Waha Nui – June 19, 2013
Kaneohe’s Carrie Aku-Harakai participated in the traditional Nightingale ceremony at Widener University in Pennsylvania, where she earned her nursing degree. The candlelight program includes Florence Nightingale‘s pledge to uphold the integrity of the profession … The brother-sister ace salsa team from Kailua, Judah and Sunshine Oschner, will lead workshops and perform at the 12th annual Hawaii Summer Salsa in Paradise Festival June 20-23, happening at several venues in Honolulu (285-0072) …
Hauula’s Anne Kamuth, Kailua’s Julianna Lopez and Kaneohe’s Richard Rosen all were finalists in the Hawaii Energy Success Story Contest, and their stories on efficient power use will help spread the word so others can save … Kailua’s Don Mangiarelli has been appointed head coach of the Saint Louis varsity soccer team – coming up from the JV program and bringing plenty of experience in the sport. Don’s day job is running Enterprise Technology Solutions …
Kailua’s Heather Piper is Central Pacific Bank’s new senior vice president and director of credit administration. Heather also is chairwoman-elect for HANO (Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations) … Waimanalo choreographer Kalae Kaina (and artistic director of Shakti Dance Movement) is preparing for the Island Oasis Ensemble of bellydancers show, a first for HPR’s Atherton Studio at 7:30 p.m. June 29 (955-8821) …
Kailua’s sassy, sultry songstress Roz Cohen performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at HPR’s Atherton Studio in “Klezmer, Cabaret, and All That Jazz.” You name it, she can do it – in three languages (955-8821) … Kaneohe’s Maia Miller earned her degree in exercise science from University of Evansville last month with merit honors from the national societies of Collegiate Scholars and Leadership and Success at the Indiana school. Maia, who also played on the women’s volleyball team, plans to seek a doctorate in physical therapy …
Trinity Christian School’s Philip Bretz has won a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship
