December 2015

Volume 13 Issue 2

CMSCourier

CASE MIDDLE SCHOOL

A Look Back at Punahou: December 1941

By Jace Nagamine 22
and Kikau Kahumoku 22
and Kai Pang 22

On December 7, 1941, Japan

bombed the U.S. Air Force Military
Base at Pearl Harbor. Many people
might not know Punahou School
greatly contributed to the war effort
during WW II. Between 1941 and
1945, Punahou School was
converted into a military support
outpost.
On the day of the bombing,
there was an announcement saying,
Attention everyone Pearl Harbor is
being bombed by the Japanese. This
is not a war game; this is not a
workout; this is real. The lieutenant
went to his duty as everyone was
either on Rocky Hill or in troubled
groups listening for further details.
There were calls for medics.
Otherwise there was silence. Smoke
blew in from the west.

On December 8, 1941, the

military arrived at the front gate of
Punahou School at 1:10 am, just
after celebrating the schools 100th
anniversary. Hundreds of military
men came in from the gates to set up
the school as an outpost.
The military painted the Princess
Pauahi Bishop Hall Dome black to
avoid making it a target of overhead
foreign military aerial vehicles. In
addition to the students everyday
school supplies, such as pencils and
erasers, all students were forced to
carry emergency gas masks for
protection from chemical weapons in
the war.
The high schoolers were sent to
work on plantation farms, while the
regular workers were fighting in the
military. Some of the other students
helped the military on campus. They
served food and helped injured
soldiers. They made tunnels for

Photos courtesy of Cooke Library Archives

emergency, which is now the castle

hall basement.
Punahou was converted into a
military outpost for 4 years; it
became something more than the
school it was before the war. After
the war, Punahou continued their
purpose of growing a new
generation of good citizens.
Sources:
Punahou The War Years By
Charlotte Peabody Dodge
Punahou Archives

In this issue:
Top 5 Holiday Places on Oahu
Organizing Your Life
Punahohoho

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6
7

Top 5 Holiday
Places on Oahu
By Koren Kano 22

This Christmas season, visit these

five festive places to get you into the
holiday spirit. They each celebrate
Christmas in their own special way.
1. Honolulu City Lights. Located on
S.King Street from 4:00 pm-11:00
pm, opens on Saturday, December
5th. The Honolulu City Lights is the
perfect place to visit before
Christmas. Both inside and outside
are lit with colorful lights. Large
displays of snow globes, Santa
Claus and Mrs.Claus, snowmen, and
lots of other Christmas characters
are featured outside. There is a giant
Christmas tree with lights and
ornaments strung around. Free
admission.
2. Kahala Hotel for tea with Santa
to enjoy delicious desserts and
sandwiches. Theres great food, fun
activities, and pictures with Santa.
This event happens on December
12th, 13th, 19th, and 20th from
2:00 pm- 5:30 pm. Tea with Santa is
perfect for anyone who craves
yummy Christmas treats or anyone
who just wants to spend some
quality time with friends and family.
$50 for Adults, $40 for children
(6-12), $20 for children (0-5).
3. Sheraton Princess Kaiulani to
walk through beautiful displays of
non-edible gingerbread houses

frosted with fake snow. A room

dedicated to detailed gingerbread
houses with snow, and even little
people. Castles, bridges, temples,
and more, all made out of
gingerbread. Free admission.
4. Halemano Farms. Instead of
having your Christmas tree already
chopped, wrapped up, and ready to
go, visit Helemano Farms for your
own fresh tree. Opening on the day
after Thanksgiving, you can get a
chance to look at your own tree
before having it chopped down.
Take a walk with your family to find
a tree that matches you, and even
with all the humidity, these trees
wont turn brown or even shed
needles! You get to experience
Christmas tree shopping with a
different angle. Christmas tree prices
start at $45.
5. Easter Seals Hawaii
Gingerbread Festival. Do you love
decorating, Christmas, and doing
good for the community? If you
answered yes, then youre in luck
because the Easter Seals are holding
their 15th annual Easter Seals
Hawaii Gingerbread Festival. Come
with your friends or family to
decorate gingerbread houses at Neil
Blaisdell Center. This event is not
only fun and open for all age
groups, but all the proceeds will
benefit the Easter Seals Program. All
you have to do is purchase your
gingerbread house kit, but youre
welcome to bring any additional
treats to spice up your house.
Their program takes care of
every age group in the Islands.
Kids, adults, and seniors. What
better way to celebrate the
holidays in Hawaii by having fun
and doing good!
Source:
www.honolulucitylights.org

