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Chaminade Quarterly Fall 2009

Imagine... the future at Chaminade

Faith , Dr e a m s , Im ag i n i n gs : Moving forward under new command

GO SWORD S ! G O C H A M I N A DE ! Educating in family spirit

Aloha,

At our recent regents’ meeting, I was drawn in by a student presenter who described with enthusiasm and gratitude her summer lab and field work. What struck me as I listened to Kailene Suarez, a sophomore majoring in biology, relay her experience in the pre-health enrichment program at the University of Washington, was that in one summer her passion for health science was ignited. “It was great since I got to see four operations and before going there, I’d never even met a surgeon,” she said proudly. Kailene is now determined to pursue her dream of a career in the medical field. Meeting eager students like Kailene and hearing their similar reactions to opportunities made possible in part by Chaminade are what make serving on the board of regents so rewarding. It is clear to me that one experience like this can be incredibly motivating, and possibly change the direction of a student’s life. In the last few weeks, we have had wonderful affirmative celebrations related to the inauguration of our ninth president, Bro. Bernard J. Ploeger. Many speakers at these gatherings noted how President Sue would certainly be smiling down upon us as witness to the historic events. The sentiment shared by all was that we have “the right man at the right time,” and if you attended the concert, the mass, the investiture or block party you would certainly agree. Bro. Bernie’s appointment has invigorated our community and instilled confidence in all who are touched by this university. At the Mass of celebration, we were inspired by the metaphors put forth in Fr. Joe Lackner’s eloquent and beautifully delivered homily. He suggested that we not let our “salt go flat” nor to let our light dim. Instead, we must let our light shine through our new president so that Chaminade becomes a beacon to those seeking knowledge, enlightenment and a new path in life. I am confident that our “double portion” of blessings will carry us forward and allow us to “Live Fully Our Transformation.” I ask that you join Bro. Bernie, the Chaminade ‘ohana and me to make this a reality.

With gratitude, Kathleen “Kitty” Sullivan Wo Chair, Chaminade University Board of Regents

Chaminade’s president, Bro. Bernard Ploeger, Hawaii’s governor, the Honorable Linda Lingle, and the Chair of Chaminade’s Board of Regents, Kathleen “Kitty” Wo

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President

Diane Peters-Nguyen

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Kapono Dowson Ryan

Director of Communications

Be-Jay Kodama

Director of Alumni Relations

Brandi Watanabe

Director of Annual Giving

Additional Photos: Cliff Bieberly, Patrick Downes, Island Digital Imaging and Darren Wong

Features 4 Faith, Dreams, Imaginings: Moving Forward Under New Command

Board of Regents

Bro. Stephen Glodek, S.M. Chancellor Kathleen "Kitty" Wo Chair

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Gary E. Liebl Chair Emeritus Daniel L. Colin First Vice Chair Cori Ching Weston Second Vice Chair

Departments

Jean E. Rolles Secretary

12 Class Notes 14 Silversword Spotter

Chaminade’s “Imagine” commercial aired earlier this year.

Imagine...

the future at Chaminade

To see more, go to www.chaminade.edu and search for “imagine video.”

Upcoming Events Fall Drama Productions Paul and Vi Loo Theatre November 6-15, 2009 EA Sports Maui Invitational Hosted by Chaminade University Lahaina Civic Center November 23-25, 2009 Intercollegiate Sports Gala Pacific Beach Hotel, Saturday, February 6, 2010 This paper stock has been independently certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) that it comes from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations. Also the inks selected for this issue are renewable vegetable based inks.

Jeanne A. Anderson Karen E. Anderson Carolyn A. Berry Rick Blangiardi Bro. Edward Brink, S.M. John C. Brogan Bro. William J. Campbell, S.M. Charles L. Cotrell Nicole M. Dupont Bennette M. Evangelista Daniel D. Goo Carmen Himenes Stanley W. Hong Bro. Robert Hoppe, S.M. Angela H. Isaac Amy L. Jampel Clifton Y. Kagawa Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dwight M. Kealoha, USAF Michael F. Kerr Richard Kido Rev. Joseph H. Lackner, S.M. Violet S. Loo Dr. Edison H. Miyawaki Bro. Bernard Ploeger, S.M Rev. David H. Schuyler, S.M. Anna Marie Springer Nicholas J. Susner Willibrord K. Tallett Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu Gae Bergquist Trommald Vaughn Vasconcellos Sharon Weiner Hon. Patrick K.S.L. Yim Adm. (Ret.) R. J. “Zap” Zlatoper, USN Edward K.O. Eu (Emeritus) Rev. Donald P. Merrifield, S.J. (Emeritus) Board of Governors

