MPI Alumni

HOME AWAY FROM HOME PROGRAM

2009-09-25T00:27:01Z

Out among the world's great peoples
May thy children go,
Bearing forth thy kindly spirit
Brotherhood to show ...

Are you an alumni residing on the mainland? Would you like to give back to your alma mater from afar? This year, with your help, we hope to start the "Home Away From Home" program.

What is this program about? Every year, the majority of MPI graduates go away to schools on the mainland. We hope to provide these students with a list of MPI alumni who they can call upon to help them in this transition. Who better to answer their questions, and calm their fears about their new neighborhoods ... than fellow MPI alumni who reside in the cities and towns of their colleges and universities?

We already have 80 alumni who have signed up to be a part of this program! But we need many, many more participants!

If you would like to join this group
please email Alumni Director Kerry Wheeler at alumni@midpac.edu

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2009-09-25T00:22:46Z

Our goal is to provide all alumni with an established network of successful MPI graduates.
Your help is needed with the following projects:

-     Alumni Mentor Program (Are you interested in serving as a mentor?
      Or being mentored yourself?)

-     Alumni Internship Program (Are you interested in providing an internship to a
     younger alumni? Or are you interested in being an intern to an older alumni?)

-     Alumni Business Directory (Would you like to be listed in an MPI Alumni
      Business Directory?)

If you are interested in any of these projects,
please email Alumni Director Kerry Wheeler at alumni@midpac.edu

STUDENT PROGRAMS

2009-09-25T00:16:10Z

Are you interested in interacting with and supporting our current MPI students (from pre-K through 12th grade)? We're looking for alumni to assist with the following:

-     Alumni Speaker's Bureau (speak in classrooms on topics of interest)

-     Alumni Mentoring Program (serve as a mentor to MPI students in competitions
      (such as a a Science Fair)

-     Alumni History Presenter (share the MPI history with the elementary school
      students (training will be provided!)

-     Serve as a judge for MPI competitions or presentations

-     Be a presenter at a Career Day Program

-     Serve as a tutor to an MPI student.

If you are interested in volunteering,
please email Alumni Director Kerry Wheeler at alumni@midpac.edu

MPIAA Scholarship

2009-09-01T21:26:46Z

MPIAA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE.
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2010

The Mid-Pacific Institute Alumni Association Scholarships are offered to NEW students to MPI entering grades 6-12. These full-tuition, renewable scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate good character and the ability to uniquely and significantly contribute to Mid-Pacific Institute. Students must demonstrate financial need.

Please note: This scholarship is open to NEW students to MPI only (current MPI elementary, middle and high school students are NOT ELIGIBLE). In addition, although this scholarship is sponsored by the MPI Alumni Association, you do NOT need to be a descendant of an alumni to receive the scholarship.

For more information regarding the MPIAA Scholarship,
please contact Alumni Director Kerry Wheeler at alumni@midpac.edu.

To view the MPIAA Scholarship Application, click here.
MPIAA Scholarship Application.pdf

Cheer on the OWLS!

2009-08-28T00:15:13Z

Show your MPI spirit by
attending the Fall Athletic Events!

Click here to view the 2009 Fall Athletic Schedule.
2009 Fall Athletic Events.xls

ALUMNI HOUSE

2009-01-21T00:15:52Z

Did you know that MPI has an Alumni House that is available
for use by alumni for alumni functions and meetings?

For more information on the Alumni House, click below.
Alumni House Usage Policy.doc

To submit a request, print out the form below, and fax it to 973-6134.
Alumni House Facility Request Form.xls

GO OWLS!

2009-01-07T01:16:54Z

Support your alma mater and cheer on the owls!

Click here for the Winter Sports Schedule.

Winter Sports Schedule.xls

MPI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS

2009-01-05T17:58:36Z

The MPI Alumni Association Board of Directors will present two awards at the 2009 Alumni Weekend Luau on Saturday, April 25. Nominations are currently being accepted for the Alumni of the Year and the Wa'ahila Award.

To make a nomination, simply submit the person's name, graduation year, and a brief description of why that individual is deserving of the award, to Alumni Director Kerry Wheeler at alumni@midpac.edu or 2445 Kaala St., Honolulu, HI 96822.

The deadline to make a nomination is MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2009.

Alumni of the Year: This is the highest award of the MPI Alumni Association and is presented to a person who provides outstanding service to the school, displays a strong sense of support and loyalty, and has dedicated significant effort to the improvement of Mid-Pacific Institute. (Graduate of MPI is preferred; former MPI students but non-graduates can be considered.)

The Wa'ahila Award: The Wa'ahila Award honors a graduate of MPI who excels in his/her field of endeavor and has attained a level of prominence within the community, which reflects favorably on MPI. The Wa'ahila Award will also honor an individual who is closely associated with MPI and has contributed significantly to the advancement and prominence of MPI. (Graduate of MPI is preferred; non-graduates with ties to MPI can be considered.).

