HAWI

Sacred Heart Parish

Our parish celebrated Mary’s month of May with a crowning of the statue of the Blessed Mother at the 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Parishioners brought the flowers. The religious education classes will bring the flowers the following week at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. … First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion will be held here this Sunday. Next week, Friday we will have Confirmation. … Our condolences to the families of Joseph Salis and Eudora Lincoln who went home to Our Lord! (Reported by Lee Rivera)

KAILUA-KONA

St. Michael Parish

The parish religious education children celebrated their First Communion on May 6. Twenty-four excited and reverent children came to the table of the Lord to receive the Body and Blood of Christ. Many grateful thanks go to Gloria Krier-Matthews, Keolani Duarte-Keawe, their catechists and their student assistants, Genevieve Krier and Samantha Soto from the first year Confirmation class. The children who received First Communion were LeeAna Ament, Hunter Cuaresma, Joey Delgado, Robert Delgado, Rafael Flores, Pukoakaniaina Gaud, Anastasia Hosek, Gregory Kathe, Matthew Kay, Haliamai Kealoha, Tristan Kilkenny, Keliyah Kimitete-Dias, David Madigan, Maria Maldonado, Magdalena Maldonado, Matthew Minoza, Piilani Noguchi, Precious Palea, Emma Parker, Nicole Regpala and Erma Valencia. On May 13, two other children will receive their First Communion: Hailey Onaka and Bryer Duarte. (Reported by Marjorie Fujimoto)

LAHAINA

Maria Lanakila Parish

Residents, caretakers, volunteers and friends at Hale Makua in Kahului crowned the Blessed Mother during the rosary before Mass on May 1. Pictured with the statue of Mary are Caroline Espirito (seated) who did the crowning, Vivian Posse who provided the statue, made the crown, and sang several Marian hymns, and La Salette Father Ronaldo Guzman of Christ the King Parish in Kahului celebrated the Mass. (Reported by Margy and Jim O’Brien)

WAIHEE

St. Ann Parish

It was a perfect day ... birds were chirping and the bees were buzzin’ — those busy bees! Everyone was excited in anticipation of the Confirmation celebration with Bishop Larry Silva on May 5 for seven of our special youth. After preparing for two years they received the gift of the Holy Spirit, our soul’s greatest guide. The following received the Sacrament of Confirmation: Kilohana Abilay, Eduardo Serrano, Brian Fermin, Matthew Agcolicol, Jacob Phillips, Shaun Averill and Chastity Yasutomi. May the Lord’s light shine in them and through them that they may share his love with all they meet! (Reported by Frances Asuncion)

LANAI CITY

Sacred Hearts Parish

Our parish welcomed Bishop Larry Silva at the 10 a.m. Mass on April 12. He honored us by administering the sacrament of Confirmation to 12 parish members. Under the leadership of Joseph Felipe along with the help of Dolores Fabrao, Tom and Sharil Butt, Nancy Tamashiro and Jessie Myers and the guidance of Father Raymund Ellorin, the following candidates were ready to receive the Holy Spirit! Alyssa Locquiao, Jervy Jimenez, Lordleigh Caraang, Jarielyn Dalo, Richie Manuel, Destry Eugenio, Christopher Etrata, Erica Dombringues, Desmond Eugenio, Sarah Chun and Evelyn and Moriel Agcaoili. Luncheon followed the Mass. … Our parish congratulates Fortunata Mamaclay, who was chosen as our own Island Treasure. A truly humble and devoted church member, she is loved by everyone. (Reported by Eleanor Ozoa)

KAHULUI

Christ the King Parish

On May 5, at a special 10 a.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Larry Silva, 20 young people were confirmed, becoming fully initiated members of the Catholic Church. Congratulations and may the Holy Spirit continue to guide you all the days of your lives. Pictured are Shaina Failano, Barton Felipe, Lyman Franco, Kayla Giannotto, Jordan Inamasu, Keani Kahuhu, Jofelyne Lomboy, Rozenna Magbual, Xavier Tongson, Ronalyn Bio, Verona Bravo, Kristy Inamasu, Alycia Kiyabu, Shanda Owan, Greyson Abarra, Lani Okamura, Cherry Pascual, Moana Raquinio, Tiffany Valdez, Aiza Alejo, Father Efren Tomas, Bishop Silva and Father Ron Guzman. Missing is our youth ministry coordinator Rhonda Visaya. (Reported by Carol Ursua and Jasmine Higa)

