JUNE-JULY 2016

The latest news from Parker School

Our MissionAt Parker School, every student is known, valued and nurtured. Our small-school setting and dynamic program foster confident, compassionate individuals who are thoroughly prepared for college, who enthusiastically engage in life and who positively contribute to an ever-changingglobal community.

Stay informed by checking the Parker School website regularly at www.parkerschoolhawaii.org.

Na Mea Hou is published August through June by the Advancement Office of Parker School.

Interim Advancement Director: Jonathan Vedelli

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Congratulations Class of 2016!

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Grade 12 Graduation CLASS OF 2016

Sarah Elizabeth Bellatti Valedictorian

Matthew Moses BalSeraphim Jullay Marvel Benoist

Kenneth Ian BondDashiell Griffith Cotton

Garrison John DavisRiley Kai Decker

Sophie Marie DommerKeaton Anthony Farrell

Savannah Clay Harriman-Pote Co-Salutatorian

Kevin Micheal Ortman Grace Julie Bopha Gregg

Erika Jane Kasberg Alyssa Kaiulani Loratta

Michael Joe MillerMarlo Claire Kaleimakali‘i

Benavides MundonBenjamin James MurraySivan Mieji Culff Najita

Carrie Hiller Co-Salutatorian

Skyler Sage PleussHarmony Delight Ring

No‘eau Bailie Gene SimeonaKathleen Hazel Smith

Sydney Ka‘ilihiwa ThompsonRyan Taylor TouchetKyra Marie Vidosh

Skye Masako Hi‘ilawe Waipa

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Senior ‘OHANA NIGHT

Parker School Trustees’ Award Hiwa Thompson and Kathleen Smith Headmaster’s Award Seraphim Benoist Richard Smart Award for Academic Excellence Sarah Bellatti Personal Achievement Award Bliss Loratta Culff Leadership Award Savannah Harriman-Pote Longevity Award Dash Cotton and Sivan Najita Outstanding Career Achievement in Ryan Touchet and the Performing Arts Award Seraphim Benoist Outstanding Career Achievement in the Visual Arts Award Marlo Mundon Female Scholar Athlete Award Erika Kasberg Male Scholar Athlete Award Dash Cotton Female Career Athlete Award No‘eau Simeone Male Career Athlete Award Skyler Pleuss Female Athlete of the Year Award Kyra Vidosh Male Athlete of the Year Award Ian Bond

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Grade 8 Graduation CLASS OF 2020

Joshua AlmogueraMakana Blake

Grace BollingerMeira Bonnici

Cooper CallenderKathryn Carey

Ryanne DohertyKemper FarrellStacee Firestone

Sean FrogleyReece Herendeen

Riley HigginsGracelyn Jardine

Jade LindseyJacob Mader

Noelani Murray

Angelina RamirezZane RobertsonKellen Sakaitani

Aiden SeeleyHiroki Soler

Kaimana StewartEthan Tawater

Lee WeiserMichelle Whitney

Zane WillmanTierney Wold

Hali‘a Buchal Valedictorian

Malaya Hill Co-Salutatorian

Jordan Vedelli Co-Salutatorian

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Grade 5 Graduation CLASS OF 2023

Ellison AcostaHugo Amos

Tatum Bailey

Kanoa BlakeSadie Blevins

Portia BonniciAndrew Choi

Kyle Groves | Speaker

Nai‘a JonesCosmo Machala

Kanani Offenbaker

Sanae OyeWylder Peterson

Zoey Quiocho | Speaker

Kouske Soler

Anela StewartKylie Vedelli

Robert Weiser

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FROM Advancement This year we were once again

reminded just how special our Parker School ‘ohana is.

Thanks to the generosity of many, the response to our Annual Fund campaign exceeded expectations. Tuition alone covers only 84% of the cost to educate our students. To help close this gap, each year we ask for participation in our school’s Annual Fund. This year our goal was to raise $100,000 and increase parent participation from 29% to 40%. Thanks to you, both goals were exceeded with more than $140,000 raised and 46% of parents participated. These funds immediately impact every part of the Parker experience, including: in the classroom and art studio, on the stage and athletic field, and everywhere in between. Mahalo to everyone who supported Parker’s Annual Fund and our 320 exceptional students.

We are also happy to share our 11th annual Kahiau auction gala benefiting financial aid for students at Parker School was the most successful yet, setting a new record

of nearly $250,000 raised during this one-night event at the Fairmont Orchid on March 5. All proceeds support the nearly 50% of students who receive tuition assistance, which is more than nearly double the national average of 22%. This commitment by Parker School combined with your philanthropic support helps make the dream of an independent education possible for more children on Hawaii Island. Mahalo to everyone who helped make Kahiau a success, including sponsors, donors, attendees, committee members and volunteers.

This past year we also welcomed several generous private donations to support a new school-wide technology curriculum and student scholarships. These generous contributions are helping to transform the lives of all Parker students now and into their exciting future.

On behalf of Parker School, thank you to our many constituents – parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty and staff, board of directors, volunteers and community members – for your

continued support of Parker School and our students. We wish everyone a restful and fun summer and look forward to next school year as we celebrate Parker School’s 40th anniversary.

Jonathan Vedelli Chief Financial Officer and Interim Advancement Director

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Kahiau RAISES NEARLY $250,000 FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL AID Parker School held its 11th annual Kahiau auction gala benefiting financial aid

on March 5 at the Fairmont Orchid along the Kohala Coast. Over 270 people attended this evening event which raised $248,185, a new record for the school by more than $13,000 over last year’s event.

Nearly 50 percent of the 320 kindergarten through grade 12 students at Parker receive financial assistance, which is more than nearly double the national average of approximately 22%. This commitment by Parker School helps make the dream of an independent

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PARKER CO-FOUNDER VISITS SCHOOL

education possible for more children on Hawaii Island. Kahiau, meaning “to give generously from the heart,” is the school’s largest annual fundraiser benefiting financial aid. Attendees enjoyed cocktails, pupus, a sit-down dinner, live and silent auction, plus dancing.

