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AprilApril--May May

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Subjects: Math, Chemistry, & Physics

Contact: Alyssa Calasicas, Tutor Coordinator

Email: alyssa.calasicas@chaminade.edu

The AAP is hiring tutors!

AAP Etiquette Dinner On April 13th, the AAP upper classman and a few

Alakaʻi mentors were invited to the AAP’s annual

etiquette dinner. Special guest Pam Chambers

facilitated the dinner. The students were able to prac-

tice proper dining etiquette while making “small talk”

with one another.

Princess Ka’iulani, Kumu Kahua Theatre

On April 16th, The AAP staff

took 15 students to enjoy

the “Kaʻiulani” play at the

Kumu Kahua Theatre. The

play was a poetic rendering

of the short life of Hawaiʻi’s

half-Hawaiian, half-Scottish

princess. It portrays the prin-

cess during three different

phases in her life; the play was originally premi-

ered at Kumu Kahua in 1987. Within the short

life of Princess Kaʻiulani is contained the sad,

shameful story of the downfall of the Hawaiʻian

kingdom. Kaʻiulani is a historical-musical-

psychological drama complete with a Greek/

Hawaiian chorus & Hawaiian chanter.

Congratulations to our Graduating AAP Students!!

A big congratulations to our AAP students

graduating this semester! Your countless

study sessions, all-nighters, and hard work

have paid off. Pat yourselves on the back

because YOU DID IT! More blessings will

be coming your way, you wait and see.

Alvarado, Victoria

Ascino, Julie

Babauta, Francine

Balasbas, Kayla

Cachola, Jourdan

Cho, Jasmine

Chun, Sokha

Crawford, Cassandra

Cristobal, Sean Keoni

Curtius, Hanna

Dela Cruz, Brandy

Dela Vega, Rhea

Dobles, Brianne

Duldulao, Liezl Grace

Flotildes, Christy

Jimenez-Antonio, Daisy

Khamis, Angelina

Kringel, Ashleigh

Lam Ho, Skye

Laumoli, Jarrod

Lizarraga, Elia

Lose, Janelle

Manansala, Sydney

Matulin, Julie-Ann

McCormack, Jamie

O’Mara, Naomi

Palama, Charnelle

Palomaki, Wayne

Pei, Iupelisiliva

Phomsouvanh, Judy

Rickard, Natasha

Rutun, Elizabeth

Sanehisa, Shandi

Santos, Floresa

Sarcilla, Wincielle

Sengkhamvilay, Duran

Thompson, Drakkoir

Turner, Vannessa

Viduya, Priscilla Marie

Younger, Jamie

Five Fantastic Ways to Have a

Productive Summer With finals around the corner, most college students cannot

wait for summer break – partying with friends, sleeping in,

and just enjoying time away from school. A summer break can

be productive while being able to relax as well. Here are some

ways to make the most out of your college summer break:

1. Land a solid internship.

Having an internship related to your major or career aspira-

tion may separate you from the pack. In some cases, that com-

pany may even offer you a position after graduation.

2. Donate your time to enhance the lives

of others. Volunteer your time with a charitable organization. You can

gain experience with organizations while developing useful

contacts with individuals who are well-connected in the busi-

ness world.

3. Earn some extra cash.

Search for seasonal job options that can provide a respectable

income for the summer months. You will also gain valuable

work experience.

4. Conduct research now to make your life

better later. Do research with the financial aid office in hopes that you

might be able to lower the expected amount owed. New

grants, programs, and scholarships are being offered every

year.

5. Take on the project you have been putting

off.

No, not a school project. A personal project. Check out new

hiking trails or start a new hobby. You have been busy the en-

tire school year, it is time to do something for yourself.

Co-Curricular Awards 2015

On April 22, 2015, the AAP recognized

some of its outstanding students for

their hard work during the academic

year. Congratulations to the following

winners:

AAP Study Jams

The AAP keeps on jam’n with our annual

Study Jams! On April 27th through April

30th, the AAP had our end of the semester

Study Jams event. Study Jams is after hours

tutoring in the subjects of Math, Chemistry,

Genetics, English, and Accounting. Students

have the opportunity to receive extra hours

of studying right before finals week while

enjoying coffee and snacks provided by the

AAP.

SILVERSWORDS -

MORE THAN JUST OUR MASCOT

If you are not from Hawaii, chances are, you do not know

what a silversword is. Well, a silversword is more than

just Chaminade University’s mascot. Silverswords are

highly rare plants found only in Hawaii. This plant con-

sists of a rosette of narrow, pointed , silver leaves that

may be up to 40 centimeters. Its name

comes from the shape of its

leaves; these are stiff, narrowly sword-

shaped, and covered with silky, silver

hair. These “crown jewels” were on

the brink of extinction when humans

introduced cattle, sheep, dogs, goats,

and pigs to the island. The silversword

is now protected in Hawaii. On the is-

land of Maui, the silversword is found

within the Haleakalā National Park,

which was designated as an Interna-

tional Biosphere Reserve in 1980. Now

that you know what silverswords are, you can share what

our school mascot represents with others.

AAP Tutor of the Year: Ashley Malek

AAP Alaka`i Mentor(s) of the Year: Faith Leasiolagi & Sharmaine Doles

AAP Student of the Year: Mata`uitafa Faiai

Student Employee of the Year: Chastity Nakamura

Also a winner at the Co-Curricular Awards (2015) was our “Chas,” for her incredible work in the AAP office. Thanks Chas!