Waianae july 2016 interactive

Wai’anae’s
Georgette Stevens:
Lifetime Giver
Strengthen. Challenge. Support.
Nānākuli Mā‘ili Wai‘anae Mākaha
Issue #5 • July 2016
THE MAGAZINE OF THE WAI‘ANAE COAST. FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE.
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2 Na Pua `O Wai`anae • July 2016

3Na Pua `O Wai`anae • July 2016
Andrew Jackson Vliet Jr.
February 11, 1939 - April 7, 2016
from the
PUBLISHER
ALOHA TO YOU!
Aloha e Wai’anae! We hope you are enjoying your summer: keeping hydrated;
enjoying the extra sun; and using your sunscreen. As you know July and August
are the hottest, driest months with the least amount of rainfall. The great news is
that there are more sun hours which means more time outdoors.Take time to do
something fun, for and with others, to show your appreciation for one another.
We appreciate you, for reading our publications, patroning our business
sponsors, and welcoming us into your homes. Before we share with you our theme
for this month’s issue, we would like to express our prayers and aloha to the
Werner ‘ohana of Nānākuli.Without permission to share their story, we would,
in remembrance of Kaulana, like simply to remind our community to be aware of
the dangers on our roadways, and to mālama each other by being mindful of the
decisions we make while on the road. As we have experienced by this loss, one
poor decision can alter the course or
our lives forever.
We would also like to say aloha
to Andrew Jackson Vliet Jr., born
February 11, 1939, and passed April 7,
2016. Mahalo nui for your contribution
to Hawaii, as a sponsor of Nā Pua
Hometown Magazines, and the ‘ono
portuguese sweet bread you baked with
love and aloha, for so many years. May
your legacy live on and continue to
grow. Prayers to Andrew’s ‘ohana.
In light of recent occurrences and
upcoming changes (students going
away for college), the content of our
publication this month is about embracing change which can cause fear, and about
servitude--celebrating those who made it their life’s work serving others. Also
included in this issue are articles on improving relationships and communication
in every realm of our lives. We share the experiences of others for the purpose
of challenging, strengthening and supporting our residents to live their best lives.
I’ve recently heard someone say,“Play the game of life for maximum gain. Go
get everything you’re supposed to get. Never mind playing it safe.”We hope the
information we share helps you play for maximum gain. In this issue we also
shared some tips for families whose young adults will be going away for college,
this year or next, to ensure our college students maximize their success.We often
hear our Hawaii kids come home before graduating because there were too many
struggles and challenges they didn’t anticipate.These tips were shared by ‘ohana
who have faced new college challenges.
In this issue we also shared an article about a terrific teen who attends Wai’anae
High School. He’s on a mission to reach his goals and offer himself as a role model
to challenge other students to achieve theirs.We are excited to share that we will
be linking their articles, on our website, to spread the word about their initiative,
drive, perseverance and diligence toward achieving their dreams.The street culture
in Wai’anae is changing. We are becoming a community where more students
than ever are setting big dreams of attending and graduating from college.We
are proud to be a part of that initiative, and excited to watch it grow.
Please share our magazine with as many people as you know to share the
information, and to support our sponsors who support us.We cannot make hard
copies available to all, however, we have digital versions to read on our website
at www.napuamagazineshawaii.com. Sign up for your monthly copy.Thank you
to the many who have already done so. Connecting one another strengthens our
community. We become a force to reckon with. We take charge of our destiny,
and become agents of change.
Me Ka Ha’aha’a a me Ke Aloha,
Tad K. Makaila & Momi Robins-Makaila
~ Publishers
Andrew Jackson Vliet Jr.
February 11, 1939 - April 7, 2016

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ISSUE
Wai’anae’s
Georgette Stevens:
Lifetime Giver
Strengthen. Challenge. Support.
Nānākuli Mā‘ili Wai‘anae Mākaha
Issue #5 • July 2016
THE MAGAZINE OF THE WAI‘ANAE COAST. FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE.
www.napuamagazineshawaii.com
COVER:
Georgette Stevens (Cover Story)
Cover design by:
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Community Contributor
Chuck Wheatley, a North Carolina born,
Southern Baptist, has lived in so many
places, but calls Hawaii his home, and
does all he can to make it better.
