IPA Annual Report 2011-2012

Annual Report

Island Pacific Academy

2011-12

2Island Pacific Academy

Island Pacific Academy is an International Baccalaureate World School, authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme. The school is a member of the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and accredited by HAIS and the Western Association of Independent Schools and Colleges.

IPA and other outstanding independent schools share a commitment to encourage values such as service to one’s community and the development of high moral, ethical and personal standards in its students. The small class size permits attention to every student and their individual learning style and needs. A child-centered approach by the talented faculty provides a nurturing learning environment that promotes inquiry, creativity and critical thinking, along with the acquisition of important fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare students to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

The academic curriculum offers a wide variety of subjects with an emphasis on integration of knowledge among disciplines. Fine and performing arts, along with physical education, are part of the core program. Components of the curriculum involving community service help form positive relationships between our students and the larger community.

Academic achievement without a personal context is hollow knowledge, however. Integral to the school’s philosophy are such core values as:

The power of human kindnessTrust and respect

Generosity of spiritRecognition of each individual’s value

Highest level of ethical standards within the school community

Students guided by such values develop strength of character and become good citizens of their communities, nation and, indeed, the world, which is another measure of success.

In short, the goal of IPA is to prepare students with the confidence to assume that graduation from the school is not an end, but a key to all doors in their future which they may enter with confidence.

This Annual Report is published by the Advancement Office of Island Pacific Academy. Every effort has been made to ensure that its contents are accurate and complete for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. Gifts received after June 30 will be acknowledged in the annual report for the next fiscal year. If you note errors or omissions, please accept our sincere apologies and contact us so that we can make corrections in our records.

Island Pacific Academy, in accordance with state and federal laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, national or ethnic origin in its administration of admis-sion or educational policies, athletics or other school sponsored extracurricular programs, financial aid program, or employment practices.

Annual Report Contents

From the Headmaster 3Board President’s Report 4Financial Report 5Making Sense of the Dollars 6International Mindedness at IPA 7Highlights of 2011–2012 8IPA Expansion Update 10Navigator Athletics 10Commencement 2012 12Alumni Notes 13The Annual Fund 14 Golf Tournament 21IPA Mardi Gras 22Faculty & Staff 2011–2012 24Whenever you can...Help! 26Ways to Support IPA 27

Grade eight students revel in the moment as they sit near the top of Mauna Kea on the Big Island.

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From the HeadmasterThe following pages contain descriptions of other brilliant moments in the past year. We are proud to acknowledge our achievements in athletics – where we celebrated two state champions, in robotics – where our first-year team earned a spot in world-level competition, and in service to our community – the school received recognition for its service to the Hawaii Food Bank. Of course, I want you to know about these moments of outstanding achievement. But, I also want to convey that it is in the everyday experiences of our students, staff, and faculty that the quality of our school can be found.

The IPA experience begins with parents making the decision to entrust their children’s intellectual development to the skilled and dedicated group of educators employed at our school. The importance of the collaboration between parents and teachers cannot be overstated. Engaged, loyal parents and dedicated teachers who devote their time and talent to the benefit of their students are an integral part of our school. The students them-selves also play a critical role. They bring a proprietary sense to

the positive culture and climate of the school, defining and defending the IPA way.

The members of the Board of Trustees continue to share their time, skill sets and resources to ensure the sustainability of IPA into the future. They and the parents active in IPA’s Parents Association model the idea of

“whenever you can, help,” for their children through various sup-port roles on campus.

All of us are united by an optimistic view of the value of education. The higher standards of learning held at IPA help to broaden horizons for students that often remain as avocations, but sometimes emerge as a life’s work.

The generous support of our donors enables us to look forward to a bright future for our school as an asset to the community of West Oahu. This Annual Report is a public expression of gratitude to those of you who understand that even the greatest institutions and ideas will fail in the absence of committed supporters.

Mahalo, and enjoy reading about IPA’s year.

Dr. Daniel E. WhiteHeadmaster

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile consists of ten traits that contribute to students and faculty developing a central value of the IB program – “international mindedness.” In November 2011, Judy and I had the extraordinary opportunity to

visit several schools in China. In itself, the experience of being in a land which, for so much of my young life, was forbidden, even enemy territory for the people of my country, touched on several of the learner profile traits: open-mindedness, risk-takers, com-municators, reflective, inquirers. If anyone ever thinks that noth-ing really changes in the world, they should visit China.

On the wall of a school which subsequently has become a sister school for IPA – the Suzhou Lida Middle School – was chiseled a history of education in Suzhou, beginning in about the 13th

century and continuing through the establishment of the Middle School in recent years. Reading what these educators envisioned as the purpose of schooling for their young people was like reading a statement of philosophy for IPA. Prominent was the idea that educa-tion starts with values, includes the optimization of one’s capacities, and the goal of taking one’s place as a productive member in society. We were seeing first-hand the power of international mindedness; the recognition that there are universally-held values which, if all peoples understood them, might serve to bond us together in the common work of sustain-ing a peaceful world.

Any telling of the story of 2011–12 would have to include the school’s first efforts in international education. IPA hosted a student from Tamagawa Academy in Tokyo and sent one of our graduates to the same school for a summer exchange. Then IPA hosted a young man for spring semester from Germany and prepared to enroll students for the 2012–13 academic year from four different countries. Using electronic communications to schools and students around the world, students in several IPA classes – including Junior Kindergarten – interacted with students on a variety of subjects. In short, as the IB program takes hold, the international opportunities for students and teachers will begin to grow, as well.

This report includes details about IPA becoming an IB World School with authorization to offer the Diploma Programme for juniors and seniors. Good progress was made toward the goal of authorization for the Primary Years Programme (grades JK-5) in 2012–13 and the Middle Years Programme (grades 6-10) to follow. I believe that college and university recruiters visiting IPA in 2011–12 left impressed by the gold standard in secondary education our students strive to attain.

“...college and university recruiters visiting IPA...left

impressed by the gold standard in secondary education our students

strive to attain.”


The Board is responsible for the governance, policies and resources that ensure the school’s sustainability. In our monthly meetings, we often talk about how a financial, programmatic or physical facility issue connects with the school’s overall mission. Twice a year, we meet on campus and hear from the school’s professionals about various aspects of the program.

We are proud of the school’s prudent management of their limited resources, and we pledge continued diligence as trustees to ensure that the school spends every dollar wisely. I have noted before that IPA does not charge families the entire cost of

education; no independent school does. Rather, we work to increase philanthropic support. Older schools benefit from a large alumni base who typically sustain these philanthropic efforts. At IPA, the challenge of producing a balanced budget through gifts rests with parents and friends of the school. As trustees, we fully recognize that our parents, including those of us on the Board, already pay tuition. So, it might seem odd that we ask the same group to give to the Annual Fund, to Mardi Gras, to the Golf Tournament, and to other fundraising activities. But, if parents

don’t support the school, who will?

Scott SchumakerPresident, Board of Trustees

In 2011–12, our family began the last leg of the journey through the IPA divisions when our son, Ian, entered ninth grade. Ever since he joined IPA in 2004 as a second grader, Yasue and I have been thrilled that Ian has the

opportunity for a first-rate academic experience so close to our home in Kapolei.

We regularly attend IPA Varsity basketball games and Pac-Five Varsity football games watching Ian fulfill his athletic passions. Ian also runs track in the spring. Playing multiple sports in high school was commonplace when I was growing up but it is not these days. A smaller school like IPA often provides opportunities for kids like Ian to explore multiple interests while pursuing their academic preparation for college and life beyond. This is simply one of many reasons we are grateful for IPA–the most important of which is the school’s mission.

That mission commits the school to developing in children “the confidence to maximize their intellectual, academic, physical, artistic and creative gifts in preparation for college and as life-long learners.” We continue to see that confidence building in our son and in his many school friends. Confidence is born of real challenge and accomplishment from regular interaction with IPA teachers and staff who care deeply about his intellectual development. The authorization for IPA to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is an external affirmation of the quality of the academic instruction our students receive daily.

IPA’s mission also commits the school to developing citizens, young men and women who have the background, thinking skills and interest to become leaders. This mission is built upon a firm foundation provided by strength of character, the value of human kindness and generosity of spirit. Our school’s reputation over time will rest on our graduates’ achievements, the colleges they attend, the careers they pursue, the adults they become. We are proud to now have three graduating classes.

It has been my privilege to lead the Board of Trustees, individuals committed to sustaining the school in perpetuity. Our Board is comprised of ten members, only three of whom are IPA parents and a fourth is an alumni parent. Our other trustees serve because they believe in IPA’s mission and are willing to commit time, talent and resources to our school’s success.

Board President’s Report

“The authorization for IPA to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is an external

affirmation of the quality of the academic instruction our students

receive daily.”

IPA Board of TrusteesLarry Caster

Mary Kamoe DurrettWendell LeeKeith Ogata

Sharon RoliradScott SchumakerMatthew J. Viola

Dan WhiteNancy White

Lance WilhelmDanton Wong


Financial Report

As a father of four here at IPA, I have seen first-hand the positive impact the school has had on each of my children. It is the adults in our community who have helped shape them, who have given them words of encouragement when they needed it and challenged them to meet high standards, academically and personally. They were encouraged to take risks. My oldest decided to try swimming in seventh grade and is now a state contender. Another child decided to run for student government last spring. The other two want to try violin and audition for the middle school musical. They have all had opportunities at IPA to find their passion and as a parent that makes me very happy.

Ours is a community worth investing in. We are making a difference in the lives of young people. I am asking you to place IPA at the top of your list of non-profit organizations to support in 2012–2013. Your gift is tax deductible and will be used to support the outstanding program and unbelievable people of a pretty amazing place.

Aloha,

Stuart HirsteinAssociate Headmaster, Chief Operating Officer

Significantly, for the first time in eight years, we finished the 2011–12 year of operation at Island Pacific Academy with a budgeted surplus. I wrote last year of the continued challenges of running the school. Our costs continue to increase, and the school must also set aside resources for deferred maintenance and other rainy day funds that will be absolutely critical in the coming years. All of this is coupled with the on-going need to invest in our students, faculty, staff, and program.

Yes, running a school is costly, but it is a challenge worth meeting. We have now graduated three classes of students. Whether in college here in Hawaii, on the mainland, or even internationally, our alumni are making an impact in their communities. Our current student body at IPA has had an impact on our local community through the many clubs and service opportunities. With IPA being one of the larger employers in Kapolei (over 100 full-time employees), our impact within the local economy is also felt. The 2011–2012 budget included significant investment in faculty professional development for IB and other training, including the local Schools of The Future conference. The commitment to continued collaboration with colleagues all over the world is one that will continue. We do this because we know that professional development has a direct impact on the program, our students and our people. We also saw significant investment in the technology infrastructure with new wireless access points. We now are looking to purchase additional projectors for classrooms on campus not already equipped.

IPA expanded its robotics program this past year to include all grades 6–12 last year, and what a year it was. The team, under the direction of Michelle Bradley and Melissa Handy, was among the winners at the Hawaii Regional tournament, which meant an invitation to the FIRST world competition in St. Louis. Not bad for our first year, but it meant finding additional funds to get team members to Missouri. We had a significant number of our student athletes qualify for state championships on neighbor islands; it was a great experience for the individuals and teams and one we are sure will continue this year. These are just two examples of how funds from tuition, gifts and grants to the school were used to support growing programs. There is more to do.

