Kalei is relatively new to the sport of flatwater kayaking, starting less than two years ago. He began with the MPI kayaking program as a sophomore, coached by MPI elementary teacher and head kayaking coach, Sarah Field.  He then joined the Hawaii Canoe/Kayak Team.

Kalei's win in the 200m is significant for many reasons. It is the first time in many years that MPI has had a gold medal winner in a K-1 (single Kayak) event. The 200m sprint is now an official Olympic distance, so his time in the event ranks him as one of the best in the country. Kalei has been doing the sport for less than two years. His success at this early stage indicates tremendous potential for future success.

Freshman Kaimi Yoza also raced at Nationals. K4 Junior 500m 9th; K2 Bantum 1000m 4th; K1 Bantum 1000m 3rd.

The races were held at Chesapeake Boathouse in Oklahoma City and featured athletes from Bantam (age < 14) Juvenile (Age < 17) Junior (Age < 19) and Seniors (adult)

Rachel, Victoria Zeuner '10 and Kalei were competing at the three-day event in multiple races of differing lengths (K-1, K-2, K-4 200m, 500m, 1000m, 2000m). Mid-Pacific Institute has a proud tradition of sending athletes to the competition who have medaled including Jim Farnum '94 and Brandon Woods '03. Kalei, Rachel and Victoria Zeuner '10 continue this fine tradition.

Mark Hines and Sara Hines MPI's Canoe Paddling coaches stated "We have been blessed with many talented hard-working athletes in our 23 years of coaching MPI. In that time we have never met an athlete with the desire, talent and singular focus like Kalei possesses. He is driven, confident and truly loves being on the water. Additionally, he is one of the most humble and among the nicest people we know. This is a phenomenal achievement, but one earned through hard work and passion for excellence!"

The National Organization for adults and youth is the US Canoe and Kayak team. USA Canoe/Kayak is a non-profit membership organization based in Charlotte, N.C., promoting canoe and kayak racing in the United States. A member of the United States Olympic Committee, USACK is the national governing body for the Olympic sports of Flatwater Sprint and Whitewater Slalom and an official U.S. federation of the International Canoe Federation. They run US National Championships for Adults and youth every summer.

The US National Team and Junior development program moved their training center to Hawaii last month, due the the consistent success of Hawaii athletes in the sport, as well as the year-round favorable climate. They will be based out of the Ala Wai canal. Guy Wilding, the National Team Coach, and Shelley Oates-Wilding, the junior development coach, are parents of Kai Grade 7 and Kali Grade 2!

Beginning August 25, when you shop at Times Supermarkets and purchase Kraft Foods products, MPI Athletics will score with free Adidas athletic uniforms and equipment! That's because Times Supermarkets and Kraft Foods in Hawaii have once again teamed up to provide Hawaii High Schools with the opportunity to earn a share of $200,000 worth of free athletic uniforms and equipment from Adidas through the 10th annual Shop and Score program.

Earning points is easy:

Parents, students, alumni and other community members are encouraged to get involved. MPI Athletics will earn points every time Kraft Foods and other designated products are purchased at any Times Supermarket on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai. Please specify that you would like your points to be allocated to MPI Athletics when you pay at the cash register. Each school will receive a share of the $200,000 credit, based on the percentage of total points, to buy Adidas uniforms and equipment. All schools are guaranteed a minimum $500 credit.

Let's show who has the most school spirit, and "Shop and Score" for MPI Athletics. The promotion runs through October 5, 2010. For more information, please visit Times Supermarkets or contact the MPI Athletic Office (973-5095 or athletics@midpac.edu).

View a photo gallery of the morning's activities by clicking here!

MPI's Manoa campus is actually busier during the summer months than the regular school year. Enrollment during the regular school year typically tops 1,500, from preschool to grade 12. During the summer months, we might see more than 1,800 students on campus!

Summer in Manoa has a different vibe than the regular school year, too. Many classes offer larger blocks of time so that students and teachers can relax a bit and explore their topics in depth. There is also a huge variety of activity on campus, including driver's education, swim lessons, a thriving tennis program, classes in the arts and technology, as well as the usual courses in math, science and language.

Summer also presents of perfect time for teachers, staff and alumni to further their education. You can visit 2007 grad Carolyn Pearce in Africa. Read her blog, "The Adventure Begins... A step by step approach to saving the world." Carolyn is yet another MPI graduate out among the world's great people.

