The Conversation: OHA Chair; High school surf champions

By Catherine Cruz,

Kevin Allen, Lillian Tsang

Published May 29, 2026 at 11:28 AM HST

Waialua High & Intermediate School student Hanae Rose celebrates becoming the first HHSAA Girls Longboard Surfing State Champion. (May 2, 2026) — Waialua High & Intermediate School student Hanae Rose, center, celebrates becoming the first HHSAA Girls Longboard Surfing State Champion. (May 2, 2026)

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Lillian Tsang

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