarves to Molly Swanson, so she can be Monter again, music to my brother Dustin, the best dancer I know, so he can sing and dance for me, a lamp to Noah Acosta, so he can listen to Mozart in his boxers with the lights on, nacho cheese to Eli Noyes, because he’s funny & hand-some, my “nasty backpack” & hugs to Keith Prehn, because he looks like Hillel Slovak & always makes me

sweet talking skills to Keoni Fierro so he can skillfully get his way, Irina Dela Torre my care free spirit, and Rayelle Pactol my amazing creative lies and excuses.

I, Taurus-Harvest Gilman, herby will Myra Agcaoili my WHIS’ lanyard and to Alyza Malunao my artistic abilities.

I, Alyssiah Hernandez, hereby will Tayler Fitzsim-mons & Kaili Perreira our corner spot in the softball dug out, Deena & Joelle my broken van to make their way to Dole, Michaela Chalker my catching skills, Kiara my batting skills, & Chelsey Souza my all-star status. :)

I, Aulani Herrod, hereby will everyone my com-passion for the Hawaiian culture, my fans my beauti-ful hair, the soccer girls my strive for the highest, Jason Lopes all my dance skills.

I, Wantakan Kundet, hereby leave Jazzmin Ash-ley Baclaan my smartness, Gabby Maxwell my sexi-ness, Dalion Baclaan my skin color, Loke Miner my goodness, Josh Mendoza “You’ll always be my bff” smile, & lastly, Mrs. Pes-caia, Mrs. Taylor, & Aunty Martha a promise that I’ll be good after I graduate. :)

I, Caitlin Langaman, hereby will Kona Au EV-ERYTHING and my love! :)

I, Kenika Lorenzo, hereby will my cousin Keola my brains, my BFF Kaleo my key chain, Kat a sewing kit,

will Sabrina Tolentino my pitching skills, Michaela Chalker my niceness, and Cyerra my cake recipe.

I, Althia Dicion, hereby will to Tayler Fitzsimmons & Kaili Perreira my corner seat in our softball dugout & my sexy skills, Michaela Chalker my brokeness so I

don’t have them anymore & my happiness, Chelsea Souza my passing grades & the other softball girls my awesomeness.

I, Lacy Lokilani Escorzon, hereby will Ciaradian Bali-doy some mayonnaise for that tuna & a dictionary to tell the difference between a unicorn and a rhino, Gabby Maxwell I leave Apa so she can feed herself on your mission to the beach & to my daughters, a ticket back to Kauai. :)

I, Kuuipo Galletes, hereby pass over my negotiating/

laugh, & finally to my baby sister Kona, anything her heart could possibly desire because I love her with all of my heart.

I, Julie Au, hereby will Molly the videos we made, Aya the ability to accept Molly & Kona’s dancing, Charlie all of my Chili

Pepper statuses, Dustin co-guardianship of my cat as long as you don’t sell her in Haleiwa, Doyle, you can have your name back… you can be Kaleo again, Noah I will you all of the creepi-ness in the world so you can make me laugh, Tay-lor Malina a canoe so you can reggae on the Anahulu River! To my friends I give my insanity since you are all obviously jealous, to Kona I will everything. I’ll miss you so much it’s unbearable to think about… just be nice to Hoa when I’m gone.

I, Karina Bayudan, hereby

Senior wills

PHOTO BY: Kortney PaoSeniors studying in Mr. Marcello’s math class as the year comes

to an end, and tests arrive!

Senior wills

5Senior willsAshley my exercising shoes, Sheena my patience to get through senior year stress free, Nicole a new sister, Reanna my coolness, Sh-antelle my mentality to not care what others think, & to Brandi I give my irrahzness, but you already got it! JK!

I, Deja Lunasco, hereby will my brother Destry my glasses so he can see, my patience, my ability to stay focused in school, all my chores, & most importantly my love and support. Stay strong while I’m gone! To Kamryn Lendio all the hugs in the world, Logan Lu-nasco the energy to do his homework, chores, & get up early, Joshua Wombat Heintz all the Oreos in the world,Wyatt Rushing lots of tape & bubble wrap to make a new dress & I leave you the corner; to the future robotics website master, my HTML skills & website knowledge, Pescaia the best of luck training some one new to replace me & all the cookies in the world, & last-ly, to the robo peeps Team 359 the best of luck for the many seasons to come!

