Konawaena High School Polynesian Club
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Vision Statement:
Welcome to Konawaena Poly Club, where we envision a vibrant and united community that celebrates the rich tapestry of Polynesian cultures. Our vision is to foster an environment of cultural appreciation, creativity, and support, where members come together to learn, perform, and perpetuate the beautiful traditions of the major Polynesian islands. Through dance and shared experiences, we aspire to create a close-knit network that provides opportunities for personal and professional growth while preserving the essence of our Polynesian heritage. Mission Statement: At Konawaena Poly Club, our mission is to immerse ourselves in the diverse cultures of the Polynesian islands, embracing their traditions, dances, and customs. We are committed to building a close-knit community of Polynesian performers and support staff who collaborate to choreograph captivating dances for performances throughout the year. Our dedication extends to organizing a spectacular May Day showcase, where we showcase our talents and cultural pride. Furthermore, we aim to create a supportive network by connecting our members with professional community members, offering them job opportunities both behind and on the stage. Through our weekly meetings and active communication channels on Google Classroom, Instagram, and TeamReach, we ensure that every member can participate and feel engaged. As we come together every Friday at lunch in O-107, we not only nurture friendships but also preserve and perpetuate the rich heritage of Polynesia, ensuring that the spirit of unity and cultural appreciation remains at the heart of Konawaena Poly Club. |
🖥️ Google Classroom Code: 6e6xax2
📱 Instagram: khs_poly_club
📱 TeamReach: Konapoly
Congratulations Club officers voted in for this school year: 2023-2024
Konawaena High School Polynesian Club 2023-2024
◾President: Ku'ulei Chung-Hoon-Palau-Aniu
◾Vice President: Koloe Alani
◾Historian: Christina Lopez
◾Treasurer: Hiwa Satta-Ellis
◾Costume Coordinator: Xaiya Baran-Primacio
◾Media Manager: Nicole Qina
Konawaena High School Polynesian Club 2023-2024
◾President: Ku'ulei Chung-Hoon-Palau-Aniu
◾Vice President: Koloe Alani
◾Historian: Christina Lopez
◾Treasurer: Hiwa Satta-Ellis
◾Costume Coordinator: Xaiya Baran-Primacio
◾Media Manager: Nicole Qina
Konawaena High School Polynesian Club 2022-2023
◾President: T.N. Ro'onui Satta-Ellis
◾Vice President: Jenna Weigelt
◾Secretary: Taimane Alo
◾Choreographer: Taniyah Tripp-Gouveia
◾Historian: Ku'ulei Chung-Hoon-Palau-Aniu
◾President: T.N. Ro'onui Satta-Ellis
◾Vice President: Jenna Weigelt
◾Secretary: Taimane Alo
◾Choreographer: Taniyah Tripp-Gouveia
◾Historian: Ku'ulei Chung-Hoon-Palau-Aniu
Konawaena High School Polynesian Club 2021-2022
◾President: T.N. Ro'onui Satta-Ellis
◾Vice President: Jenna Weigelt
◾Secretary: Taimane Alo
◾Treasurer: Taniyah Tripp-Gouveia
◾Historian: Renalyn (Grace) Corpuz
◾President: T.N. Ro'onui Satta-Ellis
◾Vice President: Jenna Weigelt
◾Secretary: Taimane Alo
◾Treasurer: Taniyah Tripp-Gouveia
◾Historian: Renalyn (Grace) Corpuz
School Year 2023-2024:
Konawaena HoCo 2023- Puamana
- Guided by Konawaena Alumnus and Miss Kona Coffee 2023, Shyla Victor
- Dancers:
- Abram Utrera
- Amani Bhakta
- Buck Kane-Kala
- Country Denis
- Christina Lopez
- Deighton Voorhees
- Halia Clark
- Jada Torres
- Jahne Tulang
- Kaiana Tripp-Gouveia
- Kainalu Piko
- Kaira Hartling
- Kamalani Kaili
- Kaylia-Lynn Torres
- Khemrald Rivera
- Koloe Alani
- Malia Lerback
- Mailie Lerback
- Michelle Espinoza
- Mya Behrendt
- Nicole Qina
- Raesha Aurelio
- Veronica Camacho
- Xaiya Baran-Primacio
11.10.2023~ Kona’s Got Talent Showcase
11.11.2023~ Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Ho`olaule`a
11.12.2023~KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest, Big Island Showcase & Kona Coffee Expo
Konawaena High School holds a deep-rooted tradition with Kona Coffee, dating back to the days when our school had a coffee schedule. Due to the Great Depression, in 1932 Konawaena High School instituted a new schedule aligned with the coffee-picking season. As 90% of the residents in the area worked in the coffee industry, this unique connection to the heart of Kona's coffee heritage is something we cherish. We’re very honored to have had the opportunity to represent this legacy by actively participating in the Kona Coffee Festival events.
