The group’s fundraising goal of $175,000 was set during the School’s 175th anniversary in 2016.
Elizabeth Wong’s appreciation for the ways in which the performing arts contribute to young people’s growth has inspired her generosity.
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.
Pamela K. Hamamoto ’78 was nominated in 2014 by former President Barack Obama ’79 as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Kazumi Ogawa ’86 has worked for the United Nations since 1994 in Yugoslavia, Central African Republic, Haiti and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ethan Abbott ’72 coined the phrase “Punahou – Kindergarten through Life” to describe an alumnus’ ongoing connection to the School even beyond graduation.
As president and CEO of Grove Farm for 20 years, David Pratt ’53 helped the company – and the island – transition away from sugar.
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.
In addition to Lynn Kimura ’81 Kunishige’s Academy math teaching position, she also manages the Mālama Bridge Program, and is integral to the senior class.
As a longtime Punahou Bulletin Class Correspondent and Punahou Alumni Association volunteer, Larry Langley ’68 is a connector.