Peppermint Brittle
By Kelsie Inouye 22
and Tarin Tabuyo 22

Ingredients:
11 oz. white chocolate
About half a bag of peppermint
candy/candy canes (depends on
how strong you want the
peppermint taste; add more for
more peppermint taste, less if you
want less peppermint taste)
1 flat pan
1 roll of foil
Preparation: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready in: 1 hr
1. Line a large flat pan with heavy
duty foil.
2. Place water into a pot. Boil water
then put onto medium low heat. Then
put on a bowl with the white
chocolate that is bigger than your
pots open width inside. This creates
a double boiler. Stir constantly until
all of the chocolate is melted and
smooth.
3. Place your candy in a plastic bag
or between two pieces of wax
paper. Using a mallet or rolling pin,
break the candy into chunks. Stir
peppermint into melted white
chocolate.
4. Spread evenly in pan, and chill
until set, about 1 hour.
5. Break pieces by slamming pan on
counter.
Source: www.allrecipes.com

Mason Jar Christmas

By Sammie Kim 20

Christmas is the time to spread joy

and give to others. Crafts are great
decorations for your home to get
you into the Christmas spirit. Crafts
and decorations are expensive to
buy at stores. Why not make your
own? CMS Courier has a simple
Christmas craft for you to make.
Materials:
1 mason jar
White acrylic paint
A medium sized paint brush
Glue
4 cotton balls
Glitter (optional)
Colored yarn
1 sharpie
A tea candle
Directions:
1. Gather your
materials.
2. Wash out your mason jar to
make sure it is clean.
3. Start by painting of the
bottom of the mason jar (paint
two or three coats).
4. While the paint dries, get the
four cotton balls and make a
snowman with two cotton balls
as the bottom and stack the
other two on top of each other.
Then glue them together.
5. Decorate your snowman by
using any colored yarn to make
a beanie or a scarf and make
sure to provide a friendly face
for it.
6. Get the white paint or glitter to
make snow, dot around the jar
so it looks like it is snowing.
7. Place the snowman in the jar.

8. Write a nice word on the top of

the jar in sharpie (optional).

larger packages (see step 7).

They can be tiled together or
overlapped.

Photo by Sammie Kim 20

4. Place the photo: pay attention to

how you want your image
placed on the box. Put it up top
where everyone can see it!
5. Tape into place: go ahead and
wrap as you would a normal
package, taping the bottom and
folding the sides.
6. Finishing touches: add a ribbon
to seal your present.

A Fun Way To Make

Wrapping Paper
By Kylee Smith 20

Whether stacked under the tree or

presented to a friend, these
creatively wrapped presents set the
tone for a memorable holiday gift
exchange. Heres a way to make
cheap, fun, and easy wrapping
paper.
Materials:
Photos to print
Printer
Scissors
Tape
Ribbons/Bow
Presents to wrap
Directions:
1. Print your photos: use your home
printer and regular copy paper.
Thinner paper works best and is
easy to fold around your
package. Photo quality paper
will be too thick for nice, smooth
wrapping.
2. Trim the edges of your photo: no
borders here. Clean edges give
your gifts a professional feel.
3. Measure your package: make
sure you have enough paper to
cover the entire box. TIP print
multiples of the same image for

7. Bigger Packages? No problem!

Tile your image (you can do this
in a photo editor by repeating
an image in a tile pattern) and
print multiple sheets to fit your
desired size. Trim the edges and
tape the sheets together on the
backside before you start to
wrap.

Flare is an epidemic disease that

turns everyone into cranks. If you
get scared easily, DO NOT watch
this, because those cranks seem
really scary, and when they come
out, they stay out for a really long
time. I never saw them because I
was closing my eyes and ears while
they were on the screen and missed
half of the movie. But if you do like
those kinds of things I recommend
this movie for you.
Overall, I think this movie was
good because it had all the suspense
that I could take, and at the end of
the movie, it makes you want to
know what happens next.

The Scorch Trials

Movie Review

Top 5 Winter Jams!

By Melia Nicolai 22

Have you ever

heard of Summer
Jams? Now that
the Holidays are
coming, its time to
belt out some
Christmas jams!
Below are the Top
5 Christmas songs
to listen to during
Christmas 2015.

The Scorch Trials is the sequel to The

Maze Runner, a popular book series
by James Dashner.

