Fall 2013 by KaManao Leeward

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KEEP DREAMING! (AND CHECK OUT THE THEATRE) Leeward CC Theatre offers students unique entertainment experiences that will engage, educate, and enlighten you! This Fall, check out the Queen of Filipina Jazz - Charmaine Clamor in a one-night-only performance on October 11. Or maybe you’d enjoy some good-ole-fashioned theatre when we present School for Scandal in November. And right before Thanksgiving break, spoken word artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph will perform and offer master classes at Leeward. Find out more about what’s going on at:

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Table of Contents Fall 2013

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6 Events calendar 9 Student government 10 Through the Years 12 Student ID perks 13 Campus jobs 14 Study abroad 16 Graduate numbers

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Ka Mana’o Staff Editor: Chelsie Bernades. Writers: Leilani Ahina, Debra Carroll, Jessie McGeary, Chance Nakazato, Martinea Trippett. Photographers: Luana Allen, Austin Coen, Matthew Hirata. Creative Director: Joel Gaspar. Layout Designers: Jayna Gionson, Gabriel Lennon, Zachary Pigott. Illustrator: Wilem Viloria. Advertising: Carin Young. Copy Editor: Ryan Yamura. Adviser: Stanley Lee, stanleyl@hawaii.edu Leeward Community College, University of Hawai‘i 96-045 Ala ‘Ike, AD-220A Pearl City, Hawai’i 96782 (808) 455-0250 || www. leeward. hawaii.edu/kamanao Facebook.com/kamanao.leeward || Twitter.com/Ka_Manao

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18 Learning Commons 20 Alumni profiles 23 Student-parents 24 How To … 28 Copycat recipes 30 Fashion 34 Student Showcase

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About

Ka Mana‘o is the student publication of Leeward Community College. It is published quarterly, funded by student fees and advertising, and administered by the Board of Student Communications. Editorial content reflects views only of Ka Mana‘o staff and not of BOSC, students, faculty, and staff of Leeward. Ka Mana‘o welcomes students interested in being staff members, as well as submissions of creative works. Ka Mana‘o reserves the right to edit for length and content, and publication is not guaranteed. All content published in Ka Mana‘o and its Web site may not be reprinted or republished in any form without permission. Copies of Ka Mana‘o are available at newsstands throughout campus. Copyright 2013 Board of Student Communications.

Editor’s Note

As always, I’m sad that summer has come to an end, but the anxiousness of a new school year kicks in and I’m excited all over again. My summer usually begins the second

my last class of spring semester ends. It usually consists of hitting up my favorite beach on the Wai‘anae shores, sitting on the sand where the wave breaks and letting it hit me (I call it “getting pounded”). Then, I head home to shower and get ready for the summer evening activities, like going to Latin nightclubs to dance (or at least attempt to dance) salsa, or having a chill night with friends around a bonfire snacking on s’mores (tip: best way to eat a s’more is by replacing graham crackers with Ritz crackers), or popping in a DVD and relaxing at home with my family However, this summer ran differently. Every morning, you’d find me working as an intern for “Hawaii Home + Remodeling” magazine. In the evening, you’d find me working at either one of two part-time jobs. Although it wasn’t as relaxing, I sure did have fun while receiving awesome careerrelated experiences, like having my articles published in a magazine known statewide, assisting in photo shoots which gave me a chance to see exquisite homes, and sharing information about “Ka Mana‘o” to incoming

students at New Student Orientation sessions. It was at these sessions that I’ve learned how lucky you, a Leeward Community College student, are. When I was student here, NSO was not mandatory. I had no clue of all the services Leeward CC had to offer. Coming to the college was more so of a disoriented experience for me because I wasn’t well informed. Hopefully, our backto-school issue will help to ensure you don’t have the same experience. Use this issue to guide you through the numerous services Leeward offers like the Learning Commons (page 18), to learn how your time here will benefit you with our alumni profiles (page 20), and to even attract your classroom crush with our “How To” section (page 24). I hope the information in this issue will help carry over the fun times you had during the summer into the new school year.

Mahalo, Chelsie Bernades

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Events calendar August to October

Student Life

....................... August 28 5th Annual College Bash, Fall welcome event. 10 to 2 p.m. at Tuthill Courtyard. Food, games, prizes, live entertainment, photo booth, dunk tank and more!

IM LeeSports

....................... Sept. 20 Dodgeball tournament registration deadline. Tournament starts on Sept. 26 and will be played every Thursday afternoon on campus. Also other sports will be played at UH Mānoa, contact leeintramurals@gmail. com for more details. Nov. 1 Volleyball tournament registration deadline. Tournament starts Nov. 7 and will be played every Thursday afternoon on campus. Info: leeintramurals@gmail.com

event where students can showcase their skills.  For more information and updates visit www.leeward.hawaii.edu/studentlife, or email SABleeward@gmail.com Oct. 9 What the Truck?! Local food truck vendors featured at the popular Eat the Street will be on campus serving up some truck-tastic food! For more information and updates visit www.leeward.hawaii.edu/studentlife, or email SABleeward@gmail.com

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Sept. 19 Leeward Express! Got some talent? Want to see some talented people perform? Come check out Leeward Express!, a bi-semesterly

Oct. 11 Charmaine Clamor, the Queen of Jazzipino (Filipino Jazz), with special guest artist and former Leeward student Abe Lagrimas, 8 p.m. $30 general, $20 military/seniors/faculty, $15 Leeward students and children under 12.

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Oct. 23 Video Game Tournament. Think you’ve got game? Prove it. Put your skills to the test at Leeward’s bi-annual Video Game Tournament for a chance to claim the title of Video Game Champion and awesome prizes.  For more information and updates visit www. leeward.hawaii.edu/studentlife, or email SABleeward@gmail.com

Theatre

....................... Sept. 5-7, 13-14 “Scandalesque” a burlesque fundraiser directed, starring, and conceived by Leeward students. All money raised will go to the Leeward Drama Club. Located in the Lab Theatre, $10 admission. Sept. 5, 6, 7, 13, 14 at 8 p.m.; and Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. No discounts or coupons.

Sept. 20 Auditions for fall semester production of “School for Scandal,” 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Email director Betty Burdick for more information burdick@hawaii.edu Oct. 19 Free masterclasses and workshops offered by Playbuilders on building community through performance, playwriting, devised theatre, etc in the Lab Theatre, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24-26 Fall Theatre 260 play, 8 p.m., Lab Theatre. More details to come, $10.

