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Jaylin Kekiwi, editor

Guess who’s back for journalism: take two? Despite being the only editor of the staff, senior Jaylin Kekiwi is eager to take on Ka Leo o Nā Koa with her new junior staff members. Even though she was on the award-winning staff last year, and the previous editors have set the bar very high, she’s determined to bring the Warriors the very best stories and pictures of all the events happening around campus.

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Naviance hit the Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus for the first time in the 2013-2014 school year. This post-high planning tool gives students a one-stop shop for all their college and career work.

Naviance completes first year at KSM

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
May 15, 2014
To the colleges that could have been: I really, really wish that they could have been.

My Two Cents: An open letter to the schools that could have been

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
May 15, 2014
The Creative Writing 2014 class poses for a picutre after We Digress...Live! on Monday, May 5.

We Digress…Live! returns for annual program

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
May 9, 2014
Junior Carolynn Krueger stands beside her Pulsera Project booth. Students can buy pulseras, or woven bracelets, until this Friday, May 2. The proceeds help Nicaraguan artists.

Krueger brings Pulsera Project to campus

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
April 30, 2014
Senior Neʻula Aarona pins her opponent during the judo matches on April 26, 2014. Aarona won first place in her 154-lb. weight class.

Four Warriors take first in judo match

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
April 27, 2014
Senior Mehana Fisher serves during her match on senior night on April 9, 2014.

Senior night brings loss for tennis

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
April 10, 2014
(From left to right, back to front) Baldwin High Schools McKayla Wandell, Seabury Halls Zeb Mehring, Maui High Schools Matthew Sturm, Seabury Halls Anna Ezzy and Thomas Hayashi, Baldwin High Schools William Summers and David Cabañero, Seabury Halls Aaron Rohozinski, Sacred Hearts Academys James Hill, Kamehameha Schools Mauis Quinn Shiraishi, Seabury Halls Kei Inge, and King Kekaulikes Rosie Sutherland will all be speaking at the TEDxYouth event on Sunday, April 6.

TEDx Youth comes to Maui in first-time event

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
April 3, 2014
The junior class of 2015 mingles outside on the balcony of the Kamehameha Golf Course, where their prom was held on March 29, 2014.

[Video] Junior class celebrates their “Silver Linings” at prom

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
April 1, 2014
Tech State of Mind: A look into the Web at 25

Tech state of mind: The Web turns 25

By Destinee Murray, Jaylin Kekiwi, Maile Sur, and Daisy Draper
March 17, 2014
Retiring at the end of this year, Mr. Laxson is typical of the older generation in his use of technology. Preferring to access the Internet on a laptop. Mr. Laxson said he prefers face-to-face communication and rarely uses a cellphone for texting. Thats a good thing according to our author, Jaylin Kekiwi, as the younger generation is filled with texting dos and donts for adults.

Crossing the line: The technology generation gap

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
March 17, 2014
Junior Jaye-lyn Orikasa checks Twitter during class. We all do it. she said. With so much to say and so little time to say it, texters have come to rely on shortcuts and acronyms to save time and thumb energy. In this article, we have a little fun with it.

‘Been around the world, [do YOU] speak the language?’

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
March 17, 2014
The Alo Brothers, junior Micah (left) and senior Chandler (right) won their tennis match against Seabury Hall, 6-4, 3-6, and 7-6 at the Kamehameha courts on March 12.

Girls tennis trumps Spartans 3-2; Alo’s solo boys win

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
March 14, 2014
Sophomore Aeris Joseph-Takeshita stars as Alice in the spring musical Alice in Wonderland. The show will be playing at Keōpūolani Hale on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m.

‘Alice’ takes the stage

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
February 27, 2014
Fourth grade student Kaʻena receives a farewell hug from Kamehameha Schools Chief Executive Officer Dee Jay Mailer as classmate Eliza waits her turn. Ms. Mailer was at the Maui campus, Feb. 7, 2014, to join in on Pōʻalima ʻUlaʻula ceremonies and bid a formal farewell to the campus before her retirement.