Members:
Wāhine: Koloe Alani, Kuulei Chung-Hoon-Palau-Aniu, Xaiya Baran-Primacio, Mya Behrendt, Mianda Camacho, Veronica Camacho, Janet Langidrik, Maile Lerback, Malia Lerback, Cristina Lopez, Nicole Qina, Lilikoi Canas
Kāne: Hiwa Satta-Ellis, Deighton Voorhees, Kainalu Piko
Advisors:
Molly Satta-Ellis & Shyla Victor
11.11.2023~ Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Ho`olaule`a
11.12.2023~KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest, Big Island Showcase & Kona Coffee Expo
Konawaena High School holds a deep-rooted tradition with Kona Coffee, dating back to the days when our school had a coffee schedule. Due to the Great Depression, in 1932 Konawaena High School instituted a new schedule aligned with the coffee-picking season. As 90% of the residents in the area worked in the coffee industry, this unique connection to the heart of Kona's coffee heritage is something we cherish. We’re very honored to have had the opportunity to represent this legacy by actively participating in the Kona Coffee Festival events.
Members:
Wāhine: Koloe Alani, Kuulei Chung-Hoon-Palau-Aniu, Xaiya Baran-Primacio, Mya Behrendt, Mianda Camacho, Veronica Camacho, Janet Langidrik, Maile Lerback, Malia Lerback, Cristina Lopez, Nicole Qina, Lilikoi Canas
Kāne: Hiwa Satta-Ellis, Deighton Voorhees, Kainalu Piko
Advisors:
Molly Satta-Ellis & Shyla Victor
12-06-2023: Winter Action Assembly
Diligent students, fueled by their amazing work ethic, showcased their talents at the winter assembly with an unforgettable performance. With dedication and perseverance, they presented a mesmerizing rendition of "Mele Kalikimaka," engaging the audience in the warm spirit of the holiday season. Transitioning seamlessly, these hardworking performers then captivated the crowd with a dynamic display of our traditional Polynesian culture, delivering a spirited performance of "Siva Samoa” directed by Aunty Siu. Our Polynesian Club has left a lasting impression on the school community and has helped to create a festive atmosphere that resonates with the joy of this winter season.
Members:
Wāhine: Koloe Alani, Kuulei Chung-Hoon-Palau-Aniu, Nicole Qina, Veronica Camacho, Jada Torres, Hali`a Clark, Felicity Mariano, Maile Lerback, Xaiya Baran-Primacio, Cristina Lopez
Kāne: Hiwa Satta-Ellis, Matthew Clark, Abram Utrera, Kainalu Piko
Advisors: Molly Satta-Ellis, Siu Clark, Shyla Victor
Mahalo to Aunty Maka Gallinger for singing Mele Kalikimaka for us.
Diligent students, fueled by their amazing work ethic, showcased their talents at the winter assembly with an unforgettable performance. With dedication and perseverance, they presented a mesmerizing rendition of "Mele Kalikimaka," engaging the audience in the warm spirit of the holiday season. Transitioning seamlessly, these hardworking performers then captivated the crowd with a dynamic display of our traditional Polynesian culture, delivering a spirited performance of "Siva Samoa” directed by Aunty Siu. Our Polynesian Club has left a lasting impression on the school community and has helped to create a festive atmosphere that resonates with the joy of this winter season.
