When in Rome... ‘Iolani Fair MMX
Tyler Kimura ’00, Sean Nakamura ’00, Matt Alices ’00 and Justin Haruki ’00 barbecue kal bi for the Korean plate lunches.
Tyler Kimura ’00, Sean Nakamura ’00, Matt Alices ’00 and Justin Haruki ’00 barbecue kal bi for the Korean plate lunches.
Annie and Aaron Namba ’98
Erin Kushimaejo ‘15, Lindsey Combs ‘15, Kaz Tomozawa ‘15, Danny Leong ’15 and Dillon Waidyatilleka ’15 promote the Cake Walk at the fair by wearing a sandwich board.
Cate Waidyatilleka and Candace Lotomau, both seventh grade parents, volunteered as co-chairs of the Cake Walk.
Members of the Class of ’61 volunteer in the barbecue chicken booth,
left to right, Mike Chun, Howard Lee, Bob Mumper, Bruce Ames, Dick Tsuda, Don Watanabe, Milt Oshiro, Steve Takaki, Mo Lai, Russell Saito, and Rodney Chun.
Members of the Class of ’87 united in the huli beef booth, left to right, Derrick Abe, Brandt Takeuchi, Dr. Kylen Iha, Alan Kainuma, Sheri (Yoshida) Iha, Dan Shiu, and Bert Matsuwaki and Corey Shibata in the front.
Members of the Class of ’90 touted waffle hot dogs: Marcus Kawatachi, Eldon Nakamura, Bob Morikuni, Robb Tanaka, Rand Ide, Mike Flores, Erick Itoman.
Nolan Nakamura, Corey Kubota, Bentley Pai, Cavan Scanlan, and Matt Wagner of the Class of ’92 made the pizza booth fun.
‘Iolani parents Diane Kudo, Gayle Geiger, Holly Kaneshiro, and Ramona Aisaka are longtime fair volunteers.
Art teacher Cheri Keefer puts her talents on the cheeks of those who couldn’t resist the face painting booth.
When in Rome chairs Faith and Alan Kogami donned their formal tunics for the grand occasion of the fair’s opening.
Celebrities Sweetie Paccaro of KSSK radio and Steve Uyehara, center, of Hawaii News Now participated in the food eating contest a few days before the fair.
‘Iolani parents Joan and Mark Teruya of Armstrong Produce have long supported the fair by supply fresh fruits and vegetables for sale in the marketplace.
Clinton Yee ’81 and daughter Madison ’22, Takahiko Kimura ’85 and daughter Sela ’22 and Lisa Ignacio ’89 with daughter Grace ’22 and son Michael, 4-years-old.
Masako and Freddie Wheeler roll fresh malasadas in sugar, volunteering in the junior class booth.
Keith and Elena Murayama and Eri and Joey Nakagawa were dressed in theme at the dime toss booth.
KHON Channel 2 morning news anchor Trini Kaopuki, center, broadcast live from the fair grounds.
Enjoying a family day at the fair were Headmaster Dr. Val Iwashita ’67 and Cynthia Iwashita with their daughter-in-law Jennifer Iwashita and granddaughter Devon Iwashita.
Nero, Augustus and Caesar were there. So were students dressed in togas and leather sandals. There’s nothing more fun than mingling with Gods and Goddesses while enjoying hot malasadas or huli beef sandwiches.
Nearly 35,000 people turned out for the annual ‘Iolani Fair “When In Rome MMX” held on April 16 and 17. They indulged in tasty homemade food, exciting games, thrilling amusements, crafts, produce and much more. Children were amused by games like the Lucky Ticket Grab, the Fishing Booth or Ducky Pond. Older students enjoyed the talent show, futsal tournament, and live entertainment. Eco-Square featured demonstrations on living green.
When in Rome chairs Faith and Alan Kogami donned their formal tunics for the grand occasion of the fair’s opening.
See more photos »“Each year, the ‘Iolani community comes together to volunteer and hold this wonderful event,” says fair coordinator
Amy Tomisato. “It is truly amazing how so many people say they look forward to the fair each spring.”
And to support such a colossal event, hundreds of alumni, parents, students and friends volunteered countless hours by preparing food, working shifts, collecting donations, building booths, and contributing to ‘Iolani’s biggest community fundraiser. Proceeds benefits student programs and campus improvements.
Art teacher Cheri Keefer puts her talents on the cheeks of those who couldn’t resist the face painting booth.
See more photos »The fair featured the annual art show and sale, a silent auction, entertainment, a marketplace with fresh produce, plants, gourmet goodies, a general store with jams and jellies, crafts, and more. The “Cake Walk of the Gods” gave folks a chance to win one of more than a hundred homemade cakes baked by seventh graders and their families.
The Roman theme spilled over to the food with cannoli, tiramisu, panna cotta and panini sandwiches fulfilling hunger pangs. A Proud Hearts Keiki Arts auction featured the creative culmination of parents and students in Lower School.
Like no other event, the fair unites the ‘Iolani community in a fun, festive way that expresses the shared purpose of giving back to the school.
A wam mahalo goes to all. Mark your calendars for April 15 and 16, 2011 for next year’s fair.
