Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 29, Number 10, 1 October 2012 — HONORING 4 LEADERS ON FOUNDERS' DAY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HONORING 4 LEADERS ON FOUNDERS' DAY

The Farrington High School Academy held its 1 Oth annual Founders' Day ceremony at Bishop Museum Aug. 23 in honor of the legacy and values of four Hawaiian women who dedicate or have dedicated their lives to perpetuating Hawaiian language and culture. Honored were Queen Lili'uokalani, Mālia Craver, Mary Kawena Pukui and Lolena Nicholas, who are shown in the framed pictures carried by students. OHA Trustee Haunani Apoliona spoke to the students about the legacy of Craver, a highly respected practitioner of ho'oponopono, or traditional conflict resolution. The Farrington High School Academy is a two-year program aimed at preparing students for post-secondary studies in their field of interest. Through field trips, class projects and mentoring, students gain the knowledge and understanding needed to develop an appreciation of Hawaiian heritage, language and culture. Students in the program have the opportunity to join the Hawaiian Club ('Āhua Hui Kupa Hawai'i), Hawaiian Civic Club (Kuini Ti 'Ōlani) and participate in community service and enrichment activities. - Photo: Joe Kūhiō Lewis