The highlight of the evening was a heartfelt speech given by Parker senior, Savannah Harriman-Pote, regarding her deep admiration for her soon-to-be alma mater. Attendees responded to the senior’s sincere speech with a standing ovation. Parker School would like to thank those who made this year’s event a record success, including the sponsors, donors, attendees, committee members and volunteers of Kahiau.

On February 9, Parker School was honored with a visit from the school’s co-founder Anita De Domenico. De Domenico

started Parker School in 1976 with her late husband Paul, whose family founded the Golden Grain Pasta Company, which created Rice-A-Roni.

De Domenico visited Parker School along with her daughter Gina De Domenico Flanagan, a 1982 graduate of Parker; Gina’s friend and fellow ‘82 Parker graduate, Jill Morgan; and a family friend.

Paul and Anita De Domenico moved to Hawaii Island in 1973 to establish the Hawaiian Holiday Macadamia Nut Company after Paul’s father purchased the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. While considering the educational options for their two children, the pair recognized an opportunity to open a private day school. Thanks to the support of many community members, notably including Richard Smart of Parker Ranch, Parker School was founded in 1976 with 58 students in grades nine through 12.

During their recent visit, the group received a tour of the lower, middle and upper school campuses by headmaster Carl Sturges, which included a welcome chant sung by all 106 lower school students. In addition, the group met with 10 upper school students to talk story about the founding of Parker School and answer questions.

De Domenico reminisced with students, sharing what Waimea was like in the 70s and the excitement and challenges of starting Parker School. “Looking back on our life, which has been very adventuresome and exciting, the 23 years we spent on the Big Island were the best years of our life,” said De Domenico. “We had no idea that Parker School would blossom the way it has - it is great pride for me and would be for my late husband as well.”

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PARKER SCHOOL Happenings

On February 3, students in K-2 practiced their counting skills while creating paper hats and megaphone for a special 100th day of school pep rally.

Students in grades 4 and 5 were treated to a presentation by famed Canadian Paralympic alpine skier Josh Dueck on February 8. Paralyzed from the waist down from a ski accident in 2004 at the age of 23, Josh shared his personal story of perseverance and overcoming adversity with students.

Congratulations to upper school English and philosophy teacher, Kiyoshi Najita “Naj,” for a productive and creative year with the release of four music albums, including several singles, as well as

a collection of short stories recently published entitled You’re Already Seeing Me as Ashes. His book can be found on Amazon and is intended for mature readers.

Student Council hosted the year’s last pep rally, which was the school’s first outdoor rally, on Friday, April 1 for middle and upper school students to support spring sports. Go Bulls!

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Parker School’s powerlifting team participated in the Hawaii Island World Association of Bench Pressers and Dead Lifters (WABDL) competition in Hilo on February 21, where they placed first in the team competition and earned a spot

at the national competition in November in Las Vegas. Senior Matt Bal and junior Micah Yamanaka also each set individual state records in the deadlift.

Dramatiques presented Aida, a musical drama of an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal by Elton John and Tim Rice, as the school’s spring production with five shows in April.

On February 5, middle school students participated in the school’s annual Unity Day, a theme-based event to explore a concept outside of the classroom. This year’s theme was Hawaiian navigation and included a movie of Hokulea, a visit to ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo and an inspiring presentation by Kaniala Buckley, a crew member on two legs of Hokulea voyages.

Students in grades 4 and 5 impressed community judges including some from Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope while presenting their science fair projects on April 6. Winners include:

Carol Davies, a retired NASA mathematician, spoke to middle school students on March 8 to share the connection between mathematics and space travel, and to inspire girls to pursue STEM subjects.

5TH GRADE1st Place: Nai‘a Jones 2nd Place: Ellie Acosta 3rd Place: Andrew Choi

4TH GRADE1st Place: Kaden Aguilar 2nd Place: Rose Kirk-Landry 3rd Place: Skylar Pinkert

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Athletics News from Athletic Director Nicole Vedelli

Both our winter and spring sports enjoyed an incredible year!

UPPER SCHOOL SPORTSFor the first time in a long time, Parker School was able to field a boys high school basketball and volleyball team thanks to the dedication of eight athletes and coach

Greg Dunigan. We are excited Coach Dunigan will share his years of basketball coaching and officiating experience when he leads this team again next year on our new basketball court.

Tennis also had an exciting season with coach Rami, coach Randy and coach Buff at the helm. With almost 30 athletes, many of whom were new to tennis, athletes played some great matches and gained confidence. Thank you to our wonderful, dedicated coaches who not only made it fun for students, but also shared their knowledge and skills of this life-long activity. We’ll certainly miss our seniors graduating this year – Harmony Ring, Julie Gregg, Erika Kasberg, Riley Decker, and Keaton Farrell. Good luck and keep playing tennis!

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS Our paddling program is the perfect introduction for our young athletes to learn the basic skills and experience a sneak-peak of high school paddling. Thank you to coach Kealoha Nearman and coach Derek Park for heading up our middle school paddling program again this year.

Our tennis program has successfully grown over the last two years to where we needed three sessions this year. The popularity of this high school feeder program is thanks to coach Buff Winderbaum who goes above and beyond the call of duty as a teacher and as a coach. We sincerely thank him for his ongoing efforts.

On behalf of Parker School, I served as coordinator of the High School State Tennis Tournament held at the end of April at Mauna Lani. I received numerous compliments regarding the smoothness of this three-day event due to the wonderful volunteers. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and helped make this tournament a success. I’d like to recognize one volunteer in particular, who gave his time all three days and was instrumental in keeping the tournament running smoothly and on time: Mr. Buff Winderbaum. Thank you, Buff, you are phenomenal and I couldn’t have done it without you!

2016-17 FALL SPORTSVarsity Cross Country Mandatory practices will begin on Monday, August 1 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Athletes are to meet outside in front of lower hall. All athletes are expected to run 3 miles between 28 to 35 minutes on the first day of practice. By mid-September practices will go until 5:00 p.m. Please bring a water bottle and wear proper running attire and shoes. Questions? Please email athletic director Nicole Vedelli at nvedelli@parkerschoolhawaii.org.

