Schofield elementary school to be renamed in honor of Inouye
STAR-ADVERTISER / JULY 2013
Hale Kula Elementary was built in 1959 and serves more than 800 students who are mostly military dependents.
Hale Kula Elementary School on Schofield Barracks in Wahiawa has been renamed to honor the late U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye.
The state Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to rename the school Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School, effective immediately.
“Senator Inouye’s commitment to Hawaii’s public schools throughout his career continues to benefit thousands of students, from securing federal resources to advocating for military families,” schools Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi said in a statement.
Inouye, a highly decorated World War II veteran and the second-longest-serving senator in history, died in December 2012 at age 88.
The school, built in 1959, services more than 800 students who are mostly military dependents.
Jennifer Sabas, the late senator’s longtime chief of staff and now director of the Daniel K. Inouye Institute, testified in support of the change on behalf of the family and her organization.
“The renaming of Hale Kula to the Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School would be an excellent tribute to his proud service in the U.S. Army as well as his commitment to an excellent and equitable school system for civilian and military students,” Sabas said in written testimony. She noted that Schofield was the home of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team for which Inouye volunteered during War World II.
“Our soldiers and their families would be proud to attend a school named after this great soldier and leader,” Maj. Gen. Charles Flynn, Schofield Barracks commanding general, said in written testimony.
The school is undergoing a $33 million renovation, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and the state, to upgrade its administration building, classrooms, student center and library-media center.
“In light of all of the exciting changes going on at our school, our history and location, it is fitting that we have been given the honor to change our name,” Principal Jan Iwase said. “The feedback from the community was very positive, and we look forward to promoting our school and successes under this new name.”
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So many buildings and things already have been named in honor of the Late Senator Inouye, I am surprised that someone found another building to name in his honor.
True Dat! The new JPAC(DPAA building) is called the Sen. Dan Inouye Center of Excellence. The State should put all public schools on DoD bases to get the extra scripts for upgrades!
Let’s see if the mainlanders can pronounce his name. They had a hard time for the longest time and still do.
Ee noo yee
Wrong!!! ee-no-way is closer.
This is turning in to the State of the Memory Of Dan Inouye and his Cronies. Hahahahah! Silly and stupid.
Sheesh. At this rate my resume will read
Kailuadad
123 Inouye St.
Inouye, Hawaii 96744
Graduated:
Inouye high school
Inouye University
Inouye Graduate School
Inouye School of Law / Inouye School of International Business
Fellow, Inouye Center
If you keep reusing something, eventually it loses its meaningfulness.
Leilehua Elementary School sounds better.
There was nothing wrong with current name, Hale Kula Elementary. Maybe next change the base’s name to Fort D.K. Inouye, Next change Kolekole Pass to Inouye Pass, and Mount Kaala to Mount Inouye. Nuf already.