University of Hawaii Honolulu - Ka Palapala Yearbook (Honolulu, HI)

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The work of the ASUH started with organizing boards and committees and getting the already established groups underway. These are examples of some of the important working groups for the year: KA PALAPALA edited by Mike Hazama. KA LEO started with co-editors John Ohtani and Fran- ces Chang. Second semester, Frances Chang was editor-in-chief. COMMUNITY CHEST DRIVE Dick Kosaki and Michiko Uno were co-chairmen. CAFETERIA COMMITTEE Dick Kosaki, chairman, and Andy Ikezawa, vice- chairman, handled the immediate crisis by drafting the ASUH Council to work there a week till others could be found to work. CONVOCATION COMMITTEE Catherine Lees and Doris Nitta. BOARD OF DEBATE AND FORENSICS Peter Aduja, chairman. LIBRARY COMMITTEE Betty Kobayashi Sheila McCall Pat Miller Muriel Ling Dr. Schwartz, adviser PICNIC GROUNDS COMMITTEE (built a steak roasting grill) Winifred Tom, chairman George Fukunaga Abbie Kong Betty Kikawa. BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS Elbert Yee, chairman. ASUH SOCIAL COMMITTEE Leon ' Ha Kekuewa, chairman Did Lei Day dance and lei contest. WAR COUNCIL Andy Ikezawa, temporary chairman Nora Saida, chairman The bond drive was their biggest project. I, The ASUH carried on the Freshmen Orientation Program with Elsie Awai as chairman, assisted by Clara Funasaki, Nora Saida, and Mike Hazama. The plan included Big Brother and Big Sister work, and a new type of hazing program was started. Instead of Freshmen being required to buy Frosh caps for fifty cents, they were required to wear a war stamp booklet around their necks and to purchase fifty cents worth of war stamps. Also instead of meting out corporal punishment a Freshman would be fined a ten-cent war stamp for each offense against traditional restrictions. The YMCA boys were authorized to squelch any hazers who might be too enthusiastic, and to rescue any Frosh in danger of being harmed. 2. Three plays attended by the student body: Kiss and Tell Dough Girls Angel Street. 3. Community Chest drive over-topped quota. Dick Kosaki and Michiko Uno, co-chairmen. 4. The tuberculosis drive went over the top. 5. The Red Cross drive went over the top. Winifred Kawamoto, chairman Clara Funasaki Michiko Uno Jean Ono. 6. Copies of Ka Leo were sent to ASUH members at Camps McCoy, Shelby, and Savage. Ka Pala- pala will be sent when it comes out. 7. The faculty was included in the ASUH, and mem- bership cards sent to them. 8. The biggest job by the Council was the clarifica- tion of the status of social clubs. The job took from October to April to finish, but every club that applied for recognition so far has been given ASUH recognition. 9. When Pump Searle left to work at the Stadium, he was given a send off at a Pump Searle Day . Andy Ikezawa was chairman of the commit- tee for this. Pump was also presented with a gold pen and pencil set. 10. ASUH trophies were polished at a large gather- ing of campus notables. I I . An attempt was made to eradicate mosquitoes from the Social Science Hall. 12. Army volunteers were given a send off at an assembly. 13. A grill was built by the Picnic Grounds Commit- tee. Winifred Tom, chairman, was assisted by George Fukunaga, Abbie Kong and Betty Kikawa. 14. The ASUH Dance was given free to all ASUH members on Lei day. Leonilda Kekuewa, chairman of the Social Committee. 15. SUM UP The Council has this year finished all back business left undone or unsettled since the war. The desk is cleared up and work has been finished up to date. So the new ASUH councilors and officers can start out next year with their heads above water. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Bown, ASUH President. 15

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■.Hk ■ BARBARA BROWN President S U H PAT MILLER Corresponding Secretary VOSHIE HIGUCHI Recording Secretary

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A. ¥ . S. This year the Associated Women Students under the leadership of Betty Kikawa, president; Nora Saida, vice-president; Chlyeko Ikegami, secretary; and Bernice Miannni, treasurer; has accomplished one of its most successful achievements since the time of its organization. Following Betty Kikawa ' s resigna- tion, Peggy Yorita was appointed acting president. All regular women students on the campus were members of the AWS. Two councilors each from their respective classes were elected as members to the Executive Council. They were Aiko Ota, Mary Imafuji, Senior; Judith Kubo, Junior; Edna Ching, Michie Okinaka, Sophomore. hHarriet Yoshida and Alana Wong, Freshman representatives, and Rose Kamurl, corresponding secretary, were appointed by the Executive Council in October. Acting on the Advisory Board were two faculty members and two faculty wives. Miss Helen MacNIel, Mrs. Cora Beas- ley, Mrs. Andrew Lind, and Mrs. Paul Bachman, re- spectively. As in previous years, the association again took up its big sister movement to care for the incoming freshmen. Picnics and hikes were planned by Abbie Kong and her committee. To further fellowship among its members, Kaikuaana teas were held every Friday afternoon in the Women ' s Lounger during the first semester. All women students were invited to attend. Another project of the Big Sister Commit- tee was the hike to Manoa Falls on December 18, in which all ASUFH members, especially freshmen, were invited to participate. To acquaint its members with university life and good study habits a little sister picnic was held at the YWCA Beach hHouse. The first formal dance of the year sponsored by the association was the Thanksgiving Dance at Hem- enway hiall. At the AWS dancing class, rhythm, fox trot, jitter- bug, waltz and tango were among the lessons given by Mr. Noah Potti, instructor, and Miss Doris Nitta, assistant. Shirley Luke was general chairman of this project. The association and the YMCA jointly sponsored a workshop to provide Christmas gifts for dependent children. Materials and tools were generously do- nated by the faculty and students. Approximately 500 gifts were distributed to needy children through the efforts of Winifred Kawamoto and Harry Kuri- saki, co-chairmen. Members of the Executive Council held two con- ferences during the year. The first, an informal pic- nic-discussion, was held at the YWCA Beach House. The second was held at Hemenway Hall between semesters. Dr. Dunstan and Mrs. Hanson joined the council and advisory board In airing association problems. A new project undertaken was that of publishing a directory of all University of Hawaii students and faculty members. Such a directory was the first pub- lication of its kind available to the student body. 16