On Monday September 19, 2011 was a special and memorable day for those that attended the blessing of Hale 219. The Hawaiian studies department at UHMC got there first class room. There was an 'awa ceremony that I participated in and we got to share what was on our mind. When my turn came around I couldn't hold in what pushed me to go back to school. At the end of the school year in 2010 my son's name was going to be placed in a lottery and if his name is picked he could go to Kula Kaiapuni O Paia due to the Principal. I was so upset with that action that it opened my eyes that the Hawaiian immersion children need more teachers. I enrolled in college that summer and am in my third semester at UHMC. I really enjoy going to school and love how the Hawaiian Language and Hawaiian studies classes have that sense of family and unity.
For more information on Hawaiian Immersion Schools on Maui you can go to : www.naleokakoo.org
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