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
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.”
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
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.”
Academics
A buzz-worthy year
Hokua Tarnas ’19 talks about zero-waste honey and life after HPA
People of HPA
I really wanted to tell the stories of quiet people, who do normal yet extraordinary things. Social media shows us celebrities, turning people into products for their audience. I wanted to tell authentic stories.”
Academics
Holly Hoffbauer ’19 gets a jump start on real-world research
HPA team presents at the International Sea Turtle Symposium in South Carolina