Michael F. Kerr Chair Anton Krucky Vice Chair Sharon McPhee Second Vice Chair Blaine Rand Y. Lesnik Secretary Richard C. Lim Clifford Cooper Joseph Melehan Louisa Cooper Walter A. Dods, Jr. Rev. Donald P. Merrifield, S.J. Wilson Thomas “Tom” Orbe Edward K.O. Eu J. Hans Strasser Eddie Flores, Jr. Richard E. Tanaka George A. Froley III James J. Viso Edward J. Hogan Gulab Watumull Gary Hogan J. Michael Windsor Lynn Hogan Bro. Robert Juenemann, S.M. The Chaminade Quarterly is published by Chaminade University of Honolulu, ©2009. All rights reserved. Please address editorial corre­spon­dence to Editor, Chaminade Quarterly, 3140 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816-1578 or [email protected]. Third-class postage paid at Honolulu, HI 96816.

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FA I T H, DREA M S, I M AG I N I NGS: M OV I NG FOR WARD U NDER NE W CO M M AND By Kapono Ryan

“It is such a privilege to be honored this way. It was the right combination of formality and fun, fellowship and friendship,” said Chaminade’s ninth president, Bro. Bernard Ploeger, SM, as he thanked the campus community for the festivities organizers had put together to mark his inauguration.

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Bishop Lawrence “Larry” Silva led the Chaminade ‘ohana in a blessing for Bro. Ploeger during a Mass of Thanksgiving held at St. Patrick Cathedral.

  “Creative imagination is a source of energy to realize a goal,” said Bro. Bernard J. Ploeger, SM, Ph.D., Chaminade University’s ninth president, at his investiture this September. “We have an amazing capacity to imagine things being other than they are, and the work of leadership is to release and empower that creative imagination, and then keep everyone focused on the quest until it is accomplished.”    Ploeger gazed at a sea of expectant faces, including members of the Chaminade student body, staff, faculty, alumni, family, friends and community leaders, as well as fellow Marianists. Joy and hopeful confidence saturated the campus community as all eyes watched the tall, quiet Marianist receive his symbols of office. First, he received the university’s koa mace. Then he was draped in the second insignia --long, abundant strands of rare Ni’ihau shells connected to a regal neckpiece of hand polished kukui nuts. The audience applauded loudly, expressing their support.   The process of interweaving his life into Chaminade began more than 14 years ago, through his friendships with Dr. Tom Wesselkamper and Dr. Mary Civille (President Sue) Wesselkamper. “Sue was a consummate recruiter,” he reminisced. “…and no one could say ‘no’ to Sue.”   In 1995, he started as a trusted advisor and served as regent for the university.  By 2001, he was on board full-time as President Sue’s second in command, serving in the role of executive vice president and provost at her invitation. When he first arrived on campus, he was shocked at the toll budget constraints had taken on its appearance. Years of deferred maintenance resulted in shabby patched-up facilities.   In 2002, the university with Wesselkamper at the helm, Ploeger, second in command, and the collaboration of faculty, staff and supporters, created and began to implement “The Second Founding of Chaminade University,” a strategic plan to resurrect the life of the school.  In it, there was a common Hawaiian analogy of being in a canoe and paddling together in the same direction in order to survive.  According to Ploeger, it was an act of faith for many of them. During the investiture ceremony at Mamiya Theatre, the support was overwhelming.

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Henry Gomes, associate provost for the day undergraduate program, gifted Bro. Ploeger with a symbolic ‘o‘o stick made from koa wood. The ‘o‘o stick is used traditionally by Native Hawaiians for groundbreaking.

