Vice Adm. Robert Kihune, (Ret.)

Vice Admiral Robert K.U. Kihune (Ret.), KS 1955, served as a trustee of the Kamehameha Schools. His admiral assignments included: Commander of USS Kitty Hawk, USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Battle Groups, Commander of Naval Surface Forces of the Pacific Fleet, and Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare. He retired after his assignment as Chief of Naval Education and Training. As one of 30 vice admirals in the U.S. Navy, Kihune achieved the highest rank of any Native Hawaiian in the U.S. military during that time. He is a 1959 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. Through his generosity, the Admiral Kihune Scholarship was established to support a student from the Hawai'i campus who is interested in furthering educational pursuits in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology, to strengthen representation by Native Hawaiians in these fields.

Blossom Mossman Nary

Mrs. Nary's association with Kamehameha Schools spanned 25 years, first as a Hawaiian language teacher, assistant principal, and later as a public affairs officer for President Harold Kent. Her great aloha for Kamehameha students is perpetuated through this scholarship fund. Established by Mrs. Nary's family in October 1988, this award recognizes a motivated, college-bound student who has persevered through a demanding course schedule at Kamehameha and plans on attending a local university.

Dr. Charles P.M.K. Burrows

Dr. Charles P.M.K. Burrows, KS 1951, received his Bachelor of Arts from Linfield College, Master of Science and Education degrees from Oregon State University, and a Doctorate in Science Educational Technology from Indiana University. He was a science educator at the Kamehameha Schools for 30 years. The Hui Lama Science Scholarship endowment was established to provide an annual scholarship to a Kamehameha Schools Kapālama campus senior who has been an outstanding science student with related interests in Hawaiian conservation practices. Co-advisors Dr. Charles P.M.K. Burrows and Mrs. Sigrid Southworth were instrumental in establishing the Hui Lama Science Scholarship in 2002. Sigrid served as the Hawaiian Collection librarian in the Midkiff Learning Center, and "Doc" Burrows, as he is affectionately called, is a retired science educator who also co-founded the Hui Lama Hiking and Environmental Science Club in the 1970s. It was associated with the Sierra Club High School Hikers' Program where students went on hiking and camping trips to study Hawai‘i's natural and cultural ecosystems. Through Hui Lama, students traveled to remote areas on each Hawaiian island and to the southwestern area of the U.S., Alaska and the Pacific islands of New Zealand, Tahiti, and Rapa Nui to interact with the indigenous peoples and share their cultural practices and histories. Doc Burrows continues to serve on various Hawaiian and environmental organizations to protect and restore the natural and cultural resources of the ahupua‘a system.

Rev. Stephen Desha, Rev. John Mulholland

This award honors two previous chaplains of Kamehameha Schools. Reverend Stephen L. Desha, Jr., KS 1903, served as chaplain from 1944 to 1950 and Reverend John F. Mulholland served from 1950 to 1969. This award was created for an individual who has "contributed toward furthering fine religious attitudes and work on campus."

Lila Acheson & DeWitt Wallace

A longstanding friendship between Kamehameha Schools' former president, Mr. Harold Kent, and his wife, Mrs. Kent, with Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Wallace, publisher/owners of the Reader's Digest, resulted in the establishment of this very special award in 1961. This scholarship recognizes outstanding seniors who have demonstrated good character, a willingness to work, the promise of positive leadership, and who will be attending college on the U.S. continent.

Dorothy E. Martin

Dorothy E. Martin, former teacher and vice-principal at the Kamehameha School for Girls for 26 years, was a model of integrity and commitment for the girls she supervised. This memorial scholarship, established by her brother, John Martin, is given to the senior girl whose record indicates that she is "of good and sound character with exceptional academic promise."

Douglas and Sandra Akina

Established in 2016 by the Akina ‘ohana in honor of Douglas and Sandra Akina, KS 1963, to mark the 20-year partnership between the Akina Aloha Tours/Akina Bus Service providing school bus transportation service for the Kamehameha Schools Maui campus. The Douglas and Sandra Akina Scholarship awards KS Maui high school seniors pursuing post-high studies in the field of education or the hospitality industry.

Established by Mrs. Janet H. Aoki in memory of her son, Douglas K.K. Chung, KS 1963, a lieutenant killed in action in Vietnam. Kamehameha School for Boys was the highlight of his young life. The purpose of this scholarship is to support a senior boy participating in competitive Interscholastic League of Honolulu sports.