To all those acknowledged in this report, thank you for the critically important support you have given to IPA in the past year. You have helped when we asked, and we truly appreciate it.

“Ours is a community worth investing in. We are making a

difference in the lives of young people.”

Making Sense of the Dollars

* indicates an increased gift from the previous year5 indicates giving for five continuous years5+ indicates giving for over five continuous yearsSOTF = Schools of the Future

Grants 2011 – 2012Hawai’i Community Foundation,Robert Emens Black Fund — SOTF *

$75,000

McInerny Foundation 5+ $25,000G. N. Wilcox Trust 5+* $7,000

NASAn 5+ $6,500Anonymous $5,000

BAE Systems $2,000

Golden Arches Merchants Association

$1,000

Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) andHawaii Schools Digital Media

$1,000

Kokua Hawaii Foundation $540Hawai’i Community Foundation,Chevron Education Fund — Robotics

$250

Total Grants $123,290

Rebates 2011 – 2012MBSdirect $7,055

Lands’ End $2,777 eScrip & Safeway $1,999 Shop and Score $525 Target RedCard $358

Melaleuca $117 Foodland Give Aloha $39 Electronic Recycling $13

Total Rebates $12,883

Fundraising 2011 – 2012Capital Funds $355,000

Annual Fund (including Restricted Gifts) $222,098 Mardi Gras $81,261

Golf Tournament $15,177

Entertainment Books $10,905 Innisbrook Gift Wrap $4,051 Scholastic Book Fair (two fairs) $5,842 Box Tops for Education $2,273

Total Fundraising $696,607

Operating Budget$10,628,495


2.6 % $265,685 Administrative

3.4% $378,041 Contracted Services/Buildings/Grounds

54% $5,540,460 Salaries and Benefits

6.0% $575,600 Classroom Supplies/Support

19% $1,920,144 Mortgage/Utilities

15% $1,557,092 Financial Aid

EXPENSES

INCOME

2.5% $265,460 Auxillary Services

89.7% $9,531,840 Tuition and Fees

4.6% $489,201 Grants/Interest Income/Other

3.2 % $341,994 Annual Fund/Mardi Gras/Fundraising

IPA is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

International Mindedness Fostered at IPA

IPA Has Sister School in Suzhou, China

Headmaster Dan White, Director of Advancement Judy White and faculty member Roy Bergeson visited several middle and upper schools in four cities in China in November 2011. From those initial introductions, a formal sister school relationship with Suzhou Lida Middle School resulted. IPA is pleased to have a connection with this excellent and well-respected school in Suzhou. Both schools are excited about the future possibilities with respect to teacher and student exchanges, both real and virtual. A graduate of Lida’s ninth grade will enroll in fall 2012 as a sophomore, the first in what is hoped will be a number of students coming in future years to study and complete high school studies at IPA.

Now authorized to offer the Diploma Programme (DP) to high school students, IPA is also a candidate to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Primary Years

Programme (PYP) and soon will be authorized to offer the IB curriculum in all grades.

Learning through inquiry, framing the right questions, using learned skills to solve real-life problems – all these characterize the IB approach, and have been fundamental to IPA’s approach from its inception. By encouraging the attributes outlined in the IB Learner Profile (see back cover), IPA teachers develop in students an excitement about learning and the skills to become independent learners.

In addition, the broader goal of IB is to prepare children for a life in a world where a global perspective is essential for success, promoting skills and outlooks that are more and more essential in the 21st century. Promotion of international mindedness helps students understand that the big issues of our political, social and economic lives cut across national boundaries. In such a world, understanding and negotiating differences are vital skills.

IPA has experienced educators directing the transition to a fully IB school: Richard Snell, PYP Coordinator; Kip Cummings, MYP Coordinator; and Dr. Benjamin Feinstein, Secondary Division Director of Studies and DP Coordinator. Over the course of the past two years, teachers have received IB training, and the school now has on staff mentor teachers authorized as IB trainers for new faculty who join the staff. Read more about IB at IPA at our website: www.ipahawaii.org/content/what-ib-means-ipa

International Exchange Students Now Part of Campus Life

The 2011–12 academic year witnessed the arrival of the first international students at IPA. A young lady, Mako Nemoto, came from Tamagawa High School in Japan to join our senior class in the first semester. She then returned in May to be part of an American graduation ceremony, Hawaii style. Second semester, a young man from Germany arrived, sponsored through the International Hospitality Center in Honolulu. Both students were hosted by school families. The school will host at least three international students in the 2012–13 school year.

IPA’s first exchange student, Grant Johnson (‘12) spent part of his summer at Tamagawa High School before heading off to college.

Above: IPA Headmaster Dan White signs a document for the sister school agreement with Board of Trustees members looking on. Left: Principal Jianhua Fei of Suzhou Lida Middle School signs their school’s agreement to form a sister school relationship with IPA.

Above: Mako Nemoto with her IPA host family at IPA’s commencement ceremony.

Right: IPA’s Grant Johnson (‘12) tries his hand at kyudou “the art of the bow” while at Tamagawa.



Highlights of 2011-2012Values — Inquiry — Service Learning — Using Technology

These four strands of IPA education were on display in 2011–12 in the Elementary School in many ways. Students from JK through fifth grade were engaged learners, rising to new levels of thinking and action.

Take the fifth grade assignment for each child to research a non-profit organization worthy of financial support, in his or her eyes, using print and electronic sources. Once students had informa-tion, they made their case to their peers and the class then di-rected money collected from the school store they ran toward causes like the Heifer Project.

In a parallel e x a m p l e , the fourth grade con-d u c t e d recyc l i ng efforts on c a m p u s and direct-ed their proceeds t o w a r d

the re-building of facilities at an out-door learning facility in Kaneohe, damaged by fire.

Second graders received an author-autographed copy of “Values Tales” – stories about real people whose lives provided examples of integrity in action. The students used what they learned from their studies to fashion Public

Service Announcements in the Mac Lab, devel-oping electronic advo-cacy for the values they learned.

An equally valuable use of technology occurred for Junior Kindergarten. IPA students connect-ed with students their ages in both Califor-nia and Pennsylvania through Skype. Our kids asked questions of their own making of the mainland four year olds and their in-ternet buddies did the same. The Pennsylvania students researched Hawaii and held a Hawaii Day where they learned hula and how to make musubi from the students at IPA. In turn, IPA students got to watch the birth of baby birds in Pennsylvania as they cracked open their eggs.

Students in fifth grade science enjoyed their own moments of discovery. From a list of possible demonstra-tion projects provided, teams of students selected three which they then researched as to feasi-bility and needed materials. The measure? The project had to be doable at school with the materi-als at hand. Once the students had selected their project, they had to make it happen and give explanations of the scientific principles involved. That’s how a “lava lamp” was created one day in the science lab.

Discovery is tried and true as a method of learning.

Service to others is a tried and true prescription for a fulfilling

and success life. We are proud that these come together on a daily basis in the elementary

classrooms at IPA.

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Learning by doing

An instructional technique as old as humankind in areas ranging from arts and crafts to medical practice – applying classroom knowledge to real world issues – engages Secondary Division students at IPA in lessons focused on academic pursuits, community service and group building. Always at the heart of the activities are the core values of IPA.

Consider the Hunger Awareness Day, sponsored by the Theory of Knowledge classes, for students in grades 9–12. Each student was given a color-coded ticket that stipulated how much food that student would receive during the day, a stark reminder of how many in the world are under-nourished each day. The students were appropriately i m p r e s s e d , especial ly those who drew the color for only bread and water.

Students in grades six, seven and eight conducted three Make a Difference Days again this year, focusing their learning on ways to be of service in the community and then performing services that made a difference.

All the while, the faculty were preparing the school successfully for authorization to offer the IB Diploma Programme to 11th and 12th graders and moving IPA along the path toward authorization for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) as well. (See story on page 7.)

IPA students continued their strong showing in the local and state Science Fair, placing first in several categories and sending 19 students on to further competitions where they won monetary

awards as wel l as recognition. Secondary s t u d e n t s were a l s o t h e g r o u p t h a t p r o -pel led the r o b o t i c s program to wo r l d - l eve l participation as well.

Students in grades six

through eight participated in class camps, learning outdoor skills as well as how to get along in an environment other than the classroom or playing field. Students in grades nine through twelve were involved in national honor societies in Art, Japanese and Spanish. Juniors conducted a moving Ho`okuleana Ceremony in early spring to mark their taking on the responsibilities of leadership of the student body in a few short months. Graduation, of course, was the celebration of completion for our 41 seniors who left IPA for colleges across the country and around the world.

Freshmen and sophomores completed projects as training for the coming Personal Project in the IB MYP program, a culminating

event for those years. The now-routine Blood Bank drives on campus, which occurred three times on campus during 2011–12, are the result of just such a sophomore project which motivated the students involved to turn a one-time project into an on-going tradition; the originators have even trained their successors.

The inclination to serve through active participation was epitomized by the school’s largest club, Interact, the high school manifestation of Rotary International. There were also numerous drives by clubs to support various charitable causes, including the phenomenally successful fall Food Bank drive (see story on page 26).

Kids being kids, the Spirit Weeks organized and conducted by the two student governments

(6-8) and (9-12) were memorable as well. The traditional Powder Puff football game featured fierce competition on the field between the two girls teams and equally fierce competition along the sidelines between the boys teams leading the cheers. The sense of pride in one’s class built by such events carries beyond graduation; alumni will still manifest loyalty to their colleagues from their graduating class.

Highlights of 2011-2012

Each activity in its own way offered the chance for IPA students to learn about themselves, each other and

the world into which they would shortly be graduating. In the

imagery of the old story, instead of giving students fishes, IPA was

teaching them how to fish.

Secondary grades 6 – 12


Gym Construction

Capital CampaignDonors to Date

Leadership Gifts

Atherton Family FoundationDetterman Family *Grace Pacific Corporation *James & Abigail Campbell Family FoundationStrong Foundation

Individual Donors

Drs. Sorbella Guillermo and Fred Brenner Shirley NgRobert Pagdilao and Kathryn TeradaPete and Luann Sackrider *Scott and Yasue SchumakerThe Sivik OhanaAiddy Weisbecker

* an increased gift from the previous yearProspective corner view of the Island Pacific Academy Gymnasium on the corners of Wakea and Ala Kahawai Streets. Artist’s rendering courtesy of Media 5 Architecture.

In 2011–12, IPA advanced the cause of constructing a gym on campus significantly. Elsewhere in this report, you will see the gifts and grants contributed to the project. The school and its contractor, Kiewit Cor-poration, concluded successful meetings with the Kapolei Design Review Board and the Department of Planning and Permits, and refined the plans for the exterior of the building to reflect the Review Board’s inter-est in creating a pedestrian-friendly envi-ronment on the Ala Kahawai Street side of the school. The permitting process with the city is now well under way.

