Life at Punahou
Activities and Clubs
At Punahou, children can grow with confidence into who they are. Activities and clubs offer a fun way for students to delve deeply into their personal interests.
Students in Grades 5 – 12 can join a variety of groups, clubs and activities that range from coding and K-pop to math team and May Day. Guided by a faculty advisor, clubs encourage students to explore their passion, make new friends and forge meaningful connections to the world.
Activities
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Athletics
Athletics is an integral part of the academic experience at Punahou School. With over 120 teams competing in 21 different sports at intermediate, junior varsity and varsity levels, there is tremendous opportunity for participation.
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Carnival
Carnival is a campus-wide effort, offering leadership opportunities and bonding experiences for the entire Punahou community, in support of this iconic financial aid fundraising event.
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JROTC
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May Day and Holoku
The annual May Day and Holokū program is one of the School’s most popular spring traditions, offering students from K – 12 the opportunity to learn and perform mele, oli and hula. All students from kindergarten through grade 5 participate in the May Day program; participation is optional for Middle School and Academy students. -
Service and Social Entrepreneurship
Social responsibility is a significant aspect of Punahou’s culture, as well as its curriculum. There are always opportunities to volunteer in service of the community, or to explore entrepreneurial solutions to social problems.
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Travel and Exchange
Recognizing that learning in global environments can be both academically and personally enriching, Punahou offers its students a wide array of globally focused programs both on island and away. Students also have travel opportunities through athletics teams, musical ensembles and other groups.
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Clubs
Students in grades 6 – 12 have the opportunity to participate in a diverse number of clubs, informal groups organized around shared interests with the support of a faculty advisor. Students view clubs as an important part of the Punahou experience: a chance to branch out, explore different options and make new friends. Over time, some students focus on particular clubs and enjoy the camaraderie of activities with fellow students who share the same interest.
The number and variety of clubs represent the diverse interests of students and are made possible through the support of faculty advisors. As the students often say, “There is something for everyone!”
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Grades 6 – 8
Club Advisor(s) Admission Tour Guides Mr. Hirohata After School Art Mr. Mosher, Ms. Huang Band (Select Middle School) Mr. King Band, Solo & Ensemble Festival Mr. King Canteen (Grades 7 & 8) Dr. Komori, Mrs. Tyau Da Club Chaplain Hayashi, Mrs. Hosoda Coding Club Mr. Egesdal, Mrs. Kiang Eighth Grade Dance Mrs. Mazzullo, Mrs. Tyau First Tech Challenge (Grades 7 & 8) Mr. Lai First Lego League (Grade 6) Mr. Lai Geography Club Mrs. Saito, Ms. Teraoka K-Pop Club Ms. Patton Kind Club Mrs. Hu Math Team Mrs. Shannon, Mrs. Hosoda Math Club Mr. Kimi May Day Program Mrs. Ah Wong, Mrs. Utu POPS Mrs. Patton S.A.G.A. (Sexuality and Gender Acceptance) Mrs. Ralston, Mrs. Lee-Gustilo Science Olympiad Team Mrs. Jones Global Leaders Ms. Okimoto, Dr. Vierra Student Leadership Mrs. Takagi -
Grades 9 – 12
Clubs (clubs with * are FULL STATUS) Description Advisor(s) American Red Cross* Support the Red Cross Kathryn Mau Art A relaxed environment for artist to draw and improve together Ralph Pascucci Artists and Writers' Coalition A place where artist and writers can practice their skills David Ball ASL Learn sign language and develop empathy for the deaf community Rachel Moriyama Aviation* Provide an opportunity to engage in a variety of aviation related discussions and activites Angela Kung Chess and Go (Gess) To explore strategic gameplay Brian Johnson Chess* Friendly competitions through chess Marcus Kaya Chinese Language and Culture To learn more about Chinese language and culture outside of Chinese classes Jungying Lu-Chen Classics* To study Classical Culture Hella Kihm Club Jam* Share different genres of music J Koseki Cooking* Learn to Cook David Del Rocco CyberPuns* To promote Cyber security education and engage in various cyber competitions Bob Takao Deep Blue Crew To give back and take care of our island, our beaches Melissa Giresi Design, Technology & Engineering Club Punahou Help to modify items around campus Adedoyin Ogunniyi DIY* To encourage innovators to expand and develop their ideas John Chock Dub Club Practice how to control our voice emotion and help us in acting Junko Ady Dungeons and Dragons* Play Dungeons and Dragons with three primary values - Collaboration, Creativity and Community Ted Demura-Devore E.L.F. Club To engage in beneficiary acts for our peers outside the Punahou Community Rie Chun Entrepreneurship* To provide mentorship, inspiration and resources for student entrepreneurs Mark Loughridge Fishing club To teach how to fish and continue to develop an appreciation for our beautiful ocean ecosystem Jordan