Released September 18,

2015
PG-13 , 2 hr 11 min
Action/Adventure
Family

The Maze Runner book came

out in 2009 and readers loved it, but
when the movie came out, it
received mixed reviews. I looked at
fan reviews on Fandango, the
reviews were all different. Some
people say that it was great and is
just like the book, and has great
suspense that keeps you at the edge
of your seat, and they could see it
over again and theyd love it the
same. Others thought the movie was
terrible and was nothing like the
book, like two different stories with
the same characters.
I personally have not read the
books, and cannot compare the two,
so I am basing it only on the movie.
If you like pre-apocalyptic movies
then this is the movie for you, it is all
about people trying to survive and
find a cure to The Flare. The
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By Liana Burke 22

1. Pentatonix Thats Christmas to

Me
Scott Hoying and Kevin Olusola
wrote Thats Christmas to Me
around October in 2014. Christmas
Carolers and choirs sing this song. In
the Pentatonix album, this song is
#5.
2. Mariah Carey All I want for
Christmas is You
Written by Mariah Carey and
composed by Walter Athanasieff,
All I want for Christmas Is You was
released on November 1, 1994. The
song is still widely known by old and
young. It is definitely a song to add
onto your Christmas playlist.

3. Pentatonix ft. Tori Kelly Winter

Wonderland/Dont Worry Be
Happy
Pentatonix Scott Hoying and Tori
Kelly sing Winter Wonderland/Dont
Worry Be Happy mashup with the
accompaniment of the Avi Kaplan
(bass), Kirstie Maldonado (mezzosoprano lead/harmony), Kevin
Olusola (beatboxer), and Mitch
Grassi (tenor).
4. George Michael Last Christmas
Last Christmas has earned the spot
of a classic Christmas song. Disney
Stars including Laura Morano
(Austin and Ally) and Olivia Holt (I
Didnt Do It) have covered Last
Christmas.
5. Michael Buble Holly
Jolly Christmas
Michael Buble
Christmas album is
loved by many, and
Holly Jolly Christmas is
definitely a favorite.
This song was released
Oct. 24, 2011.
Even though a lot of
these songs are old,
many kids and adults still enjoy these
songs as much as new, popular
songs during the holidays. While
youre enjoying Christmas vacation,
dont forget to download these
songs, and play them while youre
getting ready, decorating your
Christmas tree, or just to use as
Christmas rock out songs. Belt out
any of these songs, and it will make
you feel so much better during the
holidays. Merry Christmas and
Happy Holidays!

Adeles Comeback
By Dylen Fujimoto 20 and Maya Piper 20
Photo From adele.com

Adele has been setting so many

records accomplishing so much with
her album 25.

Adele took the world by storm

with her albums 19 and 21. 21 was
her biggest success before the album
25, 21 hit number #1 at its peak
position in 29 countries and 26
platinum certifications through 26
countries and selling over 30 million
copies of 21 worldwide. After her
success as an artist she took a long
hiatus, and it lasted three years until
October 2015.
During her hiatus, Adele and her
partner, Simon Konecki, had their
son Angelo James Konecki in
October in 2012. For the past three
years, Adele has been taking care of
her family and working on her future
songs. She tells the world that she is
making up for lost time with this
album, 25 is about getting to know
who she has become as an artist
and a person.
Photo from people.com

Adeles first performance of Hello, at the NRJ Music

Awards in France.

Hello caught the whole

world by surprise, from her new
album 25 which was released on
November 21. Hello hit number
one in 26 countries and reached
platinum in the first week.
Adele appeared on the Today
Show, The Tonight Show starring
Jimmy Fallon, and Saturday Night
Live. Adeles hiatus has given her
time to get new inspiration and
insightful ideas,to reach the top and
rule the world with her music.

History of Ketchup
By Kevin Huang '20

This red concoction, both

savory and sweet, is found
everywhere; 97% of homes in the
US report having that signature, red
bottle of ketchup. But where did this
dynamic substance come from? Well,
this signature American condiment
has its roots in a place that couldn't
be less American.
The story starts off as far back
as 300 BCE, in China, where records
document the use of fermented
pastes. It is believed that at around
the 17th century, British explorers in
China probably encountered Ktsiap, the name of a Chinese sauce
made from fermented fish. The
explorers grew a taste for this sauce,
and returned home whereupon they
tried to replicate the sauce.
Obviously, they failed, or else
we wouldn't have the ketchup that
we have today. However, the
ketchup the British made wasn't yet
the red substance we know today.
Early examples of ketchup recipes in
Britain include things like oysters,
mussels, mushrooms, walnuts,
lemons, celery, and even fruits like
plums and peaches. Usually, these
ingredients were boiled down or left
to sit with salt. Finally, in 1812,
James Mease, a Philadelphia
scientist, created the first recipe for
modern ketchup. He wrote: "the
choicest ketchup comes from love
apples (tomatoes).
Ketchup's huge success
was due in part because it
could be stored for a year.

