Awardees were honored at the final PFA meeting of the 2017 – 2018 school year.
“Whether we are thousands of miles away or sitting side by side, adventure awaits at every corner. I challenge you to go find it.”
The Punahou ‘ohana bids farewell to 20 colleagues who retired in the 2017 – 2018 school year.
Join the Punahou ‘ohana in honoring Dr. Scott as he begins his final school year as President: Participate in one of the regional alumni celebrations; share your personal message of gratitude; and contribute to one of the two community gifts in his name.
Far-flung alumni answered the call to pay it forward by participating in the Global Careers Spotlight event in April. The event, held in the Learning Commons in Cooke Library, gave Academy students interested in living and working abroad the chance to meet alumni who have chosen global career paths.
It was an event-filled week in early June for classes ending in 3 or 8 when alumni, friends and guests from near and far reconnected for the School’s annual Reunion celebration.
The award, given each year to Punahou coaches, staff and administrators who advance the athletics program, was presented to Peter Balding ’77, Reney Ching and Eric Kusunoki.
For 21 years, Barb Young ’67 Morgan worked at Punahou, serving as senior director of legacy planning in her final role. Most recently, she helped lead her 50th Reunion committee. Always and still a cheerleader, Morgan epitomizes the spirit of Punahou.
Bruce and Lita Thompson ’68 Blankenfeld are the dynamic duo who for more than 40 years has been teaching, mentoring and learning on behalf of the Polynesian Voyaging Society.
A new tradition began as family, friends and faculty celebrated the Class of 2018’s graduation at the Stan Sheriff Center on the University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa campus.
Nearly 500 students in grades K – 12 showcased their talents in the Dance School’s year-end “pau hana.”