Lahainaluna High School is a public high school with the grades 9-12 located in Lahaina (on the island of Maui). Lahainaluna High School is also a public boarding school. It was founded in 1831 as a Protestant missionary school, originally named Lahainaluna Seminary. The early missionaries who arrived in Lahaina in 1823 explained to the Hawaiian Royalty the importance of an educational institution in the American style.
A number of the pioneers, students and teachers are buried in a small graveyard behind several buildings on the campus. It was the first formal European-American style school founded in Hawaii and has continued to operate to this day.
American William Richards founded the missionary station in Lahaina in 1823. In June 1831, Lorrin Andrews was chosen as first principal of a seminary for boys and young men. The site was named Lahainaluna for "upper Lahaina".[2] On September 5, 1831, classes began in thatched huts with 25 Hawaiian young men as students, including former royal historian David Malo.[3] The second principal was William Patterson Alexander 1843–1856.[4] The school eventually became part of the public school system in Hawaii. The post-secondary program later became developed as part of the first University of Hawaii.[citation needed]
Lahainaluna has a boarding program where students from the outer islands (including students from the "other side of the island") can live and study at either of the campus dormitories.[citation needed] In return, they do various jobs around the campus, such as maintaining the landscape, tending to the farm animals,[5] and making student meals at the cafeteria; they work 18 hours per week. Initially and exclusively for males, the boarding program became coed in 1980. The two dorms are David Malo Dormitory for the boys and Hoapili Dormitory for the girls. Previously, Hoapili housed both genders. Lahainaluna is one of very few public boarding schools in the nation.
There is an 30-ft "L" on the mountain-side overlooking Lahaina at the 2,000 ft elevation mark. The "L" stands for Lahainaluna and has been there since 1904.[6] Twice a year, the boarders at Lahainaluna lay a fresh coat of white lime on Pu'u Pa'u Pa'u. The boarding students must carry 50 lb sacks of lime to the site, clear the weeds, and clean up the site. Added to the "L" are embellishments of the year and athletic championships for the previous year. On a clear day, the freshly limed L can be seen from the island of Molokai. It is located at coordinates 20°53′15″N156°38′29″W / 20.88750°N 156.64139°W / 20.88750; -156.64139 (Pu'u Pa'u Pa'u). Lime is used because it's natural and does not interfere with the ecosystem. After the students have completed restoring the "L", they lay fresh leis at David Malo's gravesite, chant, sing and pray.
Historically, on graduation day alumni hike up the "L" and light up torches that line the "L" to symbolize the graduates have received their diplomas.
The school celebrates David Malo Day annually. That day a feast is served and the Hawaiiana Club puts on a performance.[citation needed]
Hale Pa'i, or the house of printing, is a small coral and timber building on the Lahainaluna campus that, starting in 1834, served as the home of Hawaii's first printing press. English and Hawaiian language Bibles, books and newspapers were printed here, including the first newspaper printed west of the Rocky Mountains. The first paper currency of Hawaii was printed here in 1843. A student was expelled in 1844 for counterfeiting, which resulted in the government re-issuing all the paper money with secret marks.[9]
A map of the islands on the one dollar bill, ho'okahi dala, printed in 1843 at the school press
Many archived publications are on public display at the site, now a museum maintained by the Lahaina Restoration Foundation.[10] Hale Pa'i, also known as Hawaii Site No. 50-03-1596, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[7]
Campus
Lahainaluna High School is located on the side of an extinct volcano. The multiple classroom buildings are widespread. The grounds are covered with many benches, pathways, grass, plants and trees, the latter providing shade. The ceramic sculpture Orbit by Toshiko Takaezu is located here. A small stream runs near the school, past the Agriculture area. Lahainaluna is high enough on this volcano to allow views of the Pacific and of the islands of Moloka'i, Lana'i and Kaho'olawe. It is[who?] considered one of the best views from any school in the islands.[citation needed]
It has a boarding facility available.[11]The program takes American students and students with other citizenships. Girls go to the Hoapili Dormitory and boys go to the David Malo Dormitory.[12]
Kalani Simpson, Class of 1989—former sports columnist for Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hercules Mata'afa, Class of 2014 - NFL player, 2017 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year, and Consensus All American. Now plays for the Minnesota Vikings.
Organizations
School Clubs:
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism – A business class and club that is a part of the National Academy Foundation. Students participate in mock interviews, go on job shadowing and internships, travel to various parts of North America and Asia, and practice dressing in business attire.
Anime Club – One of the more social interactive clubs on campus that brings students together with the culture and interest of anime.
Aloha Club – A club that is involved in community service projects.
Hawaiiana Club - A club that teaches students hula routines that are then showcased during the annual celebration of David Malo Day.
Interact Club – A club is involved in community service projects, but on a more international scale the club is currently headed by President Saumalu Mata'afa.
