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.

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5/19: AWARDS "ASSEMBLY" 2020


AWARDS ASSEMBLY PROGRAM



WELCOME ADDRESS

MISTRESS AND MASTER OF CEREMONY                   
       Rhynne Lee Brandon Mendoza

NATIONAL ANTHEM
Moanalua High School Jazz Band
Moanalua High School Air Force ROTC Color Guard

INSTALLATION OF THE 2020-2021 STUDENT ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

DEPARTMENT AWARDS     
Art/Photography/Yearbook
CTE Digital Media
Language Arts/Newspaper
Mathematics
Mene MAC/Broadcast Journalism/Drama

PERFORMANCE BY MoHS Jazz Band

DEPARTMENT AWARDS (continued)
Science/STEM
Social Studies
World Languages
    
PERFORMANCE BY MoHS Jazz Band

CLASS AWARDS
STUDENT ASSOCIATION AWARDS
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
MENEHUNE OF THE YEAR 
MOST OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
MOST OUTSTANDING CLASS OF THE YEAR
“ALMA MATER”

Student Association 2019-2020 Officers
(Top row, L-R):  Jack Schwab, HSSC Representative; Kane Ruiz, SCC Representative 2, Kristen Yamate, SCC Representative 1; and Christopher Pham, Clerk
(Bottom row, L-R):  Brandon Mendoza, Treasurer; Vivian Hui, Corresponding Secretary; Suzanne Tran, President; Dwight Joo, Vice President; and Kayla Gurtiza, Recording Secretary.
2019-2020 STUDENT ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
PRESIDENT……………….....………......…........……..…Suzanne Tran
VICE PRESIDENT……………………...................….……...Dwight Joo
RECORDING SECRETARY………...…...................…....Kayla Gurtiza
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY…….....................………Vivian Hui 
TREASURER…………………….....…................….Brandon Mendoza 
CLERK…………………………................................Christopher Pham
HSSC REPRESENTATIVE………….......................….…Jack Schwab
VICE HSSC REPRESENTATIVE……........................….Kate Helbush
SCC REPRESENTATIVE 1…....…..……..................…Kristen Yamate
SCC REPRESENTATIVE ……………....................….....…..Kane Ruiz

2020-2021 STUDENT ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
PRESIDENT………………………............……..........……Jack Schwab
VICE PRESIDENT……………...…..................…........….Seolbin Hong
RECORDING SECRETARY………..…..................….…….Parisa Oliai
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY…........................Nicole Quimoyog
TREASURER………………………..........................….. Miah Emerson
CLERK………………………………......................…Christopher Pham
HSSC REPRESENTATIVE………….......................…...……Vivian Hui
VICE HSSC REPRESENTATIVE……........................….Tiare Reincke
SCC REPRESENTATIVE 1…...………....................……..…Kane Ruiz
SCC REPRESENTATIVE 2…………….….........................…Arista Arii
HISTORIAN………………………..……........................…..Tammy Guo

ART AND YEARBOOK

General Art I:  PERRI FUNAI, Grade 10

AP Ceramics:  JADYN FONG, Grade 12

Ceramics I:  JAMERRA RAMOS, Grade 10

Ceramics II:  NEV UNGACTA, Grade 10

Ceramics III:  SHUHIE RENANCIA, Grade 12

Ceramics IV:  JHOSAIAH CABINIAN, Grade 12

Photography I:  EMILY BOTELHO, Grade 9

Photography II:  ARIANA ISA JIMENEZ, Grade 10

Photography III:  CHERIELENE COSME, Grade 12

Photography IV:  LIAN MUNENO, Grade 12

Visionary in Photography:  MIA HAMP, Grade 9

Yearbook Editor:  JEREMY RUAN, Grade 11

Excellence in Design I:  CHITANA SALADIER, Grade 12

CTE DIGITAL MEDIA

Digital Illustrator of the Year:  BRYCEN MARTINEZ, Grade 10
Brycen is a finalist in the 2020 AAF Pele Awards in 3 categories. 

Up and Coming Designer of the Year:  LINDSEY MUNENO, Grade 9
Lindsey is a finalist in the 2020 AAF Pele Awards.  

Digital Media Tech Student of the Year:  JOYCE LIN, Grade 12
Over the past two years, Joyce has received a Scholastic Award in Design and is a HHGE and AAF Pele Awards finalist.  