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Cover Story
Georgette Stevens has led her life
dedicated to giving back to our commu-
nity, and she invites all of us to partner
together with her to continue the legacy
of the givers who have come before.
10
Terrific Teen
Rico Rosario is an excellent example of a
terrific teen. He’s maintained a 3.5 GPA,
has impressive football statistics, loves
his family, and knows he’s a role model
for others. Congratulate Rico for being
July’s terrific teen.
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out and give.
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Faith and Spirituality
When we receive, we have
more to give. For most
people, receiving is more
difficult than giving. But, it’s
the key ingredient in a life
of servitude. When we learn
to receive, we can give with
no conditions, no stipula-
tions and no prerequisites.
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Healthy Relationships
If you were lost and couldn’t
find your way home, would
you ask for help? Just like
finding your way home,
we need directions in our
relationships too. But would
you ask for help if you
needed it?
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Life’s New Chapter
College is change. College for many is
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Consider these tips to ensure your
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History and Community
WIS and WHS wrestling coach Randy
Florendo shares his challenges, struggles
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CONTRIBUTOR
This article is sponsored by ‘Ohana Health Plan as a gift to our community.
“
I’m too old to know better, but too young to resist.” That’s
the first thing this feisty 78 year old said to me the minute
we sat down. Thus far, Chuck has led an exciting life of
servitude. Chuck moved to Hawaii in the territory days of 1959.
He’s lived in Hawaii, and other islands in the Pacific ocean
(American Samoa, Western Samoa and Tahiti) more than
he’s lived in North Carolina, (his home) yet, as the son of a North
Carolina farmer and Southern Baptist deacon, who honored
God his entire life, Chuck lived by his father’s words, his
entire life. “Chuck, my boy, if you live in a community, you
contribute to that community.” Chuck made carrying on his
Dad’s legacy of doing positive things for his community, the most
important part of his life.
When Chuck got to Waikiki, he noticed three things:
Waikiki beach wasn’t that big; Polynesian girls were beautiful;
and there were lots of gangs and drugs. So, he surfed the beach,
married two Polynesian girls (one at a time), and fought the war
on drugs. Chuck embraced the culture and loved every minute.
Chuck was a police officer in North Carolina; was one of
the guardian angels of New York; He practiced the ancient
Chinese martial arts; He worked with HPD, the weed and seed
program, and the FBI, Crime Reduction Unit. Over a period
of 7 years, the unit where he served took 31 drug dealers off
the street. When I asked him, was there anything else that kept
driving you to help others, with that type of fervor? He shared
a story, “When he was little, my son David became paralyzed
with Bell’s Palsy. It took away the whole right side of his body.
We lived by the old Chinese cemetery in Punchbowl. One
day, two girls, I didn’t know, knocked on my door telling me
spirits told them my son needed help. The church of Latter
Day Saints Elders came the next day. The Bishop asked me,
“Chuck if we lay our hands on this boy, and God heals this boy,
what will you do for God?” I told him, if God heals my first
born son I’ll do anything. The Bishop asked me if I was
living a good life. I said no. My wife was an exotic dancer, and I
worked in that world. I also drank.The Bishop asked me if I’d be
willing to give it up for God. I will, and I will never drink alco-
hol again, is what I said. The bishop told me I had a covenant
with God. When the Bishop put his hands on my boy, I saw my
boy lift up and change. It scared me straight. I never even heard
of the Mormon church, but I went to church that Sunday. I gave
up my old life, but “I lost my first wife because she didn’t want
to change her lifestyle.”
In Chuck’s quest to serve, he became a member of Waipahu
community coalition. He was re-elected 3 times to the Waipahu
neighborhood board. He’s a board of director of the WCCHC.
He has an extensive knowledge of Hawaiian history and knows
la’au lapa’au from his second wife Emma, who happens to be
a direct descendant of Kamehameha. He’s helped on numer-
ous community clean ups, parades, and neighborhood watches.
“You name it and I’ll do it,” is Chuck’s mantra. Chuck spent
his whole life doing positive for others. “When you do for oth-
ers, the strangest thing happens; it comes back to you in the
kindest gentlest way. If others choose different from you,
it’s okay. We are only here to be friends. God does the judging.”
