Maryknoll's Robotics Team or Spartechs, Team 2441, participated in the 4th Annual Pan Pacific Vex Robotics Championship from December 1-3, 2011 at the Hawaii Convention Center . This event brought together teams from around the world to qualify top teams to compete in other international tournaments. The event was free and open to the public. While the Spartechs' won 3 and lost 4 of their matches, the students gained valuable experience. Overall results of the competition are available by clicking here.![]()
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Robotics Team Participating in 4th Annual Pan Pacific VEX Robotics Championship
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Senior Parent College Financial Aid Night: December 6, 2011
Senior parents are invited to attend the College Financial Aid Night that is being held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM and is expected to end at 8:00 pm in the high school library, room 202. The guest speaker is Mr. Frank Green, from Pacific Financial Aid (PacFAA) for college admissions and Travel Institute of the Pacific.
The presentation will address the college financial aid process and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Families are invited to begin the FAFSA process by previewing the form on the website, www.fafsa.gov
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Larry Kekaulike, Director of College Guidance, at 952-7272 or via email, larry.kekaulike@maryknollschool.org
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2011 Winterball Picture Order Information
"Tale as Old as Time" is the theme for the 2011 Winterball which will be held at the Ko'olau Golf Clubhouse on Wednesday, December 21, 2011.
Click here for the updated 'Ohana Photo Studio picture order form. All couple picture packages must be pre-paid by Monday, December 19. Poses and backgrounds can be selected the night of the event.
If there are questions regarding picture ordering, please call Ohana Photo Studios at 748-9917 or email info@ohanaphotostudios.com
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By FBI Special Agent Arnold Laanui presents "DIGITAL TATTOOS: REAL ETHICS IN A VIRTUAL WORLD"
Emerging technologies like Web 2.0 and social networking sites are altering the ways we communicate and changing our ideas of privacy. Adolescents and adults can benefit from a frank discussion about the characteristics of the Internet, emerging technologies, and the unintended consequences of their online behavior. "Digital Tattoos" examines our ethical behavior in a virtual world and attempts to answer why young adults should be vigilant of their conduct while online.
Open to all parents and guardians of middle and high school students and to students 7th grade and up. Light refreshments will be provided
- Where: Hilo Hattie Conference Room, 700 N. Nimitz Hwy
- When: Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 6:00 pm
- RSVP by Friday, December 9 to Email to Reserve Your Space! (Limited to the first 100 people)
More about Special Agent Arnold Laanui:
After earning a law degree (J.D.) from the University of Hawaii, Special Agent Laanui entered service with the FBI in 1995. His investigative career began in the FBI's Violent Crime/Major Offender Program where he served for 8 years as a member of the FBI's SWAT Team. He has lead numerous investigations in a variety of areas to include bank robbery, juvenile prostitution, serial homicide, police corruption, narcotics, labor racketeering, computer hacking and child pornography.
Special Agent Arnold Laanui is a vocal proponent of digital ethics. He has received numerous accolades for his innovative work in the development the Internet Safety Awards (www.interentsafetyawards.org), an educational outreach program that promotes ethical and legal use of the Internet among youth and teens
* The topic of sexting will be discussed.
Any additional questions? Please contact Carol Kramer at 497-3764.
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Christmas Aloha Week: December 19-21, 2012
The theme for this year's Christmas Aloha Week (December 19-21) is "Unity & Giving Back!" The Student Senate has various activities scheduled throughout the week from an advisory door decorating contest, Iron Chef Gingerbread House contest, candy cane grams, talent show, the annual singing contest and mcuh more.
There are also spirit dress days on each day, and below are the themes as well as reminders about what is inappropriate dress. Students should follow the spirit dress guidelines as states in the Student/Parent Handbook.
- Monday, December 19: I ♥ Maryknoll Day t-shirts or Uniform
- Tuesday, December 20: Maroon & Gold
- Wednesday, December 21: Red, white or green day
Inappropriate Dress for girls:
- Backless, halters or strapless shirts or blouses
- No skirts or shorts
- See-through clothing
- Clothing that exposes the stomach or undergarments
- Clothing w/profanity
Inappropriate Dress for boys:
- Clothing that exposes bare stomachs
- Tank tops (tank tops over a t-shirt is allowed)
- Clothing w/profanity
More detailed information about the activities for this week will be posted on the Senate page.
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Auditions for Spring Musical: December 20, 2011
This year's Spring Musical will be "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" which will be from April 12-13, 2012. It is a hilarious musical comedy centering on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous mainland Middle School. The main characters are six quirky adolescents and three equally-quirky grown-ups, but there are many side characters who will be cast separately.
