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Cendall Manley is 4-time National Wrestling Champ

Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

Cendall Manley is 4-time National Wrestling Champ

By Rick Schonely, Sports Reporter

The Manley ‘ohana of Molokai is famous for wrestling. For many years Randy, along with his wife Louise, has coached Molokai wrestling at the high school and club level and their five children were all were coached by their father and had great success. Sons Colton, Clinton and Caele, and daughters Charisse and Cendall have all wrestled for the Farmers of Molokai High School.

In 2016, Cendall won a Hawaii State Wrestling Championship in her senior year and continued her wrestling career at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Last month, she won her fourth straight National Collegiate Wrestling Association Championship in Allen, Texas and was named the women’s tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler.…

MHS Principal’s Honors List, Honor Roll, and Honorable Mention List

Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL

Principal’s Honors List

The Principal’s Honors List are students who have earned Mark Point Averages of 4.000* or above while enrolled in six or more courses, four or more of which are solid courses.  For the second quarter of the 2019-20 school year, they are:

*Note:  Students with a 4.0 enrolled in less than six or more courses, and less than four solid courses are not eligible for principal’s honor roll.

Grade: 09 Bicoy  Kailani  3.857Grade: 09 Bumatay  Joanne Nicole  3.857Grade: 09 Duvauchelle  Emmalee  3.857Grade: 09 Go  Meredith  3.857Grade: 09 Yamashita  Sage-Marie  3.857Grade: 10 Greenleaf  Ashton  3.857Grade: 10 Grik-Lani  Malia  3.857Grade: 10 Kaahanui  Ilona  3.857Grade: 10 Kaili  Dianthe  3.857Grade: 10 Meyer  Thalia  3.833Grade: 12 Naehu-Ramos  Ayla-Rose  4.571Grade: 12 Angst  Maria  4.429Grade: 12 Kalama  Jalen  4.167Grade: 11 Duvauchelle  Kaaipolohiwa  4.143Grade: 11 Go  Mallory  4.143Grade: 11 Raguindin  Reese  4.143Grade: 09 Bright Wilhelm  Mahealani  4.000Grade: 09 Duvauchelle  Olapaholunape  4.000Grade: 09 Kahue-Cabanting  Reina  4.000Grade: 09 Kikukawa-Teriong  Solomon  4.000Grade: 09 Yamazaki-Gray  Kira Kai  4.000Grade: 10 McCutcheon  Jordyn-Victoria  4.000Grade: 11 Cariaga  Aaliyah  4.000Grade: 11 Davis  Kawenaokala  4.000Grade: 11 Kaawa Richardson  Kamalu  4.000Grade: 11 Kahinu  Netanya  4.000Grade: 11 Valete  Yheslie Julez  4.000Grade: 12 Bicoy  Keeya  4.000Grade: 12 Decoite-Sanchez  Chelia  4.000Grade: 12 DeRouin  Kayla  4.000Grade: 12 Kaahanui  Maile  4.000Grade: 12 Keanini  Trishalynn  4.000

 

 

 

 

MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL

Honor Roll

The Honor Roll students who earned Mark Point Averages of 3.500 to 4.000 for the third quarter of the 2019-20 school year are:

Grade: 10 Oamil  Irish Sancha  3.833Grade: 10 Simon  Barbara  3.833Grade: 12 Kaalekahi  Campbell Lee  3.833Grade: 12 Keanini  Claudia  3.833Grade: 09 Akutagawa  Tenley  3.714Grade: 09 Bishaw-Juario  Nathan  3.714Grade: 09 Bumatay  Quedin Clever  3.714Grade: 09 Kanealii  Mele  3.714Grade: 09 Mamuad  Jaslyn  3.714Grade: 10 Fukuoka  Paige  3.714Grade: 10 Hanaoka-Soares  Shaianahlynn  3.714Grade: 11 Ibrahimi  Dren  3.714Grade: 12 Bentley-Smith  Janvier  3.714Grade: 10 Svetin  Owen  3.667Grade: 11 Davis  Ashawna-Leigh  3.667Grade: 12 Mawae  Robert  3.667Grade: 09 McComas  Leilyn  3.571Grade: 09 Poepoe  Kahakuhailoa  3.571Grade: 09 Satele-Tangonan  Izirie  3.571Grade: 11 Ballesteros  Erica Mhae  3.571Grade: 11 Estavillo  Gerald  3.571Grade: 11 Ramos  Kamalei  3.571Grade: 12 Akina-Sumarnap  Pueokeanokanoepilialoha  3.571Grade: 12 English  Shia-Anne  3.571Grade: 12 Ranis  Reishan  3.500