It is exciting that there are so many new classes this summer turning out some very cool stuff:

The photography class with Tracy Wright Corvo has students taking shots on campus as well as around town and putting together some of their best photos into a photo book. Photos will also be on displayed in the glass cases in front of Bakken.
"Each student has one or two DVD's, containing his or her best photos from our six weeks together. I want to thank you for your support of your child and of this class. It was so fabulous that each student had a camera to use. It is my hope that many of the students will continue to explore photography and most all enjoy taking photos for fun," said Tracy Wright Corvo.

The Fundamentals of Digital Media Class is brand course team-taught by George Okuhara and Florence Rice. The students are starting from the beginning, learning how to work with digital cameras and computers.

Theatre Camp had its final performance Friday, July 16, 2 to 4pm Kawaiahao Recital Hall. The teacher, Jessica Haworth, is a MPSA graduate.

The Elementary School's Money Doesn't Grow on Trees class raised $930.84 for the American Lung Association.

Also, 10th grader Taylor Matsumura attended the prestigious George Vance Bass Camp in Silver Spring, MD, last week after winning a scholarship for her top performance at the Hawaii Contrabass Festival. Elton Masaki is her teacher.

The Summer 2010 Technology for the 21st Century Class featured a 21:1 ratio of girls to boys? "Wow! Really?" This is what I said (with a smile) when I first discovered our summer Technology for the 21st Century class was going to be composed of 95% girls. Well, knowing how different boys and girls are socially and academically, I was very nervous and excited because I had never taught a class consisting primarily of girls. And it turned out to be one of the most amazing experiences and proved what our girls, and one young man, are capable of," said teacher Lori Nishiguchi.

The summer kicked off with an innovation design challenge modeled after
Stanford University's Imagine It Innovation Challenge. The students were
given a 12 to 15 hour time limit over the 4-week course to; add value to an
everyday object, produce a 2-minute video about the process, and write an
article titled, "Innovation in the 21st Century". We believe our students have the
entrepreneurial mindset as innovators to turn their ideas into action and we put it
to the test.

The challenge was to create as much "value" as possible using an everyday
item. Using this year's mystery object (paper Dixie bathroom cups), the students
defined and measured value, collaborated, designed, and sketched, all, which
ultimately determined their final outcome. The future entrepreneurs considered
how an idea or an invention changes the world and the people in it. Success or
failure; it makes an impact.

Throughout the course, the students were also challenged with, and exposed
to, areas of study traditionally reserved to boys. To my surprise, the majority of
the class enjoyed the hands on experiences with circuitry, engineering, physics
and computer programming. It was rewarding to see big smiles, hear loud
cheers, and sighs of relief celebrating their successes and challenges. Their
accomplishments were impressive! To experience all the fun, please visit us at:
http://tech21.us/learner/summer10/Summer_2010/Summer_2010.html

--Lori Nishiguchi, High School Technology Facilitator

Receiving the Helen Ogata Teacher Excellence Awards were:
Rookie Teacher of the Year, J.E. McEnerney (Not Pictured)

Elementary Teacher of the Year, Donna Revard

Middle Level Teacher of the Year, Faye Aki

High School Teacher of the Year, Mike Wiesner

Staff Person of the Year, Marilyn Shigetani
























The Beatrice M.S. Chang and Takeo & Misao Tanji Memorial Faculty Award, awarded to a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution in his or her field of teaching: Lori Nishiguchi














Lynn Imai (11 years of service) and Ed Tuthill (34 years of service) were honored as they enter retirement.

5 Years of Service
Byron Cheng
Ted Cheong
Sarah Field
Noelani Goldstein
Rianne Graves
Jordan Guillory
Cindy Hoddick
Bob McIntosh
LeeAnn Muranaka
Alan Nakashima
Lori Nishiguchi
Leigh Oshiro
Colleen Otsuka
Coco Wiel
Amy Wu

10 Years of Service
Emerson Aganon
Alison Ashford
Naomi Kaneko
Billie Napoleon
Lisa Reed
Marilyn Shigetani
Kristy Tong

15 Years of Service
Donna Chang
Pat Garvey

20 Years of Service
Michele Miyamoto
Karen Onoe
Yuki Onoe
Kathy Wheeler

25 Years of Service
Peggy Fujimoto
Jon Hamblin
Mark Hines
Iwalani Waite

30 Years of Service
Paula Kingsbury

35 Years of Service
Yas Yorita

Click here to view a complete photo gallery of the award winners!

Guest Speaker
Danielle Mafua '06

Master of Ceremonies
Bill Wheeler '78

Awards Presenters
Michelle Miyamoto
Todd Jinbo

Most Outstanding Athlete
KEATON McFADDEN
CODY SULLIVAN
DAVID TERAO

Scholar Athlete
EMILY NIEDERHAUSER
TANNER WHYTE
















Most Inspirational Athlete
JENNA SAVUSA
SHAWN KAHO'OKELE

Green & White Award
DANIEL WAGNER
LINDSEY CARLOS



















TRI-ATHLETE AWARDS
JORDAN DOI
Football - Basketball - Baseball

KATE HENDRIX
Bowling - Soccer - Sailing

HUNTER HASTIE
Boys Water Polo - Kayaking - Canoe Paddling

ELISE ISHIDA
Volleyball - Soccer - Girls Water Polo

KALEIKOA KALEOALOHA
Boys Water Polo - Kayaking - Track

LOGAN MURAKAMI
Football - Basketball - Track

EMILY NIEDERHAUSER
Kayaking - Canoe Paddling - Water Polo

BRENDAN SAGUCIO
Football - Soccer - Volleyball

CHASE SUZUKI
Kayaking - Canoe Paddling - Golf

DANIEL WAGNER
Cross Country - Soccer - Track

PAIGE YOUNG
Sporter Air Riflery - Basketball - Track

Mid-Pacific celebrated the athletic accomplishments of student athletes who have signed National Letters of Intent, at the Athletic Recognition Reception on Thursday, May 20, at President Rice's home.

Landon Awada
Parents: Wendell and Pamela Awada
Baseball, Hawai`i Pacific University
Landon will be attending Hawai`i Pacific University and a member of the men's Division II Baseball program. Landon's life revolves around baseball. He has been playing his sport actively for the last six years. His position of choice is first base. In addition Mid-Pacific's varsity program, Landon is active with the American Legion and Babe Ruth Leagues. Aside from dedicating approximately 25 hours per week to his sport, Landon also volunteers his time by coaching little league baseball and Special Olympics athletes teaching skills like hitting, catching, fielding balls and pitching.

Jordan Kealoha
Parents: Kauila and Kim Kealoha
Basketball, California State University, Sacramento
Jordan will be attending California State University Sacramento and a member the women's Division I Basketball program. A natural athlete, Jordan has been playing basketball since the fourth grade. She has been on our varsity team since her freshman year. She also participates in club basketball and is a member of the 808 Hawai`i Select Team. Jordan's positions of choice are guard and slash point guard. She coaches youngsters every Sunday at the Kalakaua Basketball Clinic. Jordan has also been involved with judo since the first grade. She is a member of our program where she came in second in states last year. She is also member of the Hodokan Judo Club.

Keaton McFadden
Parents: Kinsey and Marsha McFadden
Basketball, Portland State University
Keaton will be attending Portland State University and will be a member of the women's Division I Basketball program. Keaton is an avid athlete who plays both basketball and volleyball. She is actively involved in community service, volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House as well as at many youth basketball clinics in the community. Keaton is an active leader both on and off the court.

Cody Sullivan
Parents: Craig and Eileen Sullivan
Soccer, United States Air Force Academy
Cody will be attending the United States Air Force Academy in the Fall and will be part of the Division I Mens Soccer team. He has been playing soccer "since he could walk" and was an integral part of the MPI Varsity Soccer Teams first and second Division II State Soccer titles, as well as the school's first ILH championship this past season. Cody is a member of the school's Nature Club, Interact Club, and is a member of Pupukahi, MPI's hula program.

Victoria Zeuner
Parents: Jeffrey and Christy Zeuner
Rowing, Northeastern University
Victoria will be attending Northeastern University in the Fall and will be competing for the Division I Women's Rowing team. A candidate for the full IB Diploma, Victoria has been a member of MPI's kayaking and canoe paddling teams and has also participated in water polo, soccer, track, and cross country. She is also a member of the Hawaii Canoe Kayak team and has competed at the National level in flatwater kayaking. Victoria is also active in community service as a Gold Award Girl Scout and through various clubs on campus.

View a photo gallery of the evening, including behind the scenes & rehearsal!

