C/o 2011, A New Era Has Certainly Begun.
in a nutshell, a lot has happened since the last time i posted. two friends committed suicide, my grandpa and uncle passed away within hours of each other, my nephew was born and i graduated high school. through it all, i'm slowly coming to terms with everything and despite the crap that's happened this past year, i am so excited for my future. even though it's summer and the cruise levels here in hawaii are at an all time high, i'm frickin psyched! i plan on attending honolulu community college this coming winter, and majoring in fashion design. i'm currently searching for a job at retail stores and PCC, but all in all my life is great and i can't wait to start this new chapter. today is deedee's birthday, and i wanna wish him an amazing one. i love you deedee, more than i ever let on! r.i.p to you, willy boy, grandps and uncle ben :) this one's for you guys!
Remember, Remember! The 5th of November!
happy guy fawkes day! kbut, our school has been gng through unbelievable turmoil. the high school i attend is kahuku high and intermediate school. we are known for our football team, and the waves of talented young players we turn out. the community is amazing and the boys have SO much support. the LDS church and football are the LIFELINES of this community, and that is NOT an understatement. however, on nov. 5th, the OIA ruled that we had an ineligible player and therefore our team was disqualified from the OIA state championships, the state tournament and our undefeated 10-0 season was crossed out. the 3 main details of the sitch:
1) we did break a rule, but it was unintentional. it was a clerical error and it's not like the player had an impact because he was a reserved player (3rd string) so for all the haters saying we "cheated", we didn't. cheating is intentional. this was unintentional.
2) the penalty was disgusting. who gives the death penalty for a count of littering?! exactly. the punishment was way too harsh for a mistake made by someone in the office.
3) the community and families on the north shore are nothing less than AMAZING. there is NO limit to the love a community can show it's youth.
the entire school came together through this. that friday, when we found out we were disqualified, the entire school ran from the cafe to the football field where our boys were huddled. we had an impromptu assembly and after hugged all the boys. tears flowed like the mississippi river. that night, the parents held a protest in front of the school. i couldn't attend but did go to the protest the next afternoon. the parents then sued the OIA but lost the case which was another time for crying. however, through this all, our student body and community ahs to come together magnificently. i'm proud to be a red raider, and i'm init4life.
p.s: my facebook post on a local news station's wall got on the news :):):):):)
1) we did break a rule, but it was unintentional. it was a clerical error and it's not like the player had an impact because he was a reserved player (3rd string) so for all the haters saying we "cheated", we didn't. cheating is intentional. this was unintentional.
2) the penalty was disgusting. who gives the death penalty for a count of littering?! exactly. the punishment was way too harsh for a mistake made by someone in the office.
3) the community and families on the north shore are nothing less than AMAZING. there is NO limit to the love a community can show it's youth.
the entire school came together through this. that friday, when we found out we were disqualified, the entire school ran from the cafe to the football field where our boys were huddled. we had an impromptu assembly and after hugged all the boys. tears flowed like the mississippi river. that night, the parents held a protest in front of the school. i couldn't attend but did go to the protest the next afternoon. the parents then sued the OIA but lost the case which was another time for crying. however, through this all, our student body and community ahs to come together magnificently. i'm proud to be a red raider, and i'm init4life.
p.s: my facebook post on a local news station's wall got on the news :):):):):)
The Iron Board.
I just wanted to make a little tribute to the late yet great surfer, Andy Irons. The day he passed, the waves were, in all aspects of the word, gnarly. Text after text of how mean the surf was and watching the North Shore boys dodge security and slink off to their cars did nothing less than prove to me of how crazy it was out there. However, what we DIDN'T hear about was the death of this awesome, amazing and incredibly talented surfer. It wasn't until I got home that night that I learned of his sudden passing. Much love goes out to his wife, Lindy, and their baby. I hope that she finds comfort and peace and to you Andy, ride in love. R.I.P Andy Irons <3 7/24/78-11/2/10
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