Japanese Club – A club that teaches students the culture of Japan both traditional and modern.
Chess Club – A freelance club holds occasional casual games of chess where students can participate.
Water Polo Club – A co-ed club meant for water polo players and swimmers.
Robotics Club – An after school club that participates in FIRST Robotics Competition and VEX Robotics competitions. Students also mentor students at Princess Nahienaena elementary school
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Lahainaluna High School news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message Lahainaluna High School is a public high school with the grades 9 12 located in Lahaina on the island of Maui Lahainaluna High School is also a public boarding school It was founded in 1831 as a Protestant missionary school originally named Lahainaluna Seminary The early missionaries who arrived in Lahaina in 1823 explained to the Hawaiian Royalty the importance of an educational institution in the American style Lahainaluna High SchoolAddress980 Lahainaluna RoadLahaina Hawaii 96761United StatesInformationTypePublic Co educationalMotto O Ke ia Ka Kukui Pio Ole I Ka Makani O Kauaula Established1831 192 years ago 1831 School districtMaui DistrictPrincipalJeri DeanFaculty64 00 FTE 1 Grades9 12Number of students992 2018 19 1 Student to teacher ratio15 50 1 CampusSuburbanColor s Red and White AthleticsMaui Interscholastic LeagueMascotLunasRivalʻIolani SchoolAccreditationWestern Association of Schools and CollegesYearbookKa LamaMilitaryUnited States Army JROTCWebsitelahainalunahs wbr orgA number of the pioneers students and teachers are buried in a small graveyard behind several buildings on the campus It was the first formal European American style school founded in Hawaii and has continued to operate to this day Contents 1 History and traditions 2 Hale Paʻi 3 Campus 4 Notable alumni 5 Organizations 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory and traditions EditAmerican William Richards founded the missionary station in Lahaina in 1823 In June 1831 Lorrin Andrews was chosen as first principal of a seminary for boys and young men The site was named Lahainaluna for upper Lahaina 2 On September 5 1831 classes began in thatched huts with 25 Hawaiian young men as students including former royal historian David Malo 3 The second principal was William Patterson Alexander 1843 1856 4 The school eventually became part of the public school system in Hawaii The post secondary program later became developed as part of the first University of Hawaii citation needed Lahainaluna has a boarding program where students from the outer islands including students from the other side of the island can live and study at either of the campus dormitories citation needed In return they do various jobs around the campus such as maintaining the landscape tending to the farm animals 5 and making student meals at the cafeteria they work 18 hours per week Initially and exclusively for males the boarding program became coed in 1980 The two dorms are David Malo Dormitory for the boys and Hoapili Dormitory for the girls Previously Hoapili housed both genders Lahainaluna is one of very few public boarding schools in the nation There is an 30 ft L on the mountain side overlooking Lahaina at the 2 000 ft elevation mark The L stands for Lahainaluna and has been there since 1904 6 Twice a year the boarders at Lahainaluna lay a fresh coat of white lime on Pu u Pa u Pa u The boarding students must carry 50 lb sacks of lime to the site clear the weeds and clean up the site Added to the L are embellishments of the year and athletic championships for the previous year On a clear day the freshly limed L can be seen from the island of Molokai It is located at coordinates 20 53 15 N 156 38 29 W 20 88750 N 156 64139 W 20 88750 156 64139 Pu u Pa u Pa u Lime is used because it s natural and does not interfere with the ecosystem After the students have completed restoring the L they lay fresh leis at David Malo s gravesite chant sing and pray Historically on graduation day alumni hike up the L and light up torches that line the L to symbolize the graduates have received their diplomas The school celebrates David Malo Day annually That day a feast is served and the Hawaiiana Club puts on a performance citation needed Hale Paʻi EditHale PaʻiU S National Register of Historic PlacesHawaiʻi Register of Historic Places Hale Paʻi Show map of Lahaina Hawaii Show map of Maui Show map of HawaiiLocationLahainaluna High School Lahainaluna HawaiiCoordinates20 53 24 N 156 39 36 W 20 8899 N 156 6599 W 20 8899 156 6599AreaLess than one acreBuilt1834NRHP reference No 76000662 7 HRHP No 50 50 03 01596 8 Significant datesAdded to NRHPMay 13 1976Designated HRHPMay 13 1976 Front page of 1834 student newspaper Hale Pa i or the house of printing is a small coral and timber building on the Lahainaluna campus that starting in 1834 served as the home of Hawaii s first printing press English and Hawaiian language Bibles books and newspapers were printed here including the first newspaper printed west of the Rocky Mountains The first paper currency of Hawaii was printed here in 1843 A student was expelled in 1844 for counterfeiting which resulted in the government re issuing all the paper money with secret marks 9 A map of the islands