Punahou School

Punahou School students share their honorable-mention earning entry into NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge.

Kauaʻi's electric utility works to restore power across the island; Punahou president Mike Latham remembers alumni who died; Filmmaker talks LNG documentary

Mike Latham, president of Punahou School, spoke with HPR about Richard Lee and Heather Ho, two graduates of the school who were killed on 9/11.

HPR's Catherine Cruz speaks with Mike Latham, president at Punahou School, about the 53,000-square-foot center and what it means to honor Mary Kawena Pukui.

On the eve of the 2026 primary election, The Conversation highlights past stories about engaging in the democratic process.

Honolulu attorney Mark Davis and Punahou School's Pam Sakamoto spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the Davis Democracy Initiative.

Four seniors were chosen for this yearsʻ Class of 2026 Punahou Concerto Showcase: Swan Kim (viola), Albert Ko (viola), Max Shinno (violin), and Rylan Terayama (violin).

Musician, producer, and singer-songwriter Deanna Wen is a senior at Punahou School. She first visited us in 2023 and returned in 2024—each time bringing new music, insightful advice, and her mentor, Mr. Duane Padilla. Always experimenting, creating, and challenging herself, Deanna will attend Claremont McKenna College in the fall, swimming and continuing her adventures.

As the Punahou Wind Ensemble prepares for their Aloha Concert, Band Director Sara Wynes reflects on the importance of music education and performance. The Academy Bands’ Aloha Concert, which honors the graduating seniors, will take place on Tuesday, April 22, at Dillingham Hall.

Love and music were on Evening Concert for Valentine’s Day. Punahou School music instructors Steven Casano and Helen Chao-Casano talked about their love of music and each other as married partners. Both are pianists. Steven teaches shakuhachi and Helen is the music director of Punahou’s Music School.