If you blinked, you might have missed Meki Pei ‘92 as he flashed across the screen during Kaiser Permanente’s 30-second “Breath” commercial which has been running on local television over the last several weeks.
(Note: Watch around the 4 and 8 second marks on the video.)
The Iolani Boys Cross Country team claimed the 2008 ILH Championship this past weekend by placing five athletes in the top 10, led by freshman Troy Esaki (second, 17:31) and senior captain Tyler Mulloy (third, 17:38, shown).
Up next for the team will be the Honolulu Marathon Cross Country State Championships which will be held at the Hawaii Preparatory Academy on the Big Island next week.
The Iolani Intermediate Football team captured the 2008 ILH Championship on Saturday afternoon with a 23-6 win over Word of Life at Kozuki Stadium on the Iolani campus.
Iolani finished their season at 6-1 with their only loss coming against Kamehameha (14-13) in the opening game of the season. The Raiders are led by head coach Ivan Suzuki ‘89 and alumni assistants Kevin Manuel ‘95, Greg Young ‘91, Gary Young ‘91, Dean Young ‘89, Eric Perkins ‘96, Blaine Kiyuna ‘93, Nolan Nakamura ‘92, Clint Onigama ‘96, Reinaldo Pacheco ‘98, Kawika Nakoa ‘02, Keone Nakoa ‘04 and Chuckie Nakoa ‘70.
[Photo: Honolulu Advertiser]
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More for you to read from the people that you went to school with… Some professional, some not, yet all entertaining in their own way. Enjoy!
If you know of any others, please post them in the comments and I’ll add them to the list. Mahalo!
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Kainoa ‘99 and Teoni Obrey ‘92, both standout athletes during their time at Iolani, were each named the 2007-08 ILH Boys Volleyball Coach-of-the- Year in their respective divisions… but not for the Raiders.
Teoni was the head coach at Hawaii Baptist Academy, the 2008 ILH and State Division II Champions. HBA captured the ILH crown with a record of 10-4 and went on to win the state championship, defeating Hilo in the finals (25-13, 25-16). They did not lose a game in the state tournament.
Kainoa was named the ILH Division I Co-Coach-of-the-Year along with Punahou’s Rick Tune for his role in leading the Mid-Pacific Owls to an 11-5 record in the ILH. The underdog Owls posted upset wins over Kamehameha and eventual state champion Iolani.
During his time at Iolani, Kainoa was an All-State performer in baseball and a three year letterman in volleyball. He went on to play baseball at BYU and was later drafted to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2003.
[Photos: Honolulu Advertiser]
Posted in: 1992, 1999, Volleyball | Comments |
Iolani senior forward Jaime Smith, the 2-time ILH Player-of-the-Year and 2-time All-State 1st Team selection, has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at UNLV under newly hired head coach Kathy Oliver (former UCLA head coach).
Smith chose UNLV over Northern Arizona, Hawai’i and Utah, and also was recruited by Cal State Northridge and San Francisco. She will now be competing in the same conference as former Iolani standout Hennasea Tokumura ‘06 who just completed her second season at the University of Utah. The two played together in 2005 and 2006.
Smith was also recently named as one of 12 student-athletes to the 2008 HHSAA Hall of Honor (Iolani’s only recipient).
2008 ILH Player-of-the-Year Taylor Mounts, a 6-6 center on the Iolani Boys Basketball team, will take his game to Salem, Oregon next year to play for the Willamette University Men’s Basketball Team. The Bearcats compete in NCAA Division III.
Mounts follows in the footsteps of Iolani alumnus and former Willamette standout Cavan Scanlan ‘92 who played for the Bearcats from 1993-96. Scanlan won a national championship in his freshman season in 1993.
[Photos: Honolulu Advertiser]
Posted in: 1992, Basketball | Comments |
Their name may not be familiar, but their sound is unmistakable.
In a collaboration with former Ho’onu’a bandmate Sani Apuakehau, Christian Yrizarry ‘94 recently released the self-titled debut album for his newly formed group Beach 5. Named for the duo’s favorite beach spot (Makapu’u), Beach 5 takes an updated spin on the “feel good island sound” that Ho’onu’a made popular over the past decade.
As a part of Ho’onu’a, Christian released three albums which included a number of memorable singles including “When I Think About You”, “Blue Light” and “Passion Love” among many others while Sani, who actually attended Iolani School with the Class of ‘92 until second grade, released two solo albums of his own, the second under Christian’s production company label, Feel Good Entertainment.
See them on Hot Hawaiian Nights on K5 » (Windows Media)
Buy the album at e808.com »
Since opening on September 16th, the Honolulu production of Disney’s “The Lion King” has received rave reviews from Hawaii residents both young and old in its opening week and have many more eagerly awaiting their chance to see the elaborate production for themselves.
One Iolani graduate has already seen the show probably more times than she can remember, but not from the seats like everyone else… As the lone cheetah in the ensemble cast, Charlaine Katsuyoshi ‘94 is finally back home in the islands to perform for friends and family after being away for nearly 13 years touring with professional dance companies throughout the mainland.
KITV’s Pamela Young (and her “Mixed Plate” crew) caught up with the company on the road in St. Louis, Missouri and spoke with Charlaine about her time with the cast and explored the inner workings of her intricate costume. Watch the video »
Note: Charlaine is the younger sister of Iolani graduates Craig ‘85 and Clayton Katsuyoshi ‘92.
Cavan Scanlan ‘92 and the Samoan National Team took the Bronze medal in the 2007 South Pacific Games in Samoa. Through 8 games, Cavan averaged 6.5 points per game on 71% shooting (15 for 21) in helping the team to an overall record of 6-2.