Chuck smiles. Mahalo Chuck, for contributing your entire life
to both our communities, Wai’anae and Waipahu.
CHUCK WHEATLEY
WCCHC Board Member and Contributor

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STORY
This article is sponsored by Sharon Fountain of MOKULANI Properties Inc.
“
My focus has always been to enrich the lives of our community’s
keiki. Our job is to challenge them to live their best lives and
support them as they work to seize it.” Born and raised in
Wai’anae, and hānai by her tutu wahine, Edna Stevens, Georgette
was taught to be selfless and giving towards others. I mahalo
piha my tutu wahine for her love and aloha. She blessed me
with her mana’o; opportunities to learn through hula, encouraged
my participation in the Hawaiian-based Waiànae Protestant
Church, and in the Waiànae Hawaiian Civic Club. My tutu taught
me, through modeling, to give and care for others. Many people
thought the saying back when I was a child, “you should be seen
and not heard” meant that children didn’t have a voice, but it really
meant, that to live well meant to practice by doing, rather than
talking about doing.
Even in high school, I knew the answer to our community’s
problems was servitude--to give back. I have taken that practice
into my adulthood, having served in multiple initiatives to better
our communities. One of my most favorite projects was the restoration
of Kuìlioloa Heiau at Pokaì Bay, led by the Waiànae Hawaiian
Civic Club. They had faith in me to help write the grant. I learned
more about my home of Wai’anae and the rich history and heritage
that belongs to us all. Wai’anae is beautiful because of its striking
sunsets, pristine beaches, and majestic mountain ranges, but
especially because of the people whose hearts were so loving and
kind. It’s sad though, that even with this quality, we still have faced
so many ills.
For 30 years, I lived in Kapolei, as I’ve always expected Kapolei
to provide our keiki with extended opportunities--a beacon of
hope for expansion and development on multiple fronts. Ko Olina
employs 3,000. Campbell Industrial Park employs 7,000. DR Horton’s
Hoòpili residential community, Ka Makana Aliì shopping mall,
UH West Oàhu, and HART’s rail project plus Transit Oriented
Development (TOD) are helping to increase the 40,000 jobs in
Kapolei to more than 103,000 by 2035 ( Kapolei.com). For the three
years since I moved back to Waiànae, Nānākuli to be exact, I’ve
been thankful for the blossoming of Searider Productions, Maò
Farms, Waiànae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, and the Ka
Pua Initiative. They are incredible--advancements for which
to be proud. However, what remains constant is the rise in drug
abuse, and domestic violence. I personally know the ‘ohana of 2 of
the 4 teen suicides, over the past 6 months. I was deeply saddened
to hear that Waiànae High School recently garnered the title of
number one school with the highest rates of drug offenses on
campus. (http://khon2.com/2015/11/16/hawaii-receives-13-mil-
lion-to-fight-rampant-drug-problem-in-schools/) Kapolei was
number 4. We must put our minds together, and find solu-
tions. I know that no one person can do it alone - that it takes the
community; the entire village. My concern for our people is that
we don’t always seem to be moving, together, in a pono direction.
Lilo and Stitch said òhana means no one gets left behind. At
that time, you heard everyone say it, but the truth is, too many
are being left behind. I will work tirelessly with others to make
my beloved home pono, and I invite anyone to join me. I’d love
to collaborate to get new initiatives started.”
Georgette has two beautiful children, Ikaika, 26 years, and
Ke’ala 13. Ke’ala attends Ka Waihona O Ka Naàuào Public
Charter School. “My children have helped me to learn patience
and to be more loving.” Georgette wanted to share a few last
thoughts. “To all the kupuna from Waiànae and Kapolei, much
aloha for your wisdom. To all those who have worked alongside
to lift up our community, you are my inspiration. To all our keiki,
kokua others. Most importantly, mahalo ke Akua, He is the one
and only true role model.” My kahea (call to action) is that
anyone interested in working together to help our keiki be
pono, please reach out. Georgette.stevens@gmail.com.