[Video] Red Friday hula says farewell to CEO Mailer

By Destinee Murray, staff writer
February 9, 2014
Sophomore Brennan Joaquin celebrates after the first goal of the night is scored by senior Daniel Quenga. The Warriors won the nail-biter of a match with a score of 2-1 and clinched a state berth.

‘The Warriors are back!’: Boys soccer clinches spot at states

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
January 26, 2014
Kumu Kapulani Antonio engages her Hawaiian History class in a discussion about the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. Kumu Kapulani covers the overthrow, as well as events leading up to it in detail in preparation for the anniversary of Queen Liliʻuokalanis abdication, January 17, 1893.

January 17, 1893: Hawaiian kingdom overthrown

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
January 17, 2014
To the colleges that could have been: I really, really wish that they could have been.

My Two Cents: New Year, New Me

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
January 13, 2014
Lily Higashino dribbles during the Warriors game against the Maui High Sabers on Dec. 28. The Warriors won with a final score of 3-0.

Girls Soccer: Warriors at it again, defeat Sabers

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
December 29, 2013
To the colleges that could have been: I really, really wish that they could have been.

My Two Cents: Digital ink

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
December 4, 2013
Senior Marley Duncan fights for the ball during the game against the Seabury Hall Spartans on Nov. 26. The Warriors won with a score of 7-0.

Girls soccer dominates Seabury Spartans

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
November 27, 2013
To the colleges that could have been: I really, really wish that they could have been.

My Two Cents: Making the grade

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
November 6, 2013
Sophomore Kasey Redman cares for her baby by feeding it with a bottle that comes with the RealCare® Baby Simulator. This years sophomores have an all-new program to use for this years baby project.

New baby simulators ‘a challenge’ for sophomores

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
October 31, 2013
To the colleges that could have been: I really, really wish that they could have been.

My Two Cents: Candy and Care-frontations

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
October 31, 2013
Senior Pualalea Barrows goes through the necessary procedure before donating blood at the Blood Drive on October 21, 2013. Barrows was one of the more than 100 people who signed up to give blood.

[Video] Students come out in droves for annual Blood Drive

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
October 22, 2013
Seniors Tiana Guerrero and Sean Segundo were two of 50 national winners in the National Education Centers Go for Broke High School and College Essay Contest.

Segundo, Guerrero “Go For Broke,” win in essay contest

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
October 2, 2013
What Makes You Beautiful Week will raise awareness about self-confidence and spread the message that everyone is beautiful. The campaign will run September 16-20. To enter a photo of your beautiful person, contact me, Jaylin Kekiwi! Two lucky winners are to be drawn from all entrants at lunch on Friday.

[Video] My Two Cents: What Makes You Beautiful?

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
September 16, 2013
The winning senior class stands and cheers at the closing homecoming assembly on September 13, 2013. All classes participated in the step and class cheer competitions, but results were not revealed until the next night at the homecoming football game.

[Video] Spirit Week winds down with step, class cheer

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
September 15, 2013
Kaira-Lee Davis, Sarah Ikioka and Mahie Kama sing lead vocals for the sophomores entry in the Battle of the Bands competition, Monday, September 9.

[Video] Battle of the Bands kicks off Spirit Week

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
September 11, 2013
Varsity Girls Cross Country 2013-14

[Photo] Girls Cross Country Meet Results 2013-14

September 4, 2013
Freshman Paytin Ayau closes in on the finish line during the Cross Country meet on September 7, 2013. Ayau finished first in the JV boys division.

[Video] Cross Country races against time in MIL Meet #2

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
September 8, 2013
Aunty Venus Rosete-Mederios holds a sign above the crowd to advertise a new club, Allies for Equality, as students gather in front of the counseling center on August 28, 2013.

A4E: New club opposes discrimination

By Jaylin Kekiwi, editor
September 1, 2013
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