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Kai Wolfe (11) patiently stands for Mrs. Akasaki to count his payment after waiting in line for the Kalani Junior Prom’s bid sales. Members of the class of 2027 student council, Lainee Ono 11 ( right) and Destiny Nguyen ( left) work diligently to steadily get through the line on Friday, Jan. 30. Junior prom, with the theme of Claire De Lune À Paris: Moonlight in Paris will take place Monday, March 16.
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Senior Alina Stephenson stands in the Kalani High School gym, where she has spent years competing as a multi-sport athlete. After suffering a second ACL tear just before her final season, she has transitioned to a leadership role, helping her teammates by offering a new perspective from the sidelines.

Not done yet: the story of Alina Stephenson

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Kalani freshman Stevens Au sits on a staircase on campus, reflecting on a busy schedule that begins with a 5 a.m. wake-up call in Ewa Beach. Au believes personal motivation and building friendships are more important than straight As.

Freshman Steven Au balances straight A’s with meaningful friendships

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An esports set-up at 1337 Camp in Room 01 - 03. Kalani High School doesn't currently have an esports club, and esports isn't an official Oahu Interscholastic League sport, but there are efforts to change that.

Esports at Kalani: will it happen?

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A cheerful Chinese language classroom, with sunlight streaming in through the open windows.

A new teacher with big dreams

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Teacher Profile: Cayla Pang

Teacher Profile: Cayla Pang

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Sports
Kalani forward Aito Sameshima (11) focuses as he prepares to strike a penalty kick while teammate Toranosuke Kikuchi (12) watches closely from the sideline during their gave against Iolani School in the semifinals of the Hawai'i High School Athletic Association State Tournament on Friday, Feb. 7. Sameshima led the Falcons' offense this season as the team's top scorer, netting eight goals during a dominant regular-season run in the OIA East. This year, Kalani bounced back from a difficult previous year to reach both the OIA Championship match and the HHSAA State semifinals.
Boys Soccer back on top!
Kalani wrestling coach Racer Moody celebrates with freshmen Ashlyn Wang and Slayter Kamimura who both won their weight divisions at the Oahu Interscholastic League (OIA) JV Wrestling Championships on Saturday, Jan. 24 at Kailua High School. "Slayter Kamimura won with a last second takedown," Coach Racer says. "Match of the day for sure." The competition started on Friday, Jan. 23, with wrestlers competing throughout the day. The finals were held on Saturday.
Wang and Kamimura pin competition at OIA JV Champs
Around Campus
Pedestrians navigate a rain-slicked street in Japan, a culture that Kalani High School's Japan Club explores through hands-on activities every Monday in Mrs. Klein's room, C23. The club offers its members a deeper understanding of Japanese traditions by making crafts and preparing authentic dishes.
Japan Club with Ms. Klein explores the culture
Atona Chan (12) explores the history and environment of Hainan Island. Chan, an accomplished artist, was selected as a student representative for Kalani’s Cultural Exchange trip, an experience she says shifted her perspective on Chinese culture and diversity.
Why Kalani artist Atona Chan calls art her ‘voice’
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Kalani High School senior Ivan Tse, a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist and award-winning Model UN delegate, balances a rigorous academic schedule with varsity sports and international science competitions. Despite his numerous accolades, Tse has spent his final year prioritizing his mental health over a perfect resume. He hopes to inspire his peers to value personal wellbeing alongside educational success.
Senior Ivan Tse redefines success
Kalani Sophomore Kalel Culbertson practices on his electric guitar, an instrument he first picked up at age eight after being inspired by the legendary Randy Rhoads. Since forming a band with friends in April, Culbertson has used live performances to build his confidence on stage and refine his skills as a musician.
Between the strings
Voices
A posted sign explains that a church is closed.
SATIRE: Student protests over religious discrimination
My favorite version of Silksong’s title screen, Act Three’s ending (the screen changes based on what act or ending you last did). It’s so simple but so touching. In every other title screen, Hornet’s needle stands alone; but in this one, Lace’s pin can also be seen. Hornet has seen so many she cared for pass away; she’s learnt to walk alone through the hardships. But not anymore, this simple screen represents the enormous change that Hornet is no longer alone.
REVIEW: Silksong today! And it’s extraordinary!
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