Kahuku High School
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Kahuku High & Intermediate School, located in Kahuku CDP, City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii
on the island of Oahu
, serves approximately 1,850 students in grades seven through twelve and is part of the Windward District on the island of Oahu. It is a part of the Hawaii Department of Education. The students of Kahuku are enrolled from the communities of Kaaawa, Hauula, Laie, Kahuku, and Sunset Beach which span a twenty-six mile stretch along the North Shore. Known as the "Pride of the North Shore,” Kahuku High and Intermediate has outstanding academic and athletic programs and a Music Learning Center that features band and choral music which have garnered state and national recognition. A rich Career and Technical Education program offers a variety of career majors. The school serves as a center for community activities and a source of pride for all.
The campus boasts the bronze sculpture Spirit of Kahuku by Jan Gordon Fisher and Bruce Brown.
Where the salt winds blow day after day
With her doors flung wide
For her sons and daughters true
While the flag of freedom proudly waves above.
Hail Kahuku, Hail our Alma Mater
Hail to our colors red and white
We'll cherish, love, and honor thee
All hail, Kahuku, hail!
(OIA) title 10 times since 1998, a feat no other OIA team has ever accomplished.
Along with being consistently being ranked number one in the state, the team also has been ranked 43 among national high schools.
In 2006, Kahuku was ranked second in the nation in number of athletes playing at Division 1 schools as fifteen of the school's graduates have gone on to play professional football.
, the team was forced to forfeit the championship game, relinquish all of their wins from the 2010 season, and not compete in the state tournament because of the use of an ineligible player.
Offensive Coordinator
Dr. Robert Anae
, 2008 Olympian Natasha Kai
, singer/songwriter Jack Johnson
, Alexander Bonde
a German politician, member of Alliance '90/The Greens in the Bundestag and Albert Mailo Former Attorney General of American Samoa & presently Administrative Law Judge of American Samoa Government.
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
on the island of Oahu
Oahu
Oahu or Oahu , known as "The Gathering Place", is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous of the islands in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The state capital Honolulu is located on the southeast coast...
, serves approximately 1,850 students in grades seven through twelve and is part of the Windward District on the island of Oahu. It is a part of the Hawaii Department of Education. The students of Kahuku are enrolled from the communities of Kaaawa, Hauula, Laie, Kahuku, and Sunset Beach which span a twenty-six mile stretch along the North Shore. Known as the "Pride of the North Shore,” Kahuku High and Intermediate has outstanding academic and athletic programs and a Music Learning Center that features band and choral music which have garnered state and national recognition. A rich Career and Technical Education program offers a variety of career majors. The school serves as a center for community activities and a source of pride for all.
The campus boasts the bronze sculpture Spirit of Kahuku by Jan Gordon Fisher and Bruce Brown.
Mission
Kahuku High and Intermediate School endeavors to recognize that every student has inherent worth and the talent to become a dedicated, lifelong learner. A safe, supportive environment with caring, stimulating, and knowledgeable staff is also part of the Kahuku experience. Kahuku provides a relevant, challenging curriculum with worthwhile learning experiences. Kahuku graduates will be empowered with the academic, career, citizenship, and social skills necessary to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and to become successful, contributing members investing in the community. Kahuku will be an 'ohana of meaningful involvement and will remain a source of pride for all.Alma mater
In old Kahuku stands our Alma MaterWhere the salt winds blow day after day
With her doors flung wide
For her sons and daughters true
While the flag of freedom proudly waves above.
Hail Kahuku, Hail our Alma Mater
Hail to our colors red and white
We'll cherish, love, and honor thee
All hail, Kahuku, hail!
Kahuku Red Raiders football
Since 1999, the Red Raiders have appeared in the state championship game seven times, coming away victorious in five of them and have won the title under two different coaches, Siuaki Livai (2000, 2001, 2003, 2005) and Reggie Torres (2006).Aside from holding multiple state titles, the Red Raiders have won the Oahu Interscholastic AssociationOahu Interscholastic Association
The Oahu Interscholastic Association or OIA is an athletic conference composed of all public secondary schools on the island of Oahu. The OIA was first founded in 1940 as the Rural Oahu Interscholastic Association or ROIA...
(OIA) title 10 times since 1998, a feat no other OIA team has ever accomplished.
Along with being consistently being ranked number one in the state, the team also has been ranked 43 among national high schools.
In 2006, Kahuku was ranked second in the nation in number of athletes playing at Division 1 schools as fifteen of the school's graduates have gone on to play professional football.