Pūpūkahi I Ke Alo O Na Pua
United as One in the presence of the flowers

Every year, the center invites schools from around the state to visit and practice their film making skills, with the hope of producing a winning television commercial or PSA. The students received special gift bags and MPI received a check for $500!

Tokuda's video and film making class featured four groups involved in the Koko Marina competition. Of the winning entry Tokuda said, "I like it because it shows their creativity and concept. They really thought 'outside the box!'"

Click here to watch the commercial!

Congratulations to the Mid-Pacific varsity softball team which captured its first ILH softball title by defeating Punahou 9-5 on Tuesday, May 4.



Mid-Pacific scored five runs in the sixth inning, aided by three consecutive bases-loaded walks, to beat visiting Punahou, 9-5, for the Interscholastic League of Honolulu championship. It was Mid-Pacific's first ILH softball title.

"Being the first time, it makes it special," said Mid-Pacific coach Willie Quinn. "I'm proud of these girls. They played their hearts out."

Mid-Pacific and Punahou will represent the ILH at the Division I State Championships, May 11 to 14 at Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium. Mid-Pacific is ranked No. 3 in The Advertiser's Top 10 poll and won the league's first round.

With the victory, Mid-Pacific (13-2) will be the ILH's seeded team and receive a first-round bye at the tournament.

Read the article in the Honolulu Advertiser!

Read the article in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin!

2010 DataHouse Softball CHAMPIONSHIPS
TUESDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 11-14, 2010
Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium

Pierced!

May 7-16
Kawaiaha'o Recital Hall
Recommended for mature audiences, 14 and above.
Reservations: 973-5066

Download a ticket order form here:

Loosely based on Clare Boothe Luce's Broadway success and the hit 1939 movie The Women, this update is written by students about high school experiences, containing original music and art.

The all-female cast follows the lives of five best friends through high school with its ups and downs, fears and joys, heartbreaks and reunions--ultimately it is a story of friendship, through misunderstanding to understanding, then reconciliation.

It is as funny as it is heart wrenching; reflecting what it means to be a girl maturing in today's generation! The performance makes no attempt to sugar-coat or minimize the reality of dialog and situations.

MPI's high school robotics team is leaving for Dallas, Texas April 20.

View the NASA webcast: 2010 VEX Robotics World Championship! Mid-Pacific Institute (Team 2932B) is in the Engineering Division

Last fall the team won first and second place in the VEX robotics competition which qualified them for the VCR World Championship in Dallas, Texas.

High school teacher, Mr. Nathan Johnson, will be attending with the group. The competition will involve nearly 400 teams from around the world and takes place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

We wish them well!

Nick DeMello
Trevor Goo
William Heggeness
Jonathan Jeffryes
Nicholas Leung
Marley Meredith
Kevin Park
Kody Peacock
Nainoa Puder
Jacob Rasmussen
Matt Reese
Zaven Stephens
Jacob Soares
Michael Thomas
J.B. Velasco
Brent Kawamura, who was recognized from the AYLA board as one of five outstanding players of the year and received a $250 scholarship!

Former MPI student Jason Rhodes is also on Wolfpac.

The Faroe Islands are a group of 18 islands (population 50,000) situated in the North Atlantic Ocean -- 400 miles from any land mass -- between Scotland and Iceland. Their native language is Danish. The ten students are aspiring K-12 science teachers. The purpose of their visit was to look at innovative ways in which science can be taught.

"The Faroe Islands have a very traditional school structure," said Gareth Russell, MPI Science Department Chair. "Their professors wanted their students to see alternate ways of teaching science, to think 'outside the box' as they become teachers in their school system."

The group visited both middle and high school science classes at MPI. Thanks to Annette Lee, Todd Jimbo, Alison Ashford, Michael Valentine, Liz King, Gregg Kaneko, Michelle Miyamoto and Lori Nishiguchi for opening up their classrooms. The visitors were treated to a wide variety of teaching/learning strategies. As they walked around they continually exclaimed how impressed they were with the student learning that was occurring.

"Our students represented Mid Pacific so well as the Faroe Island educators asked them what they were learning," said Russell. "Our students were friendly and articulate as they explained their science labs and projects to our visitors. At the end of the visit the professors shared how impressed they were with both the variety of our teaching and our amazing facilities."

Upon leaving The MPI campus, the head professor commented "your school exceeded our expectations!"