Song and Dance
This year’s Holokū Pageant, titled “Kukui ‘Ā Mau,” highlighted the knowledge passed down from our kūpuna and our Islands’ rich history. As kukui burns forever bright, so shall the commitment to put our own light in the world.
Cody Hirano ’20 and Natalie Turner ’20 were among hundreds of Academy students taking part in the 2019 Holokū Pageant.
Jack Tafoya ’19 (front) and Noah Weldon ’19 dance in sync during their performance. 
This year’s Holokū Queen, Pōmaika‘i Ogata ’19, embodied the grace and humility of Hawai‘i’s last reigning queen, Lili‘uokalani, during her solo dance.
La‘i Yuen ’20 (front) and Taylor Matsubara ’20 perform in a vibrant number at this year’s show. 