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Na Wahine Pa‘ani O Punahou

Supporting Punahou athletics since 1975, Pā‘ani’s mission is to support and promote athletic participation throughout all grade levels at Punahou and to enhance the girls athletic programs.

The Pā‘ani Flower Booth at Punahou’s Carnival is a favored tradition and the largest fundraising opportunity for the organization. Each year has been a huge success thanks to our Flower Booth Committee and their coordinating efforts between the dedicated donors, transportation sponsors, and booth volunteers. If you are interested in getting involved by becoming a donor, sponsor, and or volunteer, please contact the Flower Committee Chair (see ‘Committees’ under ‘Membership’).

The Punahou Pā‘ani Pledge

We are excited to share that Pā‘ani leadership officially launched the Pā‘ani Pledge in early 2021 to dedicate the pathway along the Lily Pond in honor of Punahou athletes now and into the future. For more information see the related Bulletin article.  

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  • Objectives

    Pā‘ani’s mission is to support and promote athletic participation throughout all grade levels at Punahou and to enhance the girls athletic programs.

  • Leadership

    Board of Directors for 2021 – 2022 School Year
    • Kellie James ​’01 ​Schmidtke, President
    • Yolanda Lau ’98 , Vice President
    • Kristen Johns ’06 Placek, Treasurer
    • Stephanie Deweese ​’03 ​Jo​​h​n​stone, Secretary
    • Dana Shimoda ’90 Fraiola
    • Mekia Ostrem ’98 Earle
    • Starr Johnson ’98 Tuki
    • Meleana Carr ’05 Wolf
    • Connie Ostrem ’72 Carr
    • Megan Abbott ’02 Joswick
    • Nicole Velasco ’04
    • Erica Lum ’98 Martin
    • Roxy Kiessling ’14
    • Mary E. Friel ’51 Ciacci (Lifetime Director)
    Committee Chairs

  • Membership

    Your participation is vital in supporting excellence in Punahou athletics. Get involved by becoming a member and or contributing through one of the various committees. All are welcome!

    For more information about committees or on becoming a member, please email nawahinepaani@gmail.com.

Punahou Athletic Hall of Fame

Initiated in 1980 by the O-Men, and revived in 2008 by both O-Men and Pā‘ani, the Punahou Athletic Hall of Fame honors exceptional lifetime athletic achievement. Inductees have their names listed on the Hall of Fame koa plaque that hangs at the entrance of the Punahou Athletic Office.

Student Awards

Every year, the O-Men and Pā‘ani organizations jointly present athlete of the year awards to a sophomore boy and girl. Known as the Nā Wāhine Pā‘ani o Punahou/Punahou O-Men Award, this has been presented since 1992. Other Academy awards are:

  • C. Dudley Pratt Award – Senior Athlete of the Year (since 1969), preceded by the O-Men Senior Athlete of the Year Award (1957 – 1969)
  • McEldowney Matthias Award – Junior Athlete of the Year (since 1947)
  • Billy Weaver ’62 Award – Freshman Athlete of the Year (since 1959)

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