Through his 33-year career in the U.S. Navy, Ryan Mahelona KSK’91 has developed a vast knowledge and understanding of computer network engineering and cybersecurity and the new rear admiral lower half will serve as deputy commander for the Tenth Fleet – the Navy’s cyber and space arm.
Alumni Data Verification and Oral History Project
Our Oral History Project kicked off one month ago, and our response rate is maika‘i!
Alumni who are still receiving email or postcards, please respond! If you prefer, you can update your own record as well as include a story or upload photos by using the project dashboard. Each alumni has their own unique link, please contact our office at alumni@ksbe.edu, and we can send you your personalized link. You will not have to call in to update, and the emails and postcards will no longer be sent. Please remember, our collection period will continue until March 28, 2025.
UPDATES (as of 11/25/24):
Respondents
(as of 11/25/2024)
4,943
Respondents who would
recommend others call in
97 %
Total Stories
3,371
New
Verified
Emails
609
4,126
Job Titles
2,415
1,747
Employer Names
2,116
1,624
Business Addresses
N/A
679
Business Phone Numbers
N/A
277
Home Addresses
647
4,205
Home Phone Numbers
2,608
787
Cell Phone Numbers
2,853
1,533
*As a reminder: none of the alumni data collected will be published, this is for internal use only to update the alumni database.
We hope you will join us in sharing your great memories of your time at Kamehameha — Song Contest, boarding, proms, athletics, performing arts, lifelong friendships, lūʻau, and reunions — all of the memories and experiences that helped shape who you are today. This is an opt-in project, your participation is your choice, and if you choose not to participate you will be removed from the oral history project contact list.
Here are samples of the email and postcards you may receive.
Check back here for additional updates as they become available. Please direct any questions to alumni@ksbe.edu. Mahalo in advance for your time and manaʻo!
Mahalo Warriors for participating in the successful ʻAʻaliʻikūmakani Study!
Mahalo nui loa to the 1,000-plus alumni who generously shared their time and insights for the ʻAʻaliʻikūmakani Study. The survey, which closed on Oct. 18, was a success thanks to the thoughtful participation from alumni in classes ending in 4s and 9s. Your contributions set a high standard for future cohorts!
Hoʻomaikaʻi to each class for earning a mahalo makana for their KS Class Scholarship Fund! We’re excited to share that five classes unlocked our highest donation tier of $2,000. The class of 1989 led the way with an amazing 57% response rate.
Winners of the 25 KS Warriors swag bags were contacted recently—congratulations. Visit our study website to see your class’ final ranking. Please stay in touch with us as we continue the study in 2025 with classes ending in 0s and 5s. Mahalo!
Join us for a look back at Alumni Reunion 2024 and enjoy sights and sounds from a memorable week full of celebrations, gatherings and aloha. We’re reminded that our experiences as students and KS Alumni are all possible because of our Founder Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop. He Koa Mau A Mau: Forever a Warrior!
As the year comes to an end, we proudly share the latest edition of I Mua magazine — now online and soon to arrive in the mail. Read more about ‘āina restoration happening in Lahaina and how alumni are helping to reshape narratives of our lāhui.
The Kamehameha Schools alumni ‘ohana is made up of more than 28,000 Warriors worldwide representing a hui of Hawaiian learners who have been uplifted by Pauahi’s legacy of giving.
With guidance from the Office of Advancement and in collaboration with KS’ three campuses, alumni association, class representatives and other community partners, the Alumni Relations Office offers a rich set of programs and events to help alumni stay connected and engaged with their alma mater and each other.
Our goal is to strengthen our alumni ‘ohana and give them opportunities to serve their communities with their time, talent, and treasure.
Keeping it Pono Podcast
Kamehameha Schools Director of Advancement and Executive Director of the Pauahi Foundation Pono Ma'a KSK'82 shares some of the great efforts happening as his team engages with alumni and advancement partners, and celebrates the positive work happening in our communities and around the world.
KSAA has 15 regions throughout Hawai‘i and the continental United States. Membership in the Alumni Association is granted upon graduation. Contact your local region to connect with fellow alumni in your area.