GEORGETTE STEVENS
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2016
Contact
ricorosario92@yahoo.com
Twitter @ricorosario92
Coach Walter Young (808) 620-2830
w.young@seariders.k12.hi.us
Father Shane Rosario (808) 479-4247
#3 Running Back Rico Rosario (born April 1, 2000) describes himself as competitive, determined, and
respectful. He loves football and math. English, on the other hand, is another thing. Rico also said that he
hates being interviewed because it’s hard for him, but he still manages to pull in a 3.5 gpa. Not bad for a football
jock! Rico knows how important it is to be a student first, athlete second. Rico loves motivating others to be their
best, by being a leader on and off the field. Rico says, “In all I do, I try my best, but I always remember to thank the
Lord. If it weren’t for his gifts, I would not have the ability I have today.”
Rico’s goal is to attend a division 1 school. He’s had it in his heart since he was little to attend the University of
Alabama to play for the Crimson Tide football team. When I asked him why, he replied, “The history of that school has
always fascinated me. Their program is second to none, in my book.” Rico knows his goal is a big one, but he also knows
hard work, sacrifice, commitment, dedication, and believes he can get there. Rico says struggle is real and for anyone
who wants a better life, you have to accept it, and face it. As far as football, Rico believes, “You don’t need to have super
talent. You need a super love of the game. With love and passion, you can become great at anything.”
Rico wanted to say thank you to his family, especially his mom (Sunny), Dad (Shane), his mentor Tyler Fabrao,
his coaches, and a special shout out to his grandma Lehua Kamealoha. “My grandma is strong, goes for what she wants,
and has always been and will always be, my role model. Check out Rico’s video on youtube.com to see some of his
sophomore highlights. Here are his stats for the 2015 season.
TERRIFIC TEEN!RICOROSARIO
Sophomore Stats
Here’s some tips on getting your student athlete prepared, and in front of the colleges of their choice:
•Encourage your student-athlete to earn a GPA of at least 3.5
•Encourage your student to improve reading, writing, and speech skills
•Get Videos and Write Ups created for your student athlete (start as early as possible, 9th and 10th grade)
•Get in touch with the athletic director for the universities your student-athlete wishes to attend
•Make sure your college applications and FAFSA forms are filled out as necessary.
Hawaii P-20 is proud to sponsor our terrific teen articles every month in both our Kunia and Wai’anae
publications. They are raising awareness of how important it is to get our students on their path to post high
school careers--but more importantly following their dreams. By year 2025, 55% of our working age adults
will hold a 2 or 4 year degree! With students like Rico, and their big goals, we are sure we’ll make it.
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ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY;
PREPARING O’AHU KEIKI TO
“GO FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE.”
I Mua Me Ka Ha'aheo
S
tudents, and their ‘ohana, from around O’ahu, call Island Pacific Academy their home.
From Grades K-12, IPA prepares their students, academically, socially and morally, to become accomplished citizens molded by values
that incite kindness, civic responsibility and generosity.
Well respected head of school, Gerald Teramae, (a former DOE principal with 30+ years experience) and his dedicated staff of highly
qualified educators, offer parents and students a rigorous education in a multicultural, diverse community of students and ‘ohana. Students and
parents can anticipate high expectations; unparalleled support; and intimate relationships among students, parents and the IPA team.
Island Pacific Academy students are successful in multiple arenas--academics, sports, arts, and community contributing. IPA graduates
attend reputable colleges such as: University of Portland; University of Washington; Drexel University; University of Hawaii at Mānoa; and
the University of California, Irvine.
This year’s graduating class was a perfect example of IPA’s intentional aim to create a community of givers. A group of Island Pacific
Academy students chose to celebrate their commencement by giving back to their favorite charities. According to Pam Chin-Pangelinan, a
parent on the 2016 Project Grad Committee, “kids weren’t signing up because they didn’t want to spend all that money on themselves. They
wanted to be together and have fun, but they also wanted to make a difference in their community.” This prompted the committee to come up
with a compromise, promising the students that helping others would be a major theme during the night. IPA sophomore student and sibling
of a recent graduate, Hannah Button was inspired to coin “IPA Gives Back.” She encouraged students and parents to rally local companies to
solicit donations for the top favorite charities of Island Pacific Academy’s graduating Class of 2016.
