The 2003 Ho'ike had a wonderful turnout. Eight (8) halaus, seven from Florida and one from Georgia participated in this years competition each with their own style of dance. Most of the competition was for Hawaiian dancing--the category with the most turnout was the hula auana, naturally. Just barely fitting our 27 students (18 girls and 9 boys) on the stage, we took third place with our portrayal of "Kawika" in auana style. The Tahitian section is always lots of fun also. Three groups were able to compete in the Group Otea section.
Because the competition took place in a hotel, some of us were able to get hotel rooms which were a great help after the competition. Just about all of us were too tired for words. When the competition was over, those of us who suffered the wrath of costume making (and you know who you are) collapsed on the beds in a deep sleep. All others jumped in the nearby pool to relax and talk story. We all cannot wait until next year, which is anticipated to be even bigger than before with groups coming from across the United States.
[Hawaiian]
| 3rd Place: | Group Hula Auana | (Wahine) Salamasina, Grace, Anela, Tara, Cristina, Maria, Ashley, Jackie, Mae, Kristine, Cindy, Sheila, Rosie, Gracie, Michelle, Charlene, Joni, and Lucille (Kane) Mikaele, Bill, Chris, Josh, Tuika, James, Tala, Kerisiano and Edwin |
| 2nd Place: | Hula Auana Solo | Shiela |
| 1st Place: | Hula Auana Solo | Tiara |
| 1st Place: | Hula Auana Solo | Salamasina |
[Tahitian]
| 1st Place: | Group Otea | (Vahine) Salamasina, Grace, Anela, Tara, Cristina, Maria, Ashley, Jackie, Mae, Kristine, Sheila, Rosie, Michelle, Charlene, Joni, and Lucille (Tane) Joshua, Tuika, Chris, and (Raatira) Kerisiano |
| 1st Place: | Ori Tahiti Vahine (Category "A") | Eloi |
| 1st Place: | Ori Tahiti Vahine (Category "B") | Tiara |
| 2nd Place: | Ori Tahiti Vahine (Category "B") | Laarne |
| 1st Place: | Ori Tahiti Vahine (Category "C") | Salamasina |
| 2nd Place: | Ori Tahiti Vahine (Category "D") | Charlene |
| 1st Place: | Ori Tahiti Tane (Category "B") | Josh |
| 1st Place: | Ori Tahiti Tane (Category "C") | Mikaele |
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
all of the students and parents of Kalena's Polynesian 'Ohana
Uncle Fili, Phil, Edwin, Uncle Jun, and Uncle Bill for the wonderful music and Shawn for taking such nice pictures
Grandma Saguibo and Auntie Margie for helping out with our Hawaiian section
and especially Isitolo and Evelyn Oloa for giving us another fun year!