Fall 2009 - Chaminade University of Honolulu

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Chaminade Quarterly
Fall 2009
Imagine...
the future at Chaminade
Faith , Dr e a m s , Im ag i n i n gs :
Moving forward under new command
GO SWORD
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Educating in family spirit
Aloha,
At our recent regents’ meeting, I was drawn in by a student presenter who
described with enthusiasm and gratitude her summer lab and field work. What
struck me as I listened to Kailene Suarez, a sophomore majoring in biology,
relay her experience in the pre-health enrichment program at the University of
Washington, was that in one summer her passion for health science was ignited.
“It was great since I got to see four operations and before going there, I’d never
even met a surgeon,” she said proudly. Kailene is now determined to pursue her
dream of a career in the medical field.
Meeting eager students like Kailene and hearing their similar reactions to
opportunities made possible in part by Chaminade are what make serving on the
board of regents so rewarding. It is clear to me that one experience like this can
be incredibly motivating, and possibly change the direction of a student’s life.
In the last few weeks, we have had wonderful affirmative celebrations related to the
inauguration of our ninth president, Bro. Bernard J. Ploeger. Many speakers
at these gatherings noted how President Sue would certainly be smiling down upon
us as witness to the historic events.
The sentiment shared by all was that we have “the right man at the right time,”
and if you attended the concert, the mass, the investiture or block party you would
certainly agree. Bro. Bernie’s appointment has invigorated our community and
instilled confidence in all who are touched by this university.
At the Mass of celebration, we were inspired by the metaphors put forth in Fr. Joe
Lackner’s eloquent and beautifully delivered homily. He suggested that we not
let our “salt go flat” nor to let our light dim. Instead, we must let our light shine
through our new president so that Chaminade becomes a beacon to those seeking
knowledge, enlightenment and a new path
in life. I am confident that our “double
portion” of blessings will carry us forward
and allow us to “Live Fully Our
Transformation.” I ask that you join
Bro. Bernie, the Chaminade ‘ohana and
me to make this a reality.
With gratitude,
Kathleen “Kitty” Sullivan Wo
Chair, Chaminade University
Board of Regents
Chaminade’s president, Bro. Bernard Ploeger, Hawaii’s
governor, the Honorable Linda Lingle, and the Chair
of Chaminade’s Board of Regents, Kathleen “Kitty” Wo
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Bro. Bernard Ploeger, S.M.
Contents
President
Diane Peters-Nguyen
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Kapono Dowson Ryan
Director of Communications
Be-Jay Kodama
Director of Alumni Relations
Brandi Watanabe
Director of Annual Giving
Additional Photos:
Cliff Bieberly, Patrick Downes,
Island Digital Imaging and Darren Wong
Features
4 Faith, Dreams, Imaginings:
Moving Forward
Under New Command
Board of Regents
Bro. Stephen Glodek, S.M.
Chancellor
Kathleen "Kitty" Wo
Chair
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Go Chaminade!
Gary E. Liebl
Chair Emeritus
Daniel L. Colin
First Vice Chair
Cori Ching Weston
Second Vice Chair
Departments
Jean E. Rolles
Secretary
12 Class Notes
14 Silversword Spotter
Chaminade’s “Imagine”
commercial aired
earlier this year.
Imagine...
the future at Chaminade
To see more, go to
www.chaminade.edu
and search for
“imagine video.”
Upcoming Events
Fall Drama Productions Paul and Vi Loo Theatre November 6-15, 2009
EA Sports Maui Invitational Hosted by Chaminade University Lahaina Civic
Center November 23-25, 2009 Intercollegiate Sports Gala
Pacific Beach Hotel, Saturday, February 6, 2010
This paper stock has been independently certified by the Forest Stewardship
Council (FSC) that it comes from forests that are managed to meet the
social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations.
Also the inks selected for this issue are renewable vegetable based inks.
Jeanne A. Anderson
Karen E. Anderson
Carolyn A. Berry
Rick Blangiardi
Bro. Edward Brink, S.M.
John C. Brogan
Bro. William J. Campbell, S.M.
Charles L. Cotrell
Nicole M. Dupont
Bennette M. Evangelista
Daniel D. Goo
Carmen Himenes
Stanley W. Hong
Bro. Robert Hoppe, S.M.
Angela H. Isaac
Amy L. Jampel
Clifton Y. Kagawa
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dwight M. Kealoha, USAF
Michael F. Kerr
Richard Kido
Rev. Joseph H. Lackner, S.M.
Violet S. Loo
Dr. Edison H. Miyawaki
Bro. Bernard Ploeger, S.M
Rev. David H. Schuyler, S.M.
Anna Marie Springer
Nicholas J. Susner
Willibrord K. Tallett
Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu
Gae Bergquist Trommald
Vaughn Vasconcellos
Sharon Weiner
Hon. Patrick K.S.L. Yim
Adm. (Ret.) R. J. “Zap” Zlatoper, USN
Edward K.O. Eu (Emeritus)
Rev. Donald P. Merrifield, S.J. (Emeritus)
Board of Governors
Michael F. Kerr Chair
Anton Krucky Vice Chair
Sharon McPhee Second Vice Chair
Blaine Rand Y. Lesnik Secretary
Richard C. Lim
Clifford Cooper
Joseph Melehan
Louisa Cooper
Walter A. Dods, Jr. Rev. Donald P. Merrifield, S.J.
Wilson Thomas “Tom” Orbe
Edward K.O. Eu
J. Hans Strasser
Eddie Flores, Jr.
Richard E. Tanaka
George A. Froley III
James J. Viso
Edward J. Hogan
Gulab Watumull
Gary Hogan
J. Michael Windsor
Lynn Hogan
Bro. Robert Juenemann, S.M.
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FA I T H,
DREA M S,
I M AG I N I NGS:
M OV I NG
FOR WARD
U NDER NE W
CO M M AND
By Kapono Ryan
“It is such a privilege to be honored
this way. It was the right combination
of formality and fun, fellowship and
friendship,” said Chaminade’s ninth
president, Bro. Bernard Ploeger, SM,
as he thanked the campus community
for the festivities organizers had put
together to mark his inauguration.
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Bishop Lawrence
“Larry” Silva led the
Chaminade ‘ohana in a
blessing for Bro. Ploeger
during a Mass
of Thanksgiving
held at St. Patrick
Cathedral.
 