On their special day,before a modest backyard barbecue,the graduates’first stop was Kapolei Target where they participated in a scavenger hunt,
of sorts. Several teams of eight newly-graduated students had 30 minutes to spend $300 for items on a “wish list”. The team that got closest
without going over received bragging rights, and gift cards donated
by Target. All of the ($1000+) supplies were donated to the Mualoa
Food Bank, located at Sunset Beach Christian Church. Some of the
other recipients of IPA Gives Back funds include: Kahuku High School
($2,000),The Waianae Mountains Watershed Partnership ($1,000),The
Oahu SPCA ($1,000), and Fisher House at Tripler Hospital ($1,000).
Michelle Bradley, IPA’s Science Department Chairperson, recently
named Chevron’s 2016 Hawaii Science Fair Teacher of the Year, shared,
“I was thrilled, but not surprised that the IPA seniors wanted their
Project Grad to be a living legacy for our community. They are bright,
thoughtful, action-oriented, and have been great role models for all
of our students.” IPA Gives Back is one example of Island Pacific
Academy’s profound impact on the lives of O’ahu students and ‘ohana to
“Go Forward with Confidence.” I Mua Me Ka Ha’aheo.
Island Pacific Academy is here to stay, and would love the opportunity
to be a part of your child’s education. Give your child the opportunity to
receive an excellent education while being molded by values that matter.
Applications are accepted year round and a few spots remain open for
this next school year which starts on August 17th. If you’re interested
in becoming a part of the IPA ‘ohana, or would like information about
financial aid, please contact the Admissions Office at 674-3523 to
schedule a tour or visit their website at www.islandpacificacademy.org.
“Being kind to others and involved in our community is part of the
DNA at Island Pacific Academy.”
--Hannah Button
“IPA has well prepared me well for life’s next adventure, which
is one of the many reasons IPA holds a very special place in
my heart.”
--Kasey Nunies
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SPIRITUALITY
H
ow many times have you heard or said “it is better to
give than to get?” We admire a woman who has given
“the shirt off her back” and a woman who “gave her last
penny.” I overheard a conversation between two women in Starbucks.
They were comparing their ‘war stories.’ I heard the first woman
say, “I got up at 5am this morning. I had no time for lunch. I’m
living on caffeine. I have soccer practice this afternoon, picture
taking after that, dinner to make after that, and homework after
that. Immediately after the woman finished, her friend “one-upped”
her. She said she got up at 4:30am, never had breakfast, and had
soccer practice, plus dinner, plus homework, and on top of that
she needed to sew a costume for her child’s school play. They were
trading examples of how they give everything they have. Both
women looked run down, because they were. The sad truth though,
is that they didn’t need to be run down. Sometimes we think the
more run down we look, the better moms we are, or the harder
workers we can claim to be. The more a woman martyrs herself, the
more noble she is, right? Wrong. Sure, it is noble to give; to have
compassion; and to care about others, but at the point where we
give ourselves away, that just becomes crazy.
In Matthew 8, Jesus blesses and heals an one who asks. If we ask,
we receive. There’s no conditions; no stipulations, no prerequisites.
He just wants to bless us, give to us, and share with us. In Matthew
8: 1-4 a man with leprosy says, “Lord, if you are willing, you can
make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man.
“I am willing,” he said. Jesus didn’t say, well, did you exercise or eat
right? Did you touch something unclean? Did you have a foul
thought? There was no requests of the man. Jesus didn’t check for
righteousness. He simply stated, “I am willing.” If Jesus is willing to
give, to receive is to be obedient to His word. If we allow ourselves
to receive, we allow ourselves to be blessed. This will sound foreign
to many of us, but if we truly want to be obedient to God, and
receive all of our blessings, we need more practice receiving. Most
of us are already good at giving. The next time we’re at Starbucks
or talking stories with our girlfriends, we should be swapping stories
of how much we receive.
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hen we travel, we make sure we have snacks, water, our cell phones, our google maps, and maybe an atlas (for us old folks). Along
the way, even with the right tools, we make mistakes; we read the signs wrong; or we miss an off-ramp, so we ask others for help.
