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Prepping for the Freshmen/Sophomore Banquet

Maya Gregory
February 11, 2026
Preparing for the upcoming Freshman and Sophomore Banquet, Mia Doma (10) — the Class of 2028 president —takes rapid directions from other student body members, posting students’ bid numbers under their preferred table assignments at Kalani High School’s library during lunch on Jan. 29, the second day of seating enrollment. Due to the registration for the banquet being first come, first serve, the participating students hurriedly gather in the designated lines to snag their desired seats for the event. This provides an opportunity for freshman and sophomores alike to collaborate for the gala’s organization and overall success. (Maya Gregory)
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Thursday, Feb. 12, Aniela Germain (11), Emma Wong (11), Asher Barket (11), Taraji White (9), Logan Fernandez (11), Lyndon Okoji (9), Jayden Ringpis (11), and Sakura Enami (11) dominate twin day by wearing colorful and fun patterned ties.
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Kai Wolfe (11) patiently stands for Mrs. Akasaki to count his payment after waiting in line for the Kalani Junior Prom’s bid sales. Members of the class of 2027 student council, Lainee Ono 11 ( right) and Destiny Nguyen ( left) work diligently to steadily get through the line on Friday, Jan. 30. Junior prom, with the theme of Claire De Lune À Paris: Moonlight in Paris will take place Monday, March 16.
Students line up for Junior Prom bid sales
Kalani High hosts its Senior Day at Ice Palace, Jan 29.
Seniors keep it cool at Ice Palace
The Red Pineapple gift shop is shown with a mural, welcoming shoppers both local and tourist to the neighborhood.
Exploring Kaimuki
Get the latest news and information from the Kalani Blood Drive to help you make your decision about donating blood. It's normal to feel nervous, but the reward of helping others is far greater than the risk, and the initial injection is often less painful than expected. Your donation is vital, especially with a big blood shortage nationwide and on the island, helping people with trauma, blood disorders, or certain cancers. If you're 16 or over and meet the minimum 110 lbs weight requirement for those 18+, you may be eligible to save a life. If you missed the drive on Nov. 24, contact the Blood Bank of Hawaii for more information.
Kalani's student-run blood drive saves lives
Ms. Isabella Berenzi, a ceramics teacher at Kalani, shares what she is thankful for this year.
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Maya Gregory
Maya Gregory, Reporter
Maya Gregory is a sophomore reporter for Kaleo o Kalani at Kalani High School. Being her first year practicing journalism, she enjoys building up her experience through formulating reviews for her favorite types of media: literature, film, and music. Through examining and reviewing other’s work, she likes to find the character, emotion, and beauty in all of the pieces she witnesses, allowing her to expand her style and skill. By doing so, she grows her ability to reflect on art and the importance of creating, hoping that she can use journalism as an outlet to express and vocalize topics she is passionate about.