Faith , Dreams, Imaginings continued   “It’s so easy to show this campus now,” he said beaming after giving a recent ‘Bro. Bernie’ golf cart tour to visitors. “Everything is so beautiful.”   Yes, no doubt-- verdant landscaping, blue skies, clouds embracing the red tile-roofs of the unique Spanish Mission buildings across campus. For Ploeger, the exuberance goes beyond seeing everyday Hawaii beauty. He remembers what it was like less than a decade ago.  He will point out where an old sewer pipe used to stick out and then talk about the rocks, weeds and ugly bramble that dominated the once unusable area that has transformed into a 25,000 square foot landscaped plaza, adjacent to the new Sullivan Family Library building.   In 2008, the University completed its Transformations campaign, fundraising more than $66.5 million. As the campaign ended, it was time to push forward a new strategic plan. Challenges for the university had changed. Wesselkamper died after a long illness at the beginning of 2009, leaving a legacy of success in the first leg of the canoe race.  Though an economic wave of upheaval hit the country with repercussions worldwide, Chaminade University, thanks to the generous support of donors, found itself no longer in a canoe, so to speak, but rather in a sea-worthy ship ready to stay the course.  Considered the chief architect of Chaminade’s new strategic plan, Ploeger collaborated with members of the Chaminade community and plotted university coordinates through 2013 (key levers) as found in the document “Live Fully Our Transformation.”   One major reason Ploeger, a thoughtful man with an engaging smile, decided to apply for president was that he felt Chaminade had a great start, but things were now in mid-ocean with yet, more to do to “fully live out” goals. He also thought there was “a lot of energy and drive among supporters and leadership” to complete things.   Kathleen “Kitty” Sullivan Wo, new chair of Chaminade University’s board of regents, expressed her confidence at choosing Ploeger.  “The selection process was grueling for all candidates, as they met with students, staff and faculty,” said Wo. “Everyone felt strongly that Bro. Bernie was the right man for the times, and we voted him in unanimously.”   Ploeger plans to meet with the campus community, involving them in a collaborative ‘creative imagination’ process where open discussion can take place. “One of Sue’s gifts was what I call ‘creative imagination’,” he said. When asked what he imagines for Chaminade, his eyes will brighten. “In many ways, the highest compliment that Chaminade could receive would be for others to say ‘I can’t imagine a future without Chaminade being a part of it’,” he said. “The partnerships that we are especially nurturing include: the Marianists, the Diocese of Honolulu and their schools; the Native-Hawaiian serving community; the early childhood education community; the teacher education and school counselor communities; the biomedical and health professionals communities; and the criminal justice and forensic sciences communities.”   As for new horizons, Ploeger said Chaminade hopes to continue its growth in enrollment, as well as take advantage of some exciting

“Society will measure the value of a Chaminade education by the quality of its graduates,” said Bro. Ploeger.

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Students engaged an enthusiastic Bro. Ploeger in their presentations.

international opportunities.  It also plans to open its doors next fall 2010 to its first nursing program, upon approval of the Hawaii State Board of Nursing. Other points mapped out include reviewing and expanding Chaminade’s part in intercollegiate athletics and continuing to expand and secure external support.   “Though we are in the middle of a recession, we are moving ahead with cautious optimism. Our enrollments are up with an increase of 15% in first year and 18% transfer day undergraduate students,” Ploeger said. “However, our financial aid is up also.  More than 92 percent of our students already receive financial aid. We know that it is tough for our families, and we have to keep ourselves affordable. Our goal is to provide incoming and continuing students with maximum access to financial aid and scholarship opportunities.”   “Society will measure the value of a Chaminade education by the quality of its graduates. If we don’t deliver on that promise, we fail as a university,” reflected Ploeger. “As a higher education learning community, we strive to develop new strategies to help our students receive a good education in a collaborative learning environment that will prepare them for life, service and successful careers. We educate the whole student, encouraging the development of moral character, personal competencies, and commitment to build a just and peaceful society. This defines our mission and in a sense defines our dream.”   Almost daily, Ploeger walks back and forth to his residence on the east side of campus, much like a commander strolling the ship’s deck. He still marvels at the new campus birthed from what was an almost impossible dream and knows that the university must continue to dream forward. “Now just imagine…,” he whispers in wonderment.

Bro. Stephen Glodek, SM, Fr. Robert Bouffier, SM, and Bro. John Campbell, SM, were just a few of the Marianists who came out in strength to celebrate with Bro. Ploeger, who took his first vows with the Society of Mary (Marianists) in 1967.

“Bro. Bernie is the right man at the right time,” said Kathleen “Kitty” Wo, seen here with Sharon McPhee, Dave Wilson, Carolyn Berry and Bro. Ploeger at the inaugural dinner.

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GO S W ORDS ! GO C H A M I NADE ! ED U C AT I NG I N FA M I L Y S P I R I T

“One of the key priorities that Chaminade has chosen to focus on as one of its levers of success is athletics. Consistent with vision, mission and core commitments, the university hopes to expand participation in intercollegiate athletics, focusing on recruitment of well-qualified student athletes, building competitive success, affiliation and pride for the campus, alumni and community supporters,” said Chaminade president, Bro. Bernard Ploeger, SM. Seen here checking in students at the Carlson Fitness Center, Tanya Alvino, like most students, must work while going to school.

