LANAKILA BAPTIST HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER NO 2

KA NŪ HOU MAIKAʻI
“The Good News”
Pursuing Christ and Academic Excellence
VOL. II, No. 2 Lanakila Baptist High School December 2016
Lanakila helps the River of Life with their
mission to feed the homeless.
By Gian Calica
Staff Writer
Helping the Unfortunate
Lanakila Baptish High School, Elementary, and Church gather together to ship
all of the donated rice.
The River of Life Mission is a non-profit
organization that is devoted to providing
healthy and balanced nutritional meals,
clothing, shelter, job training and opportunities,
and recovery treatment programs.
The beneficiaries of these resources consist of
elderly senior citizens, handicapped, families with
children, and men and women who are facing poverty,
illness, or recovery. The mission focuses on
the goal of rebuilding broken lives through rescue,
rehabilitation, and reintegration, all in the name of
Jesus Christ.
They serve over 15,000 meals each month for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the weekdays.
Dinner is provided and served by volunteers from
other churches or civic groups.
They also offer a food-box program once or
twice a month for low income elderly, handicapped,
and families with children, all of whom
are not homeless. The foodbox
program provides over
Credit: Mrs. Powell
2,000 boxed meals each month
to these unfortunate people,
65% of whom are children.
River of Life operates a
free store with items that were
generously donated by others.
Such items include toiletries,
small appliances, and other
household items. They also
provide an on-site shower and
restroom facility, along with
hygiene supplies including towels and soap.
Many of the recipients at the River of Life
mission are plagued with current or past experiences
involving drugs, prison, or other bad
influences that pulled them away from the path of
God. In addition to providing basic needs such as
food, clothing, and shelter, River of Life offers
guidance for these
unfortunate people
through rehabilitation
programs.
Through morale
support and the Word
of God, the mission
guides them back to
the proper path. In
October of 2009, the
Credit: Kurt H.
mission opened the
Mr. Pauley passes along a
House of Hope, a 50 lb. bag of rice to Rocnie.
residential program
to address homelessness and to assist women in
their path toward a second chance at life. A
similar residential program for men, Destiny
House, opened in 2010. Continued on p. 3…
Credit: Mr. Doucette
So here we are again, the
end of first semester. Remember
I mentioned last
time that things change?
Well, when you come
back, there will be a new
English and French teacher.
Yes, Mr. Doucette is
leaving the island for a
new adventure. He will be
greatly missed, but let me
assure everyone that we
have had several qualified
candidates interested in the
position. I wish to let
everyone know should all
of these fall through I will
teach you myself! We
wish everyone a Merry
Christmas and a prosperous
New Year.
- Pastor Denham
@lbhs_warriors Lanakila Baptist High School lbswarriors.com

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EDITORIALS
Ka Nū Hou Maika‘i
Lanakila Baptist High
School
Lanakila Baptist High
School’s Ka Nū Hou Maikaʻi
is a student-run and studentcentered
publication.
Submissions
Ka Nū Hou Maikaʻi
encourages students, teachers,
and staff to submit
letters to the editor, opinion
articles, poetry, and comics
(editorial or otherwise).
Editorials may be anonymous
if desired. Poems
must be in alignment with
theme for the quarter (ask
Mr. Doucette for more information).
We will edit any
submission for grammar;
however, we will do so with
care to prevent obstructing
the author’s point. Any
submissions may be sent to
Mr. Doucette in person at
Room 226 or via email at
david.doucette@lbswarriors.
org.
Opinions expressed in
letters and columns of this
newsletter are those of the
writers and do not necessarily
reflect the opinions of
Lanakila Baptist High School
or the Ka Nū Hou Maikaʻi
staff.
Distribution
We distribute to students,
faculty, and staff of grades
7-12 for free, as well as
provide digital versions
through the school’s website
and via email.