Dr. Pauline Frederick

Dr. Frederick's association with Kamehameha began in 1931 when she became a physical education teacher at the Girls' School. She served as principal of the Girls' School from 1942 to 1959, as well as the first Director of Instruction from 1959 to 1964. Upon her retirement, a group of faculty members established this award which recognizes a senior girl "who has taken full advantage of the many opportunities offered at Kamehameha".

Edward Lapsley

Established in 1983 by Edward Lapsley to reward deserving students whose hard work, positive attitude, and good character would not otherwise be recognized, the name "Ho‘opa‘a Mau" refers to the ongoing dedication of the recipient. Mr. Lapsley was Outreach Counselor at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama High School until his retirement in 2016.

Edwin P. Murray

Established in honor of Edwin P. Murray, KS 1909, the first alumni and Hawaiian trustee. Between 1923 to 1932, He served the Kamehameha Schools in a finance capacity, then as trustee for 28 years, from 1940 until his passing in 1968. This scholarship will go towards supporting students who have shown superior aptitude in Hawaiian as it relates to anthropology, art, music, dance, history, museum methods, and Hawaiian language.

In 2015, the FLIK Independent School Dining services established this fund to support students interested in the culinary arts, food and nutrition sciences, or the health sciences fields.

Frank Midkiff

Mr. Frank E. Midkiff's association with Kamehameha Schools spanned over 60 years and included 10 years as president of the Schools and 44 years as a trustee. Our outstanding Learning Center bears his name and will stand as a symbol of his dedication to Kamehameha Schools and to the children of Hawai‘i. Mr. Midkiff, together with his wife, Ruth, created the Frank & Ruth Midkiff Scholarship to award a senior boy and girl displaying academic promise and exemplary citizenship.

Harold Turney, Dorothy Gillett

Beloved music directors, Harold B. Turney and Dorothy Kahananui Gillett, KS 1936, are honored with the establishment of this scholarship fund by the Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club in 2002. The award recognizes musically talented seniors who have enthusiastically participated in and contributed to the Kamehameha Schools music program, with a strong preference for students with choral music talent considering pursuing a major in music with an emphasis in choral direction. Dorothy Gillett was her class valedictorian and attended the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, then transferred and graduated from Ohio State University, earning a B.S. in Education. Returning to Kamehameha, she assisted Harold Turney in the formation of the Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club and became its director. As a teacher and choral director, Mr. Turney was a stickler and taskmaster. During his tenure, he collaborated successfully with Mrs. Gillett and Mr. Walter Tullis on countless mele; arranging them and leading the Kamehameha students into a golden age of music.

Pono & Louise Beamer, Winona Beamer, C. Keola Beamer, Keola Beamer, Kapono Beamer

Established in 1987 by Winona K. Beamer, KS 1941, in the name of her two sons, Keola Beamer, KS 1969, and Kapono Beamer, KS 1970. This scholarship recognizes two senior males who have excelled in the area of Hawaiian music and composition while students at Kamehameha and who plan to pursue their musical talents beyond high school.

Henry Lee

Established by the friends and family of Henry Lee, this scholarship fund is a tribute to Mr. Henry "Papa" Lee, KS 1946, longtime coach and mentor to the Kapālama Track and Field program. His coaching spanned 50 years to students involved in track and field, football, and basketball offering them not only sports training, but life skills as well. Many alumni, coaches, friends and ‘ohana honored Coach Lee's many years of unyielding dedication to the young men and women of Hawai‘i that he coached and tutored in both sports and in life. The hui feels that he exemplifies the very essence of the giving Princess Pauahi had established in her last will and testament. The purpose of this scholarship is to support Kapālama male seniors who actively participate in the athletics program as a track runner and demonstrate performance as a leader.

Herbert Kealoha Keppeler

Mr. Keppeler served the Bishop Estate as a civil engineer following his graduation from the University of Hawai‘i. In 1962, Mr. Keppeler became a trustee of Kamehameha Schools where he served until 1971. A memorial scholarship was established and supports a senior who will major in engineering at the University of Hawai‘i.

Jared Alvarez

Established by the Sylva ‘ohana in 2013 in loving memory of son, grandson, and brother, Jared Keanu Sylva Alvarez, KSM 2011. During his time at Kamehameha Schools Maui, Jared was known by many as a beloved friend and teammate. The Jared Keanu Sylva Alvarez Named Endowment Scholarship supports student athletes from the KS Maui campus in their post-high educational pursuits.

 

Established by Georgia J. Meyer in loving memory of her husband, John A. Meyer, KS 1951, this scholarship supports students who demonstrate interest in the following field(s) of study: athletics or engineering (reflecting John's interests), and business or finance (reflecting Georgia's interests).