Varsity Girls VolleyballMandatory practices will also begin on Monday, August 1 at the New Hope Church Gym from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Questions? Please email coach Steven Kalilikane at r4sk@msn.com or call 808-936-5558.

Seeking Middle School Coaches We are looking for coaches who are well versed in volleyball and basketball (both are paid positions). Practices are two days a week, for an hour and a half each, plus games, for approximately two months. If you are interested, please contact athletic director Nicole Vedelli at nvedelli@parkerschoolhawaii.org.

PBSC Soccer Registration and evaluations will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, August 3 and August 4 at the Parker lower school soccer field from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Both practices are mandatory. Athletes must be ready to play in proper attire with cleats and shin guards. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle. Questions? Email PBSC registrar Cari Kapuniai at ckapuniai@parkerschoolhawaii.org.

High School Sports – Sports requirements for high school: 1. Updated physical clearance form on file with the school registrar

2. Copy of insurance card – proof of insurance on file with school registrar

3. Student participation, parent and consent release of risk form signed and on file

4. Parker Athletic Contract and Code of Ethics form signed and on file

5. Parents must attend coaches meeting at the beginning of each sport season

Visit www.ParkerSchoolHawaii.org or Register at www.ChallengerSports.com

July 18-22 and

July 25-29 Ages 3-14

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

SOCCER CAMPWeek Long Summer Camps

June-July 2016

PARKER BULLS SOCCER CLUB

PBSC U14 Team Wins BI-HYSA Spring 2015 Championship!

Congratulations to our U14 team, coached by Billy Pleuss, our director of coaches, who played two outstanding games on Saturday, May 7.

After a victorious preliminary game, they went on to play in the finals against Leones Negros U14. PBSC took the challenge and shinned brightly as they seized the game and won in an easy 6-2 victory placing them as the BI-HYSA spring season champions!

Our PBSC U10 team, coached by Blazedell Waiau, also competed in the playoffs on Saturday, May 7. PBSC U10 won their preliminary game and went on to play an intense game against Leones Negros U10 that finished in a 5-4 victory for Leones Negros.

The PBSC U8A team, coached by Tiffany Freitas, also competed in the playoffs. The PBSC U8 team lost in a 7-5 victory for Rush.

All of the PBSC teams played a great season with much improvement and achievement under the direction of our PBSC coaches. Thank you, coaches, for all your hard work and dedication!

Thank you to all the players of PBSC - your dedication, focus and love of the game keep us going! A special thanks to all the families of PBSC for all the time and energy you put into helping the club continue.

Mahalo nui loa!

Check parkerschoolhawaii.org for information regarding fall season registration. Forms can be turned into the Parker School Business office.

Questions? Write PBSC@parkerschoolhawaii.org.

News

Love Soccer?Our Parker Bulls Soccer Club is looking to hire experienced soccer coaches. Without more coaches we may not be able to field some teams. Please contact PBSC Coaching Director

Billy Pleuss at soccer@parkerschoolhawaii.org.

Yearbook Second in StateCongratulations to the 2015-2016

yearbook class for winning second place overall in the high school division in the Herff Jones Publishing Hawaii yearbook contest out of more than 40 schools statewide.

HILLER NAMED

NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST

Parker School is proud to

announce senior Carrie Hiller has advanced as a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. As one of 15,000 finalists, Hiller represents less than one percent of the top high school seniors nationwide. Two fellow classmates Savannah Harriman-Pote and Keaton Farrell were also honored in the fall as National Merit commended students.

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Parker lower school held its 11th annual May Day on Friday, May 6 with the

following theme: “Mohala I ka pua, ua wehe kaiao”, which means the blossoms are opening, for dawn is breaking.

All 106 students in kindergarten through grade 5 worked under the direction of kumu hula (dance teacher) Liana Aveiro to learn Hawaiian language, oli (Hawaiian chants) and hula (Hawaiian form of dance). Students began working with kumu Liana twice a month in January for their performance which included a kahili procession representing each Hawaiian Island, a hula and oli by class, and four oli as a group.

May Day is an annual tradition held each May that celebrates Hawaiian culture through the making and sharing of lei. Following the morning program, Parker middle and upper school students held a ho‘olaule‘a (celebration) which offered numerous hands-on cultural stations including: kapa design, lei making, hula lessons, Hawaiian navigation and knot making; as well as hukihuki and haka moa, two makahiki games. This event also included a traditional Hawaiian menu of kalua pork, sweet potatoes, pineapple and haupia.

Students Earn Awards in Fine Arts and Dramatiques

DRAMATIQUES AWARD WINNERS FOR THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT (Fall Play)

Outstanding Actor: Mick Miller

Outstanding Actress: Savannah Harriman-Pote

Outstanding Supporting Actor: Ethan Tawater

Outstanding Supporting Actress: Erica Yost

Outstanding Male Ensemble: Kemper Farrell

Outstanding Female Ensemble: Malaya Hill

Outstanding Production Supervisor: Erika Kasberg

Outstanding Technician: Kyra Matsuda

MVP Middle School: Stacee Firestone

MVP High School: Seraphim Benoist

Director’s Award: Matt Bal

Heart of the Show Award: Taiga Okada

DRAMATIQUES AWARD WINNERS FOR AIDA (Spring Musical)

Outstanding Actor: Bradley Smith

Outstanding Actress: Stacee Firestone

Outstanding Supporting Actor: Keaton Farrell

Outstanding Supporting Actress: Kenzie Nelson

Outstanding Male Ensemble: Ethan Tawater

Outstanding Female Ensemble: Savannah Harriman-Pote

Outstanding Production Supervisor: Marlo Mundon

Outstanding Technician: Kyra Matsuda

MVP Middle School: Tierney Wold

MVP High School: Seraphim Benoist

Director’s Award (tie): Erika Kasberg and Ryan Touchet

Heart of the Show Award: Calan Jakeman

VISUAL ART AWARD WINNERS FOR UPPER SCHOOL:The Annie Leibowitz Award for Best in Portrait Photography: Riley Herendeen

