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HIKI NŌ Episode 607 Top Stories from the Fall Quarter Promo
Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:30 pm
This episode of HIKI NŌ features some of the top stories from the Fall Quarter of
the 2014/2015 school year. It's hosted by students Lara Sato from Castle High School and
Christian Yasuoka from Roosevelt High School, who will introduce the following
outstanding stories:
Kapaa Middle School's profile of the youngest, and only female, fire knife dancer on Kauai;
Maui High School's story about a mother's courageous battle with ALS and how her daughter's
school undertook the Ice Bucket Challenge in her honor; Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School's
look at a Kauai coffee shop that hires troubled teens to give them a chance to get their
lives back on track; Wheeler Middle School's primer on how to use Google to organize your
potluck parties; Ka Waihona o Ka Naauao Public Charter School's story of a second-generation
Waianae farmer who brings people together with a traditional Hawaiian paina (party) that he
hosts at his home each fall; and Iolani School's inspiring portrait of Summer Kozai, an
Iolani graduate whose positive outlook has helped her adapt to life as a quadruple amputee.
Also featured will be glimpses of life in Milolii from Kua o ka La Public Charter School
Milolii Hipuu Virtual Academy.
This program encores Saturday, Nov. 22 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ Episode 606 Hosted by Lahaina Intermediate School
Full Program
Thursday, Nov. 13, 7:30 pm
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This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Lahaina Intermediate School on Maui.
Top Story
Students from Damien Memorial School on Oahu tell the story of a high school senior
from a military family who, despite his family's move to another state, decided to
stay in Hawaii so that he could complete his final year at Damien.
Also Featured
Students at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama on Oahu show how they are using modern
technology to perpetuate ancestral Hawaiian knowledge; students at Kalaheo High
School on Oahu explore a World World II bunker in the Kalaheo hillside that now
shelters a budding, new venture; students at Mid-Pacific Institute on Oahu
share the story of Aloha Tofu Factory and the family that has owned and
operated the Hawaii food company for three generations, students at Ewa Makai
Middle School on Oahu reveal the recipe for making nutrient-rich garden
compost; and students at Maui High School examine Maui's robust film industry
and its impact on the island's economy.
This program encores Saturday, Nov. 15 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ Episode 605 Hosted by Punahou School | Full Program
Thursday, Nov. 6, 7:30 pm
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This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Punahou School on Oahu.
Top Story:
Students from Ka Waihona o ka Naauao Public Charter School on Oahu tell the story
of a second-generation Waianae farmer who brings people together with a
traditional Hawaiian paina (party) that he hosts at his home each fall. Family,
friends and community members gather to prepare the meal and to share in giving
thanks.
Also Featured:
Students at Waipahu Intermediate School on Oahu show how children at the
oldest elementary school in Waipahu complex are benefitting from the addition
of new classrooms; students at Kealakehe High School on Hawaii Island spotlight
the school's Triathlon Club, which trains students in the multi-discipline
sport and inspires others to get active; students at Waialua High & Intermediate School on Oahu showcase how local artisans have transformed a
North Shore art gallery into a work of art; students at Mililani Middle School
on Oahu follow the trail of invasive little fire ants in their community; and
students at Waianae High School on Oahu tell the story of a City and County
lifeguard and his quest to save a program that teaches young people how to
become lifesavers in the ocean.
This program encores Saturday, Nov. 8 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ Episode 604 Hosted by Sacred Hearts Academy| Full Program
Thursday, Oct. 30, 7:30 pm
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This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Sacred Hearts Academy in the Kaimuki
district of Honolulu.
Top Story:
Students from Waianae Intermediate School on Oahu tell the story of Momi Robins-Makaila,
a Waianae Intermediate School teacher who has written a book about the domestic abuse she
has suffered in her life and the effect it had on her son. Titled Candy Canes and Coke,
Robins-Makaila's book chronicles her abusive relationships and her journey towards healing.
Also Featured:
Students at Hawaii Preparatory Academy on Hawaii Island show how teenagers bridge the
generation gap by helping senior citizens navigate new technology; students at
Kapolei High School on Oahu profile a teenager who does not let his Type 1
Diabetes get in the way of his passion for BMX bike racing; students at Kalaheo
High School on Oahu uncover a World War II bunker in Windward Oahu and discover
it's unique, post-war uses; students at Kamehameha Schools Maui Middle reveal
the challenges facing an upcountry Maui farmer and the difficulty of getting
food from farm to table; students at King Intermediate School on Oahu feature a
tattooed woman who discusses her experiences with workplace attitudes towards
her body art; and students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School try to uncover
a 101-year-old Kauai man's secret to living a long and healthy life.