KALAHEO

Holy Cross Parish

Our parish hosted a special 5 p.m. Mass and dinner for about 160 teens and 60 adults from all five Kauai parishes on May 6. Father Edison Pamintuan from St. Raphael Church was the celebrant. The guest concelebrant and homilist was Father Dennis Legaspi. Father Dennis is filling in for Father Napoleon Andres, pastor of Holy Cross, who is on vacation. Deacon Billy Farias assisted at the Mass. Parishioners from the various parishes prepared the wonderful dinner served after Mass. Many of these teens received the Sacrament of Confirmation last week and the event was their last time together in our various religious education programs. (Reported by Father Bill Shannon)

WAILUKU

  St. Anthony of Padua Parish

The sacrament of Confirmation was celebrated by the Youth Ministry Ohana at our parish on May 9 at 7 p.m. Receiving the Holy Spirit were Shauna Ah Yen, Ferdinand Alcantara Jr., Nicholas Bingham, Lornalyn Castillo, Elise Kai Duarte, Keith Echieverri Jr., Keith Flores Jr., Evan Garces, Kerrilyn Higa, Kameron Kaneshina, Victoria Gonzalez, Cheeve Kekona, Kanani Koanui, Briani Komoda, Patrick Loreno, Alginn Maguddayao, Mark Mattos, Buck Mettao, Marissa Mizuno, Chastiny Moleta, Travis Motooka, Amber Nakamura, Ashlee Nakamura, Jodiesy Oliveros, Kepano Panela, Shantell Obina, Madison Patao, Scott Piano, Kaylee Razo, Whitney Santos, Patrick Savella, Samantha Stone, Nine Thornhill, Teilissa Tua, Mary Uehara and Serina Yarborough. Special thanks to the youth ministry team of Lori Cabacungan, Monica Morakis, Serina Souza and Father Ray Malley for preparing these young people. (Reported by Miriam Kahalekai)

MAKAWAO

St. Joseph Parish

On Saturday, May 19, the following children will receive their First Holy Communion: Kate Aguiran, Kurt Aguiran, Gabrielle Marie Kailana Alo, Frita Amor, Kalden Kanoa Amoral, Pola Isabel Bonete, Brenden Cambra, Joshua Shane Cambra, Jared L.A. Carvalho-Cambra, Valory Javier Castillo, Kassidy Lee Noelani Chargin, Laakea Gregory Day, Joshua Andrew Roy Decambra, Kaylee Marie Decambra, Lianda-Simone Dugied, Emmely Jean Anuhea Mamaclay Felipe, Cameron Devon Kwaisin Fernandez, Darian-Lee Fernandez, Blake Louis Ferreira, Treyanna-Lee Freitas, Savanah Pomaika’i Gannon, Joshua Matthew Gomes, Riordan Grace, William Keoni Haole, Kianaleialoha L. F. Jacinto, Gabrielle Allana La’akea Kaina, Rina-Jade ‘Ihilani Kalama, Kaila Kaleikaumaka Leal Kanekoa, Kaui Kaleonahenahe Leal Kanekoa, Kate Fumika C. Kanemitsu, Janae Koemi Gomes Kawamura, Isaac-Alexander Kainoa Kuhaulua, Ciana Johnnamei Mikela Leedy, Treyson James Francis Mendoza, Taylor Marie Minobe-Nacua, Jamielynn Bantas Moniz, Emily Victoria Kioko Nakagawa, Kanile’a Johnna Andrade Nomura, Braiden Paa, Jordyn Paa, Keaomelemele Precious Elizabeth Poe, Tiani-Elizabeth Yoshie Quipotla, Samantha Lynn Hokulani Ribucan, Trevor Espeleta Savella, Dylan Charles Huakini Shepherd, Mary Judith Stenger, Deeshann Jane Tabion-Mccormack, Jorden Takatani, Justin Likeka Tavares, Nathan J. Vierra, Brandon A. Wilson, Shaylee Anuhea Yamashita, Lopaka Javier Yoro and Shayna Lee Yoshida. Please keep all of them in your prayers. (Reported by Donna Pico)