Click below to view a list of past honorees.
Alumni Award Recipients.doc

ALUMNI TRIP OPPORTUNITIES

2008-11-20T17:49:42Z

Anyone interested in joining the MPI 2009 Tour to Japan? This year's tour (March 14 - 25, during Spring Break) will take students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of MPI, to Odawara Castle, Fuji Safari Park, Mr. Fuji, Fuji Q Highland theme Park, National Museum of Japanese History, Ohsama Arare make-it-eat-it, Nikko Toshogu Shinto Shrine, Tobu World Square, Indigo tie-dyeing experience in Ashikaga, all-you-can-eat strawberry picking, Akihabara Electronic Town, Ameyoko shopping, and monjayaki cooking. Other activities are also being planned. Please contact Karen (Kawano) Koles '63, at kkoles@hawaii.rr.com, or call 808-292-3115 for more information.

The Class of 1969 will be celebrating their 40th Year reunion aboard the Golden Princess to Alaska's inside passage. This cruise will be departing Seattle on May 23rd and returning on May 30th. There is still time for classmates and other alumni to sign up for the 7-day cruise to Alaska. For more information, please contact Hovey Lambert '69 at hoveylambert@hotmail.com.

MPI FACILITIES

2008-10-29T23:05:10Z

Did you know that as a Mid-Pacific Institute alumni you may use MPI facilities at a special alumni rate? If the facility is being requested for an alumni function (meetings, reunions, etc.), there is generally no fee. If the facility is for a non-alumni related event (graduation party, etc.), there is a special reduced alumni rate. Keep in mind that facilities may only be used during non-school hours, alcohol and smoking are not allowed, and all MPI school activities take priority. Also, each facility has its own rules and regulations that need to be followed.

The Alumni House (located on campus) is also available for small class meetings and gatherings. To check on availability of the Alumni House, please contact Alumni Director Kerry Wheeler at alumni@midpac.edu or 951-8856.

For more information or to make a reservation for all other facilities, contact Facilities Manager Paula Kingsbury at 973-5010 or pkingsbury@midpac.edu.

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2008-10-29T22:59:08Z

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MPI Alumni Association Scholarships

2008-10-29T19:16:06Z

The MPI Alumni Association Scholarships are full-tuition, renewable awards offered to new students applying to enter grades six through twelve. These scholarships will be awarded to students who possess demonstrate good character and the ability to uniquely and significantly contribute to MPI. Students must also demonstrate financial need.

The MPIAA Scholarship application deadline is January 31, 2009.

To view an application, click on "Admission" on the top menu bar.
Scroll down to "Financial Aid and Scholarships."

If you need additional information,
please contact Alumni Director Kerry Wheeler at alumni@midpac.edu.

MPSA

2008-09-25T01:28:41Z

Support the Mid-Pacific Institute School of the Arts!

For ticket information, please contact MPSA at 973-5066.

Click here for the calendar of events.

2008-2009 MPSA Calendar.doc

2008-2009 MPIAA Board of Directors

2008-09-09T18:24:42Z

The Mid-Pacific Institute Alumni Association Board of Directors is an 18-member volunteer board, who represent almost 9,000 alumni. These dedicated individuals not only spend countless hours at Board meetings, but are also active members on various planning committees, volunteer at alumni-sponsored activities, and do much, much more in living the MPIAA Mission Statement:

We, the members of the Mid-Pacific Institute Alumni Association,
are commited to supporting Mid-Pacific Institute and
perpetuating lasting relationships among our alumni.

Please send your aloha to these individuals who give of their time and energy to serve you - their fellow alumni - and who continue to live by the school's motto "The Honor of My School is Mine."

President Karen (Kawano) Koles '63, Vice-President Bill Wheeler '78, Secretary Denise Liu '78, Treasurer Aisha Rahman '87, Kim Agena '95, Marci (Lieberman) Awaya '92, Dottie (Hanamaikai) Crowell '55, James Honke '58, Calvin Kuniyuki '66, Hovey Lambert '69, Kari (Okino) Leong '92, Michael Maeda '79, Galen Narimatsu '55, Kelly (Lum) Nishimura '96, Millie Okada '77, Hilary Okumura '96, Lynn (Watanabe) Woodard '86, Chester Young '61

To contact a board member, click on "Continue Reading ..." below.

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President Karen (Kawano) Koles '63 - cell: 292-3115, email: kkoles@hawaii.rr.com

Vice-President Bill Wheeler '78 - work: 973-5083, email: bwheeler@midpac.edu

Secretary Denise Liu '78 - email: deniliu@hotmail.com

Treasurer Aisha Rahman '87 - home: 595-2840, email: rahmana001@hawaii.rr.com

Directors:

Kim Agena '95

Marci (Lieberman) Awaya '92 - email: MarciAAwaya@gmail.com

Dottie (Hanamaikai) Crowell '55 - cell: 754-5977, email: crowelld003@hawaii.rr.com

James Honke '58 - home: 622-1494

Calvin Kuniyuki '66

Hovey Lambert '69

Kari (Okino) Leong '92

Michael Maeda '79

Galen Narimatsu '55 - cell: 223-7751, email: narimatsu3@aol.com

Kelly (Lum) Nishimura '96 - email: Knishimura@hawaii.rr.com

Millie Okada '77 - home: 541-9888, email: mostuffhawaii@yahoo.com

Hilary Okumura '96

Lynn (Watanabe) Woodard '86 - email: lynnreiko@gmail.com

Chester Young '61 - cell: 780-1807, email: homeguy808@yahoo.com

2008-2009 Alumni Class Reps Needed!

