Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 1, Number 7, 1 September 1984 — Waimanalo Leads Field of 220 Participants [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Waimanalo Leads Field of 220 Participants

Two hundred and twenty participants from 17 areas, including 10 from Niihau and five from Kauai, had themselves a real hall as they competed in Oahu's second annual Ka Makahiki Na Paani Hawaii Hawaiian sports and games at Ala Moana Beach Park Aug. 4. An estimate of the crowd ranged from 500 to 800 and they also enjoyed themselves, boosting their favorite participants and their respective home areas, keeping the hibachis going and the beverages cold and handling logistics for their lavorite boy or girl. lt was the first Makahiki participation for the Niihau and Kauai contingents and the !5-member roster performed exceedingly well. Niihau went home with 1 1 medallions and Kauai nine. Waimanalo led the field of winners with 38, followed by Stevenson with 23 and Booth and Na Opio O Emalani (Queen Emma Hawaiian Civic Club Youth Group) having 18 eaeh. Nanakuli was right behind with 17 medallions. In brief opening remarks, Mayor Eileen R. Anderson lauded the commission's work in keepingthe Makahiki alive and also had praise for the participants and the many volunteers on hand to eonduct the day's program. "It is my hope," she said, "that some day we ean have these Makahiki games on a statewide basis." Also addressing the crowd were Georgianna Padeken, director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands representing Gov. George R. Ariyoshi; Makahiki Commissioner Thomas K. (Unele Tommy) Kaulukukui Sr.; and Charles W. Kenn, special guest of the day. Results: Boys Kukini (foot race). age 8-9 — Stason Fernandez (W). Simote Lo(o (W) Age 12-13 — Manuel Fernandez (W). Matt Charles (W). Eha Kamaunu (W). Girls Kukini, age 8-9 — Tracy Naki (W). Age 10-11 — Shawna Fernandez (W); Helen Santiago (Kauai). Age 12-13 — Melame Pauahi (W). Boys Ho'okaika (rock throwing). age 7 and under — Steward Crawford (S). Sonnv Kaheaku (B). Leo Cullen (N). Age 8-9 — Quincy Hanohano (N); Darrell Pekelo (W); Wallaee Naone (S). Age 10-11 — Marvis Tauala (AW); Aaron Adams (N); Robert Crawford (S). Age 12-13 — Dennis Delon (M); Gregory Maialoha (NOOE); lsaac Kaheaku (B). Age 14-16 — John Orinion (Keolu). Age 17-20 — Ron Tuala (JC); Kumu Sheldon (HOW). Girls Ho'oikaika, age 7 and under — Crystal Kakalia (W); Dawn Akutagawa (B). Age 8-9 — Tracy Naki (W); Tanya Chapman (P); Valerie Vanderford (S). Age 10-11 — Roni Ann Hanohano (N); Cassandra Carter (W); Dawn Danley (Keolu). Age 12-13 — Charlotte Kaluna (P); Brandy Hanohano (N); Kalei Fisher (NOOE). Age 14-16 — Denine Sauer (Keolu); Leinaala Fisher (NOOE); Karen Wallaee (B). Age 17-20 — Ronalyn Matautia (S); Iku Tomoichi (JC). Boys Moa Pahe'e (dart lawn sliding), age 7 and under — Sonny Kaheaku (B); Kamakana Montgomery (Kauai); Eddie Kealoha (W). Age 8-9 — Kaanohi Montgomery (Kauai); Travis Adena (Keolu); Leon Kraut (NOOE). Age 10-1 1 — Ene Dunian (Keolu); Kalaleua Kaluhiokalani (NOOE); Richie Diaz (AW). Age 12-13 — Joe Albinio (W); Keolu Kaalele (Keolu); Eaton Rivera (Niihau). Age 14-16 — Jelin Orinion (Keolu); Byron Ching (N). Age 1 7-20 — Robert Battad (JC); Ehu Herrod (HOW). Girls Moa Pahe'e, age 7 and under — Jaylin Kitchens (W). Age 8-9 — Leona Cullen (N); Midge Mahailu (W); Deanne Awai (S). Age 10-11 — lsabel Aina (W); Kanoe Woo (Keolu); Granet Ann Rivera (Niihau). Age 12-13 — Mealoha Montgomery (Kauai); Kalei Fisher (NOOE); Charlotte Kaluna (P). Age 14-16 — Penny Benzon (S); Leinaala Fisher (NOOE); Shirley Panoneillo (Keolu). Age 17-20 — Maudlyn Kalaau (S); Hera Lau (JC). Boys O'o Ihe (speer throwing), age 7 and under — Kamakana Montgomery (Kauai); latamo Kamakea (W); Toni Kalaukoa (NOOE). Age 8-9 — Wallaee Naone (S); Roman Paris (N); Leon Kraut (NOOE). Age 10-11 — Marvis Tanaka (AW); Kalei Shintani (Niihau); Simeon Tufford (Keolu). Age 12-13 — Dennis Deleon (M); Gregory Maialoha (NOOE); Alex Makanani (S). Age 14-16 — Byron Ching (N). Age 17-20 — Kumu Sheldon (HOW); Noeau Tagalog (HOW); Douglas Telefoni (JC). Girls O'o Ihe, age 7 and under — Holly Inn (Keolu); Theresa Kamakea (W). Age 8-9 — Tracy Nalu (W); Chanelle Abano (B); Tanya Chapman (P). Age 10-11 — Elaine Karratti (N); Celice Abano (B); Ululani Yee (Keolu). Age 12-13 — Judith Panoneillo (Keolu); Melani Pauahi (W); Elizabeth Lin Kee (S).