 

 

MOLOKAI HIGH SCHOOL

Honorable Mention List

The Honorable Mention students who earned Mark Point Averages of 3.000 to 3.499 for the third quarter of the 2019-20 school year are:

 

Grade: 09 Kadowaki  Keilah  3.429Grade: 09 Merkel  Clara  3.429Grade: 10 Bush  Shia  3.429Grade: 11 Poaipuni  Pomaikai  3.429Grade: 11 Sasada  Aldry-Ann Sumiko  3.429Grade: 12 Dudoit  Shayland  3.429Grade: 12 Dunnam  Treston  3.429Grade: 12 Ragonton  Aiza  3.429Grade: 11 Reich-Colipano  Alexis  3.333Grade: 09 Asuncion  Kaililauokekoa  3.286Grade: 09 Len Wai-McGuire  Kiera  3.286Grade: 09 Maikui  Kekaimalie  3.286Grade: 09 Puaa Naehu  Chloe  3.286Grade: 10 Bicoy  Napua Iolana  3.286Grade: 10 Nahale  Rhylee  3.286Grade: 10 Stone-Sardinha  Summer  3.286Grade: 11 Aiana  Saije  3.286Grade: 11 Bicoy  Mili Nanea  3.286Grade: 11 Hubbard  Christian  3.286Grade: 11 Kamakana  Lane  3.286Grade: 12 Purdy  Ikaia  3.286Grade: 11 Lealao-Hiro  Kanoa  3.167Grade: 12 Cariaga Abafo  Linelle  3.167Grade: 12 Kuahuia  Skylar Rain  3.167Grade: 12 Sakurada  Siyenna  3.167Grade: 09 Asuncion  Mikaelynn  3.143Grade: 09 Mahiai  Kealomahina  3.143Grade: 09 Paleka-Wright  Justyce  3.143Grade: 09 Sasada  Kyden  3.143Grade: 10 Andallo-Merkel  Sally  3.143Grade: 10 Cabreros  Naiomi  3.143Grade: 10 Hernandez-Adolpho  Tiler-Payton  3.143Grade: 10 Petronave  Chaves  3.143Grade: 11 Kahale  Kanalu  3.143Grade: 11 Miguel  Gabrielle K  3.143Grade: 11 Pupuhi  Keanuenuehala’ilanamailie  3.143Grade: 12 Seumalo  Vaai  3.143Grade: 09 Duffy  Danica  3.000Grade: 10 Juario  Chase  3.000Grade: 10 Kaahanui  Aaliyah  3.000Grade: 10 Ross  NamakaokaainaoKeauhou  3.000Grade: 11 Adachi  Pomaikai  3.000Grade: 11 Ah Van  Hulu Kekahuna  3.000Grade: 11 Dayton  Jazmine  3.000Grade: 11 Pedro-Tabilangan  Kolee  3.000Grade: 12 Bush  Lassen  3.000Grade: 12 DeMello  Leah  3.000Grade: 12 Kaahanui  Ilika  3.000Grade: 12 Nahale  Amri  3.000Grade: 12 Nakayama  Kaimana  3.000Grade: 12 Pedro  Moani Keala  3.000

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Online Hawaiian Cultural Lessons

Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

Online Hawaiian Cultural Lessons

Ka Hale Hoaka News Release

Parents seeking to transform “shelter-in-place” into a cultural learning adventure will be happy to discover Ka Hale Hoaka, taught by Molokai’s Maile Naehu. This new learning environment offers lessons in Hawaiian language and culture designed for students aged 5 through 11. Learners of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and places of residence are warmly welcomed. Although the introductory course began on March 31, registration remains open for the remainder of the free Introductory Series, held online at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 16. Register at kahalehoaka.com or visit Ka Hale Hoaka on Facebook for details.…

Life Sciences Scholarship Deadline Extended

Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

Bayer News Release

In response to hurdles posed by the difficult coronavirus situation, the application deadline for the Bayer Hawaii Life Sciences Scholarship has been extended to May 15. The previous deadline was April 1. Molokai students have previously been awarded this scholarship.

