“The taro is fine because of its keiki” I maikaʻi ke kalo i ka ‘ohā I maika`i ke kalo i ka `ōha. “The taro is fine because of its keiki.” When keiki do well, their parents and kumu are proud of them because the keiki were taught good lessons and values. When keiki are maika`i. They do well. They are respectful, well-mannered and industrious. They bring fine mana to their families. People say, o this young person is a fine person, just like their parents and grandparents. They must have been taught well. They must have good kumu because they are good people, just like their `ohana, just like their kumu. Young people who are maika`i increase the mana of their families and kumu, “I MAIKA`I KE KALO I KA `OHA.” “The taro is fine because of its keiki”

The kalo is, good… the kalo is of high quality…… it is maika`i because of its keiki. The poi made from such kalo is superior in quality. On the other hand, poi made from inferior kalo is maika`i `ole. It’s tasteless. The poi is runny, it lacks substance and it does not hold together. Therefore, when people witness rude behavior, they may think…who taught this person… what might their `ohana be like. What kind of values do they hold? Young people who display rude or unbecoming behavior decrease the mana of their families and their kumu. “I MAIKA`I KE KALO I KA `OHA.”   There is great honor in playing down your discomfort while in the service of someone older. Never complain or sigh begrudgingly. To do so brings shame on your parents, family and your teachers and superiors. Always offer kökua by helping-sometimes you don’t need to ask just kökua. good job. Hāloa was the name of the first child. The second offspring was our ancestor, kānaka or man. The kalo is, good… the kalo is of high quality…… it is substantial, the kalo is maika`i because of its keiki. The poi made such is superior in quality. “I MAIKA`I KE KALO I KA `OHA.” On the other hand, poi made from inferior kalo is tasteless, it’s runny, it lacks substance and it does not hold together well. Therefore, when people witness rude behavior, they may think…who taught this young person… what is their `ohana like. What kind of substance…what kind of values are held by their `ohana. Young people who are inhospitable decrease the mana of their `ohana and kumu. Be hospitable, always greet people, aloha, kiora, good morning, good night, etc. Take little gifts to share, candy, ruler, pencil Use the magic words of please, mahalo, kiora, aloha and thank you as often as you can. Be humble in word and actions when interacting with each other, your kumu and all of our hosts, including people at restaurants, on the bus Lökahi Show respect for your küpuna, leaders, kumu, hosts and each other by striving to do your best. Quietly compliment others when you see someone doing a good job. I acknowledge all of the our kūpuna at this time. Those who have gone before us, they are still here with us today, standing in back of us filling this room and campus. Our kūpuna are proud because we are here, continuing their good work, carrying their mana, them into the future. You, haumāna are their pride, their ha`aheo. You honor kūpuna, especially Pauahi when you reflect her goodness when you reflect Pauahi’s industry. Freshmen and new students, we welcome you and wish you all the best on your first year of high school. Sophomores, aloha nui, welcome back to school. Juniors, welina me ke aloha, welcome to your first year as upper classmen. Ke Ala Ula o ka papa umi kuma lua, welcome to your kuleana as the hiapo, older brothers and sisters of this kula `o Kamehameha. Each of you has kuleana to others in this school community. I am here to celebrate you as you begin a new year and remind you of your important kuleana to Kamehameha Schools, especially to our founder, Ke Ali`I, all of your kumu and alaka`I and to each other. `OHANA

MANA Ascribed Mana Acquired Mana Kamehameha What is mana? Mana is the force or quality that resides in people, animals, and sometimes in inanimate objects as well. When your mana is strong, it is like a hot air balloon filled with helium/mana. Positive Mana causes one to be elevated, like a hot air balloon, high into the sky. Mana can lift people up. People like to be associated with others who have fine mana. There are two types of mana. The first type, Mana which you don’t control is ascribed mana. It’s mana which you inherited from your `ohana. Mana which comes from your mo`oku`auhau, your genealogical mana. Everyone has inherited mana from their families and ancestors. Inherited mana determines your height, your features, your disposition. Other types of ascribed mana include your age and your physical features. This is mana which has been ascribed to you, mana which you don’t control. Acquired mana is a type of mana which you do control. It is mana which you acquire or earn through your actions: your studies, your practice, your behavior, your lokomaika`i, your pono, your leadership, kuleana or service to others. This is the type of mana which you control, mana which you guide. This type of mana can be increased by good actions and good work or decreased by poor actions or behavior. I maika`I ke kalo I ka `oha. Kamehameha

Pehea kākou e ho`onui a`e i ko kakou mana maika`i Pehea kākou e ho`onui a`e i ko kakou mana maika`i? What are some actions which can do a lot to increase mana maika`i? Here are some simple things to think about to increase mana maika`i. Lokomaika`i—Be kind. Be generous. Use words and actions which build esteem for others. Be humble. Put others first, and put yourself last. Be hospitable, always greet people, say aloha, hello, good morning, aloha awakea, good night, be well, farewell.    Use magic words, like please, mahalo, I appreciate you. Use this magic as often as you can. Show people you are grateful for their work for raising you. Say thank you to your parents, mākua, kupuna and your kumu. I maika`i ke kalo i ka `ohā. Lokomaika`i

Pono Pehea kakou e hana me ka pono?   Be pono in your actions. Treat people with fairness and respect. Display pono conduct and be a good sport. Be humble in your words and actions . I ka `olelo no ke ola. I ka `olelo no ka make. Use words to give life. Do not use words to tear people down. Be humble when complimenting others, especially folks who help and support you. Practice using good thinking, goods actions and language, including body language and facial expression at all times. Show respect to everyone—be interested in others—don’t only converse with your friends. Open your self to others, especially to others who are different from you. Pono

Kuleana Kuleana Pehea kakou e ho`opa`ahana I ka kakou kuleana? Work hard to fulfill all of your kuleana. Especially your studies and service to others. Volunteer to provide service to benefit your kula and those who are less fortunate. Appreciate your `ohana and friends. Appreciate how hard your kumu and other staff work. They work to support you. Kuleana Kuleana

I makahiki maika`i kākou! No laila e a`u haumāna makamae a me ka’u po`e kumu aloha, as we begin a new school year…May it be filled with mana and aloha, goodness and industry. Let us place our fine mana into everything that we do. May we have a wonderful school year. Ke Akua pū. Aloha nui kākou. I makahiki maika`i kākou! Have a great year everyone!