David Johnny Pineapple Ka‘ōnohi

This award memorializes David Ka‘ōnohi who attended the Kamehameha Schools during the 1920s from grade 6 to 9 when he opted to return to attend Kaua‘i High School. Mr. Ka‘ōnohi was a founding father of the Hawai'i State Society of Washington D.C. and a popular Hawaiian entertainer on the east coast performing under the stage name of "Johnny Pineapple." He went on to attend the Julliard School of Music and was featured on the Phil Baker show sponsored by Dole Pineapple Company who insisted he use the name "Johnny Pineapple". This award recognizes an outstanding senior who intends to perpetuate the Hawaiian language and culture by pursuing Hawaiian Studies and Language at a local university.

Kahu Maria & Kahu Wendell Davis

Inspired by the makana of education he received from Ke Ali‘i Pauahi, and a desire to perpetuate "Aloha Ke Akua", Kahu Wendell B.K. Davis, KS 1971, established this scholarship to honor his wife, Kahu Maria K.K. Davis, and leave a legacy to generations to come by offering them the opportunity to learn and receive a distinctive education. This scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who have participated on deputation teams from all three KS campuses.

 

Established by the Kamehameha Schools Association of Kaua‘i to support Kapālama high school seniors residing on Kaua‘i with demonstrated commitment to their field of study, impact within the Hawaiian community, and community service activities. Funds for this scholarship were the result of both past and present Kaua‘i parents of Kapālama students' fundraising efforts throughout the year.

 

In 1987, during Kamehameha Schools' Centennial Year, the Class of 1957 celebrated their 30th reunion and created this scholarship. Successful fundraising projects and personal contributions allowed the class to establish a significant endowed fund. This award recognizes a senior boy and girl with outstanding scholarship, character, and extracurricular activities.

 

This scholarship was established through the generosity of the Class of 1997 to support students continuing their educational journey. This is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated a high level of volunteer work and service to the community.

Through years of fundraising at Hoʻolauleʻa and other projects, the Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Parent Teacher Organization (KSHPTO) gave of their time, energy, and aloha to raise funds to establish this scholarship for graduating seniors of the KS Hawai‘i campus who are residents of Hawai‘i island and who have demonstrated academic excellence.

 

Established by the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Association of Teachers and Parents, this recognizes graduating high school seniors from Kapālama who demonstrate well the motto, "Hoʻihi Aku, Hoʻihi Mai", the giving and receiving of respect through participation in the annual Kapālama campus Hoʻolauleʻa.

Pono & Louise Beamer, Winona Beamer, C. Keola Beamer, Keola Beamer, Kapono Beamer

Established in 1987 by Winona K. Beamer, KS 1941, in the name of her two sons, Keola Beamer, KS 1969, and Kapono Beamer, KS 1970. This scholarship recognizes two senior males who have excelled in the area of Hawaiian music and composition while students at Kamehameha and who plan to pursue their musical talents beyond high school.

 

Established by Lee Enterprises in 1978, the KGMB-TV Scholarship serves to enable Native Hawaiians to improve their ability to enter the broadcast industry and pursue a career in communications. In 1990, the KHON-TV Scholarship fund was established offering financial support to a graduating senior interested in pursuing a career in broadcast television. Together, these funds have afforded a means for students to attain their communications goals.

Lee Ann DeLima

This scholarship was established by the Kamehameha Schools Maui graduating classes since 2006 and combined with the KS Maui VIP Chair fund to honor former Po‘o Kula Lee Ann DeLima, KS 1977, to support the educational pursuits of a graduating KS Maui senior.

Lee Thomas

Established by the friends of Lee Thomas to honor his legacy and passion for the Pacific Islands and journalism, this supports students with a similar preference for Pacific Island studies, journalism, or communications. As a dedicated former KS Kapālama high school kumu, track coach, dorm advisor, and KS retiree with 55 years of service, Mr. Thomas' legacy spans decades. His love of the theater, Shakespeare, Polynesia, the Pacific Islands, and literature is evident, and he continues to share his passion with haumāna to encourage exploration in this field of study.