The key action regarding the gym is the application to the US Department of Agri-culture (USDA) for a Direct Loan. USDA al-ready has supported IPA with favorable loan terms for the purchase of its campus. Now, the school has asked that the USDA sup-port, with a second loan, the construction of our multi-purpose building that houses the gym. Once the USDA acts favorably, antici-pated in fall 2012, the school can proceed with construction planning. From the time ground is broken, the project is expected to take six months to complete.

Likewise, there are ample opportunities for parents and friends of the school to become involved in raising capital for construction. Contact Headmaster Dan White:

[email protected]

Under the leadership of IPA Athletic Directors Ron Tsuchiya and Colleen Carrington, the IPA Navigator Athletic program celebrated yet another year with remarkable “firsts” and continued to make a splash in the Leeward area and beyond: First State Champions in bowling and swimming and an ILH Intermediate Champion in golf; IPA’s partnership in the formation of WestPac, a coopera-tion among five schools; continued its role as the ILH swimming and diving coordinator, and another Coach of the Year award.

Closer to Reality


IPA NAVIGATOR Athletics

Athletics 2011–2012FALL WINTER SPRING

Sporter Air RifleryJV Boys & Girls

BasketballV, Int Boys; JV, Int Girls

BaseballV, JV, Int Boys

BowlingV Boys & Girls

Precision Air RifleryJV Boys & Girls

Golf V, Int Boys & Girls

CheerleadingJV, Int

SoccerInt Girls

Judo V Boys & JV Girls

Cross Country V, JV, Int Boys & Girls

Swimming & DivingV, JV, Int Boys & Girls

SoftballV, Int Girls

TennisJV Boys

TennisInt Girls

TennisV Boys & Girls

Football V, Int

Track & FieldV, JV, Int Boys & Girls

VolleyballJV, Int Girls

VolleyballV, Int Boys

Some highlights of the year include:Baseball• Star Advertiser Athlete of the Week Honor Roll

Basketball • Boys Team: Le Jardin Basketball Invitational Winner • Boys Team: 4th place ILH Division II• ILH Division II Boys “Player of the Year”• Star Advertiser Athlete of the Week Honor Roll (multiple players)

Bowling• HHSAA State Championships: Girls Singles 1st place • ILH Varsity Championships: Girls 1st place & “Bowler of the Year”• ILH Varsity Championships: Boys Singles 2nd place • ILH Girls Coach of the Year

Cheerleading• IPA student athletes on Pac-Five Competitive JV and z Intermediate teams, each places 2nd in ILH competition

Cross Country• Two varsity level girl runners compete at HHSAA State Chamionships (on Maui), in ILH Championships, and are named to ILH All-Star First or Second Teams

Golf• Girls: ILH Intermediate Championship 1st place• Boys: Player qualifies for HHSAA State Tournament Championships (on Kauai)• Boys: two players qualify for ILH Varsity Semi- Championships & two for ILH Intermediate Champi- xionships

Judo• Girls: ILH JV Individual Championships 2nd place (115 wt. class)

Precision Air Riflery• ILH JV Championships - two shooters in the top 20

Softball• ILH All-Stars Honorable mentions for two players

Sporter Air Riflery• Teams: IPA JV Boys & Girls - both finish 3rd in league• Boys: ILH JV Individual Championships 1st place standing position, 3rd place overall, 3rd place prone position. Girls: 3rd place standing position.

Swimming• HHSAA State Championships: male swimmer 1st place 100yd Backstroke & 2nd place 200yd Individual Medley • HHSAA State Championships: 12 swimmers qualify • ILH Varsity Championships: male swimmer 1st place zi100yd Backstroke & 100yd Butterfly• ILH All-Stars First Team: male swimmer • IPA continued in its role as ILH swimming and diving coordinators Tennis• Girls: Intermediate team places 3rd in ILH Division II• Boys: Doubles team qualifies for HHSAA State Championships

Track & Field• HHSAA State Championships (on Big Island): 3 students compete• ILH Varsity Championships: girls 2nd

place 100m hurdles• ILH JV Championships: girls 3rd place 400m dash• ILH All-Stars First Team 100m xihurdles

Volleyball• Intermediate Girls team places 2nd in ILH

ILH=Interscholastic League of Honolulu

HHSAA=Hawaii High School Athletic Association


Colleges and universities to which Island Pacific Academy

graduates have been admitted

• American University • Arizona State University • Boise State University • Brigham Young University, Hawaii • Brigham Young University, Provo •

California State University, San Fran-cisco • Case Western Reserve University •

Catholic University of America • Chaminade University, Hawaii • Chapman University • Colorado Mesa University • Colorado

School of Mines • Colorado State University • Cornell College • Creighton University •

Dominican University • Drexel University • Florida State College, Jacksonville • Florida Atlantic University • Fordham University •

Franklin and Marshall College • George Fox University • George Washington University • Gonzaga University • Goucher College • Grinnell College • Harvey Mudd College •

Hawaii Pacific University • Humboldt State University • International Christian Univer-sity, Japan • Iowa State University • Kansas

State University • King’s College, UK • Lehigh University • Lewis and Clark

University • Linfield College • Long Island University • Loris College • Louisiana State

University • Loyola Marymount University • Marist College • Marymount

University • Midland University • New York University • New York University – London • Northern Arizona University • Northwestern

University • Notre Dame de Namur University • Occidental College • Oberlin College • Oregon State University • Otis

College of Arts & Design • Pacific University • Pitzer College • Penn State University •

Pomona College • Purchase College, State University of New York • Purdue University •

Reed College • Saint Louis University • San Diego State University • Santa Clara

University • Sarah Lawrence College • School of the Art Institute of Chicago •

Seattle University – Nursing Program • Seton Hall University •

St. Bonaventure University • St. John’s College • Suffolk University • Texas A & M

University • Texas Christian University • United States Air Force Academy Prep School • United States Military Academy, West Point • University of Aberdeen, UK •

University of Arizona • University of California, Berkeley • University of

California, Davis • University of California, Irvine • University of California, Los Angeles

• University of California, San Diego • University of California, Santa Cruz • University of Chicago • University of

Colorado, Colorado Springs • University of Colorado, Boulder • University of Denver • University of Edinburgh, UK • University of Hawaii, Hilo • University of Hawaii, Manoa •

University of Hawaii, West Oahu • University of Houston • University of Idaho • University

of Kansas • University of Kent, UK • University of Lancaster, UK • University of

Louisiana, Lafayette • University of Nevada, Reno • University of Oregon • University of

the Pacific • University of Portland • University of Puget Sound • University of Redlands • University of San Diego •

University of San Francisco • University of Southern California • University of Texas, Austin • University of Utah • University of

Virginia • University of Washington • University of Wyoming • Valley State University • Valparaiso University •

Vanderbilt University • Villanova University • Washington State University •

Western State College of Colorado • Western Washington University • Westmont

College • Whittier College • William Penn University • Willamette University •

The forty-one members of the Class of 2012 officially became alumni on May 26, 2012 at Lanikuhonua in Ko Olina. After all the fanfare surrounding the “First Class” in 2010, this group of dynamic individuals made their own mark. They were quick to point out that the “Third Time’s the Charm.”

Commencement 2012

IPA’s Class of 2012. See page 20 for a list of Project Grad donors. Photo courtesy of LifeTouch.

Kianna BillmanValedictorianAttending American University.

Lynn ShinSalutatorianAttending New York University —London campus.

Ciera Fleming Navigator AwardFor strength of character, commitment to excellence in all endeavors, and the promise to become an involved citizen of the world. Attending Pitzer College.

Linda WongPo’okela AwardFor greatest growth as a student. Attending University of Hawaii, Manoa.

Kalei UnoCommunity ServiceFor consistent demonstration of a spirit of service and generosity toward others in the IPA community and beyond. Attending Santa Clara University.

Amirah MajiedSchool Culture and ArtsAttending the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School.

Alyssa-Ann ChuberkoKupono AwardFor outstanding effort toward perpetuating Hawaiian culture. Attending University of Hawaii, West Oahu.

Ciera FlemingLeadership AwardFor fostering a positive class spirit and demonstrating initiative on student issues. Jaymie-Rae MartinOutstanding Female AthleteAttending Lindenwood University.

Jackson Durrett and Kaila Onaga Three Varsity Sports AthletesDurrett attending Brigham Young University, Hawaii.Onaga attending Western Washington University.

Jackson DurrettOutstanding Male Athlete

Senior Awards


Colleges and universities to which Island Pacific Academy

graduates have been admitted

• American University • Arizona State University • Boise State University • Brigham Young University, Hawaii • Brigham Young University, Provo •

California State University, San Fran-cisco • Case Western Reserve University •

Catholic University of America • Chaminade University, Hawaii • Chapman University • Colorado Mesa University • Colorado

School of Mines • Colorado State University • Cornell College • Creighton University •

Dominican University • Drexel University • Florida State College, Jacksonville • Florida Atlantic University • Fordham University •

Franklin and Marshall College • George Fox University • George Washington University • Gonzaga University • Goucher College • Grinnell College • Harvey Mudd College •

Hawaii Pacific University • Humboldt State University • International Christian Univer-sity, Japan • Iowa State University • Kansas

State University • King’s College, UK • Lehigh University • Lewis and Clark

University • Linfield College • Long Island University • Loris College • Louisiana State

University • Loyola Marymount University • Marist College • Marymount

University • Midland University • New York University • New York University – London • Northern Arizona University • Northwestern

University • Notre Dame de Namur University • Occidental College • Oberlin College • Oregon State University • Otis

College of Arts & Design • Pacific University • Pitzer College • Penn State University •

Pomona College • Purchase College, State University of New York • Purdue University •

Reed College • Saint Louis University • San Diego State University • Santa Clara

University • Sarah Lawrence College • School of the Art Institute of Chicago •

Seattle University – Nursing Program • Seton Hall University •

St. Bonaventure University • St. John’s College • Suffolk University • Texas A & M

University • Texas Christian University • United States Air Force Academy Prep School • United States Military Academy, West Point • University of Aberdeen, UK •

University of Arizona • University of California, Berkeley • University of

California, Davis • University of California, Irvine • University of California, Los Angeles

• University of California, San Diego • University of California, Santa Cruz • University of Chicago • University of

Colorado, Colorado Springs • University of Colorado, Boulder • University of Denver • University of Edinburgh, UK • University of Hawaii, Hilo • University of Hawaii, Manoa •

University of Hawaii, West Oahu • University of Houston • University of Idaho • University

of Kansas • University of Kent, UK • University of Lancaster, UK • University of

Louisiana, Lafayette • University of Nevada, Reno • University of Oregon • University of

the Pacific • University of Portland • University of Puget Sound • University of Redlands • University of San Diego •

University of San Francisco • University of Southern California • University of Texas, Austin • University of Utah • University of

Virginia • University of Washington • University of Wyoming • Valley State University • Valparaiso University •

Vanderbilt University • Villanova University • Washington State University •

Western State College of Colorado • Western Washington University • Westmont

College • Whittier College • William Penn University • Willamette University •

Class of 2010oooo Kyle Arzaga (‘10) has been keeping busy during his sophomore year at Dominican University, tutoring students from local high schools and serving as lead guitarist for the campus church choir, in addition to course work. He will be a Resident Advisor next year and doing an internship at Kaiser hospital. He writes, “I am enjoying my time here. I would like to thank IPA for making me well prepared for college. I miss all the faculty and staff!”

