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Island Youth

The keiki and `opio of Molokai

Pitching a Homerun for Youth

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Aquafina News Release

The County of Maui Parks and Recreation will host a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition for Molokai youth. The event will take place on March 31 at the Kaunakakai Little League Ball Park at 9 a.m.

Pitch, Hit & Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills.

Competitors are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2012 MLB All-Star Game®.…

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Farmers Sports Start Season Strong

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

The spring sports season is off to a strong start for the Farmers. The boys’ volleyball team triumphed over the Lunas at Friday’s home game, boys baseball defeated Lanai at their away games this weekend, and girls softball won against Seabury in Friday’s game, though were unable to hold out against the Spartans on Saturday.

Boys Volleyball
The team won their home game at The Barn on Friday against Lahainaluna. As of that game, Molokai is still undefeated this season (3-0). Coaches did not return calls after Saturday’s game.

At Friday’s game, the Farmers swept the first three sets in a row.…

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Not Your Typical Instrument

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Not Your Typical Instrument

Community Contributed

By Kalei “Pumpkin” Moss

The typical instrument played on Molokai may be something like a guitar or ukulele, but students across the island are also playing something a little more classical – violin. For the past year, Bob Underwood, a teacher at Kaunakakai Elementary School, has been able to teach and share his love of music through the 21st Century grant program. Students at Kualapu`u Elementary are learning the fine art of playing violin and are doing very well at it.

The class is made up of students of varying ages beginning at first grade, and it is a combination of beginner and intermediate skill levels.…

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New One Ali`i Playground Coming Soon

Sunday, March 18th, 2012

New One Ali`i Playground Coming Soon

If you’ve driven by One Ali`i Park lately, you may have noticed some construction near the pavilion. That means good news for keiki and ohana – a new public playground will soon be taking shape there. The project was scheduled for completion last fall, but District Supervisor of Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation Zach Helm is proud to announce the project is back on track.

We finally broke ground a month ago, and the experts at https://www.playgroundflooring.org/ will be pouring the concrete on Tuesday. After that, the concrete will need to be cured for 30 days before the rubber mats, jungle gym equipment and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp may be installed.…

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High School Boosts Scores

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Molokai High School principal Stan Hao may have green, spiked hair by the end of the school year. That was a promise he made to his students if they met certain levels of improvement in the Hawaii State Assessment (HAS) tests this year. And it’s looking hopeful for them.

“Students have shown marked improvement in testing scores over the past year,” said Hao.

Since last year, HSA math scores have nearly doubled at MHS – from 15 percent in 2011 to 27 percent in 2012, according to Hao. In reading, students have also improved – from 48 percent last year to 51 percent this year.…

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Surf’s Up

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Surf’s Up

With high surf advisories around the state for the past two weeks, Molokai surfers and body boarders have been taking advantage of the swells. Papohaku Beach, known for its expanse of white sand, is also known for its treacherous and unforgiving surf. Last Monday, a local youth takes advantage of a smaller, easier-going shore break and pulls into a sandy three foot tube. Photos by Catherine Cluett

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Catchin’ the Bee

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Four Molokai students participated in the Maui District Spelling Bee on Feb. 2, 2012 at Baldwin High School. Eha Kalama and Hepuakea Falealii represented Aka`ula School, and Gabrielle Aquino and Shylene Villa attended from Kuapalu`u School.

“Although Eha says that at first he was nervous because he thought he was going to mess up a lot, now he can’t wait to try out again for next year,” wrote Aka`ula student writer KB Bishaw in the Aka`ula School February newsletter.

The top two students, both from Maui, of the 31 spellers who participated in the District Bee will continue on to compete in the Hawaii State Spelling Bee on March 24.…

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Legal Drug Raises Concerns

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

A product being sold as incense on Molokai is causing concern, especially for its possible abuse among students and teens who are reportedly smoking it. Known as Spice, K2, herbal incense and other names, the substance, legal in Hawaii, is classified as synthetic cannabis and is chemically blended with herbs. 

A Molokai High School teacher, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed concern about the drug, saying students are using the substance. 

“Every parent needs to be aware of it,” the teacher said. “I would like to see this get out before it becomes an endemic.” 

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Caring for Keiki

Monday, February 13th, 2012

Caring for Keiki

Bouncing to the beat of Zumba music, Molokai keiki waved their arms to mirror Zumba teacher Kananikala Bishaw-Juario at the eighth annual Molokai Keiki Expo last Saturday. Youth showed off their hula talent and babies clambered toward victory in a crawling contest, as parents learned tools to better support their children’s future. 

The event was put on by the Molokai Keiki Group, an organization designed to integrate the island’s early childhood providers, families and community partners. At the Expo, ohana and keiki explored booths from safety, health, education and activity-based local organizations revolving around youth. 

“It’s all about the kids,” said event organizer Lori-Lei Rawlins-Crivello.

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Molokai Science Projects Wow Judges

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Molokai students have proved themselves to be some of state’s brightest minds. Seventeen Molokai High School students and 15 Molokai Middle students represented the island at this year’s Maui Schools' Science and Engineering Fair on Maui two weeks ago – and they returned laden with awards.

MHS senior Moriah Jenkins won the event’s top honor for developing a myoelectric prosthetic limb for dogs. She will represent Hawaii at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Pennsylvania this May -- marking the first year a Molokai student has qualified for the international competition.

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