Despite this long shelf life, makers of

ketchup had trouble preserving
ketchup. Because tomato season
was short, they had to figure out a
way to keep tomato pulp fresh year
round. These makers resorted to
preservatives, which were found by
investigations to be at an unsafe
amount. One person at the front of
the war on these preservatives was
Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley, who
believed that as long as high quality
ingredients were handled properly,
preservatives were unnecessary. He
eventually teamed up with a man by
the name of Henry J. Heinz, a
ketchup maker that was certain that
Americans did not want chemicals in
their ketchup. Heinz then developed
a recipe that used ripe, red
tomatoes because they contained
higher amounts of a natural
preservative, Pectin, than did the
scraps other ketchup maker's used.
Heinz also increased the amount of
vinegar, and soon began production
of preservative free ketchup. By
1905, Heinz had sold 5 million
bottles of ketchup, and his company
has been dominating the ketchup
industry ever since.
This is a brief history on a product
that plays an important role in the
condiment industry. From its Asian
roots to its European beginnings,
ketchup has become the American
staple.
Sources:
www.history.com,
Photo from sodahead.com

Heinz is one of the most popular ketchup and

mustard in the world.

Quick Organization Tips:

1. Ask for help
In school, getting behind can make
your year so much harder. Asking
teachers or parents when you have
questions will reduce stress, and
make you understand what you
didnt before. Dont be shy!
2. De-clutter
Have a home for all of your
belongings; dont just put all of
your things in one big pile where it
will stay forever.
3. Create email folders
Your emails can pile up very
quickly, and going through all of
them to find one can be difficult.
Creating folders can help you to
quickly find an email.
4. Set Cellphone Alarms
Set an alarm for when you want to
wake up or have to go somewhere.
When you want to take a break,
set an alarm so you dont lose
track of time. This can keep you on
schedule and ensure that
everything gets done.

Photo By Sierra Smart 20

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Organizing Your Life

By Caroline Oyster 20 and Sierra
Smart 20

Organization is extremely
important, especially for the
average CMS middle schooler who
balances school, extracurriculars,
social life, and everything in
between. When youre
disorganized, your space is untidy
and disorderly, you can lose things,
and even lose focus. Here are a few
tips on how to keep your life
organized.
Use a planner, and write
everything down; homework you
have to finish, class notes, things
Photo By Caroline Oyster 20
you need to buy, etc. This way, you
wont forget what you need to buy,
study, or plan.
Set goals. Have a clear idea of what you are planning to accomplish each
day. List what needs to get done from least to most important. Not only will this
help you to get things done, but knowing you are on top of things will lessen
stress.
Give everything you have a specific home. Organize all of your belongings,
and make sure everything has a specific place to be when not in use. Make
sure your storage spaces are easy to access, and labeling will help to make
your storage spaces even more efficient.
In the case of school, you can have simple things to make your year lowstress, and simpler. Have a backup set of school supplies with pencils, blank
notebooks, and everything that you can run out of. I know how easily pencils
can disappear. Get your backpack and athletic bag ready the night before, so
you arent rushing to find all of your things in the morning, when youre still half
asleep. It is very easy to forget your things in the morning, and this can really
help in these cases.
Maya Piper 20 says, Teachers can get frustrated when your binders and
work are messy and all over the place, so thats one of my motivations to stay
organized.
The more you procrastinate on something, the harder it will be to complete
it. If you know you have to do something by a certain date, complete it as soon
as possible by setting a deadline for yourself in advance, so that you wont be
scrambling to finish it at the last minute. In order to start your work sooner and
complete it more efficiently, have a specific spot in your home to do homework
where you wont get distracted by phones and television.
Being disorganized can clutter up your life, and its important to keep track
of all your things, especially when it comes to school. These tips can help you
stay on top of things, and make your life a little less complicated.

Punahohoho
By Kai Goodrowe 20

Over the years, Punahou

celebrated the holidays in many
different ways.

we have watched each others

children grow up as we mark time
through the annual Punahou
Christmas Eve Service. These
celebrations are an important part
of the culture here at Punahou. I we

A menorah has 9 candles. One for each night of Hanukkah. The

ninth candle represents the Shamash, which means the
Attendant. The shamash candle is at a different height than the
candles.

had a nice time. Thank you elves for

decorating our classroom!
Beckley Foster 23 holds up the surprise left by elves in their second grade classroom.

Hanukkah

By Jen Ackerman 20
CMS Courier asked teachers
and students about their most
memorable December celebrations.
Chaplain Lauren Medeiros of the
the Junior School said, Every year,
the entire second grade presents a
Christmas chapel that rivals anything
Disney presents (in my humble
opinion!), to hear 150 of our
beautiful children raising their voices
in song - and seeing them in colorful
costumes - and watching them tell
stories of angels and shepherds,
holiday traditions from around the
world, or even how Christmas came
to Hawaii so many years ago - is a
truly magical part of the holiday
season each year. Some people say
that it doesn't feel like Christmas until
they've heard the 2nd graders sing!
Dr. Jim Scott, school President,
commented, Besides enjoying extra
sleep, a good book, football on TV,
and basketball on campus, our
favorite Holiday memory over the
years has been our involvement with
the faculty/staff Christmas Eve
Service in the Chapel. The Christmas
Eve Service is attended and led by
many faculty, staff, and their
families. As the years have gone by,

