Category: History & Memories

Educational institutions are more than places of instruction. Over time, they become living archives of collective experience, shaped by students, educators, families, and communities. Preserving this institutional memory is not only an act of historical documentation, but a foundation for identity, continuity, and trust. As schools and colleges evolve, their histories help explain who they…

It was May 29, 2009, when the Class of 2009 gathered in the gymnasium for Spring Honors Day. The atmosphere was charged with excitement and gratitude. Seniors walked proudly, knowing that this moment was more than just about receiving certificates—it was about celebrating years of effort, late nights, challenges, and triumphs. A few days later,…

I can still see it clearly—the way the wind felt that day, soft, almost shy, as if even the trade winds wanted to pause and watch. Graduation has this strange magic about it: one moment you’re still a student, the next you’re already carrying the title of “alum.” I saw it happen with the Class…

Some reunions feel like stepping back in time; others feel like hitting fast-forward and discovering who everyone has become. The Class of ’89 reunion was the latter—a vibrant mix of nostalgia and new stories. The Golfers, the Storytellers, the Legends July 24 at Ewa Golf Club wasn’t just a round of golf—it was a reunion…

That night at Kochi on King Street, it was as if no time had passed at all—just the same familiar voices, the same easy laughter, waiting for us to return. Notes from a Pau Hana It all started back in August with a pau hana, A Touch of ‘Iolani, and a golf tournament at the…

One vivid memory is walking across the ‘Iolani campus on a Friday afternoon, even at the end of a busy school week. The energy is palpable: students chatting in small groups on the grass, playing games, quietly reading homework, and waiting for rides home at the Kamoku Street gate. Scenes like this repeat daily, yet…