This program encores Saturday, Nov. 1 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3:00 pm. You
can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ Episode 603, all-Kauai Edition | Full Program
Thursday, Oct. 23, 7:30 pm
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This is a special, first ever all-Kauai edition of HIKI NŌ, hosted by Island
School in Lihue, Kapaa Middle School in Kapaa, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle
School in Lihue, Kapaa High School in Kapaa, Kauai High School in Lihue and
Waimea High School in Waimea.
Top Story:
Students from Island School on Kauai tell the story of Josh Miller, a junior
who recovered from a traumatic trail-bike injury to become captain of his
cross-country team.
Also Featured:
Students at Kapaa Middle School on Kauai profile the island' youngest and only female
fireknife dancer; students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai share
the story of Gail Mande, who overcame her drug addiction and now counsels
troubled youth; students from Kapaa High School on Kauai show how a local juice
shop is finding fresh ways to support local farmers; students at Kauai High
School turn the spotlight on a teen mentor who is motivated by personal tragedy
to help others; students at Waimea High School on Kauai share how an alumni
foundation is providing vital support to their school; and students at Chiefess
Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai speak with the firefighters who rescued more
than 100 stranded hikers last April from a popular but treacherous hiking
trail.
This program encores Saturday, Oct. 25 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3:00
pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ Episode 602 | Full Program
Thursday, Oct. 16, 7:30 pm
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This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by students from Farrington High School on Oahu.
Top Story:
Students from Iolani School on Oahu tell the story of a young Iolani graduate who,
despite becoming a quadruple amputee due to a devastating disease, continues to
live life with grace and appreciation. She visits her alma mater, sharing her
inspiring message of perseverance.
Also Featured:
Students at Maui Waena Intermediate School on Maui explore the controversy
surrounding the construction of a new Central Maui Sports Complex; students
at Kainalu Elementary School on Oahu profile a Kailua woman who shares the art
of ribbon-lei-making with people from around the world; students at Mid-Pacific
Institute on Oahu show how science and spiritualism are coming to the aid of a
historic Waikiki icon – the Moana Hotel's majestic banyan tree; students at
Lahainaluna High School on Maui share the story of a Lahaina woman who proudly
maintains her Hawaiian heritage through pau riding; students at Waiakea High
School on Hawaii Island spotlight a locally owned surf company in Kapaa, Kauai
that gives back by supporting the community's sports teams.
This program encores Saturday, Oct. 18 at 12:30 pm and Sunday,
Oct. 19 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ Episode 601 Season Premiere | Full Program
Thursday, Oct. 9, 7:30 pm
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This episode of HIKI NŌ is being hosted by Kua o ka La Public Charter School —
Milolii Hipuu Virtual Academy on Hawaii Island.
Top Story:
Students from Aliamanu Middle School on Oahu highlight a dialogue between Hawaii
youth and global peace leaders Desmond Tutu, Gro Harlem Bruntland and Hina Jilani.
The August 30, 2014, event, sponsored by Pillars of Peace Hawaii, an initiative of
the Hawaii Community Foundation, gave students the opportunity to hear from and
interact with three representatives from The Elders, a group that works collectively
for peace and human rights. Aliamanu students also interviewed The Elders, inspiring
reflections on what the middle schoolers learned and about their hopes for the
future.
Also Featured:
Students at Moanalua High School on Oahu spotlight science whiz Dustin Paiea, who
worked alongside University of Hawaii engineers to test graphene, a sustainable and
highly conductive new material; students at Konawaena High School on Hawaii Island
feature the friendships that blossomed when students from Kumejima Island in Okinawa
attended Konawaena High School on Hawaii island for three weeks of cultural exchange;
students at Saint Francis School on Oahu tell the story of Cathedral Catholic Academy
principal Miguel Paekukui, who also shines as a veteran actor for Manoa Valley Theatre;
students at Maui High School tell of a mother's courageous battle with ALS and
how her daughter's school undertook the Ice Bucket Challenge in her honor;
students at Wheeler Middle School on Oahu demonstrate how using Google docs can
solve menu planning for any potluck; and students at Waianae High School on
Oahu portray how a student struggling with diabetes has found strength through
a new clinic's peer support program.
