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Moanalua Update
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Dave Komatsu
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Mar 25, 2006 19:32 PST
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MOHS Alumni News
+- In our March 2006 Issue -+
Welcome Message
Moanalua Performance Center Petition Drive
MeneSpace/MenePages
Mene Notes
Reunion Information
Special: Eager to learn
Visit us on the web at:
<http://www.global-hawaii.com/mohsaa>
Create a FREE profile or find a long lost classmate on our
NEW myspace/classmates.com like page
<http://maa.thepeoplebridge.com>
Chat with Us:
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/moanaluahighschoolalumni/>
Membership Form to join us:
<http://www.global-hawaii.com/mohsaa/membership.pdf>
E-mail us
<david_k-@yahoo.com>
Next Meetings
- Wednesday April 19
- Wednesday May 17
Moanalua High School Administration Building 7:15pm
Welcome Message
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Welcome to our March edition. Thanks for those who came to the
Kina'ole Awards dinner making it a great success. Sometime shortly
pictures from the dinner will be available on our MenePage site. Be
looking for those in the near future.
Principal Darrel Galera and Moanalua High School have started
a letter campaign to build a Performance Arts Center on the ground of
the
high school. Please take a few minutes to read the article below and to
write a quick e-mail or fax to your legislator. Together we can help
create better opportunites for future Moanalua students.
Finally our MenePage is continuing to grow by leaps and bounds be
sure to look at the article below and then come on over and join us.
Joining the Alumni Association is easier than ever and your
membership dues help fund newsletters like this as well as our
print publication to members, a scholarship for a graduating
senior and help our ability to help classes with their reunions.
And its only $10. If you haven't yet joined or renewed please
consider it. You either print the form at the end of this mail,
visit and print membership PDF file or instantly pay using our
PayPal option. Each member increases the good the alumni
association can do.
Until next time...
-----> Dave
Class of 1987
<http://www.global-hawaii.com/mohsaa>
Support the Moanalua Performance Arts Center
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Please also pass this message on to any Moanalua Alumni or parents of
childring attending Moanalua or any of the feeder elementary and middle
schools.
Please Help Support Moanalua High School!
Please ask alumni and community supporters to support the building of a
new Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center by contacting our
legislators and urging lawmakers to vote for and approve the funding
necessary for the (1) design and (2) construction of the facility.
They can call, email, or fax a positive message of support.
Senator Norman Sakamoto
Email: sensak-@capitol.hawaii.gov
Fax: 586-8588
Voice: 586-8585
Representative Glenn Wakai
Email: repw-@capitol.hawaii.gov
Fax: 586-6221
Voice: 586-6220
Senator Robert Bunda, President
Email: senb-@capitol.hawaii.gov
Senator Brian Taniguchi, Chairperson Ways & Means
Email: sentan-@capitol.hawaii.gov
Senator Shan Tsutsui, Vice Chair Ways & Means
Email: sents-@capitol.hawaii.gov
Rep Calvin Say, Speaker of the House
Email: rep-@capitol.hawaii.gov
Rep Dwight Takamine, Chair Finance
Email: reptak-@capitol.hawaii.gov
They may share the following important key points:
1. Research supports that the study of music and the arts leads to
higher level thinking, the development of intellectual skills,
perseverence, initiative, and the pursuit of excellence in students.
2. Moanalua High School has the largest high school music program in
the Hawaii public schools (over five hundred students) and it does not
have an auditorium.
3. The music program at Moanalua High School is exemplary and the
quality of the program directly affects student achievement of students
in all other areas.
4 The Moanalua High School Music Program is still growing - there is an
urgent need for more facilities.
5. No high school in the Central District has an auditorium - building
an auditorium at Moanalua High School would support the needs of the
Central District.
6. There are legitimate safety and fire code concerns about the large
and over flowing crowds when the school has to rent other far away
facilities.
7. An auditorium facility at Moanalua High School would be used by the
school community for important community activities and events.
8. Other reasons that you may want to include.
Thank you!
CURRENT RESEARCH ON THE VALUE OF MUSIC EDUCATION
FROM "MUSIC AND THE INTELLECT" by Liora Bresler Phi Delta Kappan
September 2005 pages 24-31
Studies show a connection between the study of the "arts" and
intellect. Intellect is defined as the qualities, skills, and
sensibilities we expect in real life intelligence of business people,
physicians, educators, and scholars. These include the ability to set
goals, to show initiative, to go beyond a formula, to persevere, to be
fully involved, and to strive to do one's best. These abilities grow
out of complex tasks that call for higher level thinking, a sense of
ownership, and a sense of pride in one's work. The study of music is an
inherently intellectual activity.
