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History of Carnival
The tradition began in 1932, when, during the Depression, Academy students hosted an "Oahuan Campus Carnival" to raise money for the yearbook.
Held on Rice Field, it took place early one Friday afternoon in April and lasted until late evening, with the usual Carnival fare and games. In the end, they raised $240 for the Oahuan. In 1936, the PTA and the junior class banded together and introduced the first Carnival rides.
Today, Carnival is a monumental effort taken on by the junior class and supported by hundreds upon hundreds of student, parent, faculty/staff and alumni volunteers. For the juniors, it is a valuable bonding experience and an opportunity for many to practice leadership and collaboration. For others, it's an annual opportunity to support financial aid and reconnect with old friends, or make new ones.
Visit Punahou Archives for Past Carnivals
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Today, Carnival is a monumental effort taken on by the junior class and supported by hundreds upon hundreds of student, parent, faculty/staff and alumni volunteers. For the juniors, it is a valuable bonding experience and an opportunity for many to practice leadership and collaboration. For others, it's an annual opportunity to support financial aid and reconnect with old friends, or make new ones.
Visit Punahou Archives for Past Carnivals
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