This program encores on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 12:30 pm and on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
2014 HIKI NŌ Awards: High School Winners | Full Program
Thursday, Oct. 2, 7:30 pm
Hosted by PBS Hawaii President and CEO Leslie Wilcox and Bank of Hawaii Foundation
President Donna Tanoue, this special highlights the schools nominated in the High
School Division of the HIKI NŌ AWARDS 2014 and will present the winning
High School stories in their entirety. The award categories include: Best
News Writing, Best Personal Profile, Best Home-Base School, and Best Overall
News Stories.
This program encores Saturday, Oct. 4 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Oct. 5 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
2014 HIKI NŌ Awards: Middle School Winners | Full Program
Thursday, Sept. 25, 7:30 pm
Hosted by PBS Hawaii President and CEO Leslie Wilcox and Bank of Hawaii Foundation
President Donna Tanoue, this special highlights the schools nominated in the Middle
School Division of the HIKI NŌ AWARDS 2014 and will present the winning
Middle School stories in their entirety. The award categories include: Best
News Writing, Best Personal Profile, Best Home-Base School, and Best Overall
News Stories.
This program encores Saturday, Sept. 27 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Sept. 28 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ - Focus On Malama Honua | Full Program (fixed)
Thursday, September 18, 7:30 pm
The theme of the Polynesian Voyaging Society's worldwide voyage is malama honua,
which means "to care for our island Earth." Along with sharing stories about malama
honua during its physical voyage around the world, the PVS is also sharing stories with
the world virtually, through its Learning Journeys/Share Your Story program. Among
these stories will be the following features from the HIKI NŌ archive: from
Kamehameha Schools Maui Middle, a story on the restoration of an ancient
Hawaiian fishpond; from Hana K-12 School on Maui, a look at the diversion of
water from East Maui to West Maui, resulting in the depletion of taro growing
and other native practices in Hana; from Halau Ku Mana on Oahu, a look at a
non-profit organization that teaches young children the ways of the ocean; from
Maui High School, a middle-aged woman learns valuable life lessons from caring
for her Alzheimer's Disease-stricken mother; from Kamehameha Schools Maui High,
the story of a sanctuary for disabled animals; from Ka Waihona o ka Naauao on
Oahu, a profile of Uncle George, Hawaii's ambassador of stand-up paddling; and
from Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai, the story of a community
coming together – despite language barriers – to build a replica of a
traditional Japanese house of harmony.
This special collection of stories is hosted by HIKI NŌ graduate Shisa Kahaunaele.
This program encores Saturday, Sept. 20 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Sept. 21 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ - Episode 521 - Top Stories | Full Program
Thursday, September 11, 7:30 pm
This episode features some of the top stories from the Spring Quarter of the
2013/2014 school year. It's hosted by HIKI NŌ graduate Shisa Kahaunaele from
the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama class of 2014. Shisa, who is pursuing a career
in broadcast journalism, introduces the following outstanding stories:
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai explores the special bonds that form
between patients and staff at a unique treatment center for the mentally ill;
Damien Memorial School on Oahu profiles a student who, although born with only one
full arm, has gone on to master the ukulele; Aliamanu Middle School on Oahu studies
the sometimes daunting challenges for students transitioning from elementary to
middle school; Mid-Pacific Institute introduces us to an entrepreneurial street
artist who finds an enthusiastic audience for his art in Waikiki; H.P. Baldwin
High School takes a look at the strain a family business places on a father-son
relationship; Maui High School investigates the controversial practice of cane
burning by the state's only remaining sugar mill; and Kapolei High School
visits their annual Relay For Life event to explore the different ways people
deal with life-threatening illnesses.
This program encores Saturday, September 13 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, September 14 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ - Episode 514 | Full Program
Thursday, September 4, 7:30 pm
Three recent high school graduates host this student newscast: Victoria Cuba from
Waipahu High School; Satoshi Sugiyama from Roosevelt High School; and Alayna Kobayashi
from Punahou School. They introduce the following outstanding stories: Maui High
School's report on Hawaii's same-sex wedding business; Waianae
Intermediate's story on a transgender eighth-grader; Ka Waihona o Ka Naauao
Public Charter School's look at preparations for the Polynesian Voyaging
Society's trans-global trek; Kamehameha Schools Maui Middle's portrait
of a substitute teacher who proves that you can't judge a book by its cover;
Iolani School' story about an aspiring filmmaker who has had to overcome the
physical challenges of his birth defects; Kapolei High School's chronicle of
the transferring of a World War II photo exhibit from the USS Missouri to their school
library; and Seabury Hall Middle's investigation into the cause of tumors on
Maui's green sea turtles.