Diego Rivera Award for Painting: Alex Coley

David Hockney Award for Best in Drawing: Mick Miller

The Ansel Adams Award for Best in Landscape photography: Coco Romano Giordano

Francis Bacon Existentialism Art Award: Micah Yamanaka

Salvador Dali Surrealism Award: Shione Mochizuki

Judy Chicago Award for the Best Use of Art for Social or Political Change: Mathias Migliorini

Magdalena Abakanowics Award for Best Installation Work: Kenzie Nelson

Creative Visionary Award for Macro Photography: Kathleen Smith

Maria Montoya Martinez Award for Best Ceramic Vessel: Harmony Ring

Kandinsky Award for Best in Imaginative Work: Eric Fetsch

Henry Moore Best in Abstract Art: Hunter Weigle

Michaleangelo Award for Best in Figurative Sculpture: Eve Anderson

Vincent Van Gogh Award for Best Use of Color to Express Emotions: Jenna Harris

Frida Kahlo Award for Best Use of “Self Story” in Art: Marlo Mundon

Andy Warhol Graphic Design Award: Darien Jones

Aurora Robson Environmentalism Art Award: Gabby Silva and

Anna Gaglione

Best Cinematography Award: Owen Matsuda and Jaipal Brar

Best Experimental Film Award: Jorik Brumley, Pono Blaisdel, Mick Miller, and Mathias Migliorini

Best Documentary Film Award: Maya Elsworth and Caylyn Makoff

Senior Rising Star Award: Bliss Loratta

VISUAL ART AWARD WINNERS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL:

Grade 6 Rising Star Award: Lukas Dommer

Grade 7 Rising Star Award: Kirra Crawford

Grade 8 Rising Star Award: Hali‘a Buchal

We wish to congratulate the many students who were presented with a Fine Arts award for their participation and achievement during the 2015-16

school year. On May 12, students in grades 6-12 were honored for their dedication and excellence in this year’s two Dramatiques productions and visual arts classes including photography, sculpture, pottery, drawing, painting and graphic design.

Senior Bliss Loratta received the night’s top honor, earning The Senior Rising Star Award. The following students were presented with an award honoring their achievements in the 2015-16 school year:

Parker Students Celebrate May Day

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News by PTSO President Pamela Adams

Parent Teacher Student ‘Ohana

Parker School Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) wishes to thank you

for your support over the 2015-2016 school year. We thank you for your continued contributions through membership fees and volunteering your time to enhance the Parker School ‘ohana.

The mission of Parker School’s PTSO is to “nurture the Parker School ‘Ohana, foster communication to strengthen the parent-school partnership, and support the school in its mission.” Mike Buchal and Eileen Cheng, communications committee co-chairs, demonstrated PTSO’s mission through the design and implementation of a parent survey. The survey was distributed by email via a link to Parker School families in February and 119 families responded. A summary of the results will be made available to parents in the near future. Thank you to all who completed the survey. PTSO will continue to foster communication between parents and the school to best support the mission of Parker School.

PTSO continues to strive to support Parker School’s values of excellence, integrity and compassion. Throughout the year PTSO committees are hard at work providing and enhancing the school ‘Ohana. The staff appreciation committee takes great pride in honoring the dedicated faculty and staff during monthly staff appreciation. PTSO’s highly creative staff appreciation co-chairs, Kelly Herendeen and Mia Wright, organized and put together coffee and treats, small gifts, and lunches during the fall and spring conferences for the Parker School staff. Thank you to each of the parents who donated baked items and your time to this monthly event! PTSO greatly appreciates

the extended support of parents, as we could not do it without you!

Each year PTSO designates $3,500 toward awards for mini and ‘ohana grants. This spring four grants were awarded to the following individuals for classroom educational enrichment and teacher development: Holly Weigle and Mindy Higgins, mini grant for Math Teacher Expo; Melissa Lunchick and Jesse Marshall, mini grant for Peru Travel Club; and Anna Gaglione and Cassie Valley received an ‘ohana grant for upper school salsa club. Thank you to Dore Centeio and Ululani Centeio, grants committee co-chairs, for your time and work on the grant committee.

The fundraising committee co-chairs, Maile Wong and Kendall DiDonato, provided a morning in April of collecting and recycling donations at the lower school. Kindergarteners were the winning class and received scholastic book club coupons to buy books at the lower school book fair. The fundraising committee continues to request your ongoing support through the summer by recycling HI5 items and cashing in at Atlas Recycling. While dropping off recycled cans, glass and plastic, please request monies go toward Parker School PTSO. Save your receipt(s) and when school resumes turn them in to a PTSO Board Member listed below. Thank you Maile and Kendall for your ongoing dedication to PTSO and all your hard work with fundraising and logo wear sales over the past year.

During the school year, PTSO holds monthly board meetings and quarterly general membership meetings for all members and Parker School parents. Meetings are held in the

upper school library at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays. Our fall board meeting schedule for the 2016-17 school year is as follows: August – TBD; September 19, October 24, November 14 and December 12. Join us to learn more about Parker happenings, including the Activities Center, Tech Program, ART and Tech Club, as well as upcoming PTSO events and activities. A general membership meeting will be held in September or October in the early evening.

I would like to thank the following board and committee members for their service this year: Kelly Herendeen, Dawn Farrell, Coralie Ohuchi, Heather Yost, Dore Centerio, Lisa Bollinger, Crystal Breeze, Valerie Cerezo, Maile Wong, Kendall DiDonato, Ululani Centeio, Eileen Cheng, Mia Wright, and Mike Buchal.

Congratulations to the following parents nominated and elected to the Parker PTSO board for the 2016-2017 school year:

President – Pam Adams Vice President – Dawn Farrell Treasurer – Wendy WeiserSecretary – Open PositionLower School Representatives – Coralie Ohuchi and Open Position Middle School Representatives – Mary Pueringer and Nicole Koranda Upper School Representatives – Heather Yost and Kelly Herendeen

Together we can do great things! Have a fun and wonderful summer! Pam Adams, PTSO President

NEWS FROM STUDENT COUNCILAfter an exciting campaign season and a vote by grades 8 -11, Student

Council is proud to announce its officers for the 2016-2017 school year: rising freshman Jordan Vedelli will be Treasurer, rising sophomore Zoe Vann will be secretary, senior Hunter Weigle will be vice president, and senior Coco Romano-Giordano will be student body president. The new officers and their advisor, Mrs. Marshall, are eager to begin planning traditional Parker events, such as new student orientation, the canned food drive, our Lovefest charity fundraiser, upper school dances, and pep rallies. Next year, our officers hope to increase Parker's presence in the community, improve communication between the students and administration, and help the freshman transition smoothly into upper school. It should be an excellent year!