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By Kapono Ryan and Angel Orozco Angel Orozco, a senior who plays on the men’s soccer team, has been passionate about the game of soccer since he was a young boy. During the fall soccer season, the Chaminade senior comes in for early practices at 6:30 a.m., works as many as three jobs at a time to make ends meet and takes a full load of courses. His passion to play has given him focus and drive. He is one of more than 10 percent of Chaminade’s undergraduate students who participate in the 10 sports available in the PACWEST Conference each year. Student athletes carry fulltime academic loads, attend classes, study subject matter, research and write papers. In addition, many work side jobs to pay for tuition, books and supplies and to make ends meet, as well as commit many hours to community service and service learning. On top of all of that, they spend countless hours practicing drills, scrimmaging, traveling and competing so that they can play with personal excellence. So why do they do it? “For the love of the sport,” said Layne Morita, a senior majoring in historical and political studies at Chaminade. Morita starts his third season of college golf in the spring and works hard at playing golf yearlong. Initially taught by his grandfather, he sought out coaches as his passion for the game grew. After growing up in Kapa’a, Kauai and graduating from Kauai High School, he went to college in Texas but could not make the team. Driven by the need to play, he chose Chaminade. “I really wanted to play, and I wanted to be closer to family,” he explained.

This summer, Morita finished second in the 101st Manoa Cup at Oahu Country Club. Many consider this to be Hawaii’s most prestigious amateur championship. He was selected to represent Hawaii in the USGA State Team Championship at The Country Club of St. Albans in St. Louis, Missouri this fall. He will start his third season of men’s golf at Chaminade in the spring and continues to be active all year long in his sport. No academic slouch, he carries a 3.7 GPA.

Layne Morita not only plays with passion, but he also studies history with a passion

Tatiana “Tanya” Alvino, a junior majoring in accounting and a Hogan Entrepreneur, played outstanding women’s volleyball throughout high school in California, as well as during her freshman and sophomore years at Chaminade. Striving for excellence on and off the courts, Alvino academically stood out during high school as a National Honor Society member who was also named a CIF and a NSC Scholar Athlete. At Chaminade, her GPA is 4.0.

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After countless practice hours, Morita knows how to take a swing. GO SWORDS! GO CHAMINADE! continued When Alvino asks the why questions – why so many hours, why wake up early for practice and go to bed late with studies, why push yourself so hard – her answers are two-fold. It is at once for herself and for her team. Call it an act of community. “My motivation both academically and athletically is to do the best that I can do and to always give 100%. I also do it for family, friends and the team,” Alvino shared. “My team and coaches are motivation for me because we play as a team, and we’ll win as a team. I believe that there is no point in doing something unless you are going to give it your best,” she said. Considered scholar-athletes, both Alvino and Morita were named to the 2008-09 PacWest Academic All-Conference Team and love their individual sports. According to William “Bill” Villa, Chaminade’s athletic director, student athletes are smart, dedicated and do it for the love of their sport. “The average GPA of our student-athletes is about 3.0, and they know how to take care of business in so many areas of their lives,” he said. Villa also pointed to his hard-working, dedicated coaches who put in as much if not more time into the sport as their players. “Without them our teams couldn’t function,” Villa said. He explained that economic times are tough now, but in some ways, times have always been tough for the athletics program. However, with support from donors, the creation of the Hui ‘A¯hinahina Booster Club, and events such as the annual Athletics Gala scheduled for February, things are looking up. Recent fundraising efforts and donor support have enabled the athletics program to take care of simple things such as paying for a portion of team shoes with student-athletes paying the rest, purchasing new soccer uniforms and equipment, softball equipment, team golf bags, as well as paying for a few more golf practices. Because of money raised, the Chaminade women’s tennis team traveled to a mainland tournament for the first time. There they won five of six days of matches against tough competition, which helped tremendously in regional rankings, and barely edged out of playing in the regional. Most important, the university helped in the area of athletic scholarships, the top area of need as expressed by coaches. The program recently received an increase in athletic scholarship funds for incoming students with the emphasis on building the program for the future. To qualify for these scholarships, students must be good scholars with a certain grade point average and SAT or ACT test score, good citizens, as well as being talented athletes, said Villa. Because the athletics program is consistent with Chaminade’s vision, mission and core commitments, Chaminade plans to focus on expanding participation in intercollegiate athletics. This includes recruitment of well-qualified student athletes, which will help build competitive success, affiliation and pride for the campus, alumni and our community supporters. “Educating in family spirit is an essential Marianist educational value, and the athletics program provides natural venues for family spirit to take place. Our teams have the ability to fire up school spirit, as well as encourage school unity,” said Bro. Ploeger, SM, president of Chaminade. “Whether it is in drama teams or tennis teams, the culture of being there for each other and collaborating as a unit in community to accomplish something is something that we should cheer on vigorously.” There is little doubt that one of the determining factors for Orozco, Morita and Alvino in picking Chaminade was that they would be able to play the sport that they love so much. “It’s why we’re here,” Orozco said tiredlessly pushing through his classes between jobs and practices. Angel Orozco, a communication-marketing major, helped gather information and quotes from our students and the athletics staff and was instrumental in the completion of this article.

