INVOCATION BY

Let us Pray.

Institutions expect their leaders will enable them to

fulfill their dreams and avoid their fears. To succeed,

leaders need vision, wisdom, courage and so many

other attributes of character that it is unreasonable to

expect one person to possess all the qualities of suc

cessful leadership. And so, 0 God, we pray first for the

lolani community that its expectations of our new

Headmaster will not become a prison from which no

leader can escape. We pray that we will be the kind of

institutional community that facilitates success rather

than hinders it.

For Va! Iwashita we pray that when it comes time to

turn the reins of leadership over to another he will

look upon the years of his administration with pride,

knowing that he successfully led lolani into the 21st

century and secured its position as one of the nation’s

leading schools. We pray also that, when he reflects

upon his years at the lolani helm, his heart will be full

of gratitude for Your comforting and consoling pres

ence and for the grace that enabled him to make the

journey from student to revered Headmaster. As we

begin the Iwashita years, we know that You will be with

him to guide and strengthen him and bring him suc

cessfully to the conclusion of his mission.

We also know that he does not undertake this

adventure alone, and so we pray for his family, for his

wife Cynthia, for Chad, for Ann, and for Jeff. Leaders’

families often pay a price. We pray that the toll on

them will not be great. May the lolani years be good to

them and may they remember them with pleasure.

Finally, 0 God, may all that we say and do in the con

text of this ceremony not only bless Val and inspire him

for the challenge he faces but also remind us that Your

blessings have made lolani what it is today. As You are

now, may You always be the center of our identity. Amen.

TheInaugurationof headmasterVal T. IwashitaSt. Alban’s ChapelNovember 5, 1995

TilE REYE1IEND

The Inauguration of Dr. Val Iwashita ‘67 as DANIEL II. STEIYA1ITHeadmaster of lolani School took place on Sunday,

November 5, 1995, 4:30 PM., in St. Alban’s Chapel,

The Right Reverend George 1 Hunt officiating. We

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present a copy of the program but, in the interest of time and

space, have selected a few parts for reprinting: The

Invocation by The Reverend Daniel R. Stewart; the Inaugural

Address by Dr. Val 7 Iwashita, which is also The

Headmasters Column; and Salutations from The Student

Body by Proconsul Michael T Yang ‘96.

The Right ReverendGeorge N. Hunt

photos pp 2-7: Robert Brown (lolani)& Sterling Praddy (Celebrity Portraits)

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TilE INAUGUIUI 4IIHkESSBy Dr. Val Iwashita

his is a great moment in my life. I have long had

aspirations to become a head of school but never

dreamed that this goal would come to fruition at

my Alma Mater. lolani is one of the finest schools in the nation,

and it is an honor and a privilege to be its leader. I thank the

Board of Governors for this opportunity and thank all of you for

joining my family and me in celebrating this special occasion. I

also appreciate the participation of the Performing and Visual

Arts Departments. This occasion would be incomplete without

the dance, art and music that breathe life into lolani School.

This ceremony makes a strong statement about who we are atlolani School. The setting is St. Alban’s Chapel, our place of worship in the heart of the campus. This chapel is a symbol of ourenduring faith in God and our unyielding belief that it is throughGod that we are able to educate, love and serve students. Thevestments of the church and those of academia have cometogether today and reflect the strong partnership which hasserved us through countless generations. Together all of you represent a broad constituency of teachers and learners, and byyour good work you have created a caring, educational community for intellectual, artistic, athletic and spiritual pursuits. Ourtraditions and the legacy of excellence that is Jolani School arehere today and give all of us reason to rejoice.

lolani is an excellent school. Our stature in the communityreflects the exceptional achievements of our teachersand students. Our academic prowess, together with athletic

championships, excellence in artistic endeavor, and significantcommunity service activities create an exemplary listof achievements.

