The Punahou community recognized the 200th anniversary of the passing of Henry ‘Ōpūkaha‘ia, the Hawaiian who inspired New England missionaries to journey to Hawai‘i.
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Vanessa Van Gorder ’95 Distajo, vice president of the Mānoa branch of Outdoor Circle, had a hunch that Kamānele Park in Mānoa Valley was not just another patch of green grass with a swing set on it.
Lee Zane ’88 credits much of his growth mindset to his experiences at Punahou where he played volleyball and basketball, and participated in Variety Show and marching band. But it was the people who inspired and propelled him.
Data scientist and trustee of the VoLo Foundation, David Vogel ’91, is passionate about educating and preparing students to help solve some of the challenges facing the planet.
Luke Center for Public Service recently received two transformational gifts: Through the Case Foundation, Punahou Trustee Steve Case ’76 and wife Jean established the Case Accelerator for Student Entrepreneurship; and fellow Punahou Trustee Warren Luke ’62 and his family made a significant gift to develop a Luke Center presence in the K – 12 Learning Commons.
Colin Yeo ’19 and Alli Li ’19 designed and led a G-Term course to Singapore, enabling them to practice valuable leadership skills while furthering their appreciation of diversity.
When Wo International Center opened its doors in 1993, it was the country’s only international institution of its kind at the high-school level.
While the most profound impact of Punahou’s financial aid program is on the families who receive aid, increased access to a Punahou education has impacted the entire student body.
In the fall, Academy students offered a look back in time with a production of “Wonderful Town,” a 1953 comedic musical.
It’s safe to say that most Punahou alumni don’t have work obligations that take them to Tajikistan with colleagues from the United Nations, but Marcus Oda ’05 admits that he has always been “internationally focused.”