Age 14-16 — Penny Benzon (S); Denine Sauer (Keolu). Age 17-20 — Tina Mawae (Niihau); Linda Kumagai (JC); Miehelle Kino (Keolu). Boys Ulu Maika (disc lawn bowling), age 7 and under — Kamakana Montgomery (Kauai); Sonny Kaheaku (B); Wesley Young (W). Age 8-9 — Travis Adena (Keolu); Kaanohi Montgomery (Kauai); Abel Ubokemoto (Kauai). Age 10-11 — Aaron Adams (N); Eric Awae (S); Kalei Shintani (Nuhau). Age 1 2-13 — Alex Makanani (S); Alex Kahulu (B); Tae Joon (AW) Age 14-16 — John Orinion (Keolu); Byron Ching (N). Age 1 7-20 — Ron Tanda (JC); Noean Tagalog (HOW). Girls Ulu Maika, age 7 and under — Dawn Akutagawa (B); Paulette Carson (W). Age 8-9 — Chanelle Abaro (B); Sharla Albinio (W); Ron Karratti (N). Age 10-11 — Chandy Naki (N); Blossom Dekejo (S), Granet Ann Rivera (Niihau). Age 12-13 — Kalei Fisher (NOOE); Mealoha Montgomery (Kauai); Judith Panoneillo (Keolu). Age 14-16 — Desiree Kona (NOOE); Shirley Panoneillo (Keolu); Karen Wallaee (B). Age 17-20 — Leilani Madrid (JC), Maudlyn Kalaau (S); Tina Mawae (Niihau). Boys Pa Uma (standing arm wrestling), age 7 and under — latamo Kamakea (W); Stuart Crawford (S); Cory Arakaki (Keolu). Age 8-9 — Aina Watson (N); Eddie Choo (B); Leon Kraut (NOOE). Age 10-11 — Maurice Tauala (AW); Alan lkeda (B), Jason Catron (W). Age 12-13 — lsaac Kaheaku (B); Joe Abino (W); Rudy King (M). Age 1 7-20 — Douglas Telefoni (JC); Henry Danielson (JC). Girls Pa Uma, age 7 and under — Jaylin Kitchens (W); Don Akutagawa (B); Lokelani Kahalele (Keolu). Age 8-9 — Midge Makaika (W); Deanne Awae (S); Jaime Kuamoo (Keolu). Age 10-11 — lsabel Aina (W); Dawn Danley (Keolu); Darlene Lemapu (Sheridan). Age 12-13 — Elizabeth Lin Kee (S); Kuulei Fisher (NOOE); Raynelle Lihokemoto (W). Age 14-16 — Tracy lhara (Keolu); Leinaala Fisher (NOOE). Age 17-20 — Maudlyn Kalaau (S); Audrey Ngiramolau (no affiliation listed ); Paulilia Mauricio (HOW) Boys Uma (arm wrestling), age 7 and under — Steward Crawford (S); Joseph Kahawai (W). Age 8-9 — Roman Paris (N); Wallaee Naone (S); Eddie Choo (B). Age 10-11 — Kevin Kalani (S); Richie Diaz (AW). Alan lkeda (B). Age 12-13 — Dennis Lau (M); Alex Makanani (S); Gregory Mealoha (NOOE). Age 17-20 — Gary Kaohelauli (Niihau); Henry Danielson (JC), Ehu Herrod (HOW) Gir1s