Kalaupapa exhibit

....................... Through Aug. 30 “Source of Light, Constant and Never-Fading” is an exhibit documenting the stories of Kalaupapa residents currently on display in the Learning Commons. The traveling exhibit was brought to Leeward in June by Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa. Read more about it at www.leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao

Yoga

....................... Every Thursday Free yoga from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dance studio, basement of Leeward Theatre. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, all bodies, all shapes, sizes, ages, conditions welcome. Wear stretchy comfortable clothing, bring a mat or towel. Contact Sandra Albers (Yoga Alliance RYT200) albers@hawaii. edu.

....................... Sept. 9 and 10 Fall 2013 Open House. 9 a.m. to noon at room AD-222. Current Leeward students are invited to log onto the UHCC Job Center and complete a brief survey during the promotional period and may enter to win prizes. Students are encouraged to attend where they can register for lifetime job placement assistance. For more information about JPS, visit www.leeward.hawaii.edu/jobs October 1 Fall Job Fair. 9 a.m. to noon at the Learning Commons. The Fall Job Fair is an excellent opportunity to look for full-time, part-time, seasonal and internship positions. The event provides Leeward students with access to employment opportunities from local businesses. List of attendees coming soon. For more information about JPS, visit www.leeward.hawaii.edu/jobs

Success Connection Workshops are held in LC-102 from 12-12:50 p.m. (except as otherwise indicated) on the dates shown below. No prior sign-up required. 9/3 : School, Work, Life -- How to Plan It All with Tiana Loo 9/4 : Note Taking 101 with Jan Shimabukuro-Lee

Writers’ Guild

....................... Every Friday Meets at noon in LA-104. The Writers’ Guild is a literary discourse open to students, faculty and staff of Leeward CC. It is a weekly creative retreat where we write, rewrite, revise, collaborate and feed the spirit of the muse. For more information, contact Mia Reisweber mreisweb@hawaii.edu or Melanie Van derTuin melaniev@hawaii.edu

9/10: How to Study Accounting with Shelley Ota 9/11: How to Use Excel with Warren Kawano 9/17: Making Stress Work for You with LeeAnne Santos 9/18: Science Success with Roger Kwok 9/24: Using Evidence to Support Your Thesis with Michael Oishi

AAT

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Job Prep Services

Success Connection Workshops

Oct. 2 Learn about the Associate of Arts in Teaching Program at this information session from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in GT-105. Held once a semester, this session allows current and prospective AAT students to learn more about the degree requirements, course offerings, and financial aid opportunities. In addition, participants get to meet the faculty, staff, and students. For more information visit the AAT Program Office in DA- 205 or call them at 455-0467. ** all event dates are subject to change

9/25: Tips for an Effective Class Presentation with Sharolyn Pastor 10/1: Getting Ready for ShortAnswer, Multiple-Choice, and Essay Exams with Courtney Takabayashi 10/2: Tips for Successful Online Learning with Meredith Lee 10/8: Computer Security: How to Protect Your identity and Data with Arthur Louie 10/9: What’s So Important About Critical Thinking with Eiko Kosasa 10/15: Group Work: Get Along, Get It Done with Susan Waldman 10/16: Research Tips with Jue Wang 10/22: Tips on Transferring to a FourYear College with Laurie Libarios 10/23: Hawaiian Studies--Degrees, Careers, and Lifestyle with T. Kuuipo Losch 10/29: So You Want to Be a Nurse with Wesly Maekawa 10/30: So You Want to Be an Engineer with Nikolaj Nordkvist **Presented at 1-1:50**

Visit www.leeward.hawaii.edu/SCworkshops for updates. For more information, contact Laurie Kuribayashi at 455-0414.

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CAMPUS VOICES

what’s your Advice for new students Photographer: Luana Allen Shana Quon: “To get your priorities in line and try hard to balance your daily life; so that your goals and dreams can actually come to life.”

Wanda Hamilton: “My advice is to make use of the resources such as the Math Lab, tutors, computer room and library.”

Robbie Gaballo: “To utilize and familiarize yourself with the many resources and centers that Leeward has to offer. It can be of great use and a rewarding asset on your student journey.”

Rokki Midro: “I’d advise new students to utilize Laulima and especially STAR. I’ve used STAR to apply for and receive scholarships.”

Galen Young: “It should not have taken so long, but after a couple of semesters overcoming the jitters of being new, I started making friends on campus. The friends I found were the kind and generous type: friends that would lend me their used textbooks, participate in my art projects and experiments, and hang out and talk story.”

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Jen Abe: “My advice to new students is to break out of their comfort zones whether it be new classes or new activities. College is a time to explore new interests and to not be afraid.”

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

welcome from student government Aloha students of Leeward Community College! This is your new Student Government for the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters. It’s a great pleasure and joy for us to serve and represent you in the upcoming year here at Leeward. We hope to make your time here as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Remember, we are your representatives to those who work and run this campus, so if you ever have any suggestions on how to better this campus, please feel free to tell us and we will do our best to work things out. Stop by our office which is located at CC 205 next to the Student Lounge. The hours of which we’ll be in the office will be posted on our door. We’ll try to be in the office as much as possible, but since we are students like you, there are times we won’t be in the office during our regular hours. There’s a suggestion box next to our door if we’re not available to hear your ideas/comments. Check out our website! It has links for you to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and even YouTube! Just type in www. studentlife.leeward.hawaii.edu/SG on your computer to get there. One last thing, this new school year we

have a mixed board consisting of new, as well as returning members. Here are the faces of your representatives. Once again, it is our pleasure and joy to serve and represent you here at Leeward Community College.

Photo (back, left to right): Isaiah Keamo, Joei Gomez, Noah Keamo, Raymond Banda, Michael Connolly, Mike Bayrd. (Front, left to right): Ariana Makini, Jenna Lo, Raezheen Pascua, Amanda Bird. Photo by Joel Gaspar.

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From 1967 to now, Leeward Community College has improved and expanded. More buildings were added, more programs were created and more traditions were started. This timeline shows how the college has grown over the past 46 years.

1967: Groundbreaking ceremony

1968: First buildings (library, physical & biological science and administration

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1968: Dedication ceremony

1970: Computer science program established

1970: Phase two: GT and DA buildings constructed

1974: Theatre Opens

all photos courtesy of Leeward CC 1974: Wai‘anae campus opens

1990: Family Fun & Craft Fair begins

1980: European Study Abroad Art Tour es- 1996: Children’s Center accredited tablished

2007: L‘ulu Festival begins

2012: Accreditation visit. Accreditation reaffirmed in 2013.