Ushijima Glass* Learn how to blow glass Mark Mitsuda Got Game? Explore different board games Andrea Meller Grow Your Grindz Grow food sustainably for the betterment of the future of our island Ian Earle Helping Hands To lend a "helping hand" to make the world we live in a happier, healthier place Atsuko Motet History Bowl* Making History and Social Studies fun and to represent Punahou in the History Bowl Community Jed Lovingfoss HOPE* To help oncology patients Kelly Smith HUGS* To help child with cancer Anya Pitzer Hui O Aloha* Student tour guides to prospective high school students applying to Punahou Chad Nishikawa Humane Society* Support Humane Society Rick Tune Ice Skating* Enjoy ice skating on and off the ice Peggy Crowell International Thespian Society Honoring student achievement in theater and enriching their educational experience Bryce Chaddick Investment* Learning about the world of the stock market and to experiment with different kinds of strategies Jon Ishii Japanese Okinawan Culture* Learn about the Japanese and Okinawan cultures Jan Asato Just Dance* Play Just Dance and bring our energy to Shriner's Hospital Marci Ching K-POP* To share a common interest in Korean music and culture Marcus Kaya Ka Halawai Hou - Voyaging Club Create an outdoor classroom and connect people, knowledge and allow culture to flourish Kaniela Lyman-Merserau Ka Punahou Provide the Punahou Community with relevant news and engaging commentary, written and produced from the student perspective Marshall Comstock Ka Wai Ola To share original art and writing of Punahou academy students with a Fall and Spring issue David Scrivner Kalo* Working in the lo'i Mark Noguchi Key Club* Service Club Deira Itagaki Korean Language & Culture Club Learn about Korean language, history, society and culture Hermie Chaney Let's Create Practicing creativity Diera Itagaki LIFE (Learning to Independently Fulfill Everyday Things)* To teach students essential life skills they will need once they leave their parents'/guardians' care and are off to college Jon Ishii LifeSmarts Participate in Lifesmart competitions Blaine Bolibol Math Team* To provide higher understanding and appreciation for mathematics Andrea Bender Medical Experiences* To get medical experiences in all fields of medicine Wendi Kamiya Metals* To explore interest in metalworking Annelise Yee Mock Trial* A place to collaborate and work on public speaking especially anyone interested in studying law Traci Young Model United Nations* Participate in conferences outside of school to find solutions to global issues Chai Reddy Mud* Work with clay Dan Harano Music* Provide musical concerts Lauren Holt Not Yet Dead Poet's Society* Share poetry and be creative Timothy Duke Ocean Science Bowl* Learn more about the ocean and how it works Melissa Giresi Operation Smile* Help 3rd world children with surgical needs Marcus Kaya Paint with Bob Ross* No mistakes, just happy accidents Pete Hansen Punacast 17.9 Promoting and raising awareness for events Marisa Proctor Punahou Christian Athletes* To provide a community around the Christian faith where people can fellowship, grow and explore. You do not need to be Christian to join! Keith Cockett Punahou Cliffhangers Teach about climbing J. Lawerence Punahou Esports club A space and time for students to practice, improve their skill and compete in one of the three video games: League of Legends, Rocket League and Smite Hanno Adams, Douglas Kiang Punahou Lacrosse* Learn to play Lacrosse John McKinley Punahou Literary Seminar Cultivating students' inner passion for reading, literature and the English language Zoe Dare-Attanasio Robotics* Teach about STEM and compete in FIRST robotics competition Edward Kinnear Rowing Club Promote the rowing community and help expand our knowledge Cerylin Lee SAGA* An outlet for Punahou students to talk about topics related to the LGBTQ+ community in a safe environment Alison Lazzara Science Bowl* Learn more about science and encourage excitement about science through friendly competition Tiffany Coke Scleroderma and Fibrotic Diseases Foundation Helping those with Scleroderma and other Fibrotic diseases Marcus Kaya Skateboarding Club Teach the values for persistence and resilience through skateboarding Joshua Jackson SOS Amazon (Re-Forest the World) Planting trees and supporting other environmental organizations Mike Bassford Speech and Debate Team* Prepare for local, state and possibly national competitions Blaine Bolibol Sustainability Fair (Club) How to live more sustainable lives Dani Goddard Sustainable Living* Share sustainable living with the masses Ian Earle Tech Theatre Club Inform, educate, challenge and enrich student tech theater artists through work on theatrical productions Travis Flazer Urban Planning and Design Team based competition to improve communities Scott Leitner Wellness* To create an environment that fosters connections, care, collaboration, positivity and wellness Bennett Valencia Women in Physics Create a supportive environment for women to explore physics. All students of any gender are welcome. Tiffany Coke Women in STEM A place to share excitement about science, technology, engineering and math with others. All students of any gender are welcome. Mary Kiang Yoga/Restorative Help students have more balance in their lives, in and out of school Shelley Fey #savetheplanet Clean up Hawaii from Mauka to Makai
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