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Debate Ends on High NoteThe Parker School Speech and

Debate team ended another successful season with a third place finish in the debate team championships at the Hawaii Speech and Debate State Tournament April 7-9. Parker was the only neighbor island school to compete in the state tournament held at Kamehameha Schools and Punahou on Oahu.

Highlights include senior Sivan Najita taking first place in advanced Lincoln-Douglas Debate, as well as earning a spot to compete in the National Tournament this June in Salt Lake City.

Other top finishers include senior Keaton Farrell and freshman Zoe Vann who placed third in Advanced Varsity Policy Debate, with sophomore Kirk Hubbard and junior Susie Krall placing fourth in the same category. Third place in Junior Varsity Policy Debate went to Parker freshman Anna Gaglione and sophomore Spencer Corabi; plus sophomores Braedon Ingalls and Severin Wold finished sixth in Duo Interpretation Speech. Additionally, Parker senior Matthew Bal placed fourth in Impromptu Speaking, with senior Ian Bond in fifth and sophomore Kirk Hubbard in sixth in the same category.

This marked the school’s ninth year with a debate team and boasts the largest team in school history at 38 upper school students.

Parker Students Excel in State Science FairTwelve Parker middle school students qualified for the Hawaii

District Science & Engineering Fair in Hilo on February 13. Participants included Makana Blake, Hali‘a Buchal, Kai Griley, Teo Ippolito, Del Jordan, Ben Kubo, Julia Padron, Nissi Ragland, Jamie Saito, Hiroki Soler, Jordan Vedelli, and Tierney Wold. All twelve Parker students received an award of merit, with 10 earning monetary awards and five advancing to the state science fair on Oahu.

The five to compete in the 59th annual Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair March 28-30 on Oahu were: Hali‘a Buchal, Teo Ippolito, Del Jordan, Benjamin Kubo and Hiroki Soler. These students were among nearly 1,200 statewide participants and again, all five students received honors, including Teo Ippolito who earned a student nomination to the International Science and Engineering Fair in May.

ScholarshipsParker School is pleased to announce the

following fifteen scholarship recipients for the 2016-2017 school year: Kahilu Scholarship ($3,000): Amanda Black (entering grade 7; returning Parker School student), Jenna Blevins (entering grade 8; returning Parker School student), Kohki Miyazaki (entering grade 6; from Waikoloa Elementary School) and Mo‘orea Suguitan (entering grade 6; from Pau‘uilo Elementary School).

The Richard Smart Merit Scholarship ($3,000): Hali‘a Buchal (entering grade 9; returning Parker School student), Reece Herendeen (entering grade 9; returning Parker School student), Terra Hernandez (entering grade 9; from Kealakehe Intermediate School) and Emily Smith (entering grade 9; from Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School).

The Lori Ann K. Kim, O.D. Scholarship ($7,000): Eddi-Ann (Kawehi) Bell-Kaopuiki (entering grade 9; from Waimea Middle Public Charter Conversion School).

The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Scholarship ($3,000): Skye Waipa (graduating senior, to be used at a school of her choice).

The Mana’olana Debate Scholarship ($12,500): Susie Krall and Tristin Shimata (both entering grade 12, returning Parker School students).

The Mie Kim Najita Award ($2,000): Micah Yamanaka (entering grade 12; returning Parker School student).

The Irma Packard Norman Scholarship ($1,000): Darien Jones (entering grade 12; returning Parker School student).

The Ibby Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Award for the Visual Arts ($1,000): Eric Fetsch (entering grade 12; returning Parker School student).

June-July 2016

OVER 40 PARKER STUDENTS Recognized In Art Competitions

This spring, more than 40 students in kindergarten through grade 12 received

over 60 awards in numerous art competitions at the local, state and national level. Thanks to art teachers Christina Culligan and Heidi Buscher for another impressive record-breaking year for Parker artists.

Creativity Connects the World Art Exhibition Finalists:

An impressive eight lower and middle school students were selected as finalists out of just 50 students chosen nationwide in this competitive contest by Crayola. The winning artwork by the following students was professionally framed and donated to the U.S. Department of Education to become a part of their permanent collection of children’s original artwork:

Caylee Fushikoshi, grade 2 Skylar Pinkert, grade 4 Andrew Choi, grade 5 Kirra Crawford, grade 7 Jayden Bosque, grade 7 Reece Herendeen, grade 8 Angelina Ramirez, grade 8 Hali‘a Buchal, grade 8

Kaha Ki‘i Congressional

Art Finalists:The following four upper school students were named finalists in the 2016 Kaha Ki‘i Congressional Art Competition. Of

the 20 finalists chosen in this statewide competition, all four from the Big Island were from Parker School:

Caylyn Makoff, grade 9 - photography entitled “The Deep Blue Sea and Me”Soleil Fitz-Gerald, grade 10 - photography entitled “Looking to the Future of Hawaii Nei”Mathias Migliorini, grade 10 - mixed media entitled “The Political Zoo” Micah Yamanaka, grade 11 - mixed media and digital design entitled “Mechanical Heartbeat”

Youth Art Month (YAM) Winners:

Nineteen pieces by eighteen Parker students in grades 1 through 12 were chosen as

winners from over 780 submissions throughout the state and hung on display for the month of March in the State Capitol Building on Oahu with two students earning top honors in this competitive statewide exhibition:

Kingston Harris, grade 1 Nithera Olsen, grade 1

Ava Harris, grade 2 - STATEWIDE WINNER FOR AGE GROUPDanica DiDonato, grade 3 Hugo Amos, grade 5Kouske Soler, grade 5 Rusty Leialoha-Cabral, grade 7 - STATEWIDE WINNER

FOR AGE GROUPKirra Crawford, grade 7Nakai Gaglione, grade 7 Andrew Groves, grade 7 Hali‘a Buchal, grade 8 (two awards)Reece Herendeen, grade 8 Shea Ervin, grade 9 Jenna Harris, grade 9Soleil Fitz-Gerald, grade 10 Coco Romano Giordano, grade 11 Marlo Mundon, grade 12 Mick Miller, grade 12

Young at Art Winners:This contest is for public, private, charter and home school children in lower and middle school on Hawaii Island by the East Hawaii Cultural Center & Hawaii

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DANICA DIDONATO, GRADE 3, PAPER DESIGN ENTITLED “MATISS BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN ME.”

