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Class of 2012 Spring Honors Day

Spring Honors Day was held on May 24 in the lower gymnasium to recognize the senior class for achievements in the past school year (2011-12). Sixth graders were, likewise, recognized at their promotion ceremony on May 31.

Fall Honors Day to be held in September 2012 will recognize the past school year’s seventh to eleventh graders.

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

$2500 Award
Iris Kuo
Kirsten M. Peterson

UNIVERSITY SPONSORED AWARDS

Bowdoin College
Jenna S. Watling

Carleton College
Ayumi Tachida
Angelina B. Yick

Creighton University
Robyn L. Hamada

Northeastern University
Stratford D. Goto

Olin College of Engineering
John T. Sakamoto

University of Southern California
John S. Tanaka

MILITARY ACADEMY APPOINTMENTS

U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Holden S. Takahashi

US Military Academy
Jordan C. Lee

US Naval Academy
Ryan K. Chang
Troy Y.C. Esaki

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Fukunaga Foundation Scholarship
Marina Y. Hirokane
Rachel L. Ki

Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation Scholarship Award
Zhaotong Xu

HMSA Kaimana Scholarship
Samantha J. Dacanay
Leahna M.K.R. Luke
Siena G.M. Simmons

Foodland Shop for High Education Scholarship
Max D. Matsuda Hirata

UH Mānoa Regents Scholars
Lucia P. Amore
Jen Samantha D. Rasay

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR FINALISTS

FINALISTS

Stratford D. Goto
Robyn L. Hamada
Andrew M. Hsu
Iris Kuo
Mitchell T.H. Kwock
Micah H.W.K. Lau
Erin L. Main
Kenton S. Nakamura

Kirsten M. Peterson
John T. Sakamoto
Ayumi Tachida
John S. Tanaka
Jenna S. Watling
Steven J.S. Yee
Angelina B. Yick

NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS

Lucia P. Amore
Guthrie A. Angeles
David A.A. Ardo
Zalman D. Bernstein
Malia A. Brennan
Winney J. Chan
Evan C.T.H. Chinn
Bryson G. Emmons
Ren S. Hirokawa
Shane J.K. Killeen
Darwin W.Y. Kwok
Adrienne W. Lee
Ryan W.M. Lum
Scott R. Marison, Jr.
Max D. Matsuda Hirata
Scott K.C. Matsuwaka
Allyson C. Ogata
Anastasia S. O'Harrow
Kaylen A. Okada
Daniel H. Okubo
Jen Samantha D. Rasay
Rachel E. Ray

Miranda A. Shelly
Holden S. Takahashi
Sydney J. Tamashiro
Cole H.I.K.H.M.I.E.K.M.A.K. Tanigawa-Lau
Cordelia W. Xie
Zhaotong Xu
Jay T. Yoshimi

Malia Brennan ’12 accepts an English award from English department head Karin Swanson.

HEADMASTER’S CERTIFICATES

Seniors earning the Headmaster’s Certificate for having achieved a grade point average of 3.5 for the first three quarters of their senior year with no grade below B-.

Julia M. Afuso
Lucia P. Amore
Guthrie A. Angeles
Ashlynn C. Aoki
David A.A. Ardo
Ashlee M. Asada
Sophia K.L.K. Asing-Yuen
Malia A. Brennan
David C. Brown
Connor Q. Buckland
Sarah M. Carlile
Camille L.A. Caron
Lorens M.W. Chan
Winney J. Chan
Bolin L. Chang
Shanon W.Y. Chau
Brian Y. Chen
Lauren C. Chinen
Evan C.T.H. Chinn
Eun Ah Cho
Catherine H. Chu
Kasey K.M.W. Chun
Kelly A. Cournoyer
Samantha J. Dacanay
Evan Matthew C. de Luna
Krishen P. Desai
Shelby J. Farmer
Brian N. Freeman
Austin J. Goo
Stratford D. Goto
Garrett D. Griffith
Lucas E. Griswold
Robyn L. Hamada
Ren S. Hirokawa
Eric T. Ho
Timothy T. Ho
Daniel Hong
Andrew M. Hsu
Hirokazu L. Ikeda
Anna Imai
Cara C. Itai
Laura A.T. Kagami
Michaela K. Kamemoto
Jonathan T. Kaneshiro
Kelsey A. Kato
Rachel L. Ki
Shane J.K. Killeen
Kienen R. Koga
Jennifer D.E. Kumura
Iris Kuo
Krislyn K.X.G. Kuraya
Jennifer W.Q. Kwock
Mitchell T.H. Kwock
Darwin W.Y. Kwok
Micah H.W.K. Lau
Adrienne W. Lee
Jordan C. Lee
Ryan W.M. Lum
Kylie Rae M. Maeda
Erin L. Main
Scott R. Marison, Jr.
Zachary K. Masuda
Max D. Matsuda Hirata
Janelle K.T. Matsumoto
Drew R.Y. Matsuura
Scott K.C. Matsuwaka
Kaylene A. Matsuzaki
Kristen L. McArthur
‘Anela H.L. Minuth
Dave K.K. Miyamoto

