Punahou Alumni Association
Although informal alumni meetings are documented as early as 1864, the Punahou Alumni Association (PAA) was officially founded in 1906. Today, PAA is a private non-profit organization with the purpose:
"To advance and further the interests of Punahou School and its alumni by forming a medium through which the alumni of Punahou School can contribute to Punahou's welfare. In furtherance of such purpose, the association may engage in educational, social and cultural programs, including community activities and special projects, which promote and foster a spirit of fellowship and good will among the alumni of Punahou School."
PAA Taste of Spring (April 17, 2013)
Membership
Any student who attended Punahou for at least one semester is considered a member. PAA has an elected Board of Directors through which its activities and services to alumni and the school are realized.
Leadership
Executive Board for 2012 – 2013
President, Bonnie-Lee Pang ’86
President-Elect, Richard Asato ’82
First Vice President, Stan Duncan ’73
Second Vice President, Randall Kam ’76
Treasurer, Richard Hosoda ’83
Assistant Treasurer, Jennifer Hong ’92
Recording Secretary, Christian Fern ’93
Corresponding Secretary, Andrew Bunn ’86
Past President, Doug Kwock ’83
Board Members
Trever Asam ’94
Laura Ing ’71 Baker
Malia Chong ’87
Clare Connors ’92
Hugh Damon ’80
Denise Eldredge Sagapolutele ’91
Paul Goto ’74
Dwight “Skip” Hill ’75
Kent Kasaoka ’94
Lance Livingston ’80
Laurie Hayashi ’89 Nakamoto
Toblyn Nishi ’89
Leeanne Jim ’87 Phillips
Sheree Nitta '93 Stewart
Dawn Barsana ’94 Szewczyk
Tracie Ann Tam ’86 Tjapkes
Bennett Wo ’80
Barbara Uphouse ’71 Wong
Neighbor Island Representatives
Hilo, Joan Cooper '51 Ka'aua
Kona, Lowrey Power '68
Kaua'i, Christine Chang '86 Ing
Kaua'i, Mary Friend '82 Williamson
Maui, Darlene Vicens '75 Ane
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Committees
Awards and Recognition
Chair, Kent Kasaoka ’94
Paul Goto ’74
Hugh Damon ’80
Bylaws
Chair, Barbara Uphouse '71 Wong
Trever Asam ’94
Oral History
Co-Chair, Clare Connors '92
Tracie Ann Tam '86 Tjapkes
Operations
Chair, Malia Chong ’87
Leeanne Jim ’87 Phillips
Toblyn Nishi ’89
Golf
Chair, Hugh Damon ’80
Lance Livingston ’80
Dwight “Skip” Hill ’75
Merchandising
Chair, Denise Eldredge Sagapolutele ’91
Dawn Barsana ’94 Szewczyk
Events
Chair, Dawn Barsana ’94 Szewczyk
Bennett Wo '80
Reid Matsushima ’01
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Awards
The PAA Board of Directors recognizes outstanding achievement and service to Punahou through several alumni awards, including:
- "O" in Life Award
- Samuel Chapman Armstrong Award
- Charles S. Judd, Jr. Humanitarian Award
- Old School Award
- Certificate of Appreciation
The PAA also presents the annual Senior Award to an Academy senior boy and girl who have distinguished themselves academically and made significant contributions to their community.