“Creative imagination is a source of energy to realize a goal,” said Bro. Bernard J. Ploeger, SM,
Ph.D., Chaminade University’s ninth president, at his investiture this September. “We have an
amazing capacity to imagine things being other than they are, and the work of leadership is to
release and empower that creative imagination, and then keep everyone focused on the quest
until it is accomplished.” 
 
Ploeger gazed at a sea of expectant faces, including members of the Chaminade
student body, staff, faculty, alumni, family, friends and community leaders, as
well as fellow Marianists. Joy and hopeful confidence saturated the campus
community as all eyes watched the tall, quiet Marianist receive his symbols of office.
First, he received the university’s koa mace. Then he was draped in the second
insignia --long, abundant strands of rare Ni’ihau shells connected to a regal
neckpiece of hand polished kukui nuts. The audience applauded loudly,
expressing their support.
 
The process of interweaving his life into Chaminade began more than 14 years ago,
through his friendships with Dr. Tom Wesselkamper and Dr. Mary Civille
(President Sue) Wesselkamper. “Sue was a consummate recruiter,” he
reminisced. “…and no one could say ‘no’ to Sue.”
 
In 1995, he started as a trusted advisor and served as regent for the university. 
By 2001, he was on board full-time as President Sue’s second in command,
serving in the role of executive vice
president and provost at her invitation.
When he first arrived on campus, he was
shocked at the toll budget constraints had
taken on its appearance. Years of deferred
maintenance resulted in shabby patched-up facilities.
 