PAUOA VALLEY

Blessed Sacrament Parish

Nine children thanked their First Communion teacher Demetria Kuapahi, Father Khanh Pham Nguyen and their parents for preparing them for the Sacrament of the Eucharist. They received Body and Blood for the first time at the 7 a.m. Mass on May 6. They participated in the liturgical celebration as proclaimers of the Word, readers of the intercessory prayers, gift presenters, and in the music ministry, too. They sang their reflective Communion Song in parts with pianist Leka Leaeno. In his homily, Father Khanh spoke of an infant brought to the church to be with the Communicants. The infant’s hands were tightly fisted, but as the child was nurtured with love, the hands loosened, opened up and trusted. For all, hands must be open to accept love and to give love. Congratulations to all the First Communicants. May they be filled with the Holy Spirit and grow in the virtues of kindness, humility, peace, love, wisdom and understanding. Each student received a certificate at the breakfast celebration afterward in the parish hall. Thank you to Robert and Alika Piper for coordinating the breakfast and to all who assisted to make this day a spiritual and a special one. Alleluia! Pictured, from left in the first row are Joshua Peterson, Micah Lungay, Noah Piper, Marcus Mendoza and Bryan Baniaga. In the second row are Alyssa and Melany Batad, Megan Peterson and Nicole Batad. (Reported by Elizabeth Lum)

KULIOUOU

Holy Trinity Parish

All Confirmation teens were asked to sign up for one hour to spend as a holy hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament on May 4. (From the parish bulletin)

ALA MOANA

Sts. Peter and Paul Parish

The parish distributed at all the entrances of the church Mother’s Day Mass cards for those who wanted their mothers to be remembered at all the Masses on Mother’s Day, May 13. The cards were placed in a basket in the front of the altar on that day. … (Correction: In the May 4 issue, the story for this parish was mistakenly listed under Star of the Sea Parish in Waialae-Kahala.) (From the parish bulletin)

PEARL CITY

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish

On the last “On Fire!” of the school year at St. Stephen Parish in Nuuanu, May 5, the church was packed with young men and women from around the island. We thank the following youth for coming, as well as their parents and guardians for allowing them to attend: Irene Agustin, Judy Garcia, Tiare Tsutsui, Andrea Orcine, Kipi Dupio, Chucky Chong, Jr., Felicia Domingo, Raylita Agdinaoay, Raypermenalei Agdinaoay, Matthew D’arton, Ben Chung-Muller, Tracy Lumabao, Jourdan Simmonds, Riley Perry, Alika Fonseca, Tyra Fonseca, Kayleigh Concepcion, Calvin Lam and Hilary Cezar. The Mass was celebrated by Father Roland Pacudan, who gave an awesome homily. After Mass, InHim Ministries provided dinner. Keith Febrero of SHWAY spoke about how he came to be consecrated to our Blessed Mother. The night ended with upbeat praise and worship music and many young men and women began praising the Lord with all of their hearts. We also thank the following young adult chaperones for helping out: Vance Hall Jr., Tiffany Mina, Michael Bajet, Flynn Masang, Ian Ibana, Eulerson Pajimula, Tiffany Cezar, Nicole Tabada, Nellani Tabada, Dallas Carter Jr., Eulerson Pajimula and Damien Leighnor. (Reported by Ian Ibana)