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, December 20 from 3-5 PM in room 135. Students are asked to bring sheet music (16-32 bars) and be dressed to move and dance. Auditions will consist of singing, dancing, and short readings from the script. Perusal scripts are currently available in Room 135 and it is recommended, though not required, that you read the script beforehand.
If you have any questions or concerns, see Mr. Elitei Tatafu.
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Seniors' T.G.I.S. December Activity: December 20, 2011
The December senior T.G.I.S. activity day took place on the long advisory period on December 20th. The seniors gathered in Rogers Hall for hot cocoa and to write letter to our troops who are serving overseas. It was an opportunity for the seniors to gather as a class and enjoy each other's compnay before the Christmas break.
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Christmas Break: December 22, 2011 - January 4, 2012
Christmas Break is from Thursday, December 22 - Wednesday, January 4. School will resume on Thursday, January 5, 2012. All offices are closed on the following days: December 23, 26, 30 & January 2.
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Junior Parent College Night: January 12, 2012
The Junior Parent College Night will take place on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 6:30 PM in the library, room 202. A presentation by the College Guidance Counselors, Mr. Larry Kekaulike and Mrs. Tracy Manlansing, will address junior year college guidance concerns and planning.
The agenda for the evening will include discussion of college planning, Naviance's Family Connection website, PSAT score reports and SAT/ACT testing information. Parent username and password information for Naviance will also be distributed again.
Parking is available on the high school campus, and overflow parking is on the grade school campus courtyard area. Parents should enter via Alexander Street and then turn right on to the campus.
If you have any questions, you can call the College Guidance Office at 952-7220 or email them at larry.kekaulike@maryknollschool.org or tracy.manlansing@maryknollschool.org
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National Honor Society Induction Ceremony: January 10, 2012
Congratulations to the 13 new NHS members who will be inducted on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in the NHS Induction Ceremony at Sacred Heart Church at 6:30 PM! There will be a reception that follows.
12th grade: Josephine Fiame, Gordon Inouye, Bryce Sadarananda, Nichele Wada, Joyce Zhang
11th grade: Amra Evers, Theadora Lau, Emerald Leong, Anthony Ng, Sean Saito, Novelle Yu
10th grade: Chloe Fortuna, Alana Laanui
Thank you to the faculty who served as NHS faculty council members: Nicole Matsumoto, James Wong, Charlene Martin, Toni Nishida-Chock & Evanson Chang! Thank you also to Mrs. Grace Williams, NHS Faculty Advisor, who works with the NHS students throughout the year.
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Maryknoll Seniors Promote Helmet Safety for Youth
Two Maryknoll High School seniors are giving 285 children free bicycle helmets at their upcoming helmet safety presentation at the Maryknoll Community Center in February. As part of their senior projects, Spencer Young and Rory Hiranoka teamed up to educate children about the importance of wearing a safety helmet when biking.
Pictured above: Maryknoll High School seniors, Spencer Young (left) and Rory Hiranoka, believe helmet safety is best taught to children at a young age because they can develop the habit of wearing a helmet when they first learn to ride a bike.
“The inspiration for this project came from my father, who has a Master’s in Public Health and works for the Honolulu City and County Emergency Medical Services division,” Young said, “the ultimate goal is to hold regular helmet safety classes focusing on younger age groups, as they are more easily influenced than older students and can adopt safety habits early on.”
The purchase of the helmets was funded by a grant the students received from the Hawaii Medical Service Association Foundation.
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Advanced Placement Program Informational Night: January 24, 2012
Interested in signing up for an Advanced Placement course in the 2012-2013 SY? There is a parent and student informational night that is being held for sophomores & juniors in the Library on Tuesday, January 24 from 6:30-7:45 PM.
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Maryknoll Publication Wins Award from American Scholastic Press Association
Maryknoll School's publication, The Toad, was honored to receive two distinguished awards for its publication last year: “Most Outstanding High School Literary Art Magazine,” and “First Place with Special Merit.” These awards were given by the American Scholastic Press Association, an organization that recognizes high school and college publications. The entire student-based Toad staff is to thank for the acknowledged excellence. Congrats to all the students who helped in making The Toad 2011 an award-winning publication!
Pictured above: (from left to right): Karlee Young (layout editor, 2011), Amanda Ing (art editor, 2011), and Nathan Goo (co-editor-in-chief, 2012).
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HIKI NO: The Nation's First Statewide Student News Network Honors Maryknoll Students
Students were recognized with awards from PBS Hawaii for their participation in Seasons 1 and 2 of Hiki No, the nation’s first state-wide, student-created news broadcast journalism show. It airs weekly on PBS in primetime and is repeated twice on the weekends. In its second year now, Maryknoll has been involved with it since its' inception. This years' crew included, Tyler Ciconne as lead writer, anchor and editor, with Jase Sasaki and Emerald Leong on Camera. Together, their efforts illustrated the dangers of a sometimes deadly toxin known as Ciguatera. This disease is digested by eating reef fish. Over time, the toxin builds in the system and causes both neurological and physiological disorders.
