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FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2, 2022
NEW HEIGHTS
Campbell High grad David Paul Tupper moves onward and upward. SEE PAGE 2
ENVISIONING HOPE
Kapolei High students create an inclusive project for their peers. SEE PAGE 7
Fighting To Ensure A Legacy Lives On
A PUBLICATION OF
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Wai‘anae’s coach Lyndon Patricio of Aiwohi Athletics works in the ring with 8-year-old Brayzen Tadaki-Kapuwai. ANTHONY CONSILLIO PHOTO
FBY KYLE GALDEIRA
or Lyndon Patricio, boxing is more than just a combat sport.
The 42-year-old Wai‘anae native first turned to the “sweet science” as a young- ster looking to find discipline, and he passes on what he learned to the next generation of athletes as a coach at Aiwohi Athletics.
“We encourage, discipline, motivate and prepare kids to be better members of soci- ety,” Lyndon says. “And, we’ve been build- ing kids into national champions!”
Aiwohi Athletics was originally formed at the Aiwohi Trucking yard in Kalaeloa by Mark Aiwohi and his wife, Angel. When Mark died in February 2019, Lyndon moved the operation to Pearl City Industrial Park shortly thereafter to continue Mark’s tradi- tion at a centralized location.
“Carrying on his legacy, Mark was a friend of mine and we were dedicated to coaching the kids,” says Lyndon, who works in the construction industry. “Our gym is open to those who need and want self-discipline in their lives. We’ve built it as a family, and
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