Gone But Not Forgotten
We can thank her for the profitable Turkey Trot fundraiser
Who is Shari Ogi?
Established in 1899, the original Konawaena School was located at the site of what is now this local community facility
What is Kealakekua Library?
Names of the cat and dog in the SFA roots books
What is Pit Pat and Sad Sam?
Often found making food for people or big game hunting in Africa
Who is Claire Yoshida?
This was the schoolʻs very first email system
What is Lotus Notes?
Able to move a full file cabinet using her own strength, this iconic Konawaena hero came on weekends to clear brush and keep the campus pristine.
Who is Henri-Ann Nagata?
We were all we singing "All of Hawaii, Stand Together" on the picket line this year.
What is 2001?
The teacher materials called that went along with the SFA novels
What are Treasure Hunts?
The last principal at the old elementary campus, known to give chocolate to naughty children
Who is Ed Murai?
Highly desired field trip location that motivated students to read in order make the 100 Point AR Club
What is Borders Bookstore?
Kept administrators out of jail by monitoring their "creative financing" and usually had a heater on under her desk in the AC
Who is Cynthia Taniyama?
The current modern campus, home to Pre-K through 5th grade students today, first opened its doors in this milestone year.
What is the year 2000?
Number of days in an SFA cycle.
What are Roots 3 and Wings 5?
Shortest serving principal and now in charge of personnel
Who is Trish Champagne?
Placed on administrative leave for allegedly taping a student to a chair and rolling him down the hall.
Who is Holly Carr?
Daily strongly encouraged students to finish their lunch and awarded students "Happy Grinderʻ points
Who is Gladys Nelson?
The state implement Furlough Fridays, a 4 day work week, due to financial difficulties in this school year.
What is School Year 2009-2010?
Name of the alligator puppet that taught Roots students phonemic awareness skills.
Who is Alfie?
Principal with the most tattoos and probably also the tallest
Whon is Mike McCloskey?
Machine that made the duplication of classroom worksheets that left a familiar sweet solvent smell and purple ink stains
What is Ditto Mimeograph Machine?
Accidentally shaved an eyebrow off during a mishap with a razor
Who is Linda Gump?
The name "Konawaena" translates to this English phrase regarding its geographical location.
What is "center of the leeward side?"
The often dreaded 20 minute nightly homework assignment. But not on weekends.
What is Read and Respond?
Carried the school through the COVID pandemic
Who is Diane Spencer?
This playground craze involving circular “slammers” that flipped other pieces reached its peak in 1996 and soon became classroom contraband.
What are POGS?