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.
Rhee is among 161 high school seniors across the country chosen from a pool of over 5,200 invited qualifying graduating seniors.
The Punahou ‘ohana bids farewell to 20 colleagues who retired in the 2017 – 2018 school year.
Ethan Abbott ’72 coined the phrase “Punahou – Kindergarten through Life” to describe an alumnus’ ongoing connection to the School even beyond graduation.
Nearly 500 students in grades K – 12 showcased their talents in the Dance School’s year-end “pau hana.”
Presented by Punahou middle-school students, the fantastical musical extravaganza of “Seussical JR.” embodied a message of perseverance and loyalty.
The group’s fundraising goal of $175,000 was set during the School’s 175th anniversary in 2016.
“While you’re out there taking the world by storm, I have one request, with all that we have been given, do the unexpected.”
Sally Mingarelli is the new Academy assistant principal for curriculum and faculty.
Built in 1907, the President’s Home was first occupied by Punahou’s 11th president, Arthur Griffiths, his wife and daughter.