WAIPIO GENTRY

Resurrection of the Lord Parish

One day, you are reciting Our Father. Then, you realize there is a little child inquisitively looking up at you. She says, “Sounds nice. Can you explain to me what you are saying?” You are not sure if you can. You have these precious lines committed to memory forever, but can you define each? Nadine Wheeler, an adult religious education coordinator and a veteran catechist, answering a directive from the pope, started the Bible Basics classes to help answer questions like these. She says, “There is a huge need among adult Catholics to grow in their faith and understanding of the Bible. They may enroll their children in CCD and Catholic schools, but if they really desire to grow spiritually as a whole family, it’s the adults, more than anybody else, who need to continue their journey with faith.” Bible Basics teach understanding of the Bible as a whole, its history, background, the people and culture, and literary styles. According to Nadine, adults should go beyond what was taught in the 8th grade regarding the church and the Bible so as to truly embrace the joys of Christian life. If you are interested in the Bible Basics classes, please feel free to contact Nadine Wheeler. The class is open to ALL adult Catholics! (Reported by Nobuko Fushimi)

MAKAKILO

St. Jude Parish

Weekly on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, the community senior group faithfully enjoys the low-impact exercises lead by Franciscan Sister Jean Canora of the St. Francis Community Health Service. Sister Jean has coordinated workshops with visiting speakers on topics such as Mind Your Mind; Guidelines for Growing Older Gracefully; the Four Tasks of Mourning, Diabetes and Health Care Services. Sadly, she is returning home to Hastings, N.Y. A farewell party is planned on May 31. This beautiful and vibrant nun came and gifted our senior citizens with so much fun by getting together and teaching them how to practice good health and how to enjoy the art of staying “young and healthy.” … The parish annual blood drive successfully collected enough to save lives and make a difference. …Grand Knight Kioni Dudley was given the Hawaii Knights of Columbus Grand Knight of the Year for his outstanding leadership and the achievements accomplished by his council for 2006-2007. The members of the Knights of Columbus Council #12733 are to be congratulated for their contribution to our community. … Youth coordinator Keith Febrero and his group leaders successfully accompanied the parish youths to a weekend retreat at Mokuleia. They returned on Sunday, tired, but spiritually fulfilled. (Reported by Estrella Estillore)

AIEA

St. Elizabeth Parish

Here is a picture of the Phase II Confirmation class at their final retreat April 13-16. Through prayer, fun and reflection they prepared to complete their initiation as members of our Catholic Body through anointing by the Holy Spirit. We are counting on each one of them to be energetic Apostles. (Reported by Linda Cacpal)

WAIALUA

St. Michael Parish

Our youth ministry group is planning to attend the 10th International World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, in July, 2008. Fundraising projects are in the planning. A meeting for youths and young adults who want to go was held on May 6. Call Karl Sandbo at 520-4337 for more information. (From the parish bulletin)

KAILUA

St. Anthony Parish

On May 5, 27 youth were confirmed at our parish. Over the past two years, they have found strength in God’s grace and support in the community’s prayers and example. Many thanks to their catechists Katy, Kent and McKenna Nakamura, Jeff McGivern, Malia Lee and Rhanda McCabe.(Reported by Lisa Gomes)

KAILUA

St. John Vianney Parish

Religious education classes are over for the summer. Thanks to Kathy Lee and Esther Tokars for their leadership and to catechists and classroom aides Alison Baclig, Bronson DeLuze, Kiana Gaspar, Allison Diana Rosa, Thia Rossi, Lionel Santos, Wanda Scofield, Mary Scott-Lau, Allan Spitzer, Kim Williams, Corinda Wong, Ryan Wong, Irene Yamashita and Charnelle Yap.(From the parish bulletin)

MAKAWAO

St. Joseph School

On April 27, the St. Joseph Parish Feast opened with the school’s May Day Program and May Crowning. This year’s May Day king and queen were sixth graders Victor Rinaldi (son of Steve and Laurie Renaldi) and Jessie Wagner (daughter of Aaron and Moani Wagner). The May Day court was represented with students from each grade as well as conch shell blower, ladies-in-waiting and kahili bearers. Each class performed a song or hula depicting one of the islands. The program was under the direction of Kumu Cliff Pali Ahue and parishioner and parent Moani Wagner. The students are anticipating the countdown to the last day of school and will be enjoying the bittersweet farewells of classmates graduating or moving on. We would like to say aloha to our 2007 graduating sixth grade class under the guidance of Dominican Sister Candelaria Perania. They include Ryan Apel, Victor Rinaldi, Lena Souza, Jessie Wagner, Aaron Kalama, Kalei Nomura, Junell Alfonso and Alice Hale. Congratulations and God bless you in your future endeavors. (Reported by Helen Souza, photo by Rene Dela Cruz)