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What a student ID can get you off campus ‣ Discounted software such as Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office ‣ Apple (discount on computer products and incentives such as $50 iTunes card after buying iPad products) ‣ Discounted clothing from places such as:

‣ ASOS.com (great clothing site with up to 40 percent off )

‣ Target.com (deals such as $5 off of every $50 purchase)

‣ Goodwill (20 percent off every Sunday)

Discounted Places ‣ The Honolulu Zoo ‣ Restaurants such as Teddy’s Bigger Burgers ‣ Pacific Skydiving Hawaii ($15 off tandem Skydiving)

What a student ID can get you on campus ‣ Borrow books ‣ Rent laptops and calculators from the Learning Commons ‣ Buy movie tickets from Student Life Office ‣ Discounted U-Pass (bus pass), $150 from cashier’s window ‣ Study room in Learning Commons. Students can reserve a room up to two weeks in advance. Compiled by Austin Coen. Photos by Matthew Hirata

for an iD and validation, visit the learning commons

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Campus Jobs a click away Writer: Leilani Ahina Photographer: Matthew Hirata Finding a job on any University of Hawai‘i campus is simple when using the online system known as Student Employment & Cooperative Education (SECE). On SECE students are able to search and apply for jobs at their home campus or any campus in the UH system. Students that have completed school registration and have their UH username and password are able to use SECE, where they then can use the pull down menus to narrow their job search and find jobs that best match their skills and needs. The website is www.hawaii. edu/sece . SECE was created by Management Information Systems in 2002. “Working on campus has several benefits such as priority enrollment, convenience of location, and work flexibility,” Adam Wertin of Job Prep Services said. Available positions range from writing and math tutors to office assistants. Kamaile Stevens, a student at Leeward Community College, has worked as a math tutor for three semesters and finds working on campus beneficial. “My job helps us construct a work schedule that works around our school schedule so we wouldn’t have to worry about work getting in the way of our classes,” Stevens said. “Working on campus is great. We are given more opportunities for our academics than how it would be if we worked off campus. I have gotten a lot of opportunities from our staff like more scholarship opportunities, free classes, and community service options. The staff is amazing and gives us a lot of tips on everything and does their best to prepare you for your future job.” The minimum pay on SECE is higher than the state’s minimum wage of $7.25. “The minimum pay in SECE is $8.20 an hour and there is no defined maximum pay. I have seen jobs that pay up to $18 an hour, but those jobs typically require higher education degrees,” Wertin said. If you are stressing over finding a job that works around your school schedule be sure to check your campus bulletin boards or even check out the SECE website.

Joei Gomez is a Leeward student who works for the information technology group’s help desk.

Regents Candidate Advisory Council NOMINATE CANDIDATES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I BOARD OF REGENTS

Four (4) seats available for terms to begin July 1, 2014:

One (1) Student

Three (3)

City & County of Honolulu

Early submission of nominations is encouraged. Applications will be accepted through NOVEMBER 15, 2013.

Candidates for the City & County of Honolulu seat must reside in the City & County of Honolulu and the candidate for the student seat must be a student of the University of Hawai’i system at the time of initial appointment.

HuNGEr sINGs IN tHE sHoWEr, too.

The Regents Candidate Advisory Council, created by Act 56, 2007 Session Laws of Hawai‘i, qualifies, screens, and presents to the governor, pools of qualified candidates from which the Board of Regents shall be nominated. Visit the Regents Candidate Advisory Council website at www.hawaii.edu/rcac or call (808)692-1218 for more information.

Regents Candidate Advisory Council Chair L. Thomas Ramsey

1 IN 6 AMErIcANs struGGlEs WItH HuNGEr.

toGEtHEr WE’rE

Hunger is closer than you think. reach out to your local food bank for ways to do your part. Visit FeedingAmerica.org today.

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Study Abroad By Joel Gaspar

“I gained a lot of experience living in another country. I made a lot of friends in Japan, I learned a new language and it opened my eyes to a new culture.” - Nicole Woodring

Writer: Joel Gaspar Nicole Woodring’s deep-rooted fascination with Japan and its culture led her there through Leeward Community College. She recently returned from her first study abroad trip in Japan, and is already ready for another visit. “I want to go back,” Woodring said. “I gained a lot of experience living in another country. I made a lot of friends in Japan, and I learned a new language and it opened my eyes to a new culture.” Steve Jacques, Leeward’s study abroad coordinator of seven years, believes that students who go on these programs gain a large sense of independence, broaden their conceptions of cultures, and teaches them how to interact one-on-one with people who do not speak their native language. Study abroad allows students to go on an adventure in a foreign country, bask and learn in a different culture, and walk on exotic streets while earning college credits. “Attending study abroad has many great benefits,” Jacques said. “It’ll be great in your resume. Students who know how to navigate in another country and speak another language is something businesses are looking for. To them, it says a lot about you, it

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shows that you’re independent, and that you are a risk taker.” Being half Japanese, Woodring saw this as an opportunity to get back in touch with her culture. She started planning a year ahead by saving up money the day she decided to make the leap. Putting aside money wasn’t enough. Luckily, she landed the Honda Scholarship, which is a scholarship geared for University of Hawai‘i community colleges students. With the trip financially covered, Jacques connected her to Josai University. “We have an articulation agreement with Josai University in Japan, similar to how we have the same agreement with UH Mānoa, so you graduate with an A.A. (associate in arts degree) here and you can transfer for a B.A. (bachelor of arts) at Josai,” Jacques explained. “Currently we have six Leeward students that are pursuing their B.A.s in Josai University. Many students go there for the four-week program and many come back to Hawai‘i and wanting to transfer to Josai.” Before Jacques arrived at Leeward CC, most of the college’s study abroad programs were focused on Spain and Europe, and organized by various professors. Jacques has

since formed and maintained the International Programs Office located in BE-109, where students who are interested in studying abroad can go to get information. “Student interest has been great,” he said. “This summer we had 12 students in a group of 40 that went to Japan under a special grant.” (see article on next page) However, there are various obstacles. Since students are usually here for a twoyear period, summer study abroad sessions are the main focus rather than a semester or a year-long options. Also, community college students are typically working students, making it difficult to take off. Jacques suggests that if a student is really serious about studying abroad, the best way is to pay him a visit early. There are various scholarships available specifically for study abroad. For financial aid students, it is possible to request study abroad funding in their loan package. Jacques invites all students who are interested and hints of an Italy trip in the future. For more information, visit www.leeward. hawaii.edu/studyabroad or e-mail lccintl@ hawaii.edu . Photos courtesy of Steve Jacques.

students tour japan Writer: Debra Carroll

For 20 very lucky Leeward Community College students, this summer gave them an opportunity of a lifetime. Students enrolled in Japanese 297 (Experiencing Japanese Language and Culture), along with instructor Kazuko Nakamitsu and professor Yumiko Asai-Lim spent June 26 to July 4 exploring the Japanese cities of Nagoya, Gifu and Kyoto. The trip was a joint effort between the college’s Office of International Programs and the Language Arts Division, and made possible by a grant from the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership. The foundation’s Japan-America Collegiate Exchange Travel Program helps provide students with a firsthand experience and understanding of Japanese culture and language. According to Nakamitsu, those cities were chosen because they are not huge like Tokyo and easily accessible by train. Students paid for two Leeward credit hour course fees (approximately $500), an application fee of $260, meals, ground local transportation, and sightseeing costs. The grant paid up to $2,500 for hotel accommodations, airfare, bus tour, shinkansen (bullet train), and airport shuttle. The group visited Gifu and Nanzai University, attending two lectures and participating in student interaction, and going on excursions with students in the city. The group also toured a shrine, two castles (Nagoya Castle and Nijo Castle in Kyoto), and two temples — Kinkakuji (known as the “Golden Temple”) and Kiyomizu Temple.