The students were recognized for their efforts with certificates after the show premiered. Although the piece was first shaped in videography class, the students put in a lot of extra time to get the shots that helped communicate the message best. The story was originally generated from Tyler's Ciconne's senior project and was part of his effort to bring the project to another level. It is hoped that this PSA-like story will help bring awareness to the larger public of which many are unaware the disease even exists.
"HIKI NO gives voice to our youth as they use real-world skills to share stories from diverse communities across our island state," said PBS Hawaii President and CEO Leslie Wilcox. "Through the process of gathering information, writing, shooting and producing their stories, HIKI NO students develop critical thinking and workforce skills, while meeting PBS Hawaii's high standards for broadcast journalism," added Wilcox. For more information about Hiki No on PBS, visit their website. Congratulations to the Maryknoll High School Hiki No participants!
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Junior Retreat: January 25, 2011
This year's Junior Retreat was on Wedensday, January 25, 2012 at St. Anthony's Retreat Center. The theme was "Responsible Freedom!"
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Key Club Sponsors Teens for Jeans Drive: January 30 - February 3, 2012
Got jeans? The Key Club is sponsoring its Annual Teens for Jeans drive during Catholic Schools Week. This drive is part of a national effort coordinated by DoSomething.org and Aéropostale to collect jeans for homeless children.
Students who drop off their old pair of jeans to a Key Club member during lunch in Rogers Hall will receive a 25% off coupon for a new pair of jeans at Aéropostale. To learn more about this drive, go to www.TeensForJeans.org
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Foodland's Shop for Higher Education: February 8 - March 20, 2012
Maryknoll School will again participate in Foodland’s Shop for Higher Education that runs for a six week period from February 8 – March 20, 2012. This program will award (100) $2,000 college scholarships to deserving high school seniors across the state. The more points earned, the more scholarships schools can receive depending on how they rank compared to other schools.
We truly appreciate your support in designating Maryknoll as your favorite school to help earn Maika’i points for yourself and the school! More details can be found about this program on the Foodland website, http://sfhe.foodland.com/general_info.php
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Announcing Important Dates for SY 2012-2013
Below are some important dates that have been announced for SY 2012-2013.
- Professional Development Days: Monday & Tuesday, August 13-14, 2012
- Teacher Work Days: Wednesday & Thursday, August 15-16, 2012
- Admissions Day (Freshmen Orientation & BBQ): Friday, August 17, 2012
- Freshmen First Day only: Tuesday, August 21, 2012
- 1st Day of Classes for Gr. 9 – 12: Wednesday, August 22, 2012
- Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November 22 - Friday, November 23, 2012
- Christmas Break: Thursday, December 20, 2012 - Wednesday, January 2, 2013
- Kuhio Day: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
- Good Friday: Friday, March 29, 2013
- Easter Monday: Monday, April 1, 2013
- Easter Vacation: Monday, April 1 – Friday, April 5, 2013
- Last Day of Classes for Gr. 9 – 11: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
- Graduation: Friday, June 7, 2013
A more complete High School Calendar will be available in late May or early June, and a copy will be posted to the webpage and mailed home in the summer mailing packet.
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Campus Ministry Information for Retreat & Mission Opportunities
Interested in learning more about retreats and mission opportunitiesi?
On February 6 & 8, there will be a Campus Ministry information table where you can learn more about the 3.5 day KAIROS retreat for seniors that will take place in March, the Majuro Mission which is a 2 week mission in July for juniors & the Marianist L.I.F.E. (Living in Faith Experience) retreat which is a 6 day retreat in June in California for sophomores & juniors. Students and the Co-Campus Ministers will be available to answer questions and share their experiences with you.
For more information, contact Mr. Leonardo Delgado at leonardo.delgado@maryknollschool.org or Mr. Christopher Casupang at christopher.casupang@maryknollschoo.org
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Maryknoll High School Honors Korean Teacher-Trainees at Graduation Luncheon
Maryknoll High School and International Mid Pac College (IMPAC) honored four Korean teacher-trainees yesterday at their graduation luncheon. The graduation luncheon marked the trainees completion of a English language training program sponsored by IMPAC. Maryknoll teachers Ka'oi Arakaki-Pedro, Steven Caley, Fran Wong and Charlene Martin mentored the trainees from January 18 to February 6 allowing them to observe and assist in their English and Social Studies classes.
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