HILO

St. Joseph High School

Jamie Grimm and Martha Duerr participated in a mock wedding as part of their senior class marriage project. The unit helps students explore various Christian vocations as they enter adult life. These include life as a religious, clergy, single or married couples. Students had to plan a wedding on a $15,000 budget accounting for everything from a wardrobe, rings and honeymoon to reception and guests. Presiding over their wedding was fellow classmate Rebar Chang. (Reported by Rowena Austria)

WAILUKU

St. Anthony School

Pictured are the student body officers Aaron Uehara, Asia von Sonn, Alysa Sotelo and Ted Dodson. Aaron and Ted were inducted into the Maui District Student Conference Organization at a meeting in Lahaina in April. All Maui schools, public and private, meet twice a semester to share ideas and concerns they have as youth and within their individual schools. All student government officers, grades 7-12, will attend an all-day leadership conference on May 14. The meeting will be facilitated by the 2006-07 student body officers, president Kaitlin Wright, vice president Jackson Maberry, secretary Samantha Stribling, and treasurer Shawn Mizouchi. The new officers will learn ice breakers and how to budget, put together agendas, facilitate meetings, request materials/checks from the business office, plan activities and events, and how to delegate. (Reported by the school)

HONOLULU

Cathedral School

On May 2, the students made a pilgrimage toBlessed Sacrament Church to honor the Virgin Mother at the newly dedicated shrine of “Our Lady of the Valley.” The pastor Father Khanh Nguyen welcomed the 160 students, teachers and families. Before the Mass, the children began with a procession around the church while reciting the rosary. It followed with the presentation of flowers and leis adorning the Blessed Mother with love and songs. A beautiful Mass followed with the joyful reception of refreshments. (Reported by Lei Kondo)

LAHAINA

Sacred HeartsSchool

Tonata Lolesio dances with her second grade students at the May Day program for our school on May 1. The theme for the program was “A Tribute to the Voyage of the Hokulea.” The students and faculty presented a royal court along with traditional dances from the SouthPacificIslands. (Reported by Father Gary Colton)

HONOLULU

Maryknoll Grade School

Each year, Hawaii’s elementary and middle school children vote for their favorite fiction book and present the author with the prized Nene Award. “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini was the 2006 Nene Award winner. The Nene Award Committee also sponsors a statewide contest for students in grades 4-6 in the categories of digital arts, essay, performance and poster. This year, seven of the 14 first place and honorable mention awards went to Maryknoll students. In the digital arts category, fourth graders Chassy Ann Inouye and Julia Worley won first place for their slideshow. Fifth grader Chloe Fortuna won first place for her slideshow. In the essay category, Christianne Michel won first place among sixth graders. In the performance category, fifth graders Kelci Nakano, Kira Yamada and Karli DeRego earned an honorable mention for their skit. In the poster contest, Tyler Marks won first place and Zander Kim earned an honorable mention among fifth graders. Kara Kozuma won first place among sixth graders. The students were recognized at an award ceremony and news conference May 11 at the Mission Memorial Auditorium. First row, from left, Karli DeRego, Chloe Fortuna, Tyler Marks, Julia Worley and Chassy Ann Inouye. In the second row, from left, Zander Kim, Kira Yamada, Christianne Michel, Kelci Nakano and Kara Kozuma. (Reported by Camille Domaloan Michel)