2008-09-08T18:11:28Z

MPI Alumni Class Reps play an integral role in keeping the communication flowing between MPI and the alumni. We are in need of Class Reps for the following classes. Please consider serving your alma mater! If you are interested ... please contact Alumni Director Kerry Wheeler at alumni@midpac.edu or (808) 951-8856.

Class Reps are needed for the following classes:
    1948, 1949
    1950, 1953, 1956
    1964, 1967, 1968
    1970, 1971, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1979
    1980, 1982, 1988, 1989
     1997
     2006, 2007

To contact your Class Rep, click on "Continue Reading ..." below.

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CLASS REP

1945 Ethel (Hazama) Yamane - email: ehy@hawaii.rr.com

1946 Laura (Ota) Kitamura

Iris (Tanimoto) Spade - home: 234-1983,

email: spadej001@hawaii.rr.com

1947 George Okihiro - home: 247-5531, email okihirog001@hawaii.rr.com

1948 VACANT

1949 VACANT

1950 VACANT

1951 Amy (Tawarahara) Ushijima

Rae (Sugiyama) Watanabe - home: 847-2018

1952 Paul Yamashige - home: 526-1405, cell: PSYama1@aol.com

1953 VACANT

1954 Doug Mukai

1955 Galen Narimatsu - cell: 223-7751, email: narimatsu3@aol.com

1956 VACANT

1957 Fred Kawabata

1958 Merilyn (Sanjume) Matsumura

1959 Kam Chun Siu - home: 428-1941, email: kamchunsiu@yahoo.com

1960 Connie (Furukawa) Kurtz - email: cykurtz@hawaii.rr.com

1961 Margot (Gushi) Sarae - home: 456-3148, email: m_sarae@hotmail.com

1962 Ann (Uchiyama) Shinno

1963 Mildred (Saito) Kimura - email: mildred.kimura@gmail.com

1964 Cheryl (Tom) Parker - email: ctomparker@hotmail.com

1965 Vernon Uchida - home: 623-5593, work: 473-8000, x2477

1966 Carol (Nakamoto) Asuncion - email: carolann001@hawaii.rr.com

Steve Saito

1967 VACANT

1968 VACANT

1969 Hovey Lambert

Steve Sekiya

1970 VACANT

1971 VACANT

1972 Helen Chisum - cell: 392-2202, email: hmchisum@aol.com

1973 Pam Aratani

Aaron Yasui

1974 VACANT

1975 VACANT

1976 Tracy (Dela Cruz) Ruiter - cell: 235-9917, email: midpac76@ymail.com

1977 VACANT

1978 Denise Liu - email: deniliu@hotmail.com

1979 VACANT

1980 VACANT

1981 Dan Ihara - cell: 256-7873, email: dani@pruhi.com

Greg Matsumoto

1982 VACANT

1983 Bonny (Mundon) Moniz

1984 Donny Ma'a - cell: 330-9340, email: HammaD@Hawaii.rr.com

John Shinkawa - email: jshinkawa@gmail.com

1985 Kent Malapit - home: (503) 538-7174 email: malas.mpi85@gte.net

1986 Aaron Medina - cell: 529-6868, email: afbmedina@gmail.com

Lynn (Watanabe) Woodard - email: lynnreiko@gmail.com

1987 Aisha Rahman - home: 595-2840, email: rahmana001@hawaii.rr.com

1988 VACANT

1989 VACANT

1990 Marc Dixon - cell: 265-9000, email: dixon@hawaii.rr.com

1991 Kengo Ueno - cell: 222-4447, email: kengo.ueno@pruhawaii.com

1992 Miye Ishii

1993 Daniel Fong - cell: 255-3004, email: ddarylfong@yahoo.com

1994 Sheri (Lieberman) Azama - email: slla@hawaii.rr.com

Liane (Kimura) Chong - cell: 256-5420,

email: lianekchong@hawaii.rr.com

1995 Heidi (McMillan) Wong - email: kaumaka@gmail.com

1996 Jason Taira

1997 VACANT

1998 Brigid Ho

1999 Kristyna Nakamatsu - email: nakamatsu859@hotmail.com

2000 Shayna Lum - email: shayna.lum@gmail.com

2001 Todd Cosgrove

2002 Justin Chun

Cari Urabe

2003 Chelsey Yap email: alohachels@gmail.com

2004 Jillian Haraguchi - cell: 220-2431, email: jharaguchi79@yahoo.com

2005 Sean Aoyagi - cell: 295-7989, email: sean.aoyagi@student.chaminade.edu

2006 VACANT

2007 VACANT

2008 Billy Comstock - email: bill1821@hotmail.com

Radiant Cordero - email: rayebeeant@yahoo.com