Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past












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STAR-ADVERTISER / DEC. 21, 1950
Kamehameha Schools’ 63rd annual Founder’s Day ceremony is observed at Mauna ‘Ala, the Royal Mausoleum State Monument. Placing a wreath on the grave of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop is Aloha Naipo of the senior girls student council. Also in attendance are Col. Harold W. Kent, left, president of Kamehameha Schools, and Cadet Maj. Victor Punua, ROTC battalion commander.
Kamehameha Schools’ 63rd annual Founder’s Day ceremony is observed at Mauna ‘Ala, the Royal Mausoleum State Monument. Placing a wreath on the grave of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop is Aloha Naipo of the senior girls student council. Also in attendance are Col. Harold W. Kent, left, president of Kamehameha Schools, and Cadet Maj. Victor Punua, ROTC battalion commander.
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STAR-ADVERISER / JUNE 25, 1971
A surprise dinner attended by nearly 400 people honored veteran educator Toma Tasaki.
A surprise dinner attended by nearly 400 people honored veteran educator Toma Tasaki.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1979
Jonah Nuuhiwa, Sr. instructor in weight lifting, watche Andy Akina hoist a 145-pound barbell.
Jonah Nuuhiwa, Sr. instructor in weight lifting, watche Andy Akina hoist a 145-pound barbell.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / JULY 20, 1983
Everyone knows that birds of a feather flock together. But this gathering at the Honolulu Zoo attracted two wingless visitors. The birds, fickle creatures that they are, promptly flew away from the intruders.
Everyone knows that birds of a feather flock together. But this gathering at the Honolulu Zoo attracted two wingless visitors. The birds, fickle creatures that they are, promptly flew away from the intruders.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / MARCH 3, 1990
Kite-fighting champion Alfred Chang, right, shows off one of his homemade kites. At left is Masahiko Aioki of the Shonan Stunt Kite Team of Japan.
Kite-fighting champion Alfred Chang, right, shows off one of his homemade kites. At left is Masahiko Aioki of the Shonan Stunt Kite Team of Japan.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / 1972
School's out this week, and the faces of these boys, enjoying Ala Moana Beach Park, show how they feel about it.
School's out this week, and the faces of these boys, enjoying Ala Moana Beach Park, show how they feel about it.