In 2002, the university with Wesselkamper at the
helm, Ploeger, second in command, and the
collaboration of faculty, staff and supporters, created
and began to implement “The Second Founding of
Chaminade University,” a strategic plan to resurrect the life of the school.  In it, there was a common
Hawaiian analogy of being in a canoe and paddling
together in the same direction in order to survive. 
According to Ploeger, it was an act of faith for many
of them.
During the investiture ceremony at Mamiya
Theatre, the support was overwhelming.
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Henry Gomes, associate
provost for the day
undergraduate program,
gifted Bro. Ploeger with
a symbolic ‘o‘o stick
made from koa wood.
The ‘o‘o stick is used
traditionally by
Native Hawaiians
for groundbreaking.
Faith , Dreams, Imaginings continued
 
“It’s so easy to show this campus now,” he said beaming after
giving a recent ‘Bro. Bernie’ golf cart tour to visitors. “Everything
is so beautiful.”
 
Yes, no doubt-- verdant landscaping, blue skies, clouds embracing
the red tile-roofs of the unique Spanish Mission buildings across
campus. For Ploeger, the exuberance goes beyond seeing everyday
Hawaii beauty. He remembers what it was like less than a decade
ago.  He will point out where an old sewer pipe used to stick out
and then talk about the rocks, weeds and ugly bramble that dominated the once unusable area that
has transformed into a 25,000 square foot landscaped plaza, adjacent to the new Sullivan Family
Library building.
 
In 2008, the University completed its Transformations campaign, fundraising more than
$66.5 million. As the campaign ended, it was time to push forward a new strategic plan. Challenges
for the university had changed. Wesselkamper died after a long illness at the beginning of 2009,
leaving a legacy of success in the first leg of the canoe race.  Though an economic wave of upheaval
hit the country with repercussions worldwide, Chaminade University, thanks to the generous support
of donors, found itself no longer in a canoe, so to speak, but rather in a sea-worthy ship ready to stay
the course.  Considered the chief architect of Chaminade’s new strategic plan, Ploeger collaborated
with members of the Chaminade community and plotted university coordinates through 2013
(key levers) as found in the document “Live Fully Our Transformation.”
 
One major reason Ploeger, a thoughtful man with an engaging smile, decided to apply for president
was that he felt Chaminade had a great start, but things were now in mid-ocean with yet, more to do
to “fully live out” goals. He also thought there was “a lot of energy and drive among supporters and
leadership” to complete things.
 
Kathleen “Kitty” Sullivan Wo, new chair of Chaminade University’s board of regents, expressed her
confidence at choosing Ploeger.  “The selection process was grueling for all candidates, as they met
with students, staff and faculty,” said Wo. “Everyone felt strongly that Bro. Bernie was the right man
for the times, and we voted him in unanimously.”
 
Ploeger plans to meet with the campus community, involving them in a collaborative ‘creative
imagination’ process where open discussion can take place. “One of Sue’s gifts was what I call ‘creative
imagination’,” he said. When asked what he imagines for Chaminade, his eyes will brighten. “In many
ways, the highest compliment that Chaminade could receive would be for others to say ‘I can’t
imagine a future without Chaminade being a part of it’,” he said. “The partnerships that we are
especially nurturing include: the Marianists, the Diocese of Honolulu and their schools; the
Native-Hawaiian serving community; the early childhood education community; the teacher
education and school counselor communities; the biomedical and health professionals communities;
and the criminal justice and
forensic sciences communities.”
 
As for new horizons, Ploeger
said Chaminade hopes to
continue its growth in
enrollment, as well as take
advantage of some exciting
“Society will measure the value
of a Chaminade education by
the quality of its graduates,”
said Bro. Ploeger.
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Students engaged an enthusiastic Bro. Ploeger in their presentations.
international opportunities.  It also plans to open its
doors next fall 2010 to its first nursing program, upon
approval of the Hawaii State Board of Nursing. Other
points mapped out include reviewing and expanding
Chaminade’s part in intercollegiate athletics and
continuing to expand and secure external support.
 
