"Commitment to Excellence"

The young men of Saint Louis School unanimously voted to be acknowledged with the Po`okela Award. Teachers nominate students for things they do inside and outside of classroom to encourage and recognize the young man’s commitment to excellence.

Students are honored on a weekly basis from grades 5-12th, who exemplify the meaning of excellence to their brothers, school, and community.

Congratulations to the Po'okela awardees on March 19, 2010 . . . 

Grade 5:  Kaleo Aloha Piceno for being an incredible friend and putting the needs of his friends before his own.
 
Grade 6:  Kainalula'akea Paikai for exemplifying good behavior and exhibiting a positive attitude.
 
Grade 7:  McKenna Mau for exemplifying good behavior and his commitment to excel in his academics.
 
Grade 8:  James Los Banos for his dedication and commitment to excel in his acadmics.
 
Grade 9:  Michael Fanning for exemplifying the characteristics of a Saint Louis Man in an emergency situation.
 
Grade 10:  Eli Biondine for exemplifying the spirit of brotherhood and the characteristics of a Saint Louis Man.
 
Grade 11:  Nam Ngo for his dedication and participation in school wide activities.
 
Grade 12:  Raphael Ramos for exemplifying the spirit of brotherhood and his leadership with the LIFE Team.

Congratulations to the Po'okela awardees on March 12, 2010 ...

Grade 5:  Christian Wacker in recognition of his honest efforts to improve on his behavior.
 
Grade 6:  Craig Freitas for exemplifying a positive and uplifting attitude each day.
 
Grade 7:  Matthew Mariota for his commitment to excel in his academics.
 
Grade 8:  Lauola Moetulu for representing Saint Louis School in the District Spelling Bee and in recognition of his accomplishment in ranking 5th.
 
Grade 9:  Marcus Ornellas for his positive attitude and in recognition of his outstanding discipline and focus with task on hand.
 
Grade 10:  Gabriel "Gabby" Balaias for exemplifying overall leadership and dedication to academic excellence.
 
Grade 11:  Sean Tolentino for his involvement and dedication in helping with the Junior Division and school wide activities.
 
Grade 12:  Rich Raquel for being an exemplary student and his leadership in the Executive Student Council and the National Honor Society.