believe that we should relax over

these holidays, instead of being
stressed out by the common
problems of everyday life, and
connect with each other.
Hannah Humphreys 20
responded with, "My favorite
celebration to participate in is the
Nutcracker. I have danced in the
Nutcracker for five years, and
counting!"
Recalling a surprise for a second
grade class, Rinny Fan 23, Katie
Awaya 23, and Mari Kunasaki 23
wrote this piece, Twinkling lights,
garland, snowflakes, bells, elf and
reindeer footprints were found in
C2. Who could it be? It was such a
sight. Our class was surprised when
they came into the classroom after
lunch recess. There was hot
chocolate and cookies outside on
the lanai. Then we sang Christmas
carols in the classroom. People also
got to play on the piano. We sang:
We Wish you a Merry Christmas,
Deck the Halls, Rudolph the Red
Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells, Frosty
the Snowman, Little Drummer Boy,
and Silent Night. There was also a
nice and naughty list . Everybody

December is a time for the

holidays. People celebrate
Christmas, Kwanzaa, and
Hanukkah. My family is Jewish, and
we have always celebrated the
Jewish holidays, especially
Hanukkah. I have never gave much
thought to what Hanukkah was or
how it came to be. Many of my
friends do not celebrate Hanukkah,
so Id like to share about what
Hanukkah is about.
When I was younger, I would
always just think of Hanukkah as a
time for when I get eight presents,
but that was not true. Hanukkah was
really about celebrating the light.
The Jews lived in the Holy Land
and the Greeks soon robbed the
Jews of their land. Before the Greeks
lost the war to the Jews, they made
oil in the Beit HaMikdash impure.
The Maccabees, who led the Jews
into war found a jar of oil that had
been overlooked. The Jews lit the jar
for their love of God. The oil then
miraculously burned for eight days,
when it was only expected to burn
for one.
Continued on page 8

Hanukkah continued
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of
rededication, can also be referred to
as The Festival of Lights. The
festival is an eight day celebration
starting on the 35th day of the
Jewish month, Kislev.
The most common foods ate
during Hanukkah are latkes (lahtkuh), and brisket, which is a
traditional main course.
During Hanukkah, people wear
their nicest clothes. Orthodox Jewish
men always cover their heads by
wearing a skullcap known in Hebrew
as a kippah, or in Yiddish as a
yarmulke. Most Jews will wear it
when praying, attending the
synagogue, or at a religious event or
festival. Wearing a yarmulke is seen
as a sign of devotion to the religion.
Women also cover their heads by
wearing a scarf or a hat.
This year, Hanukkah starts on
Dec 6 and ends on Dec 14. Each
day our family lights a new candle.

Real or Fake?

By Isabella Dy-Liacco 22

Many people wonder if they

should just get a fake Christmas tree,
or a real one. Fake trees are able to
be used every year, and are perfect
if you have a pet that might eat the
real tree. Real trees give a pine
scent that is hard to replicate.
Here are the pros and cons of
real and fake Christmas trees.

Many pros of having a
real tree is that they have a
very fresh scent that fills
your home. It also supports
many local farmers and can
be used as compost after
they die. They also bring a
wonderful Christmas spirit
into your home and are
brightly green.

The pros of a fake tree
are simple. They only need to
be bought once, and are much
cheaper. They also lower the amount
of trees that are cut down. They are
also perfect if you have a pet that is
allergic, or loves to eat the pines of
a real tree.

But all good things come with
a price. There are also many cons of
having a fake or real tree. Real trees
might bring you the issue of pests, or
other parasites. If you have a pet,
they may eat parts of the tree and
get sick. They are also probably
grown using pesticides that may be
toxic to wildlife, and perhaps,
people. Real trees are more costly
over time. You would end up
spending more money by buying a
new fresh tree every year, than if
you bought a quality expensive fake
tree.
Fake trees also have cons. They
are often made with a toxic
chemical called PVC. PVC contains a
hormone-disrupting plastic. Some
fake trees are also contaminated
with lead. They even have warning
labels about brain-damaging lead.
Fake trees cannot be recycled, and if
you decide you want a new tree,
they will end up in landfill forever.

I have a fake tree... I have
used it for 5 Christmases and it
really saves money. But, and the but
is important, I only do it because I
am in Hawaii. The trees die and lose
their fragrance so quickly. This is
why I buy wreaths that are real and
put them around the tree. I also burn
pine candles, commented Mrs.
Robles, sixth grade teacher.

