Alumni Making Headlines is a regular feature highlighting the accomplishments of alumni that are reported in local and national media. If you see news items about Iolani's alumni, please contact Mike Moses '93, Director of Alumni Relations, at mmoses@iolani.org.
Kawamura ’93 and His Wife Overcome Mystery Disease
Chad Kawamura ’93 was newly married to Jennifer Nguyen when a mysterious medical condition forced Jennifer to undergo surgery to save her life. Through it all, their relationship grew stronger. The couple’s love story was featured in the Honolulu Advertiser, their medical situation was highlighted on an ABC Primetime special called Medical Mysteries. (Honolulu Advertiser – January 7, 2007)
Could the Cougs and Low ’03 Win The National Title? SI Thinks So.
Sports Illustrated writer Grant Wahl has offered up eight teams that could win the men’s basketball national title come April. Among them is the Washington State Cougars, led by Derrick Low ’03. Wahl says the Cougs’ defense, along with a more potent offense, might just get them to the promised land. (www.cnnsi.com – January 10, 2007)
Shoji ’06 Fitting in Nicely With Cardinal
Kawika Shoji ’06 is just beginning his first season as a member of Stanford’s men’s volleyball team, but has already emerged as a leader for the rebuilding Cardinal. Kawika represents the reemergence of a recruiting pipeline from the islands to Palo Alto. (The Stanford Daily – January 10, 2007)
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