Echo of Our Song-- Issue 1

Echo of Our Song
T H E P O ʻ O K U L A N E W S L E T T E R F O R F A C U L T Y & S T A F F
I S S U E N O . 1 A U G / S E P T 2 0 1 9

Poʻo Kula's
Message
I am so happy to be able to share the first edition of
our new campus online magazine, Echo of Our Song.
Its purpose is to provide all Kapālama campus
employees with interesting, helpful and useful
information. There is so much to celebrate here on
our campus; innovative teaching and learning as
well as wonderful accomplishments being achieved
by our kumu and haumāna.
We also want to keep you informed of upcoming
events, activities, programs, policies, current news &
highlights from each of our schools; elementary,
middle, and high as well as different departments
on campus. We are also hoping to include an
interesting feature article in each issue.
I invite all of you to share what youʻre doing along
with photos and video clips by clicking the link on
the last page of this magazine.
As we develop each issue of our online magazine you
can be sure we are doing our best to share the Echo
of Our Song with everyone who is a part of our
Kapālama ʻohana.
DR. TARAN CHUN
POʻO KULA, HEAD OF SCHOOL

Echo of our song
The popular phrase, Echo of Our Song, is taken from our school song, Sons of Hawaiʻi. It is a phrase that fits so
well for our online magazine because it captures the essence of our intent, which is to make known to all the
wonderful work we are doing here at Kapālama. These lyrics were written in part by Theodore Richards
(1867-1948) who was a teacher at Kamehameha School for Boys from 1889-1893 before becoming the
school’s principal from 1893-1898.
Mr. Richard’s numerous contributions to the Kamehameha Schools shall live on in perpetuity. His most notable
legacy is being the co-author of our school song, which was first sung during the 1891 graduation ceremony.
Together with Kamehameha School’s first principal, Reverend William Brewster Oleson (1851-1915),
Richards penned the lyrics to the Sons of Hawai`i. The melody for the song was borrowed from a popular Yale
University, song of 1850ʻs and 60ʻs, entitled Wake, Freshman, Wake, which was also sometimes referred to as
Hail, Freshman, Hail. In the 1800’s Yale was a school of divinity and Mr. Richards’ alma matter.
Inspiration for the song came from the book of Joshua in the Bible. Joshua was a young indigenous leader
called to carry on the work of his predecessor, Moses, and take his people to the promised land.
Joshua 1:6-9 reads…
Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore
to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do
according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to
the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. This Book
of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night,
so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will
make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not
commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be
dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
So it is with our Kamehameha students today, who are charged with carrying on the mission for the
Hawaiian people, the lāhui, a calling was set before they were even born. As we celebrate the many
accomplishments of our haumāna and kumu, may the echo of our song continue to ring!
Works Cited
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial website: https://apps.ksbe.edu/bmc/about/school-song/
Images of Old Hawai’i: http://imagesofoldhawaii.com/william-brewster-oleson/
Kamehameha Schools Archives Theordore Richards finding aid: https://blogs.ksbe.edu/archives/files/2015/04/Theodore-Richards-Collection-Finding-Aid.pdf
Yale Class of 1961: http://www.yale61.org/page/songs

Kula Haʻahaʻa
READ, READ, READ!
To kick off the new school year our elementary
haumāna are encouraged to read. Each student
sets their target to accomplish a monthly reading
goal between the months of October through
March. At the end of last school year haumāna
were treated to a mini carnival. Students who
reached all SIX monthly reading goals were invited
to join the fun!! A special surprise will await this
yearʻs readers who achieve their reading goals.
Nā Mea Hoʻohanohano
Click on the video to the left to see how last yearʻs
haumāna were treated to a mini-carvial.
AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT COURSES
Hula
At our Elementary School learning never stops, as our
haumāna have a plethora of after school enrichment
opportunities to choose from. Through these classes,
haumāna are able to grow in mālama and kuleana as
they develop their understanding of the world around
them.
There is something available for all interests.
For the Science-Enthusiast there is STEM (Play Well
Tech), Little Wilderness School, Little Veterinarian
School, Little Dentist School, and Keiki Engineering. For
the Performing Artist, there is Hip Hop Dancing, Shine
On Stage, Hula, Ukulele, and Orchestra. For the athlete,
there is Golf and Soccer. Other interests include,
Japanese Language, Chess, joining our Childrenʻs
Choir, and Scouts of America
Little Dentist School

Kula Waena
MAUNA MELE
Papa ʻEhiku joined together as an entire grade level to learn a
new mele and hula dedicated to Maunakea. Composed by
Kumu Pilikanaka Leimomi Akana the meleʻs lyrics provided a
great foundation from which the haumāna could learn about
the geographical features that make Maunakea such a special
place in our paeʻāina. The curriculum also supported our E Ola!
Learner Outcomes; ʻIke Kūpuna and Aloha ʻAina. ʻŌlelo Kumu
Kalehua Kawaʻa was also able to have the haumāna practice
proper pronunciation of the Hawaiian language. Maikaʻi loa!
Submitted by: KMS Kumu Tory Watanabe
Weʻd also like to share a video of our Kula Waena haumāna
singing Mele Kū Haʻaheo.
Composed by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, KS ʻ90
Nā Mea Hoʻohanohano
HANA NOʻEAU HUAKAʻI TO MOKAUEA BEACH
Haumāna learned about and practiced harvesting practices that mālama our environment and natural resources.
Targeted E Ola! Learner outcomes included, ʻIke Kūpuna, Kūpono, and Mālama & Kuleana. All students were
successful in gathering coral which they will carve to make an ʻulu for ʻulu maika, a traditional Hawaiian game.

