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Encyclopedia > Iolani School
Iolani School
Seal of `Iolani School
Name

ʻIolani School Image File history File links Iolani_shield. ...

Address

563 Kamoku Street

Town

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96826

Established

1863

Community

Urban

Type

Independent

Religion

Episcopal Church

Students

Coeducational

Grades

K to 12

Accreditation

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Nickname

Raiders

Mascot

ʻIo (Hawaiian Hawk)

Colors

Black, Red and White

Motto

One Team, "humble in victory, gracious in defeat"

Newspaper

Imua ʻIolani

Yearbook

Ka Moʻolelo O ʻIolani

Headmaster

Val Iwashita

Distinctions

Fourth largest independent school in the United States

Website

Link

Email

Link

ʻIolani School at 563 Kamoku Street in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi is a private coeducational college preparatory school serving over 1,800 students. Founded in 1863 by Father William R. Scott, it was the principal school of the former Anglican Church of Hawaiʻi. It was patronized by Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma who gave the school its name in 1870. ʻIolani in the Hawaiian language means heavenly hawk. Today, ʻIolani School is affiliated with the Episcopal Church in the United States. It is administered by a Board of Governors and is one of the largest independent schools in the United States. “Honolulu” redirects here. ... Coeducation is the integrated education of men and women. ... A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school (usually abbreviated to preparatory school, college prep school, or prep school) is a private secondary school designed to prepare a student for higher education. ... Year 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Anglican Communion uses the compass rose as its symbol, signifying its worldwide reach and decentralized nature. ... Kamehameha IV established the Anglican Church of Hawaii in 1862. ... Kamehameha IV, King of Hawaii, born Alexander Liholiho ‘Iolani, reigned as the fourth king of the united Kingdom of Hawai‘i from 11 January 1855 to 30 November 1863. ... 1870 (MDCCCLXX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Hawaiian language is an Austronesian language that takes its name from that of the largest island in the tropical North Pacific archipelago where it developed. ... The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the nations capital is the national cathedral of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. ...

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Early years

On December 16, 1861, Lord Bishop Thomas Nettleship Staley arrived in Hawaiʻi upon a joint request of Kamehameha IV and Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. The following year Kamehameha IV, a devout member of the Church of England, established the Hawaiian Reformed Catholic Church, also known as the Anglican Church of Hawaiʻi. December 16 is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1861 (MDCCCLXI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link with display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar) // January 1 - Benito Juárez captures Mexico City January 2 - Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia dies and is succeeded by... Lord Bishop Staley was the first Anglican Bishop of Hawaii and founding clergy of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in downtown Honolulu. ... Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837, and the first Empress of India from 1 May 1876, until her death on 22 January 1901. ... The Church of England is the officially established Christian church[1] in England, and acts as the mother and senior branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as well as a founding member of the Porvoo Communion. ...


In 1863, Lord Bishop Staley's companion Father Scott purchased land in Lāhaina and established Luaʻehu School, a school for boys. When Father Scott fell ill and returned to Britain, Father George Mason was summoned by Lord Bishop Staley to administer the school. When Lord Bishop Staley, too, left the islands for Britain in 1870, Father Mason moved the school to the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew in downtown Honolulu. It was there that the widowed Queen Emma gave the school its current name. Lāhainā is a very popular tourist destination on Maui, resulting in a congestion of people and vehicles, although the ambiance remains relaxed and casual Lāhainā is a town and census-designated place (CDP) located in West Maui, Maui County. ... 1870 (MDCCCLXX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Completed in 1867 for the defunct Church of Hawaii, the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii. ... Downtown Honolulu is the current and historic central part of Honolulu—bounded by Nu‘uanu Stream to the west, Ward Avenue to the east, Vineyard Boulevard to the north, and Honolulu Harbor to the south—situated within the larger Honolulu District. ...


With the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi and annexation to the United States in 1898, the Anglican Church of Hawaiʻi was dissolved and taken over by the Episcopal Church United States (ECUSA). ʻIolani School was moved to Nuʻuanu, transferred back to downtown Honolulu and then moved to Nuʻuanu a second time. It remained in Nuʻuanu from 1927 to 1953, when it was moved to the present Ala Wai site. Year 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


In 1980, the school officially became co-educational, ending its all-male enrollment policy.


Development

ʻIolani School quickly grew with time. ʻIolani School further refined its program offerings with a standard college preparatory curriculum as a foundation for every student. Religion, performing and visual arts, music and athletics became integral parts of the modern ʻIolani School education. As a result, ʻIolani School is now recognized as one of the top and most prestigious educational institutions in the State of Hawaiʻi as well as the nation.[citation needed]


Athletics

ʻIolani School's athletic program was founded in 1932 by Father Kenneth A. Bray. Over 900 or 70% of the student body belongs to an ʻIolani School athletic team in over 32 competitive sports. ʻIolani School is a member of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu, an athletic conference composed of Honolulu-area private schools. Year 1932 (MCMXXXII) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1932 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Interscholastic League of Honolulu or ILH is an athletic conference composed of private secondary schools in Honolulu, Hawaii. ...


