Air Riflery at Baldwin High
Saturday, Nov. 13
Molokai High Girls, 9th place overall
Noeau Lenwai (top Molokai finisher, 19th place) 84 – 3, 71 – 0, 81 – 0, 236 – 3
Raven Morris 87 – 1, 58 – 0, 79 – 1, 224 – 2
Kekai Maikui 82 – 1, 61 – 0, 65 – 0, 208 – 1
Kuulei Simon 74 – 1, 63 – 0, 70 – 0, 207 – 1
Molokai High Boys, 16th place overall
Kyden Sasada 88 – 1, 52 – 0, 74 – 1, 214 – 2
Jaden Sasada 80 – 1, 46 – 0, 53 – 0, 179 – 1…
By Catherine Cluett Pactol
Last week, health care providers on Molokai began administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11 following recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last Tuesday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine for children.
“The CDC reviewed the clinical data and determined the vaccine is safe,” said state Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char. “The Pfizer vaccine is effective in preventing severe illness and death. The vaccine will provide another important layer of protection in keeping our children and the entire community safe.”
On Friday, 10-year-old Link put on a brave face as he received one of Molokai General Hospital’s first keiki COVID vaccine doses.…
Community Contributed
By MHS O Hina I Ka Malama Students
Editor’s note: Students of Molokai High’s O Hina I Ka Malama Hawaiian language immersion program are working on a project called ‘Aina Aloha with their Kumu Mahina Hou Ross in which they will be researching about the history and stories of different parts of Molokai. Below are short introductions to two of the students’ projects. Ross would like to invite any community members who are interested in sharing their resources and stories with the class for their project to contact Ross at gandharva.ross@k12.hi.us or call 808-567-6950 ext. 66.
By Kauiaonalani Hamakua Felix, Tiani Keohuloa and Pilialoha Kaahanui
Aloha, we are Kauiaonalani Hamakua Felix, Tiani Keohuloa and Pilialoha Kaahanui and we are members of the senior class of O Hina I ka Malama.…
By Rick Schonely, Sports Reporter
The Molokai High eight-man Football team has been practicing since the new school year started in August. After a shutdown for a bit because of new pandemic regulations, they resumed practice in September, hoping for a season and the chance to win their sixth straight MIL title. But things again hit a roadblock for the team, with Maui Interscholastic League play essentially getting cancelled.
“When Hana cancelled their season early on, and then we got word from Lanai the day after our first Green and White scrimmage that they had cancelled as well,” explained Head Coach Mike Kahale.…
By Rick Schonely, Sports Reporter
The Lady Farmers Volleyball team won two matches at Maui Prep when they traveled to West Maui last weekend. Molokai got the sweep winning in three sets on both Friday and Saturday.
Friday’s score was 25-8, 25-7 and 25-14. Lia-Chae Meyer had eleven kills and one ace, Jordyn McCutcheon had 10 kills, six aces and two assists and Daisci Burrows had 30 assists, two kills and five aces.
On Saturday, the Lady Farmers (5-3) did it again in three sets winning 25-8, 25-15 and 25-14. Meyer had 16 kills and five aces, McCutcheon had nine kills and four aces and Burrows had 28 assists, two aces and two kills.…
By Rick Schonely, Sports Reporter
The Molokai Boys Cross Country team ran at Lahainaluna last Saturday and Head Coach Mahina Hou Ross liked what he saw from his Farmer runners.
“Our boys ran hard and did well. Namaka’s shoes came off during the race, so he finished the race barefoot,” he said. “Now it is time for some more training before the MIL Championship race on Thanksgiving weekend at Baldwin High.”
Senior Namaka Ross finished 10th with a time of 19:25.8, sophomore Jericho Adolpho ran in 19:52.6 for 16th, and junior Johnson Harris finished 41st with 23:31.6. …
UHMCM News Release
UH Maui College, Molokai will be hosting an Open House event on Nov. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. We will be offering assistance with the admissions application, FAFSA, registration, and EdReady Placement testing.
Additionally, we are having a Creative Media info session with a hands-on demonstration on how to use a DSLR camera. All are welcome to attend, with proof of a COVID vaccination or valid negative COVID test.
Please RSVP at go.hawaii.edu/JuP by Nov. 16.…
Community Contributed
By MHS O Hina I Ka Malama Students
Editor’s note: Students of Molokai High’s O Hina I Ka Malama Hawaiian language immersion program are working on a project called ‘Aina Aloha with their Kumu Mahina Hou Ross in which they will be researching about the history and stories of different parts of Molokai. Below are three short introductions to students’ projects, with more to be printed in upcoming issues. Ross would like to invite any community members who are interested in sharing their resources and stories with the class for their project to contact Ross at gandharva.ross@k12.hi.us or call 808-567-6950 ext.…
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 four or more courses, two or more of which are solid courses. For the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year, they are:
Grade: 12 Grik-Lani Malia 4.33Grade: 12 Kaili Dianthe 4.33Grade: 11 Duvauchelle Olapaholunape 4.25Grade: 12 Macalalad Xavier Bayani 4.00Grade: 12 Movick Alyssa 4.00Grade: 12 Naeole Mikaele 4.00Grade: 12 Puailihau Joliache 4.00Grade: 12 Simon Barbara 4.00Grade: 12 Svetin Owen 4.00Grade: 11 Akutagawa Tenley 4.00Grade: 11 Bicoy Kailani 4.00Grade: 11 Bright Wilhelm Mahealani 4.00Grade: 11 Bumatay Joanne Nicole 4.00Grade: 11 Burrows Daisci 4.00Grade: 11 Kanealii Mele 4.00Grade: 11 Kikukawa-Teriong Solomon 4.00Grade: 11 Len Wai-McGuire Kiera 4.00Grade: 11 Mangantulao Vanessa Angel 4.00Grade: 11 Sahagun Jonah 4.00Grade: 11 Yamazaki-Gray Kira Kai 4.00Grade: 10 Chong Kalima Kailiah 4.00Grade: 10 Duvauchelle Kauahekiliohu 4.00Grade: 10 Han Sonni 4.00Grade: 10 Holm Mikayla 4.00Grade: 10 Kanemitsu Aiko 4.00Grade: 10 Lima Kiara 4.00Grade: 09 Cockett Rose Marie 4.00Grade: 09 Davis Ciera Lee 4.00Grade: 09 Dizon Yolanda-Ann 4.00Grade: 09 Peterson Halena 4.00Grade: 09 Raguindin Reyn 4.00*Note: Students with a 4.0 enrolled in less than four or more courses, and less than two solid courses are not eligible for principal’s honor roll.…
By Rick Schonely, Sports Reporter
The Molokai Lady Farmers Girls Volleyball team earned a split with the Hana Lady Dragons last weekend in Hana. Hana High School’s Lady Dragons (5-1) won 3-2 in a tough five-set match on Friday night, 19-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-27 and 15-12. On Saturday, Molokai (3-3) got the win 3-1 in four sets, 25-14, 25-20, 21-25 and 25-22.
Head Coach Mahea Rawlins was happy with her team’s play.
“Our girls experienced a great challenge in reaching five sets on Friday night,” she said. “Despite all the adversities, they still fought to the end. Although we came up short on Friday, to me we won in our own way.…
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