HPA student Kimo Uyehara '25, teacher Johanna Anton part of group to produce first-ever draft genome of critically endangered bird
HPA Today
People of HPA
I just really want to see electrons spinning. We talk about molecules all the time, but it’s so abstract because you can’t see anything that small.”
Academics
Kumu Ka‘ai Spencer addressed the class of 2019 at graduation on May 24 and drew advice from Hole Waimea: “As a representative of ka ihe o ka makani (or ‘spear of the wind’), you have to keep your spear sharp. You are the spear, and the spear is you. … Whatever it is you chose to do, do it well. Sharpen the spear.”
Sustainability
The Road to Waimea
Rowena de Belligny P’29, ’30 and family settle in at Kamuela Cucumbers
Giving Back
A Teacher’s Vision
For nearly 20 years, the scholarship conceived by Bill Davis has supported Hawai‘i Island students
Academics
Eighth-graders held their transition ceremony on May 22 at Gates Performing Arts Center. A packed house enjoyed the class video; remarks from Emma Gadd; a class hula; and the conferring of certificates. Welcome to high school, class of 2023, and congratulations to all!
Academics
Watching the birth of stars
Keck intern Brianna Ryan ’19 is off to MIT
Arts
Persistence in the arts
Mako Yamamoto ’19 trades the HPA stage for Northwestern University
Life at HPA
A peaceful break during last weekend’s major mountain biking adventure for Upper School students on the legendary Mana Road. Keanakolu Ranger Station, 5,600 feet!
People of HPA
At HPA, students and teachers treat each other as nuanced individuals. They teach and learn from each other. They respect and care for each other.”