Students had three free days to plan their own activities and sightseeing itinerary, which was pre-approved by Nakamitsu. She felt strongly that by being independent, her students would more effectively use what they learned in class to make their way around. “By the end of the trip, they knew how to use public transportation,” she said. According to student Gabriel Lennon, the class prepared him with how to order food, ask for directions, and other useful, practical skills. Student Bronson Tabios said that the language skills learned in class helped him communicate with a waitress who spoke very little English. He added that the food in Japan is excellent. “The (Gifu University) cafeteria was the best place for food, a large plate of food for $4,” Tabios said. Classmate Michael Chun pointed out that “you want to experience the restaurants there,” though he bought meals mostly from convenience stores, which he said has really good food for about $5. Chun said the class helped him communicate with another Japanese student alone in a Starbucks for an hour. Chun’s most memorable part of the trip was when he was with a group of Gifu student, who spent day with him exploring non touristy places, allowing him to experience real college life in Japan. For Tabios, his most memorable experience was Nara Park, where wild deer follow park patrons in hopes of getting handouts. “They don’t like just anything ...they es-

pecially like those crackers,” said Chun, referring to shika senbei which is sold at the park. Lennon had hoped to buy a katana (Japanese samurai sword), but “it’s very hard to get one” (and even harder to get past airport security with one) “so I got this ... letter opener.” His most memorable part of the trip was at Nagoya Castle, where an actor dressed in Shogun-era costume appeared. He said that the biggest thing about the trip was meeting with students and it was easy to get along with peers because they were the same age. Tabios said that his skills have “greatly improved. Before I could do just basic conversation.” Professor Nakamitsu felt that by independently navigating in Japan, students were “able to learn and communicate more effectively rather than in a classroom setting, boosting their confidence and motivation.” The students have even made new friends with whom they’ve connected through Facebook to keep in touch. All of the students expressed regret that the trip wasn’t a few days longer and that they want to return to Japan again someday. For more than half the class, it was their first time on an overseas trip. A few had been to Japan before, and some are thinking about studying or living in Japan. For all 20, the learning experience opened doors for future endeavors. Photo: Leeward students pose in Japan.. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Lennon.

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Graduates Automotive Technology

Accounting

Business Technology

Digital Media Productions

Culinary Arts

*Numbers represent associate degrees awarded in 2012

Credits To Complete Program 60 credits

64 credits

67 credits

60-63 credits

60 credits

62 credits

63 credits *Credit hours to complete associate degree

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60-61 credits

By Program Information Computer Sciences

Liberal Arts

528

Television Production

Teaching

Management

Number of Degrees/Certificates Awarded by Academic Year OUTCOME 2009 2010 2011 2012 Associates of Arts (AA) 388 427 496 589 Associates in

Applied Science (AAS) Associates in Sciences (AS)

54 38

67 78

71 60

71 81

Certificate of Competence(CC)

150

242

262

311

Academic Subject Certificate (ASC)

Certificate of Completion (CO)

127

107

TOTALS

732

992

1,141

1,281

Certificate of Achievement (CA)

Sources

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What is in the Learning Commons? Offered Services The Library Reference Services : 808.455.0379 Circulation Services : 808.455.0210 Mon - Thurs // 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Fri // 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Learning Commons is a three-story building containing the library, Learning Resource Center, Writing Center and many other useful facilities. Students attending Leeward Community College can utilize this building and its services to enhance their learning experience. Students may borrow books and other materials like laptops and iPads. Computers and laptops with Wi-Fi are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment of fines regarding borrowed materials and purchasing a copy card for copying and printing privileges can be done at the circulation desk. Librarians aid students in research and help you find resources to answer questions. Librarians are available in person, on the phone, or through “chat” via the online library website. To find research and online info visit the online Leeward Community College website to access various sites and databases, such as LibGuides. LibGuides is an online subject research guide that can be accessed from any computer. The library has subscribed to multiple research databases to aid in research such as: ‐ CQ Researcher ‐ EBSCOhost ‐ Academic Search Premier ‐ ProQuest ‐ Newspapers The Learning Commons has services for students with disabilities (KI Program) and tutoring assistance . Also in the Learning Commons are the Testing Center and the hot coffee and bagel spot, Kimo Bean. Kimo Bean Mon - Thurs // 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fri // 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Located inside the library Provides on-campus job possibilities, caffeine boosts

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Testing Center Phone : 808.455.0273 Email : lcctestcenter@lcc.hawaii.edu Compass placement testing on a walk-in basis Proctoring service for make up exams regarding campus courses Proctoring services for both online and written exams for Distance Education courses. For non University of Hawai‘i system institutions, there is a proctoring fee of $25, per test, per hour. Fee is payable through check or money order only. If these fees are not paid, the exam will not be sent to the instructor. For access to the Testing Center on the first floor, students must have a valid photo ID or a college ID. This is required for all services. No electronics of any sort are allowed during testing, unless specified by the instructor. Students name must also be on the class list provided by the professor to the center staff.

Compiled by Chance Nakazato. Photos by Chance Nakazato and Matthew Hirata

Tutoring

writing

Learning Resource Center (LRC)

Writing Center

Phone : 808.455.0412

Phone : 808.455.0409 Live online via Skype

‐ Tutoring is FREE ‐ Tutors work with students of any skill level ‐ Tutors are students who have prior subject experience Making an appointment ‐ Students can ask the front desk at the LRC or call 455-0412 ‐ Online scheduling at http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/lrc/

Students may work with a writing consultant in person, online, or through the phone. Consultation may be for writing assignments in Leeward courses, reading, or college success skills. The center’s website (http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/ writingcenter) provides the user with informational podcasts or videos about a multitude of writing skills and subjects. Success Connection workshops will be held at Leeward in LC 102 (schedule online and on page 7. Who are the writing consultants? The writing consultants are fellow students who have taken English 100, have a passion for writing and have been recommended by Leeward professors. They work with students to improve their writing, reading and college success skills. How do I make an appointment with a consultant? Students may either call 455-0409 or make an appointment in person at the Writing Center.