Michael T. Miyamoto
Jeri L.M. Miyasato
Mari K. Muraoka
Trey M. Muraoka
Cari Anne Y. Nada
Erin C. Nakamura
Kenton S. Nakamura
Kirstyn N.M. Namba
Aaron T. Nojima
Anastasia S. O’Harrow
Troy K. Odo
Allyson C. Ogata
Rebecca N. Ogi
Richele T.O. Ohara
Kaylen A. Okada
Kirsten M. Peterson
Darin M. Poei
Jen Samantha D. Rasay
Angela K.B. Reiss
Aya Sakaguchi
John T. Sakamoto
Miranda A. Shelly
Schuyler J. Shigemura
Cadie A. Shimabukuro
Shayd T.N. Shinsato
Siena G.M. Simmons
Alisse G. Singer
Casey E. Smith
Takamichi L. Suzuki
Kendall S. Tacon
Holden S. Takahashi
Tiffanie S. Takeda
Scott H. Tan
Kristen T. Tanabe
John S. Tanaka
Cole H.I.K.H.M.I.E.K.M.A.K.
Tanigawa-Lau
Nalani A. Taniguchi
Kelsey M. Tasoe
Kaitlyn S.L. Tom
Tyler Y. Ushio
Gabriel M. Vega
Ross K. Villiger
Jenna S. Watling
Cori M.M.Y. Whang
Ian G.S. Wong
Cordelia W. Xie
Zhaotong Xu
Logan S.L. Yamamoto
Allyson M. Yamamura
Courtney M.M. Yang
Steven J.S. Yee
Angelina B. Yick
Nicole K. Yokoyama
Shannon O.J. Yoshikawa
Sydney Y. Yoshioka

Cori Whang ’12 accepts an art award from art department head Dave Roberts.

CUM LAUDE SOCIETY

Guthrie A. Angeles
David A.A. Ardo
Malia A. Brennan
Sarah M. Carlile
Winney J. Chan
Brian Y. Chen
Laura A.T. Kagami
Rachel L. Ki
Mitchell T.H. Kwock
Darwin W.Y. Kwok
Max D. Matsuda Hirata
Janelle K.T. Matsumoto

Scott K.C. Matsuwaka
Kristen L. McArthur
Kaylen A. Okada
Darin M. Poei
Holden S. Takahashi
Scott H. Tan
John S. Tanaka
Cole H.I.K.H.M.I.E.K.M.A.K. Tanigawa-Lau
Kaitlyn S.L. Tom
Zhaotong Xu
Angelina B. Yick

ACADEMIC AWARDS

ART DEPARTMENT

Building TechnologiesTroy Y.C. Esaki
Ceramics 3Cori M.M.Y. Whang
Design 3D-3Zachary K. Masuda
Drawing 3Stephen J. Jordan
Advanced Placement Studio Art 3DBrian N. Freeman
Advanced Placement Studio Art DrawingCordelia W. Xie

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Asian-American LiteratureSydney J. Tamashiro
Literature of SportDarin M. Poei
Philosophical LiteratureMalia A. Brennan
Shakespeare IIJohn T. Sakamoto
Women in LiteratureShelby J. Farmer
Advanced Creative WritingJenna S. Watling
Advanced Placement English LiteratureKirsten M. Peterson

HISTORY DEPARTMENT

Economics & Social EntrepreneurshipRichele T.O. Ohara
Hawaiian StudiesNalani A. Taniguchi
Advanced Placement Macroeconomics & MicroeconomicsSteven J.S. Yee
Advanced Placement European HistoryLucia P. Amore
Advanced Placement Government & Politics: USSophia K.L.K. Asing-Yuen

LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

French 5HRobyn L. Hamada
Latin 5 HonorsShanon W.Y. Chau
Advanced Placement Japanese Language & CultureAaron T. Nojima
Advanced Placement Chinese Language & CultureCatherine H. Chu
Advanced Placement Spanish LiteratureMiranda A. Shelly

Stratford Goto ’12 accepts an a Latin award from Latin teacher Christopher Strawn.

Carter Stubbs Drake Goad Award
One senior will receive a special book award for having earned five consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam
Stratford D. Goto

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

Economics of Personal FinanceBryson G. Emmons
Design ScienceCari Anne Y. Nada
Advanced Placement Calculus ABShanon W.Y. Chau
Advanced Placement Calculus BCAaron T. Nojima

Cari Ann Nada ’12 accepts a math award from math department head Joe Guillou.

PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

Advanced TheatreMariana N. Guarino
Chorus 1Scott H.Tan
Chorus 2Angela K.B. Reiss
Dance 2Kilali T.S.A. Gibson
Dance 3Kelsey E.M.O. Nirei
Dance 4Laura A.T. Kagami
Dance 3KDyllon E.W.K. Sue
Orchestra 5Angelina B. Yick
Stage Band 3Eric T. Ho

Eric Ho ’12 received a performing arts award from Director of Performing Arts, Wayne DeMello

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Conceptual PhysicsShelby J. Farmer
Advanced Placement BiologyErin L. Main and Kirsten M. Peterson
Advanced Placement ChemistryMax D. Matsuda Hirata
Advanced Placement Physics C: MechanicsAaron T. Nojima
Advanced Placement Physics C: Electricity & MagnetismMitchell T.H. Kwock

RELIGION DEPARTMENT

BibleHolden S. Takahashi

OTHER COURSES

Advanced Placement PsychologyMalia A. Brennan
Advanced Placement PsychologyLaura A.T. Kagami
PsychologyAllyson M. Yamamura and Kelly A. Cournoyer
Graphics-Excellence in YearbookMaile S.N. Beal

ACTIVITY AWARDS

Evan deLuna ’12 received the ‘Iolani Dramatic Players Watajeen Cano Scholarship Award presented by theater department head Rob Duval.

‘Iolani Dramatic Players Watajeen Cano Scholarship Award

Evan Matthew C. de Luna

Daniel R. & M. Jill Stewart Ka Mo’Olelo O ‘Iolani Achievement Award

Chau and Alexandria A. Carlyle

Imua ‘Iolani

Iris Kuo, Guthrie A. Angeles & Bianca P. Bystrom Pino

Mane O Ke Ola

Micah H.W.K. Lau

SPECIAL AWARDS

THE RICHARD L. BROWN AWARD

The Richard L. Brown Award is given to a senior who has
selflessly contributed their talent to ‘Iolani School.

Guthrie A. Angeles

KOON CHEW LUM PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING

Micah H.W.K. Lau

MARK MASUNAGA AWARD

This annual award is given to a senior whose outstanding artistic and technical work in photography reflects Mark’s lifelong interest in and love of photography.

Maile S.N. Beal

THE LAWRENCE S. BRADEN AWARD

To two seniors, male and female, in recognition of their superior mathematical ability, enthusiasm for the subject and sterling character.

Cordelia W. Xie and Mitchell T.H. Kwock

THREE SIGMA SCIENCE AWARD

To a senior who through curricular and extra-curricular involvement has displayed superior academic achievement and a vigorous enthusiasm and passion for science, and who has impacted the science department with an unfailing commitment to excellence.

Iris Kuo and Erin L. Main

THE ROY T. MORIKAWA AWARD

To a senior who has provided significant selfless service to school and community and who displays a high standard of integrity, humility and character.

Scott H. Tan and Jen Samantha D. Rasay

SANANIKONE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Sananikone Achievement Award is given to the senior who has demonstrated extraordinary efforts in the face of hardship and in overcoming the barriers of an unfamiliar culture and language in achieving scholastic excellence.

Zhaotong Xu

DENNIS ONISHI AWARD

To the ‘Iolani Junior whose helpfulness, friendliness, selflessness, and perseverance have been exemplary during the past year.

Courtney S. Kobata

JEFFREY JONES AWARD

This award is presented in recognition of the same qualities of unselfishness that drove Jeffrey Jones to make the ultimate sacrifice to his fellow man.

Brian N. Freeman

PAUL E. DiBIANCO

This award is given to the senior who has demonstrated conscience, compassion and courage in service to others despite significant personal hardship or physical challenge.

Marissa M. Chow

HAROLD KEABLES CREATIVE WRITING AWARD

Before he left ‘Iolani in 1980, Mr. Keables left the school a generous bequest to establish awards in his name for creative writing and in his wife’s name to honor a person who has triumphed over adversity.

Jenna S. Watling

GAYLE KEABLES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

To a student who has triumphed over adversity

Sydney J. Tamashiro

Sydney Tamashiro ’12 was presented with the Gayle Keables Scholarship Award by Assistant Head Dr. Lily Driskill.

FOODLAND SCHOLARSHIP
(Presentation on own)

Senior Son or Daughter, in the top 20% of the class (approximately), a team player and an active member in a club that has served the community.
One-time $2000 scholarship

Max D. Matsuda Hirata

100th BATTALION AWARD
(Presented at Service Awards)

Male and female senior who have demonstrated initiative to serve their community.

Laura A.T. Kagami and Kendall S. Tacon

IRON WORKERS SCHOLARSHIP

One time award $1500, ‘Iolani selected as winner in random drawing

Angelina B. Yick

JANA WANG MEMORIAL BELIEVE AWARD

Presented to a member of the Class of 2012 who exemplifies the “believe” spirit by facing significant challenges in life with joy, courage and resiliency

Lauren Arakawa