EWA BEACH

Our Lady of Perpetual HelpSchool

Congratulations to the 16 students who received their First Holy Communion on May 6. We give thanks and praise to our God for all the faculty, staff, catechists, parents, family, and friends who helped our students to arrive at this point of their lives. The students worked diligently for two years in preparation for this Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. May their intimate relationship with Jesus continue to grow! One of the communicants expressed that this experience brought him closer to Jesus and renewed his relationship with God. (Reported by Karen Caliedo)

HONOLULU

Sacred HeartsAcademy

Academy and Punahou students traveled with teachers Mimi Dang and Vinh Dang on a first ever Sacred Hearts-Punahou Spring Break trip to Vietnam. This wasn’t your usual spring break. Vinh Dang, who fled Vietnam, wanted to give high school students an opportunity to give to those less fortunate — in this case, the children of Vietnam. The highlights of the trip included visits to a Catholic girls’ orphanage in Saigon and a coed Buddhist orphanage in BinhThuanProvince. Smiles of gratitude greeted the Hawaii students as they sat down and helped the Vietnamese children with art projects. The group gave the children stuffed animals, medical supplies and hygiene items. The students also took the Ho Chi Minh City tour, including visits to the old SouthVietnamesePalace and the WarMuseum, which presented the Vietnamese perspective of what they call the American War. A tour of the Viet Cong’s Cu Chi tunnels also created a great deal of interest. The trip home included a 12-hour layover in Korea, enough time for a historic tour of Seoul. Another trip is planned for 2008. To read more, visit the student’s blog: http://sha-punahouvietnam2007.blogspot.com. Pictured are Academy and Punahou students entertained by two musicians (far left). (Reported by Hayley Matson-Mathes)

HILO

St. Joseph Grade School

Queen Angelica Shumov and King Kyle Carrothers performed the Kamehameha Waltz during May Day celebrations May 4 at the school gym. The royal court included students from every grade representing each island: Niihau – Alyssa Faletoi and Buddy Betts; Kahoolawe - Alyah Cortez and Cheydon Kawa’auhau; Lanai – Melissa Lontoc and James Matsumoto; Molokai – Melia Chobany and Jonathan Uhlmann; Kauai – Al-eisha Santarone-Santos and Kanoa Chobany; Oahu – Natalie Quinajon and Benjamin Uhlmann; Maui – Melia Cavedoni and Hajime Hayano; Hawaii – Jade Gusman and Dante Fernandes. (Reported by Rowena Austria)

HONOLULU

Star of the Sea Early LearningCenter

Sharing and getting to know each other the ELC kindergarteners enjoyed a visit on April 20 from their seventh grade “Buddies” from Star of the Sea Elementary School. The children were able to dialog about all they have learned about protecting our world. (Reported by Leanna Brake)

HONOLULU

Maryknoll High School

Senior Matthew Chee is Hawaii’s winner of a $1,500 National Honor Society scholarship from the National Association of Secondary School Principals. He is one of 53 students picked from more than 5,700 applicants nationwide. A single recipient was chosen from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and overseas NHS chapters. Matthew is co-captain of the varsity tennis team and the math team, vice-president of the National Honor Society and the student government, and the yearbook editor-in-chief. He has spent many hours volunteering as a special education teacher’s aide and peer tutor, and in community beautification projects. He will attend Santa ClaraUniversity in the fall as a presidential scholar with a full, four-year scholarship and plans a triple major in economics, business and political science. He also received a $14,000 Fukunaga Foundation Scholarship. Matthew has been at Maryknoll since pre-school. His parents, Kelvin and Phyllis Chee, are alumni as are his grandmother and sister. (Reported by Camille Domaloan Michel)

HONOLULU

St. Patrick School

On May 4, administration, faculty, students, families and friends participated in one of the most joyous celebrations of the year — May Day! This year celebrated the islands’ cultural diversity: “Ho’ owaiwai ia k  kou I n  mea like ’ole (“Diversity Enriches Us”) The audience was entertained with music and dance from Spain, Philippines, Mexico, and of course, our beautiful Hawaii! The May Day court was truly a royal sight on stage amid an array of beautiful flowers and greenery donated by parents and friends. Many thanks to the kumu, donators and traffic control volunteers. A warm mahalo especially to the May Day Committee, Joe Scrofani, Rebecca Gomez, Lynn Murao, Kehau Kalahiki, Tom Vinluan and Lauren Russell, the entire faculty and staff, and all of the very talented volunteers who assisted with choreography, costumes, and music. Pictured is Class 7A singing and dancing to “Hula ‘Oni ‘Oni E.” (Reported by the school)