My family and I usually buy a

real tree, because of its great scent
and Christmas spirit, added Koren
Kano, 22.
Well, in the past, my family has
always gotten a real Christmas tree
because it just seems to carry more
holiday spirit than a fake tree. It
smells good too, but if you have a
pet at home that likes to climb or eat
the tree, then I suggest a fake tree of
course. I have a cat at home and she
would frequently would hide behind
it or climb it, fake or not, replied
Mattie Morales, 22.
Sources:

rodalesorganiclife.com
www.schuettfarm.com

The Most Special Christmas

By Lucy Bell 22

Every Christmas, I decorate the

Christmas tree and bake cookies like
everyone else. Christmas is always
fun but I want to make it a little
better this year. This Christmas, I am
planning to have the best one yet!
Since we dont have snow, you
can make snowballs with shaving
cream and cornstarch. Dump two 16oz boxes of cornstarch into a plastic
container. Add an entire container of
white foam shaving cream. Mix the
cornstarch as you add the shaving
cream. You can also use the shaving
cream lid as a mold. Then you can
go outside and have a fun snowball
fight. You can have an awesome
time with snowball fights even in
Hawaii!
An alternative, if you dont want
to make a snowball, is to make fake
snow! Buy diapers for around $3
with sodium polyacrylate at the
bottom, where there is a little pocket
sewn in. Put the polyacrylate into a
bowl then pour water into it. Now
you can decorate your front lawn or
make mini snowmen.
Continued on page 9

DIY snowball made with cornstarch

and shaving cream.

DIY snow from diapers

- Froot Loops
- Confectioners sugar and sifter
Step 1. Tape the two cartons
together with duct tape
Step 2. Cover the outside and
roof area of the house with the
graham crackers. Use icing as glue
and the knife to shape the graham
crackers.
Step 3. Apply a stripe of icing
near the bottom edge of the roof
line. Work quickly and attach the
Froot Loops along the bottom line of
the roof. Add another stripe of icing
and then another row of Froot Loops
above the first --- each row should
slightly overlap the one below it.
Step 4. Decorate: put icing in
the joints so they are together
completely. Put candy canes or
gumdrops on the house. If you want,
take confectioners sugar and spread
it out on the plate.
You could go to Windward Mall
and get your pictures taken with
Santa! There are rides and live music
along with a huge Christmas tree
with snow that falls from the sky.
Source:
www.instructables.com

Gingerbread make great

decorations, and if you get hungry,
it makes for a great snack.

You can also make mini

gingerbread houses. You will
need:
- 2 washed and dried small
paper cartons
- Masking tape and a stapler
- A plate
- Damp paper towels because
your hands will get sticky
- Royal icing with piping bag or
can/tube of decorating icing with
tips
- Graham crackers- at least 7-8
full crackers
- Knife, scissors, toothpicks
- Assorted candies/cookies/
marshmallows/pretzels

Top 3 Places to Go to in
Hiroshima
By Maya Anderson 22
Hiroshima is a peaceful place
with rolling hills and a lot of history.
Hiroshima is 422 miles or 680
kilometers from Tokyo. The flight to
Hiroshima is about nine hours and

six minutes. Here are three places

you definitely should go to.
The most peaceful place in
Hiroshima is the Peace Memorial
Museum. There are artifacts from the
atomic bomb that exploded over
Hiroshima, ending WWll. There are
also some gruesome pictures that
show that nuclear weapons are
terrible. There is a Flame of Peace
that only will be extinguished when
all nuclear weapons on earth are
destroyed.
Another valuable experience is
riding on the Shinkansen or the
bullet train. You can travel all over
Japan. Price varies on location.
Getting to Tokyo costs about 34
American dollars. You can see so
many things from the train like Mt.
Fuji, and its very comfortable with
reclining chairs! Food and drinks are
allowed on the train too.
Just of of Hiroshima is
Miyajima or the Island of
the Gods. Its famous for a
floating gate in red. You
take a boat to get there.
There are so many places
to shop and explore. But
the island has an
abundance of deer. You
can pet and feed them. Be
careful because deer like
to steal paper out of your
bags.
These are the most
peaceful places in Japan. Make sure
to visit Hiroshima soon!
Sources:
www.lonelyplanet.com