Lena Kaulumau Machado

Best known as the ‘Songbird’ of Hawaiian music, Lena Machado was one of the most popular entertainers in the history of Hawaiian music. Established by Mrs. Machado's hānai daughter, Pi‘olani Motta, and the Ladies Kaulumau, who were students and fellow performers of Mrs. Machado's hula group. Lena Kaulumau Wai‘ale‘ale was born in Pāuoa, O‘ahu on October 16, 1903 into a rapidly changing Hawai‘i — one in which the population was still adjusting to the newness of having become a territory of the United States. Her musical career started with imitating kūpuna in the form of oli and playing her makeshift ‘ukulele with rubber bands and roof shakes. Her professional experiences ranged from touring the U.S. with Hawaiian musicians and dancers, starting her own musical group with her husband Luciano K. Machado, and later singing with her longtime idol, Lizzie ‘Alohikea and the Royal Hawaiian Band. She lived an extraordinary life and left a legacy of music for us to enjoy. Aunty Lena lives on through her well-known and poignant compositions such as ‘Pōhai Kealoha’, ‘Ho‘onanea’, ‘Ei Nei’, ‘Kamalani o Keaukaha’, and ‘Alohi No’. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving and talented senior who has exhibited aptitudes and skills in the area of music composition.

Mary Atherton Richards

Mary Atherton Richards was the wife of Theodore Richards who served as a KS School for Boys teacher in 1889 and principal from 1893 to 1898. Through the estate of Mr. Atherton Richards, their son, this scholarship was established to memorialize her. Mrs. Richards' commitment to helping those less fortunate than she is evident in the many organizations and social service groups which she established in the community. Born into a missionary family that hosted many travelers through Hawai‘i to China, Japan, and the Micronesian islands, Mary Atherton was raised with a sense of service with particular interest in civic and cultural causes. Recipients reflect Mrs. Richards' emphasis on scholarship, citizenship, and community service.

The McClellan Family

Established in 2020 by William Henry Kekoa McClellan, KS 2002, and Nicole Makana McClellan, KS 2003, the McClellan Family Scholarship recognizes the importance of advancement through speech and is awarded to a graduating senior of the Kamehameha Schools with preference given to the president, officers and members in good standing of the KS Kapālama Speech and Debate Team.

Michael "Mikey" Miyake

This scholarship was established by Ida F. Miyake and Martha Chang, family of Michael "Mikey" Miyake, who was part of the Kapālama ‘ohana for many years. Affectionately known to many on campus as "Uncle Mikey", he spent much of his time with the athletics, band, and performing arts departments, and encouraged all students to strive for the best. He spent countless hours volunteering his services with the Kapālama campus band, crafting band helmet lamps, creating mock-up models of marching band formations, reinventing the band traveling wardrobe boxes and simply being a friend to all band members and staff. This scholarship is to support students who participate and have interest in organized athletics or performing arts.

Originally established to fund three separate scholarships, the funds have been consolidated to create the Pai‘ea Kane/Wahine Scholarship which offers awards annually to two outstanding scholar athletes who are graduating seniors. Awardees are selected based on a combination of grade point averages and lettered sport participation.

Each year, the prestigious Pauahi Scholarships (Pauahi Scholars and Pauahi Scholars Liko Lehua), named in honor of our founder, Bernice Pauahi Bishop, are awarded by the Foundation to deserving Kamehameha Schools graduating seniors who have excelled academically and have also displayed outstanding personal qualities in leadership, outstanding character, and community service.

Richard Lyman, Jr.

As a trustee of the Kamehameha Schools for 30 years, "Papa" Lyman emphasized the importance of perpetuating Hawaiian values, culture, and language. An agriculturalist, state senator and Bishop Estate trustee, Richard Ka‘ilihiwa "Papa" Lyman was born in Hilo. With a degree in agriculture from the University of Hawai'i, he became a member of the 1950 Constitutional Convention and served as a senator for the Territory of Hawai'i and the State of Hawai'i from 1958 to 1962. This scholarship was established to recognize outstanding honors students and leaders with preference to a scholar of history, political science, or government.

Stan & Besse Fortuna

The Stanley & Besse Fortuna Memorial Scholarship is given in memory of the parents of Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i campus' founding headmaster, Dr. Stanley Fortuna, Jr. This scholarship celebrates the commitment and sacrifices made by Dr. Fortuna's parents, neither of whom were even able to go to high school, to further the education of their children. Inspired by his move to Hawai‘i and exposure to acts of aloha bestowed by parents and kūpuna upon their children, Dr. Fortuna has perpetuated the values of family and perseverance through this award.

Tennyson Keolalani Tom

The Tom ‘ohana established this award in loving memory of their son Tennyson, KS 1995, an honors graduate who excelled in academics, athletics, leadership, and music. During his time at Kamehameha, Tennyson participated and excelled in a wide range of sports programs; among them swimming, water polo, wrestling, and football. Tennyson attended the Air Force Academy and graduated magna cum laude from the University of San Diego in 1999. This award recognizes a student who has displayed outstanding academic and extracurricular excellence during their tenure at Kamehameha.