Other accomplishments are not as noticeable but are equallysignificant. A recent study by our Admissions Office identified agroup of seniors who, when admitted in the 7th or 9th grade, hadtest scores which placed them in the bottom 25th percentile ofstudents who apply to independent schools. During their years atlolani, this group maintained a B- cumulative grade point average and achieved PSAT scores in their junior year which putthem in the 70th percentile for college bound students. Theyare college ready.

Jolani works for a diverse student body because of an outstanding curriculum, an expert and loving faculty and staff,caring parents and hardworking students. And lest we forget,our efforts are made easier by those who comfort and support usbehind the scenes, the Board, the Alumni, families and friends.

We’ve made it... Or have we? Are the elements which I mentioned the true measures of success? As leaders in theeducational community, is there a broader mission with whichwe need to concern ourselves?

IFollowing theceremony, Dr Iwashitais greeted by TheReverend John Crean(left), Bishop GeorgeHunt, and The ReverendDaniel Stewart (right)

I recently read a book by Carolyn See entitled Dreaming. The

author, a UCLA professor of literature, describes her dysfunc

tional family, complete with alcoholism, child abuse, drug

addiction, suicide and divorce. In gripping fashion, she offers a

commentary on the American way of life and ends her book with

the following passage:

Most of us have found the way to get out of the abyss

and onto the calm and placid golf course. But there’s

something to be said for freefall, the wild life. It’s

ruined us, but it’s helped to save us too. It’s given us

our stories and made us who we are. It has to do

with dreaming, inventing, imagining, yearning, and

there’s more of it—like blue smoke—in the Americandream than we’re ever, ever, going to be able to

acknowledge or admit.Look around you. You can see people right here in this chapel

who have made it. Many have suffered at one time or another,

dreamed of better days and overcome hardships to achieve a

respectable level of success. We deserve what we have and feel in

control of our destiny. The American dream is alive and

well.. from our perspective.I wonder how many others share our perspective.. .and our

good fortune. I wonder how many think the American dream is

a lot of blue smoke.Violence, poverty, hunger, homelessness, AIDS, illiteracy,

gangs, drugs, racism, neglect and abuse are words commonly

associated with our community and our nation. The victims, and

there are many, grow up with a very different understanding of

the world. Fear is constant; hope is a temporary and much too

infrequent respite from depression; anger is a feeling they know

well. Some of them make it to our world, the safe, stable, hope

ful world that we know. Far too many remain in the abyss,

hungry for a better life.

Is America on the decline? Is America’s failure reflective of

the failure of our educational system? What can be done? Why

are we here?

I hope we are here to acknowledge the power of education. We

have the potential to pass on the knowledge and wisdom of many

generations and, in so doing, create a more productive, civilized

society. We have the opportunity to prepare leaders who can

think and use information in a wise and just manner. We have the

ability to develop confident, creative individuals who use their

talents for the greater common good. And maybe most impor

tant, we have the capacity to keep the American dream alive for

our students and for our community. For what is America if it is

not a country of access and hope?

I hope we are here to celebrate the belief and the conviction

that educators must be leaders in our state and in our nation. The

world is changing; ways of thinking are changing; how people relate

to one another is changing; we have an opportunity and an oblig

ation to direct that change. John F. Kennedy’s words are pertinent:

“With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the

final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love,

asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth

God’s work must truly be our own.” We need to act, and act deci

sively. We need to listen to the many voices of our community,

examine and debate the issues which are before us and stand tall

amongst the crowd as we find solutions to the problems we share.

Finally, I hope we are here to celebrate the faith we have in

ourselves, the knowledge that we, as educators, can make a dif

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ference. Our accomplishments will be determined, in large measure, by the strength of our belief. We must move forward withthe knowledge that we are vitally important to the future of ourstudents, our community and our society.

lolani—Heavenly Hawk—reflects our legacy of excellence, thehigh expectations we have for our students and ourselves and thehigh aspirations we have for our future.We have fulfilled thedreams of our forefathers. But as a hawk must continue to soarif it is to survive, so must we replace our past accomplishmentswith new visions. Our past will be the cornerstone for our future;our future will be limited only by our imagination.

