The mission of the Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy is to provide exceptional
learning opportunities and a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawaiʻi.
learning opportunities and a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawaiʻi.
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Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2009-2010, Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy is an independent coeducational school providing a full range of opportunities for students from kindergarten through grade 12. Our boarding program admits students in grades six through 12. The school has two campuses in the town of Waimea (Kamuela) on the island of Hawaiʻi. The Lower and Middle Schools are located on nine acres in the heart of Hawaiʻi's ranching country, while the Upper School is located just two miles away on a 200-acre campus at the foot of the Kohala Mountains. Read More... |
HPA Establishes "The Kulia Fund" to Support Financial Aid Program
More than $1 Million Raised to Support Search for Promising Youth
Download "The Kulia Scholarship" information page [2-17-2010]
In response to increasing demand for financial aid and scholarship assistance, Hawaii Preparatory Academy has established “The Kulia Scholarship,” an endowment to support high school students who are seeking the opportunity to excel in a unique secondary school environment. The announcement, made on Tuesday, October 20, by Headmaster Lindsay Barnes Jr., comes during the school’s 60th anniversary.
Thank You for Giving the Gift of Life!
The HPA senior class and The Blood Bank of Hawai’I extend a huge “mahalo” to the parents, students, faculty, staff, and community members who contributed to another successful Blood Drive held March 4 at the Gates Performing Arts Center lobby. According to school coordinator Aimee Donoho, there were 108 pints drawn from 126 participants (including 25 students; 15 first-time students). This equates to 324 total lives that can be saved, as each unit of blood can be separated into three components.
Mahalo!
Standing Room Only at Seventeenth Annual Ukulele Festival
Hawaii Five O
This year’s festival, themed “Lights! Camera! Action!" featured popular movie, video, and television theme music. Highlights included Hawaii Five-0 (On the right), Eye of the Tiger, Foot Loose, Mama Mia, and Seasons of Love.
The students were directed by Gloria Juan-Tapa‘atoutai, Georgia Polakova, Dagan Bernstein, and Lynn Kakugawa.
Huaka'i (Field Trip) at the Outrigger Keauhou Resort
On Friday, March 5, students in HPA's Hawaiian language class visited Kumu Keala Ching at the Outrigger Keauhou Resort. Ching taught the students a Hawaiian chant, as well as Hulo, a Hawaiian language game. The students also learned about the area's restoration projects.
Waimea Arts Council Na Opio Show Features Middle School Student Art
Congratulations to the following Middle School students whose work is being featured in the annual Waimea Arts Council Na Opio show being held at the Firehouse Gallery (across the from Chevron station in Waimea) during the month of March. Gallery hours are 11 to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
| Pan Meekajit | Acrylic - Farmers Market | 1st place 8th grade |
| Michael Ho | Acrylic - Birds of Paradise | 1st place 7th grade |
| Haley Dow | Gesture - Watching the Finish Line | 1st place 6th grade |
| Alexa Nakamura | Graphite - self portrait | 2nd place 8th grade |
| Kate Sensinig | Acrylic plein air - HPA back yard | 2nd place 6th grade |
| Kathryn Perry | Acrylic -Waimea Hills | 3rd place 7th grade |
| Kristen Nielsen | Silk - blue and white silk | 3rd place 6th grade |
| Ana Johnson | Wax Batik on Silk -Spiral Frenzy | Honorable Mention 8th |
| Erika Nielsen | Metalic on silk -Peacock Feathers | Honorable Mention 8th |
| Will White | Watercolor - Climbing Wall | Honorable Mention 6th |
| Rae Cardosa | Watercolor and ink - roses | |
| Ben Murray | Acrylic seascape | |
| Luke Taniguchi | Mixed media _ non represenstational | |
| Kau'i Taylor | Acrylic landscape plein air | |
| Zac Wigzell | watercolor and ink - roses | |
| Jennifer Chang | Acrylic - Taipei | |
| Jennifer Lyon-Mackie | Silk - color of relaxation | |
| Kat Sterman | Silk - Cluttered Thoughts |
HPA's Madison Inman Wins this Year's Hawai'i Island District Spelling Bee
Eighth grader Madison Inman correctly spelling "calisthenics" and won this year's Hawai'i Island District Spelling Bee on Thursday, March 4. The competition was held at HPA's Gates Performing Arts Center.
Alyssa Volivar of Kamehameha Schools, Kea'au Campus was the runner up. Both students will represent the Hawai'i District at the Hawai'i State Spelling Bee, which begins at noon on Sunday, March 14, at the Paliku Theater on O'ahu.
Julie Camarillo, HPA's Middle School English teacher, organized the Hawai'i District competition with support from colleagues Andrew O`Riordan (pronouncer), Chris Nilsen (judge), and Middle School Student Council volunteers.
HPA Announces Swim/Water Polo Camp 2010
Hawaii Preparatory Academy will offer three swim/water polo camps for students 8 years of age and older at the school’s Dowsett Pool. Students must be able to swim 25 yards or more to attend the camps.
Session 1 will run March 22-25 (Fee: $115); Session 2 will run June 7-11 (Fee: $140); and Session 3 will run June 14-18 (Fee: $140). Camps begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m.
Swim instruction will cover the four competitive strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle), starts, and turns. Participants will learn the basics, improve their skills, or master technique. HPA varsity swim and Academy Swim Club coach Mark Noetzel will lead the swim portion of the camp with assistance from HPA and ASC coach Greg McKenna, current varsity players, and swimmers. Noetzel (ASCA/USA Swimming Inc. coach) has worked extensively with swimmers of all abilities—from beginners to Olympic champions.
Water polo instruction will include general water polo skills, ball handling, and team play.
All levels—beginning, intermediate, and advanced—are encouraged to participate. Day one of the camp will include a skills evaluation of each participant.
For more information, contact Mark Noetzel at 808-640-6236 (e-mail: mnoetzel@hpa.edu).
