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.
Iolani Minor League Report
Two of Iolani’s baseball pros, Keoni DeRenne ’96 and Kala Ka’aihue were featured in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin’s series on Hawaii’s professional baseball players. Both had success at their respective levels, but not without challenges. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin – October 25 and 26, 2006)
Season Cut Short For Kasamoto ’03
Asuza Pacific senior Mari Kasamoto ’03 suffered a season-ending knee injury in the second game of the season for the Cougars. She will try to use a medical hardship year to maintain one more season of eligibility. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin – October 27, 2006)
Lawson ’05 Keeps Finding the Back of the Net
Westmont College striker Amy Lawson ’05 continued to be a potent goal scorer, tallying 10 goals this season after scoring 12 as a freshman. The Warriors are ranked #8 in the NAIA. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin – October 27, 2006)
Paul Yokota ’74 Serves Up Thanksgiving Meals
Despite suffering numerous burns in the kitchen last year, Hawaii Prince Hotel General Manager Paul Yokota ’74 will be in the hotel’s kitchen again this year to help serve the hotel’s ready-to-go Thanksgiving meals. (Honolulu Advertiser – October 29, 2006)
Kamana’o ’03 is WAC’s Best…Again
University of Hawaii setter Kanoe Kamana’o earned her third WAC Player of the Week honor, and promptly followed that by breaking the conference record for career assists in a match against Nevada. (Honolulu Advertiser – October 31, 2006 and Honolulu Star-Bulletin – November 3, 2006)
Nash ’03 Is Mr. Everything for UH
University of Hawaii Men’s Basketball player Bobby Nash’s ’03 versatility will earn him significant minutes on the court, whether it be at his natural small forward position, or at any of the other four spots on the floor. (Honolulu Advertiser – November 1, 2006)