KI program Phone : 808.455.0421 Hours : 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ‐ Appointments must be made at least one day in advance (no more than 14 days in advance) Who can use the tutoring services? Tutoring is available to students enrolled at Leeward Community College.

Students with documented disabilities have access to audio textbooks, note takers, testing alternatives and extended time limits. Free handouts are available providing information on success skills for students. Tape recorders/players are available on a first come first serve basis. KI provides a secure location for students that require extended time in taking exams.

How much tutoring is available? Students may receive one hour of individual tutoring per week for each subject. Is there a time limit on group tutoring sessions? There is no time limit on group tutoring sessions and students may ask for additional time.

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Writer: Chelsie Bernades

For every place you visit, every book you read, every organization you participate, and every product you use, somebody out there was the first to experience it. Have you ever stopped and wondered, who? As for Emme Tomimbang, there were many instances where she was the “first.” Leeward’s first

After graduating from Farrington High School in 1968, Tomimbang was reluctant to immediately enroll in a four-year university. Her initial plan was to work instead. Luckily, Leeward Community College opened for the first time that fall of 1968 on the Pearl City Elementary campus, so Tomimbang decided to give this new idea of a community college a try. As one of Leeward’s first students, Tomimbang was the first to be a part of, and even start, many of the organizations on campus we’re familiar with. This includes being Leeward’s first student government treasurer and opening the first

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student lounge. She was also in charge of putting together the event where former Gov. John A. Burns would dedicate Leeward’s first flagpole. Like any person that has ever planned an event, Tomimbang had to handle anything and everything that could possibly mess up the event. In her circumstance, this meant getting a bra hung on the pole as a prank down before the dedication began. This distraction kept her from meeting the governor, but little did she know they’d somehow be “connected” decades later. “I am very, very proud to be a Leeward

Community College graduate. Some said I was one of the early pioneers of the campus,” Tomimbang said. “I’d like to think I was one of the early children of the Leeward CC family.” Her time and involvement at Leeward was such a great and memorable experience that she wanted to “advocate making it a four-year college.” After two years, she transferred to University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa where she graduated with a degree in secondary education in 1973. “I’m very blessed to have been a part of this loving, nurturing college campus. All that I am is because of the atmosphere

bang became Hawai‘i’s first Filipino weather girl and a part of a news team that consisted of a Caucasian anchor, Chinese and Hawaiian reporter, Filipino sports reporter and Japanese court reporter. Tomimbang learned everything “on the job,” and soon moved from KITV’s weather girl to hard news and features reporter to reporting for KHON with Joe Moore. After seven years at KHON, Tomimbang left the news station and started on her next life endeavor.

ing any more TV specials for a while. She now focuses her time on caring for her husband, dog and herself. After years of being on TV, she enjoys watching TV shows such as “Golden Girls,” “Frasier” and “Cheers.” She plans to “live out the rest of (my) life more mindful of the great gift of each day, each moment and be a service to my community. It’s ‘give back time.’ ”

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and environment of a campus that truly made me believe in myself,” Tomimbang expressed. “Leeward CC gave me confidence, courage, and wisdom to help me make my mark in this island community, and for that I will always be grateful.”

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With degree in hand, Tomimbang planned on being either a teacher or a counselor. However, after her college graduation she was introduced to the life of media. She worked with her dad at a Filipino radio station playing Filipino rock music and hosting the show in English. Tomimbang then found out what was supposed to be a temporary job until a teaching positioned opened at Wai‘anae Intermediate, had actually opened more doors in the media field for her. After two years at the radio station, Tomimbang was offered a position as a program secretary for local TV station KITV. Seven months later, a news director discovered Tomimbang. On an island where most newscasters were Caucasian, Hawai‘i now had an all-ethnic newscast. In 1975, Tomim-

News stories usually run between one to two minutes, but Tomimbang felt the need to do longer pieces. In 1993, she opened EMME Inc. (Emme Tomimbang Multi Media Inc.), where she created a series called “Emme’s Island Moments.” This hour-long series showcased the successes of local people, including actor Jason Scott Lee, musicians Keali‘i Reichel and Makaha Sons, top island chefs and even Pres. Barack Obama. Another piece she’s known for is the biography of Burns, the governor she tried to hide the bra prank from during her Leeward days. “He is known as the Father of Statehood and I felt it was important for everyone living in Hawai‘i to understand what our islands were like before statehood … and how he provided the leadership and vision to give us all that we have now,” Tomimbang said. Though they have never met, she is proud to be his daughter-in-law. She married his son, Jim, and believes that by doing the documentary and living in their ancestral home in Kailua with her husband of 26 years, she has “gotten to know” the governor. Despite being busy with her shows, Tomimbang found time to be her mother and husband’s caregiver. After her mom passed, she focused on caring for her husband who had stage four throat cancer.

She will also be attending as an honoree to “Sharing Memorable Moments with Emme & Friends,” The Filipino Community Center’s 11th Annual Fundraiser on Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the FILCOM Center in Waipahu. After years of emceeing and planning events, this is one event she will not host but will simply sit back and truly take in “Emme’s island moment.” She welcomes all who want to attend to share the moment with her. Left photo: Tomimbang (third from right) on set with top local chefs Russell Siu, Jean Marie Josselin, Alan Wong, Chuck Furuya, and Roy Yamaguchi. Top photo: Tomimbang with local musician Willie K in front of KHON’s studio. All photos courtesy of Tomimbang.