According Alan Takemoto, community affairs manager for Bayer Hawaii: “Over the past few days, we’ve heard from students and counselors that school closures related to COVID-19 have created challenges to completing scholarship applications. Our hope in extending this year’s deadline is that more students statewide will be able to apply for scholarship funds to help further their education.”…

Library Offers Free Film Streaming

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

HSPLS News Release

Even though the Molokai Public Library is currently closed, you can still enjoy the benefits. The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free until April 30 to all Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) library card holders. Library card holders can sign up to start streaming films by visiting ibrarieshawaii.kanopy.com. Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android or Roku.

Offering what the New York Times calls “a garden of cinematic delights,” Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films.…

Molokai Student Finalist for $10K Scholarship

Wednesday, April 1st, 2020

Molokai Student Finalist for $10K Scholarship

HRYF News Release

Molokai High School student Maria Angst is one of two students being considered for a $10,000 Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship (HRYF). Ten HRYF recipients, 10 representatives on an interview panel from 10 Maui Rotary Clubs, and 10 individual virtual interviews demonstrated the “Power of 10” this year.

The HRYF Scholarship program offers every Rotary club in the state of Hawaii a $5000 scholarship to award to a deserving high school senior planning on attending college. Each of the 10 Maui County Rotary Clubs held in-person interviews to determine their club’s respective scholarship recipient. Angst was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lahaina.…

MHS Team Competes in Esports

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

By Ric Ornellas

Along with math and literacy, Molokai High School (MHS) is developing 21st century competitive skills. Esports!

MHS research shows engaging students in esports and pikakasinotsuomi games can help them build critical thinking skills, encourage teamwork, foster innovation, and promote self-directed learning, all elements of Hawaii DOE’s six general learning objectives (GLOs).

With learning objectives as a focus to bolster core math and literacy skills, DimensionU, a leading educational program used in over 40 U.S. states, was acquired January 2020, through the efforts of MHS Principal, Dr. Katina Soares, and Librarian and Curriculum Coordinator, Diane Mokuau. Math and english language arts (ELA) teachers earlier tested and endorsed the program objectives.…

Youth Affected by Closures

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

While school closures continue, academics aren’t the only aspect of COVID-19 precautions affecting Molokai’s youth.

The Molokai Youth Center, an organization that provides an after-school foundation and school break programs for hundreds of keiki ages 8 to 17, had to close its doors due to its location in a County building — which is closed for 30 days along with other county facilities — and the mandates for no gatherings larger than 10 people.

“When I received the email confirming our building is closed for 30 days, I’ve had quite a few parents contact me,” said Andrea Dudoit, director of the Youth Center.…

Farm-to-School Coordinator for Molokai Sought

Thursday, March 19th, 2020

CTAHR News Release

Through a partnership between the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) and the Hawaii State Department of Health, a new position has been created for the island of Molokai. The purpose of this new position will be to provide educational support for farm-to-school activities in Molokai schools.

One of the key responsibilities will be to conduct a community needs assessment and community inventory of farm-to-school programs and activities. Responsibilities may include support for school gardens and agriculture programs, education and youth leadership, and local procurement of food for school cafeterias. Developing relationships and networking locally among educational institutions and food producers, and other food system stakeholders will be an important focus.…

Lantern Ceremony Brings Grieving Families Together

Thursday, November 7th, 2019

Lantern Ceremony Brings Grieving Families Together

The Molokai community gathered last Saturday evening to remember the 20 lives lost 30 years ago when Aloha Island Air flight 1712 crashed in the mountains of east Molokai on Oct. 28, 1989. Family members and friends of the victims released glowing lanterns onto the water at twilight, joining other residents in remembering loved ones they’ve lost at the sixth annual Floating Lantern Ceremony.

“Sometimes in grief, you feel that if you push it away, it will make it easier, but in reality we need to remember their names, remember their faces, remember their lives and the ways that they impacted our lives,” said Barbara Helm of Hospice Hawaii Molokai, one of the event sponsors, along with Molokai’s Guzeiji Soto Mission.…