MICAH YAMANAKA, GRADE 11, MIXED MEDIA AND DIGITAL DESIGN

ENTITLED “MECHANICAL HEARTBEAT.”

JAYDEN BOSQUE, GRADE 7, DIGITAL DRAWING ENTITLED “CREATIVE MINDS.”

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Museum of Contemporary Art (EHCC/HMCA) in Hilo. The following 20 Parker students received awards:

Arie Freedland, kindergartenKayla Klett, kindergartenKingston Harris, grade 1Zane Imonen, grade 1Riley Morchesky, grade 1Dylan Jones, grade 2Takarrah Presley, grade 2Aden Buhl, grade 3 two awardsRebecca Mishkin, grade 3Lily Simmersbach, grade 3Riley Todd, grade 3Kahea Gaglione, grade 4Jayden Bosque, grade 7Kirra Crawford, grade 7Teo Ippolito, grade 7 Rusty Leialoha-Cabral, grade 7Jamie Saito, grade 7Nissi Ragland, grade 7Reece Herendeen, grade 8 - JUDGES CHOICE AWARD

Na ‘Opio Student Art Show:Twelve upper and middle school students earned awards in The Waimea Arts Council’s Na ‘Opio Student Art Show, which is a contest

for students in grades 6-12 from North Kohala, South Kohala and Hamakua Districts at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea. The following twelve students earned five first place awards, three second and four third place awards for a total of 12 of the possible 21 total awards:

Rusty Leialoha-Cabral, grade 7 - first place Andrew Groves, grade 7 - first place Jamie Saito, grade 7 - second place

Hali‘a Buchal, grade 8 - third place Maya Ellsworth, grade 9 - first place

Anna Gaglioni, grade 9 - second place Jenna Harris, grade 9 - third place Soleil Fitz-Gerald, grade 10 - first placeRiley Herendeen, grade 10 - third place Layne Kawe Lincoln, grade 11 - second place Eric Fetsch, grade 11 - third place Mick Miller, grade 12 - first place

In addition, artwork from the following sixteen middle school students and fifteen upper school students was also selected to be in the exhibition: grade 7 students include: Jenna Blevins, Jayden Bosque, Emma Choi, Kirra Crawford, Teo Ippolito, Hana-Lei Ji, Ben May, Nissi Ragland, Aidan Tsuji; grade 8 students include: Reece Herendeen, Malaya Hill, Jake Mader, Angelina Ramirez, Kellen Sakaitani, Jordan Vedelli, Michelle Whitney; grade 9 students include Abigail Jeremiah, Erica Yost, Jadyn Ashcraft, Kaila Phillips, Sara Mundon; grade 10 students include: Kaila Razonable, Mathias Migliorini-Marchesi, Shione Mochizuki; grade 11 students include: Athena Coley, Darien Jones and Mackenzie Nelson; and grade 12 students include: Alyssa Loratta, Marlo Mundon, Harmony Ring, and Ryan Touchet.

Congratulationsto Parker’s business office assistant, Pristeen Perreira, on the birth of their second child Liam Bryce Alaka'ikupono Jerry Perreira. Liam weighed 9 lbs 9.5 oz and was born at 8:18 a.m. on March 30. Congratulations Perreira ‘Ohana!

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STUDENTS EXPLORE HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

Thirty-six lower school students in grades 4 and 5

took their curriculum outside the classroom with an extended

trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park April 20-22 to learn Hawaiian geology, biology and culture first-hand. The highlight for many was night viewing of the lava lake at Halemau'ma'u crater. The group also experienced Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, Boiling Pots, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach and Pu'uhonua O Honaunau.

MAYA ELLSWORTH, GRADE 9, PHOTOGRAPHY ENTITLED “THE EYE OF THE ARTIST.”

JENNA HARRIS, GRADE 9, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS ENTITLED “PORTRAIT #3.”

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Alumni NotesIN MEMORIAM

Ian Haight ‘81

Parker School sadly learned of the April 9 passing of Ian Haight, Class of 1981.

Ian was born on Oahu, raised on the Big Island and lived in Kihei, Maui. The ocean

was his life and he served as an ambassador for companies such as Patagonia, Optic

Nerve Eyewear, Charlie Smith Surfboards and SurfCo Hawaii. Ian was an accomplished artist within the ocean and surf community

in Hawaii. Per his website, Ian said, “The beach boys at Mauna Kea taught me how to surf and that was it! I would draw these nuts waves while in class.” Our deepest condolences to Ian’s friends and family.

•••Karna Hazelhoff- Castellon ‘78 visited Parker School on March 25. She lives in Daly City, CA and is the Board Chair for HER Stichting in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Karna has an adult son and a 7 month old grandson.

Erin (Kasey) Shattuck ‘78 has spent some time in Idaho, Kansas and Louisiana. She returned to the Big Island in 2000, currently lives in Waimea and enjoyed the ‘Parker Experience’ once again while her daughter, Kehau, attended.

Cynthia (Ceci) Davenport ’81 says “I have many fond memories of Parker and still keep in touch with classmates and undergraduates. I am very proud to have attended Parker.”

Anna (Faraola) Estrada ‘81 lives in Santa Rosa, CA and is currently transitioning from a career as an attorney to a nurse.

Greg Hamilton ‘81 lives in Alberta, Canada and is a firefighter for the City of Calgary. Greg says, “Seems like a lifetime ago, but I have so many great memories of Parker, the faculty, and all my classmates. I am so grateful for those special years.”