Editor-in-chief
Kennsey Helgeson (’17)
Staff
Gian Calica (’17)
Kurt Hoffmann (’17)
Rylie Kamanu (’18)
Samuel Leutu (’18)
Joseph Navarrete (’17)
Ramon Shubert (’17)
Jadyn Wilderman (’18)
The Origin of Mr. Doucette
The High School’s English, French, Yearbook,
and Journalism teacher Mr. Doucette
is leaving the school and moving to Washington
on December 19th. We will all miss him
very much.
He has left his mark on this school and has
impacted our education experiences. Some students
took time to warm up to Mr. Doucette because
he came here under unusual circumstances
and had not developed his teaching style quite yet.
The loads of homework he assigned us every
day were burdensome, but it improved the work
ethic of many students. He brought a sense of humor
to our classes, letting us make jokes and have
fun while we were learning.
We asked a few students what they think about
My time at Lanakila is coming to a close.
I’ll always have fantastic memories of
you students making anything seem fun.
I’m extremely proud of everything that we have
accomplished with the Yearbook and the Newsletter.
Sure, there is an enormous amount of work
that is required to go into both, but I feel as if it is
the most rewarding.
Looking back, I see a great many things that
have made this newsletter shine. Each article has
increased in quality with more in-depth interviews
and details. Many of the comics have been extremely
unique, and at times funny. The inclusion
of the Prayer Requests are also something that
really stands out among the rest, especially as a
Christian school.
I’ve had so much fun creating crossword puzzles
that are unique to each Newsletter. It always
made me smile when I see students trying to find
the words in the articles or taking time to finish the
sudoku.
Two of my most favorite parts of the newsletter
are the Poetry Corner and Movie Reviews sections.
I wanted to give a space where students
could show their creativity while also giving them
a chance to become an actual published poet. And
having it in this newsletter just brings a special
heart to it.
Now, when I thought of including movie
reviews, I thought, “What could make this a
unique newsletter as opposed to everyone else?”
Mr. Doucette and his leaving. Joseph Navarrete
says, “He always strived to educate us, he had a
relatable sense of humor, and his leaving will have
a great impact on all of us.”
Jeffrey M. says, “He’s a very fun teacher, but
he knows how to get you to work.”
Jamie B. says, “He’s pretty chill.”
Alister V. says, “He’s bad at dabbing.”
Alumni Geo J. says, “He was a fun teacher to
be around, and he was handsome.”
We then asked Mr. Doucette how he feels about
it. He told us, “It’s a mix of emotions. I’m excited
for a new beginning, but I’m sad to leave everyone
behind.”
We will miss you, Mr. Doucette!
A Hui Hou, KNHM & Lanakila
Of course, since we are a Christian school, why
not center our reviews around Christian movies? I
looked around and I could not find anyone else
reviewing movies like God’s Not Dead 2 or Woodlawn,
but thanks to writers like Ramon, Rylie, and
Joseph, we were able to publish such reviews. It
makes me proud how our newsletter really stands
out as a beacon for Christian readers.
Lastly, the most important part of my experience
with the newsletter are my staff. Without
them, this fantastic piece of work would not even
have a design! Both Kurt & Gian headed up making
the front page the best it could be. My editorin-chief
for the past one and a half years has been
my solid rock. She is able to catch things that I
miss and improve the quality to the high standards
that is required. Everyone really gave it their
all… even the newcomers!
I will miss you all… So very much…
- Mr. Doucette
Mr. Doucette and the Ka Nū Hou Maikaʻi staff
Credit: Tsegereda H.

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NEWS/OPINION
The Influence of
Movies & Television
on Behavior
What can we do with the media's
influence on our behavior?
By Jadyn Wilderman
Staff Writer
Ihave frequently heard the question:
“Do movies or television influence
people's behavior?” In my opinion,
movies and television have a major
influence on society.
The most noticeable way that entertainment
influences us is through rolemodels.
Movies and television shows
provide society with many negative rolemodels,
which people are willing to
imitate.
The criminal remains
a popular favorite a-
mong viewers. These
characters perform
wrong actions and may
glorify alcohol and drug
use.
For example, an old
friend used to watch
many drug comedies
which gave him the
Credit: wordpress.com
idea that abusing illegal drugs was harmless
and normal behavior. This, of
course, is not really the case.
