David Ige - Community Notices

Capitol Artist Program 2010

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:42:52 -1000

The Capitol Artists Program sponsored by Senator Ige has been show casing artwork by students in Aiea and Pearl City since 1986. Currently on display in the chamber level of the Capitol are artwork pieces done in several different types of medium provided by the students of Highlands Intermediate School.

Untitled by Chellsea Anderson (Grade 8)

Untitled by Alexis Armendariz (Grade 7)

Untitled by Makaella Cameron (Grade 8)

1st Down by Ryan Nakano(Grade 7)

Capitol Artist Program 2010

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:16:34 -1000

The Capitol Artists Program sponsored by Senator Ige has been show casing artwork by students in Aiea and Pearl City since 1986. Now on display on the Chamber level of the State Capitol are works from the Aiea Intermediate School Graphics program led by teacher Arne Applegate. Twenty-six students designed their own TIME Magazine cover which included a photo of themselves on it.

Time Magazine Cover by Zachary Moore

Capitol Artists 2010

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:12:48 -1000

The Capitol Artists Program sponsored by Senator Ige has been show casing artwork by students in Aiea and Pearl City since 1986. Currently on display are two and three-dimensional pieces from the students of Aiea Intermediate School. Two-dimensional pieces are on display are on the Senate side of the Chamber level in the hallway, and three-dimensional pieces are on display in Room 215.

"My Heart" by Kristelle Kawasaki (Grade 8)

"Deer by the River" by Logun Morton (Grade 7)

"Mysterious Purples" by Gabriel Shibata (Grade 8)

Capitol Artists Program

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:00:04 -1000

The Capitol Artists Program sponsored by Senator Ige has been show casing artwork by students in Aiea and Pearl City since 1986. This year, we've been able to feature the creativity of students from Aiea Elementary, Intermediate, and High Schools as well as from Highlands Intermediate. They are on display in the hallway on the Senate side of the Chamber level and in Room 215.

"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" by Lance Teruya, Aiea Elementary Pre-School

"Holes" by Bryan Ombao, Aiea Elementary School

"Pastel" by Kristen Nako, Highlands Intermediate School

"Don't Do Drugs" Jay Oshita, Aiea Intermediate School

"The Golfer's Passion" Jay Oshita, Aiea Intermediate School

Capitol Artist Program

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:49:23 -1000

The Capitol Artist Program has been a huge success this legislative session, with the artwork of over 100 students displayed at the Hawaii State Capitol. Currently the artwork of students from Highlands Intermediate and Aiea Intermediate are on display in the chamber level of the Hawaii State Capitol. All are welcomed to come down and view the magnificent artwork on display and support the artwork of our youth.

Lauren Takai Highlands Intermediate School

Town Meeting Handouts and Notes

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:49:34 -1000

On March 12, 2008 members of the Hawaii State Legislature held a town meeting regarding traffic in the Pearl City / Aiea area. Below is a link to the handouts that were distributed on the night of the meeting. town meeting [traffic].pdf

Information and Pamphlets

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:52:22 -1000

Information and pamphlets from the Cyber Crime Commuinty Meeting on February 20th at Pearl Ridge Elementary. Brochure HICAC Cyber Bully Surf Safe

Capitol Artist Program

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:39:37 -1000

The hallways of the Senate Chambers will be decorated with artwork from the capitol artist program once again this legislative session. The artwork of current and former students from Samuel Wilder King Intermediate and Jean Noguchi's art class are currently on display on the chamber level on the Senate side of the State Capitol. Also on display in Senator Ige's office are sculptures from Aiea Intermediate and Roy Chang's art class. Click on the image to view the full-sized photo! Senator Ige with Shaedon Duarte and family King Intermediate Rumalyn Yee Poong and Family King Intermediate Artwork By: Alexis Kawelo-Nakoa King Intermediate Artwork by: Shaylin Villegas-Pada King Intermediate Artwork by: Jessica Suzuki King Intermediate Artwork by: Randy Ines KIng Intermediate Artwork by: Rumalynn Yee Pong King Intermediate Artwork by: Kaeleen Lyman King Intermediate Artwork by: Deisha Iramina King Intermediate Artwork by: Ming Qi Vinci King Intermediate Artwork by: John Chinen King Intermediate Artwork by: Alana Fuller Tanaka King Intermediate Artwork by: Tawnie Skaggs King Intermediate Artwork by: Destinee Nicol King Intermediate Evette Angela Racaza 7th Grade Aiea Intermediate Senator Ige with Evette Angela Racaza and family Kelsie Sasabe 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate < Ernest Lo 7th Grade Aiea Intermediate Chelby Onaga 8th grade Aiea Intermediate Margarita Romero Anakalea 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Jay Leano 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Sierra Callihan 8th grade Aiea Intermediate Lindsay Sanborn 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Andrew Cachola 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Lahela Maxwell 7th Grade Aiea Intermediate Zaneta Woods 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Takum Kumos 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Samantha Roberts 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Rebecca Bolosan 7th Grade Aiea Intermediate Alayna Cantillo 7th Grade Aiea Intermediate Lindsey Reed 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate

Student Awards:

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:45:45 -1000

American Mathematics Competition Pearl ridge Elementary School Participated in the American Mathematics Competition for middle school mathematics, a national program designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem solving skills. Open to schools with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, the test consists of 25 word problems which challenged the students to apply knowledge and skill learned in the classroom and go beyond what is normally done in middle school classrooms. Ten of the top scoring sixth graders in the Hawaii State Assessment in mathematics were chosen to participate in the competition. All who participated received a Certificate of Participation and a gift certificate to Romano's Macaroni Grill. Special recognition was given to Jacob Dang, who placed first and won a Gold Award; Talon Choy, who took second and received a Sliver Award; and Tyler Ogawa, who placed third and won the Bronze Award. The others who competed in this very difficult competition were Ariela Bali, Nya Barklage, Chrislin Hearn, Aaron Higuchi, Kauionalani Kekuawela, Devon Miller and Lisa Carlie Procell.

Congratulations to the Lady Chargers Soccer Team

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:43:10 -1000

Congratulations to the Pearl City Chargers Girls Soccer team for capturing the OIA Red division championship over the Mililani Torjans. It is the first OIA title for the undefeated Pearl City Chargers (14-0-1) since 2001 and first since the league split into a Red and White subdivisions. Pearl City, Mililani, Kaiser, Kalani, Moanalua, and Kapolei will represent the OIA league at the JA Automotive Division I State Championships from January 30 to February 2 at the Waipi'o Peninsula Soccer Park. Good luck to coach Frank Baumholtz III and the team in the upcoming state tournament.

Town Meeting!

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:32:03 -1000

Town Meeting: Pearl City/ Aiea Town Meeting There will be a town meeting with State Legislators from Pearl City and Aiea on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, regarding cyber crime. An informational presentation by the Hawaii Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force will brief residents how to protect themselves from cyber criminals. Senator Ige along with colleagues, Senators Donna Mercado Kim, Clarence Nishihara and Norman Sakamoto along with Representatives Blake Oshiro, K. Mark Takai, and Roy Takumi are sponsoring the event. For more information, please contact the office of Senator Ige at 808-586-6230.

Youth Xchange Finalists and Winners from District 16!

Tue, 15 May 2007 16:35:16 -1000

All participating students in the 2007 Youth Xchange should be commended for their hard work and innovative entries! The fourth annual Youth Xchange awards were presented at a luncheon at the Ihilani on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners! Category: Healthy Living Pearl Ridge Elementary School (Division Winner) - "Be Smarter, Choose Water" Ms. Lynne Ajifu, Kelli Kimura, Risa Anne Lam, Krissen Lee, Aubrey Bento Be sure to catch their entries as they play throughout the month on Olelo Television! Click Here for view the programming schedule!

Hawaii Youth Symphony performances at Pearl City High School Cultural Center Auditorium

Wed, 02 May 2007 14:40:38 -1000

On April 22nd, 200 Youth Symphony musicians took to the Pearl City stage to perform a wide variety of pieces, including the premier of local composer Michael Foumai's (19) Poem de Fantasie, composed for this particular concert. Hawaii Youth Symphony II is directed by Michael Nakasone, whose resume includes current directorship of the Royal Hawaiian Band and 28 years of Pearl City High School Wind Ensemble I. Nakasone is a classical pianist by training, who also learned to play the saxophone as his principal wind instrument. Concert Orchestra Susan Ochi-Onishi is a renowned oboist and private oboe instructor throughout the islnads. Ochi-Onishi was a longtime band director of Kaimuki Middle School's band program, and is currently the president of the American School Band Directors Association Hawaii chapter. For more information on the concert pieces and upcoming performances, please visit hiyouthsymphony.org or call 941-9706.

Alumnus named as key to Pearl City High School Judo Team's success

Wed, 02 May 2007 14:38:01 -1000

Pearl City High School Judo Team was featured in the April 25th edition of the West Oahu Islander's West Oahu Sports section. According to the article, the success of the PCHS Judo Team is attributed to the strong leadership of alumnus returning as assistant coaches. Among these alumni who regularly volunteer are Robin Puahala, John Lum, Steven Nohara, Darren Iwamoto and Jason Punkett.

Leeward Community College Students awarded highest honors for WorldQuest competition

Wed, 02 May 2007 14:33:23 -1000

We are proud to recognize the following students for being awarded the highest honors for this year's WorldQuest competition. First Place

Alex Johnson
Stephanie Leverett
Keolani Naeole

Second Place

Jose Aviles
Drago Krakovic
Robert Toguchi