Ho`omana Hou School
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Shaquille Rapanot-McGuire: 3.67
Mikayla Tengan: 3.65
Danielle Mersberg: 3.55
Honorable Mention
Jayvelin Dudoit-Tabilangan: 3.33
Rashel Ka?aikala: 3.3
Kylee Dudoit-English: 3.2
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1 CommentsHilina`i Ah Yee-Dudoit
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Hilina`i Kawahinehi`ipoika`aina Ah Yee-Dudoit was born on March 24, 2011 at Maui Memorial Hospital, at 10:38 p.m. to her proud parents Donald Dudoit III and Kelli-Ann (Ming-toi) Ah Yee-Dudoit. Hilina`i was 6 lbs, 15 oz, 19 inches long. She was welcomed by her brother Destyn, grandparents and great-grandparents.
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Edgardo Arista
Edgardo Antiporda Arista of Kaunakakai died on March 24, 2011 at his home in Kaunakakai, at age 68. He was born Feb. 22, 1943 in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
He is survived by wife Amelita Arista, and sons John Allen (Maria Amalyn) Arista and Rugene Arista, all of Kaunakakai.
Friends may call on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. at the Kaunakakai Baptist Church. Burial to follow at the Kapaakea Cemetery in Kapaakea, Molokai.
Don Espaniola Jr.
Don Petronello Kekamawiwo`olemaikalanimai Espaniola Jr. of Maunaloa died on March 26, 2011 at the Molokai General Hospital, at age 34. He was born May 17, 1976 in Wailuku, Maui.
Don was the grandson of Moses and Josephine Espaniola of Maunaloa, Molokai. Don recently moved back to Molokai from Henderson, Nevada, where he was schooled as a Master Chef at the Culinary Institute of Las Vegas. Using his entrepreneurial skills, he owned and operated Intimate Fine Dining in Henderson, Nevada.
Don was a loving husband, beloved son, big brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and loyal friend.
John “Johnny” Sabas
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John “Johnny” Sabas of Molokai died on March 17, 2011 at the Molokai General Hospital, at age 95. He was born Feb. 21, 1916 in Honolulu; he attended Lili`uokalani Elementary and McKinley High School. Johnny was raised in the Salvation Army Homes at Manoa and Kaimuki; he never knew any relatives on his side.
Johnny was a respected athlete, playing volleyball, basketball and football in the old Honolulu leagues. He played in the Hawaii Professional Football League and on town teams such as the Kaka`ako Sons, Polar Bears, Hawaiian Pine and Chinese Dragons. One of his football coaches was former Mayor Neil Blaisdell. John enjoyed music, reading and throw-net fishing.
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He was married to Clara Ku`ualoha (Brito) for nearly 65 years. They were inseparable, and up until last year could often be seen walking hand-in-hand in Kaunakakai town. Together they raised four children, all college graduates: John (Jennifer), Rinda (Frank), Michael, and Barry (Mary). He is also survived by eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
John was proud of his service to country and community. He spent over 29 years with the Molokai Police Department, and served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was a good and loving man.
Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. and services from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 16 at Kalaniana`ole Hall. Lunch and talk story to follow, no flowers or wreaths, casual attire. Molokai Mortuary arranged crematory services. Services will be performed by the Reverend Uncle Jimmy Duvauchelle.
Eliza Poaipuni
Eliza Kahelelani Kahale Kamelamela Poaipuni of Ho`olehua died on March 25, 2011 at the Molokai General Hospital, at age 55. She was born March 15, 1956 in Honolulu. She was preceded in death by her husband Mark Poaipuni.
Aalona Makes All-Star Swim Team
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After becoming the first Molokai High School swimmer to qualify for states in nearly a decade, junior Lawaia Aalona was named to the Maui News Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) All-Star number two swim team.
The Maui News compiled a number one and two team for its All-Stars list, and an honorable mention list for MIL swimmers this year.
“I feel pretty good,” Aalona said of his recent honor. “I’m aiming for team one next year.”
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Ford is planning on resurrecting a USA swimming program for Molokai’s swimmers that would bring year-round training back to the island.
“I had fun this year, me and my teammates got to bond more,” Aalona said. “The longer we stick together, the stronger our team will be.”
Penny Martin Given Friend of Youth Award
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Community Contributed
By Ric Ornellas
The Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) recognized Penny Martin’s 25-plus years of volunteer teaching to Molokai students by awarding her with the Friend of Youth Award 2011 at their yearly convention on April 2 at the Sheraton Waikiki. This prestigious award, given annually since the 1980s from teachers state-wide, acknowledges a non-teacher who demonstrates excellence to teaching and learning within their local community. In her acceptance speech before 411 teacher delegates, Penny said, “I am surrounded by wonderful teachers on Molokai and I receive so much support from our community. If your teachers here are a reflection of our teachers on Molokai, then the children of Hawaii are very lucky.” She is the first Molokai community leader to receive this award.
Jenifer Tsugi, Award Committee chairwoman, presented Penny with a kamani bowl and engraved plaque. Prior to Penny’s award, she gave Gov. Abercrombie a lei on behalf of Molokai before his keynote speech to HSTA delegates. Penny’s two sons, Kealiiaukai “Magic” and Conrad Martin also attended the award ceremony honoring their mother.
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Penny’s efforts to help youth are familiar to Molokai residents who see her trucking from school to school, east end to west end, sharing her mana`o with young leaders of the future. While Penny’s primary work is for the AIDS Foundation, her volunteer work is without compensation and is grant funded through Papahana Kuaola. She visits all four public elementary schools, along with private Aka`ula School, providing keiki with engaging lessons and activities on Native Hawaiian culture. She coordinates with myriad teachers trying to infuse students’ lives with an awareness of Hawaiian values and traditional care for the environment. Penny sees the youth as Molokai’s future caretakers.
She attends class field trips voluntarily assisting students and teachers in their work with Hookuleana O Molokai, the Maui Digital Bus, the Alaka`ina Foundation and the Aloha Aina curriculum. Penny was a founding member of the Earth Day committee on Molokai and for years has spent countless hours in planning, organizing, and setting up booths.
Penny has assisted with science fairs at Kilohana Elementary School, and was the keynote speaker there (again without pay) when the then-fourth grade teacher was awarded Teacher of the Year, in large part, because of the science-based environmental projects they developed together. One of those students has followed directly in Penny’s footsteps, and now, as a young adult, works with teachers implementing their curriculum.
Last year, Penny Martin volunteered at Aka`ula School for their annual PRISM (Proving Resolutions with Integrity for a Sustainable Molokai) conference. As keynote speaker, she urged students and parents to take care of the aina, suggested ways for families to focus on environmental issues and promoted sustainable practices with youth.
Naturally Speaking
Community Contributed
By G.T. Larson
If you take a stick and very slowly bend it until it breaks, you will have a very simple example of what happened on March 11 off the northeast coast of Japan.
Ekolu Brings it Home
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Ekolu’s keyboard player is Molokai’s own Tom Mamuad, born and raised in Ho`olehua. The Molokai Dispatch sat down to talk story with him about how he began playing and how it felt to perform for the home crowd.
Molokai Dispatch (MD): How did you get your musical start?
Tom Mamuad (TM): I learned to play keyboard by playing at King’s Chapel growing up. After I graduated from Molokai High in 2002, I moved to Maui and got my professional start playing in a phenomenal band called Nuffsedd. That was where I sunk my teeth into a lot of stuff like parties and bar gigs. I also got involved in music at King’s Cathedral on Maui. I try to keep myself as musically varied as possible – you never know what situation you’ll need to play in.
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