Controversy
Going into the 2010 OIA championship game against the Mililani Trojans, Kahuku was number one in the state, undefeated, and seeking another state tournament appearance. However, after a ruling by the OIA and the Hawaii High School Athletic AssociationHawaii High School Athletic Association
Hawaii High School Athletic Association is made up of 92 public and private high schools in the state of Hawaii. HHSAA was founded in 1956...
, the team was forced to forfeit the championship game, relinquish all of their wins from the 2010 season, and not compete in the state tournament because of the use of an ineligible player.
Notable alumni
Notable alumni include Congressman Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, Brigham Young UniversityBrigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
Offensive Coordinator
Offensive coordinator
An offensive coordinator is a member of the coaching staff of a gridiron football team who is in charge of the offense. Generally, along with his defensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach...
Dr. Robert Anae
Robert Anae
Robert Anae is the offensive line coach and run game coordinator for the Arizona Wildcats football team. Prior to this role, Anae served as offensive coordinator for the BYU Cougars football team...
, 2008 Olympian Natasha Kai
Natasha Kai
Natasha Kanani Janine Kai is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer.-University of Hawaiʻi:Kai played for the University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Wahine from 2002-2005...
, singer/songwriter Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson (musician)
Jack Johnson was born May 18, 1975 is an American folk rock singer-songwriter, surfer and musician known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres. In 2001, he achieved commercial success after the release of his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales. He has since released four more albums, a...
, Alexander Bonde
Alexander Bonde
Alexander Bonde is a German politician and member of Alliance '90/The Greens in the Bundestag....
a German politician, member of Alliance '90/The Greens in the Bundestag and Albert Mailo Former Attorney General of American Samoa & presently Administrative Law Judge of American Samoa Government.
Professional football players who attended Kahuku High School
- Junior Ah YouJunior Ah YouJunior Ah You is a former college and professional Canadian and American football player who played primarily at the defensive end position. Ah You enjoyed most of his professional career success with the CFL Montreal Alouettes, from 1972 to 1981, and was a former collegiate standout at Arizona...
, CFL and USFL - Tala EseraTala EseraTala Erik Esera is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Hawaii....
, Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins - Toniu FonotiToniu FonotiToniuolevaiavea Satele "Toniu" Fonoti is a gridiron football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
, San Diego Chargers - Aaron FranciscoAaron FranciscoAaron Francisco is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
, Indianapolis Colts - Lakei HeimuliLakei HeimuliLakei Heimuli was born on June 24, 1965 on the island of Vavaʻu in Tonga. He is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He played one season with the Chicago Bears ....
, Chicago Bears - Chris KemoeatuChris KemoeatuUikelotu Christopher "Chris" Kemoeatu is a Tongan professional American football player who is currently a guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He played college football for the University of Utah Utes, and was drafted by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 2005...
, Pittsburgh Steelers - Ma'ake KemoeatuMa'ake KemoeatuMa'ake Tu'amelie Kemoeatu is Tongan professional American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football for the University of Utah Utes....
, Washington Redskins, Carolina Panthers, and Baltimore Ravens - Itula MiliItula MiliItula Mili National Football League tight end free agent of Samoan origin; Mili played college football for Brigham Young University. He played with the Seattle Seahawks for 10 seasons before being released.-High School:...
, Seattle Seahawks - Chris NaeoleChris NaeoleChristopher Kealoha Naeole |guard]]. He played college football at Colorado. Naeole played in the National Football League for two teams from 1997 to 2007.-Early years:...
, Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints - Tevita OfahengaueTevita OfahengaueTevita Lotoatau Ofahengaue was the 246th and last pick in the 2001 NFL Draft, earning the title "Mr. Irrelevant". He was drafted as a tight end out of Brigham Young University by the Arizona Cardinals...
, Arizona Cardinals and Jacksonville Jaguars - Leonard PetersLeonard PetersLeonard Peters is an American football safety and a rugby player. He was originally signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2007 and was on the Chicago Bears practice squad. He played collegiately at Hawaii...
, Chicago Bears - Al AfalavaAl AfalavaAl Afalava is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played in college for Oregon State University. He played high school football at Kahuku High & Intermediate School in Kahuku, Hawai'i.-External...
, Chicago Bears - Robert AnaeRobert AnaeRobert Anae is the offensive line coach and run game coordinator for the Arizona Wildcats football team. Prior to this role, Anae served as offensive coordinator for the BYU Cougars football team...
, USFL New Jersey Generals - Tim ManoaTim ManoaTim Manoa is a former professional American football player. He played fullback for four seasons in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns and the Indianapolis Colts...
, Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts - Al LolotaiAl LolotaiAlbert Lolotai was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He also played for the Los Angeles Dons in the All-America Football Conference. He played college football at Weber Junior College...
, Washington Redskins