On the other hand, filmed entertainment
also provides a positive impact on
people’s behavior. A common way is
through positive role-models that inspire
others and build self-esteem.
Educational films and shows produce
a positive influence on society by increasing
the viewer’s knowledge.
Ultimately, films and television can
influence people’s behavior in many
forms. However, we have the choice on
how we let the media influence us—
through positive or negative means.
Credit: freeimages.com
Continued from p. 1…
The River of Life mission also provides
a course of reintegration back to
society for the homeless, addicts in recovery,
and those recently released from
prison through the Chocolate on a Mission
residential program.
This program offers these men and
women job training and employment
opportunities to prepare them for their
future. The chocolate that they make is
sold in stores including Foodland; the
program also makes chocolates for special
events such as birthdays and parties.
In fact, a month after its opening in
October 2011, Chocolate on a Mission
won the first place award at the Dessert
Fantasy event for their unique
chocolate.
With the kind and generous spirit of
everyone from Lanakila Baptist Church
and Schools, we have donated a grand
total of over 19,300 pounds this year
compared to over 17,000 pounds from
last year’s food drive! The high school
campus alone donated 9,252 pounds.
All of the food donated has been delivered
to the mission with the help of
the National Honor Society, the senior
class of 2017, and others who have sacrificed
their time and bodies to help.
Because of the donations of everyone
involved, those in need are able to eat
meals that they would otherwise not receive.
Our mission was to provide meals
during the Christmas season, but we
should always remember to have giving
spirits all year round; there is always a
need for more food at the River of Life.

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FEATURES
By Joseph Navarrete
Staff Writer
Fighting War with Pacifism
Hacksaw Ridge Review
Hacksaw Ridge is the latest film
from 90s superstar and Hollywood
exploitation director Mel
Gibson. It details the life and exploits of
Desmond Doss, a Seventh-Day Adventist
and conscientious objector who wins the
Medal of Honor for valorous duty in the
Battle of Okinawa.
Doss is played by Andrew Garfield,
and he really shows his acting chops as
the small-town boy shipped off to war.
The co-stars did not shy away from
fantastic performances either. Hugo
Weaving, Sam Worthington, and Vince
Vaughn are really outstanding in their
“
This film pulls no
punches when it
comes to the third
act.”
Joseph Navarrete
Commenting on the action near the
end of the film Hacksaw Ridge.
_______
performances. Vaughn really shines in
his role as the Camp Sergeant—a welcome
break from his more comedic roles
in the past.
This film pulls no punches when it
comes to the third act. This movie is a
war movie, and it does quite well at
capturing it.
I’ve forgotten where I read this but,
“...the last thirty minutes of Hacksaw
Ridge is the first thirty minutes of Saving
Private Ryan.”, and I agree with this
sentiment. You see limbs blown off,
brains get gored, soldiers getting shot
and bayoneted left and right.
The film really captures the disorientation
and brutality of frontline combat
especially well. Not to say that this film
does not have quiet moments.
There is a scene where Doss and
Stykes, his comrade and unofficial escort,
discuss their families and reasons
for joining up. This scene really contrasts
the blood and battle with quiet and contemplation.
Overall, this movie is a phenomenal
piece of work, and I would recommend it
to history buffs and moviegoers alike,
but potential viewers should be aware of
the very graphic content contained in the
film.
Acting:
Cinematography:
Plot:
Credit: Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment
Desmond Doss, played by Andrew Garfield, pulls a fellow wounded soldier to safety..
Score:
Overall Rating:

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By Ramon Shubert
Staff Writer
The Pastor’s Fight for Freedom
The Birth of a Nation Review
T
he Birth of a Nation
begins with Thomas
Jefferson’s antislavery
quote: “Indeed I tremble
for my country when I reflect
that God is just: that his
justice cannot sleep forever.”
Credit: Twentieth Century Fox
In one of the most memorable scenes, Nat
Turner, played by Nate Parker, takes on the
slave owners in a fight for their freedom.
This film depicts the life of
an African-American slave
named Nat Turner, played by
Nate Parker, while also
showing the brutal life of the
slaves in the 1800’s.
Slaves were treated as
property not as people. An
example is shown in how
Nat’s dad needed papers to
leave the plantation and was
still hunted down by the slave
hunters.
Nat continues to study the
Bible and to preach to the
other slaves about not losing
hope and waiting for God’s
perfect timing. The mindset of
the slaves was about knowing
that they would one day be
free.
His story resembles
many others in
which a boy meets a
girl, gets married, and
has a kid. The men
worked in the fields
picking cotton while
the women took care
of the children and
tended to the house.
The Nat Turner
revolt, in which they
went plantation to plantation
killing the owners and slave
masters, is illustrated in this
film. The slaves are freed and
build an army of men to seize
a fort in Georgia. They soon
discover that there are no
weapons, and they have been
trapped.
The men are massacred,
yet Turner secures his escape.
Nat Turner, played by Nate Parker, rallies his fellow slaves in a sermon.
He realizes that the only way
to stop the killing of other
slaves was self-surrender.
He is then hanged, which
makes a boy from his army
the new focal point of the
movie. The ending consists of
his maturing into a man, and
eventually his transition from
a soldier to a free man.
This movie shows the
viewer that America is destined
to repeat the mistakes of
Acting:
Cinematography:
Plot:
Score:
Overall Rating:
Credit: Twentieth Century Fox Film
the past if we do not learn
from them.
Although the film is not
entirely in the Christian genre,
it does serve the purpose of
teaching us a lesson. Because
of the brutality of the time
period, it is rated R for some
scenes not appropriate for
children. If you have the stomach
for a few graphic
scenes, I recommend watching
this film.

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SPORTS
Finishing Strong
Relying on God for strength in Cross
Country
By Samuel Leutu
Staff Writer
Some of the Intermediate boys pray before they begin their race.
If you ever feel like quitting or giving
up on something, you should spend
time with God and simply talk to
Him, thank Him, and ask Him for
strength to overcome any obstacles you
are going through at the time. God never
gives you something you cannot handle;
whatever tasks He decides to give you,
He knows you are capable of accomplishing
it.
The Lanakila Baptist cross country
team competed in their last race on Saturday,
the 22nd of October. The race was
three miles long and was the first race
that Rocnie Felipe (a junior) ran in the
varsity division.
As I talked to Rocnie about the race,
he said, “There were many times where I
felt like giving up, but I had to complete
the race and give one hundred percent of
my effort.” He was determined to finish
strong.
Kevin Watanabe is a seventh grader
that participated in the race as well with
the intermediate division. Kevin wanted
to do his very best because this race
would be his last race. He was encouraged
by his teammates, his parents, and
his coach Mrs. Hecker. He never felt like
giving up because he knew that God
would guide him and help him through
his discouraging thoughts during the
race.
Philippians 4:13 says ,“I can do all
things through Christ which strengtheneth
me.”
This was an exceptionally motivating
scripture for one of the few girls on the
cross country team Tiffany Mendoza,
Credit: Jeffrey M.
another seventh grader. She was the only
girl participating in this last race of the
season.
Turning to God and meditating on His
Word can help you push through anything.
If you keep God's Word in your
heart and mind, He will guide you and
stay by your side throughout the hard
times.
Credit: Jeffrey M.
Mrs. Hecker strategizes with the Varsity girls Kaitlyn Guerrero and Mikaela Cuartero.
Credit: Jeffrey M.
Lukas Hecker dashes towards the finish line.

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PRAYER & POETRY
God's Christmas Tree
We wish you a Merry Christmas!
It's the happy thing to say;
But all the presents in the world
Can't make a happy day.
A mocking crowd that stood around,
And watched God's Christmas Tree;
With faces filled with hate and pain;
God's Happy Gift to me.
It takes a Gift that can't be wrapped,
A tree not garland strung,
An Ornament of gruesome sight,
And all hymns left unsung.
We wish you a Merry Christmas!
lt's the happy thing to say;
And if you really take God's Gift,
You'll have a happy day!
