Alumni Making Headlines is a regular feature highlighting the accomplishments of alumni that are reported in local and national media. If you see news items about Iolani's alumni, please contact Mike Moses '93, Director of Alumni Relations, at mmoses@iolani.org.
Garrett Matsunaga ’91 Brings New Technology to Hawaii’s Doctors
Dr. Garrett Matsunaga ’91, recently visited Hawaii to introduce a $1.5 million robot named da Vinci to surgeons at Queen’s Medical Center. The robot, which allows doctors to perform less invasive surgeries, can minimize patients’ blood loss, pain, and recovery time. Dr. Kenric Murayama ’76 will be among the first Hawaii-based doctors to use the technology. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin – February 11, 2007)
Kaneshige ’66 Helps Usher In a New Era in Waikiki
Outrigger Hotels Senior Vice-President Mel Kaneshige ’66 recently completed a project years in the making: Waikiki Beach Walk, a $535 million revitalization project that he and others hope will breathe new life into Waikiki and attract more visitors and locals alike. A number of stories appeared in local media outlets as Beach Walk opened in February.
Honolulu Star-Bulletin Special Beach Walk Feature
MidWeek Cover Story
Duke ’02 Making Progress With Real Salt Lake
Second year player Duke Hashimoto has improved dramatically for his team, making an impact early in the preseason as a reserve. He and his teammates will travel to Madrid for a few preseason matches, where Hashimoto hopes to earn even more playing time. (Deseret Morning News – February 25, 2007)
Alumni Will Shape Hawaii’s Next Quarter Century
Hawaii Business Magazine recently profiled 25 individuals who will help to shape the future of the State of Hawaii. Among them were three alumni: Adam Wong ’94, Scott Simon ’88, and Maile Shimabukuro ’88. (Hawaii Business – March, 2007)
Grobe ’02 Hits It Big for Waves
Jon Grobe ’02, a senior outside hitter for the No. 1 ranked Pepperdine Waves, is making a huge contribution this year, starting in all 15 matches and leading the team in digs. Grobe is also second on the team in kills. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin – March 2, 2007)
Low ’04 Makes All Pac-10 Squad
Derrick Low ’04, junior guard at Washington State, continues his dream season, earning All-Pac-10 postseason honors. Low is the Cougs’ leading scorer and floor leader. (www.pac-10.org)
Emily Lau ’03 Happy With UPS
Senior golfer Emily Lau ’03 chose the University of Puget Sound for its focus on academics. She has thrived in school and on the links, where she has been a huge contributor for the Loggers since arriving as a freshman three and a half years ago. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin – March 9, 2007)
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