Athletics
Awards
Athletic Letters and Individual Awards
Athletic letters are awards given to students at the varsity, junior varsity and intermediate levels of every interscholastic sport. Although each sport has its own requirements to be fulfilled before a letter is awarded, the letter winners are generally chosen for their ability and participation in the sport.
Punahou traditionally awards the school letter “O” to boys who achieve the status of letterman. This practice was begun when Punahou was known as Oahu College and has continued although the name of the school has changed. Girls who achieve letter status receive the letter “P.”
An individual award is presented for each sport honoring the most inspirational athlete. Other awards include:
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Athlete of the Year Awards
The following awards are made to outstanding all-around athletes of the year at each grade level in the Academy:C. DUDLEY PRATT AWARD
Senior Athlete of the Year
The honor, initiated in 1957, is awarded to the graduating seniors (male and female) who have contributed the most to Punahou athletics by athletic achievement and sportsmanship during their high school careers, as determined by the school coaching staff.MCELDOWNEY-MATTHIAS MEMORIAL AWARD
Junior Award
A koa bowl presented in 1947 by the Class of 1938 in memory of their classmates, Robert A. McEldowney and Gwynn Matthias, casualties of World War II, goes to the boy and girl making the best contributions in citizenship, scholarship and athletics in the junior class. The winners’ names are engraved on this perpetual trophy, and each winner receives an individual koa bowl.NA WAHINE PA‘ANI O PUNAHOU/PUNAHOU O-MEN
Sophomore Award
This award, started in 1992, recognizes the grade 10 girl athlete and grade 10 boy athlete who have demonstrated “ability, team spirit, dedication and support of others.”BILLY WEAVER ’62 AWARD
Freshman Award
The Billy Weaver Memorial Trophy was initiated in 1959 by the Class of 1962 and is dedicated to Billy Weaver, “whose warm friendship and honest ways have won the love and respect of all who knew him.” The trophy perpetuating his memory is awarded each year to the outstanding freshman athlete – sportsman and sportswoman. -
Scholar Athlete Achievement Award
Scholar Athlete Achievement Awards go to seniors who earn at least a 3.33 cumulative GPA, a minimum of three Punahou varsity sports letters spanning at least two school years, one of which must be earned in the senior year, and receive no citizenship grade below B during their junior and senior years. -
Senior Plaque
Recognizes dedication and a long-time commitment to athletics. Athletes must earn three varsity letters in one sport or four or more varsity letters in two or more sports.
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Punahou Athletic Hall of Fame
The Punahou Athletic Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to athletics at Punahou.
The first honorees were inducted in 1980. Selections are made by the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, representing O-Men, Na Wahine Pa‘ani o Punahou, Athletics and Alumni Relations. Most members of the Hall of Fame are alumni.
A complete listing and biographies
HHSAA Hall of Honor
The Hawai‘i High School Hall of Honor was established in 1982 by Nissan Motors to recognize “athletic excellence and accomplishments of Hawai`i’s high school athletes.” In 2004, the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Foundation assumed responsibility to continue this prestigious tradition.
Each year, 12 student athletes are selected for induction into the Hall of Honor by an independent selection committee. Each honored student athlete also receives a $2,000 college scholarship.
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Eligibility
ELIGIBILITY
Students in the State of Hawai`i who are participating in any sport(s) approved by the Hawai`i High School Athletic Association, and who are completing their senior year of high school, are eligible for consideration.QUALITIES CONSIDERED
Athletic achievement is given primary consideration by the selection committee. Other factors considered include:- contributions to the team
- versatility in sports
- sportsmanship and dedication
- character and behavior on and off the playing field
- standards as a student
- role in school activities outside sports
- involvement in the community
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Punahou Inductees
Name(s) Year Emalia Eichelberger, Mariel Galdiano and ‘Aukai Lileikis 2016 Kawika Lam, Micah Ma‘a and Kanawai Noa 2015 Jasmine Mau and Larry Tuileta 2014 Carly Kan and Isaac Savaiinaea 2013 DeForest Buckner, Mindy Chow and Mysha Sataraka 2012 Chrissy Chow 2011 Taylor Crabb 2010 Kristin Lim, Aisha Price, Crystal Sims and Manti Te‘o 2009 Daniel Chow, Jeeter Ishida, Shawna-Lei Kuehu, Erik Shoji and Michelle Yoshida 2008 Spencer McLauchlin and Miah Ostrowski 2007 Shanna-Lei Dacanay 2005 Rachel Kane 2003 Todd Iacovelli 2002 Milla Macfarlane 2001 Victoria Chang 2000 Brandon Brooks and Eri Macdonald 1999 Onaona Miller 1998 Parker McLachlin, Tehani Miyashiro and Michael Souza 1997 Jason Ching and Rachel Watson 1996 Jodi Jackson and Donny Utu 1995 Debbie Lambert 1994 Perry Lam 1993 Kena Heffernan and Ana Vidinha 1992 Christian Miler and Kevin Wong 1990 Kanoa Ostrem 1989 Jacob Garcia 1988 Trevor Schirman 1986