Side-of-the-road gas stations were frequently visited on my interstate explorations.There was no shame. Simply, I got out of my
car; told anyone who’d listen I was lost; and asked for instructions to get where I wanted to go. I got exactly what I asked for, then got back in
my car-- with no problem. It was nothing more than a short little detour.
Relationships are similar in much the same way. Along the way, we make mistakes. We miss signs. We think we saw a sign that wasn’t really
there. We read a sign wrong,or miss an off-ramp.At some point or another we realize we are off course.Dependant upon how long it took us to
realize we were on the wrong path, we re-evaluate the journey, the destination, and sometimes, the traveling companions. When we get lost on
road trips,we can ask for directions,but when we need help with our relationships,we choose not to ask.We rather suffer,then ask.Why is that?
Somewhere we’ve learned that if we can’t get things together ourselves, we are idiots. Or, because we think everyone else has their “stuff”
together, we are embarrassed to admit our struggles. Or, we settle for what we have, daring not to ask for more. We settle for the mundane, the
mediocre.We play it safe.We play not to lose, instead of playing to win, to get maximum gain.When we choose not to play for maximum gain,
we miss out on all life has in store for us.Think about it this way, when you play a game of poker, do you tell yourself, I’m only playing to win
up to $100? Or, do you play to win the most you can?
Relationships are complicated. Relationships take patience and effective communication. They need direction, inspiration, and motivation.
Until we stop being embarrassed to ask for help, we’ll always get lost, and sometimes we’ll stay lost--ending up God knows where, miles and
miles off the beaten path.
Every week My husband and I meet with Jessica Torralva at the Family Tree Project in Kapolei. We decided we weren’t going to play it safe.
We decided to play for maximum gain. We chose not to let “the right way”or “the way our parents did it”or “the traditional way”stop us from
playing to win.Thank God for making that choice to ask for help. My husband and I take less detours.
Imagine being on a long road trip, with your best friend, your favorite snacks, music, and all the navigation tools you need. Imagine a gas
station every mile along the roadway, where you could ask for help anytime you needed it, and people were always there to help. Those are the
kinds of relationships we can have if we stop trying to go at them alone. Help is available. You can call your own family practitioner, or at places
like the Family Tree Project. Get excited about sharing your struggles.They’ll take you to your successes.
IF YOU WERE LOST WOULD YOU ASK FOR HELP?
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ike gas to a car, food is fuel--a source of energy for our
bodies to run and function properly. Here’s the process of
converting food into energy. 1. We eat food. 2. Our body
converts food into glucose. 3. Insulin in the body transports glucose
to our cells. 4. Cells in our muscles and in our brain use glucose
to complete the smallest and largest functions of the body. When
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and gets it into the cells as needed.
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insulin, sending out more when we eat. Our body produces insulin,
but when we have type 2 Diabetes, we either don’t produce enough
insulin; the body doesn’t respond properly to insulin; or both. With
nowhere to go, glucose hangs around in the bloodstream, thus
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High school graduation,an achievement not all of us attain,is a rite of passage; an appropriate transition,and admittance into the new world
of adulthood. The exhilaration and anticipation of high school graduation for every graduating senior commences right around a month
before the big day. Seniors sport class colors with pride; they spraypaint graduation dates across car windows. Giant “congratulations,”“good
job,” and “we made it” signs are plastered conspicuously over windows, garage doors, and campus fences. It’s thrilling. But, when the diplomas
are all handed out, and the parties are over, the excitement subsides leaving you apprehensive about your ability to navigate your new existence.
You gain freedom and independence, but expectations of you change. Responsibilities increase. You’re suddenly expected to navigate the world
as an adult. You can no longer claim the refuge of being a kid. Here are some things to think about. No matter where you are in your high
school career, if you haven’t started, start now.
College brings new responsibilities, and new expectations. You’ll worry if you’ll get accepted. Then, you worry about how you’re going to pay
for it; how you’ll maintain an acceptable GPA; how you’re going to manage your time on your own; hold down a part time job; help your ‘ohana,
and manage to keep a social life. If you allow the worries to be overwhelming; they will be.
four tips for college bound students:
PARENTS TOO!
