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Winter 2009

Once upon a time ‘Iolani teachers were not teachers just yet. They were children and teenagers like the ones they now instruct. Find out which childhood books inspired our teachers.
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Winter 2009 - Department | Slice of Sports

Slice of Sports

Fall Sports Wrap Up

The Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) fall sports season has passed but the memories of exciting games and close encounters remain. The following results are for the varsity sports.

Football ILH Division II Champions
Girls Bowling
 ILH Champions
Boys Bowling
 4th in the ILH
Boys Cross Country
 ILH Champions, 3rd in State
Girls Cross Country
 5th in ILH, 4th in State
Boys Kayaking
 4th in ILH
Girls Kayaking
 2nd in ILH
Girls Volleyball
 3rd in ILH
Boys Water Polo
 2nd in ILH

Seniors Accept College Scholarships

Three ‘Iolani seniors secured their college futures when they made written commitments to accept scholarships on November 12, the first day of the current NCAA signing period.  


Gathered for the letter signing were, left to right, Todd Fleming, Dr. Val Iwashita, John Fink, Megan Fink ‘04, David Fink ’09, Shari Fink, Michael Fink, Sally Moore and Eddie Maruyama.



Chelsea Hardin ’09 and her mother Christine Mitchell both signed the letter of intent.
David Fink ’09 signed a national letter of intent to play golf at Oregon State University. Chelsea Hardin ’09 signed a national letter of intent to play volleyball at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.  Maile Scarpino ’09 also made a verbal commitment to continue her academic and volleyball career at Hofstra University in New York.

The student-athletes were surrounded by their family and close friends in the Office of the Headmaster. Officiating over the ceremony was Director of College Counseling Todd Fleming. Athletic co-Director Eddie Murayama was also present.


Todd Fleming, Dr. Jon Scarpino, Maile Scarpino ’09, Dr. Val Iwashita and Eddie Maruyama gathered after the signing.