Jordan:

Aloha Kakahiaka and welcome parents, friends, staff, and students to Nu'uanu School's May Day 2009 Celebration.

Lauren:

Thank you for making time in your busy schedules to share this special day with us as we present "Makana Aloha," our gift of love from Nu'uanu's keiki to all of you.

Jordan:

Can the value of a gift be measured?  Perhaps the value of a gift can be measured in these ways:  by the amount spent on it, by the time spent on preparing it for giving, by the thought that went into the giving of the gift, by the feelings it brings upon receipt of the gift.  However you choose the measure the value of the gift, know that the students of Nu'uanu Elementary want to present you with gifts of songs and dances . . . PRICELESS!

Lauren:

Today we honor our king and queen with song and dances.  Each of our lovely islands is represented by its Prince and Princess.

The entrance of the royal procession is announced by our na Mea Pu Kani, Conch Shell Blowers,  David Cabantangan, TJ Uehara, and Jonah Kaniho.

(Conch shell blows 3 times)

(Wait for the conch shell blowers to walk to their places)

Jordan:

Now we present our Mea Oli, Court Chanters, Laura Young and Jaedyn Arakaki.

(Chanters walk slowly chanting.  Wait for the royal chanters to take their places in front of the stage.)

(Wait for music to start...)

Lauren:

Nu'uanu School proudly presents Ka'alani the Royal Attendants, representing the eight islands of Hawai'i.

Jordan:

From the island of Hawai'i, home of the fire goddess Pele, comes Prince Dillon Yamamoto and Princess Chieko Imai who wears the lehua blossom of her island.  They are accompanied by pa'a kahili, Mikioi Karasaki.  With them is Attendant Sivailei Haiku.

Lauren:

The island named for the demigod Maui is represented by Prince Bryton Kaneshiro and Princess Aleah Kitahara wearing a lei representing the delicate lokelani.  They are joined by pa'a kahili, Juno Mayer.  Escorting them is Attendant Jordan Ehara.

Jordan:

Prince Chase Hisatake escorts Princess Krissy Yogi, wearing a lei 'ilima, representing the island of O'ahu. They are accompanied by pa'a kahili Logan Santiago.  Attendant Jacelyn Houghteling follows.

Lauren:

Pa'a kahili Jordan Carley-Windler accompanies Prince Landon Navarro and Princess Candyce Nagata who is adorned with a lei representing the fragrant mokihana, the flower of Kaua'i.  With them is Attendant Jessica Kam.

Jordan:

Moloka'i, our friendly isle, is represented by Prince Race Lam and Princess Kayla Sunada who wears the lei kukui. They are accompanied by pa'a kahili, Hunter Ortego.  Attendant Elaina Garrett joins them.

Lauren:

Prince Tyler Allen and Princess Lyla Wunderlich, who wears a lei representing the kaunaoa of the Lana'i seashore, proudly represent their beautiful island. They are accompanied by pa'a kahili, Collin Wong. They are followed by Attendant Caitlyn Aradanas.

Jordan:

The northernmost island of Ni'ihau is represented by Prince Nicholas Tokuhama and Princess Anju Bhandari, who wears a shell lei representing the traditional lei pupu of Ni'ihau.  They are accompanied by pa'a kahili, Shane Takara.  With them is Attendant Nicole Nagatoshi.

Lauren:

Our smallest island, Kaho'olawe, sends to us Prince Cheyne Sueyoshi and Princess Kerstyn Afuso, who wears the gray hinahina moss of their island.  They are accompanied by  pa'a kahili, Erik Zhang.  Attendant Jainalynn Rasay-Adams joins them.   

Jordan:

Accompanying the Island Prince and Princesses are gift Bearers Jace Sisneroz, Kyle Ginoza, Satya Sokei-Bhanot, Jaysen Holmberg, Bryce Chou, and Darrius Flegler.

(MUSIC STOPS PLAYING)

Lauren:

Pulo`ulo`u the kapu stick, are a sign of royalty approaching. They are held by Spencer House and

Blaise Leong.

(Wait for Spencer and Blaise to get into position.)

Jordan:

To ensure the safety of our King and Queen come Na Koa, the Royal Guards, Zac Hayashida, Nickolai Poole, Jacob Dacanay, Marcus Chun, Dylan Drake, and Spencer Gee.

