Honorees announced for LHS Foundation ‘Legends’ banquet

Lahainaluna High School’s Foundation has announced the honorees for its “Legends of Lahainaluna” banquet on Dec. 7.

The 2022 honorees include Clifton Akiyama, Class of 1962, for service to school and community; Glen Pascual, Class of 1989, for his years of school service through his sports photography; Walter Chihara, parent and community leader as well as volunteer and news journalist; Penny Wakida, retired Lahainaluna English teacher, with service to the community and school.

Also to be honored as business partner is The Lahaina News with Mark Vieth as editor. Posthumous honor will be presented to the late Ralph Murakami, former LHS principal who initiated the long-running David Malo Day program in 1969.

These awards were first presented in 2011 to individuals and businesses who have made significant contributions to Lahainaluna High School and the community. November 2019 was the last time the event was held until COVID-19 restrictions prompted a temporary hiatus.

The 2022 in-person edition will be held on Dec. 7 in Hale Pa‘ina, the school cafeteria. Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the welcome and dinner with entertainment. The awards program will commence after dinner.

Information on reservations and other information will be published later, and residents can check for updates on the foundation and the school’s website and social media pages.

LHS Foundation Executive Director Art Fillazar can also be contacted via email at lhsf08@yahoo.com or by leaving a voice message at (808) 661-5332.