1Any change, or new endeavor can cause fear. Whatever you’re feeling is absolutely normal. If you weren’t afraid, that
would be weird. Fear is an emotion that can keep you from achieving your goals. It’s also the same emotion that can
propel you into greatness. Holley Gerth, author of “You’re made for a God-sized dream’ wrote this about fear: “Put fear
on a leash, and show it who’s boss!”
2Pay attention to what makes you happy. God gave us spiritual gifts. Any work along those lines can assure
greatness because it was God’s work in the first place. Pay attention to the kinds of activities that give you a sense
of accomplishment and look for interests and occupations along those lines. Then,do the research. Where should I study
to enhance my God-given skills, and make me better? What does that college look for in an applicant? What kinds of
activities should I begin engaging in now? Should I start community work? Can I intern? Go see a counselor for
advice. It always helps to talk through your thoughts. It will help you clarify your goals.
3College is a process that you won’t fully
understand until it’s done. Don’t worry about
what you don’t know today. You never know
today, what tomorrow will bring. Just be excited
that tomorrow’s coming. You’ll probably not go to
the college you first chose. You’ll probably change
your major too. Don’t be worried that you don’t
know exactly what you want to do, almost no one
does. If you’re one of the lucky ones who gets a
degree in what you started out with, you’re blessed,
but you’re not the norm.
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studying. You won’t. Be expected to share your
opinions and evaluate information a lot—way
more than in high school. You will probably
feel like you are not prepared. You probably
are not. But it is okay! Be prepared to do research
and find yourself a good study group. Look to
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in school. None of us know it all, even if we
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IS and WHS wrestling coach Randy Florendo
needs the community to rally together.
Coach Randy says he is proud to be a product of
Wai’anae High School, and coach our athletes, but he also says
he struggles to do his job. Although programs have improved
tremendously and we have much to be proud of, we continue to
lose our student athletes to two things: lack of ‘mental toughness’
and private schools. Wai’anae residents have many reasons to be
proud. Coach Randy praises, “Waianae has the greatest athletes
around. They are physically tough and talented. When coached
right, they are bar none, top contenders. My Waianae families
give strong support. However, we miss the mark in terms of
producing quality contenders who make it past high school.”
Randy shares, “My job as coach is to teach technicalities,
strategies and rules, but equally important is life skills. Athletes
learn self-confidence; discipline; hard-work; competitiveness,
and mental toughness. They wrestle now, and earn medals. The
life skills they learn, however, they take with them their entire
lives. Life skills is what they need to attain success. As much
as I don’t want to say it, they do not have it! We need everyone
encouraging our student athletes to tough it out, persevere even
when things get hard, dream big and to view failure as one step
closer to achieving goals. When things get hard, we do not quit,
we work harder.”
The other issue Randy says he faces is that parents and students
are being enticed by private school scholarships. “Our athletes raw,
natural talent, and the successes of our program have attracted
private-school-tuition-paying-scouts. We lose our talent. Private
school programs benefit with our talent. I understand the value
of a private school education, but we have so much here too!
We have a developing athletics department, committed
faculty and volunteers. We also have a program at Wai’anae High
where students can earn their associate degree before they even
leave high school. That gives them a jump start, saves parents
a ton of money, and increases the likelihood of them going
to graduate school.
Programs like Hawaii P-20 and Gear Up are doing great things
on our coast schools, but we need to step up and do our part as
community members. Students are making it in private school.
Why can’t they make it here?” Randy claims, “We have been
conditioned to believe we should get out of Wai’anae. That is where
FOR THE SAKE OF OUR STUDENTS AND THE
SUCCESS OF OUR SCHOOLS...
We MUST take a Stand.
we are wrong. Athletes can get what they need in Wai’anae. We
need to start believing it.”
Call coach Randy at 808-450-0740 for information on how
you can help. By the way, on February 20th WHS completed
its wrestling season. Boys placed 3rd in the state, and the
girls placed 6th. Individual female titles went to Tihani
Carlson (Champion), Anuhea Hamilton (2nd), and Mildred
Keopuhiwa (3rd). Male wrestlers made a mark as well! Caleb
Cardes (Champion), Sheldon Bailey (2nd), Keale Keliinoi (2nd),
and Jaylen Gonzalves (5th). WIS wrestlers won the Inaugural
Christmas Tournament Team Title. Not too shabby!

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