Kamehameha Schools
Overview
Kamehameha Schools is a private educational institution in Honolulu founded to serve Native Hawaiian children. Its athletic facilities host major interscholastic competitions including the ILH Track and Field Championships.
Vital Information
- Type: Private School
- Founded: 1887
- Mission: Serving children of Native Hawaiian ancestry
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (Kapalama campus)
- Notable: Extensive athletic facilities hosting major Hawaii high school competitions
Family Connection
2009 ILH Track and Field Championships
On May 9, 2009, Kamehameha Schools hosted the Interscholastic League of Honolulu track and field championships where Thomas Loui of Punahou School won the pole vault event.
The meet showcased intense competition among Hawaii’s premier private schools:
- Punahou (boys team champion: 150 points)
- Kamehameha (boys second: 98 points, girls second: 167 points)
- Saint Louis (boys third: 91 points)
Kamehameha’s girls team put up strong competition against Punahou, losing narrowly 197.67 to 167 in a meet that was close through 14 of 16 events.
Historical Context
Founded in 1887 under the will of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, Kamehameha Schools serves children of Native Hawaiian ancestry and operates three campuses statewide. The school is known for its strong athletic programs and regularly competes with Punahou, ‘Iolani, and other elite Hawaii prep schools in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu.
Relationship to Punahou School
Kamehameha Schools and Punahou School are among Hawaii’s most prestigious private schools and fierce athletic rivals in the ILH. While the Loui family attended Punahou, Kamehameha’s facilities have been the site of important family achievements, including Thomas’s 2009 pole vault victory.
Timeline
| File | type | date | description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-Thomas-Loui-ILH-Track-Championship | celebration | May 09, 2009 | Thomas Loui won the pole vault event at the Interscholastic League of Honolulu track and field championships, contributing to Punahou’s boys team championship victory |