Kazumi Ogawa ’86 has worked for the United Nations since 1994 in Yugoslavia, Central African Republic, Haiti and Democratic Republic of Congo.
“Whether we are thousands of miles away or sitting side by side, adventure awaits at every corner. I challenge you to go find it.”
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.
As a longtime Punahou Bulletin Class Correspondent and Punahou Alumni Association volunteer, Larry Langley ’68 is a connector.
Ethan Abbott ’72 coined the phrase “Punahou – Kindergarten through Life” to describe an alumnus’ ongoing connection to the School even beyond graduation.
The Punahou ‘ohana bids farewell to 20 colleagues who retired in the 2017 – 2018 school year.
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.
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.
Built in 1907, the President’s Home was first occupied by Punahou’s 11th president, Arthur Griffiths, his wife and daughter.
Follow the progress as this project enters its final year. Kosasa Community is scheduled to open in fall 2019.
“Never forget what you have created and experienced together at the waters of Ka Punahou. No matter where you are and where you go – pay this gift forward.”