March 17, 2005

In an article about Aiea High School written by Rod Ohira in the Honolulu Advertiser ,  out of 110 faculty staff members, 28 (actually 29) are graduates of Aiea High.

 Leisha (Wake) Bento, class of '83,  feels the pride every time she sings the alma mater.  "I think kids respond when they find out I'm an 'Aiea graduate.  I think it makes them feel proud.  I felt the same way when I was a student."

Vice Principal Cheryl Morita, class of '71, says "It's wonderful because you know the grandparents, parents, uncles and aunts of some students and the whole 'Aiea history.  The tradition has always been to give something back to the community that has helped us to succeed."

This article pretty much sums up the reason why the AHSACA is in existence.

"Faculty's Na Alii Pride Runs Deep"

       Stephen Adams, '04, part time teacher

       Sharon (Lau) Aldueso, '69, SBBH social worker

       Dawn Aoki, '04, part time teacher

       Leisha (Wake) Bento, '83, teacher

       James "Kimo" Fonoti, '93, security

       Naomi Fuaalau, '03, cafeteria clerk

       Mark Gervacio, '96, teacher

       Alan Higuchi, '82, teacher

       Wayde Hirata, '73, teacher

       Chad Itagaki, '00, part time teacher

       Charles "Chucky" Kaahanui, '83, custodian

       Ken Kyung Kang, '92, teacher

       Ryan Kato, '85, teacher

       Keith Kikiloi, '92, teacher

       Carina Lapot, '95, teacher

       Danette (Molo) Lapot, '71. ed assistant

       Roy Matsui, '68, teacher

       Cory Matsuoka, '96, ed assistant

       Ollys Mauga-Foi, '71, counselor

       Roy Miyoga, '68, athletic director

       Cheryl Morita, '71, vice principal

       Ronnell Nip, '93, teacher

       Daryl Nishizawa, '98, teacher

       Rylan Okumura, '89, baker

       Sandy (Kuromoto) Ramiscal, '82, clerk

       Meredith Takara, '87, transition center

       Tuumalo Taumua, '77, security

       Bryan Terauchi, '78, teacher

       Denise (Molo) Villaflor, '70, student service coordinator