I, Laurianne Manera, hereby will my 1st child & sweaters to Ayano Jeffers-Fabro, Samuel Perry, my resilience to extreme heat, Molly Swanson, my social abilities & long hair, Julian Lazar, my shoes, Kayla Carroll my eyebrows, Kirra Burke my height.

I, Stacy Mina, hereby will Amber Tantog my creepi-ness just because you’re

Lunasco.

I, Tyler Smith, hereby will my AP Physics skills, love & devotion to Charlie Case, my local status to Nick Crook & to Kevin and Brendan I give my Asian abilities.

I, Pilialoha Tupou, hereby pass on my illist legacy to my youngin’ fans out there, I love you guys.

I, Chadwick Ulep, hereby will Noah Acosta my awe-some hair flipping ability, Aya-Jeffers Fabro my slot of acceptance at Cal Poly, Chavis Santiago all the respect I’ve earned, the in-coming AP physics class my knowledge on the subject (just don’t tell Mr. Shikiya), the robotics team every safety lesson I’ve learned, & my cousins Kerlyne Ulep & Sabrina Tolentino my ability to excel in high school.

I, Simone White, hereby will to Maile my fabulous computer skills (lol), Sonja my Cups of Noodles, Ash-lyn my quietness, Francesca my recipes, Sara my dolls, Flore my mom, & Ricky all my school supplies cause I don’t need them any more!!

I, Christian Whittaker, hereby will my manager skills to Kaleo Fernandes, my soccer skills to Paty Miner, I will share, not give, my LB status to Taylor Malina, and my swag goes to my fans!!!

to KC Rambel.I, Keanne Prehn, hereby will Keith Alan my brains to complete his time left with ease, Kelei my musical knowledge and Juju my hair and percussion skills.

I, Richielyn Respicio, hereby will Edward No-com my good grades, my awesome drawing skills to Daniel Oroyan, my sweet-ness to April Xiengsome, to Gerika Acorda my cuteness and sillyness, Jandie Sabo my kindness, my honesty to all my friends, & lastly I leave my spirit to Edward Nocom so he won’t miss me too much when I’m not with him every minute.

I, Kamalei Rosa, hereby will to Taleon Lele the guts to talk to girls, my soccer skills to TJ Fitzsimmons, even though he doesn’t need them but Bruno does, my PBS, football & soc-cer skills to whoever wants them, & my classroom cleaning skills to Destry

the creepiest girl I’ve ever met:), Sam Perry my love for the judo team, Daniel Oroyan my happy & posi-tive attitude because I know you’re going to need it, & finally to Ranzey Acob 1/8 of my heart for being one of

my greatest friends.

I, Torey Nakamura, hereby will my younger sister Caylen good grades and to try hard in school, the tennis team my support and luck next season, my video skills and time management to Kayla, Alyza, and Myra, to all the underclassmen good luck in high school.

I, Kortney Pao, hereby will my luck and good wishes to the members of Team 359 and lastly to my cousin, Jake Pao my so called “smarts” because you might need it one day.

I, Jennifer Pedro, hereby give my Japanese workbook filled with notes to my little sister Janice, & my wisdom

PHOTO BY: Deja LunascoSeniors Deja Lunasco, Torey Nakamura, Julie Au, and Cait-

lin Langaman at their last Homecoming game in high school.

6 Class of 2011 valedictorians

How do you feel about graduating?I feel excited to be mov-ing on to the next part of my life. I also feel gratitude towards Waialua High School for prepar-ing me for my future challenges.

What are your plans after high school?I am going to UH-Manoa first for my undergradu-ate studies. After this I must go to the mainland so I can get my veterinar-ian degree. The reason for this is that there is no school in Hawaii that of-fers that degree.

Who is someone that helped you get through high school?My girlfriend helped me through high school. Her name is Charlie and when I am feeling stress about school or other things, talking and seeing her

relaxes me so I am not so overwhelmed. She is always there to support me.

What was your most memorable moment in high school?My most memorable moment in high school was when I asked out my girlfriend.