Avis (‘10) in Edinburgh

No Scottish accent detectable yet, but Caprice Avis (‘10) is enjoying the experience of college at the University of Edinburgh. She will return to Scotland early for her second year of school there in order to work at the internationally known Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Having earned Dean’s List Honors for the academic year 2010-2011 at NYU, Jonathan Davis (‘10) was admitted to the Dean’s Circle in the Liberal Studies Program, which earned him a trip to London in January 2012 with other students in the Dean’s Circle University Scholars program. He has now shifted his focus slightly, to the Global Liberal Studies program. Working in Kapolei for the summer, Jonathan helped welcome a group of students visiting from IPA’s Sister School, Suzhou Lida Middle School, giving him a little warm up to spending his junior year studying in Shanghai.

Balatico (‘11) always thinks of IPA.

Alumni Notes

Kayser (‘10) in her “white coat.”

Each year, Muriah Kayser (‘10) is getting closer to her goal of becoming a pharmacist. Now a junior (and P1) at the University of Wyoming, she was accepted into their School of Pharmacy and earned her “white coat.”

Class of 2011

“I really miss the food and weather back home,” writes Sheldon Balatico (‘11), though it’s hard to know how he found time to miss home. This past academic year at University of the Pacific, he had roles in Antigone, 365 Days/365 Plays, and Where Will I Set my Foot? He still found time to choreograph the college’s musical All the World’s a Stage, pledge Theta Alpha Phi fraternity and be a starting player on the volleyball team, which placed fourth at the Western Regionals in Las Vegas. Whew! His plans for the 2012 summer include performing at the Hawaii Poetry Slam at Fresh Cafe. Can’t wait to see what the coming year holds.

We saw a lot of Keani Meier-Krienbaum (‘11) during summer 2012, since she was working on campus in the Summer Fun program, which she says is “a real blast.” She is looking forward to spending half of her sophomore college year at the University of Washington sailing aboard the Semester at Sea program. No doubt she will have great stories when she returns!

Having been very active in the IPA Interact Club, Kelsey Uehira (‘11) has graduated to the UH Manoa Rotract Club, the Rotary International organization for college students. Her design was selected for the club’s “Hope for Japan” fundraiser. And, yes, she still bakes cupcakes in her spare time,

including for a

friend’s wedding this past year. Look out for “Kelsey’s Kupcakes” on a store front someday!

Former Students and Families

Brienna Kirkpatrick (‘11) completed her first year at Western Washington University. She volunteered in the Compass 2 Campus program that sends mentors from the university to local elementary and middle schools to encourage kids to strive for higher education after high school. Last we heard from her, she was traveling the western United States with mom and dad, after brother, Cole (‘12), graduated from high school. “Missing everyone at IPA,” she writes.

Kirkpatrick’s high school graduation.

Kate Winkle (‘11) worked this summer with her father, Dr. Kevin Winkle, a Pediatric Ophthalmologist, in the Dominican Republic for the Army Eye Missions Team. The group stayed for ten days and performed over 350 surgeries. Kate assisted the team in the operating room and was also the team translator. Kevin retired from the Army this fall. Kelsea Winkle (‘13) will graduate from Grace Christian School in Alaska next year.

Dr. Winkle and Winkle (‘11) in green scrubs.

We heard from several former students in the class of 2012 who graduated from other schools this year, including Michaela Tyau. Ally and Jaden Skinner graduated from high school in Utah. Ally’s senior year was punctuated by being selected as Homecoming Queen. Scotty Yamashita will be joining his older brother on the golf team at UH Manoa.

Sofia Ortiz (‘15) will end up graduating from high school in Rota, Spain. The family, including brother Carlos (‘18), are leaving Colorado Springs for a new Air Force assignment for dad. Mom, Annette, who did student teaching at IPA, has been teaching at the Air Force Academy. Dad, Carlos, writes that Sofia has been doing well in ballet and will take up flamenco again when in Spain. The younger Carlos keeps busy with school, athletics and music interests. We look forward to hearing about the Ortiz family adventures in Spain.

Woomer (‘19) at the top of the awards podium at a recent gymnastics competition on the mainland.

Katie Woomer’s (‘19) mom, Irina, reports that they are happily settled in Reno, NV, though they miss their IPA family. They are “adjusting to winter, and turning into ski bunnies,” she writes, but admits that the weather is quite pleasant most of the time. Katie continues to enjoy and do well in gymnastics.

A note arrived from Conner Lentz’s (‘17) mother, Catherine, in a box of IPA uniforms which, sadly, Conner will not need now that they have moved to Arizona. “IPA spoiled us,” she writes. They miss the program and people at IPA. Conner has taken up bowling and running as sports. With mom and dad both working for the National Parks Service, he gets lots

of time in the great outdoors enjoying the beauty of the Southwest.

Send us your news so that we can update your friends here at IPA. You can send news and photos by email to: [email protected] or to Judy White, Director of Advancement at the school mailing address. We’d like to hear from you!

Annual Fund 2011-2012

Island Pacific Academy 14

Gifts to the Annual Fund are critically needed resources to bridge the difference between tuition income and the requirements of the annual operating budget. We gratefully acknowledge here all monetary gifts received between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.

A grade eight student has a chance to view sun spots while on the class trip to the Big Island.

Wayfinders$10,000 +

McInerny Foundation 5Robert Emens Black Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation

Navigators$5,000 - $9,999

AnonymousG.N. Wilcox Trust *2012 NASA Robotics Alliance ProjectDan and Judy White 5+*

Pat and Jack Woods 5+

Founders’ Circle$2,500 - $4,999

Drs. Fred Brenner and Sorbella Guillermo 5+

Jonathan, Mary-Esther and Jackson Durrett 5+*

Wendell and Rae Lee 5+*

Bruce and Caroline McNish 5+

Scott and Yasue Schumaker 5+

Headmaster’sCircle$1,000 - $2,499

Wade and Georgina Allred *Scott and Jeanne Arakawa 5+*

BAE Richard and Denise Becherer 5+*

Irina and Angelo Bellizzi *John and Tam Black *Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chuberko 5+*

Wendy and Charles CrabbThe Deiner Family *Cynthia Foster *Eddie and Sharon Fox 5+*

Col. Alan P. Gehrich MD and Mrs. Barbara Gehrich 5Golden Arches Merchants AssociationAlice GuildHawaii Association of Independent Schools Hawaii Schools Digital MediaHawaii Educational Networking Consortium *Stuart and Mimi Hirstein 5+

Lester and Diane HunkeleRobert and Lisa Kayser *McMann Eye Institute *The Medtronic Foundation +Kazuhiro and Karen Otaka and Katherine NelsonKeith Ogata

Michael and Penny Okano Olelo Community TVDee Paz 5+*

Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program 5+*

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poole 5+*

Bill and Sayuri ReedAlice Robinson *Andrew and Tonya St. John *Gerry and Cynthia Teramae *Iris Wasa UehisaColonel (Ret.) Art and Jenny Wallace 5+

Nancy White 5+

Lance and Marcy Wilhelm 5*

Wayne and Karen Yamamoto 5+*

Seafarers’ Clubup to $999

Marc Acierto and Mina Joy Sotelo 5+*

Warren AndradeWayne and Susan AnnoAnonymousAnonymous *Anonymous 5+

Michael and Donna ArakawaRobert and Susan ArakiThe Arde Family *Mike and Rose ArmstrongThe Axelrod Family 5+

Ernie and Liquin Bacal 5+*

Leonardo and Charita BacligDenise Balanay and Bronson FerrignoKelsey BardenCheryl BatanganRandy and Lana Billman 5+*

Blue Planet FoundationThe Bradley Family *Roy and Grace Bravo 5+

Jefferson Burnett *Robert and Madelyn Cabuslay 5+

The Canali Family *The Carbonel FamilyColleen Carrington 5+

Larry Caster 5+

Chevron Education Fund at the Hawai’i Community FoundationCaroline and David ColemanRicardo, Remie, and Ryan CorpuzPete and Luain Cruz 5+

Curtis Daehler and Angela Su *The Dean Family 5Keith and Mapu Dilliner 5+*

Mary and John DurrettRobert and Lillian EdwardsFamily Programs HawaiiSteven Fanciullo and Selena Somera 5+

First Hawaiian Bank Foundation 5James and Nancy FollwellEddie and Sharon FoxCharles and Pearlyn Fukuba

Terry and Michelle FullerMarjory FunasakiEvelyn Galeai *Michael and Darci Garcia 5David and Sharon GillespieJeffrey GilletteJoaddie GionsonMr. and Mrs. Donovan GonzalezAlan and Annabel Gottlieb 5+*

Melissa Handy 5+*

Tomi Harada *Blaire HarmsJaye and Jana Hatcher 5Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Higa *Stuart and Mimi Hirstein 5+

Yukako Hobin *Mike and Sandy HulserDiane HunkeleMr. and Mrs. Robert IgnacioBryan and Cherie IkeiWally IngebritsonMs. Denice IwamotoLoren and Laura Johnson 5+*

Thomas and Cindy JonesRoy and Shannon Kam 5*

Danny and Joyce Kamiyama and Family 5+

Kapolei Realty

Annual Report 2011-201215

Three things about IPA you would tell another parent considering IPA:

•The safe, positive and supportive environment.

•The care and concern and connection for each student.

•The emphasis on creative classes and the critical thinking classes.

— parent comments2011-2012

strategic planning survey response

Seafarers’ Clubcontinued

Reyd and Sarah Kapua OhanaThe Kawatachi Ohana 5+*

Jason Shimabuku and Sharon KayaMeg Kennedy *Wayne and Edith Kimura 5+*

Mr. Kevin Kodama and Dr. Nancy Chen 5Kokua Hawaii Foundation, Inc.Cathy KosakiL & S Enterprises Marine Consultants, Inc.Brad and Marlys Lee 5+

Maria and Robert Lillis *Aiea and Matt LorinPhil and Debbie Lum *Chris LuthiMr. and Mrs. Eric Machida 5+*

Jose and Natividad ManaloTracy and Melodee MartinThe McCormick Family *The McGregor Family 5+

Emily Brown and John Merriman 5+*

Megan and Charles Meyer 5Mark and Liza Meyermann *Mid Pacific SteelMoms Club of Oahu – LeewardRyan and Sun MorikawaPeter Moss and Carolyn Percival- Moss Bruce and Rangsima Mount 5*

Donna Murakami 5+

Ben Murphy 5+*

Wendy Nakamura 5+*

Roy and Cindy Nakamura 5Grant and Linda NakataAllen and Barbara NakataCurtis and Ke NakatsuNai and Janet NavaiVince and Cami Nihipali 5+*

Rick and Eileen Novak 5+*

Gary and Lori Okimoto 5+

Kyle and Pam Okimoto 5+

The Oyama Family 5+

Robert Pagdilao and Kathryn Terada 5+

Merton and Nina Pang 5+

Rudy and Pam Pangelinan 5*

Nita and Samir PatelDaniel and Jill PosiulaiMax PowerErhardt and Melissa PreitauerWilliam and Catherine RamosJeff RiewerAlex and Chloe Rista *Kenneth and Samantha RobinsonVictor and Gigi Robles 5+*

