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Island Youth

The keiki and `opio of Molokai

Maunaloa School Garden Manager

Thursday, May 19th, 2022

Maunaloa School News Release 

Maunaloa School is looking for a school garden manager. The primary duty of the garden manager will be to oversee and manage a productive, organic fruit and vegetable garden while providing support to teachers as they utilize the space to accomplish learning objectives. The garden manager will work closely with administration and teachers, recruit volunteers to help maintain the school garden, create and foster community relationships, track the financial expenditures for the garden, and train school staff and volunteers in best practices for place-based, regenerative farming in school gardens. 

The timeframe of this position aligns with the 2022-2023 school year.…

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Baseball Plays at States

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Baseball Plays at States

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Farmers Baseball team closed their undefeated season with two losses at the State Division II Baseball Championship in Hilo. On Thursday, the team played Damien Memorial School, with an 8-2 score. 

“We battled and did the best we could do,” said Head Coach Keahi Rawlins. “Gavin [Ainoa] gave it his all on the mound and we made some crucial errors that hurt us. Effort and intensity I felt was there but mental mistakes and physical errors on both sides of the ball affected the outcome. Damien plays against top notch clubs and they played well hats off to them.”…

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Personal Records for Track and Field

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Personal Records for Track and Field

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Molokai High Track and Field team closed their season at the Maui Interscholastic League Championships last week. Though the team didn’t qualify for states, Head Coach Kabbie Bicoy-Juario said athletes logged many personal records. 

“Great season to our runners and throwers,” she said. “It was another battle with a windy season but it didn’t stop them from practice and competition. We had a few fell short from states but everyone made new personal records. We’re excited for next year and already planning it out.”

She thanked coaches Micah, Isaiah and Dave, as well as the athletic department for their support.…

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Join the Climate Crew

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Blue Planet News Release 

Blue Planet is recruiting for our fourth Climate Crew cohort! If you know of any motivated high school students on Molokai, Lanai, or Maui who might be interested in making an impact in their community through clean energy and sustainable efforts, please forward this to them! Up to 12 students will be selected for this two-month program in June and July.

Being part of the Climate Crew helps you find your voice in whatever form that might be; understand the legislative process through an equity, climate and energy efficiency lens; connect with other passionate students from other schools/islands to make impacts in your community; and build your college resume!…

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Kualapu’u La Ali’i

Thursday, May 5th, 2022

Kualapu’u La Ali’i

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Last week, Kualapu’u School’s Hawaiian Immersion Program honored Hawaiian royalty in the annual La Aliʻi celebration. The entire school, along with some others island wide, will be prerecording May Day observances for broadcast this month, while a few schools will be doing live May Day celebrations this year. Donning colorful lei and representing the royal courts and colors of various islands, Lei Day is a beloved annual tradition among schools, one of many that was put on hold during the pandemic.

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Judo Preps for States, Track Heads to MILs

Thursday, May 5th, 2022

Judo Preps for States, Track Heads to MILs

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Four Molokai judoka won titles at the Maui Interscholastic League Championships last weekend, while two more earned second places and all six will be advancing to states this Saturday. 

Kaia Yamashita won the championship at 109 pounds, Sonni Han took the 154 division title, ‘Ekolu Horner won first place at 178 pounds and Nalu Kalipi won gold at 220 pounds. Kiliohu Duvauchelle took second at 109 pounds and Ara Puaa also earned silver at 172 pounds. 

The State Judo Championships will be held on May 7 at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu. 

The Track team competed in its last regular season meet last weekend and are headed to the MIL championships this weekend. …

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Softball, Tennis End Their Seasons

Thursday, May 5th, 2022

Softball, Tennis End Their Seasons

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff 

The Lady Farmers went to bat at the Maui Interscholastic League Softball tournament on Lanai, closing their season short of the win. On Thursday, Molokai beat Hana 15-6, advancing to the final game. Lanai bested Molokai 15-6 in four innings on Friday, winning the championship and the state berth.  “Great moments are born from great opportunity.  As a coaching staff we are so very proud of our Lady Farmers Softball team and the progress they have made this season,” said Head Coach Kalei Pastrana. “Although they fell short this weekend, they played with a lot of heart. …

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Volleyball Hosts Championship, Ends Season

Thursday, May 5th, 2022

Volleyball Hosts Championship, Ends Season

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Boys Volleyball team hosted the Maui Interscholastic League Championships at the Barn last weekend for the first time since 2016. Molokai won Thursday’s game against Lanai 3-0 — 25-15, 25-15, 25-16 — then fell to Seabury 3-0 in a close championship Friday night, 25-22, 25-22, 25-18. 

“You know, it’s not quite the ending we wanted but the MIL will be very well represented by Seabury [at states],” said Head Coach Hale Domingo. “We had a game plan from the start but when you fall behind from the start, the game plan goes out the door.…

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MHS Student Gets Citizen-Scholar Award

Thursday, May 5th, 2022

HLTA News Release 

Last week, the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, in partnership with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and the Department of Education, hosted its 18th annual Citizen-Scholar Awards luncheon at the Prince Waikiki and distributed more than $60,000 in scholarships to 42 public high school seniors. Among them, was Molokai High School student Paige Fukuoka. 

“The Citizen-Scholar Awards is a signature HLTA event that provides us with an opportunity to focus on our educational and philanthropic missions.” said HLTA President and CEO Mufi Hannemann. “Reviewing their resumes and learning about their passions and aspirations is extremely humbling, and I am proud to be able to recognize them for their accomplishments.…

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Baseball MIL Champs

Thursday, April 28th, 2022

Baseball MIL Champs

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Farmers were named Maui Interscholastic League Division II champions last Friday after an unbeaten 8-0 season. They cinched the title with a 7-0 win over Seabury Hall in the MIL tournament final at Maehara Stadium in Wailuku. 

Head Coach Keahi Rawlins was happy for the victory but is keeping his eye on the next prize: states. 

“Coming home with the gold and a couple more wins,” he said Friday. “These boys all work hard and I’m happy for their accomplishments. We still got a lot of work ahead and we got to get working come Monday to prepare for states.…

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