WAIALUA

St. Michael School

Fifth grade Prince Kevin and Princess Ashley dance the Kamehameha Waltz with the May Day Court as the school celebrated May Day on May 11. God blessed us with a few brief showers and overcast skies, but no rain, as Father Bertram Lock began the program with a prayer. The court regally took the stage as the guests listened to brief histories on each Hawaiian island. Students also honored the Blessed Mary with flowers and leis. Each class delighted the crowd with their beautiful smiles and excellent performances of songs and dances. The program was followed by a dedication to our principal of 15 years, Sister of St. Francis William Marie Eleniki as we wish her all the best in her new job in July. Good job to all the students, faculty, and staff and thank you to all the parents for your support! (Reported by Jennifer Holmberg)

HONOLULU

Star of the SeaSchool

The seventh grade students researched how to save our environment and create a greener world. They shared their findings of recycling, reusing and reducing waste with the school, visiting classrooms and teaching other students in small groups. They also developed their own visual statements on the computer, to put on a T-shirt. Pictured are Rylan Uchima, Paul Lee and Kihoon Yun imparting their new knowledge to first graders. … Our school also participated in the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Campaign, collecting worn-out sneakers to be recycled into playground surfaces and sports equipment. It was a huge success with the benefit of developing future caretakers of God’s Earth. (Reported by Cheri Rauckhorst)

WAIPAHU

St. Joseph School

The second graders ended their May Day dance with a snapshot pose after dancing to “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” by Jump Five. The May Day Program was held on April 28. All the grade levels, teachers and May Day court that performed did a wonderful job dancing to the many songs that represent the State of Hawaii. (Reported by Anvie Andam, photo by Mark Salondaka)

HONOLULU

St. Theresa School

Our school this year participated in speech meets at Maryknoll, Iolani, SacredHeartsAcademy and, most recently, Punahou. There eight members of our team received medals for the highest “superior” rating— sixth graders Isabelle Sayno and Melissa Jaime, seventh graders Sherilyn Lazo, Siena Simmons and Dryeene Ramirez, and eighth graders Alexia Fernando, and Megan Teves. Their coaches are Renuka Coles, Terri Cadelago and Sister Marian Muehlbauer, CSJ. Here are some written comments by some of the speech students. Jamie Jo Uy: “Participating in speech has helped me to become more outgoing towards others and has helped me to become more social. I will continue to do speech because it is a fun …” Alexa Fernandez: “Being a participant of the speech festivals helped me to express myself and it has helped me to be more confident. I have enjoyed meeting new people, sharing my talent, and using the judges’ feedback to become a better speaker.” Megan Claire Teves: “Speech has helped me build up my self-confidence, speak and act in front of an audience, and has helped me to be more expressive.” Pictured is the St. Theresa speech team. Back row, from left is Jamie Jo Uy, Lorelei Zabanal, Megan Teves, Alexa Fernandez, Melissa Jaime, Brandon Begonia, Isabelle Sayno, Jhadyne Aglia, Siena Simmons. Daryenne Ramirez and Sherilyn Lazo. Front row, Daniel Eslick, Grace Parubrub, Ieshah Martin-Dauz, Jasmine Francisco and Czarina Caberto. Absent: Eugenia Fernando. (Reported by Sister Marian Muehlbauer, CSJ)

HONOLULU

Chaminade University

Campus ministers gathered May 2 at Hale Malia Marianist Community to honor the graduating seniors who have been involved in Campus Ministry. After an evening of remembering many events throughout their years at Chaminade and the sharing of laughter and tears, they were given a special blessing. (Reported by Kay Stone)