Making Waves
This phrase means starting a strong trend or creating change, much like stirring the water.
Making waves
This Olympic gold medalist swimmer is the most decorated Olympian of all time.
Who is Michael Phelps
Hawaii’s North Shore is famous for these towering waves.
What are big waves (or giant surf)
This word means “feast” in Hawaiian and is the name of the traditional celebration.
What is a luau
This purple root vegetable is used to make poi, a staple at many luaus.
What is taro
Surfers call this the best part of the wave — just like reaching the peak of excellence.
What is the barrel (or tube)
Companies often use these three letters (___) to measure key performance excellence.
What are KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Surfers often rub this sticky substance on their boards to keep from slipping.
What is surf wax?
Luaus often feature this underground oven used to cook pig for the feast.
What is an imu
A popular luau dessert made from coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch is called this.
What is haupia
This natural ocean phenomenon can travel thousands of miles, symbolizing how excellence spreads.
What is a swell
This phrase means putting in maximum effort and doing your very best — much like “riding the wave of excellence.”
What is “going the extra mile”
The International Surfing Association recognizes this as the birthplace of modern surfing.
What is Hawaii
The pig cooked in the imu is called this traditional Hawaiian dish.
What is kālua pig (or pork)
This tropical fruit, introduced to Hawaii in the 1800s, became one of its most famous exports.
What is pineapple
The largest wave ever surfed measured over this many feet.
What is 100 ft
The Malcolm Baldrige Award recognizes U.S. organizations for outstanding performance in this area.
What is quality management (or business performance excellence)
In surfing slang, to “wipe out” means to do this.
What is fall off your board
This flower is often worn behind the ear as a symbol of love or availability.
What is a hibiscus
This instrument, often heard at luaus, is a small guitar-like instrument with four strings.
What is a ukulele
In physics, this type of wave transfers energy without transporting matter.
What is a mechanical wave
In Ancient Greece, this philosopher taught about arete, meaning excellence of character and purpose.
Who is Aristotle
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were the first to feature this sport
What is surfing
The Hawaiian word “aloha” can mean hello, goodbye, and this.
What is love (or affection, peace, compassion)
This graceful dance tells a story through hand and hip movements.
What is hula dance