Sharon RoliradPhilippe Roland *The Romero Ohana 5+

Sandy Romo 5

John, Cassy and Dylan Rooney *Kenneth and Michelle Ruggles 5+*

Lisa Russell *Mike and Tracie Ryan *Martin and Naomi SalazarMr. Adrian & Dr. Cherry SchmidtScott and Yasue Schumaker 5+

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seipp *Kori Shlachter and Keola Ford *

Grants

Chevron Education Fund at the Hawai’i Community FoundationHawaii Association of Independent Schools Hawaii Schools Digital MediaHawaii Educational Networking Consortium *

Kokua Hawaii Foundation, Inc.2012 NASA Robotics Alliance Project

Businesses andFoundationsAnonymousBAEFamily Programs Hawaii G.N. Wilcox Trust *Golden Arches Merchants AssociationMcInerny Foundation 5McMann Eye Institute *Mid Pacific SteelRobert Emens Black Fund of the Hawai’i Community FoundationVenturex

Matching GiftsFirst Hawaiian Bank Foundation 5The Medtronic Foundation +

Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program 5+*

Sony Electronics *

Symbols:* increased gift from the previous year5 giving for five continuous years5+ giving for over five continuous years

Garret and Jill Shon *

Phavana Silva 5+

Frederick and Elisabeth SmithFran and Richard SnellSony Electronics *Jerrene and Kirt SpotkaeffThe Spotkaeff Ohana 5+*

The Suga Family *The Sundberg Ohana 5+

Superior Concrete Services, Inc.The Swayne Family *The Taaca FamilyMarjorie TocherMr. and Mrs. Raymond Tom 5*

Paul and Tamara TonerCurtis and Wavalene Tong 5+

Steve and Kim TottoriMitchell and Codell Tseu 5+

Ron and Tina Tsuchiya 5+*

VenturexNoriko VergelStan and Kerri Vincent 5+*

Judith Wagner 5+

Susan L. WeinhardtAiddy WeisbeckerDavid Weisberg and Lorraine Gershun 5+

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Welch 5+*

Edwin J. White and Susan Shinn 5+

Doc and Kasey Wilson 5Danton S. Wong Jessica WongMark and Beth WoodThe Wren FamilyChip and Wendy YamaguchiThe Yamamura Family 5+

Guy and Louise YeagerMr. and Mrs. Mark York 5

Grade four students with teacher Lisa Fabro (far left) leapt at the chance to take charge of recycling in the Elementary division.



James and Nancy FollwellEvelyn Galeai *Stuart and Mimi Hirstein 5+

Yukako Hobin *Thomas and Cindy JonesReyd and Sarah Kapua OhanaThe Kawatachi Ohana 5+*

Robert and Lisa Kayser *Wayne and Edith Kimura 5+*

Maria and Robert Lillis *Aiea and Matt LorinBruce and Caroline McNish 5+

Roy and Cindy Nakamura 5The Oyama Family 5+


Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poole 5+*

Mr. Adrian & Dr. Cherry SchmidtThe Spotkaeff Ohana 5+*

The Sundberg Ohana 5+

Gerry and Cynthia Teramae *Doc and Kasey Wilson 5

Class of 2014Scott and Jeanne Arakawa 5+*

Robert and Madelyn Cabuslay 5+

The Dean Family 5Eddie and Sharon Fox 5+*

Bryan and Cherie IkeiStuart and Mimi Hirstein 5+

The McCormick Family *Emily Brown and John Merriman 5+*

Bill and Sayuri ReedMr. and Mrs. Frank Seipp *Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Tom 5*

Edwin J. White and Susan Shinn 5+

Mark and Beth Wood

Class of 2015Robert and Susan ArakiThe Arde Family * The Axelrod Family 5+

Ernie and Liquin Bacal 5+*

John and Tam Black *Drs. Fred Brenner and Sorbella Guillermo 5+

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chuberko 5+*

Keith and Mapu Dilliner 5+*

The Kawatachi Ohana 5+*

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Machida 5+*

Peter Moss and Carolyn Percival-Moss Donna Murakami 5+

Nai and Janet NavaiRudy and Pam Pangelinan 5*

Daniel and Jill PosiulaiVictor and Gigi Robles 5+*

Sandy Romo 5Mr. Adrian & Dr. Cherry SchmidtScott and Yasue Schumaker 5+

Andrew and Tonya St. John *

Parents and Students

Class of 2012Marc Acierto and Mina Joy Sotelo 5+*Anonymous 5+

Randy and Lana Billman 5+*

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chuberko 5+*

Jonathan, Mary-Esther and Jackson Durrett 5+*

Loren and Laura Johnson 5+*

Jose and Natividad ManaloGary and Lori Okimoto 5+

Nita and Samir PatelRobert Pagdilao and Kathryn Terada 5+

Colonel (Ret.) Art and Jenny Wallace 5+

Class of 2013Michael and Donna ArakawaRobert and Susan ArakiLeonardo and Charita BacligRichard and Denise Becherer 5+*

Drs. Fred Brenner and Sorbella Guillermo 5+

The Dean Family 5

Robert and Lillian Edwards

My child feels connected to the school...

(through) teachers, (with) friends,

(and to the) school values.

IPA is an investment in my child’s future

— parent comment 2011-2012


The cast, crew, chorus, and orchestra of Annie Jr. included students from grades 6 –12.


The Suga Family *Iris Wasa UehisaWayne and Karen Yamamoto 5+*

Class of 2016Drs. Fred Brenner and Sorbella Guillermo 5+

Pete and Luain Cruz 5+

The Deiner Family *Wayne and Edith Kimura 5+*

Wendell and Rae Lee 5+

Phil and Debbie Lum *Roy and Cindy Nakamura 5The Oyama Family 5+

Merton and Nina Pang 5+


Mitchell and Codell Tseu 5+

Wayne and Karen Yamamoto 5+*

Class of 2017Scott and Jeanne Arakawa 5+*

Steven Fanciullo and Selena Somera 5+

Michael and Darci Garcia 5Jeffrey GilletteMr. and Mrs. Donovan GonzalezMelissa Handy 5+*

Emily Brown and John Merriman 5+*

Rick and Eileen Novak 5+*

The Spotkaeff Ohana 5+*

The Swayne Family *Guy and Louise YeagerMr. and Mrs. Mark York 5

Class of 2018Robert and Susan ArakiRoy and Grace Bravo 5+

The Carbonel FamilyDenise Balanay and Bronson FerrignoCharles and Pearlyn FukubaJoaddie GionsonTomi Harada *Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Higa *Lester and Diane HunkeleDanny and Joyce Kamiyama and Family 5+

Allen and Barbara NakataVince and Cami Nihipali 5+*

Gary and Lori Okimoto 5+


Kazuhiro and Karen Otaka and Katherine NelsonRudy and Pam Pangelinan 5*

Alex and Chloe Rista *Kenneth and Michelle Ruggles 5+*

The Suga Family *Susan L. WeinhardtDavid Weisberg and Lorraine Gershun 5+

The Yamamura Family 5+

Class of 2019Irina and Angelo Bellizzi *Roy and Grace Bravo 5+

Col. Alan P. Gehrich MD and Mrs. Barbara Gehrich 5

Stuart and Mimi Hirstein 5+

The McCormick Family *Dee Paz 5+*

Daniel and Jill PosiulaiThe Romero Ohana 5+

Martin and Naomi SalazarGarret and Jill Shon *Andrew and Tonya St. John *

The Sundberg Ohana 5+

The Swayne Family *Mr. and Mrs. Terry Welch 5+*

Mark and Beth Wood

Class of 2020Wayne and Susan AnnoThe Bradley Family *Caroline and David ColemanThe Deiner Family *Alan and Annabel Gottlieb 5+*

Mr. and Mrs. Robert IgnacioPhil and Debbie Lum *Bruce and Rangsima Mount 5*

Nai and Janet NavaiMichael and Penny Okano Lance and Marcy Wilhelm 5*

The Yamamura Family 5+

Class of 2021The Carbonel FamilyMichael and Darci Garcia 5Col. Alan P. Gehrich MD and Mrs. Barbara Gehrich 5Jaye and Jana Hatcher 5Ms. Denice IwamotoRoy and Shannon Kam 5*

Reyd and Sarah Kapua OhanaMr. Kevin Kodama and Dr. Nancy Chen 5Brad and Marlys Lee 5+

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Machida 5+*

Kenneth and Samantha RobinsonThe Taaca FamilyMitchell and Codell Tseu 5+

The Wren Family

Class of 2022The Axelrod Family 5+

The Bradley Family *Ricardo, Remie, and Ryan CorpuzCurtis Daehler and Angela Su *Terry and Michelle FullerMr. and Mrs. Nathan Higa *The McGregor Family 5+

Megan and Charles Meyer 5Curtis and Ke NakatsuVince and Cami Nihipali 5+*


Philippe Rolland 5+

Lisa Russell *Mr. Adrian & Dr. Cherry SchmidtFrederick and Elisabeth SmithAndrew and Tonya St. John *Chip and Wendy Yamaguchi

(With a) balanced curriculum, including a great music and arts

program, school becomes a friendly and supportive community.

— parent comment 2011-2012 strategic planning survey response

Student art work is displayed throughout IPA’s campus; there are several opportunities to perform, such as Ho’ike Nights twice a year at which students display studio and digital art projects, musical performances and video productions.




Class of 2023The Canali Family *Steven Fanciullo and Selena xxSomera 5+

McMann Eye Institute *Mark and Liza Meyermann *Allen and Barbara NakataMichael and Penny Okano Erhardt and Melissa PreitauerKenneth and Michelle Ruggles 5+*

Mike and Tracie Ryan *Phavana Silva 5+

Steve and Kim Tottori

Class of 2024Anonymous *

Scott and Jeanne Arakawa 5+*

Curtis Daehler and Angela Su *Steven Fanciullo and Selena xxSomera 5+

Jaye and Jana Hatcher 5Mr. Kevin Kodama and Dr. Nancy xxChen 5The McGregor Family 5+

John, Cassy and Dylan Rooney *The Taaca FamilyThe Wren Family

Class of 2025The Canali Family *Ryan and Sun MorikawaThe Romero Ohana 5+

Paul and Tamara Toner

Faculty and StaffWarren AndradeAnonymous *Rose ArmstrongDarci Garcia 5Bernadette Axelrod 5+

Kelsey BardenMichelle Bradley *Colleen Carrington 5+

Tiny Chuberko 5+

Luain Cruz 5+

Melissa Handy 5+*

Jaye Hatcher 5Jennifer Higa *Mimi Hirstein 5+

Stuart Hirstein 5+

Cherie IkeiWally IngebritsonJessica WongGail Kaneshiro-Carbonel Marlys Lee 5+

Chris LuthiTammy McCormick *Lori McGregor 5+

Megan Meyer 5Ben Murphy 5+*

Wendy Nakamura 5+*

Cami Nihipali 5+*

Eileen Novak 5+*

Sandy Romo 5Cassy Rooney *Lisa Russell *Kori Shlachter *Phavana Silva 5+

Fran SnellRichard SnellRuby TaacaRon Tsuchiya 5+*

Noriko VergelKerri Vincent 5+*

Stan Vincent 5+*

Judith Wagner 5+

Aiddy WeisbeckerDan White 5+*

Judy White 5+*

Sabine Yamamura 5+

May Day is a campus-wide event involving all grades, many staff and faculty, the efforts of parent volunteers, and friends of the school. A May Day court is introduced with students from grades 6-12 representing the islands of Hawaii.