This program encores Saturday, Sept. 6 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Sept. 7 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ - Outstanding Stories from Fall 2013 | Full Program
Thursday, August 28, 7:30 pm
This special compilation show features outstanding HIKI NŌ stories from the Fall 2013 season,
hosted by two students who were first exposed to HIKI NŌ in middle school and have
continued working on HIKI NŌ in high school: Shisa Kahaunaele from
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama (formerly from Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
on Kauai), and Caitlin Alvior from Mililani High School (formerly from Mililani
Middle School).
Included are: A story from Waianae Intermediate School (Oahu) about a teacher
who was being bullied by some of his students; a report from Konawaena High
School (Hawaii Island) on a community-created mural that memorializes the
victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting; a portrait from Kainalu
Elementary School (Oahu) of a man who overcame the stigma of birth defects to
become a highly successful yo-yo master and entrepreneur; from Kalani High
School (Oahu), a demonstration of how the deaf and blind utilize cards to cross
the street; from Mililani High School and Middle School (Oahu), the story of a
Honolulu-based organization that helps women filmmakers get their start in the
industry; from Waipahu High School (Oahu), the story of a high school senior
who doesn't let the fact that she is homeless get in the way of opportunities
for learning and success; from Lahainaluna High School (Maui), the story of a
high school senior who, with graduation imminent, must choose between going to
college here in the U.S. or returning to her roots on a tiny Micronesian island
that is gradually submerging due to the effects of global warming; a story from
Waianae High School (Oahu) on the dangers of over-fishing our oceans; and a reporter
from Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School (Kauai) on the overwhelming traffic
gridlock on the Garden Isle.
This program encores Saturday, Aug. 30 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Aug. 31 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ - Focus On Local Businesses | Program
Thursday, August 21, 7:30 pm
This episode, hosted by HIKI NŌ graduate Shisa Kahaunaele, looks back at past stories
about Hawaii-based, locally-run businesses: a story from Maui High School about a
grocer in Happy Valley Maui who has figured out how to use the influx of big-box
retailers to his advantage; a profile from Waimea High School on Kauai about a
successful t-shirt artist who grew up in Waimea so poor that all he could afford to
wear were t-shirts; a history by Seabury Hall Middle School about the iconic,
family-run Komoda Bakery in Makawao; a story from Roosevelt High School on Oahu
about a cafe that sells slow drip coffee but whose real draw is the unrushed,
face-to-face interaction between its customers; a study from Kamehameha Schools
Maui Middle of Maui Soda & Ice Works and the strong set of family values
that has made that business a success; a story from Kalaheo High School
on Oahu about a chocolate manufacturer in Kailua whose product bears the name of a
valley in Honolulu (Manoa Chocolates) and that uses cacao beans from all over
the world; and a profile from Konawaena High School on Hawaii Island about a
family-founded-and-run hotel that is nearing a hundred years of age and whose
success can be attributed to the allure of nostalgia and a great pork chop.
This program encores Saturday, Aug. 23 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Aug. 24 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ - Focus On The Environment | Program
Thursday, August 14, 7:30 pm
This episode, hosted by HIKI NŌ graduate Shisa Kahaunaele, looks back at past HIKI NŌ stories
concerned with taking care of the fragile eco-system we call Earth. Included are: a story
from H.P. Baldwin High School on Maui about how Valley Isle businesses are
adjusting to their county's ban on plastic bags; a profile from Island School
on Kauai about canoe paddler Luke Evslin, who decided to live "off the grid"
after suffering a life-threatening injury; a report from Keaau High School on
Hawaii Island about a local waterman's efforts to organize Big Island
communities to clean and take care of their beaches; a story from Kealakehe
High School on Hawaii Island about a woman who created her own superhero entity
to help raise awareness about sustainable energy sources; a look at the
restoration of Kahoolawe from Seabury Hall Upper School on Maui; a report by
Roosevelt High School on the Native Hawaiian plant sanctuary Papahana Kuaola;
and a look at the problem of protected Shearwater birds flying into football
stadium lights from Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai.
