"We need the land and the land needs us," explains Resi Ditzel, a Kindergarten teacher. This is the recurring catchphrase used to express the value of "malama 'aina" (caring for the land), the theme for the 2013 – 2014 academic year in the Omidyar K – 1 Neighborhood.

As the fourteenth speaker in Punahou's annual Spirit and Service series, Lars Howlett was challenged to inspire action within the School. Previous speakers have included entrepreneurs, authors, counselors and comedians, who brought their individual expertise to deepen the community's understanding of how to integrate faith and service into daily life.