 Dawson was the only child out of four siblings in his family to be admitted to Kamehameha, the only affordable private school option for his family. Because Dawson came from a low-income household, Kamehameha completely subsidized his education from grades 7 through 12. As a student there, he studied genetics at Kamehameha and Duke University and competed in national math competitions in Tennessee, California, and Colorado. Graduating from Stanford University with Honors in Economics, he is the first person in his family with a bachelor's degree and is currently attending The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for his MBA.
 Christine entered Kamehameha in 9th grade as a boarder from Maui. During her time as a student, Christine sang in the Concert Glee choir for two years and was given the opportunity to travel to Tahiti and Easter Island to commemorate the Hokule'a's "Closing the Triangle" journey. She graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in American Studies with a concentration in Ethnic Studies. Christine served as the Recording Secretary for the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu which also provides scholarships for Native Hawaiians.
 Leah (Mills) Freitas '01, Vice Chairman
Leah began Kamehameha in the 7th grade. She served on the Associated Students of Kamehameha Schools Board as a Communications Director and Secretary, planning various school functions and events. Leah was also a part of the Speech and Debate Team for three years and earned a slot at the National Speech Tournament her senior year. After high school, Leah attended the University of Washington, majoring in Sociology and Communications. She dabbled in Human Resources for a couple of years and currently works as Director for Development for Le Jardin Academy. Leah credits most of her life success and happiness to the opportunities she encountered through Kamehameha Schools.
 Chauna joined the Kamehameha family in the 11th grade. Despite being a new student, she served on the Associated Students of Kamehameha Schools Board as Traffic Court Reporter. With financial help from Kamehameha, Chauna was able to attend Loyola Marymount University, graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics and earn her Masters of Education degree from Chaminade University. She has currently found her way back up the hill, teaching Algebra II, Discrete Math, and Probability/Statistics while pursuing a doctoral degree in Education.  Rachel Nieto '01
Rachel joined the Kamehameha 'ohana in 9th grade. As a student, she enjoyed being a member of the Kamehameha Performing Arts Company (KPAC) and the Hawaiian Club. Due to the generosity of Kamehameha, Rachel was also given the opportunity to spend the summer before her senior year at Oregon State University to participate in the FEAT program. She graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary Education from Chaminade University. She is currently teaching at Lanakila Elementary while pursuing a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
 `Umi Jensen '01
'Umi, born and raised in Hau'ula, first started taking the long bus rides to Kamehameha in the 7th grade. As a student, she enjoyed being a member of the Marching Band, Concert Glee, and the basketball and paddling teams. 'Umi attended Stanford University where she continued to receive financial assistance from Kamehameha and graduated with a bachelor's in Ethnic Studies and a master's in International and Comparative Education. She is the first in her family to attend Kamehameha and also to have a college degree. She is currently a Research Assistant in the Research & Evaluation division at Kamehameha. In her free time, 'Umi likes to travel the world, volunteers in her church, and fundraises for Relay for Life. No`eau and his twin sister, Auli`i, were accepted in to Kamehameha in the 7th grade. While attending Kamehameha, he was active in the math, physics, chess, and soccer teams. After high school, he continued his education at the University of Hawaii - Manoa, earning a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He held positions in the student chapters for Pi Tau Sigma, Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers. Currently, No`eau works for the Department of Defense at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard as a Nuclear Engineer.
Raine
 Arndt '01
Raine entered Kamehameha as a 7th grader. She served as Class Secretary and was a 4-year participant on the varsity soccer and track & field teams. Raine went on to Whitworth University where she earned Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Sociology and a minor in Women’s Studies. She has since earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Currently a Medical Social Worker at Kaiser Permanente, Raine is also working towards her JD at the University of Hawaii’s William S. Richardson School of Law. Raine will be forever indebted to Pauahi for the countless opportunities afforded to her as a Kamehameha student and scholarship recipient over the years.  Wayne Coito '01, Primary Class Representative
Wayne Coito started his time at Kamehameha in 7th grade. As a student, he participated in on-campus organizations and competed in various sports. After graduating, he double majored in Economics and Computer Science at Vassar College, where he also competed in volleyball and served as President of the Asian Students' Alliance. He also completed an LDS mission in Orange County, CA where he spoke Vietnamese in order to support the large refugee population in the area. He currently splits his time between teaching Discrete Math and Statistics at Kamehameha and working in NCAA athletics compliance. He is active in local TV and radio as a talk show host and an actor but is still rooted in social justice and activism |
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