Senior Designer of the Year:  MARI KIMOTO:  Grade 12
Mari has received a Scholastic Award in Design and is a HHGE and AAF Pele Awards Finalist in her three years as a design student.  

Designer of the Year:  SIENA BULAGAY, Grade 10
Besides being a finalist in three categories in the 2020 AAF Pele Awards, Siena’s skills USA pin design was selected to represent the State of Hawaii in the Nationals in Missouri this summer.  

Perpetual Award in Design:  AIMEE TOYAMA, Grade 12
Aimee displayed outstanding work and commitment over the past three years winning numerous awards from the Clarence Ching Foundation, HHGE, and the AAF Pele Awards.

Graphics Design Tech 1 Student of the Year:
KARA KANETAKE, Grade 11

Graphics Design Tech 2 Student of the Year:  LISA CANTU, Grade 12

LANGUAGE ARTS

Language Arts Student of the Year:  HEONA AYAU-ODOM, Grade 12

Most Valuable Na Hoku Staffer:  LYRAH PANARIGAN, Grade 12

Lyrah was instrumental in helping the school newspaper staff transition from a print-only format to include both a print and digital format.

MATHEMATICS

Co-Excellence in Mathematics:  TRENT NAKATA, Grade 12
Trent was a four-year member of the Math team, earning numerous high-scorer awards and serving as team captain as a senior.

Co-Excellence in Mathematics:  AJ PATALINGHOG, Grade 12
AJ also excelled in Directed Study in Mathematics.

 Both students were exemplary in AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, and AP Statistics.  Both are past school winners in the American Mathematics Competition 12. Congratulations, Trent and AJ!

MENE MAC-DRAMA

Broadcast Journalism:  SUZANNE TRAN, Grade 12

Most Inspirational Broadcast Journalism Student:
FRANCES MICHELLE UY, Grade 12

Mene MAC Film Student:  DANIEL VAN, Grade 12

Most Inspirational Mene MAC Film Student:  RYLAN SAKAI, Grade 12

Most Outstanding Drama Student:  HEONA AYAU-ODOM, Grade 12
Congratulations to ALL Drama and Mene MAC winners!

SCIENCE

Co-Science Student of the Year:  KORYN ISA, Grade 12

Co-Science Student of the Year:  KIMI KAWASAKI, Grade 12

Co-Science Student of the Year:  ISABELLA McRAE, Grade 12


Congratulations to ALL Science winners, and good luck in your future endeavors.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Grade 9 Award:  EMILY BOTELHO, Grade 9
Emily has been a wonderful student throughout the year.  She participates very well, is diligent in completing her work, and has maintained an “A” throughout every quarter.  She’s even continuing to to quality work from home and is typically the first to submit online assignments. 

Grade 10 Award:  GABRIEL AUNG HEIN, Grade 10
Gabriel is very interested in history and it shows through his comments in class discussions, projects, and writing.  He makes connections to various historical events to whatever topic we are studying.  

Grade 11 Award:  MARI SHIMABUKURO, Grade 11
Despite a busy schedule, Mari has maintained a high level of academic achievement over the course of the school year in AP World, consistently earning an “A” each quarter and often setting curves in her class.  She contributes insight to discussions and is willing to participate and put her ideas out there when others are not. 

Grade 12 Award:  KAILEE HUNG, Grade 12
Kailee is an incredibly hard worker who continues to excel in AP Psychology.  She is a high scorer on tests, consistently turns in high quality work, and although soft-spoken participates well in class discussions.


Congratulations to all Social Studies Department winners!

WORLD LANGUAGES

Chinese:  ALICIA ZHONG, Grade 12
In view of four years of studying Chinese at Moanalua High, congratulations to Alicia for your hard work, sincerity, and dedication. 

French:  SEACHELLE RIVERA, Grade 12
Seachelle Rivera has persevered during this stressful time with a positive attitude in her efforts to acquire proficiency in French. 

German:  RACHEL HUILLET, Grade 12
Rachel is an interested, attentive and active student in class.  She consistently does her work with diligence and excels at projects and written exams.  Further, she is friendly and helpful when she interacts with classmates.  Rachel’s work is an example of the standard students should achieve in class.  Gut gernacht Rachel!  Wir warden Dich vermissen! 

