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Mr. Joshua D. Clark
Director of Admission
Purdue University, B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy, 1996
My two favorite things about HPA both stem from my public high school education, an experience very different from HPA. First, everyday I witness the amazing opportunities available to HPA students—opportunities most students around the country only dream about. And I am amazed at how fully HPA students take advantage of these opportunities—soaking up these amazing experiences like a sponge. What a thrill it is to see students who are enthusiastically active around the clock; it means they appreciate what is available to them.
Secondly, I am impressed at how friendly HPA students are—a vastly different experience than my own public high school education. At HPA, students have such a spirit of aloha and the genuine kindness and openness they show to one another is remarkable.
My HPA 'Ohana Connection: My wife and I are expecting a child this year and we look forward to becoming HPA parents, class of 2030!
Special Interests: I love reading and wish I had more time to do it. I enjoy traveling and all the new experiences each place offers. I love food—barbecuing, baking my own bread, or trying a new Indian dish—all for the enjoyment of eating.
jclark@hpa.edu
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Ms. Arati Clarry, '96
Assistant Director of Admission
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy, 1996
Bryn Mawr College, B.A. The Growth of Structure of Cities, 2000
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, M.A. Public Health, in progress
My favorite thing about HPA would have to be the students—their warmth of spirit, their individual interests, their academic drive, their athletic effort, their artistic personalities, and their contributions to building the HPA ‘Ohana.
My HPA ‘Ohana Connection: I am an HPA graduate, class of ’96. My brother, Arjun, is class of ’95 as is my husband, Kip. Our son, Isaiah, is class of 2021 and our daughter, India, will hopefully be in the class of 2026. I also have brothers-in-law who are proud HPA alums (Mikee ‘87 and Chad ‘97).
Special Interests: My children are my passion and anything that I do with them is my pleasure—baking dark chocolate organic brownies with them; dancing with them; painting with them; reading to them and with them; running, or more accurately, chasing them; eating sushi with them, and traveling with them.
aclarry@hpa.edu
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Mr. Karl Koenigsbauer
Assistant Director of Admission
Pomfret School, 2002
Wheaton College, B.A. in Sociology, 2006
Favorite thing about HPA: The People!
My HPA ‘Ohana Connection: Making new friends!
Special Interests: Running, golf, fishing, the outdoors, and history
karlk@hpa.edu
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Mrs. Joan Parris
Assistant Director of Admission
Lanai High School, 1981
University of Phoenix, B.S.B.M.
Favorite thing about HPA: Wealth of opportunities for students, location of the school - we are in beautiful Hawai‘i!
My HPA ‘Ohana Connection: My children Mitchell ‘11 and Mikela ‘20
Special interests: Fishing, spending time with family, and watching my children perform on stage and play sports. I also enjoy eating at a nice restaurant, and love to laugh!
jparris@hpa.edu
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Mrs. Lita Spencer
Office Manager
Konawaena High School, 1965
University of Hawai‘i, Manoa
Favorite thing about HPA: The people
My HPA ‘Ohana Connection: Husband, (big kid) Edgar ’65; and children, Chris Martin ‘93, Jared Spencer ‘97, and Bryan Spencer ‘00
Special interests: Quilting
lspencer@hpa.edu
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Stephanie H. Rutgers, '89
Associate Director of Admission (currently on family leave)
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy, 1989
University of Vermont, B.S. in Consumer Studies, A.A. in Graphic Design
Favorite thing about HPA: All of the new facilities that I didn't have when I attended - new track, GPAC, Energy Lab, covered tennis courts, Student Union, swimming pool, fitness center
My HPA ‘Ohana Connection: Besides my own HPA career, which started in seventh grade, many of my family members are part of the HPA ‘Ohana, including my father, uncles, siblings (Vanessa ’91 and Nick ’96), cousins, and nephews (Gabriel Kalama, class of 2021 and Hayden Kalama, future class of 2026). It is a deep family connection and commitment.
Special interests: Travel, running, hiking, and eating international food.
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