What do you worry about the most about what you are going to do after you graduate?I wasn’t sure exactly what career I would want to pursue, but I then real-ized that I don’t need to know right when I start college so I have plenty of time to decide.

What school will you be attending after you graduate?I will be attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

My most memorable mo-ment in high school was when our robotics team won the San Diego Regional in 2010, the first Hawaii team that won in seven years.

What do you worry about the most about what you are going to do after you graduate?

What I worried about the most about life after gradu-ation yet what I am equally excited about is just the overall college experience. Doing new things, meeting new people, working with them and possibly rooming with them--it’s an interest-ing process yet that is what makes it a great point in many people’s lives and I hope I feel the same way.

What school will you be at-tending after you graduate?I will be attending either The University of Hawaii at Manoa or California State University.

How do you feel about graduating?I feel that graduation and high school in general came by relatively quickly, yet I am happy with what I have done in my years here, as well as graduating in general.

What are your plans after high school?I plan to attend college in the fall to pursue a Bach-elors degree in civil engi-neering, then possibly get a job in the future or go to graduate school.

Who is someone that helped you get through high school?There is not just one person, but it’s all my friends that help me get through high school. We went through good and bad experiences here at Waialua together and they were there to make every day better.

What was your most memorable moment in high school?

Chadwick Ulep Tyler Smith

7Class of 2011 valedictorians

How do you feel about graduating?I’m kind of scared, yet excited. It still hasn’t hit me that I am a senior, however it will probably hit me the moment that I walk down to receive my diploma be-cause then I will know I am no longer a student but an alumni.

What are your plans after high school?My plan is to dorm and attend the University of Ha-waii at Manoa and major in nursing, to pursue my dream of becoming a registered nurse working in the Neona-tal Intensive Care Unit.

Who is someone that helped you get through high school?I don’t have one person who helped me, but I had a group of people, especially my family and friends. I had love and guidance from my Dad, Mom, Step-Dad, sisters and the rest of my family. Even my friends all helped me with school work

and troubles in life.

What was your most memorable moment in high school?My most memorable mo-ment were all my trips with the robotics team. One unforgettable year was my junior year when I was a part of the drive team, and we won our first regional!

What do you worry about the most about what you are going to do after you graduate? The thing I am still worry-ing about is how I am going to pay for college and the cost of being on my own. I fear I won’t be able to pay for everything, but know-ing that I am determined, dedicated, and responsible I WILL find a way to get to my goal.

What school will you be at-tending after you graduate?I will be attending the Uni-versity of Hawaii at Manoa.

Kortney PaoHow do you feel about graduating?I’m pretty stoked about graduating. I think it’s going to be a bitter-sweet experi-ence. I’m excited to start college and move on from high school, but it’s going to be sad to leave at the same time.

What are your plans after high school?After high school I plan to dorm at UH Manoa to study Special Education.

Who is someone that helped you get through high school?My friends helped me to survive high school by keeping me entertained! But the people that helped me the most are my dad and sisters. My dad has been vital to anything and everything successful that I have ever done in my life. He is my inspiration and his unconditional love is the reason why I am who I am today.

What was your most memorable moment in high school?I have a lot of great memo-ries from high school, and I cherish them all. My most memorable high school moments are just about any ones spent with my friends- even if we were bored in class, we found ways to have fun. One of my favor-ite memories is the day that Kortney and I planned my ridiculous outfit that I will be wearing to her wedding some day!

What do you worry about the most about what you are going to do after you graduate? There are so many things but deadlines creep up on me and they can get over-whelming at times.

What school will you be at-tending after you graduate?University of Hawaii at Manoa... along with my twin, the other valedicto-rians, and a group of other classmates!

Julie Au

8A song Waialua High to thee, A song our full hearts raise, A song of love and gratitude,

A song to tell thy praise.For hearts must sing when love is

there, And pride and faith are strong,

So hear our music while we raise, Our tribute hymn, our song.To do our best to be loyal be, To honor thy bright name,

To bear thy word of truth far out, To other lives our aim.

To cherish friends to seek the good, And ever true to be,

We pledge our lives, our hearts, our souls,

Waialua, now to thee.

Graduation Ceremony

May 21st, 2011at the

Waialua High School Athletic Field

Good Luck Seniors!