Chaminade University of Honolulu Alumni

Over 60 first-year students are starting their Chaminade journeys as members of the Apo Haumana Program, which was designed to help first-year students transition to college life. Today’s retreat kicks off a series of workshops and off-campus excursions, where the Class of 2028 will have the opportunity to build connections with peers and faculty outside of the classroom.

Kudos to beloved members of our alumni ohana, Dr. Jennifer Creech, EdD ‘24 and Pono Riddle ‘18, MEd ‘21, and the rest of Student Success team for leading this amazing initiative!

Chaminade alumni, you're invited to a Chaminade University of Honolulu, HI Gathering in Seattle! Meet President Lynn Babington, Ph.D., and network with fellow alumni and friends on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Ivar's Salmon House.

Please RSVP by Friday, 9/13: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYFvT9QD0jxjGeSz3YOzN6N6AbFtqfDN7cwBZ2eKwfI8yBhQ/viewform

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Are you watching the 2024 Olympics? Keep an eye out for a Bank of Hawaii commercial featuring Chaminade alumna Rita Aponte '24!

We are grateful for our partnership with Bank of Hawaii and their College Assistance Program (CAP), which allows its employees to get back on the path to obtaining their four-year undergraduate degree with tuition reimbursement. This year, thanks to CAP, we welcomed four BOH employees to our Chaminade alumni 'ohana. Congratulations to Rita Aponte, Ryan Chang, Cindy Corpuz and KerryLynn Vea who earned their bachelor’s degrees in business administration!

Watch the full spot: https://youtu.be/xEWKX3Xcc20?feature=shared

Photo credit: Bank of Hawaii

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Aloha from Ohio! Kendra Sia, Director of Annual Fund, had the chance to meet with Dr. Mandac ‘72 and his wife Cheryle for breakfast in Cleveland. It is always special catching up with our alumni ohana, especially when it’s across the country! 💙

Dr. Mandac earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from in 1972.

Go Swords! Chaminade and alumnus Kuany Kuany ‘17 will compete on the world stage at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. 🏀

“I learned a lot and loved being a part of the Chaminade ohana. Coach Bovaird taught me a lot during my time there. I also appreciate the school, the students and church, which helped set me up for the future and where I am now.” Head over to for the full story.

Congratulations, . Your Chaminade ohana is rooting for you!

Mahalo for your support during the 2023-2024 academic year! Your contributions directly impact the lives of our students, providing them a transformative Chaminade University of Honolulu, HI experience inside and outside the classroom.

Students like Audrey Pilar '24 and Faith Chang '23 share their thanks in this short video along with a message from President Dr. Lynn Babington.

Supporting Chaminade University 2024 This video describes the impact and inspiration of Chaminade University of Honolulu.

Somewhere over the rainbow…above Ching Hall🌈 Happy Tuesday, CUH alumni ohana!

“Having grown up in New York City, I had been exposed to a diverse group of people. But my time at Chaminade exposed me to a higher level of understanding of diversity and a more engaging cross-cultural exploration.” -Romain Fravien ‘01, Assistant Dean and CFO, School of Law

Read more about Romain and his experience by clicking the link in our bio.

Please join us in congratulating Chaminade alumna Angela Hewins, MEd ‘18 as she starts her new role as principal of Franklin H. Mayberry School this month!

Angela began working for the district in 2018, and perviously served as vice principal for schools in Honokaa and Kamuela, Hawaii.

Congratulations, Angela! Your Chaminade ‘ohana is so proud of you!

Happy Fourth of July, Swords! 🇺🇸

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It was great to have alumna Laura Rillera BFA ‘08 back on campus with us, visiting from Austin, Texas!

"The discipline, knowledge and connections I gained through my education have been instrumental in shaping my career trajectory and personal growth." -Nicole Carrido, MBA '09

Read more about Nikki and her Chaminade University of Honolulu, HI experience here: https://chaminade.edu/61757/nikki-carrido-mba-09/

“There’s nothing Marlene wouldn’t do for her students to help in any way she could. At times, she felt like the campus mom: a true servant leadership type of heart.” - Pono Riddle '18, MEd '21

At Chaminade, many of us have been guided and supported by someone we consider extraordinary such as, the everlasting Marlene Baker ‘72, MS ‘88. For more than 50 years, Marlene was a member of the Chaminade ‘ohana, but is best remembered for her role as a confidante, mentor and second mother to many. Her legacy lives on in the countless lives she influenced and the deep bonds she formed with all who crossed her path.

If someone has made a lasting impact in your life, like Marlene did for so many, please celebrate them by making a gift to The Chaminade Fund today!

Read Marlene's story here:
https://chaminade.edu/60036/the-fabulous-marlene-baker/

Who says learning can’t be fun? Donna Kay Fisher, MA ’16, EdD ’24, a DOE complex area resource teacher, writes and records her own rap songs to teach students English grammar! 🎶

Read the story by using the link in our bio.

Who says learning can't be fun? Donna Kay Fisher, MA ’16, EdD ’24, a DOE complex area resource teacher and Chaminade University of Honolulu, HI alumna, writes and records her own rap songs to teach students English grammar.