This program encores Saturday, Aug. 16 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Aug. 17 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ - Focus On The Arts | Program
Thursday, August 7, 7:30 pm
This episode, hosted by HIKI NŌ graduate Shisa Kahaunaele,
looks back at past HIKI NŌ stories about the creative act. Included are: a story on world
drumming by students at Aliamanu Middle School on Oahu; a study by students from Maui's
Seabury Hall Middle School on how art can be used to raise funds for charitable
organizations; a look at urban-based, mural-sized street art from students at
Mid-Pacific Institute on Oahu; a story on the gravity-defying art of aerial
dance from students at Kapaa High School on Kauai; a report on Kalihi's
socially conscious theatrical troupe – the T-Shirt Theatre – by
students from Farrington High School on Oahu; a look through the lens of a highly
imaginative, cutting-edge photographer from students at Iolani School on Oahu;
and the intersection of jazz, gospel, opera, and Hawaiian music through the
ears of students at Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Public Charter School on Kauai.
This program encores Saturday, Aug. 9 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Aug. 10 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ - Focus On Hawaiian Culture | Full Program
Thursday, July 31, 7:30 pm
Halau Ku Mana Public Charter School graduate Nohea Miller and Halau Ku Mana
Senior Olu Schaller host a special compilation show of past HIKI NŌ
stories that focus on Hawaiian culture. Included are: a story from Hana K-12
School on how the tradition of akule fishing keeps an East Maui community
together; a report from St. Andrew's Priory about that school's annual
celebration of its founding ali'i Queen Emma; a feature from Kamehameha Schools
Kapalama about their recently completed Hawaiian Cultural Center; Halau Ku
Mana's story on its annual makahiki (ancient Hawaiian games) festival; the
traditional Hawaiian art of hale (or house) building from Ke Kula Niihau O
Kekaha on Kauai, and a report from Punahou School about the Eldredge family's
legacy of organizing the school's Holoku Ball.
This program encores Saturday, Aug. 2 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, Aug. 3 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ - Focus on Helping Others | Full Program
Thursday, July 24, 7:30 pm
Farrington High School students Ismael Salameh and Malia Derden host a special
compilation of past HIKI NŌ stories that focus on people helping people
and other forms of community service. Included are: a report from Kealakehe
High School on Hawaii Island about the Kona community pulling together to build
homes for the needy via Habitat for Humanity; the story of a Kainalu Elementary
student who, thanks to his Boy Scout training, saves the life of a choking
friend by using the Heimlich Maneuver; a feature from Kapolei High School on
Oahu about a young woman's public service campaign for high blood pressure
awareness; Waianae High School's story about a family that pulls together to
support its matriarch's battle with Alzheimer's disease; a feature from Seabury
Hall Middle School on Maui about a simple crafts program that positively
impacts people on the opposite side of the globe; a story on Maryknoll School's
annual student mission to Majuro; and a beach preservation project led by
students from Kapolei High School.
This program encores Saturday, July 26 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, July 27 at 3:00 pm.
You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website,
www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.
HIKI NŌ Episode 520 | Full Program
Thursday, July 10, 7:30 pm
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This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Damien Memorial School on Oahu.
Students from Seabury Hall Upper School on Maui follow a team of scientists as
they implant, by hand, tracking devices into the bodies of tiger sharks in
Hawaiian waters. The scientists are able to handle the sharks during this
procedure by turning them upside down. This position places the sharks in
a sleep-like state of chronic immobility. The shark-tagging project is
part of a University of Hawaii at Manoa study of tiger shark behavior
in Hawaiian waters.
Plus, students from Waialua High and Intermediate School on Oahu cover
the "perfect storm" of factors leading to traffic and parking
congestion on Kamehameha Highway near Laniakea Beach Park.
Also Featured:
Students from Maui High School tell the story of a fellow student who has
a life-threatening allergy to latex and how the school and her family are
trying to modify their environments to keep her safe; students from Kapaa
Middle School on Kauai give us tips on how to live green; students from
Hana K-12 School show us the traditional Hawaiian process of preparing
hala leaves for weaving; students from Kalaheo High School on Oahu profile
two young entrepreneurs who apply what they learned traveling the world to
their Kailua-based business; students from Mid-Pacific Institute on Oahu
report on the GPS-based craze known as geo-caching; and students from Ewa
Makai Middle School on Oahu provide a primer on how to DJ with 21st-century
technology – no vinyl records involved!