Kristen (Emerson) Lemire ‘82 says “It was such a great experience living and going to school in Hawaii. Parker School was da best!”

BrendaLee Salgado-DeMello ‘82 is an assignment manager/editor for Hawaii News Now in Honolulu. She also competed in Olympic weightlifting and loves to dance hula. Her two daughters are in high school, both enjoy gymnastics and cheerleading and are currently teaching kids various tumbling skills at Hawaii Academy.

Andrew Herwit ‘83 lives in Jacksonville, Florida, which reminds him of Hawaii in the spring and fall. He loves that his three kids get a taste of the same beach life he enjoyed while growing up. Andrew played rugby for the University of Utah during college and still plays today.

Kimo Schuckert ‘83 was the first Hawaiian to spend a year in Antarctica. Kimo has lived in Florida and Washington State and now resides in Honoka‘a on Hawaii Island.

Kristi (Schoen) Hoffey ‘85 shares, “Parker School was a great place to attend. I have many great memories with friends!”

Steve Lewis ‘85 is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. He is married and raising two kids in Colorado Springs. Steve enjoys snowboarding, skiing and fly fishing. He also loves to travel but unfortunately only gets back to Hawaii occasionally.

Jonah Roll ‘85 received a bachelor of fine arts in print-making and painting from the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, OR in 1989. His work has been exhibited in Hawaii, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Washington D.C., Sausalito and New York.

Anna Jeffery Peterson ‘86 earned her master’s degree in social work and had a full career in the field before becoming a real estate agent in Maryland. She offers her assistance to any Parker School families and friends relocating to the mainland or abroad.

Theodora Ah’oi “Cookie” Akau Gaspar ‘87 received a degree in early childhood education from Kapiolani Community College and married her longtime sweetheart in 1992. Together they have two adult children. Cookie is retired from YMCA, lives in Ahualoa on Big Island and loves to travel.

Charles Nick Kent ‘87 currently lives in Taiwan. He is the owner and teacher of Discover Language Center, a foreign language school. Nick has a niece and nephew who also graduated from Parker School. The highlight of his time at Parker was acting in the school’s drama “Grease.” If anyone wants to visit Taiwan or teach English in a foreign country, he offers his help and advice.

Erin O’Leary ‘88 moved to Colorado three years ago and really loves it. Erin visited the Big Island and Parker School for the first time with decades last year and was very impressed with how the school has evolved but also preserved its history.

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Saturday, August 6

2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Parker School front porch

Beverages and pupus will be served

ALUMNI REUNION

Yo

u are Invited!

Bring your families and enjoy an afternoon of catching up with old friends, faculty and staff. Look through old yearbooks and reminisce.

RSVP to:

advancement@parkerschoolhawaii.org

Jacqueline (Wood) Sills ‘89 is married to her high school sweetheart, Eric Sills, and the pair both work at Parker School. Jackie is Parker’s kindergarten teacher and Eric is director of maintenance. They have seven grandchildren.

Mimi (Knowles) Kerley ‘91 lives in Waimea and her son, Nolan, was recently admitted to the first grade at Parker. Mimi says, “We are excited to have a second generation attending Parker!”

Kai Woodard ‘91 is engaged to Kelsey Owens. The couple held an engagement party on February 20, 2016 in Waikoloa before moving to North Carolina.

Garrison Gunter ‘92 has been living and working in the New York City metro area for the past 10+ years. He currently owns the only local cookware shop in his area called “Cook and Craft”, which has been in the community for the past 16 years. Garrison combines his love for cooking and functional works of art in a unique boutique environment. His wife, Rachel Altschuler, is a residential real estate broker for Douglas Elliman in Manhattan, Brooklyn and other developing boroughs of New York City. Their family is currently rounded out by Leo the Long Dog who is a celebrity in their shop.

Micah Pexa ‘92 has spent much of his 20s and 30s traveling, working, volunteering and teaching overseas in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and North America. He is currently teaching in Saudi Arabia.

David Evett ‘93 lives in Holualoa and says, “Parker was and is a great school. I’m happy to have gone there. I am stoked for the present and future students to experience all it has to offer.”

Russell Subiono ‘93 was cast in a small role in the second Hawaii Five-O reboot (episode 213), played a drug dealer in the Troy Barboza re-enactment episode of the cable tv show Dead of Night, and has appeared in various local tv commercials for Longs Drugs, Hawaii Energy, HEMIC Insurance, Aloha United Way and Hawaii Garage Doors.

Jason White ‘93 lives in Grass Valley, California and is a self-employed musician. He says, “When I look back to my three years at Parker School, I simply smile with deep gratitude. The teachers, students, atmosphere, and curriculum has me feeling blessed to have been a part of a school so intimate and unique. Cheers to Parker!”

Sky Rolnick ‘97 stopped by Parker School on April 22. Sky has a masters degree in science, has taught university level physics and lives in Brooklyn, NY. He was on island working on a photo shoot for a cable channel.

Shawn James Leavey ‘01 lives on the Big Island and is co-founder of Luscious Leaves LLC, a sustainable agriculture startup that manufactures premium fertilizer products made from wild fish waste.

Sasha (Tokareff) Cunningham ‘01 married Sean Cunningham in October 2015. The two met during their Parker junior year and have been friends ever since. They are hoping to start a family soon and spend time on their small farm in Ashland, OR where they grow organic food and raise dogs, chickens, and, starting this year, goats and bees.

Bonita Lao ‘02 opened a restaurant in Kona called Laulima on March 27th.

Leo Aiono ‘07 was married this past February 22 on Hawaii Island. Leo, his new wife, and their friend, Parker graduate Chad Paulson also of ‘07, visited Parker School while on island for the wedding. The newly-weds recently purchased their first home in Beaverton, OR and are currently working to grow and develop a new

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>Alumni Notes cont.

Parker School invited alumni to enter our “Stray Bull Roundup” contest which ran from March 23 - April 7, 2016. In preparation of the school’s 40th anniversary next

year, we wanted to reconnect with alumni and learn about your life post high school.