“Though we are in the middle of a recession, we are
moving ahead with cautious optimism. Our
enrollments are up with an increase of 15% in first year
and 18% transfer day undergraduate students,” Ploeger
said. “However, our financial aid is up also.  More than
92 percent of our students already receive financial aid.
We know that it is tough for our families, and we have to
keep ourselves affordable. Our goal is to provide
incoming and continuing students with maximum access to
financial aid and scholarship opportunities.”
 
“Society will measure the value of a Chaminade education by the quality of its
graduates. If we don’t deliver on that promise, we fail as a university,” reflected
Ploeger. “As a higher education learning community, we strive to develop new
strategies to help our students receive a good education in a collaborative learning
environment that will prepare them for life, service and successful careers. We
educate the whole student, encouraging the development of moral character, personal
competencies, and commitment to build a just and peaceful society. This defines
our mission and in a sense defines our dream.”
 
Almost daily, Ploeger walks back and forth to his residence on the east side of
campus, much like a commander strolling the ship’s deck. He still marvels at the new
campus birthed from what was an almost impossible dream and knows that
the university must continue to dream forward. “Now just imagine…,” he whispers
in wonderment.
Bro. Stephen Glodek, SM, Fr. Robert Bouffier, SM,
and Bro. John Campbell, SM, were just a few of the
Marianists who came out in strength to celebrate with
Bro. Ploeger, who took his first vows with the Society of
Mary (Marianists) in 1967.
“Bro. Bernie is the right man at the right time,” said
Kathleen “Kitty” Wo, seen here with Sharon McPhee,
Dave Wilson, Carolyn Berry and Bro. Ploeger at the
inaugural dinner.
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GO S W ORDS !
GO C H A M I NADE !
ED U C AT I NG I N FA M I L Y S P I R I T
“One of the key priorities that Chaminade has chosen to focus on as one of its levers of success is athletics. Consistent
with vision, mission and core commitments, the university hopes to expand participation in intercollegiate athletics,
focusing on recruitment of well-qualified student athletes, building competitive success, affiliation and pride for the
campus, alumni and community supporters,” said Chaminade president, Bro. Bernard Ploeger, SM.
Seen here checking in students at the Carlson Fitness Center, Tanya Alvino, like most students,
must work while going to school.
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By Kapono Ryan and Angel Orozco
Angel Orozco, a senior who plays on the men’s
soccer team, has been passionate about the game
of soccer since he was a young boy. During the
fall soccer season, the Chaminade senior comes in
for early practices at 6:30 a.m., works as many as
three jobs at a time to make ends meet and takes
a full load of courses. His passion to play has
given him focus and drive.
He is one of more than 10 percent of
Chaminade’s undergraduate students who
participate in the 10 sports available in the
PACWEST Conference each year. Student
athletes carry fulltime academic loads, attend
classes, study subject matter, research and write
papers. In addition, many work side jobs to pay
for tuition, books and supplies and to make
ends meet, as well as commit many hours to
community service and service learning. On top
of all of that, they spend countless hours
practicing drills, scrimmaging, traveling and
competing so that they can play with personal
excellence.
So why do they do it?
“For the love of the sport,” said Layne Morita, a
senior majoring in historical and political studies
at Chaminade. Morita starts his third season of
college golf in the spring and works hard at
playing golf yearlong. Initially taught by his
grandfather, he sought out coaches as his
passion for the game grew.
After growing up in Kapa’a, Kauai and
graduating from Kauai High School, he went
to college in Texas but could not make the team.
Driven by the need to play, he chose Chaminade.
“I really wanted to play, and I wanted to be
closer to family,” he explained.
This summer, Morita finished second in the 101st
Manoa Cup at Oahu Country Club. Many
consider this to be Hawaii’s most prestigious
amateur championship. He was selected to
represent Hawaii in the USGA State Team
Championship at The Country Club of
St. Albans in St. Louis, Missouri this fall. He