This program encores Saturday, July 12 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, July 13 at 3:00 pm.
HIKI NŌ Episode 519 | Full Program
Thursday, July 3, 7:30 pm
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This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Lanai High and Elementary School on Lanai.
Top Stories:
This is the first HIKI NŌ show coming from the island of Lanai, hosted by students
at Lanai High and Elementary. Throughout the program Lanai students will present
vignettes on the history of their island, covering topics including the origin of
Lanai's name, the traditional story behind Lanai's deep purple Lehua blossom, the
battle of Hookio against the forces of Kalaniopuu, and how Lanai City grew from a
plantation community to a town of 3,000 residents.
The Lanai High and Elementary School hosts will also introduce the following
stories from the following schools: from Iolani School on Oahu, the study of
a young female photographer who uses her photos to challenge traditional gender
roles and stereotypes about women; from Kapolei High School on Oahu, a story on
a teacher and her husband's participation in their school's Relay for Life event
to raise awareness about cancer; from Kealakehe High School on Hawaii Island,
students show how their May Day celebration embraces a multitude of cultures;
from Waipahu High School on Oahu, a profile on a hearing-impaired student who
was born with perfect pitch and dreams of someday becoming a music producer;
from Kamehameha Schools Kapalama on Oahu, a look at the recently published,
uncensored version of Queen Liliuokalani's autobiography and her accounts of
the overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom; and students at Sacred
Hearts Academy on Oahu offer tips for first-time renters.
This program encores Saturday, July 5 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, July 6 at 3:00 pm.
HIKI NŌ Episode 518 | Full Program
Thursday, June 26, 7:30 pm
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This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Waianae Intermediate School on Oahu.
Top Stories:
Students from Hawaii Preparatory Academy on Hawaii Island follow community
organizations' efforts to eradicate the coqui frog from Waimea. The coqui
are native to Puerto Rico but have infested 60,000 acres on Hawaii Island.
Known for the deafening sounds created by large concentrations of the frogs,
the noise from coqui has been recorded at levels as high as 70 decibels in
areas such as Pahoa. The highest concentrations of coqui have been found in
the eastern part of the island, but recent infestations in Waimea have prompted
community groups there to take matters into their own hands, using methods of
eradication approved and recommended by the EPA.
Plus, students from Campbell High School on Oahu tell the story of a Campbell
student originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana who found his voice in Hawaii
though jazz saxophone.
Also featured:
Students from Roosevelt High School on Oahu report on Hawaiian plant preservation
efforts at Papahana Kuaola in Kaneohe; students from Connections Public Charter
School on Hawaii Island show how Recycle Hawaii is getting people to create art
out of materials that might otherwise end up in landfills; students from Waiakea
High School on Hawaii Island profile a teacher who discovered, while surfing, that
she is afflicted with a deadly heart condition usually found in infants; students
from St. Andrew's Priory on Oahu tell the story of a female student from Beijing,
China who started a new chapter in her life by entering St. Andrew's; and students
at Kalani High School on Oahu tell the story of an art teacher who grew up with
dyslexia and used art to boost his self-esteem.
This program encores Saturday, June 28 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, June 29 at 3:00 pm.
HIKI NŌ Episode 517 | Full Program
Thursday, June 19, 7:30 pm
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This is the first all-Maui HIKI NŌ show - the first episode in which all the stories
come from schools on one island. The episode is being hosted by all seven of the
participating schools on Maui: H.P. Baldwin High School in Wailuku, Maui
High School in Kahului, Lahainaluna High School in Lahaina, Maui Waena Intermediate
in Kahului, Seabury Hall Middle School in Makawao, Lahaina Intermediate in Lahaina,
and Kamehameha Schools Maui Middle School in Pukalani.
Top Story:
Students from Maui High School report on the very complex and divisive issue of
cane burning in their community. Maui's Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar is the last
producing sugar mill in Hawaii, and it still utilizes the 132-year-old process
of cane burning. Many residents support HC&S because it provides jobs and is the
last hold-out for Hawaii's all-but-dead plantation culture. But some community
organizations, such as Maui Tomorrow, have strong concerns about the health hazards
caused by the cane burning smoke and claim it increases the number of respiratory
problems among residents in the area. Increased diligence with weather forecasts
and introducing a non-burning "green" method of harvesting are two ways of
minimizing the impact of sugar harvesting on residents. The journalists at Maui High study how
different sectors of the community are working together to try to resolve the
problem.