Time to give back

In 2012, in the midst of being a caregiver and airing her last show, “Hawaii 5-0 Revisited,” Tomimbang collapsed at home, was woken by Rufus, her 9-year-old rottweiller, and was then able to get to the phone. She was diagnosed with a ruptured brain aneurysm. She was able to pull through with the help of Rufus, her husband, and a good neurology team. “I’ve become much more in tune with the power of positive thinking and prayer,” Tomimbang said. “I know medicine can only do so much. The rest is up to your own positive outlook and God.” Still in recovery, she doesn’t plan on do-

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ALUMNI PROFILE:

BERNIE MACK

Writer: Jessie McGeary | Photo: Joel Gaspar Bernadette Mack looks back on her time at Leeward Community College as a “wonderful experience,” where she was able to discover her true passion and gain support from many peers, instructors, and advisors. After graduating from Kamehameha Schools, Mack enrolled at Leeward in fall 2008. In the beginning, Mack was unsure of what exactly she wanted to study. The convenience, affordability and variety of programs allowed her to explore her interests and find her true passion while making valuable connections with professors and peers. Mack found that the outstanding educational and personal support from these people made her journey through college much easier to manage and enjoy. As students, we all hear about the many organizations and services that Leeward provides to ensure our success. It is up to us on how we choose to utilize and take advantage of these services in order to maximize what we take away with us post community college. Mack was involved in many of these programs and organizations on campus during her enrollment that she feels helped her prepare for her journey beyond college and into her career. Two such programs included the Associate in Arts Teaching program and the Future Teachers Club. She also gained valuable experience in leadership and other skills through involvement with: Student Life, Student Government, the Budget and Finance committee, New Student Orientation, Hālau ‘Ike O Pu‘uloa, Ke Ala ‘Ike Native Hawaiian Excellence program, and the Ho‘oulu Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education program. “Each group taught me, through experience, to be an exceptional leader and goal setter,” Mack explained. “If it weren’t for the groups that I was a part of, I would not have become the teacher that I am today.” Mack graduated from Leeward in spring 2011 and continued her education at Chaminade University the following semester. In pursuit of her educational and career goal of becoming an elementary school teacher, she completed her teacher education program within two years and recently graduated with her bachelor of science degree in elementary education this past spring semester. Now a certified elementary school teacher for the state of Hawai‘i and a recent mother, Mack plans to continue her education at Central Michigan University next semester, where she aspires to earn a master’s degree in teacher instruction.

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being a parent in college Writer: Jessie McGeary Attending college can be a big decision, taking a lot of effort and commitment. Student-parents have the added challenge of supporting their children, while balancing schoolwork and developing their career. However, everyday many students prove that it is not impossible and being a parent by no means hinders their success. Tammy Cabral is currently a student here at Leeward Community College. She began in 1982 and recently returned to work towards completing her associate’s degree. Cabral and her husband have seven kids and eight grandchildren, four of which are currently being raised in their household and range from ages seven to 15. Cabral expresses that one of the most challenging aspects of being a student-parent is developing a cohesive schedule that appeals to work, school, study time, and her family members’ individual schedules. Although juggling all of these things while attending school full time can be overwhelming and may sometimes make it harder to stay motivated and focused on succeeding in school, it is not impossible. “Being the mom and grandma in the

house, I am the cook, the cleaner, the listener, and the go-to person,” Cabral said. “With me being a student, all of this remains the same. However, we all have responsibilities and a schedule so that we all can work together.” Cabral’s key to success and organization is to “stick by the schedule.” She emphasizes that developing and enforcing a schedule with her family that allocates specific times for studying and schoolwork is what really makes returning to college with a family to care for that much easier. MAIN GOAL: GET A DEGREE Despite the hard work, being a studentparent can also have its advantages. Family study time can be a great way to bring parents and children together and make it less of a stressful burden for both. Having someone to care for, teach, and inspire can also motivate parents to do well and set a positive example for their children. Such is the case for Shantel Macalino, a 23-year-old mother studying health information technology and management at Heald College. Macalino, a former Leeward

student, has a 1-year-old son named Rio. She agrees that time management and support from family is extremely important in successfully managing being a studentparent. “I keep my eye on my main goal: to get a degree,” said, Macalino, who is also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Aside from support from family, there are also many resources on and off campus for student-parents. The Children’s Center at Leeward CC offers affordable rates for student-parents with young children. However, space is limited and arrangements should be made as early as possible. There are also other resources available online and throughout the community that will offer advice, experience and other services for student-parents. Many of the student-parents on campus continue to prove that it is still possible to pursue a college education and successfully receiving a degree, regardless of age, experience or family situation. Above: Cabral family photo courtesy of Tammy Cabral (far right).

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Compiled by Chelsie Bernades, Austin Coen, Joel Gaspar, Matthew Hirata, Chance Nakazato, Martinea Trippett Illustrations by Joel Gaspar

Are you unsure on how to get the class cutie to notice you? How to update your studying techniques? How to get the best parking and cheap food? The answers to these questions aren’t a secret. Follow our short “How To” guide to make your college life a bit easier.

How to have

fun on campus

There are many student organizations and activities on campus that make college life exciting. There are over a dozen student organizations such as the Fitness Club, Japanese Club, Campus Light for Christ, Chinese Culture Club, and Student Veterans of America. To learn more about them and their contact information, visit www.leeward.hawaii.edu/studentlife. The IM LeeSports program allows students to form teams and compete in bas-

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ketball, flag football, and volleyball. Games are held on campus and at UH Mānoa. More information is online at www.leeward. hawaii.edu/studentlife. The Student Activities Board puts on various events throughout the semester. Keep up to date with SAB at www.facebook.com/sableeward . The college’s theatre has many performances at affordable prices (see page 6). There are also fun courses you can take such as art, drama, music, and yoga.

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How to Google Docs is for everyone, inclu ding the “Late paper Larry,” or the “Always on time Audrey.” Ranging from PowerPoint, Word, spreadsheet, illustrating, etc.. . Google Docs is the all in one tool. All you need is a computer with Internet connection. With no required payments or rigorous downloading, this free online program offers all. To get started you mus t do three things. 1. Create a Google account at http s://drive.google. com.

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use Google Docs 2. 3.

Select an email to connect this acco unt. Get familiar with the flow of typing essays, creating PowerPoints, filing database s right onto Google Docs.

After all is done you will need to dow nload a copy to your computer for printing. Bonus tip: Google Docs saves all work immediately after it is created.

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How to

find parking on campus

Trying to find parking at Leeward can be a headache. Knowing when peak hours are and planning ahead can save you the stress, while knowing some secret parking areas can score you a consistent spot. On average peak hours are at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., so come at least an hour early before class to score parking. Other alternatives can be found at the old West O‘ahu parking stalls towards the beginning of campus and overflow parking located at the last left turn towards the end of the campus. Follow the road down past the tennis courts and observatory and you’ll find a large grassy and shady area for parking.

How to

deal with the bridge

Many incoming students may not know about the nightmares of making it to their first college class or going home. There is only one way in and out of Leeward Community College and that is driving over the bridge (or overpass). Combine this with the traffic light at the intersection and you can find yourself waiting in traffic for

as long as an hour. There are two rules that you can follow to help yourself avoid this traffic nightmare. Arrive early for morning classes between 8 and 9:30 a.m., and avoid leaving campus between 11 a.m. to noon to avoid the lunch rush. Following these two rules can help make your time at Leeward a more enjoyable experience.

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find cheaper food alternatives on campus

Finding tasty, yet cheap food on campus can be a challenge, so knowing alternatives will not only satisfy your appetite; it will keep a few extra dollars in your wallet. One solution can be to just bring homemade lunch. This way you eat a desired meal while spending no money. During the semester, there are instances where the café menu will be altered to fit culinary classes.