will start his third season of men’s golf at
Chaminade in the spring and continues to be
active all year long in his sport. No academic
slouch, he carries a 3.7 GPA.
Layne Morita not only plays
with passion, but he also studies
history with a passion
Tatiana “Tanya” Alvino, a junior majoring in
accounting and a Hogan Entrepreneur, played
outstanding women’s volleyball throughout high
school in California, as well as during her
freshman and sophomore years at Chaminade.
Striving for excellence on and off the courts,
Alvino academically stood out during high school
as a National Honor Society member who was
also named a CIF and a NSC Scholar Athlete.
At Chaminade, her GPA is 4.0.
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After countless practice
hours, Morita knows
how to take a swing.
GO SWORDS! GO CHAMINADE! continued
When Alvino asks the why questions – why so many hours, why wake up early for
practice and go to bed late with studies, why push yourself so hard – her answers are
two-fold. It is at once for herself and for her team. Call it an act of community.
“My motivation both academically and athletically is to do the best that I can do and
to always give 100%. I also do it for family, friends and the team,” Alvino shared. “My
team and coaches are motivation for me because we play as a team, and we’ll win as a
team. I believe that there is no point in doing something unless you are going to give
it your best,” she said.
Considered scholar-athletes, both Alvino and Morita were named to the 2008-09
PacWest Academic All-Conference Team and love their individual sports. According
to William “Bill” Villa, Chaminade’s athletic director, student athletes are smart,
dedicated and do it for the love of their sport. “The average GPA of our
student-athletes is about 3.0, and they know how to take care of business in so
many areas of their lives,” he said.
Villa also pointed to his hard-working, dedicated coaches who put in as much if not
more time into the sport as their players. “Without them our teams couldn’t function,”
Villa said. He explained that economic times are tough now, but in some ways, times
have always been tough for the athletics program. However, with support from
donors, the creation of the Hui ‘Āhinahina Booster Club, and events such as the annual Athletics Gala scheduled for February,
things are looking up.
Recent fundraising efforts and donor support have enabled the athletics program to take care of simple things such as paying for a
portion of team shoes with student-athletes paying the rest, purchasing new soccer uniforms and equipment, softball equipment,
team golf bags, as well as paying for a few more golf practices. Because of money raised, the Chaminade women’s tennis team
traveled to a mainland tournament for the first time. There they won five of six days of matches against tough competition, which
helped tremendously in regional rankings, and barely edged out of playing in the regional.
Most important, the university helped in the area of athletic scholarships, the top area of need as expressed by coaches. The
program recently received an increase in athletic scholarship funds for incoming students with the emphasis on building the
program for the future. To qualify for these scholarships, students must be good scholars with a certain grade point average and
SAT or ACT test score, good citizens, as well as being talented athletes, said Villa.
Because the athletics program is consistent with Chaminade’s vision, mission and core commitments, Chaminade plans to focus
on expanding participation in intercollegiate athletics. This includes recruitment of well-qualified student athletes, which will help
build competitive success, affiliation and pride for the campus, alumni and our community supporters.
“Educating in family spirit is an essential Marianist educational value,
and the athletics program provides natural venues for family spirit to
take place. Our teams have the ability to fire up school spirit, as well
as encourage school unity,” said Bro. Ploeger, SM, president of
Chaminade. “Whether it is in drama teams or tennis teams, the
culture of being there for each other and collaborating as a unit in
community to accomplish something is something that we should
cheer on vigorously.”
There is little doubt that one of the determining factors for Orozco,
Morita and Alvino in picking Chaminade was that they would be
able to play the sport that they love so much. “It’s why we’re here,”
Orozco said tiredlessly pushing through his classes between
