Thirty-four Punahou seniors were named 2019 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists in recognition of their exceptional academic ability and potential for collegiate success.

With everyone hitting their stride for the new school year, we asked teachers how they spent their summers preparing. Whether it be taking time to recharge or taking advantage of the time to gain professional development experiences, here’s what Punahou faculty had to say about their summers.

No. 4 Punahou got a strong defensive effort to knock off No. 3 Mililani, 43-21, Saturday night at John Kauinana Stadium.

The school that made the biggest move during the spring was Punahou (Honolulu). Not even ranked in the top 100 following the winter season, Punahou won five state titles in the spring, had two other runner-up finishes and was ranked No. 3 in in the nation in boys volleyball. The surge allowed Punahou to finish at No. 10.

Chris Messer ’79, Physical Plant project engineer, was also present to update students on the progress of the second phase of the Sidney and Minnie Kosasa Community.

Hugh Brady accounted for five total touchdowns as No. 4 Punahou pulled away to roll No. 10 Farrington, 40-14 in an Open Division interleague contest at Edward ‘Skippa' Diaz Stadium at Kusunoki Field on Saturday.

From second-graders to seniors, students share their feelings about starting up the new school year, and what they’re hopeful for.

Coming off a tough second half in a season-opening loss to Kahuku, Brady turned in a brilliant first half against Kapolei to help power the fifth-ranked Buffanblu to a 34-21 win over the No. 9 Hurricanes.

Here’s how Punahou’s youngest learners got ready for their first day of school in the Omidyar K – 1 Neighborhood.