Na Wahine Pa‘ani O Punahou

Supporting Punahou athletics since 1985, Pā‘ani’s mission is to support and promote athletic participation throughout all grade levels at Punahou and to enhance the girls athletic programs.

The Pā‘ani Flower Booth at Punahou’s Carnival is a favored tradition and the largest fundraising opportunity for the organization. Each year has been a huge success thanks to our Flower Booth Committee and their coordinating efforts between the dedicated donors, transportation sponsors, and booth volunteers. If you are interested in getting involved by becoming a donor, sponsor, and or volunteer, please email nawahinepaani@gmail.com.

Pa‘ani’s Endowed Funds at Punahou

There are two funds setup to support Girls’ Athletics at Punahou. Through these funds, we are able to provide female student athletes with financial aid assistance and resources to help girls’ athletic teams compete and thrive. Join us in support of Girls’ Athletics!

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Na Wahine Pa‘ani o Punahou Endowed Financial Aid Fund

This endowment has been established to support female athletes who qualify for financial aid.
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Pa‘ani Girls’ Athletics Endowed Fund

Established in 2025, the Pā‘ani Girls’ Athletics Endowed Fund will support provides support for girls’ sports, ensuring access to resources, training, and opportunities that fuel excellence on and off the field.
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Objectives

Pā‘ani’s mission is to support and promote athletic participation throughout all grade levels at Punahou and to enhance the girls athletic programs.
Leadership
Board of Directors for 2024 – 2025 School Year
- - Yolanda Lau ’98, President
  - Roxy Kiessling ’14, Vice President
  - Kristen Johns ’06 Placek, Treasurer
  - Stephanie Deweese ’03 Johnstone, Secretary
  - Kellie James ’01 Schmidtke, Past-President
  - Dana Shimoda ’90 Fraiola
  - Mekia Ostrem ’98 Earle
  - Starr Johnson ’98 Tuki
  - Meleana Carr ’05 Wolf
  - Connie Ostrem ’72 Carr
  - Megan Abbott ’02 Joswick
  - Sunny Rosario ’16
  - Erica Lum ’98 Martin
  - Turner Wong ’13
  - Allison Andrade ’01 Gammel
  - Mary E. Friel ’51 Ciacci (Lifetime Director)
Membership

Your participation is vital in supporting excellence in Punahou athletics. Get involved by becoming a member and or contributing through one of the various committees. All are welcome!

For more information, please email nawahinepaani@gmail.com.

Punahou Athletic Hall of Fame

Initiated in 1980 by the O-Men, and revived in 2008 by both O-Men and Pā‘ani, the Punahou Athletic Hall of Fame honors exceptional lifetime athletic achievement. Inductees have their names listed on the Hall of Fame koa plaque that hangs at the entrance of the Punahou Athletic Office.

Student Awards

Every year, the O-Men and Pā‘ani organizations jointly present athlete of the year awards to a sophomore boy and girl. Known as the Nā Wāhine Pā‘ani o Punahou/Punahou O-Men Award, this has been presented since 1992. Other Academy awards are:

C. Dudley Pratt Award – Senior Athlete of the Year (since 1969), preceded by the O-Men Senior Athlete of the Year Award (1957 – 1969)
McEldowney Matthias Award – Junior Athlete of the Year (since 1947)
Billy Weaver ’62 Award – Freshman Athlete of the Year (since 1959)