jobs and practices.
Angel Orozco, a communication-marketing major, helped gather
information and quotes from our students and the athletics staff
and was instrumental in the completion of this article.
Alvino sets up the ball for
her teammates. The team is
community for her.
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M AU I I S H ERE !
This year’s tournament runs Nov. 23-25
and features another premiere lineup of teams:
Arizona, Chaminade, Cincinnati, Colorado,
Gonzaga, Maryland, Vanderbilt and Wisconsin.
Tune into ESPNU and cheer on our
Men’s Basketball team as they
open against the 2002
National Champion
Maryland Terrapins.
For more information
on game times, and
tickets, visit
www.goswords.com.
Join
Hui ‘Āhinahina
Booster Club
Today!
Help support our student-athletes
and 10 NCAA Division II
sports programs with
your membership.
Call (808) 735-4764,
or visit www.goswords.com.
G O S WOR D S !
S AV E THE DATE!
C ha m i n ade U n i ve r s i t y
Intercollegiate
Sports Gala
Saturday, February 6, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Pacific Beach Hotel
For more information, contact Ryan Hirata
Office of Institutional Advancement
Phone: (808) 735-4764, or
at ryan.hirata@chaminade.edu
la rry price
2010 Silve rsword Inductee
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Alumni Class Notes
1970s
Jan Seymour B.A. International Studies ’76,
Karen Buechter Rhodes B.A. Secondary
Education ’77
Jan Seymour ‘76 and Karen Buechter Rhodes
‘77 had fun reuniting in Las Vegas. While in
Las Vegas, they celebrated the 21st birthday
of Karen’s daughter and got to see
The Price Is Right live!
Peter Ng ’60 spoke on behalf of the alumni at the
president’s investiture.
(Peter Ng ’60, Doris Ng ’67, Be-Jay Kodama ’86)
Aloha, Alumni,
Students have settled into the new and
exciting academic school year. In August,
alumni volunteers welcomed our new students
and their parents at this year’s New Student
Orientation through a Living Local
presentation. Alumni volunteers spanned the
decades, including representation from the
recent 2009 graduating class. The Aloha Spirit
and the importance of our Marianist
Heritage was shared. New parents noticed
how alumni had a wonderful experience
at Chaminade.
In September, alumni, family and friends
also took part in the pageantry of Bro. Bernie
Ploeger’s inauguration festivities. Many of
our alumni processed in the Academic
Investiture, and Peter Ng ’60 welcomed
Bro. Bernie as the ninth president. In his
inspirational speech he mentioned how
Chaminade “has grown to a great small
Catholic Marianist university with all your
help and support.” Alumni, imagine how
we can help make Chaminde a greater
success story?
1980s
Joseph F. Peterson MBA ’81
Lieutenant General
Joseph F. Peterson, the
first soldier of Hawaiian ancestry promoted
to the rank of
Lieutenant General
in the Army, returned
recently to the slopes
of Kalaepohaku. He
shared with Saint Louis
High School students
his life lessons and
opportunities he has
realized because of
the opportunities afforded to him through his
education journey that began here in Hawaii.
Stephen Gilbride B.A. International
Studies ’84
In 2006, Stephen Gilbride started his own
business SG Research International (SGRI),
a pharmaceutical consulting firm. He is
president of the New Jersey based firm. He
visits Oahu every July with his wife and two
wonderful daughters and would love to hear
from old friends.
Currently, work has begun on the 2010
Chaminade Alumni Directory in partnership
with Harris, LLC. This important
directory will contain complete listings of
alumni from Chaminade University,
including e-mail addresses, professional and
personal information, to help meet your
networking needs. Thank you for taking time
to respond to the post card or phone call.
Let’s do our best to stay connected!
With much aloha,
Be-Jay Kodama ‘86
Director of Alumni Relations
(808)739 - 8526
bkodama@chaminade.edu
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Emily T. Weaver B.A. Business Administration ’87, MBA ’88, B.F.A. Interior Design ’89
UHA (University Health Alliance) in Hawaii
named Emily Weaver senior vice president
and chief human resources officer. She joined
the company in December 1996 as its human
resources coordinator.
1990s
Roshan Mendis B.A. Economics ’95
Recently appointed president of Zuji and
regional vice president of Travelocity Asia
Pacific, Mendis has been a part of Zuji’s
executive team based at its Singapore
headquarters for the past three years and
previously served as its director of supplier