When it comes to talent development, the arts education community has
always had a little secret that is generations, if not centuries, ahead
of the rest of the field of education: expose young people to a
variety of forms and modes of expression, give them opportunities to
explore and perform in their areas of interest, provide resources and
encouragement that escalates their levels of technique, performance, and
attitude ... Joseph Renzulli
MeneSpace/MenePages
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<http://maa.thepeoplebridge.com>
Over 115 people have joined our new MenePages which is a world-wide
grassroots community designed to connect the alumni of Moanalua High
School:
-- Create a personal profile complete with pictures
-- Built in guestbook for friends to sign
-- Add friends and communities
-- Special events and reunion information
-- Search for other alumni by name or by common interest
-- Picture Galleries
-- Ability to e-mail other alumni
All that is missing is YOU. There is no cost to signup and unlike
Classmates.com there is no cost to use any of the services. All we
ask is you spread the word because the more Alumni that sign up the
better service it will be for everybody. We are still looking for
a few willing volunteers for the following:
Class Representative -- This person will moderate a section
for their class (no programming experience necessary). They
will also have the ability to post reunion information and
will be among the select few to preview before we go live.
Article Writers -- If you want to write about Moanalua or your
class or just give us updates we want to hear from you. Info
can go on our website and well as in our print publication.
Moderators -- We are looking for a person or two to help our
Mene Chat site. Must have a Yahoo account and will have the
ability to delete spam posts and also make new posts to generate
conversation.
Mene Notes
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Moanalua Alumni Association meeting third Wednesday of each
month. Come check it out 7:15 Administration building
None
None
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Got married? Tell the world.
Birth, Award, Announcement?
Send submissions to <david_k-@yahoo.com>
Reunion Information:
Reunion information can also be found on our pages at:
http://www.global-hawaii.com/mohsaa
http://maa.thepeoplebridge.com
Class of 1996, 1986, 1976 others
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Are you on the reunion planning committe. If so contact
us. Thanks
Class of 1981 - 15th Year Reunion
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AUgust 18-20, 2006
August 18: Stag Night at Fort Street Bar and Grill
AUgust 20: Family picnic at Secret Island
For full details go to:
http://www.geocities.com/moanalua1981/index.html
Class of 1986 - 20th Year Reunion
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STAG NIGHT - - one night only (for now)
When: Friday, July 7, 2006
Where: St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse
Time: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
What: Casino Night (do not need to know how to play games, will be
taught)
and other "SURPRISE" Activities....Fun, Fun, Fun!!!
Cost: TBA
Please contact us at Class of 1986 or call (808) 375-8509
Class of 1996
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Saturday September 2, 2006
Tentative Plans for Reunion
Heavy Pupus and formal Program will be held at the Ala Moana Hotel
on Saturday, September 2, 2006.
For details: http://www.moanaluahigh96.com/
Class of 1992
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** Please note this is in 2007 and NOT this year **
Dates: July 4-6, 2007
Where: Halekoa, Oceans, Family Picnic
Ticket sale: June/July 2006
Costs: Approx. $70 alumni, $60 guest
Committee contact: moanal-@yahoo.com
Reunion classes submit you reunion information today.
Reunion Help
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Just a reminder out there to alumni of all classes When
planning your reunion make sure to check with the Alumni
Association. We can help you:
- E-mail reunion information in Alumni News
- Post reunion information on the Alumni Web Site
- Provide you with names and address of Alumni members
- Provide you a class list of names and address (if on record)
- Save you money on Postal mailing by using our BULK MAIL license
- Maybe even discount hotel stays for mainland classmates
Just contact me at david_k-@yahoo.com for more information.
Print out our brand new form at:
<http://www.global-hawaii.com/mohsaa/membership.pdf>
Moanalua High School Alumni Association
Electronic Membership Form
Please print and mail to:
Moanalua High School Alumni Association
2825 Ala Ilima Street
Honolulu, HI 96818
Join the Moanalua High School Alumni Association Today.
Some of the things we do....
o Award scholarships to graduating MOHS seniors
o Assist in Project Graduation
o Assist in Moanalua Garden Easter Egg Hunt
o Alumni picnics
o Alumni reception area at Homecoming
o Alumni Web page providing information to MOHS alumni around the world
In addition all members receive MENE CONNECTIONS our newsletter with
articles on the projects, scholarships and events of the Alumni
Association
as well as articles on Moanalua High School.
Membership is $10 annually (membership year from July 2003 - June 2004)
Please fill the form below and mail with your check payable to:
Moanalua High School Alumni Association
or pay by PayPal
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Internet Special: FREE alumni license plate frame *
* Please enclose additional $2 shipping and handling fee
We will mail your alumni license plate frame.
Offer available to all alumni paying membership dues
using this internet membership form. Sorry US addresses
only. Foreign countries please e-mail for shipping and
handling prices.
Class of _________
Current Name ______________________ Maiden Name _______________
Address_________________________________________________________
City _____________________ State _________ ZIP ____________
Resident Phone _______________ Business Phone ______________
Past members: Has your address changed from last year? Y / N
Occupation / Job Title _________________________________________
Organization Name _________________________________________
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E-mail Address _________________________________________________
Home Page Address ______________________________________________
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Make my e-mail address available to other alumni Y / N
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Till next month...
-----> Dave
MoHS Alumni Association
Webmaster
Class of 1987
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