Kula Kiʻekiʻe
Nā Mea Hoʻohanohano
DUAL CREDIT KICK OFF
Dual Credit hosted a "Kick Off event" for freshman
& parents in conjunction with the Freshman Team
& Po'o Kumu Erskine. Art & Hawaiian language
kumu came out to support the event & share about
their dual credit offerings. The Freshman Class of
2023, will be the first eligible to earn their AA from
HPU alongside their KSK diploma. Roughly 200
attended the event.Submitted by: Kathryn
Kekaulike (Director of Post Secondary Education)
KSK KUMU HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL
25 KSK Kumu "went back to school" this August to
began their Master's in Educational Leadership
with HPU. Their goal is to become vetted to
instruct dual credit courses to support student dual
credit and AA degree attainment, and as several
kumu stated "inspire my students!"
ALUMNI PANEL
The College Counseling team invited 5 of our alums (c/o 2017 & c/o 2018) to speak about their post-secondary
experiences since they left the hill. Current seniors were able to listen and learn from these alumni during a
large group guidance panel. E Ola! Servant leadership (alumni returning to share experiences/give advice to
future alumni)Submitted by Cullen Aroyo

OLI NAEʻOLE
‘O Naeʻole Kākou! With the
start of the new school year, the
keikikāne of Naeʻole Hale began
by learning more about their
cultural identity. Through their
learning, they created their
motto, “Oli Naeole,” to share
with the lāhui. Under the
leadership of the 8th grade
students, and with the guidance
of Dormitory Advisor, Joey
Palupe, haumāna shared about
Naeʻole--who he was, why he is
important, and the ʻāina he is
from. They also learned and
performed “Oli Naeole” for the
entire boarding community on
August 6, at the Boarding
Program Assembly. Haumāma
are proud of “Oli Naeʻole” as it
represents their identity and
their voice.
Boarding
KAPUĀIWA
CAMPING TRIP
September 20-22, students
from the Liholiho and Kapuāiwa
dormitories spent the weekend
camping at Kokololio Beach
Park. Students worked together
to set up the eighty foot tent
which functioned as the
kitchen, dining hall, and meeting
space. Students were
responsible for setting up their
own tents as well as cooking
and cleaning up after all meals.
The Kapuāiwa Dormitory Bithday Committee planned a fun celebration
at Kaimana Beach for those born in July, August, and September. The
planning process required haumāna to use collaboration, innovation and
creativity. The event was student organized and implemented. They
played games, enjoyed dinner catered through FLIK, and served with
homemade lemonade. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the
opportunity to fellowship. It was a relaxing, fun-filled afternoon for all!
During the day, they enjoyed
body boarding and swimming at
the beach. At night, haumāna
and advisors from each dorm
had the opportunity to
fellowship and build pilina.

Mālama Kapālama
‘Aʻohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia.
No task is too big when done together by all.
On Saturday, August 31st, Poʻo Kula Chun
hosted the 2nd annual Mālama Kapālama,
Service Day. This event was first held last
year bringing together KSK staff and their
‘ohana for day service and fun. The event
was opened to all staff, haumāna and ‘ohana
and had an amazing turn out of about 240
people. Two of the largest groups to lend a
hand were students and advisers from the
"Students Give Back" Club and boarders
from the Kaleopapa dorm.
Emergency Preparedness
Hale Imu
Every volunteer worked closely with our
Operations Department in areas on campus
that needed our kōkua. The four service
sites included Keanakamanō where our
keiki helped to rake leaves, lay mulch and
infill around native Hawaiian plants. At the
plant nursery kōkua was provided to clean
and strip potted plants, and spread gravel for
the walkways. At our new Hale Imu site,
bark was stripped from the wood that will be
used to construct a traditional hale. Getting
ready for hurricane season and as part of
KSKʻs emergency preparedness, our boarder
boys helped to fill what seemed like
hundreds of sandbags.
All in all, it was beautiful to see everyone
working together, sacrificing their time on a
holiday weekend to give back to Kapālama
Campus.
When our work was pau, all were treated to
an afternoon of food & fun! We had
delicious food prepared by Flik while keiki
jumped to their hearts content in 3 large
inflatables. To end the day everyone enjoyed
a swim the pool. It was a great day!
Plant Nursery
Keanakamauō
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B E E F S T E W
Comfort Foods
I N G R E D I E N T S
3-4 lbs chuck roast cut into cubes
3 Carrots (approximately 6 inches long)
8 Potatoes (peeled and cut)
1 Round Onion (medium-large size)
3 stalks of celery
2 Tablespoons all purpose flour (this will
help to thicken your stew gravy)
Hawaiian salt, garlic salt, pepper to taste
3-15 oz cans tomato sauce
1-15 oz can chicken broth
2 cans of water
D I R E C T I O N S
This recipe yeilds a large pot (approximately 8 quarts).
Preparation:
Wash, peel, and cut vegetables
Cut meat into 1-2 inch cubes
Open cans of tomato sauce and chicken broth
Use empty tomato sauce cans to measure the water
Instructions:
Brown meat and onions
After browning meat and onions sprinkle flour over the cooked
meat and stir
Add all cans of liquid, all cut vegetables, and stir
Pressure Cooker Method
Cook everything in at highest pressure for 20 minutes. When
time is up you can either slowly release the pressure manually
or let the pressure come down on its own
Stove top method
If just cooking on the stove top bring everything to a boil then
turn down to medium heat and let cook for about an hour or
until meat is tender