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Monday, February 9, 2009
Where are you today?
Tell us what you are doing today -- as a grad of Maunawili or a former student -- maybe even a former employee!
8 comments:
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I attended kindergarten at Maunawili during the '82-'83 school year. I remember how the school was closed early when Hurricane Ewa hit! I'm now a Ph.D. student studying Learning Technologies at the University of Minnesota.
Maunawili was my "home" from kindergarten through sixth grade in the 1970's. My favorite teachers were:
1. Mrs. Fujise in kindergarten (who comforted me when classmate Jimmy Au punched out my two front teeth the day before Christmas break), and
2. Mrs. Ruth Ah Leong in fourth grade (who taught us how to play the ukulele and took our class to the Big Island).
After graduating from Kailua High School and UH Manoa, I attended California Western School of Law. I now run a law practice here in San Diego, California.
Hau'oli la hanau, Maunawili! Mahalo nui loa for the memories and the foundation you laid for my family and I!
I attended Maunawili from kindergarten to 6th grade and graduated in 1980.
After I graduated from High School in Seattle, I entered the Military where I served 5 yrs.
I have since returned to live in Kailua and finally obtained my BA at UH Manoa. I am now pursuing my Masters degree from the same institution.
I have been employed for the last 10 years as a K9 Explosives Detection Handler at Honolulu International Airport.
My favorite teacher was Mrs. Fujise and the teacher that influenced me the most was Mr. Chun.
I often return to Maunawili school on weekends when it is empty to walk my dogs. It always brings back special memories of a time when life was simple and innocent.
I went to Maunawili from 3rd grade to 6th grade. We didn't have a graduation ceremony when I finished 6th grade in 1964 - it was more like "beat it kids - you're Kailua Intermediate's problem now!"
I attended Maunawili from kindergarten through 6th grade (1977?) and after graduation from Kalaheo, I went to the University of Texas at Austin and now I am an Architect in Dallas. My kids don’t believe me when I tell them that my school had no enclosed hallways or air conditioning.
I credit my kindergarten/first grade teacher Mrs. Lamb with recognizing and encouraging my artistic talent which I still use as an Architect. I also am a volunteer coach for an afterschool elementary robotics team.
I also remember the Fun Fairs and the May Day celebrations and the bicycle rodeos. I seem to remember that while I was in the lower grades they built the 2 story 5th/6th grade and the cafatorium before it was built we used to take our lunches back to the class (and someone would always trip) sooo embarrassing. It was a lovely school with great teachers and staff.
I attended Maunawili from 1981 to 6th grade graduation in 1986. Our class song was Whitney Houston's 'The Greatest Love of All.' We moved to California in 1986 but I go back to Kailua almost every year to see family and friends. My teachers were Mrs. Naki (2nd), Mrs. Goto (3rd), Mrs. Lau (4th), Mrs. Lee (5th) and Mrs. Abe (6th). I loved going to Maunawili. I now live in Oakland, CA with my husband and daughter. My younger brother, Terry, who also went to Maunawili, lives in Hong Kong now.
What a nice surprise to find these pictures. Beautiful grounds and view of Olomana mountain. It's heart warming to see the cow pasture is still there, after over 20 years. It is great to see all the wonderful teachers having a great time at the 50th anniversary celebration. Wish I could've been there. And Mr. Ogata! I remember being sent to his office with my friend Alison after throwing balls of wet toilet paper on the bathroom ceiling. He was so nice to us!! Good times.
I am now mostly staying out of trouble, on the other side of the law as a law student in Baltimore. Among other things, I watch kids get into a bit more serious trouble in the Baltimore City juvenile court.
8 comments:
I attended kindergarten at Maunawili during the '82-'83 school year. I remember how the school was closed early when Hurricane Ewa hit! I'm now a Ph.D. student studying Learning Technologies at the University of Minnesota.
Maunawili was my "home" from kindergarten through sixth grade in the 1970's. My favorite teachers were:
1. Mrs. Fujise in kindergarten (who comforted me when classmate Jimmy Au punched out my two front teeth the day before Christmas break), and
2. Mrs. Ruth Ah Leong in fourth grade (who taught us how to play the ukulele and took our class to the Big Island).
After graduating from Kailua High School and UH Manoa, I attended California Western School of Law. I now run a law practice here in San Diego, California.
Hau'oli la hanau, Maunawili! Mahalo nui loa for the memories and the foundation you laid for my family and I!
I attended Maunawili from kindergarten to 6th grade and graduated in 1980.
After I graduated from High School in Seattle, I entered the Military where I served 5 yrs.
I have since returned to live in Kailua and finally obtained my BA at UH Manoa. I am now pursuing my Masters degree from the same institution.
I have been employed for the last 10 years as a K9 Explosives Detection Handler at Honolulu International Airport.
My favorite teacher was Mrs. Fujise and the teacher that influenced me the most was Mr. Chun.
I often return to Maunawili school on weekends when it is empty to walk my dogs. It always brings back special memories of a time when life was simple and innocent.
I went to Maunawili from 3rd to 6th grade. That was way back in '61 - '64. That was before the basketball courts were even there.
I went to Maunawili from 3rd grade to 6th grade. We didn't have a graduation ceremony when I finished 6th grade in 1964 - it was more like "beat it kids - you're Kailua Intermediate's problem now!"
I attended Maunawili from kindergarten through 6th grade (1977?) and after graduation from Kalaheo, I went to the University of Texas at Austin and now I am an Architect in Dallas. My kids don’t believe me when I tell them that my school had no enclosed hallways or air conditioning.
I credit my kindergarten/first grade teacher Mrs. Lamb with recognizing and encouraging my artistic talent which I still use as an Architect. I also am a volunteer coach for an afterschool elementary robotics team.
I also remember the Fun Fairs and the May Day celebrations and the bicycle rodeos. I seem to remember that while I was in the lower grades they built the 2 story 5th/6th grade and the cafatorium before it was built we used to take our lunches back to the class (and someone would always trip) sooo embarrassing. It was a lovely school with great teachers and staff.
I attended Maunawili from 1981 to 6th grade graduation in 1986. Our class song was Whitney Houston's 'The Greatest Love of All.' We moved to California in 1986 but I go back to Kailua almost every year to see family and friends. My teachers were Mrs. Naki (2nd), Mrs. Goto (3rd), Mrs. Lau (4th), Mrs. Lee (5th) and Mrs. Abe (6th). I loved going to Maunawili.
I now live in Oakland, CA with my husband and daughter. My younger brother, Terry, who also went to Maunawili, lives in Hong Kong now.
What a nice surprise to find these pictures. Beautiful grounds and view of Olomana mountain. It's heart warming to see the cow pasture is still there, after over 20 years. It is great to see all the wonderful teachers having a great time at the 50th anniversary celebration. Wish I could've been there. And Mr. Ogata! I remember being sent to his office with my friend Alison after throwing balls of wet toilet paper on the bathroom ceiling. He was so nice to us!! Good times.
I am now mostly staying out of trouble, on the other side of the law as a law student in Baltimore. Among other things, I watch kids get into a bit more serious trouble in the Baltimore City juvenile court.
Delfine
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