We live in exciting times. Change is a constant. Workingtogether, we will turn challenges into opportunities and fashiona future of which we can all be proud. As Edwin Markham wrotein his poem, “A Creed,” “there is a destiny that makes us brothers.” I am looking forward to our time together, knowing that thespirit of lolani School will bind us and keep us strong.

PRELUDE

The Cooke Quartet

PROCESSIONAL“Praise to the Lord”

IWOCATIONThe Reverend Daniel R. Stewart

LESSONSA Reading from the Book of Deuteronomy:

Megan S. WorthleyA Reading from the Second Letter of Paul to Timothy:

Brent N. Kakesako

SALUTATIONSParents: Mrs. Amy M. Tomisato

Alumni: Mr. Calvin S. MiyamotoStudent Body: Michael T Yang

Faculty and Staff Mr. John C. KayBoard of Governors: Mr. James KawashimaFamily and Friends: Mr Lester E. Cingcade

ANTHEM“Prayer of St. Francis” by John S. McCreary

INAUGURATION CEREMONYThe Right Reverend George N. Hunt

INAUGURAL ADDRESSDr. Val T Iwashita

ALMA MATER

BENEDICTIONThe Right Reverend George N. Hunt

RECESSIONAL“Trumpet Voluntary” by John Stanley

WTELO11E EftOlITHE STIJDENT BODYby Michael Yang ‘96

Hello, everyone; my name is Michael Yang and I am one

of three proconsuls. It is with great honor and plea

sure that I speak to all of you on behalf of the student

body this afternoon.On November 5, we are all joined in St. Alban’s Chapel to for

mally induct Dr. Val Iwashita into the office of Headmaster.

However, Dr. Iwashita has been hard at work ever since July 1

doing many things, a few of them being organizing files, getting

acquainted with the faculty and staff, and choosing the perfect spot

to put the television in his new residence.

His ties to the school do not only extend back to mid—summer,

though. As a matter of fact, Dr. Iwashita has walked the halls of

lolani not only as a proud parent of three lolani students but also

as a student carrying his share of books and staying up late writ

ing his share of history papers.Although his high school days of turning in homework assign

ments and cramming for tests have long since passed, Dr. Iwashitahas been presented somenew responsibilities andchallenges associatedwith being the headmaster of a school.

At the beginning of theyear, Dr. Iwashita pulledthrough for the seniors bybringing more benchesunder the library, and justlook at what a happy family we are now. He hasalso made Senior Prefect

meetings more meaningful and productive, not to mention a great

deal more entertaining, by sharing in the humor and really listen

ing to the ideas that we convey and relay to him.

Aside from these responsibilities, there is one last quality of Dr.

Iwashita that I’d like to reflect on. At the mention of his name, I

think of a man who truly understands the needs of lolani

School—a man that is not afraid of going out of his way to

help out. Whether it be an individual student, a group, or

even a whole class, Dr. Iwashita has proven to be a man

who can relate [toj and connect with the students.

Some students may have seen him rushing the

waves at Sandy Beach, and others might have seen

him cheering on our teams at various sporting events.

And still others might have seen him walking through

the halls in his decoratively bright Aloha shirts.

Wherever he is, though, he can always be found with a warm smile

on his face; hopefully, it will still be that way at the end of the

year—just kidding.This year has gotten off to a great start, and I am very honored

to have the privilege of being able to work with you. Having such

an amiable administrator to work under has made my experience

as a student body leader a very pleasurable as well as educational

one. On behalf of the student body, I’d like to congratulate and

welcome you on this momentous occasion.

Inauguration

James Kawashima, Chairman of the Board of Governors

Sunday, November 5, 1995 4:30 p.m.St. Alban’s Chapel

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Proconsul Michael Yang

Brent N. Kakesalto

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