Alumni FamiliesClass of 2010Jennifer DavisYukako Hobin *Robert and Lisa KayserAllan and Mely NakasoneLeonardo and Charita BacligWendy Nakamura 5+*

Mr. and Mrs. Roland MinaMr. and Mrs. Charles Poole 5+*

Class of 2011Anonymous 5+*

The Arde Family *The Dean Family 5Eddie and Sharon Fox 5+*

Maria and Robert Lillis *Mr. and Mrs. Roland Mina

Former FamiliesMr. and Mrs. Michael DelaneyMr. and Mrs. Michael LaronalDoug, Catherine and Conner Lentz (‘17) 5+

The Winkle Family 5+*

GrandparentsDavid and Sharon GillespieMike and Sandy HulserMeg Kennedy *

Friends of IPAJefferson Burnett *Tracy and Melodee MartinMoms Club of Oahu – LeewardGrant and Linda NakataCurtis and Wavalene Tong 5+

Pat and Jack Woods 5+

TrusteesLarry CasterMary DurrettWendell Lee 5+*

Keith OgataSharon Rolirad

Scott Schumaker 5+

Dan White 5+*

Nancy White 5+

Danton S. Wong

Gifts–in–Kind

Marc AciertoPhillip AciertoAll Weather SurfacesMitch AndrewsThe Bravo FamilyColleen CarringtonDavid ColemanCostco KapoleiDeb CullisonDawn de LugoAngie DelaneyRobert & Ginger DettermanTerrence FullerLorraine GershunBryan GoodenBlaire HarmsHawaii Moving and StorageHawaii Self-StorageHenry’s Equipment Rental & SalesNathan and Jennifer HigaSheri HigashionnaJaylene HitzemanHonolulu Wood Treating LLCJames & Abigail Campbell Family FoundationJames Campbell Company, LLCLisa KayserTammy KellerKISS Institute for Practical RoboticsKeith KodaniWayne KokamiSwen Lincke/Total Building ProductsThe Manalo FamilyVince MayJay MondaySun MorikawaPeter Moss and Carolyn Percival- Moss

While it is important to be prepared for a

career and college (which IPA does),

I appreciate how IPA helps to cultivate values in an environment of overall

respect.

— parent comment 2011-2012



The holiday float is the product of many including volunteer parents, faculty, students and community organizations. Thanks especially to The James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation for sponsoring the entry fee, Henry’s Equipment Rentals and Sales Inc. for lending the truck bed and driving the float in the parade, and Volvo Rents for generators.

Grade eight students celebrated at the end of the year as they looked forward to becoming Freshmen.



Gifts–in–Kind continued

Podium RacewayGary ReedJessica SwartzDarin Uesugi/Utopia DesignDavid Uno/Aiea Copy CenterDan and Shannon VasilashVolvo RentsJudy Wagner Jon Winter

Project GradWe thank these generous donors who contributed to Project Grad for the Class of 2012, making it possible for them to have a safe evening of celebration after the com-mencement ceremony.

Class of 2012 Aiea Copy CenterChris ArrasmithAna ArrasmithSarah BattenRicardo and Danielle BurgosMs. Chikage CarterMichael and Lorrie CobbLorynia CorreaCarl and Jessica HodelDr. Christopher and Kelly HuangLoren and Laura JohnsonDavid and Pamela KirkDr. Suzi KissQasim and Gelina MajiedJose and Natividad ManaloNaomi MartinRichard NakayamaHideo NoguchiPamela and Michael OaklandKathy Terada and Robert PagdilaoAnna ParmleyAshok PatelSamir and Nita PatelMr. QuiamzonDr. Cheryl RudyKeith and Lisa ShellyPam and Randin Yagi

Class of 2013James and Nancy FollwellThomas and Cindy JonesGregg and Theresa LonganeckerBruce and Caroline McNishPaul and Robin MiyaharaOyama Family

IPA celebrates the older members of the extended school community with Na Kupuna Day just before Thanksgiving break each year. Elementary students prepare a special program, and kupuna visit in classrooms during the morning. Students learn about school “way back when” and share the exciting things they are learning to do in the 21st

Century.

MAHALO

Hawaii Self-Storage in Kapolei donates the use of a large storage unit each year

to the school.

Symbols:* increased gift from the previous year5 giving for five continuous years5+ giving for over five continuous xxyears


Hole-in-One Contests SponsorPacific Innovative Products and Tony Nissan

The annual golf tournament grows each year! One hundred thirty-two golfers joined the fun in 2011. With hole-in-one prizes possible on each par three hole, in addition to closest to pin, longest drive contests for men and women, and lots of raffle prizes, the emphasis is on fun for a good cause. We’re still waiting for someone to win the car or big cash prize, but it could be you this year!

Prizes were awarded to teams coming in 4th, 9th, and 13th place as a play on the date IPA first opened its doors to students on September 13, 2004. The team with the lowest net score has their name placed on the perpetual Golf Tournament trophy shown below. The winning team in 2011 included IPA parents Emily Brown and John Merriman, who also sponsored a hole through their company. Rounding out their winning foursome were Jim Merriman and another IPA parent, Bob Kayser.

Proceeds from this event benefit the building fund for construction of a critically needed gym on the campus (see page 10).

We are grateful to our hole sponsors,prize donors, and volunteers without whom this event would not be so successful.

Hole Sponsors

Accuity LLPCentral Pacific BankDurrett, Rosehill & Ma, LLLPFriends of Kapolei HaleGentry HomesHawaii Military Realty Inc. – David J. Kucic, RealtorHawaiian Golf PropertiesHIRG Health Information Resource GroupHopaco OfficeMaxJames Campbell Company LLCKiewit Building GroupState Farm Insurance – Susan Ihle, AgentLifeline Fire and SecurityMatsonMid Pacific Testing and Inspection ServicesMorgan Stanley Smith Barney – Clint Dodson, Financial AdvisorNordic Construction PCLWest Oahu Dental Center, Dr. Genny D. Alcantra

SPECIAL THANKS TOJaylene Haraguchi, Kamaile Koprowski, and the staff at Kapolei Golf Course for helping IPA host a successful golf tournament.

Tournament Committee

Skip DuplechainKeith KodaniTodd MurataBrian UyWayne Yamamoto

Tournament Committee

Bernie AxelrodKerri VincentJudy White

Volunteers

Mike AxelrodDenise BechererColleen CarringtonLu CruzVanessa Duplechain Mary DurrettFrank KwokSun MorikawaCarolyn MossLillian NapueluaJessica SwartzLeslie VeazieNoriko VergelStan Vincent

Golf Tournament

Prize DonorsAloun FarmsAnheuser-BuschCastle and Cooke Resorts, LLCDisposable ProductsElleair Maui Golf ClubEntertainment PublicationsEwa Beach Golf ClubFootjoy HawaiiFrito-Lay HawaiiGolf Tech HawaiiHawaii Kai Championship Golf CourseHonolulu Country ClubKaanapali Golf CourseKapalua Golf ClubKauai Lagoons Golf ClubKeith KodaniKo Olina Golf CourseMid Pacific Country ClubTodd Murata Nestle Sales HawaiiRandy NishiiOhana Custom VendingOlomana Golf LinksPineapple GuyPoipu Bay Golf CoursePolynesian Cultural CenterPrince Golf CourseRoyal Hawaiian Golf CourseSkip DuplechainSrixonThe Club at Hokuli’aThe Islander GroupTitleist HawaiiTom’s Golf ShopTurtle Bay Golf CourseBrian UyWailea Golf ClubWet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii

Student Volunteers

Lindsy BlackRaven CruzNicole HarrisLauren LadtkowAmirah MajiedJessica MerrimanJulie ShellyColt WallaceMicah Witty-Oakland


Wayne and Susan AnnoScott and Jeanne ArakawaRich and Denise BechererDale Dolejsi and Tracee LeeMary Kamoe-DurrettTerry FullerMelissa HandyStu and Mimi HirsteinRobert IgnacioRobert and Lisa KayserMichael and Leah McMannEmily Brown and John MerrimanSun MorikawaPete and Carolyn MossBen MurphyKeith OgataSharon and Ross RoliradRobert RomoEric and Lissa SchiffScott SchumakerRichard and Fran SnellPaul TonerSteve and Kim TottoriRon TsuchiyaNadine UratsukaDan and Judy WhiteJohn Ellis and Jessica WongMark and Beth WoodLouis D. Yango

This annual gala takes a different theme each year, even though we call it Mardi Gras to reflect the good times that roll all during the evening. With cuisine paying homage to great Chicago restaurants both past and present, this year’s attendees “got jazzed ” Windy City style.

Whether it’s using funny money at the gaming tables, eating delicious food, or dancing to a great band, there’s something for everyone each year. Creative class art pieces are always a hit in the silent auction. This year there were a plethora of hotel stays in the silent auction as well as two stays including air fare in the exciting live auction.

With the Whenever You Can...Help! appeal, we ask guests to help with cash gifts to fund financial aid very specifically.

Mahalo to donors, volunteers, and participants for making Mardi Gras 2012 another great success!