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Students will be able to consume interesting and tasty concoctions. Not only this but culinary students put their work up for sale as well. Prices are usually low, $7 or more for plates and baked goods start at 50 cents. Also the new Kimo Bean located in the library provides students with a wide range of food and beverages that they can enjoy with friends.

How to

prepare for an internship Although internship credits aren’t required until the last years of college, it’s never too early to start preparing for one … even as a freshman. The transition from high school into college may already be overwhelming to even start an internship. Start off your internship preparation by simply researching available internships relating to your desired career or major. If you’re unsure on what you’ll be majoring in, visit Leeward’s Job Prep Services. Sandy Hoshino, Job Prep Services Coordinator, shares how this student service will help you prepare for an internship. They: 1. Administer career assessments to help narrow down your career choices and focus on a career area 2. Assist in preparing your cover letter and resume when applying for the internship 3. Coach you in a mock interview 4. Help match you to the right internship After you have visited JPS and completed these steps, consider being an intern during the summer. Internships are like temporary jobs. Your experience there will give you an idea on whether it is the career path you still want to take. Doing this while in community college will eliminate wasted time on deciding what to major in after you’ve already transferred to a university. For more information about internship preparation go to www.leeward.hawaii.edu/jobs or visit www. internships.com

How to

Trim an Essay

Use this How-To to trim down lengthy essays. You will need at least two different colored highl ighters. We will use blue and green as examples: 1. Highlight your thesis statement and restat ement of the thesis in blue. 2. Highlight all of your Supporting Points in blue as well (highlight entire sentence). Make sure your points relate back to and support your thesis. 3. If this is an analytical essay, highlight all of your explications (or “explanations”) in green – make sure that all of these sentences contain concrete evidence from whatever source your essay is based on (such as direct quotes or scenes). 4. Anything that is left un-highlighted at the end of this process may be considered for omission.

How to

Minimize Time on Social Media Networks Use SelfControl to lockout time killing websites (Facebook, Yahoo, YouTube) from 15 minutes to 24 hours. If you catch yourself glued to the wall feeds, Instagram likes, and retweets, there’s an application to get you back on track. SelfControl is an app that allows you to block websites. Set it for four

hours and your browser will behave as if the chosen websites are offline for the period of time. Now don’t get a heart attack when your Internet will appear offline. You will be able to choose which websites you don’t want to see for the set time while all other sites will work perfectly fine.

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CopyCat Recipes Figuring out how to recreate your favorite restaurant or packaged dishes or drinks isn’t very difficult at all. Simply reading labels on packaged food items will often give you a great start to turning the store bought into homemade. Asking your servers “What is in this?” is also an incredibly easy way to get core ingredients to recreate a recipe. Of course, nothing beats your sense of taste; even if the ingredients aren’t spot on, as long as your tongue is fooled, who cares! — Martinea Trippett

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Almost Genki Sushi’s Spicy Ahi Bowl The signature spicy ahi sauce is really all you need to recreate this dish. 1 lb sushi grade ahi, diced to your desired size ½ cup mayonnaise

Sushi Rice White rice Rice wine vinegar For every cup of white rice, add one tablespoon of rice wine vinegar. Add water as indicated for rice, and cook in a rice cooker.

Sriracha sauce to your desired level of heat 1 tsp sesame seed oil 3 cups sushi rice (recipe follows)

Not quite Starbucks Frappucino This drink is all about reckless sugar use.

Green onions, chopped (optional)

1/4 cup pot of Starbucks® Medium Iced Coffee Blend

Sweet Thai chili sauce (optional)

2 cups reduced fat milk

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, and sesame seed oil until thoroughly mixed. Stir in diced ahi until everything is combined. For hot version: Pack a small bowl with sushi rice. Top with a small mound of ahi, and garnish with chopped green onion. Drizzle with sweet Thai chili sauce and enjoy!

1 cup sugar Combine all ingredients while coffee is still hot. Stir until all sugar is dissolved and chill overnight. Shake well before pouring. // Makes about 8 servings.

For cold version: Pack sushi rice into a small pan, and spread ahi mixture over the top. Refrigerate until chilled all the way through, top with green onions and sweet Thai chili sauce before serving.

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Simply Done This cute little outfit for just under $40. Overhung midriff with a little ruffle never hurts anyone. This outfit does not command attention but rather shows the beauty in being simply done. • •

Blue polka dot top | Jeans Wearhouse | $16 Ripped dye shorts | American Eagle | $20

Model: Nicki Location: ‘Aiea Loop Trail

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By Austin Coen

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A little thrift, a little brand name Although Savers may be a store for the reworn, any college student budget would agree that “Yes!, if it’s cute enough, I will wash it then wear it better than the person before me.” Between pink and salmon, this bandeau from Victoria’s Secret will provoke a glow to those with tanned skin. • • •

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Classic Button Up Fall in Hawai‘i may not be serious business, but this timeless, affordable outfit will do the job. Whether it’s that coffee date you asked your classmate on or the first day of fall semester, 100 percent cotton khakis and rolled up sleeves say you “mean it.” Lastly don’t forget to lace up with the latest pair of Vans. • • •

Model: Carson Location: Diamond Head Cannon Club

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to tell. But on this day, it was complete silence, and this only made things worse for me. Silence gave me too much time to think, too much time to want to change my mind, turn around and haul ass to the nearest departure flight to Maryland. I knew it was too late, but the idea was still bouncing around in my mind. I decided to try and make some small talk to some of the folks I knew. This was met with a resistance I was not yet familiar with, but would soon be an intimate part of my life. “You, over there. Shut your mouth and sit still!”. That same quiet active duty member that had escorted us and seemed so “normal” took it upon himself to make sure there was order and complete quiet in his work space. I didn’t know what to do, I didn’t even make it to boot camp yet and I had already been singled out for doing something wrong. I took it as a sign that maybe this wasn’t my calling, but decided to just do as he said and shut my mouth. As I sat there for what seemed like an eternity, I just soaked in all of my surroundings. It was all I could do as we waited for transport to Great Lakes. The room was dark and filled with horrific shades of brown and green paint. I looked over the walls and ceiling, and I happened to see many of the same recruiting posters that I had saw where I went to be recruited in Maryland. I couldn’t help but think that there was no way these posters would help with recruitment in this particular place. This seemed like the last place in the country someone could be convinced to join. As I sat there deep in thought, a now familiar way of communication echoed through the room. “Get up, and let’s move! Go, go, go! Come on maggots, this is taking way too long!” Some other lively military folk had made their way into the room from outside completely undetected by any of us. It startled the majority of us, which made the situation worse. They wanted us to move quickly, and we were taken off guard so it took us longer than they wanted. This seemed to anger these men beyond all belief. They continued to yell, getting nastier and becoming more like personal attacks on us the longer we took. When we finally managed to get going, it was back to complete silence, just following these men to the bus that was to take us to our final destination.

