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

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Robert Altkcn Alfred Laurota Raymond Ho I«aau Noiisr.a Shigomitsu N’alcaxhlma Allred Chlng Ralph Toyota Tom McCabe lone Ralhbum Bon Fukunaga Under the leadership of Wadsworth Yee, president; Eddie Okazaki, vice president, Jane Okamoto, secretary; Tommy Kaulukukui and Keichiro Yamato, graduate managers; and Dean Bruce White and Col. George Honnen, advisers, the ASUH had one of the most active years in its history. September registration brought 2,886 stu- dents to the campus, the largest enrollment ever to be made on UH records. Students from four corners of the earth Philippines, China, France, England, and the United States—made up the cosmopolitan campus. The freshmen underwent hell week , culminating in the Bury the Hatchet Dance held in the gym on September 28. In October the Community Chest Drive was carried on and the sum of $2,760.53 was col- lected. As part of the Navy Day celebrations. Wil- liam Cole, Jr., freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, was chosen Commandant of the 14th Naval District and Commander of the Ha- waiian Sea Frontier on October 18, replacing Vice Admiral John Hall, Jr., for a day. The Collegiate Carnival, with Raymond Ho as general chairman, was held on November 8, 9, and 11, and proved to be a huge success. Its purpose was to raise money to build the left wing to Hemenway hall. Queen Wanda Grant and her attendants, Aki Shiotani and Grade Mce Chang, reigned over the three-day affair. Theater Guild plays, ma;n shows, side shows, aquacade, concessions, and commer- dal exhibits highlighted the occasion. Net profit realized v as $81,000. International Students Day was observed on the campus cn November 15 with the Interna- tional Relations Club in charge of the program. A varsity debate squad was organized un- der Dr. Bower Aly, visiting professor of English, and a chapter of the Delta Sigma Rho. national debate fraternity, was installed on the campus. The Statehood for Hawaii committee, under the chairmanship of Henry Wong, sent letters to colleges and universities on the mainland to solicit their support on our behalf. A clothing drive for Dutch students was held in November, sponsored by the Teachers Col- lege club. Elizabeth Fujioka served as chair- man. Thanksgiving v as celebrated by a convo- cation at which time Bishop Harry S. Kennedy of the Episcopal church was main speaker. White Gifts were presented to the Sodal Wel- fare Agency, and the cross-country turkey run was held. The freshman class, with Virginia Dang as general chairman, v as in charge of the program Cissy Jensen, freshman, was chosen Pine- apple Festival Queen and reigned over the Pineapple Bowl game on New Year's day.

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H nry Vfong Statehood Coramitteo Chairman Lea trice R«i Spirit Rally Committee Chairman Melvin Nagasako Handbook Editor Raymond Ho Carnival Chairman Kateumasa lomita .ar Memorial Committoe Chairman Gayle Jepson, Florence Dang, Yun Tau Zane, Donna Derby, Yun Chong Zane, and Joyel Ka- nemura were members of her court. Queen Cissy was given a five-day trip to California, met the Pasadena Rose bowl queen, and also made a tour of Hollywood. In January Tommy Kaulukukui, football coach, resigned his position as graduate man ager. Keichiro Yamato, senior, succeeded him The goodwill of the student body was con- veyed to the 24th Territorial Legislature on Feb ruary 19. Twenty coeds hung leis on the legis- lators. The WSSF drive, with Mary Okimoto as chairman, was held in February. The Reverend Allen Hackett, pastor of the Central Union Church, was speaker at the convocation. He stressed the importance of contributing to this drive. A sum of $2,003 was collected. ‘The Pacific Era and Higher Education-' was the theme of the Fortieth Anniversary celebra- tion held March 15-25. It featured nationally and internationally known educators: Dr. Karl Compton, president of M.I.T.; Dr. Howard Bevis, president of Ohio State University, Dr. Charles Seymour, president of Yale University; Dr. Har- low Shapely, director of the observatory at Harvard University; and visiting professors: Dr. Johannes Rahder, Dr. Paul Dengler, Dr. William Hung, Dr. Frederick Mann, and Dr. George F. Whicher. The program consisted of discussions, lec- tures, Theater Guild play, debate and convoca tions. Dr. Leonora Bilger was general chairman of the celebration. Climaxing the eventful and successful school year, an elaborate May day celebration and the ASUH Awards Day convocation were held in May.