(Wait for royal guards to get into position.)

Please stand for the entrance of the King and Queen.

 (Music starts again.)

Lauren:

ZacRoy Nagato and Byron Holbron will always be near our king and queen carrying Na Kahili Ali'i, the Royal Kahili.

(Waiting for the King and Queen to get into position.)

Jordan:

AND NOW WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT OUR MAY DAY KING, TREYTON KONG (pause) AND OUR MAY DAY QUEEN, CHLOE CHANG!

(PAUSE, WAIT UNTIL CLAPPING FADES)

Lauren:

The King and Queen's Royal Attendants are Kylie Umebayashi and Breeann Kami.  Lei Aloha are Ka'u'ilani Ahlo-Souza and Theresa Tran.. 

(STOP MUSIC)

We have come to the moment of presenting leis to our May Day King, Treyton Kong and our May Day Queen, Chloe Chang.

Jordan:

Mrs. Stacy Kong will now present her son, King Treyton with a maile lei and Mr. Ping Chang will present his daughter, Queen Chloe with a pikake lei.

(King and Queen receive their leis and walk to their seats.)

(Wait for parents to walk back to their seats.)

(Wait for Royal Guards to go back to their seats.)

Lauren:

Honored guests, we would now like to present Nu'uanu Elementary School's May Day Court for 2009!!!

(PAUSE FOR CLAPPING)

Please be seated.

At this time, we would like to call on Mr. James Toyooka  to say a few words.

(Mr. Toyooka will come up to say a few words)

Jordan:

Thank you, Mr. Toyooka.  We would now like to extend a  warm welcome to the special guests who have joined us today. Guests, please stand when your name is called.  Thank you.

(Read guest list...)

Lauren:

Thank you for being with us today.

If we missed your name, we apologize.  Special guests, we thank you once again for sharing this special day us.

Jordan:

And now, the children of Nu'uanu will honor their King and Queen by performing songs and dances that reflect the joy and happiness of this celebration.

Jordan and Lauren:

Let the celebration begin!!! (With expression!)

Grade K

Grade 4

Grade 1

Grade 3

Grade 2

Lauren:

The mele inoa "Lili'u E" was written for our beloved Queen Lili'uokalani.  This name chant, composed by Antone Ka'o'o, was written as an expression of his loyalty and aloha for the Queen.  Our May Day Queen, Queen Chloe, will now perform this hula for you as she honors Hawai'i's last reigning monarch.

Jordan:

So beautifully done!  Thank you, Queen Chloe!

Now, our entire May Day 2009 court will perform for you.  Our song, "Show Me Hokule'a," is a reflection of the journey that has brought us to where we are today.  In 1976, the crew of the Hokule'a made it's maiden journey to Hawaiki Nui also known as Tahiti.  In 2003 we embarked on our journey through Nu'uanu.  We've gained knowledge and have learned lessons that have helped us achieve our goals and led us here today.  Like the crew of the Hokule'a who used the stars to guide them, our parents, families and teachers have been our stars, guiding us through this journey.  We thank them for this, and will continue to rely on them to be our Hokule'a, our guiding star, in our journey through life.

Jordan:

So elegantly and royally done!  Thank you King Treyton,  Queen Chloe, and the 5th grade court.

We hope you have caught the spirit of "Makana Aloha" during our May Day Celebration.  We know we certainly have.  Your presence here today has helped to make this an extra special occasion!

Lauren:

Let's give our children a round of aloha for a job well done!

(Audience claps)

Join us now as the children of Nu'uanu sing Aikane O Nu'uanu, our school song written by Tammy Wong.

Please stand.  Ready begin.

(Children and audience sing Aikane O Nu'uanu)

Jordan:

Please be seated.

Thank you everyone for coming.  We would also like to thank the May Day chairpersons, Miss Erin Okita, Mrs. Shelby Low, and Mrs. Nalani Koch and their committee for a job well done. 

Lauren:

Parents and guests, please remain where you are until the classes have been dismissed .

The Royal Court will remain in the gym for picture-taking.

Lauren and Jordan:

Happy May Day from your announcers, Lauren Markle

and Jordan Nishina.  (Say together)  MAHALO and ALOHA!