LEADERSHIP: IT'S NOT ABOUT REWARDS; IT'S DOING WHAT IS RIGHT EVEN IF NO ONE ELSE ACKNOWLEDGES YOU!

2022 MOANALUA HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (above) The Moanalua High School Executive Council is made up of fifteen volunteers. VOLUNTEERS! While officers are elected, they choose to run knowing that if they win, there is no physical reward, no letter grade, no incentive other than the pure satisfaction of doing a good job and representing the student body. At times, we achieve great success while at other times, we achieve somewhat less, but it is always a learning process. While we can take away much satisfaction from doing a good job, we can also learn from mistakes and try to better ourselves the next time. And so, at the end of our terms, while we do not earn a credit, a letter grade or even a certificate of achievement proving our accomplishments, we can take away the self-satisfaction in knowing that we did our best for the students, school and community, and that positive experience is something we can really use as contributing adult members of society.

Friday

12/18: I'D MELT FOR YOU!

Winter Fantasy 2014:  "I'd Melt for You!  What a great time was had by all!  Typically, students leave early because they think they have better things to do.  But this year, by the time 10:00 came around, only a small handful of students had left early, most of whom had prior engagements.  Another plus this year was that only a few students were caught "naughty dancing" and many were not from Moanalua.  Once again, a great event put on by advisor Lori Mizue and chairpersons Devin Soogrim and Jackie Agena.  Thanks to all the administrators and chaperones who gave up their Thursday night as well.  Be on the look-out, December 17 is right around the corner, 365 days from now for Winter Fantasy 2015! 
 
First order of business:  TAKE THE PICTURE!

Some were still undecided about their pose!

The most important food group:  DESSERT!

Chair covers added a touch of class this year!

The photo booth was popular as usual!

Mr. Cabanting and Mr. Gragas , ESPN can wait!

Of course, the ladies had no problem checking in students!
 
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Thursday

12/12: HAPPY HOLIDAYS, STAFF!

Our annual holiday card greeting procedure was changed up a bit from previous years.  While we prefer to pass out cards personally, we would always be able to do so for only about 25% of the staff, and we would ultimately miss a few or double-up on others.  So this year, while definitely not as "warm and fuzzy," we placed cards in everyone's box to ensure that we did not miss anyone.  This was our last project for the calendar year 2014 and are looking forward to 2015!
 
Crystal prepares some of the holiday cards!


Eunica and Jenn make sure everyone gets a card!


Kylah joins the action!
 
 
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Sunday

12/7: MAKINO MUNCHIES!

This year's annual SA Executive Council Holiday Dinner was once again held at Makino Chaya.  It was a great way to celebrate the season and accomplishments thus far.  Besides the obvious buffet dinner treat, we also kept to the tradition of a secret grab bag with some "not so surprising" results since many put up a "wish list" in the SA officer lounge.  Still, it was fun to see who got whom specifically what!  To everyone out there reading this...
 
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Can't wait to get inside.....

.....and attack that buffet!

For Lily, "Life is like a box of chocolates...."
-Forrest Gump

Alyssa can't figure out who her "secret" person is!

Devin is confident she knows her giver!
 
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Saturday

12/6: IHS PROJECT AN EYE-OPENER!

Our November/December service project was held at the Institute for Human Services Women's Shelter in Kalihi.  The task for the day was to sort clothing donations and place them onto racks by size and gender.  There were mounds of donations and, while we were not able to sort every single item, we managed to  do about two thirds of the amount.  The eye-opening experience was the simple fact that there were dozens of homeless women and children who at first seemed unapproachable but as the day wore on we found them to be quite warm and friendly.  It is unfortunate that people are in this situation, and we were happy to be able to do something for them.

Waivers in hand, we're READY to work!

This is a LOT of donations!

Mission accomplished!
 
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Tuesday

12/2: WINTER RALLY FEATURES AWARD WINNERS, SPONSORS AND MORE!

Ever since the pep rally procedure was revised, more and more students are now able to be recognized.  Today's rally featured the winter athletic teams as well as recognition of student academic achievements, staff awards, and service awards.  In addition, we welcomed back alumna Connie Choy who is now employed by our Great Aloha Run sponsor, Core Group One.  In addition, the U.S. Army was on hand to give away prizes!  Best wishes to all sports teams and congratulations to all our high achievers!
"Be the One" Award (fka "Yes, You Can!") Winners (l-r):  Jaclyn Agena (12), Hyunwoo Lee (11), Mark Meno (10), and Ryan Gainey (9), and First Hawaiian Bank Representatives Bryan Sakai and Joseph Lee.
Connie Choy (c/o 2010) speaks to the crowd explaining her company's Great Aloha Run sponsorship for Moanalua!
 
Army representatives sign up students for a prize drawing!
 



 
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