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PONC Application- Waiakahi`ula- Attachment D <br /> The Kauwela 24 program culminated with a cultural family, community, and civic <br /> engagement event on July 3, 2024. The students worked with Kumu No`eau during <br /> Kauwela 2024 to design five 3'x 2'cultural/historical educational signs that were <br /> unveiled at the official Waiakahi`ula Beach Park re-naming ceremony on July 3, 2024. <br /> The students participated in a KTpaepae protocol under the guidance of 1 Ola Ha/oa <br /> (HawCC). The renaming ceremony was their ho`ike and La `Ohana, as it was the final <br /> day of the summer program. They served approximately 200 people lunch that was <br /> primarily prepared by the students and the Men of PA`A with their Imu Mea`ai program. <br /> The ALO program was also officially recognized by the Hawaii State Legislature for their <br /> outstanding community work and efforts, and presented with an award from Vice <br /> Speaker and Puna Representative Greggor Illagan. Other dignitaries, including Hawaii <br /> County Mayor Mitch Roth, County Council District 4 representatives, KKP <br /> administrators, PHIS administration and ALPSS program students, KS Kaiaulu <br /> personnel, the OHA land agent for Wao Kele O Puna, Men of PA`A, and the students' <br /> `ohana, many other community members, and stakeholders observed the KTpaepae and <br /> participated in the celebration. <br /> Woo-O'Brien & Gouker <br /> 2025 <br /> 3 <br />