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The group just stayed silent, but every so often we all chantuncertain where I will go. ed “Yes sir!” when commanded to show our understanding, and what they liked to call our military bearing. What I thought would Along the way, I meet bubbles. be a decent length bus ride turned out to be quite short since we were so occupied with listening to these instructions. Each a unique size and shape. We came to our last stop, Great Lakes. Each with their own personality. We were finally there, and we were chartered off of the bus. Talk about culture shock. There were hundreds of military men awaitThe tinier, the stronger; thicker skin. ing our arrival. The silence we had started to grow accustom too was broken quickly. I had never been party to this level of loudThe bigger, the more fragile that don’t last long. ness just from men yelling. We were commanded into rows of 20, 5 rows deep in each section. It was there that our fates were divMost travel in groups vied up, and we truly learned our place in the food chain. They some all alone. were yelling out social security numbers, not names. We were all I decide not to follow the other bubbles. numbers from then on out. I dreadfully awaited my number, and when it came up I shouted at the top of my lungs “Here, sir!”. I asI go my own way. sumed they had them listed alphabetically by last name, and read With a goal in mind, the social security numbers accordingly. It had to have been that I am determined to make the right choices. way, as I was one of the last to be called. Once my group of 100 was done role check, we were off to our divisions. It was time; I was To be a leader, not a follower. finally about to made into a man, a Navy man. F A L L

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I am willing to take chances, to be different and unique. All by myself I will float. Hoping to not pop; to be remembered and never forgotten; by the ones who have inspired me to be myself.

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My Famous Fruit Salad Submitted by MaryAnn Riadi Davis

I remember that I wanted so badly to impress a male friend with my domestic capabilities. At this time, I was only nineteen years old and living in the Army barracks. It was quite the transition since everyone who knew me was aware of my passion and love for a fresh cooked meal. The only cooking equipment that was provided was a standard sized microwave. I was getting tired of the everyday T.V. dinner, so I was teaching myself to cook. At this point in time, I felt very confident of my newly refined cooking skills, so I wanted to test them out. My new best friend and I worked in the same company together, and we became very close after a few months of getting to know one another. We both were blinded at the time because we thought ourselves as only friends, but we acted more like a couple, and apparently we were the only ones unaware that this was the case. So there we were together as we would usually be found having a conversation when I told him that I was going to make dinner the very next evening. Since we were both living in Army barracks and I did not have a stove, I had to prepare the meal at the cooking area inside the community center. I was going to cook shrimp Alfredo and my Famous Fruit Salad. It was not quite famous yet. See, I called it famous not because it is known to the world but simply that the way I made it would create a lasting memory forever. The day had arrived, and I had purchased everything I needed for my shrimp alfredo and fruit salad. I remembered that my stepmother used coconut, marshmallows, maraschino cherries, and fruit of her choice. So I get back to my barracks room after shopping and started mixing everything together for the fruit salad. I looked at the consistency of the fruit salad and thought to myself, “Something is missing.” It was not creamy as I remembered it being. So I head back to the store for one last trip on a mission to find the one missing ingredient. I found myself in the baking isle and I immediately saw the blue can with a picture of biscuits with strawberries in them. I think to myself, “This is it! It appears creamy. I have seen my step-mother use this before.” When I got back to my room, I felt very confident as I added in the last ingredient, stirring it all up and then putting it into the refrigerator to chill. 36

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We both tried it almost at the exact same time and I thought something was off. He looked as though he had noticed a strange taste but began to express how great it tasted. I knew he was only trying not to hurt my feelings. I could not allow him to continue eating something that tasted so wrong. I told him,” I don’t think I have the right ingredients, you should not eat that.” He asked me, “What did you put in the salad?” I said, “Marshmallow; coconut; maraschino cherries; pineapples; mandarin oranges; and then I went to grab the can and read off the label to him, Crisco.” He looks at me confused and said, “Crisco.” I said, “Yeah it’s a cream, right?” I was questioning because at this point I was not so sure of myself. He began to explain, “It is used to fry food it is like lard.” I remember being confused, but when I realized it was cooking oil I became disgusted and embarrassed at the same time. We both laughed at the situation. My friend knew me very well and that I often had moments like this. Which is why he was my friend in the first place, he found my often ditzy moments quite amusing. That same year my once friend became my husband. He has remained my husband for over five years now. It is joke in our family how I was trying to kill him before we were ever married or even together in a relationship. I later on learned the correct ingredients which is either yogurt or sour cream, not Crisco. So now it is a story that our close friends and family know. So when I prepare my famous fruit salad for cook outs or holidays the story is almost always brought up. I have learned that sometimes the little mistakes we make can have a lasting effect. In this case thank goodness that effect is laughter and not my husband suffering from an ongoing heart condition. Later that evening, my friend comes over and he is very impressed by my Shrimp Alfredo. I am so happy that I got to show off my cooking skills and at this point was feeling a little into myself. So then we move on to dessert, my fruit salad.

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Sarah Almeida

Level II in Writing First Place ($200 Award)

Kattaree Chaowanich

Poetry and Essay Contest

Second Place ($100 Award)

DIVISION TWO First Place ($50 gift bag prize pack)

Poetry and Essay Contest

Liana Isomura, Nānākuli High Second Place ($25 gift bag prize pack)

Chloe Sylva, Nānākuli High

Liana Firme

DIVISION ONE Second Place ($25 gift bag prize pack)

Rachel Rosen, ‘Aiea High School

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DIVISION TWO First Place ($50 gift bag prize pack)

Level II Writing First Place ($200 Award)

Bryan Quintero, Leilehua High School

Jaime Shigemura

Second Place ($25 gift bag prize pack)

Jonine Halemano, ‘Aiea High School

Second Place ($100 Award)

Jessica Davis

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Second Place ($100 Award)

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Dylan Odquier

Kepa Badis and Pat Hurley; the Japanese

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awards by Tomoko Akemoto, Yumiko Asai-

DIVISION ONE Second Place ($25 gift bag prize pack)

and the Spanish awards by Andrzej Dabrows-

Richard Oshiro, Campbell High

Lim, Mamiko Kosuge, and Kazuko Nakamitsu; ki and Tara Rojas.

DIVISION TWO Second Place ($25 gift bag prize pack)

Kylie Alabanza, ‘Aiea High School

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