Members:
Wāhine: Koloe Alani, Kuulei Chung-Hoon-Palau-Aniu, Nicole Qina, Veronica Camacho, Jada Torres, Hali`a Clark, Felicity Mariano, Maile Lerback, Xaiya Baran-Primacio, Cristina Lopez
Kāne: Hiwa Satta-Ellis, Matthew Clark, Abram Utrera, Kainalu Piko
Advisors: Molly Satta-Ellis, Siu Clark, Shyla Victor
Mahalo to Aunty Maka Gallinger for singing Mele Kalikimaka for us.
March 8, 2024: The Konawaena Showcase, featuring our Konawaena Polynesian Club, presented an amazing opportunity for students to display their journeys and talents. Representing our club and making future events possible is not just an honor but also a responsibility we hold dear. The support and encouragement from our school’s community have been essential in our success and we are grateful for all of those who have helped us succeed in today’s fundraising journey.
05-01-2024
At Konawaena High School, May Day is a cherished tradition celebrated with vibrant performances and joyful festivities. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated advisors and educators whose guidance made this event possible.
•Uncle Afa and Uncle Sefa for teaching our boys their Samoan/fireknife number and providing them with costumes.
•Aunty Siu for teaching our girls the beautiful Himene and Otea dances, along with supporting our club by providing lunch weekly.
•Kealakehe students for taking time out of their day to LIVE drum for our fireknife dancers.
Congratulations to our officers for their exceptional leadership throughout the year, and to all participants for their enthusiasm and talent showcased during this memorable celebration. 🤍🌸💚
At Konawaena High School, May Day is a cherished tradition celebrated with vibrant performances and joyful festivities. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated advisors and educators whose guidance made this event possible.
•Uncle Afa and Uncle Sefa for teaching our boys their Samoan/fireknife number and providing them with costumes.
•Aunty Siu for teaching our girls the beautiful Himene and Otea dances, along with supporting our club by providing lunch weekly.
•Kealakehe students for taking time out of their day to LIVE drum for our fireknife dancers.
Congratulations to our officers for their exceptional leadership throughout the year, and to all participants for their enthusiasm and talent showcased during this memorable celebration. 🤍🌸💚
School Year 2022-2023:
- Konawaena Monarch Butterfly Festival: On Friday, February 17th, the CTE Department at Konawaena HS, with Ms. Oregon at the helm, held the Konawaena Monarch Butterfly Festival. We, the Poly Club, was one of many booths there. We had musubis and lollipops. The club shared mele and dances from Polynesia, had a visual display, and we also had four of our boys teaching interested students to fire knife. We want to encourage students at our school to become a part of our poly club ohana, we’d like to give a big mahalo to the people that have helped planned,donated, and participated with us today
Donations from: Koloe Alani, Kuulei Chung-Hoon-Palau-Aniu, Cynammon Lianes Bautista,Janet Langidrik, Jehu Villapando, Nehemiah Kaai, Lynzee nakamoto,Hiwa Satta-Ellis, Xaiya Baran-primacio and doulos lavaka . - Konawaena Winter Action Assembly
- Dancers:
- Jasmyn Taetuna-Fautanu
- Ro'onui Satta-Ellis
- Carmine Taetuna-Fautanu
- Hiwa Satta-Ellis
- Raesha Aurelio
- Taniyah Tripp-Gouveia
- Kylie Matsuoka
- Haylea Hesia
- Cinamon Bautista
- Penny Burgess
- Xaiya Baran-Primacio
- Tiara Alo
- Kuulei Chung-Hoon-Palau-Aniu
- Dancers:
- Konawaena May Day Dance Performances
- Dancers:
- Jasmyn Taetuna-Fautanu
- Koloe Alani
- Hiwa Satta-Elis
- Tiara Alo
- Lynzee Nakamoto
- Xaiya Baran-Primacio
- Kuulei Chung-Hoon-Palau-Aniu
- Makamae Kaleohano
- Koloe Alani
- Lynzee Nakamoto
- Dancers:
School Year 2021-2022:
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Konawaena HS Centennial Hula Dance Performance
Participation in Queen Lil'iuokalani Trust's: Queen's Jubilee
Participation in Aloha Friday Cultural Showcase: "Celebrating Legacy of May Day" 5/6/2022, Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa
Participants this year:
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