High School Mind & Body Fitness Challenge Sponsors

SCHNITZER STEEL CORPORATION has generously donated prize money to reward the schools. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place schools will win $1,000, $750, $500 respectively. The seven runners up will also receive $200 for their school. Every team will receive $200 just for participating through the generosity of HAWAII USA FCU. The Team Fitness and Relay Challenge held at Aloha Stadium on Race Day is coordinated by Rene Mansho of Schnitzer Steel Corporation.

MAHALO TO OUR GENEROUS FITNESS CHALLENGE SPONSORS!

Aiea High School
Principal, Michael Tokioka & Coordinator, Cliff Fukuda
NUUANU HALE & LILIHA HEALTH CARE CENTER
Dr. Edison Miyawaki
“My Father believed that Education is a kind of Freedom — Not a birthright. It has to be earned. Even if one fails, one must try. Education helps to free you from limitations, like ignorance, and the desire for such freedom makes one try & try again.

Campbell High School
Principal, Gail Awakuni & Coordinators, Wayne Nagamine & Cmdr. John Hutchinson
KALAELOA PARTNERS
Ruedi Tobler & Bili Young
“Believe BIG. The size of your success is determined by the size of your Belief!” — Ruedi Tobler

Castle High School
Principal, Meredith Maeda & Coordinator, 1st Sgt. Pete Thornton
HONDA WINDWARD
Morrie Stoebner
“Don’t be afraid to fail, we all do sometimes. Act quickly and take advantage of opportunities that come your way!”

Farrington High School
Principal, Catherine Payne & Coordinators, Teresa Ellis & Vanessa Escajeda
HONOLULU DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC.
Clyde Kaneshiro, President
“My goal was to graduate from HS with good grades and finish college in four years!” “Be a Big Fish in the Ocean, not a big fish in a pond!”

Kahuku High School
Principal, Lisa DeLong & Coordinator, Wendy Wells
JIFFY LUBE
Tom & Jean Ito
“Today, Kahuku. Tomorrow, the World!”

Kaimuki High School
Principal, Penelope Tom & Coordinators, Maj. Douglas Thomas, JROTC & Kaleo Akim
TERRITORIAL SAVINGS
Allan Kitagawa, President
“Don’t only look at the trees, see the forest, too!”

Kalani High School
Principal, Gerald Teramae & Coordinators, Gregory van Canfort & Greg Muramoto
QUALITY GENERAL CO.
Stan & Carol Wada
“When you love or respect someone, give them your wholehearted support!”

Kapolei High School
Principal, Al Nagasako & Coordinators, Stacy Kawamura & Justin Carmichael
TESORO HAWAII
Jeanette Bega
“Whatever it is you do, simply be the BEST!”

Leilehua High School
Principal, Aloha Coleman & Coordinators, James Toyota & Nathan Higa
TACO BELL/PIZZA HUT
Henry Katsuda, President
“Strive to be the best in all you do. Confront realities of life with honesty and confidence; take pride in knowing you gave it your all. If you end up on top, accept your achievements with humility, embracing those who supported you along the way.”

McKinley High School
Principal, Helen Sanpei & Coordinator, Neal Takamori
ELITE SECURITY SYSTEMS
Ricky Kurihara
“In life, it’s NOT what you DO that you regret, it’s what you DON’T do!”

Mililani High School
Principal, John Brummel & Coordinator, Gail Nishimura
RSI ROOFING AND BUILDING SUPPLY
Ritchie Mudd, CEO
“You know what’s great about going the extra mile? There’s very little traffic.” — Jim Larranaga, George Mason U basketball coach

Moanalua High School
Principal, Darrel Galera & Coordinators, Joel Kawachi & Sherwin Pang
DUANE KURISU
“If we really wanted something when we were kids, we did things with ALL OUR MIGHT. Nobody told us, it’s something we have inside us. With the passing of time, it’s sad that we forget the magic of living our lives that way. Whether in love, prayer, friendship, your studies or sports, amazing things can happen around you when you do things with ALL YOUR MIGHT.”

Nanakuli High School
Principal, Levi Chang & Coordinator, Jean Nishi
KALAELOA PARTNERS
Ruedi Tobler & Bili Young
“Be kind to yourself and those around you!” — Bili Young

Pearl City High School
Principal, Carlyn Fujimoto & Coordinator, “Mike” Ishihara
GENTRY HOMES
Bob Brant, President
“The most important things in life are Family, Health, and lots of Education!”

Radford High School
Principal, Robert Stevens & Coordinator, John Goto
PACIFIC TRANSFER, LLC
Alvin Tanaka, Founder & President
“Do what is right, even if it hurts; And always take care of your people!”

Roosevelt High School
Principal, Ann Mahi & Coordinator, Kari Chung
SALON ESSENTIALS
Janice Matsumoto-Sakihama
“Always keep an open mind. Take advantage of opportunities and always be optimistic!”

Sacred Hearts Academy
Principal, Betty White & Coordinator, Andrea Hamilton
D. OTANI PRODUCE
Dwight & Trese Otani
“Always have an attitude of gratitude and see everything as a blessing!” — Trese Otani

COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC CO.
Nick, Jr. & Helene Teves
“If you want to PLAY hard, you must first WORK hard!”

Saint Louis High School
Principal, Russell Valente & Coordinator, Karen King
COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC CO.
Nick, Jr. & Helene Teves
“If you want to PLAY hard, you must first WORK hard!”

D. OTANI PRODUCE
Dwight & Trese Otani
“I believe in hard work, strong family ties and treating others fairly and with respect. And I thank God each and every day!” — Dwight Otani

Waianae High School
Principal, JoAnn Kumasaka & Coordinator, Janice Uemori
KALAELOA PARTNERS
Ruedi Tobler & Bili Young
“Believe BIG. The size of your success is determined by the size of your Belief!” — Ruedi Tobler

Waipahu High School
Principal, Pat Pedersen & Coordinators, Stacie Nii & Erik Tamura
GEORGE Y. NITTA, GLENN OKADA & LLOYD SUEDA
“Never, never, never, never give up.” — Winston Churchill