Food for Thought

By Logan Buder-Nakasone22
and Nicholas Yokomizo 22
Photos from yelp.com

The Plumeria outdoor eating

Roys Hawaii
Price:$$$
Rating: 4 Stars
http://www.royshawaii.com
Roys is a great restaurant to go to,
but on the expensive side. They have
three locations; Hawaii Kai,
Koolina, and Waikiki. This
restaurant has 4 stars. If you go,
make sure to make a reservation. If
you go during Christmas or New
Years, your reservation should be at
least 6 weeks before the date. If
you have a little brother or sister
under the age of 10, they can
order from the kids menu and get
apples, carrot sticks, celery with
ranch and two mini quesadillas.
Menu: A this restaurant the food is
worth the price. Roys has their
own original Roys Blackened
Island Ahi which includes spicy
mustard. Depends on your taste.
Another great choice is the
Butterfish, but thats more of an
adult dish. For people who like
salad, Okimotos Hawaii Kai
Collection is a great choice.
Top of Waikiki
Price:$$$
Rating: 3 Stars
http://topofwaikiki.com

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The holidays are coming up, but

what are you going to do? A lot of
people dont start planning to the
last minute. This article will help you
to get and eat awesome food during
the holidays. So, whether you have
a fancy food taste, or want a casual
dining experience, this is the article
to read! This article consists of
google reviews and reviews by The
Courier.

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Top of Waikiki is an cool restaurant

to go to. You're probably
wondering why Im telling you a
good restaurant and not an
awesome one. The reason is, this
restaurant more than 20 stories high
spins 360 degrees under an hour!
Mrs. Kobayashi, a 6th grade
teacher quotes The environment is
nice but not too stuffy. I especially
liked the Top of Waikiki because it
moves around so the views are
constantly changing. This restaurant
is located 2270 Kalakaua Ave,
Honolulu, HI 96815. The food is a
little on the pricey side, but if you
love the views, this is a restaurant for
you!

Menu: We put together a menu for

one person. Then, a simple but
Delicious Caesar Salad. After, for
you entree, Mamas New York Steak
is a great option. To end the night
off, you should definitely get the
Molten Chocolate Butter Cake.
There is also a tasting menu and
more. For kids 12 years and
younger, there are 4 choices. Grilled
Breaded Shrimp, Grilled Cheese
Sandwich, Spaghetti and Meatballs,
and Garlic Chicken.
Plumeria
Price:$$$
Rating: 4 Stars
http://www.kahalaresort.com/
honolulu_restaurants/
plumeria_beach_house/
The Plumeria Beach House is a
buffet or order restaurant located in
the Kahala Hotel and Resort. It is
right on the beach and is a very
beachy restaurant. The staff is
friendly and kind, the food is
delicious and the environment is
wonderful. There is always a cool
breeze flowing through, cooling
down the place. This restaurant is
open for breakfast and lunch,
(6:30-2:00) and for dinner
(5:30-10:00). During weekdays for
the buffet is $35.00 for an adult and
$17.50 for kids. During weekends, it
is $38.00 for an adult and $19.00
for a kids. Kids at this restaurant are
6-12.
Barbara Horio, a waitress for the
Plumeria says The environment is
very casual/resort feel like. It's also
great because it is oceanfront and
has a nice open air feel. The staff is
also friendly.
Menu Starters:
Shrimp Cocktail:
jumbo shrimp, snow crab leg, fresh
oyster on the half shell, mussels, half
a lobster tail, spicy mango cocktail
sauce, asian remoulade, lilikoi
mignonette.
Seared Scallop, Jumbo Shrimp &
Roasted Cauliflower:

Dinner Menu: Barbecued Shrimp,

Price:$$$ Rating: 4 stars Petite Filet & Shrimp, Lamb Chops,
Stuffed Chicken Breast, Fresh
Lobster, Caribbean Lobster
Delicious Steak and other great foods at Ruths Chris.
Head2
Now, some recommendations
for the adults. People love the
Filet Mignon made medium
rare. Other great choices are
people also love the boneless
ribeye cooked medium rare
perfectly. A staff pick is the
delicious Oysters Rockefeller,
served with perfection.
royalhawaiianlimousine.com
If you liked what you read, got
to Ruths Chris!
www.ruthschris.com
Source: www.ruthschris.com
www.ruthschris.com
From past experiences, I have gone
there many times. I sincerely suggest
Orchids
the kids menu.
Price: $$$ Ratings:
On the menu:
http://www.halekulani.com/dining/
I enjoy having the kids steaks. There
orchids-restaurant
are also sides. but that will be up to
you.
Orchids is a seafood restaurant
Lunch Menu: Though they may have
located in the Halekulani tower.
good items, there lunch items are
They have great food and are great
something to try. They have some
for families. Check out what teachers
entrees just for lunch. Lets see
have to say:
them:
Salads: Caesar, Chicken salad,
There are great restaurants I like to
Shrimp, and Grilled Chicken, are the
go to. One of them is Orchids, which
only ones I have tried. A Christmas
not only has very good food, but a
Lunch could be something.
beautiful location in Waikiki. I enjoy
Lunch Appetizers: Barbecue Shrimp,
their fish dishes; not too much food,
and Lobster Bisque are the ones my
so I don't get uncomfortably full, but
parents like. But if you want to go to
enough to enjoy and still be able to
Ruths Chris Christmas Eve night,
walk out of the restaurant!-Mr. Link
when you might like this
(6th grade teacher)
Ruths Chris

Beautiful view from Orchids restaurants.