Alvino sets up the ball for her teammates. The team is community for her.

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M AU I I S H ERE !

This year’s tournament runs Nov. 23-25 and features another premiere lineup of teams: Arizona, Chaminade, Cincinnati, Colorado, Gonzaga, Maryland, Vanderbilt and Wisconsin. Tune into ESPNU and cheer on our Men’s Basketball team as they open against the 2002 National Champion Maryland Terrapins. For more information on game times, and tickets, visit www.goswords.com.

Join Hui ‘A¯hinahina Booster Club Today! Help support our student-athletes and 10 NCAA Division II sports programs with your membership. Call (808) 735-4764, or visit www.goswords.com.

G O S WOR D S !

S AV E THE DATE! C ha m i n ade U n i ve r s i t y

Intercollegiate Sports Gala Saturday, February 6, 2010 6:00 p.m. Pacific Beach Hotel For more information, contact Ryan Hirata Office of Institutional Advancement Phone: (808) 735-4764, or at [email protected]

la rry price 2010 Silve rsword Inductee

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Alumni Class Notes 1970s

Jan Seymour B.A. International Studies ’76, Karen Buechter Rhodes B.A. Secondary Education ’77 Jan Seymour ‘76 and Karen Buechter Rhodes ‘77 had fun reuniting in Las Vegas. While in Las Vegas, they celebrated the 21st birthday of Karen’s daughter and got to see The Price Is Right live! Peter Ng ’60 spoke on behalf of the alumni at the president’s investiture. (Peter Ng ’60, Doris Ng ’67, Be-Jay Kodama ’86)

Aloha, Alumni, Students have settled into the new and exciting academic school year. In August, alumni volunteers welcomed our new students and their parents at this year’s New Student Orientation through a Living Local presentation. Alumni volunteers spanned the decades, including representation from the recent 2009 graduating class. The Aloha Spirit and the importance of our Marianist Heritage was shared. New parents noticed how alumni had a wonderful experience at Chaminade. In September, alumni, family and friends also took part in the pageantry of Bro. Bernie Ploeger’s inauguration festivities. Many of our alumni processed in the Academic Investiture, and Peter Ng ’60 welcomed Bro. Bernie as the ninth president. In his inspirational speech he mentioned how Chaminade “has grown to a great small Catholic Marianist university with all your help and support.” Alumni, imagine how we can help make Chaminde a greater success story?

1980s

Joseph F. Peterson MBA ’81 Lieutenant General Joseph F. Peterson, the first soldier of Hawaiian ancestry promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General in the Army, returned recently to the slopes of Kalaepohaku. He shared with Saint Louis High School students his life lessons and opportunities he has realized because of the opportunities afforded to him through his education journey that began here in Hawaii. Stephen Gilbride B.A. International Studies ’84 In 2006, Stephen Gilbride started his own business SG Research International (SGRI), a pharmaceutical consulting firm. He is president of the New Jersey based firm. He visits Oahu every July with his wife and two wonderful daughters and would love to hear from old friends.

Currently, work has begun on the 2010 Chaminade Alumni Directory in partnership with Harris, LLC. This important directory will contain complete listings of alumni from Chaminade University, including e-mail addresses, professional and personal information, to help meet your networking needs. Thank you for taking time to respond to the post card or phone call. Let’s do our best to stay connected!

With much aloha, Be-Jay Kodama ‘86 Director of Alumni Relations (808)739 - 8526 [email protected]

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Emily T. Weaver B.A. Business Administration ’87, MBA ’88, B.F.A. Interior Design ’89 UHA (University Health Alliance) in Hawaii named Emily Weaver senior vice president and chief human resources officer. She joined the company in December 1996 as its human resources coordinator.

