( 1996-97) Aloha Kakou! This is the Hawaiian Studies Program from Wai'anae High School. It was formed in 1996 with the help of The Ka'ala Learning Center, Queen Liliu'okalani Childrens Center, O.H.A., and the Department of Education.

     The Hawaiian Studies Program consists of 34 students and 3 teachers: Kumu Linda Gallano, Kumu Lei Aken, and Mrs. Sylvia Teixeira. The purpose of this program is to provide the students of Wai'anae High School with classes that integrate the knowledge of Hawaiian culture, language, and history with the related studies of anthropology, archaeology, ecology, agriculture, food production, nutrition and communications.

      The program has a strong career component, so that students learn and practice skills they can apply to future employment and further education.