The Punahou ‘ohana bids farewell to 20 colleagues who retired in the 2017 – 2018 school year.
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.
“Whether we are thousands of miles away or sitting side by side, adventure awaits at every corner. I challenge you to go find it.”
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.
“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.”
Introducing President-elect Dr. Michael Latham ’86, currently the vice president for academic affairs and dean of Grinnell College. He will become Punahou’s 17th president on July 1, 2019.
Follow the progress as this project enters its final year. Kosasa Community is scheduled to open in fall 2019.
Awardees were honored at the final PFA meeting of 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.