Read and watch the story on Hawaii News Now:

Hawaii teacher gets creative to help students memorize grammar ... by rapping about it Public school educator Donna Fisher marches to a very different drum.

Mahalo to everyone who joined us at the School of Education Mini Reunion last weekend! It is always a pleasure to spend time with our alumni ‘ohana.

Happy Father’s Day! To all the dads, step-dads, uncles, grandads, brothers, friends and father figures, we celebrate you and say mahalo on this special day!

Pictured here is Dr. Dale Fryxell, Dean of ’s School of Education and Behavioral Sciences and his daughter, Kelli Fryxell ‘19. Kelli received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 2019 and just wrapped up a year serving as a 4th grade teacher! Go Swords! 💙

There was no shortage of laughter and conversation at the May 16 Recent Alumni Reunion. Mahalo to everyone who came! We can’t wait for the next one!

Who remembers this beautiful view? Happy Aloha Friday! 🌺

- “My master’s challenged me to grow professionally as both a writer and communicator. I really grew into a more confident, public speaker, and honed my analytic writing capability.” -Neal Faradineh MSCJ ‘09, Director AWS Growth SMX and VP Military Affairs AFCEA Hawaii

Read more about Neal and his experience by clicking the link in our bio.

Congratulations to the winners of our Stanley Cup Giveaway: Maleyna Santa Ana-Gaviola ‘24, Tiare Silva ‘16 and Anella Mejia ‘23 (not pictured)! 🥤

Mahalo to everyone who participated. What should we give away next? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

Happy Nurses Month! To all the incredible nurses out there, especially our Chaminade alumni, thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment. We appreciate and recognize you for the heroes you are! 💙👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Mahalo for the photos!

Calling all EDUCATION alumni! Join us back on campus for a mini reunion on Saturday, June 8. This event is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and reminisce with Dean Frxyell and the esteemed faculty from the School of Education, including Professors Chun, Domingo, Dugan, Moseley, Mukina, Padesky, Park, Roseler, and Brother Allen.

RSVP by May 31: https://chaminadealumni.square.site/

We hope to see you there!

Hot off the presses! Check your mailbox (or email) for the Spring 2024 edition of the Chaminade University Magazine.

Enjoy reading about the accomplishments of our faculty, students and alumni, including Kaua’i Mayor Derek Kawakami ‘01 , the everlasting Marlene Baker ‘72, MS ‘88 and interior designer Avery Solmssen ‘04 .

To our alumni ‘ohana, mahalo for submitting class notes and sharing your stories and achievements with us. Please keep them coming!

Click the link in our bio to read the digital version! 🔗

- You might know Tristyn from HGTV’s new hit series ‘Renovation Aloha’ 🌺 Did you know that she’s a proud Chaminade alumna?

Tristyn earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in counseling psychology from Chaminade in 2011 and 2014. Along the way, she was nurtured by mentors like Dr. Darren Iwamoto, who challenged her to be the best version of herself. She also made lifelong friends at Chaminade, one of them being her best friend and business parter Chelsea Torres. Now, she and her husband Kamohai are real estate investors and stars of the new series ‘Renovation Aloha.’ Check out their Instagram pages for helpful tips and resources!

Read more about Tristyn and her experience by clicking the link in our bio.

Please join us in wishing a lifetime of happiness to Clarke ‘17 and Vanessa ‘18 Antonio, who recently celebrated their wedding! 💍

Clarke and Vanessa’s love story began here on our Kalaepohaku campus. (Swipe to see photos of them performing with the Filipino Club at International Extravaganza 🥹) Clarke graduated from Chaminade in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology; Vanessa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology the following year. The alumni pair utilized ’s articulation agreements with and secured early admission to their respective health profession programs. Clarke graduated with his doctorate in physical therapy from ATSU-ASHS in 2020, and finished his orthopedic residency at ATSU in 2021. He currently practices at Center. Vanessa graduated with her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from ATSU-KCOM in 2022, and is currently in the Hawaii Island Family Medicine Residency program in Hilo, HI.

From the entire Chaminade ‘ohana, we wish the new Mr. and Mrs. Antonio a lifetime of joy, love and continued success!

Happy Mother’s Day! Cheers to all the moms, mother figures and mentors who inspire us. 💙

The 66th Commencement Ceremony was extra special for the Dela Cruz ‘ohana. Mother-daughter duo Elaine ‘99, MSCP ‘03, EdD ‘24 and Victoria ‘24 Dela Cruz both walked across the Waikiki Shell stage to receive their well-deserved degrees. Victoria earned her Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Analytics and Visualization and her mother, Elaine, earned her Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership for Adaptation and Change degree.

ONE MORE WEEK TO ENTER 🥤🥤🥤

To celebrate the Class of 2024, we’re giving away 3 Chaminade Stanley cups. Head over to the “pinned” 📌 post on our profile for more details!

More Master of Science in Counseling Psychology Reunion memories 📷

- “A Chaminade education is invaluable. I learned many things but foremost was critical thinking, problem solving, time management and writing skills. This is critical in juggling multiple high-priority tasks on the job.” -Joan Nacino ‘85

Read more about Joan, Pricing - Business Analyst at Aloha Marine Lines, and her experience by clicking the link in our bio.