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Twenty-one Seniors Named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists

Congratulations to the 21 Punahou seniors selected as 2023 National Merit Semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They were among 57 Hawai‘i high school seniors selected in honor of their academic ability and potential for collegiate success.
New Academy Principal Gustavo Carrera

Punahou welcomes Gustavo Carrera as Academy Principal, serving faculty and students in grades 9 – 12. He follows former Academy Principal Emily McCarren as she departs to become the head of Keystone Academy in Beijing.
Debbie Millikan Appointed Director of Sustainability

Debbie Millikan, Ph.D., has joined Punahou as its first ever Director of Sustainability. In this inaugural role, she will lead the planning, development and implementation of the School’s overall sustainability strategy.
Punahou Welcomes New Dance School Director

Punahou welcomes Annri Opitz-Kostick – an acclaimed dance instructor with over 30 years of teaching, performance and choreography experience – as its new Dance School director.
Punahou Announces Three New Trustees

Punahou is proud to announce that Ann Teranishi ’92, Douglas Kwock, M.D. ’83 and William S. Price III ’74 will join Punahou’s Board of Trustees beginning May 17, 2022, bringing their exceptional leadership experience, community service and love for education to the School.

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E Komo Mai
An expression that captures the feeling of welcome that permeated our buff ’n blue community as we came together this spring.
One to Watch: Esther Chan ’24
As a reserved kindergartner, Esther Chan ’24 could never have imagined that being an advocate for the vulnerable would become part of her Punahou journey.
Seniors Receive Inaugural Centers Distinctions
Students were recognized for their work and dedication to Punahou's educational centers.
Connecting at the Academy Learning Commons
Touching Base: Brian Chung ’06