on the one dollar bill ho okahi dala printed in 1843 at the school press Many archived publications are on public display at the site now a museum maintained by the Lahaina Restoration Foundation 10 Hale Pa i also known as Hawaii Site No 50 03 1596 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 7 Campus EditLahainaluna High School is located on the side of an extinct volcano The multiple classroom buildings are widespread The grounds are covered with many benches pathways grass plants and trees the latter providing shade The ceramic sculpture Orbit by Toshiko Takaezu is located here A small stream runs near the school past the Agriculture area Lahainaluna is high enough on this volcano to allow views of the Pacific and of the islands of Moloka i Lana i and Kaho olawe It is who considered one of the best views from any school in the islands citation needed It has a boarding facility available 11 The program takes American students and students with other citizenships Girls go to the Hoapili Dormitory and boys go to the David Malo Dormitory 12 Notable alumni EditTimothy Haʻalilio Class of 1835 Native Hawaiian politician William Kahaiali i Class of 1979 Hawaiian music artist Samuel Kamakau Class of 1837 Native Hawaiian historian and scholar Jonah Kapena Class of 1835 Native Hawaiian politician Boaz Mahune Class of 1835 Native Hawaiian politician David Malo Class of 1835 Native Hawaiian scholar adviser to the Hawaiian royal family Jonatana Napela Native Hawaiian attorney judge and LDS convert helped translate the Book of Mormon into the Hawaiian language Keali i Reichel Class of 1980 Hawaiian music artist Kalani Simpson Class of 1989 former sports columnist for Honolulu Star Advertiser Hercules Mata afa Class of 2014 NFL player 2017 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year and Consensus All American Now plays for the Minnesota Vikings Organizations EditSchool Clubs Academy of Hospitality and Tourism A business class and club that is a part of the National Academy Foundation Students participate in mock interviews go on job shadowing and internships travel to various parts of North America and Asia and practice dressing in business attire Anime Club One of the more social interactive clubs on campus that brings students together with the culture and interest of anime Aloha Club A club that is involved in community service projects Hawaiiana Club A club that teaches students hula routines that are then showcased during the annual celebration of David Malo Day Interact Club A club is involved in community service projects but on a more international scale the club is currently headed by President Saumalu Mata afa Japanese Club A club that teaches students the culture of Japan both traditional and modern Chess Club A freelance club holds occasional casual games of chess where students can participate Water Polo Club A co ed club meant for water polo players and swimmers Robotics Club An after school club that participates in FIRST Robotics Competition and VEX Robotics competitions Students also mentor students at Princess Nahienaena elementary school Flim Club An after school club thatSee also EditList of boarding schools in the United StatesReferences Edit a b c Lahainaluna High School National Center for Education Statistics Retrieved December 26 2020 lookup of luna on Hawaiian Dictionary web site Archived from the original on 2012 12 28 Retrieved 2009 07 14 Dibble Sheldon 1843 History of the Sandwich Islands Lahainaluna Press of the Mission Seminary James McKinney Alexander 1888 Mission life in Hawaii Memoir of Rev William P Alexander Pacific Press Publishing Company ISBN 1 116 99054 7 Boarding program in need of two new girls dormitory attendants The Maui News 2013 07 19 Retrieved 2020 10 12 What is the L on the hill overlooking Lahaina Maui Vacations Jon s Maui Info Retrieved 2019 07 08 a b Larry I Miller March 31 1975 Hale Pa i nomination form National Register of Historic Places National Park Service Retrieved 2009 07 18 Historic Register Counts Hawai i State Historic Preservation Division State of Hawaii February 1 2022 Retrieved February 19 2022 Peter Morse 1968 The Lahainaluna Money Forgeries Hawaiian Journal of History Hawaiian Historical Society Honolulu 2 hdl 10524 263 Hale Pa i Story by Rita Goldman Maui No Ka Oi Magazine Vol 12 No 3 May 2008 Archived 2010 05 31 at the Wayback Machine Lahainaluna High School Boarding Department Lahainaluna High School Retrieved 2020 10 12 Lahainaluna Boarding Program PDF Lahainaluna High School Retrieved 2022 07 23 Linked from hereExternal links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lahainaluna School Lahainaluna High School Official web site Lahainaluna High School permanent dead link Hawaii Department of Education School Information Hale Pa i House Lahaina Restoration Foundation web site Retrieved 2009 07 18 Lahainaluna High School Music Department web site Historic American Buildings Survey HABS No HI 8 Hale Pa i Printing Shop On grounds of Lahainaluna Seminary Lahaina Maui County HI 6 photos 5 measured drawings 5 data pages 1 photo caption page Coordinates 20 53 19 N 156 39 33 W 20 88861 N 156 65917 W 20 88861 156 65917 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lahainaluna High School amp oldid 1134635671, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