 

Presented by a Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i campus family, the Tauati ‘Ohana Scholarship, which focuses on family values, community, and school service, recognizes two students whose values, character, and spirit have been reflected in their moral choices and the respect they have shown others (students, teachers, and staff alike) in all aspects of school life.

Theodore Richards

Mr. Theodore Richards was a music teacher at Kamehameha Schools and served as principal of the Boys' School from 1893 to 1898. In 1889 he, along with Principal William Oleson, created the school song, "Sons of Hawai‘i". His musical interests included compiling and editing song books, and he was known to organize choral competitions among the churches of Honolulu. His son, Mr. Atherton Richards, who served as a trustee of Kamehameha Schools for 22 years, established this award which recognizes outstanding senior scholars with superior academic achievements.

Theodore Vierra

Mr. Theodore Vierra, KS 1919, studied at Cogswell Polytechnical College in San Francisco and received his degree from the Harvard University School of Architecture. He later returned to Hawai‘i in 1935 and won various awards for his architectural designs. Here on the Kapālama campus, his design work is seen in Pākī Hall, the Pauahi Building, the old ‘Akahi Dining Hall now renamed Kekūanao‘a, and Keawe Gym. This award, established in 1963, is given to students majoring in a technical area such as engineering, architecture, or computer science at a mainland college.

 

Established from the Trust of Mrs. Ula Baker Sheecha, this scholarship serves to support talented individuals pursuing a career as an artist, with strong preference to those pursuing a major in the visual arts with an emphasis in the two-dimensional areas of drawing, painting, or graphic design.

Virginia Aulani Rowan Chung

Established in 1993 by Mrs. Cynthia DeRosier of Klamath Falls, Oregon, this scholarship memorializes Mrs. DeRosier's mother, Mrs. Virginia Aulani Rowan Chung, KS 1929. Mrs. Chung taught at Bingham Track Kindergarten and Grade School for many years before enrolling at Colorado State College. She was proud of her Hawaiian heritage, the education she received at Kamehameha Schools, and of the lifelong friendships which began there. The award recognizes a bright and creative senior girl who has persevered and has been successful in a demanding college preparatory curriculum and plans on entering a field considered non-traditional for women in Mrs. Chung's time.

Waipa ‘O Kalani Nishimura

A devoted son, brother, cousin, nephew, grandson, and classmate; Waipa ‘O Kalani Nishimura, KS 2001, was a proud graduate who excelled in the football and baseball programs and made the most of his time here at Kamehameha. This scholarship supports a senior boy and girl who has good character, citizenship, and participated in school sports such as varsity, junior varsity, and intramurals.

Wallace & Barbara Ka’awaloa

The late Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Wallace Ka‘awaloa, KS 1946, and his wife, Barbara, believed in education and lifelong learning. Their two daughters Isabella Wood, KS 1972, and Lieutenant Colonel Lytle Ka’awaloa Takemoto, KS 1974, U.S. Army (Ret.), with son-in-law, Colonel Glenn Takemoto, established this endowment to perpetuate education for Hawaiian children. This scholarships honors the Ka‘awaloa legacy and encourages giving back to the Wai‘anae community from which they hailed. The awards are reserved for the highest-ranking senior male and female from the Wai‘anae district that are of high moral character.

Pono & Louise Beamer, Winona Beamer, C. Keola Beamer, Keola Beamer, Kapono Beamer

Noted composer, author, musician, historian, and chanter, Winona K. Beamer, KS 1941, dedicated her life to all things Hawaiian. Most known for her questioning the Kamehameha Schools administration for challenging the rule that prohibited the use of the Hawaiian language on campus and to dance hula in the ‘āla‘apapa style or standing position. She leaves us with stories, chants, musical recordings, and her ‘ohana which carries on her legacy.

Zillah Young

Former Kamehameha High School choral director, Zillah Young, KS 1963, strived for excellence from herself as well as from her students she coached and taught over the years. Excelling in the music arena, she auditioned and was one of twenty-three students accepted into the prestigious Merola Opera Program in 1970. She went on to become a member of the San Francisco Opera Chorus and returned home to Hawai‘i where she served as chorus director of the Honolulu Opera Theatre. She has left a lasting impression on those that were touched by her strict yet nurturing teachings. This fund supports a student who will be majoring in the music field.