More than 230 alumni “joined the herd” by completing a short questionnaire found on our school’s website for a chance to win one round-trip airfare to Hawaii Island. On April 11, Aidan Wharton, Class of 2013, was announced as the winner of the grand prize drawing via social media and email.

Class of 1985 was first to reach 90% participation, an impressive feat considering they are the 8th graduating class of Parker School. Each participating alum in this class received a $5 Starbucks gift card. The Class of 2015 also made 90% class participation and earned triple the chances at the grand prize.

Parker would like to thank everyone who participated in our Stray Bull Roundup. We loved hearing from you and learning about your life after graduating from Parker School!

“STRAY BULL ROUNDUP”

ALUMNI CONTEST A SUCCESS

company. Leo plays music in the Portland area with a band called “The Welkin Dim” and will be doing a West Coast tour this summer.

Andrew Ellis ‘07 is a software engineer living in Somerville, MA and says, “Aloha from the East Coast.”

Cara McCann ‘07 (pictured) lives in Thailand and is teaching English with her sister and fellow Parker graduate Marisa McCann ‘11.

Zac Nealy ‘07 is a television and film producer living in New York City. Zac has worked with the likes of Jon Stewart, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Kevin Smith and the New York Yankees and says it all started by carrying cups of coffee and introducing himself as “a hardworking guy from Kohala.” Some of his recent work included the Emmy-winning sports documentary “30 for 30: Brothers in Exile” (currently on Netflix), one of the largest science programs in National Geographic’s history “Crowd Control”, and he recently helped launch the first original TV show “Prank Academy” for the new YouTube Red with the internet famous pranksters Prank vs. Prank.

Juliana Bennington ‘08 will be attending law school next year, likely at Columbia.

Melissa Rouse ‘08 was recently hired by her sister and fellow Parker alum, Leandra Rouse ‘01, as the content director for Leandra’s corporate nutrition company, TuneUp Wellness. TuneUp is brought in by companies such as Aibnb, Asana, Etsy, Opendoor (among others) to bring wellness and nutrition programs to their in-house dining programs. Melissa also is an independent contractor for the United States Healthful Food Council.

Lindsey Appleton ‘09 will be moving to San Diego in May.

Jennifer Lyons ‘10 is expecting a baby in September.

Jon-Travis Morris ‘10 is about to make a move back to the mainland and get back to hospitality and travel by starting a company with some amazing friends. Jon-Travis says, “I’m ready for options and giving life a shot.”

Madi Pozner ‘11 graduated from the University of Northern Colorado this May with a degree and certification in early childhood education. Madi graduated magna cum laude and is currently a student teacher in a kindergarten classroom. She is applying for teaching jobs throughout the state of Colorado.

Corey Patton ‘11 is a first year law school student at Seattle University School of Law and was recently appointed as an adjunct faculty member of Seattle University’s College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Communication & Journalism. Corey serves as coach of the award-winning Seattle University Debate Team, which traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to compete in the 2016 U.S. Universities Debating Championship, hosted by Morehouse College from April 9 through April 11, 2016. The Seattle University team made an impressive break into the final rounds until being inched out by the #1 seeded team from Yale University.

Desiree Ashley ‘12 lives in Honoka’a and decided to challenge her body as hard as she challenged her mind throughout high school by training for a marathon. After many months and seven half-marathons, she completed her first marathon this past December in Honolulu. Desiree says, “It was an amazing, brutal, exciting and eye-opening experience. It was, is, and always will be one of my greatest accomplishments.”

Jesse Tarnas ‘12 graduated this May from Wesleyan University with double majors in physics and astronomy. He was recently accepted into the PhD program in Planetary

Science at Brown University’s Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences. For the next five years, Jesse will engage in original research and present his findings at national and international meetings.

Brieanah Gouveia ‘13 traveled to Germany this May as part of an intensive learning program through Roanoke College, where she is majoring in art history. Brieanah will study four major periods in German history. Then this June and July, Brieanah will participate in Summer Scholars, a research grant program offered to only a dozen students per year. Alongside Summer Scholars, she will be preparing for the LSAT exam, which she plans to take this September.

Larissa Bolstad-Urquhart ‘14 currently lives in Waikoloa and is pursuing her interest in the field of cardiology.

Salina Andreas ‘15 is currently living in Germany and is planning to attend college this fall. She will major in tourism and event management.

Sean Dunnington ‘15 currently attends the University of Redlands in California where he created a new committee in Student Government called Students of Positive Change, which he serves as president of. Sean also restarted the Hawaii Club at his school and he is the first ever freshman to be an admissions host (tour guide). He recently played Mr. Mushnik as the supporting lead in Little Shop of Horrors and is also part of the school’s Artist Collective, the Council on Diversity and Inclusivity and was the team captain of his Relay for Life team called Buffalove, which placed fourth in fundraising. Sean was also nominated for the Outstanding Achievement by a Freshman award.

Mia Scibelli ‘15 is double majoring in journalism and communications, with a minor in sociology at Chapman University in California. Mia is currently writing for The Odyssey and HerCampus and is also working as an independent contractor for RUSHWahine, a female run organization based on Oahu that connects women entrepreneurs.

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ALOHA, Parker School Alumni!

If you have any news and/or photos to share in an upcoming issue

of Na Mea Hou, please email us at advancement@parkerschoolhawaii.org

or simply message us on Facebook. We love to hear what you’re up to!

Mahalo!

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July 4 & 5: Special Celebration OFFICES CLOSED

August 4: Lower School Parent Event; Upper and Middle School New Student Orientation & Social

August 8: First Day of 2016-17 School Year

September 7: Lower School Back to School Night

September 14: Middle and Upper School Back to School Night

September 17: Waimea Paniolo Parade

September 21: Middle School Picture Day

September 22: Upper School Picture Day

September 30: Quarter 1 Ends; Early Dismissal

October 6 & 7: All School Parent-Teacher Conferences; No School

October 10-14: Fall Break; Offices Closed Oct. 10

October 17: Quarter 2 Begins

October 22: Make a Difference Day

October 30: George Heneghan Color Stampede

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