Christmas
& Winter
Christmas time is almost here.
It comes around each and every year,
Bringing joy and happiness to people all around,
From countries, to capitals, to even a small town.
It's finally Christmas, and the snow is falling.
We should be joyful for we are not stalling
To open up the gifts and presents underneath the tree.
And unwrap the wrapped for our eyes to see.
We sing in symphony and dance in joy,
For we have stockings filled with lots of toys.
Christmas is almost coming to an end,
But it will come back, again and again.
Chavah Kaneshiro, 9
But the true meaning of Christmas lies in the name.
He doesn't ask for gold, treasures, or even fame.
Instead He wants all of us to believe in Him and ask for forgiveness.
This is the true meaning of Christmas!
Tyler Sproat, 10
Christmas in Kauai is special for my family,
We may not have it all, sometimes not even a tree.
But we always come together and spend time at the beach,
Being surrounded by loved ones makes stress feel out of reach.
Traditions are important, so we try to do the most,
We get shaved ice at JoJo's and cruise down the coast.
I love my family, nothing is more important,
I can’t wait to see them and cherish every moment.
Kennsey Helgeson, 12
By: Steven C. Wygle (1983)
Across the land is winter white,
As small children begin to write
To a man so jolly and old,
Who was in stories that were told.
In Christmas, future, present, and past,
We have held this tale that is cast,
Of a man who flies throughout the night
Giving gifts that are great and bright.
Caitlyn Smith, 11
Long ago, on an ordinary day,
A Savior was born to take our sins away.
On that night, a great white star shone up above
To lead the shepherds to Jesus, the symbol of love.
As foretold, He was destined to do great things
For He was to be the King of all kings.
This is the truth that we should remember
When we celebrate Christmas in December.
Milee Owen, 11
Winter paints the fiery earth in overwhelming white
As she hums to the tune of the frigid, silent night.
She gracefully glides her paintbrush over the blank slate
To portray the achromatic image that she wants to create.
Every stroke she makes eliminates all traces of heat.
Her absence of color creates art so bittersweet.
As Winter's artwork slowly unfolds,
You will soon see the beauty that nature beholds.
Allysen Garcia, 11
HEALTH
‣ Jadyn Wilderman’s papa’s cancer returned
‣ Kenton Bautista’s grandpa's health
‣ Allysen Garcia's grandma’s health
‣ Michelle Honma’s grandma is in the
hospital
OTHER
‣ Mr. Doucette, safe trip, request by
Michael Ramos & Justice Ibarra
‣ Jayla Collins’ grandparents’
anniversary to go well
‣ Serena James, safe travels for trip
‣ Hailie DeGuzman & Tiffany
Mendoza, for everyone's finals
‣ Jeffrey Mangahis, for grades,
family, and basketball
‣ Rocnie Felipe, for a peaceful winter
break with family
ANONYMOUS
‣ With my relationship, and to be
happy
‣ The new President, &
sicknesses
‣ For Donald Trump to be
protected from assassinations
‣ For our soldiers and veterans
that are fighting or have fought
for our country.
‣ For my mom to have a safe day.
‣ For Mr. Doucette & his family to
do well in Washington, and visit
us soon!

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COMICS/RECREATION
From the Articles
Complete the crossword below
1 2
Across
1. Desmond Doss was a conscientous ____.
3. Nat Turner tried to seize a fort in ____.
7. Where Mr. Doucette is moving to
9. Poetry Corner with Dr. ____
3
4 5
6
Down
2. ____ on a Mission program
4. “Winter paints the ____ earth…”
5. ____ get stitches.
6. Positive role-models _____ others…
8. She was the only girl participating in the last race.
7 8
9
Riddle:
Q: What five-letter word becomes shorter
when you add two letters to it?
Answer in next issue
Chosen By: Mr. Doucette
Sudoku
Difficulty: Hard
9 5
3 4 9 7 8
4 9 8
7 2
9 5 7 1
7 9
1 4 2
8 3 2 5 1
1 3
911 by Izaah Yacap
Prev. Answer: Your name