Japanese:  VIVIAN NGUYEN, Grade 12
Vivian is an amazing student that has shown her growth as an AP Japanese language student and also as an individual.  She was selected for her passion studying and attention to detail for everything she does in class and towards the Japanese language and culture. 

Co-Spanish:  KORYN ISA, Grade 12
Koryn has made significant jumps in her Spanish language acquisition.  With her persistence, creativity, integrity and passion for learning, she has been an inspiration to her AP peers.  ECELENTE, KORYN! 

Co-Spanish:  JUAN PABLO NAVA ALCANTARA, Grade 12
Juan Pablo is a heritage speaker who has shown amazing growth this year.  He is bright, dedicated and eager to learn.  BRAVO, JUAN PABLO!


Congratulations to all World Language Department winners!

GRADE LEVEL &
STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Freshman of the Year:  ALYSSA SAKAI, Grade 9

Sophomore of the Year:  PERRI FUNAI, Grade 10

Junior of the Year:  MACKENZIE KOP, Grade 11

Senior of the Year:  TAERANG BAE, Grade 12

SA Officer of the Year:  VIVIAN HUI, Grade 11

GENERAL OVERALL


Teacher of the Year:  Ms. LAUREN KIYONO

The award for Teacher of the Year is given to the teacher who, through prior qualification as Teacher of the Month, is selected by the Student Association Senate.  The Teacher of the Year is truly a student level selection by those who care about the quality of instruction on campus.  This year’s award goes to:  Ms. Lauren Kiyono.  As a reminder, the Teacher of the Year also serves as Grand Marshal in the Homecoming Parade!


Menehune of the Year:  Kate Helbush, Grade 12

The Menehune of the Year Award is given annually to the student who has done much in the way of service to both the school and community.  This year, the award goes to a student truly represented the Menehune spirit:  a scholar, an athlete, a club member, a committee chair, an officer representing us at the State level, and one of only two Hawaii students selected as the U.S. Senate Youth Representative.  She is TRUE Menehune, accomplishing things behind the scenes without expecting any reward.  This year’s Menehune of the Year is Kate Helbush.


Outstanding Organization of the Year:  LEO CLUB

The award for the Organization of the Year goes to a group of hard-working students who volunteer their time without question and serve others without hesitation.  The award for Organization of the Year goes to an organization that has provided quality and consistent service to the school and community.  For the third consecutive year and 15 out of the last 16 years, congratulations go to the L.E.O. Club.  Will advisor Ms. Janice Deliz and President Joshua Villanueva please come forward to accept the award. 



Co-Classes of the Year:
CLASS OF 2020 and CLASS OF 2022

The award for Most Outstanding Class of the Year is based on the general participation of the entire class in various service projects in the school and in the community.  It is also based overall class GPA and overall spirit points earned through various activities such as Homecoming, pep rally games and charity drives.  This year, there is a TIE.  Will the following class president and advisor please come forward to receive the award:  President Ryan Fielding and advisor, Ms. Sandra Nakagawa-Saito; and President Arista Arii and advisor Mr. Neilson Ishida.  The winners of the Most Outstanding Class of the Year are the Seniors and Sophomores!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AWARD RECIPIENTS!

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Ms. Robin Martin, Principal
Mr. Wilbert Lum, Vice-Principal
Ms. Tara Hathaway, Vice-Principal
Ms. Kasey Lahousse, Vice Principal
Mr. Dane Canida, Vice-Principal
Mr. Joel Kawachi, Athletic Director
MoHS Department Chairs
Mr. Sherwin Pang, SAC
Lt. Col. Michael Wingfield
MSgt. Raymonte Britt
MoHS AFJROTC Color Guard
Mr. Elden Seta
Ms. Rhona Barbosa
Mr. Cavin Takesue
Mr. Todd Oshima
MoHS Jazz Band
Rhynne Lee, Mistress of Ceremonies
Brandon Mendoza, Master of Ceremonies
The Teachers and Students of Moanalua High School


ALMA MATER

All Hail, Moanalua!
See Her Proud Banner
Fly High, Over All.
We shall Love and Serve
Thee Ever,
As We See Life’s Road
Before Us.
For We Stand For Honesty,
We Stand For Loyalty,
We Stand For Unity.
All Hail to Thee,
Our Alma Mater!
All Hail!  All Hail!  All Hail!





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