Since the formation of the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association, ʻIolani has won over 75 state championships in various sports. In recent history, it is the only school in Hawaiʻi to have won five consecutive state championships in Boys Basketball from 2002 to 2006. ʻIolani also possesses the most consecutive state championships in Boys Wrestling, with distinction as the first ILH school to win a Girls Wrestling State Championship in 2005.


State Championships:


2006 For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

  • Boys Basketball;


2005 Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

  • Varsity Football - Division II
  • Boys Basketball
  • Boys Cross Country
  • Girls Wrestling

2004 shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

  • Boys Basketball;
  • Canoe Paddling - Boys;
  • Swimming & Diving - Boys, Girls

2003 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

  • Boys Volleyball;
  • Cross Country - Boys & Girls;
  • Boys Basketball; Canoe Paddling - Boys;
  • Swimming & Diving - Boys;
  • Wrestling - Boys;
  • Track & Field - Girls

2002 For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

  • Cross Country - Girls;
  • Boys Basketball;
  • Swimming & Diving - Boys;
  • Tennis - Girls;
  • Track & Field - Girls

2001 Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

  • Girls Volleyball;
  • Cross Country - Girls;
  • Tennis - Girls

2000 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

  • Softball - Division I;
  • Boys Soccer;
  • Wrestling - Boys;
  • Tennis - Girls

1999 Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Softball - Division II;
  • Girls Soccer;
  • Tennis - Girls

1998 Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Cross Country - Girls;
  • Boys Basketball;
  • Swimming & Diving - Girls;
  • Tennis - Girls;
  • Baseball

1997 Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Boys Soccer;
  • Baseball

1996 Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Swimming & Diving - Boys, Girls;
  • Wrestling - Boys;
  • Baseball;
  • Girls Basketball - Division I

1995 Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Girls Basketball - Division I ;
  • 1994 Boys Basketball;
  • Wrestling - Boys

1993 Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Wrestling - Boys

1992 Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Girls Soccer;
  • Wrestling - Boys

1991 Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Wrestling - Boys;
  • Boys Golf

1990 Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Wrestling - Boys

1989 Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Wrestling - Boys;
  • Girls Basketball - Division I

1988 Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Boys Soccer;
  • Wrestling - Boys

1987 Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Soccer - Boys & Girls;
  • Girls Basketball - Division I

1986 Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Wrestling - Boys;
  • Baseball

1984 Year 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Wrestling - Boys

1983 Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Boys Basketball;
  • Baseball

1982 Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Boys Golf

1981 Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ...

  • Track & Field - Boys;
  • Boys Golf

1979 Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ...

  • Boys Soccer

1977 Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ...

  • Baseball

1975 Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

  • Boys Soccer;
  • Baseball

1974 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...

  • Boys Soccer

1971 Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ...

  • Tennis - Boys;
  • Baseball

1968 Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1968 Gregorian calendar. ...

  • Tennis - Boys

1967 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ...

  • Tennis - Boys

1966 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ...

  • Tennis - Boys

1965 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ...

  • Tennis - Boys

Academic profile

According to a school profile, ʻIolani's 2004 class has:

  • 762 AP Examinations (84% of seniors participating), with 79% earning scores of 4 or 5 and 96% receiving scores of 3, 4, or 5
  • 570 - 700 SAT verbal middle 50%.
  • 610 - 730 SAT math middle 50%.
  • 35 National Merit Semifinalists out of a total of 76 from Hawaii. (2005)

Alumni

 Taylor Takata, BAMF. [3]. 
  • Christopher Lee, former president of Columbia Pictures, executive producer of "Superman Returns"
  • Bern Brostek, Professional American Football Player.
  • Derrick Low, point guard, Washington State University led the Cougars in scoring during the 2006-2007 season. Three-time Mr. Basketball in Hawaii as a Raider.
  • Tung Fei Lum, gogaine addict.

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References

  1. ^ Clyde Kusatsu at the Internet Movie Database
  2. ^ Kala'i Miller at the Internet Movie Database
  3. ^ Clyde Kusatsu at the Internet Movie Database
  • Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is an online database of information about movies, actors, television shows, production crew personnel, and video games. ... The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is an online database of information about movies, actors, television shows, production crew personnel, and video games. ... The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is an online database of information about movies, actors, television shows, production crew personnel, and video games. ...

External links

  • Inside ʻIolani (Official Student Webpage)
  • IolaniAlumni.com - Website for the ʻIolani Alumni Community

  Results from FactBites:
 
Iolani School - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (622 words)
Iolani School at 563 Kamoku Street in Honolulu, Hawaii is a private coeducational college preparatory school serving over 1800 students.
Iolani School was moved to Nuuanu, transferred back to downtown Honolulu and then moved to Nuuanu a second time.
Iolani School is a member of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu, an athletic conference composed of Honolulu-area private schools.
Iolani School (300 words)
IOLANI offers 16 Advanced Placement courses; honors sections and independent study; 5 foreign languages (Japanese, Chinese, Latin, French and Spanish); K-12 computer science; Shakespeare, Hawaiian history, and money management; art electives in drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture and brass foundry; music electives in band, orchestra, dance and choir.
Iolani School is a culturally diverse, coeducational, college-preparatory school, founded upon the traditions of Christian values and morals.
Through dynamic and personalized instruction in a multitude of disciplines, it is Iolani’s mission to develop liberally educated, well-rounded individuals who are well-prepared for college and for responsible, moral citizenship.
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