Table Sponsors $5000 levelAccuity, LLP

Bank of HawaiiKiewit Building Group Inc.Tesoro Hawaii Corporation

$3000 levelC4 Management

James Campbell CompanyDisney Aulani

Kalaeloa Partners L. P.Mid Pacific Testing and

InspectionHawaiian Pohaku Carving

Mardi Gras CommitteeBernie Axelrod – StaffMike Axelrod – Audio VisualDenise Becherer – SolicitationsEmily Brown – Auction & DisplayLu Cruz – Staff, DecorationsShannon Troutman – AuctionDarin Uesugi – Invitations & Program CoverStan Uratsuka – CashierNadine Uratsuka – CashierKerri Vincent – StaffSusan Weinhardt – Child CareJudy White – Staff

AuctioneerEric Schiff

Class Art ProjectsLeRissa AranaydoColleen CarringtonJordan DodsonMelissa HandyTammy McCormickRuby Taaca

IPA Mardi Gras

Whenever You Can…Help! Donors

StaffLeRissa AranaydoRose ArmstrongRuth Ann BabasRich GriffinMelissa HandyJaye HatcherWally IngebritsonBen MurphyWendy NakamuraMichelle RugglesLisa RussellKelly TokuhamaShannon VasilashStan VincentDoc WilsonJessica Wong

Parents & FriendsJeanne ArakawaRich BechererPam Chinn-PangelinanRobyn ChunSusan Comes-AnnoJordan DodsonJohn EllisLorraine GershunIris LinSun MorikawaLillian NapueluaDee PazCynthia TeramaeLeslie VeazieTiana VincentTristin Vincent

Volunteers

StudentsZarina ArakiElla AxelrodAlex BeaulacLiz BechererJohn BlackJonah BobilinJason BrennerMadison DavisFederico DelgadilloJay HartGrant JohnsonKeri KawatachiTaylor KayserAndrew MerrimanJessica MerrimanJulie Shelly


Hawaii Nature CenterHawaii Self StorageHawaiian AirlinesHawaiian KineHawaiian Pohaku CarvingRoger HirlingerHiroshi Eurasion TapasHoakalei Country ClubHonolulu Country ClubHonolulu Theatre for YouthHonolulu Zoo SocietyHop Step Japan Hawaii Cynthia HoskinsHTH CorporationIce PalaceKarly Ide (‘17)Laurie IdeIPA Athletic DepartmentIPA Class of 2025 JK1 & JK2IPA Class of 2024 K1, K2 & K3IPA Class of 2023 1A, 1B & 1CIPA Class of 2022 2A, 2B & 2CIPA Class of 2021 3A, 3B & 3CIPA Class of 2020 4A & 4BIPA Class of 2019 5A & 5BIPA Class of 2013 Project GradIPA Golf Tournament CommitteeIPA Holiday Float CommitteeIPA Mardi Gras Auction CommitteeIPA Performing Arts DepartmentThe Islander GroupJ n J Food and BeverageJW Marriott Ihilani Resort & SpaJames Campbell Company LLCJimmy Buffet’s at the BeachcomberDeb JonesJostensKahala Hotel & ResortKai Market RestaurantKalaeloa Partners LPKapolei ChiropracticKapolei Eye CareKapolei Orthodontic CenterKapono Inc.Reyd and Sarah KapuaThe Kayser FamilyKiewit Building Group, Inc.Ko Olina Golf ClubDonna Kosow, LMTKumu Kahua TheatreThe Kwok FamilyL&L Hawaiian Bar-B-Que–WaianaeLanakila Pacific, Inc. Lands’ EndSven and Diana LinckeElliott “Buzz” LodenLonghi’sM & C Professional CleaningMaui Divers of HawaiiMaui Ocean CenterMaui Myth and Magic TheatreRick and LaDonna McDonaldTammy McCormickMcMann Eye InstituteMichael McMann, MD, FAAOPatrick McNicholsJohn Merriman and Emily BrownMexico RestaurantMid Pacific Testing and Inspection ServicesThe Morikawa FamilyDonja MortonMountain Apple CompanyNail TekAllan and Imelda NakasoneLillian NapueluaNikky International of Hawaii Inc.Nisei Shiatsu, LLCNorth Shore Shark Adventures

Oceanarium RestaurantOceanic International Inc.Office MaxGary and Lori Ann OkimotoOlomana Golf LinksOrganized HawaiiWilliam and Brooklyn OukP. F. Chang’sPSAV Presentation ServicesPacific Aviation MuseumPizza Bob’sPlumeria Beach HousePoke StopPua Manu MedSpa at Kapolei Eye CareRed LobsterReyn Spooner, Inc.David and Elaine RiceLeighton RoarkeRuby TaacaRunner’s HISalon Bobbi & Guy at Ward WarehouseSalvation Army Kroc CenterEric SchiffScholastic Book FairsSheraton Kauai ResortSheraton Mountain Vista ResortSheraton Waikiki ResortSony Hawaii CompanyThe Sorenson FamilySWAM Shiroma’s Wine and MoreThe Swartz FamilyThe Tam FamilyCynthia TeramaeTesoro Hawaii CorporationSteve Tottori, DDS, MSTravel Fun Card, LTDCoach Ron TsuchiyaRussell, Leann & Kelsey (‘11) UehiraDarin Uesugi‘Ulalena at Maui TheatreDavid and Irene UnoUtopia Design & PhotographyNoriko VergelWaikiki AquariumWaikiki Beach Marriott Resort & SpaWave Physical Training, LLCTerry and Tam WelchThomas and Kathy WelchWestin Desert Willow VillasWestin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort VillasWestin Lagunamar Ocean Resort VillasWestin Maui Resort & SpaWestin Princeville Ocean Resort VillasWestin Riverfront Mountain VillasWet ‘n Wild HawaiiWheel of FortuneDr. Dan and Judy WhiteMarcy and Lance WilhelmDanton WongSteve and Sarah WongWorld Wide Technology, Inc.Writings Off the WallRussell Young, DCNathan and Julie YuenZippy’s Restaurants Hawaii

Every effort has been made to include all of our generous donors. We sincerely apologize for any omissions or errors.

Mardi Gras Donors

20th Century FoxAccuity LLPAiea Copy CenterAlan Wong–The Pineapple RoomKahala AlencastreAll Pets ClinicAloha AquaticsAmerican Box Car Racing InternationalAnonymousDr. Scott and Jeanne ArakawaLeRissa AranaydoLester AranaydoPatricia ArdeArsenal Soccer SchoolAtlantis AdventuresAtletikaAutograph StoreThe Axelrod FamilyB.O.T. Inc.Ruth Ann BabasErnie and Li Qin BacalBank of HawaiiThe Banquil FamilyBead It!BeautivilleThe Becherer FamilyMr. and Mrs. Guy BenjaminRoy BergesonBess PressBig Island CandiesBishop MuseumSteven Bobilin and Robyn ChunJonah Bobilin (‘17)Body Glove CruisesBoyd GamingBrick Oven PizzaBrothers Paintball SupplyC4 ManagementCalifornia Hotel & CasinoCanvas on DemandColleen CarringtonCharity Fundraising PackagesNancy Chen, MDChristina Garcia Inc.Chuck’s Steak and SeafoodChun Wah Kam Noodle Factory–KapoleiThe Contemporary MuseumCookie Corner–KapoleiCrazy ShirtsCross Fit WaipioCVS / Long’s DrugsCurtis and Angela Su DaehlerDana LabelsDaniel Weisbecker ChiropracticThe de Lugo FamilyAngel DeCostaDental Care Kapolei, Inc.Diamond Head TheatreDisneyland ResortsJordan Dodson ArtJonathan and Mary DurrettElam Sports OahuEntertainment PromotionsEwa PantryFarrell’s HawaiiFour Seasons Resort Lana’i– The Lodge at Ko’eleFruitique Worldwide CorporationGarden NailsGermaine’s LuauGreen CombJohn and Francine “Kalei” GuzmanLaura GuzmanHalau Hula mai ka Pu’uwai a ka Mana’oMelissa HandyThe Harder FamilyHawaii Five-O


Faculty & Staff 2011-2012HeadmasterDaniel E. White (2004) B.A. University of California, RiversideM.A. University of WashingtonPh.D. University of California, Riverside

Elementary DivisionSue Miller (2004) Elementary PrincipalB.Ed. Institute of Catholic Education,Melbourne University, Australia

Marlys Lee (2006) Elementary Vice Principal B.Ed. University of Hawaii, Manoa

Richard Snell (2011) IB PYP Curriculum Coordinator

B.A. University of OregonB.A. California State University, San JoseM.Ed. Oregon State University

Cheryl Agcaoili (2009) World Languages: Filipino

B.A. University of Hawaii, Manoa

LeRissa Aranaydo (2010) JK Specials

Michael Armstrong (2007) Physical Education

B.A. University of Hawaii, West Oahu

Darci Asato-Garcia (2007) Grade Two B.Ed. University of Hawaii, ManoaP.D. University of Hawaii, Manoa

Ruth Ann Babas (2004) MusicB.M. University of Hawaii, Manoa

Kelsey Barden (2009) Grade OneB.Ed. University of Alberta

Heather Bonner (2007) Grade ThreeB.A. Rhode Island College

Veronique Braithwaite (2006) World Languages & Cultures Coordinator

B.A. Chaminade UniversityM.Ed. Chaminade University

Chiaki Campany (2011) World Languages: Japanese

Virginia “Tiny” Chuberko (2007) Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Merle Cox (2011) World Languages: Chinese

Patricia DelaCruz (2010) Grade TwoB.A. University of Hawaii, Manoa

P. Matthew Dillon (2010) Elementary ScienceB.S. Toccoa Falls College, GeorgiaM.A. Columbia University-Teachers College,

New York

Leah Gionet (2005) Junior KindergartenA.A.S. Honolulu Community College

Mimi Hirstein (2004) Grade OneB.A. California State University, FresnoM.A. University of Central Oklahoma

Cherie Ikei (2008) KindergartenB.A. University of Hawaii, West OahuM.Ed. University of Hawaii, Manoa

Lisa Jeffers-Fabro (2005) Grade FourB.A. University of California, Santa CruzP.D. University of Hawaii, ManoaM.Ed. University of Hawaii, Manoa

Celeste Jeffrey (2009) Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Debbie Jones (2009) Grade ThreeB.A. Education, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia

Starr Kekoa (2010) Junior Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Momi Kuahiwinui (2005) KindergartenB.A. University of Hawaii, ManoaM.Ed. University of Phoenix

Andrea Ladtkow (2007) Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

A.A. American River College

Joyce Lee (2008) Kindergarten Assistant Teacher


Shari McClurkin (2007) Grade ThreeB.S. Portland State University M.Ed. Portland State University

Tammy McCormick (2006) Art B.F.A. Savannah College of Art and Design

Lori McGregor (2006) TechnologyB.A. University of North Carolina, WilmingtonM.A. California State University, Northridge

Donja Morton (2006) Junior KindergartenCDA Early Childhood CouncilA.A. University of Phoenix

Eileen Novak (2005) Office Manager/After School Enrichment & Summer School Director

A.A.S. Hudson Valley Community College

Sandy Romo (2007) Grade Two B.A. Ramapo College, New Jersey

Cassandra Rooney (2008) Grade FiveB.A. Macalester CollegeP.D. University of Hawaii, ManoaM.Ed. University of Texas, Austin

Michelle Ruggles (2011) Grade FourB.A. Hawaii Pacific UniversityM.Ed. Chaminade University

Malinda Sepulona (2004) Science Teacher Assistant

Jessica Shiepko (2008) Grade FiveB.A. St. Michael’s College, Vermont

Fran Snell (2011) Grade OneB.S. University of Wisconsin, MadisonM.Ed. Oregon State University

Rachel Suerth (2011) Grade Two Assistant Teacher

Kelly Tokuhama (2009) KindergartenB.A. University of Hawaii, ManoaM.Ed. University of Phoenix

Gabriel Torno (2011) World Languages: Filipino


Secondary Division James Nelligan (2004) Secondary Principal/

HumanitiesB.A. University of Hawaii, West OahuM.A. University of Illinois, Urbana

Phavana Silva (2004) Secondary Curriculum/IB Coordinator


Cami Nihipali (2006) Dean of StudentsB.S. Western Oregon UniversityM.Ed. University of Hawaii, Manoa

Krishna Rampersaud (2008) Dean of College Counseling/Math

B.S. George Washington UniversityM.Ed. University of Hawaii, Manoa

Kori Shlachter (2007) Dean of College Counseling/History

B.A. Stanford UniversityM.Ed. University of Hawaii, Manoa

April Anderson (2011) MS HumanitiesB.A. University of North Florida

Warren Andrade (2008) MS Visual Arts/Ceramics

A.A. Leeward Community College

Rose Armstrong (2006) Secondary School Office Manager; Registrar

Kenneth Baldino (2006) MS HumanitiesB.A. Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania

Roy Bergeson (2011) Humanities/International Program

B.A. Stanford UniversityM.A. Seton Hall University

Michelle Bradley (2008) MS Science Department Chair/Robotics



Michael David (2010) MS MathB.A. Sacramento State University

Laura Davis (2009) US EnglishB.A. Whitman College

Dale Dolejsi (2008) US Visual ArtsB.A. University of Washington M.A. Claremont Graduate University

Brandi Dul (2011) Humanities/Performing ArtsB.F.A. University of Texas, Austin

Benjamin Feinstein (2010) US Science/Chemistry

B.S. Bowling Green State UniversityM.Ed. University of Hawaii, ManoaPh.D. University of Hawaii, Manoa

Laura Gabriel (2006) Academic Counselor Grades 6-9

B.A. California State University, Long Beach

Laura Guzman (2005) MS SpanishB.S. Brigham Young UniversityM.Ed. University of Phoenix

Jennifer Higa (2007) MS Math/Secondary Scheduling

B.A. California State University, Fullerton M.Ed. University of Hawaii, Manoa

Wally Ingebritson (2009) US EnglishB.A. University of California, BerkeleyM.A. Bread Loaf School of English,

Middlebury CollegePh.D. Institute of Education, University of

London

Janin Johnston (2006) MS Fiber Arts

John Kedrowski (2010) MS ScienceB.S. St. Cloud State University Bemidji State UniversityM.Ed. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Chris Luthi (2009) US MathB.A. Canisius College M.S. Fordham University

Wendy Nakamura (2011) MS Office Manager

Laura Norman Moy (2010) MS/US JapaneseB.A. Gustavus Adolphus CollegeM.Ed. University of Minnesota

Benjamin Murphy (2006) US Humanities Chair/Academic Counselor Gr. 9-12

B.A. Notre DameM.A. University of Illinois

Chris Pasqual (2010) US Visual ArtsB.S. and PBCSE University of Hawaii, Manoa

Joe Payongayong (2007) US Physical Education

Tommy Reyes-Huynh (2008) MS Physical Eduation

A.A. Heald Business College, Hawaii

Lisa Russell (2010) US Math/Math Department Chair

B.S. United States Military AcademyM.S. U.S. Sports AcademyM.S. University of Phoenix

Nydia Santiago-Cordero (2006) Director of Student Activities/Spanish

B.A. University of Science and Arts, OklahomaM.A. University of Hawaii, Manoa

Akiko Taira (2011) World Languages - Japanese

B.Ed. Tamagawa University, TokyoB.A. University of Sacred Heart, Tokyo

Sheila Tomas (2011) MusicB.M. University of Hawai’i, Manoa

Noriko Vergel (2007) World Languages: Japanese/International Program

B.A. Western Washington University

Stan Vincent (2005) Physics/Director of Innovation

B.S. The CitadelM.A. Pepperdine University

Judith Wagner (2006) US Science ChairB.A. Valparaiso UniversityM.A. and Ph.D. Stanford University

Aiddy Weisbecker (2007) MS/US World Languages Chair/US Spanish

B.A. and M.A. University of Hawaii, Manoa

Wayne “Doc” Wilson (2007) MS/US MusicA.A. Mt. San Antonio College, CaliforniaB.S. California Polytechnic University, Pomona

Sabine Yamamura (2006) MS Humanities B.A. Brigham Young University – Hawaii

Administrators and StaffStuart Hirstein (2005) Associate Headmaster;

Chief Operating OfficerB.S. Tusculum CollegeM.B.A. Rider University

Bernadette Axelrod (2007) Assistant Director of Development

B.S. University of Illinois, Urbana

Thomas Ayers (2010) Network AdministratorB.S. University of Hawaii, Manoa

Estrella Caddali (2011) School NurseB.S. University of Wyoming

Colleen Carrington (2004) Athletic Director

Luain Cruz (2006) Accounts Receivable Manager/F.A.C.T.S. Management

A.A. Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, California

Dawn de Lugo (2008) Admissions AssistantR.D.H. Middlesex College, New Jersey

Nate Dias (2007) Security

Aurora Finucane (2009) School NurseB.S. Curry College, Massachusetts

Rich Griffin (2006) Facilities ManagerS.M.T. Building Owners and Managers

Association, Ashworth College

Melissa Handy (2006) Director of Technology

B.S. De Sales University, Pennsylvania

Kristina Harbourne (2006) Human Resources Manager/Accounts Payable Manager/Payroll

B.S. University of Redlands

Jaye Hatcher (2008) Facilities and Landscape

Gail Kaneshiro-Carbonel (2009) School Nurse

LPN, University of Hawaii, HiloRN, A.S. Regents’ College

Megan Meyer (2007) Director of Admissions B.A. and M.A. University of Hawaii, Manoa

Salvador Pecson (2008) Facilities and Landscape

Ron Tsuchiya (2004) Athletic DirectorB.S. and M.S. Indiana University

Shannon Vasilash (2010) Receptionist and Staff Assistant

Kerri Vincent (2004) Senior Administrative Assistant for Advancement

A.A. Kapiolani Community College

Judy White (2004) Director of AdvancementB.A. University of California, Riverside

Leslie Witten (2011) Technology Support Specialist

M.Ed. National UniversityB.A. University of California,

Los Angeles

Jessica Wong (2009) Assistant Controller

B.A. Tufts UniversityM.B.T. University of Southern

California

(Date in parentheses indicates initial year at Island Pacific Academy.)


A Helping Community in ActionThe Community Service graduation requirement gives students the opportunity to serve at school as well as in the wider community. That dual vision captures the range of service—helping whenever we can—performed by the whole IPA community.

Parent service parallels stu-dent service. The parents’ group, IPAPA, engages adults in activities like the Fall Fam-ily Festival and the Chili Cook–off, designed to build a sense of community on campus, a connectedness of families as well as students, with each other and with the school. IPAPA also conducts campus beautification days which sometimes include tending Kapolei Library grounds as well as a contri-bution to creating pleasant

environs. Their gifts of time and effort to days of appreciation for faculty and staff are a further ex-ample of help-ing to sustain a sense of com-munity.

Student service activities off- campus range from devoting hours in health

care facilities, animal shelters and child care functions to maintain-ing natural habitats. Fourth graders tend Waimea Falls Park. Upper School students clear mountain trails. Clubs clean beaches. The contribution of sweat equity in fulfill-ment of the commit-ment to help is a vital learning experience for students, making service into something more than fund rais-ing.

On-campus student service ranges from childcare activities

in the Elementary School to acting as guides for Open House and help with other public events. There are some staples among the service activities by students, ranging from the JK Trike-a-thon and the el-ementary students’ “Give from the Heart” effort to generate holiday gifts for home-less children, to the Blood Bank blood drives and the collec-tion of food for the Food Bank organized by students in grades 9-12.

The fall 2011 food drive resulted in almost 9,000 pounds of food delivered, and brought attention to IPA from the Hawaii Food Bank which in-vited Student Body President Ciera Fleming to address its orga-nizational banquet. Ciera said that she found her motivation in the responsive call of the Primary School children every Mon-day assembly, “Whenever you can, help.” Jade Moon, writing to the supporters of the Food Bank in their newsletter, highlighted Ciera’s message, providing an unanticipated public megaphone for a simple IPA value.

Often, we have heard about the idea of “being caught doing good.” In their ser-vice to school and community, there are ample opportunities to catch the people of IPA—students, parents, faculty and staff—doing good.

WHENEVER YOU CAN...HELP!

IPAPA Board 2011-2012

Emily Brown – PresidentShannon Troutman – Vice-President

Irene Kobayashi – TreasurerDeb Cullison – Secretary

Grade Level DirectorsCharles de Lugo – JK-2

Dee Paz – 3-5Susan Weinhardt – 6-8

Sheri Torii – 9-10Rich Becherer – 11-12


Ways to Support IPATuition income only covers about 85% of an IPA education.

Your support of the school will help maintain the tradition of an excellent independent school in West Oahu. For each student, an IPA education means opening doors to possibilities. It means developing skills that will translate to success in a changing, and increasingly global 21st century world. It means learning in a community defined by cooperation, collaboration, kindness and generosity of spirit.

Monetary GiftsYou may make monetary gifts by cash, check or credit card. Gifts may be made to the Annual Fund to support operating expenses, or restricted to a specific purpose such as financial aid, athletics or performing arts, or to support capital improvements.

Matching Corporate GiftsMany employers match employee charitable gifts, making this a way to leverage your gift into an even larger contribution to the school. Check with the human resources department of your employer.

Gifts-in-KindThe school welcomes donations of items which would otherwise need to be purchased by the school. The school website offers a “Wish List” of specific items which have been expressly requested by faculty to support areas of the school program.

Stocks or SecuritiesA gift of appreciated stock may offer a two-fold tax saving: providing an income tax deduction on the full market value at the time of the gift, and avoiding capital gains on the increased value

of the stock.

Planned GiftsDonors may consider giving through such means as life insurance, bequests or charitable trusts as a way of benefiting the school and also reducing estate or inheritance taxes. You should consult with your financial planner when considering a gift of this kind.

If you have questions about any of our giving programs, please contact:

Judy WhiteDirector of Advancement

808/674-3525 [email protected]

Donate OnlineYou may use a credit card and donate to IPA by visiting our website. Click on SUPPORT IPA and then DONATE.

Donate NOWScan this QR code with your smart phone to go immediately to the online donation page of the school website. As a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the value of all gifts is fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Save the Dates!Friday, November 9, 2012

IPA’s 6th

Annual Golf

Tournament

Noon Start Kapolei Golf Course

Saturday April 13, 2013

IPA’s 9th Annual MARDI GRASJW Marriott Ihilani at Ko Olina 6-11pm

Island Pacific Academy909 Haumea St.

Kapolei, HI 96707(808) 674-3523

www.ipahawaii.org

The IB learner profile is a set of attributes that define the type of learner we seek to develop

at Island Pacific Academy.

In brief, IB learners strive to be:

Caringempathy, compassion and respect

toward others, commitment to service.

Risk-takersindependence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas, and strategies.

Thinkers initiative in applying thinking skills

critically and creatively; make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Reflectivethoughtful consideration of one’s

own learning, strengths and limitations.

Knowledgeableexplore ideas/issues of local

and global significance; develop knowledge across disciplines.

Balancedintellectual, physical and personal

balance for well-being.

Open-mindedappreciate own culture; open to learning about others, and grow

from the experience.

Inquirers natural curiosity; independence in

learning that lasts a lifetime.

Principledact with integrity and honesty; sense of fairness, justice, and

respect for the dignity of others; responsible for own actions.

Communicatorsexpress ideas and information

confidently and creatively in more than one language and a variety

of modes of communication; work collaboratively effectively and

willingly.

On the cover: Grade eight students take time to sketch ohia lehua growing in Kilauea Ike crater during their class trip to the Big Island.

Island Pacific Academy909 Haumea St.

Kapolei, HI 96707(808) 674-3523

www.ipahawaii.org

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