Also featured:
Students from Maui Waena Intermediate look into why construction
on their new science building, whose funding was approved by the state
legislature in 2007, has yet to start; Lahainaluna High School highlights
the annual celebration of their most famous graduate, Hawaiian scholar David
Malo; students from Seabury Hall Middle School profile a young female rodeo
star; H.P. Baldwin High School studies how running a small business, the 4
Sisters Bakery, can put a strain on a family; students at Lahaina Intermediate
profile a man who has been the school's crossing guard for two generations;
and Kamehameha Schools Maui Middle tells about the history and values of the
Nobriga family's Maui Soda and Ice Works.
This program encores Saturday, June 21 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, June 22 at 3:00 pm.
HIKI NŌ Episode 516 | Full Program
Thursday, June 12, 7:30 pm
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This special edition of HIKI NŌ is being hosted by four brand new, remotely-located, rural schools on Hawaii Island: Kua
o ka La Public Charter School-Milolii
Hipuu Virtual Academy in Milolii;
Kanu O Ka Aina Learning Ohana in Waimea; Kau High School in Pahala; and Volcano School of Arts & Sciences in
Volcano. Students from each of these
Hawaii Island schools will present short vignettes on what makes their school
and community unique. We’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the on-site HIKI
NŌ training workshops held at each of the schools.
Also Featured:
Students from Punahou School on Oahu tell the story of Beebe Freitas, a classical and musical theatre icon in Hawaii;
students from Island School on Kauai tell us why the Garden Isle is one of the best
places in the world to study the behavior patterns of the albatross; students
at Aliamanu Middle School on Oahu report on the
sometimes tough transition from elementary to middle school; students from Saint Francis School on Oahu reveal their cafeteria supervisor's secret identity as a stuntman; and students at
Mid-Pacific Institute on Oahu tell the amazing story of a Waikiki street
performer who integrates live painting into his act.
This program encores Saturday, June 14 at 12:30 pm and Sunday, June 15 at 3:00 pm.
HIKI NŌ Episode 515 | Full Episode
Thursday, June 5, 7:30 pm
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This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by King Kekaulike High School on Maui.
TOP STORIES:
Students from Damien Memorial High School on Oahu tell the story of Nick Acosta, an
accomplished, award-winning ukulele player who was born with one arm. His love of music
and can-do attitude have enabled this Damien student to overcome the physical
challenges of excelling on the instrument with only one arm.
Plus, students from Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai tell of the deep
friendships that develop between mentally ill patients and their caregivers at
the Friendship House on Kauai.
ALSO FEATURED:
Students from Konawaena High School on Hawaii Island tell the story of Kona's historic
Manago Hotel; students from Wheeler Middle School on Oahu show the loving
process a cafeteria worker employs to make the school’s famous cinnamon sticky buns;
students at Moanalua High School on Oahu show how a Kaimuki flower shop owner
has survived and flourished despite the influx of big-box retailers; and
students from Waianae High School on Oahu feature a story on mango farmer Mark
Suiso of Makaha Mangoes.
HIKI NŌ Episode 514 | Full Episode
Thursday, May 29, 7:30 pm
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Three soon-to-be high school graduates host this student newscast: Victoria Cuba from Waipahu High School; Satoshi Sugiyama from Roosevelt High School; and Alayna Kobayashi from Punahou School. They introduce the following outstanding stories: Maui High School's report on Hawaii's same-sex wedding business; Waianae Intermediate's story on a transgender eighth-grader; Ka Waihona o Ka Naauao Public Charter School's look at preparations for the Polynesian Voyaging Society's upcoming trans-global trek; Kamehameha Schools Maui Middle's portrait of a substitute teacher who proves that you can't judge a book by its cover; Iolani School's story about an aspiring filmmaker who has had to overcome the physical challenges of his birth defects; Kapolei High School's chronicle of the transferring of a World War II photo exhibit from the USS Missouri to their school library; and Seabury Hall Middle's investigation into the cause of tumors on Maui's green sea turtles.
HIKI NŌ Behind-The-Scenes:
A special look at the production of HIKI NŌ
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A special, behind-the-scenes look at PBS Hawaii's HIKI NŌ team working with the students of Kanu O Ka Aina Public Charter School, one of the Hawaii Island schools making their HIKI NŌ debut in Episode #516. Edited by HIKI NŌ intern and ACM student Akane Kashiwazaki.
