Pamela K. Hamamoto ’78 was nominated in 2014 by former President Barack Obama ’79 as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
“From my vantage point atop Rocky Hill, I realize it’s what I can’t see that truly defines our class.”
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.
Elizabeth Wong’s appreciation for the ways in which the performing arts contribute to young people’s growth has inspired her generosity.
Ethan Abbott ’72 coined the phrase “Punahou – Kindergarten through Life” to describe an alumnus’ ongoing connection to the School even beyond graduation.
Rhee is among 161 high school seniors across the country chosen from a pool of over 5,200 invited qualifying graduating seniors.
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.
Students will soon experience visual and performing arts in a whole new way with the Quilter Lab for Creative Arts, located in the Junior School Learning Commons.
Inspired by his Punahou teachers, Arita established the A.I.M. High Endowed Financial Aid Fund to provide young students with the opportunity to dream big and to achieve their fullest potential.
Kazumi Ogawa ’86 has worked for the United Nations since 1994 in Yugoslavia, Central African Republic, Haiti and Democratic Republic of Congo.