1990s

Roshan Mendis B.A. Economics ’95 Recently appointed president of Zuji and regional vice president of Travelocity Asia Pacific, Mendis has been a part of Zuji’s executive team based at its Singapore headquarters for the past three years and previously served as its director of supplier relationships and partnerships. He is a native of Sri Lanka. Nolan Tokuda MSCP ’98 Pacific Business News recently honored Hawaii’s best and brightest young business

Michelle Cometa B.A. English ’84 Michelle Cometa shared, that in the last year she has joined the University News Services at RIT, after spending several years as

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communications manager with the Information & Technology Services group on campus. In 2009, she completed a one-year appointment as chairperson of the RIT President’s Commission on Pluralism and Inclusion, a 32-member organization that promotes diversity initiatives on campus through formal and informal programming and events. A member of the Rochester Chapter of the Public Relations Society, she also serves on the local board, chairing the PRISM Awards, the local PR recognition awards.

people at its annual “Forty under 40” event held at the Hawaii Convention Center. The 2009 honorees included Nolan Tokuda along with Dr. Helen Turner, Chaminade’s dean of science and mathematics. A teacher and football coach at Leilehua High School, Tokuda previously won coach of the year honors in Hawaii.

2000s

Monique “Pua” Mata Sawicki B.A. Management ’02 Now resides in Southern, Calif. Pua is the country’s top-ranked mountain biking endurance racer and among the best in the world. In 2005, 2007, and 2008, she won the 24 hour Solo U.S. National Championships. Brandon Alana-Maugaotega B.A. ’04 Congratulations to Brandon Alana Maugaotega, who professed first vows in the Society of Mary during a Eucharist celebration at Queen of Apostles Chapel at Mount Saint John in Dayton. Brandon made his vows in Hawaiian. Brandon will join the Stonemill-Kiefaber community in Dayton with ministry at the University of Dayton.

former Marianist Volunteer Program volunteer. He will join the Casa Maria community in San Antonio. Zack Whiting B.A. ’07 and Ashley Whiting B.A. ‘07 The Whiting’s now live in Germany and recently celebrated their wedding anniversary in Hawaii. During their visit, they stopped by Chaminade to play some hoops with Zack’s former coach, Matt Mahar. Currently, Zack plays professional basketball for the Düsseldorf Giants. Ashley plans to try out for a professional volleyball team in Germany.

Norman Capinpin B.A. ’04 The Provincial Council approved Norman Capinpin to become a member of the Marianist aspirancy program beginning in August. In May, he received a master’s degree in education from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Norman is a

Andrea Maglasang MBA ’08 Andrea Maglasang was accepted to the part-time evening program at the William S. Richardson School of Law at University of Hawaii at Manoa. As a part-time student, she plans to graduate in the class of 2013. Recently engaged, she plans to marry in June 2010.  Carole Kongprachith MBA ’08 Kongprachith stays in touch with her former professors, Wayne Tanna and Richard Kido. Recently she wrote to thank them for guiding her and to announce that she is now an accountant with a CPA firm Yokota and Li in Hawaii. Mohammad Tangara ’09 Tangara joins an ever-growing list of former Silverswords taking their game to the pro level. Tangara joined the Milwaukee Bucks summer league. The center from Bamako, Mali averaged 14.4 points per contest, to go along with 8.7 rebounds per game in his senior season at Chaminade. He garnered First Team All Pac West honors.

In Memoriam It is with sincere regret that we note the passing of: Philip Morris ‘61 Janice Sue ‘61 James E. Mayo ‘79

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Kuuipo Kumukahi B.S. ’00 musician and songstress entertained at the lu’au.

Celebrating Friends and Creating New Memories - Reunion 2009

Alumni showed their school pride at KSSK’s Perry & Price Show Music and laughter fill the air as friends reunite after all these years.

Family and friends participated in the Sue Wesselkamper 5K Fun Run/Walk.

Several members from the 70s reminisce about their Chaminade experience.

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Gilbert Olyan ’61, wife Sandy and Tadashi (Bob) Shibata ’61 enjoying the festivites with Bro.Tom Springs, SM.

New President Bro. Bernie Ploeger shared thoughts with alumni.

Lifelong learning continued through the 50 Minute University.

Alumni Reunion Weekend April 29 – May 2, 2010 Mark your calendar and plan to attend! Keep visiting www.chaminade.edu/alumni for the latest details or call (808) 739-8526.

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