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Cold Appetizers:
Kampachi
Escabeche,
Marinated
Vegetables, Soft
Herb Shrimp &
Avocado Spiced
Macadamia Nuts,
Orange Dressing Ahi
Crudo with
Horseradish,

I like to go to the special

holiday brunch buffets that
are offered at restaurants
like Orchid's at the
Halekulani or at the Prince
Court restaurant at the
Hawaii Prince Hotel. We
usually go to those for New
Year's Eve or Day in a large
family group grandparents, aunties and
uncles, and cousins.
Brunch buffets are also
awesome because they have
BOTH breakfast AND
lunch dishes, and you can
check everything out before
you choose. If you like
something, you can go back
for more! Everyone gets to
eat whatever they like,
there are so many things to
choose from, you can have a
little (or a lot) of
everything, and you don't
have to wait for service!
-Monica McLaren, former
5th grade teacher

Daikon, Sake-Lemon Dressing

Nairagi & Asian Pear Tartare,
Chilled Watercress Veloute Smoked
Duck Carpaccio, Baby Watercress
Salad, Truffle Vinaigrette
Warm Appetizers: Tuna & Foie
Gras Croquette Tomatillo Salsa,
Green Apple-Frisee Salad Raw &
Cooked Asparagus Salad Shaved
Prosciutto, Coddled Egg, Warm
Mustard Sabayon Seared Scallops,
Cauliflower Mousseline, Caviar,
Gribiche Cream Lobster Bisque
Salads Manoa Lettuce Kamuela
Tomatoes, Sweet Maui Onions,
Tarragon Dressing Orchids Salad
made of Hirabara Greens and
Seasonal Fruit.

Behind the scenes at The Nutcracker.

Photo CitationTara Humphreys

Performance dates:
December 12
December 13
December 18
December 19
Leeward Community College
96-045 Ala Ike St,
Pearl City HI 96782
Near the intersection of Ala Ike St and
Waiawa Rd.
For more information call
(808)-455-0011

History of The Nutcracker

Hannah Humphreys 20
The Nutcracker is over 100 years old. The first show ever was on
December 17, 1892, on the stage at Mayinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg,
Russia. Although this is one of the most beloved Christmas shows, the first
show was a total failure. The audience didnt like it and neither did the critics.
As the ballet started to perform in the United States, it gained back its
popularity. The first show in the United States was put on the San Francisco
Opera Ballet in 1944. As the show spread throughout the states and into
New York, it soon became a holiday tradition.

The Nutcracker is a ballet performance put on by Hawaii Ballet Theatre.

This particular performance is special because most shows are put on with all
professionals, but this one is put on with all different ages, from 1st grade to
adults. Some of the most well known dances/scenes are The Waltz, The War
Between the Soldiers and Mice, The Bon Bons, The Snowflakes and more.
Some signature characters include Clara, (Uncle) Drosselmeyer, The
nutcracker, Mother Ginger, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Not only can you go to
the show, but, you can meet the cast after at the Sugar Plum Tea.
This was my first year in

The original propose of nutcrackers were

given to you for good luck and to protect your
family.
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Sources:
www.magicofnutcrackers.com
www.dance.about.com
www.ccdance.org

EASY AND INEXPENSIVE

GIFTS TO GIVE YOUR SECRET
SANTA
By Emma Ching22
Gift basket
Things you need
The persons favorite things
Basket
Ribbon
Steps
Put the bigger things in the back and
the smaller things in the front
Tie a ribbon of the top
Candy Bucket
Things you need:

Small buckets
from Target

The person's
favorite candy
Steps:

Clean bucket

Fill the bucket

with the candy

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Hot chocolate in a Jar

Things you need

Hot chocolate mix

Marshmallow

Mason Jar

Steps:

Clean your Mason

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Candy sleigh
Things you need:

A Kings size candy

The persons favorite candy

Candy canes

ribbon

Hot glue

Bow
Steps:

Hot glue the candy Canes on the

bottom of the King Sized so it looks
like a sleigh

Hot Glue the other candies on each

other

Once there is no more Candy to glue

then tie a ribbon and add the bow

Jar
Put in Hot Chocolate
mix then
marshmallows
write instructions

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Some Tips

make sure that you're getting the person stuff that they like

Food is a good idea to give cause it doesn't just lie around the house

If the person plays a sport try to get them to tell you their sports number so you could make it a little bit
more personal

Make sure that the person is not allergic to any food you give them

Ask their friend what thier favorite thing are

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