Alumni Honor Award
The Foundation established the Alumni Honor Award to recognize the notable accomplishments of Kalāheo High School graduates who work all over the world in varied fields of endeavor and to promote school pride among current students, faculty, staff and the community at large.
Any individual may nominate an alumnus who has made an impact and/or contributed in one or more of the following areas.
Humanitarian, including volunteer service and philanthropy.
Professional, including work in education, medicine, the arts, engineering, religion, business, and other fields of endeavor.
Civic/Patriotic Service, including Olympians, distinguished war veterans, government officials, individuals who have provided exemplary service and contributions to the community and/or to Kalāheo High School.
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1999
Wade Nakashima
Kalāheo High School Class of 1976
Corporate Manager and Civic Service -
2003
Kevin Butterbaugh
Kalāheo High School Class of 1977
Master Landscape Architect -
2003
Sarah Culpepper Stroup, Ph.D.
Kalāheo High School Class of 1985
University Professor of Classics -
2003
Jeffrey Yee
Kalāheo High School Class of 1990
Wireless Technology Executive -
2009
John Bergsma, Ph.D.
Kalāheo High School Class of 1989
University Professor of Theology -
2009
Patrick Chu
Kalāheo High School Class of 1976
Business and Financial Journalist -
2009
Terry Gilton, Ph.D.
Kalāheo High School Class of 1980
Technology Executive and Inventor -
2009
May Okihiro, M.D.
Kalāheo High School Class of 1980
Pediatrician and Professor of Pediatrics -
2009
James S. Shigekane
Kalāheo High School Class of 1988
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force -
2019
Jordan Shanahan
Kalāheo High School Class of 1998
Dramatic/Operatic Baritone -
2022
Linda Elliott
Kalāheo High School Class of 1976
Wildlife Response and Conservation -
2022
Myah Moore Irick
Kalāheo High School Class of 1999
Investments and Wealth Management