relationships and partnerships. He is a native
of Sri Lanka.
Nolan Tokuda MSCP ’98
Pacific Business News recently honored
Hawaii’s best and brightest young business
Michelle Cometa B.A. English ’84
Michelle Cometa shared, that in the last year
she has joined the University News Services at
RIT, after spending several years as
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communications manager with the
Information & Technology Services group on
campus. In 2009, she completed a
one-year appointment as chairperson of the
RIT President’s Commission on Pluralism and
Inclusion, a 32-member organization that
promotes diversity initiatives on campus
through formal and informal programming
and events. A member of the Rochester
Chapter of the Public Relations Society, she
also serves on the local board, chairing the
PRISM Awards, the local PR recognition
awards.
people at its annual “Forty under 40” event
held at the Hawaii Convention Center. The
2009 honorees included Nolan Tokuda along
with Dr. Helen Turner, Chaminade’s dean of
science and mathematics. A teacher and
football coach at Leilehua High School,
Tokuda previously won coach of the year
honors in Hawaii.
2000s
Monique “Pua” Mata Sawicki
B.A. Management ’02
Now resides in Southern, Calif. Pua is the
country’s top-ranked mountain biking endurance racer and among the best in the world. In
2005, 2007, and 2008, she won the 24 hour
Solo U.S. National Championships.
Brandon Alana-Maugaotega B.A. ’04
Congratulations to Brandon Alana Maugaotega, who professed first vows in the Society of
Mary during a Eucharist celebration at Queen
of Apostles Chapel at Mount Saint John in
Dayton. Brandon made his vows in Hawaiian. Brandon will join the Stonemill-Kiefaber
community in Dayton with ministry at the
University of Dayton.
former Marianist Volunteer Program
volunteer. He will join the Casa Maria
community in San Antonio.
Zack Whiting B.A. ’07 and Ashley
Whiting B.A. ‘07
The Whiting’s now live in Germany and
recently celebrated their wedding anniversary
in Hawaii. During their visit, they stopped by
Chaminade to play some hoops with Zack’s
former coach, Matt Mahar. Currently, Zack
plays professional basketball for the
Düsseldorf Giants. Ashley plans to try out for
a professional volleyball team in Germany.
Norman Capinpin B.A. ’04
The Provincial Council approved Norman
Capinpin to become a member of the
Marianist aspirancy program beginning in
August. In May, he received a master’s degree
in education from Loyola Marymount
University in Los Angeles. Norman is a
Andrea Maglasang MBA ’08
Andrea Maglasang was accepted to the
part-time evening program at the William
S. Richardson School of Law at University
of Hawaii at Manoa. As a part-time student,
she plans to graduate in the class of 2013.
Recently engaged, she plans to marry in
June 2010. 
Carole Kongprachith MBA ’08
Kongprachith stays in touch with her former
professors, Wayne Tanna and Richard Kido.
Recently she wrote to thank them for
guiding her and to announce that she is now
an accountant with a CPA firm Yokota
and Li in Hawaii.
Mohammad Tangara ’09
Tangara joins an ever-growing list of former
Silverswords taking their game to the pro
level. Tangara joined the Milwaukee Bucks
summer league. The center from Bamako,
Mali averaged 14.4 points per contest, to go
along with 8.7 rebounds per game in his
senior season at Chaminade. He garnered
First Team All Pac West honors.
In Memoriam
It is with sincere regret that we
note the passing of:
Philip Morris ‘61
Janice Sue ‘61
James E. Mayo ‘79
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Kuuipo Kumukahi B.S. ’00 musician and songstress
entertained at the lu’au.
Celebrating Friends and Creating New Memories - Reunion 2009
Alumni showed their school pride at KSSK’s Perry & Price Show
Music and laughter fill the air as friends reunite after all these years.
Family and friends participated in the Sue Wesselkamper 5K Fun Run/Walk.
Several members from the 70s reminisce about their Chaminade experience.
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Gilbert Olyan ’61, wife Sandy and Tadashi (Bob) Shibata ’61
enjoying the festivites with Bro.Tom Springs, SM.
New President Bro. Bernie Ploeger shared thoughts with alumni.
Lifelong learning continued through the 50 Minute University.
Alumni Reunion Weekend
April 29 – May 2, 2010
Mark your calendar and plan to attend!
Keep visiting www.chaminade.edu/alumni for the latest details
or call (808) 739-8526.
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