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The Lahainaluna High School Foundation will honor five recipients of 2026 Legends of Lahainaluna awards during a Dec. 3 dinner at Lahainaluna High School.
The awards recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to the school and community. This year’s honorees are the O.L. Moore Foundation, Lahainaluna Boarders Association, Tanya (Miyasaki) Arakawa, Alan Yamamoto and Daryl Fujiwara.
The awards dinner will take place at Hale Pa'ina, the school’s dining room, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. for check-in and a welcome and pule at 6 p.m. The event will feature a Christmas luau catered by William Bailey, a 1989 Lahainaluna graduate with Maui Flavors Catering, followed by entertainment and the awards presentation.
O.L. Moore
The O.L. Moore Foundation is being recognized for its years of financial support for school clubs, classes, athletic teams and events, as well as scholarships for graduating seniors. Several of the foundation’s directors are Lahainaluna graduates.
Craig Murakami. Photo courtesy Glen Pascual
Eddie Espiritu. Photo courtesy Glen Pascual
The Lahainaluna Boarders Association is being honored for its continued support of the school’s boarding program. Led by Craig Murakami and Eddie Espiritu, both boarding graduates from the Class of 1971, the association brings together alumni volunteers and supporters to assist current boarders.
The association’s efforts include maintaining campus orchards, helping with the liming of the school’s iconic “L” and supporting boarding traditions and activities.
Tanya (Miyasaki) Arakawa
Arakawa, a 1968 Lahainaluna graduate and retired nurse, is being recognized for her longtime volunteer service to the school and community. Her siblings, daughters and grandson also are Lahainaluna graduates. She has volunteered at athletic, school and community events over the years.
Alan Yamamoto
Yamamoto, a former Lahainaluna boarder from Molokai and military veteran, is being honored for his dedication to the school’s boarding community. He returned to work with the boarding program and retired as its yard foreman.
Yamamoto also is known for creating a shoreline rock garden at Ukumehame near Olowalu as a tribute to Lahaina and Lahainaluna High School. The project began with his efforts to remove trash near a favorite fishing spot.
Daryl Fujiwara
Fujiwara, a 2001 Lahainaluna graduate, is being recognized for his community service and leadership in organizing cultural celebrations and community events. His work includes serving as executive director of Maui Festivals of Aloha and director of the Maui County Fair.
Dinner and entertainment will precede the awards presentation. The dinner is $40 per person, with reservations required by Nov. 20.
Reservations can be made by emailing Lahainaluna High School Foundation Executive Director Art Fillazar at lhsf08@yahoo.com or calling 808-661-5332 and leaving a message.
Checks payable to LHS Foundation can be mailed to P.O. Box 11617, Lahaina, HI 96761, or dropped off at the high school’s main office for the foundation. Arrangements also can be made to pay at the door.
The Lunas “Da Store” will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. during the event, selling school merchandise to benefit the DECA and business class programs.
The Lahainaluna High School Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the school, its students and programs.