2/20: BELLA PROJECT A MUTUAL BENEFIT!

This evening's service project started out to be just that.  Just another service project.  But once there, at Central Union Church, we found ourselves in a sea of lightly used (probably only once) prom dresses, shoes, make-up, and accessories!  The only thing better would have been if it was at a chocolate factory!  Of course, there was work to do, sort the dresses by size and color, display the shoes and make-up, but it was FUN work.  Plus, we knew that the Bella Project is a good cause, an event for girls who might not be able to afford a new prom dress.  The event actually takes place tomorrow, but tonight was the big set-up.  We hope that the girls who attend can find something nice to wear to their proms!  This is definitely a repeat project next year!

Getting final instructions for the evening!

Then.....it was time to sort shoes,

.....make up and accessories,

.....and of course, the gowns in every size and color!

Thank you to the Bella Project!

And thank you to ALL the volunteers!

2/17: S.A. GENERAL ELECTION FOR PRESIDENT CLOSE!

Six of eight S.A. officer races were unopposed, and only Treasurer and President remained contested.  While the office of Treasurer was close but still decidedly in favor of one candidate, the office of President went down to the wire.  Such a close race has not happened since the 2002-2003 school year when the difference was less than 25 votes and in a recount, the original "losing" candidate ended up winning!  This year's result was not quite that close but still required careful counting.  Congratulations to all for running for office!

 

The Elections Committee carefully counts the ballots!

Mark Meno, Vice President

Edra Ha, Recording Secretary

Erin Kobayashi, Corresponding Secretary

Kiara Vicens, Treasurer

Victoria Kaahaaina, Clerk

Alyssa Kim, SCC Representative 1

Lisa Nakamura, SCC Representative 2

Jessica Luong, President

2/13: A DAY EARLY VALENTINES DAY!

Well, for the first time in a while, Valentines Day falls on a Saturday, so we celebrate Wear RED Day on Friday the 13th!  It was GOOD luck for many including Ms. Koyanagi's Freshman English class who won the dress-up competition, those who received Happy Hearts from SA and roses from the freshman class, and those who simply chose to wear RED today and received a treat from the officers at recess.  Hope you all have a.....
 

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Officers prepare to hand out treats!

Mene Square is full of red wearers!

Dylan shares a rose!

Alyssa gives out treats!

 

Dress-up Day Winner:  Ms. Koyanagi's Period 4 Freshman English class!

 

 

2/11: HAPPY HEART HAPPINESS!

As Valentine's Day nears, our annual fun and FREE activity, Happy Hearts, enabled hundreds of students to send "secret" messages to others, or maybe not so secret as well.  Simply write your message, address it to the person's homeroom teacher, return it to the SA Room, and you're done!  Writing your real name is optional!  An estimated 400+ Happy Hearts were sent!  Pictured below are the officers preparing and distributing Happy Hearts to teachers' mailboxes.  We hope you are happy to receive one!

 

Crystal, Jocelyn and Alyssa sort and alphabetize hearts!

Alyssa and Edra place hearts in teachers' mailboxes!

Rachelle has just ONE more to deliver!

 

 

 

2/10: CAMPAIGN RALLY FINALLY PRESENTS CHOICES!

After last year's live Campaign Rally was canceled because only four candidates ran for office, this year proved to be different.  A total of eight candidates were seeking six positions.  While that still leaves four offices unopposed, those candidates must still earn two-thirds of the votes cast in order to win their seats.  Only President and Treasurer have opposition.  This is in stark contrast to last year when only four candidates ran for six positions, so two had to be appointed.  Congratulations to ALL candidates who were brave enough to run for office, and good luck to all in the General Election on February 17!

Present officers doing the "How to Vote" skit!

Junior Class President Alisha McDevitt presents the candidates!

Victoria Kaahaaina wants to be Clerk!

Erin Kobayashi for Corresponding Secretary!

Edra Ha is unopposed for Recording Secretary!

Presidential candidate Brooke Chinen has a crew working with her!

Jessica Luong also wants to be President!

 

 

 

2/6: DRUG FREE ASSEMBLY AND CAREER FAIR CAPS OFF COUNSELORS' WEEK!

Counselors' Week was capped of with and inspriational Drug Free Assembly and a very informative Career Fair!  All of this was organized by the hard working counseling staff!  The assembly featured the usual great entertainment but this year, it concluded with an emotional message on the perils of texting while driving.  No one left with a dry eye.  The Career Fair featured a wide array of professions, many of which involved Moanalua alumni speakers.  Hopefully, all students got a little better idea of what they would like to do in the future!

The Drug Free assembly included dancing....

.....and MORE dancing!

Plus, an inspirational message on the dangers of texting while driving!

Career Fair presenters included the following Moanalua High School alums....

Dr. John Kaya, Veterinarian
Tiffany Kotani, Veterinary Technician

Matthew Wong (gray polo), Hawaii Pacific University

Dr. Jason Ninomiya, Pediatrician

Jessica Toyama, Pharmacist

David Suzuki, Attorney

Edwin Gudoy (gray polo), Actor

Linda Ichiyama (blue top), State Representative

 

 

2/2-6: HAPPY COUNSELORS WEEK!

Yes, it's that time of year again!  Time to thank our counseling staff!  But of course, we should be thanking them every chance we get for all that they do on a daily basis:  course changes, grade advice, career advice, peer education, and just personal understanding.

To Ms. Mizuno.....

Ms. Soto.....

Ms. Apana.....

Ms. Nakagawa.....

Ms. Botelho.....

and to ALL our hardworking counselors:

HAPPY COUNSELOR APPRECIATION WEEK!