Utah junior running back Raynold Stowers ‘04 rushed for 21 yards on 6 carries in a 20-12 loss to the Air Force Academy in the team’s home opener at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
Ashley Aratani ‘04, a senior defensive specialist for the #8-ranked Washington Huskies, appeared in two matches this weekend to help her team improve their undefeated record to 8-0.
St. Mary’s sophomore middle blocker Megan Burton ‘06 (shown, right) had a steady weekend for the Gaels hitting .229 with 13 kills and 11 blocks in two losses to #9 BYU and #17 Cal-Poly. Freshman setter Kapua Kamana’o ‘07 also saw significant action against BYU and finished the match with 29 assists and 6 digs.
New Mexico sophomore goal keeper Kiani Wong ‘05 gave up just her second goal of the season in a 3-1 victory over Utah Valley State.
Freshman midfielder Nickey Ha ‘07 appeared in two games this weekend for the Loyola Marymount women’s soccer team who earned a tie (Indiana, 0-0) and a loss (Maryland, 3-0) in the Indiana University Hoosier Classic.
While in Hawaii for the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Classic, Pacific freshman Sammi Teramae ‘07 picked up two more assists (one in each game) to add to her team leading point total of 8. The Tigers improved to 3-0-1 after earning a tie and a win in games against the University of Hawaii (2-2) and the University of Tennessee - Martin (1-0).
[Photo: SMCGaels.com]
Posted in: 1992, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball | Comments |
As a member of the Samoan National Team, Cavan Scanlan ‘92 is currently in Samoa competing in the basketball portion of the 2007 South Pacific Games.
Among the favorites to capture the gold, his team has advanced to the medal round after losing just one game in pool-play (to Guam) and finishing with a record of 3-1.
Through four games, Cavan is averaging 7.3 points (per game) on 91% shooting (10 of 11) in just over 19 minutes (per game).
The South Pacific Games are held every four years (like the Olympics) and feature more than 4,000 participants representing 22 Pacific Island nations and territories.
Posted in: 1992, Basketball | Comments |
With over a decade of experience and $150 million in closed transactions, Trevor Benn ‘92 recently formed Benn Pacific Group, a boutique full-service brokerage and consulting company.
“Our goal is to leverage our experience, knowledge and contacts to provide our clients with exceptional opportunities in real estate,” Benn said in recent profile in Hawaii Business magazine.
Currently Benn Pacific is the exclusive listing brokerage for the Regency on BeachWalk and the Ilikai Hotel, with several other large projects in the works…
[Photo: Wife, Rae (Ifuku) Benn '92 and children, Tyler & Malia]
Posted in: 1992, Real Estate | Comments |
Nationally recognized architect and Class of ‘92 graduate, Clayton Katsuyoshi is in the early stages of his “Around the World Adventure” having recently stopped in Machu Picchu and the Galapagos in his travels through South America. He is keeping a record of his journey, filled with stories and photos, that’s sure to make all you 9-5ers more than a little jealous.
Since ending work on February 13th, Clayton made his way south through Nevada (Vegas), Arizona and Texas (where he met up with sister Charlaine ‘94), hopped on a plane to Ecuador, bused it to Peru, moved on to Chile…
Follow Clayton’s journey on your own… Visit his blog at Katsuyoshi.org
Two Iolani alumni are featured on the new websites for Servco, Hawaii’s local Toyota/Lexus dealer.
Trevor Benn ‘92 and wife Rae (Ifuku) Benn ‘92 are featured with their two children, Tyler and Malia on the home page of the Servco Auto Centers website. Trevor is currently a REALTOR with Honolulu Realty and Rae is a Controller at Ohana Pacific Management.
James Chan ‘98, Realtor-Associate with Prudential Locations and co-founder of Walk Fantastic Surfboards, is shown on the home page for Servco Auto Honolulu (formerly Toyota City).
Posted in: 1992, 1998, Real Estate, Services | Comments |
Tonight, OC16 will be televising the 3rd place games for the ILH (in both Division I and Division II) starting at 4:30pm and 6:00pm respectively.
In the first game, the AOP Dolphins will face the Hanalani Royals for the Division II 3rd place title and the right to go to the first ever Division II Boys’ Basketball State Tournament. If the camera ever hits the sidelines, you’re sure to see AOP assistant coach Maika’i Spencer ‘97 and may even be able to catch a glimpse of athletic director Brad Kitsu ‘94.
In Division I, Kamehameha Warriors and St. Louis Crusaders will face off for the third time this season for a chance to travel to Kona to play the Konawaena Wildcats for a spot in the 2007 State Boys’ Basketball Tournament. Somewhere near the end of the bench, you might be able to find Warrior assistant coach (and English teacher) Cavan Scanlan ‘92 helping his team pick up their first win against the Crusaders after two close losses.
If you haven’t heard them or of them then WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!… Well, the phenomenon known as Thick Tubes has been rockin the Hawaiian scene for several years now having just released their second album “Thick 2” earlier this year. (Recognize the face on the CD cover?… Any guesses?)
Photo: (clockwise from left) Dave Gonzalez, Steve Brady, Sean “Ulu” Scanlan ‘87, Pat Samsonas ‘93, Denny Ono ‘92, Darin Au and Jane Aromin
Dr. Reid Koyanagi ‘94 has been cleaning, straightening, whitening & cosmetically enhancing the smiles of people both young and old for the past few years alongside alumni parent & fellow dentist Dr. Randall Yoshida (father of Reid Yoshida ‘92). You may have heard Dr. Reid giving out a few dental tips on KSSK during your morning commute or might have noticed a new face in the King Kalakaua Dental Center which is also home to another alumni parent, Dr. Carl Watanabe (father of Mark Watanabe ‘92).
To find out more about Dr. Koyanagi and his practice, check out his website at SmilePowerHawaii.com.