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MEDIA RELEASE Waimea Middle School extends an open invitation to the community to celebrate student accomplishments. The free evening event, “Journey of Learning,” is 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at Kahilu Town Hall. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. for cocoa, coffee, sandwiches and cookies. The community is encouraged to arrive early to enjoy refreshments and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov Neil Abercrombie has proclaimed award-winning slam poet Steven Kealohapauole Hong-Ming Wong, better known by his pen name, “Kealoha,” as Hawaii Poet Laureate. Moments after being named the state’s official poet, Kealoha was asked by Abercrombie to complete his first ceremonial duty under the new title by performing at the dedication of the […]

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Slam Poet Kealoha devotes a lot of time as a ‘Hawai’i Artist In The Schools’ mentor helping youth discover a love of words, poetry and performance and finding their “voices.” This includes 165 Waimea Middle School 6th and 8th graders over the past eight weeks. Waimea families and the entire community are invited to an […]

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