Uma. age 7 and under — Paulette Carson (W); Rose Kaahele (Keolu). Age 8-9 — Tracy Naki (W); Kamalu Kaheaku (B). Age 10-11 — Rani Ann Hanohano (N); Mizzette Dunlap (no aff ihaiion listed ); Celice Abaro Age 12-13 — Ruby Kalani (W); Brandy Honohano (N), Kanani Kraut (NOOE) Age 14-16 — Denise Lauer (Keolu); Leinaala Fisher (NOOE) Age 1 7-20 — Nani Niheu (Nuhau); Ronalyn Matautia (JC); Audrey Ngiromolau (JC). Huki Huki (tug of war), age 7 and under — Waimanalo (lataimo Kamakee, Joseph Kahawai, Jaylen Kitchens, Theresa Kamakea, Paulette Carson). Age 8-9 — Booth (Chanelle Abaro, Eddie Choo, Janel Akana, Dorita Sipe. Lanee Tsubota, Ben Kahanu). Age 10-11 — Waimanalo (Cassandra Carter, Barbara Tobia, lsabel Aina, Roswald Kanaha, Jason Catron. Age 12-13 — Waimanalo (Matt Charles, Elia Kamaunu, Ruby Kalani, Manuel Fernandez, Benedine Naleieha). Age 14-16 — Waimanalo (Hoku Kaniaupio, Nani Carter, Racquel Moyle, Jerome Shinotsuka, Liliha Puu, John Onnion). Boys Open Water Swim, age 8-9 — Miehael Inverso, Andrew Ward. Age 12-13 — Milton K. H. Tanji, Eaton Rivera (Niihau). Age 14-16 — Keoni Jackson. Girls Open Water Swim, age 10-11 — Bonnie Williamson, Christie Seacrest, Lisa Young and Kendra Ward (tied for 3rd). Age 12-13 — Nieole Jackson, Tina A. Garleres, Stacey Tamaye. Age 14-16 — Lorraine Salas, Lei Mawae (Niihau). Affiliations for most of the winners in the open water swim were not given. Volleyball and eanoe racing were not held because of insufficient entries. LEGEND: (W)Wimanalo; (JC) Job Corps; (B) Booth; (N) Nanakuli; (NOOE) Na Opio O Emalani; (HOW) Halau O Waimea; (P) Papakolea; (S) Stevenson; (AW) Ala Wai

These youngsters take off at the crack of dawn in the kukini or foot face around Magic Island and Ala Moana Beach Park.

This Pa'ume'ume or Huki Kaula (tug of war) team shows pain and agony of contest. Three boys and three girls comprised teams.

Skill and control are required in the Moa Pahe'e (dart sliding) game. This contestant displays good form in releasing dart.

This youngster tries his luek at Pohaku Ho'oikaika (stones for throwing, shot put.) Contestants threw for distance.

Under the watchful eyes of officials, this pair gets ready for action in the 'O'O Ihe(spear throwing) contest.